Recent content by Bodi's Mom

Sorry...I meant Malamutes. I was just wondering about their inate need to wander, as in Siberians. A lot of people I know who have Sibes would never think of letting one off lead. I have only had one encounter with a Malamute and he would never think of leaving his owner's side. Is that a...

Are Mals as likely to wander as are Sibes. Can you ever trust a Mal off leash?

Berners have an affinity for children that is pretty much only surpassed by the Newfie. Bodi will seek out children at the park, at our Summer BBQ's, doing his Therapy Dog work at children's hospitals, anywhere - he will roll over on his back and wait (tail wagging) for belly rubs from as many...

The first dog I ever got bit by was a Schipperke. I was shoveling my elderly neighbor's walk one snowy day, many years ago when I was around 13. She had a male Schipperke named Captain (she always dressed him in a sailor sweater) that was very protective of her. When I was done shoveling, she...

I have met so many Berners and Swissies over the past three years, and can recall two Male Berners whose temperments could be called questionable. I attend at least one BMD event a month (I belong to my local Chapter). A lot of the events involve Cart Pulling, open to Berners and Swissies...

Ditto on what BostonBanker said - prior to meeting and researching MANY Berner breeders (and ultimately ending up with Bodi), I too was drawn to the Swissy. I have to say, across the board, Swissies are totally different tempermentally than Berners. I spent over a year meeting several breeders...

My dear friend and neighbor in N.C. bred English Setters for 35 years. Every pup from start to finish was just as you described. They are the ultimate dual personality dog - active outside and super mellow inside. I was blessed to share my life with one of her pups for 7 years - she was by...

Crush - I had a retired greyhound for 6 years. Cheetah was sweet, beautiful, gentle and a joy to own. She was just as you said - loving to run when outside, but very couch-potatoe like when in the house. She lived until she was 9. We loved her dearly.

Thanks everyone for your input. I've researched a few breeders in my area and they all breed dual Brittany's. Energy level isn't a problem for me (I'm hyper-active times ten). I thrive on interacting with my dog, unfortunately, Bodi tires out in 15 minutes. I would LOVE to get a Brittany...

Does anyone have one? Can you tell me about them? I went to a BMD trial yesterday and adjacent to our pups was a Brittany field trial. I have never seen so many kissy-faced dogs in one place in my life. When I asked the owners about their "Britt's" as they call them, I was informed that they...

BMD - Tri-Color only. DQ for absence of a white blaze or for a blaze too large, the presence of a "Swiss Kiss", and also for lack of white on all four paws....and although not related to color, a Berner would be DQ'd for unsure or aggressive behavior.

Babymomma - I too LOVE Newfies! I guess you can say I have a HUGE obsession with them. Whenever I see one, I corner the owner and get as much Newfie time as possible. Pictures would be great!

NEWFIES - Not a phase though - it's been since as far back as I can remember.

I have seen this dog and his owner twice since I first posted - both times in the same pet store. Unfortunately, I don't own a cell phone, so I can't get a picture - also, the gentleman who owns this dog is not very talkative. This is the most unique and beuatiful Collie I have ever seen though.

So many people approach me and tell me what a lovely Burmese Mountain Dog I have. I usually try to educate them in a sort of backwards way replying that this breed comes from BERNE, Switzerland. Most thank me for the info, but some get very offended. Should I just keep my mouth shut? What do...