.com Forum · Real Show Dogs

The last few weeks have flown by! The Cairn babies turned 11 weeks a few days ago, finished up their health testing and had their official evaluation! Starling and Robin have both headed off to their new loving homes. Sparrow is my pick girl and we're growing Merlin out also. Hopefully he continues to be a handsome little man.

Sparrow (F)


Merlin (M)


Robin (M)


Starling (F)


The last whole family photo!


Eevee, Robin, Merlin, Sparrow


Flying Merlin


Merlin and Sparrow


Pretty Little Sparrow

Wow, time has flown by! They are all gorgeous little babies!!

Hard not seeing their movement, but Merlin is absolutely my pick all the way!! Why is it always the boys who just have that little bit extra

They are so beautiful! I love Merlin, have since he was about 4ish weeks (whatever update that was, can't remember exact age lol) I am so glad you kept him!

What is the grooming like on these guys as adults?

Thanks guys. Yes Merlin is a hunky little guy with a really good head and strong rear. Sparrow carries herself beautifully, with dead level topline and great tail set (better than Merlin's I think, but it's hard to tell from the pics). I'm really looking forward to showing her... she already gaits herself around the yard and free stacks herself quite beautifully!

Spyte, grooming on these guys isn't too much work. When I'm rolling the coat to maintain show condition I pluck once every three weeks or so. What's stripping like on your Wolfhounds?

I still choose Merlin, have loved him from the first stacked photos - will watch his progress avidly

Wolfhounds isn't too bad really. But I think part of that is because we live in Florida, so their coats aren't super shaggy, the northern guys have a lot more coat. We strip ears, take a little off of the sides of their neck, thin out the tuck up, tighten up the feet a little when needed.

I have been looking a new breed recently and just have trouble finding something that fits what I want that doesn't have extensive grooming requirements.