BRAG and those lucky green socks
I packed up the three girls and one human teenage son and headed off to Montana for the long show circuit with a whole bunch of other berner owners (very large berner entry). The first three days were hot, hot and hot. Maize went reserve one day and Abra went reserve the next. All Abra needed was a major to finish and on the fourth day I realized that the lucky green socks had not left the hotel room -- DUH! So on the fourth day I brought the socks and after showing Maize in bred-by, I raced to the bathroom and changed while Abra's large open bitch class was getting started. The lucky green socks safely on my feet, I nervously paced and tried not to watch while Abra was being shown. More pacing and suddenly the class was over and Abra had won the class -- now on to Winner's Bitch and the anxiety began in earnest. I should have had some faith because Abra got the nod, I jumped up and down and cried, and now I have: CH Pinnacle's East of Eden, VCD1 (TD, CD, NA, NAJ), OA, CDX, DD, CGC -- A BMDCA Versatility Dog!!! This also makes Abra's mom, CH Pinnacle's Borah, CD, DD, the very first bitch to earn the distinction of Top Producer of Versatility Dogs (as per the 2002 Yearbook) and only the second berner to earn this honor -- the other is Borah's father, Jackson :) So thanks to Eden Jonas and Chuck Armatys for trusting me with Abra, who continues to fulfill my dreams. Mary-Ann Bowman Emma, CDX, DD, CGC, retired CH Abra, VCD1 (TD, CD, NA, NAJ), OA, CDX, DD, CGC Maize, VCD1 (TD, CD, NA, NAJ), OA, OAJ, DD, CGC Halo deVil, TD (puppy)
Berner Events in Vermont?
I will be vacationing in Vermont (eastern side) from July 3-12. Any Berner events going on then? Thanks, Barbara French Syracuse, NY _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Hurray! Happy arrived!!!
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Not a Berner Ball but a Berner in a Ball
OK. I know the subject of this post is confusing but I kinda wanted everyone to read this and laugh as much as I did once you get this image in your mind's eye. I spent a recent night with my berner mom Shelly. Six month old Cindy came along. I had high hopes of Cindy being able to play with other dogs and she finally did get expend some puppy energy on another berner. Now that Cindy is in her terrible two's I took over the collapsible accordion type create for her to sleep in. The crate was as close to the fold out sofa as I could get it but it was still in the middle of the room. The next morning as folks started to awaken, Cindy decided she wanted out. She pawed the crate and over she went and out of bed I scrambled. It was hilarious. She looked like a hamster in a ball trying to walk around the living room. Someone had to grab the crate so I could unzip it and let her out. Karen Alexander Clover 7 and you know who Southernmoments BMD Pensacola, FL
Humping young puppy
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warm weather behavior
Berner Members, The warmer it gets the less my 9.5 month berner eats and the more she is begining to lick excessively; skin, toys, sandals, even clothing. Is this natural or might there be a problem with her stomach? She had diahrria before so we switched to to straight dog food and a little cheese. That seems to have settled the diahrria problem. Also with the warmer weather she seems to be developing other habits, laying down on even short walks (unless, of course she sees another dog) then she has all the energy in the world. We have tried most of the collars and harnesses but she can be very stubborn and doesn't seem to address the stubborness issue. Terry Bering
Another Update
Have also just added Jennifer Martyn's Berner, Porter, with his little brother, Kief to the Friends' Gallery! Getting there! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Longlease Gang http://bernese.biz
Lawsuit = Sick Pups from Js Kennels
Scheetz is in business with a couple here in the Los Angeles area. The business names change frequently. Currently it is Puppy Playhouse. Long story short, our Berner Harley is 7 months old and already had over $5k worth of surgery. We're going after Scheetz and Puppy Playhouse for fraud. We were assured Scheetz is a big-time, internationally renowned dog show judge who personally works with the best breeders in the world to insure quality and has the best dogs guaranteed. Well, we didn't know better and so we bought Harley. If you would be so kind as to email us any info you have on Js Kennels, Jason Scheetz or Puppy Playhouse we would greatly appreciate it. We've got one court date coming up soon and have already filed Better Business Bureau complaints. Our goal is to get Scheetz's license yanked for good and put this couple in LA out of business. We are going to the LA Times to do an interview as soon as we get enough data. Time is of the essence and any information you have (who he really is, where he gets his animals, how many people get sick animals from him, etc.) would be tremendously valuable and greatly appreciated. Thank you very much. Dean Lisa Jubas, 310-477-9654 __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
Need help with ideas
Hi All, I am working the committee for our area Fun Match. We are planning to have some fun classes such as a biscuit catch and musical hoops(where you have your dog sit in a hoop when the music stops). Does anyone have some ideas on other fun Berner Games that we could use for fun class competitions. We are planning to offer placements such as 1st, 2nd, ect. Thanks!! Karen Jacobs
A Day in the Life
Some Rainy Sunday humor... Here on Cape Cod, we have had 2 days of sunshine in the past 2 weeks. Wet dogs, wet floors, lots of wet towels, wet everything. Today, we had a brief few moments of respite. Halley and her 12 week old brother Wrigley (or Rigley, still debating the spelling) were restless. Actually restless is and understatement. They were approaching nuclear melt-down. I was busy, so asked my husband to take the dogs for a short walk up to visit a friends gallery. Just to use up some of their boundless energy. My husband used to be referred to as The Man Who Hates Dogs. Before Berners, that is. Halley is his girl, Wrigley is, well, Wrigley. So, he sets out with the two dogs. Diamond, our cat decides to go too. There he is walking two bouncing, Berners down the street, followed by a long haired black cat. He visits with our friend and starts back home. As he is approaching the house, all I can hear is his booming laughter and some ranting about how insane everyone is. I am now wondering if he has somehow gone over the edge.. Apparently, on the walk home, the dogs were still bouncing, and Diamond the cat decides to lie down in the middle of the road-2 lanes that run through the center or our miniscule town. Diamond is then suddenly being attacked by blackbirds, for what reason, who knows. There is The Man Who Hates Dogs, on the side of the road, with the two lunging, bouncing dogs who only want to play with their cat who is rolling around in the middle of the road as the birds are dive-bombing her. Traffic is stopped in both directions. Bruce says he just looked at everyone, shrugged and walked on. Diamond followed and traffic flowed again. Waiting for the sun, Janice Parky, Halley and Wrigley/Rigley Cape Cod, MA
HELP-Blood test results
I just had a blood panel run on my nine year old girl, and the protein and albumin are very low. Tulie is currently being treated for hemangiosarcoma, but the Vet does not feel that the blood results are caused from the cancer. My Vet is kinda stumped, because Tulie is not showing any signs of what these levels would represent. I had a blood panel and urinalysis run in Feb. These were the results then and now. Feb. Now Albumin 2.2 1.5 Total protein4.9 3.3 Globulin 2.7 1.8 There was no protein in the urine, so it is not being lost there. At this time, we do not know where the protein is being lost. Can anyone give me any info on what I can do? Everything I have looked up so far points to renal/liver failure. I have taken Tulie off all supplements, and was just starting to switch her food. What type of food should I look at now? Thanks, Tami Winner Merced, CA _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
