We are currently working on building a beautiful line of European Dogs to bring the best lines to the states for beautiful, healthy, long lived pedigree. If you don't know who I am please read on:
I have had MANY dogs through the years. I have a lifetime of owning many pets, both purebred and rescues, from the smallest of the hamster to dogs, chickens and even reptiles and fish. I have owned dogs
since leaving my parents house at 18. What a disaster the first one was! I had no idea how to train a dog nor the resources to financially "do right by him". He lived to be 12. Buster was put down when he could no longer walk due to spinal cord degeneration. Since then I have had at least two dogs. We even fostered Greyhounds for a short while. We have had Labs, Goldens, Yorkies, Aussies, pits, and Hines 57 through the years. We learned many training techniques for puppies and crazy rescues with the help of several trainers who have since become friends. Our family loves dogs. I've had dogs with seizures, food allergies and ortho issues. I've lost dogs to cancer, uterus infections and old age. I've explored many food diets including homemade food and raw diets. I also keep current on information regarding immunizations. Each dog is an individual who needs individualistic healthcare. Having a vet who cookie cutter decides "how it's going to be" is not my kind of vet. I question everything. I insist on input. In 2010, my husband decided to surprise me with the mack daddy of all gifts. I had talked about Bernese Mountain dogs for years. I WANTED ONE BAD!!! I knew with the three dogs we had I was probably pushing the limits of sanity to add another. He took it upon himself to find the most amazing boy for me as a Christmas gift. Now, I'm not easily surprised or impressed but my sweet little bear had me in tears at his sight. I named him Brody and he went EVERYWHERE with me. He was an Angel puppy! Perfect in every way. He is connected to my soul forever. I worked with him for 11/2 yrs to train him perfectly. We then went to training so I could share him with special people through therapy work. He learned about visiting hospitals, senior homes, assisted living and rehab homes, even elementary schools. It was clear he was meant to be with the kids. Hospital equipment scared him a little and it was hard for him to move around in a hospital room with all the chairs, beds and equipment. He would walk in one of the schools and just SHINE, He would prance down the halls with his head and tail held high excited to meet his next friend. Brody worked with a group of kids on reading. Children would read stories to him while he patiently and happily sat or laid there listening. He would put his head on their laps or a paw on their leg when they struggled with a book. The children LOVED him. He also worked with two classrooms of Autistic children. Some of these kids had very little communications skills, some were terrified of dogs, some had no social skills, some read to him but all were friends with him. Brody would work on sensory issues with these kids or read with them sometimes. In January of 2013, our life was turned inside out. I let him out to go potty and someone took him from us. We have no idea where he is, who took him or why. I do know that my heart is broken, my family is upside down and I can FEEL him. I know he is out there, as I've explained he is a part of my soul. My hope is that one day he will return to us. His page called "Bring Brody Home" is a testament to the lengths we have gone to to find my dear, sweet boy. We have literally done everything we can. I only hope and pray he is safe and not being harmed. In the processes I met MANY people who offered support and help in one way or another. So now what to do with myself??? My life is completely changed, I don't spend half of my time volunteering because Brody is gone. I was in a terrible depression and terrifying my family and friends. My poor little Aussie was also in a funk. He just laid there whimpering because his best friend was gone too. We were a pair. I even introduced him to another Aussie rescue. Breck wanted NONE of that! That Aussie had a tail and he didn't know what to make of that! I thought long and hard about what to do and after much praying and soul searching decided to get into showing and eventually breeding Bernese. I want people to know how loving, smart and gentle these very special dogs are. I love the breed and I want families to to have another option when it comes to a "kid friendly" dog, HOWEVER, I did NOT want to go about it the wrong way. You see, Bernese can have many issues. There are illnesses they are prone to and their life span can be significantly shortened by a bad breeder. Understanding genetics, build, pedigree and so many other issues is very important. Because I already had many years of "bad breeder issues" through rescues, mixed breeds and backyard breeders I knew I had to do this right. I went into research mode and I'm not sure I will ever come out of it. I have worked with multiple Bernese breeders to know what the correct perportions, movement and markings are. I have spoken to other breeders about showing and breeding. What types of things to expect, what to watch out for, what is bad sportsmanship, etc. I have taken multiple training classes for obedience, conformation and behavioral problems. I have built a rep ore with many contacts so I can continue to learn and grow with my project. I do not claim to know it all. If you find a breeder who does, leave. Medical research, new equipment, new resources and new techniques are always becoming available. It is impossible to know "IT ALL". When I purchased my first "show dog", Bogner, It took a team of about 6-8 experienced people to help me select a nice dog who was healthy, built well with a nice pedigree and nice longevity in his genetics. I stepped out a little bit on my own for the next one, Paisley. I don't see the day I will pick a pup without having other peoples thoughts and input on. Perspective comes in all different forms. I worked VERY closely with the breeders I got them from and still keep very close contact with them. Bogner will be in his first show in September. Paisley may also be in that show if she is ready. I am not a "backyard breeder", nor am I a puppy mill! My dogs sleep in our house, some on my bed under my blankets. I spend MANY hours doting on my babies. They are groomed, trained and socialized everyday. When timing is right and both me and my dogs are ready I will breed them. They will have all x-rays and testing done first. My puppies will not be "cheep", they will be a part of my heart and that doesn't leave me easily. I will question potential buyers thoroughly, I might even request a home visit. My contracts will be thorough as well and I will follow up with my heart pieces to make sure they are happy, healthy and well cared for. I hope to have show quality pups, those that are born with special pieces that make then a perfect family pet but not a show dog will be placed with loving families who will be REQUIRED to neuter/spay them. I have the resources to make sure this happens each and every time. I have had the joy of owning several backyard breeder dogs and I know the reasons they should be neutered first hand. If you find you want to know more about me, my pets or my values please contact me. I am happy to tell you my opinion on MANY topics! Sometimes too happy according to my friends and family.
