Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club - Championship Show 2009
On 3rd May, 2009, I had the pleasure of judging Rough Collies Dogs at the Lancashire & Cheshire Collie Club Championship Show. It was an honour to be invited to judge Collies in England - the country of origin - and to be the first Australian Specialist judge to be appointed to judge at a Collie Club Championship Show in the UK.
The Dog Challenge Certificate was awarded to the stunning Eng Ch Brooklynson From Rio, owned by Mr & Mrs S Barrett, with Reserve Challenge Certificate awarded to Ladnar Kingfisher, owned by Mr & Mrs D Randall.
I was delighted when the referee adjudicated that "Rio" should be Best of Breed, and then
BEST EXHIBIT IN SHOW! Eng Ch Brooklynson From Rio (photo by Pauline Worthington)
The Club presented me with a beautiful Collie statue made by Tim Griffiths.
It was just a wonderful experience. Many thanks to the Club, the exhibitors and those who contributed to the day.
Special Thanks also to Peter Bailey, Pat Lister and Pauline Worthington for the photos I have used here.