Well we are well and truly into the new year now! It has been a great break for us as a family, but sadly the weather hasn't quite been what we might of wished for!
Today has been the first dry day that I can remember, the ground is still very wet and all walks are muddy walks, not that the dogs or children mind in the least. As the weather has been so poor and the rivers flowing a bit too fast for my liking most of the walks have been on the beach over the Christmas period. Today as the river levels had dropped we took the dogs down to Sealyham, a favourite walk for all of us, and one that was enjoyed as they haven't been down there for a while. They got very muddy, Trio even found something delicious to roll in, but we ended with a paddle in the river to clean off!
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Monday, 24 December 2012
Happy Christmas
We would all like to take the oppertunity to wish you and your dogs a very happy Christmas!
Enjoy the time, and lets hope that we have some better weather so that we can enjoy the great outdoors with our dogs.
Thank you to all those that have sent cards, and photographs, they are very much appreciated and we take great pride in these, so thank you all once again.
Enjoy the time, and lets hope that we have some better weather so that we can enjoy the great outdoors with our dogs.
Thank you to all those that have sent cards, and photographs, they are very much appreciated and we take great pride in these, so thank you all once again.
Sunday, 9 December 2012
BHC Agility
We missed quite a few agility shows over the summer due to the weather, seasons etc. So it was great to actualy attend a show! It felt like it had been ages since we had had a proper competition.
We only took Maddie and Trio, and shared the lift with my mum and her dogs. Tasha and Trio picked up a clear round in the helter skelter, and had 5 faults in the other two rounds. Most importantly she managed to get over her fear of the seesaw, she might have done it slowly but she did it none the less! Tasha did a great job handling her, getting the balance of being calm, clear and encouraging just right.
Maddie managed to miss the weave entry on the first round, and after watching the other competitors realised that it was due to me setting her up slightly off centre to the first jump so it wasn't in her line of vision. Most mistakes are handler errors! She also picked up 5 faults in the other two rounds, due to knocking poles.
Mum on the other hand managed to pick up two 2nd places and some clear round rosettes with her dogs.
We only took Maddie and Trio, and shared the lift with my mum and her dogs. Tasha and Trio picked up a clear round in the helter skelter, and had 5 faults in the other two rounds. Most importantly she managed to get over her fear of the seesaw, she might have done it slowly but she did it none the less! Tasha did a great job handling her, getting the balance of being calm, clear and encouraging just right.
Maddie managed to miss the weave entry on the first round, and after watching the other competitors realised that it was due to me setting her up slightly off centre to the first jump so it wasn't in her line of vision. Most mistakes are handler errors! She also picked up 5 faults in the other two rounds, due to knocking poles.
Mum on the other hand managed to pick up two 2nd places and some clear round rosettes with her dogs.
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Keeping Busy
Well it has certainly been a busy time here this month, and time if flying by.
Sadly it meant being away from home for a few days for a funeral, and leaving the children and dogs with Sean. They all did a fab job, but I missed them all loads!
The weather has continued to be awful, most walks result in wet muddy dogs, not that they mind in the least. Can't wait for some frosty weather, I would much sooner have the cold but dry weather.
We have attended a few shows over the last few weeks, things are certainly starting to wind down now as we near the Christmas break.
At Llanelli Maddie won the AVNSC Open gundog class, Trio had a second in the Post Grad.
At Pembrokeshire show Maddie again won the AV Open gundog and was awarded the Best AV Gundog. Maddie and Trio also won the brace class, Tasha had a second in the Junior Handling and Christopher won his age group. It was a lovely show catching up with friend in a nice relaxed athmosphere.
Sadly it meant being away from home for a few days for a funeral, and leaving the children and dogs with Sean. They all did a fab job, but I missed them all loads!
The weather has continued to be awful, most walks result in wet muddy dogs, not that they mind in the least. Can't wait for some frosty weather, I would much sooner have the cold but dry weather.
We have attended a few shows over the last few weeks, things are certainly starting to wind down now as we near the Christmas break.
At Llanelli Maddie won the AVNSC Open gundog class, Trio had a second in the Post Grad.
At Pembrokeshire show Maddie again won the AV Open gundog and was awarded the Best AV Gundog. Maddie and Trio also won the brace class, Tasha had a second in the Junior Handling and Christopher won his age group. It was a lovely show catching up with friend in a nice relaxed athmosphere.
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| Trio would much sooner swim along side us than walk. |
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| Goodwick Moor |
Thursday, 25 October 2012
Autumn Walks
We have been blessed with some good weather this week, it would be lovely if this dry spell continues into next week for half term.
It has been great to take advantage of the dry weather and have managed some nice walks over the previous week. We have found a lovely walk in the Preselli's, not too far from home and the children would like to take their bikes next time as it has a bike route.
Have spent a lovely morning walking the dogs through Sealyham, one of our favourite walks. It was quite magical there today walking through a carpet of fallen leaves. The dogs had a great time racing through the woods, it's always a pleasure watching there natural ability come to life. We stopped for a swim at the quarry, where the water had a layer of leaves on it and the dogs were doing water retrieves whilst the leaves fell on them.
It has been great to take advantage of the dry weather and have managed some nice walks over the previous week. We have found a lovely walk in the Preselli's, not too far from home and the children would like to take their bikes next time as it has a bike route.
Have spent a lovely morning walking the dogs through Sealyham, one of our favourite walks. It was quite magical there today walking through a carpet of fallen leaves. The dogs had a great time racing through the woods, it's always a pleasure watching there natural ability come to life. We stopped for a swim at the quarry, where the water had a layer of leaves on it and the dogs were doing water retrieves whilst the leaves fell on them.
Monday, 15 October 2012
South Wales Kennel Association Champ Show
Our last champ show of the year, and we went out on a high!
Cooper and Nutmeg made the journey for their showing debut, Coopers first Champ show and Nutmeg's first show.
Cooper won Junior Dog, and came 2nd in Post Grad, Dawn did a really good job and didn't look at all nervous. Nutmeg had a 2nd in Junior Bitch. Both will be accompanying Millie now to Crufts next year, and will be an extra special get together. Tasha handled Tilly and did a superb job winning Post Grad Bitch, she took her back back in the ring for the challenge and was awarded Best Bitch. We were well and truly over the moon.
Ruth had brought Fae along for the puppy class with the munsters, where she gained a 2nd place. Trio also had a 2nd in Post Grad, and Maddie won the Open Bitch class, and was awarded Best Bitch.
Absolutely thrilled with day, one which will be hard to beat. Thanks have to go to Cooper's, Nutmeg's and Fea's families for bringing them along and being such good company.
Cooper and Nutmeg made the journey for their showing debut, Coopers first Champ show and Nutmeg's first show.
Cooper won Junior Dog, and came 2nd in Post Grad, Dawn did a really good job and didn't look at all nervous. Nutmeg had a 2nd in Junior Bitch. Both will be accompanying Millie now to Crufts next year, and will be an extra special get together. Tasha handled Tilly and did a superb job winning Post Grad Bitch, she took her back back in the ring for the challenge and was awarded Best Bitch. We were well and truly over the moon.
Ruth had brought Fae along for the puppy class with the munsters, where she gained a 2nd place. Trio also had a 2nd in Post Grad, and Maddie won the Open Bitch class, and was awarded Best Bitch.
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| Tilly, Nutmeg and Cooper. |
Saturday, 13 October 2012
Mini Munster Meet
We managed a small munster gathering yesterday at Newgale beach. The weather had a definite autumnal feel to it, a cool wind and a short burst of hail, but the sun did make an appearance!
The five munsters, along with Harvey had a great time racing in and out of the sea and retrieving to their hearts content. Eleanor was an enthuasiastic ball thrower, and came home almost as wet as the dogs!
The walk was finished off with some Tiffin provided by Helen and tea from Jan. Sorry that we couldn't stay for the tea Jan, but the Tiffin was delicious!
The five munsters, along with Harvey had a great time racing in and out of the sea and retrieving to their hearts content. Eleanor was an enthuasiastic ball thrower, and came home almost as wet as the dogs!
The walk was finished off with some Tiffin provided by Helen and tea from Jan. Sorry that we couldn't stay for the tea Jan, but the Tiffin was delicious!
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| L-R Mutley,Maddie, Trio & Ella |
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