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So sorry to hear about your Berner. No, I never heard of any Berner being wired like that but I have heard of many other problems associated with the poor breeding practices of this remarkable breed. My neighbor purchased a Berner in downstate Illinois from some Russian breeder. They purchased the dog for a few hundred less than reputable breeders and they paid $2000.00 in medical costs for surgers in the first year due to congenital bone problems. Some breeders have no ethics, no concern for the dog or their eventual owners. I went oversees for mine. I was so put off by the local breeders. One had me fill out a 3 page personal history form and turned us down because we never had a Berner before, only mutts. My breeder in the Netherlands was fabulous and she gave me a seven generation history of my pooch. Inga flew in on an airline that transports exotic animals including racehorses. It was a tough ride for her but now she's a city girl and couch potato.
Again, sorry about your dog..It's tough enough losing them when they get old...it's criminal what these breeders do to make the almighty buck.

Hey ctbering - I loved my berner 'McKinley' but we actually had to put him down after 16 months. He had some bad wiring and wanted to kill my wife - hard to believe right ? Not typical of breed. It was one of the most difficult decisions I've had to make. He was a bit spooky with visitors but to me and my son he was the best. She fed and loved him and if I hadn't seen it myself, I'd not believe her. Since then, I spoke to a woman who introduced us to the breed. She had a great big loveable berner from the same breeder. The dog was awesome. That's why we got our from the same breeder. I just spoke to her a few months ago. Seems her berner Teton has had major issues with aggression - tried to kill UPS guy and she can't trust him any longer. Something is definitely up with the breeder's stock in my mind and makes me feel a bit better about the horrible decision I had to make. I would like to get another one but definitely not from this breeder. I never had a dog that I enjoyed as much. I have a golden retriever who is awesome but never felt as connected to him as I do to mckinley. They are just so intelligent and make and keep eye contact unlike the retrievers. As a puppy there is nothing more wonderful than the berner.

Hey I got one of those...BMD's, Inga! She loves the Prius. Loves to drool all over the back seat door. Recommend the vinyl seat cover for the back seat bench..It's a lifesaver with a Berner.