Crufts

We have had a brilliant day at Crufts today. My little baby Easter Bonnet (Beckie) was first in the ring in the puppy class, and she was placed 4th, I was so pleased with her. Then it was Darcia Roses turn in Yearling, and she did fantastically by getting 1st in a large class of 14. Fascination was my last show girl.....could I be on a roll and get placed with all of them?? Yes, I could, she got a lovely 4th in the Post Graduate Bitch class, and made my day. Well done Findowrie babies, my heart burst with pride today, love you all sooooo much xxx

Mally and Perry

I have had the sad news that two of my Findowrie babies have recently died. Findowrie Son of a Gun (Perry) had lived a very long and happy family life with Brendan, Julie and Thomas for many years. He was very much loved and will be badly missed by the whole family. He had become a lovely, sedate old gentleman when I last visited him at Christmas. Night night God Bless Perrywinkle,Sleep in Peace xx Findowrie Bizzy Lizzy (Mally) died on Saturday. She was only four, but had lived for 4 years longer than she should have done....let me explain. When she and her sister were born on the 9/9 2009, some of her intestines had been pulled out of her body by the umbilical cord. I sent my husband off to the vets with her to have her put painlessly to sleep. "I can mend that" says my lovely vet....and goes ahead and does it, completely free of charge. If she dies I won't charge you, if she lives we'll have a party, was his only comment bless him. We didn't know if she would make it for a long time as I'd heard of similar cases having adhessions develop, but survive she did, and went to live with my very good friends Anne and David and her 1/2 sister Shona. Sadly, in the last year of her life,it was discovered that she had a heart valve problem.Whether it was the result of an infection at the time of her birth, no one will ever know,and on 12th October she was put painlessly to sleep, having enjoyed a short but utterly brilliant, hectic, full of fun, four years, one week and three days. Thank you Anne and David for loving her so much and giving her such a wonderful home. Sleep peacefully little Mally.xx Bye bye Findowrie kids, have a good catch up with all your other departed family members who have been so loved during their time on this earth xx

Lancashire and Cheshire Dachshund Show

We had a lovely time at the show on Saturday. My new baby Findowries Easter Bonnet, also known as Beckies,was at her first show. She's just 6 months and 5 days old, so had only just qualified for it, and is still a fat roly poly puppy, so she was really just going for a practice, and to get used to the noise and the atmosphere of a show. Anyway, bless her, she didn't put a paw wrong. She was happy and confident, stood on the table without any worries, and finished 3rd in the class behind much older puppies, and qualified for Crufts. Her half sister Darcia Rose has just moved up from Junior to Post Grad, as she is now 18 months old, and this has meant that both my other girls have had to move up to the next class, so I wasn't expecting a lot. Well....Darcia Rose only went and won her class, beating 9 others. Fascination, not to be outdone went out into a bit Limit Bitch class and came second bless her, and the Rings N Roses came fifth in an Open Bitch class of 16, beaten only by champions and almost champions. Brilliant. Well done the Findowrie show team, we are all very proud of you, particularly as you are all completely "home grown", having bred your Mums and Dads.

Findowrie Lady Georgia

Hi everybody, it's me, Georgia. I've been on the look out for quite a while for a new flat, something a bit more private and peaceful than the accomodation I share at Findowrie. Several people have been for an interview, but none of them have quite fitted the bill and been able to offer exactly what I've been looking for......until yesterday. Some friends visited that we haven't seen for several years, and they brought with them my half a brother Finn who has been very lonely since his friend Oscar travelled to Rainbow Bridge a few years ago. They were just the people I'd been looking for,very willing to pander to my every need, Finn says they're putty in his paws. Anyway, I went home with them first to inspect the premises, and see if it came up to scratch, and I've decided that I'm going to stay.Finn and I are getting on great, and we can soon sort out the staff if there's a problem. Bye for now. Lady Georgia.....you may call me Madam.x

It has been three months since our lovely Benjamin left us for Rainbow Bridge, how quickly the time has gone. No one has yet stepped up into his shoes to become pack leader. I felt sure that either Murray or Lewis, or maybe even Tyree who is boss bitch, would have taken over the reins from him,but, obviously he is a hard act to follow. He was never a bossy dog, but a certain look put everyone in their place, they all respected him, he leaves a big basket to fill. God Bless Benny Boy, you are still very much loved and missed by us all. xx

Findowrie Society Lord

It has been a very sad day for us at Findowrie. My beautiful Champion Findowrie Society Lord, better known as Benjamin, passed away very peacefully in his sleep. He was 15 1/2 He has been a super dog, my first champion, and a gorgeous character. He will leave a great space in our lives and will be lovingly remembered when I look at my other dogs, who are all related to him. Benjamin was always a true gentleman, and I'm so relieved that I didn't have to make any decisions regarding his passing....he made the choice himself, such a considerate boy. We have buried him under the apple tree, next to his sister Bindy, and close to all his other relatives. Sleep in Peace my dear little man. We will meet again at Rainbow Bridge bye and bye.xx

Longhaired Dachshund Club Champ Show

We had a lovely day at the Longhaired Dachshund Club championship show today. Two of my girls....Findowrie Darcia Rose and Findowrie Rings N Roses were 4th in very good classes, but the highlight of the day was when my lovely shaded red girl, Findowries Fascination, was 1st in Yearling Bitch and then won the Reserve Challenge Certificate. This means that she has also earned her Stud Book Number and is now qualified for life for Crufts. Thanks Girls, you all looked beautiful, I was proud of you all xx

Crufts

We had a truly fantastic day at Crufts yesterday, despite the horrendous journey both ways. Champion Findowrie Skye Lord (Lewis) was 1st in the veteran class. He looked so gorgeous and could still hold his own in the younger classes. I had many nice comments about him, and he certainly carries his age well.We even had some stud enquiries. His daughters, the lovely shaded red girl Findowries Fascination (Carmen) and the gorgeous Findowrie Rings N Roses (Alice)kept the flag flying for Dad, with third and fourth in very good classes.Their cousin, Mr McDuff's daughter Findowrie Darcia Rose, was third in Puppy, her first visit to Crufts, and she really enjoyed the day. The only one to come home cardless was Findowrie Mr McDuff,dear little man, but he was shortlisted in his class, and came home with a hot date booked for later in the year, so he's not complaining. I had a brilliant, memorable day. Thank you Findowrie show team for taking me, loves you all xx

Miniature Dachshund Club

We had another good day at the Miniature Dachshund Club show last Sunday Findowrie Rings N Roses (Little Alice) got another first Findowrie Darcia Rose was second in her class, pretty good going as she'd moved up a class to junior from puppy to make way for her sister Findowrie Demi Rose who was making her debut. Unfortunately she was the only one not placed, I think she was just too excited by the whole show scene and was boinging off the walls like a coiled spring. She's a lovely little black and tan girl who has been slower to mature than her sister, but she will be out there again when she's settled down. Findowries Fascination (Carmen) was third in Yearling,and again she was in with much older girls. Findowrie Mr McDuff was fourth in a really good limit class. Well done the Findowries, really pleased with you all. What a dreadful journey home though,sleety snow which by the time we hit Shropshire was falling as thick snow. So relieved to get home safely, we just crashed out with a takeawy.....very lazy folk. Nothing now til Crufts so we can relax for three weeks and have a holiday.

Findowrie Rings N Roses

We had a lovely day at the Dachshund Club of Wales today. Findowrie Rings N Roses - Little Alice - was 2nd in Limit Bitch and won the Reserve Bitch CC. Well done little Alice, you're a star xx

Phoebe

We have had a very sad day at Findowrie as I learned this morning that dear little Phoebe - Findowrie Moonlight N Roses was put to sleep to save her suffering. For the last four years she has lived with her "husband" Guy (Findowrie Society Guy)and Veronica, her second Mum. They have had a lovely life together, and were proud parents of three litters. Their daughter Findowrie Wine N Roses is the mother of Findowrie Rings N Roses and my new show girl Findowrie Darcia Rose. I am so very glad that I visited them last week, and was able to say goodbye to her. God Bless dear little Phoebe you were such a lovely girl xx

Update

I can't believe that I've not updated you with all the goings on here at Findowrie since last years Crufts. Firstly we had some new babies, who are now 14 months old. Findowries Flirtation (Laura) and Findowries Fascination (Carmen)both of them are very dark shaded red - my favourite colour. Their mum is my shaded cream girl, Findowrie Creme Caramelle, and Dad is my Champion Findowrie Skye Lord, so where the dark shading came from is anyones guess..... Both of them have only been lightly shown, but have never been unplaced and they have both qualified for Crufts. My youngest babies are now 7 months old, Findowrie Darcia Rose (Red) and Findowrie Demi Rose (Black and Tan). Their Mum is my Findowrie Wine N Roses (also the mum of Findowrie Rings N Roses (Alice) who is doing so well in the show ring, and Dad is Findowrie Mr Mc Duff. Darcia went to her second show today and was 1st in Minor Puppy Bitch, and was also Best Bitch Puppy. Mr McDuff was 3rd in Post Grad Dog, Laura was 3rd in Junior Bitch and Alice was 4th in Post Grad Bitch. The only one unplaced was my beautiful girl Findowries Creme Caramelle,I thought she looked lovely, and I had several nice comments about her, but that's life. We had a lovely day. We are also celebrating today because it is Champion Findowrie Society Lords 15th Birthday. My darling Benjamin is the last of the litter, so we have been thinking of Bindy, Billy and Baxter who have already crossed to Rainbow Bridge. They were a lovely litter, very special dogs. Happy Yappy Birthday Benny Boy, glad you liked the sausuages. I thought you'd appreciate them better than a cake - special sausages for a special sauage dog xx I think that's about all the updates for now, except to say that we are still doing well in the show ring, that I am in regular contact with most of the puppies I have sold, and that some of my friends are now on the next generation of Findowries. Findowrie Wine N Roses is now living with Eileen and Dandy in her retirement home, looking after them both and doing a grand job. She nips back to see me occassionally with her new mum and Findowrie Society Dandy (her companion) but never wants to stay, she is a very happy girl in her new home. x

Crufts 2012

We had a lovely day at Crufts,and all the dogs were well placed, I couldn't have asked for more.
Findowrie Mr McDuff (Duffy) was 3rd in Special yearling, Champion Findowrie Skye Lord,(Lewis) his half brother was short listed to the last 7 in a large Open Dog class, beating many champions, and his daughter, Findowrie Rings N Roses (Alice) was 2nd in Special Junior Bitch on her first visit to Crufts.
There were many lovely comments from the ringside, which made me even prouder of all my Findowries.
Thanks Kids. Xxx

My Champions

On Sunday my boys,Champion Findowrie Skye Lord andChampion Findowrie Society Lord , were in the Parade of Champions at The Miniature Dachshund Club show.
I was so proud of them both, my younger boy Lewis (Skye Lord) is so handsome, he looked absolutely gorgeous going round the big ring, and Benjamin,(SocietyLord), Lewis's Great Grandfather, aged 14 1/4 strutted his stuff like the real trooper that he is. I can't believe he's that old, his coat is still in brilliant condition......but he can't whistle anymore cos he's lost his front teeth!!
I felt really honoured to be able to hold their leads. God bless them both for the joy they've brought me.
Benjamins son Champion Arbroath Mr.McKinnon was also in the parade,and Rosemary was so proud of him I thought she would burst. Several of his grandchildren were also there, so nice to see what he achieved in his limited stud career. It was an unforgettable day.

Findowrie Society Lady

We have had a really sad day today at Findowrie as our lovely girl Bindy (Findowrie Society Lady) was put to sleep after a short illness.
She has lived with my friend, Eileen, and her son, Dandy, for 8 years, and will be very badly missed by both her "Mums".
God Bless little one, sleep in peace under the trees.
Xxxx

Our Champions Party

On Saturday we had a party at the Midland Dachshund Club show.
Charpurdy Just Iss and Findowrie Skye Lord were celebrating their new Champion titles, and decided that they would like to share the occassion. What a lovely day it was, lots of wine, food, and two beautiful Champion cakes, almost too good to eat, but best of all, two lovely dogs who thoroughly enjoyed their day.

Findowrie Rings N Roses

Just to bring you up to date with how little Alice is doing.
Last week we went to South Wales show at Builth Wells, it was her last show as a puppy, and I was delighted when she won her class. We went to Lancashire and Cheshire Dachshund today, and Alice had moved up from the puppy class to the junior class with the 12 - 18 month old girls, quite a big step, and there were 12 other older bitches in the class. I was again delighted when Alice showed her socks off and was placed 1st, and the judge told me afterwards that she had seriously considered her for the Reserve CC, she just lost out on maturity. I'm really thrilled with her success as she is the first show dog by my new home bred Champion Findowrie Skye Lord and my homebred girl Findowrie Wine N Roses, so is therfore truly "home made" in the very nicest way.
The boys also did well at both shows and I'm really pleased with them as they've also moved up a class.
Well done Alice, Duffy and Drew I'm so proud of you all Xxx

Champion Findowrie Skye Lord

Wow, he did it!!
My lovely boy Lewis gained his crown at The Houndshow yesterday. What a fantastic day we had.
Special thanks to the judge, Mrs Susan Roberts, to Viviene Croxford and Rosemary Sheldon of the Arbroath kennel who very kindly and generously gave me Lewis's Mum (Tyree) as a present, and for all the fellow exhibitors for their good wishes.
A big thank you must also go to my lovely boy for being such a wonderful showdog, friend and companion, I love him to bits.

Windsor Champion Show

We have been to Windsor Show today and had a really fantastic day.

Findowrie Rings N Roses (Alice) won 1st in Minor Puppy Bitch and was Best Bitch Puppy She is by my Findowrie Skye Lord, and her mum is my lovely black and tan girl Findowrie Wine N Roses, so she is a truly home grown girl.
Findowrie Mr. McDuff (Duffy) was 2nd in Junior Dog, despite having the screaming hab dabs when we arrived, after having a falling out with Drew.
Findowrie City Slicker (Drew) left his coat at home, but still managed a respectable 4th in Limit dog
and my gorgeous boy Findowrie Skye Lord (Lewis) won 2nd in Open Dog.
I was really pleased with all of them,I just need that final ticket still to make Lewis a champion, I hope he gets it as he is such a lovely lad.
Thanks kids for taking me with you. xx

Hi Everybody,
It's a long time since I gave you any news on the dogs, but I thought I would just let you all know how well they did at Crufts on Saturday.
Findowrie Mr. McDuff (Duffy) my 11 month old puppy was placed 2nd in Special Puppy Dog
Findowrie City Slicker (Drew) was placed 4th in a large Limit Dog class
Findowrie Skye Lord (Lewis) was pulled out in the final eight in the Open Dog class, in front of some champions. He is waiting for his 3rd CC which will make him up into a champion. Findowries Creme Caramelle (Raine) my pretty little cream girl was unplaced, but she didn't let it worry her!!
I have another lovely red dog waiting in the wings, Findowrie Sun Lord, who is just five months old, and looking really nice. He is a Skye Lord son and his mother is Emily, my lovely Wine N Roses, black and tan girl. His sister Findowrie Rings N Roses is also staying at home with us as she is also looking very promising.
Mr McDuff has been a very busy boy and has three litters of puppies due soon, can't wait to see them. He is a PRA clear by Willowheath ZZ Top and as an outcross line will eventually be mated back to the Findowrie girls.