THE DWTC DOG SHOW SUNDAY 21st May 2023

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THE DWTC DOG SHOW SUNDAY 21^st May 2023

The loyal canine folk of Northern Ireland and South of the border were up bright and early Sunday morning 21^st May 23, as it was their day out at the annual DWTC Dog Show in Gilford Co Down.

As always the venue was in mint condition with all show rings ready to go, to host another days enjoyment at this now annual superb popular venue. Each year the DWTC goes from strength to strength and this year was no different.

There was a good turnout of Whippets, Lurchers, Terriers and Strong dogs, backed up with good weather on the day. There was a lovely atmosphere, with many loyal country sportsmen and women, parents and children, out  enjoying themselves in the County Down Countryside.

As the day progressed, it was Raffle time, and you could taste the buzz of excitement in the air around Gilford. The raffle has now become a very important part of our shows and brings out the gambler in most of us. As the saying goes, the craic was mighty.

Time flies by so quick when you are having fun, and very soon it was Showing time 

HERE ARE THE SHOWING RESULTS

ALL 4 CHAMPIONS FROM THE DWTC DOG SHOW LAST SUNDAY.

CHAMPION WHIPPET 

SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX

CHAMPION LURCHER

LYNZI GARDINER/ERROL GARDINER WITH SILAS

CHAMPION TERRIER 

FRANKO DUFFY WITH MAJOR

CHAMPION STRONG DOG 

NIALL MC CANN WITH GEORGE

***OVERALL CHAMPION AND BEST IN SHOW***

SUZANNE ADDIS WITH JAX (WHIPPET) 

WELL DONE SUZANNE. 

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 4 SHOW CHAMPIONS, AND WELL DONE. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU ALL.  ANOTHER GREAT WINDOW FOR COUNTRY SPORTS.

And Finally, I always leave the best to last. I must not forget the man and woman at the helm of this brilliant show day. Tom and Leanne Barry, with your family Morgan and Ethan, your judges, and your brilliant back up team, you made everybody so welcome. It was very evident a lot of hard work and organisation was carried out behind the scenes to make your show so enjoyable and successful on the day.

Tom and Leanne, thank you so much for a most memorable day for everyone who attended. We all look forward to more of the same in 2024.

Margaret Mc Stay

Edited May 26, 2023 by appleblossom