Labour Day week end and the Halifax Kennel Club shows are behind us. It was a successful week end of shows with many innovations. Lee was show Chair. The baby puppy class was highly successful, both for the exhibitors and the public who appeared to enjoy the little ones as much as we did. There was a Sanction Match and there were Correction Matches; there were three days of shows accompanied by National and Regional Specialty shows and Boosters. There was Junior Handling judged by an AKC judge - what a wonderful experience for our Juniors. There was a Veterans Class at the all breed shows and there were Best In Show ranging from our important Best In Show at the all breed, to Best Baby Puppy In Show, Best Veteran in Show and our regular Best Puppy. On Monday, there were critiques written by our highly capable judging panel on every dog shown. There were judges' seminars and ringside mentoring. Timing was good, We stayed on time all week end in all rings including Monday. There were excellent Obedience and Rally entries and the judges were highly complimentary. It was a pleasure to meet Isabel Hutton and is always a joy to have Michel Calhoun 'in residence'. Having taken Michel and Carol Graham to the airport at the end of a long day on Monday, the last heard from Michel's somewhat strident tones was "Want to see my scars"? Carol may not have had a lot of experience with our prized Obedience judge in the past but there is little doubt she will long remember him - as does everyone who makes his acquaintance. There were lots of CKC discussions, explanations of the current situation and explanations of how the organization may benefit from the changes proposed in the current Referendum. Chantelle, Dawn and Jim,, tony and Karen, Shawn and Kelly were are at the Park to enjoy the week end. Dawn was in charge of hospitality for the shows and it is amazing to see how that role 'spreads'. Oh my.
The kennel was busy and has emptied out quite nicely after the long week end. Chopper and Capone (two or Our Ken's favourites) are in residence. Lori is keeping Sarah company. Trebia misses Barrett.
The house dogs managed with Ken's stewardship but would like a bit of normalcy to return. Babies are growing and others may be brewing so lot of activity through the fall.
Dinner included lemon potatoes, Boeuf Bourguignon and heirloom tomatoes baked with cream of balsamic and blue cheese. Then it was time to collapse.
The kennel was busy and has emptied out quite nicely after the long week end. Chopper and Capone (two or Our Ken's favourites) are in residence. Lori is keeping Sarah company. Trebia misses Barrett.
The house dogs managed with Ken's stewardship but would like a bit of normalcy to return. Babies are growing and others may be brewing so lot of activity through the fall.
Dinner included lemon potatoes, Boeuf Bourguignon and heirloom tomatoes baked with cream of balsamic and blue cheese. Then it was time to collapse.
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