Shelby

Thanks for all the help with finding a ticket for Sunday but it seems Stella's owner already has a ticket for me for Sunday so will be out there bright & early to watch Stella (Weownah Hot Gossip GD) in her final runs.

Can anyone tell me how to get a ticket for Sunday? I want to come out and watch a girl that I bred compete in the finals for Novice Jumping. So proud of her and her owner on winning two medals on Tuesday and three more today

Hi, can anyone tell me where they buy their chalk powder from? The place where I used to get 2kg for $9 is now not stocking it anymore. I tried doing a search on google but nothing was coming up.

Did they fight over who got to lick the bowl? :laugh:

Very cute photo :)

Serena's work is fantastic. Sure do miss the "Rocco & Ralph" photos that she used to upload here. They are still my favourite pair and always bought a chuckle to the day. Was very sad when Rocco passed away - he was such an amazing character.

I enjoy having my dogs meet & greet with the public as long as I am not just going in the ring. My dogs enjoy it too especially my boy - he will let people pat and then walk along so the next person has a turn :laugh: I remember one Royal when I grabbed a child's hand before it could land on my girl's white collar and said "sorry, you will have to wash your hands first". The mother looked a bit miffed until I turned the child's hand over - it was yellow from the face paint. I would not have worried but we were just getting ready to go into the ring.

Most of the adults & kids ask if they can pat & I am OK with that. I was a little worried with some of the people at the Pet Expo this year - they seem to think it is OK to grab either side of the dog's head & then eye ball it whilst talking. Thankfully my dogs were OK although I kept a close eye.

I was a bit sorry this year that my bench was not where the public could get a pat so took them over the Dogs NSW stand after we had been judged for about an hour so people could have a pat. It is lovely hearing people tell their stories about dogs they might have had as kids or giving sympathy to those who have just lost a dog.

Normally get asked "Oh, are they miniature collies"

Me: No they are Shetland Sheepdogs

OP: Ohh

Me: From the Shetland Islands, like Shetland ponies

You normally then get the "must take hours of brushing" No only about 20 minutes once a week.

Love some of the replies :laugh:

Yay, thanks OBS

Thanks for putting up the results so quickly One day I will attend General Specials and get to watch in person :)

Good luck to those attending General Specials today

We had a s***** Easter. Unfortunately our little man who had not been well a few weeks ago was given his wings yesterday We gave you the best possible chance we could. R.I.P., Aidan

Will try for a photo session tomorrow.

We have an appointment at 9.00 am for first vaccinations and microchipping and then Thursday for CEA tests.

Oh Hesa I am so sorry to hear that you had to make that decision.

Fordogs, I think 5 weeks. :laugh:

Ours were 5 weeks on Wed. Trying to get photos in the garden are difficult as they follow me everywhere. I will need some help to hold them still on a table, may see if anyone can help tomorrow.

Am at a loss to understand why the pups have continual squits. They have been wormed regularly at two and four weeks and are due again on Wed.

They have been weaned onto Black Hawk Holistic, maybe it's too rich for them. My previous litters have been weaned onto Nutro. Will maybe get a small bag to try.

Hesa, maybe cut back on one of their feeds - maybe they are getting too much. Hope you it clear it up soon - always a worry when they are a little bit sick.

We were at a show once & I yelled out to ex-hubbie "Can you get Rambo for me?" Imagine the surprise on a few faces when out comes a sheltie :laugh: Not sure what type of breed they were expecting.

Also, when brushing between baths, mist the coat with a spray of water to stop hair from splittng. You can add a few drops of lavender oil to make her smell nice too. Have attached a page from sheltie grooming book which explains line brushing. I always start from the neck of the dog and work my down one side, then stand dog up and do back, then lay down on the other side.

I had no trouble switching my shelties over from Advance to BH and believe me, it doesn't take much to upset tummies in a couple of mine. They have been on BH for over six months now and love it. One of the girls will have to be cut back a bit as she is getting quite tubby :)

Well, she will be a font of knowledge now ;)

Afghan Hound: Sir Walter, Faxon, Lochie, Bluey, Miffy,

Airedale Terrier: Abbey

Akita: Kyojin, Kuma

Alaskan Malamute: Indiana, Kira

American Staffordshire Terrier: Tua, Max, Juno, Cash, Loki, Jessie, Harley, Bella. Nala

Anatolian Shepherd: Trojan

Australian Cattle Dog: Elvis, Matilda, Katie

Australian Cattle Dog X : Frosty

Australian Shepherd: Banjo, Archie, Lottie, Millie, Alice, Hannah, Hudson, Flynn, Gossip, Ava, Rusty, Lili, GAMBIT

Australian Silky Terrier: Holly, Rolle

Australian terrier: Bailey, Brandy, Jasper

Australian Kelpie: Revan, Abby, Bluey, Cahill, Franky, Izzy, Safire, Milky, Kinta, Banjo, Rosie, Skye, Emerald, Gem, Meg, Serenity-Jayne, Diesal, Paige, Jimmy, Smooch

Australian Kelpie X:Toby, Cooper,

Basset Hound : Gemma

Beagle : Teagan,Ollie, Ellie, Dusky, Brodie, Billy, Piper, Briar, Scarlett, Buffy, Emmie

Bearded Collie: Charlie, Bonnie, Bailie

Belgian Shepherd (Groenendael): Fleming, Ivy

Bernese Mountain Dog Bruno!

Bichon Frise: Jag

Bichon Frise X: Harper

Bloodhound: Earl

Border Collie: Roy, Molly, Kirra, Rory, Rumour, Diesel, Kobie, Emma, Kenzie, Maggie, Ella, Shelby, Jayde, Ashli, Mia, 'Bubba', Wyc, Echo, Topolino, Sally, Xena, CK, Wikki, Gemima, Carter, Maddy, Charlie,

Border Collie x: Anna, Cally

Border Collie x Husky: Spider

Border collie x kelpie: Jasmine, Priya

Border Terrier: Tammy

Borzoi: Oberon, Boris, Sonya, Kurgan, Ursula, Apollo, Atlas, Adonis, Argus, Alektos, Arinyes, Athena, Aphrodite, Aidos, Andromeda, Ares, Alexander

Boston Terrier: Archer

Boxer: Bruno, Nelsson, Bondi, Booker

Brittany: Zora

Bull Terrier: Bonnerville, Atlas, Lenny, Stitch

Bull Terrier (Miniature) Lainie, Mitchell

Cane Corso: Ali

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Anouk, Ben, Bree, Ingrid, Jersey, Lacey, Fern, Floyd, Indy, Arnie, Joey, Renae, Bailey, Murphy, Maggie, Millie, Chloe,Toby,Zonda, Molly, Charlotte, Lily, Porridge, Jasper

Chesapeake Bay Retriever: Piper

Chihuahua: Chelsea and Pansy, Heidi, Bertie, Moose, Archi,Pepe, Squirt, Limpet, Jasper, Bella, Dobby, Bud, Johnny

Chihuahua x Maltese: Midget

Chinese Crested: Louis, Daisy, Cyrus, Madeline, Sarge, Pepper, Fletcher, Darla, Oz, Xander, Faith

Chinese Crested Powder Puff x Tibetan Terrier: Dee, Carrie, Benita, Jenna

Chow Chow: Shengo

Cocker Spaniel : Maggie,Jesie, Bonnie, Chelsea, Darcy

Curly Coated Retriever: Angus & Freddie

Curly Coated Retriever x Labrador Retriever: Maggie

Dalmatian: Appollo, Cleo, Gus, Charlie

Deerhound: Rhys, Calleigh, Bernard, Elfin, Ronnie

Deerhound X: D'Arcy

Doberman: Opal, Brutus

Dogue De Bordeaux: Moose, Chevy, Bella, Molly, Digby, Dexter, Viva, Vegas, Griffen

Dogue De Bordeaux x Boxer: Madeline

English Cocker Spaniel: Jesie,Bonnie, Chelsea

English Setter: Spartan, James

English Springer Spaniel: Buddy

Field Spaniel: Moo

Finnish Lapphund:Halo, Vienna, Jaana,Magnus,Aurora-Rose,Niina,Paddington,Maximus, Ahsoka, Fable, Demi,Varda, Asha, Boots, Echo, Alera, Annika, Ella, Kody

Flatcoat Retriever: Moraig, George

French Bulldog: Lola, FeeBee, Alexis, Claire, Lilly

German Coolie: FlashBazil, Latte, Razzle, Willow, Dusty

German Shepherd Dog: Java, Odin, Tlaloc, Rebus, Indi, UnoBuffy, Bronx, Sabre, Kynan, Brennan, Jack, Santha, Molly, Max, Jenna, Acteon, Roxy, Scout, Rumour, Skye,Banzai,Imba, Kira, Chloe, Duke, Cody, Fenrir

German Shorthaired Pointer: Pip, Coco, Polo, Riley

German Spitz (Mittel)- Amber

German Wirehaired Pointer: Adi, Struppie

Golden Retriever: Onslow, Matilda-Rose, Chester, Genie, Ella, Rosie, Bruce, Chloe, Chaos, Ruby, Sasha, Aria, Archer, Lexi

Great Dane: Sparkles, Whitney

Greyhound: Harry, Kiff, Sally, Clyde, Ryan, Amethyst, Stan, Maddie, Skye, Rosie, Ruby, Roxie, Jazz, Gypsy, Ernie, Gus, Rufus, Joey, Woody, Coconut, Cleo, Freckles, Ziggy, Candy, Jed, Fang

Griffon Bruxellois: Mocha

Hungarian Vizsla: Flynn, Rogan, Kobi, Ari, Belle, Monah

Irish Setter: Fionneaghan, Maia, Aneira

Irish Terrier: Kate, Duke

Irish Wolfhound: Zac

Italian Greyhound: Bella, Tari, Blaze, Zoey,

Italian Spinone: Roisin. Enzo

Jack Russell Terrier: Ringo, Nandi, Chief, Louis, Matilda, Tess, Maui

Jack Russell terrier X: Thomas

Japanese Spitz: Emmy, Angelo

Keeshond: Jedi

Kerry Blue Terrier: Juno, Joxer, Bahsha, Louie, Cinders, Solo

Labrador Retriever: Lestat, Bailey, Tia, Mieka, James, Harry, Lily Rose, Zep, Molly, Milly, Jackson, Dyson, Abbey

Lagotto Romagnolo: Rizzi, Lucca

Leonberger: Singe

Lowchen: Tino

Maltese: Luna, Mia, Basil

Maltese X: Chase, Pipi, bella, byron, JORJA

Maremma: Dennys Dog, Grace,Gina, Angel,Honey, Hollie, Snotto, Hairy Beary, Tadea

Miniature Fox Terrier: Cleopatra, Mali

Miniature Long Haired Dachshund: Mini, Rover

Miniature Pinscher: Mischa, Cleo

Murray River Curly Coated Retriever: Aggie, Soona

Neapolitan Mastiff: Miniera, Pacchia, Bruno, Pasquala + 3, 1 week old pups

Newfoundland dogs: Annabelle, Katy, Lukey, Xanthe, Maddy

Norwegian Elkhound: Odin

Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriver: Nova, Darcy, Jovi

Papillon: Blaze, Minka, Portia, Tyson, Coco, Tonka, Mailka, Sarge, Dodger

Pekingese: Edwina, Lyle

Pointer : Kite Audrey Poppin konrad, Badger

Poodle (Toy): Chilli, Maggie

Poodle (Minature): Caroline, Brody, Prada

Poodle (Standard) Merry & Pippin, Poppy & babies.

Pomeranian: Daisy, Comet, Jester, Polly

Pug: LotusFlynn, Elyse, Ted, Misty, Elly, Poppy, Sally landers,Archie, Beau, Haidee, Millies, Ivee, Jack, Bert, Cheddar, Maggie, Swank, Monte, Boof, Olivia, Archie, Bruce

Pyrenean Mountain Dog: Sasquatch

Rhodesian Ridgeback: Meisha, Bakari, Boss, Sierra, Kei, Dora, MatildaLily

Rottweiler: Roxy, Feonix, Radar, Neo, Abby, Dyzney, Fame, Jag, Nellie Rose, Baylee, Dee, Zephyr, Mini, Diesel, Fire, Flint, Nova

Saluki: Bella, Arella, Moss, Lucy, Jadir, Mab, Floyd

Samoyed: Mistral, Alchemy, Yngvie, Dante, Bundy, Kamikaze, Fergus, Kato, Tika, Dakota

Samoyed x: Jenna

Schipperke: Taz Biscuit

Schnauzer (Miniature): Maximus, Coconut,Betty,Jigga, Riva, Amy, Indy, Amber, Grace, Guy, Blue, Connie, Paddington

Schnauzer (Standard) Baillie, Remy

Schnauzer (Giant): Tara, Darcy

Shar Pei: Askari, Acheron, Asante sana, Sirius, Chippy, Christina, Diezel, Cassie, Orsana, Cimba, Sebastian, Clancy

Shetland Sheepdog:Shady, Ruby, Bindi, Casey Merlin, Dexter, Brandi, Connor, Dixie, Kitty, Ella

Shih Tzu : Gizmo, Daisy, Zeus

Siberian Husky: Akira, Tikaani,Romeo,Baby.Riddick,Indie, Esky, Blacky, Zuess, Zero, Mya, Suggen, Freyja, Wolf, Rumour

Siberian Husky x: Luki, Wolf

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier: Shaemus, Nellie, Ciara

Staffordshire Bull Terrier: Kiara, Zola, Diesel, Kaos, Brutus, Monty, Chaos, Bean, Brock, Benson, Vulcan, Roger, Stussy

Staffordshire Bull Terrier X: Cherry

Swedish Vallhund: Hugo

SWF: Zoe

Tibetan Spaniel: Annie, Nina Zena, Lily

Tibetan Terrier: Prue, Mindy, Holly, Tara

Tenterfield Terrier: Cinder, Zoom,Spirit,Heidi,Kimi, Heidi, Dotty

Rescue Bitsa: Keely, Fred & Ginger, Ozzie, Tess, Maverick, Bosco, Kyah, Charlie, Astrid, Mala, Bella, Tiny Tim, Jen Jen, Lilly, Judy, Mini, Pixie, Ozzie, Dozer, Alaska, Logan, Buddy, Leela, Rusty, Pip, Brembo, Satchmo, Henry, Luna

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan): Shandy

White German Shepherd: Casper

White Swiss Shepherd: Rakim,

Whippet: Herbie, Buzz, Lewis, Rommi, Daphne, Elliot, Mindy, Whiz, Arizona aka Zassy , Griff , Penny, Kibah, Feather, Tag, Puck, Orlando, Ella, Patch, Snips, Elijah, India, Zoe, Noah, Sway, Eden, Tara, Maddee

Weimaraner: Ariane, Lulu, Louie, Max, Ruby

West Highland White Terrier: Penny, Mac, Daisy, Mac, Sarah, Andy, Sweep, JJ, Flash, Fergie, Crystal, Glen, Jingles, Jinnie, Loui, Mitch, Maggie, Smiekie, Zac, Roxy, Winnie, Cricket, Nova, Jo, Archie

Wire Haired Fox Terrier: Zedley aka Tawnyoak Dream Weaver

Five shelties ranging in age from 13 years old to 19 months old (five generations) :)

My oldest girl does this when my mum & dad come to visit - walks towards mum with a limp & of course mum says "Oh poor Brandi, have you got a sore leg?" Brandi stands there waving her paw around lapping up the sympathy :laugh: She is a very good actress - drops the head & shoulders etc :laugh:

Just a suggestion - the link in the first page needs to be changed to the new web addy :) Still has the old one.

The mum also needs to be confined by a puppy pen around the whelping box. Since she is so young, it may take a few days for the mother instinct to kick in but if she has the choice of just ignoring and doing what she wants, she will.

Is she feeding from the back or the front (top) teats? The milk seems to come through better on the bottom ones. Did they give her any antibiotics? I am just asking as since the other whelps were starting to break down, there may be some infection. She looks like she has good sucking reflex going. I do hope she continues to grow and is a stunner for you.

I think you will also find that quite a lot of clubs are invited but just can't be bothered. Too much trouble to give up a few hours to promote their breeds. Sure it is quite tiring being there for two days running but it is also very rewarding - it gives the public a chance to meet the breeds up close and have a chance to chat, take some photos, shed a few tears about their dogs who have passed.

All dogs today were very well behaved and quite a few of the clubs go to a lot of trouble setting up their stalls

I will be there on Saturday helping on the Dogs NSW stand and my sheltie will be helping out on the sheltie stand ;)

You might be best to get there early as the crowd does build as the day goes on. There are displays happening all through the day so lots to see :)

So sorry jr_inoz I think we can all understand what you are feeling at the moment. Glad to hear that Rommy is OK.