Philippe Duponant Chambon-Marques

Big boy

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Philippe (here on the left) is now almost 3 years old, and practically an adult. He's big, beautiful and sweet. 37kg according to the vet.

3M™ Vetrap™

2009-09-12T09:42:00.005+02:00

Yesterday we yet had another appointment with good old Dick van Zuylen, orthopedic surgeon with D.O.C.A. He changed the bandage and said the wound is healing wonderfully. Since 3M Vetrap has several colors, we decided to go for the extreme ... purple/pink. Doesn't it look stunning?

3M Vetrap comes in several colors. Just for the fun of it we bought fucky colors for Philippe. A fashionable dog is all that matters. *smile*

Frustrated perhaps?

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Philippe: I am not adopted ... why then do you need a DVD titled "Training Your Adopted Dog"?

What do you mean relaxed ...

2009-09-11T12:15:00.006+02:00

Philippe is doing great. He currently spends more than 20 hrs a day in his bench, this to prevent him getting up everytime we have visitors. We give him medication to slow down his excitement and boost the healing process.

His sleeping position shows he couldn't care less about his leg; thank god ... almost normal again.

Philippe's operation ...

2009-09-08T17:30:00.017+02:00

After months of waiting for the final ED diagnose; today we were able to get Philippe operated. Here the two assistance are double checking everything. It's a relief to see that they take their job seriously. Of course I couldn't resist asking if they had done this before.

Although I was allowed to stay with Philippe thoughout the whole operation, I gladly declined. Not that you could see anything; Philippe was carefully covered with O.R. green bed sheets.

The operation went quite smooth, no complications. Philippe had problems waking up and I was afraid he would suffer from a delayed "emergence". Luckily they gave him another shot to speed up this process. His right shoulder is completely bald but didn't feel the need to share this with you online. I know ... barf.

The two tubules contain the bone pieces removed from his right frontleg. The left tubule shows the LPC fragment, the left tubule the piece of bone cut from his Fibula, next to his Tibia.

The surgeon who preformed the surgery described Philippe's elbows and pretty severe and a fare chance of early arthrosis. Slowing down this process depends on several environnemental factors;

1) weight control
an overweight dog is more likely to suffer from arthritis and will suffer more badly. Any excess weight is disastrous and should be slowly lost to alleviate some of the extra pressure this puts on joints.

2) proper food ... Hill's j/d (a unique food formula which contains high levels of EPA (Eicosapentanoic Acid), an omega-3 fatty acid found in high concentrations in fish oil. Research has shown that EPA can help maintain joint function. Natural glucosamine and chondroitin provide the building blocks of healthy cartilage.

3) controlled excercise
staying as supple and active as possible will help keep joints stronger for longer. Gentle exercise is important to keep Philippe active for as long as possible. Whilst jumping and running may worsen the situation, walking, gentle jogging and swimming can do nothing but good.

Our own water rat ...

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Butch and dominant ...

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Second Opinion ...

2009-06-15T19:05:00.005+02:00

Since we were not totally convinced with the outcome done by DOCA (= Het Diergeneeskundig Orthopedisch Centrum Amsterdam) relating to possible ED, we decided to have ourselves a 'blind' second opinion. The advantage of the "blind" second opinion is that it cannot be influenced by previous information, unless you provide information concerning the earlier diagnose.

Frank Viehoff, a surgeon with Universiteitskliniek, Utrecht, provided the same medical prognosis; Elbow Dysplasia. Both LPC and a incongruent. Based on the Xrays made and the swell on both elbows. Since the Xray gives you a 2 dimentional image only he suggested to have a CT-scan made at the Lingehoeve, Lienden. If there are still doubts about whether Philippe has any form of ED, the 3 dimentional image made by a CT-scan can help us to determain the facts.

Beach fun ...

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Same size ...

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As you can see; both dogs are the same size.

Elbow Dysplasia? Cont'd

2009-05-27T16:05:00.024+02:00

Today we had an appointment with the Orthopedic surgeon, this to determine whether Philippe is suffering from Elbow Dysplasia (ED) Unfortunately we got bad news; Philippe is diagnosed this the following genetic defects in his elbows:

Fragmented Coronoid Process (FCP) or Loose Processus Coronoideus (LPC)

Fragmented Coronoid Process is a condition in which a small piece of bone on the inner side of the joint has 'broken' off of the ulna bone. This piece of bone irritates the lining of the joint and grinds off the cartilage of the adjacent humerus (similar to having a pebble in your shoe).

Since Philippe is still growning the Orthopedic surgeon wants to wait operating him; with our without the bone fragment Philippe will eventually experience erosion of the joint and develop arteritis at a later state. Depending on the pain and discomfort we need to determine what the best treatment will be for Philippe.

Incongruent Elbow

Bones of the elbow joint grow at different rates so do not fit together properly.

Joint incongruity is usually caused by failure of the radius and ulna to grow at the same rate. Joint incongruity may have a genetic basis, and is generally considered to be a growth problem.

Again, Philippe is still growing and the Orthopedic surgeon wants to wait to see if there is still any improvement in growth in the Radius (underarm). Phillipe will continue growing another 4 to 5 months and therefore we decided to let nature take its course. Operating now is not advisable due to not knowing whether the Radius will catch up with the Humerus (upperarm). If there will be no change in a month anda half or so, we might consider having Philippe operated.

The Orthopedic surgeon told us that both parents might carry the gene but were not affected themselves. It is most likely that other offspring pups from the same litter carry the same gene.

Usually, after the dog is 12 to 18 months of age, the lameness will have become less severe and some dogs will function very well. The long-term prognosis (outlook), however, is guarded. Usually, arthritis will occur as Philippe ages, regardless of the type of treatment.

Call it bad luck if you like but catching this at an early age will increase his changes to outgrow any severe disfunction at an older age.

To be continued ...

Full body suit for Philippe

2009-05-26T19:26:00.005+02:00

This morning we picked up, believe it or not, a full body suit for Philippe. He is suffering from skin rash just above his tail. Martin has been licking Philippe on an ongoing basis which needed protection, giving Philippe's skin some proper rest. Although it looks fucky, it is truly a necessity. With the right cream and keeping Martin away from his fellow doggy friend, Philippe should be up and running in no time.

Elbow Dysplasia?

2009-05-21T10:49:00.006+02:00

For quite some time now we noticed Philippe has problems walking normally like any other 6 months old puppy dog. His front legs are typically stiff when walking for dogs with Elbow Dysplasia. His gait looks painful but nevertheless he enjoys playing, walking and rumbles with his fellow doggy friends. However, we decided to have Philippe checked thoroughly, hoping to get some answers about his stiff gait.

As it seems Philippe could suffer from what is known as Elbow Dysplasia.

What is Elbow Dysplasia?

Elbow dysplasia is a term used to describe a disorder in growing bone. Normal bone growth consists of the fusion of many bones into one bone. Many bones in a newborn puppy are not just one piece of bone, but several different pieces of bone with cartilage in-between. This is especially true of long bones of the limbs. As the puppy grows the cartilage changes into bone and the several pieces of a bone fuse together forming one entire bone. For instance, the ulna, a bone in the forearm starts out as 4 pieces of bone that eventually fuse into one.

In elbow dysplasia, the cartilage between the bony areas fails to turn into bone and often becomes thickened. The cause of this may include genetic factors, trauma and nutrition. The signs of this abnormal bone growth usually develop between 6 and 9 months of age, and generally appear as lameness. Elbow dysplasia is more common in rapidly growing, large breed puppies.

Dogs with elbow dysplasia will usually display an obvious limp, may hold the leg out from the body while walking, or even attempt to carry the front leg completely, putting no weight on it at all. Signs may be noted as early as four months of age. Many affected animals will go through a period between six and about twelve months of age, during which the clinical signs will be the worst. After this period, most will show some signs occasionally but they will not be as severe.
As these dogs continue to mature, there will probably be permanent arthritic changes occurring in the joint. This will cause many obvious problems and it may become necessary to utilize oral or injectable medications to make the animal more comfortable. Elbow dysplasia is therefore a life long problem for the affected animals. Some of these dogs can be helped with surgery. In some, surgery can even eliminate the problem totally.

Next week we need to take Philippe to a Orthopaedic doctor whom will examen him. I personally hope there is nothing wrong with Philippe, since both parents are ED negative.

To be continued.

Day with Friends @ Wijk aan Zee

2009-05-18T21:16:00.004+02:00

Philippe's first 'water-steps'

2009-04-20T00:04:00.004+02:00

It took Martin less than 3 months to realize that playing in the water is super fun. This weekend at Schiermonnikoog, Philippe had his revelation ...

Labrador beach walk - Schiermonnikoog NL

2009-04-19T23:41:00.008+02:00

We love Schoorl ...

2009-04-10T23:09:00.001+02:00

Big boy

2009-04-10T23:00:00.002+02:00

Let's take a moment and see what has become of Philippe, now that he's 4,5 months old. To give you an idea; Martin is currently 29.8kg and 3.5 years old...Philippe is 22.3kg. Almost the same size as Philippe is really becoming a teenager.

Noticed his head is a lot smaller than his body but gradually this will correct itself.

Who's the strongest?

2009-03-20T21:14:00.003+01:00

Philippe's brother Bruno ...

2009-03-20T20:55:00.003+01:00

It's funny the realize that one of Philippe's brothers is called Bruno. We almost decided to call Philippe ... Bruno. Thank god we didn't.

Bruno is a spitting image of Philippe, good bone structure and nice full low chested. Very promissing.

Yet again, wet paws ... family trait perhaps?

2009-03-20T20:47:00.005+01:00

Martin cannot resist showing all how it's been done ...

Eventually most puppies decide to join him ...

Under supervision the pups encounter water for the very first time ...

Visting family ...

2009-03-13T23:22:00.004+01:00

Finally the day came all puppies would meet for the first time after leaving the nest. See for yourself, they were not that different. Accept that Philippe was the most beautiful one *smile*

The Art of Raising a Puppy ...

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Playing out back ...

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The two boys playing ...

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Beautiful Philippe @ IJmuiden beach NL

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Fun in Schoorl ...

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Trip to the beach ...

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Sweet dreams ...

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Philippe relaxed ...

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Curious Philippe ...

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Gorgeous ...

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Sleepy head ...

2009-02-21T13:34:00.001+01:00

Puppy class

2009-02-21T13:30:00.002+01:00

Last vaccination shot

2009-02-08T14:31:00.004+01:00

Yesteday we had our last appointment with the Vet, his last vaccination shot, meaning he's safe until next February 2010.

This also means we may finally start socializing Philippe properly with other dogs, since we have been kinda careful these past few weeks. It has been rather difficult having Philippe living with us and not being able to take him everywhere, whereas Martin (his big brother) is allowed to follow us wherever he pleases.

It has not all been bad, at least the two boys have bounded enormously and are friends for life.

Finally at the park ...

2009-01-26T19:10:00.006+01:00

Today I decided to take Philippe for a walk around the park, since he had his vaccinations already. It's not likely that he'll get sick just by being in the park for 5 minutes, keeping in mind that he needs to stay away from other dogs droppings.

Both Martin and Philippe loved being together, Martin being protective and Philippe acting like a young schoolboy, afraid of nobody.

In case you were wondering

2009-01-25T23:05:00.009+01:00

Philippe is really growing, in case you were wondering. Not only physically but also mentally. Isn't he beautiful?

Happy to announce that he had his first puppy class today. Needless to say he was of course the best. Since we missed the first to classes, I secretly trained him at home and realized that we were already way ahead of everyone. Next week I will post some pictures, giving you first hand of what goes on during a puppy class.

Hurrah, a visit to the vet ...

2009-01-19T19:21:00.005+01:00

Today I took Philippe to the vet for his vaccinations. Since he's 9 weeks at the moment, he received a shot against Parvo, Corona and Bordetella. He was absolutely calm during the whole process and actually enjoyed the visit to the vet.

When Philippe is 12 weeks, he again will need a vaccination against Distemper, Parvo & Corona

At 16 weeks yet another vaccination against Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Rabies, Fecal Flotation & Lyme.

After the vaccination round, Philippe will need a yearly check up with vaccinations against Distemper, Parvo, Corona, Rabies, Fecal Flotation and a Heartworm test.

Quite a bit of vaccinations the first year. I was suprised how expensive these shots are. Some people claim it's a huge industry vaccinating your dog, that dogs really don't need a yearly check up. I honestly don't want to take any risk not giving my doggy a proper vaccination again nasty diseases.

Weird positions ...

2009-01-18T18:27:00.002+01:00

Exhausted but happy

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Truce ...

2009-01-18T13:40:00.002+01:00

Finally after a week of showing muscle and the ongoing struggle to be the Alfa male, I truly can say that both Martin and Philippe decided to call it even. Truce at last. Secretly Martin is the dominant male but we’re not going to blab this to Philippe, we’ll keep him in the dark until he’s old enough to grasp the concept of knowing his position.

Ain't they cute together?!

Who's the strongest ...

2009-01-14T23:46:00.003+01:00

Wherever, whenever ...

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I love both of my boys, so cute together. Wherever they lay their head to rest, trust it's always together.

So cute ...

2009-01-11T17:58:00.008+01:00

We are very much aware of the fact that we need to get to know Philippe and visa versa. Currently we are just cleaning up after him and making sure he will be well taken care of.

So what excuse do we have adding these pictures on his blog? "Do we need an excuse?" Look at him...a picture...a thousand words. *smile*

Horsing around ...

2009-01-11T10:45:00.004+01:00

Martin has fully accepted Philippe and is being very careful when playing with him, even when they horse around and Philippe is going a bit over the top. Even then Martin practices the doggy rules of etiquette. A true gentleman.

Food is sacred ...

2009-01-11T10:06:00.006+01:00

Philippe only has been with us less than 48hrs and the bond between him and Martin is extraordinary. Long life pals perhaps? Food on the other hand is another story. Food is sacred for Martin, sharing this with Philippe is little naive on my side.

Potty Training ...

2009-01-11T08:14:00.005+01:00

Philippe's second night went terrific!!! I had scheduled a pipi and poopoo, the exact commands I use in order for Philippe to associate it with elimination, at 2am and 5am. In the end he slept most of the night. This resulted in only stepping out once at 02.00 AM to go-potty with him. A DREAM COME TRUE.

Having said that, while bragging about Philippe being Mr. Potty, he left me a beautiful #2 present in the kitchen, a gift without the need for any compensation. Darn! It shows that it does take time and patience before house breaking Philippe.

Being consistent is key when it come to house breaking Philippe, it is the most important aspect of potty training.

Welcome home ...

2009-01-09T23:37:00.016+01:00

The day finally presented itself, the day we've been waiting for. Today we brought our little Philippe home from the breeder in Bergeijk.

Like with Martin 3 years ago, the trip back home was enjoyable for most of us. Philippe slept most of the way and I was able to drive without having to stop along the highway. Obviously not for everyone, sadly enough for Martin he had trouble finding a proper position on the backseat since Philippe took most of his space.

Talking about world domination...Philippe decided to start right here and now. Pretty dominant already. Martin is being very friendly and trying to ease up on the kid. Having said that I know there will be times both boys will have their heart-to-heart, showing muscle...measuring strength and who's the alpha male in the house. No doubt it is I *smile* but now that we have introduced Philippe into the family, I am well aware of the fact that it will be tough at times.

Philippe's first night went super! Apart from a few hiccups, he slept most of the night. Believe it or not, I even had the chance to sleep-in a little. Our day started bright and early at 9am, not bad...not bad at all.

Meet the breeders, Jan & Corrie Kuijken

2009-01-03T21:15:00.007+01:00

There are many Labrador Retriever breeders in the Netherlands but I have never met any whom are so friendly and devoted as Corrie & Jan Kuijken. Over the past couple of weeks I had the privilege meet up with them on several occasions, this during me getting to know the offspring of Do and Bon Bon.

I therefore give them a special post on Philippe's blog, where they belong. True dog lovers and beautiful people with big hearts.

The Labrador Retriever History

2009-01-01T13:37:00.000+01:00

The history of the Labrador Retriever can be traced definitely back to the late 1700's in Newfoundland. At that time there were two breeds, the Greater Newfoundland and the Lesser Newfoundland. These two breeds of Newfoundland's were also known as the Greater and Lesser St. John's dogs. The Greater Newfoundland was used primarily for draft work - working in a four-dog team they would haul carts, including the driver, loaded with 200 to 300 pounds of fish. They were the larger of the two breeds and possessed a long thick coat. The Lesser Newfoundland was a smooth coated black dog, that was unrivaled for hardiness and stamina. These dogs were the constant companions of the fishermen of the Labrador Sea. After a hard day's work, which would sometimes last twenty hours, one could find these Lesser Newfoundland's playing with the children of the fisherman.

The Lesser Newfoundland had such a reputation for its loving devotion, loyalty, and hunting and retrieving abilities that there was established an importing of these dogs to Great Britain. In Great Britain, the Lesser Newfoundland became very popular on the large estates, and a breeding program by the estate owners was put into place. The third Earl of Malmesbury wrote in 1887 to a friend, "We always called mine Labrador dogs, and I have kept the breed as pure as I could from the first I had from Poole (Harbour), at that time carrying on a brisk trade with Newfoundland. The real breed may be known by their having a close coat which turns the water off like oil, above all, a tail like an otter."

Unfortunately, not every breeder wanted to keep the breed pure. In the early days of hunting and retrieving with dogs, this would be the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, a retriever was simply known as a "retriever" and owner/breeders interbred dogs by deciding if they liked some quality or hunting ability displayed by the dogs. They bred long coated and short coated dogs, as well as curly coated dogs. Naturally breeders recognized the excellent qualities of the Labrador Retrievers, and crossed them into their lines as well. The Lab's gene pool is dominant to the point that when crossed with some other breed type, the Labrador quality and looks usually dominate the looks and personality of the offspring.

It was a good thing they had established the breed in England because the Quarantine Act of 1885 stopped the further importation of the Lesser Newfoundland dog.

By 1903, the Lesser Newfoundland, now known as the Labrador Retriever, was established as a separate, true breeding strain, and it was granted a registration status by the English Kennel Club. Finally, in 1917, the American Kennel Club recognized the Labrador Retriever as a separate retriever breed.

Meet the parents ...

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Mother:
DO VAN DE VENNENWEIDE
N.H.S.B. 2601713

O

Father:
CHAMP. BON-BON CHOCOLAT V BUDILIUMHOF (James)

N.H.S.B. 2487066

Born 25-12-2003

HD - A1
ED - free
eyes - free nov. '07
OPTIGEN: A

Bundessiger '05 Winner '05
NL, champ., Lux. CH, Polish CH

Ready to leave the nest ...

2008-12-31T20:51:00.002+01:00

As you can see this litter ready to step out and explore what is out there.

Having said that, there are some guidelines to keep in mind before actually taking a puppy home, leaving his mother and littermates.

8 weeks is the minimum age pups should leave for new homes. Puppies go through five critical periods ... and it's very important that they remain with their mother and littermates until 7-1/2 to 8 weeks of age.

Week 0 - 3

During the first 3 weeks of life puppies have next to no mental capacity and their basic needs are provided by their mother. Little or no handling by humans is required (assuming all is well with mother and puppies). But handling at this time will go a long way in development of the pups.

Week 4
About the 4th week puppies become aware of other living beings and have very slight trainability. This is an extremely critical period and puppies should not be removed from their mother or littermates. Introduction to humans should be started - but carefully controlled.

Week 5 - 7

Pups begin socialization within the litter and also with humans. At this point they are capable of responding to voices and to recognize people. Training by their mother is in progress and they are becoming aware of the differences between human and canine socialization.

Week 8 - 12

During the 8th through 12 weeks puppies are removed from littermates and mother. They require human socialization, love and security. Play with children should be well supervised. They are capable of learning simple training such as Come-Sit-Stay-No. It is important that children or other animals not injure puppy -- either accidentally or maliciously. Introduction to people is important but should be closely supervised. Gradually expose to loud noises such as autos, washing machine, vacuum, etc. Puppy classes during this time are very important.

Week 13 - 16
A puppy's mental capacity is fully developed and needs experience. During this time puppy needs love, attention, socialization, discipline and security. Puppy will also try to establish itself as the dominant one. Your puppy is now capable of undergoing formal obedience training -- and can adopt a good or bad (positive or negative) attitude about training so please select your trainer with great care! Praise and reward for correct behavioral response will go a long way in training your puppy!

It's really important for a puppy to remain with it's mother and littermates as outlined above. During this time your puppy will learn about pack hierarchy, bite inhibition and proper social behavior within the pack. Taking a puppy home before 7-1/2 to 8 weeks of age really deprives the puppy of much needed training by mom and littermates and will make your job of training much more difficult.

Who said dogs cannot share?

2008-12-31T18:28:00.001+01:00

"Ms. Malamute popped next door to borrow a cup of kibble from Ms. Maltese, faithfully promising:

"I'll return it tomorrow, cross my "mutian heart!"
"Yeah, I'll bet," retorted Ms. Maltese. "The kibble stays where it is, Mute-breath!"

It is quite natural for dogs to be protective of food, bones, and other valuables because experience has often taught them that if other dogs expropriate valuable possessions, they may never see them again.

Some dogs however, are willing to share. Good buddies are often willing to share food bowls, toys, and bones. True top dogs will frequently share their possessions.

Let's hope and pray Philippe is willing to share and play with Martin, and visa versa.

Where it all began ...

2008-12-31T17:46:00.001+01:00

The litter contained 5 males and only one female pup, all chocolate of course.

Introducing Philippe

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Dogs who are accustomed to being the only family pet aren't always overjoyed to have a new puppy enter their space. Martin never had to share his position in our family and therefore may act rather jealous of Philippe at first. However, handling the change with care will result the two dogs becoming inseparable pals in no time.

Puppies tend to demand more hands-on care and attention than older dogs, in this case Martin. Spending equal time with both Martin and Philippe will prevent Martin becoming resentful of Philippe. It is most likely that we'll spend more time with Philippe at first but we have to stay aware of the fact not to decrease the amount of time we spend with Martin when we eventually bring Philippe home. Demonstrating to Martin that Philippe is not replacing him in our affections, will help his self-esteem in this process.

One of the best things we can do when introducing Philippe to Martin is to allow both dogs time to get accustomed to one another. When giving dogs time to form their own relationship, it's very likely that they will become play-mates who enjoy each other's company as well as our company. Even if both Martin & Philippe don't seem to take to each other at first, we need to remember that dogs are pack animals by nature. In the natural order of things, dogs are meant to be around other dogs. However, they are also creatures of habit, and it takes time for them to get used to change. Best thing for us to do is stay out of the way and let both guys establish the pecking order in their new relationship.

Dogs tend to be very territorial creatures, and dogs who aren't used to sharing don't like to be forced to do so. To reduce the possibility of extended animosity between the two guys, we step back and don't force Martin to share things that have always belonged exclusively to him with Philippe.

What we can do to help the introduction period is to make sure that both guys have their own bed, food- and water bowls and toys. Once the two bond, they will probably start sharing anyway. To force them to share before they get to know each other, can cause lifelong conflict between them.

Knowing Martin, we can only cross our fingers and hope that things will take their natural course and that some of the nice characteristics of Martin will rub off on Philippe.

Welcome in the family!

2008-12-29T17:00:00.007+01:00

May I introduce ...

PHILIPPE DUPONANT CHAMBON-MARQUES
Born November 17th at Breeder IJsven Bergeijk - Netherlands

PHILIPPE - A personal name, derived from the Greek Philippos (Φίλιππος), meaning "lover of horses" or "friend of horses".

DUPONANT - Meaning "from the west" In French it is an old navy word for west (in opposite to Levant).

MARQUES - The name Marques comes from the ancient culture of France. It was a Norman name for a nobleman who ranked just below the level of an Earl and is derived from the Old French word Marquis which signified this lofty position.

CHAMBON - as family name, Chambon comes from the Frank "ham" (strong), gallicized in "chamb", easier to pronounce for Gallo-Roman populations, to which the case subject -on was added. It is a very old French family name. Most of the Chambons come from Auvergne.

Philippe will make his grand appearance on Saturday January 3rd 2009.