Birmingham Results

yarak · Birmingham Results

I was reading the write up this morning in the dog press for the Birmingham champ show and Junior Dog states Janet was first with Merlin when in my catalogue I have it marked that Janet and Merlin was second, I have looked on Higham press web site and they also have it that Janet was second Confused

Who was first ?. Was it you Jan Question

Has anyone else got this result or is it a misprint Question

I like to keep my Catalogues for future reference so like them to be marked correctly.
Well done to First or Second nice write up Laughing

doganjo

It was an error - don't know whether it was printer or not - Jan was 2nd to R Crispin - it's been changed on Higham's site.
http://www.highampress.co.uk/bcit...0Birmingham%202008%20-%20Brittany
Annie

Ghilliegumdrop

It's OK Joanne.....the correction is in this weeks paper. Merlin was second to Crispin.

All those drinks after the show perhaps Wink

Patricia

I apologise for this mistake Embarassed

I was too intent on writing my critique to be sent of right away. So it is absolutely fresh in my mind, as I picture the dog in front of me.
I emailed Barbara and Gill ( whose title I also forgot) to apologise.
I had however sent a correction to both papers the next day...( and somehow did NOT get corrected)
Especially as The critique did not get in Our Dogs the same week.
So, sorry, silly mistake...

doganjo

Birmingham National Dog Show - Best of Breed, Sh Ch Yarak Unsung Hero of Bonapartist - owned by Paul and Janette, and bred by Joanne - congratulations to all.

Ghilliegumdrop

Reserve was Gill Tully and Eastonite Bracken [ShCh] so congratulations to her as well.

doganjo

Can anyone tell me order of judging at SKC next week - can't find it online and don't get papers

Mugi

Congratulations to all the winners.

I had a lovely day although I was not planning on going in the ring so was a little scruffy ............... hey ho.

Liz

Anne, according to Dog World (1st May) we are in ring 13 after the Schipperkes (18 of them entered). See you there Very Happy

doganjo

Thanks, Liz. Lucky 13????? For who I wonder? He doesn't usually do crits so it'll be interesting to see if he does this time. I think Freckles might not be there, looks like she's coming in season. Belle has just finished so she'll be there.

doganjo

Congrats to Jayne and Gill for their CCs at this year's Brum - and to Amanda and Paul & Janette for their reserves. Merlin won Limit dog and I see the 'switherers' eventually went and got 2nd in PG dog (Eddie & Lynda) to John and Barbara's Crispin. The Throssells Dee Dee is doing well just now I see. Well done all of you and the other winners.

Ghilliegumdrop

Dee Dee was handled by Kevin....very well too.

highclare

Thanks Anne, much to my total suprise yes the Mabeleen won her 16th CC. The reason for my suprise was because I only got a 4th the last time Ray Greenwood judged, I think it was in post grad, it just shows you should give a judge two goes and if they put your dog down both times then take the hint but sometimes the first time you go under a judge your dog maybe young or out of coat ect.

While I am on the subject of being at a show I have to say that there was an exellent atmosphere at the benches and at the ring, every one was chatting and it was good to see a few people who have been out of the ring for puppies.
I hope this continues as I really enjoyed being around the Brit people today. Thank you all.

Gill and a very tired Mabeleen.

eddieh

Dave A

doganjo

Switherer - one who swithers

to swither (third-person singular simple present swithers, present participle swithering, simple past and past participle swithered)

1. (Scots and dialects) To be indecisive or in a state of confusion; to dither.

Ghilliegumdrop

Dave A

Well that makes it clear, its an insult !!!!

Dave A

Ghilliegumdrop

Nah, it's from her up there.....she don't know insults, she just thinks she does Wink

eddieh

I'm still confused Anne. Are you referring to Ray, who was certainly undecided, or me? Have I been dithering about something?

doganjo

Dave A

eddieh

I was always going to go. I'm glad I did. Ray seemed to have a hard job making his mind up. I was quite pleased.

glynis

where you at a different show from me Eddie? Laughing

G&F

johnhod

well done all of you

Jayne Cutler

Well done to Barbara and Megan who were placed VHC in the Pet Plan Junior Stakes out of a huge entry.

Jayne

Pippa's Pack

highclare

Well Barbara, that is a great result, I bet you are well pleased?

Gill and the Mabeleen

barbara

Thanks to all for your kind comments, it was such a wonderful surprise and Meggie went like a little trooper! Very Happy

guy

Dave A

I was thinging the same but didn't like to ask Crying or Very sad

Dave A

Pippa's Pack

Sorry, just being a wimp and feeling sorry for myself! On Sunday, I finally came to the conclusion that I am expecting too much of my Soufee to continue in the showring. She is such a star and takes all that comes to her without complaint, but her arthritis is just too bad for her to carry on.

I think everything just piled up a bit. We have recently returned from a wet and muddy circuit in Ireland. Does not usually bother us but it meant that although she was entered in five shows, she was not able to compete in any. When we first got the diagnosis we were quite relieved. We thought this is not too serious - just need some tablets. Unfortunately it is not that simple.

With the decision to stop showing her, also comes the realisation that the lifestyle we have enjoyed so much over the past few years will come to an end also. We have loved taking our caravan around the shows, particularly in Ireland where everyone is so friendly.

It seems so hard to comprehend that we have 2 'oldies' of 14 and 11 with no arthritis and she first showed symptoms at 6. I asked the vet why. He said just as some people get it really young, so it is with dogs. No reason, just one of those things.

I must count my blessings, at least she can still run in the woods and by the river, albeit not so far afield. She really enjoys herself on her walks and is such an easy, laid back dog in the house. Long may this continue.

Thanks everyone for your kind comments and e-mails.

Patricia

Sorry to hear this Gay...Indeed the Irish are lovely people and have a warmth found nowhere else. I used to go to near Fermoy and Cork a lot in my younger days Wink

I loved it there, though not the going to church bit on Sundays!
I know how Soufee feels, I have arthritis in both my ankles and find uneven ground painful. So, I carry on making demands of my family to run my dogs/ trial them and even help me off my big Friesian mare now Cool

Thank God I can still do most of the training and when we want a good gallop across fields, I take the quad ! Just to hear it they shriek in excitement and keep up with it! American way here we come!!!( Don't need a treadmill!) Laughing

Liz

So sorry to read this Gay. There's no rhyme or reason why some dogs get things far younger than others do.

Glad to hear that Soufee is still enjoying her walks, and hope she'll continue to enjoy them for a long time to come.

Dave A

Sorry to hear that, do you really need to give it all up ? could you maybe reduce the number you entered etc or dare i say get a new member to the pack !!!!!!!

Dave A

guy

Sorry to hear that news Gaye. Perhaps as Dave said a little something new? I am not sure how i would cope when mine cannot do as they do now.

Pat - going American not electric as well? Evil or Very Mad

eddieh

Gay,I was really sad to hear of your decision but understand why you have made it. I feel really lucky that I will still have the opportunity to meet up with you, Brian, and the girls when our walks get back to normal.

doganjo

She's not giving up the Club though - ARE YOU!!!!! Wink

highclare

Hi Guy, I am also sad to here your news but you can't just disappear you are to important in the Brittany schemes of things. Not having you around is just not an opinion, sorry.

Of course adding to your team would be quite hard but if it was possible I am sure you would get that fire back, and I don't want to hear you are too old either!!!!

I am sure I can speak for others when I say you would be very much missed!

Gill and that Mabeleen

doganjo

Don't worry - we're working on her. Laughing