[{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/ida-watts/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Ida Watts","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/grace-colley/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Grace Colley","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/chris-lawson/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Chris Lawson ","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/glyn-lawson/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Glyn Lawson","type":"committee"},{"content":"Move over, Hollywood\u0026hellip; we have a star in our own midst!\nWe are thrilled to share that one of our very own, the lovely Muffin, made her television debut on the iconic cobbles of Coronation Street last year.\nThe opportunity arose through a close friend who coordinates the animal actors for the show. When the production team reached out looking for a \u0026ldquo;well-behaved, fluffy dog\u0026rdquo; for a specific scene, Muffin was put forward as the perfect candidate. After a successful trial at ringcraft to ensure she was camera-ready, she was officially selected for her role.\nA Key Role in the Drama # Fans of the show might remember the intense storyline where the character Gary Windass was attacked and subsequently discovered by a man walking his dog. That \u0026ldquo;little dog\u0026rdquo; was none other than our sweet Muffin!\nMuffin lived up to her reputation as the sweetest, kindest little girl throughout the shoot. The cast and crew were reportedly smitten with her, and she handled the busy environment of a professional television set with total grace.\nA Network of Talent # It turns out the club has quite a selection of talented animal actors between our members and friends. Muffin is just one example of the wonderful temperament and trainability that makes our breed so special.\nWe are incredibly proud of Muffin’s performance. Be sure to keep an eye out for our fluffy star if you are catching up on past episodes!\n","date":"April 18, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2026-04-18-muffin-hits-the-small-screen-our-very-own-coronation-street-star/","section":"Community","summary":"Move over, Hollywood… we have a star in our own midst!\nWe are thrilled to share that one of our very own, the lovely Muffin, made her television debut on the iconic cobbles of Coronation Street last year.\nThe opportunity arose through a close friend who coordinates the animal actors for the show. When the production team reached out looking for a “well-behaved, fluffy dog” for a specific scene, Muffin was put forward as the perfect candidate. After a successful trial at ringcraft to ensure she was camera-ready, she was officially selected for her role.\n","title":"Muffin Hits the Small Screen: Our Very Own Coronation Street Star!","type":"community"},{"content":"“We’re not pet owners. We’re staff.”\nDear valued members of the household,\nA warm welcome (from a safe distance) to our newest resident overlord: Chewy, a 10‑month‑old Lhasa Apso - also known in official circles as “the bearded lion dog” .\nBeware Previous experience with Beagles, crossbreeds, and a Coton de Tulear does not qualify anyone for service in this particular royal court.\nHEADLINE NEWS: CHEWY DECLARES THEMSELF “MAIN CHARACTER” # Chewy Chewy has been spotted sprinting through mud, fields, and any available patch of “absolutely not, we just washed you” with the confidence of someone who believes they personally invented the outdoors.\nThey also socialise widely — Labradors, Larger breeds, small dogs — although like an A‑list celebrity doing a meet-and-greet tour, except with more mud and fewer NDAs.\nPROPERTY \u0026amp; SECURITY: FORT CHEWY ON HIGH ALERT # Residents are advised that Chewy guards the house “like their life depends on it” and carries themself with a regal air of royalty.\nAs one of the his staff wisely summarised: “You’re not a pet owner, you’re the staff in the royal Lhasa household.”\nHR confirms this is accurate. Please stop submitting appeals.\nDOMESTIC OPERATIONS: # Chewy’s hobbies include:\nRemoving all laundry from the laundry basket (a bold stance on minimalism) Flipping bedding, then dragging it triumphantly from room to room like a tiny furry interior designer with zero concern for staff’s backs ! Tip If you find a sock in the hallway, remember: it’s not a mess. It’s an installation.\nTHE “LHASA STARE” WEATHER WARNING # A severe “Lhasa stare” has been reported during bath time, particularly when mud is being removed from Chewy’s coat.\nExperts confirm that if looks could kill, this newsletter would be published posthumously.\nPERSONAL SPACE POLICY (STRICTLY ENFORCED) # Chewy will sit near staff members, but not next to them, as they maintain personal space boundaries appropriate for minor royalty.\nInfo Do not take this personally. It’s not you. It’s their brand.\nManagement (Lisa) reports being very happy to join the Lhasa Apso breed community—presumably to compare notes with other household staff and exchange laundry basket risk assessments.\nNo actions required. (Chewy has already assigned everyone their role.)\nWe both are looking forward to meeting you very soon in person at the social events arranged for this year\nLisa \u0026amp; Chewy\n","date":"April 10, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2025-04-10-the-royal-lhasa-apso-household-gazette/","section":"Community","summary":"“We’re not pet owners. We’re staff.”\nDear valued members of the household,\nA warm welcome (from a safe distance) to our newest resident overlord: Chewy, a 10‑month‑old Lhasa Apso - also known in official circles as “the bearded lion dog” .\nBeware Previous experience with Beagles, crossbreeds, and a Coton de Tulear does not qualify anyone for service in this particular royal court.\n","title":"The Royal Lhasa Apso Household Gazette","type":"community"},{"content":"Keep up to date with the latest stories, show results, and announcements from the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\n","date":"April 9, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/","section":"Latest News","summary":"Keep up to date with the latest stories, show results, and announcements from the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\n","title":"Latest News","type":"news"},{"content":"","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/breeders/rishlyn/","section":"Community","summary":"","title":"RISHLYN","type":"breeders"},{"content":" Beware of puppy farmers! Be responsible when choosing a puppy.\nDo your research and make sure you are buying from a reputable breeder.\nFind a breeder who is a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\nNote Here are the registered breeders in our club.\nRISHLYN Mrs. Chris Lawson 📍 Location: Warrington, Cheshire 📧 Email: rishlynk9s@gmail.com Last updated: 08/04/2026 ","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/breeders/","section":"Community","summary":" Beware of puppy farmers! Be responsible when choosing a puppy.\nDo your research and make sure you are buying from a reputable breeder.\nFind a breeder who is a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\n","title":"Trusted Breeders","type":"breeders_hub"},{"content":"The Royal Kennel Club (UK) Standard\nA Breed Standard is the guideline describing the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed, ensuring it remains fit for function.\nHealth \u0026amp; Soundness First Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges must avoid exaggerations detrimental to the health, welfare, or soundness of the breed. If a feature is desirable, it must only be present in the right measure.\nAt a Glance # General Appearance: Well balanced, sturdy, heavily coated, without excess. Characteristics: Gay and assertive. Temperament: Alert and steady, but somewhat aloof with strangers. Size: Ideal height for dogs is 25cm (10 ins) at the shoulders; bitches are slightly smaller. Head \u0026amp; Skull # The Lhasa Apso is defined by its distinct \u0026ldquo;head furnishings.\u0026rdquo;\nFurnishings: Heavy fall over the eyes (must not affect the dog\u0026rsquo;s ability to see), with good whiskers and a beard. Skull: Moderately narrow, falling away behind the eyes; neither flat nor \u0026ldquo;apple-headed\u0026rdquo; (domed). Muzzle: Approximately 4cm (1.5 ins) long, but not square. The length from the nose-tip is roughly one-third of the total length from the nose to the back of the skull. Stop: Medium. Nose: Black. Eyes: Dark, medium size, and oval. Frontally placed—neither full nor sunken. No white showing at the base or top. Ears: Pendant and heavily feathered. Mouth: Reverse scissor bite (upper incisors close just inside the lower). Incisors should be in a broad, straight line. Full dentition is desirable. Body \u0026amp; Quarters # Neck: Strong and well arched. Body: Length (shoulder to buttocks) is greater than the height at withers. Features a level topline, balanced ribs extending well back, and a strong loin. Forequarters: Shoulders well laid back; forelegs straight and heavily furnished. Hindquarters: Well developed with good muscle and angulation. Hocks must be parallel and not too close when viewed from behind. Feet: Round and \u0026ldquo;cat-like\u0026rdquo; with firm pads. Well feathered. Coat, Colour \u0026amp; Movement # Coat Type: Top coat is long, heavy, straight, and hard. It should be neither woolly nor silky. Moderate undercoat. Movement: Free and jaunty gait. The coat must never impede action. Tail: High-set, carried well over the back (not like a \u0026ldquo;pot-hook\u0026rdquo;). Often has a kink at the end. Heavily feathered. Colours: Golden, sandy, honey, dark grizzle, slate, smoke, parti-colour, black, white, or brown. All are equally acceptable. Note on Faults: Any departure from these points is considered a fault. The seriousness of the fault is judged by its degree and its effect on the health and welfare of the dog.\nNote: Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.\n","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/breed/standard/","section":"The Breed","summary":"The Royal Kennel Club (UK) Standard\nA Breed Standard is the guideline describing the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed, ensuring it remains fit for function.\nHealth \u0026 Soundness First Absolute soundness is essential. Breeders and judges must avoid exaggerations detrimental to the health, welfare, or soundness of the breed. If a feature is desirable, it must only be present in the right measure.\n","title":"Lhasa Apso Breed Standard","type":"page"},{"content":" The North of England Lhasa Apso Club # Founded to celebrate and protect one of the world\u0026rsquo;s most ancient and cherished breeds, the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is a community of enthusiasts, breeders, and owners dedicated to the welfare of the Lhasa Apso.\nAffiliated with the Royal Kennel Club (UK), our mission is to ensure that the unique character, health, and \u0026ldquo;fit for function\u0026rdquo; standards of the breed are maintained for future generations.\nOur Mission # Education: Providing new and experienced owners with expert advice on grooming, health, and temperament. Ethics: Ensuring all club breeders adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and responsible breeding practices. Events: Hosting Championship and Open shows that bring the Lhasa Apso community together. Health: Monitoring breed-specific health trends and supporting veterinary research to improve the longevity of our dogs. Meet the Committee # Our club is run by a dedicated group of volunteers who share a lifelong passion for the breed.\nIDA WATTS Grand Sentinel\n(Official Role: President)\nMission: The ultimate guardian of the breed\u0026#39;s legacy. GRACE COLLEY Pack Leader\n(Official Role: Chairperson)\nMission: Keeping the hounds in check \u0026amp; ruling the monastery. CHRIS LAWSON Chief Howler\n(Official Role: Secretary)\nMission: Ensures every message and bark is heard. GLYN LAWSON The Bone Collector\n(Official Role: Treasurer)\nMission: Managing the \u0026#34;stash\u0026#34; to ensure a prosperous future. THE OUTPOST SENTINELS Ankit Mittal Signal Sentinel\n(Digital \u0026amp; Special Projects)\nMission: Ensuring the pack\u0026#39;s bark is heard clearly across the digital hills. Dianne Bounty Hunter\n(Partnership \u0026amp; Outreach)\nMission: Sourcing the finest sponsorship and spoils to support the club\u0026#39;s events. Lisa Edwards The Echo Scout\n(Media \u0026amp; Communications)\nMission: Catching the pack\u0026#39;s barl and making sure it echoes across every valley and digital peak. Su Mittal Stash Steward\n(Financial Administration)\nMission: Maintaining a tidy ledger to ensure there are always enough treats for the pack. Janice McIntyre The Wisdom Keeper\n(Breed Awareness Liaison)\nMission: Guarding the ancient truths of the breed and ensuring no one mistakes a \u0026#34;Bark Lion\u0026#34; for a common rug. THE WATCHDOGS Mission: The eyes and ears of the club, always looking out for the breed.\nEILEEN HOLGATE KEN WATTS RICHARD FERGUSON ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/about/","section":"Club Information","summary":"The North of England Lhasa Apso Club # Founded to celebrate and protect one of the world’s most ancient and cherished breeds, the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is a community of enthusiasts, breeders, and owners dedicated to the welfare of the Lhasa Apso.\nAffiliated with the Royal Kennel Club (UK), our mission is to ensure that the unique character, health, and “fit for function” standards of the breed are maintained for future generations.\n","title":"About NOELAC","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/ankit-mittal/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Ankit Mittal","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/dianne/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Dianne","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/lisa-edwards/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Lisa Edwards","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/su-mittal/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Su Mittal","type":"committee"},{"content":"Articles submitted by NOELAC Members.\n","date":"April 18, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/","section":"Community","summary":"Articles submitted by NOELAC Members.\n","title":"Member's Lounge","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/eileen-holgate/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Eileen Holgate","type":"committee"},{"content":" The Ultimate Lhasa Apso Grooming Guide # Maintaining the iconic Lhasa Apso coat is a labor of love. Whether you are keeping your dog in a full show coat or a practical \u0026ldquo;puppy cut,\u0026rdquo; regular grooming is the foundation of their health and happiness.\n1. The Essential Toolkit # Before you begin, ensure you have the right professional tools. Using the wrong brush can damage the hair shaft and cause painful matting.\nCombs: A wide-toothed metal comb (the Spratts 69 is the breed favorite). Brushes: A pin brush with straight pins (avoid ball-tips as they snag the hair) and a soft slicker brush for removing loose fluff. Scissors: One small pair (5–6 inches) for feet and pads; a longer pair for body shaping. Ear Care: Tweezers for plucking and a gentle liquid ear cleaner (e.g., Quistel). Finishing: A light grooming spray or leave-in conditioner to prevent static and coat breakage. Safety: Nail clippers and styptic powder (essential for stopping accidental bleeding). 2. Training Your Puppy (The \u0026ldquo;Cradle\u0026rdquo; Method) # Grooming should be a bonding experience, not a battle. Start training your puppy from day one to be handled and touched.\nPro Tip Sit on the floor with your legs extended and together. Lay the puppy on its back in the crease formed by your legs. This \u0026ldquo;cradle\u0026rdquo; position is relaxing for the puppy and gives you total control over their movements.\nBe Firm but Kind: If the puppy struggles, hold them still and wait for them to settle before continuing. Never let them \u0026ldquo;win\u0026rdquo; by wiggling away. Focus Areas: Always check the \u0026ldquo;armpits\u0026rdquo; (elbow creases) and behind the ears - these are the most common spots for knots. The Transition: Once they are comfortable on your lap, you can progress to a professional grooming table. 3. The Bathing Process # Crucial Rule: Never bathe a matted dog. Water acts like glue on knots, making them nearly impossible to remove once wet. Always brush through the coat thoroughly first.\nLather: Shampoo and rinse twice. Apply shampoo to the body first and the head last to minimize eye irritation. Smooth, Don\u0026rsquo;t Scrub: When washing, smooth the soap down the hair shaft. Do not rub in circles, or you will create a \u0026ldquo;bird\u0026rsquo;s nest\u0026rdquo; of tangles. Condition: Always follow with a high-quality conditioner to keep the hair elastic. Drying: Squeeze the water out with a towel (do not rub!). Blow-dry in sections, starting from the rear and moving forward. Use sectioning clips to dry the coat in layers for a professional, knot-free finish. 4. Hygiene \u0026amp; Trimming # Even if you aren\u0026rsquo;t a professional groomer, there are \u0026ldquo;must-dos\u0026rdquo; for the dog\u0026rsquo;s comfort:\nThe Pads: Trim the hair between the pads of the feet so it is level with the leather. This prevents slipping and keeps debris from getting trapped. The Sanitary Trim: For hygiene, keep the hair around the umbilical area, inner thighs, and anal area trimmed short. The Top-Knot: As the head coat grows, part it down the middle and secure it with latex dental bands or soft toweling bands. Ensure the skin at the corner of the eyes isn\u0026rsquo;t pulled too tight. 5. Eyes, Ears, and Teeth # The \u0026ldquo;Apso Eye\u0026rdquo; # It is normal for Lhasas to have some clear discharge due to their eye positioning. Wipe daily with damp cotton wool.\nStaining: If the \u0026ldquo;tear tracks\u0026rdquo; are unsightly, apply a little cornflour to the dry coat, let it sit, and comb it out. Warning: If discharge is green/yellow or the eye looks red, consult your vet immediately. Ear Care # Lhasas grow hair deep inside the ear canal. Every 4 weeks, gently tweeze out the excess hair to allow the ear to \u0026ldquo;breathe\u0026rdquo; and prevent infections. Using a little ear powder helps you grip the hair.\nDental Health # Tartar builds up fast in small breeds.\nPrevention: Use a finger brush or a gel like Logic Oral Gel. Homeopathic Support: Many owners find Fragaria (3C or 6C) useful for softening tartar. One tablet on the tongue daily for a month often makes existing tartar much easier to remove. A Final Note Whether you keep your Lhasa in a long, flowing coat or a short \u0026ldquo;pet\u0026rdquo; clip, the key is consistency. A 15-minute brush every day is much kinder to the dog than a stressful 3-hour \u0026ldquo;de-matting\u0026rdquo; session once a month.\nDisclaimer: This information provides general guidelines and is open to personal interpretation.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/breed/grooming/","section":"The Breed","summary":"The Ultimate Lhasa Apso Grooming Guide # Maintaining the iconic Lhasa Apso coat is a labor of love. Whether you are keeping your dog in a full show coat or a practical “puppy cut,” regular grooming is the foundation of their health and happiness.\n1. The Essential Toolkit # Before you begin, ensure you have the right professional tools. Using the wrong brush can damage the hair shaft and cause painful matting.\n","title":"Grooming","type":"breed"},{"content":"The club timeline\nNote We are currently populating our historical archives. Check back soon for more \u0026ldquo;Lhasa Lore.\u0026rdquo;\nThe 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. 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. 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. 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. Annual CC Status \u0026amp; 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. 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.\" ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/timeline/","section":"Club Information","summary":"The club timeline\nNote We are currently populating our historical archives. Check back soon for more “Lhasa Lore.”\n","title":"Timeline","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/janice-mcintyre/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Janice McIntyre","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/ken-watts/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Ken Watts","type":"committee"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/richard-ferguson/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Richard Ferguson","type":"committee"},{"content":"The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed with a sacred and noble history spanning over 2,000 years. Developed in the high-altitude monasteries and palaces of Tibet, these \u0026ldquo;Bark Lion Sentinel Dogs\u0026rdquo; were bred to provide protection and companionship to the highest levels of Tibetan society.\nThe Lion Dog of the Great Plateau # In its homeland, the breed is known as Abso Seng Kyi (or Abso Seng Kye), which translates to \u0026ldquo;Bark Lion Sentinel Dog.\u0026rdquo;\nThe Name: \u0026ldquo;Abso\u0026rdquo; is derived from Lhasa, the capital city; \u0026ldquo;Seng\u0026rdquo; refers to the mythical Snow Lion (a symbol of protection in Tibetan Buddhism); and \u0026ldquo;Kye\u0026rdquo; means dog. The Role: While the massive Tibetan Mastiffs patrolled the exterior walls, the Lhasa Apso held the \u0026ldquo;inner post.\u0026rdquo; Stationed within the sanctuary, their acute hearing and keen intuition allowed them to detect the slightest vibration or unfamiliar footfall, alerting the monks to any intruders. They were the final, loyal line of defense for the sacred halls. A Sacred Connection # In Tibetan Buddhism, the Lhasa Apso held a unique spiritual status. Historically, it was believed that when a lama (a high-ranking monk or priest) died, their soul would enter the body of a Lhasa Apso while awaiting reincarnation into a new human body.\nBecause of this sacred link, the dogs were strictly forbidden to be sold. For centuries, the only way a Lhasa Apso left the \u0026ldquo;Roof of the World\u0026rdquo; was as a highly prized gift from the Dalai Lama, presented to foreign emperors or visiting dignitaries as a token of peace, protection, and supreme honor. They were considered \u0026ldquo;bringers of good luck,\u0026rdquo; and the presentation of a pair of Apsos was a sign of the highest respect.\nJourney to the United Kingdom (1901) # The breed first arrived in the West during the early 20th century, brought back by British military officers and explorers returning from the Indian subcontinent and Tibet.\nEarly Imports: The first Lhasa Apsos were brought to England around 1901. The \u0026ldquo;Lhasa Terrier\u0026rdquo; Error: Initially, they were not distinguished from other small Tibetan breeds and were collectively referred to as \u0026ldquo;Lhasa Terriers.\u0026rdquo; Recognition: The Kennel Club (UK) recognized the breed in 1902 (as the Lhasa Terrier). Over time, the breed was refined and reclassified, eventually losing the \u0026ldquo;terrier\u0026rdquo; moniker to reflect its true sentinel origins and character. Global Expansion \u0026amp; C. Suydam Cutting # While the breed reached the UK early, its establishment in the United States is famously credited to the American naturalist C. Suydam Cutting.\nThe Gift of the 13th Dalai Lama: In the 1930s, the 13th Dalai Lama gifted pairs of Lhasa Apsos to Cutting and his wife, Helen. These dogs became the foundation for the breed\u0026rsquo;s recognition by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1935. Historical References \u0026amp; Attribution # The history of the Lhasa Apso is documented through official kennel club records and breed historians:\nThe Kennel Club (UK): Breed Standard \u0026amp; History Lhasa Apso Breed Council (UK): Breed History Archives The American Kennel Club (AKC): Breed History Page Action Interested in Joining? We welcome new members!\nWhether you are a seasoned exhibitor or a first-time pet owner, NOELAC offers a wealth of knowledge and a friendly community.\nJoin Now ","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/breed/history/","section":"The Breed","summary":"The Lhasa Apso is an ancient breed with a sacred and noble history spanning over 2,000 years. Developed in the high-altitude monasteries and palaces of Tibet, these “Bark Lion Sentinel Dogs” were bred to provide protection and companionship to the highest levels of Tibetan society.\nThe Lion Dog of the Great Plateau # In its homeland, the breed is known as Abso Seng Kyi (or Abso Seng Kye), which translates to “Bark Lion Sentinel Dog.”\n","title":"A Brief History of the Lhasa Apso","type":"page"},{"content":"Become a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club and join a community dedicated to the preservation and welfare of this magnificent breed.\nWhy Join Us? # By becoming a member, you are directly supporting the future of the Lhasa Apso in the North of England. You will receive:\nPriority Show News: Stay informed about local and championship shows and events. Expert Community: Connect with experienced breeders, judges, and owners for advice and support. Newsletters: Regular updates on club activity, health initiatives, and show results. Membership Application Form # Please complete the digital application form below. Once submitted, our club secretary will be in touch regarding your membership approval and payment instructions.\nLoading… Membership Fees \u0026amp; Dues # Joint Membership: £10.00 Single Membership: £8.00 Junior Membership (under 16): £1.00 Note: Membership is due on or before January 1st each year. All applicants must agree to abide by the Rules and Code of Ethics of the Society.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/join/","section":"Club Information","summary":"Become a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club and join a community dedicated to the preservation and welfare of this magnificent breed.\nWhy Join Us? # By becoming a member, you are directly supporting the future of the Lhasa Apso in the North of England. You will receive:\nPriority Show News: Stay informed about local and championship shows and events. Expert Community: Connect with experienced breeders, judges, and owners for advice and support. Newsletters: Regular updates on club activity, health initiatives, and show results. Membership Application Form # Please complete the digital application form below. Once submitted, our club secretary will be in touch regarding your membership approval and payment instructions.\n","title":"Join NOELAC","type":"page"},{"content":" General Code of Ethics for Club Members # The Royal Kennel Club has established a universal Code of Ethics to be adopted by all breed clubs. All members of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) are required to conduct themselves according to the rules detailed below.\nMember Responsibilities \u0026amp; Care # As a member of the club, you agree to the following standards of care and conduct:\nAnimal Welfare: Properly house, feed, water, and exercise all dogs under your care, arranging for appropriate veterinary attention whenever required. Legal Compliance: Abide by all aspects of the Animal Welfare Act. Health \u0026amp; Breeding: Agree not to breed from any dog or bitch if doing so could be harmful to the animal or the breed at large. Veterinary Transparency: Agree without reservation that any veterinary surgeon performing an operation that alters the natural conformation of a dog may report such an operation to the Kennel Club. Puppy Care: No healthy puppy shall be culled. Puppies that do not conform to the Breed Standard should be placed in suitable, loving homes. Illegal Docking: Members will not create demand for, nor supply, puppies that have been docked illegally. Public Conduct \u0026amp; Ownership # Control: Ensure dogs wear properly tagged collars and are kept leashed or under effective control when away from home. Public Nuisance: Do not allow dogs to roam at large or cause a nuisance to neighbors or officials. Cleanliness: Always clean up after your dogs in public places or at exhibition venues. Sales \u0026amp; Re-homing Protocols # When placing or selling a dog, members must adhere to these strict ethical guidelines:\nVetting Homes: Only sell dogs where there is a reasonable expectation of a happy and healthy life. Lifetime Support: Commit to helping with the re-homing of a dog if the initial circumstances of the owner change. Documentation: Supply written details of dietary requirements and guidance on responsible ownership. KC Paperwork: Provide all relevant Kennel Club documents to the new owner at the time of transfer. If not immediately available, agree in writing to forward them at the earliest opportunity. Prohibited Sales: * Do not sell dogs to commercial wholesalers or retail pet dealers. Do not allow dogs to be given as prizes or donations in any competition. Do not sell Kennel Club registration certificates as standalone items. Integrity \u0026amp; Advertising # Honesty: Members must not knowingly misrepresent the characteristics of the breed, falsely advertise dogs, or mislead any person regarding the health or quality of an animal. Ethical Enforcement Breach of these provisions may result in expulsion from club membership, disciplinary action by the Kennel Club, and/or reporting to the relevant authorities for legal action, as appropriate.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/ethics/","section":"Club Information","summary":"General Code of Ethics for Club Members # The Royal Kennel Club has established a universal Code of Ethics to be adopted by all breed clubs. All members of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) are required to conduct themselves according to the rules detailed below.\nMember Responsibilities \u0026 Care # As a member of the club, you agree to the following standards of care and conduct:\n","title":"NOELAC Code of Ethics","type":"page"},{"content":"Information about rescuing and adopting a Lhasa Apso.\nNote This page is currently under construction.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/rescue/","section":"Community","summary":"Information about rescuing and adopting a Lhasa Apso.\nNote This page is currently under construction.\n","title":"Rescue","type":"page"},{"content":"Lhasa Apsos are generally a healthy and long-lived breed, often living for 12–15 years or more. However, like all breeds, they can be predisposed to certain inherited health conditions. The North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is dedicated to promoting responsible breeding and ensuring that health testing remains a top priority for all members and breeders.\n1. Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) # The most significant inherited health concern in Lhasa Apsos is Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA), specifically the PRA4 variant.\nWhat is it? # GPRA is a progressive eye disease that causes the gradual degeneration of the retina. It typically leads to night blindness first, followed by a total loss of vision. It is a slow-moving but incurable condition.\nInheritance \u0026amp; DNA Testing # In Lhasa Apsos, this condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. This means a dog must inherit the mutated gene from both parents to be at risk of developing the disease.\nClear: The dog has no copies of the mutation. Carrier: The dog has one copy. It will never develop the disease but can pass it on to offspring. Affected/At Risk: The dog has two copies and is likely to develop the disease during its lifetime. Official Screening # The Kennel Club (UK) maintains an official DNA testing scheme for GPRA in Lhasa Apsos. We strongly advise that all breeding stock should be tested before being mated. This allows carriers to be identified and safely bred to \u0026ldquo;Clear\u0026rdquo; dogs, ensuring that no \u0026ldquo;Affected\u0026rdquo; puppies are ever produced.\nYou can verify the health test results of any registered dog on the Kennel Club Health Test Results Finder.\n2. Other Health Considerations # While PRA is the primary focus of official screening, responsible owners and breeders also monitor for:\nKidney (Renal) Dysplasia # A condition where the kidneys fail to develop properly. This can range from mild to severe. Breeders often use clinical history as a guide, and any dog showing signs of kidney failure at a young age should not be used for breeding.\nPatellar Luxation # Common in many small breeds, this involves the kneecap slipping out of its normal position. It can range from occasional slipping to permanent displacement.\nDry Eye (KCS) # Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) is a condition where the dog does not produce enough tears to lubricate the eye. If left untreated, it can lead to painful infections and scarring.\nAdvice for New Owners # When looking for a Lhasa Apso puppy, always ask the breeder for proof of GPRA DNA testing for both parents. A responsible breeder will be happy to show you their certificates or provide their Kennel Club registered names so you can check the results yourself.\nTip Health is Wealth: Always choose a breeder who prioritizes welfare over winning. A healthy pet is a happy companion for life.\nFor more detailed information, please refer to the Kennel Club Lhasa Apso Health Resources.\n","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/breed/health/","section":"The Breed","summary":"Lhasa Apsos are generally a healthy and long-lived breed, often living for 12–15 years or more. However, like all breeds, they can be predisposed to certain inherited health conditions. The North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is dedicated to promoting responsible breeding and ensuring that health testing remains a top priority for all members and breeders.\n1. Generalised Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) # The most significant inherited health concern in Lhasa Apsos is Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA), specifically the PRA4 variant.\n","title":"Health \u0026 Welfare","type":"page"},{"content":"Lhasa Apsos are unique and wonderful companions with an ancient Tibetan history. Here are some of the most common questions new owners have about the breed.\nAre Lhasa Apsos good with children? Lhasa Apsos can be great with children, especially if they are raised together from a young age. However, they are an independent and dignified breed. They generally prefer children who are old enough to respect their space. As with all breeds, supervision around very young children is always recommended. Do they shed hair? No, Lhasa Apsos have a heavy, straight, and hard coat that is more like human hair than fur. They do not shed like many other breeds, which can make them a popular choice for some people with allergies. How much grooming do they need? A lot! If you choose to keep your Lhasa in a \u0026ldquo;full show coat,\u0026rdquo; daily brushing is essential to prevent mats. Many pet owners choose a \u0026ldquo;puppy cut\u0026rdquo; or a shorter clip, which still requires regular brushing every few days and professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Are they easy to train? Lhasa Apsos are highly intelligent but also notably stubborn. They were originally bred as indoor sentry dogs in Tibetan monasteries, so they have a naturally independent streak. Positive, consistent reinforcement works best—they do not respond well to harsh methods. What is their temperament like? They are often described as \u0026ldquo;big dogs in little bodies.\u0026rdquo; They are loyal, affectionate with their family, and naturally wary of strangers until they are properly introduced. They make excellent, alert watchdogs. Where does the name come from? \u0026ldquo;Lhasa\u0026rdquo; is the capital city of Tibet, and \u0026ldquo;Apso\u0026rdquo; is a Tibetan word roughly meaning \u0026ldquo;bearded.\u0026rdquo; They were highly prized in Tibet and were historically given as gifts by the Dalai Lama to bring good fortune to the recipient. ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/faq/","section":"Club Information","summary":"Lhasa Apsos are unique and wonderful companions with an ancient Tibetan history. Here are some of the most common questions new owners have about the breed.\nAre Lhasa Apsos good with children? Lhasa Apsos can be great with children, especially if they are raised together from a young age. However, they are an independent and dignified breed. They generally prefer children who are old enough to respect their space. As with all breeds, supervision around very young children is always recommended. Do they shed hair? No, Lhasa Apsos have a heavy, straight, and hard coat that is more like human hair than fur. They do not shed like many other breeds, which can make them a popular choice for some people with allergies. How much grooming do they need? A lot! If you choose to keep your Lhasa in a “full show coat,” daily brushing is essential to prevent mats. Many pet owners choose a “puppy cut” or a shorter clip, which still requires regular brushing every few days and professional grooming every 6–8 weeks. Are they easy to train? Lhasa Apsos are highly intelligent but also notably stubborn. They were originally bred as indoor sentry dogs in Tibetan monasteries, so they have a naturally independent streak. Positive, consistent reinforcement works best—they do not respond well to harsh methods. What is their temperament like? They are often described as “big dogs in little bodies.” They are loyal, affectionate with their family, and naturally wary of strangers until they are properly introduced. They make excellent, alert watchdogs. Where does the name come from? “Lhasa” is the capital city of Tibet, and “Apso” is a Tibetan word roughly meaning “bearded.” They were highly prized in Tibet and were historically given as gifts by the Dalai Lama to bring good fortune to the recipient. ","title":"Frequently Asked Questions","type":"page"},{"content":"Explore the official organisations and partners dedicated to the Lhasa Apso breed in the United Kingdom.\n1. The Kennel Club (UK) # The primary governing body for dogs in the United Kingdom. You can find detailed breed standards and health information on their official pages.\nLhasa Apso Breed Standard Health Test Results Finder Kennel Club Lhasa Apso Page 2. Breed Council \u0026amp; Local Clubs # Our partners in the UK Lhasa Apso community dedicated to the welfare of the breed.\nLhasa Apso Breed Council (UK) South East Lhasa Apso Society (SELAS) Lhasa Apso Club (LAC) 3. Recommended Partners \u0026amp; Sponsors # 4. Rescue \u0026amp; Welfare # If you are looking to provide a loving home for a Lhasa Apso in need.\nNOELAC Rescue Information Warrington Animal Welfare ","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/useful-links/","section":"Club Information","summary":"Explore the official organisations and partners dedicated to the Lhasa Apso breed in the United Kingdom.\n1. The Kennel Club (UK) # The primary governing body for dogs in the United Kingdom. You can find detailed breed standards and health information on their official pages.\nLhasa Apso Breed Standard Health Test Results Finder Kennel Club Lhasa Apso Page 2. Breed Council \u0026 Local Clubs # Our partners in the UK Lhasa Apso community dedicated to the welfare of the breed.\n","title":"Useful Links","type":"page"},{"content":"Connect with our community of breeders, find rescue information, or visit our members\u0026rsquo; lounge.\n","date":"April 18, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/","section":"Community","summary":"Connect with our community of breeders, find rescue information, or visit our members’ lounge.\n","title":"Community","type":"community"},{"content":" Welcome to the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC).\nThis is the official website for the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\nWe promote the health, welfare, and excellence of the Lhasa Apso breed.\nJoin NOELAC Club Information ","date":"April 18, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"North of England Lhasa Apso Club","summary":" Welcome to the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC).\nThis is the official website for the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\nWe promote the health, welfare, and excellence of the Lhasa Apso breed.\n","title":"North of England Lhasa Apso Club","type":"page"},{"content":"Learn about the ancient history, breed standard, grooming requirements, and health of the Lhasa Apso.\n","date":"April 8, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/breed/","section":"The Breed","summary":"Learn about the ancient history, breed standard, grooming requirements, and health of the Lhasa Apso.\n","title":"The Breed","type":"page"},{"content":"Welcome to our gallery. Explore the heritage, shows, and beautiful Lhasa Apsos that make our club special.\nRecent Photos The Foundation Collection Winners Archive ","date":"April 6, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/gallery/","section":"Gallery","summary":"Welcome to our gallery. Explore the heritage, shows, and beautiful Lhasa Apsos that make our club special.\nRecent Photos The Foundation Collection Winners Archive ","title":"Gallery","type":"gallery"},{"content":"Our beautiful Lhasa Apsos.\n02 03 04 05 06 First Test Winner ","date":"April 6, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/gallery/recent-photos/","section":"Gallery","summary":"Our beautiful Lhasa Apsos.\n02 03 04 05 06 First Test Winner ","title":"Recent Photos","type":"page"},{"content":"Reliving the first fifteen years of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (1991–2006). These scanned archival photos capture our inaugural meetings, early shows, and the community that built the club we know today.\n","date":"April 6, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/gallery/foundation-collection/","section":"Gallery","summary":"Reliving the first fifteen years of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club (1991–2006). These scanned archival photos capture our inaugural meetings, early shows, and the community that built the club we know today.\n","title":"The Foundation Collection","type":"page"},{"content":"Winners of various championship shows since 2013.\n2025 Open Show 2025 Championship Show Main Winners 2025 Championship Show BIS 2024 Open Show Main Winners Judge Mr Kevin Young 2024 Open Show BVIS RBVIS 2024 Open Show BPIS and RBPIS 2024 Championship Show RBVIS 2024 Championship Show RBIS 2024 Championship Show BVIS 2024 Championship Show BPIS 2024 Championship Show BIS Judge Miss Pamela Hughes 2023 Open Show Main Winner Judge Dianne Culverhouse 2023 open show BVIS RBIS 2023 Championship Show BVIS 2023 Championship Show BPIS RBPIS 2023 Championship Show BIS RBIS Judge Mrs Sheila Jakeman 2022 Open Show RBIS 2022 Open Show BVIS 2022 Open Show BPIS RBPIS 2022 Open Show BPIS and RBPIS 2022 Open Show BIS 2022 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Liz Dunhill 2022 Championship Show BVIS 2022 Championship Show BPIS RBPIS 2021 Championship Show RBPIS 2021 Championship Show BVIS 2021 Championship Show BPIS 2021 Championship Show BIS RBIS Judge Miss Anne Marie Cassidy 2021 Championship Show BIS 2019 Open Show Main Winners 2019 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Melanie Shand Clarke 2019 Championship Show BVIS 2019 Championship Show BPIS 2019 Championship Show BIS 2018 Open Show Main Winners 2018 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Julie Seward 2017 Open Show 2017 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mr Peter Jolley 2016 Winners 2016 Owners of BIS Mr Mrs Hicks 2016 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Helen Bell 2016 Brian Agnew Leaving the Committee 8th February 2015 2015 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mr Derek Dungate 2015 Championship Show BPIS and RBPIS 9 February 2014 2014 Championship Show Main Winners 2014 Championship Show BIS Judge Stephen Campbell From the USA 31st March 2013 14 Jul 2013 5 14 Jul 2013 4 14 Jul 2013 3 14 Jul 2013 2 14 Jul 2013 1 ","date":"April 6, 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/gallery/winners-archive/","section":"Gallery","summary":"Winners of various championship shows since 2013.\n2025 Open Show 2025 Championship Show Main Winners 2025 Championship Show BIS 2024 Open Show Main Winners Judge Mr Kevin Young 2024 Open Show BVIS RBVIS 2024 Open Show BPIS and RBPIS 2024 Championship Show RBVIS 2024 Championship Show RBIS 2024 Championship Show BVIS 2024 Championship Show BPIS 2024 Championship Show BIS Judge Miss Pamela Hughes 2023 Open Show Main Winner Judge Dianne Culverhouse 2023 open show BVIS RBIS 2023 Championship Show BVIS 2023 Championship Show BPIS RBPIS 2023 Championship Show BIS RBIS Judge Mrs Sheila Jakeman 2022 Open Show RBIS 2022 Open Show BVIS 2022 Open Show BPIS RBPIS 2022 Open Show BPIS and RBPIS 2022 Open Show BIS 2022 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Liz Dunhill 2022 Championship Show BVIS 2022 Championship Show BPIS RBPIS 2021 Championship Show RBPIS 2021 Championship Show BVIS 2021 Championship Show BPIS 2021 Championship Show BIS RBIS Judge Miss Anne Marie Cassidy 2021 Championship Show BIS 2019 Open Show Main Winners 2019 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Melanie Shand Clarke 2019 Championship Show BVIS 2019 Championship Show BPIS 2019 Championship Show BIS 2018 Open Show Main Winners 2018 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Julie Seward 2017 Open Show 2017 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mr Peter Jolley 2016 Winners 2016 Owners of BIS Mr Mrs Hicks 2016 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mrs Helen Bell 2016 Brian Agnew Leaving the Committee 8th February 2015 2015 Championship Show Main Winners Judge Mr Derek Dungate 2015 Championship Show BPIS and RBPIS 9 February 2014 2014 Championship Show Main Winners 2014 Championship Show BIS Judge Stephen Campbell From the USA 31st March 2013 14 Jul 2013 5 14 Jul 2013 4 14 Jul 2013 3 14 Jul 2013 2 14 Jul 2013 1 ","title":"Winners Archive","type":"page"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 \u0026hellip; The President \u0026amp; The Secretary # 2025 is now well underway, the shows have already started back and two new Apso Champions were crowned at Manchester Ch show.\nThe breed clubs held their Awards Day, judged by Mrs Teresa Wiehe (Lismo), on February 9th at Napton Village Hall, which was enjoyed by all who attended, the organisers worked hard all day and provided a great buff et and an amazing raffle.\nWe are now all excitedly gearing up for the main event in the dog showing calendar, Crufts, where two well known breed specialists, Mr Terry Poole (Domensa) and Mrs Pauline Torrance (Sinyul) will take centre stage and be judging the breed this year.\nNOELACs committee are looking forward to holding our next Open show in May in conjunction with the National Championship Dog Show. Due to the cost and falling entries at shows, holding our Open show independently was not a viable option at the present time so the committee decided to trial this new venue and we hope exhibitors understand the decision and will support the show and enter if they can.\nAnd finally all at NOELAC would like to Congratulate Kris Solomkowski on being in the final for the Special Beginners of the Year award at Pawscars… Good Luck Kris!\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2025-01-01-a-few-words-from-the-president-the-secretary/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2025 … The President \u0026 The Secretary # 2025 is now well underway, the shows have already started back and two new Apso Champions were crowned at Manchester Ch show.\nThe breed clubs held their Awards Day, judged by Mrs Teresa Wiehe (Lismo), on February 9th at Napton Village Hall, which was enjoyed by all who attended, the organisers worked hard all day and provided a great buff et and an amazing raffle.\n","title":"A Few Words From...","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 Behind the scenes the committee of NOELAC quietly get on with the running of the club all year so when the end of the year draws to a close its time to get together and have a Christmas meal at the pub.\nThis time, we invited Dianne Culverhouse who, although not a committee member, always goes above and beyond when helping to run the raffles at our club shows.\nUnfortunately Richard was unable to make the it due to illness, you were missed.\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2025-01-01-christmas-with-the-committee/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2025 Behind the scenes the committee of NOELAC quietly get on with the running of the club all year so when the end of the year draws to a close its time to get together and have a Christmas meal at the pub.\nThis time, we invited Dianne Culverhouse who, although not a committee member, always goes above and beyond when helping to run the raffles at our club shows.\n","title":"Christmas with the Committee","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 Celebrating show success To all our club members who have made up a Champion in 2024 and early 2025:\nCh Petwalk He’s a Cracker At Khinjan (Fabian) (Ch Khinjan Scarlett Pimpernel JW x Sandauri Zero or Million for Petwalk) Owner - Mrs Sarah Hattrell \u0026amp; Mr Peter Walker Breeder - Mr Peter Walker\nCh Ithera in Your Dreams at Khinjan JW (Theo for Petwalk) (He’s a Cracker at Khinjan x Tai Fanza Confetti Shower from Ithera (imp LTU)) Owner - Mrs Sarah Hattrell Breeder - Mrs N Rudminiene\nCh Culversapso Penny Lane JW (Avgit Gulliver Travels to Kenida (Imp Rus) x Culversapso Quar-intine) Owner Miss Dianne Culverhouse \u0026amp; Mr D Roberts Breeder Miss Dianne Culver-house \u0026amp; Mr D Roberts\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2025-01-01-congratulations/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2025 Celebrating show success To all our club members who have made up a Champion in 2024 and early 2025:\n","title":"Congratulations!","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 Dorothy Joan Kendall (Orlanes) Sadly, Dorothy passed away at 4.45am on 25th January 2025 at the age of 90.\nMany in the world of dogs will have known Dorothy or known about her and her dedication to the Lhasa Apso, her name and the name Orlanes are legendary in our breed.\nDorothy got her first Apso, Sparky (Ch Everglo’s Spark of Gold ROM) in 1963 and so began the amazing Orlanes kennel from whence many Champions emerged and eventually, years later came the famous BIS Eng \u0026amp; US Ch Orlanes Intrepid who made such an impact here in the UK being the sire of Ch Saxonsprings Hackensack, the first lhasa Apso to win Best in Show at Crufts.\nDorothy’s and Intrepids legacy lives on.\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2025-01-01-dorothy-joan-kendall-orlanes/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2025 Dorothy Joan Kendall (Orlanes) Sadly, Dorothy passed away at 4.45am on 25th January 2025 at the age of 90.\n","title":"Dorothy Joan Kendall (Orlanes)","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 After weeks of planning and organising, the day before the show had arrived and with Graces car packed to capacity with show paraphernalia we drove down to the RKC building and met up with committee member, Richard, to begin the task of setting up the show, and I must say, we worked well together and were finished before our two hours allotted time ran out.\nGrace and I went back to the local pub where we had booked a room for an overnight stay and had a lovely meal and a chill out.\nThe following morning we joined the rest of the committee at the show venue to put the finishing touches to the show set up and had a coffee before the exhibitors and the judge arrived.\nThis show will be one to remember for our judge, Miss Pamela Hughes as it was her very first time awarding CCs\nMany of our Apso family supported Pamela’s big day and she had a wonderful entry of 83 dogs/89 entries which was so good to see in these days offalling show entries.\nPamela, very kindly brought along special gifts for her main winners and even gave her two ring stewards a gift, which was very much appreciated.\nThere was a great atmosphere around the ring and everyone appeared to enjoy the show and the homemade Scottish tablet (a traditional confection) which Pamela brought for us to try (I was addicted!).\nThe kitchen team did an amazing job, Janice, Brian, Richard and Glyn kept everyone fed and watered throughout the day, the buffet was fantastic… Well done!\nAs usual we held a very successful raffle, many thanks to Dianne Culverhouse who along with her little helper, Aleena, did a wonderful job in selling lots of tickets and a huge thanks must also go to all those who generously donated items.\nAs usual there was also a free raffle ticket attached to the show catalogue, the judge picked out the winning tickets, the lucky winners were Madaleine Lewis and Mary Lou Hemsley.\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2025-01-01-noelac-champ-2024/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2025 After weeks of planning and organising, the day before the show had arrived and with Graces car packed to capacity with show paraphernalia we drove down to the RKC building and met up with committee member, Richard, to begin the task of setting up the show, and I must say, we worked well together and were finished before our two hours allotted time ran out.\n","title":"NOELAC Championship Show Nov-2024","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2025 Our annual open show was held at a new venue this year, Chelford Village Hall, in Cheshire. Everyone agreed that it was a lovely venue with a large car park. The hall was an ample size for an open show and the committee did a sterling job in transforming it into an impressive show set-up.\nAll the exhibitors were welcomed in the foyer, as they arrived by Janice, one of our committee members. The kitchen was a fantastic dining kitchen where the committee provided an excellent buffet which was free for club members and a nominal cost for all exhibitors.\nOur Kitchen guys, Brian, Richard and Glyn worked hard all day making lots of tea and coffee for everyone.\nOur judge was the well-known all rounder Mr Kevin Young, who came all the way from Scotland to judge our show, his first Lhasa Apso breed club show, and had been looking forward to judging a breed he had owned back in the day.\nKevin is more well known these days for his successful Bearded Collies and lately his passion for breeding and showing rabbits.\nKevin’s choice for Best in Show was Miss M Halls, Open dog class winner, Ch Shenedene Secret Agent.\nReserve Best in Show went to the Yearling Bitch class winner, Ms L \u0026amp; Miss L Maxwell \u0026amp; Chalmers, Jodak’s Dance Party at Aintshe JW.\nBest Puppy in Show was awarded to Dr K \u0026amp; Mrs C Logan’s Junior/Maiden Dog class winner, Spyanki Impulse.\nReserve Best Puppy in Show went to the Puppy Bitch class winner, Messers S Taylor \u0026amp; J Johnson’s Wrenwrox Royal Gem avec Sifrason\nBest Veteran in Show was Dr K \u0026amp; Mr C Logan’s Spyanki Oh Happy Day JW Shcm ShCEx VW\nKevin also ‘judged’ the Puppy walk which was held during the half time break before going off to enjoy his well-earned lunch. All the baby puppies received a gift and a rosette and seemed to enjoy their first taste of a real show, even if some were a little reluctant on the move!\nAll exhibitors were given a free raffle ticket which was attached to their catalogue and the lucky winner of an Easter bunny was Lee Connett.\nFollowing the show the club held it’s AGM before finally clearing up, packing away and making their way home.\n","date":"January 1, 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2025-01-01-noelac-open-show-march-2024/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2025 Our annual open show was held at a new venue this year, Chelford Village Hall, in Cheshire. Everyone agreed that it was a lovely venue with a large car park. The hall was an ample size for an open show and the committee did a sterling job in transforming it into an impressive show set-up.\n","title":"NOELAC Open Show March 2024","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 \u0026hellip; The President \u0026amp; The Secretary # Our Open show will be held at the Cheshire Dog Training Academy in Lymm, Cheshire and our Championship show will be held in conjunction with Blackpool Championship show at Redwood Park. So this year both shows will be held in the North of England.\nWe hope that you will come along and join us at both our shows with or without a dog to show.\nYour support of NOELAC is vital to keeping our club afl oat and we would like to thank you, our members, for sticking with us and renewing your membership of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-a-few-words-from-the-president-the-secretary/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 … The President \u0026 The Secretary # Our Open show will be held at the Cheshire Dog Training Academy in Lymm, Cheshire and our Championship show will be held in conjunction with Blackpool Championship show at Redwood Park. So this year both shows will be held in the North of England.\n","title":"A Few Words From...","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 27, Burford Lane, Lymm, Cheshire On 26th March 2023 Following the Open show\nAny member wishing an item/items to be placed on the agenda must ensure that written notification of such is in the hands of the secretary no later than 10th March 2023.\nAll items for inclusion on the agenda, including nominations for officers, committee and show judges can only be accepted if duly nominated and seconded in writing by fully paid up members.\nNominations will be accepted by post or email (rule 4.5)\nOnly one person from a joint nomination to propose or second the same nomination (rule 4.6)\nNominees for Officers and committee must have been a club member for at least two years (rule 4.1)\nNominees for Officers, committee and judges MUST indicate in writing that they are willing and able to accept the nomination, (rule 4.3/15.5)\nPLEASE NOTE Voting for judges, officers and committee will be by postal ballot.Nomination for judges are required for2024 Championship show2025 Championship show\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-27-burford-lane-lymm-cheshire-on-26th-march-2023-following-the-open-show/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 27, Burford Lane, Lymm, Cheshire On 26th March 2023 Following the Open show\nAny member wishing an item/items to be placed on the agenda must ensure that written notification of such is in the hands of the secretary no later than 10th March 2023.\nAll items for inclusion on the agenda, including nominations for officers, committee and show judges can only be accepted if duly nominated and seconded in writing by fully paid up members.\n","title":"AGM Notice","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 Guided tour at the Kennel Club On Monday the 20th February I was up at the crack ‘o dawn waiting with my suitcase for my friend to arrive and knock on the door.\nAlthough the Kennel Club doesn’t possess many Items relating to the Lhasa Apso, we did manage to see a painting of the very first Champion in the breed, Champion Rupso along with his certificate.\nThere was also a selection of books and photos (some of the original show dogs) which we were also able to take a look at, I even found a photo of my Ch Deelayne Forever Diamond and Lee Connett found a book on the Tibetan Mastiff which his mother wrote many years ago.\nAt 6am we loaded my case into her car and started on the long drive to London.\nThe streets of London were very busy, full of people and bad drivers. One shocking moment happened, whilst stuck in traffic, we noticed a body lying on the pavement and people walking by and doing nothing to help.\nAfter the tour we ended up back in the lounge for a drink and a chat prior to our meal, which was a lovely three courses plus wine and chocolates\nWe eventually arrived at our hotel, the Chesterfield in Mayfair (very posh) and were escorted in by our lovely doorman.\nAfter a short chill out and rebuild in our room, we met up with our fellow Apso lovers, Sarah and Paul who were staying in the same hotel, and off we all went to the Kennel Club which is situated on Clarges Street, not far from where we were staying.\nAfter checking in we were escorted to the lounge and met up with the rest of our group for tea/coffee and biscuits before being taken on a guided tour of the gallery which contains may fabulous paintings and articles relating to our world of dogs including the Crufts Best in Show trophy.\nWe ended our amazing day in China town, checking out the London nightlife and the cake shops. I had such a great time with great company\u0026hellip;I can thoroughly recommend it.\nChris Lawson\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2023-01-01-my-trip-to-the-kennel-club/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2023 Guided tour at the Kennel Club On Monday the 20th February I was up at the crack ‘o dawn waiting with my suitcase for my friend to arrive and knock on the door.\n","title":"My Trip to the Kennel Club","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 Our second show of 2022 was held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh.Our judge for this show was another well-known allrounder, Liz Dunhill (Fantasa/Vormund). From an entry of 72 dogs/85 entries, Liz chose the Open Dog class winner, Bell and Ellis’s Ch Vallena Viktor for her Best in Show and the Open Bitch class winner, Hall’s Champion Shenedene Miss World as Reserve Best in Show.\nA big THANK YOU must go especially to the kitchen guys, Martin and Glyn, who worked their sweaty socks off all day. Sarah for all the hours she spent creating the lovely keepsake boxes and keyrings (which were given out as class and main prizes), James and Ken who organised an amazing raffle and Grace our brilliant steward.\nNot to forget our President Ida for making sure the show was runing correctly and everyone was happy and our newest recruits, Eileen who created the Bonfire cake for the buffet and Richard who made sure we had wine for the judges table, both are learning about the “behind the scenes” running of a club show.\nThe Best Puppy in Show went to the Puppy Dog class winner, Pearce and Francis’s Longsdale Wonderful World.\nOnce again, our committee provided tea, coffee etc during the morning whilst the exhibitors were arriving at the show and a free buffet for all the exhibitors during the halftime break when a parade of Champions was held. A brief description of each dog’s awards and achievements etc were given and all received a special commemorative rosette.\nWithout these people who give up their free time there would be no shows for everyone to enjoy.\nThe Champions parade was followed by a “Puppy Walk” all puppies over four months old but under six months old can enter this class which gives the puppies a taste of the show ring.\nThe puppies are not placed (so no winners) but all receive a gift and a rosette. I would just like to take this opportunity to say how proud I am of our committee, who despite some not being in the best of health and having to contend with family issues, came and pitched in at the show.\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-noelac-championship-show-november-2022/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 Our second show of 2022 was held at the Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh.Our judge for this show was another well-known allrounder, Liz Dunhill (Fantasa/Vormund). From an entry of 72 dogs/85 entries, Liz chose the Open Dog class winner, Bell and Ellis’s Ch Vallena Viktor for her Best in Show and the Open Bitch class winner, Hall’s Champion Shenedene Miss World as Reserve Best in Show.\n","title":"NOELAC Championship Show November 2022","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 Our Open show will be held at the Cheshire Dog Training Academy in Lymm, Cheshire and our Championship show will be held in conjunction with Blackpool Championship show at Redwood Park. So this year both shows will be held in the North of England.\nWe hope that you will come along and join us at both our shows with or without a dog to show.\nYour support of NOELAC is vital to keeping our club afl oat and we would like to thank you, our members, for sticking with us and renewing your membership of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club.\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-noelac_newsletter-spring-2023/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 Our Open show will be held at the Cheshire Dog Training Academy in Lymm, Cheshire and our Championship show will be held in conjunction with Blackpool Championship show at Redwood Park. So this year both shows will be held in the North of England.\nWe hope that you will come along and join us at both our shows with or without a dog to show.\n","title":"NOELAC Newsletter Spring 2023","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 The show was held at Denshaw Village Hall, Oldham.\nDespite being a few committee members down, the remaining committee managed to pull out all the stops to provide a well-run show throughout the day\nOur judge for the day was, well known all-rounder, Mr Mike Vincent (Sylbecq) who worked his way through an entry of 39 dogs, 48 entries and eventually found his Best in Show from the Open Bitch class, Ch Culversapso Queen of Hearts JW owned and handled by Miss D Culverhouse. Mikes choice for Reserve Best in Show was Ms M Halls, Ch Shenedene Miss World JW who was also Best Veteran in Show\nBreakfast bacon buns were on sale during the morning along with tea and coffee which was available all day.\nA free buffet for all the exhibitors was provided during the break between the judging of the Dog and Bitch classes and there was also a chance to win a prize from the main raffle and the special free raffle during this half time break.\nBest Puppy in Show was awarded to Mr and Mrs E O’Dohertys, puppy bitch Lhotse One in the Force.\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-noelac-open-show-march-2022/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 The show was held at Denshaw Village Hall, Oldham.\nDespite being a few committee members down, the remaining committee managed to pull out all the stops to provide a well-run show throughout the day\nOur judge for the day was, well known all-rounder, Mr Mike Vincent (Sylbecq) who worked his way through an entry of 39 dogs, 48 entries and eventually found his Best in Show from the Open Bitch class, Ch Culversapso Queen of Hearts JW owned and handled by Miss D Culverhouse. Mikes choice for Reserve Best in Show was Ms M Halls, Ch Shenedene Miss World JW who was also Best Veteran in Show\n","title":"NOELAC Open Show March 2022","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 I have been involved with showing and working over 45 years. I award CCs in 21 breeds and judge the working and utility groups.I have bred and owned Champions in 5 groups and working gundogs, culminating in 95 Champions and 987 CCs under the Fantasa team Vormund affix (kennel name). We are the number 1 kennel all time in the UK. I was honoured to be invited to judge this prestigious show.\nLiz Dunhill\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-our-2022-championship-show-judge/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 I have been involved with showing and working over 45 years. I award CCs in 21 breeds and judge the working and utility groups.I have bred and owned Champions in 5 groups and working gundogs, culminating in 95 Champions and 987 CCs under the Fantasa team Vormund affix (kennel name). We are the number 1 kennel all time in the UK. I was honoured to be invited to judge this prestigious show.\n","title":"Our 2022 Championship Show Judge","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 Ian Ogden I would like to send this tribute of the life of Mr Ian Ogden, husband of Pamela Ogden and of the kennel Absosengkye Lhasa Apsos.\nIan was a member of the club for many years and creator of the website for the M.L.A.A. He was a committee member within the club and played a valuable role in organising seminars and club events and we were thankful for his knowledge and expertise. He played an importants part when it came to the photography of the dogs at the club shows. Both Ian and Pam attended shows and seminars and thoroughly enjoyed them together alongside their dogs.\nHe was a great character, always joking and enjoying himself with a constant smile on his face. He was a lovely family man his wife, children and beautiful dogs were his priorities in life. He will be sadly missed by all his friends within the Lhasa Apso clubs.\nMr Ian Ogden my good friend is gone but never forgotten.\nJulie Hazelhurst\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2023-01-01-remembering-ian-ogden-husband-of-pam-a-longstanding-member-o/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2023 Ian Ogden I would like to send this tribute of the life of Mr Ian Ogden, husband of Pamela Ogden and of the kennel Absosengkye Lhasa Apsos.\n","title":"Remembering Ian Ogden","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2023 Most of the committee managed to make our annual get-together.We all had a lovely Christmassy afternoon at the Maltings but missed Marylou, James and Richard.\n","date":"January 1, 2023","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2023-01-01-the-committee-s-2022-christmas-get-together/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2023 Most of the committee managed to make our annual get-together.We all had a lovely Christmassy afternoon at the Maltings but missed Marylou, James and Richard.\n","title":"The Committee’s 2022 Christmas Get-Together.","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 Well the show world tentatively started to come back to life half way through the year\u0026hellip; its committees working their way through all the red tape which had to be adhered to due to the covid restrictions.\nDates of shows were altered and the Kennel Club allowed societies to hold two Championship shows instead of one due to shows being cancelled last year, which NOELAC took advantage of and we went ahead and held our cancelled November 2020 show in August this year. It felt so good to be back and socialising again. Our second show went ahead as usual in November and once again proved to be a great success.\nHopefully, fingers crossed, this is the start of getting things back to normal so we can begin to organise other events for our members.\nWe hope you all enjoy reading our latest newsletter and that we will see you all at one of our events next year.\nChristmas and New Year is creeping up fast, time to reflect on the past couple of years and take stock of what really matters\u0026hellip; life is short so live it, make the best of it and remember what really matters\u0026hellip; family and friends, good times and love.\nA big THANK YOU to all our members for supporting the club.\n","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2021-11-01-a-few-words-from-the-president-the-secretary/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2021 Well the show world tentatively started to come back to life half way through the year… its committees working their way through all the red tape which had to be adhered to due to the covid restrictions.\nDates of shows were altered and the Kennel Club allowed societies to hold two Championship shows instead of one due to shows being cancelled last year, which NOELAC took advantage of and we went ahead and held our cancelled November 2020 show in August this year. It felt so good to be back and socialising again. Our second show went ahead as usual in November and once again proved to be a great success.\n","title":"A Few Words From President \u0026 Secretary","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 The Beginning - Goldie\nGoldie and Me My dad was chief architect to the King of Bhutan in 1970s and he says that my best mate whom I knew as Goldie was a gift from a monk who was very happy and grateful for some advice from my father. My dad, alone in Bhutan at the time was not sure how he could take care of the little puppy he now had and yet fully in love with him, decided to take it to his mum and dad who lived in a small town of India called Roorkee.\nWhen Goldie first arrived home, his fur had lot of spots and was initially named Spotty only for my elders to realise soon that his hairs were turning golden and so he was renamed to Goldie. However, true to the Lhasa Apso tradition, that golden colour was temporary too and soon enough Goldie was a black and white dog stuck with a name that had nothing to do with his colour. This story was my first lesson in naming pets – never name them on colour for that may not stay the same.\nA year or so later, I was born and ever since Goldie was always there to guard me. He was my best friend, my partner in every mischief I ever did, and I firmly believe it is his influence that shaped my character – I learnt to be a confident child who was quite stubborn and naughty and would not shy away from picking a fight with someone twice my size – all this while being fiercely loyal – That is how Goldie was and that is how my friends describe me.\nThe Journey\nGoldie was not just another pet. He was a member of the family with absolutely equal rights. He would show his displeasure by not talking and refusing to eat even his favourite sweet if my grandma left him alone for long duration – although he was also quick to forgive and would return to giving kisses fairly quickly.\nHe had very few toys and there were no grooming salons in India in those days so he was groomed by my grandpa and so I learnt it first-hand how tricky it could be to catch hold of the little guy. It used to be a complete strategic approach – three people stationed on each escape route and one stationed in front of the dining table so he can’t go and hide below it.\nEven then he would make sure he has made each one of us run after him enough before we could get him bathed.\nGoldie and Magic After bath rituals were another fun to watch – For him it was like whole body can be wet but for the snout – that has to be fully dried and so off he would go from one end of the bedsheet to another until he was satisfied that there is nothing more he can do.\nIn rural India trousers were not that common and many people wore Dhoti which is a long and light cotton cloth tied around the waist. Goldie had a particular dislike for people who wore “Dhoti”. So much so that the man who delivered milk at our house had his Dhoti pulled out twice – Goldie would think that was a game – pull the cloth and run.\nThe morning and evening walks with Goldie and my grandpa were something I always loved and looked forward to. Now as a child I was not big on walking and it was only to give company to my best mate Goldie that I was ever up for walks – he on the other hand would be ready for a walk any time of the day or night and would give up on that dream solely because I would not have agreed for it. We were quite good at coming to such compromise solutions.\nThe Learning\nAs protected childhoods go, mine was perhaps at Fort Knox level and I was blissfully unaware that our furry friends do not live as long as we humans do. I was 13 and Goldie was 14 when one unfortunate morning he parted ways – he went away peacefully in morning when my grandma got up to look at him, he walked to her, lied down next to her, and slept to never get up. I was at that time in another city and the news was broken very gently to me but the shock and pain was no less severe for it. I learnt at that time that when I get a pet, I will ensure my child is well prepared for that eventuality.\nEverything I learnt from Goldie helped me raise my first dog Magic (a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) but sadly as sweet as that breed is, it is plagued with Mitral Valve Disease which took away Magic from us earlier this year.\nWe were all grief stricken and I told my wife and daughter about Goldie and how I believed he had come back as Magic for me and that I believe he will be back again. This somehow caught my daughter’s attention and she wanted to know why we could not get a Lhasa Apso — and I confided in my wife that I am scared that if I get another Lhasa Apso, it may somehow dilute my memories of Goldie. My wife convinced me to rethink that, and we agreed to get back to the breed I have always loved and desired but was too scared to get home for the fear of losing memories.\nSo started the search for our newest family member — Music. The one who arrived on 22-June 2021 right next door.\nMusic arriving home I have come to realise I was wrong and so very wrong — my memories of Goldie have not gone weak but have grown from strength to strength ever since Music arrived in our life on 19th September.\nThe New Beginning - Music\nMusic — The one who makes us dance to his tunes.\nPuppy Music From being a brother to a Lhasa Apso to being a dad to one is a life changing experience. I now admire the patience my Grandpa had, given he was dealing with two Lhasa Apsos (Goldie and I) while I have just one (Music) but with the amount of energy this little guy has, come night time, we are so utterly and comprehensively shattered that we can sleep instantaneously no matter lights are on or off, no matter room is cold or warm.\nWe are showered with kisses as Music loves to play Doctor Lick. I do apply my lessons from childhood and groom him every single night — a good 40 minutes ritual which I must say my little boy has gotten used to and doesn\u0026rsquo;t mind — I won\u0026rsquo;t go as far as to say he likes it, but let\u0026rsquo;s just say he has learnt to tolerate that, in exchange for the nice treat mommy gives once the grooming charade is done.\nI can also see he has the same relationship with my daughter as I had with Goldie and the pleasure it gives me to see him jump with joy when his sister is back from school is not something I can express in words. I believe it is Goldie who came back for me as Magic and now has come back as Music for my daughter — You may very well think I am crazy but then I told you in the beginning that I have the “Lhasatude” — so am bound to have crazy theories and I can get away with them too.\nMusic on his first long walky walk ","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2021-11-01-goldie-to-music/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2021 The Beginning - Goldie\nGoldie and Me My dad was chief architect to the King of Bhutan in 1970s and he says that my best mate whom I knew as Goldie was a gift from a monk who was very happy and grateful for some advice from my father. My dad, alone in Bhutan at the time was not sure how he could take care of the little puppy he now had and yet fully in love with him, decided to take it to his mum and dad who lived in a small town of India called Roorkee.\n","title":"Goldie to Music","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 NOELAC Championship Show August 2021 Our first show since the start of the pandemic was a little bit different\u0026hellip; 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.\nWe 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.\nIt was lovely being outside, the dogs showing themselves off on the grass and the weather perfect.\nThe ring was a really good size and we were able to personalise it with our club tablecloths, banners, bows etc.\nOur 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\u0026hellip;Congratulations!\nReserve Best in Show and also Best Veteran in Show went to the winner of Veteran Bitch, Ms M L Hemsley’s - Taemarus Moet.\nThe Minor Puppy Bitch class winner, Ms Hinshelwood’s - Muirfaulds Photo Finish, was the judges’ eventual choice for Best Puppy in Show.\nIt 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\u0026hellip;\n","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2021-11-01-noelac-championship-show-august-2021/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2021 NOELAC Championship Show August 2021 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.\n","title":"NOELAC Championship Show August 2021","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 Remembering Peter Falcus Peter lost his battle and passed away on the 2nd September this year. He was someone who shared so much of his wife, Joanne\u0026rsquo;s life, and will forever be a part of her. He really made a difference in so many lives, which is a rare quality and something to be extremely proud of and I know he will be remembered with love by so many.\nPeter had the ability to smile and light up a room, to always be there for you, a true gentleman! His love shown to our family was very humbling, we had so many special times all together, always laughing and he loved to play a joke too! He loved my family like his own, and we all loved him back and will miss him always.\nPeter loved nothing more than to be “talking dogs”, discussing the construction and movement of many different breeds, what we saw and why and I will miss our chats. However his true love was his beloved Basenjis, he adored this breed and wanted to do so much with Joanne.\nHe just lit up when talking about the pedigrees and what he wanted them both to do in the future. He’s left a wonderful legacy for Joanne to take forward.\nThis isn’t goodbye Peter, but au revoir\u0026hellip;. for we shall meet again my friend\u0026hellip; xxx\n","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2021-11-01-remembering-peter-falcus/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2021 Remembering Peter Falcus Peter lost his battle and passed away on the 2nd September this year. He was someone who shared so much of his wife, Joanne’s life, and will forever be a part of her. He really made a difference in so many lives, which is a rare quality and something to be extremely proud of and I know he will be remembered with love by so many.\n","title":"Remembering Peter Falcus","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 George and George: One Boy and his Dog - A Journey to the Junior Warrant Semi Finals\nGeorge Eden Taylor and George the Lhasa Apso A couple of years ago | was asked to write the following piece for the Lhasa Apso Club newsletter. NOELAC have kindly agreed to republish it in George’s memory.\nA while ago, when I said I would write an article about the Junior Warrant Semi Finals at the London Excel on 20 October 2018, I visualised an informative piece about what the experience was like for someone who has never actually entered the JW heats or attempted to qualify before. My last JW being gained in December 1996 [and yes I do feel really old saying that but I was very young at the time — honestly!]. I don’t even think there even was such a competition back then. In the end it has probably turned partially into a tribute to my nephew gorgeous George and his doggie George [George - Taemarus Never-ending Story JW].\nWe hadn\u0026rsquo;t planned on keeping George [the dog, not the boy! We\u0026rsquo;ll cherish whatever time we are blessed with George] - we really didn’t need another boy dog in the house. We have Jenson [almost 16] and Bentley [Taemarus Living Daylights] then aged 18 months. We had kept Bentley and his sisters Grace and McKenzie from a litter of four [epic failures at parting with them]; the only remaining dog from that litter, ‘Elliott’ was to be George and Ebonie’s [my niece’s] dog. A lot of thought, care and planning had gone in to it around George’s extremely serious life limiting condition, to ensure he would be fine with a puppy. Elliott was settling into his new home fabulously and was so lovely with George when disaster struck 48 hours in. Ebonie, who had seemed to become unwell, was taken to hospital in anaphylactic shock - she was allergic to Elliott and no one could explain why as she had never been allergic to any of the dogs ever before. I had to play the wicked Auntie and take Elliott away, breaking the children’s hearts.\nSo later, when this litter of three George, Epernay and Karma was born George was their first visitor and bonded with George. On the second visit Ebonie was allowed along to see how she reacted to the pups and claimed Epernay as her own, named after her she said. George therefore felt it was only right that he should have a boy dog and named after him too. Clearly they could not go home with the children because of Ebonie, so they both had to remain living with Auntie Mary and Uncle James, who made an agreement with George to show his boy and report back with pictures on his progress in the ring.\nSo, off we went with our unplanned additional boy\u0026hellip; George was very proud when his baby made a few small milestones, Best Puppy at East of England and short listed in the group, various open show wins, several best in show and reserve best in shows, a nice second rosette at Crufts and enough firsts at champ shows and open shows to add up to the Junior Warrant and also a place in the Lhasa Club’s Gala [perhaps we should let George pick out all future puppies].\nGeorge was very excited about this Junior Warrant situation, although at that stage Auntie Mary had no idea about the JW Semi Finals or the regional heats. After a bit of juggling with places given in case anyone drops out making 64 places at the semi final in total from which ten dogs are selected to go to the final, held at Crufts.\nDedicated to the precious and immortal memory of our gorgeous boy, George Eden Taylor (16 January 2006 — 10 November 2020)\nGeorge who died as he lived; making a difference to others. Flew one last superhero mission \u0026amp; saved the lives of 3 children.\nCarrying out my final promise to you to keep showing your boy and make you proud.\nForever the biggest part of our family and our hearts.\n“FOREVER YOUNG”\n","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2021-11-01-this-ones-for-you-george/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2021 George and George: One Boy and his Dog - A Journey to the Junior Warrant Semi Finals\nGeorge Eden Taylor and George the Lhasa Apso A couple of years ago | was asked to write the following piece for the Lhasa Apso Club newsletter. NOELAC have kindly agreed to republish it in George’s memory.\n","title":"This One's For You George","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2021 UK Lhasa Apso History was made on 12th December 2021 when Sandauri Showstopper for Kutani was awarded his 48th CC at the LKA Championship show which made him the Lhasa Apso CC Record holder.\nMany Congratulations! # Bred by Nadjia Rudenko Owned and handled by Wendy Cain (Kutani) ","date":"November 1, 2021","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2021-11-01-uk-lhasa-apso-history/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2021 UK Lhasa Apso History was made on 12th December 2021 when Sandauri Showstopper for Kutani was awarded his 48th CC at the LKA Championship show which made him the Lhasa Apso CC Record holder.\nMany Congratulations! # Bred by Nadjia Rudenko Owned and handled by Wendy Cain (Kutani) ","title":"UK Lhasa Apso History","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 This year has been a bad year for everybody. I don’t know what is going to happen. The world has gone mad! I have never had so many phone calls, messages, texts and e mails from people looking for a Lhasa Apso. Perhaps it is the fact that people are stuck at home and need something to occupy their time. They think a dog might help. There are just no dogs available. There have been no dogs for rehoming whatsoever and all rescues are very quiet. The price of puppies has risen by at least a thousand pounds, some people charging as much as £2500; totally ridiculous. I have even seen 4 year olds un-neutered for sale for £1200.\nThe sad thing is. People are paying these prices, and whilst this is happening the prices will not come down. It will encourage back yard breeding because people will see it as an easy way of making money. Dogs are getting stolen all over, this also because of the high prices. All to do with money and how much they can get.\nIn time, I think there will be quite a few dogs up for re-homing. The trouble is, these dogs will never have been left so will have separation anxiety. Look on the selling sites at the amount of adverts offering dogs for stud, it is all getting out of control.\nAs Christmas is growing nearer there will be more puppies advertised and more dogs stolen.\nOn a happier note, anybody remember my story last year of little Ruby? She is still very poorly but her foster mum loves her to bits and won’t give up on her easily. She is still enjoying life but at her own pace now. She probably doesn’t have a lot of time left, but is still happy and making up for all the years where she was used as a puppy machine.\nWe lost another of the 32 this year. Poor Freddie. He had a wonderful 3 years and was very much loved.\nPlease everyone, keep a close eye on your little furbabies. Too many are going missing.Lets hope 2021 is a better year for everybody, that the country gets back to normality and the prices for dogs and puppies come down.\nHave as nice a Christmas as you all can.\nHilary, Rescue Coordinator\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2020-12-01-a-very-merry-christmasto-everyoneand-a-happy-new-year/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2020 This year has been a bad year for everybody. I don’t know what is going to happen. The world has gone mad! I have never had so many phone calls, messages, texts and e mails from people looking for a Lhasa Apso. Perhaps it is the fact that people are stuck at home and need something to occupy their time. They think a dog might help. ","title":"A Very Merry Christmas to everyone and A Happy New Year","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 Christine Hamilton sadly passed away in June this year, after a long illness. Christine had been a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club for many years, having come into the breed in 1992. At that time, Christine showed Gemma, a pet Lhasa which she had bred.\nShe decided she liked showing so bought a promising show puppy from Tina Lewis (Ragoosa) and from there on she carried on attending shows and did some more breeding.\nShe later used Sally Pointon Austrailian import, Simon, who produced a two lovely puppies a dog and a bitch and both did well in the show ring. The bitch, Matilda, still lives with, Christine’s husband, Alan and is now 16 years old.\nChristine will be remembered as the committee member who was always there to meet and greet exhibitors at the entrance to all our shows with her tin of Quality Street chocolates and handing out the catalogues.\nChristine designed and made the club Christmas cards for quite a lot of years, regularly attended the committee meeting and was always ready to help with the stewarding at our shows whenever/wherever needed.\nShe travelled up and down the country to shows with Alan in the early years and then, in recent years, with her friend Hazel Gay, who, I remember, had some good times together. She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.\nIda xx\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2020-12-01-christine-hamilton/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2020 Christine Hamilton sadly passed away in June this year, after a long illness. Christine had been a member of the North of England Lhasa Apso Club for many years, having come into the breed in 1992. At that time, Christine showed Gemma, a pet Lhasa which she had bred.\nShe decided she liked showing so bought a promising show puppy from Tina Lewis (Ragoosa) and from there on she carried on attending shows and did some more breeding.\n","title":"Christine Hamilton","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 Clover the Lhasa Apso Clover is a typical Lhasa Apso, stubbornly refusing to do the things that she doesn’t want to do such as going for a walk in the rain, wearing her raincoat, coming in from the garden when she’s busy digging in theflowerbed! Last weekend she was the only dog at training class to refuse to walk on cue! She is in a class with mostly younger pups, all of whom are happy to get on with it, but Clover knows her own mind… she followed the trainer when she brought out the sausage but then stopped each time she had eaten it!! In the end even the trainer had to give up!!!\nI firmly believe that her attitude is one of \u0026ldquo;I’m not one of those daft dogs who works to please you Mum, you’re here to please me\u0026rdquo;. She is a real character and can be so funny sometimes, all of which just makes us love her more. On 2 September Clover had her first birthday with us and was spoilt rotten with some new toys and lots of love and affection from the whole family. She has managed to win over our entire support bubble with her gentle, loving and funny ways. She also now has a new cousin, a 15 week old Rough Collie, who she is showing the ropes (she knows who’s boss!).\nI remember Chris telling me that the right family always comes along for the right dog and now I really do believe that this is the case. Having seen just how many dogs have been rescued or rehomed during this lockdown, I find it hard to believe our luck in having the opportunity to welcome this most wonderful bundle offurry joy into our family. Her bond with us just amazing and I now understand what my daughter Scarlett obviously knew all along – having a dog makes a family complete.\nI’d like to express my sincerest gratitude to Chris at NOELAC for making our dreams come true. We are so thankful every day for our ‘Lucky Clover’.\nTara Monkman\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2020-12-01-clovers-story/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2020 Clover the Lhasa Apso Clover is a typical Lhasa Apso, stubbornly refusing to do the things that she doesn’t want to do such as going for a walk in the rain, wearing her raincoat, coming in from the garden when she’s busy digging in theflowerbed! Last weekend she was the only dog at training class to refuse to walk on cue! She is in a class with mostly younger pups, all of whom are happy to get on with it, but Clover knows her own mind… she followed the trainer when she brought out the sausage but then stopped each time she had eaten it!! In the end even the trainer had to give up!!!\n","title":"Clovers Story","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 This year has been a bad year for everybody. I don’t know what is going to happen. The world has gone mad! I have never had so many phone calls, messages, texts and e mails from people looking for a Lhasa Apso. Perhaps it is the fact that people are stuck at home and need something to occupy their time. They think a dog might help. There are just no dogs available. There have been no dogs for rehoming whatsoever and all rescues are very quiet. The price of puppies has risen by at least a thousand pounds, some people charging as much as £2500; totally ridiculous. I have even seen 4 year olds un-neutered for sale for £1200.\nThe sad thing is. People are paying these prices, and whilst this is happening the prices will not come down. It will encourage back yard breeding because people will see it as an easy way of making money. Dogs are getting stolen all over, this also because of the high prices. All to do with money and how much they can get.\nIn time, I think there will be quite a few dogs up for re-homing. The trouble is, these dogs will never have been left so will have separation anxiety. Look on the selling sites at the amount of adverts offering dogs for stud, it is all getting out of control.\nAs Christmas is growing nearer there will be more puppies advertised and more dogs stolen.\nOn a happier note, anybody remember my story last year of little Ruby? She is still very poorly but her foster mum loves her to bits and won’t give up on her easily. She is still enjoying life but at her own pace now. She probably doesn’t have a lot of time left, but is still happy and making up for all the years where she was used as a puppy machine.\nWe lost another of the 32 this year. Poor Freddie. He had a wonderful 3 years and was very much loved.\nPlease everyone, keep a close eye on your little furbabies. Too many are going missing.Lets hope 2021 is a better year for everybody, that the country gets back to normality and the prices for dogs and puppies come down.\nHave as nice a Christmas as you all can.\nHilary, Rescue Coordinator\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2020-12-01-noelac-rescue-rehoming/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2020 This year has been a bad year for everybody. I don’t know what is going to happen. The world has gone mad! I have never had so many phone calls, messages, texts and e mails from people looking for a Lhasa Apso. Perhaps it is the fact that people are stuck at home and need something to occupy their time. They think a dog might help. ","title":"NOELAC Rescue \u0026 Rehoming","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 When Covid 19 happened and the whole of England went into lockdown, I was dreading the thoughts of my boss walking in and saying ‘hi Louise, I am afraid we are going to be furloughing you’ the look on my face said it all. After being off work for the last 4 weeks unable to move my shoulder. The fear and dread of spending any more time at home wondering around the house thinking ‘I do not have anything to do’, made me feel very depressed.\nI had not long bought a puppy and I was excited at the thoughts of being able to show her. I was so looking forward to her reaching 6months, as I had missed out on puppy classes with my first Lhasa. When one of my work colleagues said what are you going to do for the next few weeks, I surprised even myself when I said I am going to do an online dog show.\nI spent the first night on furlough hardly sleeping a wink, and as I looked at the clock in the bedroom seeing every hour. That little voice in my head said, come on girl get your head together. You can either go into panic mode and cry or you can keep yourself busy and do something. Should I try do a dog show! Would anyone enter? Would I look silly? What would people think? As I sat eating my breakfast the next morning my husband looked at me and said what are we going to do? And I said I am going to do an online dog show.\nWith NOELAC been my local Lhasa Club I decided it would be good to go through them and hopefully get to see some lovely pictures of the breed I love. I had seen a couple of online dog shows popping up, however what I wanted to create was a feeling that we were all going to the show at the same time and a feeling of togetherness, a feeling of excitement and anticipation. I also knew that some dogs just take a really good photo and it is more about to see movement and structure and going over a dog.\nHow could we create this live, without being in the ring? I created an event on Facebook and asked if anyone was interested. Nothing! No response. I thought maybe a few were struggling with the filming, I will ask. Still nothing! As the deadline date came nearer, I thought to myself, what a ridiculous idea this was and why on earth had I even thought of bringing it up. I messaged a few people and amazingly a few started saying ok I will give it a go.\nFriday night before the deadline date and still I was not sure if I had enough to go ahead. Saturday came the deadline day, suddenly out of the blue my phone never stopped. Ping, ping, what do I have to do? From the response I was getting everyone was a bit nervous. Oh, I do not know if I can do the filming. Oh, I do not think I can get a good photo. I do not think I have done a good job. But that was it, I had managed to get enough people to join in. 49 Entries, which wasn’t bad. I was quite relieved, but now all I had to do is to carry it out. With NOELAC been my local Lhasa Club I decided it would be good to go through them and hopefully get to see some lovely pictures of the breed I love. I had seen a couple of online dog shows popping up, however what I wanted to create was a feeling that we were all going to the show at the same time and a feeling of togetherness, a feeling of excitement and anticipation. I also knew that some dogs just take a really good photo and it is more about to see movement and structure and going over a dog. How could we create this live, without being in the ring? I created an event on Facebook and asked if anyone was interested. Nothing! No response.\nOnline Dog Show 2020I thought maybe a few were struggling with the filming, I will ask. Still nothing! As the deadline date came nearer, I thought to myself, what a ridiculous idea this was and why on earth had I even thought of bringing it up. I messaged a few people and amazingly a few started saying ok I will give it a go. Friday night before the deadline date and still I was not sure if I had enough to go ahead.\nSaturday came the deadline day, suddenly out of the blue my phone never stopped. Ping, ping, what do I have to do? From the response I was getting everyone was a bit nervous. Oh, I do not know if I can do the filming. Oh, I do not think I can get a good photo. I do not think I have done a good job. But that was it, I had managed to get enough people to join in. 49 Entries, which wasn’t bad. I was quite relieved, but now all I had to do is to carry it out.\nI spoke to Chris who suggested it would be a nice idea to ask Madeline to Judge as she had missed out on judging the previous year. Chris had messaged Madeline and she said she would love to judge. Fabulous I had an experienced judge and people wanting to attend.\nThe week before the show was spent bathing the dogs, walking up and down the road with Beth filming and the neighbors wondering what on earth I was doing. Trying to get the best photos. When it came to be filming the dog on the table, oh lord I thought it was difficult in the ring, well not as tricky as filming it is on the table, I hate looking back at myself.\nFinally, the day had arrived, could I pull this off? Or would I not dare to show my face ever again. Half an hour before the show Mandy had done a little test and said she was struggling to post. What had I done? This was not going to work. This is going to be a disaster that I wish I had never started. I quickly, tried changing the settings on the events page. Right I’ve got that problem out of the way. I phone Madeline just to make sure she was ok\nand we were on the same page, we were struggling to find the right part of the event, but unfortunately everyone had started posting, it got a bit crazy for a bit, everyone messaging at once and all out of order. I looked at my husband and daughter and said l really need your help. We had 2 laptops out on the worktop and me on the phone. We started again, we were on a roll, things started to run smoothly, and people were having groupconversations with each other and it was becoming great fun.\nWe had messages constantly popping up on the screen and myself either on the phone or posting photos. It was only after that in all the craziness of the show I realized that I had posted a different picture to the one I had tried all week to get, and I had forgotten to post my dog walking.\nWe had some fabulous dogs entered and being shown. Everyone had done a great job at filming what they could. Finally, the results were in. Amanda White’s puppy ‘Bobellam Bubbling Over’ won best Puppy in her last puppy class. Jill Lock took Reserve best in show with Littondale Replay Kutani and Best Veteran with Ch Littondale Valentino JW. Best in Show went to Michaela Hall’s Ch Shenedene Miss World.\nFrom the response I got, everyone really enjoyed the day. The day after I made a film of all the dogs in the show and found a track that summed up the day. The track was called everything will be alright, perfect. It was so much fun to feel like we were altogether with a love of the Breed. It did not make any difference what place we got. I was so pleased that we had managed to carry the show off and I beat my anxiety and fear of something not working out. And I suppose that goes for showing in general. Sometimes life brings problems, but it is how we deal with those problems that makes us the people we want to become.\nLouise Gregson.\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2020-12-01-online-dog-show-2020/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2020 When Covid 19 happened and the whole of England went into lockdown, I was dreading the thoughts of my boss walking in and saying ‘hi Louise, I am afraid we are going to be furloughing you’ the look on my face said it all. After being off work for the last 4 weeks unable to move my shoulder. The fear and dread of spending any more time at home wondering around the house thinking ‘I do not have anything to do’, made me feel very depressed.\n","title":"Online Dog Show 2020","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 Hopefully, next year we will be able to get back into the ring and even more importantly meet up with our friends.\nAs a dog groomer as well as showing I have tried hundreds of different products from cheap to mega expensive. Sadly, I have not found one shampoo that suits all. In my experience mixing Shampoo’s, conditioners, conditioning sprays from different brands works the best.\nPlease do not use human shampoos, conditioners on your dogs they have chemicals in them that can been harmful to your dogs.\nHere is my Top Shampoos and conditioners\n•\tSuperfine Ultimate show in my opinion this shampoo is does what it says on the tin and is a really good price, Their super silk conditioner smells amazing and works well.\n•\tMy next choice is a bit pricier but to be honest has worked its magic on most coats Chris Christensen Spectrum 10.\n•\tArtero shampoos and conditioners are another great choice their moisturizing and Detox shampoos are fab.\n•\tFor those of you that like natural shampoos and conditioners for me there are only 2.\nMelanie Newman’s the Purify is amazing on white or light coats.\n•\tOr another great one is For All Dog Kind.\n•\tMy favourite grooming spray is Mix by Artero.\n•\tBrushes and combs, are I think are a very personal thing this can depend on all sorts of different things anything from thickness / thinness of coats to if you have any ailments such as carpel tunnel arthritis etc.\n•\tHere are some of my favourites I personally don’t think you can go wrong with any Chriss Christian brushes yes they are pricey but worth it, anything from the Big G to their pin brushes .\n•\tAs for combs I don’t think you can go wrong with a greyhound comb. As they give you narrow and wide teeth in one comb.\n•\tBut my personal favourite is the Utsumi combs they are strong but so light weight.\nI hope you find some of these helpful happy grooming.\nJoanne Beddoe, Aspera\n","date":"December 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/community/lounge/2020-12-01-what-a-strange-year/","section":"Community","summary":" Newsletter 2020 Hopefully, next year we will be able to get back into the ring and even more importantly meet up with our friends.\nAs a dog groomer as well as showing I have tried hundreds of different products from cheap to mega expensive. Sadly, I have not found one shampoo that suits all. In my experience mixing Shampoo’s, conditioners, conditioning sprays from different brands works the best.\n","title":"What a strange year it has been","type":"community"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 \u0026hellip; The President \u0026amp; The Secretary # NOELACs March Open Show was one of the first casualties of CV19. Unfortunately we had to cancel, at first we thought we would be able to hold the show later in the year, boy were we wrong, as time went on not only did we begin to realize that that would be impossible but we also had to cancel the November Championship show too.\nwell and are sure it will be a smashing show and hope you will all come along and support us and make it a BIG success.\nWe will also be holding our November show next year at the Kennel Club building as usual, so yes, there will be not one but two Championship shows next year to look forward to.\nIt was then that one of our club members, Louise Gregson, came up with a daring plan…… ”Lets hold a virtual show on Facebook” she said, “OK,lets do it” came the committees reply, but how?\u0026hellip;..”I’ll figure it out” said Louise, and she did!\nDue to the lack of events in our club and in dog world calendar its proved to be a bit of a challenge to produce a newsletter that is full to the brim with articles, however we have done our best to keep you all up to date.\nWELL DONE LOUISE. There is more on our virtual show in the newsletter along with photos of the main winners.\nThe committee, truly appreciate all our members for, sticking by the club during these unusual times and we wish you all a peaceful Christmas, a very happy and hopefully, back to normal New Year.\nWe had hoped that the judge of our virtual show, Mrs Madaleine Lewis (Deelayne), would be able to present the winners rosettes at the November Championship Show but as already mentioned, that show had to be cancelled so now its hoped that the presentations can be done at our March 2021 Open show.\nLooking to the future, we have been working behind the scenes and have been able to reschedule our November 2020 Championship Show so now it will be held in conjunction with the Blackpool Championship Show in June next year.\nChris Lawson(Secretary)\nMany thanks must go to the Blackpool Committee for allowing us to do this.It will be a first for our club and a bit of a learning curve but we will work hard to make sure everything goes\n","date":"January 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2020-12-01-a-few-words-from-the-president-the-secretary/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2020 … The President \u0026 The Secretary # NOELACs March Open Show was one of the first casualties of CV19. Unfortunately we had to cancel, at first we thought we would be able to hold the show later in the year, boy were we wrong, as time went on not only did we begin to realize that that would be impossible but we also had to cancel the November Championship show too.\n","title":"A Few Words From...","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 When Diana Harding (Taonan), our 2018 judge, had to pull out of her appointment due to her husbands ill health, I thought that we had a big disaster on our hands, however, luckily, Julie Seward (our 2020 judge) was able to step in and take on the appointment.\nIn my opinion this years Championship show was the best yet. Not only was there a great entry, 94 dogs plus 10 entered in puppy walk but there was a great vibe around the show due in part I’m sure to Lynne \u0026amp; Tony Malthouses cake \u0026amp; coffee morning and “silent” auction which was held at the show in aid of Macmillan (more about that from Lynne in this elsewhere in the newsletter).\nWe also had a couple of birthday girls in the shape of Wendy Cain and Gill Holand, who celebrated with a masquerade party…..Prosecco and more cakes!\n","date":"January 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2020-12-01-championship-show-2018/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2020 When Diana Harding (Taonan), our 2018 judge, had to pull out of her appointment due to her husbands ill health, I thought that we had a big disaster on our hands, however, luckily, Julie Seward (our 2020 judge) was able to step in and take on the appointment.\nIn my opinion this years Championship show was the best yet. Not only was there a great entry, 94 dogs plus 10 entered in puppy walk but there was a great vibe around the show due in part I’m sure to Lynne \u0026 Tony Malthouses cake \u0026 coffee morning and “silent” auction which was held at the show in aid of Macmillan (more about that from Lynne in this elsewhere in the newsletter).\n","title":"CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2018","type":"news"},{"content":" Newsletter 2020 Best Dog / Reserve Best in ShowCH Littondale Replay KutaniBest VeteranCH Littondale Valentino JW\nBest Open Bitch/Best in ShowHall’s Ch Shenedene Miss World\nBest Puppy in Show Bobellam Bubbling Over\nBest Veteran Bitch Taemaris Moet Reserve Best Dog Kalizmar Karismatikis Phareal\nReserve Best Bitch Lacey aka CH Marnbri Tiger Lily Under Autumnspell JW\nWe would like to thank Eamonn O’Doherty for allowing us to use some of his fantastic photos.\n","date":"January 1, 2020","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/news/2020-12-01-noelac-virtual-dog-show-25-4-20/","section":"Latest News","summary":" Newsletter 2020 Best Dog / Reserve Best in ShowCH Littondale Replay KutaniBest VeteranCH Littondale Valentino JW\nBest Open Bitch/Best in ShowHall’s Ch Shenedene Miss World\nBest Puppy in Show Bobellam Bubbling Over\nBest Veteran Bitch Taemaris Moet Reserve Best Dog Kalizmar Karismatikis Phareal\nReserve Best Bitch Lacey aka CH Marnbri Tiger Lily Under Autumnspell JW\nWe would like to thank Eamonn O’Doherty for allowing us to use some of his fantastic photos.\n","title":"NOELAC  VIRTUAL DOG SHOW 25.4.20","type":"news"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"Explore essential information about the North of England Lhasa Apso Club, including our history, membership options, and code of ethics.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/club-info/","section":"Club Information","summary":"Explore essential information about the North of England Lhasa Apso Club, including our history, membership options, and code of ethics.\n","title":"Club Information","type":"club-info"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/committee/","section":"Committees","summary":"","title":"Committees","type":"committee"},{"content":" Judging Lhasa Apsos: Education \u0026amp; JEP # The Northern of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of judging for our breed. All prospective and established judges are now required to follow the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Judges Education Programme (JEP).\nThe Judges Education Programme (JEP) # The JEP is a formalised training structure designed to ensure that judges at all levels have a thorough understanding of the breed standard, health, and history. The programme is divided into sequential levels:\nLevel 1: Foundation # Requirements for anyone who wishes to judge. This level covers the basic rules, regulations, and ethics of judging dog shows.\nLevel 2: Breed Specific Foundation # The first step towards awarding Challenge Certificates (CCs) for Lhasa Apsos. At this level, judges are eligible to judge the breed at Open Shows and are expected to attend a Breed Appreciation Day (BAD).\nLevel 3: Breed Specific Intermediate # Requires the judge to have attended a BAD, passed a Multiple Choice Exam (MCE), and attended a Breed Specific Seminar. Level 3 judges are gaining deeper experience through hands-on assessments and judging appointments.\nLevel 4: Challenge Certificate Status # Judges at Level 4 are approved by the RKC to award Challenge Certificates (CCs) in Lhasa Apsos. This is the pinnacle of breed-specific judging, requiring significant experience and recommendation by the breed club.\nEducation Resources # Breed Appreciation Days (BAD) # NOELAC regularly hosts Breed Appreciation Days. These events include:\nBreed Seminar: A detailed presentation on the Lhasa Apso breed standard. Hands-on Assessment: An opportunity to handle and assess dogs under the guidance of experienced breed specialists. Multiple Choice Exam (MCE): The formal RKC assessment required to progress to Level 2 and 3. The Breed Standard # A thorough understanding of the Lhasa Apso Breed Standard is essential for any judge. Our education sessions focus on the specific nuances of the breed\u0026rsquo;s outline, coat, and movement.\nFind a Lhasa Apso Judge # You can find a list of qualified Lhasa Apso judges at all levels (from Open Show Level 2 to Championship Level 4) via the Royal Kennel Club’s Find a Judge service.\nVisit the RKC Find a Judge Service. Select \u0026lsquo;Dog Showing\u0026rsquo;. Choose \u0026lsquo;Lhasa Apso\u0026rsquo; from the breed dropdown. Specify the required level and click \u0026lsquo;Go\u0026rsquo;. Breed Assessment Day Liaison # While the club coordinates closely with the Breed Education Coordinator (BEC), our internal point of contact for education and assessment events is:\nJanice McIntyre Breed Assessment Day Liaison\nJanice assists with the coordination of Breed Appreciation Days and Multiple Choice Exams. For information on upcoming education events, please contact the club secretary or Janice directly during our club shows.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/education/","section":"North of England Lhasa Apso Club","summary":"Judging Lhasa Apsos: Education \u0026 JEP # The Northern of England Lhasa Apso Club (NOELAC) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of judging for our breed. All prospective and established judges are now required to follow the Royal Kennel Club (RKC) Judges Education Programme (JEP).\nThe Judges Education Programme (JEP) # The JEP is a formalised training structure designed to ensure that judges at all levels have a thorough understanding of the breed standard, health, and history. The programme is divided into sequential levels:\n","title":"Judges \u0026 Education","type":"page"},{"content":"Upcoming dog shows and club events for the Lhasa Apso community.\n","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/calendar/","section":"North of England Lhasa Apso Club","summary":"Upcoming dog shows and club events for the Lhasa Apso community.\n","title":"Shows \u0026 Events","type":"page"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]