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>> SUPER RETRIEVER SERIES 2008 - SIRJACK
Posted by julieadmin on Saturday, April 26 @ 08:00:30 BST (653 reads)
Highwaypup writes "My Chocolate Labrador Retriever SirJack, competed in the 2008 Super Retriever Series
in Miami Florida this past week. Sirjack ran against 65 of the best dogs in the country
in Miami Florida this past week. In the first hunt test, Sirjack qualified 13th out of 60
dogs! Only 35 retrievers advanced to the next series, Sirjack being one of them.
In the second series, Sirjack finished 4th out of the remaining 35 dogs left in the
Super Retriever Series. This qualified him to advance to the 3rd series semi finals of
the overall Super Retriever Series competition.
Sirjack was now competing against the top 12 dogs in the country. Sirjack gave it his
all and finish in 6th place! He missed making the Super Retriever finals by one dog! His
journey ended today but everyone said that his performance was incredible and he showed
one of the biggest hearts out of all the dogs in the competition.
Sirjack will be taking home a purse of $800 and the respect of all the competitors,
trainers and judges that were present. I can't tell you how proud I am of Sirjack!
Sirjack is my buddy and my little chocolate champion!
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>> Labrador Calendar Competition 2008
Posted by julieadmin on Sunday, September 30 @ 20:10:49 BST (1090 reads)
bradleysmum writes "Hi There Everyone!
The Labrador Forums calendar is back, and we are now taking entries for next years calendar, the 2008 edition.
An album has been created in the galleries for all your photos, please make sure they are in focus and of good quality.
You only have 4 weeks to participate so get snapping! :)
Have fun & we look forward to seeing your lovely photos!
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>> National Microchipping Month - June 2007
Posted by julieadmin on Saturday, May 05 @ 10:13:12 BST (895 reads)
NicolaL writes "June sees the fifth annual National Microchipping Month organised by the Kennel Club, with special efforts this year from veterinary surgeries who will be holding microchipping clinics in their local area to support the campaign.
Microchipping clinics are part of a nationwide effort to encourage and promote responsible pet ownership through microchipping as the best method of identifying pets in case they go missing. They provide a great opportunity for pet owners to develop their understanding of the process and the support and services available to them and their pets through Petlog, the Kennel Club’s Pet Identification Service.
This year’s campaign is supported by Petlog Premium, and is set to be bigger than ever with the introduction of Petlog Premium Lifetime Membership, making it easier for pet owners to keep their contact details up-to-date. This is so crucial in our ever changing society, where people’s lives are busier and more people move house, in order to help reunite lost pets with their owners. With membership to Petlog Premium, owners are offered an online service to update their records at any time, anywhere, with no extra charges.
Marc Abraham, resident vet on Channel 4’s The New Paul O’Grady Show, comments “With so many pets going missing every year, we really try and promote responsible dog ownership through Petlog Premium. The responsibility falls on the owners to keep track of their pets, and Petlog Premium is a safer and more effective way then the standard collar, and will stay in place for life.
“Whether they’re lost, stolen, strayed, or even involved in an accident, this is the only reliable way of ensuring your pet has a chance of getting back home to you safely.”
Said Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary; “So many people are still unaware of how simple, effective and necessary it is to microchip their pet. It’s not until their pet goes missing that they really become aware of the value of the service they have available to them. That’s why National Microchipping Month, supported by Petlog Premium is so important to the Kennel Club. It promotes responsible pet ownership and raises awareness of how often pets do go missing and how easy microchipping really is.”
To find a veterinary surgery near you that is holding an event, visit www.nationalmicrochippingmonth.org.uk
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>> Sniffer Dog Awarded for Bravery
Posted by julieadmin on Thursday, February 08 @ 11:54:56 GMT (824 reads)
NicolaL writes "A dog who sniffed out explosives saving the lives of hundreds of army personnel has been awarded the Victoria Cross of the animal world.
Sadie, an eight-year-old Labrador who was trained in Leicestershire, has been awarded a Dickin Medal for her work in Afghanistan in November 2005.
Sadie's handler, Lance Corporal Karen Yardley, went with the dog to a ceremony at the Imperial War Museum.
Lance Corporal Yardley said she was "very proud" of Sadie.
Sadie found a booby-trap bomb concealed in a pressure cooker, hidden behind a 2ft-thick concrete blast wall within the United Nations compound in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Highest animal award
Her discovery saved hundreds of soldiers and civilians from possible death and serious injury, Lance Corporal Yardley said.
"I'm thrilled Sadie has won the Dickin medal for bravery. She's a lovely dog and I'm very proud of her," she added.
Director general of the veterinary charity PDSA, Marilyn Rydstrom, said: "The medal is recognised throughout the world as the animals' Victoria Cross and is the highest award any animal can receive for bravery in the line of duty."
Sadie's medal brings the total number of PDSA Dickin Medals presented to animals in war to 62.
Since the medal's introduction in 1943, it has been awarded to 24 dogs, 32 World War II messenger pigeons, three horses and one cat.
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>> UK Labrador Nominated as Global Finalist – Please Vote
Posted by julieadmin on Sunday, January 28 @ 12:46:21 GMT (779 reads)
Anonymous writes "A British Labrador is a finalist in the 2007 Bloggies awards. Chocolate labrador about town, Woof Woofington, is also the only dog to make the Bloggies worldwide shortlist,(http://2007.bloggies.com), which was announced yesterday (25 January 2007). The Bloggies are the blog equivalent of the Oscars.
A hitherto well-kept secret among dog-lovers, Woof Woofington (www.woofwoof.typepad.com) gives her readers a unique canine perspective on modern life, with topics ranging from travelling on public transport in London to whether Hillary Clinton should use her dog to secure more votes in the Presidential elections. She’s not short on opinions and is ready to tackle anything, from commenting on environmental disasters to speculating on the Beckhams’ move to LA. Her big passions are food, current affairs, food, animal welfare and ...more food.
Woof Woofington is a dog’s eye view on life – and life in the city. It's not about chasing sticks in the park or going to the vets.
Dog blogger, Woof Woofington said:
"I'm so thrilled to have been nominated for these prestigious awards! Dogs are getting a lot of bad press right now so this is good news for a change. All I ask is that people vote for me. A vote for me is a vote for dogs, particularly Labradors. We need to get our voice out there."
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