On the day of the Puppy Show we were blessed with good weather and a very good turnout. The judges were Major CJ Seed and Mr R Moffatt. Major Seed was extremely helpful in teaching us what to look for in a good hound and I for one came away feeling a little more knowledgeable on the hugely complicated issue of hound breeding. Many thanks to them both for giving up their day – always much appreciated.

The Judges – Major CJ Seed & Mr R. Moffatt

Prizes were awarded to:-

1st dog hound  – WARRIOR, walked by Holly Ashcroft

Warrior

2nd was GUINESS, walked by  Karen Burgess & Andy Hawken

Guinness

1st Bitch was DAMSON

Damson

2nd was GINTY
3rd was DUCHESS – all walked by Karen Burgess & Andy Hawken
Overall Champion was  DAMSON

Pagan, Paragon, Banker & Padlock

The rest of the awards were:

Best Working Hound (from last year’s puppies) – PARAGON – walked and sponsored by Jean McClelland
Most Improved Working Hound – RUSSELL – sponsored by Toni Canning-Cooke
Most Days Hunted Last Season – BOTHAM – walked by Holly Ashcroft

Botham

From top left – Jean McClelland, Toni Canning-Cooke, Mr A Hawker & K. Burgess