Tonga from France |
As a youngster, Tonga finished fourth in the Junior Dog class at Ranes, got
his T.A.N.* and was confirmed**. |
Tonga and Cecile at the seaside near Cabourg April 2003 |
* T.A.N. is a short obedience test ("test de caractère") involving heelwork, walking
past people and dogs, stopping to talk to people; staying calm during a distraction
such as coins rattling in a box and umbrella opening, and demonstrating
a friendly nature with people. ** Confirmation for Irish wolfhounds cannot be done before they are fifteen months old. The judge checks ears, teeth, stance, tail, paws, etc. The dog can then be registered in "le livre des origines françaises" recording his pedigree. |
Early Summer 2003 "I still look like a tall baby. How could I go to dog shows?" |
July 2003 Last day of the Armada (sailing boat regatta) "I am so hot and the last boat has gone . . ." |
Summer 2003 Tonga enjoying summer walks and cooling off. |
Christmas 2003 'I was given this new baby for Christmas. Is it really for me? I'll give it a big kiss . . . and then tear it to pieces!' |
14 months old, June 2003 |
Tonga as a puppy |
Eleven weeks: 'You're not going anywhere, Mum. I'm watching inside and outside. . .' |
