My first spanish Waterdog was Antonio. together with his
brother Dickie (dennis) they were my first meeting with the Perro de Agua
Español.
In 1998-1999 I have met my two first perros. Dickie as a puppy of 8 weeks old.
Antonio, his brother a few weeks later at his breeder.
I met Dickie and Antonio when they were about eight weeks old. Together,
they were a couple that can make you laugh and cry both.
To my great disappointment, Antonio has
died in November 2007. Dickie died in April 2011. I miss them very much.
Antonio was a great example for
the breed 'Spanish Waterdog', both in exterior, his great character as in his working abilities.
Underneath, I have put some pictures of Antonio and Dickie, first some pictures of their appearance, then some pictures when they are at work.
Dickie and Toni are born on 27th of November 1998 at the Kaayk family in Nieuwe Pekela (The Netherlands). On the newspaper item this 'special' moment for the Spanish Waterdog in the Netherlands was made history.
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Six puppies for rasta dogs, Newspaper of the north, 1998 (translated from the Dutch newspaper item) It is almost impossible to see what's the front of these dogs, with all that hair of motherdog Nela and father dog Cole. Their six puppies were born last week. Mrs Kaaijk from Boven Pekela, the Netherlands, is the proud owner of these specially broomed dog family. their brooming shows similarity with the special hair broom of Ruud Gullit. These very young puppies are belonging to the breed ' Perro de Agua Español' or Spanish Waterdog. According to mrs Kaayk, this breed is very rare in the Netherlands. This on the contrary to Spain, where these dogs are common seen. he dogs are intelligent and eager to learn. In Spain, the waterdogs are feared by drugs smugglers because at the Spanish police, these dogs have got a fine reputation as drug dogs. © Bert Wieringa, 1998
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Their father is Colirrojo del Marismeño and their mother is Cabrera de Ubrique
These two gentlemen are dog all-rouders, they like to please their master by working/ playing very hard and good.
It doesn't matter if it is in the water or at land.
Underneath, I have put some pictures of Dickie en Antonio while working/ playing.
Swimming
The first photo's are from Antonio retrieving a ball from the Canal next to my house.
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By canoe
Antonio and Dickie are also very fond of making trips in the canoe.
Nice trips over the water and sometimes a dive in the water to cool down.
Obstacle course 1
In 2005 we build an obstacle course at our kennel Fehaér Masco.
Dickie en Antonio going over the obstacle course with a lot of pleasure.
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Obstacle course 2
In the summer of 2000 had a kind of obstacle course at our kennel Fehaér Masco.
Dickie and Antonio then already showed how to do it.
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