02 Feb 2012 08:01
In the past Poodle people were some of the most social in the sport and ‘Poodle parties’ were renowned. This year, for the first time, a Poodle of the Year competition was hosted by the Miniature Poodle Club, with Jackie Kitchener masterminding and organising the whole event, which was no mean feat.
02 Feb 2012 08:01
I spoke recently to a gundog judge who is hoping that shortly she will be approved to award CCs. She’s a lady of great experience, and many express surprise that she hasn’t achieved that status already.
02 Feb 2012 08:01
I wonder what price you would put on a Kennel Club share if they were for sale. Just 1,500 on the open market for a business which has multi millions in cash and assets and a complete monopoly over the market. It would have to be the best investment going.
02 Feb 2012 08:01
Today is all about waiting. Sian’s pups were due yesterday but there is still no sign of her doing anything, and so the whelping bed is ready and we are on standby, while she continues to eat her food, bounce around and watch the cats – very frustrating.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
Our agility council has sat for its January meeting and we await its deliberations. One thing is very clear, opening proposals up to private individuals as well as societies has increased the size of the agenda.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
It was good to have a follow-up call from June Piper of the Swyndwr Dobermanns in South Wales as to some possible help and explanation for her three bitches eating turf and even mud with ever increasing enthusiasm as described in December 23’s column.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
During the winter the costs for most rescue’s rise as their income falls, so now’s the time to start planning your campaign for spring and summer fundraising.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
Thank you everyone who contacted me with regards to the last column featuring the first ‘six most common causes of muscular issue or pain’.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
Collecting boxes go back through the centuries, originally placed in churches, mosques and synagogues to raise money for the poor and needy of the parish.
02 Feb 2012 08:00
Changes to the Pet Travel Scheme have caused quite a stir but are the worries justified? There are concerns about rabies and other diseases that dogs might suffer.