MysticWolf Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I've always loved kooikerhondjes - I think they're gorgeous, and they sound like they'd be great for dog sports. I decided I wanted one when I was looking for my first dog, but there were none in Australia so I settled on papillons instead. Well, my dogs are heading towards retirement from competitions now but it looks like there are still no Kooikers in Aus - does anyone know of any or if anyone has any plans to bring any in? Or would I have to import them myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nothing on the ANKC website... I feel sure you'd need to import them yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysticWolf Posted March 16, 2012 Author Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nothing on the ANKC website... I feel sure you'd need to import them yourself. Yes, they're not recognised by the ANKC yet ... makes it much harder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ons Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 but they are stunning looking dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Add the Pyrenean Shepherd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrenean_Shepherd and the Markiesje http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markiesje to the list :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Gorgeous looking dogs, I am surprised that no one has brought any in to Australia. Then again, this is the first I have ever heard of them. Could see myself with one or two of them. Similar size to my Tibetan Terriers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Add the Pyrenean Shepherd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrenean_Shepherd and the Markiesje http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markiesje to the list :laugh: I think the first Australian litter of Pyr Sheps are being bred this year, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Add the Pyrenean Shepherd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrenean_Shepherd and the Markiesje http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markiesje to the list :laugh: I think the first Australian litter of Pyr Sheps are being bred this year, right? Really? Do you know who is breeding them? That is very exciting! Edited March 16, 2012 by Kavik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay. Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Add the Pyrenean Shepherd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrenean_Shepherd and the Markiesje http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Markiesje to the list :laugh: I think the first Australian litter of Pyr Sheps are being bred this year, right? Really? Do you know who is breeding them? That is very exciting! Oh damn. I just went to find the website and it turns out the dog's hip score results weren't too good so she won't be bred! That's disappointing. (link) Hopefully it won't be too long before we have Pyr pups down under! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Just looked up the pyrenean shepherd pics, and they are beautiful too. Be nice to see a few different breeds in Australia. I love Schapendoes too, but none in Australia . Link: http://www.chien.com/Races/does Edited March 16, 2012 by Marion 01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Bugger about the hips Importing and establishing a new breed is difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podengo Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 There are Pyrs in NZ now :) I think 2 more are arriving this year, so there'll be 5 or 6 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) Pyr sheps are great little dogs. Full on, but can be very shy and standoffish. Have met quite a few of them in France. They can make great little agility dogs. Link for the French breed club: http://www.chiens-des-pyrenees.com/ Edited March 16, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Pyr Shep agility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espinay2 Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) A few more photos. Apologies for the quality. (edited as the first photo was mostly Gos d'Atura Catalan and not Berger Pyrenees, who were hiding behind LOL!) Edited March 16, 2012 by espinay2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 The smooth faces in the fourth picture are gorgeous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffioraire Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) I want a Czechoslovakian Wolfdog. From what I gather similar to a GSD type temperament. Edited March 16, 2012 by Saffioraire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffioraire Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Mystic wolf if you commit to importing I'm more than happy to help you do it yourself to save $$$. I've put together an info booklet for a friend so I can photocopy it for you if you'd like :)Always happy to help, especially for a rare or new breed! How exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffioraire Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 And a Mudis! These guys are similar to a Kelpie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted March 16, 2012 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Mystic wolf if you commit to importing I'm more than happy to help you do it yourself to save $$$. I've put together an info booklet for a friend so I can photocopy it for you if you'd like :)Always happy to help, especially for a rare or new breed! How exciting There is a breed I am seriously dreaming of importing, would I be able to have a copy as well. Pretty please! :D I'll pay for postage etc :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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