My Dog History
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I was born animal mad...especially
dogs. I still hear my Mum saying "for goodness sake , ask if it bites before
you fling your arms round its neck!!" We had the family mongrel whom I
taught lots of tricks, but he was Mums dog. As soon as I left school I
adopted a lab X.....And then it snowballed... I knew I would like to breed &
show dogs & after a few "other litters" I fell in love with the Bernese
Mountain Dog.
In the early eighties, living in Sussex, there
were few pups around, but after a long chain of phone calls, I found a bitch
pup to buy in Berkshire. St. Fillans Astra became my foundation bitch. After
moving to Cornwall in 1983, I was lucky enough to find a good stud dog in
Penzance that I could use. I am now on generation 8 & have strived to
remember that these are a Swiss family dogs that pulled carts to the
creamery & helped work on the farm. They probably survived on scraps & dairy
products & worked hard during the day. I believe we create a lot of the
health problems we have in the breed today because we forget their origins.
I try to breed a big powerful dog that can walk the farm & check the stock &
still be sound, can relax in the family home, deter when strangers may
threaten...maybe a good woof !!!...but most of all, love the family they
live with so they will always want to share their lives with a Bernese....as
I do .
We also have 5 Tibetan Spaniels, bedroom dogs, all old
& neutered but still trying to rule the roost, a Border terrier
pup....please catch those rats!!!....2 Australian Shepherds, enough to try a
saints patience....but great farm dogs, even though they have never quite
managed to round up the sheep or cows....but I can tease the stallion, a
couple of Leonberger pups...a breed I haven't had for a while, and a couple
of good ole crossbreds.
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KERNOW SPECIAL BRANCH...Ronnie to his friends.
He
is my very special boy, loyal & gentle, strong but sensitive, a dog you can
take anywhere. Ronnie has done Discover Dogs at Crufts for the last 2 years
& loves his public!!! He is wonderful with children & the disabled. He also
has an impressive show & stud career but most of all, he is my shadow.
June, 2007: Ronnie has finally been made up to a Champion having
gained his 3rd CC. He's been a popular winner in the showring being a real
old fashioned working type Bernese. Thank you to all the judges who have
thought so highly of him. To me he is my love & my star & I don't think he
has ever put a paw wrong!
KERNOW OHSO SPECIAL...Vegas to his friends.
This is a son of Ronnie....but boy is he different!!!! He is my hooligan!!!!
Not a bad bone in his body, but does everything at breakneck speed & god
help you if you're in the way!!!! He is also very sensitive....& never meant
to knock you flying!!! He is super sound & is doing very well in the show
ring as he is maturing. He has a wonderful temperament & his stud career has
produced some stunning big boned puppies.
Vegas has been doing well in the showring but is going to have some time out
to grow on....I would say mature...he might in body but never in mind!!! He
still does everything with enormous enthusiasm !! He has some stunning
progeny out there...lots of winners!! Thanks to everyone for campaigning
them so successfully.
KERNOW HOT GOSSIP....Houston to his friends.
Well we've got through the 1st 10 months!!!! Definitely a Vegas son...to be
fair he hasn't been out a lot so when we go to a show....we have to say hi
to everyone...with me in tow!!! It's like taking a bear for a walk!!! He has
a magnificent head & bone to die for...back end needs to improve....but it
is! Loves everyone & everything!!!
BANJO
Meet
Banjo. He has been bought in, my line was getting tied in, he goes back to
Kernow on both sides. What a stunner!!!! Moves like a wound up toy, is
phased by nothing, sweet & sensitive too....I love him already....a future
champion I think!
Banjo is growing into a lovely big boy with
a super temperament. He loves life on the farm & has taken his place on the
mule checking the stock! He has started his show career & enjoys the
traveling & staying over at a friends or in a Travelodge! So far he has been
well placed at every show & has qualified for Crufts 2008. Most of all he is
our big clown!
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BRANDSBERNE JUST SPECIAL.....my Memphis.
She is my special girl. A Vegas daughter, she is a real natural...never
looks wrong, so sound in temperament & movement
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LAYLA is a border collie X Bernese, put back to a
Bernese she has produced some beautiful, sortafter pups.
TIBETAN SPANIELS
GRIZZLE ....our Border terrier pup...she just
fits in with the crew!
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