THE United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held Puppy and Novice Tests at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of The Welbeck estate.
The judges were Janet Allsop, Anne Crookes and Doreen Thompson and the prizes were sponsored by performance dog food experts Alpha Feeds.
Although the summer heat had been prevalent during the week, a breeze and some light cloud made suitable conditions for dog work, and the large lake gave chances to cool off.
The Puppy tests comprised four tests, plus a finale for the top dogs. There were 13 entries with three breeds competing. The tests used the parkland and one of the two large lakes. Puppies were tested for basic obedience, a send back, marks on land and water, and a simple blind. The top dogs then completed a double mark.
The Alpha Feeds supported Axholme Ferrets team were out in force at a baking Crowle Show where the sun shone and the crowds enjoyed the day.
Led by Simon Bollons, the team provided advice on how to look after ferrets, their daily requirements and what they need to help keep them in the best of health whatever the season.
Said Simon: "It was a great day, we were very busy and there was a lot of interest from visitors."
22 Jun 2010 2010 Classic English Whippet Derby
Cullompton, Devon 12th/13th June – report by Chris Cornish
I’d like to start this report extending enormous gratitude to Wendy Freeman, Alpha Feeds & Whippet News, sponsors of this years Derby, I know you the racers are ALL very appreciative.
Thanks also to Geoff & Hazel & co for all their hard work...as usual, long before, during and after the event, also to Mike (Trelawney’s Girl) & Russell (Bigland Bailey) who also rolled up their sleeves getting the track just so.
I must also mention Jim Smith from Scotland who kindly sponsors the Puppy Derby Jackets, and finally to Jan Phillips & Tim Smith from ALPHA FEEDS who did us very proud once again with their extremely popular bags of complete food, which were duly presented to all the winners, I know more and more of you are using Alpha Feeds and achieving excellent results from doing so. Full Story >>
