Sean and Christopher had a very early morning and delivered the dogs to us earlier than expected. Sadly we had got on the wrong motorway on the way to Crufts and were delayed by nearly 45 mins, we just about made it to the Toller ring to see the final judging of Coopers class, and him being awarded VHC in a large class of 15 in Junior dog. Dawn did a great job of handling this youngster who was rather excited over the occasion!
We did a quick pip stop at the Munster ring and dropped off all of the equipment etc, whilst two of us went to meet up with Sean and Christopher to bring them and the dogs in. Settled them on the benching, gave them some breakfast and a drink. Tasha then had to change ready for the Junior Handling (YKC) with Trio, so sorted them out and packed her off with grandma to their ring!
Received a text to say that judging was going well (quicker than expected!) and so took Tilly down for her class in the next hall, which had just started by the time I got there. Tagged on to the end and then received a text to say that the Large Munsterlander judging was about to start! Asked if I could jump the queue to be judged before the few dogs left in front of me, and was relieved when I was able to do this. Tilly was a lovely girl as usual, and I asked Lucy (Milly's mum) if she would take over from me in the ring as I needed to go back to the Munsters. Lucy did a fantastic job in my absence and Tilly was awarded Reserve!
Asked if Dawn (Cooper's mum) would take her into the Good Citizen class as I knew I wouldn't be back and wasn't sure if Tasha would be back in time. Thankfully she agreed and really did us proud being awarded 1st with Tilly and Lucy had 2nd with Milly!
Back in the LM ring I was sorted out Max who was entered in the Special Puppy class, and I was handling. Special thanks to Kathryn, Martyn and Ewan for bringing him down for the day. Max hadn't been shown since Paignton show in the summer, well he was quite a good boy and was awarded 2nd being beaten by his brother Rookie! Maxx then went on to gain a VHC in the next class Junior Dog.
Fae had also been brought along by Ruth and Xena, and settled well with our dogs on benching, and she was awarded Res in puppy bitch!
Trio was then entered in Post Grad, and showed herself really well with me handling her for a change as Tasha was still at the YKC ring. She went on to gain a VHC in a good class.
Maddie wasn't placed in the Limit class, but handled by Eleanor went on to be awarded 2nd in the Good Citizen with Trio Reserve!
Not bad for a bunch of girls who are very badly out of coat!
Out of eight Seahaven dogs ( 9 had qualified) present all were awarded at Crufts this year. Sadly Nutmeg wasn't able to be with us for the day as she was in season, she was very sadly missed and I know that Nicky and family were disappointed not to be there. Thank you for your good wishes though Nicky, I did pass them on!
Summary
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Tilly Dinaskarrek's Red Vixen at Seahaven PGB Reserve & 1st GC
Milly Seahaven Red Adromeda 2nd GC
Cooper Seahaven Galactic Storm VHC Yearling
Large Munsterlander
Maddie Paddockridge Madelaine at Seahaven 2nd GC
Trio Seahaven Borrowed Heaven VHC PGB & Res GCB
Max Seahaven Celtic Psalm 2nd SPD & VHC SJD
Rookie Seahaven Celtic Commander 1st SPD
Fea Seahaven Celtic Seren Res SPB
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| Tasha in the YKC handling |
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| Max in the ring |
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| The rosette collection |
A huge thank you to all who came to visit or took part with Seahaven dogs!
That's a pretty amazing haul of awards for Seahaven and its dogs. I'm so sorry I couldn't make it - on the other hand not sure I could have handled the excitement of it all!
ReplyDeleteMany, many congratulations - especially to all those beautiful dogs.
Gerald
Well you'll just have to make sure you do make it next year!! Was a great day, and thanks for the congrats!
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