My dear friend, Alice suggested an omega oil to enhance my dogs coats. She uses this oil for her horses and has seen amazing results.
She gave me a sample to try, so I did some research and this supplement product is 100% Australian owned and based on the simple principle of “Nature Knows Best”. It is the highest natural plant based Omega 3 oil on the market.
They are based in Queensland and ironically in the suburb over from where I used to live before moving to New South Wales in 2016. You can purchase the product online and they will deliver to your door.
I have been using Cen Oil for Dogs over the past two weeks and I cannot believe the results. My dogs coats are fluffier and their colouring has deepened. It is easy to manage and I administer to them with their nightly food.
As my dogs are of a larger breed, I have just ordered some Cen Active Joint and Hip Support supplement. I highly recommend the Cen Oil and will provide feedback on the Cen Active joint and hip support in the coming weeks.
Ever since Locki heard Sia’s Chandelier on the radio when we picked him up from the breeder, he has a strange passion for what I call his singing voice (beautiful howling).
Since then I have changed it slightly by saying his name at a high pitch and the fun has continued. Much to our amusement he regularly howls when I call him in this tone. Now that he has his girlfriends, Bonnie and Boo, I believe that he likes to show off his singing talents to impress the girls.
My girls have very different barks. Bonnie has gone from sounding like a wounded bull to the voice of an angel while little Boo’s bark is loud and sharp. This morning the girls decided to join in with Locki’s singing.
Here is a video glimpse of the fun we have when we decide to sing…
After losing our beautiful Bella to Thyroid Carcinoma and stomach Cancer at only 8 3/4 years, we had the dilemma of how to honour our girl.
We buried out last Bullmastiff “Rastus” in a very large hole in sandy soil at our old home in Mackay, R.I.P Rastus. She was gently covered with her towel and red roses.
With Bella being bigger than Rastus and the red clay soil in Wagga Wagga too challenging to dig a hole without the aid of large equipment, we opted for cremation.
So then how do you honour an amazing pet that has followed you through nine house moves across two states? With a massive tree, of course! So my next challenge was to find a nursery who was able to source a large tree and then what type of tree would suit Bella?
The location was arranged for the dog pen and after some internet research we decided on an ornamental tree, Chinese Elm (Todd), the fancy pants version of the Chinese Elm. I then learned that the next street over was lined with the Chinese Elm, an omen indeed that this was the appropriate tree for our girl.
On the day of delivery I was expecting a 4 metre tree, however a 6 metre tree arrived and what a specimen. With some grunting we maneuvered the tree next to the planter box and Graeme and I planted it the following day.
As the tears rolled down, Graeme and I scattered her ashes around her tree and covered her with our rose petals. Our baby girl is now in her final resting place.
R.I.P. our beautiful Bella girl, we loveand miss you so much…
Chinese Elm (Todd) tree planted in honour of Bella
Henty Show was a blast for Locki and I, our first dog show on our own. We arrived early to setup. Learning about the show world is both interesting and confusing at the same time. You have to put yourself out there by meeting new people, asking lots of questions and learning the process very quickly.
Your dogs need to have faith and trust in you and on this day my Locki showed both. He settled into the day a little more relaxed than our first show in Wollongong. Even though the noises of side show alley were new and close, his choice was to stay in the protection of his cage.
It’s easy to forget that Locki is only a puppy at 10 3/4 months of age due to his size. Locki met lots of people who were impressed with how big, gentle and shy he was. He has started to lose some of his shyness which makes me one happy mamma bear.
Finally at approximately 1:30 to 2:00pm it was our turn in the ring and on the walk to the ring we almost had an incident. Locki’s trust in my holding while comforting him was noted by another breeder who later commented on my ability to control Locki in that instance…. feeling blessed.
Then it was Locki’s turn and once again he strutted his stuff by my side and he looks magnificent… so I was told!!! Our stacking training over the last week had paid off when Locki was awarded with a Best of Breed certificate and Best Puppy in Group ribbon against a boxer puppy.
Locki having a big drink after winning Best Puppy in Group
A huge thanks to the judge Mr Russell Britten for his guidance and awarding Locki with 6 points…
Locki receiving Best Puppy in Group Award from Mr Russell BrittenLocki’s Certificate for Best Puppy in Group
Feeling very grateful for my amazing boy… until next show, Gundagai 15th February 2020 here we come….
Locki and my first show was a three day event in Wollongong over the weekend 31st Jan, 1st and 2nd Feb 2020. At ten and a half months, Locki, a big shy boy with little experience with the outside world, ventured with me to the big smoke.
He travelled in air-conditioned comfort in the back seat of my Cruze, while we stayed at a friends home within an hour or so from the event. This was his first time away from his gals, Bella and Bonnie and he was quite anxious.
As a Bullmastiff we are in Group 6 “Utility” and after locating our show ring we watched until it was our turn. This weekend would give us the experience of six show events which is a big ask for beginners however would provide us with valuable experience. We were both nervous about what the following days would bring.
From the outset Locki had a glimpse at the world of weir and wonderful dogs. They say you can judge a person on how your dog reacts to them, well Locki reacted to everything including little humans and all dogs covered in fluffiness or long hair. As a true guardian he just didn’t like anyone coming within coee of Graeme and I.
We had been practicing to trot at home however I had very little experience of the show stack. So off we went on our first appearance as the only puppy in category 3 (puppy 6-12 months) and as we had trained, we did it…
The judges were amazing, welcomed us as newbies and provided some valuable advice. I was so proud of my boy who was as poked and touched in his mouth and over his body.
Our best results was on day two under the guidance of judge Mr G Vernon who awarded us with:
Dog Challenge
Runner up best of breed
Puppy of breed.
We achieved seven points took out a few ribbons which will be the start of my collection.
So proud of my boy Locki and his first show results…
After this result my dear friend Marg took us by the hand and showed us how to stand. I cannot thank everyone enough who took the time to guide use over the weekend, friends, judges and other Bullmastiff breeders. To you all I will be forever grateful.
Learning to stand under the guidance of Margaret Munro from Chevalove Cavaliers…
We called it quits after the 4th show as my poor Locki was showing signs of heat stress, so we ventured the long haul home. Now back with his gals he is sleeping restfully.
Until our next show in Henty on 8th Feb 2020, Karen Feldbauer….
Locki was born on 15th March 2019 and is kennel name is Tunzapower Porter. We contacted the breeder in Victoria looking for a dog to mate with our Bella. After a few discussions with her we where on our way to meet our boy.
Locki has grown to be a rather big boy weighing in at a hefty 62 kilos at the the tender age of 10 months. He is a gentle giant with so much personality. He loves his cuddles and playing for short bursts.
From his humble small birth size to Christmas Day 2019 Locki has definitely grown into those large paws. For all his size he takes many naps during the day and maintains a watchful eye on the magpies that frequent his backyard.
Now that he is old enough I take him for a short stroll around the suburb and surrounding bush lands to introduce him to the many sounds and things in his vicinity. He howled very loudly when I took off with his two favourite bitches Bella and Bonnie on their first outing. I could hear him barking for the whole time were were gone.
This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. This is my stud boy Locki which you can read about in up coming blogs. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
My name is Karen and I have a passion for my beloved dogs. I am 159 cm tall and of course the dogs I love just happen to be one of the largest breeds, the Bullmastiff which of course means that they are almost bigger than me.
I’m new to blogging and about to start a new venture of breeding my Bullmastiff dogs. Over the coming months I will be sharing my experiences in showing my two puppies Locki and Bonnie.
Locki turned 10 months today and well I think Bonnie is about 4 1/2 to 5 months. Unfortunately I am still waiting on receiving her papers.
Once I have Bonnie’s papers I will be able to show her as well as each dog has a registration number which you need to add to the NSW Show Dogs registration database.
I will be writing about the adventures of showing and breeding my dogs as an informative way to allow other to experience what it is like to have a large dog in your life. You see, Bullmastiffs are gentle giants who can be just as scared of us as some of us are of them.
They are easy dogs to train and are very obedient. They really don’t like to disappoint us even when they know that they are in trouble for chewing our favourite shoe or plant.
“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
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