Perro de Agua Espanol, Concurso de pastoreo 2010 - Goat Herding Trial in Spain

On 17th October 2010, the Annual Goat Herding Trial in South Spain was held in a place called Algar. (Concurso de Pastoreo del Perro de Agua Español)

MD10 has been always sponsoring this event, being Spanish and Andalusian.


The Shampoo for Spanish Water Dog? Yes, "MD10, Texture Volume". For people who likes Coarse coat, MD10 dog grooming shampoo brought out a brand new shampoo called "Texture Herbal". Instead of Water, they use "Herbal Infusion", herbs like Rosemary. The shampoo smells gorgeous indeed. I am sure this is good for my dog and for me as aromatherapy.....

Algar is one my favourite spot in the world. Beautiful views surrounded by mountains and lakes. The sunset is breath taking....The animals who live on the farm are lucky.

This working trial was started to keep the working ability of el Perro de Auga Español (Spanish Water Dog), which is rapidly loosing in modern life styles. Spanish Water Dog can adopt in many living environment like living in town, however, their intelligence, strength will shine especially when they are working. The herding is one of common usage of this breed in south Spain since long time ago.

As I wrote in my previous blog, they just watch other experienced dog does, then copy it straight away. They are natural learner in many ways.... good or bad.

This year, they had 28 entries with a lot of new comers, which I believe it is wonderful. It is important to keep this interesting ability for the next generation, as a part of culture in this country, which they can be proud of.

Herding test is not just chasing Goat as you think - it is the obedience level of the handler, also not harming goats - these elements are strictly considered.

Dog has to know when and which direction he has to chase. Therefore, the ultimate obedience is the most important elements. Dog also has to be calm and should not be scared of goats too.

Young Christina and her dog joined this event at the very first time, and they did wonderfully and won a prize !!!

Well Done Christina - we will see again next year!

Shall I bring my Boris next year?

Spanish Water Dog - El Perro de Agua Español - Brave Dogs!!

While I was staying in Spain 2 weeks ago, I visited friend's farm to see how a Spanish Water Dog react with farm animals. Well, this light brown dog had never seen cows nor sheep in his life. But somehow he learnt very quickly watching other SWD does, then did exactly the same... 

2 big cows giving dog eyebolls - what are you lookin' at?

Brave dog does not scared big cows at all. He did not even bark at them.

But large cow did not like him in the vicinity and challenged at the dog few times.

After few minutes with experienced dog, he started to hard the cows.

Very good indeed.

Spanish Water Dog Jumping and Diving in a Swimming Pool

I was in Andalusia in Spain last week, partly short break, partly have a meeting with Professional Dog Grooming Shampoo Collection MD10 Creator Tomas. He has now new products, SPECIALLY FORMULATED FOR CURLY HAIR. Base of the products are same as Texture, but Tomas wanted to create ultimate shampoo for Curly coated doggy. It also contains UVA filtering elements to prevents dog from getting sun burnt on their skin, and from their coat get sun washed. This is specially important in South Spain where the sun gets really strong during daytime.

By the way, Spain was so nice and hot, I was in the friend's swimming pool most of the daytime. How fortunate, dogs were also enjoying the water too.

I was wondering if dog close its eyes when they jump into the water. Here is one of my friend's dog, Diving Diva showing me "they don't close their eyes". 

Myself as a human and being a useless swimmer, it looks brave for her to do this. 

Diva diving to the bottom of the swimming pool, it is more than 1.2 meter deep. She loves it.

This one decided to chill out instead of working... typical male!!

We also went for canoe.... I will show the great photos in my next blog!

Have a break, have a Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Español)

After attending at the World Dog Show and followed by Champion show of Standard Poodle, I am rather exhausted. I still have a lots of video for MD10 to edit on the website and for the trade fair.

I have not had much chance to take proper photographs with my beloved camera neither.

Life is so short, so we have to enjoy it.

Anyway, My Spanish Water Dog gives me smile and happiness time to time, and I wanted to show you what these dogs can do quite easily. My dog Boris used to climb the ladder too, not good as this Candy.

They are not only for the pretty face !!!

Yes, I have to say again, For Curly coat like Spanish Water Dog, MD10 Texture shampoo is ideal indeed.

Spanish Water Dog Monografica T-Shirts Present at World Dog Show in Denmark

For friends of the Spanish Water Dog (Perro de Agua Espanol), This year I was lucky enough to attend the two day the Monographica for Spanish Water Dog in South Spain. There were nearly 250 Spanish Water Dogs entered. Which was incredible site for me indeed!

MD10 Spain sponsored the show and all entries received a T-shirt with the event logo on the front and MD10 on the back. We will be exhititing at the World Dog Show in Herning Denmark from the 24th to 27th June.

There are a number of shirts we still have, and we will give them to Spanish Water Dog owners who visit us there and purchase any shampoo products.

I think Spanish Water Dogs will be shown on Thursday.... I believe.

Hope to see you at the show... By the way, Our stand is on HALL D, STAND NO. D3260.