Full name: Bribiba Hermione of Torteval Breeder: Fran Smith-King Limerigg, Scotland. Bribiba Irish Wolfhounds Date of birth: 13 January 2002 Sex: bitch (spayed) Medical history: Bloat, Dec 2007 Bloat, Apr 2008 - gastropexy performed Height: 33" 82cm Weight: 132lb 60kg Colour: dark brindle Collar: purple Physical characteristics: feminine head gentle, dark eyes large, flat ears deep chest short in the back straight stifles harsh coat good, well set tail moves well Highlight of show career: July 2007 - 3rd place in an IW Limit Bitch class of 8 under Keith Pursglove at the SWKA Ch Show, qualifying her for Crufts for the first time at the age of five-and-a-half. Obedience: Won Pre-Beginner on 5th attempt; on course to win Begnner class by age of 7 when Anne came to her senses and gave up! Character ~ Scarlett O'Hara meets Barbie: biddable confident intelligent irritable lazy self-contained solemn trigger-happy unpredictable vain Favourite song: "She's Delightful, She's Delicious, She's De-Darcy." (apologies to Cole Porter) Biggest fear: an empty food bowl. Position in pack: top dog - stands aloof from the rabble. Relationship with other pack members: none - she pretends they're not there (but she does secretly enjoy games with Kenna). Hobbies: off-piste walking hunting rabbits catching flies eating sleeping sun-bathing Most endearing habit: her little dance of excitement when she knows she going for a walk. Most annoying habit: having to be forcibly prised from her bed to be groomed. |
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