Of these, there were 40 affirmative responses pertaining to broken bones, not just legs, in Silkens. Ronan's Best Bred By, Winners Dog, Best of Winners, and Best Opp Sex awards to finish his ISWS Ch at the Western Regional Specialty 08! The Parent Club for Silken Windhounds, ISWS, surveyed owners and received reports on approximately 1000 silkens. - Accomplishing a Canine Good Citizen title with your dog proves them as a good advocate for whatever they are- purebred or mixed-breed, ethically bred or rescued. He's even slept through a couple of Basenji yodeling sessions, and a Aussie singalong . :/, I am the Wizzard, and I approve of this fruit. This is the fear mongering that has literally been going on for years. At the 2009 Silken Windhound National Show, Ronan won an Award of Merit out of the Best of Breed class from judge Sandy Simmons of Aldemoore Borzoi! Borzoi, We built Ms new desk and Pip is sleeping on the FLOOR under itunheard of. These people send this message to everyone that inquires about Silken Windhounds. For the owner of any of these dogs, 1 broken bone is too many. Very early on in life, Ronan took his name to heart and decided that he was, indeed, part seal. His His wins at the age of 9 months made him a puppy champion in the IABCA venue, earning him the title of JU.A Ch. Im a social person and I enjoy sharing my life with my dogs out of my home, and I know thats a shared interest among many dog owners. K9 Guide Dog Training is able to complete Canine Good Citizen evaluations! Ronan stacked at the Silken Windhound Nationals 2007 Photo Dan Gauss Shot on Sight. Copyright talismanhounds 2011. In April of 07, Ronan really came into his own, getting his Ch in Rarities, garnering several Best of Breed awards, and under judge Catherine Croft, going all the way to get his first Best in Show ribbon ! Ronan camouflaged at the Silken Windhound Nationals in Colorado. Ronans a very affectionate and social boy, and really loves just about all people, especially children of all ages. BRNC Racing Practices Nov 07 photo Dave Mills. What makes a good dog? K9 Guide Dog Training goes above and beyond to get you the results YOU want. Do you have a link to the ISWS study on silken windhound fractures? Normal SWH-TH5/27M-PI He returned to IABCA in September of 07, accompanied by his sister Sazi, and several Silken Windhound pals, and got his IABCA UCICB Ch! It depends on who you ask. In December of 06, under AKC judge Marilyn Dromgoole, he went Winners Dog for his first five point major, then went Best of Breed over several Specials , Best in Group, and then went all the way to be awarded Reserve Best in Show! Rarities/NAKC show, December 2006 Winners Dog , Best of Winners , Best of Breed , Group 1 , Reserve Best in Show! Ronan wins a number four placement at the second ever Silken Windhound OFC event under judge Bob Bulman! I know people whose dogs aren't fans of other dogs, other people, and prefer to just hang out at home with their person - that dog can be good too. - Some therapy dog programs require a dog to earn a Canine Good Citizen title before training. Ronan has many good points that will hopefully carry on into the breed in the future . All Rights Reserved. While the CGC simulates real world skills, the CGCU evaluation has dogs and handlers testing in natural environments, such as a crowd at a dog show, at a training club, or on a sidewalk flush with people and other dogs. He is lucky to have several siblings and half siblings regularly indulge his preferences by coming out at the beach for romps through the surf. Photo John Seibel. Ronan at Purina Farms for the Silken Windhound Nationals 2007 photo by Crystal B. Ronan is , actually, underneath all that white, a red brindle dog. I love helping clients and their companions get the skills necessary to have a healthy, life-long dynamic based on obedience, structure, and an incredible bond! We were notified that Ronan has completed the requirement of defeating 15 Rarities Ch's in competition to qualify for his Rarities Grand Champion title! # 6 OFC Silken Windhound of 09-10 season! This is a co bred litter between Renaissance Hounds and Talisman Hounds, and the three girls and two boys were born in Iowa! Some stunning urban coyote photographs from Corey Arnold, check out the link for other urban animal photos in the series! His nose and eye pigment are black, and his eyes are so black that its hard sometimes to see his pupils. The litter theme is " Noble Metals ". All Rights Reserved. Detractors will say that there have been 40 Silkens with bone breaks. Were really looking forward to seeing Ronan continue to develop. super soaker antics at home became increasingly more hazardous to the Ronan has had a strong showing at NAKC shows, and is a lovely hound to show, he really enjoys being in the ring . Here are some pics of some BT silkens: Kinobi Roman Holiday at Kohana (with Irish mark), Marcus and Whisky of Spirit Silkens (self with brindle, non-brindle with white trim), CSB Agent Pussy Galore @silkenagentsofcsbeck (saddle/creeping tan with white spotting), The fluffy snoot ornaments can be purchased here. You will note the Wizzard has left his approval hair here. He's at his most blissfull when he's managed to surround himself with a number of kids or adults all willing to pet him at the same time. But when she saw it yesterday, she started bouncing with me and following so happy, and when I did our lets start gaiting cue she zoomed into action, even pulling ahead in her enthusiasm. The Urban Canine Good Citizen title is for proofing many of the skills learned from the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test in public spaces. # of dogs with other skeletal issues = 56, % of dogs with other skeletal issues = 7.8%, https://www.coutovetconsultants.com/for-veterinarians/greythealthsurvey.pdf, https://italiangreyhound.org/index.php/ig-health/van-andeligca-health-survey/, https://www.whippetklubben.se/index.php/sv/16-whippet/330-whippet-health-survey-results, do you know if silkens come in black and tan? our trips out to the Pacific Ocean. Normal SWH-CA7/27M/C-PI When not asleep, or charging around on the beach, they can often be seen at Talisman wrestling, playing tag, or, when they were puppies, hanging onto either end of a sock or a shirt they have fished out of the closet. Look at the concentration in the first two photos he must concentrate hard to go over jumps, then the third photo is home free to his TUUUUGGGGG!!! Please just understand when someone is speaking up about one of the negatives of the breed being their propensity for bone breaks, that they are exploiting the tragedies of car accidents, livestock attacks, and other such traumatic injuries that are so wildly outside of the scope of a reasonable definition offragile to make it absurd. discontinued before algae started growing on his fur and on the couch. - The skills proven in a CGC evaluation are an excellent foundation for a happy, stable family company and for a working or sports dog. What I can readily share is the summary recorded in minutes for the 2016 Annual General Meeting. Please contact us for more information and scheduling: Louie (U-CH Maldonfox Walk On The Wildside CGC ), a Toy Fox Terrier owned byRavenSong Dogs, Geist (U-CH Oak Creek's Moonstruck SPOT CGC NTD), a Silken Windhound owned by Doely Quinones, Gaia (U-CH Sigil Eastertide SPOT CGC), a Silken Windhound owned by Talena Pearson. Some may say it is a dog who minds their manners in public and at home. the garden is watered, but is allowed much more extensive research on 2022 K9 Guide Dog Training LLC. That is not to say that theyre perfectly behaved all of the time or would be good for everyone. Last time I did this was sometime in spring I think, and Pip was dejected the whole time, just like she was in November at our last show. Ronan winning an Award of Merit at the Silken Windhound Nationals 2009. Whether you are dealing with serious behavioral issues and feel like your whole life is structured around your dog, need help with basic or advanced obedience, or want the best foundation for your puppy, we can help!Since we're out in the field most of the day, filling out our questionnaire or emailing us at info@k9guidedogtraining.com is the quickest way to reach our team. There are now several mostly white Silken Windhounds in the breed , which is a big change from just a few years ago, when there were none at all ! Ronan started an OFC career in the winter of 2010, and found a new passion. Ronan at the Silken Windhound Nationals 2007 photo Mary Childs. floors and furniture as he grew, so the kiddie pool in the yard was Siring a litter out of the lovely and tiny 19 1/2 inch tall Kristull Xerox. Every now and then I see some mention of the supposed fragility of the breed. Progress has been made, the berries are bluing. AKC Community Canine / Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA). my ideal marking combo would be black and tan or brindle but idk if its in the breed. Ronan Yesterday got out the show lead just to see if we remembered how to do it and maybe practice a little in the yard. Dedicated beach bum and unrepentant affection hog, Ronan is our home-grown , high velocity couch clown. I have four good dogs. 2007 The CGCU test is often used to assess therapy and service dog prospects, but it is not reason enough to claim your dog as a therapy dog or service dog. In his very first IABCA show weekend of four shows and four judges in Antioch Ca in 2005, Ronan was a Multiple Best Puppy in Breed winner and Best in Hound Puppy Group winner over many other AKC and rare hound breeds. Helen's comment about Ronan: "Very correct, with fantastic side movement!". However (and I know this is true for mine), dogs arent born knowing how to navigate meeting strangers, going to dog-friendly stores, or listening to commands in a high-distraction environment. The Canine Good Citizen Advanced title is an advanced level of the CGC program. Out on a walk (walking on a loose lead). For a family with children and a busy household, it might be the faithful companion who follows the toddler around the yard, fetches a ball once in a while, and sleeps happily on the couch. Many of them, like his half sister Dita, and his full brother Loki also share his passion for speed and all things aquatic. The only way you can tell at all about what his color really is, is to look at his ears, which have some very tiny spots of red brindle on them. Judges comments were very favorable, and in his written critiques they wrote: Ronan is one of the first few Silkens to be awarded this title! But, Ive spent a lot of time with dogs and the ones in my house are the ones who have built my love for dogs and made me realize what traits I enjoy in a canine partner. Ronan, seen here above with his pal Rhett, is like his dam Sheba and sire Gideon, in that he loves to run! A good dog is one that fits into our home. He has been involved heavily in researching effective play techniques with slower breeds of dog , but it's plain to see that at this age, in his heart he clearly prefers his play at a higher speed. Hopefully it is not lost on people that this has been a controversy since 2016 and it would be almost impossible to hide a conspiracy for so long given the prevalence of social media. Theres lots of things I thought we lost and seeing her cheerful and eager to do things with me has been just sogreat. 2005 I still have my girl. Ronan in the ring at the Nationals 2011, photo Dave Mills. Hes a super-soaker swamphound, and loves water even more than his sire Gideon. Talisman Home | About Talisman | The Ladies | The Gentlemen | Litters | Links, Multiple Best in All Breed Show, Reserve Best in All Breed Show, Multiple Nationals Award of Merit Winner, Multiple Best of Breed, Best of Breed Opposite Sex in Specialty Show, ISWS Champion, NAKC, American and Canadian Grand Champion, IABCA UCICB, JuA Int Champion. Training, both of the dog and the handler, is important if we want to bring our dogs with us into todays fast-paced world, especially one where many other dogs are not trained or under adequate control. On 3/28/2008 Ronan became a father for the first time ! The assessment for the Canine Good Citizen title has ten steps that you are tested on by a certified AKC CGC evaluator -. Posted by Yana Allport on June 17, 2022 under General. The couch is actually already green, but a green Silken Windhound would Ronan started off his first day in his racing career with two first place finishes, barreling up the course to win. At his second race day, even though I am very sure his head isn't quite wrapped around the game as yet, Ronan blazed his way to win his races and his first two points towards his Straight Racing Championship! He spent much of his young puppyhood splashing and diving into the kiddie pool in my yard, and getting into trouble stalking the garden hose. Others may say it is a dog who knows their job as a farmhand or service dog and carries it out happily. In April of 2008, at a Rarities/NAKC Show weekend, Ronan won two Best of Breed Opposite Sex awards , and a Best in Show under judge Patricia Gail Burnham! AKC Community Canine / Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA). He's had a very nice start to his race career in the fall of 2006, despite the fact that there wasnt a pond or an ocean at the end of the race he easily could dive into. It all depends on our expectations and our lifestyles. I dont want to say these numbers are insignificant. This included being kicked by livestock, hit by cars, stepping in deep holes, pups stepped on in the whelping box, and jumping from high (10ft+) points. Normal SWH-112/2007--28. Weve had several wardrobe casualties caused by this dynamic tugging duo, and we're glad they've outgrown such things now. 4. Ronan's Reserve Winners Dog Western Regional 07 Photo Dave Mills. "Outstanding movement for age", "Beautifully shaped head", "Free light gait", "Promising young dog". If youre looking for affirmation that your pet dog is able to succeed in new, distracting environments, the American Kennel Club has the Canine Good Citizen title, a program for the everyday dog owner and their companion dogs. OFA Cardio : We look forward to talking to you about how we can help! Normal SWH-TH5/13M-PI, CERF: - Training with your dog, no matter the goals, is a wonderful way to improve communication and strengthen your relationship. She is his best canine pal and best playmate. She really is feeling so much better. Exclusive, previously unreleased content of Pip and her mama in 2021. a blog for Lil Pip, a silken windhound living with her two moms and tabby brother in San Diego, she was always a 'what's around that corner?' A walk is made better by a dog, a drink on a patio is better with a dog, spending time with friends is better with a dog. be more difficult to explain. In between shows, he spends all his time sleeping on his side, or upside down, so we have to wake him up and make sure he isnt too groggy going into the ring. Ronan finished his ISWS Championship at the Western Regional Specialty "Boofest" in 2008, going Best Bred By Dog , Winners Dog , Best Bred By, Best of Winners , and Best Opposite Sex in Specialty Show under AKC Borzoi , Whippet , and Greyhound judge Helen Brettell of Lost Creek Whippets! He adores watching, playing with, and diving into any sort of water. Ronan and Sazi at Barron's Borzoi photo Dave Mills. They do, but Black and Tan is resessive so the dog has to be at least homozygous for it (at/at). The only bodies of water he's ever been the least bit suspicious of are full sized swimming pools, and bathtubs clearly set up to wash dogs . Training with your dog doesnt end after you earn a Canine Good Citizen title, no matter what level. His third race of the day, he wound up actually finishing the race first, but ran so wide he didn't actually pass over the official finish line! This adds an extra level of difficulty compared to the CGC evaluation, which is done in a more controlled environment. Pod is actually Black and Tan but modified by grizzle. His striking looks, love for running, and lovely movement are making their mark in the show ring ! He has alot of power and speed, but we are waiting for his goofy brain cells kick in! kind of girl, ive missed that so much and i didnt even realize how much of it was gone until it started coming back. The American Kennel Club has two additional titles: Urban Canine Good Citizen (CGCU) and AKC Community Canine / Canine Good Citizen Advanced (CGCA). In Oct of 07, Ronan also won Reserve Winners Dog at our very large Western Regional Specialty! 2007 # 8 OFC Silken Windhound of the 10-11 season! His main partner in canine crime is his full sister Sazi. 2007 Ronan awarded AOM at the Silken Windhound Nationals 2011 in Calistoga Ca under, judge Pat Murphy of Oaklahara Borzoi, handled by Audrey Hsia , photo Dave Mills. ive never seen it manifest in a puppy before. Nailing her free stack cue again and justhappy to be working with me again. Clean, dirty, salty, fresh, a trickle, a stream, a puddle, a pond, an ocean, it mostly doesn't seem to matter to him . He also managed to get four Best of Breeds, and Group 2 and 3 awards! Normal SWH-CA7/13M/P-PI, OFA Thyroid : Black and tan puppies start out nearly black and the tan points come in with age. 2005 ISWS has been receptive to investigating this and transparent about the findings, even paying for the necropsy that was released directly to the one owner. - Some landlords or other housing entities may be more receptive to allowing dogs on their properties if they have a CGC. 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