Does anyone have one or know of reputable breeders in the area? I want its parents OFA'd and with excellent temperaments.
Suggestions appreciated :)

Have 2 friends with littermates...... just emailed them. So now I'm just waiting to get you the info.

Also have a friend that does Burner Rescue as well. Is that an option as well? Just want to offer all the help I can. :howdy: (I'm in no way pushing you to rescue - ok)
To each their own... I have done both - purchased a dog and rescued dogs..... my purchase of a dog was for a specific purpose. I purchased a working dog to do a specific job.... I also got lucky that my rescue has the drive to work as well.

This is an interesting breed. Can I ask what has you drawn to them? The two Burners I know are the BEST!!!!! :yahoo:

Have 2 friends with littermates...... just emailed them. So now I'm just waiting to get you the info.

Also have a friend that does Burner Rescue as well. Is that an option as well? Just want to offer all the help I can. :howdy: (I'm in no way pushing you to rescue - ok)
To each their own... I have done both - purchased a dog and rescued dogs..... my purchase of a dog was for a specific purpose. I purchased a working dog to do a specific job.... I also got lucky that my rescue has the drive to work as well.

This is an interesting breed. Can I ask what has you drawn to them? The two Burners I know are the BEST!!!!! :yahoo:

I have a friend with two littermates as well. Got them from PA, I believe. Maybe the same friends...:eyebrow:

Well, they are just beautiful, from puppy to senior. They have wonderful, engaging personalities. I have 2 bichons and a minpin, and from the description of berner personalities, they sound very bichon-like. love their people, happy dogs.

I'm a groomer (currently being a stay at home mom) so the hair will be fun for me. Plus dh has always wanted a large dog.

We're just starting our search for the right pup. We would like to start w/a puppy because we have young kids and I'd like them to "grow up" together. Plus the existing bichons and minpin would probably appreciate if it arrives at our home on the small side, so they can get used to his/her size as it grows LOL.

I've had plenty of training, as I assisted obed and agility classes in the past. And very excited :) about the possibility of a berner joining our family. Thanks for emailing your friend for me. :)

Tiffani

I have a friend with two littermates as well. Got them from PA, I believe. Maybe the same friends...:eyebrow:

Oh how cool.... Where do your friends live???? And have they "done" anything with their dogs?

Well, they are just beautiful, from puppy to senior. They have wonderful, engaging personalities. I have 2 bichons and a minpin, and from the description of berner personalities, they sound very bichon-like. love their people, happy dogs.

I'm a groomer (currently being a stay at home mom) so the hair will be fun for me. Plus dh has always wanted a large dog.

We're just starting our search for the right pup. We would like to start w/a puppy because we have young kids and I'd like them to "grow up" together. Plus the existing bichons and minpin would probably appreciate if it arrives at our home on the small side, so they can get used to his/her size as it grows LOL.

I've had plenty of training, as I assisted obed and agility classes in the past. And very excited :) about the possibility of a berner joining our family. Thanks for emailing your friend for me. :)

Tiffani

She was wondering when you are looking a getting a pup? You are going about this right way by looking for a reputable breeder. Listing to the woman I know that does the rescue it seem like most end up in the rescue because of health issues and because people didn't realize the cute puppy would grow up with the puppy mentality. They are very happy, energetic dogs that do require a great deal of care and responsibility. Being a large breed dog they do have their share of health issues and on of the most common is hip dysplasia.

Will get you more info when I chat with her.

Pretty dog Bernese Mountain Dog (http://www.dognews.com/pedigreegallery/working/pages/Bernese%20Mtn.%20Dog.htm)

Pretty dog Bernese Mountain Dog (http://www.dognews.com/pedigreegallery/working/pages/Bernese%20Mtn.%20Dog.htm)

Yes they are! :dance:

I'm sure Kyle will be enthusiastic when we add one or two to our family when we finally buy/build a home!

(In addition to the Huskies and his Shephard, of course :razz:)

Pretty dog Bernese Mountain Dog (http://www.dognews.com/pedigreegallery/working/pages/Bernese%20Mtn.%20Dog.htm)

They are, aren't they? I've seen a few on Capitol Hill when driving in and they're just gorgeous. Sean Hannity has one. :lol:

They can have a lot of genetic issues so if purchasing a pup, please do your homework. :yay:

I want a Berner! :bawl: Actually, I want an Airedale more....and just this week I saw an ad in the paper for pups, and 2 adults available on craigslist. :jameo: :bawl:

Oh how cool.... Where do your friends live???? And have they "done" anything with their dogs?

They live in Calvert. I work at the same place as the husband but haven't spoken with him for a little bit as our jobs have changed. They also have another dog that followed the husband home and after not being able to find the owner they kept him too. Got them from a breeder but one had some health issues. The breeder offered to take him back but they kept him and spent a lot of money on him as a pup to get it taken care of. Dogs are named Calvin and Hobbs.

They live in Calvert. I work at the same place as the husband but haven't spoken with him for a little bit as our jobs have changed. They also have another dog that followed the husband home and after not being able to find the owner they kept him too. Got them from a breeder but one had some health issues. The breeder offered to take him back but they kept him and spent a lot of money on him as a pup to get it taken care of. Dogs are named Calvin and Hobbs.

Love the names! The ones I know live just over RT 50 on the Eastern Shore. What a shame but then again.... genetics are a funny thing. Despite the best breeders and careful breeding issues can still happen.

Oh, I misread that she asked WHEN.
End of next summer-ish is when we would want to get one. We definitely will be doing our homework before buyhing, no worries! :)

Oh, I misread that she asked WHEN.
End of next summer-ish is when we would want to get one. We definitely will be doing our homework before buyhing, no worries! :)


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Will be giving her a call this afternoon. I should be PM'ing you with her number after I chat with her. :yay:

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Will be giving her a call this afternoon. I should be PM'ing you with her number after I chat with her. :yay:

Thank you ICit :)