Diamondisle Kennels in Singapore! Founded in Year 2002. Breed - Border Collies & Australian Shepherds
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Boxing Day Walk at ECP!
Boxing Day Walk at East Coast Park!
This Boxing afternoon, we brought Hershey & Jadie to ECP for a walk and swim. We clocked 2H06M39S, walked 9.26KM and with average speed of 4.31Km/h. We started from the hawker centre, and walked towards BIG SPLASH and return to the hawker centre.
Through the 2 hours walks, we met with so many people, dogs and rain. Hershey & Jadie are so well trained, reacting well with people and dogs. Golden Retrievers, Huskies, JRT, and small dogs. Many peoples are amazed by our BCs and even small kids stop us to pat our girls.
All-in-all a very interesting walk and a great exposure for the GIRLS.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Our planned litter in OCT 2011!
We are planning a new litter in October 2011 and hope it will all turn out well.
Introducing our new Sire, KerryBrent N-Z Connection, ASHLEY and our new Dam, CH. Calanais Million Dog Strong, SPICE. Pictures of our pairs will be available soon.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials Update!
We have decided to cutdown the 2 days trials into 1 day on 16 July 2011, Saturday. Our latest 9th USDAA Sanctioned Trials Schedule is now available at http://usdaa.pups.sg.
Do join us for a weekend of fun doggie activities. And also get a chance to witness the hotly contested Agility Compeition, where the Singapore TOP Agility Competitors fight to outrun each others to win the coveted International Recognized Title for their beloved Canines Partners.
Our event will be co-sponsor by CASA FEAR PET FOOD which is distributed by PetFlied Company in Hong Kong. (http://www.casafera.com)
Keep your finger crossed, if everything works well, we will be able to do our very FIRST LIVE STREAMING on Saturday's event.
Will keep you posted.
Do join us for a weekend of fun doggie activities. And also get a chance to witness the hotly contested Agility Compeition, where the Singapore TOP Agility Competitors fight to outrun each others to win the coveted International Recognized Title for their beloved Canines Partners.
Our event will be co-sponsor by CASA FEAR PET FOOD which is distributed by PetFlied Company in Hong Kong. (http://www.casafera.com)
Keep your finger crossed, if everything works well, we will be able to do our very FIRST LIVE STREAMING on Saturday's event.
Will keep you posted.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - After your Border Collie has been playing or agility outside, carefully brush its coat to remove debris.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Supplementing a regular diet is a much debated strategy for feeding this canine powerhouse.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Food for thought!
Food for thought - I groom my Border Collie outside so that birds can later collect her fur and use it for their nests. Not only is it good for the birds, it also helps to keep your home clean.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Before purchasing a Border Collie puppy, be sure that it's parents are free of any eye and hip disease.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Ongoing research is dedicated to eradicating the majority of Border Collie inherited disease.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Hip Dyslasia, a malfunction of the hip joint in which the thigh bone doesn't fit properly into the socket of the pelvis.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Idiopathic epilepsy, recurrent seizures that are not a consequence of other disorders.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Annual veterinary exams and health screens allow you to catch disease in the early stages before it spreads.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Some Border Collies suffer from Collie eye anomaly, a congenital defect that affects the formation of the eye.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Although it's likely your Border Collie is perfectly healthy, it's important to educate yourself about potential abnormalities.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
PUPS Production - The Making of Champion!
PUPS Production - The Making of Champion! Starring Guinness, Hershey ....
Friday, May 20, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Even in hardy breeds, such as the Border Collie, genetic disease can be passed on through the generations.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - The health, temperament and physical aspects of the dam are usually reflected in the puppies.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Sport Dog Owners Intro to Prescription Medication!
Sport Dog Owners Intro to Prescription Medication
Sports dogs work as hard as their human counterparts. They compete in different events which test a dog’s speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence. Nevertheless just like human athletes, sports dogs are susceptible to injury. The most common forms are muscular trigger points, back and neck problems, and cruciate ligament injury.
Although prevention is always better, by maintaining the dog’s health and fitness, sometimes injuries are just unavoidable. And when they do happen, the injured dog must get the most appropriate treatment. These injuries affect a dog’s mobility and may contribute to the early development of dog arthritis.
To treat muscular trigger points, physical therapy and massage will suffice. Neck and back pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers. In some cases, surgery may be needed. However, a cruciate ligament injury will require surgery. There are many procedures available to remedy the injury such as extracapsular suture, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or tibial tuberosity advancement. It is important that dog owners discuss all available procedures carefully with their veterinarian as there is no one superior procedure; all have their advantages and their drawbacks.
Prescription Medication
For sport dogs, pain is almost an unavoidable hazard of the job. Prescription medicine is an important aspect in the treatment of injuries and in the rehabilitation process after surgery or injury. There are many anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers available. What is important is choosing the right drug. Efficacy must be balanced with safety. Therefore, a dog’s overall health should always be the top priority.
The following are prescription medications that are commonly used in veterinary medicine:
• NMDA antagonists or neuropathic pain medicines help reduce pain by “calming down” overactive neural pain pathways. Common NMDA antagonists include Gabapentin, Amantadine, Ketamine and Amitryptaline.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs which inhibit the pro-inflammatory action of COX-enzymes. Nonetheless, they have side effects such blood thinning, renal failure, and gastro-intestinal damage that can be fatal for some dogs.
• Opioids provide stronger pain relief than other prescription painkillers and have very few side effects. They work by decreasing the brain’s awareness of pain. Examples of opiods are Tramadol, Morphine, Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, and Codeine. Most states and countries consider opioids as restricted substances, which make the sale and purchasing of the drug tricky.
• Cortisone is a more potent anti-inflammatory than NSAIDs. It can help to settle “acute on chronic” pain. However, it should rarely be considered as a first option since it can exacerbate bone degeneration. Also, it should not be used for more than two to three times a year.
To learn more about prescription medication, you can download a free copy of my e-book, The Risks of Prescription Medicines in Dog Arthritis. Just click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/l/55829fqVuRU8CufxxcDYyVQuZZg/www.dogarthritisplan.com/ .
Sports dogs work as hard as their human counterparts. They compete in different events which test a dog’s speed, endurance, strength, and intelligence. Nevertheless just like human athletes, sports dogs are susceptible to injury. The most common forms are muscular trigger points, back and neck problems, and cruciate ligament injury.
Although prevention is always better, by maintaining the dog’s health and fitness, sometimes injuries are just unavoidable. And when they do happen, the injured dog must get the most appropriate treatment. These injuries affect a dog’s mobility and may contribute to the early development of dog arthritis.
To treat muscular trigger points, physical therapy and massage will suffice. Neck and back pain can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs or painkillers. In some cases, surgery may be needed. However, a cruciate ligament injury will require surgery. There are many procedures available to remedy the injury such as extracapsular suture, tibial plateau leveling osteotomy, or tibial tuberosity advancement. It is important that dog owners discuss all available procedures carefully with their veterinarian as there is no one superior procedure; all have their advantages and their drawbacks.
Prescription Medication
For sport dogs, pain is almost an unavoidable hazard of the job. Prescription medicine is an important aspect in the treatment of injuries and in the rehabilitation process after surgery or injury. There are many anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers available. What is important is choosing the right drug. Efficacy must be balanced with safety. Therefore, a dog’s overall health should always be the top priority.
The following are prescription medications that are commonly used in veterinary medicine:
• NMDA antagonists or neuropathic pain medicines help reduce pain by “calming down” overactive neural pain pathways. Common NMDA antagonists include Gabapentin, Amantadine, Ketamine and Amitryptaline.
• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are drugs which inhibit the pro-inflammatory action of COX-enzymes. Nonetheless, they have side effects such blood thinning, renal failure, and gastro-intestinal damage that can be fatal for some dogs.
• Opioids provide stronger pain relief than other prescription painkillers and have very few side effects. They work by decreasing the brain’s awareness of pain. Examples of opiods are Tramadol, Morphine, Fentanyl, Buprenorphine, and Codeine. Most states and countries consider opioids as restricted substances, which make the sale and purchasing of the drug tricky.
• Cortisone is a more potent anti-inflammatory than NSAIDs. It can help to settle “acute on chronic” pain. However, it should rarely be considered as a first option since it can exacerbate bone degeneration. Also, it should not be used for more than two to three times a year.
To learn more about prescription medication, you can download a free copy of my e-book, The Risks of Prescription Medicines in Dog Arthritis. Just click on the following link: http://www.facebook.com/l/
 | Risks of Prescription Medicines B « Dog Arthritis Plan
Article provided by Mr. Christopher Durin, Veterinarian and Author. http://www.facebook.com/christopherdurin |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Border Collies can be a handful, especially for a family with young children.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Passion will be leaving very soon :(
One more week and Passion my favoruite girl will be leaving to Indonesia. I will definitely miss her :( I do believe Synney and Melvin will take very good care of my girl.
Passion will be a great demo dog for Synney and Melvin to introduce Agility in Indonesia. Passion and Melvin has been doing great in Singapore. They will be a great team to reckon in the future!
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - It's important to know about the health and temperament of a puppy's parents before making your choice.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A Border Collie pup might be cute and huggable, but be prepared for a whirlwind of energy as it matures.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Great Young Team!
Passion had a swell time yesterday training agility with melvin. This team is doing very well, performing their first attempted serpentine maneuver beautifully. Keep watch on this great young team!
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Like people, every puppy has a unique personality. A good breeder should help you determine the right pup for you.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Go for breeder who is willing to answer your questions and allows you to visit his or her kennel.
Friday, April 29, 2011
border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Decide whether you want a hard-working herder or a laid-back family pet before beginning your search.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - If you're ready for a Border Collie, be prepared to search high and low for your perfect pup.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Interactive play with its owner is high on the Border Collie's list of necessities.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Thursday, April 14, 2011
border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Prevent obsessive behaviour by playing a variety of games and controlling the length of the session.
Monday, April 11, 2011
Guinness, Passion & Jake Training Videos!
I have uploaded some great training videos with our BC puppies; Guinness, Passion & Passion. If you are interested in the videos, please visit http://www.facebook.com/diamondislekennels
Enjoy the videos and stay positive!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Positive training is important if you want to live peaceably with your ultra-intelligent Border Collie.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A sudden change in food can upset the delicate balance of normal bacteria in your dog's intestine. Therefore you'll need to slowly introduce new foods to prevent intestinal upsets. Start with a mix of 10% of the new food and 90% of old and, each day, increase the new food by 10%. After 10 days your pup will be wholly on its new food. If at any time your pup has loose stools or constipation, slow the rate at which you are adding the new food. If bowel problems continue, speak to your vet and ask them to recommend a new diet.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A Border Collie needs lots of personal attention and guidance. Games are good, too.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Owning a canine Einstein may be fun, but it's not always easy.
Tinkle & Salvia!
Tinkle and Salvia doing well in their respective new home. Tinkle is having so much with her playmates Tini and Tino, while Salvia is having so much with her human playmates in KL.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Once your Border Collie has mastered the basics on leash, progress to practicing commands off leash and around distractions.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Teaching your Border Collie to "target" (touch) things with its nose is the first step to training for many tricks and activities.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Training for agility may help increase your puppy's confidence, but high jumps should be avoided until your pup's bones and joints have matured.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - When crate-training your Border Collie, never use the crate for punishment.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Your Border Collie is capable of beating the competition in any sport that calls for agility and speed.
Bailey & Passion reporting ....
Bailey aka Buttons
Passion
Lovely photos from Kenneth & Cheryl on Bailey's and Melvin on Passion's pictures. See how handsome and lovely they have grown.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Handlers may use hand signals or whistles to convey commands, such as "away to me", to a herding dog.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Jake, our handsome in Koh Samui!
Look at our handsome Jake in Koh Samui, Thailand, pictures courtesy of Marie.
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - On large ranches, Border Collies may run alongside the shepherd on horseback to drive the stock great distances.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
KERRYBRENT NZ-CONNECTION, ASHLEY!
KERRYBRENT NZ-CONNECTION, ASHLEY
ASHLEY is one of our selected suitors to match with CH. CALANAIS MILLION DOLLAR STRONG, SPICE. We are planning for a litter this second part of the year.
Will keep you posted on our development.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Every PUP in their own SPECIALTY!
It just pop out in mind, all puppies are training in some specialize dog sports; Bailey, Tinkle both in Obedience; Salvia, Passion, Guinness in Agility; Jake in Termite detection, all are Champions in their own specialize discipline, so COOL!
How time flies ..........
Time flies ...... by 26 March, Hershey puppies will be 6 Months old! Glad to announced all are doing very well. Tinkle, Salvia, Guinness, Passion, Bailey & Jake all doing well in their respective homes around South East Asia Countries.
Calling all owners, it will be great to have their 6 Months old Pictures to share with all........ pls keep it coming :)
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Initially, introduce your dog to gentle livestock that won't frighten a novice herder.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - In a fetch (in herding), the dog moves the stock toward the handler.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Working livestock in a real situation might be the best way to prepare your dog for herding trials.
If you apply this to your basic obedience training, it might also the best way to prepare your dog for obedience trials.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - The ability to get the livestock to move while focusing on the entire flock can be innate or learned, depending on the dog.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - For centuries, farmers and shepherds have shaped this breed into an unbeatable herding dog. Many Border Collies are happiest when working stock.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Border Collies can show off their beautiful looks and temperaments at conformation shows
Sunday, February 13, 2011
DiamondIsle Puppy Training!
This evening we have seen Bailey aka Buttons, Tinkle aka Have, Guinness aka Angel and Passion all in actions. Being a boy, Bailey is the biggest and follow by Guinness, Tinkle and Passion. All coming along very well with their obedience skills.
Agility Training for Melvin & Passion!
This weekends, Melvin and Passion started their agility training with us at PUPS Dog Training. Both Melvin and Passion have shown great potential and I will try to catch some shots of their training to share it with you all. Ground works, pickup, switches and obstacle training, this team are picking up at amazing speed, watch out for this amazing team!
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Not just for Bloodhounds, tracking demonstrates your Border Collie's ability to follow a scent over long distance and varied terrain.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - When traveling to practice or competitions, keep your Border Collie safely restrained in the car by using a crate or doggie seatbelt.
Picture update from Koh Samui!
Very cute picture update from Marie and Jake aka Jacob from Sunny KOH SAMUI Island! And how says, "dogs and cats are enemy"? A big happy family that defile the norm!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Working on Crate & Separation Anxiety!
We have started working on Guinness and Passion on Crate Game & Separation Anxiety. These 2 have been inseparable since birth.
They have shown great progress and we are hoping to ease the parting impact when it's time for passion to go.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
All C-litters have found a Great Home!
01.02.11 - I have a great news to share, all our C-litters have found their respective good home. Passion will be leaving for Jakarta soon and I wish her a safe journey.
Thanks to all for your interest in our latest litter! If you wish to be in our mailing list, please email to diamondisle@gmail.com and we will keep you posted on our upcoming litter.
Border Collie Bits!
BC Bits - Musical freestyle allows you and your Border Collie to strut your stuff on the dance floor while wearing matching costumes.
Wishes All A Happy Lunar New Year!
We at DiamondIsle Kennel wishes All A Fruitful & Prosperous Chinese New Year!
As always have fun & stay positive!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Despite its reputation as a difficult obstacle, your Border Collie can master the agility weave poles easily.
Latest Pictures Update on Salvia & Jacob!
Latest pictures update on Salvia & Jacob in Malaysia & Thailand respectively. I am very glad that they are doing well with their new owners & their new companion.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Passion is going Jakarta!
We are so happy that Passion has found a great home, and she is going Indonesia Jakarta. She will be doing Agility, Obedience etc with her new owner Syenny.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A Border Collie's double coat (a longer outer coat and a dense, short undercoat) protects it from the elements.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - A rough coat may be medium to long in length and flat to very wavy, especially in older dogs.
Most puppies are NOW Home!
16.01.11 - We are very glad most of our puppies are now home with their new owners, except for passion, will need more time to find her a suitable home. Now we have time to start training our puppies and our dogs.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Overall balance in the body and legs is more important than size and weight.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Passion is available to good home only!
12.01.11 - Passion is available to good home only. She is Blue Merle-Tri with 1 blue eye and the other brown. She is 12 weeks old, deworm, 2nd vaccinations and a sweet personality. Interested party please call 65.8366.8350.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Unlike many breeds, the Border Collie's breed standard is based more on its working abilities than its image.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - The intense personality of the Border Collie is all part of its genetic makeup and purpose: to herd and keep watch over the flock.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Tinkle with her new buddies!
Tinkle at home with her new 2 buddies, a black white & a red white BCs. So cool, tinkle seems very happy & contented in her new home.
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Your Border Collie may be enthralled by the movement on the television screen, particularly sports.
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Tinkle went home to Francis & Lilian Family!
Haven aka Tinkle is now with Francis, Lilian and family. Another great home for our puppies. Haven will be staying in a newly renovated house with her new family and their other dogs! Tinkle and her new companions will be joining us for Obedience Training.
New Year Greeting!
DiamondIsle Kennels Wishes All, Benji, Hershey, Tinkle, Salvia, Guinness, Passion, Bailey, Jacob and all DiamondIsle Dogs A Wonderful New Year!
Everyone at DiamondIsle Kennels
Border Collie Bits!
Border Collie Bits - Because of its herding disposition and watchful eye, the pet Border Collie may exhibit obsessive behaviour.
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