| THENDARA Irish Setter kennel - Mr. Jeremy Bott and Mrs. Dee Milligan-Bott / THENDARA chov. stanica írskych setrov - p. Jeremy Bott a p. Dee Milligan-Bott |
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It is been a pleasure for me to have this little interesting conversation with Mr. Jeremy Bott and Mrs. Dee Milligan-Bott from famous THENDARA Irish Setter kennel. Bolo mi potešením viesť tento malý zaujímavý rozhovor s pánom Jeremy Bott a pani Dee Milligan-Bott z chovateľskej stanice írskych setrov THENDARA.
![]() Thendara Champions Prosím, povedzte nám niečo o sebe a svojej chovateľskej stanici. The success of the Thendara kennel , started with the mating between T. Okay Yaa and Bardonhill Bikini , which produced Sh. Ch. Thendara Kennedy , an outstanding show dog , stud dog and perfect to live with . Both of us had many years experience , before this , having success with separate groups of dogs . We have , over the years , bred or owned 9 Sh. Ch. and have won CC,s at Crufts with 6 different dogs . We have exported puppies all over the world and provided frozen semen , from T.Okay Yaa , to Australia , which produced a successful litter of ten puppies . We both award CC, s , in the breed , and have both judged in many overseas countries , including America. Why did you choose this breed? Prečo ste si vybrali práve toto plemeno? Like most people , I think the colour is the biggest attraction , along with the thoroughbred looks and racy outline . The fact that they are so full of vitality and energy was also a big attraction . All the things that can make them so difficult to live with!! What do you think about splitting the breed into show and working bloodlines, where do you belong to and why? Čo si myslíte o delení plemena na pracovné a výstavné línie a kam by ste sa zaradili vy a prečo? I do not agree with splitting of bloodlines , although this is a natural progression , with all gundog breeds , with the emphasis being put on different aspects of their relative abilities . Thirty years ago , in Britain , we had many dogs , with working bloodlines , in the show ring . We had several breeders who worked their dogs and showed them . Unfortunately in the show ring , we are looking for more aesthetic qualities while the working side is looking for the ability to find game and quartering the ground etc. with little consideration given to looks and glamour ! We will never get back to seeing working type dogs , in the show ring , so we will have to console ourselves with the fact that many show dogs still show ability to work . Over the last 30 years we have had several dogs made up to full champions , in England , qualifying both in the field and in the show ring , so it is possible to have both beauty and brains!
Thendara Kramer - Crufts 2009 How many dogs do you have in your kennels right now, do you plan any new crew members? Koľko jedincov máte momentálne vo vašej CHS, plánujete v blízkej budúcnosti nejaké prírastky? We have 12 dogs , at present , 9 Irish and 3 Afghans . These include two new members , a young brindle female Afghan with half English breeding and half French lines . She is very glamorous and is just starting to make her mark in the show ring . The other is a 6 month old male Irish puppy by “ Mr. Jingles “ who we are very excited about , as he seems to have all the qualities that we look for , at this age . His name is “Thendara Pot Noodle “!! Čím by ste sa chceli pochváliť v poslednej dobe (výstavné, pracovné, chovateľské a iné úspechy)? We are very proud of our achievements as breeders which ultimately leads to success in the show ring for ourselves and to the many people with “ Thendara “ dogs around the world . It is wonderful to see pictures and hear of the success these exhibitors are having , through the internet . It is fantastic to win in the show ring , at the highest level , but breeding quality animals that conform to the breed standard and are admired by your peers , is the ultimate accolade. Tell us about your dog’s living conditions (in kennel, inside the house, dog room, …), food (dry diet, raw meat, homemade diet, …). What about grooming? Do you groom your dogs by yourself or do you prefer grooming saloons? Povedzte nám niečo o tom, ako žijú vaši psi (vonku na dvore, v kotercoch alebo s vami v dome), aké kŕmenie sa vám najviac osvedčilo (napr. granulované krmivo, domáca strava a pod.) A čo úprava srsti? Pripravujete si svojich psov pred výstavami sami alebo ich radšej zveríte odborníkom? Our dogs all live inside , either in the house or rooms we have converted for the dogs , all inter-connected and fully insulated and heated . When we are at home , most are in the house and the dog room . They sleep on raised beds , made of aluminium and tough plastic stretched between 4 sides . Easy to clean and off the ground . Very strong , they will take the weight of 4 or 5 dogs !!
Vidíte v súčastnosti nejaké problémy v chove setrov/pointrov, aké a čo si o nich myslíte? There are many problems , to try and avoid , in todays breeding programs . The advice is to always keep these in prospective . Do not become fixated on any one problem , try to look at the bigger picture . Bloat is one of the most serious , as if not reacted to immediately , can be fatal , if the stomach twists and we do not seem any closer to understanding the causes than we ever have been . It does seem to be universal and I am convinced that stress plays a big part but not the only one . Advisory steps to take to try and avoid bloat , feeding small meals , feeding on a raised platform and avoiding exercise immediately after meals do not convince me . Good general husbandry , is more important . There are other problems but the biggest disease to cut short many dogs lives is various forms of cancer . A sign of our dogs lifestyles , maybe !!
Thendara Kennedy + Scotselaw Detroit Spinner By Thendara
And last one before the end - which one of your dogs you will never forget about and why? A na záver – na ktorého svojho psa nikdy nezabudnete a prečo? Kennedy has to be the one . He was universally acclaimed by judges , a great show dog , a very successful stud dog and a great ambassador for the breed . Everything you would want to achieve when breeding and selecting a male dog to represent your kennel . As a stud dog , his bitches were better , overall , than his male dogs and these bred on , which is important if you are a breeder . He firmly established us as a top kennel after he won BOB at Crufts , at the centenary show , in 2000 and was runner up , in the top stud dog ( all breeds ) competition , to his contemporary Caspians Intrepid. Jeremy Bott and Dee Milligan-Bott
Questions and translation by Kristína Pjateková Otázky a preklad Kristína Pjateková |



