Windsor Champ Show

Yesterday was Gundog day at Windsor Champ Dog Show, and Seahaven was well represented by both Munsters and Tollers.

The day was rather an early start to get there ready for judging of the Munsters at 9.30, so to avoid the commuter traffic we left before light.  The day dawned bright and warm, perfect for a day of showing with a gentle breeze to start.  It did get a bit warmer in the afternoon but the rain held off until we left for home at the end of the day.

Sadly Libby wasn't able to join us as she was in season, both Libby and Carol were greatly missed and it would have been lovely to see her again.

Megane attended with Hazel, and I was delighted to be asked to handle her in the junior class, where she gained a 3rd and has now qualified for Crufts 2014.  Hazel took her into the Junior Stakes class where she went well but was unplaced in a big mixed class.

Tasha had Trio in the Good Citizen Class, which she won, and then went on to win the Post Grad class.  She went beautifully for Tasha and I was very proud of them both.

Cooper was entered in the Post Grad Dog class, a large class where he it was obvious that he wasn't enjoying the heat and time in the ring.  He really didn't show himself at his best and Dawn worked hard to get the best out of him.  Sadly he wasn't placed, but there's always next time and we all love him just the same.

This was Eve's first show, and a big one to have as a debut!  She didn't let us down and Eleanor really did give her a lovely experience of showing.  Eve was entered in the World Puppy Stakes Class before her breed class, with a large entry of over 40 dogs and over 20 in attendance.  Eleanor showed her well and her hard work was rewarded with a 4 th place.

We (Eleanor)  had planned on having a go at the Good Citizen Bronze Test, and we persauded Dawn and Hazel to take Cooper and Megane in as well.  Both Eve and Megane passed the test and Cooper missed out by a whisker, just breaking his stay.  It it quite difficult to complete the test in the show surrounding as there's so much going on around the ring to distract the dogs.

Well done to all, and thank you for being such a good crowd.

Trio - Seahaven Borrowed Heaven

Trio

Megane - Seahaven Celtic Cariad

Megane proving that she can keep 4 paws on the ground for a judge!!

Eve's debut (Seahaven Parish Belle) in the ring, looking quite the pro.

Eleanor working hard with Eve

The Seahaven Crew - Cooper, Trio, Eve & Megane.