Thinking about getting a dog?

[lankeela]

For anyone who is thinking of getting a dog and wants to find out more about them, or trying to decide on a breed, the Kennel Club puts on Discover Dogs at Earls Court, and this year it is on 11th and 12th November. You can meet and chat to dogs and enthusiasts of all the KC registered breeds, find out their good and bad points and see whether they are the breed for you. There are also loads of main ring attractions, and trade stands selling everything from pigs ears to puppy pens.

The KC website has more information www.thekennelclub.org.uk

[blue eyes ;)]

ooooh i wanna go and gets some bits for my puppy!!im off work as well yipee!! may sound like a silly question but can you take your dogs or is it not that sort of thing? xx

[blue eyes ;)]

ooooh and i want a min pin calender and mug too!! im so excited! xx

[shaneystar2]

I have been to this event a couple of times and it is great.
Rolf Harris signed my programme !
You can take your dog. I was very impressed with the police dogs ..they had a gorgeous GSD who was enormous ! He was allowed to jump up to me and put his paws on my shoulders and we were nose to nose and I am quite tall !
It's a lovely day out if you are a dog lover .
They had the lady who does dancing with her dog last time I went ..a few years ago now ...wonderful to watch.

[lankeela]

Unfortunately only dogs who are being exhibited are allowed in. This is because it is very busy and noisy, and a lot of dogs would not be used to the hustle and bustle that dogs who are used to being at shows and competitions are.

If anyone has a pedigree breed with an exceptionally calm and friendly nature they could contact the breed club secretary and offer their services on either the Saturday or the Sunday on the breed booth, although most places will have been filled by now. The dogs have to be used to being fussed by lots of people and must not be nervous or highly strung, and certainly not aggressive in any way!

One of my boys goes every year, and it is his favourite day out - he doesn't take the showing side of things very seriously and this is his chance to show off to an adoring public. He particularly likes ladies who wear perfume - they think he is fussing round them, but really it is the perfume that makes him rub himself either on them or on the floor. He also rolls on the floor and sticks a foot out to grab anyone who thinks they will walk past and ignore him.

As Lancashire Heelers are one of the breeds classified by the Kennel Club as 'vulnerable' (i.e. under 300 being registered each year) they will be included in a parade of vulnerable breeds. This includes many of the native terrier breeds such as Skyes, Glen of Imaals, Sealyhams, Irish, Lakeland and Soft Coated Wheatens, and other breeds such as Cardigan Corgis, Smooth Collies, Irish Water Spaniels and Otterhounds. Maybe if you are looking for a breed you could consider one of these, and help preserve them for future generations.

[blue eyes ;)]

hi lankeela,is there parking or should i get a train,i live in enfield london.i may see you there!! x

[blue eyes ;)]

oh and i wont be taking my pup then as hes getting a bit aggresive and im in the middle of water pistol training when going for someone!! do you know any other ways of training to be unaggressive?he especially hates women apart from the ones he knows already!

[lankeela]

Parking is very limited, I would go by tube - the station is just across the road from Earls Court. Go and have a word with the Min Pin people and I am sure they will be able to give you some advice. they also sometimes have someone like Roger Mugford (dog behaviourist) there giving advice. In the meantime try taking him to training classes (I would suggest ringcraft rather than obedience as he will then get used to being handled by other people - even if you don't want to show him).

A friend of mine got Best of Breed today with her Min Pin at Driffield Championship Show. What is the kennel name of your dog?

[blue eyes ;)]

its darusmar bewildered (think thats the spelling!) the breeder was brenda herbert.

[lankeela]

A firm called Dalsetter does mugs with Min Pins on them:

http://www.dalsettergiftware.co.uk/page9.html

[blue eyes ;)]

i dont think theres many min pins about!

[blue eyes ;)]

oh my dogs mum was called "bullypins poppett!" or something like that!!

[lankeela]

A 'Bullypins' dog was reserve best dog to my friends one at Driffield (this dog was Best of Breed last year there).

[blue eyes ;)]

must be a relation then of mine,i have his family tree fom the breeder at home ill have a look on it.