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Thursday, 16 April 2020

Helen 1 Year Old

Helen as at the 16th of April is now 1 year old. 32Kg and moderatly well disciplined. Training for obedience ongoing but well advanced.

Inquistive

Pensive

Helens new collar

Bone time

Birthday party

Mums meatballs

Yum

Friday, 10 January 2020

Helen 9 months

9 months old on the 16th of January

30+ Kg happy and healthy.
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Wednesday, 12 June 2019

Our newest family member Helen.

After the passing of our beautiful English Staffordshire Terrier, Hermione last October we needed to fill the space she left. Hermione, in Greek mythology, is the only daughter of Helen of Troy. So Helen was the name chosen for our new blue and white American Staffordshire Terrier.

Helen, a pure bred American Staffordshire was born on the 16th of April and is currently 8 weeks old.

Here is a picture of her Mum.

History

In the nineteenth century in the English region of Staffordshire, crossing among the Bulldog and various terriers developed the muscular, active, combative Staffordshire Bullterrier.

Introduced to the United States, the English Staffordshire breed was developed by American breeders who increased its weight and gave it a more powerful head. Now recognised as a separate breed, the American Staffordshire is larger and heavier than his British cousin, the English Staffordshire Terrier.

The American Staffordshire Terrier is extremely strong for its size. They are agile, very muscular and stocky with a broad, powerful head. Dogs of this breed make good family pets and are loving with children.

This breed is recommended for an active owner who is firm, confident and consistent with their dogs training. This is a brave dog which is loyal to its family, tenacious, tough and will make a good watchdog. Ironically the dogs are usually a great big loveable sook.

Monday, 13 June 2016

Frosty Morning Walk

Sunday, 3 August 2014

Frosty Walk For Hermione

The world was snap frozen this morning but Hermione seemed oblivious and just ran and sniffed like any other day, and in bare feet (paws?)

Crisp underfoot

Saturday, 19 July 2014

Walk - 2 Degrees C but Sunny

Nikon D610, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.8, 1/1250 sec

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Nikon D610, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.6, 1/1160 sec

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Nikon D610, Nikkor 50mm f1.4D @ ISO 200, 50mm f1.4, 1/800 sec

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Sunday, 1 June 2014

Lake Eildon Camp and New 4x4 Gadget

On our way to the King River valley behind Mt Buller we stopped at Lake Eildon on the way. Being cooler and with the threat of predicted rain we found the camping minus the usual hordes from Melbourne.

Popular free camping areas on the Delatite Arm of Lake Eildon closest to Mansfield were empty (except for some of their rubbish).

New awning

Across the road there was a pine plantation, don't remember much after that . .

Friday, 22 March 2013

Happy 7th Birthday Hermione

Hermione is an English Staffordshire Bull Terrier. The Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed is stocky and very muscular, this breed is noted for the characteristics of intelligence, fearlessness and loyalty. This coupled with its affection for its friends, being protective of them and its territory, quietness and trustworthy stability, make it a great companion dog. Staffordshire Bull Terriers are friendly, enthusiastic and extremely affectionate towards humans and they express their affection through jumping up, nuzzling, licking and pawing.

Hermion's name comes from Greek mythology, Hermione was the only child of Helen to Troy. During the Trojan War Helens husband, Menelaus promised Hermione to Neoptolemus, the son of Achilles as a reward if he sacked Troy.

Hermione 7 years on the 22nd March 2013