{"id":40,"date":"2010-11-15T01:34:08","date_gmt":"2010-11-15T09:34:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?page_id=40"},"modified":"2017-07-24T12:49:31","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T19:49:31","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?page_id=40","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/13a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/13a-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Pack at the Pool (Oct 2015)\" width=\"450\" height=\"335\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-11902\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<\/br><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 600px; text-align: center;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vetary.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Vetary\" alt=\"Vetary\" height=\"200\" width=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.vetary.com\/media\/other\/badges\/2017\/dogs\/otterhound@2x.png\"><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Otterhound_BoM_Banner1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Otterhound_BoM_Banner1-300x140.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Otterhound Breeder of Merrit\" width=\"300\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Otterhound_BoM_Banner1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Otterhound_BoM_Banner1.jpg 578w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:justify\">\n<strong>Our Mission is Simple:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Spread the word! Based on the latest estimates, there are less than 800 Otterhounds in the world. They are rarer than the Giant Panda and considered one of the most endangered dog breeds. Dog lovers of all ages need to know more about these magnificent animals. Their future depends on it!! <\/li>\n<li>Contribute to the survival of purebred Otterhounds: promote good health, temperament and most of all great family companions.<\/li>\n<li>Breed to meet the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.akc.org\/breeds\/otterhound\/breed_standard.cfm\">AKC Standard<\/a><\/span> and support a variety of AKC events, including <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=34\">conformation<\/a><\/span>, obedience (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=30\">Rally<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=28\">CGC<\/a><\/span>), <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=32\">tracking<\/a><\/span>, agility etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Ozzy (Jan 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-9312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/3-Ozzy-2-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Contact Info<\/strong><br \/>\nAshka &#038; Mike Gordon<br \/>\nAKC Otterhound Breeders of Merit<br \/>\nEmail: <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"mailto:BlueFairyOH@gmail.com\">BlueFairyOH@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><br \/>\nPhone: (858) 344-1705<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlueFairyOtterhounds\">Blue Fairy Facebook Page<\/a><\/span><\/center>\n<\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<strong>Our Web Site offers an introduction to our Pack and a warm welcome into the world of Otterhounds.  There are over 400 videos throughout the site and lots &#038; LOTS of pictures!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ozzy, Phoebe &amp; Mamba\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-11606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/04\/Ozzy-Phoebe-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<li>Learn all about our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=60\">Pack<\/a><\/span>:  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=6171\">Bella<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=2392\">Ozzy<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=71\">Mamba<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=77\">Leeloo<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=8796\">Phoebe<\/a><\/span> and our first Otterhound <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=66\">Starr.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Visit our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=165\">Puppy Patch<\/a><\/span> for the latest puppy news, information about our previous litters:  weekly puppy development and lots of puppy pictures &#038; videos.  We also have a page with owner\u2019s tales of their experiences raising one of our Otterhound puppies.  Go to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=9123\">Growing Up Otterhound<\/a><\/span> and enjoy!<\/li>\n<li>If you are interested in getting a puppy, click on  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=8544\">Next Litter<\/a><\/span> for upcoming litter information and if you&#8217;d like to be added to our prospective puppy owners&#8217; list, simply complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Pack (May 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/8-2014-05-10-009-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Blue Fairy OH Puppy Application\" href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=11552\">Blue Fairy Otterhounds Puppy Application.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=2987\">Adventures<\/a><\/span> page includes stories about our dog activities.   <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=26\">The Beach<\/a><\/span> is our favorite playgound and we visited many of them throughout the years.  Pictures and videos tell it all!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=34\">Dog Shows<\/a><\/span> are fun, whether you are a spectator or a participant.  Take a look at what we&#8217;ve learned and accomplished.  Our trips to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=3668\">National<\/a><\/span> &#038; <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=9011\">Regional<\/a><\/span> Otterhound Specialty and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=9056\">The Hound Show<\/a><\/span> are a must see!<\/li>\n<li>Our dogs participate in a variety of AKC programs &#038; events: <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"The Pack (Oct 2013)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/1-The-Pack-3a-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n\t<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=28\">Canine Good Citizen (CGC)<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=30\">Rally Obedience<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=32\">Tracking<\/a><\/span>. A tired Otterhound is a good Otterhound! <\/li>\n<li>We are committed to dogs we breed throughout their lives.  When our local SoCal owners are out of town for a weekend or on a &#8216;human only&#8217; vacation, we are more than happy to take care of their hounds.  After all, there is no better place for them than the Blue Fairy Headquarters!  Visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=6419\">2012 Summer Camp<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=8915\">Weekend with Addie<\/a><\/span> for a quick peek into the good times.<\/li>\n<li>Health and well-being of our hounds is very important.   <a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Phoebe (March 2014)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/10-Phoebe-3-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>We offer our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=3001\">tips &#038; suggestions<\/a><\/span> at a very elementary level drawing no assumptions as to what dog owners know or don\u2019t know about <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=15\">Coat Care<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=20\">Toe Nail Trimming<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=18\">Teeth Cleaning<\/a><\/span> and <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=23\">Ear Management<\/a><\/span> (after all, these GIANT ears have needs).  <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=10\">Nutrition<\/a><\/span> is also important and our hounds tested many dog foods avaiable on the market.  We also have a good advice for handling Otterhounds <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=34\">off leash<\/a><\/span>.  Scent hounds require special considerations due to thier strong instincts. Some of this information may seem very obvious. We hope we don&#8217;t bore you! <\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Leeloo, Oz &amp; Mamba on the Road (2011)\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-9319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-59x59.jpg 59w, https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/11\/Leeloo-Oz-Mamba-1-FILEminimizer-141x141.jpg 141w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>If you&#8217;d like to learn more about Otterhound origins, visit <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluefairyotterhounds.com\/?p=3027\">Breed History<\/a><\/span>.  As one of the most ancient English breeds, they date back to the 1100s! <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope you enjoy your virtual visit with our Pack and remember: next time you see a shaggy face smiling at you from a car or walking down the street,  smile back!  You might have just encountered the best kept secret in the canine world and your next best friend: an Otterhound \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sPTf2hJncRA\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LGBTJr5sVPk?feature=player_embedded\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mOkyXibqcP8?feature=player_embedded\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q8-MCKtaFOI\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8xNsDg3jEXA\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"480\" height=\"390\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r_PrGnlv9Y8\" frameborder=\"1\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><\/br><br \/>\n<a href=\"#top\" style=\"text-decoration:underline;\">Back to the top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Mission is Simple: Spread the word! Based on the latest estimates, there are less than 800 Otterhounds in the world. They are rarer than the Giant Panda and considered one of the most endangered dog breeds. Dog lovers of all ages need to know more about these magnificent animals. Their future depends on it!! 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