PoppyB

What time are you kicking things off at John?

Given the large numbers in the handling classes, judging the handling, is there a need for the judge for the judge to be taking time to run their hands over the dogs? Would it help speed things along if the dogs took a lap or two and were walked into centre indivually, stood up and went back in line

It may be worth while when drawing the names for heats, writting out the heats on something that can be pinned up, ticking heats off as you go so people can see there races coming up and be ready for their heat. On Sat Dessie's stopping the racing at 1.30 to run the showing on time, then finishing what racings left after. Its not an option that everyone will be happy with, but its worth trailing.

This show will now also have qualifers for the 2013 Five Nations Lurcher & Terrier Championships both taking place at Birr.

This show will now also have qualifiers for the 2013 Five Nations Lurcher & Terrier Championships both taking place at Birr.

The dogs aren't allowed inside the pub, unfortunately. They open the side bar for the dog show, keep a good fire lit in it so you can go in and out for a bit of heat. The pub has the usual range of hot food, the stew usually proves popular after the show. Unlike previous years it doesn't give snow for this show so there might be a bit more room round the fire.

Yes, you just show up on the day to enter, its showing only, there's no racing. Its always a good day with plenty of prizes

There will be a meeting of the NI Lurcher Racing Club after this show. All questions/ suggestions for the club will be welcome.

Yes, there will be puppy classes

Dessie has asked me to let you all know he will be holding his annual Christmas show on Saturday 22nd December, at Hall's Mill Inn, Lawerencetown, Co Down at 11am. All the usual confirmation classes for terriers, whippets and lurchers. There is no racing. Prizes include a turkey for best terrier, whippet and lurcher, and lots of bottles of wine for grabs. Great day for spreading Christmas cheer and catching up with friends

22nd December, Lawerencetown Co Down

I was delighted for Poppy getting a 2nd in the child handling on Sunday, she wasn't too fussed and would rather have had the crisps! It's a very generous substitute, Albert, thanks

Good luck to all the competitors! Paul is very grateful for your support, Albert, and fingers crossed for the right outcomes all round that weekend

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You always sum up the day so well, Margaret Poppy was delighted coming from the child handling ring as she got a pink rosette. I didn't take my own dog with me so thanks Darren for letting her barrow Paco. I was so pleased at how well the Kristian's dogs done, was nice to see a good turn out of bull terriers.