Crufts roll call?

[druid]

Anyone else showing or visiting? We are there on Sunday (Gundogs) with two Springers entered in the Gamekeeper's classes and one dog on the ESS breed stand in Discover Dogs. Black and White springers - come say hi if you spot us!

 

[Roxylola]

Visiting on the Friday. Lots of shopping for my groomer friend and exploring the discover dogs (hanging round poodles, spaniels pbgv and dax areas mostly)

 

[Annette4]

Visiting on Thursday, I will mostly be stalking Valhunds, Corgis (duh!) and whippets (double duh!) but also want to check out cattle dogs and Aussies (shhh don't tell OH). Otherwise it's shopping and watching the flyball for us.

 

[KEK]

Looking forward to watching it again from the other side of the world!they do such a great job with the footage. Agility mainly although I love watching the flyball too, so intense.

 

[P3LH]

First time in years I won’t be going as pastoral falls on a Thursday and I’m at work, and my other day being terriers is the Friday! Bit sad but there’s always the telly!

 

[pistolpete]

Not going this year but used to love going. Phillipa someone Fi dog trainer always a favourite. Tv it is!

 

[BallyRoanBaubles]

Going for the first time on the saturday Wanted to go on the sunday but the train times were rubbish so satuday it is!

Is the shopping usually good?

 

[pistolpete]

Going for the first time on the saturday Wanted to go on the sunday but the train times were rubbish so satuday it is!

Is the shopping usually good?

Shopping is fab!

 

[blackcob]

Discover Dogs on Thursday, showing on Saturday ?

 

[satinbaze]

Ill be there Thursday, Friday & Sunday for my sins. Thursday is my shopping/browsing day, Friday I am stewarding in the obedience ring and Friday Ill be watching the Flatcoats. Not taking Meera even though she is entered as she is in season

 

[Britestar]

There for the duration.
Trade stand. Looking forward to it.

 

[EllieBeast]

We’ll be there on Saturday and Sunday in the discover dogs area, so people can come and meet Ivy, our German Longhaired Pointer ?

 

[druid]

We’ll be there on Saturday and Sunday in the discover dogs area, so people can come and meet Ivy, our German Longhaired Pointer ?

A working long hair is on my future possibles list - could I ask you some questions about them on Sunday??

 

[EllieBeast]

A working long hair is on my future possibles list - could I ask you some questions about them on Sunday??

Oh fantastic, Of course you can! it’s what we’re there for ? I may be by the showring at some points helping a friend but my Husband - who works the dog will definitely be there and more than happy to answer any questions you’ll have! I hope to see you myself too though!
Ivy is very distinctive, with her ‘bandaged’ paw ?
And if you want to see a million photos, she has her own Instagram ? @ivytheglp (my husband is a photographer, the dog is his favourite subject ?)

 

[druid]

I'll be on the ESS breed stand for some of Sunday so will drop by - I specifically want a woking bred/line GLP so meeting one who does work would be awesome!

 

[EllieBeast]

There are so few GLPs in the country, it’s a real shame- we’ve been blown away by ours. She’s our first HPR, my husband has previously worked Labs and Retrievers, and we’re totally besotted. The majority that I know are worked and from working lines, all those on the breed stand on Sunday will be either working or in training to do so ? look forward to meeting you on Sunday!

 

[druid]

I've met some trialling ones over here at the HPR trial run on the estate annually - I like their hunting better than the GSP/GWP running here currently. Pointers on a good breeder to get on a wait list would be great and I'd like to chat about training and health. See you Sunday!

 

[Clodagh]

There are so few GLPs in the country, it’s a real shame- we’ve been blown away by ours. She’s our first HPR, my husband has previously worked Labs and Retrievers, and we’re totally besotted. The majority that I know are worked and from working lines, all those on the breed stand on Sunday will be either working or in training to do so ? look forward to meeting you on Sunday!

Your bitch is gorgeous. How do they compare to GSP and GWP?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

My livery and her sister are showing on Thursday one is a Portuguese water dog and I think the other dog is a collie.

 

[SmartieBean09]

My Husband will be there with our Dog Chili and the Search and Rescue Team. I believe they are doing a display both mornings.

 

[EllieBeast]

Your bitch is gorgeous. How do they compare to GSP and GWP?

Thankyou ? she’s an absolute sweetheart!
The GLPs tend to have a stronger hunting drive than both GWPs and GSPs, their style is much faster too.
The ones I’ve met have also been a fair bit quieter than most of the GSPs I’ve met ?

When Ivy was younger she was slightly hesitant about getting stuck into cover, but having just completed her second season she gets stuck into anything with the best of the spaniels now. Her nose is amazing and the speed that she covers ground on a retrieve is phenomenal. She gets used for quite a lot of picking up as well as rough shooting and competed in her first field trial in January. She also wildfowls and sofa warms with the best of them ? definitely a versatile gundog!

They’re very quick to learn, eager to please and ours doesn’t have a defiant bone in her body. High energy of course, but very gentle and biddable with it.
I’ve just asked my husband if he has anything to add to the post and he said- ‘They’re just better!!’ ? - this is said with Ivy draped across his lap, upside down, snoring…. Tough gundog!

 

[Britestar]

All set up. Stands are a little more spaced out, but still loads there.
Ready for an early start in the morning.

 

[EllieBeast]

All set up. Stands are a little more spaced out, but still loads there.
Ready for an early start in the morning.

Winner! So looking forward to getting there on Saturday. Which trade stand are you on?

 

[Britestar]

Winner! So looking forward to getting there on Saturday. Which trade stand are you on?

Hall 5, 174b Goughnuts UK

 

[blackcob]

I will have a Goughnut fan with me, we’ll be sure to stop by ?

 

[EllieBeast]

Hall 5, 174b Goughnuts UK

Oh amazing I was reading up about those the other day! My parents viszla is a terror for destroying toys, I’ll definitely be paying you a visit

 

[Roxylola]

Oh amazing I was reading up about those the other day! My parents viszla is a terror for destroying toys, I’ll definitely be paying you a visit

Roxy my springer has one, she loves it

 

[Britestar]

Be sure to say hello, even if we're busy ?
I'm the shortest one on the stand ?

 

[palo1]

Aw, I am so delighted that the Irish Terrier took the Terrier group today. John Averis is a great ambassador for the breed and Donny looked fabulous!! They are such lovely dogs. I can't imagine ever getting my Red dog's coat to look anything like a 'proper' show dog's though lol!! I really liked the shortlist for the group too. Happy viewing

 

[EllieBeast]

I was chuffed to bits to see the Rottweiler best of breed looked so fit and lean, I’m fed up of seeing fat dogs and it was a breath of fresh air to see a fit for purpose Rott do so well ? I grew up with rotties and have a massive soft spot for them!

We’re on our way, Ivy is snoring- conserving her energy for meeting ‘her’ public ?