Keeshond (en)
Originally a barge dog from Holland, this medium sized, handsome dog is quite a lively and smart participant at dog shows. Now we are one’s to harp on the importance of that ‘silhouette’ of every breed - that figure the dog cuts out in the line-up on both the [...]
Kerry Blue Terrier (en)
Kerry Blue Terrier This breed has been close to my heart for a very long time. I have been involved in showing them for some 25 years now and understand the importance of the history, purpose and this breeds’ unique coat colour and texture. The Kerry Blue Terrier (also [...]
Labrador (en)
Originally a Water Dog of Newfoundland for retrieving fowl ... the Labrador Retriever was brought to England in the early 1800’s. Recognised for a close coat which runs water off like oil and above all an otter tail. Also known for good looks and style as a retriever, trial and [...]
Lagotto (en)
Trust the Italians to have a breed of dog that is useful for finding truffles! They are a gastronomic race of people and as they like the finer things of life with their food, as they do with their dogs. This is an engaging and beautiful breed, doubling in [...]
Lhasa Apso (en)
This beautiful breed lives up to his nickname, The Bark Lion or Sentinel Dog. His stand offishness for strangers serves him well for his real position in life, as the guard for your inner sanctum. Set the big guys and the Mastiffs at the front gate, for this dog [...]
Maltese (en)
The Single Coated Maltese The Maltese coat being quite different from my own double coated breed I sought specialist help from a wonderful presenter here in Queensland to guide you through this particular grooming process. If any of you have seen the remarkable presentation done by Dale Raeti, then [...]
Newfoundland (en)
I have oft admired this wonderful majestic breed at various shows especially when I venture to Crufts and other overseas shows where one gets the opportunity to see the Newfie in greater numbers. A devoted companion, he is a master in the water and a powerful draft working dog. [...]
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (en)
Registered as the AKC’s 150th breed, the “Toller” is a playful yet power packed, retrieving dog. Developed to toll (or lure) from the old Middle English word meaning to lure or decoy game and that’s just what this dog does. He draws the ducks and other waterfowl by his [...]
Old English Sheepdog (en)
This wonderful west country of England drover's dog is a great example of how a seeimgly no nonsense breed can be a lesson in how to present in the showring. For those that figure this breed is easy on the grooming as there isn't any trimming except for the [...]
Papillon (en)
The Butterfly Dog, Immortalised by such noted painters as Rubens and Boucher, the "Butterfly" dog comes down to us from history as a tough and loyal little dog. Not for him the labels of a lap dog though he will settle amicably to that task as well. He is [...]