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Well I couldn't get hold of any samples, so going by the great reviews in this thread (and the fact that my adult Berner is not generally a fussy eater) I bought a 20kg bag. Zephyr loves it! I will wait with baited breath to see the long term results. His coat is in quite good condition anyway, but he definitely produces too much waste. He could do with losing a couple of kilos, so I asked the SA supplier about the weight management variety and he said he hadn't heard of one. A little strange, hopefully we get it here soon. I'm thinking of putting my 16 week old Berner puppy on this food as well. Wondering if anyone has any experience with growing large/giant breeds on Black Hawk? Not sure if I should risk it.

Bernese Mountain Dogs = Berners (never Bernies, sounds stupid IMO) Saint Bernards = Saints My favourite nickname would be Iggies for Italian Greyhounds, love it! :D

Haha so she's STILL a tart! Nothing's changed then! Yeah that's fine, when he's older we'll arrange a date. Umm I don't remember either, but we'll be at show training tomorrow night, so if you are too we can compare them then! :D Yup will be there. Great see you there! Pele loves the Berner that goes tracking on Thursday and tarts around Would that be Odin by any chance? If so Pele will be veeery jealous Haven't seen him for a few weeks. He's gorgeous Yep I know Odin well, he's beautiful and super clever. Believe he had a slight injury which would explain you not seeing him for a little while. He's the only SA Berner with a tracking title

Umm I don't remember either, but we'll be at show training tomorrow night, so if you are too we can compare them then! :D Spudd is about 32kg Do you live close to the Linear park? and what suburb? :D Will PM you Spudd!

He's 15 weeks and 16.8kg

He's about Kenzie size at the moment I think! That'd be great we'd love that

I think it's normal to prefer one colour over another. Absolutely the dog's personality and suitability must be matched to the owner first and foremost (also depending on what the dog is to be used for - pet, show, working, etc) but there is no harm in having a colour preference. If people are adamant that they will ONLY take a red merle or whatever it may be, they need to realise they might be waiting a loooong time for a pup. If they are prepared to wait as long as it takes then good for them. In the mean time they could possibly be missing out on an awesome companion of another colour.

Hey I used to live sort of near there, I'm closer to the city now, but I have a Berner baby I'd like to socialise with some nice dogs if you're interested some time?

Rottie x GSP

Ohh my gosh congrats!!! Well done :D

Yeah Lyndsay I'm looking forward to getting him out there next weekend! See you there!

Love it! How sweet

That is excellent, good for you Huski sounds like a top role!

Wow that's so awesome, may I ask what you do? (Sorry I don't want to take this too off topic but I am interested!) Congrats to you, you must love it! :D Yay for the DOLer who won today's prize Will try my luck again tomorrow!

We have fun doing it We've got one of our own treat bag up for grabs today Hey Huski, do you work for K9 Pro now? Genuine question, not trying to be a smart ass or anything I've entered today's comp!

Gayle my heart breaks for you Benson was such a gorgeous boy, I adored his non-traditional Aussie looks and he really seemed like an awesome character from the way you spoke about him. This is the most horrible news I've heard in a long time. My sincerest condolences go out to you. Run free Benson, life just is not fair

Took this the other night, Moose is 14 weeks old now and growing rapidly

Wow go the Leo

I will be there! It will be my 4th time out as I have our 3rd show next weekend......GOOD LUCK I will venture over if our times don't clash as I am in ring 4.....hopefully we can share good stories ;) Ohh cool, our times won't clash as we are the third breed in after Akitas and Alaskan Malamutes, and I assume you'd be near the end of your group Come and say hi, I'll keep my eye out!

That sounds very harsh Diesel's Mate! Are you entered in the Marion Kennel Club shows on 23rd and 24th? We'll be there then (only our second time out, first was today) so come find us in ring 6

Thanks to those who alerted the club

Whiskedaway are you going to training this week?

Just wondering if anyone is going to this show next weekend? It will be Moose's (and my!) first show

This is exactly what happened to me I have a 6 year old neutered boy already, absolutely love the breed and have always kept in touch with my breeder. I contacted her about a month ago to say we may be interested in another puppy soon, and she mentioned she had a lovely show potential boy available to a very special home, and she wanted him to go to someone she knew she could trust. So literally one short week later, we brought home a new baby! It has worked out perfectly and our first show is next weekend. The Rottweiler Club of SA holds show training classes on Port Road on the first and third Thursdays of the month. We will be going along this coming Thurs for our first lesson, looking forward to it! Like you, I currently know ZILCH!

Ohhh goodness, if that isn't the nastiest of shocks to wake up to I don't know what is I'm so sorry Jules, my thoughts are with you. RIP dear Brock