andy s410c 62 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Just a few pics of the opening day at The Hunters Haven,good turn out,great dogs & some working ferrets!!And a couple of surprise visitors....all photo's taken by my wife http://s640.photobucket.com/albums/uu122/andys410c/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mistyka 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 The coati was a surprise but the skunks weren't. I had no idea she was bringing the coati until that morning when she said she was on her way. Great pics though and what a great day! Wear Valley Ferret Rescue netted a little bit of vet funds which was excellent all thanks to John. We owe him a bottle of bourbon for that. I reckon he should have another show towards the end of the year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I reckon he should have another show towards the end of the year. Definitely! As said elsewhere, the turnout and quality of dogs was well above what you see at most working dog shows. Come on Johnny!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 This young lady was a bit of a crowd puller a lot people wanted to have there photo taken with one of her animal's, but believe me more than once I had my heart in my mouth just watching some of the lurchers eyeing up the coati as it jumped from her to some one in the crowd, in my mind I could see it being snaped out of the air, but every thing went off ok and it was good to have her there Mrs Hubery in the shop with a pair of skunks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Who's this man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 John, Aarons the only man I know who is that desperate for a rossete he tried to enter the under 15's handler class Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 John, Aarons the only man I know who is that desperate for a rossete he tried to enter the under 15's handler class And I'd have got away with it if it hadn't been for those meddling kids .............. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogs-n-natives 1,182 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Hi John Couldnt make it down for your opening, facing heavey resistance on the mole front! It looks like the opening of the shop and the show were a great success, please organise another!! and ill be down with the troops and dogs, cant wait to have a look around the shop... All the best DnN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slip,course,kill 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 John, Aarons the only man I know who is that desperate for a rossete he tried to enter the under 15's handler class thers another topic about this as well Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nerys 0 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 This young lady was a bit of a crowd puller a lot people wanted to have there photo taken with one of her animal's, but believe me more than once I had my heart in my mouth just watching some of the lurchers eyeing up the coati as it jumped from her to some one in the crowd, in my mind I could see it being snaped out of the air, but every thing went off ok and it was good to have her there Mrs Hubery in the shop with a pair of skunks Thanks for the welcome you guys, was a nice day out i think the most interest came from a little JRT in the burger queue, who was itching to "meet" dandy.. however.. i knew that all you wonderful owners would have your dogs under full control of course and you will notice that at no time were the skunks put down, and that Dandy was in a secure harness, and again, had a hand near to grab him just in case. Coatis tend to stay up if they are feeling unsure.. whilst he leaps sideways, he does not tend to leap down! All three of the animals were under supervision at all times. whilst i take them out, i do not tend to risk them.. its too much bad PR apart from the obvious damage it could do to both animals and humans who got in the way. Skunks used to be used by the Native Americans, for vermin control, before the white settlers brought domestic cats over, i'd love to work them like you can ferrets, but not sure they would fit down the burrows! whilst the coati looks relatively sweet and innocent, these animals were only removed from the Dangerous Wild Animals License in October 2007, they are fast, agile, powerful animals, with non retractable claws, a long jaw, large canine teeth, and a very impressive pressure per square inch bite power. this is a replica coati skull, fyi.. Coatis are preyed on in their natural range, by things like Jaguar and dog.. however, its not always the predator that wins.. as Wiki says.. When provoked, or for defense, coatis can be fierce fighters: their strong jaws, sharp canine teeth, and fast scratching paws, along with a tough hide sturdily attached to the underlying muscles, make it very difficult for predators (e.g. dogs, jaguars) to seize the small mammal. .. anyway... as said, he was under control, you guys had your dogs under control (as i would expect from a group of people who work their animals!) and i hope you enjoyed meeting him, and the skunks, Pro and Snuff. again, thanks John, for the invite Nerys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aaronpigeonplucker 32 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 John, Aarons the only man I know who is that desperate for a rossete he tried to enter the under 15's handler class yello? someone wanted me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Nerys it was a pleasure having you there, and would like to think when we have another show you would come along Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 John, Aarons the only man I know who is that desperate for a rossete he tried to enter the under 15's handler class yello? someone wanted me. Not you mate ........... Me, I bet I had the name long before you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
john hubery 9 Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Donnie, Im looking to make it a twice a year event, spring and summer show also looking at running another spring and summer show with lurcher and terrier racing trying to sort some where with a bar and more parking, this would make a total of four extra shows through the year in the north east, with money beiong in short supply at the minute it would be good to get some thing going up this end of the country to save lads having to travel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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