June 2008 Archives

Rather like Cassie I did not meet Kai but I heard all about him and of course he was Lucy's Dad.It was very strange but Lucy was very subdued over the weekend especially when I went home last night having read the sad news on here.She stayed in her cage all evening even though the door was open,perhaps further evidence of an animals sixth sense.My heart goes out to everyone in the Logie household as I went through a similar experience earlier in the year when I had to make the same decision about my beautiful Flat Coat Dog - Harry, only in his case it was a terrible cancer which the vets couldn't treat.

To Nicky, Eric, Errin & Jason..... We are all so sorry to hear of your loss.   Our hearts go out to you at this sad time and we are all thinking of you.......What a lucky boy to have had such lovely owners.

Vicky, Lorraine & Phil x

 

 

Very well done to Ekko  and ofcourse Karn for winning Puppy class

at Hall Barn. You have worked hard Ekko well done

 

Mo 

To all at Logie land

I have never met any of you, or Kai, but my thoughts are with you all.  I know I am going to have to make the same decision tomorrow about Sasha (my GSD).  I understand what you are going through completely, as I know everyone else does too  If dog's souls transcend time and people, then I'm sure he's running free with Terry, Jess, Pepi, Deefa, Sam and Zues (as long as Kai liked mongrels, German Shepherds and Great Danes!).  Take care,,,,,,

To Nicky, Eric, Erin & Jason,

I am so so sorry to hear your news. Kai certainly had 1 of the biggest characters I have seen in a munster. You always Heard him before you saw him that´s for sure. He was a lovely boy & I know how much you will miss him. My thoughts are with you all at the sad time.

Run Free over the Bridge Kai. Alba & Islay will be waiting for you.

 

Pam

Have put up a fun Picture here to use this I think you will need to down load silverlight from microsoft  It sits in your browser. You can drag the picture all over the page  zoom in and out  with mouse wheel
Enjoy  let us know what you thinK

MO
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Nicky, I was so sorry to hear of his untimely demise. BUT you know you did the right thing by him. He would have hated a restricted life. Some dogs could have coped, but not Kai. You have to consider the dogs welfare first. As I said to you yesterday it's better a day too early than a day too late.

{{{{hugs}}}} to you and your family.

 

Linda

Skye and Spring will miss their dad...big time

Very sorry to hear about the difficult decision you had to make but just think he is running free now with his pal Alba looking after him.

We will always remember him being full of life and a loyal companion to you all

Best wishes

Carol, Colin, Sye & Spring

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

raycris falcons legacy [kai] 19/04/03  26/06/08

a great pal , loyal companion , wonderful character, super stud boy and our boy - i hope you are running free now son chasing the bunnies as you used to do and playing with alba. run free son.

To All in Logie Land

I was devastated to hear of your sad news. Kai was a very special boy who as you know was very close to my heart. He was a darling boy who was only to willing to provide my munster fix when we lost Islay and gave us the gift of a little bundle of fun to help ease the pain, which I am sure paws is doing for you now. He was a wonderful boy with some wonderful children a true tribute to him.

I know he will be missing you all but I am sure Alba and Islay will be looking after him as he runs about like a nutter once more.

 

Thinking of you

 

Gill, Ellie and Family

xxx

Nicky it was only last May that Kai went through a massive operation to get the "plate" put into his leg  after he broke it falling off a cliff. He was on cage rest for about 6 months after that  and he hated it  The vet had said his leg would be stronger than his other legs !! So to put him through that again  with the possibility at the end of the operation not working  was indeed not an option . You and Eric and Erin  Jason made the right decision for Kai  maybe not an easy one but the right one.
We are all thinking of you all

Mo 

Very sad news here. We had to make the horrible and hard decision to have kai put to sleep. his leg flaired up this week and swoll to three times normal size and he had a raging temp. the vet took him i and looked and xrayed it and we took him home bandaged up, the next day at the vet he looked at the leg again and a gash of 4 inches had burst on his leg right down to the plate. it had been full of infection because the plate is a foriegn  body. we took him home and were told he would need to have plate removed and after months of rest he might be ok or his bone might not hold and would break the minute he put any strain on it. that is not a great thing to be faced with and to put him through it all for nothing just wasnt an option. kai as you all knew was a love wire and wouldnt like being caged up and not allowed to run for the rest of his life so we made the decision to let him go to sleep. it was the hardest thing we have ever done but it was for him we did it. please understand how we feel at this time and let us have time to come to terms with it.

Colin's mum and ?border collie is that?

& not to be out done  Jason & Paws

The Logies have a very hard week again .
  So nice to see Erin having fun with Paws

Below Paws "retrieving gently to Hand"  Wendy

I know nothing of this disease but have found this click here it seems a good article
The sick GSD may be attaching other dogs because she is in pain?
But as Linda says be guided by your vet    It is always sad when our dogs are ill
Mo

I googled and found this http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm  It's an American site but it explains it ok. I knew I'd heard of the disease and now can remember why. A friend's dog had it and they made the decision to let him go with dignity, before it became too hard to handle. Quality of life was paramount in their decision, not only of the dog in question, but of their other GSD. Though I think he'd had it for a while before they let him go. Only you can make the decision on what to do, but be guided by your vet.

 

Thinking of you.

Its the ill one (bitch) attacking the male, she also attacked my sister's dog last September, causing a cut in his scalp needing 12 stitches.  Thankfully she's never shown any aggression towards Cassie, the munster.  My worry is the risk of a child getting hurt either directly or indirectly from one of her attacks.......

I'm so sorry to hear of your problems. I have heard of that illness, but unfortunately I know very little about it. I just know that it's not easy to watch them go downhill, knowing that there isn't much you can do to help. I hope you find out more about it and that there is something you can do to help.

As to the dog attacks, is it the ill dog that is being attacked? If so then the other one is probably picking up on that fact. Dogs can sense things that aren't quite right, which is why they pick on dogs that have epilepsy. It triggers the attack mode. If it isn't then I can only offer the advice of trying to keep them apart.

My neighbour has a GSD bitch that attacks other dogs. She will only attack Seska out of my 3, and I'm convinced it's because the first time they met Seska was pregnant and was not happy with this new 'intruder' next door. I can't leave Seska out if Heide is in the garden. Heide has attacked other dogs in the street, so it's not just Seska. Heide is a rescue dog. We have wondered if she was used as bait for fighting dogs in the past, and this is why she attacks first. It's a reflex.

 

Does anyone know anything about this disease?  It looks like my 11 yr old German Shepherd has developed this - a disease which is untreatable and will progessively attack the back legs, leading to paralysis and incontinence - so the vet tells me.  On top of that the same dog attacked my male GSD last night, very nearly blinding him.  This is the second time in 3 months that she's drawn blood. Just trying to get as many "health" facts as I can to help me make a decision which may be heartbreaking.  Hoping I can do something to prevent that which seems almost inevitable.............

The show is on Saturday so I don't have to keep them clean for too long. Though they don't get too mucky anyway as they go swimming daily. I can't go for long walks as Seska is still wearing that lovely perfume........we have to go out in pairs, not all together, and Chance isn't happy about his running mate...........it's the wrong one!!!!!!

 

Guess which dog hasn't had too many baths? Oh well, she'll just have to get used to them. I've just about recovered.

Thanks Linda for your step by step guide on bathing your dogs.  Your description made me laugh.  Now youv'e got to keep them clean till the show!

Hope you have a nice day at the show on sat/Sun?.  We will be staying in wir new house... just found the remote for the tele... but the arial disnae work!    Thats job 945 on the list.  

Well of to do number 25!

If anyone is passing then feel free to pop in but dont wear your good clothes!  Address avail on request.

 

DITTO.....DITTO

Mo

Step:

1: pull out shower attachment

2: get dog out of bath

3: put down bath mat in bath

4: take dog out of bath

5:switch on taps and regulate water

6: bath dog

7: get dog out of bath and dry

OR

STEP:

1: pull out shower attachment. Attach to taps.

2: put down bath mat

3: turn on taps and regulate water

4: look for dog

5:drag dog to bathroom

6: put dogs front feet on bath

7: pick yourself up and go looking for dog

8: put slip lead on dog and drag to bathroom

9: lock bathroom door - very important

10: put dogs front feet on bath

11: attempt to lift back up into bath as dog is trying to get front feet out

12: do numbers 10 and 11 again until dog is in the bath (might take several attempts) NOTE: if this fails shout for help and get other person to lift back end as you lift front end

13: take slip lead off dog

14: repeat from 8 (person helping has left the room and the door is now open......

15: Keep helper in room and start to bath dog

16: ask helper to put dog back in bath

17: rinse dog, making sure that as much shampoo has been removed before finally allowing dog to leave the room

18: was bathroom clean (including ceiling)

19: find dry clothes and change into them

20: don't sit down on chair until you are 100% sure that the wet dog hasn't already sat there, if they have find more dry clothes..........

 

Guess who was bathing dogs today??????!!!!!?????

 

Weather for the next few days in Dundee

If this weather doesn't start brightening up soon it looks like wellies and brollies on Saturday. I hate showing under tents. You can't see the poles and ropes as well as you can outside. Unless our judge is of the opinion that 'gundogs' should be shown outside......

 

Oh, I made a little mistake earlier. Chance ISN'T yodelling, just whining a little bit, and thankfully not all the time. I don't know how I'd manage with a yodeller. The whining is bad enough. Just keep reminding me - NO MORE MALES!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How does anyone else cope with dogs and bitches in the same household? Especially at THAT time?

On a score from....to  I dont  to very badly ++++++ I have 2 Bitchs in " ragging season"  and 1 very willing over sexed boy  and 1 very confused puppy  in the house at the moment    and they are maybe enjoying  but Maggie & I are not.
Worst it has ever been ....Ah....Ah


PS  Lovely picture of Ceilidh at scottishmunsters.net   This is possibly our next Munster bash meet venue

Mo

That's a good idea Mo. Will it also be showing the best way to tidy a dog up for the ring? It's something I never really had to do with my dogs as their coats were never too full. Pepsi is already far more fuller coated than Seska and I have trouble keeping it tidy. Especially just now when I'm taking it out in chunks....... Could almost make a jumper out of what I've collected this week LOL!

 

Only a week to go before I get PEACE and QUIET in this household. Yes, Chance is trying to whisper sweet nothings into Seska's ear. She is telling him to clear off (not very quietly either!?!?!) Still, at least he is yodelling like some dogs. How does anyone else cope with dogs and bitches in the same household? Especially at THAT time? I should have a few months free now. Pepsi was in season a couple of moths ago so not expecting her in any time soon.

 

We are trying to organize a "master class" in handling your dog in the show ring  or how to get the best out of your dog in the show ring. In the first instance this would be a "one off " class  but if required we would try to arrange further classes.

We are trying to get one of Scotland's top handlers to take the class.

 Many people to go ringcraft classes but do not get out of them what they require..  maybe the person taking the class has a collie and really no experience on handling munsters?!   If you get the foundations of what you should be doing  you can use your ringcraft class to socalize  your dog  both with other dogs  and the "ring experience" and to practice your new found skills. So this "master class" would not replace your ringcraft class but complement it.

If you would be interested let us know  you contact us at   for more info

 

Mo

Colin took some pictures of Skye.. Spring & Suki  this Afternoon ( Broke off from his hard work)
Sorry Carol mostly heads..   will put on here over the next few days (dont want to bore you too much on one day so will spread it out?! over a few days)
Need to watch what I say now Colin will be able to log on at work? soon
Mo

Yes lots and lots of space for motorhome....but just managed to fix hot water today.....but very slow coming thro'    would take a couple of hours to fill bath??""
Never mind river at foot of Garden ?? ?? Polution of river? 
Farm sounds great   We went on holiday when I was young to a farm in Carrbridge for a month every year that was truely heaven.
 Liked the sound of Piggy Wendy   Is Hannah still laughing?

















Suki says " where has Colin gone?  Are your feet that smelly mum?"

Mo

What a beautiful view from your back garden - I really do envy you, and I hope you all will be very happy there in 'seventh heaven'.  Lots of space for my little motor home I see ??? 
Took my grand-daughter to a near by petting farm today - I loved it, feeding the lambs, cuddling the baby calves, stroking the ponies, picking up the rabbits and saying Aww at the baby chicks. There was a mummy pig there named Wendy - Hannah couldn't stop laughing.
They provided a yard brush so you could scratch her back.  Just an idea for you to consider,
I am sure Spring and Skye would love animal friends to 'play' with !!

Skye at home after run in Back Garden

& The house    and The River Tweed down at the "Blue bags" with a forest on the opposite Bank
Spring & Skye heaven (Taken from Their back Garden)

Part of Colin and Carol's Back garden.

Good day out ?!!    I think Carol would be pleased with anyone/thing  but buckets  and Brushes
very welcome  Photos to follow
Mo

Mo - what the heck is a scruber  ??? 
Presume you got home ok - after a lovely day be the sea side - the water coming down from the sky was only a sea fret  !!! (similar to scottish mist).  W

Bacon ?   Shower??  As Carol would say ( Na cooker  na hot water ) infact na water coming out tape??!!  Na cooker so  Na bacon   Skye not eating  Spring eating   only Rice cooker .
I am hopeing to go tomorrow to fix hot water tapes... have a wee trick to get "airlocks " out of pipes....so bacon  showers on hold  for a wee while  but you are very welcome Wendy (I am sure Colin & Carol would say)   but bring a scruber with you
Mo
Ps ...na phone...so na internet

Hi Carol, Colin, Spring and Skye - pleased to read today is the day - I hope is has or is going well despite the miserable weather.  I didn't ask when I saw you last week as I was unsure what was happening and didn't want to remind you of any 'problems' on a lovely weekend, but did think about you.   You will have to send me your address when you are good and ready - electric hook ups, bacon and egg breakfasts, showers, to name but a few extras !!
Much happiness to you all in your new home and 'land'.  Wendy

Good luck tomorrow for your "new pad" hope you have many happy years in your new home
We know Spring & Skye will (5 Acres?!!)
Mo
PS give us a shout if you need a hand
M

Greenock closes 23rd June  the Show is on 12 July @ Magnum Centre Irvine
Only AV gundog open (they have given us classes for years but low/no entries)
Rachael Shaw-Rainey judge class number 28 Entry form click here
Always a fun show  although used to be in park in Greenock.
Cassie 6.00 pm good time to phone.

Mo

Hi

Did think that the JB would be best for starters, but wasn't sure about any of the other classes - "stakes"?????

I'm in the Bristol area, so if any one can recommend a good ring class, she seems to stand well and runs well with me as she's already done intermediate obedience.  Any tips on the preparation of her?  In terms of coat etc?

Mo, when would be a good time to call you tomorrow (Thursday)?

Lins

 

The dog featured on front page of "The bark .com" IS Boog who's Sunday name is  Ellscott King Island & was bred by Lynda Scott. He is a lovely boy and the magazine has an article about him.
Mo

You should enter Junior as she is 17months old

Will speak to you on the phone for more advice(at work at the moment)

Mo

Hi,

As you have missed the postal closing date for Paignton you will have to enter on line via Higham Press - www.highampress.co.uk Down the left handside of the page click on dog.biz This will take you to the website that you can enter Paignton from. You will 1st have to register your dog. For this you will need your kennel club registration certificate as there will be some information on that which you will need to enter. Once you have done this you will be able to enter the show. There are step by step instructions. Best thing to do would be to get Cassie registered 1st then give Mo a call & she can talk you through it (I would have talked you through it but I'm going on holiday tonight, Sorry!!). Don't panic the online entries don't close til the 27th so you have got time to get it all sorted.

As Cassie will only be 17 months on the day of the show I would recommend entering her into Class 1262 - JB (Junior Bitch). This class is for Bitches not exceeding 18 months of afe so she should sit nicely in that class.

As for preparation before hand - have you been to any ringcraft classes? If there is 1 on your area it might be worth going along to a few just to learn the ropes. Where abouts are you? I'm sure someone will know of 1 in your area. If you can't find 1 then you basically need to get her to stand nice & still & get her used to having someone running their hands over her & checking her teeth. You will then also need to teach her how to run nicely beside you as you will be asked to move her during the class. As I am not the best at explaining these things I will leave it here & let someone else add anything they might think will be helpful.

Was surfing the net this morning & found this - www.thebark.com Looks like an american magazine. Amazingly (& randomly) they have a Large Munsterlander as their Cover Dog for the May/June 2008 Issue. The dog is Boog who lives in New York. If my memory serves me right he is a Scottish Bred Munster???

Pam

Anyone, please help.  I am thinking of entering Cassie into the Paignton Dog Show but have never done it before!  As a beginner, I would appreciate any advice on what classes to enter and what preparation we both need to do before hand..........Cassie will be 17mth on the day of the show..............

At Blackpool we are first in the ring (number 14)  Judging starts @9.00
National Gundog closes on line 20th  June  & WKC closes "snail mail" 23rd June

Mo

Slide of Border Union is up at scottishmunsters.co.uk   Still more to put on  and Nat App

What an excellent weekend.  I thoroughly enjoyed helping out with the judging at the Nat Apt day and hope the all competitors enjoyed watching their munsters do munster things ... not always what we owners want them to do ... but that's munsters for you. And if you the owner didn't get it quite right, that fine too, hope you learnt something from the day to help you next time.
Company great, food  too, and no complaints about the scottish mist, we had sun every day.
Looking forward to seeing more pictures - I think someone took one of someone eating a big dish of danish pastry and strawberries and cream (in the same dish).  I'll pay you not to publish !


Champ Show  .... again nice to see new people to the breed.
Travel safely those who are coming down to Blackpool I understand we are first in the ring !!
Cheers   Wendy

 

Thank you to Mo and Pam and everyone for the lovely, very delicious Birthday Cake you gave to me for my birthday, thanks also for the card and to all that signed it..............you are all fab!!! I am so sorry we could not make it to the nat apt (dads fault), but we had a great day on Sunday.   A little dissapointed about Carly as she is my beautiful baby girl, i just hope it will be better luck next time.

Well done to Erin and the super Paws and a big well done to Polly and Douglas, I think you did just great. Well done to everyone else aswell.

SURF IS THE CUTEST PUPPY (after Isla and Carly of course.....ha, ha).

Oh! and yes Pam, party, party, party next year, we need to find a field big enough to accomodate us all, I love the scottish air so near to you i think ...........a good excuse for a holiday.

Vicky x

 

 

Good Morning,

Well, what a fantastic weekend!!!! Great Weather, Great Company, lot & lots of Lovely Munsters - ABSOLUTE HEAVEN!!!!!

So much to say about the weekend. Saturday was a great success - well done to Helen for organising it. Big thanks to the judges for coming up & making the day so enjoyable for all those who took part too & Finally a BIG WELL DONE to those handlers whose dogs achieved a pass - especially our Junior Handlers, Erin with Paws & Polly with Douglas. Well Done Guys you did a great job. The eye testing clinic went well too - so thanks to Prof. Sheila Crispen for making the journey up to run it for us. I didn't run Elvis in the Nat Apt myself as I was busy helping on th Admin for the eyes in the morning & then I was helping with thr BBQ at lunchtime. Elvis did get a run though in the afternoon & he had a ball playing with all the dogs. It was lovely to see so many new faced @ the Nat Apt. Elspeth, Gregor & Ceilidh, John, Polly & Douglas, The Bowes family with their gorgeos little puppy Brodie & not forgetting John, Fiona & the very handsome Aero who was as yummy as ever. Honestly, it was a fantastic day & I can't wait to do it all again next year!!! Oooops, almost forget, big big thanks to Eric & Fiona who manned the food tent at lunchtime - making sure everyone had everything they needed.

Yesterday was another lovely day out. Everyone was in high spirits & chatty. Vicky, it was great to see you & your family. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your weekend - so glad the weather stayed nice. Need to get planning the BIG celebrations for next year - isn't that right Vicky???!!! Big party in a field sounds like a good plan!!!LOL I was very pleased with Elvis' 2nd in Limit - again he behaved well so that was the most important thing. 

All in All it was a brilliant weekend - Thanks

Well I am off on my holidays this week - I fly out to Nerja in the Costa Del Sol on Thursday for 10 days. I can't wait.

I hope those of you going to any shows (Blackpool, Windsor or Dundee Open Show) have fun & do well. Also any of you who are going to Hall Barn, I hope you have a fantastic time - can't wait to hear all about it when I get back. I know Polly & Douglas will be giving it a go - so good luck to you 2. I am sure you'll do brilliantly!!!

Pam

I have just heard a lovely story.

A munster owners' house was being burgled a few nights ago. The resident dog went and woke mum! He then went back downstairs and apprehended the burgler (I'm not sure exactly how!) and the burglar was arrested.

It got me to thinking what would your dog/s do? Mine would make so much noise that a burglar wouldn't even dare to come into the garden! But then I live in a very quiet area and any noise outside is investigated - loudly!!!!! Mine have scared off would be burglars/prowlers in the past, but we've never had anyone breaking in.

Couple of pics from Border Union at Scottishmunsters.net  more to come!!
Mo

Franorst Paws for Erine   paseed her Nat app       well done Erin  and Paws also   John and Aero passed  & Polly & Douglas passed Well done all these people too  especially as they are new munster owners  .
Ellie & Suki & Spring  only failed on the tracking (keep taking the tablets)  Elvis did not sit as Pam was Chief Catering officer.........have put some pictures on  here at scottishmunsters.net for starters  as we are off to Border Union Champ show now

My dad has been called into work this morning -can't believe it so we can't make the nat apt today - will be there tomorrow; what time are we in the ring ?

Prof. S Crispen will be very early tomorrow  she wants away by Lunch time.
So if wanting eyes done please arrive early
   & DONT FORGET YOUR KENNEL CLUB REGISTRATION CERT.
FOR YOUR EYE TEST.
Looking forward to this weekend  hope weather is kind(we have not had rain for weeks  so....)
Mo

I'm here! I'm here!

 

Mo - You said a while back about Birthday Cake and how old I will be on the 21st. I will be 17 and birthday cake is my fave - i think I might buy myself one - they are always nice aren't they. I am so excited! :)

Also - looking foraward to meeting you all on the weekend again.

does anyone know when the nat dog show write ups for LMs will be in the paper??

 

Vicky

I would say it is a new one as it is "built" with Serif web plus    where as the old one was a "homestaed" built site   The LMC site was down from early morning till mid afternoon
hence temp. Link  seems to be running now?
Mo

Was that the new, or the old site Maureen?

I've just been on the new site (though it's taken me days to realise there was a new site! - no criticism intended) It looks a lot better than the old one.

 

 

I think I have sorted it  I too was getting emails  telling me about "track back"
from Scottishmunsters.com   I think they are spam  and I disabled email alerts  so ....we will
see.
Any one else camping in Pingus field? I think there may be 3 partys there
Pingu will be excited??!!
So are we.....working hard on Sukis "swimming"

So far today I have sent myself 10 emails! They are coming from the email address I use for this site, and going to my main email address. Anyone got any clues as to why?

Hi Mo

We are always looking for staff. Glad to hear Lucy will keep her soft coat, her ears are like silk. A number of people have suggested she could be a healing dog or whatever they are called but I don't have the time and Brian doesn't have the inclination! Have to teach her to drive!!!!

Lucy my Jager is a really soft coat  and has had since he was a puppy  so yes they keep their soft coats.
Glad she is coming on  she looks lovely in the photo.  Are you still looking for staff???

There are two litters that are on the LMC puppy list at the moment, and two planned litters.

Lovely day, lovely weather I have been most of the day with my grand-daughter - a couple pictures attached.

Struggled to get Lucy to pose for the camera she was too busy supervising the Break down after the Birthday Party. She came out to meet friends a couple of times during the evening and everyone thinks she is gorgeous. Being a novice Munster owner I need to answer the one question that everyone asks," Will her coat always be as soft as it is now?"  . I have found one way of getting her to lie in on Sunday morning - have a disco until 1.00am!! She didn't wake up until 9.00am.

 

Ok to put on here

I had a call and email this weekend person looking for pup  will email you the details.

I dont think any "puppies on the ground" at the moment .......is that right Wendy

Will put onn your page  and Helens page

Puppy looks lovely  big and chunky

Mo

 

Karen, yes that's normal. Some bitches are worse than others when it's time for their babies to leave the nest. This is one of the reasons that I like my pups to go over several days. Mum sort of knows that something is happening but isn't quite sure what! It's also another reason why I wait until pups are 8 weeks old, not 7. Mum has had another week to get fed up with always having a pup trying to become an earring!!!

 

I made a slight mistake earlier. I missed out on the RESERVE part of Pat's bitch puppy's win. She won the Reserve Challenge Certificate, not as stated. Sorry.........

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 10:18 am    Post subject:
I hope it's ok to put this on here Mo - just delete it if not
After much deliberation I have decided this weekend that I'm not going to keep my little Indie after all.  She is just too close in age to Ekko (my unplanned little bonus) who is only just 12 months, which is what I have thought all along.  I did try to make myself think it would be ok as she was Inca's baby but if I am having doubts it can't be. It is rather a shame though as she should make a lovely working dog .  She is now seven weeks old and if anyone knows anyone who would like a nice little bitch to work could you please pass on my details to them.  Her father is a lovely german dog who did very well in all of his working tests over there and Inca is a very good working dog too.  I've put a couple of photos of her on here so that anyone can see what she looks like.  The last one was taken this morning. The others are all beginning to go to their new homes.  Poor Inca was running around on Friday night obviously looking for the missing ones.  Is that normal - I've never had a litter before? Karen

....Look at all those lovely rosettes & trophies!!! Well Done Again - It must be like a dream. I imagine we all WISH something like this would happen to us but how it must feel when it does happen - fantastic!!!!

That was excellant news about Diva getting her 3rd CC - the Blitzan family must be over the moon too.

It's also nice to see different dogs & bitches doing so well - a lot of "1sts" on Saturday for some owners.

1 down only 2 more to go Linda!!!!

Pam

 

Do you think we'll come down to planet some time this week?!?!?!?

 

I was so gobsmacked when we won Open Dog, that I even forgot that it gave him his stud book number!!!!

I still can't believe we did so well...!!

Well worth the early start, the sore muscles from sitting in one position for so long, and the fear of never even being able to go due to car problems.

 

Thank you to everyone who congratulated us.

It was a good day for all top honours.

Ali and Diva got their 3rd CC, Gail and Raffle winning their first RCC, Pat (with Tina handling) winning her bitches first CC and of course my favourite boy doing so well.......

 

Actually, when I looked at the catalogue afterwards a lot of the class winners came to dogs/bitches bred and/or owned by Scots! A good day out.

Hi,

Just catching up on all the news from the weekend. HUGE Congratulations to Linda & Chance on taking DCC & BIS - You must be over the moon!!!! Also to Gayle & Ruffle on taking RDCC - what a great achievement. Well Done to both of you.

I must admit after the lovely weekend Mo & I had with the dogs I am glad we never made the journey to the Club Show. The weather up here was lovely & the dogs had a ball down by the clyde swimming then hunting on the moor. Maggie is such a start - she was giving Elvis a real run for his money in the water - mind you his mind did seem to be on other things, isn't that ringht Mo?!!!LOL ;-)

Well, Nat Apt & Border Union next - really really looking forward to this weekend I think it's going to be a lot of fun. Wendy I do have a gundog slip lead & whistle that I can use on Saturday. Although I think you might have quite a queue of people wanting some training so only if you can fit me in.

Pam

We have three "scottish munsters" winning top awards at LMC show
at the weekend
Linda Williamson won DCC & Best in show
Gayle won RDCC  & Tina won RBCC
what a team   Well done all of you
must all be on cloud nine?1
Mo

In the end Rhys was laughing so much he fell over       & Suki left in disgust?!!

This PM Went to meet Gill for exemption show @ Linn park

Trying to get Picture of Rhys and the two sisters ( Not easy  Rhys has decided he does not like camersaS..) so........

The rest of the duck family  as seen at scottishmunsters

we were messing about in the river....& taking the chance of Photo shoot......

@ the club show Linda Williamson,s Chance got the DCC


















Very well done linda (Above photo taken at SKC 2006)

Hope all at Club show have a great time

At last got my "Scottishmunsters mashup" page done  been working in the background on this for probably a year  hope you find it helpfull??!!
Mo

Sorry couldn't resist that pun !   Love to spend time with you Pam.  Two things, have you got a gun dog slip lead and a proper gun dog black whistle ?   W

Wendy,

Do you think Elvis & I (well probably more I actually ;-) ) could book some time with you next weekend?? Elvis is a million times better than he used to be but I do still find it hard to make myself "EXCITING" enough for him to come back to me on a walk. He will come back if we are out with other dogs, as if he's following by example, but when it's just him & I I often get what we scots call "Rubber Eared"!!! Any help or advice you could give me would be much appreciated.

Pam

I was hoping to get to this event this year, but my car is very sick. I'm having to borrow Bruce's car this weekend. I don't think he'll let me borrow it again so soon. Looks like I'll be missing out on a good day out - again (boo hoo) I just wish we could find the problem. We've replaced a few things, but it still isn't working right. Might be better spending the money on a banger.......

Yes, have offered to run puppy 'school' - also those that would like to train their pups/young dogs - even older dogs to the whistle.  Really looking forward to the weekend - and hoping the weather will be kind to us.  Cheers  W 

Dont forget Leeds closes 9thJune  2008 ? @ 12.00 noon   (this is the 6th June)??!!

Wendy are you still running a puppy class at Nat App in Kelso 14th June  below picture of puppy school last year with Wendy.. & at Nat App you can get  your dogs eyes tested by
Professor S Crispen .

For those who think Pam might be kidding about the afternoon tea - she's not.
Even if you aren't planning on entering Nat Apt - just go for the food and friendship.
A chance to watch, learn and enjoy yours, and others of course, Munsters.
In beautiful grounds.  You may not be interested in working or even showing you munster but the day is well worth the trip out - you never know - you just might pick up a tip or two (or a pound or two after eating the food available).
Looking forward to seeing a whole new crowd of Munsters and owners.   Wendy
My caption hasn't worked again so I will put it here    ...  I think one is saying to the other

Can I have some ..... please.
NO !

Wendy,

I am sure there will be PLENTY Bacon Butties on the go next weekend at the Nat Apt as well as lots of other delicious foods. Mo & I will be planning the Menu (& prices - for cost recovery purposes only) this week. I know no matter what - there will be Strawberries & Cream & Danish Pastries for afternoon tea!!!!LOL

Loved the "Thought for Today". I often get those types of e-mails - always make me smile.

Mo, glad you are up for Abes Loch this weekend, Rhuri will love it. I will give you a buzz tomorrow to make a plan.

Pam

Don't anyone mention the good weather ... still inside painting walls and ceilings
five rooms done - two more to go before Monday when the carpet fitter arrives.
Moral of this is when renting out a property check their references !!!

That's my moan over, yes please for the bacon sandwiches but Pam we are not up till the following weekend !!

Put my caption on the picture Mo, but as yet it has not displayed it.  If not on when I look later will do it again.  
Michele just sent me a brilliant email - I know a lot of you who read this are too young to understand it, but maybe one day you will.  Cheers for now.  Wendy

 

Abbies loch sounds good Rhuri will enjoy the swim

Mo

Hi,

That's a really good entry I think for a Scottish Show. I hope lots of those are also coming to the Nat Apt???? Linda, are you coming along this year?? That would make for a great weekend, all these munsters in 1 place for 2 days - Munster Heaven!!!!

Mo, seeing as you & I aren't making the trip to the Club Show this weekend do you fancy doing something else?? How about an early morning trip to Abes Loch on Saturday?? It's my turn to buy the bacon rolls I think!!!!LOL ;-)

Pam

Vicky do we have to "bake a cake" Hope the weather is good  What age are you on your birthday?
Wendy have put picture of Maggie & Rosie chatting on here what do you think They are saying to each other on this one???
Mo

Border Union is almost like a birthday outing for me as my birthday is on 21st June - not going to blackpool though.

 

xx

Ahh !!maps dont show in "safari" browser?! they show in IE and Firefox
will try to include the entry form for Nat App
natapkelso08.doc

Thanks Linda for that  Helen said it had been in  "doggie paper"  but she could not remember
what it said??
Sorry to practice the maps on your post.
Below hopefully map of Kelso

Pam, 44 making 51 entries. That seems to be average for a show.

Hi,

Just out of curiosity - does anyone know how may entries we have at Border Union?

Mo, thanks for putting the Nat Apt & Hall Barn Entry Forms online - I hope lots of people are going to enter both events & support the club.

Pam

All info from LMC ..Nat App  Kelso  Entry form etc   & Info for Hall Barn Working test 29 June 2008 Entry form are on  Scottishmunsters.co.uk links on left hand panel.
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Mo

Big Happy Birthday to Isla & all her litter mates. Where does the time go???

Thanks Wendy, I don't normally comment on any write ups I am lucky enough to get but because I was the only entry in Limit Dog I was pleased the judge thought he desreved a 1st place. Plus we all love to hear nice things about our boys & girls don't we??!!! ;-)

As the Club Show draws nearer I am really starting to wish I was coming. It will be weird not being there on Saturday. I hope for all those who are going that it's a really nice day out & that you all do well.

Pam

Happy Birthday Isla - another puppy I can't believe how quick the year has gone.

Vicky please can you give me your email.

Mine is kenandwendy@moorparkdrive.fsnet.co.uk

Speak soon.

Yes Pam a lovely write up for a lovely boy.
See you all soon.  Cheers  Wendy

Hi,

Hope everyone who has been unwell recently are feeling better now.

I am so pleased to hear that the Eye Testing Session is definitely going ahead again this year. Yes Mo I will be more than happy to do the Admin for the tests is Prof Crispen is happy with that.

John & Aero very kindly mailed me the link for the SKC write up - I must say I was really pleased with the comments Pam Blay wrote about Elvis. What a lovely way to start the day!!!!

Pam

Happy Birthday Isla  and many of them
Enjoy your "liver cake"
    Mo

To Isla. She was officially 1 year old yesterday, I think I will make her a Liver Cake - YUM (ewww!!!!!)