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A good dog to have for the odd "bad shot day".
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A good dog to have for the odd "bad shot day".
Gus the dirty springer spaniel?:D
Munsey was closer Dundee, but good guess :D at least you didn't call him a labradoodle like one of the boys did last week!
I would have said Curly Coat Retriever?! So what is he? Other than cuteQuote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
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He's a Murray river retriever Dougie - a gundog landrace that survived only in Australia for at least 140 years. When you say a curly coat to an Australian, this is what they think of, not the English type we have. He is registered with the association over there, who keeps a breeding registry of them for the true working bred dogs. They are also conducting a DNA sampling program as well, that involves 100s of dogs already, which has shown it to be a distinct breed. Gus is part of that.
A very healthy long-lived breed, known to regularly live to 16-18, the oldest current known one lived to 20!
Pointer, where did they originate from ...? He is a lovely looking dog...
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Old mate getting a bit grey these days.
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The concensus after the DNA testing is that they have their origins in the now extinct norfolk retriever, as well as the water spaniel and the curly coat retriever. Its old enough to be part of the make up of all of those modern breeds.Quote:
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What gets me is the old pictures from the 1800s, they haven't changed in type at all. I thought I'd grab one before they become a registered kennel club breed, because they are guaranteed to bugger it right up!
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Lovely looking dog. Do you intend establishing the breed here?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pointer
I'm keen on living for a long time. Can I borrow some DNA?
Oh what fabulous fotos ...
Murray River Retriever - Home
Murray River Breeders Association
Circa 1896
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From what I'm told Tahr, you are living a long time already :)
As for establishing them here, I'll see how this guy performs first. I've just found out that there is one more well bred one here in NZ that is registered too so that's a good start. If this one goes well I'll send for a well bred bitch.
New pup Axl (should really call him Sir shits a lot) is settling in well. He has got a bit more adventurous every day.
His first trip to the river out front of the house and by the way he reacted, it was his first time on sand.
Jumped straight into an eddy/puddle off the river so I doubt he will be water shy.
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well done, unreal lines behind him.
Get a decent camera Dave
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It's not the camera. It's the challenged individual behind it.Quote:
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What a lovely puppy ... go Zoe ...Quote:
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Sam and Jess
He seems to think she's a rather large flea, that gets to sleep on him.
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Cleo....... much better behaved and relaxed when she's in the bush or been in the bush than when she's at home.
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this is Brew the Rottweiler, we were camping near Tongariro national park. the poor guy was cold (teeth chattering even) Was pretty happy with the blanket!
Meet Zak
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Ollie the wally
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Murphy . Vizsla lab x
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Last night
The dogs silly owner. He's 68 & she's 8. Both getting a bit long in teeth. :)
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At least you've got teeth! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Tahr
Hope I'm still tipping them over at 68 :)
You will be Pointer. And still hunting deer as well.
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Photo of my young dog chilling in one of his favourite spot's is paws are the size of a small horse now
Cute labrador how old,i have a black lab too shes going to be 5months next week full of beans help she loves playing.Quote:
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Cute.
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