Maidenhead And District Show 16th February 2008

Lesley Caines's Burmington And Me Too won Terrier Group 4 with L Winstanley's Catchfraze Flirty Gertie winning puppy group 4. Ten Terrier breeds competed today for the group! The class judge was Mr Mark Walshaw. Picture above, the dog to the left is Catchfraze Flirty Gertie best puppy.

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Bedlington Terrier Of The Year 26th January 2008

The Bedlington Terrier Club, with the support of the Bedlington Terrier Association and with approval of the Kennel Club held a show on January 26th were the top winning dogs and puppies of 2007 were invited to compete for Top Bedlington and Puppy from last year.

The dogs that took part were those which have won a CC or Reserve CC during the year 2007, together with puppies which won a BPP or BBD at a Championship Show where tickets were on offer. Each adult Bedlington and puppy was seen by three judges. The chosen judges were all experienced in judging the breed at championship level. The 3 Judges were Mrs M Micklethwaite, Mr C Pick and Mr S Yearley. The names of all three judges was kept a Secret from everyone until the day of the event.

The puppies were judged in the morning, there was a break for a 3 course lunch before the final judging of the adult dogs in the afternoon. All the entrants received a catalogue and a lovely embroidered towel to mark the occasion. The event was well supported by spectators and friends creating a great party atmosphere.

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BTA Championship Show Report

On Saturday October 6th 2007 the BEDLINGTON TERRIER ASSOCIATION held it’s CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW at Middleton Cheney Village Hall, Banbury. OX112LR where Judging began at 10.30am. The Judge for the day, Mr Bryn Cadogan, drew a good entry of 87 dogs and few were absent.

Best in Show and Bitch CC: was Alexander Hurley’s Liver Bitch, Fralex CulibreHeather shown by his mum Jacqui & winning her 2nd CC.

Res. Best in Show & Dog CC: Stuart Yearley’s Liver Dog Ch. Lowbrook Llaffan JW Sh CM.

It was both unusual and wonderful to see two Liver Bedlingtons take both of the top awards with the Blues being so popular nowadays.

Res. Dog CC: went to Mrs Jones’ Pengerrig Iron Duke.

Res. Bitch CC: went to Mrs Wright’s Ch. Toffset Tickadeboo

Both these were blues and very worthy winners having taken several top awards throughout the year.

Best Puppy was won by Mrs Morrice’s Mollora Fancy Pants which continues her run of success and I believe puts her ahead in the breed now.

Res. Best Puppy giving Fancy Pants a good run for her money as this is also a lovely specimen of the breed was Mrs Ames Sharnor Blue Diamond who has also added this to a string of top awards this year.

There was a very pleasant atmosphere throughout the Show with excellent catering and a hardworking Committee covering all the ‘behind the scene’ duties. Judging finished mid afternoon and a brief Special General Meeting was then held to discuss the Final Draft of the Bedlington Terrier Association’s Constitution which will be ratified by the K.C. and forwarded to the Membership early next year. The Committee would like to thank everyone attending for their support and for the kind donations towards the Sales and Raffle which all helps to provide for better future events. Last but certainly not least is our grateful thanks to our sponsors Burns for providing such excellent prizes for the winners in all Classes.

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