Grey really loves his frog toy from Kong. It's not really stuffed much and is nice and floppy. Mr Froggy has survived well so far.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kong-Toys-Noys-Sitting-Medium/dp/B0006L2P1K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1304847105&sr=8-6
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Toys: Kong Dr Noys Sitting Frog
Grey really loves his frog toy from Kong. It's not really stuffed much and is nice and floppy. Mr Froggy has survived well so far.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Kong-Toys-Noys-Sitting-Medium/dp/B0006L2P1K/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1304847105&sr=8-6
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Is Grey the first Slovak on Twitter?
I ran a search today on Twitter for SRHP or slovakianroughhairedpointer and came up with nothing, except us. Ah, well, perhaps more will join us as was the case for Facebook! We are @greytheslovak on Twitter.
I've been sorting through some old photos and videos. Getting them up on Vimeo. There are some new pups on the slovak groups on facebook.
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Group
We Love Slovakian Rough Haired Pointers
Interesting to see how alike these dogs were at the same stage. But also how totally varied they are in coat. Some interesting discussions on what to look out for when buying a puppy. These rules really don't just apply to slovaks, but to anyone getting a puppy from a breeder. Your pup should be healthy. Period.
And just this January aged two and 3/4. Just happy!
I've been sorting through some old photos and videos. Getting them up on Vimeo. There are some new pups on the slovak groups on facebook.
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Group
We Love Slovakian Rough Haired Pointers
Interesting to see how alike these dogs were at the same stage. But also how totally varied they are in coat. Some interesting discussions on what to look out for when buying a puppy. These rules really don't just apply to slovaks, but to anyone getting a puppy from a breeder. Your pup should be healthy. Period.
Grey in the kitchen 8 weeks old from Grey the Slovak on Vimeo.
Grey and box at 9 weeks old from Grey the Slovak on Vimeo.
And just this January aged two and 3/4. Just happy!
Mad moments in the reeds from Grey the Slovak on Vimeo.
Monday, 11 April 2011
Epilepsy Survey with Glasgow Vet School to 31
If you have an epileptic dog, please help Glasgow Vet School by taking part in a survey designed to find ways to help make the experience a little less traumatic for dogs, their owners and their vets.
The researchers are looking for:
• dogs with epilepsy with either recurrent fits for more than one year with the first fit having occurred between 6 months to 6 years,
• dogs diagnosed by a specialist with the aid of blood examination and MRI.
Questionnaires are available online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YX7ZXV8
Password: Epilepsy1! (case sensitive)
Starting date: 01.01.2011
Closing date: 31.05.2011
Alternatively Click here to download a PDF flyer including the above details.
"'Idiopathic' epilepsy – when the cause is not known – has a high emotional impact on owners and affected vets too. But not much is known about the impact of this disease on dogs’ and owners’ quality of life," writes Annette Wessman from Glasgow Vet School in the Veterinary Record
“We hope the information we gather will help other owners caring for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy as well as vets in communicating issues associated with [the condition]. We believe that the support given by first-opinion practices is immensely important in the treatment of epileptic dogs and this study will also investigate this question.”
The survey has been extended to the end of May.
Grey's brother, Gunner was diagnosed with Idiopathic Epilepsy at 2 years old.
The researchers are looking for:
• dogs with epilepsy with either recurrent fits for more than one year with the first fit having occurred between 6 months to 6 years,
• dogs diagnosed by a specialist with the aid of blood examination and MRI.
Questionnaires are available online at:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YX7ZXV8
Password: Epilepsy1! (case sensitive)
Starting date: 01.01.2011
Closing date: 31.05.2011
Alternatively Click here to download a PDF flyer including the above details.
"'Idiopathic' epilepsy – when the cause is not known – has a high emotional impact on owners and affected vets too. But not much is known about the impact of this disease on dogs’ and owners’ quality of life," writes Annette Wessman from Glasgow Vet School in the Veterinary Record
“We hope the information we gather will help other owners caring for dogs with idiopathic epilepsy as well as vets in communicating issues associated with [the condition]. We believe that the support given by first-opinion practices is immensely important in the treatment of epileptic dogs and this study will also investigate this question.”
The survey has been extended to the end of May.
Grey's brother, Gunner was diagnosed with Idiopathic Epilepsy at 2 years old.
Videos: Just messing around on the beach
We're enjoying the warmer weather. Well I am, grey probably doesn't mind it at the moment. Soon it will get too hot.
Messing around at the harbour from Grey the Slovak on Vimeo.
Grey at Minnis Bay April 2011 from Grey the Slovak on Vimeo.
Monday, 28 March 2011
New litter of Slovak pups born 26/03/11
From Field Trial winner Endi (DANGVORD DIDO AT BRAKABREEZE) x DASKO Z MILHOSTOVSKY'CH POLI
Details of the litter
Details of the litter
Monday, 14 March 2011
The Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Breed Club AGM Questions
There have been quite a few energised discussions on the We Love Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Facebook Group. In the age of social networking where people hook up and share a common interest, being told that as a member of the Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Club, the only way, even as a club member, to ask a question at the AGM, is to find another member and get them to second the proposotion, just sounds really weird and restrictive.
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Breed Club AGM
Sunday 27th March from 12pm
The Olde Sun
Middle Street
Nether Heyford
Northants
NN7 3LL
http://www.slovakianroughhairedpointerclub.org.uk
A few people seem to want to ask questions at the AGM because their dogs have had health problems. No one is saying all slovaks are in bad health. But this is a young breed. And who knows what awaits. Surely it would be proactive to nip in the bud any potential problems that could wreck the foundation stock now?
A reputable GWP breeder told me they would not have bred from dogs that had parented a dog with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Grey's brother is diagnosed with epilepsy. No one is asking for a refund. Just that information is provided to others already with slovaks and those thinking of buying.
The same goes for bite faults. Dental specialists say it is better to breed out now than deal with more problems later.
How do we slovak owners have access to the stats that are submitted to the Kennel Club? I really don't know. The breed club is publishing even less than it was a year ago.
http://www.slovakianroughhairedpointerclub.org.uk/health.htm
Now it publishes the bare minimum. A year ago it published data on teeth, skin and pain problems. What's the problem in talking about it? I've had lots of people contact me with teeth problems who went on to get refunds off the full £750 purchase price. Me I never got one and ended up paying £1000 for Grey's teeth not covered by insurance as it was a pre-existing condition. I did get a call when he was 4 months old to ask if I wanted to take him back! Charming!
Slovakian Rough Haired Pointer Breed Club AGM
Sunday 27th March from 12pm
The Olde Sun
Middle Street
Nether Heyford
Northants
NN7 3LL
http://www.slovakianroughhairedpointerclub.org.uk
A few people seem to want to ask questions at the AGM because their dogs have had health problems. No one is saying all slovaks are in bad health. But this is a young breed. And who knows what awaits. Surely it would be proactive to nip in the bud any potential problems that could wreck the foundation stock now?
A reputable GWP breeder told me they would not have bred from dogs that had parented a dog with a diagnosis of epilepsy. Grey's brother is diagnosed with epilepsy. No one is asking for a refund. Just that information is provided to others already with slovaks and those thinking of buying.
The same goes for bite faults. Dental specialists say it is better to breed out now than deal with more problems later.
How do we slovak owners have access to the stats that are submitted to the Kennel Club? I really don't know. The breed club is publishing even less than it was a year ago.
http://www.slovakianroughhairedpointerclub.org.uk/health.htm
Now it publishes the bare minimum. A year ago it published data on teeth, skin and pain problems. What's the problem in talking about it? I've had lots of people contact me with teeth problems who went on to get refunds off the full £750 purchase price. Me I never got one and ended up paying £1000 for Grey's teeth not covered by insurance as it was a pre-existing condition. I did get a call when he was 4 months old to ask if I wanted to take him back! Charming!
Sunday, 13 February 2011
New slovak breeders in Dover?
Just seen new breeders listed on Champdogs. They're based in the Dover area.
Troy & Terri Galt
Dover
Kent
0780 701 7708
t.galt@ntlworld.com
Dover
Kent
0780 701 7708
t.galt@ntlworld.com
Doesn't say anything about the breeding of their kennel. Will be interesting to see the pedigrees.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
