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.
All 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.
Our Kitchen guys, Brian, Richard and Glyn worked hard all day making lots of tea and coffee for everyone.
Our 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.
Kevin is more well known these days for his successful Bearded Collies and lately his passion for breeding and showing rabbits.
Kevin’s choice for Best in Show was Miss M Halls, Open dog class winner, Ch Shenedene Secret Agent.
Reserve Best in Show went to the Yearling Bitch class winner, Ms L & Miss L Maxwell & Chalmers, Jodak’s Dance Party at Aintshe JW.
Best Puppy in Show was awarded to Dr K & Mrs C Logan’s Junior/Maiden Dog class winner, Spyanki Impulse.
Reserve Best Puppy in Show went to the Puppy Bitch class winner, Messers S Taylor & J Johnson’s Wrenwrox Royal Gem avec Sifrason
Best Veteran in Show was Dr K & Mr C Logan’s Spyanki Oh Happy Day JW Shcm ShCEx VW
Kevin 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!
All exhibitors were given a free raffle ticket which was attached to their catalogue and the lucky winner of an Easter bunny was Lee Connett.
Following the show the club held it’s AGM before finally clearing up, packing away and making their way home.