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Nice dog. With a name like Harry I would expect him to be nothing but intelligent and good looking

Harry

When my cocker was younger he reduced a pine kitchen table to sawdust ! I forgot to roll the rug up in the kitchen before I went to be last night. He'd clawed it to heck 'nesting' by the morning And he's 12 years old now

Harry

That's a good point about the manner in which the photos were taken. You have just got to get down to doggy level if you want shots like that. A lot of shots are unmistakeably taken from a standing position. Down on one knee is okay, but on the ground is what makes such photos special. A dogs eye vi...

Thanks for the replies. So, without hesitation, with drive, and as directed. Method of entry, optional :lol: The possibility of objects under the water is a good point. Especially when out training. At events I'm sure the water conditions are well checked beforehand. And blimey Wullie, that looks li...

Ah ! I want a Lil' Revel too

Harry

What an 'action' shot ! Great dog AND great photographer.

Harry

Hi, I was out with a friend this morning and assisting with some retrieve work with his cocker. She retrieves very well despite the area inundated with bunnies and their scent at the moment. We have a nice secluded lake nearby and we decided to do some retrieves from the water. Happily swimming near...

Hi Wullie, some dogs seem to 'hit' you, as you put it, because you obviously have an eye for a dog :clap: In some part due to an innate ability and in some part due to your years of experience looking at and working with dogs. It's funny that out of a litter of pups we can home in on one and decide ...

What a cutie But you aren't gonna call her 'white ear' are you ?

Harry.

Yes, a look at the parents is an advantage if it's possible. That might give you an idea of what your pup might 'look' like. From my experience though, a good look at the grandparents was a lot more useful. But when it comes to temperament in adults, a lot of the time you are looking at the product ...