Enid Groves' interest in animals began in childhood with a succession of pets. Not content simply to have them, she closely observed their behavior.  She sketched her rats, mice, hamsters, her terrier “Jigs” and the cats and kittens.

“I like animals” she says.  “They remind me of the old silent film stars, animating their stories with a look and a gesture.  In the living room, around the yard or on the farm, animals are the greatest, most natural actors in the world.  They speak in elegant, universal body language.  Every dog is a Barrymore and there surely must be some Theda Bara or Douglas Fairbanks in every cat.  I try to capture some of their lighter moments in my drawings.  If I have succeeded with a look, a yawn or a busy pursuit, perhaps you will join me in a smile of recognition…yes, I too know and like this wonderful creature.” 
Signed, numbered and framed print on acid-free paper.

Donated by Mary Marshall

12. The 1999 Health Fund Quilt

Back after a 10 year rest at Chez Pearson!

The 1999 Health Fund Quilt was designed by Lynn Hawkinson. The squares were done by Berner-L members.

It raised ~ $6,000 for the Health Fund Auction that year.

Elizabeth Pearson is donating it to this year's Auction, and it's just so wonderful to see again!

Donated by Roger and Elizabeth Pearson

13. Berner-L Home Page Collection

• Bound in beautiful black Elk leather.
• Hand laced.
• Sterling silver paws hanging from the cover. One Momma paw and two babies. 

This book has over 100 favorite Berner-L Home Page Photos. Anyone who has enjoyed the Berner-L home page over the years will know just what a treasure this is!

Created and donated by Brenda Broome

14. Berner Statue

Stunning ceramic Bernese Mountain Dog Statue. He is a gorgeous 28 inches tall and was made in Italy.

Donated by the Lone Star Bernese Mountain Dog Club

15. Berner Cross Stitch

Laura Pajot has donated this stunning cross stitch, all 2 years and 172,032 stitches of it, not counting the areas she ripped out and restitched until she liked the results. 
A big thank you to the Guisti's for allowing her to base this piece on their lovely photo of Duke and Breeze in the snow.

This beautiful cross stitch is 18.5" wide x 14.25" tall and will be matted and framed.

Stitched and donated by Laura Pajot
Matting and Framing donated by Becky Turner,
Commercial Frame and Art, Portland, Oregon

16. Two Pawtographed Bernendipity Books

Bernendipity - The True Tail of Two Dogs
This unique book documents the adventures, mishaps and frolicking fun of two Bernese Mountain Dogs: Misha and Bromley. With the use of narratives, photos, journal excerpts and firsthand accounts from the dogs themselves, these pages bring together a story of sentiment and humor which could only be inspired by the soul of these beautiful canines.

Includes 66 full-color and black and white photographs.  

Bernendipity Companion Volume:
A Supplementarty Photo Collection
Over 40 full color and black and white photographs not included in the original Bernendipity, accompanied by dog-related quotations by famous as well as anonymous authors.

Both books pawtographed by Misha and Bromley; written and donated by Jamie Meyers

17. Original Berner Oil Painting

Painted on a 12" circular saw blade, mounted on birchwood for hanging.

A time-consuming process produces this lovely one-of-a-kind piece of art by Pat Burgett.

Pat says: "The dog I put on it is a photocover done for the Oct. 1996 Health Issue of the Alpenhorn. Janet Wissman had taken the photo, and she gave this dog such a regal look of guardianship of his world...he was on his front porch. I liked him so much, and that is why I put him on the hill in the Alps. These too, I took from photographs . The name of the dog was CH DE'LI'S EARLY WARNING. His call name was Winston. I thought he had such a regal appearance, I wanted to paint him, ... so I did. (VBG)"

Created and donated by Pat and Ray Burgett

18. Portrait of Your Dog

An ”18 by 18” original portrait of your Berner will be done in acrylic on canvas by artist Ken Slaughter. Ken lives and works in Leucadia, California with is wife Gerri, their Greyhounds, Parrots and Rabbits.  

His love of animals has led him to work primarily as a pet portrait artist. Ken’s other paintings include scenes of Tahiti, Hawaii, Santa Fe and Taos, as well as local scenes and subjects popular to the Southern California culture.

These are examples of Ken’s work (see the Berner portrait to the right, as well as the painting of “Storm” which is more typical of his current style).

Donated by Jennifer and Todd Zaayer

19. Berner Banners

Let your Berner banners wave! This set of five 14 x 26 banners will let everyone know you love Berners in every season of the year. They could be hung on your front door from the ribbon and dowel included OR buy a garden flag stand and display them proudly in your yard! You could even use a suction hook and hang them in the window of your RV! These are one-of-a-kind banners with double-lock stitched hems and made from heavy flag bunting nylon with the text embroidered on them. There is one for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall with a bonus banner inspired by the Swiss Flag!"

Donated by Karl and Peggy Rickenbach

20. Berner Pine Wood Plaque

Measures 11" wide x 18" long. Hanger affixed to the back.  Original oil painting by Pat Burgett.

The name of this gorgeous dog was Mis-T-Wend's Boomer V RAPA  (10-19-87 to 10-26-97). 

Boomer was Ray and Pat's second stud dog, and the foundation sire for Eaglecap Berners...they changed the kennel name from RAPA to Eaglecap Ranch in 1988.

Donated by Ray and Pat Burgett