...from every nick and cranny of the U.S.A.
and CANADA
...
...even NEW YORK...
... and again TEXAS...
...OHIO...
All came from for and wide!
for
THE BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
Are you still around ?
Meanwhile, somewhere in Illinois
ROCKFORD way...
In ranch-like surroundings...
And just look who's here!
It's GANESH
Du Clos de la Luette,
Straight down from Quebec...
Accompanied by master and Mistress, namely
Carolle and Réal...
And we musn't forget LACKSHMI
An American-style setup !
Taking a morning stroll...
Keeping an eye on the camping car...
Getting a few things ready...
Whilst others are still resting After a long, hard haul...
...
Getting into shape...
Followed by a quick snack...
Getting active as the opening Bell for the show will soon Strike
Really getting into shape!
Just perfect...
...They've come!
Getting to know the Environment, watched closely By his mistress...
A few reminders !
...
What a heat-wave...
(between 32°and 37° C)
It's tough on poor Ganesh who Came down from the far North...
pftt ! ! !
a relaxing moment...
the sun's at its zenith...
And the Boubous are tip-top Too!
A small-sized American Camping car!
Cool...
Final preparations ...
a nice cup of coffee !
and we musn't forget Boubou...
Now that reminds me of someone !
...
ouw...
having a bath...
...
dying of thirst!
The HALL ...
carrying on...
...Carting...
but not the type of cart Boubous pull...
Let's keep respectful when her honor the Judge is around...
...a few final tweaks...
Departure...
...Now it's competition time...
...all the fun of rankings...
...Heading for the stands...
...and here are the beautiful BouBous...
.../...
...and everywhere
you look !...
Really artistic...
Let's kick-off with a warm-up
and get ready for the temperament test
featuring
GANESH
du Clos de la Luette
You're going to have to do a bit of work
GANESH
Du Clos de Luette
and Carolle too!
(under the blazing sun)
a short drive
with LACKSHMI ...
... and here we are ...
Let's go! ...
...
...
"Boudin"
test
just for the fun of it!
Let's concentrate...
...
Just great!
...
what a carry-on...
...
The heat's killing me !
...
Now let's head for the
CLOCK TOWER HOTEL
for the presentation of the 20
finest American Bouvier des Flandres 2007
...
The Hotel...
The most respected
Judges ...
...
And the most praiseworthy BOUBOUS...
Still as sociable as ever...
On the other side
of the Atlantic
people love them
just as much
...
Those absolutely adorable Boubous des Flandres!
Presentation
American-style!
Still typically American!
...
On your best behaviour for her honor the Judge!
still in the race...
You must take presentations seriously !
The prizes are waiting
to be awarded...
In the limelight...
Now this is a serious business!
It's so American...
It's an authentic show !
On today's program Obedience
...
Waiting your turn!
and then - into the Arena ...
Forbidden to move!
Presentation...
Whether your American
or European
Boubous are spelt LLLOVE
Hey!
A final pose for the camera!
A few explanations
from the Judge!
...
Patienly awaiting turns...
...
round and round we go !
Refereeing involves noting down points ...
...
What's my results ?
OK !
It's all over now ...
taking a breather...
The show must go on
and here,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
may we present
GANESH !!!
...
Là, c'est Sérieux...
Keep absolutely still !
One more time round...
We've won
First Prize
for Obedience
Congratulations CAROLLE ...
Never Forget that GANESH
is the Canadian champion
for obdedience
Three cheers for CAROLLE
Congratulations
GANESH Du Clos de la Luette !
Praise is flooding in from everywhere ...
And Justly so !
The Awards!
...
And before your very eyes
a touch of presentation in a class of its own!
...
Everyone's wondering...
..
Examination
No details overlooked ...
to make that show
extra-special !
Waiting ...
Let's get on with judging!
Wow! Angie -
no need to worry
You're a magnificent Boubou!...
Stay absolutely still !...
Results coming up!
The last competitors
in the ring!
Here we go again!
Back to business!
The show goes on !
Static test for Angie...
Staying absolutely still !
Absolutely perfect !
Superb !
Supporting the competitors ...
.../...
...Being patient...
and in great shape
these are the qualities required...
One last look!
Static !
Once more !
Posing for the camera
It's a tough decision
to take !
Photo...
Let's do it again...
and now awaiting the result with bated breath!
Just great !
Back to the business at hand !
...Keeping static...
...
Phew! it's over !
It's easy to get into
the habit !
I reakon our friends have more patience than the French for example!
Examination time ...
.../...
Presentation
Back in the USA
Well-behaved and self
disciplined!
and so patient in spite
of the suspense ...
...Examining carefully
...
A presentation for
sporting dogs
A really serious attitude...
...Nothing's as serious as it
looks...
Still raring to go...
It is America ...
and there would be no America...
without American !
BRAVO !!!
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
justifiably proud...
...
It's a Colorful
BouBou...
Here we go again!
Heading back to the Clock Tower Hotel this evening..
For the American Club Banquet...
Le CLOCK TOWER...
Life-sized Bouvier des Flandres
Sculpted in Ice
A touch of American Class!
A banquet for giants ...
Centered
Around the
Bouvier des Flandres !
It's to celebrate...
Meeting friends
whether young or old
all gathered round at the table of the
Bouvier des Flandres Club
on this marvellous evening
Angie giving extremely detailed explanations...
Just for the pleasure
of looking ...
OK !
A real marvel ...
Please pay attention Ladies and Gentlemen...
please!
A toast to our Boubous ... and our shared passion
That unites us in spite of living on either side of the Atlantic
Grooming time
tough work !
And anyone who has doubts just look at this...
No trifling matter...
but for those who love
the breed,
it's a pleasure...
...
...
An example of how to display morphology through correct grooming...
The perfect dog has nothing to fear!
Champagne time soon!
progressing well!
...
The BouBou is a patient breed...
...
...
Just a baby!
but already
a Boubou
that's synomynous with L.O.V.E ...
WELL DONE Angie !
.../...
Satisfaction...
Back to the grindstone!
conformation
is presentation genetics,
it's grooming, it's presentation
all rolled together...
And CO !
ranking time!...
...
Close examination !
And there you are!
Superb !
Photo !
Absolutely Fantastic! !
Great !
...
Encouragment and congratulations
from her honor the judge...
...
Magnificent!
...
Superb !
The look of love
.../...
A well
disciplined ring presentation!
Every participant
was a success!
...
SATISFACTION
What a great day!
...
Loving eyes
and still a BouBou!
...
A few pokes!
Applause !
Examining Boubou...
...
still examining!
...
and always ...
Applause!
a really warm
hearted Boubou ...
A really festive occasion!
Photo !
Stay serious for confirmation and selection ..
Made in América !!!
...
...
still respectful...
...and as patient as ever...
...
...Morphology - just checking!
...really enjoying the ranking stage..
...The Selection nitty-gritty!
...Up-tight...
...and that eternal wait!
THE END !!!
Yup ! The time has come
to award the prizes !
Now, don't you get flustered !
Still in the race!
No laughing matter!
So here's a special thank you for our American and Canadian buddies,
guys and gals...
ALL OUR HEART-FELT GRATITUDE, to our American friends, especially,
ANGIE,JUDITH,SHEILA and their dear friends,
for the warmth of their welcome they gave us.
I'm awaiting their visit to France soon where I'll greet them in my Home
and then Back to the States!
I'd also like to thank Carolle and Réal
for bringing down GANESH du Clos de la Luette
and taking part in the U.S.A. Bouviers des Flandres club Championship
where he was outstanding i wining the Ist. Prize in the Obedience Trials !!!
Nathalie NICOLAS
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How could this Breed, the Bouvier des Flandres
have aroused my interest so much that,
I had the privilege of Accompanying this dog throughout its Life?
I'd never settle for any other Breed
than the Bouvier des Flandres.
I must say that behind its Gruff Appearance
This Dog hides such a Good-hearted Temperament.
Then there is that mutual understanding
that Develops between a Man, a Woman or Child.
and a Bouvier des Flandres
can Never be Destroyed
This Link is as Strong as the Formidable Profile
and Unruffled Strength so characteristic
of the Bouvier des Flandres
This Dog becomes an authentic “Nanny”
when Children are Around,
But Burglars Beware! The Bouvier
becomes a Real Security Guard,
In the Home, it's a Guard Dog.
It's highly developed Sense of
Smell makes it a Highly-Prized Dog ,
for Tracking and Searching
It is an Unequalled Life-Saver in Water,
When you Hike or go on Walking Tours,
it trots along Tirelessly with Tremendous Stamina,
It is indifferent to Bad Weather and a Rustic Animal ,
When used as a Working Dog, it's attentive and Hard-Working.
It has Tremendous Endurance,
It becomes the Ideal Companion in the Home,
In my Opinion, there will never be enough Definitions to qualify
our dear BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
CLOS DE LA LUETTE BREEDING ESTABLISHMENT Le Bois des Bossées - 17700 PUYRAVAULT
phone (+33) 5 46-42-39-06 e-mailclosluette@free.fr RECOMMENDED BY THE
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