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This is my half brother Ruffian. His mum Rosey and my mum Sheila took him to the recent Portland dog show to be shown in the ring. Unfortunately Ruffian didn't win during the weekend, I guess the heat just go to him. It was so hot, I think he just lost his mood and didn't feel like it.Being primed on the table can take a long time. Showing is not for every Dale.
Ruffian and Rosey
The judge examines Ruffian with both hands while he stacks nicely to show his conformation.
Ruffian is a handsome Airedale. He has a good set of bones on him, and has a lot of muscle and rear angulation. His furnishings are thick and rich, and his coat is coarse, wiry and rough.
Ruffian about to be examined by another judge on a different day
Ruffian between his mum and mine.I don't think the show world suits me very well. I am way too laid back for the show ring.
I think the Otterhound trait in my geneology makes me too "duh" and laid back to be shown as a strong feisty cocky terrier.
I think the Otterhound trait in my geneology makes me too "duh" and laid back to be shown as a strong feisty cocky terrier.
Ruffian stacking against another Airedale.The latest news on Ruffian. He is being shown by a professional handler, Woodie Wornall and he is now going around in the show circuit. His last show in Lompoc earned Ruffian his 2nd major. He earned 3 points as Best of Winners. He now has a total of 7 major points. He is now residing in CA with Woodie until he gets his CH and then he will return home to Seattle.
Another news about my full littermate Sister, Foxxi Roxxi. She is now expecting a litter of pups, and she is in labor today. The pups are going to come out anytime now, and we're all waiting for the exciting news of her delivery. I am wishing my sis Roxxi and healthy and smooth delivery. I hope her owners are happy and all will be well.
Hugs,
Kimi
For those of you interested in keeping your pet and your landlord on good terms, we're here to help. We've given countless humans advice on how to instruct their pets in the proper methods of behavior toward landlords. Landlords are not that difficult to figure out, but you do need to prepare your pet in order for him to put his best paw forward.
When talking to your pet about your landlord, and your landlord about your pet, it’s important for you to realize that your job is to act as facilitator. You cannot change your pet’s actions or your landlord’s attitudes. Your role is simply to negotiate a living arrangement that works for all of you.
Do not resort to threatening your pet with phrases like, “We’ll be homeless if you bring another dead mouse into this apartment” or “If you don’t stop barking I’ll really give you something to bark about.” It’s best to just sit down with your pet and calmly, yet firmly, explain the importance of the situation with him. Herewith, then, are three suggestions on bringing your pet and landlord closer together.
1) Have Your Pet Invite Your Landlord to Dinner
By hosting a dinner for your landlord, your pet will have the opportunity to prove that he is a responsible tenant. Over a glass of wine or appetizers, try to steer the conversation toward topics your pet can speak intelligently about, such as the benefits of a raw food diet, organic toys or bully sticks. Make sure that throughout the course of the evening he lets your landlord know that he will try not to make noise that disturbs other tenants. He should also respond to any concerns your landlord may have about the potential for damage.
2) Have Your Pet Send Your Landlord a Gift
Having your pet send a small gift such as a bottle of wine or a gift basket will keep him first and foremost in your landlord’s mind when it comes to lease renewal. Depending on your pet’s maturity level and income bracket, it’s up to you whether or not you let him select the gift to be sent.
3) Have Your Pet Pay for Your Landlord’s Child’s College Education
You and your pet need only resort to this option if your pet has committed a seriously destructive offense against the apartment.
Follow these simple suggestions and your landlord may want your pet to stay in the apartment even if you move.
Sincerely,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
If you'd like to become a guest columnist, send your article to jester at jester@whiskergifters.com.
When talking to your pet about your landlord, and your landlord about your pet, it’s important for you to realize that your job is to act as facilitator. You cannot change your pet’s actions or your landlord’s attitudes. Your role is simply to negotiate a living arrangement that works for all of you.
Do not resort to threatening your pet with phrases like, “We’ll be homeless if you bring another dead mouse into this apartment” or “If you don’t stop barking I’ll really give you something to bark about.” It’s best to just sit down with your pet and calmly, yet firmly, explain the importance of the situation with him. Herewith, then, are three suggestions on bringing your pet and landlord closer together.
1) Have Your Pet Invite Your Landlord to Dinner
By hosting a dinner for your landlord, your pet will have the opportunity to prove that he is a responsible tenant. Over a glass of wine or appetizers, try to steer the conversation toward topics your pet can speak intelligently about, such as the benefits of a raw food diet, organic toys or bully sticks. Make sure that throughout the course of the evening he lets your landlord know that he will try not to make noise that disturbs other tenants. He should also respond to any concerns your landlord may have about the potential for damage.
2) Have Your Pet Send Your Landlord a Gift
Having your pet send a small gift such as a bottle of wine or a gift basket will keep him first and foremost in your landlord’s mind when it comes to lease renewal. Depending on your pet’s maturity level and income bracket, it’s up to you whether or not you let him select the gift to be sent.
3) Have Your Pet Pay for Your Landlord’s Child’s College Education
You and your pet need only resort to this option if your pet has committed a seriously destructive offense against the apartment.
Follow these simple suggestions and your landlord may want your pet to stay in the apartment even if you move.
Sincerely,
Baron, Director of Dog Stuff
Jester, Director of Cat Stuff
If you'd like to become a guest columnist, send your article to jester at jester@whiskergifters.com.
Well, it finally happened to me! My dogs got skunked! It was, of course about 9:30pm, and I had just put the baby to bed. My husband was reading the 4-year-old his story and I let the dogs out into my fenced-in backyard.
Lost dog returned after nine years
THE STARS OF CRUNCHIES... First, a huge thank you again to everyone for coming out to Crunchies photo event in Crofton, MD on July 11. It was great meeting everyone! I'm happy to say we raised $250 for Aussie Rescue...
