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**barongsd** · 11-04-2006, 06:15 PM

Hello, we just joined the group. We are in southeast Michigan and are owned by a couple of German Shedders. Anyone else in the group shepherd owners? We have a website and invite anyone who may be interested to see our dogs and learn a little more about us. You can find us at http://ourhouse48183.tripod.com

Randy & Debbi

**borzoimom** · 11-04-2006, 06:16 PM

OHHHHHHHHHHHH WOW! WELCOME! I had shepherds for a little over 20 years and now have Borzois.. WELCOME!

**barongsd** · 11-04-2006, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by borzoimom

OHHHHHHHHHHHH WOW! WELCOME! I had shepherds for a little over 20 years and now have Borzois.. WELCOME!

Thank You for the Welcome. I just had a chance to visit your website ... what gorgeous dogs you have.

Our two were show dogs also, Baron is a Canadian and UKC Champion and pointed out in the AKC (he needs his majors but we don't have the money to go chasing them) and our Elle is a Canadian Ch. AKC pointed and only needs a couple points for her UKC Ch. ... but they are both semi-retired now. Baron is a TDI dog also ...

**borzoimom** · 11-04-2006, 06:31 PM

oh wow! I have two with therapy dog titles. They visit children with cancer... A few heartaches, but I believe they make a difference..
YOu can post pictures off your computer on this. When you replay you will notice below your message it says " manage attachements" then you click browse, find the picture and okay then up load. ..
Let us know when you want to do your signature.. its alot of fun!

**rutylr** · 11-04-2006, 06:42 PM

Very nice.
I have a few friends who breed and show GSD...

**barongsd** · 11-04-2006, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by rutylr

Very nice.
I have a few friends who breed and show GSD...

We don't breed, altho I think we may try for a litter in the spring on Elle's next cycle. We have just had fun in the show ring as a hobby. I am going to try to insert a couple pictures ... if you here a loud boom ... it didn't work!!!

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**NicoleLJ** · 11-04-2006, 06:49 PM

Welcome. Your dogs are gorgeous. I also have a male GSD named Luca and a female White Shepherd named Sheena. Welcome to the forum. This is a really friendly place.
Nicole

**KYS** · 11-04-2006, 10:23 PM

Welcome to PetTalk. : )

**wolfsoul** · 11-04-2006, 11:19 PM

Welcome to PT!

I grew up with German shepherds but made the switch over to Belgian shepherds. I also show, but mine aren't champions yet -- Solo is only 9 weeks old, and Visa has 5 points towards her Canadian CH from one day of showing -- I plan to finish both her and Solo next year.

**barongsd** · 11-05-2006, 07:23 AM

Originally Posted by wolfsoul

Welcome to PT!

I grew up with German shepherds but made the switch over to Belgian shepherds. I also show, but mine aren't champions yet -- Solo is only 9 weeks old, and Visa has 5 points towards her Canadian CH from one day of showing -- I plan to finish both her and Solo next year.

Good Luck in your quest for the Championships. Do you show in the AKC also? Have you ever tried the UKC? Thats a fun registry to show at. Our Baron is pointed out in the AKC, just needs his "majors" but I don't have the time or money to go chasing after them ... lol .. I have seen some awesome Belgians at the shows. They are a nice looking breed but I confess I don't know much about them ... just that they are beautful animals.

**rutylr** · 11-05-2006, 07:45 AM

Showing Belgians in UKC is very hard.Not all Judges have the breed.
The best show to show them at would be premier in June in MI.
The Belgians have to be critiqued,so it is hard to find shows with them in it.

**barongsd** · 11-05-2006, 07:53 AM

Originally Posted by rutylr

Showing Belgians in UKC is very hard.Not all Judges have the breed.
The best show to show them at would be premier in June in MI.
The Belgians have to be critiqued,so it is hard to find shows with them in it.

Been to the premier a couple times ... Baron was Best Male the last time we went and that finished him. I would suspect that a good Borzoi judge might be hard to find since they are kind of a "rare" breed ... especially hard in the UKC like you said ...

**borzoimom** · 11-06-2006, 09:18 AM

OMG I CANT BELIEVE THIS!! NICE talking to you- I cant believe we are dog cousins! That cracks me up to see my lines showing up in Covy tucker after alll these years.. WELCOME COUSIN!!!

**barongsd** · 11-06-2006, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by borzoimom

OMG I CANT BELIEVE THIS!! NICE talking to you- I cant believe we are dog cousins! That cracks me up to see my lines showing up in Covy tucker after alll these years.. WELCOME COUSIN!!!

LOL ... it was good talking to you also ... and to get that great lesson on my dogs pedigrees ... you are a wealth of information, now you can see why I am so proud of my dogs. I think they have wonderful pedigrees ... thanks again Michelle

**borzoimom** · 11-06-2006, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by barongsd

LOL ... it was good talking to you also ... and to get that great lesson on my dogs pedigrees ... you are a wealth of information, now you can see why I am so proud of my dogs. I think they have wonderful pedigrees ... thanks again Michelle

Now you know why some of the dogs in your dogs pedigree are named what they are.. lollllllllllll..