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2011 National Specialty Raku Plaque

Handcrafted Raku plate made by Nancy Giusti of Giusti’s Enterprising Art for the 2011 National Specialty

Donor:

Susan Henderson

White House, Black Market Black Jacket

Black size 12 self-belting jacket

Donor:

The Estate of Alicia Barnes

Berner in Stained glass

Berner head study in stained glass. Oval 12.5”x9.5”

Donor:

Vicky Hall

St. John EveningTwo Piece Set

This size 10 fushia pink jacket has lapels trimmed in rhinestones. The size 8 skirt is primarily black with multi colored tiny dots

Donor:

The Estate ofAlicia Barnes (Open Heart BMD)

Framed Emmerthal Cheese Bernese Print

Limited edition print 38/750. Retro vintage advertising art by Ken Bailey. Printed on fine art paper and framed to19”x25”

Donor:

Alison Hill-Taylor

Berner tray

Serve your drinks with style. 17”x12” wooden tray with decoupaged antique Berner pictures

Donor:

Joanne Prellberg

Original Bernese Mountain Dog Oil Painting by James Swanson

A picture doesn’t do this original 16”x12” framed oil painting justice. The artist is James Swanson.

Donor:

Matthew and Laura Heynen and Yeti!

Berner Tapestry Suit Bag

Carry your show clothes in style with this tapestry suit bag.

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Handmade Bird Feeder

Beautiful bird feeder made by Michael Gallagher. Measures 11”x11”x12”Tall. The birds will flock to your yard to enjoy a meal at this delightful bistro.

Donor:

Charlotte Van Horn and Michael Gallagher

Standing BMD Metal Artwork

Metal artwork of a stranding Bernese Mountain Dog 11”x 18”

Donor:

Debra Bammel

Bronze Berner Draft Sculpture on Marble Base

Bronze sculpture of a Bernese Mountain Dog drafting. The base is made of Marble. There are two bronze milk containers included. Donated in loving memory of INTL MX AM CH Taplacs Q Kuma, CD, NDD

Donor:

Kim Tucker, Teena and Conrad Eggeraat

“Mom’s Pride” Framed Artwork

A matted and framed limited edition print by Jennifer Barton circa 2002. This is a Bernese Mountain Dog head study with five puppies in the foreground playing in a field of wildflowers.

Donor:

Kim Tucker with Teena and Conrad Eggeraat

Two Sitting Sasquatch Figures

Want to let people know how your day is going without saying a word. Just place one of these Sasquatches on your shelf and we’ll all know. Or you can place these two on your shelf together and call them “the counting Sasquatches”….one and two. Hand painted UV treated resin

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Raku Plaque to Commemorate the 2026 BMDCA Specialty

A beautiful 16" plaque designed by Tom and Nancy Giusti to commemorate this years Specialty. A lovely plaque done in the ancient Japanese method of Raku.

Donor:

Tom and Nancy Giusti

Maury Pastel of Berner puppy looking away. 1992

Sweet pastel of puppy looking away by Maury. Portrait 11”x15” - 16”x20” matted

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Pollo

Our House Clock

This “clock” made by Georgeann Reeve shows the two most important times of the day. Coffee time and wine time. Comes with two Berner cups and two wine glasses

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Picnic Necessities

Igloo thermal lined wine carrier for two bottles, grape tapestry bag to hold food items, bamboo paw cutting board and cheese knife set, salt and pepper shakers, 4 stemless paw print wine glasses, 4 Berner coasters, and a plaid fleece blanket with waterproof back.

Donor:

Kin McIntyre

Birthday Celebration Collar

Handmade ribbon collar composed of various ribbons of different textures and widths. Added embellishments to make it more fun. Better than the sombrero you get to wear on your birthday at the Mexican restaurant.

Donor:

Erica Hartt

Two Austrian Made Collars

Two beautiful leather Austrian made collars. Fits 20.5”-23.25” neck

Donor:

Larry and Jean Nielsen

Eiger’s Garden by Paulette Schermerhorn

This 14x21 in. fabric collage is inspired by a photo taken by Lisa Kaufman. This one of a kind work of art is the culmination of many hours of work and hundreds of pieces of fabric

Donor:

Paulette Schermerhorn

Bernese Mountain Dog Sculpture

Realistic hand-cast and hand-painted sculpture of a Bernese Mountain Dog in a resting position. This piece was created and painted by Sandra Bruce of Sandicast in San Diego, CA - approximate circa 1995

Donor:

Kim Tucker, Teena and Conrad Eggeraat

Porcelain birdhouse

Hand made porcelain birdhouse. Invite some feathered newlyweds to share your backyard and a lovely home

Donor:

Jean and Larry Nielsen

Driftwood Bernese MountainDog

Beautiful driftwood Bernese Mountain Dog made by California artist Lisa Rogers. 12 “ high

Donor:

Renee Jacquier

Print of antique photo of sled dogs

Print of an antique photo of sled dogs. 14”x11”Circa early 1900’s. A Berner and St. Bernard? Perhaps at Interlaken?

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Polla

St. John Knit Jacket and Skirt

St. John “Evening” by Marie Gray. Black and white tweed-like jacket with black sequins. Size 8. Black knit size 8 skirt .

Donor:

The Estate of Alicia Barnes (Open Heart BMD)

St. John Knit Jacket

Beautiful St. John size 10 yellow and black tweed with ruffled collar, center, and cuffs

Donor:

From the Estate of Alicia Barnes (Open Heart BMD)

Painted Porcelain of Bernese Puppies in a sleigh

Beautifully hand painted piece of puppies piled into a Sleigh. 8” long by 7” high.

Donor:

Nancy and Butch Leone of the Inland Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Club in Memory of Kathy Deyo, Hapi Mountain Bernese

Helmbold Draft Cart

Gently used draft cart made by Fred Helmbold. It can be used for brace draft, though it is missing the doubletree needed for that purpose. There are three extra shafts to use for brace draft. It is made of red oak and has 18” hard rubber wheels. Some modifications were made to the cart by Melanie Koon, changing out simple pins holding the joints together for more durable lunch pins that do not fall out when repositioning or turning the cart over. Also two eye bolts were added to the shaft hardware for easy attachment of traces for single draft use. The cart can easily be broken down and put into the trunk of a small car for transport.

Donor:

Lorali Reynolds

Raku of Adult and Baby Berner

The love of Berners for each other whether young or old. Raku pieces are removed from the kiln when they reach 1400 degrees. And then plunged into a pit of combustible sawdust’s. The results create a stunning piece.

Donor:

Tom and Nancy Giusti

St. John Two Piece Outfit

St. John’s Collection Jacket by Marie Gray. Primarily black with multi color stripe and pearl buttons. Size 10. Fushia pink knit skirt, size 8

Donor:

The Estate of Alicia Barnes (Open Heart BMD)

Colors of Love Hand Made Blanket

Ready to curl up on the couch with a good book? This lovely crocheted blanket was hand made by Sheila Jones. She invested hours of work on this. Aren’t the colors perfect? It measures 75”x53” and can be machine washed on the gentle cycle.

Donor:

Sheila Jones

Counted Cross Stitch of Puppy in a Basket

Noelle Zumoff does it again! This counted cross stitch from a photo taken by Lisa Kaufman contains 45,000 stitches using 75 colors of thread. It took 404 hours to complete. Notice the detail in the basket. It has been beautifully framed. It measures 22”x24”. And the puppy? Addy Cui’s Boy Qilin.

Donor:

Noelle Zumoff

Hand Painted Welcome Sign from Italy

12.5”x8” Welcome sign hand painted on metal. Painted by Italian artist Bianchi Malco and shipped from Italy.

Donor:

Anne Summers

Maury Pastel of puppy with fluffy toy. 2003

Sweet pastel portrait by Maury of unknown puppy with fluffy toy. 11”x15”. 16”x20” with mat

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Polla

Embellished “Dogs Welcome” Wreath

Dress up your front door with this embellished grapevine wreath to welcome our four-legged friends.

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

California Dreamin’ Berner Pillow

Tapestry throw pillow featuring a Berner Puppy on the beach

Donor:

The Estate of Adele Swenson

Handmade Felted Berner Scene

Beautiful felted Berner mother and puppy are surrounded by a copper wire wisteria vine covered in Czech glass seed beads. The scene is enclosed in an 11”x14” glass covered shadow box. Raime spent more than 40 hours completing this lovely work of art.

Donor:

Raime Campbell

Sitting Berner on Canvas

Painting of a sitting Berner printed on canvas. I think he’s trying to tell us it’s dinner time. 16”x 20”

Donor:

Lydia Saavedra Uretsky

Handmade Show Lead

Donor:

Erica Hartt

Bernese Cigar Pillow

This throw pillow features a Berner smoking a cigar.

Donor:

The Estate of Adele Swenson

Show Suit Bag

What better way to carry your show clothes than inside this great looking Berner suit bag.

Donor:

Kobuson Park Bernese Mountain Dogs - Australia

Berner Bag Made From Recycled Canvas Sails

Donor:

Red and black show lead

With a beautiful show lead like this, your dog will already feel like a winner. Everyone likes a little bling! 36”long

Donor:

Anne Summers

St. John “Evening” jacket

St. John “Evening” lime green top/jacket with sparkling rhinestone sat bottom of sleeves and jacket. Size 10

Donor:

The estate of Alicia Barnes (Openheart BMD)

Berner’s Delight

This oversized twin-sized quilt was pieced with high quality cotton fabric, sandwiched with, long armed with scattered dog paws in variegated thread, and then machine blinded. Lots of patience and love included.

Donor:

Pegsquatch - otherwise known as Peggy Richenbad

14” Fused Glass Plate

Whimsical 14” square Berner Plate made by Betsy Kirby Designs

Donor:

Susan Henderson

Lovely Maury Pastel of Berner puppy with flag

Happy 4th of July! Matted and framed pastel of unknown puppy by Maury

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Polla

Handmade Birdhouse

This beautiful birdhouse was made especially for our specialty by Michael Gallagher. 17”x14”x16”tall Note the attention to detail. The birds will be lining up to make this their home.

Donor:

Charlotte Van Horn and Michael Gallagher

Bernese Mountain Dog Ephemera

If you watch Antiques Roadshow, you’ll know this word. Collectible memorabilia. And this has some unusual Berner ephemera. This was purchased at the National Specialty by Cheryl Dickson’s husband more than 25 years ago. I’m glad she’s made it available for someone new to enjoy!

Donor:

Cheryl Dickson

Maury Pastel of Berner with paw extended. 2001

Beautifully done pastel portrait by artist Maury. 11”x15” (16”x20”)

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Polla

Bernese Mountain Dog Afghan

This tri-colored original, one-of-a-kind creation was made by a member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Watchung. Each stitch reflects the time, skill and dedication of its maker. No two pieces are exactly alike, making this afghan a unique work of textile artistry.

Donor:

Rachel Swierzewski

Set of 8 Seasonal Kitchen Towels

You’ll love these flower sack kitchen towels featuring 8 seasonal BMD graphics. High quality transfers and towels.

Donor:

Karl and Peggy Rickenbach

Large Berner picture on canvas

20”x16” photo on canvas of unknown Berner puppy

Donor:

Anonymous

Fleece Lined Snuggly Poncho

“One size fits all” gray fleece lined poncho with a Berner. Stay warm with style

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Unique Handmade Coat Rack

3.5”x34” coat rack made with repurposed wine barrel stave. The hooks are antique railroad spikes.

Donor:

Larry Nielsen

Sawyer’s Sunset Fabric Collage by Paulette Schermerhorn

24x18 inch fabric collage is a representation of a photo taken by Anna LaFrom of Sawyer in the snow. This is the result of many hours of work and hundreds of pieces of fabric. A beautiful one of a kind piece!

Donor:

Paulette Schermerhorn

Celebration Show Lead

A beautiful handmade show lead with some lovely bling. 30” long. Mat

Donor:

Erica Hartt

Signed Sara England Print

We can all relate to this beautiful print entitled “Angels Past and Present”. Double matted 14”x11”

Donor:

Anonymous

Vintage Swiss Cowbell

Beautiful Swiss made cowbell with leather and brass fringed strap. Donated to the BMDCA 1988 National Specialty by the National Swiss Club. A brass plaque on the strap reads “1988 National Specialty. Best of Winners - Bitch”. This trophy was won by CH Gitana de Braye “Tina”. She lived to be 11 years old. Her lineage can be found in many of our dogs. She was owned and loved by Eve Menegoz.

Donor:

Mireille Bisvhel

Three Piece St. John Evening Set

This three piece outfit has a size 10 black jacket with animal print trim, size small animal print shell, and size 8 animal print skirt

Donor:

The Estate of Alicia Barnes (Open Heart Bmd)

Brace Team Raku Plaque

Beautiful 16” Raku of a brace team made by Tom and Nancy Giusti using a Japanese Raku method.

Donor:

Tom and Nancy Giusti

Nordkyn Draft Harness 24”

Nordkyn draft harness with traces. Burgundy with dark gray fleece padding in the collar. 24”. This has never been used

Donor:

From the Estate of Adele Swenson

Bernese Bait and Tackle Shop Ad

Now there’s a balancing act! This 11.5 x 11.5 print on canvas is a cute ad for a bait and tackle shop. Wouldn’t this look great in a cabin?

Donor:

Lydia Saavedra Uretsky

Disney Necklace

Love Disney? Love Berners? You have it all in this necklace!

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Women’s Large Heated Vest

Would you rather be in the house snuggled up in a blanket, reading a book instead of training your less than agreeable dog outside in the cold? Make the best of your outdoor experience with this Ororo Women’s Large Westminster logo heated vest. Four zoned soft shell vest with rechargeable battery.

Donor:

Kim Mc Intyre

Print of Berners in the snow

Great winter scene with three Berners painted by E Knowles 14”x11”

Donor:

From the Estate of Eve La Polla

Painted Porcelain Bernese Puppies in a Sleigh

Hand painted porcelain sleigh filled with Bernese Mountain Dog Puppies

Donor:

Christie and Butch Leone of the Inland Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Club in Memory of Kathy Devo, Hali Mountain Bernese

Six hand painted stemless wine glasses

Six stemless wine glasses hand painted by Layal Bouaoun. And remember, it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere! These glasses will come with a 3 pack of wine from McIntyre Vineyards to be delivered at a later date.

Donor:

Karl and Peggy Rickenbach

Bernese Lake House print on canvas

Great 16x24 print on canvas Bernese Lake House. Now if I only had a house on a lake to go with it!

Donor:

Anonymous

Hand painted bird house

Beautifully painted gourd birdhouse covered with flowers and bees

Donor:

Jean and Larry Nielsen

Bernese Mountain Dog Welcome Sign

12”x11” metal artwork

Donor:

Inland Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Club in Memory of Kathy Deyo

Handcrafted Wood Jewelry Box

This Berner enhanced handcrafted jewelry box was made by Georgeann Reeve for the 2023 HFA. There is a removable tray and lots of storage. The finish compliments the piece.

Donor:

Karl and Peggy Richenbach and Georgeann Reeve

‘“Otto” Step Pet Ramp

This 18” x 16” step fits into a 2” trailer hitch enabling your Berner to easily get into your SUV or Minivan. Make outings more enjoyable for your older dog and easier on your back.

Donor:

Lydia Saavedra Uretsky

Maury Pastel Portrait of puppy laying down. 1990

Lovely pastel of unknown puppy lying down by Maury. 11”x15”. With mat-16”x20”

Donor:

The Estate of Eve La Pollo

Hand painted Jean Jacket

This jacket was hand painted with acrylics by artist Celestina Ripley of South MontereyCounty, CA. The black Jean jacket is brand new from Old Navy and is a size medium.

Donor:

Lydia Saavedra Uretsky

Custom Designed Down Jacket. Small

D’Bern Designe Snow Run Bern Look winter jacket. 90% duck down and 10% feather. Custom designed. Never worn

Donor:

Christie and Butch Leone of the Inland Northwest Bernese Mountain Dog Club in Memory of Kathy Deyo, Hapi Mountain Bernese

Crocheted Berner Scarf

Continuous loop gray acrylic scarf with a handsome Berner to show off

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Custom Made Paper Collage Portrait of Your Dog!

What is better than a paper collage of a Berner? A paper collage of YOUR Berner! Winning bidder will receive a handcrafted, paper collage of the pooch of your choice. Example shown. 8”x8”. Frame not included.

Donor:

Alison Hill-Taylor

Berner Head Study Printed on Stretched Canvas

Berner head study collage . Printed on stretched canvas. Approx. 26”x26”

Donor:

From the Estate of Adele Swenson

Plush Puppy Goodies

All the plush Puppy items to make your dog gorgeous. Shampoo, conditioner, OMG, Wonder Wash, Puffy Dog styling mousse, grooming mat, and apron

Donor:

Kobuson Park Bernese Mountain Dogs - Australia

Large Softly Stuffed Berner Pillow

Very big (24”x48”) softly stuffed “Splat” Berner Pillow. Great for watching TV, or living on your child’s (or grandchild’s) bed.

Donor:

Kim McIntyre

Bernese Mountain Dog Tapestry

Lovely 65”x60” tapestry of a number of Bernese Mountain Dogs. Could be used as a throw or lap blanket

Donor:

Vicky Hall

Robert Duncan Print “Best Friends”

Beautifully matted and framed Robert Duncan print “Best Friends” 22”x18”

Donor:

Cheryl Dickson

Framed print “Bad Words and a Dirty Name” by Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr.

2026-01

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr. (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Framed print “Over a Limb” by Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr.

2026-02

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr. (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Framed print “One More and It’s Tits Up” by Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr.

2026-03

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr. (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Framed Brahma Bull print by Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr

2026-04

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr. (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Framed Bernese Mountain Dog Tapestry

2026-05

Belgian Tapestries have been cherished for hundreds of years. Original 16th century tapestries can bring anywhere from tens of thousands to to several million dollars. This isn’t one of them. But in the 16th century there weren’t any Berners, so this is better!

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

‘Believe” wood/metal sign

2026-06

Show your solidarity with our hairy forest friends by displaying this for all to see. Maybe when these gentle giants are out and about, you’ll get a smile and a wave.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Bernlandia Sasquatch Sanctuary Etched Decanter and 4 Rocks Glasses

2026-07

After a grueling day attempting to get your dog to do a 3 minute stay at draft practice, come home to a glass of your favorite liquid refreshment in this decanter/rocks glasses set. Each item is etched with the words Bernlandia Sasquatch Sanctuary and an image of Sasquatch. He’ll appreciate your thoughtfulness the next time he stops by for “happy hour”.

Donor:

Melanie Koon

Timber Ridge Heated Director’s Chair

2026-08

Warm buns aren’t just something for dinner. Whether you’re watching a draft test or enjoying your grandson’s soccer game, it will be much more enjoyable while sitting in your heated Director’s chair. Side table included

Donor:

Anne & Mark Sundquist

Black & Blue Berner Baseball Jacket

2026-09

Letterman Jacket hand painted with Bernese Pins. Size medium.

Donor:

Nancy Melone

Traditional Bavarian Costume

2026-10

Authentic German Dirndl. With this dress and a liter of beer, I’d be ready to do The Chicken Dance in Munich. Size 36, USA Size 6 Oh, if only I were smaller…….

Donor:

Nancy Melone

Bernese Chalet Birdhouse

2026-11

Rustic Berner Table Decor

Donor:

Dawn Gabig / Blue Ridge BMDC

Russian Bernese Nesting Dogs

2026-12

Handpainted wooden Bernese Nesting Dogs

Donor:

Georgeann Reeve

Framed print “No Problem Lady He’s Your Elk. Just Let Me Get My Saddle Off’a Him”

2026-13

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

Framed print “Trouble A-Bruin” by Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr.

2026-14

Well known and prolific western artist and cartoonist, Roy “Boots” Reynolds Jr (1935-2013) loved to show the real life of a cowboy served with a slice of humor. Boots’ work has been enjoyed for years by many readers of western magazines and books.

Donor:

Lisa Kaufman

3 Robert Duncan snow prints matted and framed together

2026-15

Is there anything better than snow to a Berner? Three familiar Bernese snow prints framed and matted in oak frame. 12" x 23"

Donor:

Estate of Skip Manley

Berner in Field with Cart

2026-16

Original watercolor of Berner in snowy field. 23"x18". Framed and matted. Artist unknown.

Donor:

Anonymous

Acrylic Purse with Cross Stitched Bernese Mountain Dogs

2026-17

Fashionistas, look at this beauty! This acrylic purse (4.5”x7”x2”) has a beautiful Berner cross stitched on one side. It has a sturdy latch, a long metal strap for cross body wear, and a short acrylic chain for hand holding. Whether you’re going to the top twenty party, a Pink Martini concert, or a Taylor Swift event this is a great accessory to finish that cutting edge look that you’ve put together.

Donor:

Anonymous

2026 BMDCA Health Fund Auction 

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