Just A Thought

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money. - Joe Weinstein

Dog Wisdom

His friends he loved.  His direst earthly foes--Cats--I believe he did but feign to hate. My hand will miss the insinuated nose, Mine eyes that tail that wagg'd contempt at fate. - Sir William Watson 

Dog Wisdom

'Tis sweet to hear the watch-dog's bark
Bay deep-mouth'd welcome as we draw near home;
'Tis sweet to know there is an eye will mark
Our coming, and look brighter when we come. - Lord Byron 

Dog Trivia

Did you know that dogs have helped in advancing the technology involved with robotics?  They have studied the adaptions of three-legged dogs in hopes to develop technology that would allow a disabled robotic device to maintain their functionality.

Three Type Of Dog Shows - cont.

Group dog shows are for the AKC recognized breeds that are part of one of the seven groups.  For example at a Working Group Dog Show the following breeds would compete: Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Black Russian Terrier, Boxer, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Doberman Pinscher, Dogue de Bordeaux, German Pinscher, Giant Schnauzer, Great Dane, Great Pyrenees, Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Komondor, Kuvasz, Leonberger, Mastiff, Neapolitan Mastiff, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Samoyed, Siberian Husky, Standard Schnauzer, and Tibetan Mastiff.

There would be competitions for each of the separate breeds that are part of a group first.  The Best of Breed winners for each breed would be eligible to then compete in the group placement for first through fourth place.

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22 More Shopping Days Till Christmas

Santa Claus In Train Engine

This colorful wooden train engine with Santa Claus is waiting to come help decorate

your home this holiday season. Go to Brandykegs' Store to purchase.

Free USPS shipping.

Major Win for Subira's Edison

One of our Edison's major wins.

Best of Breed Competition

Champion Saint Bernard getting the once over from the judge in the Best of Breed Competition.

Best of Breed Competition

Champion Short-haired or Smooth Coat Saint Bernard competing for Best of Breed.

Champion Smooth Coat Saint Bernard

Champion short-haired or smooth coat Saint Bernard competing for Best of Breed.

Best of Breed Competition Photo

Smooth coated Champion Saint Bernard competing for Best of Breed.

Smooth Saint Bernard

Smooth or short-haired male Saint Bernard, getting the once over by a judge.

Nor Cal Cluster Shows

BRANDYKEGS would like to congratulate all the winners at the recent Northern California St. Bernard Cluster Shows. The Saint Bernard Club of Greater San Jose, the Saint Bernard Club of the Pacific Coast, and the Sacramento-Sierra Saint Bernard Club put on a very nice cluster of shows. These shows were dedicated to Howard and Janice Dees for their many years of service and their love of the Saint Bernard Breed. A very nice dinner was held for them on Saturday, April 25, 2009. A slide presentation of the Dees and their dogs was presented by Erin Hines, who also gave a very nice commentary during the pictures. Two weight pulls were held on April 23rd, and April 24th, 2009, hosted by the Sacramento-Sierra Saint Bernard Club. There was a nice turnout for these events. BRANDYKEGS had one of their bitches entered in these shows, we had a great time.

Male and female Saint Bernards

Female and male smooth or short-haired Saint Bernards.

Smooth Female Saint Bernard

This young smooth or short-haired female Saint Bernard has gorgeous markings.

Four Days of Saint Bernard Specialty Shows

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ST. BERNARD CLUSTER

Location: Red Lion Inn 1401 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA.

Thursday, April 23, 2009 - St. Bernard Club of Greater San Jose will host this show. The Conformation Judge is Bob Bostrom. The Sweepstakes Judge is Jean Anne Dugger. The Junior Showmanship Judge is Bob Bostrom.

Friday, April 24, 2009 - St. Bernard Club of the Pacific Coast will host this show. The Conformation Judge is Seamus Oates. The Sweepstakes Judge is Marina Boorsma. Janice Dees is the Junior Showmanship Judge. Stephanie Gomez is the Obedience Judge.

Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Sacramento Sierra St. Bernard Club will host this show. The Conformation Judge is Caroline Maher. The Sweepstakes Judge is Pam Leighton. Douglas Mahon is the Junior Showmanship Judge. Mrs. Laura J. Delfino is the Obedience Judge.

Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Sacramento Sierra St. Bernard Club will host this show. The Conformation Judge is Victor Dingus. The Sweepstakes Judge is Jane Morris. Erin Hines is the Junior Showmanship Judge.

Black and White Photo of St. Bernard

Short-haired or smooth Saint Bernard.

Old Saint Bernard Photo

Smooth or short-haired half-mask female Saint Bernard.

The Greater Milwaukee St. Bernard Club, Inc. is hosting a Saint Bernard Specialty Show today. Penny Janz, is the Event Secretary. The morning judge is Ivan Palmblad. The afternoon judge is Duane Peterson. Tom Claus is the afternoon Sweeps Judge.

St. Bernard Old Black and White Photo

Here is a black and white photo of a smooth female Saint Bernard.

Black and White Saint Bernard Photo

Smooth or short-haired male Saint Bernard.