We started the year looking forward to having Lyric out at some shows, and having a go a some HPR working tests. The working tests being a bit of a steep learning curve, having only attended one to help and so not actually seeing too much during the day.
The intention was to take Lyric to the LM. Club working test at Hall Barn in May, having helped at this event the previous year we were keen to have one of our taking part. Training ended up being more problematic than expected as there were no HPR trainers withing a 2 hour drive for us to attend. Training took place by using a bit of common sense, a vague idea of what might be expected and some tips from friends, along with lots of encouragement.
In April we made a late entry to attend a HPR working test about 3 hours away, chosen as nobody had talked about going, and it was being judged by someone we knew who knew the breed. There ended up with 3 LM puppies, all owners having the same idea as ourselves I think! What a great support though, as we watched each other, offering encouragement and laughter. It really was a great day, topped by Lyric actually achieving marks in each section. Most importantly we were on the right path to move her forward with a little bit more confidence.
Hall Barn saw a huge improvement in how she was handled and a massive improvement in her marks for each section, again she gained points in each.
Lyric has exceeded all of our expectations in the show ring, we started the year just hoping to qualify her for Crufts; something she did on every occasion at a Champ show.
In all she gained
- 3 Best Puppy in Breed at Champ shows with CCs on offer
- Best Puppy in Show at the LMC Championship Show
- 3 Best Puppy in Breed at Open Shows; 2 x group 2 & 1 x group 3 award in the Gundog P. Grp
- Best Bitch at SWKA
- Winning Limit Bitch at National Gundog
- Placed in Open Bitch in her other visits to Champ shows with CCs on offer
- Winning Best of Breed and Group 4 at Pembs Agricultural show
- Winning Special Bred by Exhibitor at the LM Club Champ Show
The NSDTRs have also been making us very proud this year. We attended the NSDTR Club Champ Show in March and came away with a number of trophies!
Eve won every class and delighted us all in wining the bitch CC!
Trying something new, Eleanor has been attending Rally training and they took part in their first competition gaining a 3rd in the special class; open to all levels and so beating many dogs and handlers who were at a much higher level than themselves.
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| Cooper & Eve at the NSDTR Club Champ Show |
- 1st Limit bitch
- 1st special working and the CC
- Placed in the JHA semi finals out of over 20 handlers
- 3rd Special Rally class
Tilly came along to the NSDTR show too, and did us so proud by gaining a 3rd place in the Veteran Class. She also took part in the rally competition, handled by Tasha.
- 3rd Level 1 Rally with an excellent score
Other highlights include
- Cooper (Seahaven Galatic Storm at Wulalowe) Dog CC and Best of Breed at NSDTR Club Champ show
- Tegan (Seahaven Bewitched by Cedarlake) Reserve CC at NSDTR Club Champ Show
- Seahaven Olympic Uthopia Bitch CC at Driffield
- Megane became a calendar girl for Haringtons
- Rookie Seahaven Celtic Commander having all of his health tests completed with good results becomes a sire.
The two dog papers run competitions throughout the year for Top Dogs. We are so proud to have two dogs, one from each breed represented:
Lyric (Seahaven Limited Edition) gaining the Top LM puppy award from Dorwest/Our Dogs.
Tilly (Dinsakarrek's Red Vixen at Seahaven) gaining Top Brood Bitch from Dog World
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