update on Tatiana

2002-10-06 Thread Emma
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Re: Breed Question

2002-10-06 Thread Kathy & Tim Kennedy
Mary, I think you have answered your own question by your " ". .> Now you tell me, what kind of "breeder" would sell puppies to someone > like this? These people are not breeders. They are manufacturers of dogs. In today's society the consumer can motivate the producer to do strange things. T

PPO in Singapore

2002-10-06 Thread Mary Shaver
I have been contacted by someone in Singapore who is looking for a berner - My breeder referral list doesn't quite extend that far!!! Should I just put her in touch with what looks like closest club to her, which would probably be Australia, or would some intrepid bernerite like to email me privat

Berner Walk/Parade Redux

2002-10-06 Thread bg
>>The 8th Annual Berner Parade(Walk) in Ridgefield, CT >>Saturday October 19 Noon-3pm >>94 Main Street, Ridgefield CT >>for info call Brian Glasser 212-254-9000 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> or Joy McManigal 203-431-9366 >>bring food to share - drink will be provided Raindate has been cancelled

Re: BERNER-L digest 4053

2002-10-06 Thread Bernesemoutain2
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Re: Burrners

2002-10-06 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: "Lorece Aitken" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Burrs. Hate'em. Want to kill them. Violently, All of them. >Yesterday Colonel ran over a burdock during his first morning chase. >His underside was COVERED from chin to tail. I once took 267 (yes, I counted them) burd

Cancer_Conference

2002-10-06 Thread Bernd Guenter
The proceedings for the "Genes, Dogs and Cancer: 2nd Annual Canine Cancer Conference - 2002" that took place in Aurora, OH are now available on-line. Go to: http://www.ivis.org/proceedings/Keystone/2002/toc.asp Bernd Günter Germany

Re: Contract question

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/5/02 12:40:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I told you all about my friend with the lab, and the fact she bred her. She is asking me questions about the contract she wants to draw up, and I don't know enough about it to really help her. >> So

Re: breed question / size

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/4/02 11:17:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have a 65lb, 17 month old BARC female. I have met couples who want a BMD, but have never met one in person. The wife thinks Halley is the perfect size, the husband wants a big, buff Berner. I met

Re: Pros and Cons ...........

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/3/02 4:03:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Kim please accept my apologies if I've offended you. I have been away for a few days and hadn't even read your e-mail concerning the pros and cons. I >> Thank you, but I'm pretty unoffendable

Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/3/02 3:22:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Puppies I bred who have went to puppy daycare or sitters are some of the most outgoing well adjusted Berners! The most loving, well adjusted family who is seeking to add a puppy to their lives can end u

Re: new show on Animal Planet, dog days???

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
Did anyone see the opening ad for the new show "Dog Days" on Animal Planet? I was watching today and I could have SWORN I saw a Berner at the end of the leash, however, the ad was very, very fast (the first part anyhow). Kim and Caesar

Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-06 Thread Jeff & Mary Chapdelaine - SnoBear berners
Kim, I talk to all people who wish advice, and some poor souls who don't ask but who I overhear pondering at Walmart, the dog supply, etc. : ) I 'll hear them talking about not knowing what kind of food, or collar, or flea product and just say, "Excuse me, maybe I could help you??" Sometimes I t

Re: breed question / size

2002-10-06 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > I can tell 100% of the time that a dog came from this > particular breeder because of the size and also the paws (that are not all > white...just a tip of white on one of the paws)...I know the lack of an all > white paw isn't a big deal, b

Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-06 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you aren't interested in educating everyone for every breed of dog, I > believe that is truly elitist. I like all the things that Mary says regarding > purchasing a puppy...and she is right too - I want everyone to enjoy our dogs > (obv

Breed Question

2002-10-06 Thread Kelly
Kim Wrote: >While I love my Berner and will always pay careful attention to the breed, my concerns spread into the entire doggy kingdomPPO education is for EVERYONE considering a dog/puppy, not just for Berner considerations. > I try to educate everyone. I help those that need it in finding

CGC Tests in WI

2002-10-06 Thread Jennifer Lemerande
I had asked a while back about CGC tests and someone was good enough to tell me about one coming up, I think in Oshkosh in mid October.I was supposed to be out of town but my plans got cancelled and now I would like the info again.thanks in advance. Jennifer - Original Message --

Draft test results?

2002-10-06 Thread Patricia Tackett
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Draft test results?

2002-10-06 Thread Patricia Tackett
Anybody attending the PVBMDC or BMDCR draft test have results from the tests? Thanks, Pat Tackett Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com

Re: Bailey, Thanks to Karen Connors

2002-10-06 Thread Wendy Sherwood
I would just like to thank Karen for sending me a Berner Angel Pin in memory of Bailey. This lovely item came out of the blue in the post all the way across the great pond from a very caring person to someone she didn't even know. Apparently a mutual friend told her of Baileys tragic accident.

Belated Birthday Thanks!

2002-10-06 Thread jean cheesman
Biggest Berner Hugs and Thanks You All, >From my Sweet Sunny Girl who was eight years young last Wednesday! So many greetings and cards, will reply personally later! We are very behind times in that my computer went down on Wednesday evening! Thankfully, not a virus! Was the ON/OFF Switch and

The Click of Toenails . . .

2002-10-06 Thread Eileen Morgan
So. Ed and I are flopped on the couch, me totally exhausted after a VERY long day (up at 4am, off to another state for a strenuous horse competition, back around 4pm). We put in a no-brain-power-needed video and were watching the movie when I keep hearing "click click tink tink click click tink" o

ZenMaster Max Achieves the Summit - NEW UD!!!

2002-10-06 Thread MazamaDog
I thought I'd never get to send this email, but we finally did it! ZenMaster Max passed Utility yesterday earning that third leg at last for his AKC Utility title! We've had a long hard climb to achieve this result. I've never trained any dog in Utility before, let alone a Berner, and I fu

Annie & I need your experiences with old dogs, & might acupuncture help?

2002-10-06 Thread Liz Bradbury
Hi All, I think I'm probably on a road to nowhere with this, but there's no harm in trying... As you may remember, Annie will be 12 in January and has been in failing health since I got home from the Specialty in May. Her main problem over the past 8 years has been arthritis, and for the last 6 ye

how spoiled is THIS!?

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
Ok, now this is bad (not my doing!) -- Every night Caesar lays by our table and gets a small portion of scraps (not the saucey things, but pieces of chicken/veggies, etc.) - Tonight he decided to "skip" the dinner drool and lay outside. My husband just took out the plate he specially prepared f

Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-06 Thread Fasttrackresumes
In a message dated 10/6/02 12:33:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << The Pyr breeders, to a woman, said things like "there's nothing wrong with tossing them out in a safely fenced yard with some toys for the day while you work." >> Ok - I'm really sorry people (I though

Alpenhorn editor online?

2002-10-06 Thread Candy Roper
I need to contact the Alpenhorn editor regarding the upcoming issue for senior dogs. Are you out there? My priter is not giving me clean prints right now & I'd like to e-mail my photo to you so my 11.5 year old girl can be included. Thank you - Candy Roper Can-Do BMD & CKCS www.callatg.com/~cand

Re: Is a Berner for ME? (what about other breed?)

2002-10-06 Thread Eileen Morgan
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > In a message dated 10/6/02 12:33:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > << The Pyr breeders, to a woman, said > things like "there's nothing wrong with tossing them out in a safely fenced > yard with some toys for the

PVBMDC Draft Test

2002-10-06 Thread Websherman
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shelter adoption rescue heroes

2002-10-06 Thread Terry & Cathy Bering
Danny and his friend might be young and inexperienced but their hearts are in the right places. They could use everyone's advice and support. They brought us the pictures of the Chicago Berner that was later rescued. --- Begin Message --- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Berner and stairs

2002-10-06 Thread Dean Sofiak
We have a 6 month old Berner pup who will not climb stairs. We've tried everything from encouraging with treats to designing and building a new set of stairs off of our deck. There are only 3 steps and they are approx. 11" wide. He will put his front paws on the bottom step and then bark to be

Oct. 5 auction

2002-10-06 Thread Liz Caldwell
Saturday, October 5, we did not buy any Berners at auction. Maren and I did come home with names and an immense feeling of satisfaction, as well as four male Berner puppies and one female. The girl that had been listed in the auction flier was pulled from the auction, as was one boy, and another

Help with Boarding/Kennel in Albany, NY area

2002-10-06 Thread Peter & Jen Cunningham
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Alternative Breed Recommendations

2002-10-06 Thread Mary Shaver
Ok, gang, here is a good opportunity for some spirited and lively discussion... I have just been slammed recently with PPO's looking for berner puppies. Many, after we talk, decide a berner is not for them, mostly due to size, shedding and the challenges of having berners in our hot Southern clim

BMDCR Draft Test results

2002-10-06 Thread Sharon Montville
I hate to say it, it was "one of those days." We had 15 dogs entered and 2 no-shows. We had 2 dogs in Open, 1 in Open Brace, and 10 in Novice. One Open dog passed - Maize, owned by Mary-Ann Bowman. The Open Brace team passed - Ready and Chase - Ready owned by Valerie Horney and Chase owned by D

Re: breed question/Bernere size

2002-10-06 Thread mcagwin
>So, if people want a mini-berner. They're going to get. What I try to >do, is convince people that it's easier / smarter to get a dog that >suits their lifestyle then to a) try and change lifestyle or b) trying >to change a dog. I agree with that. Endlessly I've enjoyed hearing from other

RE: Alternative Breed Recommendations

2002-10-06 Thread Matt & Julia Richert
The first thing that comes to my mind is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Yes, they are A LOT smaller, but they do meet the criteria you set out. The breed is also burdened with many BYBs and they are a very popular puppy mill/pet store breed, so much caution must be used when looking for a respon

Berner Bash #10

2002-10-06 Thread Ravhall
Every one of you Berner folk are invited to join us for the tenth annual Berner Bash! This social event will be held Sunday, October 13, at 10 a.m. Location: Sugar House Park in Salt Lake City, Utah This is our annual get-together to let the dogs run and play together, and let the people visit

RE: Draft test results?

2002-10-06 Thread Chuck & Eden
I didn't get a catalog but I think the passing teams and hopefully I spelled all the names correctly for the BMDCR test were, Open Brace team for BDD CH Eur-Am's Enough Already CD NA DD BNDD CH Eur-Am's Bitious CD DD BNDD New DD Kaibab Anastazi Corn Maize NA TD NDD New NDD CH Kaibab Another Rou

Our draft test

2002-10-06 Thread VetTec4BMD
Hi all, It is with great pride and pleasure (and relief! LOL) that I get to announce that Chance PASSED PVBMDC's Novice Draft Dog test!! I almost still can't believe that he passed on his first try... Surpisingly, this morning I wasn't nearly as nervous as I thought I would be. I work

Re: Our draft test

2002-10-06 Thread Jeff & Mary Chapdelaine - SnoBear berners
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