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Helen S · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:26 pm Post subject:

Here in NZ the GSP and GWP handlers use broad fluorescent collars. Obvious, but probably not "the thing to do" in the UK.

But I bet it has saved a few dogs' lives over the years.

Helen S

BritAnnie · Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:44 pm Post subject:

We're not allowed to put any collars on when in a GWT or FT in the UK, only a slip lead which is taken off when the dog does it's 'run'. Don't know about any other countries - so is there anyone else out there other than in UK and NZ
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Helen S · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:16 am Post subject:

I must say I'm not sure that they are allowed in trials Annie, I was thinking of just working occasions. But don't the judges have the same problem of seeing where the dogs are?

Are they not allowed in case an electronic device gets secreted in the collar? Or is it just the possible danger of the dog getting caught up?

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BritAnnie · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 12:27 am Post subject:

No, I think it's in case they get caught. WB would be the best one to explain, perhaps he'll pick this up tomorrow - it's past midnight here and I should be in bed. Just going to have my hot choccy now. Laughing

Night night.
Just had a thought - do you know Chris and Barry Hill in NZ - they have the Holmbrook Brittanys and used to have GSPs, might still have one. Jan(Ghilliegumdrop) was out visiting them last month.
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windem bang · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: collars in trials

In common with everyone else (nearly) I do not work my dogs with a collar on . I was warned that the dog catching up in cover was possible and that was enough for me.

Where trials or tests are concerned if dogs are allowed to work with a collar on I (being only too well aware of what the urge to win can do to some people) would be very suspiscious of any dog wearing a collar. While it would be very difficult or impossible to hide the electronic receiver box or any dummy of it . It would be vey easy to make a collar with the WEIGHT of an e-collar. The electrical contacts or prongs would be very easy to simulate and hide , the combination of the correct weight and the slightly protruding prongs on the dogs side of the collar would be all too easily hidden unless examined closely. I would definetely regard this as cheating.

W.B.

johnhod · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:23 pm Post subject:

I haven't worked my brittany yet but if he's three fields away from me it won't really matter what colour he is. With my ESS he starts out liver and white but, even on the driest day, manages to end up whatever colour the local mud happens to be

Helen · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject:

I have tried working my GWP with a flourescent collar which is ok but you can't always see it. Particularly if he was running away or even coming back. He does have a white tip to his tail which is quite visible.

Mike, I can hardly see Lucky but that's just cos she is usually counting the next block to me lol.

I do think a predominantly white gwp would be better but to be honest, and hope I don't offend anyone, I prefer the darkers ones.

Helen

tashap · Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 688 **Breed:**

doesn't really matter those florescent collars are easily picked up no matter what colour the dog and a bell works pretty well...

BenB · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 5:59 pm Post subject:

I think i must be too fickle - like with foxhounds i love the porcelains and the tricolours but a solid tan can be just fantastic.

i have flashing collars for the dogs that they wear in the winter when it is dark out walking - they are great if the dog is side onto you or returning but if they are heading into the next county they effectively disappear.

My mother had a shi-tzu at one stage and we dyed it bright pink just before she had to take it to the vet for a jab. Cue the most embarrased looking woman ever. (probably her fault for choosing one in the first place).
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countrygirl · Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:01 pm Post subject:

oh Ben I hope you arnt talking about wirehairs being tri coloured or tan lol and no Helen me and my white dog arnt upset Very Happy

but on a shoot day he wollows in muddy puddles so dosent stay white long

Caz
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