Author Archives: B.S. Jorgensen

After our poop failed attempt at the SJP Rhenoy – Lotte and I had the opportunity to make our true premiere at the SJP A in Delft Monday the 16th of September. Conditions were not easy – eastern winds and a terrein with high plants and many distractions Lotte started very well on the firstContinue reading “There is a first time for everything..”

The Dutch Gundog Show is traditionally every other year and used to take place at a castle location with lists of “hunting” atmosphere. This year the show was unfortunately held elsewhere and it sadly took out some of its he characteristic spirit of the show. Nevertheless team Flatastic showed in full style and our dogsContinue reading “Gundog Show 2024”

Thursday morning my husband asked me to take care of a “rear” situation. Rumi had some loose stool..as she was smelly to start with she got a nice clean bath with shampoo too which she was deeply offended of course. I normally do not wash my dogs – only in cases like this when theyContinue reading “Shit happens”

The past 4 weekends Yvonne van Houten & I have hosted several 1/2 day workshops on different themes in the north of the Netherlands. We have enjoyed all participants and their dogs – especially because of their dedication to learning and improving their teamwork. Yvonne and I enjoyed having many different breeds joining and weContinue reading “Summer school completed”

Thursday & Friday I participated in a gundog demonstration for the KJV on the Terdege Outdoor Fair. It was a great experience for me and the dogs and also a very good way to show what kind of gundogs flatcoated retrievers are. A bit of everything was included: steadyness, marking, heelwork, water retrieves and socialContinue reading “Team Flatastic at Terdege summerfair – gundog demo for Dutch hunting association KJV.”

That dogs build relationships resembling (up to a limit) the human species’ way of developing bonds has been known for some time in scientific studies. I always enjoy the joy I see in my dogs when they meet up with their friends. To be honest many of my dogs’ friendships have resulted in friendships forContinue reading “Rumi & friends out sightseeing & MAP A workshop Partoe”

Because of the limited gene variation within the flatcoated retriever I have spent energy and time motivating my puppy buyers to health test and show their male dogs in order to have more breeding material available. Not only Kaspar is approved for breeding but some of his brothers too. Kaspar has been listed on theContinue reading “Stud dog Flatastic Black Peace “Kaspar””

In the 2-2024 edition of the Dutch gundog magazine “de Jachthond” you will find an article about hunting with flatcoated retrievers. I have written this article inspired by many different interviews with other flatcoated owners, breeders, judges and hunters who use this great breed as a gun dog. Thank you to everyone who has contributed!Continue reading “Beauty & Brains article in Dutch gundog magazine “de Jachthond””

Today it is 4 years ago that our first litter was born after a long and tiresome birth. Today I received many photos of the gorgeous black beauties. Their joy of life is overflowing the pictures. Happy birthday Kai, Kaspar, Shelby, Spyke, Lotte, Jason, Jones, Fien, Gurbe, Bruce & Victor 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 Also in loving memoryContinue reading “Happy Flatastic 4th Birthday”

Many discussions are held between breed clubs and breeders about the dual purpose of the flatcoated retriever. Dual purpose is a term that is used for well build, fit for function and healthy looking dogs who also have excellent working abilities. Attending dog shows used to be a way of judging the dogs on anatomyContinue reading “Zeeland outdoor show”