It's A Berner-ful Life: Perspective

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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Perspective

These pictures are from a couple days ago, and yes, we still have a lot of snow. Much of it has melted in the past day or so, but my yard still has a lot. Although it would be nice to see some green grass again, I don't really mind the mild temperatures and bit of snow that we have been getting. Compared to the devastating tornados, wildfires and flooding that are happening right now in other parts of North America, I am more than happy to put up with a bit of snow. Besides that, the dogs love it!!!

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Amber-MaeApril 19, 2011 at 8:27 PM
We Goldens LOVE freezing weather too! We will never get tired or exhausted in that kind of weather. Beautiful pictures! Is that Maggie on the rock? Sure looks like her.
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DianaApril 20, 2011 at 3:44 AM
Love the pictures!
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RuthApril 21, 2011 at 4:12 AM
Love the pictures!
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PedroApril 25, 2011 at 8:07 AM
Oh wow! Snow!! Our grass finally turned green this weekend and now we've got to get our lawn mower fixed! Hope you see your grass again soon!

Pedro
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An Extraordinary Dog For Extraordinary People

"The Bernese Mountain Dog is different from most other dogs in many respects. Take his size, for example. Everything about a fully grown Bernese is big and strong, massive and mighty; his body, his paws, his teeth , his tongue, his tail,his emotions, his responses, his will, his good, and when they exist, not-so-good habits. Anyone who wants to adopt a Berner needs to think large. A Berner cannot be carried to the vet's in a basket; a struggling Berner cannot be pulled along on a leash; a fully-grown Bernese cannot be forced into a down position by the use of a hand-or even two. A Berner cannot be bathed in a sink, scooped up with an arm, or lifted across a puddle. A Berner slurps water with a bigger tongue from a bigger bowl (and thus slobbers more water on his folks); his coat takes longer to brush; he must go for longer walks. A Berner's paw leaves bigger , deeper, muddier tracks in the house, in flowerbeds, in the car, and on clothes; he shakes off more water upon entering the house after a hike in the rain; his tail wags with greater strength at a higher lever; he barks less frequently, but louder. A Berner bounces more merrily, mourns more deeply, sulks more sadly, resists more strongly, clings more closely, and loves more intensely. A Berner Sennenhund requires more than the little finger. He needs the whole hand, no both hands; no, still not enough. A Berner needs the total person."

---excerpt from"The Bernese Mountain Dog A Dog of Destiny" by Bernd Guenter.