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Berner BlattBerner Blatt
the newsletter of the
Bernese Mountain Dog Clubof Nashoba Valley
the club for new england berners & their families
January 2017
Calendar of Events ............................22018 National News ..........................3 Presidents Message ............................4Regional Specialty .............................5Rescue Notebook ...............................8
Annual Meeting .................................9Birthdays, Congratulations & Brags ............................................10It’s a Good Thing ..............................11
Congratulations Sue Morrill and her dog, “Isaak” Peacefield’s X-Factor @ Crimson Harvest winners of the Photo Contest at the BMDCNV Holiday Party.
Fall RetreatWeekend
pages 6 & 7
board of directorsboard of directorsthethe BMDCNVDirectors:
PresidentMarge [email protected]
Vice PresidentPatricia [email protected]
SecretaryCarol [email protected]
TreasurerBruce [email protected]
Karlo Laforteza • [email protected]
Sue Mahan • [email protected]
Steve Diers • [email protected]
Jean Michael • [email protected]
Anya Wittenborg • [email protected]
Calendar of EventsBMDCNV
FMI: www.bmdcnv.org/events.html
~ 2017 ~Feb 19:
Winter Walk Ashford, CT
March 4: Supported Entry: Working Dog
Springfield, MA
March 5: Regional Specialty: Working Dog
Springfield, MA
March 19: Annual MeetingSturbridge, MA
April 2: OFA Hip & Elbow
Suffield, CT
April 23-29: National Specialty
Portland, OR
June 3: Ladies Supported Entry
Wrentham, MA
June 11:Spring Fun DayWestford, MA
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Title Award CertificatesEvery year at the Annual Meeting we recognize Bernese Mountain Dogs who have earned titles in the previous year. If your Berner earned a title in 2016 and you would like to honor this achievement by receiving a title award certificate from BMDCNV please send copies of your title documentation for 2016 to the Secretary. You may send copies of supporting documentation via email to: [email protected] or via US Postal Service to Carol Jensen, 20 Court St. Cromwell, CT 06416. Documentation must be received by March 1, 2017.
• • • Reminder: CGC is now a titled award! • • •
Breeder Referral Program Renewal Notice Annual Renewal and fees for membership in the Breeder Referral Program are due to the Club Secretary by February 1, 2017. Please refer to BMDCNV website for program requirements for credentials and submit your qualifying documents via email to: [email protected] or US Postal Service. Please send the check for your payment to Megan McTavish, PO Box 208, Colebrook, CT 06021.
from the Secretaryfrom the Secretary
Your Annual Membership Dues Are DueAnnual Membership Renewal Notices were issued in November to all club member households for payment by January 1st. Your prompt attention is appreciated and keeps our balance sheet looking strong! Please remit your payment to Membership Chair: Karlo Laforteza, BMDCNV Membership Chairman, 19 Lantern Lane, Milford, MA 01757-3709 *** If paying by credit card, please include the 3-digit CVV security code on the back of your credit card ***
Welcome!Welcome! New Members
Linda Johnston & Lauren Gebele, Mashpee, MA 02649
Deborah SullivanDunstable, MA
Audra Lacey-EhrlichMillis, MA
Brian & Meghan PerlowMarblehead, MA
Kara McBurneyReadsboro, VT
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Sunday, April 2, 2017Dr. Griffin O’Connor &
Dr. Jason HaviarSuffield Veterinary Hospital • Suffield, CT
Hip and Elbow Digital Radiographs w/Sedation - $175OFA same day submission fees:
OFA H & E: $40 OFA H & E: 3 or more littermates - $90 flat fee
OFA H & E: 5 or more by 1 owner/co-owner - $15 eachMicrochip: $35 each
7th Annual OFA Hip & Elbow Clinic
• Pre-sedation bloodwork with your primary vet shortly prior to the clinic is highly recommended.
• Sedative is butorphanol/dexdomitor. Dogs will be heavily sedated for the xrays and then receive a reversal dose, where they can walk out of the office within a short time.
• Priority will be given to those who previously responded.• Club membership is not required to participate.• Appointments must be made in advance – from 9:00am to 4:00pm
for more information and registration forms please contact Karen Fox. Email: [email protected]. Pre-registration paperwork will be emailed to you.
• Appointments remaining will be offered to other breeds - $225.
• • SAVE THE DATE • •
National Committee Meeting March 19th, 2017
The 2018 BMDCA National Specialty Show Committee will hold a working meeting in conjunction with the BMDCNV Annual
Meeting at the Sturbridge Host Hotel on March 19th. The meeting begins after lunch and serves as the kick-off of the final 12 month campaign
to bring the National to success. Don’t miss this great opportunity; see what’s going on and explore the
many options for getting involved in the National. Start making your special National memories by
helping make the National truly special!
National Specialty Update 2018 BMDCA National News
How you can be a part of the 2018 National! By Pat Long, Berwyn, PA; Long Shots Photography
If you have never been to a BMDCA National Specialty, you don’t know what you’re missing! But you’re lucky, the 2018 Specialty will be in your backyard. Not only that, but we will all be in a position of helping to make it the biggest and best one ever! I’ve always called it a week long Berner slumber party, and you can count on wall to wall fun and activities with other like-minded Berner lovers. You’ll want to leave plenty of time to just enjoy the events, but if you can dedicate a few hours to help out with all of the various aspects of the Specialty, it can benefit you just as much as it can help the event. Here are just a few ways to do that.
Volunteering to help in advance of the Specialty is the easy part. If you live near the show site, you can help committee chairs in any number of ways. If you have space that can be used to store materials, let them know! If you can help with transporting judges to and from the airport, let them know! You’ll be in the unique position of learning the show site and be able to help direct people the week of the show.
For the show itself, there are so many ways to help out. If you like to put faces and names together, volunteer some time at the registration table handing out the welcome bags. It’s a great way to meet everyone! If you enjoy getting up early and working with food, the daily hospitality setup is for you! If you like to count money and make change, the raffle table and Ways and Means tables are always looking for volunteers. If you have an interest in performance events like obedience, rally, agility, draft, tracking, herding, dock diving (OK, we haven’t added dock diving yet, thank goodness!), then volunteer some time to steward for the event. You’ll get an up close and personal look at what’s involved, and be better prepared when you finally take the plunge. These are only a very few suggestions, there are many more ways to help. Take a close look at the tentative schedule when it becomes available, and map out what you absolutely want to see and do, and when
you’d be available to help volunteer even just a bit of your time.
But do be careful! Once the Specialty bug bites you, it may never let go! Next thing you know you’ll be talking about attending your 10th or 20th Specialty! My first one was in Rhode Island at the 1998 Specialty, and here it is in 2016 and I’ve attending every one since!
from the President...from the President...By Patricia Buickerwood, Acting President
As we look forward to 2017, we remember all the fun and exciting Berner events our club held in 2016. Thanks to the hard work of hundreds of great volunteers the BMDCNV supported or sponsored 16 events. These activities were all geared to further our mission to promote the welfare and well-being of Bernese Mountain Dogs. We had fun events including a Winter Walk, Spring and Fall Fun Days, two Summer Picnics, a Retreat Weekend, and closed the year with a wonderful Holiday Party. We also sponsored an OFA clinic for x-rays, conducted blood draws, and DNA cheek swabs at Spring Fun Day, and held health education seminars at both Fun Days. For conformation and draft, we held our Regional in June, sponsored four supported entries and held a two-day draft weekend concurrent with the Fall Fun Day. It is so gratifying to see our experienced drafters helping and encouraging newbies learn about carting with their Berners. BMDCNV has always been a leader in drafting and it looks like interest is surging.
Our BernerBlatt gets better with every issue. Each is full of great pictures, great stories and news about our dogs. I especially look forward to the Rescue and the Senior editions. Reading the rescue stories I’m awed at the time, effort, ingenuity, and – most especially - the love our families give these dogs. Improving the health and longevity of BMDs is an important part of the BMDCNV mission so it is wonderful celebrate our Seniors. Every year we have with our Berners is a gift.
On the media front, savvy club members have helped strengthen our social presence - Our BMDCNV Facebook maintains its lead as the most liked regional dog club (hurray!) and on Instagram we have nearly 400 followers! This opens the door for fantastic opportunities for education
to the general public about health, behavior, training, and sharing fun stories about our Berners. In fact, this area is growing so much that we really need a Social Media chairperson to help ensure that we put our best paws forward.
Our club continues to grow – we are over 500 strong and welcome new members every month. The great thing is that many of these new members come with their sleeves rolled up asking “How can I help?” When we need a special talent or helping hands we put out the call and somebody answers. This is what makes BMDCNV such a strong club and this is why Berner lovers want to join.
In the Fall 2016, we adjusted our Board of Directors to allow Marge Bumen to take some time off for her health. I moved to acting President and Sue Mahan moved to Vice President. This has meant a lot of adjustments for our Board and I am especially grateful to our Board members and the experienced volunteers who have gone out of their way to make things run so smoothly for our members and to Margie, who had things so well organized that it was easy for me to take over the wheel for a few months. We cannot wait for Marge to come back!
2017 promises to be another very exciting year. Along with our regular club events we will also be putting a lot of effort into helping the National BMDCA team prepare for the 2018 National Specialty when we will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the BMDCA.
Club Notices:Club Notices:Leave of Absence Wishing all of our members and our Nashoba Berners a happy and healthy 2017. I will be taking a leave of absence from my duties as President this first quarter due to health reasons. Patricia Buickerood will assume the duties of President during my absence. Be well, be happy & see you in the Spring. – Marge Bumen, President
Help WantedChairs needed for the Proposed 2017 Fall Draft & Tracking events. It is time to start our work to plan for locations and Judges for both the fall working dog events. If you are able to devote time to secure location and Judges please contact [email protected]. In order for timely applications and contracts each events Chairs should be in place by the end of March.
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2017 Berner Blatt monthly issues will be distributed in accordance with the schedule below. Please plan to submit your announcements, ads, articles, birthdays, etc by the 20th of the proceeding issue to: [email protected].
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VermontPicnicpages 6
Calendar of Event ..............................22018 National News ..........................3Fall Fun Day Preview ........................4Tunbridge, VT Supported Entry .... 5AKC Tracking Test ............................6Vermont Summer Picnic ..................7
Rescue Notebook ...............................8New Members ....................................9Birthdays, Brags ...............................10It’s a Good Th ing ..............................11In Remembrance .............................12
Th e draw of a cool dip in the watering hole is too much to resist for these berners attending the Vermont Picnic at Dog Mountain, Saint Johnsbury, VT.
Hooray for the Red, White & Berners!
Sherman, Sydney and Sage parade the red, white and blue with owner, Margot Burwood
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Calendar of Events ............................2Draft Test ............................................5Regional Specialty ............................ 6Spring Fun Day ..................................7
Rescue Notebook ...............................8Classic Picnic .....................................9Birthdays, etc. ..................................10New Member Showcase .................11
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Greta in perfect “cover girl” pose for a mountain dog! Read her story and those of the other “Vermont 5” on page 8.
AnnualB.E.R.N.E.R.
Inc Issuepages 6-9
Calendar of Events .............................2Concurrent Specialty ........................3Spring Fun Day Schedule .................5
B.E.R.N.E.R Inc. ........................... 6-10Birthdays, Congrats .........................11
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Berner Blatt
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the club for new england berners & their families
January 2015
Calendar of Events .............................2
Election News ....................................3
Annual Meeting .................................5
Fall Retreat......................................6, 7
Rescue Notebook ...........................8, 9
Holiday Happenings .......................10
It’s A Good Thing, Paws ‘N Shop. ..11
Winter Walk .....................................12
Fall RetreatWeekend
pages 6 & 7
Tony takes in the fresh air with the new fallen snow; a BMDCNV rescue with Steve & Judy Pavlosky — Lenox, MA
Read more about “Winter, the Season of the Berner” and others on page 8.
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BMDCNV Regional Specialty Sunday, March 5th, 2017
West Springfield, MAIn Conjunction with the
CT River Working Group Association
Breed Judge...Abby PatrizioSweepstakes Judge...Mary Barbara Walsh
Best Puppy, Best Bred-by-Exhibitor, Best Veteran, Stud Dog, Brood Bitch, Brace, Junior Showmanship
BMDCNV Supported EntrySaturday, March 4th, 2017
Breed Judge...Deborah MulveySweepstakes Judge...Jody Guimond
Both Days! 4-6 Month Puppy and NOHS Competition offered
Please Sponsor a Trophy - Contact Donna Bennett [email protected]
MB-F Secretary - Entries Close Feb 15, 2017
SAVE THE DATES...Sat & Sun, May 13th & 14th, 2017
BMDCA Draft Tests hosted by BMDCNV Westville Recreation Area, Sturbridge, MA
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Retreat Weekend Ocean Park
On Veteran’s Day weekend, 42 people and 48 Berners came together for another successful retreat weekend in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. The weather was perfect! Dogs and humans enjoyed a variety of activities and some much needed beach time! Thank you to our volunteers: Bill and Barbie Wilczek, Tressy and Cory Manning, Stephanie and Bill Freeman, Bill Brickach, Sue Morrill, Sue Nowak, and Lloyd and Lynn Jones. We couldn’t have done it without your help!
— Matt & Melissa George; Retreat Chairs
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“We introduced our 6 1/2 month old Brook to carting at the workshop! She was so fearless as she proceeded through the stages of training. Brook wore her first harness, dragged the traces, then the wood, then the noisy milk jug over various terrain. After a few minutes of walking and touching her with the shafts, we hitched her up. Dan helped by picking up the training wheels
around the corners. We weren’t the only ones who accomplished great things!”
– Buffy and Dan Bell; Reading, VT
See more pics at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/BMDCNVmembers/photos/albums/1909317037
Special Thanks to Heidi Henderson, Diane MacEwan, Mimi Englander, and Linda Bates for providing photos for us!
In 2008, the BMDCNV membership established a 501(c)(3) charitable organization to address the needs of the ever-increasing number of Berners being relinquished by their owners and to educate the public in the responsible care of this
wonderful breed. The work of BERNER, Inc. is supported by the generous
donations of people like YOU! Please consider honoring the achievements or the life of your dog (or of a friend or family member) with a tax-deductible
donation either by Paypal on the web site, or by mail to:
BERNER, Inc. P.O. Box 1221 Arlington, MA 02474
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Rescue NotebookRescue Notebook
WE ARE THE RESCUE ARM OF THE NASHOBA CLUBEDUCATION & RESCUE
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Our Fosters Are Getting Well!by Linda DeCelles, Rescue Chair
When BAER was under a year old he began having problems walking. He was in constant pain. He was diagnosed with OCD (osteochondritis dessicans) in his shoulders. Baer’s original owners could not afford the corrective surgery he needed and surrendered him to Berner Inc. Baer had surgery soon after. During his pre-surgical examination, surgeons had found a defect in his right knee as well. After successful surgery, Baer is expected to make a full recovery and live a normal, active life. Now he is getting physical therapy and hydrotherapy to build up strength in his shoulders and leg. Thank you, foster Karrie Kapoor, for taking Baer through his surgery and physical therapy!
KEELEY was surrendered to Berner Inc. due to a crisis in her former family’s life. We knew that two years ago she had ear hematomas from a previous infection and that her owners had not continued treatment. On the first night in her foster home, Keeley began howling and banging her head in pain. Veterinarians advised surgery as the only option to remove the deep deposits of bacteria and hardened tissue that Keeley’s untreated ears had developed. After surgery Keeley is pain-free and healing. The infection had made Keeley deaf—now she can hear again. Thank you, fosters Fran and Phil LaFlamme, for caring for Keeley pre- and post-surgery!
Berner, Inc. believes that every Berner deserves a happy, healthy life. We provide the medical and therapeutic care our rescues need. We rely on donations from Berner lovers to help us care for our deserving Berners. Thank you for your generous support!
Baer post-surgery
Keeley post-surgery
Baer recovering
Keeley recovering
The Shelley Tyre Outstanding Service Award honors someone whose service and contributions to the club and/or the breed has been exceptional. Formerly named the Kennel Ration or Gaines Good Sportsmanship Award it is now named in honor of club member, Shelley Tyre who unexpectedly passed away in March 1999. The Shelley Award is given annually to a member who has given outstanding service to our club. The membership nominates a club member in good standing, who has made an extra special contribution to the club either recently, in the past or on a regular and consistent
Shelley Tyre Award 2016 Call for Nominations
Previous honorees are:
2016 Barbie Beck-Wilczek2015 Steve Diers 2014 Beth Atkinson2013 Lynn & Lloyd Jones2012 Mimi Englander2011 Dawn Flaherty2010 Linda Botti
2009 Jeff Nowak2008 Jon Cons2007 Anya Wittenborg2006 Michelle Keck2004 Martha Phelps2003 Marge Bumen2002 Jean Bridge
2001 Abby Patrizio2000 Ellen Barnaby 1999 Elizabeth Malcomson1998 Marjorie Cottle1997 Lisa Allen1996 Chris Cottle1995 Carol Holden
1994 Penny Petrone1993 Paul Emerson1992 Ellen Nott1991 Amy Cohen1990 Alison Jaskiewicz1989 Beverly Barney1988 Debbie Mulvey
basis. Club members send their recommendations for the award recipient to the Secretary with a short paragraph on why they believe the nominee deserves the award. The Board then takes into consideration all the recommendations and decides on the recipient. The only two restrictions are that the award may not go to a previous recipient or to any Officer or Director while they are serving. The award is presented at the annual meeting. Nominations for 2016 should be sent to the BMDCNV Secretary, Carol Jensen at [email protected] no later than March 1, 2017.
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Bernese Mountain Dog Club
of Nashoba Valley
Annual Meeting
Sunday, March 19th, 2017
Sturbridge Host HotelSturbridge, MA
site of the 2018 National Specialty
10:30am - 12:00pm: Annual Meeting12:00pm - 1:00pm: Buffet Lunch
1:00pm-3:00pm: 2018 National Specialty Meeting
Great turn out at the 2016 Annual Meeting! Join us for the 2017 Annual Meeting!
All BMDCNV Members, their families and well behaved mannered dogs are invited to attend the Nashoba Valley Annual Meeting
and the 2018 National Specialty Meeting.
Join us to celebrate the achievements of our Bernese Mt. Dogs, our outstanding volunteers including the MVBP (Most
Valuable Berner Person) and the Shelley Tyre Award.
Reservations:Buffet Lunch $25. (Children under 3 are free)
Reservations can be made online or Check payable to BMDCNV. Send check to Treasurer, Bruce Hallden
PO Box 293, Cromwell, CT 06416Deadline: March 12th
Share photos & videos of your Berners! Join the Facebook group at
fb.com/groups/BMDCNVMembers
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Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...Birthdays, Congratulations and Brags...
New Titles!Snowpaw’s Sprucemountain Jada “Jada” finished 2016 by getting her Rally Novice and her CDSP Starter Novice Titles in December! Thanks
from her very proud momma. — Laurie Brown; Millers Falls, MA
Birthday Boy! Backcountry Trailblazer 1.21.2015.
Ajax will turn 2 years old on January 21. Here he is enjoying the snow on his
favorite trail. — Terry Spies; Phoenicia, NY
Look who is 5!! Happy Birthday Farmer! 12.23.2011.
Sweetest gentlest Berner boy out there. LOVES babies of all species!!
— Melanie Lainey; Sherman, ME
Congratulations to the Christmas elves, Nancy and Trinity Bates! Nancy and Trinity won second place in the owner-dog look alike category at the
Easton Reindog Parade in Easton, MA on December 4, 2016! This was Trini’s first
parade without her sister, Ariel, but she is continuing in Ariel’s winning pawprints.
— Linda Bates; Dedham, MA
Congrats @susankmorrill!!!
Instagram Photo of the Month
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chairpeoplechairpeoplethethe BMDCNVThese dedicated chairpeople provide essential services to you, our membership. Please feel free to contact them with your questions, concerns, suggestions, requests for help or offers of help. Our mission is to provide the best for Berners and their families.
Berner Blatt EditorCarolyn [email protected]
Breeder Referral ProgramMegan [email protected]
Health Liaison Chair: Karen [email protected]
MembershipKarlo [email protected] E-List Help DeskJeff [email protected] Members List ModeratorSharon [email protected]
Puppy ReferralLaurel [email protected]
Regional Club Rep (RCC)Karen [email protected]
RescueLinda DeCelles1-877-4BMDCNV (toll free)[email protected]
Public EducationMartha Phelpsand Diane [email protected]
Social Media Chair: Facebook & Twitter -Karlo [email protected] -Nadine Thomas
Training ResourcesPaul [email protected]
Trophy ChairDonna [email protected]
Volunteer CoordinatorMartha [email protected] & MeansBill & Stephanie [email protected] Web MasterMimi [email protected]
Monthly Health Tip for keeping our Berners in tip-top shape!It’s a good Thing!It’s a good Thing!
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If you’re reading this, you’ve loved a Berner. As you
all know, Bernese Mountain Dogs are a remarkable breed; once they take possession of your heart, they don’t let go. You may be quite content with the Berner(s) you have at the moment. But, if you’re like most of us, at some point you’ll be looking for another. Our breed used to be a well kept secret. When I got my first in 1986, everybody thought she was a St Bernard cross. Over the years since then, there has been a slow but steady increase in the demand for Berners. But in the last three years they’ve suddenly exploded into a “popular” breed. Consequently the puppy millers, hobby breeders, backyard breeders, and brokers have leapt all over the breed. The main difference between these folks and responsible Berner breeders is this: responsible breeders make sure the parents of any litter they produce have all the recommended Health Clearances for the breed – OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals) CERTIFIED Hips, Elbows, Heart, and Eyes. Plus genetic testing for two hereditary diseases – vonWillebrand’s Disease (a bleeding disorder), and Degenerative Myelopathy (DM – a degeneration of the spinal cord from the rear forward). No breeder can absolutely guarantee that an issue won’t arise in a pup, but your odds of a healthy, sound pup go way up if these clearances have been done. Web surfing is tricky. For every responsible breeder you find, there are lots of not so responsible ones out there, with great looking websites. The safest place to start your search is the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley www.bmdcnv.org and/or the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America www.bmdca.org
How to Find A Responsibly Bred Berner Puppyby Megan McTavish, BMDCNV Breeder Referral Program Chair
There’s a list of breeders on both sites – and all of them can be researched on our National Health Database – Berner-Garde – www.bernergarde.org Click into the B-G database, Click People to search for the breeder, click View on the dogs they are breeding. Then click Certs/Tests to see the health clearances they have done. Make sure the breeder you’re considering has all six clearances listed there – including both DM tests – SOD1A and SOD1B. If only a few clearances are there, feel free to question the breeder about the ones that are missing. If you can’t find somebody in Berner-Garde at
all, it’s a BIG RED FLAG.Responsible breeders have a screening process. Some have a questionnaire as their first step, some do a phone interview. But all of them will want to meet you in person before they place a pup with you. If someone doesn’t require you to visit them, it’s a BIG RED FLAG. Some responsible breeders ask for deposits – some do not. But the deposit should be refundable if something comes up and you cannot take the pup – or if there are no pups to be had. If someone wants a non-refundable deposit just to put your name on a list, it’s a BIG RED FLAG. Berners are amazingly wonderful dogs. Once you’ve made up your mind to look for another, I’m sure you’ll want one ASAP. But responsible breeders, by definition, do not volume breed. So you may need to be patient; it can take time to find a responsibly bred pup. Cast a wide net, and give the breeders you contact every chance to get to know you. And sooner or later you will find the pup you’re looking for. Best of luck to you!
Photo by Heidi Henderson
Contact [email protected] receive an electronic color issue of the Berner-Blatt
ANNUAL MEETINGSAVE THE DATE!Sunday, March 19, 2017
More info on page 9.
This reservation is a very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for our annual Raffle.
Volunteers are greatly appreciated!Raffle donations can be sent to:Carol Jensen - 20 Court St. • Cromwell, CT 06416
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member’s e-group list and Facebook.
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog.
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk Sunday, February 19 at 11 a.m.
at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation • 231 Ashford Center Road • Ashford, CT 06278Event Chair: Carol Jensen
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on
Sunday February, 24th at 11 a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT. 06278
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on Sunday, February, 24th at 11
a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation It is very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for
our annual Raffle that this year is being chaired by Carol Jensen. Please contact her for Raffle donations. [email protected]
Volunteers are greatly appreciated so if anyone would like to help organize, or can
bring an item for the snack table - please let Carol know.
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member's e-group list and Facebook
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog. Please maintain control while meeting others by leashing or sim-ply holding our dogs. Use your judgment on how dog friendly other patrons are and
show them respect. Also we have secured the Park for the entire day so anyone inter-ested is welcome to take another walk on their own afterward if they would like!
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on
Sunday February, 24th at 11 a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation, 231 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT. 06278
The Annual BMDCNV Winter Walk will be held on Sunday, February, 24th at 11
a.m. at the June Norcross Webster Scout Reservation It is very nice private forest with many trails to enjoy with our furry friends. We will gather in the Dining Hall for snacks, hot drinks and then resume after the walk for
our annual Raffle that this year is being chaired by Carol Jensen. Please contact her for Raffle donations. [email protected]
Volunteers are greatly appreciated so if anyone would like to help organize, or can
bring an item for the snack table - please let Carol know.
If there is a cancellation due to weather, a message will be posted on the BMDCNV member's e-group list and Facebook
Reminders: Places to take your dog off-leash are dwindling and we must do our part to control our dogs in the presence of other park patrons. Please bring baggies to pick up after your dog. Please maintain control while meeting others by leashing or sim-ply holding our dogs. Use your judgment on how dog friendly other patrons are and
show them respect. Also we have secured the Park for the entire day so anyone inter-ested is welcome to take another walk on their own afterward if they would like!
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