Summer break and upcoming tests

Tonight is the last training night before our break for the summer.  Next Tuesday there will be a test for all those doing their Bronze.  For everyone doing Silver and Gold, a test will be held on Sunday 8th July 11am  at the hall,  Tea and coffee will be provided, please bring your own packed lunch.

Classes will resume on August 14th.

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Committee meeting

There will be a committee meeting on Friday (20th) at 7.30pm in the Ugie.

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Companion Show May 5th

Our annual show in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will be held this Sunday at the usual venue of Roseisle Hall, nr Burghead.

Entries will be taken from 11am with judging starting at 12 noon. There will be the usual pedigree, novelty and obedience classes taking place in 3 rings. Entry costs £2.50 for the first class and 50p all subsequent.

Pedigree judge - Sue Fraser (Redhunt). Novelty judge - Lisa Lee-Hempshall. Obedience judge - Sandra Dawson.

The kitchen will be open for pies, filled rolls, baking etc.

Come along for a fun day out with your dog!

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Highland CA Open Show

Highland CA held their annual summer show at Dingwall Mart on Saturday 31st July. The rain threatened a few times but never really came to anything, which was a good thing seeing as the gundog, working and pastoral rings were all outdoors.

It was a good day for Spey Valley with lots of wins for members, including the top spot, which was won by Junes Benson. I think this must be his 10th Best In Show!

Linda and Rons Hugo was also up there at the top, he took Reserve Best Puppy In Show!

Plenty of others to report:

Terrier - Jock and daughter Anns Rosie (I think) took BOB and G1, puppy Zac was Best terrier pup. Cathys Sula was Best NSC and G2. Karens Ceilidh was BOB, took G4 and Best terrier veteran.

Gundog - Heathers Skye was Best NSC and also took the group. Sues Jana won her class then BOB and G3. Katies Chewie was BOB. Sues Kendal and Logan both won their classes and BOB.

Utility - Linda and Rons Denzil won his class, BOB and G2, Hugo Best Utility puppy and RBPIS. Morags Logie was Best Import.

Toy - Sues Elwood, Rosa and Pansy each won their respective classes, Pansy took BOB and G1. Elwood was Best toy puppy and Gypsy was Best toy veteran. Jills Tiger was BOB and G2. Rias Jasper won his class, BOB and G3. Lindas Esmee was Best NSC and G4.

Pastoral - Lindas Gino won his class, BOB and G4 (I think). Katrinas Marty won his Graduate class.

Working - Junes Benson BOB, G1 and BIS. Donnas River was also BOB.

Hound - Erica and Dougs Charlotte won her Post Grad class, Willow won her Open class but was beaten to BOB by Charlotte who went on to take G2.

Glenn won the 12-16 year Junior Handling class.

Well done to all the winners!

Thanks to Glenn and Karen for the BIS and JH photos and Ria for the toy group winner.

Skye - Best Gundog NSC & G1

Jana - BOB & G3

Chewie - BOB

Utility group being judged

Utility group 1st - 3rd


Pansy - BOB & G1

Jana, Kendal and Logan during the gundog group judging

Benson wins the working group

Skye takes the gundog group

Jana - G3

BIS and RBIS

Glenn - 1st 12-16 yrs JH

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Companion show in aid of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Dont forget our show this coming Sunday at Roseisle Village Hall.  Entries will be taken from 11am and judging starts at noon in three rings.  £2.50 for first entry per dog and 50p for subsequent entires with the same dog.

There are lots of classes on offer - something for everyone!

Pedigree Classes                    Judge:  Pamela Hughes

1.             AV Puppy (6-12 months)

2.             AV Junior (12 – 18 months)

3.             AV Hound

4.             AV Terrier

5.             AV Gundog

6.             AV Working

7.             AV Pastoral

8.             AV Toy

9.             AV Utility

10.          AV Open

Novelty Classes          Judge:  Susan Stott

11.          A V Golden Oldie (any dog over 7 years)

12.          AV Special Beginners (first time at a show for dog & handler)

13.          AV Crossbreed

14.          Dog in best condition

15.          Junior handling

16.          Handsomest dog

17.          Prettiest bitch

18.          Dog with the waggiest tail

19.          Dog with the most appealing eyes

20.          Dog most like its owner

21.          Dog the judge would most like to take home

22.          The Odd Couple (any combination of two dogs)

 Triers,  Highers and Fliers obedience classes will be judged by Steve Hirst.

The kitchen will be open for the usual refreshments and we will be holding a raffle.  Any donations for the raffle will be most appreciated.

Everyone is welcome so come along for a great day out with your dog in a lovely setting.

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Cheshire County Open Show

While June and Katrina were away having a good time camping at the champ shows down south they also took in Cheshire County Open Show. Unusually for an open show, it is held over two days and must be very popular because it had classes almost as big as many of the champ shows!

Newfies had six classes and an entry of 43! Benson won his class, took BOB and then G2.

Im sure the collie classes would have been well filled too, Marty won one of his classes and was 2nd in the other, Leo was 2nd in his.

Well done!

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Lourin Fair

A companion show was held at a very windy Lourin Fair last Saturday. Once again a Carvaha beagle took the top spot, hot on the heels of her Keith win, Charlotte collected another Best In Show award.

Reserve Best In Show also went to a Spey Valley member - Niamhs Mia.

Congratulations Erica, Charlotte, Niamh and Mia!

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The Papillon Club of Scotland

Sue had a successful trip down to the Papillon Club of Scotlands Champ show at Lanark on May 22nd, three of her four dogs won their classes - Desmond was the only one to miss out but he did have a class of almost 16 and he found it a bit of a bore!

Elwood was at his first proper show and he won the Minor Puppy Dog class, Rosa was 1st in Post Grad Bitch and her mother Gypsy won the Veteran Bitch class.

Elwood - 1st MPD

Rosa - 1st PGB

Gypsy - 1st VB

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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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PDSA Companion Show

We couldnt have asked for better weather for our show at Roseisle on Sunday, the sun shone all day and a good crowd gathered to make the most of it.

Thanks to our judges, Jacquie Fraser, Jenny Taylor and Margaret Gray, to the stewards, to the hard working ladies in the kitchen, to all the committee and helpers, to all who donated raffles, food and money, and to everyone who turned up on the day. We couldnt have done it without you all!

It was a very successful day and we should have a profit of about £500 to send to the PDSA.Club members took many of the top places. Daveenas Inka, handled by Glenn, won the terrier class, Roseannes Toby won the pastoral class, Joannes Manfred took the junior class, Lesleys Rommie was 1st in a large gundog class, Rias Jasper won the toy class and Ailsas Mookie won the utility class and then Best In Show. Caitlin took Best Junior Handler and also won the Triers obedience class with Solo. Margarets Ellie won the Highers obedience class.

With three rings operating, there was a lot going on at the same time so not all classes could be photographed. Thanks to Nicky for sending me quite a few of the following photos.

The Open class winner


Ria and Jasper on their way to winning the toy class

Hound class winner and RBIS


Manfred - winner of the Junior class



BIS line up, part 1

BIS line up, part 2

Best in Show - Ailsas Mookie
Reserve Best in Show - Rachel Cuthils Vinnie

Best Puppy in Show - Charley Iasons Caeson

Best Veteran - Isobelle Morrisons Vince
Best Junior Handler - Caitlin

Triers Obedience
1st - Caitlin with Solo
2nd - Eve with Clare
3rd - Suki with Zac (not pictured)
4th -? with Poppy
5th - James with Maisie
6th - James with Murphy

Highers Obedience
1st- Margaret with Ellie
2nd - Heather with Skye
3rd - Jenny with Sadie
4th - Eve with Clare
5th - Ria with Jasper
6th - ? with Poppy

Fliers Obedience
1st - Alison with Cody
2nd - Jenny with Brint
3rd - Fran with Diesel
4th - Alison with Dash
5th - Eleanor with Misty
6th - Gladys with Danny

A few photos of the puppy class...






The Odd Couple class has really caught on, we had some great entries...

1st and 2nd

Around and about...

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Turriff Open Show

After a dry, and at times sunny, Highland show, it was all change the following day at Turriff with rain predominating later in the day. Some judging took place under cover but much of it took place outside with some of the toy and utility groups getting quite a soaking!

It was difficult to keep track of all that was going on so please let me know of your wins if Ive misssed any.

Hound - Erica and Dougs Charlotte won her class but was beaten to BOB by Twiglet who went on to take Group 3. Linda and Rons Freda won her class and BOB.

Terrier - Caitlins Solo was BOB and G2.

Utility - Logie was Best Import Register.

Working - Donnas River won his class and I think Joannes Walter won his with River taking BOB. Johns Harvey won his class and Best AVNSC.

Gundog - Sues Kupah was 1st in his class and BOB.

Pastoral - Jennys Sadie took BOB and G3. Katrinas Marty was 1st in his class as was Leo who went on to take BOB and G4.

Toy - Rias Jasper was 1st in his class. Jills Tiger won his class and G2 (?). Elizabeths Malibu took Best AVNSC, not too sure if she took a group placing. Sues Rosa, Desmond and Pansy each won their classes with Pansy taking BOB then winning the toy group for the second day running and topping it off with Best Opposite Sex in Show. Elwood took Puppy Group 2.

Well done everybody!

River and Harvey competing in the working group

Terrier group 1st - 4th

Twiglet - BOB & G3

Freda - BOB

Hound group being judged

Hound group 1st - 3rd

Pastoral group part 1

Pastoral group part 2

Pastoral group 1st and 2nd

Pastoral group 3rd and 4th

Rosa, Desmond, Pansy and Elwood after a weekend of very successful shows.
(Gypsy missing from photo due to being in season and Jana because she was too big to fit in!)

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