Hi, I've started my Mattie on sheep - we've been out 7 or 8 times now. She was really starting to understand what I was asking her in weeks 4 and 5 but the...
Hi, My husband and I have recently moved to Tassie (Ulverstone) and now we are in a much nicer climate would like to bring a Smithfield pup into our little...
Janet, I have just started herding with my "working beardie" in Scotland and although Bonnie doesn't grip the sheep "yet" I have seen other trainee sheepdogs...
Gripping is often a sign of frustration with working dogs, often because they see no purpose in what they are required to do in the introductory stages of...
Thank you all for your suggestions! Mattie's muzzle came last week and she is already comfortable wearing it. She will have to wear that until she learns not...
Hi, I am in Victoria and am trying to find a Smithfield. I cant find any breeders but located this group. Can anyone help me? Is it possible to purchase a pup...
hi that was a photo of the puppies mothers sisters pup with his new onwer cheers Deebielee White ... From: ronniesau To: smithfields_group@yahoogroups.com ...
I filmed my Smithie wrestling with her best friend, a border collie named Kuro. This is just a bit over a minute of footage, but they play lke this for 45...
A big thank you to Graham Rigby for sharing one of his beautiful Tassie pups with us. We are now the proud owners of Widget who has settled in nicely at our...
Widget is absolutely adorable (as are all the Smithie pups). She has those trouble-maker, mischevious eyes like my Smithie does. Looks like she's already...
... From: ronniesau To: smithfields_group@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: [smithfields_group] Re: Looking for Breeders or at...
Hello, We live in the north west of Tassie and are on the lookout for a smithfield pup Can anyone help head us in the right direction for breeders of these...
Hi, we're in Hobart and are interested in buying a smithfield pup, although we're concerned about the high maintenance of a shaggy long-haired dog. How much...
I thought I would share my excitement with others interested in the Smithfield. Two weeks ago my bitch Cleo was mated and (fingers crossed) puppies are due...
Hi, Group, For information only, there is a possible smithfield or Smithfield x - in Albury pound, you can locate pic in "Senior Dog Rescue' under URGENT...
Hi, Grooming my Smithie takes me about an hour a week. Since she isn't a show-dog, my grooming mission is to get those mats out of her fur (and whatever else...
... and medium-length hair smithfield? Hi Anna I have 2 smithies. Cricket is a dream to groom - she is over & done with in 10 -15 minutes & that is a decent...
Found one !! I am very excited about the arrival of my fist smithfield. He is currently 4 weeks old, so another 4 or so to go. He is coming from Tasmania with...
... Hi Joy, We're getting a little pup from Philip & Cindy Swinton at Westbury. parkcreststud@... Their litter is currently 4 weeks old, but I'm not...
Hi, I have a 2 year old smithfeild named Jazabel, were from Tassie. She is white and has tan spots. I think she is georgous!!! I got told about this website si...
Glad to have you in the group Amanda, where did you get your Smithfield from? You are welcome to share photos of her with us ---- Please!! --- tull ... From:...
... is white and has tan spots. I think she is georgous!!! ... talk to some other people with smithfeilds. Hi Amanda Glad to see you finally got here....
Toby will be 2 in December and he is wonderful, except that stopping him from nipping, is an ongoing task..any ideas welcome. We are also amazed that he seems...
Hi Amanda we too live in tassie down in the huon valley. We have an almost 2yearold (in Dec). Toby, he is tan/sandy/rust coloured with some black hairs and...
Hi De-arne, I think you already know what is wrong here - your dog is treating you like a littermate, or at worst, he thinks he's the packleader and you are...