dad getting bernese mountain dog!

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
I saw the post too. You deleted it.

Yes, I know this. It was deleted for a reason as well. I realized the stupidity of it and rose higher.

[Cookiebaker]

What we all need to realize is that pets are NOT barbie dolls. They are not disposeable as such. When you take on a new pet, it does not matter what is wrong with them, or how long we have had them. We are still RESPONSIBLE that they get the care that they need, whether it be medical care, food, exercise, grooming, whatever.

The other thing I am hearing here is (maybe not in this specific term) "Oh it was JUST a rat" "We only had him for a day" Man, I hate that!!!! It was a living creature for crying out loud!!!

[Kfamr]

I found a site about Bernies. It has some information and galleries. It is Berner.org.

[wolfsoul]

I just found this out! Bernese mountian dogs have been used for drafting for a number of years! It's one of the things the breed does best. So the whole reason the tension got stared was pretty unfortunate, because pulling is something that the breed has a drive for. I just looked up some other info too. Neat breed!

[tikeyas_mom]

Thanks for the info wolfsoul, and thanks for that site kfamr!! I will show it to my dad when he is off work.

[RockyRoad]

It's great that your family may be getting a BMD. Here are some sites I found:
http://aolsvc.decisionguides.aol.com...dItem=18000055
http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/bermtn.cfm
http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/breeds/berners.html
Pics: http://aolsearch.aol.com/aol/image?q...jsp/search.jsp
http://breederweb.com/msgboards/list...asp?boardId=22

[Desert Arabian]

Most hunting dogs aren't muscular enought to drag a kill. (eg bloodhound, coonhound.)

Um....what are you talking about?? How can hunting dogs, which are bred to do jobs such as tracking, killing, retrieving, dragging, flushing, etc...not be muscular enough to do the job!?! Your statment makes no sence at all.

A Coonhound doesn't have to weigh 200 pounds, because the game it is bred to go after, raccoons & possums, weigh under 30 pounds.

A Bloodhound isn't bred to drag it's kill, it's bred to track the game, but it could drag it if it was trained to drag the kill.


If you want a hunting dog which can drag big game such as wild sheep, deer, boar, small bear, lynx, bobcat, etc you would get a Samoyed, Elkhound, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, West Siberian Laika, or a Norbottenspets- which are bred for hunting big game.

Bottom Line: Hunting dogs are muscular enough to do the job they are bred to do.

P.S. A Bernese Mountain Dog's aptitude is cattle-driver, tracking dog, watchdog, and family pet. It's not meant to be a big game hunting dog used for dragging its masters kill.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover

If you want a hunting dog which can drag big game such as wild sheep, deer, boar, small bear, lynx, bobcat, etc you would get a Samoyed, Elkhound, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, West Siberian Laika, or a Norbottenspets- which are bred for hunting big game.

He doesn't want a hunting dog for the millionth time. And he isn't hunting possums or racoons. I don't even know about where you live, but that's pretty illegal here. He's hunting deer and moose. He doesn't want a hunting dog, he wants a dog that can drag kill. He wants a bernese mountain dog. What's with people saying that a dog that he wants to take hunting automatically has to be a hunting breed? That's like breedism. If anyone here has seen dog carting on tv or anything, the dogs that I see most used are malamutes and pitbulls. Not hunting breeds. A dog does not have to be a hunting breed to pull.

[Desert Arabian]

Originally posted by wolfsoul
And he isn't hunting possums or racoons. I don't even know about where you live, but that's pretty illegal here.

Did I say he was hunting possums & coons, no!

I live in Wisconsin, which you can see in my status bar. In Wisconisn they want you to kill as many raccoons as possible because they are causing tons and tons and tons and tons of economic damage, along with deer. They are problem animals in Wisconsin.

What's with people saying that a dog that he wants to take hunting automatically has to be a hunting breed? That's like breedism.

If that's the case, why doesn't he get a Malteese, Shih Tzu, Teacup Chihuahua, or a Minature Pinscher to be his hunting partner, after all, every breed can be a hunting dog.

He's hunting deer and moose. He doesn't want a hunting dog, he wants a dog that can drag kill.

I hope that dog doesn't have to drag a moose, good luck, have fun! Poor dog! Get an ATV. A bull moose weighs around 1,800 pounds...that would be cruel to have a dog try and drag a moose. HAHAHA, that makes me think of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas trying to pull the sleigh.

This is about Tikeyas_mom's dad, how about you let her talk for her own dad/self. Unless you are Tikeyas_mom and Wolfsoul is your second sign-in name.

[tikeyas_mom]

he doesntjust want the dog for that purpose. There are many reasons he wants the breed,he loves HUGEdogs and wants a big family type dog, that he can take out with him places..

thanks for the sites britt!!

[Kfamr]

He should go to the pound and look for dogs there. I'm sure there are more than one dog who is willing to be a big family dog and go out places with him.

[wolfsoul]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
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If that's the case, why doesn't he get a Malteese, Shih Tzu, Teacup Chihuahua, or a Minature Pinscher to be his hunting partner, after all, every breed can be a hunting dog.

For the last time, he does not want a hunting dog!!!

Originally posted by YellowLabLover
I hope that dog doesn't have to drag a moose, good luck, have fun! Poor dog! Get an ATV. A bull moose weighs around 1,800 pounds...that would be cruel to have a dog try and drag a moose. HAHAHA, that makes me think of the dog in The Grinch Who Stole Christmas trying to pull the sleigh.

It's not like the dog will be pulling the moose with only a leash. Her dad has a large sled, and he has a harness.

Originally posted by YellowLabLover

This is about Tikeyas_mom's dad, how about you let her talk for her own dad/self. Unless you are Tikeyas_mom and Wolfsoul is your second sign-in name.

omg, I think I have better things to do with my spare time then pretend to be someone I'm not. Ask Karen if you don't believe me, most moderators keep track of computers IP numbers.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by YellowLabLover

[SIZE=3]This is about Tikeyas_mom's dad, how about you let her talk for her own dad/self.SIZE]

I'd like to see this once in a while too.

[tikeyas_mom]

Originally posted by Kfamr
He should go to the pound and look for dogs there. I'm sure there are more than one dog who is willing to be a big family dog and go out places with him.

I bet you are right, but his heart is set on this breed!

[aly]

He could probably find one in a shelter or rescue group if he kept his eye out. I know I've seen some come through my shelter.