Yarrowfell

Any chance we can see a pic? I have double curls on my guys tails but would love to see a triple! Here is what I would call a double curl:

Brittany Chesapeke Bay retriever Pointer Large Munsterlander Wei (and Wei long)

Delete - It was on the list already.

Australian Terrier Cesky Terrier Tenterfield Terrier Tibetan Terrier Black Russian Terrier Australian Silky Terrier German Hunting Terrier Boston Terrier + American Stafforshire Bull Terrier

What about Ireland? There are a few from there.

Well b*gger me, I'll revise my estimate There are 8 with a further 3 that will be accepted Will go & hide my head in shame now Australian Terrier Cesky Terrier Tenterfield Terrier

Parson Jack Russell Terrier Nope, that would be developed in the UK American Staffie

Parson Jack Russell Terrier

Sorry should have also added, currently recognised by the ANKC Tenterfield Terrier came up earlier, Aussie Breed The American Pit Bull Terrier

The largest litter of puppies ever born was 24, born to a Neopolitan Mastiff. ChaCha! Love Google :-)

A Bull terrier Well done. Your turn to ask.

Which breed has an egg-shaped head?

ANKC Breed Standard: Yep! Go to the top of the class and ask a question. I disagree - High Stepping is not Hackney gait. They are a different type of movement.

I am really trying hard not to google but ............. Ok here goes. Yarrowfell was right and I cheated Technically these terms belong to three ANKC breeds. GSP is one, when someone guesses the other two I can post pictures of the markings German Wirehaired Pointer is another. We don't have a German Longhaired Pointers yet so for the 3rd maybe just a plain Pointer? The names relate to the marking (how much brown and/or white) but without googling couldn't tell you exactly what they mean.

GSP (German Shorthaired Pointer)

I am curious as well

Yes Magnus (Dual Ch Yarrowfell Gold Sovereign CCD AFDCh ET CGC) sire a litter of puppies in Bemboka that are now 4 weeks old. Xanthe had 17 but lost one. The rest are all doing well.

I don't see why they have to get $0.01 of my hard earned tax money. Every year they cry poor and people feel sorry for them. If you want to help - go donate a bag of dog food to the poor guys in the ACT pound. And before anyone asks - I have had several run-in's with the RSPCA over the years and I have a lovely tape of one their "senior" staffers who called my answering machine a few years ago. The language was interesting to say the least - maybe I should give a copy to the Canberra Times??

We are aiming for April. I organize an assessor to come down and just assess the dogs. The 1st time we did the full 8 weeks but last time we just did 1 day and already had the dogs trained so just did the assessment. PM me your email address and I will add you to the email list of interested people.

The CGC is not really common in Australia unfortunately. We have run 2 so far in the ACT and qualified about 30 dogs (not all mine). We are looking at running another around April next year. It is not an ANKC title (yet) but is a great idea for the dogs and really teaches good manners. There are 10 exercises for the dogs and a written test for the owner: Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to approach it and speak to the handler in a natural, everyday situation. The evaluator walks up to the dog and handler and greets the handler in a friendly manner, ignoring the dog. The evaluator and handler shake hands and exchange pleasantries. The dog must show no sign of resentment or shyness, and must not break position or try to go to the evaluator. Test 2: Sitting politely for petting This test demonstrates that the dog will allow a friendly stranger to touch it while it is out with its handler. With the dog sitting at the handler's side, to begin the exercise, the evaluator pets the dog on the head and body. The handler may talk to his or her dog throughout the exercise. The dog may stand in place as it is petted. The dog must not show shyness or resentment. Test 3: Appearance and grooming This practical test demonstrates that the dog will welcome being groomed and examined and will permit someone, such as a veterinarian, groomer or friend of the owner, to do so. It also demonstrates the owner's care, concern and sense of responsibility. The evaluator inspects the dog to determine if it is clean and groomed. The dog must appear to be in healthy condition (i.e., proper weight, clean, healthy and alert). The handler should supply the comb or brush commonly used on the dog. The evaluator then softly combs or brushes the dog, and in a natural manner, lightly examines the ears and gently picks up each front foot. It is not necessary for the dog to hold a specific position during the examination, and the handler may talk to the dog, praise it and give encouragement throughout. Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead) This test demonstrates that the handler is in control of the dog. The dog may be on either side of the handler. The dog's position should leave no doubt that the dog is attentive to the handler and is responding to the handler's movements and changes of direction. The dog need not be perfectly aligned with the handler and need not sit when the handler stops. The evaluator may use a pre-plotted course or may direct the handler/dog team by issuing instructions or commands. In either case, there should be a right turn, left turn, and an about turn with at least one stop in between and another at the end. The handler may talk to the dog along the way, praise the dog, or give commands in a normal tone of voice. The handler may sit the dog at the halts if desired. Test 5: Walking through a crowd This test demonstrates that the dog can move about politely in pedestrian traffic and is under control in public places. The dog and handler walk around and pass close to several people (at least three). The dog may show some interest in the strangers but should continue to walk with the handler, without evidence of over-exuberance, shyness or resentment. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise the dog throughout the test. The dog should not jump on people in the crowd or strain on the leash. Test 6: Sit and down on command and Staying in place This test demonstrates that the dog has training, will respond to the handler's commands to sit and down and will remain in the place commanded by the handler (sit or down position, whichever the handler prefers). The dog must do sit AND down on command, then the owner chooses the position for leaving the dog in the stay. Prior to this test, the dog's leash is replaced with a line 20 feet long. The handler may take a reasonable amount of time and use more than one command to get the dog to sit and then down. The evaluator must determine if the dog has responded to the handler's commands. The handler may not force the dog into position but may touch the dog to offer gentle guidance. When instructed by the evaluator, the handler tells the dog to stay and walks forward the length of the line, turns and returns to the dog at a natural pace. The dog must remain in the place in which it was left (it may change position) until the evaluator i! nstructs the handler to release the dog. The dog may be released from the front or the side. Test 7: Coming when called This test demonstrates that the dog will come when called by the handler. The handler will walk 10 feet from the dog, turn to face the dog, and call the dog. The handler may use encouragement to get the dog to come. Handlers may choose to tell dogs to "stay" or "wait" or they may simply walk away, giving no instructions to the dog. Test 8: Reaction to another dog This test demonstrates that the dog can behave politely around other dogs. Two handlers and their dogs approach each other from a distance of about 20 feet, stop, shake hands and exchange pleasantries, and continue on for about 10 feet. The dogs should show no more than casual interest in each other. Neither dog should go to the other dog or its handler. Test 9: Reaction to distraction This test demonstrates that the dog is confident at all times when faced with common distracting situations. The evaluator will select and present two distractions. Examples of distractions include dropping a chair, rolling a crate dolly past the dog, having a jogger run in front of the dog, or dropping a crutch or cane. The dog may express natural interest and curiosity and/or may appear slightly startled but should not panic, try to run away, show aggressiveness, or bark. The handler may talk to the dog and encourage or praise it throughout the exercise. Test 10: Supervised separation This test demonstrates that a dog can be left with a trusted person, if necessary, and will maintain training and good manners. Evaluators are encouraged to say something like, "Would you like me to watch your dog?" and then take hold of the dog's leash. The owner will go out of sight for three minutes. The dog does not have to stay in position but should not continually bark, whine, or pace unnecessarily, or show anything stronger than mild agitation or nervousness. Evaluators may talk to the dog but should not engage in excessive talking, petting, or management attempts (e.g, "there, there, it's alright").

Thanks for the votes!! You can check if it registered as if you click on the link aain it will say "I voted" instead of "Vote now". Once again thanks for the votes.

I have entered Daisy in a photo comp on Facebook and she need you to vote to get to No 1. If you have time I would really appreciate the votes. Thanks. Link to vote for Daisy

Same re training - we didn't have our usual training on Monday, it is tonight instead. Can't wait to let the dogs have a run. We (Tuggeranong) have our competition in 2 weeks so the dogs will get loads more running Have already booked my leave for the Sydney Royal - we usually come up anyway but next year year will be great as it is the Nationals.