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Also We are Pleased to announce our Second champion for 2009

Can Ch Glasgowhill's She's All that

" RUMBA"

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Can Ch Glasgowhill's Double Dare

" Dare "

 

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This past weekend,at only his second trial,Alec earned back-to-back qualifying scores to win his PT (Pre-Trial Tested)herding title,and he did it in grand style.He never showed his inexperience or a bit of nervousness,and he took every command I gave him.There were several ringside comments about how Alec made it look smooth and easy,as opposed to the up-and-down,all over the place wired-upness of some of the beginner Border Collies.The Sanford PT course is a handler's course.If the sheep are not too flighty and flock together well,the handler can actually lead them through the course,with only minimal help from the dog.It's a tactic some handlers will milk for all it's worth, but I can't stand it.The dog should know enough to do his part of the work.Trialing is supposed to be a showcase for the partnership between dog and handler.But some judges will award a title to a dog that has done little or no real work,simply because the stock make it around the course.I knew that at
least one of the judges for this trial wasn't that type,having shown under him before.So,on Sunday,I intentionally let the sheep get a little out of place a time or two,to show that Alec could put them back on course on his own.And he did!Oh yes,I love this dog

He is now Glasgowhill's Claim To Fame ne / PT

Proudly Owned and Trained By Meredith Moore

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News From Finland

Hi everyone. I just arrived home with Baxter and Prince from a BH-examination. Both of the boys passed the exam and their official titles are now:

BH Glasgowhill's Love Me Tender and BH Glasgowhill's Silver Bullet. To get this title the dogs have to do an obedience test first and if they pass it they continue to another type of obedience / behavior test which takes place in the city. In this test the judge looks at how the dog behaves when it meets other dogs, peoples, cars, bikes, how the dog reacts to different kind of sounds etc. This BH- titles also show that the dogs are qualified for other working dog examinations. I am very proud of my boys. (Especially Prince did very well and got high points, and for this kind of examination he is quite young, too). Now it is nice to look forward for new challenges and our goal is to get more working dog titles for these boys. Thanks Sandi, you have sent me wonderful dogs (all of them)!!

The BH-test is a 2-parted examination. At first the dogs do the obedience test, where two dogs work together. One of them does the program, while the other one has to lay still (unleashed and with the handler standing about 20 meters from the dog and not facing it) some meters from the first dog during all the program (takes about 10 minutes).

During the program the dog follows you first on a leash and then the same procedure once again but now unleashed. During the program, the dog has to show that it follows although you run, walk normally ,or very slowly. It has to sit down when you stop (without any commands). It has to follow you when you turn to the left and when you turn to the right and it has to follow you when you turn around. The dog also has to sit down (this time you are allowed to give a command) and stay there sitting while the handler continues walking, turns around (after about 20 meters) and returns to the dog. The dog also has to lay down (and stay there), while the handler continues walking. When the handler stops walking she/ he turns around to face the dog and calls it. The dog has to run fast to the handler sit down in front of her and then (after command "side") sit down on the left side of the handler (ground position). In all the cases the handler is allowed to give commands to the dog just once, and the only commands you are allowed to give is "follow", "sit" (only while the handler moves), "side" and "down". You are also not allowed to praise the dog during the examination. But now I have to admit that I always tell my dogs "good boy" or "well done" etc., but I talk with such a silent voice that the judge do not hear me, but the dog yes.

Then the second part of the BH-test is very much like your CKC-test.

 

Glasgowhill's Hollaback Girl

"Gwen"

Places Fourth In the Open White Class at the 2009 CCA

( Collie Club Of America)

Handled By Her Co Owner Laura Labounty Of Special Collies

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In the 18th century, the Collie's natural home was in the highlands of Scotland, deep in the hills and the mountains, where he had been used for centuries as a sheepdog. It is possible that the Romans brought sheepdogs with them when they invaded Britain and that these dogs then interbred with the local dogs and thus are the ancestors of today?s collies.

Eventually two types of collies developed from these common ancestors - the Rough Collie, the long-haired variety that worked directly with the flocks; and the Smooth Collie, the short-haired variety that was used primarily as a drover dog to drive livestock to market.

Bred for centuries for their working ability rather than the status of their pedigree, their exact origins have been lost. The farmers who relied on these dogs were totally dependent on their pastoral pursuits, so the dogs were bred for strength, endurance, intelligence, devotion and loyalty

The rough coated is the type that most people are familiar with, but fanciers have increased their breeding of the smooth-coated variety and many more are now being shown

Since sheepherding is one of the world's oldest occupations, the Collie's ancestors date far back in history of dogs. The smooth Collie, which for as long as there have been written standards for the breed has been bred to the same standard except for coat. They were considered mainly as a drovers dog, used for guiding cows and sheep to market- not for standing over and guarding them at pasture. Until the last two centuries, both varieties were strictly working dogs without written pedigrees.

From the early 19th century, when some dog fanciers began to take interest in these dogs, and the keeping of written pedigrees began, the breed progressed rapidly- and became not only large in stature, but also more refined.

Many of the early settlers in the New World brought dogs with them to herd their sheep and cattle in the Colonies, but it was not until 1877 that they were shown in the United States.

The breed was given a royal boost in the late 1800?s when Queen Victoria first saw the Collies when visiting at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. She was so impressed with the beauty, intelligence and faithfulness of these sheepdogs that several soon joined her Royal Kennels.

Being no longer in great demand as a herder, today the breed has transferred their duties to serving as a devoted family dog where they show a particular affinity for small children.

Males should be 24-26 inches tall and weigh 60-75 pounds. Females 22-24 inches, and weigh 50-65 pounds. Their are four colors of Collie, sable and white, tri color, blue merle, and white- the white is predominantly white, with sable or tri color or blue merle markings. For the rough coated, the coat is very abundant on the mane and frill, the face is smooth, and forelegs are well feathered. For the smooth variety, the hair is short, hard, dense and flat. Many people are not used to seeing smooth coated Collies and think they are simply a rough collie that has been shaved.

Collies do require grooming, and tend to get matted easily behind the ears. The rough Collie has a very thick coat and mulch, grass clippings, twigs, straw, etc., will get tangled up in the coat. Collies should be brushed and combed weekly to cut down on the debris in the coat as well as remove the dead coat.

A great deal of Collies are barkers, and will bark constantly if left unattended, especially while outside. Training is required, however Collies are a fairly smart breed and tend to pick up commands very easily. Most do wonderfully with lead training, and are not typically the type to pull/yank you while walking.

Collies can carry a genetic mutation that makes them very sensitive to certain drugs. Use of these drugs in a Collie that carries this mutation can cause serious neurological issues or death. MDRI is the abbreviated name of the gene called Multi-Drug Resistance 1. Some of the drugs that cause problems with dogs that carry the MDRI mutation include Ivermectin, Loperamide, Acepromazine, and Butorphanol. There is a test available to find out if your dog carries this mutation. Prior to having medical procedures done, it is wise to know if your dog is a carrier.

We provide MDR1 kits to all our puppy buyers

To all Glasgowhill Collie Owners:

Come and join my Yahoo! group; Collieglasgowhillstyle. Here we can all keep in touch, talk, and share stories. I also mentor here to help out anyone of my pet owners. You can book a groom or boarding on the list, so please come join our growing collie family just enter your e-mail address and join. Don't forget to tell me who you are, there are so many Glasgowhill owners its hard to keep track of you all. Note that this Yahoo! group is private and is only for Glasgowhill collie owners, Sandi.

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Handle every stressful situation like a dog. If you can't eat it or hump it.

Piss on it and walk away.

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I had a Great time Judging the ATLANTIC PUPPY AWARDS in P.E.I this past weekend , All the puppies were Amazing and the people were so friendly we had a wonderful time on the Island

The Six Judges And Representative of ROYAL CANIN

Me going over the Standard Poodle

 

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