pebbles

Thanks for the results. Congratulations to the winners Didn't get anyone I know through to the final glory, just have to wait for next year now lol.

suspense is killing

Really appreciate the results, know someone in nearly each Group, some are doing well! Thanks for keep us up to date

Silkys and Min Pins!! How dare they not have up the best breeds lol.

Those open shafts can be deadly. Friends Gordon Setter fell down one in the Latrobe Valley, half full of water and was drowned.

Lulusuki, there's times when it doesn't always go the way we would like and so we just have to compromise. Mine are just 2 small dogs now and while I'd like them to welcome people it just doesn't work like that now. I've got a sign on the back gate so the few visitors use the front door. I've had different breeds over the years, started with Collies, and until a while back lived in a more populated area, had frequent visitors and all the previous dogs were fine. When I moved here I brought a couple with me, a Min Pin and a Gordon Setter who were used to people visiting so they were OK. After I lost them to old age I eventually got the 2 I have now, A Min Pin first then a Silky Terrier. Most Mins are territorial, Mick is no exception and when I got Abby she followed Mick's lead. I have shown both and tried many things to get them to accept visitors but the stress on the dogs and me just wasn't worth it. So it's out in the yard for them, peace for me and them (and the visitor lol).

Can you put in a doggy door? A few years ago I had one dog who just wouldn't let me know when he wanted 'out'. If I happened to see him standing at the door, that was fine but if I missed him then there was a puddle. The doggy door is great, made it so much easier when training later dogs.

Lulusuki, I can understand your problem. I live in a very small town and while my dogs are socialised outside home, they go to the shops, when they are babies I always take them into the post office, bank etc put them on the counter and get everyone/anyone to pet them. They have been shown and never a problem. Home - now that's another scene - very seldom have visitors and the odd occasion I did the dogs weren't happy, barking and not wanting to have anything to do with the visitors although they had met them when out and were quite happy. I just gave up and would put the dogs outside if they didn't settle quickly.

I saw a site with pics of the breeds and now I can't find it! Can anyone help, please?

Someone to pack up after the show would be good but I'd have to get another dog to show first so if there's only one wish, guess it'd have to be the dog.

I got a Chi looking just the way Chi's can, little dog with a big dog attitude.

without wading through all the posts I'm amazed at those who still persist in crucifying this person. Thanks to those with the common sense to see behind the AA agenda. Take aim at the puppy farms and leave genuine dog people alone.

Mine have always been taught on blue tongues. They hiss which is a deterent along with verbals from me. Start out on lead, some are easy to train others not so easy but it works. Had a big tiger in a run with 4 dogs and they just circled and barked.

I always have a bottle of Vit C injectable fresh every year in the fridge. Some say it doesn't work but I personally know someone who swears by it for their bird dogs and when you're 150ks from a Vet. anything is worth a try. Google - "Pat Coleby. Gundogs, snakebite and Vit C". All the years I've had dogs I've been able to teach them to not touch snakes, lizards etc but the Min I have now just wants to kill so keeping my fingers crossed.

Santo66 Love it :laugh:

Ok can just see the big macho tattooed guy turning in his 'nasty' macho dog and coming out with a cute poodle (Joke, so don't can me please)

Load of rubbish

Does say that the wife and dog were airlifted out - what happened to the husband, left him behind? lol

Ish - that's good to hear, I look forward to seeing some 'German Shepherd' German Shepherds in the ring.

pepe001 - Don't think it needs to go as far as the dogs doing rigorous tests either way just get back to basics. Don't see why

the dogs are bred differently conformation wise for working and show - a worker/hunter/retriever etc is (should be) still a worker/hunter/retriever.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

That's just my point - dogs were mainly developed for a purpose, herding, hunting, etc. before conformation shows, field trials, competition etc was introduced. Yes I can see that a slightly different temperament could be needed in some of these activities but not the total change in some of breeds' conformation. JMO.

My gripe - not just the Shepherds but IMO there shouldn't be a 'show'line and a different 'working' line in any breed. Maybe a bit more coat glamour but basically the same conformation under the coat. Weren't the first shows to exhibit the working dogs of the breed? Humans have a lot to answer for with some breeds!!!!