Category Archives: Geen categorie

It has been busy days with several invitations to go hunting with the dogs the last couple of weeks. Some were far away – others closer by. The advantage of having to drive a bit is that I get to see places and areas that are unknown to me. Last week I went to DrentheContinue reading “Gundog days”

Friday morning the 22nd of November we had Lotte’s progesterone tested for the 3rd time. It showed that she had just had ovulation and the vet predicted best mating moment to be Saturday and Sunday. It took some deliberation as Kaspar was supposed to run the WFRG Trophy on Saturday. The weather forecast was tooContinue reading “Successful weekend mating in Wichmannsburg 🇩🇪”

As the title suggests I feel called out to talk about my love and passion for working my dogs and the joy we share in nature. I am the daughter of a man who has hunted his whole life. My father is a farmer’s son and his family had to work hard to have anyContinue reading “50 shades of green”

Our wonderful little girl Flatastic Red Strength “Lotte” is enjoying couch time – favoring attention from the male part of our family. This is not without reason – she is in heat. ❤️ In a few weeks we will travel to Germany for a romantic visit with her one and only Arved von der WichmannsburgContinue reading “Give me more “Strength””

On the 26th of October 2024 Hans & Spyke gained their first B1 certificate at the WFRG Working Test in Lochem. Congratulations Hans with your accomplishment 🐾

Thursday evening the 10th of October we received a heartbreaking phone call from the owner of sweet girl Fien, Flatastic Green Compassion. Fien had two days earlier had a collapsed lung that had been treated by the vet. Unfortunately her lungs collapsed again and she died on her way to medical treatment. We are heartbrokenContinue reading “Endless tears for miss Green”

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”

On Saturday 24th of August Flatastic Blue Intelligence achieved his SJP B certificate with 71 points in Woudenberg at the test of Jachthonden opleiding Heuvelrug. Big congratulations to Hans & Spyke. Spyke is Hans’ first gundog and flatcoated retriever so their learning curve have been one of growing together. We are very proud of thisContinue reading “Intelligence gets B certificate”