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Margaret on May 29th, 2010

One of the common causes of an allergy in a dog might come because it is allergic to certain types of food, corn, soy, meats like pork and beef can set an allergic dog into a state of agony with itching and the poor dog will be constantly licking the affected areas, and might be […]

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Margaret on May 18th, 2010

It would be difficult to put a value on most people’s pets. Sure, there is the monetary value they paid for the pet but we all know that sometimes pets are priceless. The very rich can now pay a fortune to clone their beloved dogs, Rover or Daisy or whomever as they would miss them […]

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Margaret on May 1st, 2010

It is interesting to read about the therapy dogs which visit hospitals and cheer up persons who may be sick and dying. I think it is also great of the handlers who probably feel empathy with the patients to take the dogs to do the visits. And therapy dogs who help children, who have problems […]

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Margaret on March 28th, 2010

Juffther Dream Lover, known as “Billy”, was purchased from the Juffther UK kennels last year by Dr. Wayne Welch. “Billy” came into the island as a Junior dog and he already had a very good show track record in the UK. At his first show here he was approximately 17 months and at that age, […]

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Margaret on March 22nd, 2010

The first show for the year was won by an imported Rottweiler and the Reserve winner was an imported Rhodesian Ridgeback. This is the first show since Rhapsody won her first CC at 7 months and also Best Puppy in Show that I did not have her with me. Rhapsody has won a Best in […]

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Margaret on March 14th, 2010

Today is the finals for Crufts, the agility, obedience, junior handling and the other events, including the Best in Show. And several people in Barbados would be watching it live on their computer as in other parts of the world. At Waterford this morning there were quite a few people at handling classes getting ready […]

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Margaret on March 1st, 2010

A pair of UK imported Dogue De Bordeaux dogs were lined by their owner on February 28, 2010.   Dogue De Bordeaux have been on the island now for a few years and it is nice to see some of them coming out for dog shows.

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Margaret on January 26th, 2010

Dogs although they might have grounds to play on might not be motivated to exercise unless they are puppies at play. And their humans might be like wise. But put the two together, and a walk might do wonders for the health of the owner(s) and the dog(s). Barbados is a small island surrounded by […]

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Margaret on January 19th, 2010

Haiti is receiving help from all over the world. Caribbean islands, such as Barbados, have been doing collections through organisations like the Red Cross, banking institutions, major supermarkets, and radio appeals, with popular local sports people and entertainers getting involved, on the roads, and appealing for help and support. I believe over one hundred thousand […]

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Margaret on January 15th, 2010

The above came from my friend Roy Weston, of Farleycross, in Wales. “Jovi” one of my Bouviers came from Roy and his wife and “Jovi’s” pedigree name is “So Far so Good at Farleycross”. That is because Roy knew that I wanted a show quality Bouvier and it was really so far so good up […]

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