Fun Gallery

Running the dogs in Spain

All the non GSD dogs pictured here are rescue dogs that had suffered the most unimaginable acts of cruelty that turned up at our farm whilst we were living in Spain, we then brought all 6 of them back with us to the UK along with our already large family of GSD's, our Lusitano horses & our numerous cats....mad ? ..probably..... or perhaps just animal lovers doing our bit for less fortunate dogs ?

Looking Good Conquell Jazz

Conquell Toldo & his partner in crime Pumpkin

Conquell Giddy

some of our Spanish rescue dogs enjoying a better life

Maggot enjoying the cooling Welsh water

Fleas reluctantly sharing her bed

Oh what a life

The Conquell herd of pedigree Dexter cattle

THINGS TO LEARN
FROM A GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in
your face to be pure ecstasy.

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.

Let others know when they've invaded your territory.

Take naps and stretch before rising.

Run, romp and play daily.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close
by and nuzzle them gently.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

No matter how often you're scolded, don't buy into the
guilt thing and pout... run right back and make friends.

Bond with your pack.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

German Shepherd Poem

I will lend you for a while, a German Shepherd pup, God said,

For you to love him while he lives, and mourn him when he's dead.

Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three,

But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me.

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and should his stay be brief,

You'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.

I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return

But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,

And from the folk that crowd's life's land, well I have chosen you.

Now will you give him all your love, Nor think the labor vain,

Nor hate me when I come to take my Shepherd back again.

I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"

For all the joys this pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.

We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may

And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay.

But should you call him back, much sooner than we've planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.

If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve,

In memory of him we loved, to help us while we grieve,

When our faithful friend departs this world of strife,

We'll have yet another German Shepherd and love him all his life.