Funny Dipstick

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Hello, you are to funny! I love the story you are telling us! It must have been quite a change for the better!! You are so lucky you found a loving family; that hip will be excellent for you!!
Get lots of yummie kibble today!!

[Pam]

Oh Dipstick that tummy is just YELLING to be rubbed! You are as cute as a button and are loved a lot - I can tell! I am so sorry about your hip problems and I hope that your surgery will be successful and you will be brand new again. Congratulations sweetie on being today's Dog of the Day!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Just a quick one to say hello to you little cutie pie!! Congrats on your big day sweetie. We hope you get better and better with your hip problem. Kisses to that dolly from us Mom!! Happiness always!!

Love, Daisy and Delilah in Sunny Florida

[GreyhoundGirl]

Awwwwwwwww ! You are such a cute little puppie !!!! I think you are the most adorabe little doggie out there. I hope your mommie gave you a nice, big bellie rub because, oh my, you really seem to want one. Hope you are spoiled today and enjpy your day as Dog Of The Day.

[mustlovedogs]

You are so adorable! I hope you get alot of yummy treats and love on your special day. Congratulations on being our DOTD, sweetie!

[cyber-sibes]

Dipstick, you are such a cutie!!!!! Of course, being a Berner, how could you be anything else, your breed are ALL gorgeous dogs! Tummy rubs and hugs to you, little darlin'!

[tatsxxx11]

Cuteness overload! Oh, puppy power rules on Pet Talk today! Is there anything more precious than a warm, pudgy, puppy belly? Oh yes, belly rubs and belly kisses are the order of the day! Oooops, you're all grown up now but I'd bet that belly is still just as soft and sweet! I'm sorry to hear about your hip condition pumpkin! Thankfully you have one awesome, devoted family there who will do all in there power to make you healthy and 100%! It was such fun getting to know you, Dipstick!!! I hope you and your family enjoy a happy and fun filled "top dog" celebration! Congrats to our most adorable and deserving, EXTRA special Sunday honoree, DIPSTICK! Hugs and kisses to you, sweetheart!!!

[Coondoglover]

Hi, Dipstick! You are a pretty girl! I hope you are enjoying your special day and your home with your new parents! I hope all your medical problems get fixed quickly and that you'll be healthy for life! Congrats on DOTD!

[papbouv]

Dipstick is a wonderful looking pup thank you so much for telling Dipstick's story wish their was away to get the news out more DO NOT Buy From A Pet Store all Puppies in Pet Stores come from Puppy Mills.So Glad Pet's Mart & Petco do not sell Puppies and Kittens hopefully one day all Puppy Mills will be shut down. So sorry you will have to go to the expensive surgery to correct Dipstick's health but with your love I'm sure he will do fine Good Luck
Papbouv

[animallovernw]

What a cute puppy shot of you, and I bet you're every bit as cute now that you're older
Wow! Hip replacement is expensive. Kudo's to your humans for making sure you get this important surgery. Good luck!

We hope you have a grrrrrreat day with your canine sister "Poo-chie".

have a super Sunday --

[RedHedd]

Aww Dipstick! I don't often visit the Dog side, but I couldn't resist clicking on your picture to see your wonderful puppy cuteness and read your story. Being a Bernese I know you're a LOT BIGGER now, but you sure were a cute little puppy. Good luck on your sir-jury. Have a happy doggie day as our DOTD.

[gjd4ever]

You are just the cutest!!! As you already realize, you'll just have to deal with snap happy Mama. You know she just wants to catch all your sweetness on film. If you see a camcorder though, RUN for cover. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your pending hip surgery. I love your big Sis's name, Poo-Chie, very cute. Happy DOTD to you and your family.

[ehricma]

Dipstick - what a cutie! Welcome to the world of Berners, they are very charming. Let me start off by inviting you (if you aren't already a member) to join the Berner-L yahoo group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Berner-l/. It is a great source of information and support. They will scold you for buying a pet store puppy (as I am about to), but will be happy to help with any problems or questions you may have. Many of these dogs have hip and elbow problems even if gotten from a good breeder. I hope that Dipstick will do well in spite of this problem! I am asking that you read my story and please understand why I feel very strongly about pet stores.

We recently got another dog - a Bernese Mountain Dog (the same breed as Maya "psycho puppy"). We got Maya at 8 weeks of age from a moderately reputable breeder. She is now 18 months and goofy as all get out! She has some allergy problems but is otherwise healthy and happy, happy, happy. She loves everyone and everything - her tail never stops wagging and she always has a doggy smile on her face. Now, the reason I am telling you about Maya is so that you can compare her to our newest addition - Bridget.

Bridget just turned 3 in June. She came to us from a group that rescues dogs from puppy mills. She was a breeder - probably has had around 5 litters of puppies already. She had already spent 3 months with a foster family before we got her. She had probably never been out of a cage (except to be bred) in her entire life at the mill. Her fur was so matted from never being brushed that the foster home shaved it all off. She weighs 63 lbs now - she should weigh 85 lbs. She is skin and bones - you can see every rib, hip and back bone. She doesn't walk - she slinks - all bent over, as low to the ground as she can get. This could be due to fear or the fact that she could never stand up fully during all of that time in a cage. She had worms and a skin infection. She is fearful - I opened the garage door last night to come in from our walk and it startled her so badly that she tried to bolt and about yanked my arm off. She is timid of everyone - if you walk up to her directly or look at her directly, she will back away (usually into a corner or into the wall). She doesn't wag her tail, but it's no longer tucked tightly between her hind legs (progress!). She won't eat if we are in the same room, but if left alone for quite a while she devours the food. The one thing we see as an advantage is that she loves to be petted. If you will sit still with her and all is quite, she will let you pet her for hours - and I'm not exaggerating. If you stop - she asks for more by bumping you with her nose or giving you a paw. In time, I hope that she will learn to trust and love us, as well as become a happy, happy dog!

This is a problem that effects all breeds of dogs - even more so for the little dogs (and the new "designer" mixed breeds like labradoodle or puggles) that are so popular right now. Please don't buy those pet shop puppies! I believe that if everyone knew where those cute puppies in the pet shops and on the internet come from, there might not be puppy mills. You might think that you are rescuing that puppy from the pet shop, but you are condemning the puppies parents and many more like them to a life of misery!

Thanks for listening!

[BOBS DAD]

Dipstick Is Really Cute. Sorry I Misssed You. Hope All Goes Well With The Hip Dysplasia And Happy Belated Dotd Day.