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The
December 2014
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
Veteran’s
Issue
pages 3–10
Our sassy, smiling covergirl
is 10 year old Kayley, owned
by Loretta & Phil Johnson of
Middleton, MA.
Learn more about Kayley
on page 8.
inside this issue...
Sassy
Senior!
Calendar of Events..............................2
Honoring Our Veterans............. 3 –10
Rescue Notebook..............................11
Paws ‘N’ Shop....................................12
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~ 2015 ~
January 17:
BMDCNV Supported Entry
Greater Lowell Kennel Club
Wilmington, MA
January 24:
BMDCNV Draft Workshop
Hudson, MA
BMDCNV Supported Entry
Saturday, January 17, 2015
February 8:
Winter Walk • Ashford, CT
Greater Lowell Kennel Club, Inc.
Aleppo Temple Shrine Activities Center
99 Fordham Rd. • Wilmington, MA
March 1:
BMDCNV Supported Entry
CT Working Dog Club • West Springfield, MA
Closing Date: Wednesday - December 31, 2014
Judge: Abby Patrizio (BMDCNV Member)
March 22:
BMDCNV OFA Clinic • Suffield, CT
Trophy Donations Requested!
March 23:
BMDCA National Specialty • Monterey, CA
BMDCNV has a very full 2015 calendar of
events, supporting many conformation and
obedience entries, including our regional/
concurrent specialty, draft tests, and fun days!
Your support of the breed by sponsoring a
trophy, ribbons or ring favors is appreciated!
April 26:
BMDCNV Annual Meeting • Boxborough, MA
May 30:
BMDCNV Regional Specialty
Ladies Dog Club • Wrentham, MA
General Fund-Suggest $20-payable to BMDCNV
Send to: Donna Bennett
16 Mile Creek Rd, Old Lyme CT 06371
FMI on Sponsoring a Placement Trophy @ Concurrent Specialty
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the
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President
Marge Bumen
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Vice President
Alise Burbridge
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board of directors
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Directors:
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HONORING OUR VETERANS
vet·er·an
noun \'ve-t -r n, 've-tr n\
c For competition purposes, dogs are considered veterans at age seven.
c BMDCA Info Series
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Bachus
03/27/07
Favorite Snack: Pizza Bones
My BMD Loves to: Swim
Bachus is the epitome of what a Berner
should be, especially in temperament. He
is the sweetest loving best natured guy
I've ever met. I feel blessed each day to
have this special boy by my side.
- Susan K Morrill; Bourne, MA
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Miss V
09/22/07
Favorite Snack: She loves all food!
My BMD Loves to: be the center of
attention. Mad Maple Iko's Sweet Victory,
was the most difficult puppy, we butted
heads on everything! I decided if I wanted
to keep her, I really needed to work with
her and we did. Now she is the best dog
- smart, loyal, and she will do anything I
ask, she is my working girl and she loves
to pull her cart and help me in the garden.
- Celeste O'Malley;
West Brattleboro, VT
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Chip
7
02/22/07
Favorite Snack: Pizza bones
My BMD Loves to: hang with his people
Ursli Double Deuce “Chip”, will soon be
8 years old. Chip loves to play with his
stuffed toys, go for walks & car rides,
run the track. He still gets very excited
when he sees the harness & lead. He’s a
handsome boy & gentle soul who loves to
hang with his people and cuff them if they
are not paying enough attention to him.
- Phil Keating & Jane Taylor;
Lancaster, MA
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Dorielle
02/22/07
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: play
Ursli Dorielle NJP CGC is beautiful with
a spirit to match. Patient & playful, she
loves to snuggle as well as walk in the
woods. In the conformation ring- she loves
agility, and runs & jumps beautifully. She
celebrated her birthday with her 3rd litter
of puppies; she's an adoring mother of 16
children. We couldn't love her more!
- Paul Emerson & Mary Durham;
Groton, MA
Portia
7
01/29/07
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: go for walks
Portia, Peacefield's Fury's Promise, is a
happy, healthy and most wonderful dog.
She loves to be with her family, go for
walks, and just have her nose everywhere.
She lives with us and her "brother" Hank,
a rescue from ThirdThyme.
-Jack & Kathy Merrithew;
Bangor, ME
Raven
03/27/07
Favorite Snack: Liver
My BMD Loves to: work with Judy.
U.S., Can Ch. Southwind Rave On, CDX, NDD
Startlingly beautiful, sweet, as feminine
as can be and full of little jokes, there’s a
keen brain and lots of strength under all
that cuteness. Her Breed, Obedience, and
Draft titles were earned with different
handlers. Versatility, absolutely!
- Judy and Jon Cons;
Georgetown, ME
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Mac
07/24/07
Favorite Snack: Peaches, blueberries or
bananas
My BMD Loves to: go for a long walk in
the woods.
Glenmegan's Flanders Fire CD RN NAP OJP
DD BNDD or "Mac" mostly enjoys hanging
out with his three girls and leaps for joy
when we get to do some carting or agility.
- Dan and Buffy Bell; Reading, VT
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Ripley
09/30/07
Favorite Snack: Cheese Please
My BMD Loves to: Clean ears!?!
Ripley is a BMDCA Versatility Excellent Dog
as well as a BMDCC Versatility Dog. She has
been so much fun to train in conformation,
obedience, draft, rally, and agility, but is
most loved by many people as a therapy
dog and the dam of 2 beautiful litters.
- Barbie Beck-Wilczek & Bill
Wilczek; Littleton, NH
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“Three years a young dog; three years a good dog;
three years an old dog. All else is a gift from God.”
— Old Swiss Saying
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Robbie
04/28/07
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: go for a swim.
Robbie is the most intuitive empathetic
dog we know. He is loved by all the
people he visits as a Therapy Dog, and
Robbie has never met a dog he didn’t like.
- Jim & Susan Todhunter;
Wayland, MA
- Sherri Starbird;
Dover Foxcroft, ME
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Camden
11/16/06
Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter and
Pizza Crust
My BMD Loves to: Woo Woooo Woooooo!
Ch. Spellbound Rendezvous In Camden,
CGC was our first home-bred Champion.
Camden’s charming good looks and silly
grin have won over many fans! His big
woo-wooo-woooos get an “I Love You
Too!” response. He makes us laugh
every day!
- Dayna & Scott Merrow;
La Grange Highlands IL
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Tosca
7
03/05/07
Favorite Snack: Toast!
My BMD Loves to: Snuggle and beg
Ledgewood's Toscanelli was named
to commemorate our trip to Florence,
Italy. Seven and a half years later, she is
our house greeter and dog supervisor,
extremely sweet and snuggly and so
communicative. Now if we could just
understand how such a huge dog could be
so afraid of flies?
- The Malcolmsons;
Rockport, MA
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Tumble
03/05/07
Favorite Snack: Whatever is being offered
My BMD Loves to: Be with us
Tumbie does not look or act like a veteran
so we do not think of him as such. He is
a perfect pet, well mannered, mellow but
with a feisty edge, and is always eager to
join us regardless of the game in hand.
Walks in the woods are the very best.
- Alison & Tom Jaskiewicz;
Mason, NH
Clara
8
02/05/06
Favorite Snack: Ice Cream
My BMD Loves to: Countersurf
Miss Clara, aka Brylins Not For Wallflowers
CGC RN, is a perpetual puppy. She is still
super energetic, the wiggliest wagger, and
we love how she bunny-hops down stairs.
- Karen & Jon Fox ;
South Windsor, CT
Clarice
10/23/06
Favorite Snack: Anything on the counter!
My BMD Loves to: Make her prescence be
known
Clarice “Reecey” is our second generation
of Bernese and she has done us proud.
She took 2nd @ the National Specialty in
Sweeps and 3rd in her regular 7-9 veteran
class. We love you Crazy Reecey.
- Diane Smith;
Bolton, MA
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Bobby
08/18/06
Favorite Snack: Still pizza crust!
My BMD Loves to: howl when he's happy
We’ve suffered unimaginable losses this
year, including Bobby’s reason for being
here – our sassy Ivy. We were worried how
Bobby would cope missing the Yin to his
Yang, but the resilience that’s gotten him
this far is as strong as ever. Still incredibly
agile and playful. We love you Bobby.
- Mimi Englander; Littleton, MA
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Corrina
07/23/06
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: work
Named after Garnet Rogers’ Corrina Corrina - Ursli Corrina CGC.She sets an example
to other dogs with her steady personality.
She can also curl into the tightest little ball
and believes you can't see her sleeping
on the sofa! Who ever said Bernese don’t
have a sense of humor ?!?
- Paul Emerson & Mary Durham;
Groton MA
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“You can tell your Berner is a Veteran when all her antics and
things that used to drive you crazy, are suddenly endearing.”
— Mimi Englander; Littleton, MA
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Daisy May
01/18/06
Favorite Snack: Cheese, pizza crust
My BMD Loves to: Roll on her back in
the grass.
Duchess Daisy May came to us as a foster
via Berner, Inc. at age 8 1/2. She quickly
captured our hearts, and we knew we
couldn’t let her go. Her fur is so soft! It’s
softer than a dandelion puff. We cherish
every day with our silly bobblehead Swiss
Miss with the Swiss kiss.
-Fran & Phil LaFlamme;
Salem, CT
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Jazmyn
11/09/06
Favorite Snack: Pumpkin
My BMD Loves to: The couch
Jazzy is the token Princess around here
and Mom to all big and small. She will
love and nurture any living thing from
the cat to baby ducks, to the recently
orphaned bunny baby. Although she tends
to not stray to far from the house and her
couch she makes me smile every day! Love
this girl!!!
- Susan K Morrill;
Bourne, MA
Hannibal
Hanna
8 05/01/06
- 06/12/14
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Favorite Snack: Pizza bones
My BMD Loves to: chase critters
Hanna left us this year, but oh what a
great 8 years we had with this special girl!
Multiple titles in 4 performance categories,
and simply the sweetest, most gentle soul
we’ve ever known. A great companion, a
best friend. What more can we say. Thank
you Hanna.
Phil Keating & Jane Taylor;
Lancaster, MA
Favorite Snack: Strawberries & liver treats
My BMD Loves to: Lie outside in cool
weather
Hannibal- aka Hanners (Ch Mystic Red
Dragon v Lowenzehn) had been fighting
t-cell lymphoma since this April. We
cherished every day we had with him and
were so glad he made it to his 8th birthday. He was the best and was an amazing
addition to our family. We love him.
- Pam and Charles Swearingen;
Belmont, MA
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Lexi
8
04/13/04
Favorite Snack: Pizza crust
My BMD Loves to: Have her belly rubbed
Landmark’s Cherokee Rose CGC, TDI is the
queen of the house and loves to spend her
days outside watching the deer that pass
by every day. Lexi still acts like a puppy
and continues to pull her cart at various
Meet The Breed events.
- Linda Sullivan;
Woodbridge, CT
10/23/06 - 11/07/14
Liesl
10/31/06
Favorite Snack: Pasta
My BMD Loves to: take over our bed
Liesl is very much in charge. She loves to
go for walks no matter what the weather.
Snuggling is a favorite past time. When
the grooming table appears, she loves to
be the first one on it. We have loved every
day with her!
- Cathy & Peter Estes;
Thetford, VT
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Hudson
06/02/06
Favorite Snack: Cheeseburgers
My BMD Loves to: go where we go
Hudson is a sweetheart. He loves doing
things - whether it’s a fun adventure or
just helping us with the yard work. He’s
quite good at gathering sticks! Despite
arthritis and disc problems that have
slowed him down, he soldiers on and loves
his swim therapy, laser and acupuncture
treatments.
- Rob & Mari Higgins;
Concord, NH
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Mavis
11/26/06
Favorite Snack: What you’re eating
My BMD Loves to: Hiking
Mavis is a BERNER Inc rescue gal. She
joined our family six years ago, and it’s
hard to imagine life without her. Though
still shy at times, she loves to make sure
we’re all doing what she wants - and that
can be hiking, swimming, running or just
cuddling.
- Rob & Mari Higgins;
Concord, NH
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“There is nothing more beautiful than the silver lining
on a veteran Berner’s muzzle”
— Alise Burbridge, Hingham, MA
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Milo
04/25/06
Favorite Snack: Everything
My BMD Loves to: Work/Train
Milo is awesome. He is so much fun
to train, loves to work, and is so smart.
Every day with him is a joy. We love our
wonderful boy!
- Susan and Jeff Nowak;
Kingston, NH
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Ryder
11/16/06
Favorite Snack: Pizza crust and
scrambled eggs
My BMD Loves to: work and nudge
human’s elbows to get a hug
Ryder is our second Berner and first to
achieve several titles in obedience. His
intelligence and love for ‘work’ certainly
show in the ring. He is a love bug and so
happy to be at our feet or across our laps.
- Matt and Melissa George;
Alton Bay, NH
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Molly
8
11/24/06
Favorite Snack: Cheeseballs
My BMD Loves to: Cart
INTERVALE ALWAYS A DREAMER RN CGC ANDD
BNDD/CAN DD. Molly's our “educational”
dog who's taught us how to work with a
challenging dog. She's the best draft dog
we've ever had. In October, she got her Brace
Novice Draft Dog title. She gets along with
everybody and has helped many dogs learn
to cart. She greets each day like it is the best
day ever!
- LYNN & LLOYD JONES; Intervale, NH
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Murray
02/23/06
Favorite Snack: Peanut butter
My BMD Loves to: sit on your lap
Murray has been with us almost 7 years.
He is a rescue dog that has been a great
addition to our clan. Murray just loves
being with his people.
- Peter & Cathy Estes;
Thetford, VT
Sydney
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05/17/06
Sydney began living up to her name, M
& M Mtns Perfectly Meant To Be! When
Toby died, Sydney took it upon herself to
take Toby’s place on the bed next to Bob.
She immediately became his companion
and began doing things she hadn’t done
previously. She became certified as a
service dog and is now a reading dog
with special education children. Sydney
also enjoys drafting, running in the
woods, and, of course, belly rubs.
Angel
06/29/05
Favorite Snack: Marrow bone
My BMD Loves to: Follow me
Redbarn’s Heaven Sent Angel, is my Angel.
She is my shadow! Angel loves to go for
walks, enjoys toys and bones and playing
with her 3yr old daughter. She was a good
Mom to her puppies, and has always been
at my side when I needed her most. Every
day we have together is Special!
- Diane Caldwell;
New London, NH
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Rosey
11/16/06
Favorite Snack: Whatever anyone else
is having
My BMD Loves to: Help in the kitchen
Southwind Ring Around Rose. From her
first day home, Rosey has been the comedienne of the house. You can’t feel sad
when she’s around. A bundle of energy,
she’s everywhere at once.
- Jon and Judy Cons;
Georgetown, ME
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Barney
01/09/05
Favorite Snack: Homemade ginger snap
cookies
My BMD Loves to: go hiking with us
Barney loves to go hiking with us and
before we leave, he does a great play bow
and sings a woo, woo, woo song. He also
loves to train for free-style dancing and
the tricks that I teach him. He does like to
help himself to butter whenever we’re not
looking, so he’s also known as, “Barney,
The Bernese Butter Dog.”
- Michelle Larson; East Hampton, CT
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“Clean, fresh water, available at all times, good quality food, and
your love are all that your Berner needs to live a long, healthy life.”
— Diane Russ & Shirle Rogers, The Beautiful Bernese Mountain Dogs
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Bentley
07/28/05
Favorite Snack: Cheeseballs
My BMD Loves to: Snuggle
Southwind Le Mans Best Friends BN, RN, CGC,
NDD, BNDD. Bentley came to us as a re-home
at 5 yrs old, a well-behaved, untrained dog.
We tried training class to see if you can
teach an old dog new tricks 7 you definitely
can! He's a love bug, friendly to all, & one
handsome dude. He got his Novice Draft Dog
& Brace Novice Draft Dog titles in October.
- LYNN & LLOYD JONES; Intervale, NH
- JON & JUDY CONS, Georgetown, ME
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Maizey Mae
2005
Favorite Snack: Wonder Bread
My BMD Loves to: Eat - Maizey loves to eat!
Maizey Mae is a very sweet girl that came
to us thru rescue. She has overcome many
obstacles over the years and now is very
social.
- Diane & Dennis Vanpelt,
Warren, MA
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Burt
9
02/06/05
Favorite Snack: Marrow Bones
My BMD Loves to: Sit on top of people
Burt has been through a lot, mainly Bloat.
Nearly 10 years young, he's a happy boy
who loves to be at my side at all times. He
enjoys attention, which made him such
a good therapy dog. I cherish every day
with him, grateful he’s still with me. Burt
has taught me the difference between he
and his sister (male vs. female). Burt is “in
love” with me, Maya “loves” me!!
- Cindy Forlenzo; Chesire, CT
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Dancing Bear
06/15/05
Favorite Snack: Tangerines
My BMD Loves to: Do Draft work
Southwind Shoot Out The Lights, CD, RE,
MDD, BNDD, Can DD. Big, brawny, brainy,
our 130 lb lap dog, the handsome can-do
boy whose joy knows no bounds.
- Judy and Jon Cons;
Porter, Maine
Maya
9
02/06/05
Favorite Snack: Marrow Bones
My BMD Loves to: Sit on feet
At almost 10 years young, Maya is still a
puppy at heart. She is frisky in the cold
weather and playful when it snows. She
bugs her brother to play, who isn’t always
so interested. She partakes in “wooooing” in sync with her brother, Burt when
there really isn’t anything to bark at!
- Cindy Forlenzo;
Cheshire CT
Roxy
07/28/05
Favorite Snack: Anything not a fruit or
veggie
My BMD Loves to: Woof & lay on the couch
Roxy is our first Berner. We credit her for
making us fall in love with this breed. She
has earned some obedience titles and
made therapy visits at a local hospital.
Her face is so expressive and she has the
sweetest, darkest eyes that often get her
anything she wants!!!
- Matt and Melissa George;
Alton Bay, NH
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Lunar
11/09/05
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: Buck like a horse
Ursa Minor’s Lunar Eclipse was the first
Berner puppy in Cliff’s life since we’ve
been married. So as they do, she has
become his heart dog. We call her “pony
girl” when she runs, she bucks and smiles.
- Debra Metcalf-Morris &
Cliff Morris; Lunenburg, MA.
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Scarlet
10/13/05
Favorite Snack: Blueberries and Pizza
My BMD Loves to: Be the center of attention.
Ch. Spellbound’s Gimme Some Tschugga,
CGC. Loves to snuggle in bed, loves puppies
and cats, going on walks, meeting all
people. Our best counter surfer, scoring the
occasional stick of butter or meat has been
a great joy in her life! Scarlet’s Championship was obtained from the Bred-By Classes
of which we are so very proud!
- Dayna & Scott Merrow;
La Grange Highlands, IL
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“...So after many years of loyal obedience, Stella gets a pass in her old age...
Lately, Stella always seems to be on the wrong side of the door when she’s at home. She wants to
be outside when she’s inside, and she wants to come inside when she’s outside. I dutifully oblige.”
— Michelle Rizzi, CPDT-KA, CAP-2, Handle With Care Dog Training.
Read the article at: http://www.bmdcnv.org/blatt/Breaking_all_the_Rules.pdf
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Shanti Bear
04/22/05
Favorite Snack: Popcorn
My BMD Loves to: go hiking in the woods
Am/Can CH Mad Maple Sugar’s Shanti Bear.
Shanti is just one of the most happy go
lucky dogs I know. Always ready to go on
an adventure, whether it is to go in the
show ring or a hike on the mountain. I
love this boy!
- Celeste O’Malley;
West Brattleboro, VT
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Tuila
01/13/2005
Favorite Snack: Mother Hubbard Biscuits
My BMD Loves to: socialize
Kasbern’s Kenocha Tuila is a wonderful girl
who loves to go on walks and hang out
with the neighborhood children at the bus
stop. She loves everyone she meets and
she has even grown to enjoy time with our
crazy rescue puppy Darla.
- Jim and Wendy Holleran;
Clinton, CT
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Tahoe
9
06/15/2005
Favorite Snack: Bacon
My BMD Loves to: be a lap dog
Tahoe still acts like a puppy. He is a goofy
Berner who loves to snuggle and crawl
under tight spaces. Tahoe tries to play
with our two new kittens, and can’t seem
to understand why they disappear when
he pounces. We don’t mean to be bias
BUT he is the best!!!
- Lynn and Michela Greco;
Stratford, CT
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Tica Lynn
03/05/2005
Favorite Snack: Peanut Butter
My BMD Loves to: Sleep on the couch
Tica is always by my side, to comfort or
snuggle. A loyal, gentle, loving soul. Her
nickname is Boogers. She hates the rain
but loves hiking and the beach. She must
always have a bed, pillow or blanket to
lay on. I’ve been blessed to have such a
wonderful companion.
- Jennifer Tenney;
Greenville, NH
Ebbie
Trigger
9 07/28/05
- 08/20/14
Favorite Snack: Everything
My BMD Loves to: Cart with his brother,
Laser.
Southwind Shoot Out the Lights, CD,RE,
MDD, BNDD, Can DD. Huge, handsome,and
hearty, Trigger learned everything the
first time he did it. You could take him
anywhere and be glad he was at your side.
Sometimes, I think he’s still there.
- Jon and Judy Cons;
Georgetown, ME
Hannah
10 10/12/03
10
- 08/26/14
10/08/04
Favorite Snack: Toast
My BMD Loves to: Sit on the couch with Dad
Ebbie, “the princess”, has been the best dog
I (Jim) have ever had, bar none. She’s sweet,
playful, a bit demanding of attention, but
loves all other dogs and their owners. She
is the alpha dog in our pack of four. Ebbie
really puts up with a lot of harassment from
the two younger dogs, a 5 year old lab &
a 17 week old Golden Retriever.
- Jim & Karen Tompkins;
Colchester, VT
Harpswell Hannah B Happy, 1/3rd CD,
RN, CGC
My happy girl.
Miss you, always, my love bug.
“How lucky I am to have something that
makes saying goodbye so hard.”
- Winnie the Pooh
- Linda Botti;
Brunswick, ME
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Kayley
9/17/04
Favorite Snack: Sardines!
My BMD Loves to: Snuggle and be with
her family
When Kayley joined our family as a young
puppy we had no idea just how much
our lives were going to change for the
better. She is always doing something that
makes us laugh and smile. She amazes us
everyday, and we cherish every moment.
WE LOVE YOU, KAYLEY!
- Loretta & Phil Johnson;
Middleton, MA
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“At our first puppy visit, my vet gave me some advice.
He said, “You have a very beautiful girl... take good care of her and take LOTS of pictures of her.”
As an excited new puppy owner, I thought, “why wouldn’t I?” Since then, I’ve joyfully snapped
photos of our journey. And as she gracefully enters double-digits, it all became so clear. Great advice.”
— Linda Botti, West Bath, ME
Questie
10 07/22/04
- 11/05/14
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: Show off her
floating gait.
Ch. Southwind Quicksilver Queste, CD,
RN. An opinionated daydreamer, fierce
lover, quirky yet precise, an individual
in everything she did. We miss our
beautiful, tough girl.
- Jon and Judy Cons;
Georgetown, ME
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Lilu
09/28/03
Favorite Snack: Maine blueberries
My BMD Loves to: Run free on our
50 acre farm
Maglod- Falvi Lilu CGC is a healthy,
energetic lady who lives on Summitview
Farm. She enjoys evening walks with her
Berner Buddy “Farmer” as well as keeping
a close eye on the sheep and goats. She is
my first Bernese and I hope to have her for
many more years!
- Melaine Lainey;
Sherman, ME
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Sophie
11
07/04
Sophie has been my everything - my
family, my work companion, my child,
my love. She has worked by my side, as a
faithful companion and partner, and has
truly enhanced my training business. She
brings a smile to everyone she meets. I
love you sweet girl.
- Sue Beagley;
Norwalk, CT
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Aria
03-23-03
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: scoot between legs
Our beautiful, effervescent Ursli Aria CGC
is 11 1/2 and has the same joyful spirit as
a puppy. Nothing delights her more than
to run between your legs for a hug and
pat! She's a talented singer who loves to
woo-woo. Our 8-month old puppy adores
her & Aria is wonderfully tolerant. We are
so blessed to have her with us.
-Paul Emerson & Mary Durham;
Groton, MA
Paddy
11
05-27-03
Favorite Snack: Mom’s Liver Treats
My BMD Loves to: Work with her mom
Paddy Pie has become the Castle Queen
and Grand Matriarch of the TrailBound
Bunch. At 11.5 she is retired from competition but still LOVES rolling in the grass,
gallumping around the yard & woofing at
the kids. Grandma to Tessa, Great Grandma
to Cricket & Great Auntie to Karma...she
is Rosa-n-Skylyn’s Pandora CGC, RA, BN,
ANDD.
Michelle Keck; Jim Thorpe, PA
Spenser
05-26-03
Favorite Snack: Practically anything
My BMD Loves to: Head butt for attention
A rescue we got 7 years ago, Spenser's an
integral part of our family. He must have
been love starved because he is one of the
biggest loves. People are drawn to him,
maybe it’s those eyes that look with hope
for a pet. He and our other berner, Ebbie,
are like an old married couple.
- Jim & Karen Tompkins;
Colchester, VT
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Celia
7/8/2003
Favorite Snack: Cheese
My BMD Loves to: Run in the woods with
her cousins (BMDs). Celia is a fabulous
companion to her 90 year old owner!
- Bill McKibben;
Hingham, MA
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Ajax
09/11/2002
Favorite Snack: Marrow bone
My BMD Loves to: demand attention
What a joy to celebrate another year with
Ajax and his sister Ariel - they have “Aged
to Perfection”. While Jax has slowed down
somewhat, he continues to enjoy the
little things: chewing on a bone, going
walkabout in the yard and riding on his
“throne” in our van. We are thankful for
every day.
- Cheryl and Bill Brickach;
Bristol, RI
HONORING OUR VETERANS
“The privilege of living with a Bernese Mountain Dog is a priceless gift. Life with a
Berner Sennenhund, whether it lasts 1, 5 or 7 or 12 years, is a blessing and a dream. Every
Berner person can and must do their share to make the dream last as long as possible...”
— Bernd Guenter, The Bernese Mountain Dog - A Dog of Destiny
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Ariel
12
9-11-02
Favorite Snack: Salmon treats
My BMD Loves to: to do nosework
Betruf Agile Ariel DD, BNDD, CGC, NW1.
In her twelfth year, Ariel is teaching her
trick repertoire to her adoring baby sister,
competing in her passion of nosework,
filming another rock video, and enjoying
beach and mountain vacations. Furever
blessed with this most beautiful soul who
is our every joy.
Nancy and Linda Bates;
North Easton, MA
Jenna
12
12-14-02
Favorite Snack: Roast chicken
My BMD Loves to: carry toys in her mouth
Jenna can still get around, despite her
DM, with the help of her “help-em-up”
harness. She takes care of everyone in the
family, as she has always done. She is a
very special old girl and we cherish every
day we have with her.
Penny Petrone;
Rocky Hill, CT
Stanley
12-12-2002
Favorite Snack: Turkey
My BMD Loves to: take strolls through the
neighborhood
Everyday with Stanley is a gift! These days
Stanley is a happy and confident Berner
boy with his former fears and worries far
behind him!
- Dawn & Jerry Flaherty;
Plymouth, MA
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Mabel
11-22-2001
Favorite Snack: Any human foods
My BMD Loves to: stroll the beach looking
for food
Miss Mabel, 13 years young, has trained 5
new berners in the house over the years
and put up with the 6 litter of puppies we
have had here. Though a bit slower now,
she is still the first one to come for treats!
- Susan Mahan;
Ashby, MA
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Rescue Notebook
BERNER INC. Honors Our Rescue Veterans
by Linda DeCelles, Berner Inc. Rescue Chair
O
ver the years, Berner, Inc. has taken many veterans into
rescue. These Berners often come into our program with preexisting health issues. Some come to us with common conditions
of aging, such as arthritis. Their fosters and adopters provide the
physical assistance they need. Some Berners are surrendered with
major medical problems, such as nerve damage or limited mobility
due to untreated injuries, for example, torn ACLs. We all strive to
provide the treatment that these veteran dogs require and deserve.
A trend in rescue 2014 has been rehoming requests for Berners
seven years and older.
Three senior Berners Bailey
Murray, Lizzy, and Bailey
- are typical of Berners
whose owners are no longer
able or willing to care for an
older Berner. All three are
living happily and getting
appropriate care in loving
Lizzy
foster homes. We have found
many dedicated Berner lovers to
adopt older Berners and to care
for them in their senior years,
Murray
regardless of their ailments.
Sometimes our senior Berners
are adopted by their fosters - Daisy May, 8 plus years old, who
appears in this issue, represents one of our “failed foster” veterans.
And then there are the many Berners who are adopted from our
rescue program as youngsters and go on to live long, quality lives
with their adopters. Typical of these veterans is Gracie, who was
adopted as a puppy by the Grebus family and is now nine years old
- see inset. Many other Veterans honored in this issue are adopted
from Berner Inc.
Berner, Inc. honors
the dedicated volunteers
and fosters who help us
rescue senior Berners.
We honor the adopters
whose love and care in
lifelong homes make it
possible for our young
rescues to grow up to
become veterans. And we
honor the rescued veteran
Berners themselves:
Their perseverance and
devotion warm our hearts
year after year.
WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUB
My husband
and I adopted
Gracie from
BMDCNV
Berner Rescue
when she was
10 weeks old.
Both our dogs
are now 9
years old and
both rescues.
They are doing
great and are best buddies... here's a pic of them in the
car. I think it is my car, but they clearly have a different
opinion. We are lucky to be their humans. Thanks to
BMDCNV Berner Rescue!
- Colleen Grebus; Brookline, NH
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