bradl Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 I had to share this video of two lovely Keeshonden doing brace obedience for the first time. Their owner decided to enter them in brace class more or less as a lark, and oh my were they fantastic. The judge said it was the best brace she personally had ever judged. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Min D Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Cute dogs.....I had 3 of them over my lifetime- really loved them - sweet personalities. They are a bit easier to train than a cairn..... I can’t imagine life without a cairn even if they are harder to train, they are a big dog in a small body who are fun and more kid like. Keeshonds just want to be with you and are definitely a bit more serious, but kind. Most people always thought they were huskies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradl Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 You described my limited observed experience of the Kees perfectly. When Stella was working on Open and starting Utility we trained at the same class as the owner. Super nice gal who's supported our Cairn club at all of our obedience show-n-go matches. I enjoy doing "stand for exam" with her dogs … their coats are so big and fluffy compared to our harsh Cairns! I couldn't manage coat care on a Kees but the owner runs a dog wash so hers are always nicely groomed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 OMG. I could not get that kind of performance from one dog (those figure eights would have done Oban in -- he would have had to say hello...). Have you ever seen a brace of cairns, Brad? Have any videos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bradl Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Sure Figure 8 Heel Free 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hheldorfer Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 There's a lot more tail-wagging in the Cairn brace. 😄 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sanford Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Gives a new meaning to the term, "Velcro dogs"!😀 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoJo Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Wow! Is there anything cuter than those two cairns? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Min D Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 10 hours ago, JoJo said: Wow! Is there anything cuter than those two cairns? No, I completely agree .........oh yea, but we are on a cairn terrier fan club forum, we all feel the same way when we see them. Having had 3 keeshonds though, I still have an affinity for them , they’re special in their own way. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JoJo Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 LOL with Cairns, cuteness is a survival skill. You just can’t get too made at them cause they are too cute. Pepper relies on this frequently.... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kjwarnold Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Phinney’s breeder kept his brother and sister and they’re doing well showing in conformation. She’s starting to work with them as a brace and her reports are comical! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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