The Brittany Forum

Patricia · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:29 am Post subject:

"I think all dog people are very clicky in all breeds ,
To tell the truth it puts me of dog showing and that , because of it lol "

Ali, I know you are probably joking... Smile

But not all dog people are" clicky". What you find happens is many people already know each other well, share their passion and also have differing opinions. When I first started we went and had a look at which type appealed to us and booked a puppy accordingly.( that took 6 months!) to find the right dog.

The " old timers" then Wink

helped us along in our choice and advised. We listened the advice given. In my case from the Joymonds kennel from Joyce and Ray Greenwood.( My present stock descends from Joymonds Diamant through her son in part) Margaret Green did a great job in helping and if unsure I would ring her her more than I can remember!! Very Happy

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Some of the time, the first "show "dog may not be what we thought and not as good as we may like....But no puppy can be guaranteed as a " winner". But with a good breeder, I have always been amazed how much help we were given and learnt through making ...loads of mistakes. Wink

Our hobby is not a 5 mns wonder, you have to fall flat on your face, learn more and then you will progress to be a happy and successful exhibitor.
The conversations in between all of us is not always about dogs. Wink

Ask Janet

Like everywhere there are good and...bad...

alibindahouse73 · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

Thanks .
I just dont like people saying we are not good owners because of what has happend .
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John and Ali Williams proud owners of Finn Anabla King and Honey Kenocto Beautiful Carina
R.I.P Villain Kenmilleven Alban 29/01/2007 - 09/09/2007
and also proud parents of Joseph John Williams
and Jack Samuel Tyler Williams

Patricia · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:50 am Post subject:

I can't think anyone would say such things. Unfortunately what you put on a public Forum is ...just that..public.

Victoria · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:53 am Post subject:

mcelkek · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

Ali hows your Finn doing these days? His brother Finn is starting to go white round the muzzel and would like to start some middle age spread if I let him! Laughing

Keith.

Patricia · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

Victoria, I don't know how many people show Brittanys in your country. Here it tends to range between 30 to 70 odd depending on venues, judges etc...
Most exhibitors are very nice people. None of us agree with everyone all of the time Confused

but rarel;y do I find rudeness or bad sportmanship. The KC won't tolerate bad behaviour anyway.
Also some peoplewho show also work their dogs, as well as being members so...we still all meet...

alibindahouse73 · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:02 pm Post subject:

Well i dont understand why people think bad of me ?
we Rescued finn as apparently he wasnt a very good gundog Then we decided to a pup as i wanted to show as i couldnt with finn as he is castrated so we Had Villain who was such a brilliant puupy , We then rescued bailey who`s owners locked him in a cage allday and fed him half a cup of biscuits a day ????who on earth does that , Then unfortunately Villain Was killed a coulpe of days after having bailey we were devistated and we still are .
Bailey never settled with finn He took chuncks out of finns ears and neck , We split them up at night in different cages but he just didnt settle so we made a very hard decision to find him a good home which we have done .
He has gone to a couple with no other dogs,cats and children and he is so happy i stay in touch with them to see how he is doing .

So please dont think i am a bad owner because i am not i love my dogs so much .
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John and Ali Williams proud owners of Finn Anabla King and Honey Kenocto Beautiful Carina
R.I.P Villain Kenmilleven Alban 29/01/2007 - 09/09/2007
and also proud parents of Joseph John Williams
and Jack Samuel Tyler Williams

alibindahouse73 · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:09 pm Post subject:

mcelkek

Finn is Brilliant couldnt wish for anythink better But to tell the truth he is a bit fat at the moment and his started to get quite lazy lol .

I take him out every morning for an hour over the fields he runs free of the lead and when john gets home i take him out for another couple of hours round the country lanes he loves it

His a bit lonley at the moment though feeling sorry for himself i think lol

i will try and put some pics of him on here later , Have you got any pics of your finn
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John and Ali Williams proud owners of Finn Anabla King and Honey Kenocto Beautiful Carina
R.I.P Villain Kenmilleven Alban 29/01/2007 - 09/09/2007
and also proud parents of Joseph John Williams
and Jack Samuel Tyler Williams

mcelkek · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:16 pm Post subject:

Here are the most recent ones. I would love to see your boy as if I remember they were quite alike.

The last one has a touch of the Titanic film about it! Laughing

Keith.

Victoria · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 12:17 pm Post subject:

How could anyone believe you to be a bad owner, Ali...I am in utter awe of people who foster rescued dogs and have the passion to take on these poor dogs who so desperately need human kindness.
So we have seven more weeks to wait to be introduced to your new puppy!!!

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