My imaginary vacation with my dad...

Just wanted my dad to not forget about me while he's in Utah--so here is where i think we should go instead-- a dogg can dream can't he???

All About French Bulldogs (continued)

So Balboa invited me to add to his great post about us Frenchies (he was tagged by Sparky)...I will continue in his same format : ) and add where I can.


A SHORT History: Frenchies were a favorite of Parisian prosititutes and lacemakers (to keep their laps warm)..but eventually charming the upper classes. We even had a famous Frenchie on the Titanic (who was insured for a LARGE amount in those days). Can you imagine the sites our ancestors saw!!! Geezzz!!

Temperment:We are extremely expressive..and yes, as Balboa said we LOVE people, peeps, my doggs...ya know..everyone.

Living Conditions: The range is no less than 45 and no more than 85. Can we say high maintenance. Please see the bill below as proof that my parents make sure I am comfortable in the house. (Bernard's Mom: This is also due to a spoiled husband, who insists on a constant 73, so i have ONLY high maintenence boys in this house! proceed...)



Exercise: Well we all know we can-- it's just do we really want to? Yes, but in moderation.. and for us that is a mere 5 minutes at the dog park before we start making horrible wheezing noises that have been known to be confused with growling. I even had a lady pull her dog away from me one time- scared that I was a mean dog and was growling...lordy!!! I am as dangerous as a baby.



How'd I do Balboa? Can I tag someone now, to talk about their breed. I tag Ruby's and Tofu Burger.

Weekend in Reno

Here I am on my 'road trip' to Reno for the Northern California District Championships for my dad's cycling. I usually start offf excited--but then I settle in and like to ride like this...
then i lay down and nap....it took forever to get to my dads parents house outside Reno. They have a great house with tons of space to pee and even watch cows : )

On Saturday we met my dad at the road race and took the g-parents motorhome....ok, can i say that is the only way I want to travel now---

Isn't this the life!! That's my g-pa Joe. Don't we look alike? The road race didn't go so well for dad--but I had a blast!! S0, we went home and g-pa had a suprise!! He set up race course just for us

You wont see a picture of me sorry to say...my legs wouldn't reach. But that's ok-- I needed to rest :)

My next photo I took for Balboa-- does this remind you of anything??

Sunday went much better, except my dad got caught in a crash and had to race against the Discovery Masters Team-- with like 7 guys-- and he had only 1 guy on his team at the race---but he still placed in the top 10--so we were proud of him..we know he wanted to win---maybe next year!!Here's the finish--we think he was 5th.

I leave you all with a pic from this weekend-- that apparently was funny to everyone but me---too small???too big???

Bernard

Guest Video Appearance--Frodo

Well--i know it's been a few days since i posted--seems my parents have been trying to enjoy their last few days of vacation. However, I met a new frenchie friend Frodo--who just so happens to have the funniest and cutest video ever. I thought I would give him a post and introduce you all to Frodo.--Enjoy the video-- I know I did! Thank you Penny (Frodo's mom) for letting us post this video!




Find more videos like this on CLUB CHIEN

Doggie Style

Hi from BernizzleLand!
Here is the long anticipated video--need I say more :) I think with this latest edition we need to have a 'Bernard Channel'? What do you guys think? This video was taken in 1 take--i did almost 1/2 mile. There is more footage my mom couldn't add-- otherwise you guys would be here forever.

Well--my parents are enjoying the vacation to nowhere (they couldn't bear to go anywhere without me) and I am going to have to enjoy my last few days of freedom out of the crate. Hopefully I can post a pic or two from their day trip to Tahoe tomorrow. Im outta here--Late!!

We have created a monster!!

Note: this is from Bernard's mom

Well, we have created a monster. We have had the treadmill less than a week and Bernard is addicted. I did not think it was possible but Bernard is addicted to the treadmill. If I go into the office and turn it on, he jumps on and waits for me to start it 'rolling'. He has learned to maintain a pretty good clip. It was quite cute watching him over the last couple days. However--today when I tried to get on to run (hey, I do need to get more use outta this thing than my dog)-- he jumped on and was angry I was on there with him. He started biting at me-- so i jumped off-- and he just went--went for almost 1/2 mile. Any time i tried jumping on, he got angry. Then I turned up the speed enough he had to pay attention and concentrate--and he trotted right next to me. However, I really needed to run, and that would be waaaay to fast for him. Now imagine --I had to put him in his crate--where he CRIED LOUDLY and was beside himself. Can I really have a dog that's obsessed? He was hysterical the entire time i was on there-- which mind you wasn't that long--I only did 2 miles for Pete's sake. I now have to figure out how I am going to use my own treadmill and not have an upset dog, lol.



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So here is my unveiling of my new toy from Ruby. Isn't my new frog handsome!!He is my new friend and I have to bring him everywhere i go in the house! So far he seems pretty indestructible and should be an eternal living frog--unlike the ones i kill in the backyard during 'Frog Hunting' hours--he he.
So, as my mom mentioned above I am obsessed with her new treadmill. I have her working on a n updated video-- showing off my expert skills I have acquired in the last week!

Stay tuned!!!!!


Bernard from Bernizzleland

My weekend of trivial feats

Well this week has been rather uneventful. There was one big purchase--seems my mom wanted to rearange some furniture and HAD to buy this really big ugly thing--a Treadmill--not sure why, I can't sit on it, it dwarfs the desk in the office and just IS NOT attractive. My mom says it will be even less attractive if she doesn's start using this thing. Despite how ugly it is, it seems pretty cool. It has a TV and a fan built right in!!! Apparently my mom has excuses for

not going to the gym--'It's too far'

not going running outside--'It's too hot'

not going to our clubhouse--'It's too stuffy, with not enough fans'

This seems as if she will no longer have any excuses...Here is a little peak at the new 'Beast'--oh and check this out :)





My parents thought it would be cute to get me on this thing...so here is the breaking footage of my virgin feet on this treadmill!!

I am not sure why they were so excited.

Other than that, my dad had a big race in Lafayette--but lost steam with 2 laps to go, so he didn't place and finished with the pack. There were lots of cute pups there. Too bad it was to hot for my parents to bring me-- but they did give me the full run down. I stayed home in the A/C with my NEW favorite toy--Ruby and her mommie gave me the greatest toy ever. I bring it everywhere and chew on it for hours at a time. I am sure you all want to see what it is..can you guess what it might be? At first I thought WTF? It's soooo much bigger than what I am used to catching! Can you guess?? Ok, I won't keep you in suspense-- I unvail my newest always living--Green Frog--in tomorrow's blog-- stay tuned

Six and I-- video premier

Well-- I had this posted on youtube-- but I am not very popular there. So I have been trying figure out how some you smartie pants have ben posting video's---and I have figured it out. So without further delay, here is a short clip of Six and I.

My mom is going to be working on some other ones-- but I have a feeling they won't be as fancy! Here is a preview:

UPDATE: It may be hard to tell what I am hunting. Apparently, I am only famous in Nor Cal for my FROG Hunting skills...give it time I say, give it time : )

In other news-- seems our very own Joey Stains has been found on Animal Internet as The Featured Blog!! Wow I didn't realize I knew such famous and talented doggs.

Bernard

Non DOGG Recomended Site

So my mom is hijacking my blog and forcing me to tell you about something. If you are into music and like to check out something new---


She wants me to tell you about this great site called http://www.sellaband.com/-- It 's this site where you listen to unsigned bands-- and buy 'parts' if you like them. When they have enough people backing them ( 5,000 parts total @$10 a part) They get the $50k to record a cd w/ professional contract and everything. The best part, if you believe in an artist and they reach their goal..you get residuals from every CD the artist sells, 2 dollars will be allocated to the Believers for every CD. The artist can set the price as high or low as they feel fit. SellaBand gets nothing from these sales. Also, SellaBand will sell the Regular version on its own website and through online partners and offline distribution. Of these sales, the net revenue will be split equally between the artist, your Believers and SellaBand. You also get money from advertising and such.



That being said, my mom believed in this guy named Jake-- called Cubworld-- my mom says he reminds her of Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Sublime combined. They just had the webcast listening party--my mom says it was soo endearing to see him/his family, and be able to send IMs during the webcast. She loves his voice and wants everyone to listen to him. She says this is how you break past the sugar coated 'American Idol' Machine-- and find real talent. Is she saying Chris Daughtry or Kelly Clarkson aren't real. Well ,she does like Chris-- but she is telling me he was the exception.



K, In honor of the Tour, I leave you all with a great picture my dad found ; )

Bernard is out!!!

Today starts the Tour my doggs!!!!

So.... there is much excitement in the house today. The Tour de France has started. This means our channel is locked on VS channel-- and each stage of the day is on a loop--24 hours a day (and recorded)---believe me, if you didn't like cycling-- having it force fed like this makes you like it. There is no escape. Except---- when dads gone : ) It used to be dad picked Floyd and mom Levi--but I guess dad needs a new rider. Seems this year he is pulling for "The Green Bullet"(Alejandro Valverde) and mom is stickin with Levi.
I am sure my other dog friends Cipo, Dash, Bella, and Batman are also all excitedly watching. These are my cycling friends--my dads team mates doggies-- who are at the races too. Here we are at Conquer the Canyons-- in the team motorhome.





As you can see, they are all great looking Italian Greyhounds--and Cipo is named after Italian Cyclist Mario Cippolini. I could get a fat complex being around all of these skinny hyperactive pups--but I am secure-- I know I am built for power not speed. I tried to hump them and I noticed I could crush their little bones if I was too rough-- who wants to be built so fragile? It has been a while since I have seen them and I can't wait to see them again. I am hoping maybe they will start blogging to-- I know, I know-- we haven't been doing this very long-- and mom wasn't letting me post as much as I wanted to because of that evil PS3-- but we've crossed that bridge-- and every dogg has been so great on here!!!

Which reminds me-- I met a new doggie that is the CUTEST and she is new to blogging. Her name is Kassi. Isn't she adorable-- and it seems her mom is as crafty as Ruby's mommie. Please go and say hi and make her as welcome as you guys made me!!!! I know she would love some attention : )

Oh and I want to thank Balboa, Ruby and my human auntie Leslie-- for donating to FBRN and helping Churchill!!!! We love guys for helping and YOU ROCK!!!!

Bye for now--
Bernard

My 4th--sort of

So my 4th of July went as planned---no drama---helped by my staying inside and cool, free from flying bees!!BZZZZZZZ

My parents hung out with me in the morning--then they were off to an annual Crit in Davis. See, my dad is a cyclist--and he loves to race. However, since he thinks he is past his prime in the cycling world-- he has been racing in Masters 35+ as a Cat 1/2. He is a great sprinter and lives for riding---believe me when i tell you he just did ride on Sunday--get this-- almost 110 miles and climbing over 11,000 feet--He races for a team out of Vegas called 'Paul Tracy Racing'-- their main sponsor is-- you guessed it the Indy 500 racing guy Paul Tracy . However, since we are in Nor Cal-- dad has to race by himself sometimes.
Here is dad, second one from the front, in this picture from the race yesterday. And here is is riding behind Michael Hernandez-- who is a former State Crit Champion!! So the competition is steep. And here he is after riding for 50 minutes in 105 degrees : ) You might be asking-- what does my mom do during this?? Well, she helps my dad make his bottles (water), pin his numbers on his kit (the sexy tight speedo thing), cheer on dad and this time around, hold onto her sunglasses-- it was so hot they wouldn't stay on. Oh, and since there was a Starbucks close by-- she sipped on a Soy Vanilla Latte on ice-- while dad sweated to death. And she is the resident photographer-- she needs a lot more practice on her timing to outsmart the digital camera : ) She really tried to get some good pics. Guess this is a good segway to tell those who are unfamiliar with cycling--I am named after a famous French cyclist, Bernard Hinault, who won the Tour de France among other great famous races. Good thing they named me after such a great man!
I also started a donation for Churchill at French Bulldog Rescue Network please take a minute to read about his story, and try not to cry too much...my mommie says the donations are tax deductible (i guess that is good) and it will make the world a better place helping others. Select the Donate button at the top of my blog : ) Any little bit will help him out. In my first 24 hours I have 2 donations (thanks mom for my first one). Make sure to name him in your donation.

Take care my doggs-

Bernard

Happy 4th my DOGGS!!!

Happy 4th!!! Thought I would share a pic of my greatgrandfather--it seemed like a patriotic picture for today.

Also, for those who don't know-- this 4th is destined to be better than last years. Let me start by saying to my mom and dad "I'm Sorry". Ok..let me begin. The 4th started off great, my parents had some friends over (finally!) we were hangin out--drinks and treaties--when I spotted something moving out of the corner of my eye. My mom freaked out because it was a bee. But, my dad thought it was funny and told my mom she was turning me into a momma's boy--wwhatever--and next thing you know, I have a stinger in my lip!! One our friends, Josh (Kona's co-owner) is a fireman, so he knew how to get it out. Well, lets just say my lip swelled horribly-- and then i started throwing up and couldn't stand. Mind you , this is all within 30 seconds. So my mom called the Emergency Vet place and we jumped in the car. My dad drove fast-- 125 mph-- just to get me there. I layed on my moms lap---my tongue blue, lip huge, and hardly breathing. The drive seemed forever. We get there and they rush me in the back. I got a shot, hooked up to oxygen and lots of oogles from the nurses. Seems I went into Anaphylactic Shock and am DEATHLY allergic to bees. An hour later, I was allowed to see my parents and have them fork over the cash (isn't it great that way : ) so I could be released from the nurses. We drove home much slower- and came home to our house guests still there-- having eaten dinner-- waiting for us! I know it was a bit hard on my parents so i have really tried to stay away from bees. Since then I have found out wasps are my enemy as well, and when I get in a fight with them-- I have to take a Benedryl.

So this year should hopefully less stressful. Enjoy your 4th and be careful!!!

My Ten Names

In keeping with the Q&A format.... here are some questions someone (my mom) thought was cute. I really think this one is a bit childish-- but she is leaving me no choice. What's next? Madlibs or a slam book????


1. ur real name:Bernard
2. YOU GANGSTA NAME: (first 4 letters of real name plus izzle)Bernizzle
3. YOUR SPY NAME: (fav color and fav animal)Green Frog
4. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (ur middle name and street u live on)Hinault Wheatley
5. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)Lilbe
6. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (Your 2nd favorite color, and favorite drink)Black Water
7. YOUR IRAQI NAME: (2nd letter of your first name, 3rd letter of your last name, 1st letter of your middle name, 2nd letter of your moms maiden name, 3rd letter of you dads middle name, 1st letter of a siblings first name, and last letter of your moms middle name)Elha-Ssy
8. YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (parents middle names):Russell Kay
9. YOUR GOTH NAME: (black, and the name of one of your pets)Black Six
10. YOUR PORN STAR NAME: (the name of your first pet & the name of the street you grew up on)Casper Palms-- I had to have mom supply that one;)
Pass it on--

ME ME and more ME

1. Your age? 17 months young

2. Your age when came to live with your people? 10 weeks and 3.5 lbs

3. What color is the collar you’re wearing right now? What collar?

4. Who is your favorite person other than the people you live with?

5. How much do you weigh? 23 lbs- dont I carry it well?

6. Most expensive thing you’ve ever chewed up? Well I ruined a 1k shag rug, is that expensive? he he!

7. Do you like other Dogs? YES!!! The bigger the better!

8. Who is your best non-human friend? Dogg- Kona who lives across the street. Cat-- Six

9. Squeaky Toys or Tennis Balls? Squeaky tennis balls of course!

10. Do you like to be brushed? I eat brushes, so yes i do!

11. Peanut Butter or Cheese? I dont really have to decide do I? How about cheeses dipped in peanut butter?

12. Do your people cut your toenails? No, apparently I squeel like a pig at slaughter.

13. Any formal education? You mean there's more than the school of life? I watch 'The Dog whisperer'-- so I think that qualifies as remote learning.

14. Couch potato or Energizer Bunny? CP but if my mom would be more social, I would be EB baby!

15. Five nicknames your people call you. Poopy Face, Bernardies, Bernard's Nard's, Piggies, Frog Hunter

16. What is your best trick? Driving (see the great proof-- thats my dad. He looks angry but he was really tired after 7 hours of driving)

17. Do you like kitties? I love kitties!

18. What did you have for breakfast? I am a grazer-- so I haven't eaten today, but I made sure my bowl was FULL

19. Can you hunt (aka have you ever killed anything living)? If so, what? Yes, Frogs and anything that flys.

20. When & why was the last time you went to the V.E.T.? Last Wednesday for my heartworm pills and a Bortedella shot (apparently I have Ruby to blame for that one!)

21. Where do you sleep at night? On a good night, stretched out next to mom. On a 'dad cant sleep thru my snoring nights' in my prison in the family room.

22. Do you like to swim? I have been told that I could drown. But as you know I can stand in water (and look good!)

23. Can you make puppies? Yes, are you interested?

24. Your favorite place to visit? My grandparents in Reno and Crystals doggie shop Fashion Fo Paws

25. Do you give kisses? Yep. Big wet slobbery ones! Sometimes I even leave little bits of treats in them.

26. Can you potty on command? When I want to

27. To Cuz or not to Cuz? HUh?!?!

Ok--passing this quest along to all the dogs who haven't answered

My weekend

Well-- this weekend was really boring. My parents played video games all weekend... VIDEO GAMES!!!! The new PS3 has taken my parents!!!! To top it off it was beautiful outside. Here I am lounging, wishing I could go outside and play..but noooo, my mean parents would rather play Oblivion or Resistance.. how old do they think they are..Geezzz..I mean, come on now!!!Aren't
you guys almost 40??? Am I asking too much? Just 10 minutes!!!! Ok, maybe 10 minutes out, 2 minutes in, 10 minutes out, 1 hour in, 2 minutes out...1 minute in...---I just love the climate change. And the treats, he he!
Well, hopefully this weekend my parents will pay more attention to me :)

I'm out---
Bernard

My brother from another mother???

So gang--I have been anxiously awaiting for this particular post-- Everyone has done such a good job, that I hope my mom will pic the right picture of me/my human twin.








Am I a D-O-G-G or what!!!! I am tellin' ya'all that Snoop DOGG is my brother from another mother :)

Ok, my mom is making me get off here-- saying that just because I look like him, doesn't mean I should-bizzle act-izle like him... till then my **snizzles**

I am outta here

Hi everyone!

So today is my first blog entry ever!! And since Dad is soooooo cranky today, I decided now is a good time to stay away from him. First off, I want to thank my friend Ruby Bleu and her mommie Michele for showing me this great site! I am new at this-- so my first one will be short. This weekend has been great--I got my very own pool! Shouldn't I be Model?

Here are some other shots--

I swear i was happy!!

So the pool was fun for about 2 minutes, at best-- Not sure what the big deal was. I drank some water out of a really big bowl, geezzz! At least today they brought me to the dog park. I wish dad had been in a better mood, because it made me very cranky too--There were 2 dogs i DID NOT like--so i gave them the gremlin growl quite a few times. Guess that was enough for my stupid parents to take me home. They don't know what it's like for some one to keep smellin' ya and not givin' you your space---I mean who are they to smell my a#% like that. Anyway, here's some evidence that I was there for my French Bulldog Meetup. See the one on the right-- that has become my new enemy : ) BTW--I'm the one in the middle


Maybe he is just jealous on how handsome I am...Okay, I need to chase the cats right now. Hopefully Dad will be in a better mood after he plays some PS3 games ....bye!