Home of the Large Munsterlanders and NSDTRs.
Thursday, 14 March 2013
Shopping for Toys!
Bron had an introduction to shopping last week with a trip to Pets at Home, choosing some toys for herself, she also found the food aisle very quickly by way of her super nose!
Monday, 11 March 2013
A long day at the office!
So that's what all the upheaval in my routine was about. Crufts indeed! Though I must say I enjoyed it. But first let me tell you how I got there.
In my last post you heard about my bath and my "lock in" at home. On the Friday evening I heard Mam getting a case from the loft, then I saw her getting my special lead and treats out of my very own kitchen cupboard. I may be young but I'm not dull. Seen this before and it either means showtime or holiday time - either way I was like a dog with two tails.
It was only 4.30am on Saturday morning and my Dad came to wake me up - or so he thought. Surprise, surprise though 'cos I was already at the door, tail wagging. Very early breakfast (1/2 rations unfortunately) then a constitutional walk with Dad which was more of a shuffle really because his back was hurting him! By the time I was back I could see the case and bags were gone. I knew Mam had sneaked them into the car. Won't be long now! Then off we go!! Picked up my human brother Adam in Glynneath then way to go.
Birmingham at 7.45. People and dogs EVERYWHERE. Go into a big hall and there are tollers all over the place. I love it here! Lots of female tollers too - even better! Glad I let Mam groom me now - first impressions are so important in my world. I have my own bench to cwtch up on but I don't intend staying there for long when there's so much to explore. Then before I know it I'm in the showring. Loads of tollers in here - all male though - and all about my age I can tell. Testosterone everywhere. A nice man in a suit came to speak to me and stroke me and then Mam ran up and down with me. Not this again! I'm so, so BURSTING to get rid of this pent up energy in me and as Mam runs faster I jump up at her. She's not happy with me for that, but hey, I'm a toller - what do you expect.
She makes me line up with all the others, then the nice man points to one, two, three, four tollers - then my Mam. She seems really happy with me now. Perhaps I should jump on her more often! Everyone that knows me seems dead chuffed too, so yes, definitely will jump on her again!!
Nice man gives a card to my Mam
After that I chilled out - Mam and Adam let me meet my dog Mam, Tilly and my littermate Milly. That was really nice 'cos I love a family get-together. Lots of people came to see me through the day - Sean and Donna and the children, Lucy, Ange, Jane (my real Dad's owner), David and Rachel - who I took to the pub in Little Haven, and Gina. These were the ones I knew - there were loads more!
Then eventually home. A nice big bit of liver cake, make a fuss of my Dad and then I collapsed into a heap on the floor!
Sweet dreams!
Love to all
Cooper
xx
In my last post you heard about my bath and my "lock in" at home. On the Friday evening I heard Mam getting a case from the loft, then I saw her getting my special lead and treats out of my very own kitchen cupboard. I may be young but I'm not dull. Seen this before and it either means showtime or holiday time - either way I was like a dog with two tails.
It was only 4.30am on Saturday morning and my Dad came to wake me up - or so he thought. Surprise, surprise though 'cos I was already at the door, tail wagging. Very early breakfast (1/2 rations unfortunately) then a constitutional walk with Dad which was more of a shuffle really because his back was hurting him! By the time I was back I could see the case and bags were gone. I knew Mam had sneaked them into the car. Won't be long now! Then off we go!! Picked up my human brother Adam in Glynneath then way to go.
Birmingham at 7.45. People and dogs EVERYWHERE. Go into a big hall and there are tollers all over the place. I love it here! Lots of female tollers too - even better! Glad I let Mam groom me now - first impressions are so important in my world. I have my own bench to cwtch up on but I don't intend staying there for long when there's so much to explore. Then before I know it I'm in the showring. Loads of tollers in here - all male though - and all about my age I can tell. Testosterone everywhere. A nice man in a suit came to speak to me and stroke me and then Mam ran up and down with me. Not this again! I'm so, so BURSTING to get rid of this pent up energy in me and as Mam runs faster I jump up at her. She's not happy with me for that, but hey, I'm a toller - what do you expect.
She makes me line up with all the others, then the nice man points to one, two, three, four tollers - then my Mam. She seems really happy with me now. Perhaps I should jump on her more often! Everyone that knows me seems dead chuffed too, so yes, definitely will jump on her again!!
After that I chilled out - Mam and Adam let me meet my dog Mam, Tilly and my littermate Milly. That was really nice 'cos I love a family get-together. Lots of people came to see me through the day - Sean and Donna and the children, Lucy, Ange, Jane (my real Dad's owner), David and Rachel - who I took to the pub in Little Haven, and Gina. These were the ones I knew - there were loads more!
Then eventually home. A nice big bit of liver cake, make a fuss of my Dad and then I collapsed into a heap on the floor!
Sweet dreams!
Love to all
Cooper
xx
Crufts 2013
Well what a busy week! And such a busy Saturday, Gundog day!!
Sean and Christopher had a very early morning and delivered the dogs to us earlier than expected. Sadly we had got on the wrong motorway on the way to Crufts and were delayed by nearly 45 mins, we just about made it to the Toller ring to see the final judging of Coopers class, and him being awarded VHC in a large class of 15 in Junior dog. Dawn did a great job of handling this youngster who was rather excited over the occasion!
We did a quick pip stop at the Munster ring and dropped off all of the equipment etc, whilst two of us went to meet up with Sean and Christopher to bring them and the dogs in. Settled them on the benching, gave them some breakfast and a drink. Tasha then had to change ready for the Junior Handling (YKC) with Trio, so sorted them out and packed her off with grandma to their ring!
Received a text to say that judging was going well (quicker than expected!) and so took Tilly down for her class in the next hall, which had just started by the time I got there. Tagged on to the end and then received a text to say that the Large Munsterlander judging was about to start! Asked if I could jump the queue to be judged before the few dogs left in front of me, and was relieved when I was able to do this. Tilly was a lovely girl as usual, and I asked Lucy (Milly's mum) if she would take over from me in the ring as I needed to go back to the Munsters. Lucy did a fantastic job in my absence and Tilly was awarded Reserve!
Asked if Dawn (Cooper's mum) would take her into the Good Citizen class as I knew I wouldn't be back and wasn't sure if Tasha would be back in time. Thankfully she agreed and really did us proud being awarded 1st with Tilly and Lucy had 2nd with Milly!
Back in the LM ring I was sorted out Max who was entered in the Special Puppy class, and I was handling. Special thanks to Kathryn, Martyn and Ewan for bringing him down for the day. Max hadn't been shown since Paignton show in the summer, well he was quite a good boy and was awarded 2nd being beaten by his brother Rookie! Maxx then went on to gain a VHC in the next class Junior Dog.
Fae had also been brought along by Ruth and Xena, and settled well with our dogs on benching, and she was awarded Res in puppy bitch!
Trio was then entered in Post Grad, and showed herself really well with me handling her for a change as Tasha was still at the YKC ring. She went on to gain a VHC in a good class.
Maddie wasn't placed in the Limit class, but handled by Eleanor went on to be awarded 2nd in the Good Citizen with Trio Reserve!
Not bad for a bunch of girls who are very badly out of coat!
Out of eight Seahaven dogs ( 9 had qualified) present all were awarded at Crufts this year. Sadly Nutmeg wasn't able to be with us for the day as she was in season, she was very sadly missed and I know that Nicky and family were disappointed not to be there. Thank you for your good wishes though Nicky, I did pass them on!
NSDTR
Tilly Dinaskarrek's Red Vixen at Seahaven PGB Reserve & 1st GC
Milly Seahaven Red Adromeda 2nd GC
Cooper Seahaven Galactic Storm VHC Yearling
Large Munsterlander
Maddie Paddockridge Madelaine at Seahaven 2nd GC
Trio Seahaven Borrowed Heaven VHC PGB & Res GCB
Max Seahaven Celtic Psalm 2nd SPD & VHC SJD
Rookie Seahaven Celtic Commander 1st SPD
Fea Seahaven Celtic Seren Res SPB
A huge thank you to all who came to visit or took part with Seahaven dogs!
Sean and Christopher had a very early morning and delivered the dogs to us earlier than expected. Sadly we had got on the wrong motorway on the way to Crufts and were delayed by nearly 45 mins, we just about made it to the Toller ring to see the final judging of Coopers class, and him being awarded VHC in a large class of 15 in Junior dog. Dawn did a great job of handling this youngster who was rather excited over the occasion!
We did a quick pip stop at the Munster ring and dropped off all of the equipment etc, whilst two of us went to meet up with Sean and Christopher to bring them and the dogs in. Settled them on the benching, gave them some breakfast and a drink. Tasha then had to change ready for the Junior Handling (YKC) with Trio, so sorted them out and packed her off with grandma to their ring!
Received a text to say that judging was going well (quicker than expected!) and so took Tilly down for her class in the next hall, which had just started by the time I got there. Tagged on to the end and then received a text to say that the Large Munsterlander judging was about to start! Asked if I could jump the queue to be judged before the few dogs left in front of me, and was relieved when I was able to do this. Tilly was a lovely girl as usual, and I asked Lucy (Milly's mum) if she would take over from me in the ring as I needed to go back to the Munsters. Lucy did a fantastic job in my absence and Tilly was awarded Reserve!
Asked if Dawn (Cooper's mum) would take her into the Good Citizen class as I knew I wouldn't be back and wasn't sure if Tasha would be back in time. Thankfully she agreed and really did us proud being awarded 1st with Tilly and Lucy had 2nd with Milly!
Back in the LM ring I was sorted out Max who was entered in the Special Puppy class, and I was handling. Special thanks to Kathryn, Martyn and Ewan for bringing him down for the day. Max hadn't been shown since Paignton show in the summer, well he was quite a good boy and was awarded 2nd being beaten by his brother Rookie! Maxx then went on to gain a VHC in the next class Junior Dog.
Fae had also been brought along by Ruth and Xena, and settled well with our dogs on benching, and she was awarded Res in puppy bitch!
Trio was then entered in Post Grad, and showed herself really well with me handling her for a change as Tasha was still at the YKC ring. She went on to gain a VHC in a good class.
Maddie wasn't placed in the Limit class, but handled by Eleanor went on to be awarded 2nd in the Good Citizen with Trio Reserve!
Not bad for a bunch of girls who are very badly out of coat!
Out of eight Seahaven dogs ( 9 had qualified) present all were awarded at Crufts this year. Sadly Nutmeg wasn't able to be with us for the day as she was in season, she was very sadly missed and I know that Nicky and family were disappointed not to be there. Thank you for your good wishes though Nicky, I did pass them on!
Summary
NSDTR
Tilly Dinaskarrek's Red Vixen at Seahaven PGB Reserve & 1st GC
Milly Seahaven Red Adromeda 2nd GC
Cooper Seahaven Galactic Storm VHC Yearling
Large Munsterlander
Maddie Paddockridge Madelaine at Seahaven 2nd GC
Trio Seahaven Borrowed Heaven VHC PGB & Res GCB
Max Seahaven Celtic Psalm 2nd SPD & VHC SJD
Rookie Seahaven Celtic Commander 1st SPD
Fea Seahaven Celtic Seren Res SPB
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| Tasha in the YKC handling |
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| Max in the ring |
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| The rosette collection |
A huge thank you to all who came to visit or took part with Seahaven dogs!
Thursday, 7 March 2013
Something's upsetting my daily routine!
Hi there. It's me - Cooper - and I'm not a happy Toller!
I had a shortened walk this morning then Dawn put my car harness on me.
But she didn't take me shopping or to the canal or beach. She took me to the dog groomers in Glynneath!
Now I don't mind calling into there as they usually make a big fuss of me as the only Toller in the village, and they sell lovely bones and biscuits. And there's always a few doggie friends for me to meet and laugh at as they are bathed and given a haircut. But today it was my turn for the others to have a laugh on me. They tied straps to me and soaked me with water and smelly shampoo! At least if I was a terrorist I'd only have been waterboarded - that shampoo stuff makes a dog smell too human!
Once they'd finished that part of my punishment they took me out of the bath and tied me to a table. They turned hot air onto me! Then when I was dry they took a scissors to my feet!
I must be a tough nut 'cos it took TWO of them and restraining straps to do all this to me. My Mam was no help at all - she just photographed the whole thing, the sadist. At last my ordeal was over.
They didn't even give me one of my favourite treats from the shop - a PADDYWACK!
Why are they doing this to me?
Even when I came home they wouldn't let me go out and get wet and muddy. I've had to sit in my favourite spot by the window and watch the world go by.
There's obviously something big going to happen soon.
Wonder what it can be?
I had a shortened walk this morning then Dawn put my car harness on me.
Now I don't mind calling into there as they usually make a big fuss of me as the only Toller in the village, and they sell lovely bones and biscuits. And there's always a few doggie friends for me to meet and laugh at as they are bathed and given a haircut. But today it was my turn for the others to have a laugh on me. They tied straps to me and soaked me with water and smelly shampoo! At least if I was a terrorist I'd only have been waterboarded - that shampoo stuff makes a dog smell too human!
Why are they doing this to me?
Even when I came home they wouldn't let me go out and get wet and muddy. I've had to sit in my favourite spot by the window and watch the world go by.
Wonder what it can be?
Monday, 4 March 2013
Bron Says Goodbye to Naughty Boy
Bron had to say goodbye to her little fat friend yesterday. Ty the staffie went off to his new home in Pembs yesterday to live with 3 Rotties and has a change of name (one of the Rotties is called Ty) so he is now called 'Yogi' - he settled in well and found a new soft pillow immediately!
So...Bron was a bit unsettled again last night being on her own again so we had a bit of intermittant screaming through the night as she had no fat friend to cuddle up to! This morning she raced out in to the garden ready for her usual wrestling session and game of chase with naughty boy and realised he wasn't there and stood in the garden looking at me with a face that said 'oh, so what now?' anyway, she has had a quiet day travelling about in to Llandeilo and meeting a few people and generally being oooo'd and aaaaaa'd over and people asking what breed she was and then asking a second and third time 'she's a what?'
Daddy Red and big half sister Dizzy have had a play with her - slightly too mad zoomies and 100 mph at one point so Bron had to lay flat to get out of the way quick at one point, but all ended with a nice cwtch up in the bed.
Weighed Bron last Thursday and discovered why my arm was hanging off lugging her around town - she was 6.1kg.....
So...Bron was a bit unsettled again last night being on her own again so we had a bit of intermittant screaming through the night as she had no fat friend to cuddle up to! This morning she raced out in to the garden ready for her usual wrestling session and game of chase with naughty boy and realised he wasn't there and stood in the garden looking at me with a face that said 'oh, so what now?' anyway, she has had a quiet day travelling about in to Llandeilo and meeting a few people and generally being oooo'd and aaaaaa'd over and people asking what breed she was and then asking a second and third time 'she's a what?'
Daddy Red and big half sister Dizzy have had a play with her - slightly too mad zoomies and 100 mph at one point so Bron had to lay flat to get out of the way quick at one point, but all ended with a nice cwtch up in the bed.
Weighed Bron last Thursday and discovered why my arm was hanging off lugging her around town - she was 6.1kg.....
Saturday, 2 March 2013
Breeder Competition Practice
Thursday, 28 February 2013
'Our Dogs' Picture
Last weeks edition of 'Our Dogs' featured Cardiff Show from a few weeks ago and Tasha was thrilled to have her picture featured in the paper. Trio was also pretty pleased with herself!
This last week has flown by, with lots of club activities on each night. So much for having some relaxation before the busy Crufts week! Have started the final trimming for the big day, but still plenty to do! At least the weather has been kind to us, which has made walking the dogs so much easier - please, please stay dry for another week or so!
Eve has been out and about this week, still not ready to go out on the ground yet, but getting plenty of socialisation in. She is now much happier in the car, and had a lovely time visiting grandma and grandad and their dogs. The fire guard was pretty quickly installed as she hadn't come into contact with a real fire and we very nearly had a cooked puppy!
Really looking forward to Crufts next week, and hope to catch up with friends old and new. If you are there don't forget to come over to either of the breed rings and say hello!
This last week has flown by, with lots of club activities on each night. So much for having some relaxation before the busy Crufts week! Have started the final trimming for the big day, but still plenty to do! At least the weather has been kind to us, which has made walking the dogs so much easier - please, please stay dry for another week or so!
Eve has been out and about this week, still not ready to go out on the ground yet, but getting plenty of socialisation in. She is now much happier in the car, and had a lovely time visiting grandma and grandad and their dogs. The fire guard was pretty quickly installed as she hadn't come into contact with a real fire and we very nearly had a cooked puppy!
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