St.Paddy's Berner Walk

Here we are at Edworthy Park on Sunday, March 16, 2008. What a beautiful day! It was snowing in the beginning but ended in full sunshine. You may have been able to see if my battery had not died on the camera. I do want to post the names of all the puppies because I want to get to know them all. Bronson was excited as always. It was neat that he got to be reunited with his brother Gus. Gus is the puppy wearing the green bow. I do have a number of photos of Gus because it was so great to finally see Bloemco kin from same litter. What a sweet puppy! He was so much more calm than Bronson.

I am so glad that the Calgary Berner Walk was developed. We are having a blast!

Neat Story I Found Online

This is a really neat story. I remember when I decided to name Bronson - I was googling everything there was to know about Bernese Mountain Dogs.  I came across this story.  Funny that the dog's name was Bronson as well.  I kept it anyways even though there was another Bronson Berner.  Wonder if my guy will be a hero - hopefully we won't need him to be.

Here is the story:

One afternoon, some children were enjoying inner-tube rafting down a rocky offshoot of the Dungeneff River near Seattle, Washington. One nine-year-old girl was left behind as the other children arrived on shore, where a Bernese Mountain Dog named Bronson was waiting to greet them. Left alone on the water, the girl panicked and fell off of her inner tube into the roiling water. Her companions watched helplessly as she struggled in the water, but Bronson never hesitated. He leaped into the rough waters, swam to her, and grabbed hold of her clothes. Swimming strongly, he pulled the child to shore by the seat of her pants. But his Berner sense of duty was not yet satisfied. He also rescued a full-grown keeshond that was in the water. As a final victory, Bronson patrolled up and down the beach and would not allow any of the children to go back into the river.
The most amazing part of this story is that this Bernese Mountain Dog did not belong to any of the children whom he was protecting; in fact, none of the children knew him. He was just a big, friendly dog standing on the shore. But at least one family was very thankful that a big, tricolor dog was watching over a group of children that afternoon on the Dungeneff.

First Family Day - February 18, 2008

Bronson will be 17 weeks - Tuesday, February 19, 2008

I was quite impressed with the scenery and the clarity of the photos with my terrible camera. We decided to take a drive out to Elbow Falls near Kananaskis. I guess we were not the only ones because it was packed - parking on the street outside the parking lot. How can you not take advantage of the wonderful weather - it was 9 above.

Valentine Berner Walk - Sunday, February 17, 2008

What a great day! There was such a good turn out of Berners and their owners. It was a little chilly but worth it. The dogs didn't seem to mind - it was just the owners or am I just speaking on behalf of myself.

Everyone has such beautiful dogs! What a variety - young and old, big and small, male and female, lots of black, rust and white running around! I am impressed at how well they got along - I mean the dogs of course. Bronson was the youngest pup there but enjoyed it thoroughly. I am certain that if it were up to him - he would want that type of action every day.

I, personally, had a great time. I would like to get together more often with the other dogs but where do you find the time. I guess when you love 'em - you make the time because it is truly an enjoyable experience. They are giving me the bug - I think even Grandma too - you want another but you would be out of your mind unless you live in great spaces.

16 Weeks Old

Bronson is becoming more of a dog. Yes, he is getting more out of the baby stage but with that comes a lot less accidents in the house. He is very sweet and his favorite thing to do is cuddle. He needs reprimanding every so often because he is teething so his kisses can be a little love bite. We still love 'em though more every day.

12 Weeks Old and Growing

Visit to the Vet - Saturday, January 12, 2008

I would have to say this was quite the most pleasant but unusual vet experience. Bronson was in his glory. Not only does he love Dr. Mark Norman but he had a playdate with his big puppies, Argus - male - 5 years old ~ 120 lbs and Magnum - male - 6 years old ~ 95 lbs. It was pretty darn cute. If you have a Berner or any animal for that matter - take them to Fish Creek Veterinary Clinic / 24 hour hospital because they know how to treat you and your precious family member.