Mt Tops Ulexi Oso Special, CDX, DD, Can. DD

Lexi was my first berner. She came into my life, and I soon realized there was no other breed like Bernese Mt Dogs!

She taught me about living with and loving a working dog. We went on to compete for many performance titles, and she was only 1 qualifying 'leg' away from completing her open agility title and the BMDCA Working Dog Excellent award, when an injury ended those activities.

Lexi had a CHIC certificate (Canine Health Information Center), passing all health tests, and can be found, along with her pedigree in BernerGarde: http://www.bernergarde.org/dbaccess/LinkTo.aspx?DogID=36948. Her mother, Ulexa, was also the dam of her best friend and 1/2 sister, Bijou.

She was never bred, as she lacked correct structure, but was a beloved friend. I was so fortunate to know the joy of having a very old berner in my house. Each day was treasured; she lived to 12 years old. Auntie Lexi taught good dog manners to our puppies and carefully interviewed prospective puppy owners. Part of her amazing intuition--she knew what I was doing before I did sometimes! She passed from arthritis (spondylosis) in her spine--she lost her mobility and was in constant pain, so the day came to let her go. Wooroo, Lexi, I know you're running free in great company now!

Miss Lexi at 12 years old