Our first show since the start of the pandemic was a little bit different… The Kennel Club allowed us to hold two shows this year so we decided to stay “Northern” with the first one, and it doesn’t get more northern than Blackpool! Thanks to Steve Hall and the Blackpool committee we were able to hold our show in conjunction with their general Championship Show on the 20th of August at Redwood Park.
We didn’t know how it was all going to work with Blackpool’s breed judging going on at the same time as our club show but, with a little juggling with the class order and excellent coordination from our committee member, James and his team of helpers all went to plan and no one missed their class.
It was lovely being outside, the dogs showing themselves off on the grass and the weather perfect.
The ring was a really good size and we were able to personalise it with our club tablecloths, banners, bows etc.
Our judge, Anne-Marie Cassidy, was once the secretary of NOELAC and a breeder, exhibitor of the Lhasa Apso. Anne-Marie donated the beautiful rosettes for all the main winners, and Sarah Crook, another of our committee, handmade the special gifts that every 1st prize winner received. Best in Show came from the Open dog class Mrs A Luscott’s - Snowlions Modus Vivendi with Jalus (DNK), who became a Champion on the day…Congratulations!
Reserve Best in Show and also Best Veteran in Show went to the winner of Veteran Bitch, Ms M L Hemsley’s - Taemarus Moet.
The Minor Puppy Bitch class winner, Ms Hinshelwood’s - Muirfaulds Photo Finish, was the judges’ eventual choice for Best Puppy in Show.
It really was Ms Hinshelwood’s day as later she went on to also win our special raffle! The day finished in style with a buffet and a glass of wine provided by the club so all our exhibitors and the judge could get together, have fun and enjoy a chat and a catch up, after all isn’t that what dog shows are all about…