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Couldn't agree more Jackie :-)
"Bladed bone," I didn't notice that! Can't imagine what that means. The bones of the lower leg are round for maximum strength.
"Not sure I can agree with the second point - depends if the elbow should be under the withers or further back - would think inline with the withers...
When you feel the forehand construction it appears as if they are equal in length (in a well constructed dog of any breed) and this is a common...
But the upper arm shouldn't be upright either. It should slope back at an angle equal to the shoulder. The shoulder and upper arm being of...
Yep thanks:grin:
You're welcome :-) Now you must show us some photos
Carlacot Cariad........ gosh I can't remember her pet name now! I don't breed dogs now but I used to. My last Bernese litter was 10 years ago
Ah, I thought it may have been Drumman. Sue Curle-Lane (the breeder) said many years ago that she intended doing this but as I had heard no more...
Hi doodles I'm sorry if you were made to feel unwelcome, I don't think anyone intended that. There is an understandable negative reaction to...
"The dog fighting was always secondary to their job as farm dogs. They were never bred specifically to fight. They certainly do not behave in the...
Hi Lizzy Breeds vary in temperament not just because of environmental influence but also because of the genes they carry. Selection for traits...
Wise words darasa. I fear many people aquiring a dog of this type may not be aware of the origins of the breed and its purpose, may have met one or...
Thanks for sharing the photos, they're just magnificent:-o
Not all, but most of these are mine. http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/carlacot/Finnish%20Lapphunds/puppyfinland.jpg...
Good luck Zanta. Exciting times ahead for you!
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/carlacot/Bernese/cassie.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/carlacot/Bernese/berneseshow1.jpg http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g277/carlacot/Bernese/3bernese1.jpg
Ok just trying this out [IMG]
Hi Doodles I've never heard of Loughlanders either and I've been involved with the breed since the mid 70s. Many of our UK Bernese breeders did...