Scout & Marvin the Cat

Why am I in this dress?

Why am I in this dress you ask?





Cuz my mommy entered me in a Doggy Parade this weekend. Please don't tell anyone what I was wearing!







Check out some of the competition for best dressed!






C'mon! Aren't I cuter than this doggie???






I didn't win any prizes, but a lot of people came up to me to ask me what kind of dog I was! I think I have some new Bernese Mountain dog fans!

Belly

Please rub my belly!!







Don't stop, please rub my belly some more!






Wait! You're not done are you???

Moments that melt my heart

My husband is one of a kind. For the past few years, he has wanted a hunting dog. A German short-hair, a Brittany, a Lab - a dog that would be a great hunting companion when we head to our log home in northern Michigan.

But I wore him down. I've wanted a Bernese Mountain Dog for a long time. I started showing him photos, books and basically pleaded my case. "You don't hunt that much" and "a Bernese Mountain Dog is a member of the family,intelligent, wonderful personality..." And being the good hearted husband that he is, he finally agreed.

And seeing Scout hug her daddy and wag her tail when he walks in the door, I think it's safe to say he doesn't regret giving in to me.

My favorite toy

Hi! Wanted to show you my favorite toy - my fleeced bunny rabbit. My favorite part is the rope ears which I love to gnaw on. At night, I sleep cuddled up with my bunny.

Mom says to continue gnawing on the bunny and the bones but not the kitty or her! I'm trying my hardest.... but you know I'm just a teething puppy! :-)

Scout's first day at home!

Scout wanted to show you what her first day was like with her new family!




She really enjoyed playing in the yard and seeing how many woodchips she could put in her mouth before her mommy could catch her to pull them out!




Scout met Marvin the cat and tried to show him who was boss. Marvin had other ideas and gave Scout a friendly swap on the nose and said "pipe down youngster!"





Here is Scout giving her mommy and daddy the loving eyes!




And then there were puppy naps!





And more puppy naps!

All about me

It was amazing to Scout how many of my friends and family had never heard of a Bernese Mountain Dog before. Scout would like to share some information about her breed!

Origins: Exact origins are unclear but it's believed that the Bernese Mountain Dog began as a working / farm dog in Switzerland. A similiar dog has been shown in paintings of the 18th century. They were watchdogs for the farmer and their large frame made it ideal for them to pull carts.

Coloring: Tri-colored with a black coat, and white and rust markings.

Size: Females will get between 70-90 lbs, males will get between 80-115 lbs.

Temperament: Self confident, alert and good natured. They are affectionate and good with children though they may be aloof to the attention of strangers. They are intelligent and anxious to please which makes them easier to train. They are also good with other dogs and cats. They love to be with their owners and don't do well being by themselves for long periods of time.

Abilities: They are a very versatile and can make great therapy dogs, herding, and search and rescue dogs. They also can compete in obedience,tracking and/or carting. (Since they were bred for draft work, they are a natural for pulling carts.)

Lifespan: Recently it's been 6-8 years due to a high incidence of cancer in the breed. (Hopefully this improves with research and better breeding practices.)

For more information, please visit the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America.

P.S. Scout comes home 3 days!!