January 2009 Archives

I am reading this in my room at Potton.. will be returning tomorrow..
Mo

in the doghouse....... but that's where they like me to be!

They were three on the 27th january. As someone else said "where has the time gone"

We are not entered at Cale.  Was that the open show, last year, that was a skating rink with oil left over from a go-karting weekend.  All the munsters had completely black tails!

Sounds an awful injury. Poor Jess. Sorry to hear you had to pts but it sounds like the kindest thing you could have done.  

anyone going to cale on saturday. we have entered but might not get. will see nearer the time.

sorry to hear about jess. i know how you feel we had to make the same horrible decision with kai. at the end of the day you have to do whats best for the dog and as longs you have done that then you have been a good owner. it still aint easy but it never is. she went doing what she enjoyed best.

So sorry to read your tragic news!

We have had another disaster. Jess, the black and white Spanie,l who featured with Lucy in some of her early vidoes broke her elbow while out with the shoot yesterday and we had to made the heart wrenching decision to have her put to sleep - she was only three which made the decision even harder. 

With regard to Zeph, as I mentioned earlier ,we had exacly the same problem with Lucy and it didn't matter how long you left her she still barked and yapped. I even had to move bedrooms and use ear plugs at one stage. Eventually I could stand it no longer and I am afraid I lost my temper slightly and banged on her cage with a rolled up newspaper, she looked a bit shocked but it did work. Each time she barked after that I rushed into the room, didn't speak but banged on the cage with the newspaper,  She eventually got the message.

Apologies not posted for a while - don't know where the time goes.  Been away, been ill, and had visitors, as I said, time just seems to disappear.

Firstly, nipping puppies.  Everytime they lick you say their name and the word kiss - eg.
Ruby kiss and then when they start biting say Ruby No (firmly), Ruby kiss. Another trick is to do some instant training with them because their attention is focused on you, give them command words - Ruby sit, Ruby stay, Ruby fetch (throw soft toy or ball) in other words direct their brain into doing something different.

Waking at night - seems a little strange that he has started one night and the barking lasted so long.
Either something you were unaware of has disturbed him, or quite likely he, at times during the day, has learnt his noise gives him attention - and with munster being so bright is wanting your attention.  As said earlier by someone else - no eye contact no speaking to him if you feel he needs the toilet during the night just let him out and straight back in cage without speaking a word !!!!

When at ALL other times you enter the room when he is in  his cage  DO NOT acknowledge him either by voice or eye contact  till he stops his wiggle bum, noise etc., only when he has settled down do you give him any attention, and then calmly and not excitedly.

I do know that taking the cage into your bedroom or landing does work, but not always as easy to break that habit. 

Music, low lights, sheet over cage can sometimes work.
I have heard by putting an object that they have never seen before (like a ornament) just outside their cage when you go to bed and picking it up immediately you come down in a morning and hiding it (in other words a replacement for you) has worked for a friend whose German Shepherd was suffering from separation anxiety.
Personally I would, if it doesn't disturb neighbours leave him for a few nights to bark - of course wearing ear plugs yourself !!!  but only as long as you know he is well and safe and just attention seeking.  Good luck.     Wendy
ps we are all okay now, dogs fine, and I just wanted a ride in an ambulance with the blue lights flashing and the doctors telling me my body is telling me to slow down a little ... what with munsters - no chance.

Welcome to the world of munsterlander owners! They all love to grab hold of you or your clothes. It's their way of saying hello, pay me attention. One way to try to stop it (apart from saying no and turning away) is to give them something better than you to hold. In other words a favourite toy. If they have somthing in their mouths then they can't nip you, can they? Try leaving a toy near the front/back door where he can't see it and as soon as you come in and take your coat off pick it up so that you have something in your hand to offer. Unfortunately this will then become a game that has to be done every time for the next ** years............. but better that than a dog attached to your sleeve....... Another way used successfully is to have a jif lemon (empty of lemon juice) filled with water. Once hidden in your hand the dog doesn't see where the spray of water comes from, especially if you don't make eye contact. He will then associate the spray with the jumping and nipping, and hopefully will stop. No guarantees though, I'm afraid.

We are the proud owners of Gilbert, Zeph's brother. Gilbert sleeps in a crate in our bedroom and I am CERTAIN that if he didn't he would bark all night. Our vague intention is to move him  out as soon as he has developed a more grown up attitude to the rest of his life, which could take some time.

We cover the crate with a throw, like you would cover a parrot so that he can't see much. Owls sometimes disturb him.

Our current problem, which I am intending to email Nicky about for advice - are you reading this, Nicky? - is Gillie nipping and tugging at clothes when ever he rejoins the 'pack' or whenever Gordan and I busy moving about the house ignoring him. I know the solution to this type of problem is to ignore the beast, but have you tried ignoring a munster that is biting your bum, pulling at your clothes hard enough to rip them and, if you turn your back on him, he dives between you legs to arrive in front of you again.

He does have his good points as well!

 

Thanks for the extra info. Obviously the more info we have the better we can advise, no matter what the problem is.

 

By the sounds of it he has realised that if he makes a noise you will go through and see him. The only way I can think of to stop it is to put him in his crate, and leave him. Once he makes a noise you then go through and take him into the garden ignoring him. Do not make eye contact, do not speak to him. Praise him if he does anything but then put him back into his crate and ignore him again. Unfortunately this might take some time before he gets the message that he is not getting the attention he wants. It might be a few minutes, but expect it to be days, unfortunately. Munsters are stubborn at times........

I have heard that by taking him into the bedroom (in his crate) and gradually moving it further and further away works, but have never tried it. Though you have stated that this is not an option for you.

Anyone else got any ideas?

Linda

Hi There

Here are a few more details about the barking habits of Zeph

1: What time does the barking start?

Last night he was put to bed about 11.45 pm after a late 15 minute walk in the park, barking started at about 12.15 am and finished at 6.45 am when we got up!
We tried to ignore it as much as possible I got up once but did not enter the room as I have done on previous nights I just rapped on the door loudly as I have read this can stop them, it did for 3 minutes but then he started again.

2: Could it be badgers/foxes that are disturbing him?

I don't think this is the case.

3: Could it be any neighbours moving about?

No they get up at the same time as us, we have been around to tell them that we are having a problem with Zeph at the moment and they seem to be OK with it.

4: Could it be your central heating switching on/off?

The central heating comes on at 7 am so it can't be that.

The only thing that comes to mind is that he was unwell last Wednesday/Thursday with the runs we got up to let him out to relieve himself, but this is sorted now after a visit to the vets last Friday

I have tried the following:

Radio on low, item of clothing in his crate, toys, late night walk.

The having him in the bedroom is not an option for us.

As I type this he is fast asleep at my feet!!!

My dogs all sleep in my bedroom so not much help there I'm afraid. However, my thoughts are along the lines of:

1: What time does the barking start?

2: Could it be badgers/foxes that are disturbing him?

3: Could it be any neighbours moving about?

4: Could it be your central heating switching on/off?

Knowing what is causing the barking is the first step to stopping him.

We need more info.........

that Zeph has just started barking.  Can you think of anything that has changed.  Has his crate moved, have you had friends staying over.  If you can't think of anything then got me stumped.  How to sort?

Skye and Spring are our first dogs so have negligible experience.

My noddy thoughts are,

- Try leaving some clothing that you have just been wearing, a jumper say, just outside the door to the room he is in and/or 

- When you put him to bed then sit/stand outside the door to the room he is in and if he barks then quietly say settle done.  If he does then go further away (after leaving some clothing). If he doesn't then ?.

The other side of the coin could be, when he barks go into the room - command Quiet - then throw some water in his face. 

Just one of the dilemmas of looking after a dog.

Hope you find something.

 

Hi Alan

Lucy was exactly the same, I didn't get a full night's sleep untill she was at least 8 months. I think it starts when they bond with you and can't bear to be seperated. We used to put Rascal, one of the Spaniels, in with her but it didn't work every night.I wish I could be of more help.

Hi There

I was wondering if anyone had any tips about how to settle your dog down at night??!!
Zeph has slept in his crate with no problems until the last week when he has started to bark all night.
Any advice would be gratefully received.

Alan

Ah so it was you..her dad phoned to tell me Maureen had met someone with munsters..her munster Sam came from Killearn there used to be a breeder there.   See you tmorrow at Waverly?
M

Hi Mo, Sorry to hear your news. We missed you today at Mugdock. I was speaking to a women there last week who had a labrador. She asked me to say hello to you. Maureen Murphy, she used to have a Munsterlander from the same litter as one of yours.

 

See you at Waverley?

 

John

Sorry to hear about your loss Mo.

It was the Kirkintilloch show we were entered for today. Mis-judged the timings tho and missed the class forgot the gundog entry would be low with Waverly being on. Will have to appologise to Donna next time I see her.

Gill

I am just back from Potton..My cousin died (I am not haveing a good year?!!) And my mum is his only relative   So I  was delegated to go down and see to things?!

M

Hi Gill,

That's a shame you won't make it tomorrow? What show are you going to? Good Luck - I am sure Ellie will do you proud.

Talking of Shows - who is coming to Waverley on Sunday? Elvis and I will be there. I've checked the schedule. Judging starts at 10.30am. We are in Ring 5, Class 78. There are 8 classes before us. I will probably get there for about 11am but I imagine we won't be in until after 12.

Pam

We wont be able to make tomorrow either as we have a show tomorrow.

Gill

Hi,

That's okay Carole, It is far for you guys to come. We will need to get another wee Saturday down at yours soon. See what we can get the dogs up to next!!!LOL

I see from the papers that Britains Got Talent was up in Scotland this week. Did Erin get a callback?

Pam xx

Hi Pam, We're not able to come on Sat but hope you have a good time.

   Cheers carol

Hi Everyone!!!

Elspeth and I are planning on meeting at Mugdock Park on Saturday morning for a walk. If anyone else fancies joining us that would be great. The more Munsters the Merrier!!!!!

Meeting in the usual place at 10am!!!

Hopefully see some of you there

Pam & Elvis xxxx

The only thing wrong with her is the extra weight that she now needs to lose (hee hee)

I didn't say anything sooner as I felt I had to let the would be owners know first and discuss what to do next. Thankfully most are going to wait and see, but one or two have said they might ask around first. I can't blame them. There is no guarantee that I will mate Seska, or that she will produce any pups.

Yes, we are every disappointed but nothing is guaranteed. Even if there is nothing wrong there is still the possibility that any mating might not produce puppies, but another dog/bitch might be forthcomng. Oh the joys of it all.........

It means that I won't get to as many shows this year though........

Hi,

I am sorry to hear about Seska. It must be quite upsetting. Well hopefully if you decide to try again next season things will work out better.

As Vicky said main thing is Seska is fit and healthy.

Pam

So sorry to hear Seska didn't have any pups this time, must be gutting being all prepaired for them and then nothing. Atleast Seska is ok tho can always try again.

Gill

Sorry to hear Linda about Ceska's puppies. Hope she is well.

Sadly, no puppies this time. We think she may have reabsorbed them. I'm not sure if I will try again next season, but will speak to my vet about what might have happened in more detail later. As I really want one of Chance's babies I will have to decide soon. Oh well, that's life. You can't take breeding for granted.

I understood puppies were due on the 16th January. Did they arrive?

Yup no crtique  I think highampress would like the judges to do critque quickly  but judges have different ideas  so one just has to wait and hope
Mo

We went yesterday, Carly got 1st in JB and Isla 2nd in PGB.

We also entered the breeder comp for christine, the new one for 09' and we entered the main comp before best in show.

Great fun!

MO, no critiques?? I cannot see any?? can you point me in the right direction please? thanks

Main winners at Manchester (Taken from Highampress)

Judges Critiques on www.dog.biz Manchester 2009 Large Munsterlander Judge: Miss B Johnson BEST OF BREED : 8023 ELLIS Mrs J S & Mr J S Raycris Silver Dollar Best Dog : 8023 ELLIS Mrs J S & Mr J S Raycris Silver Dollar Res Best Dog : 8021 DEWAR, Miss S & TOMS Mr D Hanechdene Jack Daniels Best Bitch : 8031 LACY Mrs W Sh Ch Daleander Love Me Do Res Best Bitch : 8020 DARBY Mr G T & Mrs J Sh Ch Incadar Laughing Gravy JW Best Puppy : 8019 DARBY Mr G T & Mrs J Incadar Yvonne de Carlo Best Veteran : Best Breeder : Mrs C Ogle & Mr R Butler

Alans video of Zeph first visit to river  at scottishmunsters updates

Mo

Hi Mo
Here's Zeph's first time in the river!!
Feel free to add it to your other site.

All the best

Alan



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Thanks Mo

I was very impressed with Zeph, he is very calm and quite angelic compared to Lucy who can not sit or stand still at any point during walks. He's also very quiet, Lucy would have had some comment to make!!!!! Perhaps I should have a dog next.

Link to Allan video of Zeph  let me know if you still cannot see it

Mo

Hi Mo

Sorry, still no success

Hi Liz

I use fiefox as a browser  when I hit the link for the movie  It asks me if I want to view the video in Quicktime  I answer Yes and it downloads..if you still cannot access iot I will put it up on "updates" if Alan does not mind
Mo

Hi Mo

Can't open the video of Zeph. Can you help? 

Love the video Allan is he swimming yet...poppy does not like going through puddles  but will run along the side of a river burn  even cross a wee burn....

was at ring craft last night  with Suki and Poppy    Lindsey was there with Ghillie     No brownie points for guessing     who was the best behaved??!!!!!

Mo

Here's a small clip from my phone of Zeph down by the river Otter in Devon.

Alan


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How is Cesky doning  has her temp. droped?   is she very fat??

keep us informed   and good luck to you both

 

Mo

Hi Mo

Pleased with him!!  I couldn't imagine life without the little man.
He has such a nice way about him and just wants to play and say hello to everyone, having said that his hunting instincts are kicking in which is a joy to watch as he works the hedgerows and goes into full point at rabbit warrens but only at certain holes which I would bet my bottom dollar have a rabbit just below the surface.

He is gorgeous...his head looks as if it is going through the same changes Poppy is..
He is still very handsome      Are you srtill pleased with him?

Mo

I thought you might like to see the changes in Zeph over the past few months, you forget how much he is changing when you see him on a daily basis.

Took Rosie and Suki  & Poppy out this pm ....

Yes it was the Falkirk Show. Weather looked better at mugdock lol Ellie was manky by the time we got to the venue as we were parked miles away and there was a lot of flooding and mud, luckily Ellie doesn't mind the blow heaters (as we use them at training) and stood infront of one to dry off before I got too hot lol.

Vicky, we wont be at manchester its a bit far for this time of the yr (never know what the weather will do) and I am far too skint after Christmas and its Rhys' birthday on Saturday. Good luck with your girls tho and let us know how you get on.

Gill

Well done Ellie  what show was it?  was it Falkirk & District Canine Society ..you were better at the show  than on Mudgock park

Mo

well done to ellie on winning best nsc, not an easy job with a munster so really well done. good on you ellie you show the other gundogs up.

 

anyone going?

Yes good day out..Poppy nearly swimming    she chased a collie  I think she thought it was Suki  and nearly in water..

















and All the rest there were wet..wet...

Frank, me, the two collies & Ghillie really enjoyed our first outing with the Scottishmunsters group. It was great to meet some more new faces. We really must be mad to do that on such a terrible day. I apologise for dashing off but Ghillie was shivering so badly I was quite concerned. He was absolutely fine of course...mother hen syndrome!!! I towelled him off and wrapped him in my old collie bitche's waterproof, gave him an early lunch and he just went to sleep curled up in the van with Jig and Judo. He was in fine form when we got home leaping all over the poor boys while we had an hour long session with the brushes and the hair drier.

I was very disappointed with the photos, most of which were blurry and unrecognisable. The best two were one of Ghillie and one of Oscar which I will attempt to download now. Apologies if it doesn't work, I will keep the picture of Oscar to give you next time. It is a good one.

Looks like you had fun at Mugdock today who all braved the rotten weather?

Ellie did her self proud today lol she got 1st in A.V. gundog NSC Open and best AV gundog NSC not a bad result for her first show of the year.

Gill

Wee video of wet day  at updates

mo

We have had response from fellow munster meeters  and they still want to go...even with the weather....so we will be there after all 10.00am Mugdock Country Park Bacon rolls after  and coffee

Mo

We are postponing Munster meet at Milngavie  due to inclement weather +++

Mo

Took new lens on walk.....these are Elivs


Elvissinging...                                                                                                 
                                                                                                                                

                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                
 
                                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Got a new lens today 18-200mm IS   just trying it out ..seems to work better without flash??!!

Suki hard day

Munster_lucy that was a "finger slip"??!!!  Linda I too have a dictionary here on my desk..But you need to know how to spell the word to look it up in the dictionary??!!  always been my problem
(no offence taken re your spell check..I know I cannot spell ...so....I do not take offence..I know my short commings??!!  well the few I have)

Mo

Sorry we wont be able to make this one as we have a show on Sunday.

Gill

Hi,

There are a few of us meeting up for a walk on Sunday morning if anyone else wants to joins us.

We're meeting at the Craigend Car Park in Mugdock Country Park at 10am for a walk round the Loch.

The More the Merrier!!!!!

Pam & Elvis

I wasn't checking anyones spelling. I was agreeing with the statement. I stopped spell checking after Jenni was diagnosed with dislexia, er diyslecsia, er oh bother, you know what I mean.....LOL...!! She can't read or write properly so has to have the spell check on her computer and a dictionary by her side whenever she is writing anything.

 

(oh, and I do know how to spell dyslexia, I was making a point....) hee hee

I moved about a lot during school years and was taught different ways to spell and have always been a pretty good speller, but don't point things out to other people so long as it is readable and understandable. Any mistakes I make tend to be typos - fingers moving too fast.....

Hi Mo

Not sure who produced the spell check but as an ex-English Teacher ' an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone'.

Thanks for the spelling check..
I have just downloaded a "spell check application" for my IPOD   which gives you a number of suggestions on what you mean  if  erroneously spelt    and a pronunciation  of the word  and the meaning of the word. ie Quality " an essential and distinguishing attribute of smething or someone . "the quality of mercy is not strained"..Shakespeare  How can I go wrong now??  Having a major spelling problem since primary school  was sent to specialist teaher....just not taught the basic foundations (Private school  did Latin and French before was 8  & I could not spell in English  Ahh..) I also have a "measure application" which converts all things  Pounds to Euro   Kilo to lb(metric)  it does not require you be on the "net"  whoow the wonders of science

Mo

'Quality not quantity'

 

I so agree with you there. so long as I get a bitch for myself........ knowing my luck I'll get one puppy, and it will be male....LOL!!

Qualitity   not  Quantity?? Always the best

is next Friday (16th) Though unless she suddenly explodes it looks like a small litter. Trying to get food into her is a nightmare....... She is just picking (and stealing where possible...)

Good new year to you Linda ...when are your pups due now?  must be soon

M

I didn't realise Zeph was in Devon! Sprite, one of my last litter, is in Axminster! These Scottish munsters don't half travel.......

Zeph is turniing more handsome every day.  I'm sure he turns a few heads on your walks.

Hi to you all

Here are a few pics taken this morning of Zeph out on his walk near our home in Devon.

Oh Pam did all that booze give you a fit of the Giggles?

Hi,

Yeah I think you did miss the giggle the back of the walk were having. Not to worry, as I said I think all the dogs would have passed with flying colours!!!!!

Pam & Elvis

did i miss a bit of walk what was the dog borstal bit. i thought it was just a normal walk through the woods. my dogs do walks like that all the time but didint think it was a test.

Hi,

Well, can't believe it's already 2009. Where did 2008 go???

I hope everyone had a fantastic Christmas & New Year. I certainly did. I spent Christmas with my friends & family, eating good food & drinking nice wine (and vodka, and gin and.... LOL)!!!!

New Year was brilliant. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come up to the Munster Meet at Tenstmuir on Hogmanay. It was a brilliant morning, I just love seeing all the dogs running around & playing together so happily. The "Dog Borstal" Style Wood Test was particularly good. Pleased to say I think all the dogs would have had a red rossette at the end!!!!LOL

Elvis & I also got to spend some time down at Carol & Colins on Saturday. it was a great day. The dogs in loved it - running around that huge field & then having a go on the Agility. Brilliant Fun. Thanks for the invite down Carole. Hope we can do it again soon.

Well, has anyone made any New Year resolutions?

Pam & Elvis  

Yes Vicky - munster_skye is Carol and Colin.

If its a photo collage - its definately Colin as he has more patience.

An ordinary photo then it could be either of us.

 

Gill - both videos links work,  Talking about speedy hounds then wee Kizzie is lightning fast.

Cheers Carol  (i'll try and sign mine)

 

So well it decided to appear twice lol

Video in the first post didn't seem to work so trying again using a different method. Fingers crossed it works this time.

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Gill

Is that you? I can't remember your sign in name! [apologies if it isn't you!] Thankyou so much for that compliment, it was lovely to hear.

I often just sit and talk to the girls, they turn their heads from side to side, they provide a great person to talk too and you know it will never be repeated!

Munster_Lucy.  Life has thrown you some hard knocks recently so hopefully things will pick up. I'm sure your dad is well taken care for in his new home where you are getting help to look after him. 

Your right about the turn of speed these munsters have. Skye is pretty fast. She can give Spring a 50yrd start and still get to an object 100yrds away before Spring.

 

Vicky,

  Love the look on your young pups face. These munsters always look like they are listening when you talk to them.

 

Hi Mo

Sorry I have been so long in replying to your pre-christmas comment about Lucy but I have been away from my desk for two weeks over the holiday period.The munster is doing quite well, have had her carrying cold game and had hoped to take her out on a quiet shoot in January but she came into season yesterday so probably wont manage that now. Perhaps as well as she is a bit head strong and has the potential to become a hooligan!!! Shame they banned the Waterloo Cup 'cause she would have been in with a chance.Not that I allow her to course hares but she has a fantastic turn of speed.

A young gentleman by the name of the Hon James Savile - son of Lord Mexborough, come out on Lord Fevrsham's family day accompanied by a rather nice four year old Munster bitch, couldn't remember her breeding but he intends to breed form her this year. Does anyone know of him? The dog had lovely dark coloured markings and appeared very well behaved. Apparently she squeaks a bit at the peg sometimes but I gather that's fairly normal for munsters!!!!

My life is as near back to normal as it ever will be after the sudden death of my mother. Father is now in a care home which has taken the pressur off a bit but he is still quite demanding and I have to manage his affairs which is extra work I really don't have time for .However he always appears very grateful which is something. Next task is to sell his house which I don't relish in the present economic climate.

Lucy is much quieter than she was and has now moved out of her cage into the dog room where Purdy, the eldest of the flatcoats, keeps everyone in order.She still gives poor little Jess a hard time and drags her about by the scruff of the neck at every opportunity.Jess used to be able to out run her in the fields but Lucy is much faster now so there is no escape until Aunty Purdey steps in!!!

A very Happy New Year to all the Scottish Munsters.

Love

Liz & Lucy 

 

 

First club open show closes today   it is on 1st Feb 2009 at Hasland Village Hall S41 0AY
Judge Lynda Scott (Breed specialist)  if you dont have entry form etc  is on Scottishmunsters.co.uk ORdirect link at scottishmunsters   trying to reduce size  as we speak
South West Scotland open Show ..link Interesting link to all gundog open shows (just found)
bookmark it ..  and Carol says Crufts closes soon so..looked it up   Snail mail 5th January 2009
online 12th Januaey 2009
(where all info available??!!)

yeah it has been busy. we went to tentsmuir again on new years day with 5 of ours. eric erin and jason all went off round the 4 mile track on their bikes with paws ans ace while i took surf paige and buzz to the beach and met them half way. lovley walk and nice day weather wise too. 2nd was erins new years trek and 712 horses all walking round the village and army camp for 4 hrs is some sight. kermit was the youngest pony there and did so well. today eric too paws for 5 miles round the camp then we gave her a free run in the field at stables went home fgot all her pals and went to our filed along the road for a gallop and game of chukka with the ball. paws still aint tired she is one fit hound that one. love gills new addition by the way.

Wow its been busy here.

We went up to see Erin and Kermit on  their new yr ride the other day was quite something to see. Kermit is a real sweetheart. Well done Erin your doing a good job with him. The pics have come out well Nicky.

Gill

First club open show closes tomorrow     it is on 1st Feb 2009 at Hasland Village Hall S41 0AY
Judge Lynda Scott (Breed specialist)  if you dont have entry form etc  is on Scottishmunsters.co.uk ORdirect link at scottishmunsters   trying to reduce size  as we speak
South West Scotland open Show ..link Interesting link to all gundog open shows (just found)
bookmark it ..  and Carol says Crufts closes soon so..looked it up   Snail mail 5th January 2009
online 12th Januaey 2009
(where all info available??!!)
Pam asked for link from Scottishmunsters.co.uk/updates/updates to Scottishmunsters.com  so done you only have to ask??!!


Mo

Mo,  love your video's.  When telly boring (quite often) I sit in the lounge with my lap tap and watch and read munster things.   I think the saddest thing about munster owners is that 'us' that have great areas for walking and training our dogs live too far apart to meet up and socialise more often.  So I love hearing about your munster bashes - and seeing all the munsters having a great time together so carry on with your cameras.

Tilly also came to first foot 

 

Poppy proved she is very good at tunnels A+ marks handed out...

right whats next?

Smile

Yes.....

Wee fun video at Scottishmunsters updates
Mo

Skye and Spring's mum came today to first foot along with a few of her pals...you must have have it very cold Wendy were not too bad here yet, it sounds as if Lila and Ruby had a great time in the river.

 

     

 

What Wendy do you not like our videos...hope to take  some more tomorrow going "first footing"
so.... and pictures

Mo

Well done - loved all the pictures and 'wee' video's - I understand it was has been very cold in Scotland - but where have all the winters gone I remember as a youngster - snow and the local tarn used to freeze over and we would go ice skating for weeks on end. 
I think most munsters love it and roll so excitedly in the long grass - when we got back to the car both Lila and Ruby's coats were frozen solid but they did both keep jumping into the river and appeared to freeze immediately they came out but it didn't stop them doing it again.
I think the animal scents are very strong when the weather is so cold and that is why the dogs get so excited.  Keep posting pics.

Spring and Skye went first footing this morning and wished all of the Pheasants they found a Happy New Year....

Hi Skye can we have a shot of that dummy when we "first foot"
I missed yesterday walk os went out with Pam and Elvis today 
this is Elvis today .....
                                                                                                   
                                                                                                       




















The white bits on his nose is Frost.and                                                                 

Couple of pictures taken New Years Eve on the Dales Way Walk.
Notice the white reed grass.  The dogs eventually looked all white rather than black and white.
Hope you had good celebrations and enjoyed seeing the New Year in.

Maggie has mellowed big time  with age  she is a darling now  and can be taken anywhere  as she showed yesterday..she only had small grizzles for the boys  who thought she was just so gorgeous??!!

Mo

Hope everyone behaved themselves last night!!

Even though Maggie is nearly 11 she can still strutt her stuff as she proved yesterday...