Gunther and all of us here wish you a very
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
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Sunday, December 17, 2006
Scooby & Family
Finally we have been able to get around to getting our holiday lights and decorations up. A couple of weeks ago I pretty much shattered my right knee cap. I tore and ripped anything and everything pretty much in the knee area. That was the minor emergency I mentioned in the post about Gunther's annual check up. So I haven't really felt like or been able to get the holiday stuff taken care of the way I wanted to this year. Anyway, today was a perfect day to get the lights out to get my new decoration out. Check out my Scooby that is over 7 foot tall. LOL. The others with the Scooby is Sara, GT and of course the Gun-Man.
Last night I attended the Great Dane Club of the Mid South's Christmas party. I'm not much a party person, but I have to say that last night I really had a good time. We had a board meeting before the party and the whole thing was a lot of fun. Tons of food, lots of laughs and one of the funniest gift exchanges I have ever been a part of.
Gunther is really enjoying the warm weather we are having here in Georgia. I can't work with him like I had been but I still go outside with him and toss the ball around the yard with him. I hope that I can get my knee better in time for some of the Rally competitions in January. I really wanted to start him at the first of the year. It's been a little frustrating that everytime I go to sign him up, something "big" comes up and I can't. Oh well, everything has it's time and it's just not ours yet.
Blessed be.
Monday, December 11, 2006
Annual Check up
Sorry for the delay in posting Gunther's results. I had a minor emergency that has taken up a little bit of my time.
Anyway, let's talk Gunther. He did so good at the vet. When we walked in he did his usual, get up on the bench and sit down. It was no time before all the vet techs were either out there us petting on him, or coming to the door to look at him. They loved him and he loved the attention. Before we knew it, it was time to go into his room. He went right in. This time they used a little bigger room and he was a little more comfortable with it. He got straight up on the scales and did his show stance. Again, all the woman were charmed about how cute he was and how manly he looked standing there. LOL. It was just too funny. So on with the check up. Everything went fine, actually better than fine. The vet was so kind and gentle with him, and could not get over what a beautiful coat Gun-man has. He said Gunther's teeth were perfect, that his heart and lungs were wonderful and that he wished all the dogs that came through there were in as good of health as Gunther. He even complimented me on keeping his ears with the "European Look." That was really cool. So after all that, Gunther's weight (which he said was ok to go up and down the way it does) was 120 lbs, his height at the shoulders is 35 1/2". Gunther got his blood test for his Heartguard and didn't even make a noise or noticed that they took blood, then he got a little shot in his butt, and again showed no sign of getting stuck.
Anyway, let's talk Gunther. He did so good at the vet. When we walked in he did his usual, get up on the bench and sit down. It was no time before all the vet techs were either out there us petting on him, or coming to the door to look at him. They loved him and he loved the attention. Before we knew it, it was time to go into his room. He went right in. This time they used a little bigger room and he was a little more comfortable with it. He got straight up on the scales and did his show stance. Again, all the woman were charmed about how cute he was and how manly he looked standing there. LOL. It was just too funny. So on with the check up. Everything went fine, actually better than fine. The vet was so kind and gentle with him, and could not get over what a beautiful coat Gun-man has. He said Gunther's teeth were perfect, that his heart and lungs were wonderful and that he wished all the dogs that came through there were in as good of health as Gunther. He even complimented me on keeping his ears with the "European Look." That was really cool. So after all that, Gunther's weight (which he said was ok to go up and down the way it does) was 120 lbs, his height at the shoulders is 35 1/2". Gunther got his blood test for his Heartguard and didn't even make a noise or noticed that they took blood, then he got a little shot in his butt, and again showed no sign of getting stuck.
What I really liked about this check up, was that the vet took so much time and checked everything about Gun. He checked his paws, pads, ran his hands over his legs, etc. When he got to one of those spots that Gun likes to have rubbed, he actually stopped and rubbed Gun's ears and right above his tail. He made an effort to be friends with Gunther and that means the world to me.So like all little kids who do good at the Dr.'s office he got extra goodies and a new toy.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Eukanuba National Dog Show
Did you see that beautiful Great Dane leading the Working Group dogs out onto the show floor during the Eukanuba National Championship Dog Show on Animal Planet over the weekend?
Well, if you didn't you missed a fantastic dog, and handler. Of course everyone around Georgia is proud of the them because they are from here. Shannon Soafer and Lance are quiet a team. You can read her story by clicking here.
Also below is one of the headlines from the Great Dane Club of the Mid South's website.
Well, if you didn't you missed a fantastic dog, and handler. Of course everyone around Georgia is proud of the them because they are from here. Shannon Soafer and Lance are quiet a team. You can read her story by clicking here.
Also below is one of the headlines from the Great Dane Club of the Mid South's website.
FLASH! Shannon Soafer #1 Junior & GDCA Best Junior
GDCMS Junior member, Shannon Soafer won Best Junior against a very competitive group of juniors at the Great Dane National specialty. Congratulations Shannon!!!
GDCMS Junior member, Shannon Soafer won Best Junior against a very competitive group of juniors at the Great Dane National specialty. Congratulations Shannon!!!
If you would like to see pictures of Lance, Shannon and her sister Kylie (another up and coming Jr. Handler) Click here.
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