Hello!
My name is Nat, and we have two wonderful deerhounds, Bernard and Elfin.
We got Bernard in 2005 and he was our first deerhound, so we are very new to the breed. Bernard and Elfin are littermates, and we got Bernard from the wonderful Chris and Glenda at Bhealaich Kennels, and Elfin we got 18 months ago from the wonderful Richard at Mapleridge Kennels.
Although I got Bernard as a pet, we occasionally go to shows and have a great time with friends. Elfin has been speyed, so we do not show her, but I enter her in spey/neuter classses at some shows, and she thinks it's great fun!
They both love chasing rabbits and foxes and swimming at the beach.
Very shortly we will be getting a new pup, that we would like to show.
I have been reading this forum for a little while, and have learned heaps, and I look forward to learning heaps more.
I also look forward to "meeting" other deerhound owners from around the world!

Nat, James, Bernard and Elfin

(PS. As soon as I work it out, I will post photos of our "kids". Computers hate me, and I am not too fond of them either, so it may take a while!)

Hi Nat

Welcome! I hope that you still find loads of interesting and useful information now that you have joined this bunch of mad deerhound lovers!
Seriously though, I hope that you enjoy this Forum, as much as I do - but it does become addictive!
Vicky:)

Hi Nat

I had to do a double take there, I have an Australian sister called Nat in Perth!

Welcome to the forum, from Helen and Murphy in Hertfordshire, nr London, UK.

Hi Nat and welcome

Hi Nat and welcome says Mareijke and DH Norbert from Sweden

Hi Nat and welcome

Samantha and hounds - Bree, Lockie and Xena in Tassie:)

Fantastic to meet you Nat. I love the pictures of your deer-ones. Hope to see more of youand your hounds.
Barb and Cailean (2yr. old deerhound bitch) in Canada where spring is thinking about coming soon.

Hi Nat, Bernard and Elfin. Welcome to the Forum, have fun. From Sally and Deerhounds Ruag, Cara, Amber, Orrin, Mallie and Finnan. Worcestershire, UK.

Hi Nat & welcome to this lovely site. I am owned by Elsie Grey 18mth Deerhound & Daisy May 3yr old Deerhound cross We live in Kent UK

Thank you all so much for your very warm welcome!

We have exciting news.... today we picked up our new pup, a 12 week old bitch pup, "Mapleridge Outfoxin"(name pending), or "Ronnie" to her friends! (She was James' birthday present, so he got to name her. *sigh*)

She is sired by Bernard and Elfin's littermate brother, and we think she is GORGEOUS! Thank you to Richard and Graeme of Mapleridge Kennels!

Aww,he's sooo cute!!

Congratulations on your new addition. She is a cutie

She's definately a star puppy, I love the black feet.
Welcome to the site and I hope you enjoy the banter.

Oh my I want one....*overdue puppy angst*

Another puppy photo, just cos I can!

She learned to climb the stairs on her own today, but I am concerned that going up and down stairs will be bad for her young joints. Does anyone have any advice?

Lurch - my mother is from St Albans, Hertfordshire and we were lucky enough to visit there last year. It is absolutely beautiful.

Are you near there?

(Dad is from Pinner, Middlesex. James' family live in Birmingham, but are from Glasgow. He emigrated to Australia about 8 years ago)

The pup is growing like a weed!!
Ronnie pinching Aunty Elfin's bed...

And successfully stealing Uncle Bernard's bed

And acting cute after falling in the dam!

I am so pleased you made friends with the computer. Lovely pictures. OH keeps showing me puppy pics (I will not crack, I will not crack....)