This page is for the members to use for anything that they think might be interesting or that other people might like to know about.
However, we do not accept "advertisments" for puppies or kennels.
It might be a funny story about you and your dog or a picture with a story behind it.
If it's not News for news page or pictures for the photos pages but just something you want to share, this is the place to share it.
Please note, the opinions sent in by members are their own and not necessarily those of The Club
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Steve Williams says
I was at the Rother Valley Water Training day on Sat 14th june and took a few pictures take a look at them here
Laura Websters says
"Thought you might like to see a picture of Charo cooling down in the flower bed after a long walk at the weekend"
Then we saw Bamburgh Castle.........
Then off to Alnwick Castle........'Er Indoors once lived there but that is ancient history!
Taffle and Ripple joined me in my venture to run a mile for 'Sport Relief' Once the leads were untangled and the dogs were pointing in the right direction we set off and completed the course in 11.03 minutes. Not quite 'Roger Bannister' but at least we were not last over the line. There were quite a few dogs spectating but only two of them running.
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The Spanish Water Dogs of Skye
Earlier this year my partner Eileen Armstrong and I sent some pictures of Dali, Skye's first ever Spanish Water Dog which were published on these pages. We hope it has given some pleasure to club members. So now I've done a few new images. Click here for the pictures
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Puppy on the beach
Corin, a twelve week old puppy spent a weekend with Margaret Mills' Rosa
and had a whale of a time on the beach at Crosby near Liverpool.
1, 2,
3, 4,
5, 6,
7, 8,
9, 10
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Canine Cross Country
A number of owners and their SWDs took part, recently
in an unusual but most enjoyable sport, canine cross country. This is
a sport where the handler runs with one or two dogs over a distance of
five kilometers for serious runners or half that distance for the 'Have
a go' people. The sport is organised by CaniX and events take place all
round the UK. This particular event took place in the beautiful venue
of Sherwood Forest and the day was warm, sunny and dry, enhancing the
autumn colours and creating tracks strewn with dry leaves, a stunning
sight.
Taking part for the first time were a number of SWDs, Pardo, Saffi, Rosa,
Anton, Squiffy, Ripple and Taffle with handlers, Janet Peart, Margaret
Mills, Diane Philipson, myself, my husband John and a non-member, Julie
Williams. Julie is an experienced runner and ran the full course with
Pardo and Rosa in a creditable time while the rest of us opted for the
shorter course with the aim of finishing, which we all did.
The serious runners came with all the 'gear', running kit, special waist
belts, elastic leads and harnesses similar to those used in dog sledding.
The dogs were then attached by the lead to the runner's belt and were
encouraged to run out in front, assisting the runner by putting some strain
on the lead. Quite a number of dogs taking part were Huskies and Malamutes,
for which this sport was very much designed but the rest were of a variety
of breeds. I was handling Taffle, who promptly took on the correct position
and I certainly appreciated the help.
Although our times were nothing to write home about we very much enjoyed
our day and intend to take part again in the future. Details about this
sport can be found on the internet at
www.cani-cross.co.uk.
Click here ,here, here and here for picture of the participants
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Miguel and Manchita’s Trip to the Beach
Miguel and Manchita had a trip to the beach last month with Manchita’s daughter, Catalina, and her family. And of course Teasel had to tag along too!
Enjoying a run on the sand. (beach 1, beach 9)
Last one in ….! (beach 2)
‘I’ve got the ball!’ (beach 3)
Manchita and Teasel take to the waves. (beach 4)
Cat demonstrates how to jump for the ball. (beach 5, beach 7)
Miguel has a go. (beach 6, beach 8)
Arnie takes a breather (beach 10)
Despite the grey day a great time was had by all.
As an aside we were fascinated to watch the way Catalina used her tail when running for the ball. Using it as a rudder she was far quicker and more accurate when turning and catching the ball than the other, docked, dogs were. And as you can see her jumping is just phenomenal!
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Water Training at Rother Valley
The last water training session for the year took place
at Rother Valley Country Park in October 2007. Although numbers participating
were lower than usual it was a bright, sunny day and all of the dogs were
kept on the move for much of the time. This was good because the water
was a little on the cool side and it meant dogs were not left standing
in the cool air for any length of time waiting to go back in and owners
were able to run the dogs across the grassed areas to help dry them off
and keep them warm. A number of experienced dogs were given the opportunity
to haul the canoe in, complete with a person inside, and most achieved
this successfully.
For Pictures see here
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Hi, I'm sure there are plenty
of talented agility SWD's - we're complete novices but a friend has taken
a couple of shots of Brisa (Bri) so thought you might like to see them.
Caroline
SeeSaw; A
Frame; Dog Walk;
Jump
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The pictures taken by Julian (Titch) Noad at Di's Fun weekend 2007 and at Sale Water Park in September have been put onto his (and Kylee's) picture site to see them click here once again over 200 in each so remember the cup of coffee or gin and tonic whichever your tipple may be.
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Just to let people know that the sites of photographers Julian, Margaret and Steve on Photosite.com will be closed from 27th September, updates of where you can see the pictures from these photographers will be posted here when known.
Steve (forestbeast) Williams picture viewing site here
Julian (Titch) Noad picture viewing site here
Margaret Mills picture viewing site (Awating update)
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Ripple Update
Just a quick update Ripple has had her Pups Gold,Silver and Bronze pop over to her diary for the pictures
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Di's Weekend
I felt compelled to express my thanks to all the people
who helped Di to make this weekend such a GREAT SUCCESS.
After the two previous cancellations the weather was at least clement
to us, it only sprinkled a little bit and there were no damp spirits!
The whole event ran like clockwork, the venue, hospitality and food were
fantastic. The tips and demos were well recieved by all and I am sure
we all went home with loads more insight into our complex and fabulous
dogs. I look forward to next year and hope I express the feeling of all
who attended by saying a super big THANKS to Di.
Kind Regards
Pat Booth
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Picture time again! from Titch, Rother Valley Sat 18th August
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Message from Pat Booth
Are my dogs trying to tell me something?
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Ripple's Diary Volume Two
Hello Members. Now that I have finished writing my pieces for 'the book'
I can free up the computer and move over to let Ripple have a go. She
has made it very plain that she has some more pieces to add to her diary
and is a bit disgruntled because it is some time since the keyboard was
available. So, it's over to Ripple.
You will find the current edition of her diary at the link
below....
Wanda Sooby
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The pictures taken by Margaret Mills at the Garden Party are here
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The pictures Titch took at Joan's Garden
Party have been uploaded. As usual there are loads! And that's with no
Agility or Water Retrieve ones as he was timing those events!!
Link
to flickr photos sharing page
It was lovely to see you all, we had a fabulous day and hope you all did
too.
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Just to let you know Titch's websitehas been updated with photos taken last weekend. There are two new albums, Water Training 20th May and Agility at Di's 19th May. There's over 200 photos in each so get a coffee before you take a look!
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From Eileen Armstrong on Isle of Skye about her SWD Dali, we are keeping
Dali busy or rather he is keeping us busy! Thought you might like to
see some pics of what we get up to here on Skye when the weather is
good and it certainly has been these past 10 days. Dali has a fascination
with seaweed and you can see from the pics he will go to all lengths
to get some. He diligently swims back to the shore with a clump in his
mouth and then comes back for more. His diving skills are progressing
well and we have great fun watching him in amazement. Have to say his
skills are all self-taught!!!! Link to pics
Di Williamson's Dogs at play (Pictures by Steve WIlliams)
From Pat Booth MARAVILLA (Large file be
patient)
Yo-Yo Dives at 13 weeks
This is from a non member, but thought the story was worth repeating
Hi There
Was very interested to find your web page and club. Found it very informative
and helpful.
Jessie is two years old now and we rescued her from a dog sanctuary
in Spain when she was about 15 weeks old, she had started her life in
the window of a pet shop in L'Alfas del pi and for some reason did not
sell (she was so cute) and when she got to old was just dumped in the
sanctuary
When we took her home she was so shy, she would not move from the spot
where you put her, she did not know how to play, to clean herself or
anything but we also have a three year old german shepherd (rescued
as well in Spain) called Lulu who has taught Jessie all she needs to
know and the pair are inseparable, play together, sleep together and
cry if ever apart.
In June last year we finally got both their passports sorted and brought
them back to the UK with us.
Just thought this little story may be of interest to you.
Kind Regards
linda & Martin
Jasper (from the Rescue pages) at Filey beach, one year after he came to live with us
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I'm not sure if I am sending
this to the right person or not. Its my dad (Graham Pidcock) with the
spanish water dog (Sancha) and I wanted to send some photos to show everyone
how good Sancha is with one year old boy Liam and that even though she
is only a puppy herself (10 months) she knows to be gentle of Liam.
Liam and I had to move back in with my parents suddenly after they had
only had Sancha for two weeks back in July. Obviously there has been the
odd time she's knocked Liam down or hurt him but nothing serious and she's
chewed some of his toys. However, Sancha never seems to mind that Liam
loves to be with her following her around, playing with her toys (was
a frog that Liam loved so much we had to buy him one similar but he still
wanted Sancha's), he's now at the height to reach Sancha's dog biscuits
and gets them down for her daily trying to eat them too. In the garden
the are partners in crime playing in the mud and puddles.
Picture 12. Even is though Liam is being taught its wrong to get in Sancha's
basket, if she is ever in there he loves to climb in with her. (He is
removed asap normally)
Picture 13. Reading to her
Picture 17. Playing tug of war with her, Sancha never pulls hard even
though she is capable if dragging Liam across the room.
Picture 32. Liam playing with her, she only licks him.
Picture 99. Liam's party on Sunday - house full of children between 6
months - 7 years. She sat in the conservatory and watched everyone, Liam
went to sit with her for timeout from the noise and madness.
Picture 280. July 2006, first time they met was love straight away
One night Liam was crying in his cot and Sancha could hear him (she was
in her cage for bed in back room) and she kept barking as if to let us
know Liam was in distress. My dad had to go down and reassure Sancha he
was alright before she could settle.
I just wanted to let everyone know how good she is with Liam and his friends,
and that anyone with doubts about the breed and children shouldn't worry.
Liam loves Sancha and I think Sancha loves him too.
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Hi, we are Lagos new owners, thought we
would send you some photos and an
update of how we are getting on.
Lago is settling in very well and has made himself at home here! We have
has him for almost 6 weeks now, but it feels like he's been here forever!
We
have taught him to stay, wait, rollover, and he is now coming to us when
called, when off the lead, although can be a bit stubborn if he thinks
he has
got something better to do! We take him to the fields every day and he
loves
it when we "chase him", he runs like mad!
He has made friends with other dogs in the village and loves playing
with
them. He has got his own blanket and soft bed which he loves, and some
new
toys. All in all, he's a brilliant dog and we can't imagine life without
him!
Keep you posted.
Regards, the Pitteways
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Link to photosite of Julian "Titch" Noad
with pictures from Christmas party
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MARAVILLA NEWS
Perdi and Choco are very pleased to announce the arrival of their two
sons
and four daughters in the early hours of Monday 15th. January 2007.
Mother and puppies are all doing very well!!!!
This is a very special litter for Gill Frost and Pat Booth who share
the breed affix Maravilla.
Cote and Rama were the 5th and 7th dogs imported from Spain and the founders of the Maravilla line and Perdi's parents.
As the sires and dams are also Maravilla dogs it will make for some great
'family' photos in the future.
Very Special Thanks go to Diane Philipson of Briarlow for all your help and support.
Photos to follow
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Link to photosite of Julian "Titch" Noad
with pictures from LKA Friday 8th Dec 2006
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Picture of Alfie at 4 1/2 months from Pat 'n' Paula
What !! Home so soon ???
Just checking the yellow pages
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Link to photosite of Julian "Titch" Noad
with pictures from CanTech search and rescue day and Water Training 21st October
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Paul and Carolyn call him their 'crushed velvet puppy'
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The 2007 Spanish Water Dog Club Calendar is now ready for ordering
For details and a sample page click here
If will not open try here
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Miguel's and Taffle's holiday snaps.
Miguel and Taffle went on holiday to Northumberland and spent most of
the time at the seaside or in the sea.
Here are some of the highlights.
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Photo of Coco taken at Dog Vegas agility competition at Winterton last weekend.
It was her first proper clear round
Picture by PAWS 4 PRINTS
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August's Water Training at Rother Valley Country Park.
A number of members and their dogs took part and had a most enjoyable
day. The weather was cool but not unpleasant. Mark Boag supplied the Canadian
canoe for the day and it was an interesting experience, not as forgiving
as our inflatable but fortunately no-one got dunked! All of the dogs worked
with enthusiasm and succeeded at most of the tasks without too much effort.
This breed is a joy to watch working in an environment that is so natural
to them. Well done everyone who took part.
Pictures from the day supplied by Wanda
Sooby
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Pictures from Fun Day 23rd July taken by Julian "Titch" Noad
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Pictures of Saffie's pups taken by Diane
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Pictures from Di's Fun Day Sat 24th June
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Pictures from Gundog Evaluation and Training Day Sunday 11th June
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4 pages pf pictures by Margaret Mills from Rother Valley Saturday 17th June
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Report and pictures from Gundog Evaluation and Training Day Sunday 4th June
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Pictures by Margaret Mills from Manchester on Sunday 28th May
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Picture from Wanda Sooby
When you hang your dog out to dry do NOT peg it up by its ears!