There will be a Companion Dog Show on Sat 22nd Nov 2008, in aid of The Dog House Dog Sanctuary, Banbridge in conjuntion with the Dromore November Fair being held in the The Town Square, Dormore, Co Down.

Judging commences 11am entries taken from 10:00

Pedigree classes include Puppy, AV Sporting, AV Non-Sporting, AV Open

Novelty classses include Waggiest Tail, Handsomest Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Veteran and Fancy Dress

In conjunction with the Fair there is also "Dromore's Got Talent" in the Ranch Bar Princes St Proceeds in aid of Habitat starting at 7:30pm

For further details contact Pamela or Jonny Anderson - 02892699617

Cloghran Show saw the launch of the latest SHOW DOGS DIARY which proved so successful last year. This year’s diary has been expanded to include information on next year’s European Shows and also carries dates for the main events in Europe as well as dates for the events here on home ground. With its excellent finish and content the diary is a superb way of keeping track of all future events in the twelve months ahead and is a must for the exhibitor. It includes breed advertisements and information on a large number of breeds and it makes the perfect gift for the dog show exhibitor and fancier.

The Euro Show Dogs Diary is available from the Show Dogs Ireland show stand at all major shows and the Open Show circuit on the run up to Christmas. Copies may also be purchased online - Click here

At Cloghran Championship Show Jean Lawless presented Irish Kennel Club Vice President and Cloghran Show Secretary Mary Crowley with a copy of the Euro Show Dogs Diary.

Photo Paul Scanlon.

There was great news from the UK last week when Stephanie Robertson made the trip to the North Eastern Whippet Society and she collected Challenge Certificate number six when breed specialist Brian Hinchcliffe made her his Best in Show selection continuing her great run in 2008 for Stephanie, Gordon, Aisling and Fiona. She is no stranger to Group success either having clocked up some great placings across the water at all breed level also adding to her Breed Specialty successes. Congratulations to the Sheol Team from Show Dogs Ireland.

Monica Boardman handled her well known American Cocker Spaniel ‘Riley’ at his last Championship Show before his departure to take part in the Eukanuba World Challenge in the US in December. He ended his year in Ireland with a Group win and Reserve Best in Show at Cloghran Championship Show. We are delighted to say that Monica and Billy will be sporting their SHOW DOGS IRELAND jackets in the US which they received at the send off at Cloghran where a number of well wishers and friends from the show scene gathered to wish them a great trip as they represent Ireland in this prestigious event. As far back as the Munster Circuit Monica opted to sport the show fashion jackets that are much in demand from our show stand.

SHOW DOGS IRELAND will be keeping you up to date with all the news from the Portsann Team in the USA in December.

Good Luck to Monica, Billy, Riley and the Team on their epic trip.

Photo Paul Scanlon.

It was an historical day at Cloghran’s Championship Show held at the National Show Centre near Dublin Airport last Saturday where the annual event sponsored by Purina Pro Plan attracted a good entry for the organising committee lead by Secretary Mary Crowley and Show Manager John O’Hanlon. As the curtain dropped on the days proceedings there was a big roar of approval as the history making Parson Russell Terrier CH/GB CH Mindlen Forestbow Fircone owned by Jackie and Andrea Stubbs was selected by Laura Cox of the Coxgal Show Dogs Team for her Best In Show winner from a strong line up of group winners. ‘Amber’ re wrote the record books when she became the first Parson Russell Terrier to take Best In Show at this level in either Ireland or the UK and in the process she took her second group win having taken her first at just 11 months old. She has 6 CC’s in the UK and 58 Green Star wins and was sent through to the final line up by Colm Beattie.

Taking another Reserve Best in Show win was Monica and Margaret Boardman’s top winning American Cocker Spaniel SH CH/GB SH CH/AM CH San Jo’s Born To Party taking his fourth RBIS for 2008 adding to his two Best in Shows from earlier in the year.

There was excitement for the Knowles family from County Wicklow for the second show in succession when one of their team again topped the Puppy Stakes entry when Laura chose the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Soletrader Ruby Tuesday who was bred in the UK by Gavin and Sarah Robertson and handled by Kirsty Knowles for the Rushmi team. They had been successful in the Bull Breeds Puppy Stakes with the Cocker Spaniel Rushmi Journeyman, so savings all round for Pup of the Year tickets next Easter for the family.

Mervyn Webb represented sponsors Purina ProPlan at the event.

Click here to view the Group results and photos