Re: Crufts I had high hopes for Charlie's otter tail - but it's turned out not as good as I thought it might. I still love his tail though. I think Charlie has the best tail in the world (and I expect everyone thinks that of the tail attached to their labrador), even though it falls short of a really good otter tail. I think the hair is supposed to wrap around the tail to finish off the look (you have to start with a decent thick tail to start with, of course, it's not all hair). Here is the breed standard (Charlie carries his tail high, as diagram d - even higher, actually). tail-labrador by JulieTandCharlie, on Flickr High hopes in the early days: Otter by JulieTandCharlie, on Flickr Turning a bit feathery... otter tail 3 by JulieTandCharlie, on Flickr Definitely feathery (but still lovely to me otter tail 2 by JulieTandCharlie, on Flickr
Re: Crufts [quote author=Oberon link=topic=4775.msg60333#msg60333 date=1394622973] Obi's tail is the same as Charlie's. Thick, but goes a bit brushy in the last half. [/quote] Yes, I noticed that. I think Obi's is a bit thicker. Charlie's is a bit too long too - but more to stroke, that's what I say.
Re: Crufts [quote author=Karen link=topic=4775.msg60349#msg60349 date=1394627267] Julie and Rachael, I think you both may have OTD (Obsessive Tail Disorder). [/quote] What? You didn't measure Poppy's tail every night in the first year to see how it was doing? Well..... ;D ;D ;D
Re: Crufts I must admit not to have thought as much about tails as this in their whole lives. bad labrador mummy.
Re: Crufts [quote author=hd link=topic=4775.msg60365#msg60365 date=1394630667] I must admit not to have thought as much about tails as this in their whole lives. bad labrador mummy. [/quote] You aren't alone - all my previous dogs have been docked so its all new to me too
Re: Crufts [quote author=JulieT link=topic=4775.msg60354#msg60354 date=1394627709] [quote author=Karen link=topic=4775.msg60349#msg60349 date=1394627267] Julie and Rachael, I think you both may have OTD (Obsessive Tail Disorder). [/quote] What? You didn't measure Poppy's tail every night in the first year to see how it was doing? Well..... ;D ;D ;D [/quote] You stopped measuring after just a YEAR???! Clare
Re: Crufts [quote author=jade805 link=topic=4775.msg60381#msg60381 date=1394635682] Don't let Dexter and Angela on this thread anymore! ;D [/quote] They might be ignoring us. Or maybe just having fun in the sand pit.
Re: Crufts The lovely Dex is above such mundane and trivial matters - Dex has a unique spaniel like tail, he might not be eligible for Crufts (neither, I suspect, is Charlie due to the titanium assisted knee - although I also suspect that would be the least of his worries in trying to qualify ;D) but he is in good company. They won't let Ziggy in either.
Re: Crufts [quote author=drjs@5 link=topic=4775.msg60408#msg60408 date=1394641891] [quote author=jade805 link=topic=4775.msg60381#msg60381 date=1394635682] Don't let Dexter and Angela on this thread anymore! ;D [/quote] They might be ignoring us. Or maybe just having fun in the sand pit. [/quote] Ha ha ha ha! I'm just catching up on the 'tail ' end of this thread ! Dex has developed the most magnificent kiss curl on the end of his tailette!ill get a photos of it for you,I'm in bed now!i have to say that when I see photos of all your beautiful dogs i do always check their tails out :'( Dexter never had an otters tail,he had a blurry fast lean,whip of a tail that caused bruises and bloodshed and was better off gone :'( ........I tell my broken heart! x
Re: Crufts We had a major, tail-induced, spilled beer incident on the weekend so that's one thing you're fairly safe from, Angela. Obsessive Tail Disorder is only a clinical problem if it bothers the 'sufferer' or causes significant disruption to daily activities.
Re: Crufts Ricky the poodle letting his hair down .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...our-wash-set-turns-Ricky-Crufts-champion.html
Re: Crufts Charlie has the same power blaster hair dryer as Ricky! Only takes a few minutes to dry Charlie though. Not sure I could comb that much!
Re: Crufts I'm really chuffed he has some sort of a normal doggy life but it would drive me bonkers to have to groom for that long!
Re: Crufts Go Ricky 8) So glad he gets to play on the beach. Hopefully it's a common thing for him, he certainly seems at home
Re: Crufts And I moan about a post fox poo shower and application of fleece jumper : I have no stamina.
