Beti Video

Thank you so much Ian for this video of Beti's class last Sunday. Interestingly, the last time they met, at the Sieger, the two bitches in front were behind Beti and the black female won her class .. as it goes! 

I just can't stop watching it, well done Beti.

Weights and Measures At 3 Months

I was a little shocked when I measured Meerah this morning. OMG 43cms at 3 months, WOW, that is tall! Beti was 41cms and Siska 39 cms ...  She is heavier than both too, but not dramatically at 12.6kg. Kaiah was 12.9kg at 13 weeks - a week before she was 3 months, but I have no measurement for her till 4 months when she was 49cms. Coincidentally, Kaiah (Bottom Picture) and Meerah were from small litters and were bigger pups. Hopefully things will balance out. 

Meerah decided she didn't like the measuring stick, it's important that I get her used to it now. Food is the key with Meerah. I was really surprised how many of the young dogs didn't like it at the regional. Beti has had plenty of practice as a youngster so didn't give a damn, she was measured at 59cms on Sunday. I think I measured her last at 9 months, she was 58.9cms then. We have always observed how little they grow after 9 months, it's just muscle and maturity that gives the impression of greater size. 

Baby Meerah Was Fab

                           

Well she was a star, onwards and upwards baby M. 

Beti At Midland Regional

Yesterday was the first time in the ring for beautiful Beti since July and though not back in full coat she held her own to SG3 in JB. Lovely critique from the German judge Christian Schalk (SV) and thanks to Stephen Cox for doing such a super job with my little whirlwind, his encouraging words left me emotional! A super day with great friends and beautiful dogs followed by a cuppa at Jane's on the way home!!!! Huge Congratulations to all the winners, but special congratulations to Ian with Kiaan SG1 in JD and Sharon with Lucca SG1 in Adult Dog (LC) 

To the best of my ability, I've got the critique for Beti. I've listened over and over but there's one sentence that I just don't understand. "Typeful female. over middle size, middle strong. I like the straight back, the croup could be a little longer, correct angulation front and rear and she shows good movement. Congratulations"

A photo of one of the breeds top handlers admiring his charge yesterday. His opinion meant so much - and wow he was very complementary. 

Welcome Home

                 

Ears - OMG - nothing to say, only that it's a normal part of growing up and I guess amusing to look back on!

My brother arrived yesterday to spend the weekend with Mum. She was sent home from hospital on Thursday evening without a diagnosis I guess. On Monday Mum had a fall/passed out in the house late at night and had to drag herself to the phone in the hall to get help. She was on the floor from 10.15pm till about 1am when Steve and I finally managed to get in.. (her doors were locked with keys inside the locks) The ambulance finally got there at 5.50am and took her to hospital. After the initial examination, she was in a chair in A&E until late on Tuesday night before she finally got a bed on a ward. After driving to Tremadog to get her some supplies, I must admit I was shocked to get the call on Thursday afternoon to say she could come home. I spent the evening and night with her before my brother arrived yesterday lunchtime.  

My mothers house is spotless, for me uncomfortably clean and tidy. I find it difficult to relax, but when I come home I do sometimes wish I could have a nicer house, but my choice is to live with 8 dogs and 6 cats in an old cottage on the hill. I just can't imagine life without my animals, though I have to confess it was almost like being on holiday to get up at 8.15am, go downstairs, make us both a cup of tea then sit on the bed relaxing and drinking it, that could never happen here! Of course I got a huge welcome from team Blanik when I got home, but I was a little taken aback by such a huge welcome from Zeus! 

My Boy

Love this photo of my stunning Orin, missing them all so much tonight as I'm sleeping in Tremadog with Mum. I forgot the painkillers for my side, but I'll find something I'm sure. My brother will be here by tomorrow afternoon so I'll be back in my own bed tomorrow night. 

Sisters

Seren

Meerah

Ears

Funny how they collapse at around 12 weeks - 3 months isn't it. Teething which will soon be starting won't help, but we'll get there.

Meerah 

Siska

Beti

Orin

Puppy's Broken

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Marley And Seren