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“The Nose Knows” Textile Art Quilt
This great quilt of a Berner doing nose works was made by Paulette Schermerhorn for the Sacramento National Specialty
Donor:
Sherry Schoorl
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
Beautiful Berner Totem
This 30 inch garden totem will be the envy of all the flowers in your garden. Made by Prairie Dog Pottery, this totem can live year round outside. The special figure of the mountain was created especially for the 2026 specialty. Take a closer look and you’ll see someone special.
Donor:
Prairie Dog Pottery and Jean Nielsen
Sand Painting
A labor intensive fully handcrafted sand inlay piece. Addy created this by carefully bending fine copper wire into intricate patterns, then painstakingly filling each section with colored sand and fixing it layer by layer with adhesive. Completing this piece took more than 50 hours.
Donor:
Addy Cui
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
Personalized Sign (Example Shown)
20”x18” laser cut and powder coated personalized sign. GK Metalz work with owners and local businesses to create your own unique sign. Many designs to work with. Great quality and friendly owners!
Donor:
Katina Dockstader @Mountainside Bernese and Brandy Brian @ Braelynn BMD & Goldens
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
“Wandering Big Foot”
Handcrafted metal art and powder coating by GK Metalz. Where Art Meets Imagination. Two feet tall laser cut, powder coated, and signed by artist
Donor:
Gary and Karen Matthews of GK Metalz
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
Holiday Collar Bundle
Celebrate with your Berner with these five special collars. Collars for Christmas, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter. And all collars are reversible so you have 10 different looks! That will please the most fussy diva.
Donor:
Jennifer Timm
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
Wainwright Midsize Heritage Cart with Brace Upgrade Kit
Wainwright Cart Company is pleased to offer a one-of-a-kind classic heritage midsize cart featured in a unique and pleasing Purpleheart finish. This beautiful cart is meticulously crafted, with custom-painted purple slats and purple powder-coated shafts. Additionally, this midsize Heritage cart comes fully equipped with our brace upgrade kit so you can use this stylish cart for your single team or your brace team.
Donor:
Wainwright Cart Company
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
Agile Berner Carving
For those who are unfamiliar with the name “Gale Werth”, her “Broken Oaks Kennels” has had a tremendous impact on our breed. Her dogs figure prominently in a number of lines that are familiar to all of us today. One of her bitches went on to be the foundation bitch for the Dalleybecks line. Gail studied woodcarving with some master woodcarvers from Germany. When the BMDCA was asked to provide a piece, representative of the breed, to theAKC Dog Museum, they selected one of Gale Werth’s incomparable carvings. Her carvings are simple woodcarvings of various poses, yet they have been described as the most anatomically correct Berner art that you will ever see.
Donor:
The BMDGS President Kelly Tierney From The Estate of Roger and Elizabeth Pearson
‘“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
Berner Ringside Grooming bag With Orange Flowers
Carry your grooming tools ringside in style! Lots of pockets and plenty of room inside. Outer fabric has orange poppies and Berner’s. Inside fabric is paw prints. Made with durable fabric and love
Donor:
Jennifer Timm
Ringside Grooming Bag “Berner’s with Hats”
Your dog will love having her grooming items just outside the ring in this stylish, durable grooming bag! It will hold everything you need for that quick fix before you’re in front of the judge. The outside fabric features Berner’s with hats. The lining is puppy prints
Donor:
Jennifer Timm
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 Collapsible Draft Cart w/Flat Free Wheels
This is a custom built Swiss style Collapsible Draft Cart, constructed of Red Oak with Walnut side and end panels. The shafts are adjustable in length and width to fit your Berner. With separate sides and ends, the cart is easily transportable and can be assembled in less than 5 minutes. Black Flat Free wheels are included. The cart was built by Fred Helmbold of Helmbold’s Woodworks. Should the purchaser need it; packing and shipping can be arranged by Fred Helmbold.
Donor:
Fred Helmbold
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
The Perfect Big Foot Lap Quilt by Kristi Davis
This 42”x61” Sasquatch lap quilt features embroidered Berner pups in the corners. It is embroidered with the “New Moon” pattern.
Donor:
Kristi Davis
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
Gale Werth Carving “Road to Berne”
Fit those who are unfamiliar with the name “Gale Werth”, her”Broken Oaks Kennels” has had a tremendous impact on our breed. Her dogs figure prominently in a number of lines that are familiar to all of us today. One of her bitches went on to be the foundation bitch for the Dalleybecks line. Gale studied woodcarving with some master woodcarvers from Germany. When the BMDCA was asked to provide a piece ,representative of the breed, to the AKC Dog Museum, they selected one of Gale Werth’s incomparable carvings. Her carvings are simple wood carvings of Berners in various poses’ yet they have been described as the most anatomically correct Berner art that you will ever see.
Donor:
The BMDCGS President Kelly Tierney. From the estate of Roger and Nancy Pearson
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
Purpleheart Wood Leash/Coat Rack
Donor:
Georgeann Reeve
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
