post specialty edition it’s a wrap!
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R. Nielsen
We hope and trust that everyone arrived home safely with all of your belongings plus a few additional items such as ribbons, prizes, raffle baskets, bling from Ways and Means, a pink grooming table, and/or the cart that the Newsletter Team was really hoping to win in the raffle (and didn’t).
Did you know that cell phones and their chargers are some of the more frequently forgotten items at hotels? We hope that whatever was forgotten at the 2021 National Specialty is quickly recovered, easily replaced, not very important, and/or should just stay forgotten.
The Newsletter Team hopes you have enjoyed our efforts and expresses so much gratitude to all who helped us with The Ascent. In addition, we want to use this opportunity to speak for many in thanking Alice Clark and the rest of the 2021 National Specialty Show Committee for putting on an event so many needed during these trying times. Thank you and congratulations on a job well done.
And now we turn our attention to 2022. Please consider sponsoring a trophy and checking out the Ways and Means for next year’s National Specialty. Most importantly -- Please stay safe and well so that we can see you in Virginia next year. The Newsletter Team is now officially over and out.
It’s a Wrap!Post Specialty Edition
K EvasuikBREEDresults
GCH CH SEVENS FOR ALL THE MARBLES Breeder:
Carol L Arbuthnot Owners:
Cheryl Vandlac & Stacy Slade
“Riker”
Best of Breed
The reality that the Best of Breed class required complicated schedules, high powered ring stewards and involved a lunch break speaks to the number of quality dogs and bitches that made the trek to Berner Basecamp in Estes Park.
Assisted by her capable ring crew, Judge Mary Alice Eschweiler thoughtfully worked her way through group after group of beautiful Berners. Her pick for Best of Breed at the 2021 BMDCA National Specialty was GCH CH SEVENS FOR ALL THE MARBLES - RIKER - who was beautifully handled by Stacy Slade. Best of Opposite was the Top Twenty Winner GCHS CH THALASSA’S TEA BISCUIT V BIGROCK RN - DOLLY.
Congratulations to all of the teams who made the Best of Breed ring a fitting Grand Finale at the end of such a wonderful week. Here are the complete results:
K Evasuik
BEST OF WINNERSand BEST BRED-BY
PAWGATE’S ERLKING “Oxley”
Breeders/Owners:Amy J. Schwoeble & Dean Burwell
SELECT DOGGCH CH ASTIA’S SACRED WARRIOR
“Kaden”Breeders: Caitlin Johnson & Susan Lutz
Owner: Susan Lutz
SELECT BITCHand BEST NOHS
JURA’S FORMAL AFFAIR CROWN JEWEL “Tiara”
Breeders: Barbara Letourneau & Kim McIntyre Owners: Noreen Anne Galaba & Kim McIntyre
BEST PUPPYSUMMERS’ CANTON SUR LAZY
DAY ON THE RIVER “Aare”
Breeders: Anne Summers & Cora Riccione& Dalmiro Sirabo
Owners: Larry Nielsen & Jean Nielsen& Anne Summers
Best of Opposite Sex
“Dolly”
GCHS CH THALASSA’S TEA BISCUIT V BIGROCK RN Breeders:
Robert Gabriel & Joan Gabriel & Georgeann Reeve
Owners:Priscilla J Marsh & Kristen Greenwood-
Reynolds & Bobbi Kinley-Blewitt& Joan Gabriel
AWARDS OF MERITGCH CH BERNERGARDENS LOOK
TO THE STARS BN RI“Ferguson”
Breeder: Coleen Carroll Owners: Tricia Munter & Coleen Carroll
CH BERNERGARDENS BUTTERCUP BAYLEY“Bayley”
Breeder: Coleen Carroll Owners: Coleen Caroll & Jim Levison
GCH CH WINTERGREEN’S EVERYSAILOR’S DREAM CGC
“Schooner” Breeder: Susan VanOcker Owner: Susan VanOcker
GCHS CH ALDERFER LET IT BE RI CGC “Louie”
Breeder: Catharine J Davis Owner: Catharine Davis
GCHB CH ADESA’S BEST IN WINTER “Beckett”
Breeder: Bobbi Kinley-Blewett Owner: Bobbi Kinley-Blewett
GCH CH SAPPHIRES HEADS UP SEVEN UP“Petra”
Breeder: Carol L Arbuthnot Owners: Lisa Fosdick & Carol Arbuthnot
GCHS CH LITTLE MTN’S AMAZING GRACE FROM ARIA THD CGC
“Gracie” Breeder: Cheryle M Watson
Owners: Tom Atkian & Joan Atkian & Candy Konicki
CH SPELLBOUND FRUIT OF WINDY KNOB’S VINE
“Reese” Breeders: Dayna Merrow & Scott Merrow
Owners: Don Harris & Elise Harris
GCHS CH LAVENDER HILLS SIN CITY“Vegas”
Breeder: Susan Parr Owners: Susan Parr & Cindy Crawford-Gorath
SWISS SILHOUETTE’S FINISHING TOUCH“Coda”
Breeders: Shelly Leary & William Leary Owners: William & Shelly Leary
GCHB CH BLUMOON’S THE MORE HE MOTOS UD BN RE CGCA DD
“Tycho” Breeders: Ms Christine C Mann & Michael W Mann
Owners: Brooks Bernard & David Bernard
CH BLUMOON’S FOR THE FIRST TIME “Loggins”
Breeders: Ms Christine C Mann & Michael W Mann Owner: Gail Miller
with
CH Nashems One More Moondance at Red Rocks RN
“Russell”
Whitney Jameson
Jade Chase
Best Junior
Reserve Best Junior
The 2021 National Specialty was quite an adventure for Junior Whitney Jameson. She rode out from Iowa in a Tesla piloted by Kathy Berge with two Berners and all of their assorted stuff – Team Tesla definitely deserves a ribbon for that feat of packing/packed in. Whitney, a high school Junior as well as a dog show junior, spent the week both keeping track of Kathy and competing with her Berner, Dublin. They were oh-so-close to passing in one of the snowy draft tests, and they did qualify in obedience. Whitney also showed Dublin in Juniors and was awarded Reserve Best Junior. Whitney shared that she had a lot of fun at the Specialty and looks forward to next year! Congratulations to Whitney on an amazingly successful week.
TRIATHLETERuth Nielsen reports a record number of 27 Triathlete Awards were earned
this year. First time Specialty attendee Novice A winner Maggie Dalzell
earned the award with both her dogs (father & daughter). Tara Jennings
and Pippin, also first time attendees, earned the award. Buck Sykes’ girl Anja was the youngest Triathlete at 9 months old in Gettysburg and now earned the award again at almost 11
years old! Congratulations to ALL of those who earned the 2021 Triathlete Awards.
Our 2021 National Specialty Obedience First Timer, Ruthie, is also a first time Triathlete.
2021 FAN Award
“ADDIE”HICKORY’S WITHOUT FURTHER ADIEU
Born: May 25, 2009Age: 11 yr 11.6 mo
Owned by: Amy Tucker
2021 FANAward
“DUKE”O’HIGHLANDS DUKE OF DOGWOOD
RN OJP NFP NDD Born: May 2, 2010Age: 11 yr 0.4 mo
Owned by: Christie Leone
The 2021 Fan Awards were presented at the Awards Dinner to the oldest male and female Bernese Mountain Dogs participating in the
national specialty.
The oldest female participating is:
The oldest male participating is:
People’s ChoiceRuth Nielsen
PHOTOCONTEST
2 0 2 1 W I N N E R S
Best Photo In Showand 1st Place,
Sentimental Journey categoryBarry Solomon
1st Place, Digital Remix category Ruth Nielsen
1st Place, Ebony & Ivory category Ruth Nielsen
1st Place, Let’s Get Physical category Randy Gaines
1st Place, Puppy Love categoryRuth Nielsen
1st Place, Mountain High categoryRuth Nielsen
A very special thanks toRuth Nielsen from The Ascent
Newsletter TeamWhen I was approached to assist with graphics for our 2021 Newsletter, and
began contemplating how to expand on our Berner Basecamp’s visual theme, Ruth’s
wonderful work immediately came to mind. Who is more prolific at capturing our beloved breed knee-deep in snow, skirting
an alpine tree-line, backed by majestic mountain-scapes and sun-tipped peaks?I couldn’t imagine a more perfect body of work to lead off each issue of The Ascent. Ruth generously opened the floodgates to her entire portfolio, treating us to her
stunning, award-winning imagery each day of the Specialty as part of our newsletter
masthead. However, Ruth’s photos are best appreciated when not layered with logos
and type, so we thought we’d re-share one of our favorites “in the buff”! This particular
shot is rumored to be the inspiration for the Berner Basecamp logo, and was also
the BEST IN SHOW photo winner from the 2017 National Specialty. Of course it was! Our sincerest thanks Ruth. You made us all
look good this year.
Best Photo In Show2017 National Specialty
Ruth Nielsen
Ms. Dog Show Manners reminds everyone that handwritten thank you notes have not gone out of style! While certainly sponsors of trophies/awards donate without strings attached, it is wonderful to pen a note and let that sponsor know that their generosity is appreciated. The name and address of the sponsor is on the award tag -- all you need is a cute note card and a stamp! Easy peasy.
My Dear Reader,
Warmly Yours, Ms. Dog Show Manners
Annie McDannoldHerding,
Draft Tests1, 2, 3, & 4,Obedience,
Team Obedience,Rally,
Scentwork
Full List
SMILE! You’re on Candid Camera!
Karen EvasuikBreed,
ConformationClasses,Top 20
Full List
Mark Bohrer
Herding
Draft Test 1
PiperAnneWorcester
Agility
Several photographers were capturing all the fun while we were busy having it. We never know when that last photo has been taken and so please grab those precious memories available from the talented photographers below - you won’t regret it.
46th Annual National Specialty ShowMarch 27~April 2, 2022 ~ Hampton, VA
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support the 2022 Specialty by sponsoring one or more trophies.
Sponsor now -- pay now or later -- but please do sponsor.
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2022 Trophies
While our show in Estes Park may be over, The Rescue
Gallery lives on! Come visit and catch up with stories you may have missed. Our Facebook Group: Berner
Rescue Gallery, will continue to stay up throughout the year allowing for those who have rescues and rehomes a place
to share YAHOOO moments…a place to ask questions….and a place where, when
frustrated, to post for feedback. Please continue to visit the Gallery and look for new postings in the future.
Thank you to everyone over the last week who read and
commented on our many posts, photos, stories and our
much loved companions.Tap below for more.
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We wish everyone vying to reach the summit a spectacular week.Once you’re done toasting your success with chocolate and wine, celebrate your wins s’more in the Summer Issue of The Alpenhorn.
Deadline to reserve your space in theNational Specialty issue: June 1stwww.bmdca-store.com/Summer-Issue-_p_1452.html
2021 National Specialty IssueColor Ad Specials!
*2 page color spread - $450 (reg. $525)*1 page color - $150 (reg. $200) *Half page color $100 (reg. $150)
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SUMMER 2021 NATIONAL SPECIALTY
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA
Adventures of Willie & Chunk
by Susan Henderson
Show Chairperson: Alice [email protected] (970) 224-4160
Assistant Show Chair: Dottie [email protected] (970) 302-2970Performance Chair: Stephanie Biksacky
The Ascent Newsletter Team Editor: Mary-Ann Bowman
[email protected] (406) 369-5293 Graphics Editor: Jay [email protected]
2021 Specialty logo design byAlison Hill Design
Pictured at top: Judge Kimberly Meredithwith owner/breeder Amy Tucker, andZoey, Hickory’s California Dreamin.
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