November 2007 Archives

Sounds like your doing a fab job with Jazz, amazing what a bit of training can do. My collie pup is the same age as your pups and she took very ill in between her jags and landed up in the vet hospital, luckily for me tho I train puppy classes and was able to get her back to socialising very quickly. In our classes we request that for the initial 4 week training period owners dont use food bowls at all, they all look at you like your nuts, but boy does that change when they try it and get fantastic results with hand feeding and kongs etc. The main thing we are aiming to teach in the first 4 weeks is bite inhibition which handfeeding is very good for. Jazz's owners are very luck to have you on hand to help out, i'm sure he'll be back on track really quickly.

GILL

Wendy your photos are great    we have put some new ones on scottishmunsters.net if
you would like to see more pictures of our Large munsterlanders
M
I should be in bed 

Another pic of Jazz asleep as I type.  If you could ever request the perfect colouring for a munster I now would say similar to Jazz, not too dark, not too light, ticks and spots on body and legs and an essential white tail to see when they are out working.  But you can't dictate and you get and love what God gives you. I would never have missed or changed Reba, Abbie or Lila for the world, it is just like humans beauty is only skin deep.  I am a perfect size 8, well I would be if I were a foot taller. Bit late now time for my beauty sleep !! Wendy

we have a dyson animal and it is brill.

Well, I've only not logged in for a couple of days and what changes ... I read the last post talking about vacs, Pam's sister had a very large baby (congratulations, was it a normal delivery ?) and then there are the cute pics of pups and animations, what next !!

I have a bagless Dyson    Which I think is great
You get one now specially for pets.
Mine is quite old now ~10 years old  an it is still great?
M

Hi there

My old Vaccuum Cleaner has just blown up.

Any suggestions as to the best one for picking up dog hair

I think it is time I really got a good one

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I have tried to put on a few photos from my phone but I don't seem to be doing too well!!! Hopefully they will appear on the right hand side:

Rosie's Retrieve you can just see the grouse in Rosies mouth?!

 

Elvis;with his bigger stick?!

 

Elvis & Maggie;at Pams doing "sleep over"

Hi,

Thanks for the congratulations, we are all delighted she is finally here & that she is fit & well. Angie didn't get the birth she wanted (she had planned a home birth), baby was in distress so had to come out by section. I think with the size of her it was perhaps a good thing!!!LOL

As for colour, I do have a preference for the flashier black & whites to the dark roans. I think that's what's so great about our breed, the colouring can be so varied. I remember when I 1st started showing, Elvis was one of the only really black & whites out but now they are more common & we are seeing less of the really dark in the ring, I think it's just trends, probably in a couple of years the darks will come back & the black & whites will be less popular!!! For me though I will always look for a lighter coloured pup for myself but as long as I end up with a nice natured, well balanced dog who is fit & healthy I will be happy.

Mo, I'm glad you are up for tomorrow. I will come over for 9am then?

Pam xx

As you say linda you cant really think about the colour you want. When we were thinking of alba's litter as the dog was very black and white we thought we might get a lighter one but not white as eric really doesnt like them too white so when the pups arrived and there was only one bitch  - you guessed it she was going to be dark. Saying that a more lovely bitch you could not have had and it was so tragic we only had her for a short time as she was a real stunner. Hogan was picked because he was cute and we all liked him!! Kelsey cos she sucked my finger aged 1 day old!!! Kai and his brother were near identical in marking very black saddled so we knew from the out what he would look like and he is typical munster, and wee paws well you all know why she stayed nothing to do with her coliur or make or shape just because we fell for her and she seemed to fall for us so she stayed - are we happy - yeah we couldnt be happier with her she is a lovely natured well adjusted young lady who has a great attitude to life she is ticked but it didnt matter . there werent actually any real dark ones in the litters, kai seems to throw different colours but never too dark. you just got to go with what you like - shows are now and again but dogs fill your heart everyday so who cares. watching my kids play with the dogs and teach them things is so rewarding that no prize can replace that.

Before I do anything else, congrats on the birth of your niece Pam. That's a good size! None of mine reached 7lbs! In fact, Jenni was only 5 lbs 10 ozs!! Claire was the biggest at 6 lbs 10 ozs. That felt huge. I'd hate to think how I would have coped with a bigger one!!!!!

 

Anyway, I was speaking to someone today about colours in munsters. As most of you know I have 2 black and white, and 2 roan munsters. I still want a much whiter one, but never seem to like the ones I get to look at in the nest. I always seem to prefer the darker ones!?! As the breed standard calls for a head that is predominantly black, and the body basically any shade, so long as there are black and white bits somewhere (ok, I'm taking the liberty of stretching it a bit....) do you guys have a colour preference, or does it really matter?

Congratulations to your sister and brother in law       That is great     yes Saturday OK
what picture do you want resized?
M

Pam are you getting broody!!! well done to your sis for pushing her out. big baby i know how she feels jason was 10lb 6oz like a christmas turkey. she is a cutie though. what a nice xmas pressie.

Nothing to do with cars Mo!  We are pushing the birds back in the direction of their release pens, as if they are allowed just to keep wandering, they will do just that and keep going further and further away.  It gives us the opportunity of some points and practicing steadiness to the flush and steadiness when there are a lot of birds just running around.  K

Hi Guys,

I am pleased to announce that my niece has finally arrived!!!! Beth MacDonald was born on Sunday 25th November at 5.36pm, weighing 9lbs 14oz!!!! Both Mum & Baby are doing great!!!!

Mo, are you still okay for Saturday? I was thinking about going out an early walk 9am (ish) then again about 2pm (ish), what do you think????

Pam xxx

 

Ps, I have a pic to put up but it's HUGE!!! Can anyone go into the images & make it smaller so I can post it???? xxxx

 

Come on Mo it's Hobbs......that's what happens when I leave the PC unattended for five minutes.

 

  

Carol what is that?  Thought you were looking for a pic of Spring and Skye?
M

and as if by magic....it appears (hopefully) 

Gill did you follow my instructions  or make your own
Nickys says my instructions were all wrong  ??!!
How is Ellie  any pictures?
M

think I should have a profile pic now.

Gill

My computer got so excited  its line to broadband got so hot it droped it  and I can not get on now at Home

Woops

M

I AM in a state of faint?
I had done all the hard bit??!!  brain bit?
but well done Munsterinc    And Even Better?
no text message at midnight??!!
well done Munsterinc
M

I DID IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How cool was that first time too.

just checking to see if my picture is there , if it is dont get intouch with mo for a while cos she will have fainted!!!

If you would like a wee Avator (picture) infront of your name
click on "Hi yourname" top right beside logout
this takes you to  "your profile"
at the top is "add profile imager" (I think)
Upload image 50x50pixels
and publish site to right of preferences  two half circles
Let me know if stuck   as I can do it for you
If you send me pictures   other wise I will great fun
fitting images to names??!!!
M

"dogging in"  what is that?
You must be very fit Karen  and the dogs
Housework??!!  what is that
Mo

Carrog is about 45 mins from where we live, not far from Llangollen.  It is very hard on the dogs and handlers.  This week we will have been over there Monday, tomorrow, Thursday and then Saturday again.  The days I'm not there we are dogging-in in the mornings near to here,  fitting in a bit of training and a very small bit of housework!

K

Love the picture of Ekko retrieving   she is a star.
The terrain you work on at shot looks very rough  and hard on the dogs,
is it near where you stay Karen?
Any shots coming up soon?
M

A couple of piccies showing the kind of terrain at one of the places where we pick up (collect the birds that have been shot).  I don't think it would pass any health and safety checks!  Also one of Ekko bring me a pheasie.  She was 6 months this week.  I can tell how much she is growing by the fact that she is now bigger than the birds!  The last is of Inca and Ekko waiting patiently.

Only got a couple of pics at the weekend will try and upload them as soon as I find the lead to connect my phone to the computer. Unless Nicky has ways and means of putting on the copies I sent her? I was also hearing lots about the other Munster pup that stays near me I'm not sure but I think she is possibly from Isla's litter so thats 3 living locally now.

Gill

dogs looked like they had a good time on their walk. paws is still driving her dad mad and he is trying really hard to ge tto her even trying to jump over a six ft fence so he hasnt learnt any lessons from his accident has he!!!!

...Skye may not be eating much but she still loves a walk with her pals.. see new movie from

http://www.scottishmunsters.co.uk/Group%20Fun%20Movies/group-fun-movie_index.html

Seska does this. She is keeping it safe from the other dogs, just in case her puppies need it later on........ I've found food in my bed on occasion.... Silly dog. It's normal, but annoying. Lift her food as soon as she starts digging. It won't do her any harm to miss a meal or two. If you are really worried that she isn't eating just give her little at a time, but several times a day instead of normal times. Though personally I wouldn't do this as it might encourage the phantom to go on a bit longer. But I know how difficult it is when they don't eat......

Hi, Thanks for your help - will try the pulsatilla - as Skye is eating very little just now - keeps trying to bury it!   I find this strange as would think they would eat everything they could get their paws on.

Link to wee slide show which has got lost in all of these excellent posts
Whoo  we are getting lots of traffic??!!
M

Hi Carol - I found Pulsatilla 30c helped all my three - Reba was particularly affected.  I never cut down on food because all three went off eating at some point and I was more concerned they would loose too much weight.

Gill, glad you had a good day out. We all need a break from the norm now and then.

Phantom pregnancies. I've had bitches in the past that had terrible ones. The only thing to do is what you are already doing. Less food, more exercise and no toys. If she fills up with milk you can go to the vets for something, but be careful. If they give you galastop (which most do) it could cause problems if you want to breed from your bitch in the future. Though not all bitches are affected by it. Basically it helps dry up the milk, but it is also used to cause bitches to abort so be cautious.

I should be at Auchterarder, I've got a shield to return (or bring home again.....!!) Will be counting the pennies to see who I will be bringing though. Kind of short this week. New specs cost money..... I will get used to these things. Hopefully.........

Bruce gave me a bread maker yesterday. He doesn't use it and was going to throw it out so I took it. I tried it out today. All I can say is hmm, not sure about it. I think I might try out a couple of the recipes before it ends up in the back of the cupboard.....

 

Well my lot did my very proud both girls were fantastic at the fun agility and even went off and did it with handlers they had never met. Ellie had fun in the ring and was perfectly behaved but couldnt compete with little sis Kizzie who won best puppy and best trick. Both were fantastic with the crowds and the occasional naughty child and just loved all the attention.

 

Right I better go and make the most of the peace while they are all sleeping.

 

Gill

On the Tilly front her blood sample result was positive    so.....
Skye   they say cut back her food  so her body thinks  she has hit on hard times
and she will not be able to feed them  and so "spontaneous abortion?!"
exercise her hard     I know you do anyway  but
Also ignore  alll her funny activities??!
sure someone else will come on with advice

M

Realised its nearly christmas when the milk carton has use by 2nd December.

Can't believe the highs and lows I've had in the last few weeks trying to find a new house and sell our own. Still nothing on the horizon.

Also been looking through all the photos that we have taken this year and there aren't as many as I thought. Backed them up to DVD as pc starting to do some unpredictable things.  eh Mo!

Also not enough material to create any personalised chrissy presents this year - sorry folks. 

Wee Skye is doing some weird things just now as its about 9weeks after her 2nd season.. she did similar things the last time.  Is there anything I should or should not do in these situation?.   I've hidden the toys as one is her favorite puppy!

Really glad Kai has been given the all clear and it was great to see him walking about the last time we saw him and it is difficult to tell which leg was damaged Also, keeping fingers crossed for Tilly.

Anyone going to Auchterarder?

Wee slide show @ Click here for slide show it takes a we while to down load
only testing   not final

Mo

Rhys is going to show Kizzie today at a local fun show so that should be a giggle i'll take the camera. Ellie is well a little over the top but i'd be more worried if she wasn't lol, if shes good I might take her in the ring too.

Gill 

Got communication in  from SKC yesterday    and on reading  I note Waverly Gundog Assoc. show is on 6/1/2008
so do not miss  And Manchester Dog Show  19/1/2008 gundog day

Mo

she looks how i feel!!!!!! we have a fun show tomorrow in fife for agility.

Glad to hear Kai is back to normal (well as normal as Kai can be) hope he is pleased / excited about his impending "fatherhood"
M

Pam, I've been wanting to come for the last couple of years, but finances just don't run to 2 three hour trips (one way!) in the same weekend. Doing Waverley Gundog and then GBAS the foloowing week emptied my bank account as it is....

I'm officially getting old! I collect my new specs tomorrow (bi-focals!!!!!!!!) Let's hope I can see better with them than I have done this past 2 years with the wrong prescription lenses I've been using.........

Hi,

Sorry I haven't been on for a while, I don't know where the time has gone!! No Mo, no baby yet. He or She must be so snuggly & warm that he/she doesn't want to come out into the freezing, wet winter. I don't blame him/her!!!LOL I am hoping I will be an auntie soon though (for my sisters sake if nothing else, I think she is starting to feel pretty uncomfortable!!).

Linda, I am glad you are thinking of coming to the Nat Apt next year. It is a brilliant day out & the more the merrier. Elvis & I will be there again next year (4th time lucky!!!LOL ).

Wendy, you are organised. I am going to start my shopping tomorrow, I am hoping to get it all done in 1 go as I don't have that many to buy for. I am still struggling to get my head round the fact it's less than 5 weeks til Crimbo, where has this year gone!!!!

Pam xx

Had kai at the vet today and he now has the all clear for his leg and he has permission to run around like a loony again , but Jim did mention not walk him near any cliffs!!!! Saw his exray and his leg looks good, he has very good bones and joint the vet says , so for a near 5 year old dog that is good to know. have put a pic of erin and paige after a hard night at training, i know she aint a munster but paws isnt allowed on the kids at the moment as she keeps bleeding on their pyjamas.

• Karen no need to use "Kennel names" on here (no free adverts for Helen??!! he he )
• Sounds like Field trials  are a lot of luck.
• Glad you have started your Xmas shopping Weny
• Pam has you sister "done the business yet"?
• Gill haow is Ellie

M

Hi - today spent the day in Harrogate - Christmas shopping - Ken was in charge of the three girls, he took them to the top of Ilkley Moor (bah tat) where Ruby encountered her first stream, she stood and watched her mum cross and off she went too and enjoyed leaping through the bracken.   Tonight been out for a nice meal, took a friend who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. We have a lot to learn from our munsters it is called unconditional love.

Hi Mo, 

 

Got home last night.  H wasn't being funny.  My fault - I never use the kennel names!

 

Yesterday was another Field Trial - this time an AA!  The whole trial was run in one field of sugar beet and was over by 12.30.  Inca did brilliantly.  On our first run she had two HPRs.  Only three of us got through to the second round (plus one other that didn't hunt was given a couple of minutes) and unfortunately after another lovely retrieve, this time on a strong running cock bird, we were out for bad ground management really which meant she was unable to point this bird. Didn't matter to me - she had worked really well and everyone had enjoyed themselves. Inca was given  the guns award at the end of the day which was great - they thought she was brilliant.  The only award was a 3rd which went to Fred Alcock.

 

We're out picking up again today - there's no peace for the wicked!

Hi Karen. I think i read that the people already have an older munster so that must be the people you see. Whats up with helen?  Now what have you two done to her!!! whats everyone up to this weekend. we have a fun agility show on saturday in Fife , if i take paws it will be even more fun!!!!!!!

Are you home now?  Yes I knew Helen was being "funny"
Did you enjoy your day  were you shooting  hunting?
M

Hi Wendy,

 

Ekko is now nearly 6 months.  (Tarkanya Spikeys Splendour Mo - I was told off!  Inca is Tarkanya Lytas Lassie)

 

Connahs Quay is just down the road really.  Have they got an older one as well?  I have met a lady at Wepre sometimes who has  Munster.

 

Yes the Nat App is a great day out ..... where the Scottish Hospitlity is at its best ..  and dogs and Humans
get doing what they enjoy best.  Day not to be missed       and you can get your dogs eyes tested (below normal prices) by senior panalist (last 2 years Prof. S Crispen)

so well worth a visit

M

Hi Karen, glad you've joined us - looking forward to hearing and seeing more of you working and training your dogs.

I might actually make it this year, Mo! I've been waiting for a year when I wasn't going to Border Union as I can't afford 2 trips to Kelso in the same weekend. I don't think I'll go under the judge this year, she didn't do Chance any favours last time, so might just make it to the Nat Ap.

 

Snow? What's that? We've had rain, rain, oh, and more rain! Don't forget the wind as well! I look forward to the white stuff. It means I might just get snowed in for a little while. Unfortunately the roads get cleared very quickly here. That's what happens when you live on the main road north. That's the first road cleared.

no one has mentioned it but there is a lot of snow on that video. we havent had any snow yet but the kids would love it and paws could make red streaks in it to freak out the other kids!!!!

we use all sorts of toys tuggies squeakies cuddly and kai has the softest mouth i have ever come across he is so gentle so it must be to do with breeding too and he comes form a line of working dogs so it must have come through. even out on walks he has so much natural apptitude he would have made an amazing gundog for the right owner. he did his nat app with no help from me and did it brilliantly, glad he is passing it on to his kids - we are proud of all the kai kids out there. fingers crossed there will be some more for xmas [not for sale then of course]

Glad to see you managed to log on Karen
Are you sending more of your excellent videos
for inclusion on our site?
M

Hi Wendy,

 

We have 4 1/2 acreas here but the ponds are not ours (unfortunately).  You are welcome to visit at any time.

 

Karen

Wendys video is now playing  down this page a bit    the second one has no images incase
you do not want to see the dogs??
Linda you should try the LMC natural Apptitude test usually run here in Scotland Mid June
We are trying to organize another training day here in Scotland  so watch this space
M

My first munster was a working bitch and we bred on from her in order to get another working bitch. Unfortunately though we split up and none of the dogs were 'worked' after that. However, I live in the countryside and take my dogs out into the local fields and woods. They work for themselves, to various degrees, but are all trained to come back to the whistle. (You listening to that Seska? The one who was almost on the dual carriageway again yesterday!!!) If any go on point I walk up to them and after steadying them allow them to flush the game. If they don't do this then I don't think they are good enough to breed from. They aren't showing enough natural ability. I strongly believe in getting them to work and showing just how well they can. In my latest litter, 4 were booked to go into working homes. So far the indications are that they are doing well. Only time will tell if they fulfill their obligations. I would much rather breed a good worker, than a show champion, though I know they should be able to do both, and I would be over the moon if I did breed a RCC or CC winner. Showing is just a bit of fun, and seeing what is out there to compare my dogs to.

Video of Ruby now at Scottishmunsters.co.uk to see her playing in the snow?!!
I will try and fix other one on here with pictures??!!
M

Hi Carol - it is like I just said, munsters are very, very intelligent and some can cope with whatever you give them or do with them.  The reason for the no squeaks is simply so that they don't grab the game too hard to get a squeak reward, a birds rib cage (which is quite delicate) if damaged, you are automatically sent out of the trial.  Raggy games (experts say - not me) that it can damaged a dogs mouth or make them hard mouthed, but the other reason I say that children shouldn't play raggy games is because if puppy/dog looses its hold on the toy, they often jump up and make a grab for the toy again and may accidently bite - these days some folk are well into suing, complaining and even reporting that 'the dog bit my child'  (seen it and heard it). I train and work mine to a gun-dog whistle - my husband also walks the dogs and whistles himself - not the same tone or even the same sequence but they understand.  I was also 'told' never play ball games because it encourages a dog to run after moving objects !!

Wendy to answer your question "work dog"    well where I stay at my back garden  is a big moor which goes all the way down to the Clyde Valley at Crossford  past Craignethan  castle  And there plenty game  deer  pheasent  grouse  rabbits   to keep any gundog busy  for a few hours
M

Hi Wendy,  Skye and Spring have a good time hunting in our local forests. If I see them sniffing the air and pointing then I praise them and say to them to "find it" and off they go without any encouragement! - they would still go if I said nothing. I don't know any training techniques to stop them rushing in but Skye has taught herself to wait and she approaches quite stealthly whereas Spring is a very enthusastic hunter. She must travel 4x the ground that Skye does.  I never got skye for going to shoots or field trials - didn't know such a thing existed but I have always encouraged her to find things in the woods. I videoed one walk but never again as the ground is not the easiest to walk on and I have the cuts and bruises to prove it.   The video is on the munsters site movies section if you want a laugh!

I think you mentioned in something that you wrote about not using squeaky toys as this does not help ensure the dog has a soft mouth - Our house is full of them!  I've done some agility training where a reward has been a play on a tuggy - another thing I have read that may not be good for a working dog. 

Glad wee Grace has found a new home.

We've been house hunting at the moment and three that we would have gone for have been sold very quickly. One we seen at 13:00 one day - phoned lawyer to put in a note of interest that afternoon - we were the first - phoned a surveyor who would go out the next morning and when he tried to arrange access found out it was sold!!!!  Normally, in Scotland, you note your interest and the seller realises his property is in demand so sets a closing date for everyone to put in their secret bids but sellers are accepting "offers" without setting a closing date. If my property was in demand then I would "let the bidding begin". On one occasion our bid would have been way over what was accepted by one seller so I don't know what "buying techniques" are being used out their. 

 

camera video seemingly not worked so attached a picture to prove we get snow in England.

We decided to go for our first walk despite the weather and took a little camera video which we hope you can see - good time was had by all in the hills above Grassington North Yorkshire.   Mo, certainly breeding does have some influence (natural ability) but also good training - no one answered my question about working their dogs ?  not necessarily in competitions or even on a shoot but encouraging them to work (hunt, point and retrieve) whilst out on a walk in your beautiful countryside.



Wendy

Ekko   BRILLIANT.......Wendy  it is all in the Breeding??!!!!....her grandfather  is MY Jager??!!
say  no more??!!
M

Hi Karen - what super video's showing Ekko's progress, she is doing brilliant.  Is that your land ?  if so, can I come and stay with my motor home !!  This morning was planning on taking Ruby way up into the dales, off the beaten track, for her first walk (shouldn't really be out till Wednesday but the vet did say, be sensible where you go and it will be okay) but the weather dreadful, rain, sleet and snow forecast for the hills.  We are hoping it brightens up later because she so needs to be able to run off her 'steam'.
I used to sit in the puppy box and play with them for hours on end, every one knew their name, sit, paw and fetch at four weeks old, will try attach a pic of one bringing teddy back to hand. As some of you know I do puppy training - sorry owner training but I have never yet found a puppy of any breed as quick at learning as a munster - even other hpr's breeds are good but certainly not a quick on the uptake as these.  Hope you are all well - dogs and owners and welcome any more video's. Wendy.

Have out some more of Karens Ekko doing retrieves @ Scottishmunsters.co.uk
hope you enjoy
M

feeling a lot better we have all had that bug on and off for 2 weeks now. paws is a bit better today too and has spent most of the morning sitting on the picnic table in the garden telling uncle ace all about it. he doesnt seemed too impressed. uncle hogan is trying to remember the good old days when girls in season meant something to him but thankfully those days are gone and we only have daddy to worry about with that problem. we have a big enough house so that isnt a problem and enough dogs so one always has company so no one feels left out. just away to training with ace so he can get rid of some energy.

Wendy did not see your post before I put Suki pic up.
Glad Grace has a super home     did you take a pic of
her before she went?
Do her new Mum and Dad live near Karen Saynor ? she lives
North Wales  Chester wy I think.
Busy day ahead
Hope you are feeling better Nicky and Family
M

well paws is turning into a big girl and is well and truly in season. blood everywhere and she doesnt have a clue whats going on .poor wee thing. she is quite glum at the moment and a bit off her food too.

glad grace has a nice new home and erin says its ruby ruby ruby for her as its one of her and her brothers favourite songs and i have to put up with them screaming it in the back of the car.not a nice sound. agility training tomorrow for ace and paige on sunday so thats our plans for the weekend.

Just caught Suki with Tilly relaxing  on.... Suki now nearly 8 months

At last video of Inca duck retrieve working  (sound and not sticking??!!)
Click here to see @ scottishmunsters.co.uk

Well Hi to all you early birds - and those of you who are  'normal' risers and sleepers - Grace left this afternoon with Louise and Stephen Molyneaux to live in North Wales. Just spoken to Louise who said she travelled well and now sussing out her new family and surroundings.  When they arrived here this lunch time (on Stephen's birthday) to collect Grace I did recognise them from both watching at Crufts this year and when they showed Georgia's brother (Simply Dashing) some years ago.  So once again shed a few tears of happiness tinged sadness but delighted that at last Grace has now a lovely family to give her 'special love' - her kennel name being Daleander Special Love and

Oh Gill I am so sorry  Just be glad I did not send it
when I got up??!!!!    Pam & I get up during the week @
05.00  and good time to have a wee chat
Sorry again  go to bed tonight early to make up
your sleep??!!
M

What like I was when your text message came tumbing through at 5.53am this morning! ;-)

You might want to try sending it to Pam instead lol

Gill

Friday  Friday   so weekend  ??!!   So what exciting activities are we up to this weekend
Me I am sleeping
M

Yeah wendy its true. erin and wee buzz will be on tv in march on skys animal planet top dog show. they didnt do great on the day but had fun and thats the main thing as it pured the whole day. erin loves grace it is such a shme she cant come up to kelso to live it would have been good to have another one around, fingers crossed for this weekend and the new folk might want her. erin cant wait to find out if tilly is having pups so she can help again!! we are meant to be coming to club show but it all depends on the weather.

Morning,

Well done everyone who did well at GBAS on Saturday. Especially to my favourite girls Tilly & Suki. I must also apologise for anyone who is wondering why Mo didn't stay for BIS & BPIS. Unfortunately Mo had very kindly let me come along in her car. Now I didn't realise how late the judging was going to run on so as soon as we were finished I had to ask Mo to take me straight home as I had friends coming round at 5pm for a charity night we were going to. Believe me if I had known how late the show was going to run I would have come along in my own car & left as soon as my class had been judged (this would have been less stressful for everyone).

Also I just want to thank Vicky Gumley for her donation to the charity event I was attending on Saturday night. The night was a great success & I believe they raised over £10,000!!!! You're money went in the raffle Vicky but sadly we didn't win ANY prizes between us (we had bought about 100 tickets too!!). Thanks Again Though.

Wendy that's a shame about wee Grace. The family must be devastated? I hope the right home comes along soon for her.

Pam xxx

Skye hit the enter key before I finished typing.......

Well done Suki on being best pup, you looked as if you were enjoying yourself running around the ring, and yes I think they were talking about you...saying how good you looked.  

 

Thanks Linda - it will help me recognise the dogs in the flesh so to speak - somehow they don't always look the same in photographs, often depending on which side of the dogs markings are shown - if you know what I mean.

Well done to Erin and Paws, a good reward for a busy day and special thanks for showing Spring, once you showed the old codgers how it's suppose to be done.

Tilly was looking really well at the show and congratulations to Mo on BoB.

Wee Grace looks like a cracker I'm sure she'll bring loads of fun to any home.

Wendy, I hope this helps until 'they' can do something regarding names....

 

Jager - Qualitil Unbeatable

Chance - Kalabagh Khepri

Elvis - Qualitil Unforgetable

Tilly - Franorst Tilly Crothie

Suki - Franorst Paws for Thought

Spring - Franorst Rising Star

Skye - Franorst Bright Star

Flint - Ghyllbeck Acidaspis

Pepsi - Kalabagh Jacinth

Seska - Celtaur Rainbow Rainbow Niamh at Kalabagh

Firstly, great news Karen on your Field Trial Award - well deserved for all your hard work and effort.

Karen (Saynor) Won LMC field trial on 10/11/2007  she got a 2nd place
Well done to both of you
M

Slide show @ Scottishmunsters.co.uk  qualility of Images not the best  Indoors
and Results @ Scottishmunsters.co.uk also
m

We at Franorst would like to thank our fellow exhibitors for all there help
at Gundog Breeds yesterday in showing my three dogs  especially Nicky who
took Tilly in for Best Bitch ......
and took Best bitch  and Best of Breed  thanks Nicky
And Pam and Colin  & Carol  for "holding " my dogs" (nothing new there) and Colin for taking
pictures  (which we can look at and say  she does not look that bad??!!)
which we will put up soon and all for just being there.
Well done to all especially Skye who went trumps  yet again (the one to beat at the moment)
And wee Erin who handled Jager in YKC class where they went first in strong class.
& Erin took Paws into AV puupy bitch where she was shortlisted   well done
M
Results will be up soon
M

Suki wins Best puppy

It is really easy to get flash player
click here for flash player  this only takes 3min @56K modem

really handy to have  and will let you know if speed of download your problem

See you today
M

I honestly have no idea what's on this thing. I'll ask my son when I see him tomorrow. He is the one who set the darned computer up so he would know. If not he can come up and sort it for me. Great things, kids...... sometimes. Do I still have to give them pressies now they are all grown up with kids of their own????????? Do you think Jenni would like a Barbie for xmas!?!?!!?!? No???

Yes Linda dial up MAY be a factor    Do you have a flash player   it could be that.

you should still see it with dial up  but take longer to load.

Took the latest one upload  I think it is corrupted  and will put on again if requested  (uncorrupted)

Yes I think we are going to Gundog breeds tomorrow??!!

M

This is Ekko 8 weeks

arent they looking great and quite at home with lila and abbie. how come wendy has a beige carpet and it is so clean - tell us your secret wendy. hopefully we will see both pups and hope the news owners will meet up with us for our munster days.

isnt that viseo great, what a clever wee pup. puts mine to shame.

when we were at newark this weekend there were fireworks going off all around us and none of the four dogs we had with us were bothered thankfully.i was mostly worried bout ace as collies can be noise sensitive but he was great.

all read yfor saturday, paws is a bit hyper at the moment so erin wont get an easy time of it.

Hi,

Wendy, that is Fantastic News!!!! I am so relieved that everything has worked out in the end. You've had a bumpy road but you've coped brilliantly. I am over the moon for you. Can't wait to meet Ruby & hopefully with Grace being in Kelso we can see her at the next Nat Apt??

Pam xx

Morning all - got to tell the whole wide world that Ruby's is 100% fit.  Malcolm Ness saw the second xray yesterday and said no problems, everything fine - can't even begin to tell you how we feel.  I had a few tears, Ken had a few tears and believe it or not, so did Andy my vet - he has gone through this whole nightmare of Lila and then Ruby every step of the way with us, he has been one brilliant caring vet. 

 

Sorry, but I can never get these to work on my computer. Do you think that being on dial up, rather than broadband has anything to do with it?

 

I've been speaking to one of my puppy owners today and she was telling me that she is having to keep a very close eye on her pup. One of her friends wants to steal her!!!! If anyone know of a young bitch looking for a home (not a puppy) then this home has been recommended to me. She doesn't really want a dog, but would consider one. They live in Argyll with lots of space to run about in (and pheasants, and deer, etc to play with.....!!)

Looking forward to Saturday as I will be able to compare the little devil (oops, I mean Pepsi!) against other Munster pups, not Am Cockers, Retrievers, Spaniels, etc. Her ring number on Sunday was 333, so the little devil name was quite apt......!

 

Linda

Hi,

Wow, the video of Ekko doing a water retrieve is brilliant. Not only was I impressed with the little 10 week old pup's excellant retrieve to hand but I was also really impressed with the adult dog who was quite happy to just watch the little one do her thing & not jump right in & "steal" the retrieve. Brilliant!!!! Put's me to shame I'll tell you.

Welcome back Linda, glad you're up & running again.

Is everyone ready for Saturday, who is all going?

Wendy, how is little Ruby getting on this week? Have you found the perfect home yet?

Pam x

My computer went down for a while. It looks like the server itself was at fault, not my computer as I thought. I didn't realise just how much I would miss checking up with family and friends. How did we manage before computers? I have a brother in Malaysia and email is the only way we keep in touch, except for emergencies. It costs a lot of money to phone Malaysia, and once we start talking.............

 

Off to catch up on everything so might be gone a while again......

 

Linda

Karens Ekko at 10 weeks does a retreive

Ellie is doing well she is loving having a playmate to blame stuff on lol. She hated the fireworks tho and there was a lot of them round us, infact still going tonight. Hope all the other pups had an easier time of it.

Gill

Yes...  it is Spring....   I am  just testing  you are keeping up??!!
 things are OK here  How is Ellie blogg
put some pictures of her up    (if you can??!!)

M

Mo is that not Spring with Jager? Hows things?

 

Gill

We receive a number of emails to thank us for our "excellent site......  and helpful site"  @ Scottishmunsters.co.uk.
But being Scottish we do not "blow our own trumpet" and do not refer to them publicly.
This email which we have just received is in a more serious vein and contains advice so We will reproduce it here 

M

arent the pups lovely.look very nice size and all have lovely markings. fee looks very happy . well done fee and oska and glad christine is getting her sleep.

Hi,

Fee looks like she has taken to motherhood like a duck to water. The puppies look absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to hear more about them as they grow.

Thanks for your congrats Wendy. I will never forget that day at the Nat Apt, it was a real turning point for me & Elvis. Thanks again for all your help & advice over the past few years, you & everyone else. I couldn't have done it without you. I am just glad that I put the effort in to turn things around. I love Elvis & I wouldn't be without him. It feels good to know that the hard work has paid off & I now have a dog who is a pleasure to own. Yes he has his moments but I'm sure even the best trained dogs in the world can have their off days.

Pam x

A couple of pictures have arrived of Fee looking very content with her 8 boys and 5 girls and a very handsome little boy being held.  I understand another good nights sleep was had by Christine -Raymond on duty !!! Fee only need the loo once - all doing well.

Sorry Pam and Elvis - missed the bit about you getting BOB - well done.  Can you remember when we first met at the Nat Apt - I can remember saying to you then that you'd got a really nice dog, he was a handful at that time, but you have worked tremendously hard with him - it does pay off doesn't it, really pleased for you.

 Yes well done Elvis...  you are looking good (and you kept the side up )      Fee well done too  and Oska

Fireworks display   nearly all over ..... Maggie seems the one most

upset by them  thought she would be deaf by now  and not hear

them??!! the rest  including Suki  not too bothered  just want

to go out  and bark at them

Hopefully we are only having one night of them?

Karen have you got my Dongle yet  Still waiting for you Videos?!
M

Fee, Ch. Questa Von St. Vit had 8 boys and 5 girls on Saturday - and I am really pleased to say delivery was normal and mum and puppies doing great - and so is Christine - she is even getting her beauty sleep.  I am sure Oscar is a very proud dad (as is Caz and family). It is good to hear that this pregnancy went according to the book and mum content and confident - even though it is her first litter.  Raymond sending me a picture but not arrived as yet.  More news as and when.

I'm sure the judge had a hard time yesterday as Chance, Elvis and Tilly all looked and showed very well. Pam -it was worth taking all those burrs off before going in the ring.

Suki and Pepsi showed well yesterday taking everything in their stride.  Neither phased by the environment. No worries re- helping - like to keep everything running smoothly.  Hope we helped Shiela yesterday or at least gave her some moral support.

Pam, there are 101 Pointers making an entry of 128, so I don't thnk we'll be in before lunch!

Carole, thank you for your help yesterday, it was very much appreciated. I will not be taking 4 dogs to a show on my own again, even though I had the big cage it was just too much. Unfortunately I was let down by family on the day so had no choice (kids, who'd have them....!!!???)

Judge:Jane Elders (Keighley)

Post Grad:

1st: Celtaur Rainbow Niamh at Kalabagh

2nd: Franorst Paws for Thoughts

Open:

1st: Qualitil Unforgetable (BOB)

2nd: Kalabagh Khepri

3rd: Franorst Tilly Crothie

Good Morning,

I can't believe it's Monday again already, where did the weekend go??!!! It was nice to catch up with some of the guys yesterday. It was a long day though & I was very glad to get home.

Mo & Carole, I checked my passes & see that it is Saturday that GBAS is on. I am sorry for doubting you. Mo, I'll be picking Elvis up Friday night so if we can meet you at Newhouse on Sat morning that would be ideal. I see we are 2nd in Ring 6 behind Pointers. Does anyone know that pointer entry so we can try & think when we'll be on?? I imagine we won't need to be there til 11.30ish at the earliest (judging starts at 9.30am).

Pam x

I don't even want to think about next Saturday yet!!!! I do know of one or two who won't be there. Still, not a bad entry for what is basically a glorified open show for us.

 

I still have to get tomorrow over and done with. Baths have been taken (dogs, not me - yet!) mind you, I think I'm almost as wet as if I'd had a bath myself. Pepsi's first bath was fun - NOT!!!! I think I need flippers........... and a snorkel...... My helper bailed out on me. She went to her dad's for the weekend. Still, I'll have plenty of help next week. On my own tomorrow though, so any help gratefully received.

There are 23 dogs entered @ Gundog Breeds   we are on after English pointers 
in ring 6 I think  I will check
Good day out
M

No Problem Pam.

Glad to be of help

Hi -  Just got back in from the vets, Andy very pleased with Ruby's xray and full range of movement but Malcolm Ness did want to see her latest xray on Andy's 'training' day next Wednesday.  Sorry Carol but Ruby is on the right as you look at them on both pictures, she has the most solid black on her body.  I still haven't decided which one stays - Ken liked Ruby the minute he held her as the vet handed them to us to rub up and scrub up, probably as she looked the most like Lila at that moment, but Grace so endearing and perhaps going to be lighter marked - but who knows and does it really matter, all munsters are truly beautiful what ever colour or breeding, fun to own and the most loving dog you could wish for. 

Hi Wendy,  Love the pictures of Ruby and Grace - which one is Ruby.  I'm guessing she is the one on the left in the lying down photo as a very similar cheeky expression that Skye had/s but I could be completely wrong. I've put the picture up on the puppies page on the parent web site or you can get there from

http://www.scottishmunsters.co.uk/BreederStuff/summary_kennel.html

Hi Pam, would really love to keep both Ruby and Grace as I am so so attached to them equally (all three girl pups in the litter were excellent in type and construction and temperament) but is not practical or sensible - can't show two together in the same class and would not leave one at home when off for a few days in the motor home to the different shows and working events. As for training two from the same litter that is not easy, a pup, in my opinion needs your undivided attention a lot of the time, the more you put in, the the easier they are when older.  Abbie and Lila are old enough and wise enough to understand and are more than happy to help with training by example.

Is it Sunday  Thanks for letting me know

M

Morning,

 

Wow Wendy the puppies are gorgeous!! Are you keeping both??? What cute faces, so full of expression, beautiful.

Thanks for the list of 2008 Judges, I really find it useful so I can plan my show calendar for next year.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Waverley on Sunday, should be a good day.

Pam xx

Woow  how quickly they grow    They are lovely Wendy

Glad to see Gill and Carol are coming to Waverly  I have
4 dogs entered   so "helpers"" gratefully required??!!
I too will arrive ~ 11.00 on Saturday

Have just posted my first picture of Ruby and Grace, I hope you can see it.

Wendy has gone for a hair cut     Is she trying to air her brains...?
hope she will put on pictures next  (but not too big?)
M

Well done on getting here, Wendy. It took me a few attempts to get on this page. I had to ask Maureen how to do it in the end! (I don't understand these new fangled things, computers!!)

Linda

Dont give up now Wendy  pictures next   you hit icon 5th from right  second from black arrow head
and browse on your own computer for image  then hit save      set the thumbnail to 500pixels
But well done   just taken a wee while   I think I had set a little thing wrong   so not all your fault
Mo

would you believe it - test 5