I really should have mentioned it before but thanks to everyone who contributed to the tombola and raffle and of course to those who bought tickets. There were one or two people (well definitely one) who kept returning and trying again for a tombola prize just to go away empty handed, better luck next time.
We had some really lovely prizes for the raffle on Saturday night. It was worth paying for the meal just to be able to buy tickets (that's not meant to be disparaging of the meal which I also enjoyed). I don't think I've ever seen people so excited at the thought of winning one of Jans now infamous Gnomes. _________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.
Collector's editions those are, and in the Club's colours too [although that was accidental I must admit] Still I'm sure they will come up trumps at the next Club show and there will be another little man waiting for his forever home _________________ Jan
Merlin, hips 9/9=18 and Ghillie, hips 8/9=17
Pull [n or v] An equal and opposite force perpetrated on both ends of a lead that results in the inevitable tripping and falling of the human involved!!
I try to get to most of the Club shows I possibly can and I can safely say that last Sunday was the best I'd been to. I raise my hat to all who took part, the organisers, the handlers, most certainly the judge but above all the dogs who I thought were stunning. After the first couple of classes I stopped making my 'dogs I'd like to take home list' it was much easier to take a catalogue home. John and I did make opposing bids to Patricia and Jessica to take one of their dogs off their hands, but for some reason we were turned down!!!
I really enjoyed M. Corre's judging, his body language was such that, as others have said, you didn't have to hear him to understand what he was looking for. I was particularly struck by the way he tried to get the best response from every dog and his obvious dispair when on occasions he failed.
Again I'd like to thank everyone who took part on Sunday for making it such a memorable occassion, I could almost be persuaded to start showing!
Always great to see old and new faces- One side of the Ch show is the so many people we get to catch up with ( including you Keith!!! and I apologise for being engrossed in the judging )
As we left for home, David Hayes tried again to smuggle Baileys in his trailer
Sorry little Baileys stays in Suffolk where she snuggled on the settee right away
Indeed there were many stunning dogs present and a great line up...
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I think Baileys nearly got a brother too as David was taken with Brice (not sure he would have folded into their dog trailer though ) mind you, she might prefer Brice to Danny as I think Brice is probably lower maintenance in the needy stakes .
Chase, like his sister is cuddled by my side on the sofa. Although he didn't take part in anything at Catthorpe he had a busy weekend with his journey to Surrey on sat. I have read on another forum that he is classed as the dog who will 'play with anything' as he doesn't see that others won't love him.
I really enjoyed the weekend ........... but next year I want all classes attended and all winners of classes to be club members and wanting to take their trophies as my spare room is FULL!!! _________________ Sue, Chase and the non-Brittany boys - Brice & Piper. Pets first and foremost.
That will learn you to volunteer for anything _________________ Jan
Merlin, hips 9/9=18 and Ghillie, hips 8/9=17
Pull [n or v] An equal and opposite force perpetrated on both ends of a lead that results in the inevitable tripping and falling of the human involved!!
We had a fantastic time Great fun taking part in the sprint, looked as though we had a certain winner in our heat, only for him to veer off to the woods and bunny smells a foot from the line
Saturday evening was excellent, great canapes and Kir Thanks to Sue Coveney and our Chairman and his wife Good dinner and lots of fun during the raffle and auctions....(wonder if Jayne and Richard have managed to "break" those whistling gnomes yet )
The judging on Sunday was very interesting to watch. I do hope M. Corre and his wife had a much more relaxed journey home.
We will certainly be back for more next year _________________ Lin, owned by Rudi and Copper the Brittanys & Zac the Springer.
The whole weekend was super. Very many thanks to everyone who helped to make it such a success.
Congratulations to the winners on Saturday and at the Show on Sunday. We are all so lucky to have such lovely dogs.
One of the highlights for me was when little Emily stood on a chair and bid £20 on her Daddy's behalf for a Whistling Gnome. Both Emily and Lily seemed delighted with it (not so sure about Dad )
Just a little reminder please - Despite numerous requests, on Monday morning we still managed to find half a dozen 'filled poo bags' which had been abandoned in bushes etc. These will not rot down - they need to be put in the bags/bins provided. Our dogs do us proud - we should not let them down in this way _________________ If your dog thinks you are the best do not seek a second opinion!
Hear hear to all of that - including the poo left lying. Richard did the rounds multiple times - finding deposits and filled bags every time! This must NOT happen again. _________________ Annie
Handle every situation like a dog, if you can't eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away
If the response to the requests not to breed sable, to only breed hip scored dogs and to abide by the numerous other "rules" we have in place are met with the same blatant disregard as the request to clean up after your dog I worry for the future of the breed.
Many thanks to those who carried out the clean up on behalf of the inconsiderate scum who couldn't be bothered doing it themselves
_________________ My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog already thinks I am.
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