Last weekend was Coventry Gundog Open Show, IWS had classes and there was 5 entered, four of which were puppies, and at only six months and two days old  Antdela Leonardo owned by Ant Andrews, Adele Blades and Allison McNaught won Best of Breed, Best Puppy,Reserve Best of Breed was Holbain Muddy Duck owned by Pauline and Stuart Furber and Ian and Angie Biggs. Leo went on to be shortlisted down to the last 7 in the group and then went on to win Best Puppy in Show, the judge for the Breed and Best in Show was Mrs C.E. Cartledge .Congratulations on a marvellous start to Leo’s show career.

Next weekend is LKA, the last Championship Dog Show of the year, I am hoping to go and watch the judging, this show always seems a special one to me, it’s a time for giving out Christmas Cards and meeting up with old and new friends indeed many years ago before the health and safety culture, the exhibitors always used to take food and drink and after the judging had taken place, we had a small Christmas party around the ring, indeed those were the days!

Don and I spent last weekend in Lincolnshire staying with Chris & Keith Attwood, we came home on Monday with two puppies, one for us and one for a lady called Sheila who had an IWS many years ago and decided to have another one. I had forgotten how demanding a new puppy can be, anyway Daisy has settled in well (after two sleepness nights) and is getting along fine with Buddy. Thank you Chris & Keith for allowing us this lovely lady and for your company over the weekend.

You all should have received the latest mailing by now, if not let me know.

As you know Brenda Triffitt has taken over from me as Editor of the Year Book. I trust you will continue to support Brenda and make this year’s edition the best ever.

Keep the news coming.

 

Jean

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