Changes to class times

Due to the puppy class being so busy, there has been a change to some times.  Ringcraft is now 6.30-7.15pm and puppies 7.15-8pm.  There is no change to the other two classes.

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Back to classes and a catch up

Classes start again tonight, looking forward to seeing everybody.

This blog has been a bit behind with news so heres a catch up of some events over the past few months.

Back in February we held an inter-club match. Iain Forbes kindly judged and gave BIM to Rias Jasper and RBIM to Morags Logie. BP was Jennifer Anguss Harvey, BV Isobel Morrisons Vince and Best Of The Rest Jenny Taylors yorkie.

Baby puppy

Puppy


Veteran


The final four

BIM and RBIM

BV and BP

Best of the rest

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At Crufts in March both Elaine and June were to be seen on the famous green carpet of the main arena. Junes Benson had won through to the final of the Kennel Gazette Junior Warrant winners of the year and Elaines Zeta was present in the working group after shed won Best of Breed.

June and Benson in the big ring

On the big screen


In the line-up. He didnt win but how exciting to be there!

Elaine and Zeta

On the big screen

Part of the working group

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Seeing as many of the bronze class were doing well, we held an extra test night in May.

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We also held a Companion show in May in aid of Willows Animal Sanctuary.

Triers obedience

Flyers obedience

Highers obedience

BIS line-up, part 1

BIS line-up, part 2

Judge Linda Offen with BIS Tracey Macdonalds Indie
and RBIS Mr and Mrs Paskinss dachshund

Best Veteran and judge Gladys

Not only BIS but also BPIS


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A test night was held for all levels in July

Bronze

Silver

Gold

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We also held an end of session match for club members. Helen Paterson judged and BIM was Erica and Dougs Charlotte, RBIM was Sues Pansy, BP was Jennys Maverick. Apologies but the photos have gone missing!

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Juniors doing well

Well done to two of our juniors who started off the year with a couple of big wins.  At Bon Accord Open show in January, Rias Jasper won the toy group and then went on to take RBIS!

Ria and Jasper

And in February, Caitlin competed in her last SKC Junior Handler of the Year and was declared runner up!

Caitlin and Solo

Congratulations to you both!

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Catching up

A few results from some recent shows.

At South Wales Kennel Association Champ show Lizs Bunty was 3rd in her Post Grad Bitch class.

The Gundog Society of Wales Champ show was held on 13th October, Sues Reeves won his Puppy Dog class and sister Kirby was 3rd in hers.

At Tay Valley Gundog open show, Carnoustie on October 9th, Elizabeths Asher won his class, Katies Lara was 1st in Post Grad and Leia 1st in Open, Lara went on to take BOB and was also shortlisted for Best In Show.

On the same day another group open show was held, Scottish Toydog, at Bonnybridge. Sues Elwood won his Puppy class.

Yet another group open show, this time Scottish Utility Breeds, which was held at Boness on October 16th. Morags Logie headed a line up of Eurasiers in the Import class and Gigha was placed 4th.

Well done to everyone!

Logie and Gigha

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New Year and time to catch up

Happy New Year to everyone!  Its nearly time for classes to start and about time this blog had an update!  So heres a catch up with some of last years happenings.

First of all, our Companion show in September.  We were very lucky with the weather, it was a beautiful day, which helped bring everyone out and led to a record amount of money raised for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who helped make the day such a success and particularly to our judges who had a very busy day in the sunshine.

Best In Show went to Morags Logie and Reserve Best In Show to Heathers Tilly who was also Best Puppy In Show.  Glenn was Best Junior Handler.

BIS line-up

 BIS, RBIS/BPIS

BJH

Triers obedience

Flyers obedience

Highers obedience

(Margaret and Ellie won this class but had to leave before the presentation)

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Kilmarnock Open obedience show was held on the same day as our show.  Big congratulations to Fran who won the Novice class with Diva, a real achievement as its very competitive at that level.  

A very happy Fran and Diva

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We held an obedience match in October, thanks to Judith Owens for judging and to everyone who competed, especially all those who came over from Aberdeen.  

Judith set out interesting rounds to make things a little different and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.

Class 1

Class 2

Class 3

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Thankfully we didnt have a repeat of last years snow and our Christmas party went ahead as planned.

Fancy dress

Skye was so pleased with her chew that her tail was just a blur!

This year the club made donations of £250 each to DAWGS and Mrs Murrays Home for Stray Dogs and Cats as well as the £600 raised from our show for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  Ian Finney came on behalf of Hearing Dogs to collect the cheque and brought his lovely working dog, Cinders.

A donation was also made to Ellie Broadley from Keith whose family have been fund-raising in order to buy her an electric wheelchair.  We were very pleased that Ellie was able to come for the presentation.

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A test night was held on December 13th for Bronze, Silver and Gold.  Congratulations to all who passed and especially to Joy and Alfie whose perseverence finally paid off.  Looking forward to seeing you get your Silver!  

Ailsa had a great night with her Bostons, Chatter and Tara both passed their Bronze and Silver and Mookie passed her Gold.  I wonder how many other Bostons have achieved this?

Bronze

Silver

Gold

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Congratulations to Margaret and Ellie who have been selected to be part of the team representing Scotland at the Inter-regional Obedience at Crufts! Its no mean feat and, as far as I am aware, Margaret is the first club member ever to achieve this.  Good luck, enjoy your time at Crufts and well all be rooting for you.

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There were successes in the show ring for many club members last year, I think both Junes Benson and Elaines Zeta added to their collection of CCs.  Sues Elwood gained his JW and also took the RCC at the Papillon Club of Scotlands champ show in May, Rosa took RCC at SKC in August.  

At Midland Counties Frans Henley won the AV gundog puppy dog Dog World/Purina Pro Plan pup of the year stakes.

At Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland champ show in October Katie handled Shauns Dolce to win the puppy bitch stakes class, Katie also had success with Lara who won PG bitch stakes class.  Heathers Tilly won the junior stakes class.

Straight after Gundog Breeds was Banff, Moray and Nairn Limited show, Katie left her girls at home for a rest and let Chewie do the winning instead.  He took BOB, G1 and then RBIS!

If anyone knows of any other notable wins, please let me know.

Coming right up to date with Boston this weekend, Frans Henley won both his minor puppy and puppy classes and went on to take the RCC and Best Pup in Breed.  Congratulations!  What a great result for a youngster.  His sister, Shauns Dolce, did almost as well when she came 2nd in both of her classes.

Well done everyone, wishing you all the best of luck in the ring during 2012!

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Classes start back on January 24th.  Looking forward to seeing everyone!

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