Libertybrook

do you mean dogs that are already here? or breeds that you would like to import? maybe they are rare here but not so much overseas, simplistically you also have to consider the size of the gene pool you start off with of the original dogs imported as well, Black Russians for example since they were first imported in 2001 the number of registered live puppies totals 120 from 2001 - 2009.(I think roughly) my girl was from a singleton litter in 2008, in that year I think there were only 12 registered puppies born. I can only go on registered litters I have no idea if there are a number of other breeds of dogs whom puppies were never registered. some breeds are known for having small litters of one or two puppies, Not all puppies of any breed will be suitable to breed from, so that limits your breeding pool, therefore number of future puppies on the ground for sale. and because there may not be many around breeders tend to keep more puppies for themselves, rather than sell them on. you have to look at the huge import costs time and effort of frozen semen, new dogs/bloodlines etc and some breeds just maybe die out because of the ongoing costs to keep a breed growing can be astronomical, and also not all breeds are for everyone, they may not suit the Australian way of life etc, so popularity also comes into it I think.

Amber has less that a week to go now, and she is huge !!, she cant get comfrotable, we are expecting 4- 6, she is going to have a bath in the morning to freshen up, for the impending arrivals, she is lapping up all the extra cuddles and attention from everybody though

PINK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I so have to have a couple in PINK!!!!

WOO HOO way to go Felix and Diane Best of Breed Great Dane

my numbers arrived on Monday BC's have the biggest breed entry in the working dog group with 29 I think it is!! overall the show numbers are way up on the two previous years which is great news !!

www.petnetwork.com.au they have show trolleys, I bought a jumbo trolley from them nearly 6 years ago now, ordered it on the Monday and it arrived on the Thursday from VIC to NSW, I have always found them great to deal with, have a look at the market place section on DOL home page, there are a few others as well VEBO pets supplies is another one as well, there is someone that custom makes them but for the life of me I cant remember who, another DOLer will be able to let you know, hope this helps

Border Collies !!!! ;)

my girl who was confirmed in whelp by ultrasound ,k didnt realy drop that much until the end of this week, now she has a tummy and big boobies, lol she has about 2.5 to 3 weeks to go and is looking very pregnant, lol, we are expecting 4-6 puppies ;)

We will be there early Friday morning to set up rings etc, and put down a tarp, but I am sooooo looking forward to leaving for a show when the sun is already up makes a nice change, lol

yes but next year I think the Bathurst Royal will be back to its old date after the Sydney Royal!!! so it wont clash anymore, we will be there at Mudgee, as its our local show !!

I love my 6 speed mannual, GXL turbo diesel Toyota Prado long range tanks (180 ltrs) extremely good fuel economy, reliable and heaps of room, its an 8 seater but we rarely have the far back set of seats in, and when I just take one or two dogs I fold the middle seats up and can still fit jumbo crate and jumbo trolley plus gooming box, suitcase etc, and they have a large area to stretch out in and lay down. and I have a large four berth trailer and when fully loaded it weighs around 600 + kg ?? there abouts, and the Prado tows it like its nothing, and the fuel economy doesnt change, its almost 2.5 years old now and has nearly 100,000 kms on it, so for a diesel thats just run in , lol

WOW way to go congratulations !!!

could somebody tell me how many Border Collies pretty please ????

Yeahhhh Thank you, !! we are sooooo excited too, its been a long time coming

Who me ????......never.....

Our closest is our triple in August, literally 5 minutes down the road furthest is Sydney at E.P. 4 hours or so, but we average 2 hours one way normally, the joys of living in the country

I made an executive decision for the Ides of March. ;) ;) ;) Beware the ides of March B.B. Julius....

We have our first litter in nearly 4 and half years due around March 10th confirmed by ultrasound today :D

You cant please all of the people all the time... no matter what or how it is run, you will never suit everybody in every state unfortunately. I dont know why its just not left as is, its worked well so far, if it aint broke dont fix it. we have a short show season here, and I dont go to everyshow around here either, and we dont have shows with entries over 750, even Bathurst Royal doesnt get those numbers anymore, :p and I maybe show in Sydney 3 times a year?? if that even, so I think it should just be treated as a bit of fun, a group of us here were talking about having a little bit of fun and trying to out do each other just on our local show circuit, and the winner gets lunch at the pub !!!

So sad, we never forget our best freinds, Hugs to you :gr ouphug:

you should try and have a rare breed like a Black Russian she went to her first Sydney Royal last year, and and after a couple of hours trying to explain that she wasnt a BLACK LABRADOODLE and the amount of people trying to tell me they had a labradoodle just like her at home !! and they reckon that they will be showing it soon too !! i ended up throwing a cover over her and lying back in a chair, pretending to be alseep, quietly grinding my teeth listening to the expert opinions and comments the worst comment I have ever had was from two different show people and one is a long time breeder of toy poodles, one asked me why did a bring a designer dog to a pedigree dog show (she was sitting with my BC's in my cabana) I thought she was joking but she was deadly serious and the other tried to tell me that black Russians were 50% standard poodle, when I tried to explain to both these people the breed history, they both got very annoyed and that I hadnt been around long enough to know anything they were right and I was wrong...... :D

its because of the Airedale Terrier that was included in the main mix, it is a pain having it tacked onto the name because it really gives people the wrong impression when I first took Dee to her apointment with our local Vet, I told them what she was over the phone, the lovely nurses and the Vet at reception were very confused, ;) and when I walked in with her they all said they expected something like around the look and size of a miniature schnauzer

if they are going to do that, which sounds like a great idea , what about some recognition for dogs who achieve over the 1000 points, do they get a certificate for every 250 points they earn as well ? like different levels for GR CH, for say every 500 or 1000points?

Very early on in their development, the BRT also benefitted from the blood of the South Russian Ovcharka. yes they did, and also several other breeds of Russian dogs that are now extinct. aswell as a a few more common breeds but they kept going back to the four main breeds.

oK I will try and answer these questions as best I can, they are NOT Bouviers !! the 4 main breeds in them are Rottweiller, Newfoundland, Giant Schnauzer, and Airedale Terrier rotties and schnauzers were used for temperament, fearless loyalty, intelligence and working ability, Newfies for size and coat, and Airedales for spark and spirit. they are different to anybreed of dog I have come across, they are big strong dogs, who are loyal,protective, loving, fun, playful, very very intelligent. and they love cuddles and hugs and love to lie on the lounge or bed and watch DVD's with you , lol I love my girl to bits, and am looking forward to another BRT arriving hopefully early this year, they are a unique breed, that seem to understand loads of words and phrases, more so than any other breed we have had, and have very very good hearing. they look like big cuddly bears and to their families they are, but to strangers they will not tollerate people forcing themselves onto them, if they dont like you dont force the issue, they see that as a threat and will react accordingly. they need loads of socialising, and to be taught good manners. remember they were bred as guard dogs..... 1. What is my relationship with the breed? (ie breeder, first time owner etc) First time BRT owner, 2. Where and why was the breed first developed? This breed was developed and is a guard dog, the breed was developed in Russia by the Russian red Army, circa 1940's, they needed a all purpose guard dog, that could handle all climatic conditions, 3. How common is it in Australia? uncommon, we think there are approximately 250 in Australia, with only maybe up to a dozen or so being shown currently in Australia, across four states. BRT's were allowed to be imported into Australia in 2000, the first dogs arrived in 2001. they were first imported by Dot and Ross Sweeney from Cimarron kennels. 4. What is the average lifespan? 12-14 years, 5. What is the general temperament/personality? Laid back, calm, very aloof with strangers, extremely protective of their people, and will react instantly if they feel they or their people are in any way threatened, they are unbelievably fast from seemingly lying down asleep to standing and ready to go. they know what belongs to them and will protect it and their space. they can also be very lively and playful, BRT's are quick off the mark, and very fast over a distance with long bounding strides. they love to be with their people, they are the sort of dog that does NOT do well living in a yard or kennels away from their family, they like to keep an eye on whats going on and their family, they are not clingy like say BC's are, they dont need to sit all over you, they just like to be in the same room but will happily sit on the lounge next to you or on the bed for a cuddle, if you ask them too, they will be your shadow and constant and very loyal companion, they can be stubborn, and will decide if they want to do something or not, they are way too big and strong to force them into anything,lol, they have a terrific memory for faces and places, and routine. very very intelligent, learn very quickly, good habits and if you are not careful bad ones too, lol. they love to play, ball games and with other dogs. they can be vocal and their bark is very loud and booming, lol. but hey tend to only bark when there is something to bark at. and BRT's must be taught who is the pack leader/boss from the start, they are very big strong dogs, and if not disciplined and taught manners from the start, it can lead to disastrous results, 6. How much daily exercise is needed for the average adult? because they are a large heavy breed, they must be carfeully grown and exercised whilst growing, so doing things like agility are not reccommended until they are well over 12 months old, we live on acerage so my girl tends to self exercise herself whilst running around with our BC's, a daily walk/run at least but she also has daily runs and playtimes with all the dogs , like chasing tennis balls etc, but a good daily walk run would be recommended, to keep fit, not fat. they are very muscular big boned dogs 7. Is it a breed that a first time dog owner could easily cope with? No, I wouldnt reccomend it. 8. Can solo dogs of this breed easily occupy themselves for long periods? I think they would be happier with a companion dog, regardless of the breed, they like company they love people contact. so I wouldnt reccomend them to spend long periods alone. I work from home so I am with my dogs all day. 9. How much grooming is required? depends, if the BRT is to be a pet, you can have them clipped off, every 6 weeks. as their fur will grow long and thick, it has a harsh top coat with a very thick undercoat and grows up to about 10cms in length, if they are shown, they should NEVER be clipped, as this will ruin the coat and they are NEVER hand stripped anybody who tells you they are stripped, does not know what they are talking about. they are meant to show the top coat and the soft undercoat when shown. their coat when showing is meant to be kept neat but natural, and they only allowed to be black, they are allowed white hairs through the coat which is normal, but absolutely no spots or patches of white, and the coat should move as they do, not flowing, but moving, but also not stiff and rigid, like as in a schnauzer or say a kerry blue terrier, Airedale or for example even a bouvier type coat, and its hand scissored, slickered and combed, they take a long time to blow dry, longer than one of my BC's. their leg furnishings a kept longer about 4-5 cm's or so, and the rump is around a 1-2 cms graduating down the thigh and onto leg , the chest and neck are around 3-4cm's , with the ears closely clipped, as is the top of the head with a rectangular/square shape trimmed between the ears, top of the skull. the forelock must never be cut. they also have a slight beard under the chin as well. their coat grows very fast, and when showing will need trimming weekly to keep the shape, they dont shed like normal dogs, EG: Goldies or BC's etc, but they shed way more than a poodle, they require a good deep combing brushing, every couple of days if in full coat. and if anybody knows my girl Dee Dee, her nick name is "the lammington", as everything sticks to this coat, lol, dry grass burrs etc, lol. they get their adult coat about 18 months to 2 years. 10. Is it too boisterous for very small children or for infirm people (unless the dog is well trained) my girl is good with small children, if they are taught to be careful and gentle, but remember like any big dog accidents can happen and children should never be left unsupervised around dogs. they are very strong dogs, and could easily pull and elderly adult or child over, if not very well trained. 11. Are there any common hereditary problems a puppy buyer should be aware of? the usual things like OCD, HD etc, but responsible breeders should be having all breeding stock hip and elbow scored, having said this I have not heard of any in Australia as yet with these problems, as we are still trying to build up a data base, with a new rare breed this could take a while, to have all dogs xrayed etc. being a deep chested dog bloat is another thing to keep an eye on, so common sense management of feeding and exercise routines are reccomened. there are other diseases and problems although not common are know to occur in the breed, a good list of these can be found on the website..... Russaird Black Russian Terriers found on the dogzonline BRT webpages. 12. When buying a puppy, what are the things you should ask of the breeder? (eg what health tests have been done (if applicable) and what is an acceptable result to those tests so the buyer has an idea of what the result should be) what relevent health tests have been done, and see the results/certificates, and meet and see what the sire and dam of the litter are like,what their personalities are like, see how well socialised they are, ask to meet or contact other BRT owners or see if you can see references from puppy owners etc. and dont feel like you are getting the 3rd degree from the breeder when asking about a potential puppy for yourself, we are just being careful, as these are not the dog for everybody, hope this helps !!!!