Re: Where did you get your dog?
I would like to thank Jackie Smith for trusting us with CH. Onyx Oh'so Special V. Mt. Tops - "Oh'so" 1989 - 2002 and Raime Campbell for trusting us with our girl - CH. Blue Mt. Andi Dasso's Swissmis - "Andi" 1991 - 2002 These were two very different, but equally spectacular, wonderful, loving "kids". They are missed by us daily, but in our hearts and memories forever! Berner hugs, Mary Jeff & Mary Chapdelaine SnoBear Berners N. California, USA http://snobear.freeyellow.com "When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." Wayne Dyer - Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker
RE: where did you get your dog?
I wanted to add a little to this topic. Smokey is my first BMD. His breeder, Rui Rosa, was a very, very kind man who not only trusted me with this wonderful puppy but also trusted me given that I am only 22 and was just starting out. I assured him that I had the money, space, and love for a berner and he was uncertain and interviewed me carefully. To be honest, the extra care he took in meeting me, getting to know me, and making sure I was worthy of getting one of his dogs made me certain that this was a breeder who I wanted to get my dog from. Smokey is the light of my life. When I first joined the list, before I had Smokey I would always think how odd it was all these people calling their dogs their soulmates, children, etc. Don't get me wrong, I grew up with dogs, I LOVE them. They are part of my family and always have been. But the kind of love and connection I have with Smokey is unlike that of any other animal I have ever met (save perhaps my pony when I was a child but that's a story for another day). Smokey is indeed a dog that I am thankful for everyday. The point is that even though it was hard to convince Rui to trust me, it was worth it. And winning that trust I believe was an important part of what got me to Smokey. So for those on the list who are waiting for their puppies, have had a long difficult trip to getting their dogs, or are frustrated with these crazy breeders and their zillions of questions and concerns about your fitness as an owner know this: it was worth it. Shortly after getting Smokey, a friend gave me a little plaque that says "My goal is to be as wonderful as my dog thinks I am". Sometimes I think that is could say as "as my dog's breeder thinks I am". So thanks Rui and to all the breeders out there who work so hard to place their dogs. Radha and Smokey __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Where did you get your dog?
I have to admit that I find this thread potentially fraught with problems. While I am happy for all of you that were fortunate enough to get dogs from breeders that are conscientious and involved, not all of us have been that fortunate. In fact, some of us have had very different experiences with certain breeders. All relationships - person to person, breeder to buyer, trainer to trainee, stranger to stranger, family members - are different. You may think someone is just fabulous and the best person; I might disagree with that. Its human nature. We aren't all going to get along, but I hope we all do our best. To that end, I won't discuss my dogs' breeders, as I having nothing nice to say about one of them, and, I am certain, she has nothing nice to say about me. Hence, my feelings that this is a problematic thread that could easily turn unpleasant. Karyn Beyer Mt. Shasta, CA [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Where Did You Get Your Dog
Thank you Peggy, I'm sure that Bobbie, Kim, Candy, & April will all agree with me in that we are very proud to have our girl belong to your family where we KNOW she is getting the best of everything, and all the love her little heart can hold! We are very grateful to you, in return, and value your friendship immensely. : ) Go get'um Sierra!! Berner hugs, Mary Jeff & Mary Chapdelaine SnoBear Berners N. California, USA http://snobear.freeyellow.com "When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself." Wayne Dyer - Psychotherapist, Author and Speaker
