2003
Committee
I’m
not sure whether noteworthy dog shows are akin to London’s
buses - no sooner does one show up (after an interminable
wait) but another comes along as well.
Hot on the heels of a very enjoyable Contest of Champions
came a show for toy poodles that really was another winner.
Eligibility for entry for LONDON & HOME COUNTIES TOY POODLE
CLUB’S fortieth anniversary show was the first perk on
offer for all 92 toys which entered. Following closely was
the next perk – to be judged by Adrian Perry-Coxall of
Tiopepe fame.Third perk of the day for all those stylish pooches
was the chance of a crumb of the cake that was appropriately
decorated with a ruby OSCAR - a delicious pre lunch feature
of the show.
Mrs
A Penfold & Mrs M Cleaver’s Dog CC and eventual BIS,
Ch Shalankas Justin Time JW, pictured with Mr N Buther’s
Bitch CC Tuttlebees Witches Witch and judge Adrian Perry-Coxall
Coupled with celebrating the club’s anniversary, was
recognition of the (July 2003) wedding anniversary of Nigel
and Julie Cooke. Yes you guessed it – their fortieth
also. Nigel and Julie constitute the world’s hardest
working Secretary and Treasurer any club has the good fortune
to have amongst its committee members. They received a specially
commissioned painting of one of their poodles.
A BIG birthday was also saluted for another member of the
hard – working committee, Pat Banks.
Perks for the two legged participants were excellent - prize
money, much of which resulted from the generous donations
of other poodle clubs and individual donors; Oscar silver
spoons, and very generous donations of dog food from a range
of sponsors. Duck eggshell was the background for the two
exquisite poodle heads which adorned the front of the commemorative
cards - another perk for exhibitors.
Adrian’s judging was great to watch for its consistency
and decisiveness. All exhibitors received a "fair innings".
The class that gained my vote for favourite was "Any
other clip, Any age, Any colour, D. or B." It was won
by Kim Sillito’s chocolate bitch Malibu For The Good
Times shown in the very stylish Kim’s special clip. Ask
Kim for a lesson in how to achieve the look. Believe me it’s
a winner.
A raffle awash with an array of goodies was challenged by
another for a specially made teddybear complete with ruby
fur! A £50 note completed the trio of raffles to whet
the spender’s appetite.
Committee member John Osborn’s bacon rolls were a big
breakfast winner. A more dapper dresser in the kitchen is
hard to imagine.
The atmosphere during the show was in line with the winnning
poodles - unbeatable on the day.
Months of planning and sheer hard graft generated a day where
compliments all round were the order of the day. Heartiest
congratulations to all concerned. I look forward to the celebrations
for the club’s half century.
