Aziah

I'd never leave the ring without having waited for a critique... Though I guess an exhibitor could feel that they paid an entry fee, got an opinion (that they didn't like) and felt that they didn't want a critique written, so they left the ring.

I'd be looking at bringing in a bitch with one familiar line to that of your current dog and the remainder of the pedigree linebred but an outcross to what he already carries.

Yes mine arrived today too...

No we leave at the end of February PM away! Excellent ;) thanks heaps!

If you go to Google Maps it will give you a good location I have no idea re ring set-up but I would imagine that on Friday they'd be set-up ;) Deb - love your choice of puppy

great job Freckles & Matt!!! I stayed home today - and really glad I did after your 'melting' comment

Black Ice

Thank doG the southerly change is coming, it's been 43 today here in Newcastle and I can only assume much the same or more down there... See you all tomorrow, assuming the 27' forecast holds :D

Big, fat one in the foreground - dog or bitch?

Luci Ellem runs show training - someone who goes to her should be able to give you details

I'd join now you can do it all online these days too... Dogs NSW - online member application

7 Elkhounds / 93 Hounds

No one will receive numbers, they can be collected from 7.45am Sunday at the office - as advertised on the schedule. ETA: I mean it was advertised that the numbers wouldn't be posted but are to be collected on the day...the 7.45am collection time was posted on OzShow today.

My boys pee in the wide open spaces with no dramas, they don't require a tree or post...is that the question you asked?

Where's your question BMP and I'll answer it???

Shoes come off at the front door, same deal for visitors

Right - ok then, definitely very easily misinterpreted then...my apologies if that's the case.

I can't speak for anyone else but I was not intending to make fun of you, but if you're saying you're aware of most of them selling with papers for $1200 - $1500 then why have you not purchased one of these dogs? If these dogs are not of what you consider a high enough quality, and you would prefer one of the dogs that is more expensive, then buy that one. If not, don't expect that you can post on a public forum hoping for someone to provide you with a pup of exceptional quality for the cost of a pet. And as opposed to cost I was more concerned about your intentions to be possibly breeding with a dog in the future, as i'm sure we'd all rather see breeding left to registered breeders, and you haven't mentioned that that's what you're intending. If you're looking for the best possible dog, save for it, and if you're not wanting to purchase from great lines with papers, and you dont intend on becoming a registered breeder, then don't breed. And I would never mention the name of a breeder and then state that in your opinion they're charging too much - i've never bred dogs but have a freind going through her first whelping and establishing herself as a breeder, and I have the upmost respect for what she's doing - You cant put a price on a breeders blood sweat and tears and to say that a respected breeder is overcharging i find quite rude. I am sincere in wishing you luck - this forum is very welcoming to those with the right intentions. No I didn't mention the breeder someone else did and I said they had nice dogs just that I couldn't afford it and not only that that they were really nice because they were the only breeder to reply and suggest other beeders to contact! I never was rude and said the breeder overcharged. that breeder helped me find other breeders and sent me link to breeders at this webpage so that is how I found this forum so why would I want to say bad things about them and their dogs? I also said that I would go to show and join all the clubs, this is why I say I think you just make things up. I never purchased the dogs that cost less becauss as I said first I cant get hold of these breeders or they dont email or dont write back when I do. So that is why I ask if anyone knows of other breedres in case there are some other than on this webpage. I really don't feel it's fair that you state on a public forum that the breeder 'overcharges' - according to whom? It's more that you don't wish to save and purchase the quality you want rather than the breeder charging too much.

I'm sure she does wonderful PR work!

Luci doesn't love everyone, just Moo lol. Not sure as the Royal is straight after her bday and she won't get any points there. When is gunnedah? The Royal is such a lucky dip - you never know what's going to happen...have a little faith in your beautiful girl :p

How many are in the Working Dog group please - and I did want to know how many Pembrokes but someone told me 7

Wow! They all look so healthy

Excellent news, glad she's all done and without drama Can't wait for pics!

Hope all is well, was there a 7th baby?

It really annoys (maybe saddens?) me that people; * decide they want a particular breed (a rare one at that) and want it yesterday * don't want to pay the price tag for a well bred puppy * don't even consider that they can't have one 'yesterday' and might actually have to save up for a period of time to afford the pup AND wait for a suitable pup to become available.