MID AND EAST ANTRIM CLUB CHRISTMAS DOG SHOW 2019

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Mid and East Antrim ClubChristmas Dog Show at Ballee Playing Fields,Ballymena, Sunday 8^th of December 19 

Showing dogs is a very traditional and sporting activity for many dog owners, and Sunday the 8^th of December 19 was no different in the canine world. Despite the terrible weather conditions, with continous wind and rain all day, the great men, women, and children of the canine community came out in strength for a great days showing and festivities at the Mid and East Antrim Christmas dog show. 

This annual occasion is a special family get together for all like minded enthusiasts, and is a welcome break for the male species to get away from the trials and tribulations of Christmas shopping leading up to the festive season.

Christmas is a very happy time, but it also can be a very sad and lonely time. This festive day out before Christmas helps lift the mantle, brings cheer in abundance, and enables us to leave our cares behind, and learn to smile again, if only for a day.

Denver Mc Meekan was there in full swing providing plenty of delicious hot food, with some very tasty burgers and soup, and all very welcome on a cold winters day. 

As usual the raffle generated a lot of excitement in the air with really good prizes on offer. The craic and the banter was hilarious as each number was called out. Some happy campers going home with some nice prizes.

Showing commenced at approximately 1.00pm

Here are the Overall Results from the Show

Childrens Handling Class

1/ Brooke Rafferty

2/ Cayce O Hagan

3/ Lexi-Rose Maguire

Whippet Champion

 Colin Tucker with Cooper 

Reserve 

Elaine Smyth with Phoebe

 Terrier Champion 

Amiee Higginson with Taz 

Reserve

Peter Morgan with Fiddler 

 Lurcher Champion

Errol Gardiner with Silious 

Reserve

Charlene Rafferty with Shifter 

 Overall Pup 

 Harry Roache with Zula

Reserve  

Billy Craig with Billy 

 Overall Champion and Best in Show

Colin Tucker with Cooper 

Reserve 

Amiee Higginson with Taz

And Finally, many thanks to the judges on the day. 

Whippets/ Colin Maguire

Lurchers/ Stephen Mc Gonigle

Terrier/ Andrew Patterson. 

Childrens Handling Class

Kirsty Harpur

Judging is not an easy remit at any time, but a job well done by all.

A Big thank you to Harpur Kennells ( Billy and Kirsty Harper ) for donating all the beautiful Goody Bags for the childrens Handling class. Every child in the ring got one and maybe two if any over. What a lovely gesture for the little people. They were were delighted with them. It was nice to see the smile on their little faces going out of the ring with their we gift boxes.

And Finally, Finally,, none of this would be possible without the hard work and attention to detail of  Chontelle Mc Meekan and Mark Mc Callion. Although we were not blessed with good weather, this show was a resounding success. Many thanks Chontelle and Mark for a great sporting day out, and I look forward to more of the same in 2020.

 

***To finish this year off, May I take this opportunity to wish all my friends in the Canine world North and South of the border and further afield, A Very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year, and God willing I will meet up with you all again in 2020***

 

Margaret Mc Stay

 

 

 

Edited December 10, 2019 by appleblossom