About Spellbound
Bernese...
pellbound
was established in 1999. I originally started in dog showing with a Labrador
Retriever named Chelsea, and I seriously caught the "show bug".
During that time I learned a lot and made many great friends in the dog
world. I craved more action in the show ring, and decided my next dog would
be my favorite breed, one I had admired at every show I
went to...the beautiful Bernese Mountain Dog. My love for this breed really began with a wonderful mutt named Bosun...my dad's dog actually. She was the dog that raised me! And though I didn't know it, she instilled a love of animals in me and my family with her shining personality. She looked just like a Bernese, only smaller at about 35 lbs. So, when I ever saw my first Bernese, I just knew they would be for me!
After learning more about the breed, and finding a breeder that I liked, I waited for
almost a year and a half for a puppy. I was patient...because I wanted the right dog. Spellbound's
Cabot v Peacfield, aka "Cabot" joined us at 8 weeks old, and stole
my heart from the moment I saw him. Cabot's life was full, and rich, and he touched many lives in his 9 1/2 years.
In August of 2003, Ch. Southwind Leave Me Spellbound, aka "Kiera" joined us. She was special from the day she was born, and has proven more
than I could have ever dreamed of as the foundation of my breeding program at Spellbound. Her breeders have been my mentors, my friends and my "extra parents" when I needed some! I cannot even express how lucky I have been! Kiera
finished her Championship just 2 weeks after her first birthday, with three
majors, all owner handled! Her abilities in tracking, obedience and rally-o
far exceeded mine, so we played with it all on our own and at classes here and there. Kiera loved everyone-human, canine,
feline, equine...and took pleasure in each new day like no dog I have ever
known. Her fun-loving, outgoing attitude made her a joy to have around. She went most places with me off leash, 99.9% reliable, totally trustworthy with other dogs and all people...she was a gift! Kiera blessed me with two litters before she died tragically.
Currently, I have three of her "kids" to move forward with - Scarlet, Camden & Darby. See them out at shows in 2008 and I hope to have a litter this year as well!
So, thank you for visiting!
Dayna Rousseau
142 Champion Hill Rd.
Effingham, NH 03882
603-986-0563