RE: Berner in new movie
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RE: Dog cars- need help
I have to say my favorite dog hauling vehicle is the Lexus RX300 (and i'm on my second one -- the first one was totalled in a massive 5-car interstate accident which I walked away from without a scratch or even a bruise). This midsize SUV gets 19+ mpg (even in the city traffic) and 22 on the highway, the back seats fold completely flat allowing tons of level room for dog crates, dogs without crates, and it's relatively low to the ground (more like a van) allowing for easier access by the dogs. I can also throw my mountain bike in the back and it fits fine -- I have hauled 8 X11 foot rugs, furniture, and more stuff than you can imagine would fit from the looks of this vehicle on the outside... The Lexus dealership always gives me a free loaner (always another RX300) and they wash vacuum my car whenever I come in for service -- I've never had to do anything other than routine maintenance -- oil changes, services and replace tires and brake pads -- this car is totally trouble free -- and with almost 80,000 miles. Roadside assistance is free and wonderful if you ever need it (like for a flat tire) The air conditioner works great (and I'm in Memphis where it will be 110 heat index today!) -- there's a back seat A/C vent to keep the canines comfy..., the stereo system is superb and the seats are so comfortable. It's more like a nice comfy car with the advantages of an SUV. It also has a quick engine that will really accelerate when you need the power. Lexus has just changed the RX for this year -- it's a little wider w/ a little more space inside the cargo area and it looks awesome. They are very reasonably priced..compared to a lot of choices out there... especially when you consider the fact that you never have to spend anything other than on routine maintenance. (Even the tires aren't expensive) I could go on and on, but visit their site and see for yourself -- better yet, go drive one!! I will always have one of these! http://www.lexus.com/models/rx/index.html Happy motoring -- and I'm so glad you're OK after the wreck, Andrea!! Jennifer Burgess Rex (BMD) and Mabel (Lab) Memphis -Original Message- From: Nancy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 4:38 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Subject: Re: Dog cars- need help Hi - I have to second the 2004 Toyota Sienna minivan. The back windows go down - one of only two on the market that do. The Honda MPV's do also, but it is a smaller minivan and doesn't come in an AWD version. The Sienna's rear seat also folds into the floor - really handy when you are on the road and either need the seats or the space, and you don't have a handy spot to store. My current dogmobile is a 96 Caravan - so I know that the folding option, as odd as it may sound at first, will come in really handy. We have a loaded one on order - leather seats (easier to clean), and AWD. For some reason, here in NH, the AWD version is harder to find. Also, it is lower to the ground than an SUV - something we wanted to consider for the dogs. At 40K, it isn't cheap, but our plan is to use it until we run it into the ground, and it will last the life of our dogs. Good luck! Nancy Deb + Tom Sharlow [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Andrea, Sorry to hear about your accident. Hopefully everyone is OK. I am waiting for a good excuse to get rid of my VW Passat wagon to get a bigger dog vehicle. My VW has been great but I want something a bit roomier for the dogs. I do worry about them in the car not crated. In the past I was never interested in mini-vans and one reason was because the passenger windows don't go down. However, I have decided on the new (2004) Toyota Sienna mini-van. The passenger windows do go down, the AC is in the back, AWD is available. It is wider than most vans so could fit 2 crates side by side and still have the back seat or fold down the back seat to put another crate in. It also has good ratings (as most Toyotas do). Good luck finding the right vehicle. Debbie Sharlow - Original Message - From: Andrea Stefanac To: Berner-L Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2003 3:42 PM Subject: Dog cars- need help Hi all, I'm in a bit of dilemma. I was in a car accident with my '95 Subaru Legacy wagon last week. I had one crate that sat sideways in the very rear of the car. If all 3 dogs went with me, one was in the crate and 2 were loose in the folded down back seat. With now having 3 big dogs (and one a potential show dog) and more dog stuff to haul around, I'm in a quandry of trying to decide what type of vehicle to get now (my car was totalled by the insurance company). I really want All wheel drive (AWD) or 4 wheel drive for those nasty, muddy show parking areas. I'm currently looking at a used Subaru Outback b/c I really liked my car and a Chevy Astro van. Barkley's breeder has a GMC Safari van (same as the Astro) and just loves it. It has over 100,000 miles and has only been in the shop for maintenance
FW: Sporting Dog Seminars
FYI -- Just contributing to the Cabela's email campaign... will be interesting to see what kind of response i get... Jennifer -Original Message- From: Jennifer Burgess [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2003 2:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Sporting Dog Seminars Dear Cabela's Executive Management: I'm writing to express my concern and disappointment in Cabela's for your irresponsible decision to allow breeders to make puppies available for sale at your recent Sporting Dog Seminars. I have been a Cabela's customer for many years and I am also the responsible and proud owner of both a sporting dog, a 5 year old Labrador Retriever, and a 1 year old Bernese Mountain Dog. Both of these dogs were purchased through reputable breeders (far outside my area) after considerable research and review by me. Please note: I also had to be screened by these breeders to make sure I could provide an appropriate and responsible home and environment for these dogs. I'm not sure I can ever bring myself to patronize Cabela's again if you are going to condone impulse puppy buying and allow irresponsible breeders access to your facilities to peddle their puppies. This type of activity could potentially have disastrous long-term results. Responsible breeders (those with the future and the best interests of the breed in mind) are always willing to discuss the breed, pros and cons, responsibilities of ownership, etc., in an appropriate forum or one-on-one with potential dog owners. With proper research and follow through by both the potential puppy buyer and the breeder (the screening and qualifying should go both ways!) hopefully breeding problems and unhappy owners -- and ultimately abandoned or abused dogs -- can all be avoided. But never should there be an open marketplace allowing disreputable breeders to take advantage of impulse buyers who are not qualified. No reponsible breeder would participate in this type of activity and no truly responsible trainer would condone it either. Anyone involved in this has to be a puppy mill or a backyard breeder interested strictly in money and not the long-term viability of the breed. I read this statement on your web site: Cabela's is committed to providing quality products, value, service, and guaranteed customer satisfaction to outdoorsmen and women throughout the world. With over 40 years of service to our customers, our goals remain the same: a good deal, a fair shake, and better service with quality products at competitive prices. That's what Cabela's is about - today, yesterday, and for the future. I implore you to take your own words to heart and be responsible about the future of these wonderful sporting dogs... let's work together to make sure they get a good deal, a fair shake and that we have in mind their best interests for today, yesterday, and for the future. Please support responsible breeding and dog ownership and through your words and your deeds -- please, no more breeder displays and puppy sales -- help us fight the battle against irresponsible breeding and sales practices. I will reconsider my decision to boycott Cabela's products once I'm sure your management understands the magnitude of this problem and does something about it! Thank you for your prompt attention. I look forward to your response and hope I don't get the same form letter I've gotten copied on by countless other responsible dog owners like me who are asking you to reconsider your position on this subject. Regards, Jennifer Burgess Jennifer Burgess Director of Marketing Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. 3734 Elvis Presley Blvd. Memphis, TN 38116 901-332-3322 (office) 901-344-3119 (fax) http://www.elvis.com
RE: Good Boy
the trailer for the film is now up on the Good Boy web site -- the Berner has the greatest voice -- adorable! Can't wait to see the film! http://www.goodboy.com/home.html Jennifer Burgess Rex Memphis, TN -Original Message- From: Melodie Grabner [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 19, 2003 9:22 AM To: Berner-l Subject: Good Boy Odie and his brother Willie are the dogs in Good Boy. Odie is the lead and Willie was his stunt double. Odie is CKC/AKC CH Allsgold's Studebaker CD DD HCT CGC, Willie is CKC CH Allsgold's Work for the Weekend CD DD HCT CGC. Odie is 7 and Willie is 6. Those people in the Pacific Northwest who know Odie and have seen him at draft tests or in the obedience ring will understand why he is in a movie. He is the biggest ham in the world. Melodie Grabner Bernecho Kennel http://www.bernechokennel.com
RE: BERNER-L digest 4447
Just a quick note to everyone in the Berner world responsible for the great presence (which communicated the RIGHT messages) in the new Dog Fancy. The advertising was very effective and hopefully will cause anyone who's now all abuzz about our beautiful Berners to think twice and do their homework before bringing one of these pups home. I know how hard everyone worked to position this great exposure properly with the best interest of the breed in mind. The full page ad is so well done and very much to-the-point -- and a special thank you to Mary Shaver from our Dixie region Chatahoochie Valley BMDC for her message to prospective owners... She was a certainly a great resource for me when I was first considering a Berner pup!! Jennifer Burgess Rex (1 yr old healthy, beautiful and well-trained BMD clown) and Mabel (sweetst Lab in the world) from Memphis -- they are the joys of our lives! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 6:10 PM To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Subject: BERNER-L digest 4447 BERNER-L Digest 4447 Topics covered in this issue include: 1) Re: venting or stupid questions by =?iso-8859-1?Q?Cecilia_St=E5hl?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2) Reminder - the Lancaster County PA Boycott by Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED] 3) Re: Abady food by Jane Polcovar [EMAIL PROTECTED] 4) RE: Realities of puppies by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 5) RE: Realities of puppies by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6) RE: Realities of puppies by Martha Hoverson [EMAIL PROTECTED] 7) Re: Realities of puppies by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 8) test by Stephanie A. Sotiros [EMAIL PROTECTED] 9) Re: Realities of puppies by Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] 10) Re: pet shops in UK supermarkets by Pauline [EMAIL PROTECTED] 11) RE: UK pet shop puppies at the supermarket? by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 12) Re: Paw Licking by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 13) RE: eating poop by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 14) Re: Babies and Berners/Dogs by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15) Paw Licking by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 16) RE: Help with agression by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 17) RE: Bath time! by Rose Tierney [EMAIL PROTECTED] 18) (no subject) by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 19) stupid questions by marthah 25 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 20) Re: stupid questions by Dreamline Berners [EMAIL PROTECTED] 21) TTouch Seminar June 28 Alameda, CA by Karen Heitkamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] 22) Re: BERNER-L digest 4446 by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 23) RE: stupid questions by Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED] 24) Re: Venting by Janice Parky [EMAIL PROTECTED] 25) RE: Random acts of Destruction by Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED] 26) venting by Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] 27) Re: stupid questions by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 28) Re: stupid questions by Janice Parky [EMAIL PROTECTED] 29) RE: stupid questions by Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED] 30) World Winner Dog Show - Dortmund by =?iso-8859-2?B?Um9t4W4gVO1tZWE=?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] 31) Realities of puppies older Dogs! by jean cheesman [EMAIL PROTECTED] 32) Re: venting or stupid questions by DonaLeigh Engstrom [EMAIL PROTECTED] 33) Re: BERNER-L digest 4446 by Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] 34) Bad Berner - no eating the furniture by Andie Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] 35) Re: Reminder - the Lancaster County PA Boycott by Sylvia Katvala [EMAIL PROTECTED] 36) Poop eating by [EMAIL PROTECTED] 37) RE: Reminder - the Lancaster County PA Boycott by Pat Long Paul Dangel [EMAIL PROTECTED] 38) Re: Reminder - the Lancaster County PA Boycott by Sylvia Katvala [EMAIL PROTECTED] 39) Re: Bad Berner - no eating the furniture by Liz Steinweg Crew [EMAIL PROTECTED] 40) Re: Reminder - the Lancaster County PA Boycott by [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: vacuums
the best vacuum for berner hair, allergy control, and overall cleaning air freshening is the Rainbow by Rexair...all dirt, dust, dander, hair and pollen are filtered through a water tank -- you would not believe how great your house smells after using this vacuum... we have off-white berber carpet throughout the house and a berner and a black lab who live indoors...the Rainbow keeps the carpet looking smelling great! expensive ($1200 - $1500), but worth it and they last about 30 years! and they will save you on doctor bills since allergies are so much better... here's a link -- you can't buy them in stores. http://www.rainbowsystem.com/index.html Jennifer, Mabel (lab) and Rex (berner -- and no he's not named after the vacuum--LOL) -Original Message- From: david sandler [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 6:00 PM To: Rhona Vantine; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: vacuums Our current girl, Charisma comes running over when Paula brings out the vacuum. She makes it difficult to vacuum the house, since she is right in front of the attachment, waiting for more suction! Our last girl, Eureka! also loved the vacuum. The strange part was that our black cat, Goblin, would fight Eureka! for the vacuum's attention! Go figure. David Paula Sander and Charisma .- Original Message - From: Rhona Vantine [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 4:44 AM Subject: vacuums Does anyone else vacuum their dog? I did Louis on Sunday, he lay on his side and then rolled over for his tummy to be done! It just seemed a natural progression from doing the stairs to doing the dog at the bottom of the stairs! :) Rhona and Louis who was 2 years old on Sunday __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
RE: weird things berners have eaten
the list continues to grow --- but so far, Rex (8 months) has eaten 9 pairs of Victoria's Secret panties, 2 silk flower arrangements, 2 pairs of panty hose, a Birkenstock, a glove, a packet of hot chocolate mix, a bar of soap, a DVD case from Blockbuster (that was fun to explain), and my personal favorite, my daughter's 22-page Honors U.S. History Term paper... luckily it had already been graded -- she got an A. Thank goodness he leaves the antique mahogany furniture alone!! So far...I can always tell when he's eaten something unauthorized -- he avoids eye contact -- and he looks so guilty! Jennifer Burgess -Original Message- From: Beverly Arnold [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:28 AM To: Bernese Mountain Dog Mailing List Subject: Re: weird things berners have eaten My Silas ate a tracking glove. He was carrying it out of the field and when we got far enough behind that we couldn't stop him he swallowed it. The glove had been used a lot and was soaked in hot dog juice. He threw it up a week later. Beverly Arnold
RE: Lap Sitting!!
I think the lap-sitting thing is one of the endearing traits of a Berner. The image of a huge fluffy dog curled up (and over) his person, testing the weight of the chair is comical and sweet at the same time -- just why we all love these guys so much. I am actually considering a much larger chair just so the ever-growing Rex (now 7.5 months) can be comfortable while sitting in my lap. We started this when he came home with us from Sheila Dolan's farm in Ala. (in fact, he sat in my daughter's lap the entire 6 hour drive home, paws on each of her shoulders). From that day on, our laps are fair ground for him. What amazes me is that he is so graceful and gentle despite his size as he's climbing up, as if he knows to be careful and take it slow and easy while settling in. Right now I have to push the ottoman up against the chair just to accommodate both of us. By this time next year, things will be out of hand, so I'm just going to get a really spacious chair. My couch is suede, so we try to spend our snuggle time in the chair instead! Jennifer (Rex and Mabel -- the black Lab who prefers to lay on my feet!) Memphis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Karen McFarlane; Berner List Subject: Re: Lap Sitting!! We have a lot of lap sitting going on in our house too! My first Berner was always a lap sitter which we thought was very funny. We didn't realize until the 2nd that this must be a Berner trait. Both 100lb. males were lap sitters! One of mine would even sit on laps of strangers. At a youth football game last year some poor unsuspecting women was sitting indian style (his favorite position) on the ground and he backed up and planted this big behind right in the middle of her lap. Imagine her surprise! Lucky for us she began to laugh and put her arms around him and gave him a hug. Maybe he knew she was a dog person g! Over the years they've surprised and entertained many guests to our home with their lap sitting antics. As standard practice I now warn all guests of the potential danger of sitting down in our home g! A house with a Berner is not a good place to visit if you are not truly a dog lover! Pauline Digger (What do you mean I'm not a lap dog?) Schaumburg, IL
RE: Shedding and vacuum cleaners
We have a Berner a black Lab in a house with an off-white kitchen floor and cream-colored Berber carpet (and hardwood). I have a Rainbow Vacuum which is absolutely the best. It's a canister style but filters the dirt, dust, mold spores and hair through a water reservoir with an antibacterial solution added. Does wonders with the dog hair and really cleans the dust, dander germs out of the air. It's really powerful but so easy to maneuver. (Comes with tons of tools, powered carpet attachment, hardwood tile attachment, small brush, edge tool, upholstery small power head for the stairs) When you finish vacuuming the house smells wonderful. It's a big investment, but for someone with allergies and lots of dog hair, it's well worth it. Our allergy problems have diminished significantly since I got this vacuum cleaner in Feb of '99. Here's the link to their site if anyone's interested: http://www.rainbowsystem.com/ You have to buy through a local dealer -- not sold in stores -- but they are the best and last 20 - 30 years. Jennifer (Rex and Mabel) Burgess -- enjoying the clean floor and air in Memphis -Original Message- From: Ray Pat Burgett [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 3:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Shedding and vacuum cleaners We have the 28 AMP Hoover Wind Tunnel Bag type. It does a super job and have not had any problem. We do clean the brush about every third time. What we really like is the Power Head attachment for the furniture. With 3 adult females and a 11 week old male pup it does get a chance to pick up lots of hair. Seems like one of the gals is always blowing coat. Ray Pat Burgett Eaglecap Bernese Talee,Lexi,,Bell, Rider Max www.goodbernerfood.com http://users.eoni.com/~eaglecap/ Draminski Ovulation Detector Rep
RE: Laundry Thief
Glad to hear we're not the only ones with this problemOur boy Rex (7 months old) has consumed so many pairs of expensive Victoria's Secret panties that we have come up with Rex Vorat Victoria Vestis as his registered name...means king eats V.S. (under)clothes I have spent on emergency vet visits (he would finally throw them up, thank goodness). One time -- when he was about 4 months -- he threw up three pairs in about 20 minutes! We now have latches and lids on all hampers, all clean clothes are immediately put into drawers, and nothing is left on the floor or within his reach, which is quite expansive as he is a big boy! Closet and laundry room doors remain closed at all times. He's the only boy in a house with two human girls (one a teenager) and one female Lab But that's been our only problem -- never has he touched furniture, shoes, etc... so I suppose we should be grateful for that. Happy Holidays from Jennifer and Lexie, the Bernernerds in Memphis... and Rex and Mabel P.S. BTW, Wendi, Rex's mom is Swiss Stars Steal A Kiss (Tess)! -Original Message- From: Wendi Giordano [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, December 23, 2002 9:40 AM To: berner-l Subject: Laundry Thief Eileen, So happy you found your missing bra! I will share a recent experience with Cutter our own laundry thief. I awoke one morning to the sound of my husband cyring 'No! whilie running down the hall after our then 14 week old pup Cutter. It was about 5:30am and Barry had kindly let me sleep in and was getting Cutter out for his morning business meeting. Barry thought Cutter could not hold it and was wizzing his way down the hall to the back door, as Cutter was leaving a rather impressive trail of wet stuff. Instead of running to the back door however, he ran straight to his doggie bed in the living room. He turned around, plopped down and showed Daddy his treasure. My underwear, stolen from the laundry basket and ceremoniuosly baptized in the water bowl before racing with his treasure to his bed where all his best treasures are taken. Anyone esle care to air their dirty laundry? Happy Holidays to you all, Wendi = Wendi Giordano [EMAIL PROTECTED] Striving to be worthy of my beautiful Berner girls... Miss Kitty (Swiss Stars Cat Balou) Splash (Swiss Stars Over Niagara) And Struggling to live up to A tired puppy is a good puppy. Cutter (Swiss Stars Black Diamond) __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com
