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A quieter week with regards to shows, with just a Club Show to report on this week. The EAWC held their Members Limited Show on Sunday 4th October. The judge for the breed was Craig Tyson of the Starceylon Affix. Sharing the venue of the Forest Edge Arena with the Hound Club of East Anglia, the judging of the Club show took place once the Whippet judging at the former was concluded. Craig had an entry of 35 with about 14 entries absent on the day. BIS and BD was Toni Le’vell’s Reffton Kiri at Velandor. RBIS, BOS and BB was Bowdonia Elphaba JW owned by Mandy Thomas. BPIS and BPD was Jane Wilton Clark’s Shalfleet Saros. BVIS and RBB was Zoraden Attraction at Romaclove owned by Lisa Samson. RBD was Di Bowsher’s Silkridge in Black and White. BPB and RBPIS was Jane’s Shalfleet Gabrielle. Lisa’s Zoraden Surprise Edition at Romaclove was BVD and RBVIS. Lolani Crystal Moon was BRLCIS, owned by Verity Arbuthnot. RBRLCIS was Di’s Lolani Ride A Wild Trail. Miss E Brock’s Gaelic Band was BSpBIS with Mr J Clissold’s Wincanton Kingsman Reserve. Jane’s Shalfleet Crackerjack was BBPIS with litter mate Shalfleet Chilli Bean RBBPIS.
Mary Ann Stuart was the judge for Whippets at the HCoEA with the classes supported by the EAWC. Verity’s Lolani Crystal Moon was BOB, Alayna Morland’s Zoraden Master Baker was RBOB, Mr W Phillips’s Lolani Sunshadow was BP. BV and RBVIS was Lisa’s Zoraden Surprise Edition at Romaclove.
On Saturday 3rd October the RKC Junior Warrant Winner of The Year Semi Final Competition took place at the RKC Buildings at Stoneleigh, Two Whippets had qualified, Amy Chator’s and Ashley Halliday’s Aarminias Made in Chelsea at Ramita JW, who was one of the youngest qualifiers of the 32 dogs at just 14 months and Ch Creme Anglaise’s Entourage with Silkridge JW Imp NLD, owned by Kris Van Der Schaaf and Mrs C Perkins. Tally qualified under heat judge Caroline Friend-Rees for the JW Finals to be held at Crufts in 2027. Congratulations to all four owners and breeders.
The NWA held an online auction recently in aid of the Sarah Pirie Whippet Heart Fund and raised a total of £613! Great results for all.
Caire Rishworth