LizT

Picked up one on the pups this morning to say "happy two week old birthday" and got a lovely face looking back at me! First pup has eyes open and second has one eye open....such a different look now. Must take more photos.....and learn how to reduce for posting!

CONGRATULATIONS! Four lovely little fuzzy bears!

Absolutely! And they're both black dogs...oh hang on, no..forgot..no black Staffys. You have to admit though, at first glance the resemblances are much stronger in the first week considering the differences in the "end products".

You might think differently when you compare head shapes in these shots. Look how short the muzzles are on the cockers compared to a more elongated head on the Stafford. Well that's true but look at their little ears, considering how they finish up they are quite similar at this stage. Interesting that the Cockers muzzles are shorter than the Staffys as they finish up longer and the staffs become broader.

See I rekon you could have a "ringer in' for at least the first week!

Staffys top, Cockers below ?? Certainly a different "texture" to them.

Which is fair enough as if they do it often it can be quite a burden and sour it if it's a constant financial drain.

Yes Ellz, I agree and see what you're saying but my observation was the similarities between different breeds at birth. I understand that and as I said, I do agree...at first glance. But as I said, after a while, they do look very different when you get used to looking at multiple dogs of different breeds at birth. Ahhh.. the eye of the first time breeder versus the eye of the (lost count yet?) breeder!

Yes Ellz, I agree and see what you're saying but my observation was the similarities between different breeds at birth.

Just looking at some pictures of different breeds of newborn and infant dogs. I'm quite amazed at how similar they are in shape of head, body and ear set and tail. It's quite amazing for example how similar a newborn Border Collie can look to a Tri Cavalier. Of course this soon changes, but it's interesting how similar they are when they are first born. Although I haven't seen newborn pictures of very long eared dogs (Bassets etc) or flat faced breeds (pugs) but most newborns are pretty flat faced too.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

So true...and the Dog World is sooooo much larger than the Horse scene.

Not in Australia becks. Some of our country shows are quite laid back. I have had judges call me to the ring and ask me to organise a drink of some sort and I didn't win. I have had judges tell me often about shows where they had to ask exhibitors to get a cold drink for them. Some shows are just poorly run and/or don't have enough people to help. Must have been good a show to get morning tea delivered. Really? It is so difficult for the secretary to buy a crate or 2 of bottled water? I'm on a committee who runs a successful Premier Open show (probably averages similar numbers to your champ shows), we do this with 6 committee members at the show who are stewarding, providing refreshements for judges/stewards along with the necessary paperwork that goes with the show day and all the other little jobs. We are there early to set up the rings and tidy up at the end of the day. It's just courtesy to see the judges are being taken care of on the day - they judge for no payment and usually aren't offered any fees to cover their expenses. At the end of the day, we have all paid the same fee to enter under that judge, we should all be given the same time and consideration by the judge - in return we should all treat the judge in the same manner. Does the exhibitor who turns up with a present for the judge (be it cake or $100!!) expect their win (should they recieve a win) to be untainted by their actions? The show world is full of rumours, accusations etc etc so why add fuel to that fire? Is that the case here??? Do Dog Judges not get paid "something"? Horse Judges do, although some often decline payment to support a small Club, but for the most part the Committee gets the checkbook out, covers travel and pays for accomodation too. Also NEVER seen an exhibitor give a gift to the Judge??!! Often the Committee does though by way of a "Thank You", bottle of wine or a nice pot plant. But getting back to the original OP, I see nothing wrong with an Exhibitor (who is yet to show in front of that Judge)carrying the tea tray ,so to speak, provided, all the rings are equally taken care of and it's provided by the Committee and they are not just trying to score "Brownie points".

All jokes aside, in NSW you CANNOT steward in the same ring as any family who is showing. And quite frankly I would have protested if I was in that lineup. But back to the original posting, you are conspicuious by your absence. Maybe you could come back and explain why you are upset with someone supplying the judge and steward with refreshments? Even at a local Pony Club Show?? They dragged me into it at the last minute, I was there to help my daughter not Steward...they were lucky to have me LOL! At most Horse Shows I've been involved with Commitee doesn't show, yet Dogs Committees make a point of stating this on the Gazette? Is it a rule or not? Sorry, thought you were referring to a DOG show! I know nothing about horse shows that is why I am on a DOG forum. Fair enough! It is a DOG forum...Tilly mentioned horses at the Sydney Olympics and I jumped on that! LOL

Thanks BBJ, Will she be at Kyneton on Sunday???? Yes she will. Cool, I'll bring it along

All jokes aside, in NSW you CANNOT steward in the same ring as any family who is showing. And quite frankly I would have protested if I was in that lineup. But back to the original posting, you are conspicuious by your absence. Maybe you could come back and explain why you are upset with someone supplying the judge and steward with refreshments? Even at a local Pony Club Show?? They dragged me into it at the last minute, I was there to help my daughter not Steward...they were lucky to have me LOL! At most Horse Shows I've been involved with Commitee doesn't show, yet Dogs Committees make a point of stating this on the Gazette? Is it a rule or not?

But....black as they look....you may not be aware that they're still black/brindle because genetically, Staffords don't "do" solid black! No didn't know that, does the brindle show through on a clear day???

Thanks BBJ, Will she be at Kyneton on Sunday????

LOL I was stewarding for a judge when she asked me what I thought....I can't tell you was my reply...one of then is my daughter. I didn't tell her she'd put my daughter up first!

Or your Cav/poodle Hybrid in every other Pet Shop Window! Arrrgghhhhh!

They are tooo cute...and black as the ace of spades!

Have been following this with great hope AND :D Yah...the sytem works! (surprisingly LOL) Seriously no wonder so many people don't register their dogs at all and just go under the radar. It's always those that try to do the right thing that get caught up in the red tape. Happiness in your new home.

Mine came last week too.

Interesting that you refer to it as your "First" anonymous letter...are you expecting more? People who take snipes at others, use vile obsenities and aren't prepared to back it up are not worth the time of day. Hope you have passed it on to the police.

That's exactly the problem Jed, we all brick ourselves in and often feel lost and alone when tragedy strikes, sometimes internal retreat, whether it be in a grog bottle or a computer game is the only sancuary. Very sad for all concerned.