Wow, our new calendar is now available. This is the second year running that there is now an Australian based Portuguese Water Dog calendar. All dogs featured were bred in Australia! There is no other pwd calendar like this in the world. Just click on the picture above to order, or click here! It's selling like hotcakes! Just come and meet the Bluegrace family.
Great news! We now have a world renowned dog behaviouralist coming to Melbourne in November. This two day course is $800. Bluegrace is the key sponsor behind the event. Numbers are strictly limited with only 2 places now available. This event is not being advertised. Email us for more information.
Free events
A series of events is planned for those with Portuguese Water Dogs in Australia. If you'd like to attend any of these events, be sure to contact Jane for further details. Please note: all events are "free", but you are expected to bring your own food and drinks, and pay for your own transport. If you are bringing a dog, you need to bring a crate and be in control of your dog at all times, in order to make this as successful and friendly as possible.
We are very proud of the events we offer for our puppy owners, and prospective puppy owners. We are the only kennel of Portuguese Water Dogs in the world where this is offered. In fact, you'll be looking for a long time before you find a breeder of any other breed around the world who offers such. At Bluegrace we consider ourselves to be "bleeding edge" with the services we provide for you.
Grooming workshop
The first weekend in September, we're having a grooming workshop and get together. So you can bring along your dogs for a hydrobath and blow dry, etc. All hands on deck where you will learn how to manage clippers and scissors etc. Also learn the finer points of hydro bathing. If you are a trainee judge or a judge, or even a breed enthusiast, there's an open invite for you as well.
So we'll start early afternoon and have a bbq etc as we progress. It should be another great day. If you are bringing your dog, you will need to bring a crate. If you don't have one, let us know, and we'll make sure we have enough on hand.
Depending on time, we may also be able to schedule a session on cycling with your dog.
Royal Times
Celebrations and get togethers are held for each of the Adelaide, Melbourne, and Perth Royals, depending on who is visiting.
Puppy Evaluation
Puppy evaluations will be held in early September. Contact Jane for more details if you'd like to attend.
Health Seminar
19th August, 2006 - working through all the issues the breed is currently seeing, what we're seeing in our lines, and the strategy for moving forward. Specific emphasis this year on Addison's Disease. All welcome!
Breeding Seminar
We've just completed our yearly breeding seminar! What a fabulous day.
Breed Type Workshop
We'll be comparing notes and pictures from around the world. Last weekend in October, 2006.
Dog Showing Workshop
Ever wanted to show your dog? At a date to be announced, Jane will help you learn more about how to show your dog. Any breed welcome.
Brighton Beach trip
End of October, day dependent on weather.
Trip to Torquay
Planned for mid November 2006. Contact Jane if you'd like to attend.
Dalesford trip
Early December each year.
Christmas Party
date to be fixed, but with a Portuguese theme, of course! And open house on Christmas day
New Year's Party
At this stage, planned for the Lancefield show. Details available via the Bluegrace email list.
Trouble shooting workshop
Held three times a year. Email Jane for details. These are a great success.
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This site last updated 23rd July 2006