Our Richmond Ch Show :) Gordon Setter/Field Spaniel

What a Sunday is all I can say.

Arrived in plenty of time for the JHA Semi Finals - Emily was in the 12-16 Gundog (an entry of 45!) Jess in the 6-11 Gundog (entry of 23 - although think a few absentees).

Flitted between rings to watch both the girls who did really well - neat patternwork, unflustered and confident.

Emily with Vinnie, Field Spaniel - a friends lovely dog - she only really started handling on Tuesday at training, a second training session on Thursday and then into the ring yesterday!



They bonded superbly and Vinnie was a star - she made the first shortlist!!! So proud of her Emily lacks alot of confidence but Vinnie was able to ensure she relaxed to enjoy the whole experience.

Jess being judged - Connor is a star and she has done so well with him - you could not ask for a better dog for a handler - but think Jess does get the best from him - he so wants to please x



Jess also got shortlisted but whoop - she came 2nd
I must admit although her pattern work was spot on - she thanked the judge and presented Connor superbly - the judge hardly gave her a second glance when reviewing her line up but possibly she already had her in mind???



The icing of the cake was qualifying Connor for Crufts - he has only attended two general champ shows this year as I have been giving him time to mature! Under a breed specialist too - very pleased.

We certainly had a celebratory glass of vino last night - the girls had juice lol!

I am very proud of both my girls for what they achieved yesterday - think we floated home!

Thanks for looking

One very proud mum x

Very well done xx

Well done both of them,excellent results all round.

rune

Thats fantastic, well done!! I watched some of the juniors on Saturday they were in the next ring to us, under that canopy that was the BIS ring.

Well done to you all, who was the judge he looks familar but cant place the name.

Awww well done all of you!! Bet you're thrilled!!

Thank so much Reall proud and chuffed to get Connor qualified!

Thanks Dawn - that's right usually all in the BIS ring but think because of the numbers of 12-16 gundog just not possible for all to be under that.

Thank you The 12-16 gundog judge was Anthony Allen of the Allenie affix - think he has Irish Setters? Nope Labs/ESS! oops!

I sure am Claire - thanks

Massive congratulations all round - now that's what I call a successful show!!

Absolutely brilliant news Rach, no wonder you are on cloud 9, and I'm so cross I wasn't there to share in your celebrations. xxx