Achnacarry & Craigiebrig Highland Pony Stud
11th January 2009
Just some more news. We were at a St Andrews, Cupar & District
Canine Society Dog Show on Saturday 10th January. We took Tiffany Sasha and also Alfie...Tiffany's other puppy whom we sold but he likes to come to Dog Shows too!! We had a good day...Tiffany won the class...Sasha was 2nd and Alfie was 3rd and......YES....there were more than 3 in the class!!! From there Tiffany went on to win Group 2 in the Utility Group so we were well pleased. Later on we took Tiffany, Alfie into various varity classes but the only star there was Sasha who won the Any Variety Bred by Exhibitor Class. So......a good day was had by all! Here are a few photos of Alfie once he had been bathed by his owners, Dougie & Agnes Smith.
Alfie..Achnacarry Sir Alfred
Alfie
Alfie
6th January 2009
Happy New Year to all our readers. Tim is going to sort out
the site for 2009 so I thought I would just put up a few of my favourite piccies to finish 2008 off!
Perth Show..Our Sasha & her wee Mini
friend, Lottie
Doggie friends in the woods.
Tiffan & Sasha & our daft Cat,
Casper all waiting for the Postie!!
Achnacarry Sir Alfred
The Pack!!!!
Comfy
Until the next time.......
27th December 2008
Here we are at last......I seem to be so busy doing not a lot!!
Apart from walking dogs, feeding ponies, mucking out ponies, feeding ponies again, feeding dogs etc. etc!!!! Anyway, we had a few shows in October but unfortunately we had to miss them due to the fact that one of our foals was unwell and we actually lost him....so that was very sad. Also the two Schnauzers decided that it was time for them to come into season so that was the end of shows for a bit! We had entered for the Northern Schnauzer Show so as we had arranged to stay with our friend in Pennistone, Yorkshire we decided to go down and enjoy a few days there and also go to the show. We took our black Labrador..much to her delight as she quite often has to stay behind!! Off we went to the show......I went in to watch the judging and Tim took Teal a long walk along the river bank. I always enjoy the Northern Schnauzer Show as all three sizes are present and it is such a friendly show and there is always plenty of goodies to buy for Christmas presents. Best of Breed of the Schnauzers was Odivane Man of the Moment...a lovely stamp of a dog. I believe that is his 2nd C.C. so one more and he will be a Champion. Best Bitch was Khanate A Star is Born at Kaiteriteri, and best bitch puppy was Miccosukees Midnight Rose at Leebren. Reserve Best of Breed was Hugo's The Boss at Nilchand...another very nice dog. Best Dog Puppy and Best Puppy in Breed was Miccosukees Hasta Manyana. Best Veteran was Ch. Shered Snowy Knight. Here are a few photos of the day.
Open Bitch Class
Ros Hole with Rozmic Polly Ester (think)
Ros Hole
and Hilary Lockyer
Ch. Khanate Million Dollar Baby Sh.CM
With apologies..I called her Baby in a
previous photo but her pet name is
ZELDA
Zelda was of course the Crufts winner of the Schnauzer class and a firm
favourite of mine.
Ch.Jalero Miss Ella of Danelbeks
Miss Ella is also another favourite of mine and it is nice to see her
looking so well.The next photo is of the owner and breeder of our Sasha's Dad, Jackie
Watson...and also of a friend and competitor of ours, Karen Davidson with their dogs.
Miccosukees Yet Another for Jalero
Jacky
Rozmic Pewter Lady & Karen
Rosie (Ch.Jalero Miss Q )
Karen & Abby (Rozmic Influential Lady)
Sheana & Ch.Shered Snowy Knight
All the Schnauzer Winners
We have just now got Teal, the Labrador in season and that will be
us free for another few months!! We have a small show with the Schnauzers at the beginning of January then another one or two in February then we will be off to Crufts at the beginning of March with Tiffany and Sasha. Here is a fun photograph of them with one of our Burmese cats, Casper.
Waiting for the Postie
Tiffany Casper & Sasha
POstie Watch!
16th September 2008
We had a visit from two of Tiffany's puppies, Jody and Rudi and we all
had a long walk together. Here is a piccie the Schnauzers and Teal.
Sasha, Tiffany, Jody,Rudi, & Teal
15th September 2008
Back again!! Since Camperdown and the others , the more
recent shows we have been to are SKC at Ingliston and Darlington Dog Show last week. At SKC Sasha was 1st in Post Graduate Bitch and Tiffany was VHC. Best of Breed was Rozmic Enchantress owned and shown by Mrs R.M. Hole. Reserve Bitch was Tamberg Gee Whizz at Skywood owned by Bill Blazek and Pauline Brooks. Best Dog was Tamberg Chayote Kid owned by Bill and Pauline and Reserve Dog was Hugo's The Boss at Nilchand owned by Mrs C P Chapman.Next venue was Darlington Dog Show last Friday!! It was wet!
It wasn't raining but the ground was very wet and even with the show committee's obvious efforts our clean Schnauzers didn't last long on the wet ground, but at least when they went into the ring they looked the part to begin with!! Sasha's class was first and although she found the going hard and kept wanting to "gallop" she still gave a good account of herself! She was 2nd in a good class of bitches so we were pleased. Tiffany's class was also a good big class but unfortunately although she made the Judge laugh she wasn't placed......but she was in good company. Best of Breed and Best Dog was Ch. Miccosukees Finnish Line, Reserve Dog was Okera Americas Dream. Best Bitch and Reserve Overall was the Crufts Winner, Ch. Khanate Million Dollar Baby SH.CM, and Reserve went to the Veteran Winner and one of my favourites, CH. Jalero Miss Ella of Danelbeks. Best Puppy went to the Bitch, Miccosukees Destiny. Here are some photos from the day......note the wet ground!!!!!
Me & Tiffany (Odivane Sultry Sally
at Achnacarry)
Tiffany having her teeth examined.
Ros Hole & her dog
Jacky & Miss Trist at Jalero
(Sasha's half sister)
(the one jumping up!)
Line up of Bitch class winners
Reserve Ch.Jalero Miss Ella of Danelbeks
Miss Ella & Khanate Million Dollar Baby
"Baby"
Getting Ready
Finnish Line & Baby
Dog & Bitch again
Me..Studying form!!
And.......Just to keep my Pharaoh Hound pal happy..here is
a gaggle of them!!!!
Pharaoh Hounds
At the moment that is the site up to date apart from perhaps more
photos at a later date. Our next show is Perth Dog Show on Saturday 27th September held locally so I have no excuse not to go! After that will be The Scottish Utility Breeds Show held at Bo'Ness in October, but before that Tim and I will have been down to Birmingham not to a Dog Show but to The Horse of The Year Show to watch the Ridden class of Highland Ponies. Reason for that is that a Stallion we bred has qualified for that so we are going down to cheer him on!! His name is Echo of Achnacarry.Until the next time.....................
13th September 2008
Here I am at long last ready to put on the piccies from Camperdown.
Here they are of mainly Teal & Sasha whom I was so pleased with for winning Group 2 in the Utility Group.
Achnacarry Tiffys Girl (Sasha)
standing nice for the Judge!
Sasha "On the Move!"
Waiting & wondering!
On the Move again!
Back to line
Winning Group 2
Group 2
Showing her rosette off to the Minis!!
Proud Parents
Tiffany, Sasha,Teal & Alfie
Going home
Sasha & her Prizes
The photo below is of my friend, Sarah and her Pharaoh
Hound, Minya who was also at the show.
Sarah & Minya
Sarah & Minya
We also had Alfie, one of Tiffany's pups there...he was
third in the class and he can be seen in one of the photos above where we are getting ready to leave the showground. The next photos are of our black Labrador, Teal who as I said somewhere else showed herself off well but wasn't placed.
Teal
Teal
Teal
Relaxing!
21st July 2008
As I wrote on our pony News Page I can't believe I have not updated
since 11th June. As I said we have been so busy I always seem to be too tired to write anything at the end of the day! Since my last show we have been to Camperdown Dog Show in Dundee with all three dogs. Teal, our Labrador was in a huge class and although behaved well and ran out well she wasn't placed. Perhaps she is too slim! We had Tiffany, Sasha and also Alfie all in the one Schnauzer Class. Tim took Tiffany and managed to run her round the ring despite his new hips! I showed her and Sasha and our friend, Jo Willingale showed Alfie. All three showed well and I was delighted to win with Sasha and she also was Best of Breed. However the icing on the cake was when she won Group 2 in the Utility Group under Di Herring. Both Tim and I were delighted. I have photos and will put them on soon. Yesterday we were at an Open Show in Kirkaldy where there is also a class for Schnauzers. It is so unusual to have our own class I always feel I should support it. I took our two and there were a few othes in the class. This time it was Tiffany's turn to win and be awarded Best of Breed! It is always interesting to see which Judge prefers which dog. Anyway that is all to report now but I have lots of photos to put up so watch this space!..............11th June 2008
Just a wee bit of news. We were at the St Andrews, Cupar
and District Open Show on Sunday 8th June with Tiffany , Sasha and Teal. The Schnauzers were in the AV Utility N.S.C. and Sasha was 2nd in her Graduate class and Tiffany was 1st in her Open Class. Tiffany then went on to win Best Utility N.S.C. so that was good. I thought we might have had a look in in the Group but it wasn't to be. However our friends, Joe and Jackie Willingale won the Utility Group with their Miniature Schnauzer, Starshan Twelfth of Never..so at least they kept it in the family ..so to speak!! I showed Tiffany and Sasha in the Brace as did the Willingales. The Miniatures were 2nd and we were 3rd. 1st were a beautiful pair of Blue Merle Shetland Collies and 4th were a pair of Old English Sheepdogs. Sasha was also 4th in a large mixed class so we had a good day. The only dog not to win anything was Teal, our Black Labrador...just wasn't her lucky day but she is loved just the same!! Sorry...no photos as Tim wasn't with me...he is usually the official "Doggy Photographer!!" Until the next time...........1st June 2008
Just a wee update on Tiffany's page. Not a lot to report yet except
for some photos of my friend's wee Scottie puppy who is very sweet! Here they are..........
Karen Potter's Scottie
The other piece of news is that on May 18th I took Sasha and Tiffany
to the Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show which is held at Ingliston each May and August. I had a good day......Tiffany was 2nd in her class and Sasha won her class ..so I was very pleased with both of them. I had hoped that Sasha might have gone one step further but...not to be. Tiffany has qualified for life for Crufts but I have still to try and qualify Sasha ..so by winning her class she has now qualified too for Crufts 2009. Whenever I got them home I began on their coats. That is one thing about Schnuazers..they have to have their coats worked on every week to keep them course and wirey for the shows. As Tim wasn't with me there were no photos !!!!!! Here is a fun one of Teal, Ellie and Brenda.
24th April 2008
This is where I miss Tim. You will see that I have made a deliberate
error. Further down there is my update beginning with another 24th April and in between is 2nd April which I didn't notice!! Once Tim comes from hospital I will get him to fix this. Meanwhile it will have to stay like this.As I said before after trimming Alfie, one of Tiff's pups I said to his
owners that they should start showing him as he is a nice dog. Hoping they would say yes, I entered him in two shows, the Scottish Utility Breeds Show and Perth Open Show. He came to both and did very well! I entered Tiffany and Sasha in both also but Sasha could only go to the SUBC Show as she was in season by the time Perth came round. However, Teal our black Labrador was to make her debute at Perth so that was plenty for me! The SUBC Show was a good one for me as Tiffany won the Open Class and Sasha won the Limit class then Tiffany went on to win Best of Breed. She didn't get placed in the Group but never mind! This was Alfie's first show and he had a very good day. Our friend, Joe Willingale showed Alfie for his owners and he was 3rd in the Limit class making his owners very pleased. I had also entered him in the Open Dog class and as he had been placed in front of the other dog which was in limit class he was awarded First prize and Best Opposite Sex! His owners were so pleased. I also took him into the Brace with his mother and we were 2nd in that so a good day was had by all. These placings mean that Tiffany and Alfie have both qualified for Top Dog which is run by the SUBC and is held next MARCH 2009. Here are some photos from the day.
Alfie clean for the show!
Joe & Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred)
Myself & Tiffany and Joe & Alfie
Another similar
Me & Tiff & Karen & Rozmic Influential Lady
Alfie & Lola (Mini puppy)
Sasha in a mixed class
We all went away happy and later on that evening, Alfie's owners sent me
some piccies of him and all his rosettes! Here he is......
Achnacarry Sir Alfred
The following Sunday was Perth Open Dog Show and much to Tim's delight
I had entered Teal, our black Labrador in her first show. She was in Special Yearling Class and there was no-one more surprised but pleasantly than me when we were awarded 2nd place! She was very well behaved and like Alfie above it was her very first show and I was delighted. Here is a photo of her ...not in her class but waiting patiently. Most of these piccies of the show come curtesy of Dougie Smith, Alfie's owner...so many thanks Dougie!
Pitmenzie Teal `
Alfie went one better at Perth to win the mixed Schnauzer class
again delighting his owners who will now be encouraged to attend more shows I would think! Tiffany wasn't too good on the Ice Rink surface and didn't run out well and her 4th placing reflected this. Still, I, like his owners was more than pleased with Alfie's placing giving him Best of Breed. Here are a few piccies of the day, again curtesy of Dougie.
Alfie. (Achnacarry Sir Alfred)
Line Up.
Rozmic Influential Lady
Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry
Achnacarry Sir Alfred
Khanate New Tricks
Rozmic Pewter Lady
That is all that has been happening on the dog scene at the moment.
Our next show is SKC where Tiffany and Sasha will be shown but no doubt.... Watch This Space in the future for Teal and Alfie!!!!!!!! Until the next time............2nd April 2008
Not a lot to report. I have been at a few Ring Craft classes
with the dogs as we have a few shows coming up. The first one of those is the Scottish Utility Breeds Show which is held at Bo'Ness on April 12th. After that there is the Perth Open Show held at Perth Ice Rink and this year I am not only showing the Schnauzers but also Teal, our black Labrador......so that could be fun! Saying that I have been practising with her and she has been to Ring Craft 4 times now so she must be getting better. Forgot to say that the date for Perth is the 20th April. I also bullied one of Tiffany's puppy's owners to let me have a go at showing their dog at a couple of the shows...so hopefully they will remember! There dog is called Alfie....Achnacarry Sir Alfred being his registered name. I took a few photos of him when he was last across for his haircut so I shall put some on below along with a few others of our lot. We also have the SKC Championship show in May to look forward to.
Alfie & Our Hussie...Teal!!
Sasha, Teal & Alfie
New Hair Cut
Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred)
Tiffany, Teal & Alfie
As you can see I love taking piccies and this was our downfall
for a few months when the web wouldn't work. However we are now fine and of course I just can't resist putting piccies on...so here are a few more of Sasha and a lovely one of Teal when out walking.
Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl)
Sasha
Sasha, Tiffany & Teal
Pitmenzie Teal
Last of all our Christmas Pressie from our friend, Marian.
An Amarilis!!!!
In Full Bloom
That is us up to date for the time being....meanwhile I will
be carrying on with Ring Craft classes when I can manage them as well as trying to keep on top of the Schnauzers' coats as well as walking them and Teal...as well as riding and feeding the ponies!!! Until the next time..........24th April 2008
Since I last wrote I have trimmed another one of Tiffany's pups
and also had another one at a couple of shows, dragging his owners with him to the first one , then when he did well they couldn't wait to go to the next one!!!! It was Jodie who came for a tidy up as her "Mum" always manages to do most of her but there are some bits she prefers me to deal with. Here are a few photos of Jodie and also her brother Rudie with Sasha, Teal and Tiffany.
Achnacarry Pretty Lady (Jodie)
Jodie
Dogs at play
Achnacarry Tiffys Girl (Sasha)
Jodie
Achnacarry Music Man (Rudie)
20th March 2008
Well.......Crufts has been and gone!!!!
We left on 5th March with Tiffany and Sasha and exhibited on the following day. Unfortunately neither dog won anything. The classes were fairly large and the quality good in most cases. However in Sasha's class I blew it when I couldn't get her stacked properly, and the more I tried, the more I failed!!!! Back to the drawing board! Tiffany's coat wasn't looking its best and I probably should have left her at home. However she was there and we actually enjoyed ourselves. Champion Bitch was Ch Khanate Million Dollar Baby ShCM owned by Bawden & Brown. Her sire is Vandell King Kennie and her Dam is Khanate Spruce it up. She is a very nice bitch with a superb coat. The Best dog was Odivane Just the Guy owned by Mr & Mrs P Wakefield. His sire is Ch Odivane Duke of Wellington and his dam is Nakota Miss Congeniality with Odivane. Of course the highlight was the Best in Show the Giant Schnauzer, Ch Jafrak Phillippe Olivier `owned by Mr & Mrs Cullen. His sire is Luther King Du Bujol and his dam is CH Jafrak Dolcelata. He was a worthy winner and in good form. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and of course the shopping is always a must!! Every excuse for treating the dogs to a treat or two and also ourselves! We drove home on the Friday and on Saturday I stripped out Tiffany's coat and on Sunday I tidied Sasha. Crufts was in the past and we look forward to the next show and of course I have to try and qualify Sasha again. Tiffay has qualified for life now so at least I don't have to worry about qualifying her. Another venture is that we are going to show Teal, our black Labrador who comes from prize winning stock.....so....you never know!!!!! Watch this space!! I took her to Ring Craft last week and she didn't disgrace me! That is about all my news for now. I shall print a photo of Tiffany below which one of her puppy's owners took at Christmas.
Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry
Age 5 years.
Until the next time..........
22nd February 2008
Here I am again. I am getting excited at the thought of going
down to Crufts again this year although I still have a lot to do before we leave. We show on the 6th March and will travel down on the 5th and return on the 7th March. Tim had a hip replacement on 30th January and although recovering well and walking a little bit more every day we have had little spare time! I had left the dogs' coats a little bit too long over the winter and because we hadn't been at any shows I had a bit of work to do to try and tidy them up. I stripped Tiffany's coat right out...something I haven't done in a long time..probably the last time was when she had her puppies. It hasn't grown right back in yet , so I am keeping my fingers crossed that it will look ok on the day. Sasha's coat is totally different and is much easier to maintain but also requires some more work before 6th March. Between that and feeding 14 Highland Ponies life is far from dull! Here are some photos of Teal and Sasha in their "dry bags" after getting very wet on their walk. Don't think they approved!! The other two photos are of Sheeba, our oldest Burmese cat who is 15 years old and the other is of Casper our other who is only a youngster..he is 8 years old. He and Sasha are sharing a bed.
Sasha & Teal in their Dry Bags!
Tiffany looking on!
Sheeba in Teal's big bed!
Sasha & Casper
Here are a few photos which tell the story from Christmas to now.
Some are of Teal and Sasha with their Christmas bones, another of Tiffany and the Christmas Pressies! We also had a visit from one of Tiffany's puppies, Monkey and his owners so there follows varius piccies of him. There is one of him which has been reproduced as a picture and copies may be for sale at a stand at Crufts! Here they are.
Teal wanting my tea!!
Teal & Sasha Xmas 07
Tiffany with pressies
Monkey & Sasha
Monkey & Bridget
Monkey
Copy of Above
Monkey
30th January 2008
At last!!! I have missed the web site so much but due to
circumstances beyond our control there was nothing we could do until we enlisted the help of some good friends and their expertese.As I said on the pony page Tiffany (Odivane Sultry Sally)
had some success at the SKC show at Ingliston, Edinburgh. She won the Limit Class then went on to be awarded her first Reserve Challenge Certificate which delighted Tim and I. At the same show, Sasha also won her class so it was a great day for us. Best Dog and Best of Breed went to Ch. Miccosukees Finnish Line owned by Mr & Mrs A Beel. The next show we went to was Darlington but although placed there was nothing to write home about! The last show of the year was The Northern Schnauzer Show held at Elsecar, Barnsley ....so we get around!! Again we had a good day...Tiffany was 2nd in a good sized class and Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl) was also 2nd in a good class. We were very pleased. Champion dog was Tamberg Chayote Kid winning his 2nd Challenge Certificate so congratulations to his owners, Tim Blazek and Pauline Brooks. Hopefully below is a piccie of Tiffany and Sasha at the Show.
13th January 2008
We may be working again thanks to friends and new software. Watch this space!
3rd July 2007
Not a lot to report since the last time. We have been
busy showing the ponies and although I have been busy with other people's dogs grooming them I haven't been at any more dog shows myself. Anyway, here are some photos taken of Sasha with her prizes which she won at Camperdown Show and also some of Tiffany. The other photos are of Teal, our black Labrador puppy who is now 8 months. Also a few fun ones.
Sasha with her Prizes
Tiffany with her prizes.
Tiffany
Sasha
Sasha
Teal
Sasha & Casper on chair
Tiffany relaxing!!!!
This one is of Tiffany making sure she went to the
Royal Highland Show with us!!!!
Tiffany in Caravan
Sasah reclining
Teal
I am afraid that is it!!!!! Hope there will be some
more news soon. Meantime enjoy the summer............12th June 2007Life has been pretty busy for us..Tim gardening and me dividing
myself between ponies and dogs. I have had quite a few dogs in for grooming as their owners suddenly realise that the weather is becoming hotter...we hope!!! I had my usual Mini in last week. He is called Brodie and I have groomed him since he was a puppy. here are a couple of photos of him. He is now 3 years old and his owner would very much like to use him at Stud....so if there is anyone out there who has a nice little bitch?!!!!!!
Brodie
Brodie
My other news is Tim and I took Tiffany and Sasha to an Open
show held at Camperdown Park in Dundee. It was a massive show and the weather was hot and humid, but we managed to find ourselves a cool spot so it wasn't so bad. Gill Ogburn was the Utility judge and as she has Schnauzers I thought it would be nice to go and support her. We had a good day....Sasha was 1st and Tiffany was 2nd and YES there were more than two entries!! Sasha also got Best of Breed so I was well pleased. As both dogs were in the same class, Tim had his first initiation into dog showing and he seemed to not mind too much!! Later on there was the Group but unfortunately, Neither Standard nor Mini Schnauzer was placed....."C'est la vie!" I had entered various varieties classes with both dogs, but as there were two separate judges it made life difficult, and Tim was quite adamant that he wasn't going into a class with either dog! I managed to show Sasha in two classes, one bred by Exhibitor where she was 3rd out of at least 20...then another... Post Graduate Where she was 4th again in a very large class. I was very pleased. We then entered the Brace which had around 10 entries which was 20 dogs doubled up. I thought we had the best performance (for us) to date!....we are getting better. However we weren't placed........ Another time.... I had another show the next day but I only took Sasha as would have had to bath both again on the Sunday morning and I decided to have a more restful day and as Tim was staying behind to do some gardening it was fine. There were no Schnauzer classes so we were in Not Separately Classified and Sasha was 1st..but unfortunately didn't get any further although the Judge said it was a close one. So..that will be us for a bit...the dogs including Teal will be going to the Highland Show with us next week. They always enjoy that and it will be a first for Teal. Hopefully we will have some photos for the next write up. We are having Alfie, one of Tiffany's puppies to stay for 3 days in July so that will be fun!!!!!!Until the next time.........
29th May 2007
Just to say that the Mini....Molly is now shown below.
She is a wee cracker with a very good temperament, very stocky and a proper Schnauzer. It is not a good day today although the rain is much needed for the ponies. I think that it will be a good day for trimming my own dogs as we have shows on the 9th and 10th of June so that will be a busy weekend!!28th May 2007
Time for an update.
Life has been hectic on the doggy front and also the horsey front. We have been busy with foals being born, so if you are interested in foals have a look at the current horsey news. On the doggy news, Tiffany and Sasha were both at the SKC Championship Show at Ingliston on 19th May (when normally I would have been at Fife Show!!!!). However I wanted to show the dogs and see if we could qualify for Crufts 2008 as well as try for a Challenge Certificate. We got one of our wishes.....we qualified for Crufts with both dogs. Tiffany (Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry) was 1st in her class and Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl) was 2nd in Junior Bitch so we were delighted with that and will (God willing) be off to Crufts again next year.Best dog and Best of Breed went to Mr & Mrs Beel's dog,
Ch Miccosukees Finnish Line. He also finished up 2nd in the Utility Group which was great for the Schnauzers. Best Bitch went to Brooks & Blazek's Post Graduate Bitch, Tamberg Gee Whizz at Skywood. Since then I have been fairly busy trimming other people's dogs as well as my own. Today I had a delightful Mini Schnauzer puppy to trim she is only 17 weeks and great fun. She stood very well to be groomed considering it was her first visit. I have taken some photos and will print them on here once Tim downloads them for me.
Tiffany & Molly
Tiffany & Molly
Molly
Molly
Tiffany & Molly
We have some shows coming up for Tiffany and Sasha in a week or two
so I have to keep their coats up to date. Here are a few photos of
Tiffany and one of our foals, also one of Teal our 6 month old Labrador
who is a tear-a-way!!!!. There are also some of two of Tiffany's puppies
whose owners are very good and keep me up to date with their progress.
Tiffany and Roddy (Ruairidh Ban of Achnacarry)
Pitmenzie Teal (6 months old)
Achnacarry Sir Alfred (Alfie)
with the bluebells!!!
Alfie and his small friend
Achnacarry Mischief Maker (Monkey)
(his owners call this piccie....Mental!!)
Monkey
Monkey
That is all my doggy news for the moment, so...........
.........Until the next time...........6th May 2007
Here I am at last.....life seems to have been so hectic
recently, but at last I have updated the pony page (nearly!) and tonight it is Tiffany's page's turn! The first thing to report was our trip to Crufts then our trip to Devon to visit Tim's daughter and her new (ish) baby. Crufts was great fun, busy as always and time to catch up with some friends and also all the latest gadgets for dogs. I also had some shopping to do for myself and others so, never a dull moment. We stayed at the Holiday Inn for two nights along with our friends, Joe & Jackie Willingale who own Mini Schnauzers. We had a most enjoyable stay there and I would recommend it to anyone. Both Tiffany and Sasha were 4th in their respective classes which was fine, although I thought Sasha could have been a bit higher!! However, that's showing for you. Sorry...no photos this year as Tim was occupied with either Sasha or Tiffany so had no time to take piccies!The next day we left for Devon but we were doing a de-tour
via Bridgewater in Somerset where Tiffany's breeder, Mary Moore lives. She had a litter of Schnauzer puppies and we were stopping in to see them for a friend. We had great fun with them. Here are a few photos.
Odivane Puppies
Odivane Puppies
After an enjoyable time viewing the puppies and chatting
to Mary, we set off again to Devon and soon I remembered why I liked it when we saw all the green fields and all the little roads with the high banks. How on earth there aren't more road acccidents in Devon, I'll never know!! Anyway we soon found our cottage which was to be home for the next week and explored the surrounding fields with the dogs. Here is a photo of the cottage and also some of the dogs and Tim.
Our Cottage
Tiffany
Tim & the Girls
That was our trip to Devon....I think most of the photos
are on the pony page of Faith, Tim's grand-daughter and perhaps some others. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time down in Devon, and the dogs had their legs walked off!!Since returning home we have been to a few dog shows, the first
being The Scottish Utility. Tiffany was second in her class and Sasha was 1st in hers, but unfortunately didn't get any further. The next was Perth Show which was held a couple of weeks ago. It was a much better day out for us. There was only the one Schnauzer class so both Tiffany and Sasha were in the same class. I asked a young friend to give me a hand with the two of them, although I ran both out for the judge. Tiffany was 2nd and Sasha was 1st and also got Best of Breed....and YES there were more than the two of them!!!!!! I was well pleased. We also had entered them into the variety classes, and Tiffany was 4th in a very large class. Sasha was 2nd in another very large class and then 2nd in another...so we went home with lots of rosettes!! Our next show is The Scottish Kennel Club Championship show on 19th May...so I have been busy with their coats, combing and scraping. I am even missing our local Horse Show to go to it!!!! Unheard of!!!!Before Crufts I had three of Tiffany's puppies here for a tidy up.
They were Jodie, Rudie and Alfie. Here are a few photos of them as well as one of Tiffany & Teal & Sasha.
Tiffany & Teal
Jodie...Achnacarry Pretty Lady
Jodie
Sasha...Achnacarry Tiffys Girl
Tiffany & her offspring
Rudie....Achnacarry Music Man
Alfie...Achnacarry Sir Alfred
Alfie
Alfie...(Can I come in?!!!!)
That is about all for now until the next time........
23rd February 2007
Time for a short update although nothing much to report.
Both Teal and Sasha have been at classes the last week or two
mainly for Teal's sake although it makes a change for Sasha to be at training class rather than Ring Craft. They are both coming on and I think Tim is enjoying his sessions with Teal. The next major event on our calendar is Crufts. Sasha is in Junior Bitch and Tiffany is in Limit so........fingers crossed for us! Like the Highland Show with the ponies it is an enjoyable social event where friends meet up. It is also a dog-a-holic shopping bonanza! There is everything and anything available for dogs AND their owners!! Next Saturday we are at the Stallion show in Perth with our young stallion. He is also parading with a view to showing him off for prospective ladies!! So, the next two weekends are going to be very busy for us. After Crufts we are visiting Tim's daughter and husband and their wee daughter who was born last May. They live in Devon so we have booked a dog friendly cottage for a week so that should be good fun.....lots of walks for the dogs and us. Teal is having to stay at home as she is still too young, but our good friends, Brenda and Jimmy are holding the fort as usual. Here are a couple of photos of the menagerie!! MOre to follow after Crufts.....good or bad!!!!As an extra I read in the dog newspaper that Tiffany's Dad,
Champion Odivane His Masters Voice won Best Utility Veteran at the ripe old age of 11 years at the Open Show at Newton Abbot. He was also 3rd in Champion Stakes class, so not bad for an old man! He was shown by Mary Moore's daughter, Pip. I also heard from Sasha's father's owner that Jalero Mr Mason had won Best of Breed at a local show....so nothing like keeping it in the family!!
Who says dogs aren't allowed on settees?!!
Tiffany
Tiffany again.
Tiffany using Teal as a pillow!!!
8th February 2007
As I said the last time, I was at a dog show
in Edinburgh on Saturday, 3rd. Tim stayed at home "dog sitting" Teal whilst doing a bit of gardening and feeding all the ponies. Sasha was in the Post Graduate class which she won, and Tiffany was on the Open mixed class and guess what! she won her class. I was extremely pleased. As there were only the two classes, Sasha and Tiffany were against each other ....and Sasha was awarded Best of Breed. I was chuffed to bits as this was her first Best of Breed. The Group Judge went away for lunch...supposedly for 20 minutes but he was away for 1 hour and 20 minutes. By the time we went into the Group...Sasha was fed up and maybe I was too! so we didn't get anywhere. Anyway a very good day and now all we have to do is practise for Crufts. No Tim ....so no photos of the show!!!....... However here are a few photos of Teal with her sister and mother who came to visit when I was away at the show.
Teal & family
Teal & family
Yesterday, 7th February, Tim and I took Teal and Sasha
to Training Classes.....Teal to Puppy Class and Sasha to the next class up. I think they both got on really well...apart from Teal blotting her copy book!!!! She had a pooooooooo on the floor!!!!!!!! Oh! Dear!!!! Next week ...no food before the class!!!!!! More next week!!!!......................28th January 2007
Just a couple of new photos, one of Teal the other
of Sasha. Teal is growing like a mushroom and just loves pulling the Schnauzers' beards!!!!!
Teal 13 weeks old
Sasha 14 months old
Until the next time....we are off to a show with
Tiffany and Sasha this coming Saturday.........23rd January 2007
A Happy New Year to all our readers. There is not a
lot happening in the way of dog shows. The only one we have been at was a local one a couple of weeks ago where both Tiffany and Sasha were in mixed classes under two different judges. The first judge didn't seem to like Standard Schnauzers so we got nowhere with her, but the second judge who was also a woman gave Tiffany 2nd prize, and Sasha was 4th in a different class so that wasn't so bad! We have another one in two weeks time where there are classes for Schnauzers so we shall see how we get on there. Meanwhile just a case of keeping on top of their coats. At least Sasha has had her first season so that is that out of the way! We had a bad day on 18th December where our wee old Jack Russell came out of the cat flap (unknown to me) and unfortunately got in front of the car. He was stone deaf but usually was aware of the cars. It was a particularly frosty morning so perhaps he had a wee fit which he WAS prone to and collapsed.....either way I will never know. Either way I was extremely upset and called Tim who rushed home. We buried him next to all the other graves and will just remember the good times when he entertained us. In his youth, he and Hope used to go miles with Tim and I when we went out riding. He was also less well known for "pinching" people's sandwiches and a good friend of ours never lets us forget when he pinched his!! Unlike some Jack Russells he was never a fighter and was very affectionate. He liked to "Rule the Roost" in the house though!!! He joins his friend, Mac, our first Standard Schnauzer who grew up with Breac and who died five years ago in February. Breac would have been 16 years of age in February so he had a long and happy life. As I said in my pony page he was known by lots of different names depending on what he had been up to!! These were....Toad! Skewbald! Rat Bag! Spotty! Shorty! and of course his proper name Breac. May he rest in peace.
Breac
Tim, Breac & Co...Clumber Park
Breac, Hope Tiffany & Sasha
On December 27th a little black Labrador puppy came into
our life. She was ordered a long time ago when Hope died and was born on 31st October 2006. We have called her Teal after a type of Duck....fitting, we thought, for a Labrador. She has settled in remarkably well, possibly because of Tiffany and Sasha being here not to forget the two cats!!!! Like all the other dogs, she plagues Casper, our Burmese and drags him around by the ear and neck!!! He is used to it as he went through it with both Tiffany and Sasha!!! He puts up with so much then lets the claws out!!!! Here are some photos of Teal when she first arrived, then some of her with Tiffany and Sasha in the snow and others.
Teal 10 weeks old
Teal
Teal, Tiffy & Sasha
Tim & Teal 12 weeks old
Teal & Sasha
Teal in the snow
Teal stretching!!
The Gang!
Me and the Gang
There that will do for starters!!! She is going to go
to puppy obedience class in a weeks time and as she comes from good stock I may even show her! The only other thing that we are looking forward to is we are off to Crufts with Tiffany and Sasha in March and from there we are going down to Devon to visit Tim's new grand-daughter. Hopefully we shall be able to go lots of walks too with the dogs. Teal will stay at home with our good friends, Jimmy and Brenda. Till the next time..............30th November 2006
What have to report? No shows to update, but
just to say that the puppies are now a whole YEAR OLD!!!! I cannot believe that they are all grown up already. Sasha even got a few birthday cards. We had a nice surprise on Sunday past, when we had a visit from one of her puppies and his owners. The puppy was Troy and at the puppy party it was only his Dad who could manage, so this time it was his Mum, Linda and Jack and Lucy who visited. We had a nice re-union and needless-to say, Sasha was as mad as usual, barking her head off!!!! Tiffany, on the other hand was much more aloof only interfering when the puppies got a bit boisterous. Here are a few photos of the occasion.
Linda with Tiffany, Jack & Lucy
Troy (Achnacarry Jaunty Laddie)
Troy & Sasha
Troy & Sasha
The Gang!
We have heard from all the puppie's owners
apart from one family which is disappointing, but there again I don't suppose that is bad going! To finish, here are a few of our photos of the "family".
Tiffany & Casper
Tiffany & Casper
Tiffany & Sasha
Im our pony page, I mentioned that we had been
staying down in Yorkshire with our friend, Alison Payne and her two daft dogs!!!!! Well.....here they are.
Beth, a beautiful collie who likes
chasing "pretty lights" ie; reflections.
Mac, Alison's beloved collie.
Well, I managed to write something and put some photos on.
Time for bed. Apologies for this writing format....Tim says I have lost my margins because of a large photo I put on of the puppy party!!!!......Night,night!!.............4th November 2006
Just a wee update. Nothing much to report since the last time except that we are getting
another "black blob"!!!! Yes, there has been a litter born of Labrador puppies, two litters to be more precise! Our friend who bred Hope still has her mother, but also has two young labradors and when she heard about poor Hope, she said that was all the incentive she needed to breed some more puppies!! She telephoned on Tuesday to say that both her bitches had whelped and the yellow bitch had had NINE bitches! Unfortunately as sometimes happens, one has since died but that still leaves her with 8 bitch puppies. The other bitch who is chocolate (as is Hope's mum) had three chocolate boys and two black bitches!! Tim has a choice of two....so that is exciting. The Schnauzers will be more than happy to play with another black labrador, and Breac, our elderly Jack Russell will be cursing her no doubt!! The poor cats will be fed up with ....yet another puppy to discipline!!! No other news. I am missing a Championship Show which we normally go to, but the HPS and HPEC have changed their dates for the dance and AGM and it would mean us going down to the same place twice one weekend after another. Needless-to-say, I am disappointed but that's life...as "they" say!!! There are a few small Open and Limit shows which I shall go to between now and Crufts so we shall have plenty of practise. Sasha will be out of puppy classes after November 26th. It is hard to believe that all the puppies will be 1 year old then. Here are some photos of Sasha at the Bo'Ness Show and also one of her and Tiffany on the dog bed outside when I was washing the kitchen floor. The other photo is of Brodie, the Minature Schnauzer that I trim.
Sasha at Bo'Ness Show
Sasha at Bo'Ness Show
Sasha & Tiffany October 06
Brodie..Minature Schnauzer
That is all the news so far....once there is more
I shall report. Until the next time.........Sorry about the print on this report. I think it
is because I put an extra large photo of the puppy party on here and in doing so I have lost the margins. Tim will have to fix it!!!!!22nd October 2006
I have added some more photos of the puppy party below.
Since then we have been at the Scottish Utility Breeds Show at Bo'Ness with Tiffany and Sasha. Sasha was 1st in her class and also won Best Puppy, so we were very pleased. Tiffany was 3rd in her class. Hopefully there may be a photo or two. Tim is responsible for the photo taking so not sure what was taken if any!!.Until the next time.................
15th October 2006
Well here we are again having had a very successful
puppy party last Saturday. Although the sun didn't shine everyone wrapped up and got into the spirit of the party. We were very lucky to have eight of Tiffany's puppies present, and of course Sasha, Tiffany and another Standard, Max. We invited a little Mini-Schnauzer, Brodie but he blotted his copy book, attacking a puppy so was sent home in disgrace!!
Brodie & Buster puppy
When everyone arrived, the puppies were all kept on their
leads, but gradually they were let off until eventually they were all off apart from Max, the older Schnauzer who wasn't too sure about the whole thing!! They played and chased each other round and round the yard, entertaining all who was there. It was very funny. Here are a few photos of the puppies.
The Puppies
The puppies
The Group..owners and puppies
Another group photo
Some of the above photos are quite large so readers
will have to scroll along a little to get the full picture. We took some individual photos of puppies and their owners..not them all as we see some of them on a regular basis. Some hair cuts leave a lot to the imagination!!!!!! Ok.....I know I show mine!!!!!!!!
Scamp (Achnacarry Royal Dragoon)
Buster (Achnacarry Scot Grey)
Troy (Achnacarry Jaunty Laddie)
Monkey (Achnacarry Mischief Maker)
Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred)
Cooper (Achnacarry Highland Harry)
Jody & Rudi (Achnacarry Pretty Lady
& Achnacarry Music Man)
Unfortunately the other two puppies, Jock (Achnacarry Xmas Cracker) and Alfie
(Achnacarry Highland Laddie) didn't come, we would have loved to have seen them.We had a super time with all the puppies and hope to repeat
the party some time. Below are another two photos.
Monkey & Buster
Tiffany and Buster
29th September 2006
Our news is that we are having a Puppy Party on 7th October for all of Tiffany's puppies!! They will be 1 year old on November 26th but the weather may not be so good then so we thought that we should have it before the clocks changed. I am looking forward to seeing how they have all turned out. As yet, the owners haven't all replied but I am hoping they will!
On Saturday 23rd I was at Perth Canine Club dog show which was held at Perth Mart. There were hundreds of dogs there! Tiffany was 3rd in her Schnauzer class and Sasha was 2nd in a very large mixed puppy class, so I was extremely pleased with that. We did a few variety classes afterwards, one of which was the brace, ie; showing both dogs together. That was a laugh a minute!! Suffice to say that we still need to put in more practise!!! We were 3rd in that class.We had an e-mail from Dougie Smith. He lives in Fife and he and his wife bought Alfie from us. Here is a picture of Alfie in his garden.
Achnacarry Sir Alfred (Alfie)
That is about all at the moment. The next thing on the agenda is Tiffany and Sasha's party, then we are off to the Utility Breed Show which is held on 21st October at Bo'Ness. Photos will follow after these occasions.
Until the next time...........
20th September 2006
On Thursday we set off for Tadcaster, near Rippon as we were showing Tiffany and Sasha at the Darlington Champion Dog Show. When we left the weather was wet but as we drove further and reached the Edinburgh Bypass the rain was coming down in "stair-rods". It was really quite frightening especially one part of the motorway which was badly drained and the car slightly aqua-planed. Once we reached Berwick it had cleared up a little and we enjoyed the driving better until we reached close to Darlington. We ran into the father and mother of thunderstorms! The lightening was flashing all around us and the rain was absolutely torrential. Tim had to drive so slowly, around 20 miles an hour, and yet there were still idiots passing us. How they saw, goodness knows! We were so glad to get out the other side.
Once we reached our destination the weather had completely changed and we had blue sky. We had a relaxing evening and after everyone was fed I bathed the dogs and we were ready for the next day. It was a beautiful morning, and as we had done a recci the previous day we knew where we were going. The show was held at Newby Hall, near Rippon. The grounds were beautiful, just perfect for holding a dog show and it was dry!!!! We had a very good day, both Tiffany and Sasha were third in their respective classes and therefore qualified for Crufts. I was pleased with them both. I thought they both moved beautifully and showed themselves off well. Champion Bitch was Ch.Miccosukees Marquerite at Analeeb. Reserve Bitch was Rickstones Petit Salou. Champion Dog was Tamberg's Challenger. Reserve Dog was Ch.Miccosukees Finnish Line. Best Puppy was Miccosukees Yetanother for Jalero. Best Veteran was Ch. Shered Snowy Knight. Best of Breed was Tamberg's Challenger.We still returned home with the best dogs as far as I was concerned and we always do. Here are some photos of Sasha and Tiffany at home. We left our camera in the car so .... no photos of the show I am afraid.
Sasha and Casper
Tiffany
Sasha
Our new friends, Andrew and Bridget Ord who bought "Monkey" from us have sent us some new pictures of him, and here they are. They also informed us that he is a finalist in their local paper for "your favourite Pet" so we voted for him and look forward to hearing if he won.
Monkey (Achnacarry Mischief Maker)
Monkey
Monkey
Monkey
Monkey
MOnkey
That is mostly all for just now. We have a dog show this Saturday in Perth so wish us luck. They are becoming addictive!!
Until the next time...............
9th September 2006
We were at the Lothian Dog Show in Edinburgh and actually had a very good day. Tiffany won her class which delighted both Tim and I then Sasha won Best Bred by Exhibitor class and was also 3rd in the Puppy Stakes class. We even won a raffle prize which was a squeeky toy for the dogs!!
Here are some photos of Tiffany and Sasha and also one of Tiffany and her Mini friend, McGregor, who also won his class and just pipped Tiffany for Best Utility.
Tiffany in affectionate mode!
Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl)
McGregor & Tiffany (Starshan Twelfth of Never &
Achnacarry Tiffys Girl)
Tiffany receiving her red rosette
Tiffany
Tiffany
Both dogs are now exhausted after their busy day and I think we shall all be having an early night! Until the next time........
7th September 2006
Here I am at last having spent a few days updating the ponies page I will now attempt to get Tiffany's page up to date. As I said previously we went to Carnoustie Dog Show and had a good day. Sasha was 2nd in the any variety puppy class which was well filled and Tiffany was also 2nd in her Schnauzer class. We did enter the brace class, but ....... we have a bit to learn yet!! Ha! Ha! Here are some photos of Tiffany and Sasha and also of my friend Sarah with her Pharo Hound. She also had a good day as she won her class.
Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry (Tiffany)
Tiffany & Co.
Achnacarry Tiffys Girl (Sasha)
First time in the sea.
Tiffany & Sasha in the Brace
Sharian Minya & Sarah
Some of Tiffany's puppy's owners keep in touch especially Helen Peters who lives in Kirkcaldy. She bought two puppies, Jodie & Rudie or to give them their proper names, Achnacarry Pretty Lady and Achnacarry Music Man. I took Tiffany and Sasha down for a visit and spent a very pleasant and entertaining day there. Here are some photos.
The Gang!!!!
At Play
Nosey!!
There are a few others who have visited and one who comes for a hair cut is Alfie, or Achnacarry Sir Alfred
Alfie
Alfie again.
Time for tea....will continue later ....when I can grab the computer again from Tim!!!!
Back again.....here are two nice photos of Tiffany and Sasha.
What else have we been doing? We have been at lots of
horse shows and the dogs always go too.
At Drymen Show we entered the dogs at the dog show.
Tiffany was 3rd in her class but Sasha was unplaced, first
time that has happened to her. However last week at Strathallan
Show Sasha was entered in their puppy class and she won 1st prize!
That made up for Drymen. Tiffany missed her class and Breac (Jack
Russell) was entered in the Lorne Sausage eating competition!
He loved the sausage but ate it too quickly and was promptly
sick!!
Breac
11th August 2006
I took a few photos of Sasha yesterday and here they are. We are off to our dog show tomorrow so fingers crossed we have a good day. Photos will follow ....hopefully if my Chief Photographer is on the ball aka Tim!!!!
Sasha ...8mths and 2 weeks
Sasha
Sasha
9th August 2006
Not much to report except we are off to Carnoustie to a dog show with Tiffany and Sasha so more news later. Last night Sasha and I were at Ring Craft and we are getting there so ...fingers crossed for Saturday.
2nd August 2006
Since I last updated this page we have mostly been showing ponies. Tiffany and Sasha are usually always with us as was Hope and Breac. If anyone has read the up to date news on our pony page you will know that we had sad news just over a week ago. Poor Hope died, our beautiful "black dog" as we affectionally called her. We had been up in Dornoch as I was judging the Highland Ponies up there and we had left Brenda and her father looking after the ponies and Hope and Breac. We decided that as it was so hot Breac and Hope would probably prefer to stay at home and anyway they are always spoilt by Brenda and Jimmy!! Our last memory of Hope was wagging her tail following after Brenda, along with Breac as she had Treats for them. Poor Hope .....we do miss her big black face and her rushing around looking for a present to give us!!! I think that the rest of the animals miss her too. She is buried in our garden along with Mac, our last Schnauzer and Soloman and Cody, our two Burmese cats.
Here is our recent favourite photo of Hope and her friends.
Hope, Tiffany, Sasha & Breac
I have been busy with Tiffany and Sasha keeping their coats in order and entering Dog Shows! We were at Bathgate on Sunday 30th July and Sasha was 2nd in the Not Separately Classified so we were pleased with that. I say WE!!!! because Tim actually came too!! Tiffany didn't do anything perhaps because I was rather late and had to rush in to the class without preparing her properly! Anyway it is all practise and we have another two to go to before the SKC Championship show on 27th August which is a Sunday this year. We are trying to qualify for Crufts. If we are not successful Tim and I are taking them to Darlington Championship Show on 15th September again trying to qualify for Crufts. We are in the unfortunate position in Scotland of not having many Championship Shows which cater for Standard Schnauzers.
We had a visit from Cooper, one of Tiffany's puppies...I trim him so it is always nice to see him. Hopefully we are going to have a get to gether with all the puppies later on in the year so that should be fun!!!!! Below are a couple of photos of Cooper.
Cooper 8 months old
Cooper again.
Sasha and I have been going to our Ring Craft classes on Tuesdays so hopefully they will help us.
That is all for now....not a lot to report except we are thoroughly enjoying having Sasha...she is so much fun. Unlike Tiffany she is a very good traveller so is never a problem in the car. The only thing that compares her with her mother is she likes to chew things!!!! Hopefully she will grow out of that soon!! Hopefully I will have some photos from the forthcoming shows, now that I have persuaded Tim to come with me!Until the next time..........
13th June 2006
On 31st May I had one of Tiffany's puppies over to groom. It was Cooper...a big puppy...he was one of the largest in the litter and he has turned out a very handsome dog. Tiffany and he had great fun playing before and after his haircut. Here are some photos of him.
Cooper 6 months.
Cooper & Sasha
Cooper after tidy up
A Tidy Cooper
Cooper & Sasha
On 5th June I had another two of Tiffany's puppies over to tidy up. Helen, their owner had actually made a very good job of their coats but it is always difficult doing their heads and bottoms when you don't have help. It took almost all day but at the end we had two very nice dogs. Like Cooper, they have grown well and I must say I am very proud of the way they have all turned out. Hopefully towards the end of the year we will have a puppy party and we shall see how the remainder have turned out. I should think the party will be a laugh a minute!!!! Anyway here are some photos of Jody and Rudy with Sasha and Tiffany.
Sasha, Jody & Rudy
Tiffany , Sasha, Jody & Rudy
Tiff & Co.
Tiff & Co
Rudy
Jody
Jody & Rudy
That was a marathon!!!! Anyway some lovely puppies.
On Sunday, 11th June, we took Sasha to her first ever Show along with Tiffany. Her two other puppies, Jody and Rudy were also there. As a result Tim decided he would also go......... he thought he may be entertained!!!!!!! As there were no Schnauzer classes we had to enter classes which are not separately classified and that is what they are actually called. ie; NSC. Tiffany was actually the only one in her class, so she had no difficulty in winning that!!!! We were given the red rosette and another for Best NSC dog. The judge can withhold if they want. The next class she was in was towards the end of the show after Best in Show. It was a Stakes class which was again a variety of dogs and it just means if you are placed you get some money!!! Tiffany was 2nd in a very big class this time so I was very pleased.Sasha was also in two classes judged by different judges as was Tiffany's. Sasha's first class had quite a few entries in it including her siblings and she was 2nd. I was well pleased.
She was also in a puppy stakes class which had lots of entries in it and once again under a different judge, she was 2nd. All in all a very good day. Here are some photos........
Helen and I grooming Rudy
Tiffany and the judge
Sasha and her siblings
Sasha
Sasha
After Tiffany won her class she had to go into the Group with all the other Utility winners. She wasn't placed but she behaved well.
Tiffany in the Group.
Jody & Rudy at the show
Sasha
Jody & Rudy
Tiffany waiting to be judged
in her stakes class
Well, that was indeed a BIG job but we enjoyed ourselves so much. I hope that Jody and Rudy's owners may show them both again......showing isn't everyones cup of tea, but it is a good way to socialise dogs and a nice way of meeting new friends.
Until the next time..........I will be reporting on how Sasha enjoys being at the Royal Highland Show which begins on Thursday 22nd June...........................25th May 2006
Here I am again. I just couldn't resist putting some of these lovely pictures on the page (well I think they are lovely!)
I was checking the ponies the other evening and Tiffany and Sasha thought they would help me.
Tiffany
Tiffany and Sasha
Tiffany & Sasha looking for something
Tiff & Sash hunting
Tiff & Sasha
I just couldn't resist these piccies of mother and daughter.
Sasha will be 6 months old tomorrow (26th) I can't believe
how the time has flown.
Until the next time..........
23rd May 2006
At last I have got round to updating Tiffany's page. Since the last time, we have had a visit from Alfie and his owners. Actually they have been twice in the last month, once for a visit and the other for a much needed haircut.
I couldn't get over the size he is now...a little bigger than Sasha, almost the same size as Tiffany. He is a very handsome fellow.
Here are some photographs of Alfie and Sasha and Dougie, Alfie's owner...sorry about missing out Dougie's head!!!
Tiffany and Alfie.at almost 6 months
Alfie before his tidy
The terrible pair
Again the terrors!
Nothing much else has happened other than Tiffany and I going to the SKC show at Ingliston. I was hoping to qualify her for Crufts but it wasn't to be.
If I had only entered her for another class I would have qualified because there was only 1 entry in it! However I must say I wouldn't get much personal satisfaction from that kind of qualification. We ended up with Very Highly Commended which wasn't what I wanted!!!! That was on Friday 19th May and on Saturday we had Fife Show, but because of the cold weather our youngsters just haven't lost their winter coats. We don't take them indoors unless very rough weather and their coats just aren't budging, and we didn't enter any of the older ponies. However we went along to watch the judging and took Tiffany and Sasha and Hope and Breac....who at 15yrs of age preferred to sit in the car for most of the day!! I took along some of my brushes just in case I entered the dog show there. Of course I did. I was very pleased to win 1st prize.. We didn't get any further, but my faith was restored in human nature.Tiffany is now in season so that will curtail her outings for a while, but as Sasha will 6 months this Friday....it will be her turn instead. Below are some photographs of Sasha.
Sasha examining a beatle!!
Sasha
Just in case Hope and Breac are feeling a little bit left out I have put a couple of pics of them on here too, and another nice one of Sasha.
Breac at 15 years old
Hope at 11 years old.
Sasha at almost 6 months old.
Just to prove it isn't all dogs and ponies with me, here is a photo of one of my cactus plants.
My prize cactus!!
30th April 2006
Here we are at last.....time for an update on Tiffany
and some of her puppies.
We had news of Monkey, one of Tiffany's puppies who now lives
in Castle Douglas. Hopefully here are a few photos of Monkey
kindly supplied by his owners, Andrew and Bridget Ord.
Two of Tiffany's puppies, Jodie and Rudi went to Kirkcaldy which is not too far away, so needless to say I paid them a visit. Hopefully below are some phoptos of them.
Tiffany, Sasha, Jodi & Rudi
Sasha, Jodi & Rudi
Tiffany, Sasha, Jodi & Rudi
Also here are some other photos of Tiffany's other puppies. Cooper, Alfie (Elgin) and Troy.
Tiffany Cooper & Sasha
Tiffany Alfie & Sasha
Alfie from Elgin
Troy
Troy
These are some of the photos I have received from the puppies' owners as well as some I have taken myself. I shall put one or two of Sasha on now as well as one of Tiffany. Last Sunday, Tiffany and I went to Perth Canine Dog Show wich was held in the Perth Mart, It was a long day , starting around 10.30am for us and finishing around 7.20pm. However I thoroughly enjoyed my day. First of all I showed my friend's Pharo Hound, Minya who won a 3rd prize in her class. Next I spoke to various owners of Mini schnauzers as well as owners of Standards. I also saw two of Tiffany's puppies which made my day. Next it was our turn. I was showing Tiffany.......Sasha is still too young to show as she is only 5 months old. There were 5 dogs in Tiffany's class (which is quite a lot for Scotland). This was Tiffany's first class since she had had her puppies so I thought if we were placed that would do. Imagine my surprise and delight when we were pulled in first and also awarded Best of Breed. Yippee!!!!!!
Here is a photo of Tiffany with her first prize rosette and also her Best of Breed Rosette.
Jean & Tiffany (Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry)
Here are a couple of Sasha.
3rd April 2006
Just a short update to say that I have various photos of some of the puppies. We had a visit from Cooper and his owners a week or so ago. He came for a little tidy up. I couldn't get over the size of him and he and Sasha played and played. Tiffany just watched!! The next visit was from Alfie and his owners. As there are two Alfie's this was the one from Elgin. He and his owners were visiting parents in Edinburgh and stopped by on the way home. It was lovely to see him too and see how he had grown. Again Sasha thought he was the "bees knees" and they played until they were both tired. A few weeks ago, I took Sasha and Tiffany down to Kirkcaldy to see Jodie and Rudi another two of Tiff's puppies. They all had a great time playing in their garden and also in the kitchen. There will be photos to follow soon but for now it is time for me to go and feed ponies etc........
14th March 2006
I have some more photos Tiffany and Sasha with Hope and also some of Tiffany and Sasha in the snow. Needless-to-say Sasha thought the snow was great fun and we had great difficulty in getting her back into the house. Here are some photos of Sasha and her mum and big friend.
Sasha & Hope
Tiffany & Sasha
Sasha with Tiffany & Hope
Again Sasha, Hope & Tiffany
Hopefully below are a few photos of Sasha and Tiffany in the snow
First Winter together
Another winter scene
Playing in the snow
I still have some photos of the other puppies to put on once I fathom how do get them off the disc !!
10th March 2006
Again the weather outside is horrible,I just hope that the weather down in Birmingham is better than this for Crufts.
There is nothing worse if you have a dog with lots of hair and it is wet! Hopefully next year we will be there with Sasha and Tiffany.On Tuesday I took both Tiffany and Sasha to Ring-Craft classes. This was Sasha's first attempt at walking on the mat and I must say she trotted up and down like a Pro!!
Long may it continue.We have had some news of a few of the puppies amd also some photos so I will try and put some of the photos on the page.
We had a funny e-mail last night from Alfie (from Ballingry) owners to say that they had taken him to a puppy party (arranged by the vets) only to see another two Schnauzer puppies there. Surprise surprise they were Rudi and Jodie....Alfie's two siblings!!!! That's all for just now until I find the photos to put on...........23rd February 2006
It is not a very nice day outside so a good reason for updating Tiff's page. Hopefully below is a lovely picture of Tiff's hubby.
Jalero Mr Mason (Percy)
When the puppies' new owners came for them , Tim and I thought it would be a good idea to take a picture of them and their new puppy.
The first puppies to go were Rudi and Jodie they didn't go too far away. They went to Kirkcaldy to Helen & Dick Peters.
Helen and her son with the pups.
The next puppy to go was Alfie (No 1) and he was
going further afield to Harthill in Lanarkshire.
His new owners were to be Angela and Kenny Vance
and I enjoyed talking to them as they came from
a part of the world I knew having grown up part
of my life in Eastfield which is next door to
Harthill.
Angela and Kenny and Alfie
Next to go was one of my favourites (I called him ,
Black Boy) he was lovely little dog and I fancied
keeping him but Tim said No!...I think he was
right or else I would have as many Schnauzers as I
have Highland Ponies.
He went to a very nice family near Stirling and
here is a photo of him with his new owners,
the McMillan family.
Black Boy or Jock (his new name)
The next puppy to was to our friends whose dog
we were going to use before he became ill,
Catherine and Mike Douglas who also live in the
Stirling area. They live in a lovely little
village called Deanstone. Hopefully their resident
Schnauzer and Scamp will soon become firm friends.
Catherine & Laura with Scamp
The next puppy was to go to Castle Douglas to the
Ord family. They live in a nice part of the country
and I am sure they will have happy times with Monkey
the name they chose for their puppy. Of course
Xanthe's (our pony) mother was called Monkey so
we approved of that name!! Their children, Noah and
Page were very excited when Monkey arrived a day
early as their parents came to collect him when
they were at school.
Monkey, Bridget and Andrew
When it was time for the next puppy to go Tim
said that the RAF had phoned to say they were
coming to collect their puppy!! What he meant
was that his new owner, Gareth (Gaz) Jones and his
fiance, Stella were coming to collect him.
Gaz is with the RAF so that was the connection!!!!!
Their puppy is a big puppy and also the first
puppy that Tiffany really took an interest in
when they took him away. She walked out to the car
with them as she always did but this time jumped
up to give him a lick. Perhaps she had been
counting and realised that her puppies were becoming
thin on the ground!
Alfie is going to stay in Elgin.
Gaz and Stella and Alfie
Next to go was Cooper, another big dog and a real
character. His new owners, like Helen & Dick Peters
had him booked long before he was born so we knew
again that this was to be a super home.
Apparently when they took him to their vet he
kidnapped him and took round the surgery to let
the other vets see him!!
He isn't far away..he is down near Leven in Fife.
Cooper and Harry & Linda Keddie
Suddenly there were only 3 puppies left and the
kitchen looked very empty but things were definitely
easing up for me as far as looking after them went!!
Next to go was Troy a lovely puppy..another character
full of fun. He was to go to a family in
West Linton where there were two children, Jack and
Lucy. Once again, Tim and I were sad when yet again
it was time for him to go.
However like the rest he settled in very nicely
and hopefully the Gray family will have years of fun
with him.
Linda, Jack and Lucy with Troy
The last puppy, another Alfie (a popular choice)
went to the Smith family from Ballingry.
I had no qualms about selling them a puppy as their
last dog died at 18 years!! I think he is going
to have his legs walked off him by Agnes.
Their grandson, Dylan also approved of Alfie so
hopefully he will give them years of pleasure.
Unfortunately I totally forgot to take the usual
picture. As usual I would be talking too much
and it wasn't until they were all away I realised
I had no picture. However, Dougie Smith came to
the rescue and e-mailed us two pictures but at the
moment I can't find it. For the time being I have
put up a rather nice picture of Alfie on his own
in our garden and once Tim finds the lost piccie
I shall add it.
Dougie is obviously on the ball as I only spoke
to him this afternoon but hopefully below is the
last photograph we needed to complete all our new
puppy owners.
Dougie, Agnes, Dylan and Alfie
Alfie the last puppy to leave.
Of course Tiffany's puppies wouldn't be complete
without a picture of our own puppy, Sasha.
Sorry no rogues' gallery for us!!!
Sasha is growing in leaps and bounds and is great
fun to have around. Hopefully I will show her
along with Tiffany but before that we have puppy
classes to go to and also a few Ring Craft classes.
Below are a few piccies of Tiffany, Hope and Sasha.
Tiffany much recovered
Tiffany and Sasha
Sasha and Hope
An informal photo of Sasha
22nd February 2006
Here I am at last recovered!!!!!
The puppies were great fun but BOY were they hard work. In the next few days I will update this page and put some photos of the puppies and their new owners. Here are a couple of pictures of Tiffany and Hope at Christmas.
Hope with her bandana
Tiffany also with her bandana and presents
16th January 2006
Tomorrow did not happen, sorry. Am now trying again. A heap of photos of Tiff and her puppies are shown below. There will be earlier photos of her in due course, maybe!.
Tiffy's Pups at 6 and 7 weeks old.
The puppies have all been found new homes and the first ones leave us on 21 Jan. We shall miss them they are great fun but maybe life will start to get back to normal. Very time consuming and hard work, for Jean! I am doing a little more with the ponies.
8th January 2006
Tiffany has her own page! Now to put something relevant in it!
This is testing only! I will try to do better tomorrow.
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