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1st October 2011......AFTER 12.00pm!!!

Still here!! Takes a long time to put on pictures. I have quite a few

pictures of our puppies (2 YRS OLD!) and others to put on yet but I shall

finish my blog first of all!! Our next travels with the dogs was to

Darlington Dog Show which used to be held in the park in Darlington but

for some while now is held instead at Newby Hall Estate which is fairly

close to Ripon in North Yorkshire. This year we decided to take our caravan

and we actually had a great three days away apart from the fact that Tim

managed to snap the cable for the electrics when he took a turning too sharp!

Luckily we found a caravan leisure centre just off the motorway and after

about an hour we were on our way again! The caravan site was enormous but

a super field......put the Royal Highland Show ground to shame as far as we

were concerned. There was plenty of space for caravans, cars, awnings and

huge pens for dogs. The toilets were on site and extremely posh ones at that

kept spotless and at night there were large spotlights. Everyone was

extremely friendly and helpful if the need arose and all was kept tidy.

We took all four dogs with us although it was only Sophie and Sasha that

were being shown. Our Judge was Swedish, Mr Jahn Staav and he was very

polite and friendly and took time to go over all the dogs thoroughly.

Anyway Sophie was 1st in her class and Sasha was VHC (5th). The day after

the judging we went for a lovely walk along the river bank and canal bank

at Boroughbridge and the dogs all had a ball. Tiffany decided to stay and

guard the caravan as she thought the day before enough exercise for one day!

We also managed to pay a visit to an American friend of ours, Sandy Mairs

who lived nearby and also has Highland Ponies as well as a Giant and a Mini

Schnauzer. Here are a few pics of the show and our walk along the river.

Sophie

Darlington...Sophie (Achnacarry Sashas Girl) 1st in her class.

Sophie

Sophie

sasha

Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl) 5th in her class.

Brace

The girls in the brace class.

Brace

Brace again.

Sasha

Sasha in the go around.

Sasha

Open bitch class.

Other dogs competing.

Commondale C'Est Belle

Khanate Euro Million

Ch Baby

Ch Khanate Million Dollar Baby.

Back Wi A Vengence

Back Wi'a Vengence.

Brace

Some Brace Competitors.

Here are a few pics from our Boroughbridge walk along the canal.

Boroughbridgelongboats

Long Boats.

boroughbridge

Myself and the dogs on top of the lock.

boroughbridge

On top of the lock.

Tim & the Dogs.

Tim and the dogs.

Tiffany 2011

Tiffany 2011

Basil 2011

Basil (Achnacarry Lord of the Dance)

Basil 2011

Basil

Black Sprocket

Black Sprocket...a rescue Standard Schnauzer which I groom.

Black Sprocket & Rannoch

Black Sprocket talking to Rannoch.

A Young hairy Freda

A young hairy Freda.

1st October 2011......Before 12.00pm!!!

Time again for an update....long overdue but not so nice outside.

Lower down I mentioned that we had been at Thornton Open show so here are

a few piccies of the day.

Sasha & I in line up

Sasha & I Thornotn Open Show

Sasha  Thornton

Being inspected by Judge Di Herring

Thornton Sasha & I

Sasha & I Thornton

Sasha 2nd place Thornton

Sasha 2nd in mixed class.

Jacky& Lottie Thornton

Our friend Jackie with her Mini Lottie.

Thrnton Jo & Sparky

Our friend Jo with Sparky another Mini.

Helen & Sasha

My friend Helen with Sasha.

Karen's Mexican hairless Our friend, Karen with her Mexican Hairless dog

After Thornton we went off to the Highland Show with Rannoch, our stallion

and all the dogs and a great time was had by all!! The dogs always enjoy

being at the show with us and like speaking to people and we had a great

show as described on our ponies page winning the Male Championship in hand

with Rannoch and he was also Reserve Supreme.

After the Highland Show our next dog show was at Kinross Show where we

always show the ponies. I decided to enter Sasha and Sophie but soon

discovered that because Sasha has a CC she couldn't be entered so instead

we entered Teal the Labrador and Sophie. Teal was in a huge class and

although the Judge came back time and time again to look at her she wasn't

placed. However Sophie saved the day (because we didn't do anything with the

ponies!!) by being awarded 1st prize in another huge mixed class.

Next proper dog show was SKC on Saturday 27th August to which I took Alfie

Sasha and Sophie. Tim decided to come and help which was great and Alfie's

owners also came along to watch for a change. Just as well they did

because he won his class then went on to be awarded a Reserve Challenge

Certificate (RCC) to my delight and also to his owners.

Sophie was 1st in her class and Sasha was 3rd so all in all it was a good

day. Here are a few photos from the day.

Alfie SKC

SKC August Achnacarry Sir Alfred (Alfie) RCC

Andix Mr Brightside SKC BOB

SKC August BOB and Best Dog Andix Mr Brightside.

Sasha SKC

SKC August. Achnacarry Tiffys Girl (Sasha). 3rd in her class.

Sasha re adjusting! SKC.

Sasha re-adjusting!!

Sophie SKC

SKC August. Achnacarry Sashas Girl (Sophie) 1st in her class.

Sophie SKC

Sophie

Sophie SKC

Sophie

Here is one of Sasha at home with two rather hairy friends who needed a

hair cut!!

Sasha & Scruffs

Sasha and two very hairy friends!!!

12th June 2011

On April 9th it was The Scottish Utility Breeds Club held as usual at

Bo'ness and I took Sasha and Sophie only. Both won their classes and

Sasha this time was Best of Breed. A good day was had by all bringing home

another Trophy.

The following Sunday, we had Perth Dog Show to which I took just the girls

again. This time, Sasha was 1st and Sophie was 3rd and again Sasha was

Best of Breed and another Trophy to take home.

After that we had another Open Show held this time in Thorton, Fife.

There were no classes for Schnauzers but I had entered Sophie & Sasha

for Any Variety Not Separately Classified. However I only took Sasha

leaving Sophie at home as we were looking after her sister for her owners

and I thought they would enjoy playing with each other. Sasha also enjoyed

being the centre of attention. She was in a large class of Utility dogs

and she was 2nd which pleased me. I had also entered her in a Stakes class

and she was 1st in that so ...not a bad day!. Our friends had their Miniatures

there and I actually took a few piccies of them and my other friend who

has two of our puppies took a few pics of me and Sasha.

Our next show was the BIG one at SKC, Edinburgh. There are only the two

Championship shows for Standard Schnauzers in Scotland so I never miss them!

Even give up Horse Shows for them....compeltely unheard of for me!

Anyway..off we went again only with the girls as Alfie's owner, Dougie

forgot to enter him!! I usually do his entries but on this occasion had

left it to Dougie! Never again! Sophie's class was first and I was gobsmacked

when she was pulled out 1st. A great achievement for her and of course it

immediately qualifies us for Crufts 2012. Yippee!! Next was Sasha.

I had decided to enter her in the Open Class as she is 5 years old now

and I thought she should go up a class. Again we had decent entries and

lo and behold she was pulled in First! I was absolutely delighted but

then I had to find someone to take one of the girls in the line-up for

Best Bitch. I quickly found a friend who shows Miniature Schnauzers and

dragged him into the ring and handed him Sasha as I though that she

would show better with a relative stranger than Sophie. They both did

their run a round again then imagine my surprise and pleasure when he walked

over to Sandy and gave him the ticket!!!!! Yoo Hoo!!!! All my Mini freinds

shouted and cheered and I think so did some of the Standard folk!!!

Next it was Sasha against the unbeaten Dog and she was awarded Best of Breed!

I was so proud of her that day. Needless to say the day that Tim wasn't

with me I would do so well and of course no photographer!!! Once I get

organised I shall post a piccie of Sasha on here with her prizes.

We now have the right to call her a Champion but she can't get the Title

added in front of her name until we win another two CC's. So............

watch this space!!!

Of course she also qualifies for Crufts for life now that she has won her

first CC.

30th April 2011

Back again with more news about Schnauzers and a Labrador!

In February we had the Caledonian Dog Show held at Ingliston, and I took

Alfie, Sasha and Sophie. Tim also came which was unusual but I was so glad

to have his help and I even involved him in showing the dogs! There were

the two classes, Post Graduate and Open so I was able to show Sophie in

Post Graduate which she won. Next was the Open class in which I took Alfie

and gave Tim Sasha shouting instructions in his ear! Sasha won that class

but Sophie was Best of Breed which was her first ever!

Next was Crufts. We left on the Saturday later than we had planned as we

woke up to 3" of snow! We almost didn't go as we had to wait and see

whether Jimmy could drive up in his car as the road was pretty bad for a bit.

However off we went with Sasha, Sophie and Alfie who belongs to the Smith

family. As usual we stayed in The Holiday Inn at Birmingham Airport and

once again we were well catered for and the dogs were on their best

behaviour. I duly tidied the dogs up and in the morning we set off in

the Hotel's coach which is great as it transports us, the dogs and all our

bags and trolly etc. to Crufts.

The first class that affected us was Alfie's. He was entered into Limit

Dog where there was a good entry. Imagine my surprise and great pleasure

when our Judge, Gill Ogburn pulled us into 2nd place. I think I must

have had a huge smile on my face as this was the highest place I have

ever had at Crufts.The dog that won Alfie's class went on to win

Best of Breed. He was called Casso Quincy at Miccosukees .

Next was Sophie's class....Post Graduate and once again a large entry.

Once again I was absolutely delighted to be pulled in to 4th place which

I was very pleased with since most of the bitches in that class were much

older than Sophie as she just missed The Junior Bitch class by 4 days.

Sasha was after Sophie in Limit Bitch and once again a good entry. Sasha

was 5th but once again I was very pleased to receive a card. I was so

pleased with them all as was Tim. We celebrated in the evening with a

nice meal and drink. A few photos of them below follows:::

Me and Alfie Crufts 2011 Myself & Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred) Crufts 2011.

Alfie Crufts 2011 Setting Alfie up for the Judge.

Sophi Crufts 2011 Sophie (Achnacarry Sashas Girl) in POst Graduate Class. Crufts 2011

Sophie Crufts 2011 Sophie Crufts 2011

Sasha & I Crufst 2011 Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl) Crufts 2011

Sasha Crufst 2011 Sasha Crufts 2011

sasha & Sophie Crufts 2011 Sasha & Sophie Crufts 2011

Alfie and his prizes Alfie at home with his prizes

Quincy Best Dog & Best of Breed:Casso Quincy at Miccosukees (Imp Dnk)

16th January 2011

A Very happy New Year to all who come on here to read my stories.

Hadn't quite finished updating our 2010 news so will just add this on to

this page.

In October we had the Utility Breeds Show which is usually held at Bo'Ness.

I duly went with just Sasha and Alfie as Sophie decided to come into season!

It was a good show and Sasha won her class the went on to win Best Bitch

and Best of Breed. The Judge came to me afterwards and said she was a lovely

bitch with a beautiful coat! I was very pleased! No photos I'm afraid.

Alfie wasn't as lucky being only 2nd in the Dog class.

Of course after that we had Sprocket to stay for the weekend and as always

she provided us with plenty of entertainment and fun for the rest of the dogs

especially Sophie.

Then, November came and so did the snow! It started around 21st November

and we have only just got rid of it today.......16th January!

It was extremely hard work looking after the ponies and even the dogs as

the Schnauzers kept getting balls of snow on their leg hair rendering them

almost unable to walk at times! In fact I eventually had to give in walking

them as our road became a skating rink and I couldn't even get up into

the forest to walk them. Here a few piccies of the snow and the dogs.

Teal & Sophie Teal & Sophie......

Sophie Nov Snow Sophie in deep snow!

We want in!!! We want in....it's cold! Sasha & Tiffany.

Sashas new boots!! Sophie's new boots!!

Teal in the snow Teal having fun!!!

Photobucket Dogs drying...

Then of course Christmas came and went. We had a quiet one with just the dogs

for company although we went to the Watch-night Service with our friends.

Tiffany always enjoys Christmas and as soon as I start to wrap presents she

seems to know it's Christmas. She loves tearing up the paper to find a dog

treat or bone! The rest like it just for the fun. Here are a few pics.

Tiffany Christmas 2010 Tiffany making sure she doesn't miss anything!

Teal Christmas Christmas 2010...Teal

Sophie Christmas Sophie at Christmas.....don't know where Sasha was!

Dougie & Agnes who own Alfie sent us this piccie of him!!

Christmas Alfie Alfie with his Christmas hat on!!

9th October 2010

At last I have some time on my hands to update this page of Tiffanys!

As always life is so busy trying to divide time up between all the animals

as well as keeping the house AND Tim under control!!!

From reading what I have written I noticed that I hadn't put up any pictures

of Sasha when she won Best of Breed and Group 4 in the Utility Group at Perth

Show....so here they are......... Sasha & prizes Sasha with her prizes.

Perth Show prizes Sasha's prizes

Yona (Lady Penelope) one of Sasha's puppies was also there so here are a

couple of pictures of her, one in the ring and one on the grooming table.

Yona Perth Show Yona.....

Yona Perth Show Yona

Here are a few other pictures of our dogs taken around June time.

Schnauzers & Lab Schnauzers against our poor Labrador!!

Sophie June Sophie aged...9 months

sashajune Sasha aged 4 years

Tiff June Tiffany aged 8 years

Teal June Teal aged 4 years

In between times I often groom a few of Sasha's puppies and this time I

went off to Kinross to the home of Achnacarry Snow Maiden (Megan) who

belongs to Liz and Harry Young. Megan is much loved and is very lucky to

have the company of lots of Miniature Schnauzers too! I had a lovely day

grooming Megan and speaking to the Miniatures as well as Liz and Harry's

old Standard Schnauzer,Charlie. Charlie was bred by Sheana Martin and

is a litter brother to Bruce (Shered Snowy Kinght).

Megan Megan (Acnhacarry Snow Maiden)

Megan Megan

Megan Megan

Also in August is the SKC Champ Show at Ingliston so off I went with Sophie

and Sasha. I had Yona's owner with me to help with the dogs and all the

extra equipment that invariably goes along to dog shows!!! The weather was

lovely albeit a little windy but at least it was dry. I was missing a horse

show which we like to go to. It is held in Aberdeen but as it always clashes

with SKC I go to it every second year now. In Scotland we do not have many

Championship Shows for showing Standard Schnauzers so any time I have a

chance I jump at it! Sophie was 2nd in the Junior Bitch class which pleased

me and Sasha was 3rd in Limit. However what really made my day was for the

first time I had entered the two of them in the Brace class, and we came

2nd!!!! I was so pleased because I have often entered the Brace with Sasha

and Tiffany in smaller shows but never really thought about SKC before

thinking you had to show spot on to win anything there. I must admit

Sophie and Sasah are very similar and about the same size so are a very good

match. I was lucky that they both walked pretty well together.

I put Sasha on the outside with Sophie on the inside and that seemed to

work pretty well. Anyway here a couple of pics from the day.

Sophie & I at SKC Showing Sophie in her class at SKC.

Brace at SKC Sasha & Sophie in the Brace SKC

2nd place SKC 2nd place SKC

Brace SKC Brace SKC

We also had another of Sasha's puppies, Sprocket, to stay for a few days as

her owners were going south and for once couldn't take her with them.

They often go camping and Sprocket is quite at home in the tent with her

family. Sprocket is also part of a much loved family.

Sprocket Sprocket (Achnacarry Lady Modanna)

Sprocket Sprocket

The next big event on our social calander was Darlington Dog Champ Show

and a holiday after that in Devon to visit Tim's daughter, Su and partner, Kevin and their daughter, Faith who is only just 4 years old.

All very exciting and a lot to prepare for before we left as we have a

sick foal at the moment who has had pneumonia and has been on antibiotics

for quite a long time. However we managed to engage the help of a very

good friend to doze her twice a day and also managed to enroll a few other

friends to look after the ponies and not forgetting our 17 year old cat,

Sheaba.

Off we went eventually. We stayed at the Holiday Inn near Leeds and were

very comfortable and even the dogs were allowed in the hotel which is

always a relief. The day of the show was good , no rain etc. We were after

the Miniatures and after what seemed a long time, our turn came at last!

I showed Sophie first in the Junior Bitch class and she was 3rd.

Sasha was 4th in her class so not a very inspiring day! However Tim as

always the chief photographer managed to take some piccies so here are some.

Darlington 2010 Hope the Judge wasn't looking!!!!! Sophie & I...

Sophie Darlington 2010 Running Sophie out for the Judge.

Junior bitch Darlington Junior bitch class Darlington.

Sasha Darlington 2010 Sasha in Limit Darlington.

The following morning we set off on our long journey to Devon. We rented

a cottage which was part of a converted barn on a farm near Kings Nympton.

We have been there before and enjoyed it so much, we decided to book it again.

It didn't disappoint us and as there is also a BHS Approved Riding School

there too it was like home from home! We eventually arrived around 6ish and

soon settled in and enjoyed our traditional Cream Tea which Karen always

provides for he guests. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time in Devon

having lots of fun with Faith at the beach and also going on walks with the

dogs. We took ourselves off to Dartmoor one day but unfortunately it was

rather misty and we couldn't see the ponies. However I did manage to take

a nice picture of a sweet foal with its mother so that cheered me up!

The other thing that made my day was we bumped into a Standard Schnauzer

that was 14 years old but looked very fit. He was a black dog who was

greying slightly but still very handsome. His owner was more than happy

for me to take some pictures of him and I will add them on here.

We also saw Su's new horse, May and Faith's little Shetland Pony as well as

her Quad bike which she rides very well!! It was nice relaxing holiday

and on the way home we stopped off to visit Tiffany's breeder, Mary Moore

who chatted about Schnauzers etc. a perfect way to end a holiday!!!

Here are a few pics from our time away.

The cottage Devon Our cottage at Devon.

Tim & his black dog! Tim & Teal Devon

Paddling in Devon!! Su,Kev,Faith,Me & dogs paddling in the river.

Me on top of Devon hedge Me on one of the Devon dykes!

Tim & Faith Devon 2010 Tim & Faith

Paddling with Faith in devon Paddling at Saunton sands Devon with Faith & the dogs.

Picnic on beach Devon Picnic on the beach Devon

Faith & Spider! Faith & her spider!

Faith & her quad Faith & her Quad

Faith & Teal Faith & Teal

Faith & Tiffany Faith & Tiffany

Faith dogs & horses Faith dogs & horses

Faith in her wet suit Faith on the beach

Here are a couple of pictures of the Black Schnauzer we encountered on Dartmoor.

Black Standard Devon Black Standard Schnauzer aged 14 years.

Black Standard Devon Black Boy!!

That is most of our news I think and some of our hundreds of photos.

The next show coming up for us is The Scottish Utility Breeds Show at Bo'Ness

on Saturday 16th October so my job for the next week is to keep on top of

the Schnauzers' coats!!! I am taking Sasha, Sophie and Alfie...so that will

keep me out of mischief! Also this evening Sprocket is coming her holidays

for 4 days so that will be....chaos!!! What would life be without animals?!!

VERY DULL!!!!!!!

Until the next time.............

5th July 2010

Back again!! After SKC we had a couple of Open Shows in June.

One was Dundee & District Show held at Camperdown Park and the day after

we had one in Perth held at the Ice Rink. Anyway off we went to Dundee with

Alfie, Tiffany, Teal, Sasha and Sophie!!! We met up with Gary and Beverley

Knox with their puppy, Yona (Achnacarry Lady Penelope). It was dry but

quite chilly sometimes, but the show was very busy and soon it was time

to go into the class. All the dogs were in the same class as there was only

one!! I won't go down the line but I was happy to win 1st place and Best of

Breed with Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred) and surprise.....Sophie puppy

was 2nd. Later on we entered the brace with Sophie & Sasha and we were

4th so a good day was had by all. There a few photos below...not many mostly

taken by Gary.

Camperdown Camperdown Dog Show. Beverley & Yona, Me & Sophie & Tim & hamburger!!

Alfie&Teal Alfie * Teal Camperdown.

Tiffany A busy Tiffany at Camperdown.

Next day off I went again by myself this time as Tim was busy gardening.

One day is quite enough for him at a dog show!!! I took Alfie, Sasha & Sophie.

This time there was two classes. A Post Graduate and an Open Class.

Unfortunately Beverley had put Yona in the wrong class and the show committee

wouldn't allow her to change which seemed a real shame as they had specially

created the Post Graduate class for the puppies. So there was only Sophie

and an Adult dog in the class (not Alfie!). You can imagine my surprise

and pleasure when Sophie won the class! Next was the Open Class where I

showed Alfie and Beverly kindly showed Sasha for me. Once again Alfie won

the class and was awarded Best of Breed. His owners, Agnes & Dougie Smith

were extremely pleased when I phoned to tell them of Alfie's successes.

Soon after that there was a large mixed puppy class in which I had entered

Sophie. She was 2nd much to my delight and behaved reasonably well!

We are improving!!!

Below is a piccie of Alfie and all his prizes.

Alfie&prizes Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred) with his two Best of Breed Rosettes & Others.

That is about us up to date on Tiffany's page. Now I need to update the

ponies' page again!! Below are several more pics of our dogs and Beverley

and Gary's two Schnauzers.

Murphy & Yona Murphy & Yona

Yona April 10 Yona (Achnacarry Lady Penelope)

4th July 2010

Ah well I didn't get back to this when I thought I would but here goes...

I think what i need to do first of all is print a few up to date pics

of Sophie and other puppies that I have managed to take.

First of all one of Sophie taken in May making her 8 months old.

Sophie May2010 Sophie

Next...one of Sophie & Sprocket...

Sophie&Sprocket Sprocket & Sophie

Sprocket May2010 Sprocket

Basil Sophie & Sasha Jim & Elspeth with Basil Sophie & Sasha

Basil Basil

Basil Basil

In May when Fife Show was on I was at the SKC Champ show held at Ingliston

I took Sophie, Sasha and Alfie. I always think my dogs' coats are reasonable

until I see some of the English dogs and their coat's are always so short

compard with ours. However in I went with Alfie and he showed well enough

and was awarded 2nd prize so that wasn't too bad. Next I went in with Sophie

and I am afraid we need to practise more!!!!

Next it was Sasha's turn and she was 3rd so passable. Here are some pics

of our dogs and others of Phil Bolton and his puppy which we bred. He had a

much better day winning 1st place and also Best Puppy.

Adam & Freddie SKC This one is of Adam and Freddy (Back Wi' A Vengence)

Alfie SKC This is Alfie (Achnacarry Sir Alfred)

Alfie Alfie

Alfie SKC Me showing Alfie

Buddy SKC Phil and Buddy (Achnacarry I'm Yer Man for Boukera)

Buddy Buddy again.

Sasha SKC Sasha (Achnacarry Tiffys Girl)

Sophie SKC Sophie (Achnacarry Sashas Girl)

Think thats the lot for tonight............

16th June 2010

Just back to say pics added for Perth Dog Show and also to say I hope

to update this page tomorrow.

24th May 2010

Well, here I am at last! As always our life is full of ponies and dogs,

the ponies keep us busy during the winter months with the feeding and the

dogs keep us busy ...full stop..what with looking after them and also grooming

other people's dogs!

Anyway the next thing after February was Crufts in March. Our day for showing

was on Saturday this year so we made our way down with Sophie and Alfie and

checked into our usual hotel and met up with our Mini Schnauzer Friends,

Jo and Jackie Willingale as well as Schnauzer friends, John and Mary Duffy.

The day dawned and off we went. The entry was fairly good and I was on

1st with Alfie who behaved well enough but began to fiddle a bit when the

Judge was looking at the final line up. Unfortunately it wasn't Alfie's day

and we weren't placed. After Alfie we watched the rest of the dogs being

judged and were delighted to see Sheana Martin's Veteran dog, Ch.Shered

Snowy Knight win his class and be awarded Reserve Dog C.C.

Eventually it was Sasha's turn and she showed very well thoroughly enjoying

herself. She ran out well and the Judge, Mrs Arch commented on her muscles!

We were delighted to be awarded 3rd place. Best of Breed went to Ch.Jalero

Miss Ella at Danelbeks. Here are a few photos of our day, although the

quality isn't too good.

Alfie Crufts 2010 Achnacarry Sir Alfred (Alfie) at Crufts 2010

Alfie Crufts 2010 Alfie and I waiting patiently

Alfie Crufts 2010 The Judge, Mrs A Arch going over Alfie

Sasha Crufts 2010 Achnacarry Tiffys Girl (Sasha) at Crufts 2010

Sasha Crufts 2010 Running Sasha out for Judge.

Sasha Crufts 2010 Called in to 3rd place.

Sasha 3rd at Crufts 2010 Sasha......3rd place at Crufts 2010.

The next show after Crufts was the Scottish Utility Breeds Show held at

Boness and although Sophie was entered, unfortunately she came into season

so that was the end of our practises before the SKC in May!! I took only

Sasha and had a good day. She won her class and then went on to be Best of

Breed.

The following week we went to Perth Show again only with Sasha. Once again

she won her class and was awarded Best of Breed then went on to be placed

4th in the Utility Group which pleased me. As it was Perth Canine Club's

125th Anniversary Show the rosettes were special ones so I was even more

pleased to receive pretty rosettes into the bargain!. Here are a few pics.

Sorry...off to bed...pics on soon!!!

Perth Show prizes Sasha's Prizes from Perth Dog Show

Sasha & prizes Sasha and her prizes.

Yona Perth Show Yona at Perth Show. (Achnacarry Lady Penelope)

Yona Perth Show Yona being shown at Perth Dog Show

14th February 2010

Last Saturday,6th February we went to the Caledonian Open Show held

in The Highland Hall, Ingliston. I took Alfie, Tiffany's puppy and Sasha.

The show was well supported and there were all sorts of dogs there and I

had a very sociable day bumping into two Highland Pony people with their

dogs! Anyway I had a good day with Alfie winning his class and Sasha

also winning hers and then taking Best of Breed. Unfortunately we didn't

get any further in the Group....nor did the Miniature Schnauzer, making us

think that our Breed wasn't the Judge's preferred Breed. Still it was a

good day and gave us a little practise for Crufts which will be here before

we know it!!

Once again here are a few more pics of Sophie and also of Rudi & Jody,

Tiff's pups who are now 4 years old and brother & sister of Alfie above.

Schnauzers Feb10 Rudi,Sophie,Jody & Sasha

SchnauzersFeb10.jpg Rudi, Teal, Tiffany, Sophie & Sasha

RudiFeb10 Rudi (Achnacarry Music Man)

Helen&dogsFeb10 Helen & all the dogs.

Tiffy A very comfy spoilt Tiffany!!

8th February 2010

Back again. Before I put more pics of some of the puppies I will put

some of the Schnauzer Fun Day we had at the end of last year. It was run

by Sheana Martin and friends and a great time was had by all. As always

there were lots of Miniature Schnauzers but we flew the flag with Tiffany

and two of her puppies, Rudi and Jody owned by Dick and Helen Peters.

Here are some of the pics of the day kindly supplied by our new friends

Gary and Bev Knox who now own one of Sasha's puppies as well as their Mini.

We all enjoyed ourselves with the dogs playing "Hunt the Sausage"! and other

games as well as practising Agility.

Schnauzer Day Bev with Murphy & Helen with her two.

Schnauzer Fancy Dress Fancy Dress,.

Schnauzer Day games Hunt the Sausage!

Bev & Tiffany Beverley & Tiffany

Jody & Rudi Judy & Rudi

Sheana & Bruce Sheana & Bruce.

S Day Buddy & Rudi Buddy & Jody

Helen & her two Helen & I with Jody & Rudi

Bev & Murphy & Helen Bev & Helen

Back to puppies....Sasha's. One or two of them have been visiting some

for tidy ups as well as visiting. So far, we have had Yona, Basil and

Sprocket. Here are a few piccies of them

Basil Basil in the snow

Basil Basil again.

Basil 7/2/10 A tidier Basil taken 7/2/10

Sophie & Basil Feb 10 Sophie & Elspeth and Basil & Jim

Basil & Sophie Feb10 Basil & Sophie

Sophie & Basil Feb 10 Basil & Sophie

Sprocket Sprocket in the snow!

A young Sprocket A Young Sprocket

Rachel & Sprocket Rachel & Sprocket in her snow clothes!

A young Sprocket A young Sprocket

Yona & Sophie Feb 10 Yona & Sophie

Yona & Sophie Feb 10 Yona & Sophie

That's me for a wee while again. Back soon.............

25th January 2010

Back again. Couldn't seem to put pics on last night but perhaps

the computer or myself needed a rest for the night?!!

So...hopefully will follow some pics of the dogs including some of the

puppies. At least those for which we have received pics from their owners.

Yona & Sophie This one is of our Sophie and her sister, Yona who lives in Dundee with

her owners, Bev & Gary.

Sophie & Yona This is similar but the puppies are the other way round, ie; Sophie in

front Yona behind.

Alfie Sasha's puppy This one is of Alfie who lives in Kinoull, Perth with his owners one

of whom is Alison.

Alfie Sasha's puppy Alfie again.

Sophie & Tiff Tiffany & Sophie!!!

Tiff Christmas 09 Tiffany at Christmas

Teal dec 2709 Teal looking for something??!!

Mad snow dogs The three Schnauzers December 2009.

Keeping Warm Everyone inside beside the Raeburn keeping warm!!

Sophie in snow dec 09 Sophie in her snow costume!!!

Collection of dogs Collection of dogs in the snow!!

Those are a few pics for the moment until I sort some more out.

I have some from the Schnauzer day run by my friend, Sheana Martin and

was held at The Perth Canine Dog Training Centre. It was a great day

and although there were mainly Miniatures there we did manage several

Standards. There were lots of party games and some Agility so a good time

was had by all.

24th January 2010

Happy New Year to all who read our web.

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone who comes on here and enjoys my ramblings!

Where does the time go?! Since my last posts, we have been down to London

to cheer on Echo of Achnacarry, a Stallion we bred that qualified for the

Final Ridden Championships at Olympia. He actually gave a lovely show but

didn't like the audience clapping, so was rather naughty and wouldn't stand

still long enough for the Ridden Judge to examine him! He was good for the

Conformation Judge and had good marks but his Ridden marks let him down.

However it was all good experience for him and he still came home with his

head held high and a Rosette into the bargain!

Anyway enough of ponies (which should be on the pony page!) and more about

the dogs. Sophie, our puppy is thriving well and gives us a lot of pleasure and lots

of laughs! The other dogs also enjoy her and she has learnt a lot from just

watching her. Poor Tiffany, Sophie's Grandmother has been lame for 3

months now and we eventually were referred to the same vet surgeon that

sorted Teal's leg. Tiffany had to stay at the vet hospital for 2 days where

she was x-rayed then had a little camera inserted into her elbow joint.

She would appear to have some arthritis but the vet also discovered that

she has a very bad infection in her joint fluid. She has been on antibiotics

for two weeks but at the moment there is no improvement. We are hopeful

that she will soon be back to her usual bouncy self though.

Christmas came and went with all the dogs enjoying us opening our pressies

and also enjoyed their own pressies too!

Of course we also had the snow to contend with!! We had at least a foot

and a half here which of course was nothing to what they had in the North

of Scotland. The dogs thought it was great fun and thoroughly enjoyed

themselves.

Apart from all that I have tidied up Alfie's coat....Alfie is one of

Tiffany's pups now aged 4 years and is of course Sasha's brother.

I qualified him for Crufts for his owners, Dougie & Anges and they have

kindly agreed that we can take him there. So I need to keep on top of

his coat as well as Sasha's whilst trying to sort Sophie's puppy coat out!

We managed to get to one puppy class before the snow arrived and since then

we haven't managed any more because the car park is solid ice!!

We start again 3rd February. Instead I took Sophie to the Ring Craft

for her first time on Tuesday last to at least socialise her and also to

teach her to walk on the lead. She also met her brother, another Alfie!

They both thoroughly enjoyed themselves and played quite a lot.

I am looking forward to showing Sophie at her first show which will probably

be Perth Canine Show in April then at the Scottish Kennel Club Show at

Ingliston, Edinburgh.

Here are a few piccies of Sophie,her siblings and the rest of our lot!

6th December 2009

Just a quick update to say that Sophie, our puppy has settled well

which was easy for her as she has her Mum, Granny and friend Teal!

I have heard from a few of the owners and their puppies all seem to be

coping. Anyone of them who may be reading this and the others...please

when you have time...e-mail me now and then...or phone and let me know

if they are still doing well. I miss them but life is becoming easier

again. I am busy with dog grooming and feeding ponies at the moment

but soon we will be off down to London to Olympia to cheer on our pony

that I bred, Echo of Achnacarry who qualified for the Mountain and Moorland

Ridden Finals so we must go and cheer him and his rider, Pam Brown on.

Anyway...for Sophie...puppy classes begin this coming Wednesday where she

will see two of her siblings and perhaps a third!! the Standard Schnazers

are taking over the puppy class!!!! After a few months we will then go to

Ring Craft to practise our showing skills!!!

Here are a few updated piccies:.......

Sophie at table again Sophie

Was having a problem with the web so off to bed now. More pics later!

SophieNov30 Sophie.

Teal, Sophie & Sasha Nov30 Sophie with Sasha and Teal

Three Generations Three Generations.

Tiffany Nov30 Tiffany...Granny

Sasha back to normal Mummy...Sasha

Sophie & Teal Nov30 Sophie & Teal

Sasha&Sophie waiting for postie Waiting for the postie

Schnauzers waiting for postie Still waiting for the postie!!

Until the next time............

21st November 2009

I don't know where the time goes but it goes!!!

I can hardly believe that all the puppies have left now and gone to their

new homes. The kitchen seems huge now that the pen has been taken down.

It also seems very quiet now that we don't have 10 puppies! Instead we have

our own little girl...Sophie...who of course is lucky still to have her

Mother and Granny and "Aunty Teal" and Sheaba..our Burmese cat ..who rules

the roost! She is enjoying life and the freedom of no pen anymore. She also

loves playing in the garden with the other dogs and is into everything she

can find. She is great fun and keeps Tim and I on our toes.

I have heard from all the new owners and they all report that the puppies

have all settled well and apart from some little hicups all seem to be

fitting into the family routine. Here are a few piccies of the puppies

before they left..on their own and also with their new owners.

Crashed out Puppies crashed out.

Holly Little Holly puppy

Tiff & Sophie Tiffany & Sophie

Basil puppy Basil puppy

Tired puppies Tired puppies

Sophie A rather wet Sasha & Sophie

Sophie Sophie..Achnacarry Sashas Girl

Teal "Aunty Teal"

Sheaba Sheaba..our Burmese cat aged 16years

Puppies Some of the puppies

Tiff and puppies Puppies with Granny

Puppies The last 3 puppies, Basil, Sophie & Holly

Next are the puppies with their new owners. The first piccie is of Phil

& Julie with their puppy. Phil owns "Piglet"..the puppies father or his

posh name..Ch. Ask Im From Boujan.

Phil & Julie & puppy Phil & Julie with

Achnacarry Ask Im Yer Man

Megan & family Harry & Liz with

Megan..Achnacarry Snow Maiden

Harry & family Alan & Julia with

Harry..Achnacarry Black Magic

Alfie & family Alison & family with

Alfie..Achnacarry Midnight Cowboy

Gary & Bev Gary & Bev with

Yona..Achnacarry Lady Penelope

Gary & Bev Another one of Yona & family

Holly & family Lyndsey & James her brother in law with

Holly..Achnacarry Miss Marple

Dunblane family Alistair & Louise with family

Cammie, Rory & Mia with

Coco..Achnacarry Dancing Queen

Abernethy Family Aly & Rachel with family

Jasmine, Naomi & Connor with

Sprocket..Achnacarry Lady Madonna

Elspeth & Jim Elspeth & Jim with

Basil.. Achnacarry Lord of the Dance

Tim and puppies Tim with some of the puppies

Harry Harry puppy..Achnacarry Black Magic

Tim and I wish all the new owners all the best with their puppies and we

hope they all keep in touch and give us updates from time to time about how

the puppies are progressing. Meanwhile I can now try and catch up with

all the washing and ironing and housework!!!! Well...I will in between

looking after the dogs and riding the ponies and handling the youngsters!

Today I gave Sasha a well earned haircut and she looks very swish. I will

try and take a piccie and put it on here. Granny also had a tidy up.

We have a show in January to go to with Sasha and Tiffany and also Alfie

from Tiffany's litter so that is something to aim for. Sophie will be

going to puppy classes first of all then I will probably take her to ring

craft classes also in preparation for her first show!! Whether she will

behave is another matter!!! Meanwhile Tim and I are looking forward to

visiting Olympia where Echo of Achnacarry a stallion I bred has qualified

for the final of The Mountain & Moorland Championships there.

Until the next time...........

16th October 2009

Just anothe short update to report the puppies are now 5 weeks old and

they are doing really well. Their personalities are beginning to show now

and they are very entertaining and we just don't seem to be able to get a

lot of work done these days!! By the time the puppies are cleaned out then

fed and watered then cleaned out again it is almost time to feed them again!

We have homes for 7 or 8 of them depending on one person who is still to

confirm. That is not too bad considering we haven't really advertised them

apart from on here and various Vets Surgeries!. Here are a few new pics.

1st Taste  Puppies 3 weeks Their first taste of biccies.

Puppies 4 weeks A few puppies almost 4 weeks .

Puppies 4 weeks Puppies

A puppy & Granny A puppy resting on board Granny!

Granny & Puppies Puppies with Granny whilst Mummy is out "clubbing"!!! More Puppies 4 weeks More of the puppies eating.

More Puppies Puppies again eating!

We wormed them again for the second time and it was worth a guinea a minute!

They squirmed, chewed fingers and struggled!! We put them in a large hat

and suspended them by mini scales....very effective! We had to weigh them

to work out how much to administer. Anyway the deed was eventually done much

to everyone's relief. They are all putting weight on well even the little

ones who should soon catch up. They always have a few half hours "mad play"

then they all crash out again until their next feed.

Until the next time..........

30th September 2009

Just a quick update to say that the puppies are thriving and Sasha is

doing them well...even with the help of Granny Tiffy who insists going in

to help each day!! The puppies are now 3 weeks old and although there are

still two smaller ones they have all put on weight...doubled themselves up

and still eating! Yesterday I tried them with some puppy biccies starter

and almost all of them were interested. Here are a few pics..........

1st Taste!! 1st Meal

Here are a few updated pics. The puppies are now 3 weeks old today.

A puppy 2 weeks A two week old puppy

Puppies 2 weeks 2 weeks old

Puppies 2 weeks 2 weeks old

15th September 2009

Well......it has happened!! Sasha started to whelp on Tuesday 8th

September around 10.00pm ish and after producing her first two puppies

had a good rest until after 12.00am. She eventually finished the following

morning around 9.00am. In total she produced 14 puppies!!! which was way

too many...and unfortunately one puppy hadn't reached full term, one was

still born one little boy got underneath her later on that day and was

squashed, much to my sadness and on Thursday morning, Tim saw Sasha pushing

away another puppy which turned out to be a little bitch. Despite all my

efforts she slipped away. However that is nature's way and we have to

concentrate on the living. We have 6 bitches and 4 dogs and they are going

from strength to strength. Sasha is a terrific mother although somewhat

lively.....which no doubt will pass on to her puppies!! She feeds them well

and is eating plenty and drinking well herself. They are growing rapidly

and I shall try to update this page with their pics.

Here are a few piccies of the newborns.

Sasha & puppies Sasha with her brood! Born 090909...a Birthday that we won't forget!

Here is what I think a super picture of Sasha's mother, Tiffany

(Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry) helping with the puppies. She wanted

to go into the whelping pen so much, and as Sasha had no objection I allowed

her to go in, and she was so gentle and began by cleaning Sasha, then moved

on to a few of the puppies.....She did this for the first couple of days

but now she seems to have taken a back step!! Perhaps she is afraid she

may be landed with the whole job!!!

Granny helping

Here is a lovely photo of Sasha with some of her puppies and beneath

it one of the puppies on their own.

Sashaclose up

A Head Study of Sasha with her puppies

Close up of puppies

Some of the puppies

That is a few pictures for the moment......so.....until the next time....

4th September 2009

Here I am at last . Quite a lot has been happening since my last

post with the dogs and the ponies which are updated on our pony page.

We have actually had a very good showing year with the ponies, but on the

odd occasion that I have had the dogs out they have also done well.

Since the last update the next show I went to was the SKC at Ingliston

where I showed Sasha only. The entry was reasonable and we enjoyed ourselves

and Sasha was 3rd in a good class of Limit bitches.

Here is a piccie of her and myself in the ring.

Sasha SKC Ingliston May09

Achnacarry Tiffys Girl

Sasha SKC

Sasha SKC

After SKC we were busy with the ponies and one of them did us proud

at The Royal Highland Show where she won her class then went on to be

Reserve Female Champion. Needless to say we were over the moon with the

result. The dogs always go to that show too as we have to stay for the

week as our ponies are one of the Native Breeds of Scotland so have to be on

show to the general public.

After the Highland Show and others which are reported on our pony page the

next major event was.........not only did Sasha come into season...the other

two did too!! Ah! well at least it got it all over and done with!!

However at SKC we had a word with Breeders Phil Boulton and Adam Railton

regarding the possibility of mating Sasha to one of their dogs.

They very kindly agreed, so when she eventually came into season we arranged

to take her down to Derbyshire, which although rather a long way down always

gives us an excuse to visit and stay with our good friend, Alison Payne

who also breeds Highland Ponies. ......So....off we went leaving the other

dogs in the capable hands of our other friends, Jimmy and Brenda Reekie.

We had a lovely time down there and to cut a long story short, the deed was

done and we brought Sasha home hopefully pregnant.

I can report now that she is now heavily in whelp and we are just waiting

for the big day which should be approximately on 12th/ 13th September.

Here is a piccie of CH. Ask 'IM FROM BOUJAN Sasha's boyfriend!! Pet name

Piglet!!!!

CH.ASK 'IM FROM BOUJAN

Piglet

Whilst we are at Phils, he had 3 x mini puppies who were just being

weaned so here are their pics, all bitches.

1st puppy

2nd puppy

next puppy

Our friends, Jo and Jacky Willingale asked us over to see their new Mini

Schnauzer puppy and we spent a most enjoyable day playing with all their

Mini Schnauzers and Sparky their new puppy. Here are a few pics of their

dogs including Sparky.

MacGregor (Starshan Twelfth of Never)

Sparky

Lottie (Macbev Miracles do Happen)

The next major happening was the weekend past when I took "Alfie"

Achnacarry Sir Alfred to SKC Champ show at Ingliston. His owners,

Dougie & Agnes Smith kindly allowed me to take him and show him for them.

He was entered into the Limit class and to my delight he won! I have to

mention that this was the first time as a 3 year old dog he had been to any

Championship show. He has been to loads of Limit and Open Shows and done

very well at them but somehow we never seemed to get our act together in

time to take him to a Champ Show! Anyway I was so pleased and even more so

when in the final line-up of Junior Dog,Postgrad Dog, Limit Dog and Open Dog

he was awarded the Reserve Challenge Certificate!! Not bad for first time

out at a Champ Show!!...Here is a pic of him and his prizes.

Alfie.

Achnacarry Sir Alfred

That is us up to date so far. Now we are just quietly waiting for Sasha

to whelp safely and enjoy her puppies.........So......Until the next time...

9th May 2009

Here I am again. Since my last update we have been to three shows.

One was The Scottish Utility Top Dog with Tiffany and Alfie. We had an

enjoyable day but Tiffany although they got through the first heat both were

knocked out in the next one. The day went to Karen Davidson's Mini,

Acasia Showtime Girl (Lola) who not only won Best Puppy but went on to

win Best Top Dog which was a super win for them.

Next we went to The Scottish Utility Show with Tiffany, Sasha and Alfie.

Tiffany was 2nd in her class, Sasha 3rd in hers but Alfie was the Star!

He won Post Graduate Class and also won the Open Dog Class.

He then went on to win Best Opposite Sex so a good day was had by Alfie and

his owners. Jo Willingale showed him on their behalf.

Below is a picture of Alfie with his trophies.

Achnacarry Sir Alfred (Alfie)

with his Trophy and Best opposite

Sex Rosette and other rosettes.

Alfie stayed with us the night before and I took some pictures

of him playing with our dogs. Here are a couple.

Alfie

Alfie in our car

Alfie with our dogs

Here is a lovely one of Tiffany.

Tiffany

I told the story earlier of Maisy who went to live with Monkey.

Monkey is one of Tiffany's puppies (Achnacarry Mischief Maker) and his

owners, Andrew and Bridget now have Maisy whose owner wasn't able to

keep her any longer. Here is some more pics of them both.

Maisy

Monkey & Maisy

Monkey & Maisy with Bridget

After Scottish Utility Show we then went to Perth Show where Tiffany

won a 2nd prize and Sasha was 4th ...so rather disappointing there!

We have a show this coming Friday at Ingliston but I am rather dubious

as neither dog's coat is looking its best so I am wondering if I should

go...but I have paid my dues so I probably will go.

That is all our up to date news for now so..........

Until the next time...........

23rd March 2009

Here we are at last. Life seems so busy these days between dog shows

and dog walking and dog grooming as well as mucking out ponies and riding

ponies then feeding them I never seem to get to the computer. However today

it is blowing a gale and quite cold so I felt it was a good day to update

the web page.

I have updated from the Caledonian Show to Crufts which appears below.

Since the show at Cupar we went to the Caledonian show in Edinburgh where

Tiffany was 2nd in her class and Sasha was 1st in hers. However the Best of

Breed went to Roxmic Influential Lady shown and owned by Karen Davidson.

After that it was February which once again was filled with me grooming

my own dogs or other peoples'. During that month I had a phone call from

someone near Aberfeldy who unfortunately could no longer keep her young

Standard Schnauzer bitch and a mutual friend had passed on my phone no.

She came to visit us and she got on very well with our girls so photos

were duly taken and sent down to friends who had one of our "puppies"

who is now 3 years old! They fell in love with her and to cut a long story

short are besotted with her and fortunately she gets on very well with

Monkey their own Schnuazer so a happy story all round. Her previous owner

is pleased and relieved that she is in a good loving home.

Here are some pics of her...she is called Maisy.

Maisy at Pitmenzie

Again at pitmenzie

Maisy & Monkey at home together

Maisy at her new home

Soon it was time to go to Crufts to show Sasha and Tiffany on March 6th.

I had done a lot of grooming and tidying the girl's coats and with a well

known Schnauzer Judge just giving me a few tips I felt I was ready!

The morning we left we had had quite a fall of snow and thought the journey

down may have been fraught but actually once we got onto the motorway the

roads were clear and apart from a little snow now and then we had a good

journey down. The closer we got to Birmingham the weather seemed to improve

which cheered me up as there is nothing worse than wet weather with a

Schnauzer as it messes up their coats and funrishings. Our friends with

their Miniature Schnauzers were also staying at our hotel so we met up with

them at night for dinner and spent a very enjoyable time there.

The next day dawned and apart from a little frost it was a beautiful sunny

day although we would of course be inside the NEC building. The classes

weren't as well filled as previous years but both Sasha and Tiffany had

at least 7/8 dogs in their classes but unfortunately although I was pleased

with the way they ran out and behaved we weren't even placed. Disappointing

but the standard at Crufts is always high and to get a ticket of any kind

is always a bonus. At least in previous years Tiffany has had a 3rd in a

class of 10 and she and Sasha have had reserves (4th Prize)in other years.

We had a lovely time chatting to friends and of course the shopping is a

MUST down there so eventually....tired and with a lighter purse we caught

the shuttle bus back to our hotel. Our Mini friends also hadn't managed

to take home any tickets so we drowned our sorrows in the usual way!!!

Here are some pictures of the day and one of our snowy journey.

On way to Crufts near Crook O'Devon

"Sorting Sasha's stance!"

Outside NEC Building

Standing better ..Sasha

Sasha outside NEC

Tiffany outside NEC

These were the outside piccies now we have some of inside mostly

of the girls but one is of the Open Dog class.

Ch/IT/INT Ch. Littlebeards Artful Dodger

Belonging to Mr&Mrs Cochrane from Ireland.

1st Open Dog

Ch. Ask Im From Boujan

Belonging to Messrs PK&FW Boulton

2nd Open Dog

Open Dog Class Crufts 2009

The next photograph is of Sasha's half sister and also Maisy's (whom I

talked about previously) full sibling sister. She belongs to Jacky Watson

who bred and owns Sasha's sire. She will be 2 years old in July.

Miss Trist at Jalero (Issy)

1st in the Post Graduate Bitch Class

Issy again

Achnacarry Tiffys Girl

(Sasha)

Sasha

Sasha

Now some of Tiffany.

Odivane Sultry Sally at Achnacarry

Tiffany

Tiffany

Tiffany

Tim with the Girls

Tiffany & Sasha at Crufts

Tiffany & Sasha

6th February 2009

This is a new Tiffany's page. If you wish to see her news prior to this

date look in Tiffany's page 2006 to Jan 2009.

 

 

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