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North of England Lhasa Apso Club

Timeline

The club timeline

Note

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  1. The Foundation

    1991 - 1992

    NOELAC was formed at an inaugural meeting on August 1st, 1991. The club received official Kennel Club approval in July 1992, establishing our roots in the North of England.

  2. The First Show

    1993

    The club's first Open Show was held on May 30th. To meet our commitment to the region, we began holding two Open Shows per year—one to the East and one to the West of the Pennines.

  3. Championship Status

    2001

    A major milestone: we held our very first Championship Show. It was judged by Mrs. Tina Lewis, who served as the club's first Chairperson and was instrumental in our formation.

  4. Commitment to Health

    2001 - Present

    The club took an active role in overseeing breed well-being, specifically contributing financially to research into Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) to help protect the sight of future generations.

  5. Annual CC Status & Patronage

    2009

    A landmark year: NOELAC was granted annual Championship Certificates (CCs). We were also proud to appoint Mrs. Tina Lewis (Ragoosa Kennels) as our official Club Patron.

  6. The Modern Era

    Present Day

    Today, the club continues to uphold the RKC Code of Ethics, manages a dedicated Rescue service, and supports members across the North of England in celebrating the "Lion Dog."