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The Open Breed Show will be held at:

The Nevis Centre, An Aird, Fort William PH33 6AN on Sunday 12th September 2010
Entries close 6th August 2010

Show opens at 9.00am and closes half an hour after completion of judging.

Contact the Show Secretary for Schedules:
Mrs S Donald, Wood Howe, 13 Glenspean Park, Roybridge, Inverness-shire PH31 4AS
Tel: 01397 712147   email: sharondonald@btinternet.com

As usual there will be a hospitality table for the competitors and all donations of home baking will be gratefully accepted as will donations for the raffle.

Charity Dog Show
in aid of Hearing Dogs For Deaf People

Tuesday 24th August 2010, from 7.00pm

at The Nevis Centre, Fort William
(Please use Main Hall Side Door)

All classes only £1.00 each.   Rosettes 1st-5th Place in All Classes

Pedigree Classes: Judge, Mrs Victoria Miller (Benkura)

1. A.V. Puppy (6-12 months)
2. A.V. Junior (12-18 months)
3. A.V. Terrier & Hound
4. A.V. Gundog
5. A.V. Toy & Utility
6. A.V. Working & Pastoral
7. A.V. Open
BEST PEDIGREE IN SHOW

Novelty Classes: Judge, Ms Dawna Conelly

8. Best Veteran (7 years +)
9. Best Crossbreed
10. Best Rescue
11. Waggiest Tail
12. Best Junior Handler (6-18)
13. Prettiest Bitch
14. Handsomest Dog
BEST NOVELTY IN SHOW

Fun Obedience Classes:

Starters
Advanced

This Show is held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations.
Dogs which have won the following awards are not eligible for entry:
Challenge Certificate or any other award that counts towards the title of Champion under the rules of any governing body recognised by the Kennel Club, Reserve Challenge Certificates, Junior Warrant. (Pedigree Classes only)
Starters Class; Dog or Handler not having won any first place award at an obedience show.
Advanced Class; Dog not having won any first place award at an obedience show.

The last Club Night before we finish for the summer break will be a

 Free Fun Night

Come along and enjoy the games. The dogs love it!

The Open Obedience Show will be held on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th July 2010 at Spean Bridge Community Field, Spean Bridge.
Show opens at 9.00am and judging commences at 10.00am.

Entry Fees: £3.50 per dog per class.
Entries to be made to: Ann Maxwell, Neonach, An Darach, Roy Bridge PH31 4AN
Entries close - Monday 14th June 2010 (Postmark)

Tickets are now on sale for the Obedience Show Ceilidh to be held after the show on Saturday 17th July at 8.00pm in Roy Bridge Village Hall. Tickets can be booked beforehand on any club night. We are also holding a raffle at the Ceilidh and any donations will be gratefully received (all profits going to the Club). If you wish to purchase tickets or donate a prize please see Christine Cameron.

Special Raffle Prize, see below:

Congratuations everyone!!

The Club is Running a Training Day on Saturday 12th June.

Entry Forms available at Club night.

Guest Trainer: Mrs Joan Day
Venue: Ballachulish Village Hall
Open Session - All Welcome: 9.30am - 1pm
Instructors Only Session: 2pm - 4pm
Cost: £5 incl. Tea/coffee

Included in the line up is instructor Christine Cameron. Congratulations everyone!

The next puppy class 8 week course starts on May 25th, 2010.
The cost of the 8 week course is £25. This includes £5 for Club membership for the year.

The course must be paid for on Tuesday 18th May.

Please fill in the Puppy Registration Form that can be downloaded by double clicking on the link below and printed out. The form will be also be available at the club if you cannot access this pdf.

Puppy Registration amended 2.pdf

Download the pdf below for a list of do's and don'ts for the puppy class that can be printed out.
The same information can be found on the classes page if you cannot access the pdf.

Puppy Starter.pdf

See Classes page for more information regarding the course.  

Please note that Flyball on Thursday nights will now be held at Lindalie Farm on the back road between Torlundy and Spean Bridge. Same venue as the Agility on Mondays.

Sunday April 11th
at
Strathmiglo Public Hall (KY14 7PX)
(15 miles South of Perth / 30 miles North of Edinburgh)

Basenji Speaker: Mrs Irene Horner (Bokoto)
Saluki Speaker: Mrs Denise Garrett (Caryna)

10am - 4pm

Cost: £20 per person
(includes lunch and refreshments)

To book a space contact Vicky-Ann Tompkins 01397 701704

After classes on Tuesday March 30th there will be a Flyball/Agility demonstration in the hall after classes.

You may have seen flyball on the TV at Crufts, its fast, frantic and great fun!

Agility starts on Monday April 5th at Lindalie Farm.

Fun for dogs of all sizes, but they must be over 1 year old to take part.

Contact Jackie: 07795 294959 for more information.

The annual 'Big' dog show is approaching fast and the Club would like to wish all members taking part the very best of luck, they include:

Janet with Max (Welsh Terrier)
Nan with ? (Tibetan Spaniel)
Gillian with Darcy & Aoife (Tibetan Spaniels)
Vicki-ann with Josh, Lia & Lula (Saluki)
Heather with Oliver, Arran, Lad, Lara, Shiloh & Tipsy(Border Collies)
Sharon with Sassi & Bonnie (Border Collies
Diane with Katie (Bearded Collies)

This year Crufts can be seen on TV on the More 4 Channel.

Congratulations everyone!!

See pictures in Photo Gallery, Christmas 2009. 

The Club AGM will be held on Tuesday 24th November after classes at approx. 8.30pm.

Anybody wishing to add anything to the agenda must send it, in writing, to the secretary one week before the AGM.

Bronze Award to Sian with Fleck

Silver Award to Christine with Ciara

The Agility Team have been in demand over the summer giving demonstrations at various agricultural shows including Lorn, Arisaig, Kinlochleven, Strontian, Kilchoan and finishing up at The Lochaber Show in Fort William on Saturday 22nd August. The weather has been mixed but the enthusiasm has never waivered.

The team sets up the jumps, tunnels, dog walk & weaving then demonstrates them all before allowing the spectators (and there dogs) to have a go, and lots of them have.

See pictures on the photo gallery.

The Club hosted a profitable seminar weekend in Roybridge covering two elements 'Regulations and Judging Procedure' and 'Conformation and Movement' (Points, Structure & Conventional Measurements of a Dog). This seminar was aimed at people who are interested in moving into Judging, candidates came from across the country to attend, everyone passed and the feedback was very positive. The Club is looking into hosting other seminars for specific breeds and stewarding.
Watch this space for further details.

Congratulations everyone!

The Open Obedience Show will be held on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2009 at Spean Bridge Community Field, Spean Bridge. Show opens at 9.00am and judging commences at 10.00am.

Entry Fees: £3.50 per dog per class.
Entries to be made to: Ann Maxwell, Neonach, An Darach, Roy Bridge PH31 4AN
Entries close - Monday 15th June 2008 (Postmark)

Tickets are now on sale for the Obedience Show Ceilidh to be held after the show on Saturday 18th July at 8.00pm in Roy Bridge Village Hall. Tickets are £6 and can be booked beforehand on any club night. We are also holding a raffle at the Ceilidh and any donations will be gratefully received (all profits going to the Club). If you wish to purchase tickets or donate a prize please see Christine Cameron.

The 2 day show was a sucess, although numbers followed the national trend and were slightly down on previous years. The weather held up for most of the time and spirits were high. The Ceilidh was, as usual, great fun with a good mixture of music and the dance floor was busy.

Thanks from the Club go to all those who helped over the weekend especially the Judges and Stewards.

See pics in Photo Gallery

Bronze Awards to:
Christine with Keira
Kayleigh with Deisel

Congratulations everyone!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations everyone!!

The scheme has started again and takes place after classes have finished on a Tuesday until further notice with Vicki-Ann. All are welcome to join in especially those who have finished puppy class and are looking for their next challenge. The scheme is in three parts Bronze, Silver and Gold.

The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme is the largest training scheme in the UK. Its aim is to promote responsible dog ownership and in turn, enhance our relationship with our pets and to make the community aware of the benefits associated with dog ownership.
For more information go to  www.the-kennel-club.org.uk/

A reminder to all existing Club members that the membership payment for 2009, of a very reasonable £5, is now due. Here's looking forward to a great 2009.

This year the club has organised dinner at Russell's at Smiddy House in Spean Bridge.
On Tuesday 16th December.
The cost of the meal is £30 per head non club members, £25 per head for club members.
Anyone wishing to attend should give a £10 deposit to Ann Maxwell as soon as possible.

A great night was had by all, the food was excellent and the company most convivial.
We had a room to ourselves, not sure if this was for our comfort or the benefit of the other diners!

http://www.justgiving.com/ianlaverty 

Hello, I would like your help if possible? I’m planning on a charity walk later next year with my big Pyrenean to raise money for the neurology unit at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital where I was looked after and nursed back to health last year. The walk is the West Highland Way and should take the two of us around a week to complete. Picture me in a tent with Belle and you’ll know just how big a challenge this is going to be! Your help would be much appreciated. Many thanks. I would hugely appreciate this.

Ian

Another class of puppies graduate with flying colours - Congratulations everyone!!

The Club AGM Tuesday 25th November after classes at approx. 8.30pm.

The AGM was held in the main hall at the Nevis Centre. The Chairman reported that the club had had a good year with class attendance up especially in the puppy sector. The Obedience Show was well attended and the Breed Show bucked the general trend with numbers up on last year.

The Committee was re-elected with the addition of Sharon and Morag. Heather Turner resigned, after many years, as Chairman and was presented with a beautiful Border Collie figure from the Club as a thank you, Heather will continue to be a committee member.

Ann Winning was elected as the new Chairman of the Club.

Irene was presented with with a range of Westie themed items as a sincere thank you for her dedication to all aspects of the Club, training, agility and flyball, though she was quick to affirm that she isn't going anywhere.

The Open Show will be held at:

The Nevis Centre, An Aird, Fort William PH33 6AN
on Sunday 5th October 2008

Show opens at 9.00am and closes half an hour after completion of judging.

See full report 2008 Open Breeds Show

Congratulations to Vicky Ann and John on the birth of James Alexander, 6lbs 9oz, on 19th September.

Never too soon to start training!

We got one hundred per cent passes on Tuesday 12th August. Well Done to everyone!

See pictures on Agility & Flyball page.

The Open Obedience Show will be held on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 2008 at Spean Bridge Community Field, Spean Bridge. Show opens at 9.00am and judging commences at 10.00am.

Entry Fees: £3.50 per dog per class.
Entries to be made to: Ann Maxwell, Neonach, An Darach, Roy Bridge PH31 4AN
Entries close - Monday 16th June 2008 (Postmark)

Tickets are now on sale for the Obedience Show Ceilidh to be held after the show on Saturday 19th July at 8.00pm in Roy Bridge Village Hall. Tickets can be booked beforehand on any club night. We are also holding a raffle at the Ceilidh and any donations will be gratefully received (all profits going to the Club). If you wish to purchase tickets or donate a prize please see Christine Cameron.

See the pictures on 2008 Obedience Show page.

Report to follow shortly.

July 15th we had a combined Fun Night and guest training session with Rita which was most enjoyable.

Sassi hadn't quite got the hang of the game.

Congratulations to everyone!

Sarah has just turned 11 years old on July 18th and Alfie celebrated his first birthday today - so what a good birthday achievement for both of them.

1st July 2008 saw two passes in the Good Citizens Award Class:

Silver Award for Christine and Tara
Bronze Award for Lynne Young and Smudge

Well Done!!

We are to have a fun night on 15th July instead of lessons, this will be the last evening until Tuesday 26th August, there will be a 6 week break.

June 14th club members from the dog agility and flyball attended the Arisaig Agricultural Show to demonstrate both of these activities to the spectators, there was plenty of interest during the flyball demonstrations with an opportunity for people to bring their dogs in to have a go.

In the afternoon the agility was to be held in the main ring which required organised precision to rapidly prepare the course, it was all hands on deck to unload the trailer and assemble the obstacles and then to hastily dismantle the course after the demonstration and repack the equipment into the trailer before the next item in the main ring started, this was achieved like clockwork. 

All the agility dogs gave an entertaining performance which was highlighted by an excellent compere who was able to give a running commentary on each dog, we were all very pleased  with the performance. A good day was had by us all although the weather was damp, we had a good breeze which kept the midges away. It was nice to have Karen and Tanya with us again, accompanied by babies and husbands.

Pictures - above: Flyball, Davina Melton & Fly. Below: Agility, Jackie MacDonald & Milo.

May we remind anyone who would like to join us in the above activities to phone Irene 01397 712482 for dates and times - it is great fun for both dogs and humans.

Congratulations to everyone!

Congratulations to club member Jennifer 0'Sullivan and her husband on the birth of their baby boy Benjamin Stuart on April 7th.

The evenings are getting longer and on the Tuesday evenings when we can't use the Nevis Centre (see Diary of Events page) we invite you all and your dogs to join us for a group walk at Nevis Range. We will meet at the car park beside the Auction Mart. Contact Morag for times and dates, tel:

The puppies can walk round "Thompsons Trail" (approx 20 minutes) and then have some free socializing in the safety of "Frasers Field", this should be lots of fun as well as good training.

Older dogs and their handlers may enjoy the longer "Riverside Walk" (approx 1 hour), good exercise for both and a chance to relax and let the dogs and handlers socialize together.

Don't forget the midge spray and poop bags.

See more images on Agility & Flyball page.

Tyne (a maremma) owned by Mrs Macnaughton received their puppy training certificate on club night 25th March, the first puppy certificate of the year. See Recent Pictures for image.

The annual 'Big' dog show is approaching fast and the Club would like to wish all members taking part the very best of luck, they include:

Janet with Ruby (Welsh Terrier)
Nan with Tia (Tibetan Spaniel)
Gillian with Darcy & Aoife (Tibetan Spaniels)
Vicki-ann with Josh, Lia & Lula (Saluki)
Joan with Ash & Alice (Labradors)
Heather with Cruise, Liam, Daisy, Shine, Silk, Tipsy & Mercy (Border Collies)
Diane with Hamish & Islay (Bearded Collies)
Angelina with Cara (Pyrenean Mountain Dog)

See Show Results page.

This photograph was taken at the 
retirement evening held for Andrew and
Jean Coke, the presentation was made
by our Chairman, Heather Turner, on
behalf of the club. Jean is seen
unpacking the gift of a beautiful
border arts figure of otters. This was
a thank you for all their support and
hard work given to the club over the
years, they are already missed by us all.

The Committee and Dog Club members would like to congratulate Karen & Peter on the birth of their son, Craig Alexander, on Sunday January 13th 2008. We wish them all well and look forward to seeing them again in the summer at the Club activities.