The Affenpinscher Club UK

Breed specialist Jane Waterfield judged North Wales Toy Dog Society’s Open Show on Sunday 17th February. Jane had an entry of 13 dogs, including 2 puppies and had just one absentee from junior. BOB went to Carol Carlyle’s homebred Induna Little Tommy Tucker (Ch Ingerdorm Pickpocket x Induna Anna). Tommy was awarded Best Dog and Best Opposite Sex in Show at the Affenpinscher Club’s Open Show the previous week. BPIB went to Yvonne and Ronnie Billows’ homebred Robil Alina Kojocaru (Wildax Denzel Washington at Robil x Ingerdorm Inciewincie at Robil). Alina won BP at her first show - LKA in December under Mhairi Brown. Carol won a nice big box of chocolates as part of her BOB prize – we hope you enjoyed them, Carol, as you didn’t share them with the rest of us!
Merseyside Toy Dog Club is holding a Kennel Club Stewarding Seminar on Sunday 30th March from 11 am-3pm at the Caunce Hall, Waddicar Lane, Melling, Merseyside, L31. The speaker is Margaret Boulcott and the cost is £13.50 which includes a KC booklet and a 3 course hot lunch. Places are limited and early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Further details are available from Jacqueline, the secretary, on 0151 546 6948
Liver Canine Society has 3 classes scheduled for us at their open show on Sunday 13th April at Sutton Leisure Centre, Eltonhead Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA9 5AU. The classes are junior, graduate and open and the judge is Bert Easdon. Entries close on Monday 17th March (postmark) and further details are available from the secretary, Ian Blore, on 0151 525 6470

For those of you who have not visited www.dogjudo.co.uk it is well worth a look. I first discovered Rexley the Affenpinscher and his friend and judo partner, Roy, when I got Matthew, nearly 6 years ago and this site keeps improving. Rexley reminds me of Matthew. There is a new video every month and a new blog every Monday. There were even Christmas cards for sale of Rexley wearing his judo outfit and a party hat but they sold out!

Please let me know about your wins at open shows.

Sophie Todhunter