New A/C 4 day cluster in August - Kansas City
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Re: Berner wallpaper border idea
I have borders with Berners on them that I made. Here's how I did it. I bought a wallpaper border that had a design that would work when I added a paper berner cutout over it in certain places. The border I found looks like a shelf with dog books & trophies on it. It also has some Blue ribbons and a framed photo of a spaniel. I then found a photo of some of my own dogs in approx the same pose, had color photo copies made the correct size to cover the spaniel. I then cut the Berner out and pasted them over the spaniel. Works GREAT. Can't tell the difference at all. You could do the same thing with Paint to make a fake border and then use wallpaper paste to add cutout of your own Berners. I've also made fake wallpaper with paw prints by cutting a paw print into a sponge and using it with several different colors. I used this method in the family room of my old house and everyone loved it. I have also used this on my whelping box. On the walls, I ragged them first and then put the paw prints lightly over the top, then sealed it all. You don't notice the paw prints at first but they are there and look great in a dog room. You can also use graphics such as my graphics below to cut out and past onto wallpaper borders. Have fun with it. There are NO rules. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
2 yr old male Berner needs home (Iowa)
Ole is a 2 1/2 year old neutered male Berner of German breeding & registry. He needs to be placed due to family changes. He is overall healthy & up to date on preventive care. He appears to have mild unilateral hip dysplasia & clear elbows based on Dr. Kathy Berge's evaluation of his Xrays. He is VERY shy with strangers, VERY loving with people he knows & good with other dogs & cats. He became acclimated to his foster facility within 48 hours. Once he bonds with you, he does not forget you, but he is shy & suspicious of anyone new. He would do best in a quiet, dog-savvy household. He does not appear to have any phobias aside that to new people. Numerous uncontrolled people coming & going (for example a family with teenagers) would not be appropriate. His people phobia can probably be improved with correct leadership. Please call 515-262-8535 (days) & ask about Ole. This email was sent on behalf of Kathy Berge DVM, Foster Home Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Use of Sherpa Bags????
I'm about to send a puppy to it's new home in a Sherpa bag. The pup was 20 lbs yesterday and we still have 5 days to go before the new owner arrives. Have any of you had problems getting a pup of this size to fit in a Sherpa? They are using Delta which doesn't seem to have a weight restriction but I'm starting to worry about the size of the pup. The Sherpa bag is 11" x 11 3/4" x 20 inches. I don't have it here so can't try test him in it physically. It's only a 90 minute direct flight so am hoping it will work. PS I'll share your comments and experiences with my buyer but take your names off the emails. Thanks for any help you can give us. I'm worried that they won't be able to get the pup home after flying out to me. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Berner male needs home!!!
This is the Berner (or Berner mix) that we've all been talking about. Now it's time to do something if we can. He was found in a shelter in Burlington Iowa and taken to Quincy Illinois for fostering. Quincy in on the Illinois/Missouri Border half way between the quad cities of Davenport and St. Louis. The Foster home cannot keep him very long and is willing to drive a few hours in any direction to a new foster home or permanent home. The link below has photos, contact information, and information details about the dog himself. http://classiquebmds.homestead.com/rescue.html His current foster home is Anne Heckle Home: 217/222-1322 Work: 217/223-0225 Ext. 205 I'm sure she would appreciate all the help she can get. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
IL Berner rescue has found a home
Per the email below, the rescue from Iowa taken to Illinois is now placed in a great home. Thanks to everyone who helped. http://classiquebmds.homestead.com/Rescue.html Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA President of HBMDC Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/ - Original Message - From: "Anne Heckle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I just wanted to let you know that Ben went to a perfect home yesterday > in Chicago. Their 4 kids loved him and he loved them right back. They > have a lake house in WI so I am sure he will be in heaven. > Thanks for ALL your help. > Anne
Internet works in finding homes for rescues
I put together this webpage for our latest Berner rescue and 3 days later, there are nearly 300 hits on that page. I would encourage other clubs to use this method. It has worked very well for all our rescues, they find homes quickly when people are able to see many photo. The better the photo, the more it works. If your club does not have the ability to do this, I'll volunteer to do this for any Berner rescue. All you have to do is send me the photos, contact information, information about the dog, location, etc. See this page and use it as a guideline of what I'd need. http://classiquebmds.homestead.com/Rescue.html Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Timing on Second breedings
> In the late 70's a lady, who had a vision for improving the orthopedics > of our breed, was promoting the idea of evaluating the progeny at age 2 > yr. before considering breeding either the sire or dam again. There is a mathematical problem with this scenario: Since the loss of GDC in the US, we need to wait for OFA for hip & elbow evaluations. So, our breeding dogs/bitches need to be two to even start the evaluation process. IF we x-ray them that same day and then mail it to OFA, we'll get the results in about a month at best. That will make them 25 months. Most often more time will pass in this process for one reason or another. If we want all littermates of this potential dog/bitch to be bred to be x-rayed too, we may have to wait several months and often up to a year to get all the results. Next step for the bitches, we need to wait until they come in season which could be an additional 6 more months (or more). We need to hope that this timing will be a good time for us to breed and have a litter (we may have to wait another cycle for numerous reasons). All this will make the bitches closer to three than two for their first breeding. Now we need to add two months for gestation of her first litter and the same time for the progeny to get evaluated. Most breeders know that getting the entire litter x-rayed and evaluated correctly takes time, often up to a year. So our original bitch is now 6 or 7 when we are ready to breed her again (5 at best). Fertility vets will tell you that with each cycle that the bitch does not get pregnant, the progesterone will reek havoc with the lining of the uterus making it harder to get and hold a pregnancy (yes, there are exceptions). For males, this would make them around 5-6 before they have a second litter which isn't as big a concern. However, ask any semen collection/storage service and they will tell you that Bernese Sperm decreases in fertility for a number of reasons fast. I agree that evaluating the first progeny before more breedings take place is the best way to do it in a perfect world when we are trying to eliminate health concerns; but , in most cases, it's just not practical. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Re: Timing on Second breedings
On the subject of using PennHip to shorten the time frame for evaluating progeny: Personally, I will not use Penn Hip as I have had dogs injured by it as have others. When I sell a puppy, it is against my sales contract to use PennHip before the age of 12 months. This is my opinion and I'm not trying to debate Penn Hip here as I will not change my mind. However, this is a mute point as Penn Hip doesn't give you elbows anyway which puts you right back to the same time frame used by OFA. I feel that currently elbows are a worse problem in this breed than hips. I'd be more inclined to use OVC (Canadian Registry that certifiies at 18 months) than Penn Hip. I can tell you for a fact that many reputable and honorable BMDCA breeders are now using OFA prelims since we have lost GDC. Personally, I see no problem with this as all the registries are one tool in a very large picture. I like to see the x-rays myself in the presense of a skilled radiologist/vet and make my decision based on that along with the results of a registry. I don't use any registry as a Bible on which dog to breed. Flames happily deleted, Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
FREE Berner Xmas Gift Tags 2002
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60 Berners at auction?
I just got this email from a Newf friend: "I imagine you know that there are 60 Berners scheduled to be sold at auction this weekend at Wheaton MO." Does anyone know if this is true? So sad. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Draft Test & Berner Clinics in Iowa May 24 & 25
Heartland Bernese Mountain Dog Club invites you to: Saturday, May 24th - CLINICS & ACTIVITY DAY Private Training Lessons of any kind with M Shirley Chong CGC Test with M. Shirley Chong Veterinary Chiropractor, Dawn Bromley DVM Canine Massage Therapists, Jessica Briggle & Megan Hood Microchip Clinic - Home Again Pot Luck Dinner Raffle Sunday, May 25th - Draft Test Judges: Patti Morgan & Linda Thomas Secretary & Premium Lists: Kathy Berge, 11872 Highway 349, Indianola IA 50125, (515) 961-0654 or (515) 262-8535, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Chair for both Days: Shannon Cihlar, (320) 283-5378 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Training Lessons & CGC Test: Anita Schrodt, [EMAIL PROTECTED] (641) 236-4709 Location: Well Mannered Dog Center, 700 Maple St., Grinnell Iowa (50 Miles East of Des Moines) Camping Available & Motels nearby Directions: www.shirleychong.com/pics/map.gif Note: More details in later email ads Hope to see you all there, Dawn Gabig, President HBMDC [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Stud Dog Contracts
>>I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share a sample of your stud dog service contracts with me. Specifically a sample that includes a pick of a puppy in place of an actual stud fee. I'm trying to get a feel for what should or shouldn't be included in contracts. My Response: There is no such thing as "should or shouldn't" in a contract. As long as it's agreed upon by two competent parties of proper age for the state in which it's written, it's legal. A contract can be written anyway the stud dog owner wants it. It's up to the bitch owner to decide if he/she want to sign it. The stud back term has several issues which should all be covered in writing before the breeding takes place in order not to cause hard feelings afterwards. I had an experience where my good friend and I had a verbally discussed a breeding for over a year. Our ultimate agreement (which she required in writing) was as such: She was going to use my stud dog for an extrememly reduced price ($100 service fee and $65 a puppy) and I was going to be able to purchase second pick for "NO MORE THAN $1200". She took the cheap stud fee quickly and easily and when it came time for me to purchase my puppy, she wanted to add a "free puppy back" and a sales contract with other restrictions which we had never discussed in over a year of talking about this. We had never signed that original written agreement that she required I mail to her because we were hurried and I trusted her. A mulitple year long friendship was gone forever. Don't let it happen to you. Here are some of the issues that should be addressed fully if a stud puppy is taken in lieu of the stud fee. Is there a minimum size of the litter to allow a stud puppy to be taken? One? Two? Three? More? Does the service fee get refunded? Who names the puppy? What kennel names can and cannot be used? Will there be any restrictions or sales contract placed on the puppy by the breeder? Is the Stud puppy to be first pick? Second pick? Etc.? If the breeder does not keep first pick, can the stud dog owner take it as their stud puppy? If first pick is kept by the breeder not making it available as a stud puppy and then sold later, does the stud owner get first right of purchase? At what price? How much later? This term is extremely important as that is how breeders get around the first pick becoming available as a stud puppy. They say they are going to keep it, pay the stud fee or give second pick to the stud owner and then sell it or co-owne it with someone else. Can the breeder keep first pick on a co-ownership with someone else or do they have to own it outright in their own home/kennel before it becomes available to the stud owner? At what age does the breeder have to decide on their first pick? 8 weeks? 10 weeks? At what age can the stud owner take the puppy? How long does the breeder have to hold the puppies awaiting the stud dog owner's decision? Can the stud puppy be bred if it's dysplastic or not show quality for any other reason? If it's sold, does the breeder have the first right to purchase it back? Can the stud puppy be sold to anyone? Pet store? Auction house? Someone the stud owner doesn't like? As you can see, it can get tricky. The bottom line is that as many of these terms (and a few others) should be discussed and put in writing before the contract is signed. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Fred Thomas - a Story of Survival
As many of you may know, Fred Thomas, a Berner owner/handler in Washington, has been fighting Necrotizing Fasciitis and Descending Necrotizing Mediastinitis and Sepsis (flesh eating bacteria) in the throat. Against all odds, he has survived the initial outbreak and is currently starting the long road to recovery and reconstructive surgeries. His friends have put together a raffle to aid him and his family in this very difficult time. There are some great items on this raffle, don't miss it: http://www.pnwbmdf.org/raffle.htm The administrators of this raffle have the following update: We have a number of tickets that have been donated to Fred's raffle so we want to make this offer: To the next 3 people that send in 100 dollars, you will get 50 free tickets. To the next 3 people that send in 50 dollars, you will get 25 free tickets. Just in case you are one of the lucky winners of extra raffle tickets, be sure to drop a note on where you would like these tickets applied. Hurry nowraffle ends March 29th. Administrator of this Raffle: TERRY ZIMMERMAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you for your support, Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Looking for Dog Walker at the National
We have a group going to see some of the So Calif sights early in the week and were wondering if there are any responsible teens or anyone else that would like to pick up some extra change by dog walking for us Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Re: Lancaster County National - I'm attending & here's why
There ARE puppymills inside the BMDCA. Should we boycott that organization? I'll wager to bet real money that BMDCA puppymills (& BYBs) produce more Berner pups than Lancaster county. There are many nice people who are against puppymills in the State of Missouri. It's doubtful that boycotting dog shows in that state will ever be known by the state legistrators. There are better ways to protest puppymills. To those of you who would support BARC and boycott Lancaster county: How much money has BARC put into the State of Missouri through their auctions there? Into that very industry that we are against? More than a specialty would put into any county? (This is NOT an attack on BARC, only food for thought about why you are planning a boycott.) There are probably puppymills in every single state in this free country. Does that means no more specialties at all? No more dog shows? I will attend the specialty wherever it goes. A huge thank you to the 2005 show committee. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Re: Bad Breeders in BMDCA vs Lancaster County
Esther Wilson wrote: >Your statement noted above was plain bad information. My response: I disagree. Esther Wilson wrote: > And worse, I feel Berner-L is an inappropriate place for your post. My response: Again, I disagree. I strongly believe that newbies need various viewpoints of all subjects to learn properly. How can they decide on a subject if they only hear one viewpoint? If you agree that there are puppymills and bad breeders inside the BMDCA, shouldn't the newbies be warned? Wouldn't that help them be more careful where they buy? Wouldn't that give them incentive to ask questions of their breeders before they buy no matter who the breeder is? Isn't that what we are asking them to do - ask questions and plenty of them? I understand your concern about some of my comments as they may not be easy to swallow but I believe them to be true. You may not and that is OK. Thank you for your comments and suggestions. I welcome friendly debates. We will never all agree totally on most subject. That is what makes the world go round. PS I do not read all Berner-L posts and will probably not comment further on my original email on this subject. Respectfully, Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Haircuts do NOT hurt dogs - my opinion
I have owned a grooming shop and have clipped several of my old collies and Berners. They love it. They do feel cooler. It is easy to tell by their behavior that they feel better. Until you actually do it, I can understand the arguments against it. However, I've seen older dogs with heavy coats that could barely walk in the hot summer. They lie around miserable. One quick summer clip and they seem Years younger instantly. It does not do anything different to a dog than it does to a human and don't we feel cooler in the summer when we cut our hair? It will grow back. My veteran, Ch Dabrak Classique Dancer was fully clipped the summer before her appearance at the Nationals in Rhode Island and did very well there. She was clipped at the beginning every summer, in fact. She carried a tremendously thick and long coat. Once clipped, she could go swimming all the time without the worry of hot spots and loved it. I currently have three that are clipped. I use several lengths. I like the 7F blade the best - it makes them look like a Greater Swiss. If you want it longer, you can use a comb attachment over the clipper blade or have your groomer scissor the coat instead of using a clippers. A good groomer can do just about anything you like but do use a "good and experienced" groomer as I've seen many dogs abused at bad grooming shops. For those of you that use the argument that the coat is natural for Berners, I respectfully disagree and don't believe it is. If this breed were left to breed in the wild, the coat would lighten in color and density very quickly. This coat is man made for cold weather, not produced by nature. If anyone would like a photo of one of my dogs that I recently clipped, just email me and I'll email one back to you. Flames happily deleted, Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
Free 4th of July Berner clipart
It's the last set on this page. One of my better sets, if I do say so myself. Enjoy, http://classiquebmds.homestead.com/BSI7.html Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners, Kansas City USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
FREE Berner Graphics
We just finished a major reorganization and expansion of our Graphics WebPages. There are lots of new wallpapers, clipart & border sets. They are all FREE for personal or non-profit use. Enjoy! Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners Suburbs of Kansas City, USA BMDs/CHs: Cassie, Partner, Heather, Blossom & Scarlett Our Website Homepage: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html
PPO in Korea needs help
Anyone know how to contact the breed club in Korea? I'd like to forward it to a PPO there. Dawn Gabig, Classique Berners Suburbs of Kansas City, USA Our Website: http://ClassiqueBMD.homestead.com FREE Graphics: http://ClassiqueBMDs.homestead.com/graphics.html Heartland Club Website: http://www.hbmdc.org/
