Sunday, 2 October 2011
Kennel Club Names
After some considerable thought Gary and I decided to name this litter after Blackadder characters so we are delighted to announce that we have been granted the following names - Klancraig Lord Flashheart (Flash aka Badger), K. Lord Blackadder (Ted), K. Kaptain Darling (Mr T), K. Lord Percy Percy (Percy aka Mr Big), K. Lady Kordelia and K. Mrs Miggins.
A Week of Seminars
Well what a week - it kicked off last weekend with the seminar which the German Wirehaired Pointer Club hosted on the subject of Dilated Cardiomyopathy the speaker at which was Joanna Dukes-McEwan who is a specialist in this field. Joanna was a very interesting speaker and all credit to the Club for hosting such a talk on a condition which is beginning to appear within our breed.
On Sunday, I attended the UKRCB's 19th Annual Symposium the subject of which was Learning For Life: Considering a New Approach to Educating Puppies - which covered first experiences of puppies in the nest and during their first few weeks of life in their new homes.
Then on Frdiay evening I had the pleasure of attending a seminar entitled 'Calming the Conflict' which was hosted by the Dogs Trust Training & Behaviour Advisors which covered A Conflict of Species (why observations of captive wolves do not give us an insight into domesticated dogs), A Conflict of Emotions (theories of Attachment and how they affect our relationships with our dogs), A Conflict of Beliefs and A Conflict Of Learning Theory.
Lots of information to take in some of which I think should be common sense but certainly food for thought as to how we raise our puppies and interact with the dogs that we live with.
On Sunday, I attended the UKRCB's 19th Annual Symposium the subject of which was Learning For Life: Considering a New Approach to Educating Puppies - which covered first experiences of puppies in the nest and during their first few weeks of life in their new homes.
Then on Frdiay evening I had the pleasure of attending a seminar entitled 'Calming the Conflict' which was hosted by the Dogs Trust Training & Behaviour Advisors which covered A Conflict of Species (why observations of captive wolves do not give us an insight into domesticated dogs), A Conflict of Emotions (theories of Attachment and how they affect our relationships with our dogs), A Conflict of Beliefs and A Conflict Of Learning Theory.
Lots of information to take in some of which I think should be common sense but certainly food for thought as to how we raise our puppies and interact with the dogs that we live with.
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Five weeks and enjoying a raw diet
Our puppies are five weeks old tomorrow and thoroughly enjoying their raw diet of raw meaty minces, sardines in tomato sauce, chicken wings and chicken necks... and what they can't finish mum is happily disposing of!
Below are pictures of Mr T, Ted and Flash tucking into their chicken wings this evening.
Mr T
Ted
Flash
Below are pictures of Mr T, Ted and Flash tucking into their chicken wings this evening.
Mr T
Ted
Flash
Sunday, 18 September 2011
Midland Game Fair September 2011
Well I have had a lovely weekend manning the Discover Dogs stand at the Midland Game Fair at Weston Park in Shropshire with Tracy Cartwright - accompanied by Bronte and Tracy's young bitch Candy. We were there on behalf of the German Wirehaired Pointer Club to introduce people to this wonderful breed and answer any questions posed by members of the public.
On Saturday afternoon Tracy's mum Jenny joined us with their youngster Oscar and together we all took part in the Parade of Gundogs whereby onlookers had the opportunity to view all the breeds and listen to a brief history of their origins and today, Gary joined us at luchtime with Fergus and Winnie to help man the stand.
I think I can speak for Tracy too when I say what an enjoyable time we all had, speaking to people and meeting other wires - and suprisingly there were a quite a few around.
Bronte and Candy were flagging towards the end, I think there are only so many greetings they could make and cuddles and kisses they could share but they were a credit to our breed, as were the youngsters Oscar and Winnie.
On Saturday afternoon Tracy's mum Jenny joined us with their youngster Oscar and together we all took part in the Parade of Gundogs whereby onlookers had the opportunity to view all the breeds and listen to a brief history of their origins and today, Gary joined us at luchtime with Fergus and Winnie to help man the stand.
I think I can speak for Tracy too when I say what an enjoyable time we all had, speaking to people and meeting other wires - and suprisingly there were a quite a few around.
Bronte and Candy were flagging towards the end, I think there are only so many greetings they could make and cuddles and kisses they could share but they were a credit to our breed, as were the youngsters Oscar and Winnie.
Thursday, 8 September 2011
Tilly and Bruno Pups - three weeks
Today we decided to attempt to 'stack up' our puppies for their weekly photo shoot and as you can imagine had lots of fun in the process - at this age they are slippery little critters and stacking them is like trying to handle a bar of wet soap!
Ticked Girl
Dark Bitch
Mr Big
Flash - was Badger
Solid Headed boy - Ted
'Mr T'
If you are viewing these pictures and not accustomed to looking at pictures of gwp puppies look beyond the markings since they alter so much as they mature. To see a perfect example of this just look at our website and on the individual profiles compare puppy pictures with pictures taken of each dog as they matured.
When picking a puppy, your choice should be made on construction and personality not markings. A decent breeder that has spent time with their puppies should be able to guide you on the choice of puppy given your experience of the breed and aspirations for your youngster, this is why so many breeders insist on choosing the puppy for each individual home.
As for these little kids, their teeth are starting to come through now and they are all starting to show their own little personalities, albeit that they are still such babies.
Ticked Girl
Dark Bitch
Mr Big
Flash - was Badger
Solid Headed boy - Ted
'Mr T'
If you are viewing these pictures and not accustomed to looking at pictures of gwp puppies look beyond the markings since they alter so much as they mature. To see a perfect example of this just look at our website and on the individual profiles compare puppy pictures with pictures taken of each dog as they matured.
When picking a puppy, your choice should be made on construction and personality not markings. A decent breeder that has spent time with their puppies should be able to guide you on the choice of puppy given your experience of the breed and aspirations for your youngster, this is why so many breeders insist on choosing the puppy for each individual home.
As for these little kids, their teeth are starting to come through now and they are all starting to show their own little personalities, albeit that they are still such babies.
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