Sad to say goodbye but looking for a retirement pet home where he could be the center of someone's world.

Traps

Regardless of your thoughts on trapping, Conibear traps are in New Brunswick and this video could save your dog's life: http://youtu.be/2zlWzkfRJRI

However, the best way to keep your dog safe is to keep them on a leash when in the woods or on unfamiliar trails where trapping is allowed.

Chaleur Dog Show

This past weekend I attended the Chaleur Dog Show. In previous years this was a very small show, while one of my favorite, I was always worried about its lack of entry support. Well - I have to say I worry no more. The club put an enormous effort forward and this was an amazing show. They had tons of vendors, lots of room, excellent parking and an air conditioned building. Plus, they had four large screens up for better viewing and ring announcers. Hats off the Robert and his team.

I had two female GSD's entered and did not manage to get past reserve female but have to say that there was a very nice GSD entry. However, I did have one super star of the weekend. Ch Lady Olivia CGN PCD RN OFA h/e was dusted off and drug to the show despite her protests of not having been on a leash since August last year and having just whelped 11 puppies six weeks previous to this. Despite all that, she managed to pass the first leg of her CD with a 186 under judge Donald Wallace. Poor Olivia, this just means that I want this title now and she will have to go back :)

I encourage everyone to attend this show next year. I assure you that you will not be disappointed.

NSGSDC Futurity 2011

What a great day. It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new ones. My girl Nina showed very well for a young dog and was expertly presented by H Smith. This was Nina's first outdoor show and she was a bald as a cucumber. However, even with no hair, the judge took the time to tell us that she "loved the color, nice movement, pretty dog but too bad about the coat" and gave a good hard look for Reserve Female. These were encouraging comments. Nina has done well in very limited showing picking up 5 points and group 3rd. Everywhere she goes I have people telling me "you have a nice girl there, hang on to that one".

This years Specialty was host to a wonderful group of dogs. nice to see both "styles" of German Shepherds well represented.

My Congratulations to all the winners. I am already looking forward to next year.

2011 Futurity Hopeful

Well it's that time of year again. German Shepherd Specialty time to be exact. While I promised myself that I was taking this year off from the shows ( so far so good ), I just could not help entering my 12 -18 month female in the Futurity. I kept telling myself it was just a formality in order to be able to attend the Maturity next year. However, as the date keeps getting closer I have become more and more excited ....and then what happens.....the darn dog must have felt it to, so much so all her coat blew out, just in time for the show. Well, wouldn't that just grab ya? Regardless, she is entered, she will get bathed tonight and I will take a critical look at her the morning of the show. Good Luck to all GSD's at the NSGSDC Specialty this weekend. See you there, either from the sidelines or in the ring - that is yet to be determined. :)Either way, I will be cheering you all on.

Happy Canada Day

Happy St Patty's Day!!!!!