Pointees

Love it PC! I need inspiration... I don't know what to photograph tonight!

Thanks for that! What day is normally better, Friday or Saturday? Might see you there Lappiemum!

Think I might try to go. Sounds interesting, and all those cuddles sound great! Is there a website? Do you know what time it starts? Where it is? Etc?

Beautiful photos.

Aw! She is gorgeous! You must be happy with her. She is so cute!

I had two dogs run at me and my dog today on our walk. Long story short, I pulled my GSP behind me, and protected him.

That is just lovely Lea!

Oh no doubt about the smile, and those eyes are to die for! tlc, it would have been a lovely day for it! Not to hot, not to cold. No wind, no rain. Perfect in so many ways.

Hey tlc, your OH looks very relaxed. Very aussie picture! ;) Beer, sunny day, trees in the background. Perfect. Rottnbullies, love the smiling picture! WHat a great looking dog!

Here's my baby girl, April. :D Yes, white dog, black sheets. ;) But I love her. She sleeps there every night.

Just relaised a should be up to day 7! ;) Time to go find one of the 4 dogs around the house!

YUM! ;)

Day 6: the three photos in one. Added the other one for the hell of it.

Thanks for all that lovemyleos! ;) I know what you mean about the Pointer hair! :D If I lived in NSW I would be there for all the fundays! :D Might just have to get some Leos to the Kepala meets. Slicker brushes work wonders! I used to love using them when I had to groom dogs. Personally, I would go for a long coated male. :D I love the long coats on dogs, BC's, Aussie shepherds, Leos, etc.

Love the photos. OMG! The food! YUMMMY!

Day 4: Sunset over the oval during our walk. All I did was resize, too tired to do anything. Day 5: Maybe my new signature? What do you guys think?

Yep, was visiting Geelong. They are very familiar landmarks there. It's a great spot. Its lovely there. I'm only in Werribee, so not far. MORGAN! What a pretty girl she is! Sorry for not uploading yesterday, was a bit worried over April, so didn't even get on! Will muck around with yesterday and todays photos and then upload them.

Thanks guy! I'll have to consider one in the future, but with a malt cross, 2 english pointers and a gsp... Theres no room at the moment. They do sound delightful. Another question I have... Are there any in Melbourne area that I can play with one day?

Were they taken in Geelong? Great photos though, the water is just gorgeous! Off to walk a dog, will see whats around to take a picture of. :rolleyes:

Nope - wouldn't have guessed he's half ragdoll! :D Does he or his litter sister have blue eyes?? I know nothing about cat genetics either so you're not alone! ;) Very gorgeous colouring and markings he has though...half ragdoll half moggie all beautiful. :p Clicking Mad - Lotus is just so sweet with her lobster friend and I love the lobster in all its fullsized colourful beauty! I love seeing the different toys other people's dogs have.... Pandii - I like that cleaning bucket photo....makes me think it's one of those old style ads and some woman with 50s hair is about to come out extolling the virtues of Jif! :D or maybe that's just me. Okay - I said I was going to bed like half and hour ago but I had to pop back in in an attempt to keep up with everyone's photos! I'm totally loving this thread! goodnight everyone! ;) Don't worry, I was going to bed almost an hour and a half ago!

QUESTIONS 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time owner/rescuer 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? Already covered previously 3. How common is it in Australia? Honestly, more common then the Pointer, although not in my house. 4. What is the average lifespan? 12-15 years 5. What is the general temperament/personality? This has been covered above, and I can't really compare as I have had my boy 2 days and he was neglected to a point in his last home. 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? My boy runs aorund with my two pointers during the day, and they all have a daily walk that last an hour or so. 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? I wouldn't recommend them to a first time owner, but then, not everyday is the same. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? I would recommend a friend for them. 9. How much grooming is required? Quick brush over weekly to remove dead hairs. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained)? If not trained, then yes. All dogs around children should be supervised anyway. Not a breed I recommend for the infirm at all they are too strong and boisterous and don't suit a slower pace of life. I don't recommend this breed being left untrained at all, they must have obedience training! 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? There's not a lot that is necessarily 'common' but like with all animals/dogs, there are some problems out there. Eye problems do exist, ranging from entropian to loose eyelids Skin allergies exist, particularly in some lines There is some incidence of hip dysplasia and OCD (though OCD isn't necessarily an inherited condition either) I have been made aware of quite a few incidences of epilepsy of late as well Temperament issues do exist as well, ranging from shyness, fearfullness through to aggression, more commonly towards other dogs, but I have seen it towards people as well - this is not necessarily an inherited issue however, temperament can, and is more often, affected by environment and early socialisation. Other minor issues: umbilical hernias, bite/dentition issues, ear infections 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) The main thing I would be asking is first of all, what activities do they do with their GSP to prove their worth to the breed? Why are they breeding this particular litter - all breeders worth their salt should have a plan and direction of where they are heading with each and every breeding that they do. Do they health test? And if so, what? The breed average for hips is around 8 or 9. Hip scores should be as low and as even as possible eg 0:0 or 2:2. Elbows shoud be 0:0. Be aware though that some imported lines the scores have been higher (have seen this in UK lines, the average there seems to be higher than we have here) Ask about health issues/temperament/credentials/titles of the parents. View as many of the relatives of the litter as possible - go and view the breeders premises if possible to see how clean it is, how their dogs are looked after etc. ASK FOR REFERENCES!! Again, a good breeder will have people happy to be references for them and let you know, or let you meet, puppies they have bought from that particular breeder. Go to shows/trials/events to see as many of the breed as you can and talk to as many people as you can. Don't believe everything that you are told (especially by some breeders, they don't all tell the truth), try to talk to owners as well and get a balanced view of the breed and of the lines that are available out there.

Oh! Wow, thanks for that answer, very detailed and informative! They sound wonderful. I looked after one when I worked at a boarding kennels, he was a a showdog in the past, now in a pet home but used at stud. he had mostly German bloodlines and was just amazing to look at, and so sweet and docile. Although his head was the size of my body! I'm tiny for an 18 year old. :p But god I loved the look and temperament of him! Hair is no issue. I have that problem with three Pointers and tend to vaccum my room every second day. white hairs on black bed sheets... I wasn't to smart buying black sheets! :D Not to smart letting my 'top girl' April sleep on my bed, considering I tend to wake up and she has crawled under the blanket! :D Min, going by the size of the breed, and weight, I wouldn't desex before 2 years old. With Pointers you should idealy wait until a year old, and they are only half the size and weight of a Leonberger. Maybe 2 and a half to be safe. If you can stand putting up with the seasons.

If there was something strong enough, you can count on my 3 to glue themselves together! ;)

I'm going to say Mini Pincher cross Chi or a Mini Pincher cross JRT. glendabenda, good work! ;) Had me laughing!!! Stitch "007" into the back of the suit! Its probably going to be something REALLY weird like, bull mastiff crossed with a flower.

Hey Pandii, it is a great way! I'm trying to get some nice ones of the three gundogs I have here. I have been trying for one Eng Pointer on one end, the GSP in the middle and then the other Eng Pointer on the other end... But all they do is move!