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Handler Profile - Kirsten Schwarze
Country: Wakes
My Dogs
Kliff 14, Lisa 7, Bwlch Mac 4, Ben 2 and Klif, Craig and Peg all 1 years oldfrom the last litter.
Achievements
Kerstin had a wonderful win in 2010 - winning the North Wales Nursery Final with her Border Collie Ben.
What has CSJ done for my dogs?
"In Germany I fed one of the most expensive dog food. My old dog was sensitive, I never could change the food or else he'd have diarrhea and an upset stomach. Since I'm in Wales I only feed Ceri's food. The dogs have no more problems and a really shiny coat. A lot of people ask me what food I feed them.
Last year my old dog came from Germany. He is 14 ½ years old by now. Since he is here I'm feeding him with Ceri's food. He never had a problem again and with "Get Over!" herbs he is so fine, still going for an over one hour run at the Lyn Brenig. I'm so glad to have him here. My bitch is expecting pups and all will grow up with Ceri's food.”
Biography
Ben
Kerstin had a wonderful win in 2010 - winning the North Wales Nursery Final with her Border Collie Ben.
Asked about other memorable successes she says
"I won a couple of prizes with my dog Kliff in Agility.
With my dog Lisa, I have been placed in some Trials. Lisa is a strong bitch (sometimes too strong for trials; she is a good bitch in lambing and is really enjoying to boss our heavy Texel sheep). I had some good runs and wonsome prize money with her.
Bwlch Mac and I were 8th in an open trial. He also won the Bobby Henderson Silver in Scotland 2 years ago for the best looking dog in a dog show – Best In Show.”
Kerstin's current dogs are:
Kliff 14, Lisa 7, Bwlch Mac 4, Ben 2 and Klif, Craig and Peg all 1 years oldfrom the last litter.
Her bitch is expecting puppies in March. She didn't have the funds for an affix when she had puppies the first time but has now applied to the ISDS for the affix BRENIG.
Kerstin describes how she got involved in Sheepdog Trials.......and met her partner!
"I started Agility with my old dog Kliff when he was young. Then I kept his daughter Lisa. She was so keen as a pup, so I decided to buy sheep.
Then I bought Bwlch Mac from Beryl and Glyn Jones. When he was only 9 weeks old he was able to gather about 20 sheep. He is a strong dog - not easy - a fantastic outrunner. I like him a lot, he is a clever lad. To find help and to give him a good schooling. I decided to go to Wales (I'm from Germany) for one year. That was over three years ago. I'm still here, living on a farm with a really good trainer - John, my partner.”
As well as being involved in sheepdog trials Lisa has had a dog school in Germany
The school was especially for young dogs and puppies, starting with them at the age of 9 to 10 weeks. Kerstin says, "It's amazing what a puppy can learn in a very short time.” She went on to say that very often the owners needed help in teaching the dog the commands and good behavior - she enjoyed it a lot. The classes were for one hour weekly for about 10 weeks and by that time most puppies could sit, lie, come, wait and walk on the lead, whilst still having time to play together and learn social behavior.
Kirsten's old dog Kliff was always with them, supporting them.
Contacting Kerstin? See http://www.bendigedig-border.de
Mac
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