'Lettis' is Vetzyme Pick of the Litter awards winner
(All photos by Alan V Walker)
THE 2000/2001 Vetzyme OUR DOGS Pick of the Litter awards – celebrating their thirteenth anniversary – were hosted by Seven Seas and Animal Health Care at the Chesford Bridge Hotel, Kenilworth.
Television personality and former Blue Peter host, Peter Purves, presented
the awards to the top ten finalists and group winners while also telling many
amusing tales from his many years presenting at Crufts.
This year’s winner was Dorothy Entwistle’s Chihuahua, Lettis Luvs
Dorenty – also known as Lettis – from Oldham.
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The
overall winner of the Seven Seas/Vetzyme OUR DOGS Pick of the Litter 2001
competition was Dorothy Entwistle's S/C Chihuahua Lynfair Lettis Luvs Dorenty,
amassing a total of 538 points, is seen here being presented by Peter Purves.
This is the third time that Dorothy Entwistle has won the Pick of the Litter
Competition, the other wins were in 1991/92 with 'Dorenty's Drivin Miss Daisy
and more recently 1997/98 with Dorenty's Nokumded
Lettis has delighted Dorothy with her results in this prestigious competition.
Said Dorothy, ‘I was delighted Lettis did so well. Lettis is totally
spoilt and demands attention. She loves life, and thoroughly enjoys showing
but does it her way’.
‘Lettis comes from a long line of winners. She was bred using my champion,
Nokumded Norman, who won the competition in 1997-98. Winning the Vetzyme Pick
of the Litter has always given me a sense of achievement and I’m so happy
and proud of her’.
Runner
up and winner of the Pastoral group in the Seven Seas /Vetzyme OUR DOGS Pick
of the Litter 2001 competition, with 435 points was Mr G. and Mrs. T. Foster's
Briard 'Fosterbrie Touch of Class' seen here with Peter Purves, making the
presentations.
Second place was awarded to Fosterbie Touch of Class, also known as Cocoa, owned by Gordon and Carol Foster from Huddersfield.
Said Gordon, ‘We were delighted that Cocoa came second overall, she really
is our pick of the litter.’
Added Carol, ‘This is the second time we have taken part and hope Vetzyme
will continue to run the awards as they are such great fun’.
Third
placed and winner of the Hound group was Martin Saunders’ Whippet 'Janelyn
Silvatec Sixpense'.
Third
place was awarded to Janelyn Silvatec Sixpence, also known as Pipa, owned
by Martin Sanders from Cardiff.
Said Martin, ‘Pipa is a great family pet and a great showgirl. She always
gives 100 per cent form start to finish’.
‘I am proud of Pipa to have done so well, especially as she has only
been competing for eight months.’
The event, supported by Hull firm Seven Seas Pet and Animal Health Care runs
throughout the year with points gained at dog shows all over the country being
accumulated to find the Vetzyme Pup of the Year.
Said Peter Purves, ‘The Vetzyme Pick of the Litter competition goes from
strength to strength and is a a lot of fun for exhibitors and breeders’.
Also speaking at the event was OUR DOGS Managing Director Vince Hogan, who
said that our dogs was delighted to have been associated with the competition
for so long and congratulated the exhibitors for their dedication over another
show season.
Tony Day of Seven Seas Pet and Animal Care said, ‘People travel thousands
of miles all over the country for the competition, and it is their dedication
and consistency that makes it such as success. Everyone puts in a great deal
of effort and all those who have taken part are winners’.
Joint sponsors of this long running event are Seven
Seas/Vetzyme and Our Dogs, the official party included (front row) Sally Harrison
Pick of Litter Co-ordinator for Vetzyme and Lisa Carlin Product Manager. The
gentlemen included Tim Smith Vetzyme PR, Peter Purves Celebrity Guest, Vince
Hogan OUR DOGS, and Tony Day Marketing Manager.
The Winners Parade, including all 14 prize winner together with representatives from Vetzyme and Our Dogs, at last weeks awards ceremony.
Winner of the Working group was Pamela Aze and Margaret
Randon's BMD 'Duntinblae Designer Jacket'
The UItility group was won by Mrs. P. Maule's Shih Tzu 'Shanto Harmonia Ruby'.
Winner of the Terrier group was M. McGee and C. Carnes
SBT 'Heir of Distinction', both co owners are seen here with Peter Purves.
The Gundog group winner was Miss Shirley
Watson's English Springer Spaniel 'Bordacity Step to Stardom'.
Results
1 Lynfair Lettis Dorenty, Dorothy Entwistle,
538 points.
2 Fosterbie Touch of Class, Mr G & Mrs T Foster, 435.
3 Janelyn Silvatec Sixpence, Martin Saunders, 373.
4 Shanto Harmonia Ruby, Mrs P Maule, 254.
=5 Duntible Designer Jacket, Pamela Aze & Margaret Randon, 241. Shellthorn Dancers Legacy, Mrs Sheila M Martin, 241.
7 Heir of Distinction, M McGee & C Carne, 237.
8 Amalek a Fine Romance with Witchstone, Nick Gourley & Andy Leonard, 230.
9 Welshbern Cefyn at Jaybiem, Ms J B Miles & Mrs J Jones, 222.
10 Bonosue Queen of the Nile, Mr Hardman, 216.
11 Roybridge Snow Enchantment for Lireva, Don Cawthera, 210.
=12 Stars ’n Stripes for Garrizone, Mr G & Mrs A Fodden, 207. Norylght Warrier Princess, Mr P & Mrs M Such, 207.
14 Bordacity Step to Stardom, Miss Shirley Watson, 202.
15 Jimbaros the man in Black with Sealandair, Miss Lesley Wright, 200.
16 Neradmik Pyjama Party at Sturtmoor, Miss Camille Dolvey, 196.
17 Quettadene Liberty at Notrella, Sue & Neil Shrinkfield, 191.
18 Valleydell Crystal Ball, Mrs Bull, 187.
19 Oriel Temple Star Ted to Kiss for Lireva, Don Cawthera, 174.
20 Bubas Soldier Boy, Miss Jane Gostynska, 172.”
