Breeds

Margaret on April 26th, 2009

After the Annual General Meeting, the Barbados Kennel Club held its Annual Awards Dinner to honour the owners of the top show dogs on the island for 2008. Top dog went to the Min. Schnauzer which always won its group (60 points) and only had the Akitas to compete against.  It did, however, win a […]

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Margaret on April 12th, 2009

The new White House puppy has finally arrived and it is one of the breeds the family was considering.  It did not, however, come from a shelter (as had originally being talked about). The Portuguese Water Dog is considered a rare breed and it would be unusual to pick up a PWD from a shelter. […]

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Margaret on April 10th, 2009

Interesting story with a happy ending. In November last year, an Australian cattle dog was on a boat with its owners when due to rough seas, “Sophie” fell overboard and the owners thought, after being unable to find her, that she must have drowned with the rough waves. “Sophie” however, swam 5 nautical miles to […]

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Margaret on March 28th, 2009

This pix. did cheer me up after posting the earlier one. At most shows  people, especially childen,  want to hug my Bouviers and once the Bouviers are not immediately going back into the ring, I let the children enjoy them. Thank you George for sending me this pix. of your family friends, Max and Ruth, […]

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Margaret on March 8th, 2009

Just a puppy, at 11 months.  This breed will compete in the Working Group When full grown, this breed may weigh between 100 – 150 lbs. Like the other dogs, in the recent posts, he was at Waterford, for handling classes.

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Margaret on March 8th, 2009

Two Boston Terrier puppies recently were imported to the island and were at the Waterford Show grounds. This breed competes in the Utility Group.  Boston Terriers  are small dogs whose weight usually ranges between 10 to 25 lbs.

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Margaret on March 8th, 2009

It was great to see the number of new people and new dogs at Waterford on March 8th. A lot of new people come with various breeds and do not return after the shows. There are so many other activities on and to have a top show dog in top condition involves dedication.  If it […]

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Margaret on March 5th, 2009

For the first time in the show’s history, viewers can watch the action live on the web.  This will include the agility, obedience, heelwork to music, group and Best in Show judging along with other activities such as commentaries and features outside the show arena. Starting on March 5th it will end on March 8th. […]

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Margaret on February 22nd, 2009

Handling classes started for the March show. A few Akitas were there and this breed will compete against the two breeds shown in the 2 earlier posts. One of the Akita breeders, Tramaine Worrell was there and kindly held my Bouvier “Rhapsody” while I took some pix. The above Akita is Viking’s Lady, owned by […]

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Margaret on February 22nd, 2009

Recently imported by Ricky and Jolene and too young, I believe, for the March show, is the female Miniature Schnauzer puppy who now joins the top male show Miniature Schnauzer featured in a recent post. This breed competes in the Utility Group.

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