Isla wasn't really in the mood and Hettie had gone lame the day before but we still had a very pleasant day with some nice people . Thank you to our judge Mr. Mike Vincent ( Sylbeqc).
Pleased with Hal, Hettie and Shona , all went well in well filled classes . Thank you to Breed specialist Emma Bird ( Bridus).
Always a popular show with parties , loads of food , some alcoholic beverage and many laughs. Pleased with Fern and Hettie went well , was pulled out in the cut but not placed today in a large quality class. Thank you to judge Mrs. Angela Pedder ( Caldermist).
Spent the day in good company which always helps make the show more enjoyable. Both Isla and Hettie stood alone in their classes but really pleased with their performance . Thank you to our judges Mr. Mike Spencer ( Bannonbrig) who stood in for Mr Frank Gadd as he wasn't well enought o continue with the Terriers and to Mr. Gary Clarke ( Claygar) who was most complimentary about all 3 Beardies shown today.
Busy show with a good entry. Delighted with Hal winning the biggest class of the day. Also pleased with Fern who was in a quality class . Poor Hettie was in the same class but hampered by Chris , however she did put in a reasonable performance despite the hinderance! Many thanks to out judge Mrs. Britt - Marie Young ( Farouche) for her awards today.
As the classes clashed Tony was showing Hal and Chris was showing Badger and Isla . Pleased with all the results, Hal was in his first PG class and Isla won out of hers . Thank you to both Judges , both breed specialists : Graham Atkins (Snikkles) judging Beardies and Andy Hamilton (Shawrigg) judging Skyes.
Many thanks to Terrier judge Nicola Spencer ( Bannonbrig) .Pleased with Hettie who went well, our judge today was Jeanette Days ( Dekdays) .
Hettie went really well again today and the judge said she was the best Beardie she had seen in a long time . Thank you Julia Swann ( Swanndale). Thanks also to Terrier judge Graham Dowdy .
Enjoyed this show with some good company and great results. Hettie and Hal both seemed to enjoy the day also and had a great run around on the field adjoining the Hall ( always a bonus!).Our judge for the day was all rounder Mr. Mike Vincent ( Sylbeqc) with breed specialist Nicola Whelan ( Corimist) judging the Special Awards. Many thanks to both .
Tony was flying solo with Hettie today as Isla was in season and Badger and Chris decided they wanted to go to Cheshire Game Fair to join two other Skyes and show the Public what great dogs they are. Tony said he was pleased with Hettie as she was in good competition and says thank you to the judge Mr. Joe Chorley (Lochrey).
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What a lovely show! Scenery, weather and good company. What more can you ask for? Hettie hasn't been to a show for ages so we weren't sure how she would cope but after the initial shock she got on with the job and did us proud by winning a good Pastoral Group. Isla also went well and although there was only her in the Skye classes she went well in a good Group with the winner of that Group going BIS. Many thanks to our judges Pastoral group : Mrs. M. Thomas (Shimani) and Terrier Group: Mrs. V. Williams-Wegmann (Essvana).
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Wow again! What an end to a brilliant week as Fern took her 3rd CC and title at what was a very fitting show as she was born and raised in Wales and won the Welsh Top Puppy and Welsh Top Junior Competitions so to finish her title in her country of birth was the best! Whilst Tony was covering himself in glory I had the dubious task of handling Badger and Isla and despite me they too won well. The Gods must have been on our side today . Many , many thanks to Bearded Collie judge , all rounder Mr. Vic Salt (Woodlyn) and to one of our country's top judges Mrs. Zena Thorn Andrews ( Drakesleat) for thinking so highly of Badger and isla , despite me and in quality company. Also our thanks go to Fran Richards and Dave Morrant for showing Shona and Casey and gaining their places in such good company.
Wow, what a weekend! Tony went solo and produced the goods again . Absolutely thrilled and have to thank Steve Atkinson ( Hollinswell) for breed and BIS and Mike Vincent (Sylbeqc) for the Group . Note Isla was absent! We are hoping she goes better outside!!!!
Great day in good company. Over the moon with Hal , he showed beautifully and got better as the day wore on . Many thanks to our judges Mark Williams (Kelmbri) , Cheryl Lockett( Cheryldene) and Irene Feely ( Ellaby). The less said about his kennelmate the better! "I will move one way dad but please don't expect me to return !" Naughty Isla !!
As Tony was judging at Midshires Ch show the day before we only took Fern and she went paw perfect , delighted with her . Thanks to our judge Mrs. Cath Parker ( Osmart/Doubletop) for her award. Thanks to Linda Fox for the lovely photo of Fern in action.
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Really enjoyed this show , the setting at Harewood Hall is stunning and so was the weather . Relaxed and friendly. Fern nearly didn't make her class as the rings were as far apart as they could possibly be ! Thanks to judge Mark James (Waterley) for her lovely place in a quality class and first time in Open and to Stuart plane ( Stuane) for thinking so highly of Isla. Absolutely delighted with her today.
Lovely show in warm sunshine . Fern went well and was pulled out in the cut but went no further. Hal wasn't very happy in the breed ring but settled in the Stakes for his place in a big class. Thanks to our judges today Mrs. Kim Evans ( Treebeard) and Mr. Keith Derry ( Vistca) judging Stakes.
The showground was delightful but the weather was horrendous How we managed to keep Hal and Isla fit for the ring was beyond me but we did and they did us proud in dreadful conditions. Thanks to judges John Thirlwell ( Ferndel) for Hal's placings and to Moray Armstrong (Bitcon) for Isla's. We entered this show to try to achieve th final points for Hal's ShCM so were delighted to get the one point needed and some extra. However not so delighted to discover when I double checked that he already had it!
Nice day out at a local Open show with good friends in the beautiful countryside surrounding Ruthin. Hal was a little star but Isla decided she was not in a very cooperative mood and was very lucky to win her class! Thanks to to judges Mr. Nigel Merrick ( Magicgem) for being so tolerant of Isla's lack of cooperation and to Mrs. Celia Vines ( Parvodene) for Hal's BOB and to Mr. David Bell ( Balintyne) for Hal's Stakes place.
The weather held fair and finally we were able to sit by the side of the ring to watch judging. Made such a difference and this is a lovely show with a super big well manicured ring . Fern showed beautifully but Flash, despite not putting a paw wrong didn't meet with the judge's approval today again. We still love the big old softy! Thanks to our judge, breed specialist Mrs. Viv Stevens ( Whistbrae) for Fern's lovely win today which now puts her out of Limit and in with the big girls in Open .
Thank you to judge Mark Wakeland for thinking so highly of Hal who performed well today.
What a beautiful day and a lovely showground. Our judge today was all rounder Mrs. Lynne Salt (Woodlyn) . Flash was also pulled out in the Open class but not placed today.
After a couple of weeks of not being placed very highly we had a good day out at this friendly spacious show with Hal and Isla both on good form and winning well. Had a few laughs and caught up with a number of friends. Thank you to our judge , all rounder Mr. Joe Smith ( Mowgli) for his awards today.
Back to Malvern the following day with the Skyes, this time we were outside and we were a little worried about Isla on grass as she does like to inspect every blade before stepping on them however she went beautifully , surprising us both. Guess she prefers the outdoors! Badger also didn't disappoint so thank you to our judge Terrier specialist Mr. Paul Eardley .
Pleased with the performances today although Fern may have been happier outside rather than in one of the sheds . Many thanks to our judge , Mr. Derek Smith ( Clickam ) fresh from judging BIS at Crufts but who had been suffering with a virus so wasn't keen on being outside as it was a bit chilly and breezy . We did however have acres of space so no complaints on that score. Delighted with our placings today in a very big quality entry.
Lovely show with a friendly atmosphere and gorgeous dogs. Isla wasn't too happy with the ring ; there were black lines on it and she didn't approve! Pleased with Badger who went Ok despite being so proud of that tail! Great food! Thank you to our judge, Mr. Karl Ake Antonson (Silverprint) who was a breed specialist from Sweden.
Really enjoyed the show today, love being among the Skyes. Badger and Isla showed well and were well placed behind the principal winners so no disgrace. Thank you to our judge , breed specialist, Mr. Allan Stephenson (Mariquita)
Delighted with Hal's performance ;many thanks to our judge for today Mrs. Hilary Norbury.
What a super day we had at Crufts. Not only did Isla win her class of quality bitches , she coped with the oppressive atmosphere that can only be Crufts. Wandering around the stalls can't be easy when you are ankle height but nothing phased her and she weaved her way through like an old hand. So proud of her. Badger had to remain at home at we had 4 Beardies in season so his mind was not exactly on the showring! Many thanks to our judge Mrs. Moira Barrass ( Gallondean) for thinking so highly of our little Isla.
Had a lovely day with good friends at this show which is held in St. Helens in a really good sized Leisure Centre. Delighted with both Isla and Hal , they both went so well and Isla won £10. Good day! Our judges were: Roy Brandon ( Lornaville) judging Pastoral breed and Group , Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) judging AVNSC Terrier and Jill Holgate (Navadin) judging Stakes . Many thanks to them all.
Had a lovely day with good friends. Thanks to breed judge Mr. Tan Nagrecha ( Chandlimore) and Group judge Cath Hebbron ( Kyleca).
Long wet drive to Boston across country but at least it only took 31/2 hrs. some poor souls had a 4-5 hr journey from the Midlands due to an accident on the M6! For once we made the right decision about the route and all the dogs performed well; we could ask for no more. Our judge today was breed specialist Mr. Alan Hood ( Bryonyhill).
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