Bernation Australia

MAKE THAT THREE IN A ROW....!!

Yep, Bernation Oh So Classy (Rush) picked up her third Best Baby in Group and is having a ball out there!!  Thanks to Nik and all her apparent support staff who have been supporting her and rush at the show ring.  Look out over the next few weeks though guys with Touch of Tuscany and Dana hitting the show ring with their brother Sir Hudson with Leesa.  We look forward to watching these guys grow up and can't wait for Jo's reactions when she sees them in the Royal Melbourne in September.  Good luck to all!!  

TWO SHOWS, TWO BEST BABY IN GROUPS!!

Bernation Oh So Classy (Rush) entered her first two shows over the weekend and came away with Best Baby Puppy in Group for the two events.  It was a good weekend all round for Bernation with Hannah picking up Best of Breed on the Saturday and sister Juneau runner up with Luca getting Dog Challenge .  On the Sunday Juneau picked up Best of Breed and Runner in Group and Best Aust Bred in Group.  

A good weekend had by all and thanks to Nik, Carolyn, Dana and Wendy for their help over the weekend and coming together for a great result.

HUDSON SCORES A DUCK!!

Proud owners Beth and Brendan are over the moon with Hudson scoring "0,0" hips and "0,0" elbows in the latest result coming from Bernation.  "What do you expect?" says Hudson "My mum got the same score so the least I can do is match that" Hudson told his proud owners.  His sister Ronnie owned by Kerryn scored a "0,2" hips and "0,0" elbows so all indications are great for this litter.  Congrats to Beth, Brendan and Hudson and to Kerryn and Ronnie and we look forward to more great results from this and all our litters.

CANADIAN BLISS DOES IT AGAIN

 Rapidly heading towards her title and taking some great compliments and awards in her stride is Canadian Bliss, the much loved baby girl of Carolyn Macgill.  Cassidy has picked up Minor Puppy in Group at the VCA amenities show at Bulla on Saturday the second of April, 2010.  Congratulations to Carolyn and Cassidy and we look forward to more great results as they head towards their Australian Title.

BOGART BECOMES A DAD!!

Mez and Tim are now grandparents to 7 furry babies to Chris Lewis from Montreaux Kennels in NZ.  All going well we understand and a very happy lot over the strait to have added their babies to the fold.  Trip pending across the way to see the babies in the near future and congrats to Bogart and all involved for a successful outcome.  We look forward to updates from Chris on their progress and development. 

BERNATION CANADIAN BLISS WINS MINOR IN GROUP

Cassidy shown and much loved by Carolyn MacGill has picked up a Minor in Group at the Tumut Show in March 2010.  Cassidy is racing towards her title at only 6 months of age and is showing great form leading into the upcoming Specialty Shows soon to be held.  Well done to Carolyn for all her hard work and assistance and we look forward to more great things coming her way.

RAJ GETS HIS TITLE!!!

Thats right folks, Raj has moved into the elite level by gaining his Australian Championship Title with his wins in Bendigo, Rochester and Eaglehawk in the past few weeks for a great start to Autumn 2010.  Congratulations to him and many thanks to Nik Lennon from Zanzebern for giving us such a fabulous boy and to Nick and Carolyn for assisting in finishing his title.  More to come from Raj with him maturing to enter our breeding program in the near future.   

TWO MORE TITLES

CONGRATULATIONS TO OBERLANDS OUTWARD BOUND (CLEO) AND HER DAUGHTER BERNATION JUNEAU FOR ATTAINING THEIR AUSTRALIAN TITLES TO KICK OFF 2010.  CLEO HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE RING BETWEEN ARRIVING HERE AT 9 MONTHS OF AGE FROM CANADA AND THE TWO LITTERS OF PUPS THAT ARE PRODUCING SOME REMARKABLE DOGS, AMONG THEM JUNEAU.  WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK WANDA TAIT AND MADELINE AND GEOFF KNOWLES FOR PRODUCING CLEO AND REMAINING GREAT FRIENDS. 

THANKS TO ALL INVOLVED IN GETTING THE GIRLS THERE INCLUDING NIKKI AND CAROLYN. 

GEELONG SHOW 2009

Another good day down on the Bellarine Peninsula.  Thanks again to Nikki Smith for her help yet again and great to catch up with Vanessa and Adam and hear the continuing tales of Stampy and Hlane.  Show wise, another successful day for Juneau winning Best of Breed and marching towards her Australian Title.  Luca came through and picked up Challenge Dog and Best Puppy in Group to cap off a great day.   

THE ROYAL MELBOURNE 2009 

Another Royal Melbourne Show has come and gone with some great results again for Bernation.  We entered a wide number of classes this year and have to thank Nicki Smith for her tireless support and assistance and also that of Wendy and Dana for their professional handling and help on the day and days leading up to the royal.

Results:

Luca came up trumps with a win of his Puppy class followed by Best Puppy of Breed which got him a return on Saturday for the Best Puppy in Show run offs.  He finished Top 4 in show for the Puppy Group, an outstanding effort by him and Wendy and well done to both.

On the Thursday Bernation Benson, owned by Rachel and Dion came in first in his minor puppy class with many great comments about his size and bone. 

Juneau again showed her class by winning her age group with Yabbadabado finishing third in the same group.

Sharni came in second in her age group with Raj finishing third in his. 

In all 3 breed age group wins and top four in Puppy group was a fine day after a long lead up.  Bit of pressure coming now to see who is top dog in the kennel. 

Well done to all winners and another fine day of socialising and professionalism shown by all those involved in the Bernese Community. 

BERNATION TAJ GETS HIS FIRST POINTS!!

Thats right Bernation Taj, owned and much loved by Carolyn got his first "Best of Breed" against some good opposition at Bulla at the Werribee - Barwon Kennel Club in August.  Congratulations to Taj and Carolyn for their hard work and success and look forward to seeing more of it in the coming months.

BERNATION JUNEAU WINS BEST OF BREED AT UTILITYDOG SHOW AT KCC

After her good showing at the Specialty, Juneau has gone on to win Best at Breed at the Utility Specialty Show at KCC on the 26th of July 2009.  Beating a number of older dogs and bitches, Juneau is performing and behaving at exceptional levels to pull off some very good wins around the state.  In the members comp, both her and her sister Yabbadabado won Best of Breed and Runner Up respectively making it a good day for the Bernation group.  Congratulations to everyone for a good day all round with Bernation Benson winning his class in the Members Comp and Bernation Eiger making an appearance and getting some high praise in his first performance as an adult.  He may be reappearing at a few shows later this year with a bit of luck.  To Nicky, Caroline, Wendy and Dana who helped on the day and in the lead up to the show,  well done and thanks again for your help and support.

BERNATION JUNEAU WINS BEST PUPPY IN GROUP AT SHEP

To follow up her win at the specialty, Bernation Juneau took out Best of Breed and Best Puppy in Group at the Shepparton Show in July 2009.  With Raj taking out Best Male, barking rights went to Juneau by beating a number of dogs to the Best of Breed followed by Best Puppy in Group.  Fingers crossed, another in show win is not far away for her. 

BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG SPECIALTY 2009

Come and gone for 2009 and another successful year for Bernation!!  Bernation Juneau making an appearance to take out Best Puppy in Show and Reserve Bitch Challenge.  Running off for the top female at the puppy stage is a huge compliment to Juneau and a big win for the breeding program.  Her mum Oberlands Outward Bound was proud to see this result. 

Our newest edition Swiss Kiss Secret Agenda took out Best Baby Puppy in Show. 

To add to this, congratulations go to Duane and Michelle achieving a second place in Puppy Dog Class with Juneaus' brother Bernation Brady Bunch aka Brady!!

Thanks to Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Victoria for another great show.

 ARCHIE WINS TOP QUALIFYING DOG AT CD TRIAL

Archie wins top of the trial and gains his CD title. Well done to Nikki and Archie in gaining the CCD and CD title in a such a short time frame. Good luck with his Agility title. I have no doubt he will excel in this area as well.

Bernation Archies Crusade wins Novice Obedience Section at Royal Melbourne Show

In September 2008, Archie and Nikki entered the Royal Melbourne Show in the Novice Obedience Section.  Archie and Nikki again performed extremely well and took out first place for the dogs in this section.  She returns for the Best of the Best to run off against other dogs above her class.  Go Nikki!!

BOSCO ADDS ANOTHER ZERO!!

Bernation Bosco has added to the increasing number of 00 hips and 00 elbows in the stable.  He is now the 3rd Bernation Berner to achieve that title with two other puppies from Bernation bitches presenting the same score to make 5 Berners in total to achieve this aim. 

Congrats to Sarah and Brad for looking after the boy and look forward to other updates as they come in. 

Bosco and Sharni celebrating their results with Sarah

 Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Victoria Specialty Show 2008.

Held on June 8th at the Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, it was a successful day for the Bernation Camp with Bogart, Sharni and Cleo all winning their age groups against some stiff opposition.  Raj capped off the day winning the Best Puppy in the members comp followed by second place puppy in the Specialty Show.  

There were 86 entries this year which was the the second biggest entry of all time showing the growth and increasing interest in this breed.  Congrats to the President, Committee and all members for their efforts and success.

SHARNI GETS HER TITLE

The title of Australian Champion is now worn proudly by Bernation Dream Weaver, or Sharni as she is known to us. 

Capping off a great year for the girl was a runner up best in show at Myrtleford where 500+ dogs attended.  She has been fantastic in the show ring and a dream to live with. 

Celebrations all round for Bernation as Sharni joins her brother Bogart as another titled dog.  Thanks to Nicky Smith for her support, Tim and Mez for their encouragement and the great group of friends that has developed in the show field. 

BOGART GETS HIS TITLE

Bogart has stepped up to adulthood with a added addition to his name.....Australian Title!!  Great work by Mez and Tim with some fantastic results along the journey.  Look forward to full adulthood and what other successes in and out of the showring that he will bring.

The New Bunch

Bernation presents a new line to be unleashed on the show ring.  The new boys are Bernation Brady Bunch, Bernation Taj along with Swisskiss Secret Agenda. 

The new ladies are Bernation Yabbadabado, Bernation Juneau, Bernation Sapphire Magic all around 6 months of age.

 Big things are expected from them with their owners enjoying their time in the ring. 

So far there are three Baby Puppy in Group awards to Bernation Taj, Yabbadabado and Sapphire Magic.