1. IRR FIRST TIMERS Judge DENISE CRIBB (Somerset)
For IRR dogs (and bitches) who have never won a first prize in any obedience competition.
Heelwork on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (no sit or finish) 30 points
30 sec sit or down stay done alone on lead 30 points
2. STARTING OUTERS Judge PEARL BRAY (Dorset)
For ANY dogs (and bitches) who have never won a first prize in any obedience competition.
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall on lead (sit but no finish) 30 points
30 sec down stay done alone on lead 30 points
3. TRYING HARDERS Judge DENISE CRIBB (Somerset )
For IRR dogs (and bitches) who have never won a prize for obedience at an Open or Championship Show.
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall off lead (sit but no finish) 30 points
1 min down stay done alone off lead 30 points
N.B. Recall and stay may be done on lead for a maximum of 15 points
4. TROTTING ALONGERS Judge DENISE CRIBB (Somerset )
For ANY dogs (and bitches) who have never won a prize for obedience at an Open or Championship Show.
Heel on lead 40 points
Recall off lead (sit and finish) 20 points
Retrieve (handler's article / dumbell / dummy) 20 points
1 min sit stay done alone off lead 20 points
5. IRR IMPROVERS Judge PEARL BRAY (Dorset)
For any IRR dog (or bitch), no matter how smart he / she is.
Heel on lead 20 points
Heel free 20 points
Novice Recall off lead (sit and Finish) 20 points
Retrieve (handlers article or dumbell) 20 points
2 min down stay (done alone, off lead) 20 points
6. CLEVER CLOGS Judge PEARL BRAY (Dorset)
Open to ALL DOGS (and BITCHES)
Heel free 30 points
A recall 20 points
Retrieve (handlers article or dumbell) 20 points
2 min sit stay (done in a group) 15 point
2 min down stay (done in group) 15 points
NOVELTY CLASSES 2008
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM
To be judged by PAT ARNOLD (Amberland golden retrievers)
Class 7: Child handling (aged 7yrs to 11yrs)
Class 8: Child handling (12yrs to 16yrs)
Class 9: Best 5 or 6 Legs (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 10: Dog or Bitch with Best Trick (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 11: Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (7-10 yrs) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 12: Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (10 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class13: Best Condition Dog (IRR Dogs only)
Class14: Best Condition Bitch (IRR Bitches only)
Class15: Dog or Bitch with the Most Appealing Eyes (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class16: Best IRR brace (IRR pairs of dogs and /or bitches only)
Class 17: Best Fancy Dress (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 18: Dog or Bitch with Shiniest Coat (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 19: Irish Eyes are Smiling (IRR dogs and bitches only)
Class 20: Dog or Bitch in Best Condition (-5 yrs) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 21: Dog or Bitch in Best Condition (5 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 22: Dog or Bitch Most Like Their Owner (open to all dogs and bitches)
Class 23: Best Brace (open to all pairs of dogs and /or bitches)
Class 24: Dog or Bitch with Waggiest Tail (open to all dogs and bitches)
CHILDREN are most welcome to enter both the obedience and novelty classes as long as they are used to handling their dogs and will be safe with them.
BEST IN SHOW to be judged from classes 11,12, 13, 14, 20 & 21 by BARRY McCORMACK of ANIMAL AFFAIRS, Bristol (Reg Charity 1104034)............motto "A Life Saved - A Difference Made".
We have lovely rosettes 1st to 6th place in all 24 classes from Tilita rosettes
ROSETTES and AWARDS
BEST IN SHOW CUP sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
BEST VETERAN CUP sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, her beloved IRR forever foster dog
FIRST PRIZE GOODIE BAGS will once again be thoughtfully put together by Lorraine Cannon
HAPPIEST WORKER AWARDS sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Barney, a very special golden
PRIZE CARDS sponsored, designed and printed by Terry & Belinda McAvoy
ROSETTES
BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of her beautiful champion BMD, Peggy Sue
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW sponsored by Lynne Jones in memory of the unforgettable Peggy Sue
BEST VETERAN sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, her beloved IRR forever foster dog
RESERVE BEST VETERAN sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of Jimmy, gone but never forgotten
MOST IMPROVED IRR DOG sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Jake, a little guy with a big heart
MOST IMPROVED IRR BITCH sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of the wonderful Lady Isabelle
BEST IRR OBEDIENCE DOG sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Freddie, my soulmate GSD
BEST IRR OBEDIENCE BITCH sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Honey, my very first golden girl
Class 1. IRR FIRST TIMERS sponsored by Jackie & Ron Adams in memory of Dixielab, their very first, very special, foster girl.
Class 2. STARTING OUTERS sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 3. TRYING HARDERS sponsored by Lucy Lockley who does try to be good.............honestly!!!!!!!!
Class 4. TROTTING ALONGERS sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 5. IRR IMPROVERS sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 6. CLEVER CLOGS sponsored by Diana Heyer in memory of Dillon and his party tricks
Class 7: CHILD HANDLING (aged 7yrs to 11yrs) sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
Class 8: CHILD HANDLING (12yrs to 16yrs) sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
Class 9: BEST 5 or 6 LEGS sponsored by Julie Granger for the inimitable and much loved Ricky
Class 10: DOG or BITCH with BEST TRICK sponsored by Helen Boyd for the very brave and inspirational Teal, very much still with us!!
Class 11: BEST VETERAN DOG or BITCH (7-10 yrs) sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of her beloved IRR forever foster boy, Jimmy
Class 12: BEST VETERAN DOG or BITCH (10 yrs+) sponsored by Sally Tooke in memory of her beloved IRR forever foster boy, Jimmy
Class13: BEST CONDITION DOG (IRR Dogs only) sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
Class14: BEST CONDITION BITCH (IRR Bitches only) sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill and dedicated to our current love Lola Jane AKA Lolly.
Class15: DOG or BITCH with the MOST APPEALING EYES sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
Class 16: BEST IRR BRACE (IRR pairs) sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 17: BEST FANCY DRESS sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 18: DOG or BITCH with SHINIEST COAT sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller.
Class 19: IRISH EYES ARE SMILING sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill in memory of Cassie our first golden
Class 20: DOG or BITCH in BEST CONDITION (-5 yrs) sponsored by Diana Heyer in memory of Bogey , my perfect first retriever
Class 21: DOG or BITCH in BEST CONDITION (5 yrs+) sponsored by Diana Heyer in memory of Inka, beautiful to the end
Class 22: DOG or BITCH MOST LIKE THEIR OWNER sponsored by Helen Boyd in memory of Ronnie, a creature of habit just like his dad.
Class 23: BEST BRACE (open to all pairs) sponsored by Julie Granger for her special pair, Ricky & Megan
Class 24: DOG or BITCH with WAGGIEST TAIL sponsored by Lucy Lockley, a very happy labrador
All of us at IRR would like to say a huge "thankyou" to all of the above sponsors. The money we have saved here will help us to bring another three deserving dogs over from Ireland.
Thankyou soooo much for your ongoing support of all we are trying to do.
Entries will be taken on the day or can be booked in advance online from 1.8.08.
PARADE OF RESCUES
As in previous years, there will be a Parade of Rescue Dogs but as we now have 4 years of happy dogs to take part, we will be having 4 separate short parades (see programme) so dogs aren't waiting around too long. A free entry form is now up and running.
KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN BRONZE AWARD
This year, at the Reunion, we will giving you the opportunity to enter your dogs for the KCGC Bronze award.
Your examiner will be SHARON ARNOLD. She will allow about 15 mins per dog, including doing the stays individually and having a little friendly chat with each person. Sharon will be examining from 10 am onwards and is dedicating her day to us so is happy to finish around 4 pm.
Entries will be in advance with a designated time given to each dog to make the day run smoothly but, if a time is inconvenient, a straight swap with another entrant will be allowed as long as the examiner is kept informed.
FUN and GAMES
FUN and GAMES will be going on in RING 4 between 8.30am and 4.00pm.
Dogs can have as many tries as they like at things like TEMPTATION ALLEY, WATER BOBBING, SIT IN THE HOOP and FIND AN 'X' all for just 50p a go.
Children are very welcome to have a go with their dogs but only if the dogs are used to being handled by them and both child and dog will be safe
OTHER ATTRACTIONS
There will also be several places to spend your pennies (or, hopefully pounds) including various holistic therapies, IRR products, cards and calendars, a pet shop stand, hand made dog beds, a guess the name of the retriever & Teddy Bears Picnic, a cake stall, a flower stall, a White elephant stall, and a bottle stall. You can also meet and, hopefully sponsor, our very own IRR sponsor dogs
MICROCHIPPING
As we believe it is very important to keep our dogs safe in all situations and with dog theft being on the increase everywhere, we will be offering a micro-chipping service at the 2008 Reunion. This will be open to all dogs not just IRR ones. Dogs will be able to just turn up on the day but, if you would like to book in advance, then please email Jan as she Lorraine and Niclola will be chipping the dogs.
There will probably be 2 one hour sessions, one am and one pm so please watch this space for further details to be announced nearer the time.
The cost of micro-chipping will be £15 a dog and £25 if you have two dogs. The normal charge appears to be £25+ per dog so this is quite a good saving and it could save a life in the future. Unfortunately, although we would like to, we are unable to offer the service any cheaper because we have to cover the cost of the guns and scanner aswell as the chips themselves.
Also Pet-Detect suggest that existing chips should be checked to see that they are still in place and readable so, for £1, Jan Lorraine and Nicola will be happy to do this for you too. Better to be safe than sorry.
OUR KIND SPONSORS
All at Irish Retriever Rescue would like to thank all the companies and very kind people who have been very generous to us, once again. We would also like to thank Wendy Waygood for all her hard work and gentle persuasion on our behalf.
Burns Pet Nutrition... Dog Food...........................http://www.burns-pet-nutrition.co.uk
Turtle Mats ..............Turtle Mat .............................http://www.turtlemat.co.uk
Canine Concepts....... Various Lovely Goodies....... http://www.canineconcepts.co.uk
Fish4Dogs.................. Food and Treats................... http://www.fish4dogs.com
Dogs Today Magazine.. 1 Year’s subscription to magazine...http://www.dialadog.co.uk/index.php5
Hope Brown Crystals ...7 Crystal bags................... http://hopebrown.co.uk
Your Dog Magazine.. 1 year’s subscription to theMagazine....http://www.yourdog.co.uk/index.php
Waggers........................ Dog Bed.............................. http://www.waggers.co.uk
Dorwest Herbs............. Vouchers ............................http://www.dorwest.com
Kudos Pet Products ......Dog Bed............................. http://www.kudospetproducts.co.uk
Sinclair.......................... Various Lovely Goodies....... http://www.sinclair-sahc.com
Petlifeonline.................. Vet beds............................... http://www.petlifeonline.co.uk/Store/Dogs
Company of Animals..... Large Wubbers, Kong......... http://www.companyofanimals.co.uk
Naturediet................... Dog Food........................... http://www.naturediet.net/naturediet/index.html
Doggie Solutions.............. Bacon Bubble Machine ......http://www.doggiesolutions.co.uk
Johnsons Veterinary......... Flea Products & Pens......... http://www.johnsons-vet.com
Dapper pets.......................Dog Tags .......................... http://www.dapperpets.co.uk/index.cfm
PedMeds .............................Loads of Various lovely Goodies............. http://www.petmeds.co.uk/
Hellenia Vets Choice.........Various Dog Heatlth items ...http://www.healthfoods-uk.com
Dogs Monthly Magazine . 1Years Subscription ........ http://www.dogsmonthly.co.uk
Barker and Barker................Show Packs .................. http://www.dogtraininginfo.co.uk
Pooch and Mutt .......Joint Bone and Priobiotic Supplements ... http://www.poochandmutt.com
Roof Box -................... Bowl and two Doggie Bags -................... http://www.roofbox.co.uk/
Peasbridge ...................Dog Shampoos....................................... http://www.peasridge.co.uk/
Bronteglen ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Selection of beds .................................. http://www.bronteglen.co.uk/
Multigerm Enterprises .... 5 Vouchers for Lactosym Probiotic Liquid .... http://www.lactosym.com/
GWF Nutrition ................6 Bags of Joint Supplements for Dogs ........ http://www.gwfnutrition.com/
Grammas ..........................Vouchers for Herbal Products ................ http://www.grammasintl.com/
JS Products .... White Polo Shirt with GR motif ....http://www.dogstickers.com/acatalog/index.html
MAGGIE & RAY LONG (in memory of Sadie & Meg)...........organising our Grand Raffle again this year
SALLY TOOKE (in memory of Jimmy)..................................various competition prizes
ALY REASTON & QUINN (unable to attend) ........................various competition prizes
JULIE GRANGER, RICKY & MEGAN (unable to attend) .......various competition prizes
DIRECTIONS TO REUNION 2008
DIRECTIONS to BURY VIEW FARM and CAMPING SITE, CORSTON FIELDS.NB. There is a Corsham to the North-east of Bath but our venue is near Corston to the WEST of Bath.
Satnav Users
The postcode is BA2 9HD
FROM the WEST on the A39
From Wells, take the A39 signposted Bath / Bristol.Continue on the A39 until you have travelled through Marksbury village, proceed along a very short dual-carriageway and ignore the Keynsham turning at the major traffic lights. Turn left a few hundred yards after the lights into Bury View Farm. If you get to the Wheatsheaf pub then you have gone a wee bit too far.
FROM the SOUTH WEST on the A303
From the A303, at the Podimore roundabout, take the 2nd exit for the A37 signposted Bristol.Continue on the A37 going through Shepton Mallet. Having passed the junction on your left where the A39 joins the A37, continue on until you get to the right turn to the A39 signposted Bath (ignore any previous signs for other roads to Bath).
Continue on the A39 until you have travelled through Marksbury village, proceed along a very short dual-carriageway and ignore the Keynsham turning at the major traffic lights. Turn left a few hundred yards after the lights into Bury View Farm. If you get to the Wheatsheaf pub then you have gone a wee bit too far. FROM the M3 (London and the South East)Take the A303 passing Stonehenge on your right.Although it is slightly further, the easiest route is to continue on until you get to the Podimore roundabout and take the 3rd exit A37 signposted Bristol.
Continue on the A37 going through Shepton Mallet. Having passed the junction on your left where the A39 joins the A37, continue on until you get to the right turn to the A39 signposted Bath (ignore any previous signs for other roads to Bath).
Continue on the A39 until you have travelled through Marksbury village, proceed along a very short dual-carriageway and ignore the Keynsham turning at the major traffic lights. Turn left a few hundred yards after the lights into Bury View Farm. If you get to the Wheatsheaf pub then you have gone a wee bit too far.
FROM the M4 Exit the M4 Motorway at junction 18 and take the A46 into Bath.
(Junction 18 is about 110 miles (175 kms) west of Central London & about 90 miles (145 kms) west of Heathrow).
Stay on the A46 to Bath for about 8 miles (13 kms) to a major intersection where the A46 joins the A4.
Be sure to take the A4 Bath/Bristol (west) not the A4 east.
Now look below and follow the FROM BATH directions.FROM the M5 The M5 is intersected by the M4 at Junction 15 of the M5. Take the M4 East (Bristol & London) off the M5 at Junction 15. (This is the M4 / M5 interchange). Take the M32 turning off the M4 about 3 miles (5 kms) from Junction 15 and on the slip-road off the M4, stay in the lefthand A4174 lane. Through many traffic lights, junctions and roundabouts, stay on the A4174 ring road dual-carriageway, to where it joins the A4 Bath/Bristol road - about 8 miles (13 km) from the M4. At the A4174/A4 roundabout, take the first exit the A4 to Bath. You are now on the Keynsham bypass dual-carriageway and travelling away from Bristol. Now look below and follow the FROM BRISTOL directions.
FROM BATH Find the A4 Bristol signs and follow them out of the city into the countryside. At the end of a short dual-carriageway take the 2nd exit signposted A39 Wells on the Globe (pub) roundabout. Staying on the A39, travel through Corston village and about a mile further on, shortly after passing the Wheatsheaf pub on the right and before the traffic lights, you will need to turn right CAREFULLY (it is a fast road) into Bury View Farm. FROM BRISTOL Find A4 Bath signs and stay with the A4 right out of the city and beyond. Keep on the A4 dual-carriageway to bypass Keynsham and then travel through Saltford village - all on the A4. Continue on the A4 until you get to the Globe (pub) roundabout. Take the 3rd exit signposted Wells A39. Staying on the A39, travel through Corston village and about a mile further on, shortly after passing the Wheatsheaf pub on the right and before the traffic lights, you will need to turn right CAREFULLY (it is a VERY fast road) into Bury View Farm.
PARKING
To help us pay for the venue, car parking for the whole day will be £2 which will include a free programme. Please leave plenty of time for your journey so that you can enjoy the whole day of events. It would be a real shame to miss out on any of it. You can arrive as early as you like as most of us will be up and about by 6am. You are also very welcome to stay overnight, of course, or make a weekend or even a week of it. There is plenty to see and do in and around the lovely city of Bath.
LINKS TO ALL ENTRY FORMS
OBEDIENCE & NOVELTY CLASSES
PARADE OF RESCUE DOGS
KENNEL CLUB GOOD CITIZEN AWARD
PHOTO COMPETITION
