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9th August 2008
We have been to a couple of local dog shows recently with Becky and Harry sharing the honours, but with fuel being so expensive we will cut back on the shows to a certain extent. Hopefully the situation won't last too long and we can all get back to normal. Anyway we'll keep you informed of what is going on here at Fenacre by the Dog Blog. Irene & Mike
6th July 2008
Hi there, yeah it's been a while since the site was updated but things have been so busy lately we don't know whether we've been coming or going and, together with the current price of fuel we have decided to cut back drastically on the dog shows. So there's not been a lot of news lately, however, we do have news of a new addition to the crew, namely Billy. So keep tuned in to his page to find out about him. Irene & Mike
30 April 2008
Well, we're finally back up and running - sorry about that but our server had to be refreshed and it took some time to carry out but we're back in the virtual world again. We will be carrying out a few updates so please continue looking at the site every few days. Irene & Mike
22nd March 2008
Good Friday in name but not at all in nature, washout number 2 happened on a very cold and windy showground with a very small ring. So, yet again, we have to say "there's always next time". Irene & Mike
16th March 2008
It was just one of those days today but never mind, Becky managed a 2nd with Harry getting 4th so not quite a total washout and there is always next time. Irene & Mike.
15th March 2008
Worksop & District Open show is being held tomorrow with Becky & Harry in breed classes under a Rough Collie breeder and Ruby in Any Variety Gundog (AVG) Puppy. We await the results with baited breath. Irene & Mike.
10th March 2008
It turned out to be a mixed day at Crufts; Becky was entered in Post Graduate Bitch but was not placed but Harry had a slightly better result in Limit Dog and was pulled out to the last 8 from the 29 dogs present in the class. Now we start all over again and look forward (we think) to 2009. Irene & Mike.
5th March 2008
Well, it's finally arrived. The show that (virtually) everyone in the show world works for all year round - Crufts. We are off to Crufts this Saturday (8th March) where both Becky and Harry will be shown. They both know that this is a 'special' show and behave impeccably (usually). We know we won't get anything fantastic as there will be so many superb Border Collies there and only 5 places per class, but this really is a case of 'the taking part'.
We take this opportunity to wish all our fellow exhibitors, whatever breeds they have, the very best of luck for the show. Irene & Mike.
27th February 2008
This coming Saturday Ruby will be going to her first show without the other dogs as it is a Gundog group show, Coventry Gundog being held (surprise, surprise) in Coventry. She will be shown for only the 3rd time in breed classes. Irene & Mike.
23rd February 2008
Becky's 12th Reserve Best of Breed and Ruby's good behaviour coupled with her wondeful personality has made it such a very pleasant day. Irene & Mike.
21st February 2008
Please have a look at the new version of the Rainbow Bridge page and let us know what you think about it. Irene & Mike.
20th February 2008
Saturday promises to be a busy day for the Lincolnshire 'branch'. Irene will be dropped at the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Open Show with Ruby and Mike will then go on to Sutton Coldfield Open Show a few miles away with both Harry and Becky. Thank goodness for mobile phones ! Good luck to Andrea at her show for this weekend. Irene & Mike.
It's not only Lincolnshire that's busy; down here in Devon we're going to the Cornwall Showground for St Austell CS Open Show on Sunday, where Ronnie and Daniel will be strutting their stuff. We'll let you know if we do anything. Andrea.
17th February 2008
A good day today in Ruby's first breed classes at Leicestershire Gundog Society. She was placed a very pleasing 2nd under a breed specialist and we were both delighted with her behaviour. She did have another class, AV Minor Puppy, in which she did not get placed, but she was giving a lot of age away. Irene & Mike
15 February 2008
No show tomorrow as we are visiting friends but we will be showing Ruby on Sunday at her first show with breed classes. This will be an interesting experience for us both ! Irene & Mike.
10th February 2008
Becky decided to equal her brother by winning her 17th Best of Breed, beating him into 2nd place, and followed this by outdoing him by taking 2nd place in the Group . Irene & Mike.
9th February 2008
Congratulations are due to Harry (for his 23rd Best of Breed), Ronnie (for his Best Puppy in Breed) and to Ruby (for being Ruby) at their respective shows today. Well done, guys and gal. Irene & Mike.
We were so pleased when Ronnie, at the tender age of just 6 months and 1 day took Best Puppy in Breed at the Central Cornwall show. Let's hope he continues to do so well. Andrea.
7th February 2008
Well, the time is almost here; Tomorrow is Ruby's 6 month birthday and her debut in the show ring is just two days away. She has had a bath , a thorough groom/trim and with just a little more sprucing up at the last minute will be ready for her big day. We are both really looking forward to it although Irene is more than a little apprehensive, but what will be will be. We are also looking forward to meeting some friends at the show itself, two of whom are coming primarily to cheer Ruby on.
We are sure that the same frantic preparation is going on in Andrea's house and we wish Andrea, Richard and Andrea's parents the very best of luck for Saturday and also hope that Ronny and Daniel have a happy 6 month birthday. Irene & Mike.
31st January 2008
The next show for our dogs will be Midland Border Collie Club Championship show on Sunday 3rd February with both Harry and Becky taking part and Ruby coming along for the ride. We are hoping the weather will be kind for Sunday as the forecast for tomorrow (Friday) is for an icy morning and a cold day with some risk of snow in the afternoon, but we will get what we get and whatever the weather we hope to have a nice day. It is hard to believe that, after the Midlands show, there will be only 6 days before Ruby's first appearance ! Where does the time go ? Irene & Mike.
11th January 2008
We'll start 2008 by wishing everybody a Happy New Year and the very best of luck to all our fellow exhibitors. January is a really quiet month at the shows (none booked) so our first one this year will be the Midland Border Collie Club Championship show on 3rd February. By that time the front garden of our home will have been sorted out with a combination of block paving, stone chips and top soil (which will eventually be grassed over). We hope to have some pictures showing progress. Ruby's first ever show will be on the 9th of February. Irene & Mike.
At the start of 2008 I hope that you had a really nice Christmas and send you Best Wishes for the New Year. Ronnie and Daniel have both been entered for their first show, Central Cornwall in February and are continuing well in training, showing great promise. Andrea.
29th December 2007
For the last 2 shows of the year there was mixed fortunes for Harry and Becky. At the first of the shows Becky was placed 3rd out of 3 dogs, Harry 5th out of 5. At the second show Becky won her class and was reserve Best of Breed and Harry was 2nd behind the eventual Best of Breed and Group winner. Such are dog shows ! Irene & Mike.
21st December 2007
Confirmation of Becky's ShCM award received today - see Becky's page. Irene & Mike.
16th December 2007
Ruby won her first ever competitive class today (a puppy walk) at a local fun dog show that she visited with Becky and Harry. Harry also won a first prize as well. Together they were awarded lots of prizes (mainly food) most of which were donated to a local dog rescue centre. Irene & Mike.
15th December 2007
At The Lincoln Canine Society show today Becky came 1st in the Post Graduate class. Harry was 1st in Open and took his 22nd Best of Breed. He later took 2nd place in the Group challenge. Their last shows this year are Sleaford & DCS and Nottingham Sherwood Foresters KA on the 27th & 29th December respectively. Irene & Mike.
10th December
At her 3rd ringcraft session Ruby showed improvement on last week and really enjoyed herself as well. Irene & Mike.
7th December 2007
Next show for Harry and Becky will be Lincoln Canine Society to be held on 15th December 2007. Irene & Mike.
3rd December 2007
Becky has now built up sufficient points to be able to claim her Show Certificate of Merit (ShCM) from The Kennel Club. See Becky's page for details. Irene & Mike.
Ruby attended her second ringcraft training tonight, for a young puppy of 16 weeks she did very well and made a decent amount of progress. Despite being a little overawed by the bigger dogs she made friends with two other puppies of around the same age, a St Bernard and a Newfoundland. Irene & Mike.