28th February 2010

Today I judged the Beagle bitches at Billingham & Synthonia Canine Club. Nick Morgan of Brydea Beagles judged the Beagle dogs. We were in agreement for our Best Beagle which went to Davricard Daisychain JW, We were also in agreement over our Best Puppy in Breed which went to Newlin Chalice at Molesend who also went on to be placed 2nd in the Hound Puppy Group.

10th February 2010

Today I visited the Animal Health Trust in Newmarket to hand over my sponsorship money. I was lucky enough to raise £3200 which has been donated to the research of SRM in Beagles. Hopefully a DNA profile will be developed to prevent dogs suffering the way Murphy did.

Pictured on the right is Andrew Simmonds from the AHT fundraising team and Dr Catherine Mellersh with myself.

1st February 2010

Introducing Bruce Bailey!!

Formally known as Brydea Botany Bay to Salenko, Bruce has joined from Brydea Beagles. Thanks to Nick and Liz Morgan for allowing Bruce to join our show team. Bruce now has his own page - click here to see more about him.

We can no longer be called "Team Tan and White" now though!!

23rd January 2010

Shay wins Reserve Best Hound of the Year!!

Tyne Wear & Tees Hound Club have a special competition night where a mystery judge is invited to declare Hound of the Year, Puppy of the Year and Veteran of the Year. To qualify for the event you have to have won BOB, BOS or BP at one of the two open shows they hold each year. It is run on a match system (one dog against each other) and each match is decided by drawing numbers out of a hat so you never know who you will meet.

The Hound of the Year match was held at Durham and the mystery judge was Mr Brian Foster "Stormpasture". Seamus had qualified by being awarded BOB under Kevin Hirst "Kejana" at the show in May (where he also went on to be awarded BIS4) and again under Maureen Caney "Springpine" at their November show (where he also went on to win RBIS) After about eight rounds he was finally declared Reserve Best Hound of the Year behind Gatheral's Standard Smooth Haired Dachshund, Phaeland Sheriffs Deputy. Also pictured (bottom right) is the Basset Hound Best Puppy winner, Feetham's Kimbleholme Fairytale.

29th December 2009

Today I paid a little visit to new Shay babies....

Introducing Bruadair Iomhair (also known as Ivor)

&

Bruadair Innse (beautifully named Isla)

These gorgeous babies were bred by my good friends Debbie and Jim Linden and will hopefully be seen in the ring Spring 2010. They are by Seamus (Newlin Victor of Salenko JW ShCM) and Cheri (Bruadair Eiridinn). As you can see from their photographs, they have great show potential.

28th December 2009

I had a fantastic time judging at Livingston Canine Society held at Bathgate Leisure Centre, Edinburgh.. Despite the terrible conditions of -9 degree and an endless supply of show, it was a good show.

My Best Beagle, Newlin Anchor Chief is pictured on the right. Unfortunately he could not compete in the group as his breeder was judging the Hound Group. In Scotland a Best Puppy In Breed does not normally get declared. Thanks to the exhibitors for my entry and also the committee for their hospitality.

28th November 2009

Shay wins Reserve Best In Show at Tyne, Wear & Tees Hound Open Show.

After a short break from the ring, Seamus attended the Tyne, Wear and Tees Hound's second Open Show of the year. Having preiously won BOB and Best In Show 4 at the May Open show.

The break must have done the trick as Shay won the Open dog class and was then declared Best of Breed. under breed specialist Maureen Caney "Springpine".

Our Best In Show judge was Mrs Toni Agnew who decided upon a beautiful whippet as her Best In Show. To my delight, Shay was her Reserve Best In Show.

Shay is pictured above right after winning this award and also bottom right, moving out beautifully in the Best In Show challenge.

Thank you to both judges for these lovely awards and also Christine Hartland for the photographs.

17th November 2009

Shay became a father again today, when the lovely Cheri (Bruadair Eiridinn) gave birth to two babies, a tri dog and a tri bitch. Ivor and Isla are pictured on the right with their proud mother.

16th November 2009

Happy 3rd Birthday Shay!!

25th October 2009

Congratulations to Seamus' daughter, Newlin Chalice at Molesend (and of course, her owner Sam Goldberg) on qualifying for Crufts at Midland Counties Championship show under breed judge Ada Anderson. This was Chalice's very first championship show. More details of Chalice can be found at www.molesend.co.uk

11th October 2009

A weekend off from showing, however it was time for some judging!! The society was Beckenham Canine Association and was way down south in Kent. My mam took full advantage of this trip and spent the day at the Bluewater Shopping Centre!!

I had a lovely entry of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and found my eventual Best of Breed in the young dog, Avalcier Hans who I was could have quite easily taken home. I was delighted to found out that his class wins under me, gave him his final Junior Warrant points. My Reserve Best of Breed was the sweetest little bitch called Rabymar Athina at Timbric and my Best Puppy In Breed was Avalcier Rockefeller another that I could have quite easily put in the back of my car!! My CKCS main award winners are photographed, top right.

My Beagle Best of Breed was Rossut Zulu of Pakawhai JW ShCM and Reserve Best of Breed was Redcap Folktale of Bondlea. Unfortunately there was only one Beagle Puppy there, so my Best Puppy went to Trebellean Will's Branson. The main Beagle award winners are photographed on the right. Thanks to all exhibitors and Beckenham CA.

4th October 2009

This weekend saw the very long trip down to Cardiff direct from Wetherby Racecourse (Driffield CH - Shay and Saff both got respectable 3rd places). Cardiff was the venue of the Welsh Beagle Club's Ruby Anniversary show where Ms Liz Calikes was judging. Since Seamus was bred by the judge, only Saffy was entered and she showed well considering the incredibly slippy floor to pick up 4th in the Junior bitch class and 1st in Maiden bitch. Saffy is pictured on the right in one of her classes.

19th September 2009

A very busy weekend!! Today was Four Counties Beagle Club's open show and our judge was Marina Scott (nee White) of Belsmard fame.

To my delight, Seamus won the Open dog class, was then awarded Best Dog and later went on to win Reserve Best In Show and Best Opposite Sex. It was the Ruby Anniversary of the FC Beagle Club which meant that there were lots of special prizes to be won. Shay is pictured on the right with his many awards and HUGE rosettes!!

Shay's critique reads: "Powerful and striking quality t/w stallion with excellent bone and real character. In excellent condition and really motored round the ring. Good depth of skull and well defined stop, kind eye and melting expression, long leathers which fell close to his head. Correct neck length which flowed into level back. Well sprung ribs and correct underline. Muscular thighs, good turn of stifle into short read pasterns. Best Dog"

Saffy stood alone in her class (pictured right). Her critique read "Another nice t/w dog from this exhibitor. Super mover, one of the best of the day. Nice head with kind eye. Muscular neck into well laid back shoulders, good forechest. Topline ok, nice tuck up, good set-on of tail and long strong tail. Excellent bone throughout. Very feminine"

Many thanks to our judge for these awards.

18th September 2009

Beagles were being judged on the first day of Darlington and our judge was breed specialist Mrs Jen Davies "Seevad". Seamus was awarded 1st place in Limit Dog which was his 28th first place at championship shows. Not bad, considering he is still only 2 years old. Seamus is pictured right waiting of his critique. Thanks to Jackie Fraser (Wyvisview) for this photograph.

Saffy was entered in Post Graduate bitch which was possibly the largest class of beagles we've had this year, 28!! After being in the class nearly an hour, Saffy was awarded 3rd place which means she has now qualified for Crufts 2010. Thanks to our judge for these awards.

12th September 2009

Today was the turn of South Yorkshire Hound's open show, held at Barnsley. Our breed club judge was Claire Chapman of Balderstone Beagles. Saffy was awarded 2nd in the Yearling class behind the eventual RBOB winner. Seamus was back to winning form and won the Open class and was then awarded Best of Breed.

Best in Show was judged by Mr Louis Deheas of the famous Afghan kennel, Du Jegdalek of Belgium. I was delighted that Seamus was shortlisted to the final 8 in Best In Show.

19th August 2009

Tonight I decided to take Seamus to Newbottle Ringcraft training class since he hadn't been anywhere in a while. Shay showed his socks off and was declared Best In Competition. He is pictured on the right with his trophy.

8th August 2009

No shows again this weekend so another weekend of long dog walks. Seamus and Saffy are pictured on the right having a run on the Church Green in Seaham.

4th August 2009

Today was Cody's (aka Sylarius Sweet Dreams for Salenko) 13th birthday!! Cody is the grand daughter of the former breed record holder CH Lymrey Royal Reflection of Ricksbury. Cody is pictured on the right wearing her Christmas flashing collar!!

1st August 2009

No shows this weekend so the dogs had a lovely relaxed time. On one of our many walks we went to Seaham Dene (pictured right) where Seamus and Saffy had a break from the beach and instead followed numerous different scents and had a good gallop.

25th July 2009

This weekend saw us at Leeds Championship show where the Beagle breed judge was Ken Burgess (Dufosee). Seamus was shortlisted in a strong Limit dog class and Saffy made a return to the ring and was placed 2nd in Graduate bitch. Saffy is pictured on the right in this lovely photograph taken by Scott Oliver (Anorien Poodles and Tibetan Terriers). Many thanks to Scott.

12th July 2009

Sunday 12th July was the big race day where I competed in the Great North 10k Run. More information and photographs are available on the GNR 10k page.

As you will see, Seamus came along in support!! Many thanks to cheerleaders Kristen, Brian and Phil for their support!!

23rd May 2009

On Saturday 23rd May it was the Tyne, Wear and Tees Hound Open show held at Durham. The Beagle breed judge was Kevin Hirst "Kejana". To my delight Seamus was placed 1st in Open Dog and then went on to be awarded Best Of Breed from an entry of over 30 Beagles. Seamus showed well in BIS and was finally placed Best In Show 4 by judge Mrs Katherine Herrington (Kathington).

Thanks to both judges for these awards and also to Kristen for providing the photograph of our win, shown below. This win now qualifies Seamus for the prestigious "Tyne, Wear and Tees Hound - Dog of the Year Competition" to be held in January 2010.

10th April 2009

Our first show of April started well with Seamus winning 1st Open and BOB at Tweedmouth & District C.S. under breed specialist judge Mrs Debbie Linden of Bruadair Beagles. Seamus then went on to be awarded Hound Group 2 from well known Beagle judge Ms Melanie Spavin of the famous Dialynne kennels. Thanks to both judges.

3rd April 2009

Seamus has sired a litter to CH Newlin Kelsey JW. On 4th April, 4 tan and white girls and a tan and white puppy were born. The puppies are pictured below.

27th April 2009

We've got a girl....Saffy has joined us!!!

Fallowfield Damara at Salenko has joined us. To find out more about Saffy please visit her page. She will be campaigned in 2009 along with Seamus, to complete the "Tan and white Team Salenko"!!!!

22nd March 2009

This month saw the Ruby Anniversary show of the Four Counties Beagle Club where the judge was breed specialist Penny Carmichael "Kernebridge". To my delight, Seamus won a very strong Limit dog class.

Congratulations must go to Liz for winning the CC, Reserve Best In Show, Best Opposite Sex in Show and Best Puppy In Show with Bailey, aka Newlin Bailiff aged only 8 months!! Thanks to Paul Smith for the lovely photographs.

To view the full results from the show visit www.fourcountiesbeagleclub.co.uk

22nd March 2009

It was my second judging appointment of Beagles this weekend at Worksop & D.C.S. My BOB was Riversong Haggai With Vigor (pictured, left). I was delighted to hear that he later went on to win Best In Show!! Well done to his owners.

10th January 2009

2009 started with a bang at Boston Championship Show where it was Seamus' first show of the year.

Our judge was breed specialist Ms Kath Parkin (Flurries) and I was delighted when she chose Seamus to be her Best of Breed.

The full results from this show can be viewed by clicking here.

Thanks to Paul Smith (Koorbrats) for these fantastic photographs.

4th January 2009

This weekend I judged Beagles and Junior Handling at Heywood & Radcliffe Canine Society's Open show.

Rossgay Rouska at Roddwood JW was my BOB winner. My RBOB and also BP was Serenaker Play the Game. Both are pictured with myself and their awards.