Sad news that two more Championship Shows have been forced to cancel. Firstly Blackpool, the committee have shown strength and commitment in hope the show would carry on. But alas it was not to be. This message came through from Michaela Hall. BLACKPOOL CANCELLED Preston could be the country’s next area to have new Coronavirus restrictions imposed amid a surge of Covid-19 … [Read more...]

Show news has come in from Carol and Brian Lees. Yes, you heard right I did say show news, which is an unusual statement these days. How nice it is to report on success abroad with UK breeding. Well done to everyone involved. Multi Ch Lafford Postman Pat (Patrick) had been shown on all four days of the shows in Split, Croatia held from July 23rd to July 26th. Patrick is owned … [Read more...]

Last week I gave you the saddest news of the passing of of our lovely Chris Foynes (Lafay). Very kindly Mary Whitehill put a few words together for Christine, I am very grateful for you doing this Mary. How sad it was to hear of Christine Foynes passing after her long battle with cancer. She was a brave lady who throughout her illness kept a positive attitude. She was … [Read more...]

As I am writing these breed notes the sun is streaming through the window, it certainly makes you feel a whole lot better. Currently we are all experts on the wet stuff, enough is enough, the water wings need to be made redundant, it is supposed to be summer! The follows info below is from the Kennel Club and Societies for you to take a look at. KENNEL CLUB STATEMENT ON … [Read more...]

It’s a weather of all seasons at present, one moment sweltering in the sun and the next waterlogged with water wings at the ready. The Kennel Club Find a Show page has reported that Blackpool is now listed as being over three days starting on 25th September, and Bournemouth starting on 3rd October. Of course it all will depend on government guidelines. BLACKPOOL … [Read more...]

So another week and slowly we are getting back to some form of normality with the high streets open for business. I am sure being sensible the return of the dogs shows is still a long way off as social distancing at an outside venue would be extremely challenging and for an inside venue impossible. Looking positively this time has given us the best time with our dogs, the … [Read more...]

Let’s start this week’s breed notes on something uplifting after all the turmoil of the past weeks. All Zoos are allowed to open Monday, 15th June with the obvious social distancing restrictions in place. What a relief it must be with no public allowed and still have the animals to attend to and feed. It must have been a nightmare to juggle everything from staff, food and … [Read more...]

I hope you have all had a good week. With all of us in self isolation the weather has been perfect for being out the garden and getting chance to spend time giving the earth some tender loving care. The spring shrubs and trees have been flowering in abundance and are looking beautiful. Having the time now to look around our surroundings doesn’t it makes one realise what a truly … [Read more...]

Hope everyone is well and managing to have a reasonably normal way of living in these strange times of 2020. This year will certainly go down in the history books. Maybe in a number of years Covid-19 will be treated when visiting the doctors as something as simple as having the flu. That would be a nice thought, so let’s stay with that positive angle. More announcements to … [Read more...]

I hope everyone is well and been able to venture out into the big outside world taking baby steps. Here are few of the current cancelled or suspended shows to note in your diary. Once again I have put their announcements in full, as I think readers should be able to read what the societies have actually said. RICHMOND DOG SHOW SOCIETY The Officers and Committee of … [Read more...]

Please send your get well wishes for the people you know that are in the poorly corner. Alan Perch has sent news that Denise has had a fall which left her with a broken left arm. She has attended The Royal Brompton Hospital for tests to see why she keeps having blackout falls. They have done many scans and echoes and have today adjusted her blood pressure tablets and her fluid … [Read more...]

If someone had told me a month ago that the highlight and excitement of the day would be to receive a Sainsbury’s delivery, I would have laughed at them. But here was I with excitement mounting watching the clock hand reaching the ultimate moment of the pending arrival of the orange Sainsbury van. It was like Christmas without the wrapping paper and tinsel. Knowing I had to … [Read more...]