Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Interview

Marcia Dovey and husband at the time – Arthur, were the founders of the STURTMOOR Kennels.  Having worked in Kennels from the age of 10 years with Kerry Blue Terriers, Miniature Schnauzers and Standard Poodles.  After attending her first Dog Show (Windsor) in 1964 with Miss Ashworth, the bug bit – that was the life for Marcia!  So she gained her first show dog – a Shetland Sheepdog! Times were difficult then – only being able to do shows she could get to on a bus!  The first proper show dog was a Pyrenean – having wanted one of these ‘big white dogs’ since the age of four!

Duke aged 14 Years
Having been sucked into the show world in a big way, and by now doing quite well in the show ring.  In 1974 an advert was placed in the Dog Press regarding the Portuguese Mountain Dog (a cousin of the Pyrenean).  Marcia felt an article for the Pyrenean Newsletter coming on…..
Off she went to see this new breed in quarantine, ‘a pretty colour’ she thought as she looked at the rear end of the bitch….then….’Baby’ turned round and flashed those melting eyes at her – I think hook, line and sinker’d springs to mind!  Two of the puppies were soon to come home to the New Forest and Sturtmoor Estrela’s were born.  For 22 years from then Marcia’s allegiances stayed with her Mountain Dogs, until worsening health problems forced her to look for a smaller breed or give up.  The Beardie’s were as small as she would go and so a new era started!
Marcia on Discover Dog's at Crufts (she is on the right)
Millie Pentland – the daughter (real name – Camille).  Millie went to her first Dog Show at 11 days old, this was Bath Championship Show.  Her love for dogs was evident at a very early age, at 3 years old she would take one of the Estrela’s into Junior Handling causing great amusement when crawling underneath the dog (who just stood there…!), trying to get the legs in the right place!  Millie continued to attend the shows at every opportunity, helping mum to show the dogs whenever she could get her hands on one!  She handled her first dog at Crufts at eight years old, and then gained 3rd in the Junior Handling Semi’s - Richmond at 10 years old which was the turning point in Millie’s career……
Millie with ‘PJ’ and
Judge Mr. Bryn Cadogan.

Marcia decided that Millie had worked hard enough, and had learnt enough to be able to cope with her own show dogs.  This was to be a Norwegian Buhund, and continued with the Buhunds for 18 years gaining considerable success, eventually Millie joined Marcia in Sharing the affix of Sturtmoor for her own dogs too.   Now, still showing in the new millennium, there have been major changes of scenery – a move to the USA!  So, half of Sturtmoor is now overseas!

Tuesday, 26 August 2014

KEESHOND CODES OF ETHICS


Reproduced with the kind permission of 
The North of England Keeshond Club & The Keeshond Club


This code of ethics is presented as an informative guide for members, breeders and stud dog owners
of Keeshonden.  The aim of the Club is to further the welfare, interest and improvement of the breed, and to conduct their activities in accordance with this guide.

BreedingEach litter is carefully planned using, to the best of one's knowledge, stock, which is free from hereditary or congenital defect and is of good temperament and quality. Only Mature bitches (preferably after 24 months of age) are bred from, and that no bitch should be bred in any way deleterious to her and her breed, and normally not more than every other season. 
Likewise, stud dog owners should carefully check the suitability of prospective mates
and matings.

Health All stock to be kept under sanitary conditions, fed watered and exercised with appropriate veterinary attention if and when required, and all stock to be inoculated and wormed regularly.RegistrationAll stock should be registered at the earliest opportunity with The Kennel Club, with
documents, pedigrees and comprehensive diet sheets provided to new owners.  Breeders should keep accurate records of matings and pedigrees.

SalesTo ensure suitable homes are likely to be available before breeding and to have the facilities to run on any puppies until such homes become available.  No puppies should leave the breeder until seven weeks of age.  Members will inform those accepting their stock that there is
evidence of certain breed associated conditions in the breed for which no current control schemes are available.  Details of these conditions, as it affects the member's stock, will be made available to prospective purchasers.  No Club member should sell puppies to pet Shops or Commercial dealers and should make available to the novice the benefit of his advice and      experience.  All advertising should be factual and honest.

Breeding TermsBreeding Kennel Club terms and Stud Dog kennel Club Agreements should be clearly
understood and signed by both parties and a copy kept by each.  Breeders should explain to buyers of bitch puppies the advantage of spaying if they do not intend to breed, and the
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ecessity of protecting unsprayed bitches from unplanned matings.Judging RequirementsIt is agreed all Club members fulfilling judging appointments should submit critiques for
publication
OwnershipEncourage responsible ownership by cleaning up after their dogs in public places, ensuring their dogs wear tagged collars and are under effective control.
When confronted with a situation not covered by the above, conducting oneself as one would like to be treated in similar circumstances.

Friday, 13 June 2014

Basenji dog


Country of Origin: Egypt.

Size: Medium.

Weight: 8-12 lbs.

Height: 38-44 Inches

Color: tabby, brown, black combined with white.

Description: A medium-sized dog, muscular body, has erect ears, tail curled over the back and short and glossy hair.

A prominent feature of this dog is that it emits a very distinctive barking sound. Mundimascota.com.au

It is a very intelligent and energetic dog, loves to chew on things so you have to teach it well to avoid problems in living. The basenji breed is very fond of games and walking and running to burn all the energy they possess