I want to go deeper in understanding why some people seem to get so much more pleasure than others out of owning and handling dogs. The difference lay largely in their general attitude towards animals, in their understanding of the nature of their pets and their relationship with them. All these factors are important even in the choice of their dogs, in the way they handle them, and in the care they were able to give them. A proper understanding of the nature of animals is the first and greatest need of most dog owners. Continue reading →

On the picture:
Upe (Amazonjoki) carrying her puppies (litter “C” 2012) from top left – Creo, Cito, Stella, Iris, Ros, Ignis, Invictum and Forti.  Continue reading →

Last weekend  (15 and 16 October) there were two international Dog Shows in Vilnius – “Vilnius Winter” and “Christmas Cup”. The last dog shows this year. Continue reading →

The subject of dog training has been of great enough interest that a library of books has been written about it. Many are specialized, such as how to train a German Shorthaired Pointer to hunt birds or step-by-step books on training for obedience work. The list is long but all ways of training are based on some particular principles and methods. Continue reading →

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Today I will bust the myth that it’s impossible to bring up such active dogs as German Shorthaired Pointer in an apartment. I am actually practicing it this time and want to share this experience with you and give some valuable tips.

Let’s start from the beginning…

First three weeks puppies grow in a whelping box.



It is a specially designed box which has two key elements: Continue reading →

Today I will tell you not only about our current litter “C”, but also give some advice of useful things when planning and already growing the puppies.
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Photo: Paulius Stravinskas

Bogdan & Baltia Tammi UPE for the very first time running right at the Lithuanian Championship 2012, event of Baltic Cup 2012
Being 4-th by the results. Good start! Hope not the last one.

There was Sleddog Lithuanian Championship 2012, event of Baltic Cup 2012 on the weekend. Three dogs from our litter B were participating at the races.
We are very proud and happy about the great results as well as owners, who are
investing so much time, passion and love to their dogs. Thank you!

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Yes yes yes! We already have 8 miracles at home!
15 of October 2012 five black/white females and three males – 2 black/white and the only one liver/white have shown up! Continue reading →

HEAD AND SKULL
Germany (F.C.I.): strong-featured, neither too light nor too heavy, proportionate to the body in size and length. Top of skull sufficiently broad, slightly rounded, the central furrow not too deep. The top line of the muzzle showing an easy curve, varying from a full aristocratic Roman nose to one with a slight elevation from the straight line, this generally being more pronounced in a male dog, corresponding with his typical overall masculine appearance. A perfectly straight muzzle is also permissible but less attractive. A concave or “dished” muzzle is undesirable. Continue reading →

German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) is a popular breed over the World. The multifunctionality of this hunting breed has developed highly intelligent and brave dogs, who are irreplaceable hunters as well as family members.
Breed Standards are different depending on continent of their approval. The differences are mainly based on dogs’ exterior. There are three official German Shorthaired Pointer Breed Standards in the world. The very first GSP Breed Standard was set in Germany, which is also the FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) Breed Standard today. FCI standards covers the European countries (except Great Britain) and the South American countries. Continue reading →