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| Name: | Jean Cheesman |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@lineone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz |
| Comments: | >Hi Jean - have you taken over for Chris and Herb? We have our dog from them, over 10 years now. We feel blessed and wanted to say hi. Do you have their contact information? thanks >Hi Jean - My friend Kellie Gentile got her wonderful Berner Sullivan from the Baker's 10 years ago. We just lost our beloved golden retriever at age 10 and looking to get a berner puppy. I wan't able to find your contact information online and hoping you can call or email me. I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Megan (now living in Cohasset, MA) Kellie and Megan, Thanks, I saw your mails come up on the Longlease Guestbook. I don't have Chris and Herb's contact numbers though Herb recently came up as a Facebook friend so will try and contact him there. Not sure if they are even breeding BMD's these days as I've been out of touch with them for some time now though will try and find out for you. Kellie, hope you will send me some pics of Sullivan for the Berner Veterans pages http://www.bernese.biz/Veterans.htm Let me have his details too as I cannot see that you have added your boy's info to Berner-Garde http://www.bernergarde.org/home/default.aspx Megan, wishing you the very best looking for a Berner pup, you might be interested in looking at this link from BMDCA http://www.bmdca.org/puppies/ Much Love, Jean, Pixie, Ida and the Longlease Gang, Hereford, UK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://www.bernese.biz In Loving Memory of Tinka, Samson, Simmy, Sunny, Barney and Herb. |
| Name: | Megan Hayes |
| E-mail address: | megan@meganhayes.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.levinehayes.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jean - My friend Kellie Gentile got her wonderful Berner Sullivan from the Baker's 10 years ago. We just lost our beloved golden retriever at age 10 and looking to get a berner puppy. I wan't able to find your contact information online and hoping you can call or email me. I look forward to hearing from you! Best, Megan (now living in Cohasset, MA) Megan@meganhayes.com 917-951-7786 |
| Name: | Kellie Gentile |
| E-mail address: | kellie.gentile@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jean - have you taken over for Chris and Herb? We have our dog from them, over 10 years now. We feel blessed and wanted to say hi. Do you have their contact information? thanks |
| Name: | Debbie Federlein |
| E-mail address: | debbief@dollrx.com |
| Comments: | Love your sight. love your Berners. I lost 2 of my babies this year. Bonnie my girl just turned 10 when lymphoma took her to the bridge. She had survived hemagiosarcoma of the spleen with the only treatment was a spleenectomy. She was a miracle all her vets and oncologist could not believe she had survived such a horrible cancer. But this March 2012 a sore showed up on her side and biopsy was lymphoma. we tried chemo it would start to disappear and then back with a vengeance. So it was decided to stop treatment. She died in my arms July 7, 2012. She was so special. Her son, Fergus always had GI problems. But after his mother (Bonnie) passed he started to loose weight, have episodes of gastritis and consistent vomiting.... his weight went from 80 pounds in July to 55 in October. He was diagnosed with megaesophagus and we immediately started the regimen for this diagnosis. He got aspiration pneumonia, he got weaker, we had a feeding tube inserted but he continued to fail. We had him go to the bridge to see his mommy October 17, 2012. Our house is now quiet. The bed is empty and we are trying to manage life without them. Someday we will have a Berner in our home again. |
| Name: | PAM FAIRCHILD COOLEY |
| E-mail address: | pcshortstuff@cox.net |
| Comments: | I was looking at your web site yesterday, and I came across the poem "MAKING THE FINAL DECESION TO SAY GOODBYE", and the beautiful photo of your dog, SIMMY. I could not have found it at a more appropriate time; My sister's Bernese, BAGHIRA, was diagnosted with cancer less than two months ago, and she was "released" from this earthly home yesterday morning. This poem, and your stories were a blessing to us, especially my sister, as she was alone when the time came, but I rushed to be with her. I tried to download and print the picture and the poem, but could not do so. I did manage to print the poem, but it isn't beautiful, like yours! could you tell me where you got the poem and/or how to make a tribute similar to yours. Thank you for this website. |
| Name: | Bill Forbes |
| E-mail address: | billforbes1@cox.net |
| Comments: | I really enjoy your site. Thank you |
| Name: | Mike and Pam Martin |
| E-mail address: | m_martin52@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Jean, We first ran across your web page a year ago and have enjoyed staying abreast as to the chronicling of your gang. As current canine parents of three Berners (one rescued), a rescued St. Bernard and two cats, we feel some commonality in your love of God's creatures. We likewise know the heartbreak that comes with the loss of members of our gang as well. Over time as each one of our children grew up, completed college and married, we found ourselves filling the void with an additional four legged member. We've enjoyed the companionship, antics and memories of rescued members: Springer Spaniel(15 years), Great Pyrennes (11 years), three previous cats and most recently the passing of a rescued Berner(6years), that had endured many physical maladies that one would never know she had unless living full time with her. Though her time with us was short (2 years), every day she managed to present us a new adventure, some bad, some good but all having made us better as human beings and none with regrets for having lived them. Our love of the Bernese Mountain Dog, their temperment, companionship, love and devotion at times finds us hard pressed to truely put into words our heartfelt feelings. Your site gives us great cause to "paws", reflect and smile remembering all the fond memories, companionship and love we've encountered with our gang past and present. Many thanks for your taking the time to share with others your gang, past and present and a brief glimpse of them in pictures. Count on us as continual visitors to your site, enjoying your heart warming words, love and devotion to your gang! All the best from the Martin gang to yours! |
| Name: | Sheila & Peter Buckley |
| E-mail address: | pdbuck@verizon.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://buckleyshelties.co.nr/ |
| Comments: | Dearest Jean, We are all moved at the loss of your very dear Herb. He is now gone but, will not be forgotten by us all. We have all been with you with you Gang over the years and seen many that have shared your ife and are now sadly gone from our sight. We cry with you over this sudden loss and will never forget the love and compassion that you give each day to the cause of cancers in the bernier foundation as a group. You have filled our harts with this love and we can only say today we are so sorry for your abounding loss. Much Love to you and your Fur Children. The Buckley's. God Bless you Herb your now with all of ours that have gone before you this day.... |
| Name: | Joanne Gialelis |
| E-mail address: | Gialelis@att.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://att.my.yahoo.com/ |
| Comments: | Jean,I just read your webpage and I wanted you to know how deeply moved I was when I read about the passing of Herb. I have a four year old Berner (Max). He is our first Berner. He is a very big boy and we call him our gentle giant as well! I dread when the time comes for our boy to cross the bridge. He is so good with all of our grandchildren and any company that comes to visit. A Berner is such a special member of the family! I am so sorry for your loss. Lovingly, Joanne and Max |
| Name: | debbie |
| E-mail address: | debbieport@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just spent the entire morning perusing your site with my 6 month old Berner, Bailey.We are going to Ohio State University's canine hip doctor for an eval on Wednesday, and the stories give me hope. My husband have fallen head over heels (or should I say paws) for this breed are thinking of selling our home of 30 years for a bigger place that could hold MORE Berners!!! Keep up the great dedication and work on this site! Thanks and Happy New Year! Debbie (and Bailey) Columbus, Ohio |
| Name: | grace parrott |
| E-mail address: | graceex@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.expressionsofgrace.com |
| Comments: | As another zoo owner! LOL I must say your dogs are outstanding. Wish you lived in the US and would love to have you for a neighbor. I raise bernese in southern California and truely love the breed! We have horses and many other types of livestock here. Wish for a berner person to be a friend. The berner club local is not very friendly and I have not joined due to that fact. We are country people that put our dogs to work and play with us! We do have a few litters each year forwhich I am totally in awe of them as puppies! You take care and God bless if you come to the US please try and visit. Grace |
| Name: | Ann Lee Fuller |
| E-mail address: | Oberonsal@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jean, Just visited again after sooooo many years. Wept over your stories and beautiful in memory photos of my beloved boy, Oberon. I remember well when Pixie came to you. Can't believe she is 6! Our "Heaven sent" baby girl Ty is now 8. Can't believe that either! Ty continues to be our treasure. Sending love from across the ocean. Ann Lee |
| Name: | Michaela |
| E-mail address: | fergus3878@comcast.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://Xfinity.com |
| Comments: | Lovely photos, looks a little like Noah's ark |
| Name: | Stephen Lee Phillips |
| E-mail address: | resqdogz@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Ileane... also a single "parent", to one 17-going-on-27-year-old daughter, and nine rescued companions (5 canine, 3 feline)... Also "homebound" for the most part (mebbe we should do the movie thing sometime?), also degreed social worker but employed in vastly different capacity for the last few years... Praying for your dear Nuki's full recovery.... bless you, for making these precious souls your life's devotion (as I, too, have done)! |
| Name: | Marcy |
| E-mail address: | msmolzan@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I love all the pictures, I don't think there is a more beautiful breed. I spent 1 1/2 years researching the breed and now have a 5 month old. The posts confirm that Berners have some of the most devoted owners-I know, we are really owned by our dogs. |
| Name: | Barb DeKay |
| E-mail address: | paintthedogbarb@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for sharing your space and thoughts in the L and on Longlease page. I have berners there fore I am! :)))) We rescue, and have lost our 1st BMD to hystio. 7-1-09 AKC Schurlike Jeorgi Girl (on Berner G.) since then we have rescued as her sister Nestle missed her as much as us. We now have 4. Hugs from Oregon, Barb with Nestle, Kami Bogey and Ruby |
| Name: | Su Laws Baccino |
| E-mail address: | s.baccino1610@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hello, Just found your blog/forum. |
| Name: | Karen Probst |
| E-mail address: | probstjr@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Dear Jean, I stumbled upon your site 6 years ago when my husband and I were "adopted" by our 1st Berner boy Barkley. I probably check in with you about 4-5 times per week. You always have such great pictures and info. Well, our boy Barkley was diagnosed with histiocytic sarcoma in November and so far has put up a great fight! Your website has been a great source of comfort and support during this difficult time, I just wanted to thank you. Dennis, Karen, Barkley and Blizzard(our new Berner boy) Probst |
| Name: | Dieter und Gitti |
| E-mail address: | gitti.ripp@t-online.de |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.annenfleet.de |
| Comments: | Hi Jean and the Gang at Long Lease, I have just found your website. Very beautiful animals you have. The photo with all the animals is very beautiful. We want to greet you from Germany and have a nice day The Bernese Mountain Dog by Annenfleet Dieter and Gitti from Schleswig-Holstein |
| Name: | Hanna |
| Comments: | I just wanted to say that your Bernese artwork is *beautiful* and so heart-warming, it almost brought me to tears from missing my own dog. (I attend university almost 1,800 miles away from home -- since I arrived as a freshman I have only been home for 10 days due to work/getting ahead in taking classes/etc.) Tonight has been absolutely horrible for me, so to cheer myself up I Googled "Bernese puppy," and you've made me smile. Thank you. |
| Name: | Jean Cheesman |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz |
| Comments: | Dear B'racha, I had not realised that MH was so very rare in humans and am just very happy that the research currently being done for our Bernese Mountain Dogs will in the long term benefit those cancer patients too. >The laboratory of Dr. Elaine Ostrander and colleagues Dr. Heidi Parker and Dr. Nate Sutter) of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is conducting a study of Malignant Histiocytosis (MH) in Bernese Mountain Dogs. The goal of this study team is to find variation in genes associated with MH. This is an inspiration to us all that research is now being done to help us all. Your daughter's death to this cancer when she was still so very young is tragic but we all do our best to help further fund and promote the research that one day will end this heartache. With much love, Jean, Miss Pixie, Herb and the Longlease Gang, Hereford, UK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://bernese.biz In Loving Memory of Tinka, Samson, Simmy, Sunny and Barney |
| Name: | B'racha |
| E-mail address: | nbpick@knology.net |
| Comments: | Thank you Jean, for your website and links, and the info on research, participating labs, and those who are helping with the funding. Because MH is so rare in humans (Shera, my daughter was supposedly the 151st reported case in humans) I never expected any research; monies were better spent on more common diseases and I was comfortable with that as long as few suffered. But it seems that is not true; it is heart breaking to learn that this horridly ugly cancer attacks our companions as well, your Bernese in particular. I cannot imagine the huge hearts, and the strength, that you and others with this beautiful dog must have, but I do know that your lives can only be a blessing, and an example. Thank you, B'racha |
| Name: | ann marie scaturro |
| E-mail address: | annmarie013@verizon.net |
| Comments: | I saw one of your dogs age 3 or 4 today in my store in Woodstock,NY the owners have 2 bernese mt. dogs. They gave me your e-mail address. Oh-how beautiful, a dream come true. I have a four year old big-red head golden retriever. I'm very very interested in a bernese mountain dog puppy. Could you help me, if there are any available or some to arrive soon:) My address is Ann Marie Scaturro 35 bennett avenue,Saugerties, NY My phone is #845-246-6841 Talk to you soon I hope 9/19 |
| Name: | Ann Milligan |
| E-mail address: | amilligan@netnet.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bmdinfo.org |
| Comments: | Thanks for your website - lots of helpful info. Appreciate the referrals to bmdinfo.org's educational website. Also appreciate links to the BMDCA's National Specialty. The 2011 BMDCA National Specialty is coming up - please see the 2011 BMDCA Specialty HOMEPAGE at http://www.bmdca.org/specialty/2011/index.php for more info. |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | riolisa@peak.org |
| Comments: | Veteran Bernese - Our first and lovely girl Edel 7-31-98 - 1-21-10; over 11 years -but how we miss her :) |
| Name: | Henry Rivers |
| Comments: | Oooohh. All the old pictures. Pixies looking good now. I hope you're all well, must try and arrange a visit with the Greens at some point. |
| Name: | David Quinn |
| E-mail address: | dlquinn@sympatico.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.davidquinn.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Jeannie Fond memories.... Love, Joy and Peace. David |
| Name: | Gasadela |
| E-mail address: | info@gasadela.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.gasadela.com |
| Comments: | Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!And we wish you and your dogs all the best in future! Very,very nice web site. Greeting from Czech Republik kennel Gasadela www.gasadela.com |
| Name: | Miss London |
| E-mail address: | miss_london_br@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Jean and the Gang at Longlease, Reading your stories brought tears into my eyes but put also a big smile in my face. Great stories! Thanks for sharing your beautiful life with your gang! x x x |
| Name: | Sara Mascho |
| E-mail address: | jsmascho@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dear Jean, Yet again I have needed your webpage and have found incredibly valuable information here. Thank you for the work you do to maintain this. It is such a comfort to me to read about Histio as my Zenny starts her battle. I also have so much joy when I see my Friday Girl's page on your 10+page. You are really appreciated. Warmly, Sara, Zen and Silver and remembering Friday Girl, Corazon and Indiana |
| Name: | Julie Ross |
| E-mail address: | rossmichael@bigpond.com |
| Comments: | Hi, Love your website and I really enjoyed and appreciated your humour page as I needed a good laugh, so Thank You!! Have a wonderful day! Julie:-) |
| Name: | Bev & Fred Smedley |
| E-mail address: | smeds@cogeco.ca |
| Comments: | We'd love to hear from you. Love your web site. Cheers Fred & Bev |
| Name: | Lisa Miller |
| E-mail address: | all4dk9s@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.freewebs.com/howlingwindsfarm |
| Comments: | Jean, Beautiul dogs and website. Thank you so much for everything. Lisa Miller |
| Name: | Ellie in Wisconsin |
| E-mail address: | ebko_eb@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://sontheimnews.wordpress.com |
| Comments: | Happy birthday Pixie and many, many returns! |
| Name: | Meredith |
| E-mail address: | info@angelashes.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.angelashes.com/peturns/dog-urns/ |
| Comments: | Thanks for putting together such a great resource on Bernese Mountain Dogs. They are amazing and beautiful animals! |
| Name: | Penny |
| E-mail address: | racelady@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Jean, Your page is so great. Thank you for helping me through this hard time. |
| Name: | Karen Walker |
| E-mail address: | karen_walker2@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Jean, thank you so much for putting our missing rescued dog, Remy, on your web site. He was missing for 6 days, but is home now safe and sound. He seems to be glad to be home. He was only at our house for 5 days and missing in the woods for 6 days. I have sent you new homecoming photos of Remy too. thank you again for all you did. Karen and Remy |
| Name: | Jean and the Gang |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@lineone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese/biz |
| Comments: | Hi Lucinda, Sorry I couldn't mail you direct as you didn't give your email address, So very sorry to learn about Bear, I will add his details below that so very beautiful painting. Much Love Jean, Miss Pixie and the Longlease Gang Hereford, UK |
| Name: | Lucinda |
| Comments: | The painting on your art page entitled portrait of a Bernese by Melanie Phillips is my dog. Melanie painted him 6 years ago now and his name was Bear. He sadly passed away 28th February 2009, I treasure the painting and it has pride of place in my lounge. Melanie is a fabulous artist and I thank her so much for my portrait of my beautiful Bear. It was a shock to see it on your site but I'm glad others can enjoy the painting to. Lucinda |
| Name: | Ken Versocki |
| E-mail address: | kramboo69@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi Jean. Such a beautiful blog. And so much loss in so little time. I'm sorry. It breaks my heart that these furballs are only with us for such a short time. Just a small brush with angels and God during our time here on earth. A beautiful family indeed. xxxxx Ken and the pack |
| Name: | Ellie Borgstadt |
| E-mail address: | ebko_eb@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://sontheimnews.wordpress.com/ |
| Comments: | Jean, what a very nice blog. You have created a paradise for yourself and your Gang. I can see the love and caring in all your pictures. I'm so sorry about the loss of your beautiful Berners and wish you the best of luck with the new pups. Ellie in Wisconsin with Berner Sophia, American Eskimo dog Lilly, and Stanley the cat. |
| Name: | kelly hicks |
| E-mail address: | kellyhicks208@btinternet.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz/memories2millie.htm |
| Comments: | dear jean. thank you so much for millies memorium. she was a gorgeous mlittle baby girl. now i can look at her all the time. you are truely a caring woman. thank you. kelly and family.xxxx |
| Name: | Jean and the Gang |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@lineone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese/biz |
| Comments: | Hi All, I am happy to report that I have been able to put Colin back in contact with Judy and Tsuneo in Japan. The World Wide Web is a wonderful thing! Much Love, Jean and Miss Pixie Hereford, UK XXXXXXXXXXXXX |
| Name: | colin marsh |
| E-mail address: | colin@punchdrunk.org.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.punchdrunk.org.uk |
| Comments: | Hello Jean Please excuse the nature of this sign in. I have been trying to trace my old friends Judy and Tsuneo Matsumoto who I have not seen for many years. I will be traveling to Japan in a few weeks time and I would love to make contact with them. Trawling the internet, the only reference I've found is your picture of Judy and Tsuneo's dog, Watson! THis is such an exciting discovery and It would be amazing - and I would be delighted - if you could put us in touch, either by kindly forwarding my enquiry to them directly with my email address, or by telling mehow I might contact them if you have an address. Many thanks in anticipation of your help. All best wishes, Colin |
| Name: | Judith Nance |
| E-mail address: | jrnance@alltel.net |
| Comments: | We have been looking everywhere for a dog like our Buster that died 7/18/09 - We saw one on the news this morning and they said he was a Mountain Dog - so we searched and found your web site - So many pretty dogs. Buster had some chow in hime and most black and brown, but looked more like the "Mountain Dog". You have such a nice website. |
| Name: | Robert Buzzonetti |
| E-mail address: | atlancty@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | God Bless Bernie wherever God took him. May he watch over all is loving friends, Love Leo.............Bernie will be missed! |
| Name: | Jean and the Gang |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz/friend2WillowNormyn.htm |
| Comments: | Hi Margret, It's Sue Wilkinson who actually owns Willow, I had posted the pics to the Friends Gallery on my Longlease Site, you will see I just posted some more pics a little while ago. http://bernese.biz/friend2WillowNormyn.htm Love Jean XXXXXXXXX Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:05 pm Susan Wilkinson" Some of you may recall that back the first of November I wrote to the list about Wolle's contribution to finding Willow. She ran off when her collar broke when she spooked while out for a walk. Thankfully, after 3 days of wandering she was found safe & sound. Willow has been at ur clinic since being seized back in July. She decided early on that I was her special human and Wolle is her idol. Well, she's still at the clinic, but not for long! All the legal hurdles have been cleared and I am thrilled to report that on Saturday afternoon she will be coming home with me!!!! I'm now in a position to share more of Willow's story. She was smuggled into Canada as a young puppy (rumour is that she came from an Oklahoma broker/breeder). Her erstwhile owners fed her a diet of raw hamburger, exclusively. Not surprisingly she developed metabollic bone disease and ended up with a fractured front leg. The leg was inappropriately treated (kind of splinted ccasionally .....). That's how she came to be seized & brought to the clinic I work at. She was only 5 mos. old at the time, skin & bones, crooked limbs, had babesia & erhlichia, and had been living with a fractured leg for at least 2 mos. You can imagine what we'd all like to do to these people!!! After a month of careful diet and treatment she finally was healthy enough and showed enough bone on x-ray to allow proper fracture repair, although even then it was difficult placing the screws as the bones were still spongey in places ...... Thankfully, the repair held and has healed very well, her leg will always be crooked but it's sound and strong. Around the end of October she developed hind limb lameness and x-rays showed some microfractures of her vertebrae. Again, this lovely girl has healed!! Since being spayed just before Christmas she has sprouted up a good 4 inches and gained 20 lbs. Since being lost and found, Willow's personality has really blossumed.Before she would only really interact with me and one other staff member -- now she is very outgoing and happy to play with anybody willing to join her games. She retrieves toys better than Devyn the spaniel! You get the sense that she was very happy to have come "home". But she still saves her best greetings and sillies for me!! My boss had said right from the get-go that he would adopt Willow as soon as it was allowed. He was there when lost Willow was captured and witnessed her raptures of joy when she saw me ...... It was a week later that we were talking and a staff member was telling him how Willow had been playing with Wolle & me the night before. He looked pained for a moment and then said in a very soft voice "well maybe she should go home with Sue ....." WHEW! I'd been trying to figure out a way to broach the subject myself and now it was out in the open!! We set the wheels in motion and it was just yesterday that the official permit arrived. The twist here (have I kept you guessing?!) is that Willow is not an ordinary dog -- she's exceptionally special as she's a full-fledged Timber Wolf!! It is my greatest joy and yet regret that Willow is coming to live with me -- sadly, she is not a candidate for rehabilitation and release so is destined for a life of captivity. She is FAR too socialized to even interact with other captive wolves. So I will do the best with our makeshift pack to provide her with the best life possible ....... She also isn't really a candidate for house wolf status either -- she's a one-wolf wrecking crew! although she will be able to come in under strict supervision (and likely a tether to me!). For the rest of her time I have constructed a large compound for her complete with 3 separate den areas and 3 shade trees; plus she'll have supervised access to both my 40x70' and 1 acre fenced dog yards. I can't wait to see her running relatively free!!! She races the length of the clinic hallways now, but that's woefully inadequate for her and poor footing besides (Wolle tries to play tag with her but is cautious on the tiled floor, so he usually lies down and wrestles & plays tug). And smart!! one 10 min. session with the clicker and I have a wolf sitting in heel position and offering me downs -- both of which she figured out all by herself to see what would get her more liver treats. A few times I've had her loose in the clinic at lunchtime and a client has come in, remarked on the polite sits and been blissfully unaware of the true identity of the marvelous creature licking their hands!!! Although a couple have commented on her lonnnnng legs and nose! Wolves have always been a large part of my life. Even in grade school I studied them, wrote essays on them, drew them etc. I took the one wolf book out of the library so many times that they finally let me buy it off of them. My 2 career goals coming out of high school were either to become a veterinarian or be a wildlife biologist studying wolves. It took awhile,but now I've managed both! So the menagerie is about to expand again ......... what a journey life is!! sue(Aeryn & Wolle with Devyn & Rowyn and soon to be Willow!) Simcoe, ON |
| Name: | Margret Baertschi, Switzerland |
| E-mail address: | margret.baertschi@hagrose.ch |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hagrose.ch |
| Comments: | I read this wonderful story of friendship between two very different animals. How come that you own a Timber Wolf? Margret |
| Name: | Herb and Chris Baker |
| E-mail address: | hlbaker@hughes.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bakersmountainblessings.com |
| Comments: | Dear Jean~There is no Ocean wide enough, nor does time and distance change the way True Friends care for one another~Although much time has gone by since we touched hands in the States,our Love for you and your devotion to God's other children with four legs, or in some instances three legs is in itself God like, if you will..It's Christmas Eve Day and time to celebrate Life itself~There is nothing as precious as LIFE.. Every moment is a Prelude to the rest of Life, so all of us in this crazy world should grab onto each moment and embrace it, as the future is determined by the path chosen with every heart beat. For many years you and our Dear Friend Willem Wijnberg have invested so much time and effort to help fight diseases in Dogs and other Animals, and to close down the puppy-mills.. For this,we choose to take the liberty to express for all Animal lovers, these simple words ~~"Thank You Very Much!" God Bless You, and remember the lyrics in an old tune that say ~ "The Best is Yet to Come"~ You are a Blessing from God and the world is a better place because of you and your caring ! We wish you the very best to come.. With much humility and certainly much Love~~Have a Happy Happy Holiday Season.. Be Happy ~ You are Loved ~ Herb and Chris Baker |
| Name: | Suzanne Navin |
| E-mail address: | snavin@comcast.net |
| Comments: | I love your website and went through such a variety of feelings as I read about your incredible Bernards. We have our wonderful 5 year old bernard Colby and see so much of him in your dogs! Thank you for sharing so much about your experiences with this special breed....so touching. |
| Name: | Norma S Broyles,Goldie,Kim Freund |
| E-mail address: | lapoth513@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Your pictures are great. I enjoy looking and reading about them. I will stop by again once in a while and read. Thanks again for all your support and help. thanks: norma,goldie,kim |
| Name: | Sharon |
| E-mail address: | sharon7wo@tesco.net |
| Comments: | Dear Jean, Thank you for sharing your lovely life with these most special dogs. You remind us we are not alone in our madness. We lost our beautiful Bernese boy Benson three weeks ago to cancer (liposarcoma returned after surgery in March08). We cherished him, he was my life as we have no children & I am finding it so hard to find peace. I now understand why they say one is not enough. I'm sure the other animals you love & care for pull you through the hardest part of sharing your life with them. In time, I hope I am as strong as you to put myself through it all again. For now i'll laugh and cry whilst reading your tales. Thank you. Sharon x P.S. Give Pixie a hug from me please x |
| Name: | Robert and Natascha Lenney |
| E-mail address: | Roblenney@aol.com |
| Comments: | Love your info. and pictures. Just lossed our beloved "Bernie" on Sept.29th,2008 due to lungcancer. It has been very difficult. We all miss him so much. He was 11 years and 5 months old. To put him to "sleep" was very hard to do. Thanks. Sincerley, Natascha |
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| Name: | Soraya Olazabal |
| E-mail address: | olazabal@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | Hello, I came across your webpage and read your long journey to treat and save your precious Bernie. I am so sorry for your loss. I myself have one, his name is Tucker and he will be turning 3 yrs. old this July. they are such wonderful companions and give soooooooooooooo much love. Mine unfortunately is suffering on and off from super dry skin ( dandruff like) and also bumps on skin. I have spent more that I can afford at the Vet's office, and have bought supplements online. have changed his diet several times. He has been eating EaglePack Holistic Food for about year now. He loes the food and digests it very well, so I,ve decided to keep him on it. I also give him Derm Caps 2 daily, and Vit C daily. I read about flaxseed oil, that its good for the skin and coat, but am kind of skeptical about him taking this, since it is an oil. It miht be to harsh for his pancreatic system. I also read about the B.A.R.F. diet ( raw diet). Not totally convinced about this one either! What did you feed your Bernie? Well thanks in advance for taking the time to read my letter. I hope you are well and if possible hopefully have added another Berner to your life. Best regards, Soraya and Tucker |
| Name: | marjorie wheatleyb |
| E-mail address: | bernese.dogs@virgin.net |
| Name: | Amipire Lime |
| Homepage URL: | http://discoperson.angelfire.com/blog |
| Comments: | Hi my name is Amipire you have great animals and by the way how many animals do you have?what is your favorite animal |
| Name: | Kathy Sibley |
| E-mail address: | ksibley@ameritech.net |
| Comments: | I really enjoyed looking at your photos of your gang; past and present. I especially enjoyed looking at the veterans photos. It doesn't look like Berners get grey or show their age (I should be so lucky). I have 3 Berners ages 5,5, and 4. I hope I'll be able to submit all their photos to the veteran’s page in the future. Thanks for sharing. |
| Name: | Lynn Grants and angel Bingo |
| E-mail address: | altoego@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | I very much enjoyed all of the photos of the Longlease gang-especially Miss Pixie's, whose adventures are reported on the endlesslove site. Sending best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year to you and the gang from Los Angeles. |
| Name: | pam clausen |
| E-mail address: | kailua83712@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Dec 1, 07 Hello, Your pictures are Beautiful!!! I am hoping you can give me Libby Kesner's email and web site page. We are hoping for a spring puppy. We lost our Berner about 2 years ago. Enjoy your Berner! Sincerely, Pam Clausen |
| Name: | Sam Kunzman |
| Comments: | So, being the 15 year old boy I am, i decided to google my name....Up comes a picture I KNOW is my dog, Shady... Well, i explore the sight, checking out some of the more fluffy and adorable dogs, then find Shady Grove's page...I read the caption my dad wrote and started to cry a little bit....Jean, thank you so much for this website. It really made my night a special one |
| Name: | Blaine Hilton |
| E-mail address: | blaine@auntiesuedogclothes.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.auntiesuedogclothes.com |
| Comments: | I found your site and was touched by your story about Samson and his fight with canine lymphosarcoma. |
| Name: | Jean Cheesman |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@bernese.biz |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz |
| Comments: | Thanks Sharon, I have noted your previous posting and am mailing you personally re. this missing Berner(?) girl. Thank you so much for caring Love Jean, Pixie and the Longlease Gang XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX |
| Name: | Sharon Carthy |
| E-mail address: | sharona5@mac.com |
| Comments: | I live in the States. Just found a Berner (possibly a Berner cross) wandering down the road in the very rural area in which I live. In doing research on-line I found your website and was saddened to find that so many Berners die so young. This girl I found is a wonderful dog and I certainly can understand, after spending 24 hours with her, how attached one can get to this breed. I'm doing complete "due diligence" to find her owner, but if they can't be found, I will take her on, no problem! Your site's wonderful! |
| Name: | marjorie Wheatley |
| E-mail address: | bernese.dogs@virgin.net |
| Comments: | I have just had my poppy put to sleep with cancer in both lungs and felt I wanted to lok at your site again, she was so special. |
| Name: | Karyn Buchman |
| E-mail address: | kbuchman@optonline.net |
| Comments: | Your site is absolutely wonderful! I have gotten so much oy perusing through all of it, from your personal memoirs to the humour section and through the "tearful" sections. Keep up the amazing work :-) |
| Name: | Mary Kay Serafini |
| E-mail address: | serafini810@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Reading your stories brought tears to my eyes. I have a 4 year old Berner, Fletcher, and I cannot imagine the pain of anything happening to him. He is my baby!! |
| Name: | Doreen Barton |
| E-mail address: | bartondt@msn.com |
| Comments: | Sorry to read about all the dogs that you have lost but know that you will see them again. |
| Name: | Dave Delve |
| E-mail address: | muskie478@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://brunos-tail.mysite.orange.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | People that do not have dog do not understand that they are a member of the family and as such they give their all to us, as we do to them. Dave Delve |
| Name: | Charlene |
| E-mail address: | angelshediac@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | The story is unbelievable to see Cleo has had 14 male dogs...It makes me laugh ... I have 2 Berners , 1 born on Oct. 24th also , but in 2004 ... Nikko is 2.5 yrs old and Goliath (my giant) is born December 10th, 2002 (4.5yrs) .. They are the sunshine of my life , and I bring myself to read veteran dogs and the ones that passed on to doggie heaven... My heart goes out to these loving dogs ..they are so special . I can't imagine the day I will lose one of them ... it scares me so much already. I hope they get to live the longest of BMD lives which is about 12-13 yrs old ... They can be found on www.berner.org ... in the gallery section... On the left hand side where there is a search engine , you can type either Goliath , or Nikko and you will find my wonderful dogs ... Nikko being a small berner , more like the original swiss dogs ..and Goliath being American breed ... somehow I believe with Newfie bloodline somewhere's ... but beauty is only skin deep ...they are both beautiful in their own ways ... My deepest sympathies to Cleo ... Charlene :o) |
| Name: | Zoe Hanscombe |
| E-mail address: | zoe@mikabern.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mikabern.com |
| Comments: | Hi there! long time no email!! I just found my Mika on your website! he looks so young! He is now 7 years old soon to be 8 in April! And he now shares his home with two female Bernese, Holly and Gemini! I have had Holly mated recently so fingers crossed we may here the pitter patter of tiny feet soon. Great to catch up Please email me!! Love to all Zoe x |
| Name: | Klara |
| E-mail address: | klara.blueoctober@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.blueoctoberbernese.net |
| Comments: | Hi Jean, Your page is what can I say, simply fantastic, so full of information. I wish you all the best with your bernese and other beautiful animals who lives so simbiotic life on your farm. Best wishes, Klara from Slovenia |
| Name: | Philip and Donna Harness |
| E-mail address: | pdharness@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Congratulations on having a Willi son live to to the ripe old age of 16!! No small fete in a large dog. As you no doubt know, Willi was with us unitl almost age 12. We still miss him terribly. Hugs to all your Berners from British Columbia. Philip and Donna Harness |
| Name: | Helen |
| E-mail address: | mrstant@hotmail.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi, We have a Bordernese (at least we are fairly sure) At first sight we thought he was a Border Collie, but on closer examination we saw a kind,soft face and considered the possibility of a mix with a Spaniel of some kind, but he has the look of a Bernese about him. Photo's on the Internet have confirmed this for us. We got Ollie (previously known as Max) from a rescue centre in Herfordshire. He had been locked up in a shed in filth, won't go into further details. At first he was a dominant serious dog. We made him know we were the Alpha members of the 'pack' and he eats when we have finished eating, goes through doorways after us and is thanked for barking (once or twice only) for letting us know if there is a stranger around or a knock at the door. He sleeps in the kitchen in a mesh crate (door open) at night and with the door locked when we go out for a couple of hours. He did not play at first but now he is quite mad. We have a special toy which he can only have when we are ready to play, he has others of course but we need to make him know we are in charge. He loves to run and will go off on his own if allowed (and no, he is not allowed!) His main hobby is--------being with us. Ollie is between 3 and 5 years old at best guess. Hope this of interest to you. I would be delighted to here about any Bordernese out there. Helen |
| Name: | Riina |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.hot.ee/bernikas |
| Comments: | Hello, thanks for a very nice and heartwarming website:) Good luck to you and the dogs. |
| Name: | Victoria |
| E-mail address: | victoria.bartlett@deh.gov.au |
| Comments: | Hi Jean! thank you for sharing with us your beautiful Berners - being a Newf lover at heart (maybe I will be again one day.. when we don't live on a farm anymore!) I've always felt a bit of a connection with you Bernese people :-) Keep up the wonderful work anyway, who knows, maybe we might meet in October, will keep in touch anyhow, let you know which way we're going. Love, Victoria |
| Name: | Pippa Antonio |
| E-mail address: | pippa_s@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I love your website. Every time I come to it I find something to either warm my heart or bring me to tears. Thank you for sharing. I have been owned and loved by Berners for 9 years--and I have 9 year old Col, 7 year old Toby, and 5 year old Ulysses. |
| Name: | Jenny Lance |
| E-mail address: | cjmb4lance@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for posting my pictures!! I can't wait to share more of our Berner puppies adventures!!! |
| Name: | Nicole Cesaretti |
| E-mail address: | ncannizzaro@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Thank you for sharing your berners with me. I have a three year old berner girl named Olive and along with my four sons she is my life. Thanks again. |
| Name: | hannah cantlay |
| E-mail address: | hannahcantlay@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | 1 and a half months ago we lost our bernese mountain dog, he had a tumour in his heart and lasted longer than any vet expected he died peacefully in his sleep with a smile on his face as always and his sister by his side. up until the evening he died he was hs usual self no signs of anything. it seems to be a trademark of them never wanting to give up. im 16 and after 9 and a half years it has affected me more than ever as he got me through the las two years when 3 of my friends died and one of my horses and now he isnt here its like a huge part missing in the famly. however we will not have another as he was one ina million and it wouldnt be fair to compare another to him. so i understand how you feel. |
| Name: | Eric Chair |
| E-mail address: | eric-chair@newmail.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.xanga.com/EricChair |
| Comments: | Just loved that beautiful picture of your dogs in the woods. Thanks so much for it. Eric |
| Name: | Susan and Philip Bissett |
| E-mail address: | bfgsp@aol.com |
| Comments: | We loved your stories and pics! For Mother's Day I bought a Bernese Boy. We picked him up from JFK Airport on the 24th of May! He weighed in at a wopping 19.3 pounds!Born on March 26,2006. Purchased from ampaws.com Larry and Mary Schnell, Mexico, Missouri. His name is DUKE. An extremely affectionate, intelligent, quick lerner! His father is Lincoln and Mom Lexi. Just a little question- he loves to bite your hands.. ankles....I am sure it is his teething.. right? Any suggestions? First timers for this type if puppy. Our other dog was a Shepherd/Lab mix and he lived just shy of 16. I realize that this breed doesn't have that kind of life expectancy- Thanks again.. We reside on Long Island in New York. |
| Name: | Den |
| E-mail address: | petonweb2006@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.petonweb.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for your pet site! |
| Name: | Jeannie Schoen |
| E-mail address: | jeannieschoen@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for sharing your story so elequently and beautifully with graphics. I guess I needed a good cry and to get out of my own problems for a few minutes. I love your country setting complete with farm animals. Your dedication to your family is beyond compare. It is meaningful to put a face with a name and have some appreciation for the real story behind the posts on the berner L. Happy Trails, Jeannie Schoen in MI. US Sophie and Greta at the bridge, BARC Gulliver, & Greta's daughter Gabbi --holding down the fort |
| Name: | Fritz Melchiorsen |
| E-mail address: | melchiorsen@tele2.se |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.SimpleSite.com/Bernese-Mountain-Dogs |
| Comments: | Dear Friend, Please note that my web-address will be changed from www.familyfantastic.com/bernese-mountain-dogs to www.simplesite.com/bernese-mountain-dogs This change is expected to launch at newyear. However, you may already use the new web-address now. I would appreciate if you could include the new address in your references. Thank you! Greetings, Edith & Fritz from Sweden |
| Name: | kathy |
| E-mail address: | kathy.lee.xoxo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi my name is kathy and ive always wanted a bernese mountain dog...im 13 years old and want to be a dog breeder when i grow up. i did finally get a puppy last year but i wasnt allowed to get a bernese mountain dog because ther are to big and to expensive (says my parents) so i go a golder doodle instead.Who i love very much but sadly had to sell because we had to move. When i read your story i started crying. I just have one question, are bernese mountain dogs as good as they sound. Because in all the books it says that they are one of the nicest dog and they're gentle with kids...is that true?....well i hpe you can answer my question. thanks kathy lee |
| Name: | Ashley Peach |
| E-mail address: | General@dog-toy.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dog-toy.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hey :-) Great site some great pictures on there esp the heart LOL |
| Name: | Yvonne Grenfell |
| E-mail address: | yvonnegrenfell@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.yvonnegrenfell.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Just want to let you know that you have one great website here. Lot's of info on various topics, the caring side and inviting other's to add to your site. Great to see a great animal lover - like us all - who knows what it "really" means to own and look after a pet. |
| Name: | Bear and Donna Wiles |
| E-mail address: | bernerbear@cableracer.com |
| Comments: | Your site is always so very wonderful. Thank you so much. I think you stayed down the hall from us in Gettysburgh, but sadly, never got the chance to talk with you. How nice that Bear's Ruku picture is being used with his Cornell badge picture for the auction (again). We are so honored. Will we see you in Michigan? Hear it is a lovely place. |
| Name: | Christine Wyndham-Thomas |
| E-mail address: | christine@dogsonholiday-uk.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dogsonholiday-uk.com |
| Comments: | A wonderful site. I loved it to bits. Great humour, too. I'll be putting a link to it on my site. I'm sure it will cheer a lot of people up. i hope you don't mind me putting this in your guestbook but I'm looking for info from anyone who had dogs, or can remember stories of dogs before the days of vets and the petfood industry. They can email them to me on my email address quoted here and I'll place them in a Journal I've got on my site. |
| Name: | audrey |
| E-mail address: | audrey22662@comcast.net |
| Comments: | i recently lost my beloved golden of 12 years. had her since she was a baby of 7wks. what an empty place she left in my heart. i have deceided that a berner is the next dog for me. can't wait to cuddle my own. my name is on a rescue list and hope to have one soon |
| Name: | Jean Cheesma, |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@lineone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz |
| Comments: | Rosie, Thanks for your mail to my Longlease Guestbook. I understand your concerns re the short life expectation and possible health problems associated with Bernese and wishing you all the best with your new Bordernese Boy. I have had two Bernese lived very healthy lives to ripe old age but also have lost two very young to cancer. This is a major concern within the breed, however is one that all responsible breeders are addressing. By coincidence I have just uploaded an article re. crossbreeds to my Longlease Site http://bernese.biz/articlecrossbreeds.htm A cross breed comes with a question mark! Wishing you the very best with your Boy, let me know how it goes . Jean Cheesman with Bernese Barney, Pixie and the Longlease Gang Hereford, UK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://bernese.biz/ |
| Name: | Rosie |
| E-mail address: | rosiehicks@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi I love Bernese but was worried about their short life expectation and possible health problems, so have recently got a Bordernese, that's a cross between a Bernese and a Border Collie. He's 14 weeks old, with huge paws and a really sweet Bernese face. He is adorable. He's the first dog my family has ever had so we are on a learning curve, and need plenty of advice. If anyone else has a bordernese please let me know how you have got on with him / her. |
| Name: | Jo-Jo |
| E-mail address: | n/n |
| Homepage URL: | http://n/n |
| Comments: | I have a B.M.D myself and hes sooo cute. PS. I love the web page |
| Name: | Jean Cheesman |
| E-mail address: | jean.cheesman@lineone.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://bernese.biz/ |
| Comments: | Hi Christi, Thanks for your message on my Longlease Guest Book. With all my dogs I just give them a good brush every few days, when they are shedding I use a comb to strip out the old undercoat. I rarely bathe them but we do lots of walks in the rain which keeps their coats wonderfully soft. I feed sardines and other oily fish regularly for a healthy sheen. But my dogs are country dogs and running around outside most of the days, during the winter when it is very muddy their white bits tend to get a pink tinge, we have very heavy red clay soil here and they get very muddy a lot! If I wanted them to look immaculately groomed then would be another matter. I would take them to a professional groomers then for the full works! <g> There is a group on Yahoo for owners of Bernese Mountain Dogs, it is an International Group of some 2000+ owners of Berners Worldwide. I know discussions come up a lot on Berner L re. grooming and you will get the best advice here as to which grooming tools to buy. I am in the UK so no use telling you what I use, the brand names US are different. I would join Berner L , it is a group of Berner Lovers including many experienced breeders and vets who can help in all matters relating to our beloved Berners http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Berner-l/ Let me know if you need more help here. Yours Bernerly, Jean, Barney, Pixie and the Longlease Gang Hereford, UK XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://bernese.biz/ |
| Name: | Christi Sadiq |
| E-mail address: | christi_sadiq@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Ok, I admit it. I have always loved Bernese and I bought one last March. I know very little about grooming these dogs and every time I try to find something on the internet they want $9.99 for any tips. Do you have any suggestions or advise for me? Thank you in advance. Christi |
| Name: | Gill |
| E-mail address: | gill@mypembrokeshire.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mypembrokeshire.com |
| Comments: | Hi All, Just a short email to let you know how much I enjoyed looking at your site and your wonderful dogs. The pictures say it all! We run a Community Web portal for Pembrokeshire and we have a 'Pembrokeshire Pets' Section in the Photo Gallery. Our own dogs, Bruno (collie x setter)and Shankley (collie x lab)are such characters, and like you, we love our dogs dearly. I'm looking forward to the 2006 additions. Warmest regards Gill Harrison |
| Name: | Janet Bray |
| E-mail address: | janet@bray6395.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Dear Jean Your new pup is wonderful,and must be a welcome addition to your gang. Miss you loads Janet |
| Name: | Joanne |
| E-mail address: | joannesanimals@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.joannehull.com |
| Comments: | Great site! If any of your people are interested; I am an ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR holding workshops throughout the UK. Learn to speak with your pet and hear them back! See website www.joannehull.com Again well done for a great site! |
| Name: | natasha |
| Name: | Jennie |
| E-mail address: | mortonmakesapoo@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello! Love the photos of the costco Berner! We have a Berner, Mort, and purchased a Costco Berner last year named Mert. Mort and Mert have become fast freinds. Sadly, Mert is a little shopworn and I've been desparately trying to find another. Do you by any chance or stroke of huge luck have an extra Costco Berner you'de be willing to part with? Of course, I'd love a new one as I know what fun dogs can have with the big fella. Please feel free to email me if you can help me with my quest or have any leads.. thanks much |
| Name: | tabb |
| E-mail address: | tabblilsexy@aol.com |
| Comments: | sorry about samson...i saw this article and i had a yellow labrador named samson who died of osteosarcoma (bone cancer). |
| Name: | B.B. Creighton |
| E-mail address: | brianc157@msn.com |
| Comments: | i am so sorry about samson. bless his soul. |
| Name: | Chris and Herb Baker |
| E-mail address: | cwbaker@frontiernet.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.bakers-bernese-blessings.com |
| Comments: | Dear Jean ~ We are so Happy to see and read that Sunny is 11 years of age.. The Party we know was a Blast,and when others doubt that Miracles do happen,remember the song entitled - "A pocket full of Miracles",and give a wink to Sunny ! Dear Sunny ~ We have never actually touched you,because of an Ocean that divides us,but we feel that we have felt your touch many times,as you have many Berner Family members here at our Home,perhaps distant family,but perhaps not so distant at that. One truly never knows.. God Bless you for having the courage,and having and giving to everyone "All Love", as your Momma always says.. Be Happy,for you are Loved so very much,and now it's time to share with your wee new Puppy,a relative at that,all your experiences in life,and of course your treats,toys,and Love..She'll learn by example from you and other Cheesman Family members,to be sure! Dear Little Hidden Bluetit ~ You are so pretty,and on this weekend,this Miracle Day weekend,you have come Home to a Family that is a Blessing from God. Love,learn,be Happy,be Healthy,and speaking for all your perhaps,not so distant Bernese relatives Across the Pond "We Love You!" All the Baker Family,both 4 legged and 2 legged in the U.S.A |
| Name: | Michael |
| E-mail address: | mjd2678@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Good and wonderful website! I am bookmarking it, and will check it often. Keep it up!! |
| Name: | Dan LaPlante |
| E-mail address: | dlaplante2@cox.net |
| Comments: | Great site Jean. Best of luck, Dan |
| Name: | Claire Lewis |
| E-mail address: | boolewis@btinternet,com |
| Comments: | Please help. My beautiful choc Lab aged just 3 has just been diagnosed with lymphosarcoma.I am beside myself with worry,anxiety and uselessness! He is my best friend and sole mate. He gives me everything but asks for nothing in return, I now have to do the very best for him and I need advice as to what supportive care I can give him on top of the treatment he is receiving at the vets.If anybody knows anything please email me. Thank you for taking the time to read this . Claire. |
| Name: | Cezar Osiceanu |
| E-mail address: | cezarosiceanu@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.ciobanesti.ro |
| Name: | jasmine |
| Comments: | my dog is so cute and i wood hate for her to die!!!! |
| Name: | Mik Sellers |
| E-mail address: | miksellers@f2s.com |
| Comments: | About 2 years ago I read your website, having done a search for the horrible cancer Samson had. My beloved Golden Retriever 'Bandit'(15 years 6mths) had just been diagnosed with it, and I wanted to know more about it. Sadly it was little more than a week before I could bare to see him suffering anymore. It was the hardest decision I've ever made, but I knew he could never get better and his quality of life was fast becoming very poor. Baring in mind his age and that he was declining so rapidly, Chemo just simply wasn't an option.This was nearly 2 years ago now but I think about him ever day. Your website made quite a differnce to our lives, as we got to find out about Bernese. We took our time, considering if they were the right breed for us. We visited discover dogs, several small bernese shows, and asked lots of people advice. Finally we got to choose "Bruin." He's the most delightful and wonderful Bernese puppy! I write this 4 days after his first birthday. It was probably not in the happiest circumstances that I originally read your website, but i thank you for sharing Samsons story, as we found out just how wonderful Bernese are! |
| Name: | kelsey |
| E-mail address: | countrygirl94@sbcgloba.net |
| Comments: | I love your website!!!! I am a BIG animal lover, and i just loved your website! |
| Name: | Frits Melchiorsen |
| E-mail address: | melchiorsen@tele2.se |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.familyfantastic.com/Bernese-Mountain-Dogs |
| Comments: | Hallo You have sweet and beautiful Homepage and Beautiful Bernese Mountain Dogs. We live in Sweden and haben 4 Bernese Mountain Dogs all of them are male ond of them is 12 year olds Please do you take me on your link Greeting Edith and Frits |
| Name: | Mia |
| E-mail address: | clinton@doguedebordeaux.se |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.doguedebordeaux.se |
| Comments: | Beautiful Dogs! I have enjoyed my visit here, you have a great site With best regards and all the best for the future Mia with family,Clinton & Chirac |
| Name: | judy hewlett |
| E-mail address: | judyhewlett_2003@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I had a Newfy who lived until 9years .1 Bern sadly lost at 3 and my last Bern I lost at 9 years,if there is one out there waiting to be adopted adored and very much loved please contact me, as our home has been empty since our loss 4 years ago! |
| Name: | Becky Knox |
| E-mail address: | PandasMom4Life1@aol.com |
| Comments: | I like your site especially the animated Bernese at the bottom of the Page, The Bernese is my Mom's Fave breed Becky |
| Name: | Launa Cox |
| E-mail address: | launa@inlandautocentre.com |
| Comments: | My Bernese puppy is 8 months old and I had to wait 2 1/2 years to finally get him. Bentley is absolutely the most beautiful animal and he was so worth the wait. |
| Name: | janine |
| E-mail address: | cougarpurrr@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | What beautiful dogs.Bless their hearts. |
| Name: | Sue Morrison |
| E-mail address: | shaggy.doglovers@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | my website is in progress. I shared your grief in an email to you that I hope you received. Wish you long years of joy with all that you have. Sue Morrison |
| Name: | ShelbyDa' |
| E-mail address: | cowboylover_1928@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey, I am 13 years old and i found your website wile looking up Bernese Mountain Dogs on google. I very happy i found this site, because after visting this site i have come to love bernese mountain dogs. I would like to own one but i can't find any place that sells them in the usa.anyway, I am very sorry for your loss, Simmy, I've been visiting this website for over a year and kinda feel like i new him.but i no how u feel in a way. my sister, sarah, has Aplastic Anemia. Witch is a blood canser. (Its where her body stops making blood.) We don't no if she will make or not. She has to get a transpant but we have no donor.and if we don't find some one...she won't make it.but i can only hope she does. Im also sorry for your loss of samson. he seems like he was a very sweet dog. well i wish you the best of luck with your dogs and the rest of the gang. e-mail me if u want to get in touch. love, Shelbyda' |
| Name: | glyn mainwaring |
| E-mail address: | glyndore2000@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | After seeing your site, it has reminded me of the bitter sweet memories of my beautifull Bernie. Although not a erise, he was a beautifull big black newfie, who also died very quickly and suddenly from a malignancy. Although our other two newfs keep us on our toes by letting us share there lives and affection, and unending love, I still often think of my bernie. Your site is an inspiration to all of these big beautifull creatures, who are so much more than dogs glyn |
| Name: | Poulain Marie |
| E-mail address: | marialan1994@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.collie-marialan.net |
| Comments: | Hello from France. I love your website and your pictures !!! all is very well; my passion: animals...my dogs. |
| Name: | carol |
| E-mail address: | tintedsky@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | i felt really sad after reading about the lost of your lovely dog. Like you, I have a 13 yrs old dog with multiple health problems. Just half an hour ago, i noticed he seemed unwell and upon checking, found that his throat is swollen and he is making a strange coughing wimper.. I am in a dilemma as whether to bring to to the vet or let him self recover. You see, if i had believed in the vet's words, Zacky would have been put to sleep twice. I am already grieving for Zacky who seems to be on borrowed time.. |
| Name: | Julie Greco |
| E-mail address: | julieandmario@aol.com |
| Comments: | Our 6 year-old Berner, Monty, was just diagnosed with malignant histiocytosis. We're cherishing every day we have left with him. I was browsing online for other people's stories I really enjoyed your website with all the pictures! Someday I hope a cure or a way to breed MH out will be discovered so that these amazing and beautiful dogs won't have to leave their loving families so soon. |
| Name: | Amber & Bo Miller |
| E-mail address: | amberbaybe@aol.com |
| Comments: | we love your pictures,so sorry about your losses.we have had a few ourselves with our pets. we love your site, and voted for it. god bless you and the gang.from mobile alabama...usa |
| Name: | Morticia |
| E-mail address: | kay_lea_k@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kayleas.homestead.com/Morticia.html |
| Comments: | Hi, I'm a black kitty named Morticia, too! |
| Name: | Kendall |
| E-mail address: | psd90@quixnet.net |
| Comments: | I think that berners are really cute and yours are also very cute!! I'm sorry that one died. :( |
| Name: | Edith und Fritz Melchiorsen |
| E-mail address: | melchiorsen@tele2.se |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.123hjemmeside.dk/Berner-Sennenhunde |
| Comments: | Hallo Schönne grosse Berner Sennenhunde Sie haben Wir haben 4 Berner sennenhunde Wir wohnen ind Sweden You have sweet and beautiful Berner Sennenhunde Hilsen Edith und Fritz |
| Name: | Ann Oppelaar |
| E-mail address: | raaleppo@bigpond.com.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.users.bigpond.com/raaleppo |
| Comments: | I love your web site More so your christmas card lovely with all the animals Ann |
| Name: | Ali |
| E-mail address: | cowboygirl4ever@excite.com |
| Comments: | I have a BMD (Ande) that I got about two years ago. He is the most fun, loving dog that I have ever owned ( I've had many of dogs through out my life). He is my best friend and he is at my side 24 hours a day, no joke!!! For those of you who are interested in a BMD or are getting one, you will be very happy with your little investment!!!! Well werth the money spent. I really enjoyed looking throuhg this site. It is nice to see someones love for animals, especially BMD. Take Care |
| Name: | Kimberly |
| E-mail address: | NimblyKimbly@msn.com |
| Comments: | We (my family and I) are just getting ready to go pick up our very first Berner next weekend! I am so excited, I've dreamed of having one for years, and now my husband is getting me a feisty, rambunctious pup as a late Valentine's gift! I found your website in my google search for Berner websites, and I've thoroughly enjoyed looking at every page. Sam's Story stole my heart. God bless you for your love of animals; as I am too an animal lover. Thank you for your view into being a Berner mom; now I more know what to expect! |
| Name: | Katie Burns |
| E-mail address: | kadygrrl@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for sharing your love of animals, your friends and all of your berner pics. I recently lost my baby boy Otis and it helps me to know that there are other people out there dealing with similar losses. Best wishes to you and all of your family! |
| Name: | Kenny |
| E-mail address: | Ken@yourdogsbusiness.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://yourdogsbusiness.com |
| Comments: | Hi! Found you on "topsites" and decided to take a look! Great pics, a beautiful breed. thanks! |