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CH Dabrak Classique Dancer CD NA NDD U-AGII HIC

Top Producer of NINE Champions, Grand Dam of over FIFTY

BMDCA Working Dog and Versatility Dog

Winner of the largest Brood Bitch Class in History at the

BMDCA 2000 National Specialty (20 teams)

All Candid Photos

on this site by

Dawn Gabig

Unless otherwise indicated

"Cassie"

About Us: We live with our 3 Bernese Mountain Dogs and 1 Tibetan Spaniel on 4 acres in Kirksville (Northeast Corner of Missouri). Dawn has been exhibiting in Conformation as a hobby for more than 34 years and has had Bernese Mountain Dogs since 1984. She also enjoys Dog Photography, Agility, Drafting, Obedience and an occasional Breeding. Tim's first love is Tracking and he hopes to apply for his AKC judging tracking license in the near future. He is also the best Dog Toy ever. We were first introduced to Berners when Dawn purchased our first Berner, CH Blackjack Showtime Ante Up "Marshal". His love, temperament, and beauty were so special, we were sold on this breed for life. We are active members of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA). Currently, Dawn is Vice President and Webmaster for the Heartland Bernese Mountain Dog Club (HBMDC), a regional Berner Club here in the Midwest. Please ask for more information about the Heartland Club and it's upcoming events. We'd love to have you visit or join the growing numbers of Berner enthusiasts in KS, MO, IA, NB, AR, & OK.

OUR CURRENT BERNERS:

CH Classique's Blossom of Snow "Blossom" Dam of 3 Champions

AKC/CKC CH Classique's Rhythm To Spare "Forrest" DOB: 6/17/04

Finished with 7 majors and 27 points!!! YIKES! Proven at Stud, Sire of our Ruby, Currently with Fred Thomas.

Ch Classique's Chantilly Lace "Tilly" DOB: 6/7/05

5 point major 4/7/07 & Winner of a Puppy Group I at an Iowa AKC All-Breed Show

CH Classique's Scarlet Letter "Ruby" DOB: 10-17-05, Finished with 4 majors

CONGRATULATIONS TO:

BIS/BISS CH Classique's Wishbone "Duke" Owned/Handled: Fred & Karon Thomas

2004: #10 BMD All-Breed, #17 BMD, #13 Male

Best of Breed Canadian National Specialty

2005: # 8 BMD All-Breed, #12 BMD

2006: #6 BMD All-Breed, #14 BMD, AKC BEST IN SHOW

& Multiple Group Winner - Multiple Group Placer

CH Classique's Rhinestone Cowboy "Cody" Loved & Trained by Ann Daily

2003: #12 BMD, #9 Male & #16 All-Breed

2004: #10 BMD, #9 Male & #15 All-Breed

Group Winner & Multiple Group Placer, Sire of BOS 2004 BMDCA National Specialty

CH Classique's Two Step CD "Reggie" Loved by Marcia Eckhardt & Christina Ohlsen

1999: #20 All-Breed, 2001: #10 Breed, 2002: #10 All-Breed

BMDCA Top Producer & Versatility Dog

Award of Merit Colorado Specialty, Multiple Group Placements, Sire of 18 Champions

CH Classique's Paint Your Waggin' TD, HIC "Partner"

Multiple Group Placer - Top Producer of 11 Champions including a Group Winner

1999: #18 Breed, #13 Male & #19 All-Breed (only shown in BOB about 8 weekends)

Am/Can CH Classique's Rhythm to Spare "Forrest"

Finished with 7 majors, Finished 2008 as Number 8 Bernese Mountain Dog (Breed system) thanks to Fred Thomas

Award of Merit at the 2009 BMDCA National Specialty

LITTERS/PUPS:

Please take the time to be a responsible, well educated buyer. This breed is currently in trouble due to recent popularity on TV and other advertising media. That brings with it the problems of mass production from puppymills which do not take the time to learn to properly breed dogs with healthier pedigrees. Please be patient and stay within the recognized regional or national breed club system when looking for a breeder or puppy. We do not breed often but are planning a very special breeding in the near future. If you would like more information, please email us and tell us a bit about yourself and what you are looking for. Once a pregnancy is confirmed, we would be happy to send you an "Adoptive Parent Questionnaire" along with pedigrees, photos and health certificates. Please be aware that this breed is truly a gift from God but does have special environmental needs and health issues. You should be familiar with these issues before you make your final decision to add a Berner to your family. We have included many links which we hope will help answer all your questions and familiarize you with various aspects of this incredible breed. If after reviewing these sites you still have questions, please feel free to email us and we'll try to respond in a timely fashion. If we don't know the answer, we'll find someone who does.

Thanks for visiting,

Dawn & Tim Gabig

Classique Bernese

Kirksville, MO, USA

Northeast Corner of Missouri