National Working Pastoral Breeds and a new Champion!

Malvern was the setting for last weekends National Working & Pastoral Breeds Champ show and a few of our members attended the show.

It was a day to remember for June as Benson was awarded his 3rd CC, thus making him a Champion, and on top of that he took BOB and another G2!

Elaine also had a great day, Milo won his Puppy Dog class plus Best Puppy and Zeta took another CC. The winners of Post Grad and Limit Bitch were also Kumormai breeding and I think it was Zetas litter sister who took the RBCC.

It was also well worth the long journey down for Carol, she had a win in Junior Dog, Limit Bitch (sorry, dont have names) plus the RBCC, and Chaos won her Puppy Bitch class and also Best Puppy.

Big congratulations to you all!

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Whippet Club of Scotland Champ Show

Niamh, John, Liz and Heather were all at the Whippet Club of Scotlands recent championship show and there were good results for all.

Niamhs Mia was 4th in Puppy Bitch and Keano 5th in Open Dog. Keanos brother Jake, belonging to Niamhs dad John, gained his stud book number when he was placed 3rd in Limit Dog. Both brothers now have their stud book numbers - quite an achievement when whippets have such large classes.

Lizs Maisie was 5th in Minor Puppy Bitch and Poppy was 3rd in Limit Bitch.

Heathers Mica (hope thats spelt right Heather!) won the veteran class and Best Veteran In Show!

Congratulations!

Thanks for the photos Niamh.

Liz and Maisie

Niamh and Mia

Liz and Poppy

Niamh and Keano

John and Jake

Heathers Mica

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Lochaber 2010

Lochaber and District Canine Societys Open show was held at Fort William on September 12th. The hospitality at this show is second to none and there are always generous prizes as well as prize money given out. Well done to the committee for organising such a lovely show.

There werent that many club members at the show but there are a number of wins to report.

Erica and Dougs Twiglet won her class then BOB and G2.

Cathys Sula took BOB and also G1, Karens Poppy was BOB and G2 and Caitlins Solo was also BOB and he took G4.

Linda and Rons Hugo took BOB and G4.

Jennys Sadie was BOB and G2, this gave her the last point needed to gain her Show Certificate of Merit, she also won a large AV Open Bitch class and £10 prize money to boot! Frans Diva (handled by John) took Best Pastoral NSC after winning both of her classes.

Sues Desmond won his class, Elwood also won his class and was Best Toy Puppy.

Well done to all the winners!

Thanks John and Erica for the photos of Twiglet and Diva.

Twiglet - BOB, G2

Sula - BOB, G1

Hugo - BOB, G4

Sadie - BOB, G2 & Sh Cm

Diva - Best Pastoral NSC

Elwood - Best Toy Puppy

Jasper finds the perfect place to rest his head

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Bon Accord Kennel Association Open Show

Seaton Park, Aberdeen was the venue for BAKAs second open show of the year on Saturday, 3rd July. As this is an outdoor show with no wet weather accommodation, everyone was hoping for a dry day and thankfully this was what we got. It was a bit on the breezy side but there was plenty of sunshine too.

Lots of wins to report, let me know of any Ive missed and feel free to send any photos you may have.

Terrier - Caitlin had a great day with Solo, he was BOB then won the group and, at his last show as a puppy, he also won the Puppy Group. Daveenas Inka took Best AVNSC.

Working - I think Donnas River won his class but was beaten to BOB by Joannes Manfred who went on to G2. Elaines Zeta may have taken top honours last week but she had to make way for young Milo who took BOB. Junes Benson was also BOB as was Richards dobe (sorry,not sure of his name).

Pastoral - Lindas Gino won his class, BOB and Group 4. Frans Diva took Best AVNSC.

Gundog - Lesleys Rommie was Best AVNSC and G2.

Utility - Morags Logie won the Import Register class.

Hound - Joans Bo was 1st in his class and BOB. Erica and Dougs Twiglet won her Post Grad class and PG2. Erica also handled Suzanne and Alans Brodie and he won the AV Hound Minor Puppy class.

Toy - Jills Tiger won the AVNSC class. Elizabeth and Georges Lola was BOB. Sues Rosa won her class and Elwood was 1st in the Toy Minor Puppy class. Lynnes Murphy was BOB.

Junior Handling - Ria won the 6-11 year class and went on to win overall Best Junior Handler.

Well done to everyone!

Thanks to Nicky and Lynne for some of the photos.

Above and below - working group judging in progress

Diva - Best Pastoral NSC

Gino on his way to G4

Solo - G1 and PG1

Terrier group 1st - 4th

Murphy - BOB

Toy group judging

Toy group 1st - 4th

Bo - BOB

Brodie on his way to winning Hound Minor Puppy

Ria wins Best Junior Handler

Part of the line up for BIS

Best In Show

Reserve Best In Show

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Border Union Champ Show

Border Union Champ Show was held at Kelso on June 19th and 20th and the two days couldnt have been more different as far as the weather was concerned. Although it stayed dry on Saturday, there was an extremely cold wind blowing which meant all but the very hardy were wrapped up in fleeces and coats! The trade stands were selling fleeces like hot cakes! Sunday still had a bit of a wind blowing but it was altogether much hotter and more like how a summer show should be.

Quite a number of club members attended with a good success rate. The best result has to be Junes Benson winning his Limit Dog class, taking the dog CC (his 2nd), BOB and topping it off with Group 2! Congratulations June, well keep everything crossed for that 3rd.

Getting a group placing at a champ show is a major achievement, we wondered how many other club members may have done it in the past. I do know that Elaine had a G4 at Welsh Kennel Club with one of her mastiffs (remind me of the details Elaine). If you know of anyone else who may have reached such dizzy heights then let me know.

Other results:

Utility - Morags Gigha was 2nd in her JB class, Logie went a bit further with his win in PGD and then taking Best Import Register. Linda and Rons boys have both qualified for Crufts with Hugos 3rd in MPD and Denzils 3rd in PGD.

Pastoral - Katrinas Marty was 3rd in JD and 4th in YD.

Gundog - Ria handled Sues Jana and she won her PGB class. Sues Kupah was 2nd in PD and Jennifers Wallace just missed qualifying with his 4th in PGD.

Terrier - Karens Poppy was 2nd in AVNSC PGB. Glenn was handling her and this is the first time he has handled a dog to a qualifying position.

Toy - Sues Elwood won his MPD class and was also Best Puppy Dog, Desmond qualified with his 2nd in a good sized PGD class. Jills Tiger was 1st in his JD class and Suki (I think) was 3rd in PGB.

Well done to everyone, keep it up!

Thanks to Karen, Ria and June for photos.

Benson on his way to winning BOB and Group 2

Logie - Best Import Register

Desmond - 2nd PGD

Elwood - 1st MPD & BPD

Jana - 1st PGB

Ria and Jana in the line up for Best Bitch

Poppy - 2nd AVNSC PGB

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Three Counties Champ Show

Katrina is the only club member that I know of who went to Three Counties. It was worth the long trip down to Malvern as Leo came 2nd in a very large Limit Dog class and this gives him his Stud Book Number. Marty also did well to be placed 5th in a pretty big Junior Dog class.

Well done Katrina and the boys!

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East of England Champ Show

I dont think many of us northerners made the journey all the way down to Peterborough for East of England last weekend. Intrepid Katie was one who did and Lara won her Graduate Bitch class and took 2nd in Yearling Bitch.

Well done!

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Scottish Kennel Club Champ Show Aug 10

The sun was shining at Ingliston on 28th and 29th August but, as is often the way at this venue, a very strong wind was blowing, which made things a little chilly. Just as well those marquees are pretty sturdy as they took quite a battering!

Spey Valley members did well, one coming home with a CC and three with RCCs!

Working - Elaines Zeta was 1st in her Open Bitch class and added another CC to her collection, Junes Benson was 1st in Limit and took the RCC.

Hound - Niamhs Mia was 1st Junior Bitch, Lizs Bunty was 4th in a large Post Grad Bitch class but sister Poppy went even better by taking 2nd in Limit Bitch and then the RCC.

Toy - Elizabeth and George took Best Bitch with one of the Bolognese (Lola?), Jills Cracker won his Puppy Dog class, Sues Elwood won his class and Best Puppy Dog, Pansy was 2nd in Open Bitch and also took the RCC.

Utility - The Eurasiers were out in force for the Imported Register classes, Morags Gigha was 2nd in Post Grad Bitch and Logie won his Open Dog class and then went Best Import.

Pastoral - Linda and Vics Gino was 3rd in Limit Dog and Candy won her Limit Bitch class. Carols Chaos won her Puppy Bitch class and her brother was 3rd in Puppy Dog.

Gundog - Frans Diesel was 1st in Limit Dog, Sues Irish Setter pup (whose name I dont know!) was 1st in her Puppy Bitch class and Katies Leia was 2nd in a good sized Limit Bitch class.

Terrier - Daveenas Inka took BOB.

Junior Handling - Caitlin got to grips with an Australian Shepherd Dog and won the YKC handling class.

Congratulations everyone!

Leia - 2nd LB

Logie doing his lap of honour in the group ring after taking Best Import Register

Elwood - 1st PD and BPD

Pansy - 2nd OB and RCC

Caitlin - 1st YKC handling

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Roseisle Companion Show

The sun was shining for our Companion show at Roseisle, which no doubt helped bring out all the doggy folk, and a good sum was raised in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Thanks to the three judges for doing a great job, to all who worked hard to make the day a success and to everyone who came along and took part.

Lesleys Rommi was declared Best In Show and Rias Jasper was Reserve Best In Show.

Well done to all the winners!

Thanks for the photos Nicky.

Rommi - BIS

Jasper - RBIS

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Scottish Beagle Club Champ Show

The Scottish Beagle Club held their Champ show at Lanark on the 19th June (I think).

Im not sure if Erica and Dougs Willow had already qualified but she certainly did at this show with a 3rd in Limit Bitch. Suzanne and Alans Brodie (Charlottes pup) just missed out with his 4th in Puppy Dog.

Well done and thanks for the photos Erica.

Willow - 3rd Limit Bitch

Brodie - 4th Puppy Dog

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Aberdeen Canine Training Society Open Obedience Shows

ACTS held their weekend of obedience shows on July 3rd and 4th at Hazlehead Park. Saturday saw fine weather, if a little windy, but the rain fell on Sunday and it was wellies and waterproofs all round.

Lisa and Max had good Beginners rounds on both days, being placed 4th on Saturday and 10th on Sunday.

Fran was stewarding on Saturday, and Diva was busy at Bon Accord being a showdog, but they had a great result in Sundays Beginners where they took 2nd place. Fran also worked Tash in the same class and was placed 6th.

Congratulations Lisa and Fran! Commiserations to Colin and Beauly who had some bad luck in the stay ring involving a dog which was more interested in the other dogs than staying where it was supposed to be. Better luck next time Colin...just make sure youre the opposite end of the ring to that dog!

Thanks for the photos Lisa and Colin.

Saturdays Beginners 1st-10th

Lisa and Max 4th

Sundays Beginners 1st-10th (R-L)

Wet but happy

A damp looking Max

Fran with Tash, 6th, and Diva 2nd

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