April 2008 Archives

The proud mum at 12 days.  They are walking around now and eyes are beginning to open.

Mo has broke the photo showcase!!!! she was improving it and well you know what she is like!!!!!!!!!!

ace and paws will be doing silver next.

Hi,

Well Done Erin & Paws, what level are they at now, Gold?

Is anyone else having problems getting onto the Munsterlander Gallery???

Pam

surf is surf because her grandad is from australia. she is also surf because we found her while surfing the web!!!!  she is lovely though apart from eating your trouser legs on the move.

we didnt gt into to see brew as we were passing his house at 5am and i dont reckon visitors should pop in at that time of morning . we were back up his way on way back at 8 but didnt want to stop with pup in car. i hear from lynn and gordon all the time and brew is doing well and is really happy with them. he is a lucky boy.

Hi,

Surf is absolutely gorgeous!!! How did you come up with that name? I am glad she's settling in well, can't wait to meet her.

Did you pop in & see Brew when you were down that way?

Pam

Surf says thanks for all the comments about her [yep she is a girlie - kai likes it that way].

she came for a kennel near to the blackpool champ show . the affix is bryning. her mum was a black and white and her dad was a blue and white but her grand parents and everything back her aussie line was golden and the dad carriers golden too. there were three her colour in that litter. her blue and white bro is going to bermuda so they get around. she is settling in well and loves the kids and other dogs although its back to the howling pup at night we had got brewie out of that and now here we go again. the show will be fun and i am sure the kids will enjoy. erin loves working her dogs. showing is ok but dont you just feel good when you have trained the dog to work whether it be in the field obedience or agility . you sort of see the fruits of your labour and the bond you have with them more. paws is going to be good at it as well she is a speedy little sod if she would only stay off the trampoline .

kai is in the huff with me cos we gave him a hair cut. as he aint a show boy now he sort of let himself go and had a top not to be proud of and fraggle feet that would scare  a clydesdale horse. why was he never that hairy when he was youing. so ho got his ear done and boy has he got hairy ears and his feathers clipped and his bonnie chest hair is short now so he cant get it full of sticky willies. he is lookig far better and feeling good too. hogans turn next as kelsey has been done. i keep threatening to give her a bath but at 13 and a quarter i feel mean. i should maybe leave her out in the rain with some shampoo!!!! 

You're quite right Pam. I don't know where I got Andy's name from. Apologies to both Stuart and Andy for getting it wrong. The daft thing is I was actually thinking of Stuart, and could even picture him in my mind when I typed. Think I must be going senile.

I hope things get sorted out at the AGM. I'll speak to Liz on Sunday and explain to her. She know that there are plenty of munster people in the area who usually go to the show.

Hi,

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Linda it is infact Stuart Offer who is Judging at TVGA this weekend, not Andy Robbins. I did mention a few weeks ago that due to the situation with the Club I doubted I would be able to attend this open show. As Maureen has said over the past couple of years if it wasn't for us supporting & attending so many of the Scottish Open Shows we would probably be losing classes all over the place. Unfortunately on this occasion I feel I need to support the club & new comittee so it's up to other Munster Owners to take the responsibility & keep the classes at this show.

Worst comes to worst if it is poorly supported this weekend & there is the possibility of losing the classes maybe the New Chairperson for the Club would be willing to send a letter to the TVGA & explain the special circumstances surrounding this AGM etc & maybe that would help???

Pam

WELKS - Well done to those who did well yesterday. From reports that I've had a good day was had, with a very friendly atmosphere. Though the ground was awful - full of potholes filled with water. The grass was supposedly very slippy.

I take it you won't be at TVGA next weekend then Mo, with Judge Andy Robbins (Harlowfield). We really need to support up and coming LM owner/judges, though I can understand that next weekend could be a problem for some as they will be going to the AGM. My car is still needing the part replaced. I have it sitting in my car, but my neighbour is too busy this weekend, and he is working next weekend, so I don't know when I'll be around any shows. I've filled in a few schedules, but am waiting until the last possible moment before sending them off, just in case I don't get the car fixed.

Hi Mo

Wasn't testing Lucy's ability just exercising but one of the friends with whom I pick up has been working Vislas along side me for the last twenty years so lots of help at hand.However, if she doesn't make the grade she can always be my lap dog!!! Would love to come to your event but June is manic for me, major eventsand weddings every weekend. I am organising a 60th Birthday Party at home for Brian on the 7th as well as organising a wedding at work, if that makes sense. Just means I am playing super woman for a few weeks. Hoping the weather will improve, it's horrible today.Lucy appears to got over the dislike of the rain in fact she almost enjoyed it this morning and she loves the dog drier.At the end of her walk she rushes in and sits on the mat below the drier unlike some of the others who try to hide and hope you will forget about them.She tries to catch the hot air and has great fun. I'm exhausted by the end of it!!!

Family trees are always confusing but I think I'm getting there.Poor Jager - do you show him?

Took Lucy to the moor for the first time today and Rascal and Bella gave her a fewq lessons in quartering!! See Video and photo of her pointing.

• Gundog breeds of Scotland  closes 6th May 2008  show 25th May 2008 @ Lanark
• LMC CLUB CHAMP SHOW  closes 2nd May 2008  show 7th June 2008 @ Asfordby Leics.
  
• Blackpool  closes 8th May 2008     show Saturday 21 June      2008  @ Blackpool
• Windsor  closes 21st May 2008  Show 27th June  2008  @ Windsor
• Leeds     closes 9th June 2008   show  28th July 2008  @  Harewood House
• Paignton  closes 27th June 2008  Show 6th August (Wed)  @ Paignton
• WKC   closes 30th June 2008    Show 17th August 2008  @ Builth Wells

They are now one week old and the time is going so quickly.

see lucy is sitting there quite the thing, butter wouldnt melt!!!!

hopefully going down to pick up pup on sunday at some ungodly hour. any one with diesel cars if you could leave you cars out when i am heading past in case i need to drain your tank that would be great.

Hi everyone, I am just in college at the moment.

I thought I would "pop on" and say hello, i've been showing some of my friends pictures you have been posting and they say they all look lovely. :)

I have a job interview on monday, only for a hospitality/catering company as waiting staff, only little but it gives me some pocket money!

Is anyone going to National Dog show and Border Union?

Can anyone email me some more information on what a nat ap entails etc on vicky_angel_089@hotmail.com

i'm very interested toknow what they entail thankyou!! xx

Hi Nicky

Love the video of Paws,Erin & Jason on the trampoline,Paws obviously thinks its great fun, Lucy is very like her in her behaviour at times. Please see her latest video on our walk this am.Will look at the food labels and check e numbers- might resort to mince!!!

Brewie on his morning  walk on our local canal. Not yet interested in jumping in, but when he's ready it has a lovely muddy bank.

I have always found walks dont really tire pups out, the only way I have found to do that is a good training session working the brain seems to be more effective. I also found with Ellie we had to make use of a crate to teach her how to switch off (Mo didn't tell me that was an optional extra ;-) ) Also beware some very popular brands of dog food aint all they are cracked up to be containing additives (colours for our benefit etc), derivatives (all the nasty bits like beaks etc) and unspecific ingredients (allowing them to change ingredients whenever it suits). Some pups will be fine with this others maybe hyper or not thrive.

Gill 

Hi Mo

I made the reference to Eukanuba because you warned me that it would make her hyper active.We are still feeding her the Pedigree Puppy Chicken and Rice with a bit of tinned Butchers puppy meat .Perhaps she just a very active dog which will be great when she is old enough to work- I can't stand slow dogs for picking up.A friend has told me about a munster he had which was so fast he called it his third barrel because what he missed with two barrels the dog caught!!!!! Apparently it could climb trees as well.

awwww aint brew a cutie. he is such a lovely boy. Maybe lucy should have come here to love with her dad and half sis paws for a while . erin and jason are quite a good influence on little pups too. they wont accept the mouthing and things and know how to deal with it. i wish more adults were as good as my two at dog training.

pup to be is lovely looking and is classed a s ared although it is ee red [something to do with the gene ] her grandad is an australian import and she has a nice pedigree .it is a mix of working and breed . cant wait to get her home and introduce her to the gang.

this is the new arrival. we get her sunday. dont have one name have about 12 at the moment so will have to narrow it down . we do have the kennel name picked so we are getting there.

erin and buz were great on top dog he is such a lovely wee guy.

Border Union closes tomorrow for on-line entries.

Schedules are on the Print shop website for Dundee Canine Club Open Show on Saturday 28th June. Enties close on Monday 9th June, so plenty of time. Our judge is Mr Peter Schoneville (Balvenie) and we have 3 classes: Special yearling (6-24 months of age) Post Grad and Open. Entries are £4.50 for your first entry with each dog, and 50p for any subsequent entry with that dog. As usual it's in Camperdown Park so plenty of room.

Well done to you all!

Karen, I did that many years ago (miscounted pups!) which is why I now make a record of each pup as it's born (birth weight, markings, sex) so that I know what was born, and when.

How did you all do at the HPR show? It was this weekend, wasn't it? I didn't keep the schedule so can't remember whether it was yesterday or today. I've only entered one show this year and don't even know if I'll get to it. Hopefully my car will be fixed by next weekend so I can start making plans again. If there is any petrol to go around by then!!

I must have got rid of them then Mo.

We've just realised this morning that in our sleepy state on Friday morning we made a bit of a cock-up!  We actually have 5 bitches and 2 dogs.

Seven lovely chunky puppies, all around 500g and all strong and healthy.  Inca is very pleased with herself.

Glad everything went well with the pups looking forward to seeing the photo's over the next few weeks....Lucy looks like shes having fun peeping through the fence. Everything looks to be ok for next Friday Wendy, fingers crossed. 

What a difference a day makes!

Lucy's legs have grown long enough for her to be able to see through the fence on the dog pen and if she becomes as agile as her father she might be the first one to jump over it!!

Glad to hear about the puppies - funny how they always arrive at night!! It can be quite scarey the first time for both parties. My first flat coat whelped 11 puppies and wouldn't touch any of them, she growled if they went further forward than her front leg. I was seriously worried that I would have to hand rear the lot!! However, once they had all arrived we moved her to the whelping box outside and she was fine and successfully reared the lot.I think she was in shock or pain during the delivery.

Hi,

That's great news about the puppies, glad they are doing well.

Mo, I am picking Elvis up at 6pm tonight if you fancy going a walk about 6.45ish???? You can let me know.

Pam

Hi,

Wendy, well done on getting BP at the weekend. I am not surprised, she is stunning. You  must be very pleased. Can't wait to meet her, will you be coming up to SKC?

Pam

I'm afraid you will not be able to take Cassie to Malvern (WELKS Champ Show)  NFC "Not for Competition" unless you had entered by 19th March!   see http://www.fossedata.co.uk/entry.asp?ref=WELK_APR_08   You don't seem to be able to do any "spur of  the moment" visits to championship shows.

Spring might be at Selkirk - Skye staying home as in season (No3  12m,9m,7m gaps)

I thought there was a good turn out at the seminar.  I didn't know a lot of the people but did recognise them as judges (of other breeds) at local shows.  Thanks have to go to Pat McCutchoen and Geoff Hargreaves for arranging and presenting at the seminar. Having attended and seen what goes on re- tests and then their subsequent marking highlights how much time Pat puts in to supporting the Large Munsterlander club.

                                                                Cheers

Hi,

So, who is going to the Show this Saturday? Elvis & I will be there. Hopefully the weather will be nice again so the dogs can have a play in the fountain after judging!!!LOL Had another look at the Schedule, Judging starts at 11am. We are classes 8-11 in Ring 1.

Hopefully see some of you there.

Pam xxx

Love the expression on the cats face its a magical photo, also love the pictures of Brewster, he looks like a bundle of joy.

Spring &  Skye say hello  

Hi Pam,

Yes, I do plan to show Isla this year! She is entered for a few of the upcoming shows early in the year and would love to attend some with both throughout the summer. I am sure Carly will be fine, I still sometimes get nervous even with Isla! She does go to ringcraft, mainly on thursdays and mondays in a village not to far from us. The one ringcraft is very good for socialising (as are all). This is because it is in an enclosed space and I think it get sthe dogs used to standing next to each other!

Isla is just lovely, though. She's my "big baby Isles" ;-)

Carly seems to be growing aswell! It's so funny how I can just somehow notice her growth spurt. I love puppies, they arejust so funny and have the most curious of characters!!!

Does anyone know the cut off date for Border Union. I need to enter or else I will have accomodation but no show! LOL!!!!

Vicky xoxox

the pups ar ejust growing like weeds. brewie is the same as lucy he has discovered kitchen units and all the goodies they have on them albeit now slighty further back. good luck to everyone at their shows this weekend hope you all do well.

Hi Vicky,

Elvis is doing good, still daft as a brush but isn't every munster??!!!LOL Picking him up tonight so looking forward to seeing him. Hopefully the weather will be nice so we can get out some nice big walks.

I'm sure Carly will do great at her 1st show. She certainly looks great anyway. Have you been taking her to ringcraft, how is she getting on. What about Islay will you be showing her too this year?

Pam

How is lovely Elvis doing?

Carly is in the show ring for the first time at National Dog Show! I am getting nervous, lol!!

xx

Tell brewster I will make him a doggi-pup cake ;) and i will make him a hero cape.

How is he doing please keep sending pictures because i love him! :D

I think Kay Reid is judging at East Anglian, I am not to sure! x

Mo

Saw the photos of Carter on the owners section. Looks quite a character, where does he live?

Hi,

Vicky, good luck at East Anglian Gundog this weekend. Who's judging? When will your little puppy be in the show ring?

Brewster is looking well, he has really shot up since we saw him at Tentsmuir.

Pam

east anglian gundog on sunday?

vicky xx

brewster is lovely, he can be my new hero.

Hi,

Schedule is out for GBAS in Lanark on Sun 25th May. Our Judge is David Moss & we have been given 4 Classes - Junior, Graduate, Limit & Open!!!!!! Schedules can be found at www.pitalpin.co.uk Entries don't close until 06/05/08 so you have plenty time. I am really surprised at the number of classes as I think there were only a few of us there last year. Lets try & get a good entry this year so we don't lose them again!!!

I see Tay Valley Gundog on 04/05/08 closes on Mon 14/04/05. Schedule for this can also be found at www.pitalpin.co.uk Judge is Stuart Offer & we have 3 classes Junior, PG & Open. As this clashes with the newly arranged LMC AGM I doubt I will be able to go. Shame as I think it's really important to support all the open shows (but at this time I think it's equally important to support the club!!).

Anyone know if the schedules are out yet for Dundee Open Show in June?

Pam

Mo,

I am trying to move a few things about, with a bit of luck I will get home tomorrow night (late on) but be able to take a half day Thursday so can sort out the dogs. Will let you know tomorrow for definite.

Pam

Yes Mo I am totally mental and took both girls to ringcraft lol. Dont think the class knew what had hit it lol. They calmed down pretty quick tho. Not totally insane tho Clare was there too had quite a learning curve tho as she has never had anything to do with showing before. Suki thought she was brill cos she gives loads of cuddles. Suki stood really quiet for everyone to go over her unlike Ellie who had ants in a pants, then they changed over when it came to moving Ellie showed off and Suki had fun lol. They are now both tucked up in bed sound asleep.

Suki also tried her hand at being a vet dog today but found greeting clients and pinching chews all too much and spent most of her shift asleep on the job.

Gill

Hi Gill,

We do have a date now with a gap of a couple of days, so not too bad just enough time to move things out of our existing house....I hope the ring craft class went well and Ellie showed  the rest how it's done

It's amazing how a wee run chasing after pheasants makes you want to lie down.....

and stick out your tongue

I wont be able to make it to the seminar as I am showing that day.and I entered it ages ago. Think we are off to ringcraft tonight which should be a giggle.

Carol does that mean you have a date for moving into your new house? Is there still going to be a gap?

Gill

Hi Mo

Forgot to ask yesterday.Any news on a home for Brewster? We have snow today so no more swimming lessons for a while!!

My poor car is very sick just now. I can't get anywhere to do anything. Shopping is a nightmare! Henry (next door) is going to have a look at it for me, but it doesn't look too good.

I'm supposed to be bringing a dog to the seminar, but unless I can get a lift I don't see how I will be there. I'll wait and see what Henry says, but if it's going to cost a lot of money I'm staying at home.

Good Morning All,

Hope everyone had a good weekend.

Mo I will definitely be able to come the the AGM, if I could tag along with you that would be ideal??

Are any of you coming to the Breed Seminar this weekend? As I only live a few miles from it I am going to book a place today. Think where possible we need to support the club, especially during this turbulent time. Hopefully see some of you there.

Had a lovely day with Elvis yesterday we got up to a beutiful wintry snow scene so went sraight over the moor. He had a ball rolling about in the snow & running about like mad. Didn't stumble across any wildlife this time, perhaps they were all snuggled away out of the cold!!!

Pam x

Hi Mo

No, it was Jess with Lucy. Rascal is fine but I didn't think she should be swimming yet.

Lucy looked a lot happier by the time we went home. Have sent you a photograph by email as it wouldn't let me insert it here.

We also have snow here this morning, struggling to remember last summer when the garden was green...and some flowers were still alive.

• Just been on club site     New date for AGM has  been set for  4th May 2008 10.30 start at same venue as before Styrrup near Doncaster  DN11 8NB .
• Breed seminar to go ahead  on April 13th 2008 Lanark starting at 9.30  

If we hadn't concluded today then we would seriously consider the first cottage on this website. Just on the market and thePOA is o/o £185,000

new back yard.  Things looking up on the house buying front as missives have been concluded so Skye and Spring are lucky wee dogs as they will soon have a big backyard

the mag is called animal and you and it was paws they were concentrating on as hse was the crufts winner. they also took all the dogs and erin . the budgies cats and wanted the hamster but the little sod had got out two days ago and we only found him tonight. with 2 cats and 8 dogs in the house you would have thought it wouldnt have stood a chance but there you go.

vicky the kids are looking great. you must be proud of them both.

Here are the pictures I took today of the girlies.

Carly's first show is National Dog Show - Stafford ? We have booked accomodation for BU but need to get the entries done!

Thanks for comments on Carly! She says woof!!! Vicky x x x x

Hi,

There is a statement on the LMC News Sheet re the AGM & Resignation of Officers. Link to this - http://www.largemunsterlanderclub.co.uk/

Do you think with everything that's gone on recently events like the Club Chow & Nat Apt will be affected? I am only asking as I was looking last night at booking a room for the night before the club show but obvioulsy i don't want to until I know it's definitely going ahead.

Vicky, love the pic of Carly, she is a gorgeous looking girl. When is her 1st show, are you coming up for SKC?

Pam x

• Carly is looking well  what is her first show?
• Nicky  what Magazine  is it?  and will Erin & Paws be in it?

............Cassie!!! You are a clever little girl. I hope your mum got you a nice big treat!!! Onwards now for your Silver.

Pam x

You go girl and show all them other dogs how clever you are.

Wendy,  no worries re-campervan. My brother has a caravan stored at my mum and dads that we could have use of in a push - but he said "you're no lettin' they dogs in!" which is a common theme for rented or holiday type accomodation.

Vicky, glad your okay after your tumble. Its sounds a cracker. Hope your horse is okay to.

Will be watching BBC2 on thu 6pm.  I think it is a gaelic programme with sub-titles.

Away to bed now to see if I can get to sleep

I was Horse Riding yesterday and mid canter Roma tripped and I went flying over the top - hurt my back and my arm is in a sling - I hope i have not done something to my shoulder s I can't mov it...typing this one handed!!!

my dad said i rolled like a parattrooper and the SAS couldnt've done better !! i got back on her more or less straight away even though my back was killing.

i will watch erin on iplayer as have ringcraft on thursdays !

here is carly taken a few weeks ago

take care xxx

I know it's nothing compared to the rest of you, but I'm proud to report that Cassie completed her bronze obdience last night - star of the class (of course, as she was the only Munster there!). At the end of the evening (playtime) she even demonstrated a perfect retrieve to her class mates.  Might not sound much to you experts out there, but I'm a novice!

Silver starts in a couple of weeks and then on the gun dog and agility - can't wait!