http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml Doricpride Leonbergers: News Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:32:09 -0500 http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/2c58fc5e21f8000ae401b029a380640d_4a4092ff.writeback Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:31:59 -0500 Not much been going on here, have attended a couple of champ shows with Denzel one at SKC in May where Denzel was placed 3rd in his class judged Mr Frank Kane, he was very happy and wagged his tail the whole time whilst the judge was going over him. This past Sunday Denzel and I went down to border union and he gained a second in his class he was judged by Mr Ray Bolt, I was pleased with him as Elsa was in season and he didn't misbehave too much. Have loads more photos to update and hopefully some more exciting news in the next couple of months with the pitter patter of tiny paws. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/6cb4dfd2d33a21c73367bf8ab039139d_49e59bae.writeback Wed, 15 Apr 2009 03:32:46 -0500 Added a new photo on Denzel's album page and on Elsa's album page also added a couple of Elsa doing agility in working dogs album page. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/74b7043eb559b2220e7b4716dba8f1b9_49be2793.writeback Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:18:59 -0500 Took Denzel down to Crufts last weekend, he was shortlisted in his class but was not placed. He has come on leaps and bounds with his training and has become such a well behaved mature Leonberger. Elsa as always behaves impecably, we are about to start agility training with them both, Elsa flies around the agility course with tail wagging, Denzel he just likes going around the course but won't break any records for speed, he likes to take it one obstacle at a time. Elsa's obedience is coming on well, although trying to get a Leonberger to hold an object is a huge task, still working on that with her, I think it is because they have no possesion issues, ah well as long a she enjoys it that is all that matters, I don't know what I did before Leonbergers but boy do they make for a busy life. Water trainning starts soon so another activity for us, to fit in. Have loads more photos and I will add pictures soon. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/9b2708c5b926a0e275496f3584391057_491ac9f1.writeback Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:20:01 -0600 Haven't posted for ages, so thought I would update, the last post was in June we have done some shows since then, the first one an open show at the end of June in Dundee, this was the first year that our breed had classes at this show and we had a good turn out, Denzel got first in his class and went on to the chalenge to be beaten by the adorable Chelan, We did Turriff in July and Elsa won her class and went on to win BOB AVNVSC. the next one August SKC Denzel was 2nd in his class beaten again by the adorable Chelan and Elsa 3rd in her class. Our next show was in September a companion show through our local dog training class (Peterhead Training Club) only minutes from my house, Denzel won his class, and Elsa was third, Denzel went on to win BIS, what a great day, his best friend Gatsby won his obedience class, well done Gatsby. October saw the Leonberger Club show, and Denzel got a very respectable 3rd in Post Graduate, another good weekend, I love going to the club show we have such a good time with friends. November was Scottish Working Pastarol, Denzel was 2nd in Post Graduate class, we had a great day Neala our best nutty friend won BOB, champion stakes and Group 4, well done Gillian and Neala. We did our Good Citizen Awards last night and Elsa handled by my daughter Tracy, achieved her Bronze and Silver and Denzel handled by me achieved his Gold. I started taking Denzel to training classes at the end of April as I felt he was getting a bit of a handfull, he enjoys it so much, he just loves to work. Elsa always enjoys working, she loves to go to classes every Tuesday both dogs start to get excited at about 4pm, it is lovely to see such enthusiasm from them. I will put some pictures on in the next few days. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/d7e426459e49dc1c4b8d55407be50b4d_4855327a.writeback Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:17:14 -0500 On the 10th June, Denzel passed his Bronze and Silver Good Citizen Awards. My boy did so well, I am so proud of him as he is the most mischievious boy in the world. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/fc37d90076fa28482282e995ebadbc74_48314225.writeback Mon, 19 May 2008 04:02:29 -0500 I took Denzel down to SKC on Saturday, he gained a 3rd place which qualifies him for Crufts 2009, so glad I went down, had a super day, Gillian and David's adorable girl Neala was awarded her third CC, which makes her a Champion (subject to KC approval), how pleased were we, the cheer went up all round the ring, I think you heard us all, up here in Aberdeenshire, I was so proud to share the joy with them, don't think Gillian and David have come off there cloud yet. Neala as usual took it all in her stride. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/f96737b8cf5a1a852fd37707db8ae67c_482adddf.writeback Wed, 14 May 2008 07:41:03 -0500 It has been a long time since I last updated the site. We have been quite busy with one thing and another. On the show front we haven't done much, been to 3 shows since the last update and one of them being Crufts, I took Denzel down and showed him in Post Graduate class, he wasn't placed. I am off to SKC on Saturday with him, we will see how he gets on. Elsa has been at a show this year and enjoyed herself, I will try and take her to one or two over the summer, she much prefers outdoor shows to indoor ones. The dogs have been both swimming and carting and are thoroughly enjoying it, Leo's in water is like a child in a sweet shop, adorable to watch. I have a been enjoying my new hobby, which is photography so will update the site with more pictures of the dogs and of there friends, have load and loads, so it may take a while. I hope not to leave it so long until the next update. Added a new photo album, "pictures I like". Changed the picture of Denzel on his page http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/4548b47d1d5e4149e5a60d8c9064f53f_473033c0.writeback Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:28:32 -0600 Denzel was 2 on the 3rd November, I can't believe it, the time has gone so quickly, I am so pleased with my boy, a lovely pet to own. October: we had quite a busy time with waterwork and showing, took both dogs to waterwork, and they both really enjoyed themselves, I was so pleased to see Elsa finaly swim, she is still a little nervous out of her depth, I think with time she will enjoy it, although I will not force her to swim. The biggest event on the Leonberger calander is in October, with the Club Show. A great event with over 250 Leonbergers this year, it is amazing to see so many Leo's in one hall, it always amazes me how different they all look, from colours to shape. Anyway, Denzel managed to get reserve in his class and a strong class it was, his friend Chelan got second in the same class, well done Chelan, a lovely soft boy. Our friends girl Brook won her class, I think the biggest class of the day. and Brooks, sister Neala was reserve bitch, way to go girls. On the 5th November we went to Working, Pastoral show down in Ingilston, Denzel won his class, I was so pleased with him he is such a good boy, he did everything I asked him to do, he always does in the showring. Have updated some pictures throughout the site, so go on and have a look. Have had the results of Denzel,s hips and elbows back his Elbows are 0-0 and hips are 8-3, and eyes clear. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/a5d557e25fe98328162fe4c531e3305c_46d1e3d8.writeback Sun, 26 Aug 2007 15:34:32 -0500 We have had and eventful few weeks, Denzel did a demonstration day at Stonehaven Harbour with K9 Escosse in aid of Maritime rescue Institue, we had a great day and a video of the rescue can be found on Denzel's Page just click on the link at the bottom of the page. Before you watch it you need to remember that he is so used to walking into the water, when he came off the steps in the harbour and went into the deep water he had wondered what had happened to him, when he saw Kerry he knew that a rescue had to be done, so he swam out to the rescue and brought her safely back to shore, (what a hero). Denzel has picked up 2 best of breeds this month, one was at Highland Canine Show and the other at Tayside Lochee and District CC. Elsa has also done her bit, we went to a companion show with her the first time out for her in almost a year and she was first in working / pastoral a big surpise to us, even if I did try to run her the wrong way, what a clever girl she is. We went to the SKC champ show yesterday and Denzel was awarded Reserve Best Dog, to say we were so happy was an understatement. Evo was the Best Dog and Best of Breed (he is such a handsome boy) and Brook got Best Bitch, she is such a pretty girl and my Ideal of a Leonberger....... We don't have much on in the next month but will keep the site updated. I hope to put more pictures on the site of friends dogs and of Elsa and Denzel, so watch this space. http://doricpride.zoomshare.com/2.shtml/17084db96e2dfd7e0a3e3ec26a937e7a_469b61e8.writeback Mon, 16 Jul 2007 07:17:44 -0500 I put Elsa into the vets last week to have her spayed, I cried all the time she was in there, I wanted to go back and take her home but it had to be done, she is doing so well, she wanted to go hunting the rabbits the next day, she is on lead excersise only until Friday, she is little neurotic as she wants to go out and play with Denzel to burn off some of her energy. Denzel has had the hot spot from hell and it has been a nightmare to clear, hopefully it is on the mend now, thank heavens for that. Denzel went to water work yesterday and as always enjoyed himself both in the water and on shore, he just loves to party. I have been putting new pictures throughout the site, so go on have a look.