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$Ticker$ CELZ Q Out today and UP over 400% compared to las tuesday Q. Debt paid down Money Up, Cash On Hand, this is a no brainer people. But, don’t take it from me, do your own DD on the company!!Up We Go!!! :)
$SGSI had net income attributable to common stockholders of $414,485 during the period ended September 30, 2018 compared to net income of $214,910 for the comparable period of 2017. The decrease in net income loss was primarily due to revenue derived from our new subsidiaries and decreases in derivative liabilities and other non-cash expenses. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/spectrum-global-solutions-third-quarter-151556176.html
Take a look at grdo Rm play Email from Bill Schaefer ceo Nevada state and otc markets have been paid for Updates are coming will have a pr this week and yes there is a business plan that I think investors will like as the project will 100% worked into Grdo Woof
Weeeeeee!!!!!!! PT loves to socialize!!!!!! !
$AERN Acquisition Strategy:
The Company believes that the domestic market for crude oil production will increase, especially in view of the on-going threat of international conflict in the middle east. The Company intends to continue the acquisition of capital in order to acquire additional properties that have revenue generation promise. The Company intends to utilize strategies that have been successful in the industry in evaluation of potential properties for acquisition.
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S N E Y - entry NOW ! - PR today confirmed arrival of the long waited dredges in Sierra Leonne- production for rapid retreival of Gold, REE, and Diamonds to start ASAP. SNEY now .0095 - valuations at $1/share. Company is debt free and Caveat to be lifted by April at latest - although, the way we have been getting substantive PR's it could happen any time. They also have another concession in Ghana to start after full scale minig is underway in Sierra Leonne. SNEY is for real ck it out, before the entry point keeps rising higher - up 50% + in 4 weeks with only good news to continue , as laid out in update 7 days ago. Today's PR is only the first.
been to ''waking the bull'' web sit?
i was at ihub invisible hand site and now to 'waking the bull' where he hangs out and picks winners: http://bit.ly/aqBNpr
all day chat there and at ihub site
DVME - looking strong...100+ million volume 2 days in a row...up 20% and 40% the last 2 days....chart starting to fall into place - this is getting ready for a strong move.
IBXG take a look
IBXG is a results-oriented company with three integrated divisions Healthcare Transaction Services, Physical Therapy & Occupational Medicine, and Technology/Information Services. . IBXG has established a strong market niche in the area of Healthcare Transaction Services. . IBXG recently began managing its largest receivables management project ever totaling $39 million from Intracoastal Health Systems, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida. . IBXG has implemented a clear-cut strategic plan to expand its capabilities in the area of Physical Therapy and Occupational Medicine . IBXG has developed and recently commenced marketing an innovative web-based inventory management application for the $1.5 billion durable medical equipment (DME) industry. . IBXG has developed and deployed a proprietary online consumer medical records service throughout the U.S. The technology is being utilized by several affinity groups, including one of the largest credit card companies in the world. . IBXG's internal compliance program has been certified as meeting all current requirements of the Federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
REASONS TO INVEST IN IBXG[/B]
1) Situated in a market that has grown year-over-year since the turn of the century. IBXG has had a 37% year over year growth rate this decade. Procuring services, products, and patient placements in the healthcare industry is growing at a fast rate....
2) It has become so important that our government has earmarked billions of dollars for this industry.
Five years after President Bush announced plans for Americans’ health records to go digital and didn’t provide enough money to make it happen, only one in five doctors has converted from paper to electronic record keeping.” But, this could soon change, since President Barack Obama has “promised a $50 billion investment to store patient records electronically. His economic stimulus package is expected to contain two year’s worth of funding, or about $20 billion.” The funds “would be distributed to hospitals and doctors through grants, and through higher reimbursement rates when serving Medicare patients.” Notably, “for doctors who do not make the switch, Obama will propose lowering reimbursements from government-subsidized healthcare programs.” According to Kara Calvert, director of government relations for the Information Technology Industry Council, “They’re talking about real dollars that will make a big impact on adoption.”
3) IBX has 5 different divisions for revenue purposes.
IBX operates under five divisions:
o IBX TECHNOLOGIES, which enables healthcare organizations to maximize
their accounts receivables;
o FLORIDA HEALTHSOURCE, a network of physical therapy and wellness
centers;
o MEDICOMPLIANT SOLUTIONS, which ensures medical practices' compliance
with today's complex legal requirements;
o IBX TRANSCRIPTION SERVICES, which offers physicians quick turn-around
and Web-accessible progress reports;
o NURSESSTAT, which deploys leading-edge staffing administration
technology to healthcare facilities and provides cost-effective
temporary staffing solutions.
4) IBX Group has currently 2 contracts in place that account for $39 million in revenues.
Source: Naples Sun Times Local News East Sector
"Local state company signs contract with Florida hospital"
The IBX group has signed a multi-year contract to provide hosting and processing of medical claims for New Osceola Medical Center.
CELEBRATION, FL – August 18, 2008 – The IBX Group Inc.(IBXG OTCBB) is underway on their installing and training their state of the art billing and processing software in conjunction with their newly signed contract with NOMC. Based in Deerfield Beach Fla with an office in Clearwater, IBX is a leading health care processer in Central and Southwest Florida.
Under its contract with The Turner-Whiteng Contracting Company, IBX will supply and install their health care software and directly handle all medical claims and billing at the Osceola Medical Center. The initial project is scheduled for completion in October 2008, with billing practices starting in November 2008.
“State-of-the-art billing and patient record systems are a complex and essential component of today’s critical hospital environments. We are pleased to work on a project that will bring healthcare facilities to our community,” said William M. Dillard, Chief Executive Officer of NSMC.
Details of the contract have not been officially released, but experts predict more then $45 million pass through the NSMC system on a yearly basis. Average payout for claims processers in 2007 exceeded 12%.
5) IBX Group is currently in good standing with the FDA. Last updated on 6-18-2009. IBXG still haS the rights to acti patch which is fda approved that relieves muscle cramps and inflamation which is used in physical therapy treatments in rehab facilities and nursing homes across the country
http://www.fda.gov/AboutFDA/WorkingatFDA/Ethics/ucm079712.htm
6) They have a pharmacy license that went along with their purchase of a Pulmonary group that does respiratory therapy this allows them to take advantage of alot of medicare and medicaid billing for out patient services. With the increasing age of our population each year, this will naturally increase revenues.
7)IBX Group is in good standing with the Florida Board of Pharmacy they also own a closed door pharmacy that services 89 nursing homes the average nursing home in America is 110 Beds thats 9790 patients getting and recieving medication daily now take in consideration what kind of Medication list this patient base has, the average patient is on 1200 dollars a month worth of medication thats HUGE in terms of revenues.
8) IBXG once traded at a high of $.70
http://sec.edgar-online.com/ibx-group-inc/sb-2-securities-registration-small-business/2002/06/18/Section13.aspx
9) Pending mergers?
http://money.cnn.com/news/deals/mergers/reports/506588020.html
10) Great Share Structure
Outstanding Shares: 190 million
Float: 55 million
11) PPS VALUATION:
At a PE of 1, the PPS would be $.205
At a PE of 4, the PPS would be $.82
At a PE of 7, the PPS would $1.44
POTENTIAL!!!!!!!!!
Other links:
http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/snapshot/snapshot_article.asp?ric=IBXG.PK
TOFS next sleeping Giant award.... Lows OS very Low float Do some research on it I am sure you will like it. Get in while it is sleeping..
this is one slooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwww bd, lol
PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Harvard Learning Centers’ Shareholders Approve the Expansion of Its Board of Directors and Change in Its Chairman and President
Boca Raton, FL– July 18, 2007 – Harvard Learning Centers, Inc. (PINKSHEETS : HVLN), (the “Company”), announced today that at its Shareholders’ Meeting, July 17, 2007, (the “Meeting”), its shareholders voted to appoint an expanded Board of Directors to assist the Company as it aggressively pursues its expanded strategy. In addition, since Donald Platten, Chairman and President, announced at the Meeting that he had decided to relinquish all Company responsibilities, the shareholders approved a change in the Company’s President, who was subsequently also named the new Chairman of the Board.
The new members of the Board of Directors are Carl Campanelli, Tavarius, “T.J.”, Jackson, President of ASAP Athletics, Inc., Ted Landau, Marie Waddell and Peter Cooney. Mr. Campanelli will also serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors and President of the Company.
Carl Campanelli, the new Chairman and President, said after the Meeting, “Expanding and realigning the Board of Directors will allow us to have the best possible counsel as we pursue this new direction while maintaining and growing our historic business. We believe that the Men’s Room, ASAP Athletics and our other youth-focused sports and fitness subsidiary, BSA Athletics, present immense revenue growth opportunities on which we can capitalize – locally, regionally and nationally.”
He added, “All of us who have been involved with the Company are indebted to Donald Platten for his considerable contribution and for his insightful guidance. We will miss his daily involvement, but are committed to execute his vision because we believe that his foresight of what the Company can become is right.”
About The Harvard Learning Centers, Inc.
The Harvard Learning Centers, Inc. offers training programs for both the mind and body of teenagers and young adults. Its historic business has been to offer SAT-ACT test preparation for high school students (www.sat-act-prep.com), including classroom, online courses and private tutoring. It recently added co-branded test preparation materials from Nova Press, including books, software and online courses for the SAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE and MCAT graduate level tests. This greatly expanded product line allows it to enter new national higher education markets.
Earlier this year, the Company entered the Youth Sports Training Market with the acquisition of BSA Athletics, Inc., and ASAP Athletics, Inc., both of Boca Raton, Florida. In conjunction with these acquisitions, it also opened a private adult men’s fitness and wellness center, “The Men’s Room”, offering nutritional guidance, weight control management, a massage room, a hair salon, and a state-of-the-art workout facility.
Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words "estimate", "project", "intend", "forecast", "anticipate", "plan", "planning", "expect", "believe", "will likely", "should", "could", "would", "may" or words or expressions of similar meaning. Such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the company's actual results and financial position to differ materially from those included within the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including those relating to the Company's ability to grow its business. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. The potential risks and uncertainties include, among others, the Company's limited operating history, the limited financial resources, domestic or global economic conditions -- activities of competitors and the presence of new or additional competition and conditions of equity markets.
Contact:
Harvard Learning Centers, Inc.
Press Relations
Phone: 561-962-4197 / Fax: 561-962-4252
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Multi-bagger: isbl has a very low float just completed an acqustion that could be worth 3-6 million dollars a year! And absolutly no interest in this stock? People they are going to be supplying home depot/lowes in the usa! The two largest home improvment stores in the world?? Bingo, boom. This thing could be worth .50 over night? IMO
absolutely nothing lol was originally going to be an off topic type board, but it ended quickly.
HI, Whats up with this board?
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Eagle1,
So who will NITE alternate with being the last man standing on the ask?
STORY OF A REAL DIAMOND FIND: Miner in Guinea Digs Up 182-Carat Diamond
Monday July 19, 2004 11:31 PM
http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,1280,-4328792,00.html
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By PAUL FOURNIER
Associated Press Writer
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) - There's lucky: Finding a diamond when you're a young miner sweating it out in the west African forests of Guinea. And there's too lucky: finding a 182-carat stone, that everyone - starting with the government of Guinea - wants a piece of.
Result: the stone - four times the size of the famous Hope diamond - was tucked away Monday deep in the vaults of Guinea's Central Bank, no pictures, please.
And the 25-year-old miner who found it, if not exactly in hiding, was making himself scarce. No interviews, please.
State radio in impoverished, mineral-rich Guinea announced the find last week. Guinea mining industry officials confirmed Monday that the newly dug-up stone - though not flawless - was a fortune in the rough.
``It's a quite brilliant diamond, of good enough quality despite having numerous veins. One thing is certain - it's worth millions of dollars,'' a top official with the Aredor mining company, Guinea's biggest diamond operation, told The Associated Press.
The Guinea gem is four inches by 1.2 inches high - roughly the size and shape of your average computer mouse.
The Hope diamond, by contrast, is 45.52 carats.
The largest diamond ever found, the Cullinan, was a gawdy bowling-ball size beauty at 3,106 carats in the rough.
Free-lance discoveries of big diamonds in west and central Africa typically touch off fierce, fast-buck feeding frenzies, pitting the finders and first-round buyers against would-be moneymakers higher up the food chain.
Finders, terrified, have been known to flee into the bush rather than dare bring their find to market.
In Congo in 2000, the government confiscated a 265-carat stone and jailed its local buyer for a month, freeing both only after massive public protests. That stone eventually went at auction in Israel for an industry-estimated, unconfirmed $13 million to $20 million.
Industry officials and diplomats in Guinea on Monday would discuss the find here only on condition of anonymity.
The 25-year-old, who was not identified, struck his shovel on the stone at a dig in southeast Guinea, bordering Ivory Coast and Liberia.
Authorities gave few other details of the diamond's first hours and days in the light. It was clear, however, that the rock's time with its discoverer was brief.
By Monday, the gem was in the capital, Conakry, behind steel doors at the guarded Central Bank.
The young miner had no choice, a Western diplomat said - he might have been killed if he hadn't turned it over to the authorities.
An Associated Press reporter, visiting the area of the find, was unable to locate the young miner.
Diamonds, along with aluminum ore and gold, are among the top exports of Guinea, a resource-rich but virtually undeveloped country whose people live on less than a dollar a day.
The Aredor mining company, using heavy equipment in high-dollar operations, turns up an average of 30,000 carats each year.
Small-scale miners like the 25-year-old, with no more overhead than the cost of a spade, produce 300 to 400 carats a year here.
The 182-carat stone came from a site owned by the government, and leased to miners.
Miners are believed to slip many smaller finds into their pockets, taking the stones out for smuggling and avoiding the government and any cuts it would take.
Especially since it was found on government land, the gem's discoverer may have believed bypassing Guinea's officials too risky in this case, experts said.
Authorities were to inspect the stone later this week and offer an official estimate. The finder - if luck holds - would likely receive an undetermined percentage of that, industry officials said.
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SCHB IS QUITTING! READ ->
http://www.investors.com/breakingnews.asp?journalid=22147218&brk=1
"Charles Schwab & Co. (SCH) is exiting the market-making business. It is one of several market makers that have been the subject of accusations and/or legal entanglements over naked shorting allegations and issues."
“Next week for charity purposes a man is going to swim the length of the Hudson River. The money raised will go towards treating all the diseases that he will pick up while swimming the Hudson River.” – Conan O’Brien
Hawk
True friends are made that way. Fake those you get a bunch of lousy friends.
Thought of the day
The secret of success is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake those, you've got it made." - Groucho Marx
Hawk
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Just PMed MATT for the reversion of this board to BB as the Chief Moderator. My job accomplished.
That's almost as bad as "Chinese denitist time: 2:30"
A joke from my kids: Why is 6 before 7?
Because 789.
You gotta love kids...
If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the "terminal"?
Hawk
lol dont think I'll ever find anymore on it than that!
The Portuguese Water Dog once existed all along Portugal's coast, where it was taught to herd fish into the nets, to retrieve lost tackle or broken nets, and to act as a courier from ship to ship, or ship to shore. Portuguese Water Dogs rode in bobbing trawlers as they worked their way from the warm Atlantic waters of Portugal to the frigid fishing waters off the coast of Iceland where the fleets caught saltwater codfish to bring home.
· The Portuguese Water Dog was admitted to the Miscellaneous class on June 3, 1981. Three months later, the breed had its first Obedience champion, Spindrift Kedge. The Portuguese Water Dog was accepted for registration in AKC stud books effective August 1, 1983, and became eligible to compete in the show rings as a member of the Working Group, effective January 1, 1984.
· In Portugal the breed is called Cao de Agua (pronounced Kown-d'Ahgwa). Cao means dog, de Agua means of water. In his native land, the dog is also known as the Portuguese Fishing Dog. Cao de Agua de Pelo Ondulado is the name given the long-haired variety, and Cao de Agua de Pelo Encaradolado is the name for the curly-coat variety.
So you want to own a Portuguese Water Dog?
The Portuguese Water Dog is an intelligent, rugged, and robust dog who loves to work outdoors.
The Portuguese Water Dog needs people, he thrives as a member of the family and will prove himself to be trustworthy. He is an energetic dog who loves to be the center of attention.
Breed Standard
General Appearance
Known for centuries along Portugal's coast, this seafaring breed was prized by fishermen for a spirited, yet obedient nature, and a robust, medium build that allowed for a full day's work in and out of the water. The Portuguese Water Dog is a swimmer and diver of exceptional ability and stamina, who aided his master at sea by retrieving broken nets, herding schools of fish, and carrying messages between boats and to shore. He is a loyal companion and alert guard. This highly intelligent utilitarian breed is distinguished by two coat types, either curly or wavy; an impressive head of considerable breadth and well proportioned mass; a ruggedly built, well-knit body; and a powerful, thickly based tail, carried gallantly or used purposefully as a rudder. The Portuguese Water Dog provides an indelible impression of strength, spirit, and soundness.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size--Height at the withers--Males, 20 to 23 inches. The ideal is 22 inches. Females, 17 to 21 inches. The ideal is 19 inches. Weight--For males, 42 to 60 pounds; for females, 35 to 50 pounds. Proportion--Off square; slightly longer than tall when measured from prosternum to rearmost point of the buttocks, and from withers to ground. Substance--Strong, substantial bone; well developed, neither refined nor coarse, and a solidly built, muscular body.
Head
An essential characteristic; distinctively large, well proportioned and with exceptional breadth of topskull. Expression--Steady, penetrating, and attentive. Eyes-- Medium in size; set well apart, and a bit obliquely. Roundish and neither prominent nor sunken. Black or various tones of brown in color. Darker eyes are preferred. Eye rims fully pigmented with black edges in black, black and white, or white dogs; brown edges in brown dogs. Haws are dark and not apparent. Ears--Set well above the line of the eye. Leather is heart shaped and thin. Except for a small opening at the back, ears are held nicely against the head. Tips should not reach below the lower jaw.
Skull--In profile, it is slightly longer than the muzzle, its curvature more accentuated at the back than in the front. When viewed head-on, the top of the skull is very broad and appears domed, with a slight depression in the middle. The forehead is prominent, and has a central furrow, extending two-thirds of the distance from stop to occiput. The occiput is well defined. Stop--Well defined. Muzzle--Substantial; wider at the base than at the nose. Jaws--Strong and neither over nor undershot. Nose--Broad, well flared nostrils. Fully pigmented; black in dogs with black, black and white, or white coats; various tones of brown in dogs with brown coats. Lips-- Thick, especially in front; no flew. Lips and mucous membranes of the roof of the mouth, under tongue, and gums are quite black, or well ticked with black in dogs with black, black and white, or white coats; various tones of brown in dogs with brown coats. Bite--Scissors or level. Teeth--Not visible when the mouth is closed. Canines strongly developed.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck--Straight, short, round, and held high. Strongly muscled. No dewlap. Topline--Level and firm. Body--Chest is broad and deep, reaching down to the elbow. Ribs are long and well-sprung to provide optimum lung capacity. Abdomen well held up in a graceful line. Back is broad and well muscled. Loin is short and meets the croup smoothly. Croup is well formed and only slightly inclined with hip bones hardly apparent. Tail--Not docked; thick at the base and tapering; set on slightly below the line of the back; should not reach below the hock. When the dog is attentive the tail is held in a ring, the front of which should not reach forward of the loin. The tail is of great help when swimming and diving.
Forequarters
Shoulders are well inclined and very strongly muscled. Upper arms are strong. Forelegs are strong and straight with long, well muscled forearms. Carpus is heavy-boned, wider in front than at the side. Pasterns are long and strong. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet are round and rather flat. Toes neither knuckled up nor too long. Webbing between the toes is of soft skin, well covered with hair, and reaches the toe tips. Central pad is very thick, others normal. Nails held up slightly off the ground. Black, brown, white, and striped nails are allowed.
Hindquarters
Powerful; well balanced with the front assembly. Legs, viewed from the rear, are parallel to each other, straight and very strongly muscled in upper and lower thighs. Buttocks are well developed. Tendons and hocks are strong. Metatarsus long, no dewclaws. Feet similar in all respects to forefeet.
Coat
A profuse, thickly planted coat of strong, healthy hair, covering the whole body evenly, except where the forearm meets the brisket and in the groin area, where it is thinner. No undercoat, mane or ruff. There are two varieties of coat:
Curly--Compact, cylindrical curls, somewhat lusterless. The hair on the ears is sometimes wavy.
Wavy--Falling gently in waves, not curls, and with a slight sheen.
No preference will be given to coat type, either curly or wavy.
Clip
Two clips are acceptable:
Lion Clip--As soon as the coat grows long, the middle part and hindquarters, as well as the muzzle, are clipped. The hair at the end of the tail is left at full length.
Retriever Clip--In order to give a natural appearance and a smooth unbroken line, the entire coat is scissored or clipped to follow the outline of the dog, leaving a short blanket of coat no longer than one inch in length. The hair at the end of the tail is left at full length.
No discrimination will be made against the correct presentation of a dog in either Lion Clip or Retriever Clip.
Color
Black, white, and various tones of brown; also combinations of black or brown with white. A white coat does not imply albinism provided nose, mouth, and eyelids are black. In animals with black, white, or black and white coats, the skin is decidedly bluish.
Gait
Short, lively steps when walking. The trot is a forward striding, well balanced movement.
Temperament
An animal of spirited disposition, self-willed, brave, and very resistant to fatigue. A dog of exceptional intelligence and a loyal companion, it obeys its master with facility and apparent pleasure. It is obedient with those who look after it or with those for whom it works.
Summary Statement
The Portuguese Water Dog is spirited yet obedient, robust, and of unexaggerated, functional conformation; sure, substantially boned and muscled, and able to do a full day's work in and out of the water.
Faults
Any deviation from the described ideal is a fault. However, those inherent characteristics that are imperative for the maintenance of proper type, and therefore cannot be overlooked, are listed as Major Faults.
Major Faults
1. Temperament--Shy, vicious, or unsound behavior.
2. Head--Unimpressive; small in overall size; narrow in topskull; snipy in muzzle.
3. Substance--Light or refined in bone; lacking in muscle.
4. Coat--Sparse; naturally short, close-lying hair, partially or over all; wispy or wiry in texture; brittle; double-coated.
5. Tail--Other than as described. Extremely low set. Heavy or droopy in action.
6. Pigment--Any deviation from described pigmen- tation; other than black or various tones of brown eye color; pink or partial pigmentation in nose, lips, eyes, or eye rims.
7. Bite--Overshot or undershot.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/ph20d.cfm
The Curly-Coated Retriever is one of the oldest breeds classified as retrievers.
· The breed is believed to have been descended from the 16th century English Water Spaniel, Retrieving Setter and possibly the Irish Water Spaniel.
· The first breed club for the Curly-Coated Retriever was formed in England in 1896.
So you want to own a Curly-Coated Retriever?
The Curly-Coated Retriever has an easy to care for coat. It's curls stay in place with little to no attention.
The Curly-Coated Retriever's curious nature may lead him to many amusing escapades that call for an owner with a sense of humor.
The Curly-Coated Retriever learns rapidly and performs willingly almost any task.
Breed Standard
General Appearance
This smartly upstanding, multi-purpose hunting retriever is recognized by most canine historians as one of the oldest of the retrieving breeds. Developed in England, the Curly was long a favorite of English gamekeepers. Prized for innate field ability, courage and indomitable perseverance, a correctly built and tempered Curly will work as long as there is work to be done, retrieving both fur and feather in the heaviest of cover and the iciest of waters. To work all day a Curly must be balanced and sound, strong and robust, and quick and agile. Outline, carriage and attitude all combine for a grace and elegance somewhat uncommon among the other retriever breeds, providing the unique, upstanding quality desired in the breed. In outline, the Curly is moderately angulated front and rear and, when comparing height to length, gives the impression of being higher on leg than the other retriever breeds. In carriage, the Curly is an erect, alert, self-confident dog. In motion, all parts blend into a smooth, powerful, harmonious symmetry. The coat, a hallmark of the breed, is of great importance for all curlies, whether companion, hunting or show dogs. The perfect coat is a dense mass of small, tight, distinct, crisp curls. The Curly is wickedly smart and highly trainable and, as such, is cherished as much for his role as loyal companion at home as he is in the field.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Ideal height at withers: dogs, 25 to 27 inches; bitches, 23 to 25 inches. A clearly superior Curly falling outside of this range should not be penalized because of size. The body proportions are slightly off square, meaning that the dog is slightly longer from prosternum to buttocks as he is from withers to ground. The Curly is both sturdy and elegant. The degree of substance is sufficient to ensure strength and endurance without sacrificing grace. Bone and substance are neither spindly nor massive and should be in proportion with weight and height and balanced throughout.
Head
The head is a longer-than-wide wedge, readily distinguishable from that of all other retriever breeds, and of a size in balance with the body. Length of foreface is equal, or nearly equal, to length of backskull and, when viewed in profile, the planes are parallel. The stop is shallow and sloping. At the point of joining, the width of foreface may be slightly less than the width of the backskull but blending of the two should be smooth. The head has a nearly straight, continuous taper to the nose and is clean cut, not coarse, blocky or cheeky. Expression--Intelligent and alert. Eyes--Almond-shaped, rather large but not too prominent. Black or brown in black dogs and brown or amber in liver dogs. Harsh yellow eyes and loose haws are undesirable. Ears-- Rather small, set on a line slightly above the corner of the eye, and lying close to the head. Backskull--Flat or nearly flat. Foreface--Muzzle is wedge-shaped with no hint of snipiness. The taper ends mildly, neither acutely pointed nor bluntly squared-off but rather slightly rounding at the bottom. Mouth is level and never wry. Jaws are long and strong. A scissors bite is preferred. Teeth set straight and even. The lips are tight and clean, not pendulous. The nose is fully pigmented; black on black dogs, brown on liver dogs. Nostrils are large.
Neck, Topline, Body
Neck--Strong and slightly arched, of medium length, free from throatiness and flowing freely into moderately laid-back shoulders. Backline--The back, that portion of the body from the rear point of the withers to the beginning of the loin, is strong and level. The loin, that part of the body extending from the end of the rib cage to the start of the pelvis, is short and muscular. The croup, that portion of the body from the start of the pelvis to the tail set-on, is only slightly sloping. Body-- Chest is decidedly deep and not too wide, oval in cross-section, with brisket reaching elbow. While the impression of the chest should be of depth not width, the chest is not pinched or narrow. The ribs are well-sprung, neither barrel-shaped nor slab-sided, and extend well back into a deep, powerful loin with a moderate tuck-up of flank. Tail--Carried straight or fairly straight, never docked, and reaching approximately to the hock. Never curled over the back and should not be kinked or crooked. Covered with curls and, if trimmed, tapering toward the point.
Forequarters
Shoulder blades are very long, well covered with muscle, and are moderately laid back at about a 55 degree angle. The width between shoulder blades is adequate to allow enough flexibility to easily retrieve game. Upper arm bones are about equal in length with shoulder blades and laid back at approximately the same angle as the blades, meaning the forelegs are set under the withers. The equal length of shoulder blade and upper arm bone and the balanced angulation between the two allows for good extension of the front legs. The forelegs are straight with strong, true pasterns. Feet are round and compact, with well-arched toes and thick pads. Front dewclaws are generally removed.
Hindquarters
Strong and in balance with front angulation. Thighs are powerful with muscling carrying well down into the second thigh. Stifle is of moderate bend. The hocks are strong and true, turning neither in nor out, with hock joint well let down. Rear dewclaws are generally removed.
Coat
The coat is a distinguishing characteristic and quite different from that of any other breed. The body coat is a thick mass of small, tight, crisp curls, lying close to the skin, resilient, water resistant, and of sufficient density to provide protection against weather, water and punishing cover. Curls also extend up the entire neck to the occiput, down the thigh and back leg to at least the hock, and over the entire tail. Elsewhere, the coat is short, smooth and straight, including on the forehead, face, front of forelegs, and feet. A patch of uncurled hair behind the withers or bald patches anywhere on the body, including bald strips down the back of the legs or a triangular bald patch on the throat, should be severely penalized. A looser, more open curl is acceptable on the ears. Sparse, silky, fuzzy or very harsh, dry or brittle hair is a fault. Trimming--Feathering may be trimmed from the ears, belly, backs of forelegs, thighs, pasterns, hocks, and feet. On the tail, feathering should be removed. Short trimming of the coat on the ear is permitted but shearing of the body coat is undesirable.
Color
Black or liver. Either color is correct. A prominent white patch is undesirable but a few white hairs are allowable in an otherwise good dog.
Gait
The dual function of the Curly as both waterfowl retriever and upland game hunter demands a dog who moves with strength and power yet is quick and agile. The ground-covering stride is a well-coordinated melding of grace and power, neither mincing nor lumbering. The seemingly effortless trot is efficient and balanced front to rear. When viewed from the side, the reach in front and rear is free-flowing, not stilted or hackneyed. When viewed from the front or rear, movement is true: the front legs turn neither in nor out and the rear legs do not cross. Well-developed, muscular thighs and strong hocks do their full share of work, contributing to rear thrust and drive. The extension in front is strong and smooth and in balance with rear action. Balance in structure translates to balance in movement and is of great importance to ensure soundness and endurance; extremes of angulation and gait are not desirable.
Temperament
Self-confident, steadfast and proud, this active, intelligent dog is a charming and gentle family companion and a determined, durable hunter. The Curly is alert, biddable and responsive to family and friends, whether at home or in the field. Of independent nature and discerning intelligence, a Curly sometimes appears aloof or self-willed, and, as such, is often less demonstrative, particularly toward strangers, than the other retriever breeds. The Curly's independence and poise should not be confused with shyness or a lack of willingness to please. In the show ring, a correctly-tempered Curly will steadily stand his ground, submit easily to examination, and might or might not wag his tail when doing so. In the field, the Curly is eager, persistent and inherently courageous. At home, he is calm and affectionate. Shyness is a fault and any dog who shies away from show ring examination should be penalized. Minor allowances can be made for puppies who misbehave in the show ring due to overexuberance or lack of training or experience.
http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/curlycoa.cfm
Never heard of that one either lol
hmmm, I'm a curly coated retriever.... ok..lol
I thought it was pretty comical
I got a "?" I'll try it again later
that is strange, even showed the dog on the screen in the middle for me.
yes, said results then blank but gave me my personality
Great link: http://www.grouchymedia.com/ watch the video's gets the blood going..
Did you do all 10 questions? Click next question button after each? Strange
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