WELKS

At Malvern three counties showground 

under Mrs Joan Toohey

Culseandanes Tyrion the Imp

gained a second in 

open dog 

Stealing my sandwich the naughty boy. 

Congrats to all the Winners 

DCC IR/INT/UK CH GARSAK SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS FOR ZUDANE

RDCC FOALDOWN SECRET TRIBUTE

BCC DINAHTRON RAGS TO RICHES 

RBCC BOURNTWYN BY MY SIDE JW

BPIB ZEFATHERS SWEET CHILD O'MINE

SPEC BEGIN RAVENDANE DEAL ME IN WITH ELBAREVOL 

How common is it to force feed your dog

How common is it?

How many in the dog world are having to help their dog to eat as they refuse for whatever reason?

Did your vet recommend force feeding?

Did you decide yourself as you'd had enough of no eating and changing the food ALL the time and making it worse for yourself not the dog as he or she is just very confused?

Was there any reason for stopping eat. Health scares, cancers, pregnancy, whelping, seasons affecting both the bitch and dog to name a few.

Small dogs would have to be syringed every 2/4 hours because of size in very small amounts.

Medium to large its small handfuls of their food and slide (hopefully) down their gullet if needed.

Rule of thumb for me was the tried and tested 24 hours rule of no food as we raw feed.  if that doesn't work its bone broth, then minced chicken, turkey.

I never ever leave food for them,  for one there is too many for that. It's removed after 20 minutes and offered again at the next meal.

If going this route please do a well check at your vet first to rule out anything.

Then if nothing proceed to help them to eat. Usually, its hand feeding but some need that extra help and its to back of the throat gently and tip head back and rub the throat area. Yes, this may take time but the effort is so worth it as they are getting their daily requirements.

Do not think for one moment you're at fault here some dogs test our patience and we need them to eat.

Some dog's its a vicious cycle and they don't feel hungry and can end up anorexic, more so after surgery, it can take them a while to want to eat normally if at all for some.

Feed their normal amounts 2/3 times a day make time for a quiet spot to feed. Don't mither either and be a matter of fact over it. Take your time more so for large breeds as they are deep chested.

I have bitches that refuse food and I leave for a few days as my lassies are slight and can't afford to lose too much so I try bone broth and minces then the hand feeding first then down the hatch. I can usually tell now if any are going to stop and I have my methods and food to hand.

So how common is it and what method did you try in the end?

Summer has landed

Well, the weather has heated up here in Scotland and by gum it's warm. Heres hoping it's last.

What do you do when it's hot?

I hear the usual fans on, water/pop in hand or some its the wine after a day at work, but I mean your dogs, not you.

fans.
water.
paddling pools.
sprays.
cool coats and mats.

We use them all.

Ever few hours sometimes every hour its the spray on for them. Our mantle boy loves to paddle and splash his belly in the warmer months and his daughter has followed suit.

This is when its harder to walk them safely as its too warm for their feet to be on the pavements here as it's way too hot. So we either do early morning or late at night.

Its the same when feeding them all early and late they don't mind as long as they get fed. Well we are their feeders after all and they can't just pop out for lunch in the supermarket or the nearest sheep field think someone would say something.

if you are warm your dog will be warmer. Don't take them out in the hot weather that's just bloody cruel. Leave them home with the fans on.

if a dog show-er you know that all the windows open are a must and fans on in the back. We do this too and they are watered ALL the time. We do many pits stops on the way to shows when it's warm. Van is parked in the shade once we arrive.


So how do you all manage the weather with your 4 legged pet?

Sunderland & DCS

Tyne and Wear 

Judge

Mrs Marina Scott 

Culseandanes Lord Zues to Bandwar
owned by Jill Black 

1st in AV PUPPY 

then onto win 

BEST PUPPY IN BREED

Great Dane club of Wales open show

judge 

Jill Cranfield 

Junior Dog 1st with

Roucandane Breaking Rules with Culseandanes 

Open Dog 1st 

Culseandanes Tyrion The Imp

Open Bitch 1st 

CH Culseandanes House of Tully. 

BEST DOG TYRION 

RESERVE BEST DOG WILL 

BEST BITCH CERSEI 

RESERVE BEST BITCH BONNIE 

BEST IN SHOW WENT TO 

CULSEANDANES HOUSE OF TULLY

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW 

JUTLANDER ARE YOU READY JW 

BEST OPPOSITE SEX 

CULSEANDANES TYRION THE IMP

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW 

till the next one folks 

WORKING PASTORAL BREEDS OF WALES

Well, of we trek to this show but we went the night before because it's well Wales and all them windy windy roads and boy was there many of them and bumpy roads too. Still a bloody trek to the showground that's for sure. I am resting now as I am sore and achy so god knows how Col and Sheena feel too.

Builth Wells 

The Royal Welsh Showground. 

20th April

judge Mr K Baldwin. 

Well well we cleaned up at this Champ show to our mega surprise that was for sure.

Roucandane Breaking Rules With Culseandanes 

1st in Junior Dog
5/0

Plus 

RDCC!!!! 

JD (5) 1 Booth & Sneddon's Roucandane Breaking Rules With Culseandanes. 14 months old fawn, good substance and size, masculine head of good proportion's and well filled in below eyes, scissor bite, deep set dark brown eyes, neck fitting well into his shoulders, back firm, pin bones evident over his croup I would prefer more covering, front legs viewed straight with compact feet, good rear quarters, moved out free and covering the ground with ease shown well, Reserve CC.

Culseandanes Tyrion The Imp

1st in Open Dog
3/0

he then goes onto gain his magical 3rd
his 3rd did I say that twice I did. 

CC and BOB and G3!!!!!!
OD (3) 1 Sneddon & Booth's Culseandanes Tyrion The Imp. 2 years old fawn, top quality boy that make a lovely shape in profile, head of good length with broad dark muzzle, tight scissor bite, eyes of medium size of dark brown colour, clean neck of good length and well arched, fits smoothly into his body, back and loins strong, tail well carried, ribs well sprung and deep, front legs viewed straight with ample bone and with cat-like feet, muscular hindquarters with good turn of stifle and hocks set low, flicks right pastern on the move with good driving action, CC and Best Of Breed. Pleased to see him awarded Group 3.

New photos soon 

Roucandane Makes The Rules with Culseandanes 

gained a 4th in Junior bitch 

6/1

Culseandanes House of Tully 

gained a 1st in Open Bitch
5/0

plus her 7th 

RBCC!!!!!

OB 2 Sneddon & Booth's Ch Culseandanes House Of Tully. 2 years old fawn that scored in unexaggerated movement and very elegant, stronger yet feminine head than winner with shaded muzzle extending to eyes which are dark brown, scissor bite, nice body shape with neck well arched, front legs straight with flat bone and good pasterns, toes well arched and close, body deep, brisket reaching past elbows, good padded chest, back dips slightly then nice over croup, good turn of stifle, covers the ground well. Reserve CC.

winners where
DCC Culseandanes Tyrion the Imp
RDCC Roucandane breaking rules with Culseandanes
BCC Ch Bourtntwyn by my side JW
RBCC Ch Culseandanes House of Tully
BPIB Axeford Georges girl of Rimor

Xylitol and Peanut Butter

I have noticed a lot in the doggy forums and on the internet in general about Xylitol being added to peanut butter.

Well I had a good gander at ALL the ones in the UK and could only find one that has this in it so of course we can avoid. Even the imported ones don't have xylitol.

In the UK we have to have the ingredients labelled clearly but they can be sneaky on how they word it for us. So we have to look out for the name birch/beech tree I kid you not.

So I would always look at the labels. If in doubt choice an organic one as is just peanuts that is in it.

Xylitol is everywhere these days and we cant always avoid but it isn't toxic to us humans so we are fine, but out beloved dogs are not.

Xylitol is toxic to dogs even in small amounts as it impairs the dogs breathing and makes it difficult for them to stand or even walk. In rare cases it can cause liver damage and internal bleeding. Hence highlighting this so others can be kept abreast of any changes that can happen.

I like to be informed to pass this on to others an as far as now 14th August 2015 we don't have a lot to fear.

but please be aware and read the labels always.

If in doubt buy organic but still check the labels.

If you think your dog has eaten xylitol don't wait go straight to your vets.

Now let your dog have that nice treat.

updated 2019 

south western Great Dane club

This one we didn't attend but one of my homebred dogs and owner Jill Black did. 

Culseandanes lord Zeus To Bandwar 

in minor puppy 

gaining a 1st

M/P: 1st. Black J&J, Culseandanes Lord Zeus to Bandwar. 8mnth harli boy, good overall
outline although very raw. Correct head planes with dark eye and a good ear set, good
bite. Long neck into well-laid shoulders, would have preferred a better return of upper arm.
level topline with good turn of stifle. Moved out well.