Thorin is an incredibly sweet four year old boy. His favorite activities are snuggling on the couch and receiving belly rubs. Once you have gained his trust, Thorin is the gentlest and most affectionate Berner you will ever meet. Thorin has suffered abuse at the hands of cruel people, as a result he can be very fearful with new people and needs patience to gain his trust. Thorin does great with other dogs and even regularly plays with a 9 lbs Chihuahua! The ideal home for Thorin would be experienced (or willing to learn!) in clicker training and understand the need to gently, carefully help him discover the world. Thorin would love a home with a people who are home most of the day or willing to take him to work. Once he trusts you, he is the most devoted of companions! Thorin needs a fenced in yard, and would not do well in a home with young children (they would scare him). Thorin has never shown any aggression, and is such a gentle soul. He is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped. He would do well with dog savvy cats but may chase a very shy one.
Chloe (Berner-Garde #36930) came to us through the Heart of Michigan Bernese Mountain Dog Rescue run by Bruce and Linda Whiteside in May of 2008. She was, as Bruce says, “shamelessly trolled” around at the annual meeting. Chloe stole our hearts with her big brown eyes and happy demeanor; we were thrilled when they agreed to let her join our family. We were looking for a friend for our then 18 month old Berner Remi, and we thought Chloe would fit the bill. In the days that followed, Chloe let it be known that she is the queen of the house; Remi was, and still is, happy to let her be the ring leader. She keeps Remi in line and reprimands him when he is not behaving in a way Chloe thinks a family dog should act!
