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Sarah I have a copy of Tricks of the Trade. I can bring it down to the Classic for you to look at if you want?

I stopped down to pick up the numbers but couldnt stay too long as it was brothers gf's birthday party. Thats a shame about the european judges non awarding. :D

This happened to us with a 9 year old ewe we brought. She had twins! (Everything we were told/ had read said a ewe could not possibky be fertile that old)

ST will you be going down tonight? Also does anyone know if I can pick up my catalouge/numbers

At least its not an OES and Setters . Lincoln is ready aside from that he has no training and needs a quick brush 2 mins befoe he goes in.

Congrats on the engagement CnR

I am just saying my older girl at home wags her tail when she is irritated and hates larger female dogs, we had to stop taking her out because she would snap at dogs that got too close to her even in a friendly way, no warning . (Yes she was always on lead and all the times she displayed agression the other dogs were loose) I am sure your dog would never attack another dog but imagine if another dog attacked yours. I think the chances of a dog attcking another seemingly unprovoked are far more likely then a three legged little person. (Sorry to the OP for going OT)

Yes but how do you know another dog won't attack her and potentially hurt her?

Tess32 an adult Flat Coat suits most of your requirments. Of course not many puppies would Once they mature they can be very good sport dogs (in fact thier is one in Canada that is ranked very high nationally). Just something to think about.

Just gave Lincoln a bath to get ready for the big day.

Judgung starts at 6.00pm (both Sat and Sunday) abd the breeds are judged alphabetically. Thier are only two breeds and a total of 3 dogs on before Aussies so I would be at the ring around 6pm as it only supposed to be around 2 minutes per dog, so Aussies should start before 6.10. Hope that helps.

I recently got Lincoln from interstate, the breeder sent out puppy updates weekly with pictures and a couple of times showed me the boys of the litter via Skype and we just chatted dogs. They have also been great with calls/emails since bringing him home and we exchange emails weekly to chat about the breed/training/my pup ect. I guess it depends what kind of relationship/support you want from the breeder long term?

Sure Nick On Saturday night there are 15 and 15 also on Sunday. On Saturday they are near the start (after junior handlers) and Sunday near the end.

Ptolomy are you showing at all over the weekend or just competing in the dog sports? Just cause I want to say hi to a Toller but don't want to distract it.

For Aussies it is but some breeds vary.

Are you setting up outside the ring where Goldens are?

Ruby Star thier are 15 Aussies and 1 Kelpie and 1 Chessie (which is furst up so I have plenty of time to come watch everyone else). I don't think I will be at agility Mirawee because I was thinking I might come down and watch the Labs and Goldens on Friday and see how the judge likes things done so I wont be so totally clueless my first time in the ring.

It builds suspense Mirawee and puts me in a position of power. Nah I am scanning it now because I am too lazy to type. ;) ETA Won't work as file sizes are too big and when they are compressed they are un readable. So Aussies- Sat and Sun 15 right after Kelpies

I saw Tiggy and its no problem at all. I am down Southern River way for classes/shows so when they arrive I will pick them up and let you know then bring them to agility. As long as you don't stay and watch if Toby is being terrible.

So glad for you! My old girl has similar lumps and it was such a relief knowing it was not anything bad.

I have 'farm fencing' where my dogs can't get out but a small dog could fit though the gaps if it chose to do so. If something happened on my property is it my fault because I didn't build a small dog proof fence even though I don't have one? Absolutely not, if a dog roams into my yard, though my fence and my dogs do something (which I doubt they would) that dogs owner is at fault for not restraining thier dogs, it is not my fault that my dogs were contained and thiers was loose.

Friday evening (41 Labs) and Sunday evening (42 Labs)

B.B and Christina I won't be at obidience this evening. On another topic not long till the classic and I am starting to get really excited!!!!!!!!!! I hope DOl'ers get some good results.

What size are dogs like French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers? They could be more 'manly' small breeds.

I hope Charlie has more good days then bad ones, I really feel for you.