Ireland The Combined Clubs Christmas Dog Show Saturday 19Th December 15

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The Combined Clubs Christmas Dog Show 2015.

 

A former Manor House, the Bannvale House Hotel is a beautiful Old World Hotel set in 13 Acres of private woodland in the County Down countryside, and sits off the main road between Gilford and Banbridge. This was the venue for the Combined Clubs Christmas Dog show Saturday the 19^thDecember 15.

 

The annual Christmas dog show is always a welcome break from the trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping, and all the razzmatazz that goes with the festive season. Although there was no snow flakes falling from the sky, the air was full of Christmas Cheer. It was nice to see such a large turnout of canine men and women on Saturday, to join in the festive fun .

 

 

 

The Combined Clubs Christmas show is a gift at this time of year. Christmas can be a very sad and lonesome time, full of memories of yester year. This annual doggie day out before Christmas lifts this mantle, brings cheer in abundance, and helps us to leave our cares behind, and learn to smile again, if only for a day and that brings rewards in itself.

 

Showing commenced at approximately 1.30.

Here are the Overall Results from the Show

 

*Childrens Handling Class

 

Taylor Oliver with Lucky

Adam Hughes with Nellie

Liam Campbell with Susie

 

*Overall Champion Puppy

Stephen Ross with Toby

 

*Overall Champion Whippet

Nicky Robinson with Barney

 

*Overall Champion Lurcher

Sean Burke with Jack

 

*Overall Champion Terrier

Billy Craig with Carlow

 

 

*Overall Champion Strong Dog

Nicole Cunningham with Leo

 

***Overall Best in Show and Show Champion 2015***

 

Billy Craig with Carlow. ( Breeder : Trevor Whelan from Carlow) Well done Billy and well deserved. What a year 2015 has been for you.

 

 

Also a big congratulations to all the other winners.

 

And Finally, the Combined Clubs always have a few surprise presentations up their sleeve on Christmas show day, and this year was no exception.

 

**The first accolade on the list was for : Country Sports Personality 2015.

The worthy recipient of this beautiful trophy was none other than the King of the Castle himself Mr AJ Titterington. Although Albert was at the show on crutches himself due to an ankle injury, the trophy was accepted on Alberts behalf by his wife Irene and Grandaughter Aimee Titterington. Congratulations Albert, Simply the Best.

 

**Next on the list was trophy for Champion Elite Racer of the year.

This was won by Billy Craig and his winning dog 007. A real champion there Billy and a well deserved winner.

 

**Champion Whippet 2015

Janet Duke was the winner of this accolade with her winning Whippet Oscar.

I am sure the Whippets were all drunk on Saturday night at Rushden Kennells, celebrating the bosses achievement. Well done Janet.

 

**Champion Lurcher Pup 2015

Michael Quinn was the very worthy winner here with his beautiful lurcher pup Hoss. Congratulations Michael and well done. Hoss will be hard to beat in 2016.

 

**Champion Racing Whippet 2015

Susan Mc Cann collected this trophy for Champion Racing Whippet 2015 with her unstoppable whippet Bella. Congratulations Susan.

 

**Champion All Rounder 2015

Leeroy Mc Cullough with Tizer. Great Whippet in every sense of the word. Another one that will be hard to beat in 2016.Well done Leeroy and Tizer.

 

*** " Lurcher of the Year "

went to :

Kirsty Harpur with Skylar. A Big Congratulations Kirsty and well done.***

 

Hope I have not left any presentations out. Congratulations to all the recipients, all well won and well earned.

 

 

And Finally, Finally may I take this opportunity to thank the judges on the day. Whippets/Leeroy Mc Cullough/Lurchers Jonny Wilson/Terrier,Strong Dogs/Martin Foy. Judging is not an easy remit, but a job well done by all.

 

Lets not forget the hospitality shown to us by the Bannvale House Hotel, for the fantastic venue, the beautiful food and the beverages afterwards. Many thanks for that.

 

None of this would be possible without the hard work and organization of the Combined Clubs. Your show was a complete success and I look forward to more of the same in 2016.

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 29, 2015 by appleblossom