Pictured above: Margaret and her granddaughter Aimee's dog, Spook. Photo by Fabio Lapa "Actionshots".

Where would we be without the friends we have, who are always only a phonecall away; whose experience they are only too willing to share;who are always ringside to grab a lead when a change of handler is required;who will step in to take dogs into the ring when there is more than one dog entered;who will take dogs to shows when circumstances prevent us from going;who will rush frantically from group to group judging so no-one misses out;who always makes sure there is a cuppa and a bite to eat to settle the nerves; who celebrate the wins, and commiserate the losses; who will come to the rescue when a bitch needs a ceasarean and there are pups to revive...

This page is dedicated to: Margaret Rayner"Rayland Labradors", Sandra Macklin and her daughter Chelsea "Sanlyn Schipperkes"; Kellie Kempthorne "Kanluv Labradors",  Yvonne Barton "Magyar Hungarian Vizslas" for their help and support,to Judith O'Leary "Chablais St Bernards", Julie Ingham "Bernabby St Bernards"; and Shirley Burnside "Burnley Labradors" for her words of wisdom and encouragement, without whom the world would be an emptier place.

Thanks also to Peter Morriss, Craig Nicholls and the team at South Wairarapa Veterinary Services, whose service and care is second to none; and Stuart Badger's expertise in surgical A.I's at Hawkes Bay Vets.

Left, Chelsea and her group and in-show winning Schipperke: Ch Lisbonlions Texas Ranger "Chase".Show Photos by Fabio Lapa "Actionshots"

Right, Aimee, her brother Matthew and Spook when Spook became a champion "CH Milkwood Steel E Dan"

 Right: Chelsea and her new import the Lagotto Romagnolo Vinny "Aust Ch Tartufo Zabaglione"

Below left: Sandra with multi Baby in Group winning Sanlyn The Ghillie "Ghillie"

Right: Judith & her Best In Show winning Otterhound: Ch Beretania Takahe "Kipa", to our knowledge the only BIS Otterhound worldwide.

Left: Julie Ingham and Cullen "Ch Bernabby Cullen"

Left Margaret and her labrador "Wynn" aka BISS Ch Knollington Windlass

Right: Margaret and Holly "BIS CH Lanascol Living Doll" Bred by Carolyn Cederman, owned by Margaret's son Tore and his wife, Mush.

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