Swiss Silhouette Kennel's Litter "B"
Eaglecaps Shyla Peace X Indian Land No Reservations (AKA "Marley")
Whelped on 5/2/2007

Above: 6 weeks old from left to right Bindi, Bella, Britta, Enzo, Sunshine, Baloo, Shasta, Sally
Blue Boy
"Baloo"
Hips OFA good/Elbows OFA grade 1 L&R
Blue is off to the north shore of  Massachusetts




Hi Shelly!

6 months! 60.3 lbs
All is well and I hope you are as well. Baloo is really coming into his own personality and training wise. He's realized that there are boundaries set and rules (as long as someone is there).
He definitely is a happy pup!

Dec. 2007 7 mo. 80 lbs

8 mo. 84lbs
9 mo. 91 lbs
10 mo. 93 lbs.
11 mo. 98 lbs.

Baloo is now 1 year old and 100 + pounds. Thanks guys for keeping pictures coming every month! He is a beautiful boy!!!

Hi Shelly! Well it's been a whole year since we've had Baloo home. He has been nothing short of fabulous! What a great personality he has and he's quite the character! 13 months and 107.6 lbs! The vet said he may still put on a little more weight! Kim only weighs 15 lbs more than him so she has a hard time controlling him when he gets going. He is attending obedience school and doing well. Kim takes him on get together walks with other dog owners and he has a blast. We like to hike and do stuff with him too, but he loves being the BIG DOG! I hope all is well with you and yours! I'll send more soon.
18 mo. 112 lbs!
Baloo and Razz (Xmas 2008)

Baloo is just a big lug, lovable and goofy. His weight is steady now at about 112 lbs. He gets tons of exercise so weight should not be a problem. I am building a cart for him to pull this spring. Nothing fancy or for any specific thing. I hope the new year brings a new group(s) of happy puppy parents who are as delighted with their new charges as we are. I cannot thank you enough, and the person who opted out of "blue boy", for our wonderful addition to our family! May the new year bring you and yours health and happiness!
 
22 mo. and 116 lbs.




Hi Shelly! 2 years have seemingly flew by already! Blue boy- Baloo, has been everything we expected and more. The vet pronounced him healthy and fit at his annual physical exam. Weighing in at 122.3 lbs!  He is getting better and better with obeying commands and house rules. He's never had problems with people or other dogs other than being over- friendly (if that is a problem!)


Who says Berners are not water dogs!!

Hi Shelly!
I thought you might like to see our boy Baloo at 3yrs.!
What a ham!
He's doing great and is as much fun as when he was 3 months old.
He's a healthy 122 lbs and is still in ongoing training.

Pink Girl
"Shasta"
Moving to the beautiful mountains of southern Oregon


Hi shelly, Yes we think she is a beautiful girl. We have so many people ask us about her, where did you get her, how did you find her, are you going to show her. etc.etc. If you have a few business cards you want to send us, I would be more than happy to pass them on. Of course she loves to sleep up on the bed with Bob until I come in. She keeps my side nice and toasty for me. She has 4 other dogs on our little street that love to play with her. She has really gotten to be quite the "ham". If you give her attention she will ask for more. She has all her little tricks and the cutest way of looking at you when she thinks she is in trouble. She goes to work with me a couple times a week, and all I have to do is take out her collar and leash and she is ready to go. We love her immensely. Thank you again for bringing her into our lives.
Peaches & Cream
"Bengta"
Hips Excellent/Elbows Clear
Peaches will be staying home. Her new call name is "Bindi" if we can ever get used to it!
You can follow Bindi's growth on her own page.

Yellow Girl
Little Miss Sunshine
And off to live in the mountains of Washington




Hi Shelly, Here's a current picture of Little Miss Sunshine which was taken today. She's a little wet as she loves to jump in the river on this walk. She has spent the whole month celebrating her birthday. She is doing great...very happy and very spoiled!

2 year update:
Little Miss Sunshine is fabulous! You are right in that she seems to have mellowed out a bit..in fact right at her 2 year old birthday. Her brother Skyy turned 2 at the same time so this really is a welcome blessing to have a couple of less crazy dogs! Sunshine has a great Berner personality. She loves to talk in the morning and wake us up. She loves people but forgets she weighs 85 pounds when she leans against them or tries to go under their legs. She lives for the snow of winter yet is always up for a walk outside in the summer.


Orange Girl
"Sally"
Now an established resident of Alaska!


Red Girl
"Bella"
Moving to the high altitudes of Utah!


15 weeks and we've got our own house!
4 mo. & 1st snow!
8 mo. & 70 lbs.

Looking pretty cool! I meant to mention to you again how appreciative we were about all your work with Bella before we arrived. Her socialization, your diligent care of her, the preparation for "going home day" (crate-training, toy with our scent, bath, nails-clipped). We didn't realize this wasn't "normal" :) Unfortunately we didn't have as good an experience with xxxxx breeder and it really makes a difference! He's still timid around unusual happenings, and is finally getting up to weight, though the vet said he's still too thin (I guess the breeder didn't watch to make sure each pup was getting enough to eat!). Luckily puppies are very resilient, but Bella has been solid, healthy and confidant from day 1, so thanks again! Little Spike is growing, he’s now 6 months old (on April 10th).

The pups had a wild New Years Eve party.

Now it’s April, and there is still tons of snow! Luckily both dogs love it.

When Spike gets cold he has Bella to keep him warm

She’s got a great winter coat.

In between naps, Spike will crawl over to his dinner bowl…

Then he’ll work up enough energy to go in for the kill.
11 mo. and 80 lbs.

1 year old! She weighed in at 82 lbs the week of her birthday. She's still pretty lanky (once she lost her winter coat we were amazed at how lanky!), so will be filling in over the next year I'm sure . Bella and Spike both just graduated from Beginner obedience (Bella, having had puppy kindergarten was a superstar!). We plan to begin intermediate in the next month or so. Thanks again for such a great puppy experience. Bella is such a wonderful joy!
Green Boy
"Enzo"
And again, a new mountain dweller for the "alps" of Idaho


Enzo's "first" bad habit...they caught him on their dinning room table!
5 months!
my personal favorite...even if it is REALLY bad!

1 yr old and full of energy! Bill and I were able to stop by and visit Enzo in person last weekend and he is just beautiful. The picture does not do him justice. He was last weighed a few months ago at 107 lbs. and I can attest that there is not an inch of fat on the boy...he is pure muscle! It is so nice to see that our "kids" have great homes. Thanks!
Black Girl
"Britta"
Hips Excellent/Elbows Clear
She will also stay as part of our kennel even though she will be living with close friends.
You can follow Britta's growth on her own page.