Kerry Sire Talk

When going over to Ireland I always find it fascinating to hear the latest views of all the latest sires. Whats going and whats not. It was interesting to hear that Droopys Maldini is not rated at all. There were a number of poor early litters in the area and gossip being gossip it flies round the dog community. They were of the opinion the pups were heartless! Must say those I have seen in the UK mopping up competition after competition certainly project a stud dog that is flying. I noticed that his stud fee had even increased to 1200 euros. It's a funny game we are all so mad about!! A couple of years ago Hondo Black was doubted but just look at his offspring. He can throw early pace and stayers. The sire I'm trying to follow is Yeah Man given one of ours pups is off him. With 170 offspring on the ground I was hoping he would have thown a bit more. Don't get me wrong he has thrown Puppy Derby Finalist Droopys Miller and a number of nice pups. I noticed Droopys Snowdrop fly on Sunday in the Newbridge Oaks. This bitch looks like one to follow I think. At the coursing I met up with James O'Connoe who bred Jameson our pup. From what he has heard from the litter there is a nice bitch who is schooling very well, one dog with a syndicate who are happy, another one just kennelled up which leaves ours. Fingers crossed !!