Monday, May 1, 2017
Conversations With A Hovawart #1: Treasure Hunt
"I think I am on to something."
"Good girl, Tilde! Keep on searching!"
We have been training to search for money lately. It seems premature to expect too much. On the other hand, it is not the first time I have underestimated my own ridiculously fabulous dog training skills.
Monday, April 24, 2017
Conversations With A Hovawart
Lucky me. I just read on the Internet a study finds "talking to your dog is a sign of intelligence." Which is good news. I am not turning old and senile after all. On the contrary. My conversations with Tilde are a sign of a sharp mind and cunning wit.
Friday, April 21, 2017
Remind Me Again, Who Rescued Who?
Today three years ago, we went to the shelter to rescue Tilde, ignorant of the fact we would board a roller-coaster without brakes that very same day. Words like mischief and mayhem have a whole new meaning to me since then.
It was a good day. I remember how Kenzo and Tilde followed each other all over the place when we got home. Just smiling and enjoying each other's company.
It was a good day. I remember how Kenzo and Tilde followed each other all over the place when we got home. Just smiling and enjoying each other's company.
Monday, April 17, 2017
The Nose Knows
Easter honored its reputation for new beginnings, the start of Spring, and the return of light. The weather took a turn for the better and with time-off from work we had ample time on our hands to play "Lost", one of our favorite games. In "Lost" we get dropped in unknown territory and let Tilde's nose decide which path to take.
Monday, April 10, 2017
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Please Don't Leave Me
We waved goodbye to Emil. He had just visited Tilde and looked back at us one last time from the car's rear window. One of the best things of returning to Copenhagen is to see the two of them reunite for a play date. They are more than best friends. Tilde adores him. He is her shining star and idol. If Tilde would have been a teenage girl, the walls of her room would be covered with posters of Emil.
Monday, April 3, 2017
A Hovawart's Throne
Hovawart on her throne |
Every Hovawart has a throne and Tilde is no exception. She has an issue though. Her throne is standing back home in Copenhagen, a long way from where we normally stay on the West coast. She was reunited with it last week when we made a visit home.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Tilde's Revenge And The Return Of The Seal
This is how it started:
The story could have ended right there and then with the aforementioned bath but with Tilde sometimes endings need to be rewritten.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRqeAc4hOv9/
The story could have ended right there and then with the aforementioned bath but with Tilde sometimes endings need to be rewritten.
Monday, March 13, 2017
Hovawart TV: Hurry Up!
When you are a Hovawart - or any dog for that matter - you know what is most important.
One of your family members getting further and further away, even if she is occupied in her search for amber, is definitely a no-go.
But how do you make that douche-bag in the rear to get it? Hurry up for pete's sake!
https://youtu.be/dGoqTnSCOcQ
One of your family members getting further and further away, even if she is occupied in her search for amber, is definitely a no-go.
But how do you make that douche-bag in the rear to get it? Hurry up for pete's sake!
https://youtu.be/dGoqTnSCOcQ
Monday, March 6, 2017
What Is A Breeding Committee and Why Is It Important?
Today I turn the blog over to Claus Harding Hansen from the Danish Hovawart Club, who will reveal what those mysterious Breeding Committee's in Hovawart breed clubs exactly are doing behind the scenes, and why their work is important.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Hovawart TV: A Farewell To Winter
With Winter officially ending, so does our Winter adventure on the West-coast.
It is isolated on the West-coast this time of year. Shops and restaurants close. Tourists leave. Roads even close. Most locals close off their cottages too, as they are not build to withstand the cold of Winter when the relentless forces of nature reveal themselves and storms and freezing rain-showers batter the West-coast to change it into a barren wasteland.
In other words, perfect for a man and his dog.
It is isolated on the West-coast this time of year. Shops and restaurants close. Tourists leave. Roads even close. Most locals close off their cottages too, as they are not build to withstand the cold of Winter when the relentless forces of nature reveal themselves and storms and freezing rain-showers batter the West-coast to change it into a barren wasteland.
In other words, perfect for a man and his dog.
Monday, February 27, 2017
The Horse Chase
Spending some time for work and visiting friends and family in Kijkduin, Holland, I was already looking forward to take Tilde to the beach later during the day. Dogs are allowed off the lead throughout the year on this particular beach and I know the place well. Tilde has been there a couple of times before and enjoyed it too. A lot of locals visit the beach. The familiar city weekend-warriors. No doubt Tilde could have some fun and embarrass me along the way.
Monday, February 20, 2017
A Shameless Sales Pitch For The Hovawart Breed
Actually I want all the Hovawarts for myself. My blogging efforts so far have been mainly about trying to scare you away, which I have not been very successful with. So for one time I will indulge myself in this shamelessly positive sales pitch on behalf of the Hovawart breed.
What is it about the Hovawart that hooked me?
Photo by Christel Janssen, from left to right, Biko, Lara and Aico |
What is it about the Hovawart that hooked me?
Friday, February 17, 2017
Monday, February 13, 2017
Jackpot
"Look! It's a Hovawart!"
The comment of the group took me by surprise. Not many recognize a Hovawart, and in Denmark, even fewer do.
Monday, February 6, 2017
Sharing Moments With A Friend
We're back at the West-coast after spending two weeks at home in Copenhagen. Walking the old neighborhood reunited Tilde with many of the friends she was used to meet almost every day.
Wednesday, February 1, 2017
The Hovawart, Next In "Pedigree Dogs Exposed?"
Two weeks ago I came across this heartfelt shout-out of Carmen Töller on Facebook:
The post was shared in a couple of Facebook groups dedicated to Hovawarts and quickly went "viral" - or, as viral as a post about Hovawarts can possibly go.
The post was shared in a couple of Facebook groups dedicated to Hovawarts and quickly went "viral" - or, as viral as a post about Hovawarts can possibly go.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Is She Friendly?
It was such a great question, "Is she friendly?" I just had it difficult to find the right answer for the family of four and their Golden Retriever to describe Tilde, my Hovawart, best.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Hovawart TV: When Friends Meet Again
They hadn't seen each other in a while, Tilde and Emil. The joy of their reunion was contagious.
Monday, January 23, 2017
Don't Be A Stranger
The windchill of a strong breeze instantly dropped the temperature even further below zero. The sun composed a scenery worthy of a beautiful day in Summer and only the freezing cold reminded me we were in the heart of Winter.
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Welcome, Maybe
Who's visiting? |
We were preparing the guest room, and Tilde knows what that means. The anticipation of guests arriving thrilled her. Or was it skepticism, as she wasn't involved in the invitation?
Thursday, January 12, 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017
Hova...What?
You could be actually reading this because you have just run into a beautiful dog, that looked a lot like a retriever.
Maybe you had a talk with the owner, who explained it was not a retriever, but a ... what was it she said ... a Hova...What? ... ah yes, a Hova...Wart.
Sunday, January 8, 2017
Pet Blogger Challenge: The Blog After Kenzo
As you can see, Tilde isn't pleased she will not be the subject of this post.
Today we join the Pet Blogger Challenge, an event where pet bloggers share experiences and tips about blogging.
For you blogger friends reading this, grab a coffee and your "what-not-to-do" list and let's go!
Today we join the Pet Blogger Challenge, an event where pet bloggers share experiences and tips about blogging.
For you blogger friends reading this, grab a coffee and your "what-not-to-do" list and let's go!
Saturday, January 7, 2017
A Hovawart Was Born After All
The three of us reached a clearing in the forest we were hiking. Tilde, Dok-dek, and me. Dok-dek was our guest on the West-coast for the week, to escape the noise of the New Year's celebratory fireworks of the city. It was freezing cold, -5 C with a sturdy breeze. The clearing we entered offered no refuge for the sudden drop in temperature caused by the wind chill. I put my hat back on, looked down in an attempt to keep the wind out of my face and stepped up the pace to reach the other side of the clearing.
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