Just been to the NEC for a conference, all systems go for Crufts, used to go to Gundog Day when i had my Lab. Cracking day out. Hope the weekend is fine weather wise Sandy and that you feel better soon. xx                                                                                                                                                                             

Thanks hun, Im going to Crufts come hell or high water - nice day out when you dont have to worry about your own dogs there - all stress removed!!! Gonna be a nice weekend all so get those bikes ready..............................spring is here!!!! Sandy x                                                                                                                                                                             

While I was eating tonight I saw something on TV that looked like Crufts. I don't really understand it because where I came from you had dogs as protection and not little things for looking pretty. See Fostersmonster pics and you'll see what I mean by a guard dog.                                                                                                                                                                             

well my dog couldnt protect me if she tried !!!! she never barks when anyone knocks at the door, she sits and gives a paw to anyone who will shake it. but i think thats better than a nasty dog that you dare not touch. shes a bearded collie and they have such a gentle nature with a wicked sense of adventure                                                                                                                                                                             

yeah well my dogs (Dobermanns) good for protection but so very handsome and pretty too.  Very cut throat the dog showing world, I have bred my own champion and junior champion so know the score.  Believe you me, its not just the dog on the end of the lead that counts - when really, it absolutely should be!!! My two "girls" are the kind that would let a stranger in the house for a biscuit or two, but they sure as hell wouldnt get out again lol!!!!]Sandy] x