Christine Mann

Christine Mann saw her first Bernese Mountain Dog in 1974 but it was not until the late 80’s that she was able to have one of her own. CH Alpine Joy’s Deerpark Sgt Harpo CD DD HIC TT CGC revealed the wonderful world of Bernese to Christine while becoming one of the first BMDCA Versatility Dogs. These many years later, she successfully trains and handles her own dogs in conformation, draft, obedience and therapy work. She had trained eight BMDCA Versatility Dogs and five Delta Society Animal Assisted Pet Partners. Breeding only occasionally, Christine has bred seventeen litters of Bernese Mountain Dogs under the kennel name of Blue Moon.

Christine has been a member of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America and the BMD Club of the Rockies since 1990 and has been an approved BMDCA Draft Judge since 1993. She served as the BMDCA Draft Chair for four years and currently is a member of the BMDCA Judges Education Committee and a Delta Society Team Evaluator In 2005 Christine was nominated and honored by her fellow breeders to judge the BMDCA Futurity. In 2006, she was honored by the entire BMDCA membership to judge the BMDCA Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes. In addition she has judged Sieger Shows and Regional Sweepstakes in California, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Arizona.

Because Christine competes in conformation, obedience, and draft she appreciates the importance that a Bernese exhibits a combination of intelligence and the physical ability to pull a cart. As a therapy dog handler, she understands the need for a solid temperament.

With their two children grown, Christine shares her Colorado mountain life with Michael, husband (and soul mate) of thirty five years, and five very special Bernese Mountain Dogs who range in age from over eleven years to less than two years old--Brigette, Houston, Meco, True and Rita--that share their hearts and their beds…they would not have it any other way!