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.
A 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.
Not 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.
The Best Puppy in Show went to the Puppy Dog class winner, Pearce and Francis’s Longsdale Wonderful World.
Once 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.
Without these people who give up their free time there would be no shows for everyone to enjoy.
The 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.
The 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.