Hopefully there will be a few out there who would like to say hello. Tell us about yourselves and your dogs :) Don't be shy.

Of course, if there are none this is going to fall flat on its backside - so perhaps the regulars should sign in with who they are and what dogs they have too :) just so I don't have a post with no replies

Edit: I have 2 danes (as most of you know), a 14 month old blue dog called Willis, and a brindle bitch called Phoebe. I have a significant other, 2 kids, 3 horses, 2 guinea pigs and a rabbit :)

Hi, although I have posted a few times I have never introduced myself. My name is Lesley, yes I know but didn't realise there were so many with this name on the board, doh you can guess Im blonde lol! My hubby and myself share our lives with two rotties, one a chocolate and lemon who is stunning even if hes a throwback, (but dont let Barry hear that because he adores him!) also a Neo x dogue de bordeux (spl) and a mastiff pup. You could say we like our large dogs! Look forward to joining in on these pages

Lesley

Some time ago, there was a thread, where we all introduced ourselves, our families - canine & otherwise - can't remember what it was called, but Admin might be able to BUMP it up!!

hello, --im intrigued,. --please tell me about your choc and lemon rott, -ive never ever heard of this ??? is he from an established breeder , do you have a pedigree, have you any pictures. ?????? my email address is available on my profile, if you have id love to see them ,

Hi Lesley, nice to hear from you, and i can say that Lesley does have some nice dogs the Mastiff pup is wonderful, hope they are all okay, bye for now.

Hi Chloe :D

I live in West Sussex with my lurverly hubby, a golden retriever, flatcoated retriever and a guinea pig!! :)
Can't have your post receiving no replies ;)

liberty

'ello, --draws off lurkers cloak--

I have two female labs one 11 yr old black and one 18 month old yellow. They keep me fit and happy. I teach aerobics and like walking, taking photos, labradors and internetty stuff like this. I live in Gloucestershire with hubby and two kids.

~ Sharon :) --Putting cloak back on--bye

Hi Sharon :) Your only a part-time lurker, so get yourself a 3/4 length lurker coat :)

I know.. :rolleyes: it's getting shorter ...
:D

Hello

Where abouts are you ?

I am on the Glos/Oxon border.

Lucy

a non lurker who has a lovely husband MK11 and two daughters 11yrs and 10 weeks and three Labs 13yrs, 2 yrs and 11 months all chocolate !:)

HI lucy, How's your baby?

(Gawd, I hope it WAS you that had a baby!! lol)

I live about 4 miles away from Stroud going towards Cirencester. It's VERY hilly here. You can stand on one hill and look across to another and as the crow flies it could take 1 minute, but to walk it, about 1 hour! Stroud is at the heart of 5 valleys and I live on a hill, which means I have go UP a hill at the end of a walk :rolleyes: It is very pretty though.

~ Sharon :)

She is fine thanks !!

We are not too far away then ! Just the Oxfordshire side of Stow on the Wold !

We go to Cirencester quite a bit as my husband has his car serviced at the Vauxhall dealership there quite often as he does a lot of miles ! We also come back via there when we go to Swindon !

I think we are very lucky to live out this way ! :)

Lucy

hello everyone, my name is jacki :D
I have been married 13yrs to a wonderful man :rolleyes:
have two children (little darlings) boy 13 and girl 11
at the moment i have max (yorkie) and tom (cat) but watch this space :)
i am $& years old and work at boarding kennels and am also at college doing grooming :D
PLEASED TO MEET YOU ALL!!

Hiya Everyone,
My name is Sharon and I have a wonderful hubby, 2 great kids, a golden retriever and a Great dane puppy.
Nice to say Hello to everyone....... :)

Hi Balliesmommy,

I followed your posts while u were waiting to collect your dane pup (calles diesel if i remember correctly).
My name is lisa and i have a 10 week old yellow lab (obviously named Becks as u can see from my user name.
I am married with 2 kids a girl 11 and a boy 8.

I have found this site so helpfull over the last few weeks and am gratefull to all who have answered my posts.

I have a new one waiting for replies in the Behaviour board if anyone would like to take a look and maybe help me out.
thanks lisaXX

I lurk and occasionally ( :D :D ) post - I have 4 dalmatians, 2 guinea pigs, husband and teenage son.
:)

6200+ posts...thats some lurking you are doing there JG :D :D god help the site where you post regularly :D :D

<<< I lurk and occasionally post >>>

LOL @ JG

liberty

Hi everyone,
My name is Sheila, I live in sunny Cumbria near Carlsile, I am happily (very) divorced and have three grown up children (2 boys/1 girl all still living at home) who are not showing any signs of leaving..argggggg.
I work with adults who have severe challenging behaviour, this entails shift work hence the odd times I post on these boards.
I have 2 dogs at the present time- an ageing Black Lab called Max and a Doberman whose 17 months called Zac ( whose a very verbal at times, basically just gobby) its through the latter that I have discovered the wonderful addictive world of dog shows. I am hoping to have an addition to my chaotic household in early December in the form of a Dobie bitch puppy, God Willing, the pregnant bitch does'nt produce a litter of all males! P.S ususally spend my spare time trying to avoid the kids..:D

Hi

I have two dogs, Lola (5 month Dobe), George (7yr old Dalmation x Bassett), two cats Pedro and Jose (pronounced Hosai - as in the Mexican). Two children 23 and 21 who don't look like moving out in the near future. Two snakes Ralph and Rodney and husband MK2.

Sheila - I know how you feel with your Dobe search. I drove the Champ doggers mad with my constant worrying trying to find a Dobe. I wanted to show Lola but family illness has hampered her training. She is a lovely brown girl, very well behaved .........well, quite well behaved .......well she can be well behaved when she wants to be .... she is a Dobe after all :D :D You are in good company. Jo19 and Jaffa are Dobe owners who live in your area. I'm in Bedfordshire. There are quite a few Dobe owners on champdogs. They are being a bit quiet at the moment :)

Hi annieee,
Even though I love my old Lab dearly I am now definately a Dobe addict, I am though a bit apprehensive about how I will cope with a bitch in a house with two entire dogs, I have friends that have a couple of Dobes, one of each sex and they experience very little problems (so that is encouraging or am I being just terribly niave). Even though your young lady is only five months do you have any tips on this subject? as I see that you also have a male. Basically looking for a bit of reassurance I suppose.
She :)

Hi

Although I have another boy, he was given the 'chop' when he was a puppy. Also, my previous Dobe, Sophie, was spayed when she was about 18 months. She subsequrently had a urinary leak which has been linked to spaying. The person you need to chat to is Christine from Kerioke as she is a Dobe breeder and our resident expert. I'm sure she'll be able to advise you. Start a new post and she's bound to see it. Give it a Dobe title or say 'for kerioke'

:) Anne :)

Hello everyone
I live in West Yorkshire and as you can see by my name i have 2 Dobes Zak is an 18 month male[chopped because of retained testicle]and Ebony 5 month old bitch.My real name is Eloise,i have a husband and 2 girls aged 6 & 9.Both my dogs are black but i am hoping to have a brown one in the future.I have been going to put my own post on but get carried away reading everyone elses,anyway has anybody got a Dobe that smiles, Ebony does occasionally but her mum does it on command,i have never heard of a male that smiles.
luv Ella [my nickname]

Nice to meet another dobe fan Ella! My brown boy Cam is going to be a smiler - he's only done it once or twice though. You're not that far from me (Darlington) - I used to live in Hebden Bridge. Anywhere near you?

Jo :)

Hi Jo i live near Pontefract thats about 1 and 1/2 hrs away from you.we go to Middlesbrough alot to pick up my hubby's oldest daughter so maybe we could meet for a chat and a drink[beer]. It could be in the next 10 days because kids are on school hols.If it's ok i will e mail details
Ella

I confess I lurk but I am a 'people watcher' which probably led me to becoming a psychiatric nurse. The interactions on this site are fascinating!!! I think I have posted about 50 times since I joined this year so I do come out of the shadows occasionally ;)
I am married to Peter (third time lucky) and we own a beautiful Gordon Setter called Bess who is 9 months old. I also have three cats.
We have 7 children between us all grown and busy producing the next generation. We live in glorious Cumbria.
Is that enough? :)

Sandy I take my hat off to you ;) Third hubby and 7 children between you
Well done you :)

liberty :)

Liberty it wasn't easy!!! ;)
I often tell Peter that I'm grateful to his ex's for house training him - it's his third marriage too.
Sandy

Hi everyone! Im Cheryl,have 3 grown up children, [1 grandbaby on the way,march] a lovely husband,& a fabulous much adored golden retriever.Feel like one of the luckiest people alive. We are foster carers,our lives are very rich in terms of satisfaction & fulfilment.Came across champdogs about 3 months ago.I really enjoy the knowledge,banter & fun on here.I dont go anywhere else on the net! Just realised how much I beefed up my dog compared to my family-woops!! I love them all! See you on the boards! Chez.

Hi,
just wanted to say Hello and Welcome to every body :) and hope to see more of your posts. Never realized how many people are actually on here, nice to see :)

ttfn :) my furkids are Taz -hybrid, 4 boston terriers-Tiva, Junior, T-bone and Dozer. 2 birds -Pudgie and Spook and my childrens 2 hamsters.

Hi Everyone, and welcome to all new posters, I've been on my hol's recently so probably missed some of the welcome's.
I live with hubby, two kids, and of course my canine babies:D Kylie - Neapolitan Mastiff and Bob - Dobermann, and seriously considering adding a bird to the family, so keeping an eye on the parrot thread :)

Alison

hi im kelly and im 25 engaged with a 2 year old boy and a 6mth old rottie

Hi, im Claire, ive been lurking for a few months now and posted a couple of times. Im currently Dogless, although im a dog walker and pet sitter (as well as working in pensions :rolleyes: ) so some days it feels like I have the little darlings coming out of my ears :D I grew up in the show world with Afghans and my best friend whilst I was growing up was a Bichon. Although im 25 im yet to have flown the nest, although I got the keys to my new place in July - still renovating, honest :D !! Mum and dad are picking up a deaf lurcher pup at the weekend - cant wait. Also living at home are Ecco the African Grey Parrot, Max the Maximillian parrot, Lenny the cockatiel, Joey the budgie, Bramble and Wyley the rabbits, Gumbo and Herman the chinchillas and Frank the King Snake Once I finally move out I would like a un-docked weim pup - if I ever find one ;)

ttfn Claire :)

Hi Sandy

V interested to hear you've got a Gordon - I'm a Dobeaholic but fell in love with Gordons when I saw them for the first time at Darlington show this year. My husband plans to get a pup next year when our dobe pup Cam is a grown up, and a Gordon is on the shortlist! Any tips on Gordon owning?

Thanks

Jo :)

Hi Jo
As far as I am concerned Gordons are the most wonderful, beautiful, intelligent, affectionate, energetic family dogs ever to grace this planet!! However..........Bess has taught us that she requires consistent,firm but gentle handling. Gordons are known to be quick to be sorry - you know, the big brown eyes job and a nuzzle of your hand - if caught in the act of misbehaving but will just try harder next time not to get found out :D
Gordons when fully grown have the stamina to run all day (especially when grouse are about) and anyone who owns a Gordon should be prepared to make sure they have plenty of daily exercise. Bess loves running with her doggy friends but usually wears them out!
Our Bess 'talks' to us, apparently another Gordon trait and can be a real bossy boots.
As you can see I could go on a lot longer :rolleyes: Do you have a breeder in mind?
Hope this helps - please let me know if you do decide on a Gordon.
Sandy

There is a Gordon breeder who now has Elkhounds too. The youngest Elkie is convinced that her young Gordon friend Romilly is there for her comfort, and is frequently found using her as a sofa :D Nice dogs!!!

Thanks Sandy, only just saw your post!

I've got a dobe at the moment who's still a young'un (six months) so won't be able to get another dog until say, next April when Cam's a year old. It will depend a bit on his adolescence though ... if he goes off the rails when his hormones kick in we may have to wait a bit longer. He's my first dobe so we're just going to have to play it by ear. You may have noticed from my other posts however that I am a woman besotted and as far as I'm concerned Cam's going to be the next prime minister. :D

Although I would be very tempted to get another dobe, I'd also love to try another breed to see how the temperament, personality etc differed. Unfortunately though it's hubby's final decision as Cam is 'my' dog. Richard is very taken by the Gordon, and I must admit I did really fall for them at Darlington show. Also on the shortlist is the Malinois and the Dane (though hubby is definitely not keen on the Dane!).

I'll probably have a better idea around Christmas time whether or not we'll safely be able to welcome another pup into the family in spring/summer 2004. If we feel we can, we'll start talking to breeders and doing some serious research about the breed.

Can't wait!

I must admit I'm not too daunted by the prospect of another maniac in the house. Dobes as you probably know require huge amounts of mental stimulation to keep them happy, and Cam is very active in the house (I haven't had an undisturbed night on the sofa since he arrived in June, <sigh>) but you get used to it and find a balance ... Cam has lots of fun but he knows that sometimes he has to be quiet and amuse himself. At least until I've finished pouring myself another glass of wine. :D

Anyway, I may call upon your Gordon expertise again in the future, if you don't mind!

Best wishes

Jo :)

I am Melody ..and I am an ex lurker :D :D

I have a male Malamute and am hoping to get another Mal in the next few months . I live in Lincolnshire and I have 5 children (3 grown up ones) and a hubby :)

bit of a lurker i'm afraid, coming out today :)
i'm happily married three kiddies 16\13\11 yrs and two cavaliers, jacko is 2 ( blenheim) and sophie( ruby) 11 weeks..what a joy!
from liverpool..hi! to everyone, pleased to meet you all :)

Hi everyone, I`m Hilary I`ve been married 20 yrs and have 2 boys 13 & 6. I used to work as a qualified nurse with learning disabilities who had mental health problems in a challenging behaviour unit, but due to having a permanent neurological disease I am now at home full time.

We have a black lab puppy Skye who has affectionately been named at the moment as the bitey crocodile monster!

We are foster carers for support dogs who train disability assistance dogs and seizure alert dogs in Sheffield

Hi I'm Gill. I'm 39 and live in Glasgow. I used to be a lawyer but hated it and now have a music shop with my hubby.(Love that) I do most of my work for the business from home.
I joined a few months ago. Have been a compulsive lurker ever since and have posted when things caught my imagination or been in despair.You've all been a big help:D Thanks! I have a 3 year old golden lab bitch Casey who is my pride and joy, two seventeen week old Bichons called Snowy and Addy who I'm growing to adore, a hamster... oh and 4 fantastic children , 2 boys aged 12 and 10 and 2 girls aged 7 and 5... and a wonderful husband to whom I've been married for 16 years. Are there any other Glaswegians or Bichon owners out there?

Hi there...
Have posted a few times..... Live in Manchester. Have one husband, no children and four dogs....... 1 rescued GSD bitch and 3 Australian Shepherds, one dog, and two bitches, (actually dad, and two daughters :-) ) who keep me really busy. Am also a neo-natal nurse, so life is pretty hectic!!!!!!!!
Gabrielle x

Im Carole, I live in Glasgow. I have 3 children aged 12, 9 and 6 and a 10 month boxer called Star. I dont post that often, just gather up advice on old posts most of the time.

Whereabouts are you Carole? I'm in Pollokshields.
Gill

Im in Govanhill just along the road from you.

What a small world:D. Did you use a training class and if so which one? My two need knocked into shape. I used one up in clarkston in the past but its a bit of a hike

I havent used a class but was in touch with someone in Giffnock which is even further away.
I am trying to find someone to take Star to as she is not very good with other dogs. She wants to play with them but ends up fighting after about a minute. She tries to boss them about.

I have spoken to a behaviourist who advised me to let her get on with it as it is normal dog behaviour and not to jump in or give her into trouble and she will eventually play when she learns how. Not many people like their dog to get into fights.

If anyone has any advice let me know please.

Hello everyone, seeing as all the replies so far have been from ladies thought I'd better say hi...
Only been lurking for a few days, have left a few posts now too...
I'm a Bruce Willis lookalike :)..from the North East, I have 3 Border Terriers, (Fran, Mollie & Sally) 9 Border T pups, 2 Lurchers (Alfie & Flo) & 1 ferret called Twix..

Geoff

Hello Geoff

Oooh look ladies - another male!! He can bridge the gap after JG sent Norm to his cave and Stu got too busy with Sarge and his heart pillow :D

Hi my name is Heidi I live in ESSEX, ;-D
I have a wonderful husband , I have 4 children, 2 grandsons, and im only 40yrs old, (had a great 40th party which my dear husband arranged) I have black lab called Toby, and a black cat called Tasha and I love them all loads. :-D