Axel's 2nd holiday and 1st dog show! (Greyhound)

Well, we had an eventful weekend, Axel settled into camping sooo much quicker than last time - proof he can retain things if he wants! We had a lovely time, we walked into Beddgelert (anyone know that story?) and saw a sign for a dog show that day. I thought we could go and have a look, good socialisation for Axel.

We arrived and it was packed, apparently its a 39year tradition. There were classes for working terriers, lurchers and hounds. The hounds were foxhounds (Welsh) and beautiful and Axel loved seeing all the lurchers, really happy. I was told I could enter him in the lurcher class (smooth males over 23 inches) and so I thought why not. He's not had any classes, but trotted beautifully around the ring and next to me and stood beautifully. He was a bit nervous of the male judge, but didn't fall apart, so thats a bonus and a good learning experience for him

Thought you'd like to see pictures of his 1st show and his holiday (He was the only unplaced dog in the class, oops! )



Standing next to the winner (and winner of 18 such events)


Good job it was outdoors!

Walking for the judge


In a Welsh lake









Sadly the holiay got cut short and so we never got to the beach We had a mini-tornado in our campsite and our friends tent got thrown 60ft in the air and completely destroyed

Looks like he had a fab time. He coped so well with his first show as well. Well done Axel!

Sorry to hear that your holiday got cut short - must've been quite frightening about your friend's tent - let alone the expense

Looks like you had a good time though before that

The gorgeous Axel!! He'd have got 1st prize from me!!

Aww Bless Fab shots Thanks for sharing x

Thanks guys, I took the best dog home, thats all that matters to me. He's a gorgeous boy, happily roaching for England right now, so I don't think he minds

lovely pics, looks like a fun holiday