Results
Obedience Class Results
1. Obedience – IRR First Timers Judge: AMY HYDE (Reading)
Sponsored by Jackie & Ron Adams in memory of Dixielab, their very first, very special, foster girl.
| CLASS 1 | ||
| 1st | No. 89 | David Brown & POPPY (Golden Retriever) |
| 2nd | No. 50 | Joan Phillips & LOUIS (Labrador) |
| 3rd | No. 116 | Alyson Reaston & QUINN (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 48 | Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Retriever Cross) |
| 5th | No. 87 | Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 6th | No. 78 | Liz Perkin & MAX (Golden Retriever) |
| Happiest Worker in memory of Barney Jefferey | No. 116 | QUINN REASTON. Just like Barney, a very happy dog who gives 110% to his mum, Aly |
| Darcy Cannon Award for a special dog who is the most useless at Obedience. | No. 86 | CASEY FLYNN. Just like Darcy, a wonderful older Golden boy who has a mind of his own when it comes to formal obedience. He is adored by his mum Gwen. |
2. Newbies on the Block Judge: MIKE STRAWBRIDGE
Sponsored by Lucy Lockley who does try to be good ………..honestly!!!!!!!
Mike says “Some time ago I was asked by Lynne Jones if I would judge for IRR and I was very glad to accept. It is a beautiful site and we had a gorgeous sunny day. My steward and I enjoyed our day. I made the round as straight forward as possible so I think every one was happy with it and I hope you all enjoyed your day in the sun. Many thanks to my steward Wendy Delve. There were 26 competitors and these are the ones who took the prizes.”
| CLASS 2 | ||
| 1st | No. 66 | Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
| 2nd | No. 98 | Ruth Allingham & AMBER (Min Pin) |
| 3rd | No. 62 | Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
| 4th | No. 104 | Kay Jennings & WILLOW (Border Collie) |
| 5th | No. 65 | Mags Horsfield & BLUE (Sheltie) |
| 6th | No. 71 | Chris Taylor & STAR (GSD) |
| Happiest Worker | No. 106 | Sally Pigott & HAYLEY (Golden Retriever) |
3. Obedience – IRR Improvers Judge: AMY HYDE
Sponsored by Amy Hyde in memory of the inspirational Nugget, her very much loved forever foster boy
| CLASS 3 | ||
| 1st | No. 50 | Joan Phillips & LOUIS (Labrador) |
| 2nd | No. 87 | Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 3rd | No. 110 | Steve Grist & CALLAN (Lab Cross) |
| 4th | No. 116 | Alyson Reaston & QUINN (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 40 | Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Retriever Cross) |
| 6th | No. 19 | Gemma Little & BAILEY (Retriever Cross) |
| Happiest Worker | No. 19 | BAILEY LITTLE. Just like Barney, an extremely happy dog very clued into his mum, Gemma. |
4. Obedience – Trotting Alongers Judge: Mike Strawbridge
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson for gentle Bella, just because she’s Bella.
| CLASS 4 | ||
| 1st | No. 34 | Denise Fry & RUBY (GSD) |
| 2nd | No. 66 | Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
| 3rd | No. 71 | Chris Taylor & STAR (GSD) |
| 4th | No. 62 | Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
| 5th | No. 67 | Mags Horsfield & SHADOW (Sheltie) |
| 6th | No. 72 | Chris Taylor & SADIE (GSD) |
| Happiest Worker | No. 98 N 98 | Ruth Allingham & AMBER (Min Pin) |
5. Obedience – Clever Dogs Judge: Mike Strawbridge
Sponsored by Caroline and Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
| CLASS 5 | ||
| 1st | No. 66 | Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
| 2nd | No. 62 No. 2 | Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
| 3rd | No. 65 | Mags Horsfield & BLUE (Sheltie) |
| 4th | No. 34 | Denise Fry & RUBY (GSD) |
| 5th | No. 64 | Mags Horsfield & SOLO (Sheltie) |
| 6th | No. 74 | Helen Boyd & TEAL (BMD) |
| Happiest Worker | No. 62 | Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
Novelty Class Results
JUDGE KATIE BRISTOW (Frome)
6. Best 5 or 6 Legs (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Julie Granger for the inimitable and much loved Ricky 3 Legs
| CLASS 6 | ||
| 1st | No. 5 | Owen Hammond & HARLEY (Golden Retriever) |
| 2nd | No. 41 | Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 20 | John Dymond & MILLIE (Retriever Cross) |
| 4th | No. 84 | Shelley Jennings & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
| 5thh | No. 83 | Trevor Tuck & BELLA (Flatcoat) |
| 6th | No. 87 | Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
7. Dog or Bitch with Best Trick (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Helen Boyd for the very brave and inspirational Teal, very much still with us
| CLASS 7 | ||
| 1st | No. 51 | Jennie Watts & PERCY (Clumber) |
| 2ndwe | No. 6 | Owen Edwards & BRIAN (Retriever Cross) |
| 3rd | No. 41 | Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 35 | Anne Tuck & JASPER (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th5th | No. 29 | Di James & DAZZLE (Samoyed Cross) Di James & DAZZLE |
| 6th | No. 28 | Di James & PENNY (Golden Retriever) |
8. Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (7-10 yrs) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
| CLASS 8 | ||
| 1st | No. 74 | Helen Body & TEAL (BMD) |
| 2nd | No. 23 | Belinda McAvoy & STELLA (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 44 | Thomas Hyde & WILLOW (Collie Cross) |
| 4th | No. 13 | Tracey Reader-Hoer & CLEO (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 55 | Sandie Bissett & MOLLY (Golden Retriever) |
| 6th | No. 9 | Owen Edwards & HELGA (GSD Cross) |
9. Best Veteran Dog or Bitch (10 yrs+) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Pauline Jefferey in memory of Freddie, her wonderful GSD, a soulmate and friend
| CLASS 9 | ||
| 1st | No. 33 | Phil Fry & BERYL (Labrador) |
| 2nd | No. 53 | Tony Elton & HOLLY (Labrador) |
| 3rd | No. 49 | Joan Phillips & SOPHIE (Crosbreed) |
| 4th | No. 52 | Lorraine Cannon & SAM (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 1 | Craig Norman & DANNY (Golden Retriever) |
| 6th | No. 80 | Sandra Gatward & KIERA (Golden Retriever) |
10 A. Irish Eyes are Smiling (Irish IRR dogs and bitches only)
IRISH JUDGE………..ANNMARIE WOLOHAN
Sponsored by Sandie Bissett in memory of her beautiful Shannon whose eyes were the mirrors of her soul
| CLASS 10 A | ||
| 1st | No. 60 | Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
| 2nd | No. 61 | Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
| 3rd | No. 14 | Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 48 | Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Retriever Cross)) |
| 5th | No. 70 | Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
| 6th | No. 45 | Amy Hyde & DANCER (Retriever Cross) |
10 B. Irish Eyes are Smiling (IRR dogs and bitches only) …judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Lucy Lockley, a very happy Labrador
| CLASS 10 B | ||
| 1st | No. 69 | Hayley Beardshall & BIANCA (Retriever Cross) |
| 2nd | No. 36 | Anne Tuck & DAISY (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 24 | Barbara Henshaw & HEIDI (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 41 | Lynne Jones & LOLA (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 22 | Terry McAvoy & ABIGAIL (Golden Retriever) |
| 6th | No. 23 | Terry McAvoy & STELLA (Golden Retriever) |
11. Best IRR Brace (IRR pairs of dogs and/or bitches only)…judged by ANNMARIE & KATIE
Sponsored by Julie Granger for her very special pair, Ricky & Megan
| CLASS 11 | ||
| 1st | No. 24 | HEIDI Henshaw and ABIGAIL McAvoy (GR sisters) |
| 2nd | No. 21 | MILLIE & STELLA McAvoy (GR Cross and GR) |
| 3rd | No. 41 | LOLA Jones & CONNIE McAvoy (GRs) |
| 4th | No. 60 | TOBY Leggett and DAISY Tuck (GRs) |
| 5th | No. 56 | MOLLY & MONTY Bissett (GRs) |
| 6th | No. 6 | BRIAN Hammond & DRAKE Boyd (GR X brothers) |
12. IRR Best Condition Bitch…..judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Debbie Mallett in memory of her very special lady, Belle who touched everyone’s hearts
| CLASS 12 | ||
| 1st | No. 88 | Val Dagger & ELLIE (GSD) |
| 2nd | No. 87 | Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 3rd | No. 40 | Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| 4th | No. 21 | Belinda McAvoy & CONNIE (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 24 | Barbara Henshaw & HEIDI (Golden Retriever) |
| 6th | No. 36 | Anne Tuck & DAISY (Golden Retriever) |
13. IRR Best Condition Dog ….judged by KATIE
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
| CLASS 13 | ||
| 1st | No. 14 | Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
| 2nd | No. 61 | Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
| 3rd | No. 70 | Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
| 4th | No. 12 | Tracey Reader-Hoer & DIGBY (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 48 | Anne Jones & JUMBLE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| 6th | No. 60 | Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
SOBENKEL AWARDS…………judged by ANNE-MARIE
Sponsored by Sandie Bissett dedicated to all the dogs she has been fortunate enough to share her life with, past and present, not least of all Sophie, Ben and Kelly. Each and every one a character of giant proportions.
| SOBENKEL AWARDS | ||
| 1st | No. 61 | Richard Warr & BUSTER (Labrador) |
| 2nd | No. 14 | Alison Phipps & STEVIE (Golden Retriever) |
| VHC | No. 33 | Phil Fry & Beryl (Labrador) |
| HC | No. 87 | Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| C | No. 40 | Jo McAveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| CCC | No. 52No. 70No. 21 | Lorraine Cannon & Sam (Golden Retriever)Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross)Belinda McAvoy & Connie (Golden Retriever) |
14. Best Fancy Dress (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
| CLASS 14 | ||
| 1st | No. 87 | Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 2nd | No. 16 | Kirston Rae & LILLIE (Whippet Cross) |
| 3rd | No. 51 | Jenny Watts & PERCY (Clumber) |
| 4th | No. 35 | Anne Tuck & JASPER (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 17 | Kirston Rae & LOLA (Great Dane Cross) |
| 6th | No. 2 | Nigel Lockley with GIZMO & LUCY (Cross & Lab) |
15. Dog or Bitch with the Most Appealing Eyes (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson in memory or darling little Cassie whose days with us were too few
| CLASS 15 | ||
| 1st | No. 37 | Trevor Tuck & BELLA (Flatcoat) |
| 2nd | No. 79 | Sandra Gatward & ISLA (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 101 | Ralph Sephton & OSCAR (Saluki) |
| 4th | No. 103 | Clare Carter & BOO (Greyhound) |
| 5th | No. 112 | Ali Bostock & SIDNEY (Border Terrier) |
| 6th | No. 54 | Roy Jenkins & SASHA (Lab X Staffie) |
16. Child Handling (aged 7 yrs to 14 yrs)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
| CLASS 16 | ||
| 1st | No. 87 | Ceri Harlin & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 2nd | No. 40 | Megan McEveney & JASMINE (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| 3rd | No. 43 | Josh Herring & PADDY (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 1 | Craig Norman & DANNY (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 26 | Jessica Tolhurst & GEORGE (Golden Retriever) |
| 6th | No. 30 | Libby Hartley & FLYNN (Retriever Cross) |
17. Dog or Bitch with Shiniest Coat (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Maria Cooper in memory of the very special Spangler www.spangler.co.uk
| CLASS 17 | ||
| 1st | No.113 | Sarah Williams & PATSY (Whippet Cross) |
| 2nd | No. 67 | Mags Horsfield & SHADOW (Sheltie) |
| 3rd | No. 105 | Sally Pigott & CINDERS (Labrador) |
| 4th | No. 99 | Ralph Sephton & JILLY (Greyhound) |
| 5th | No. 63 | Janet Drew & GYPSY (Flatcoat) |
| 6th | No. 19 | Gemma Little & BAILEY (Golden Retriever Cross) |
18. Dog or Bitch Most Like Their Owner (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Helen Boyd in memory of Ronnie, a creature of habit just like his Dad
| CLASS 18 | ||
| 1st | No. 82 | Lucy Cotsford & MAISIE (Cockapoo) |
| 2nd | No. 30 | Chris Hartley & FLYNN (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| 3rd | No. 60 | Anita Leggett & TOBY (Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 115 | Julie Granger & MEGAN (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 87 | Diane Bowler & ISSY (Crossbreed) |
| 6th | No. 70 | Ian Lacey & SAMMY (GSD Cross) |
19. Dog in Best Condition (- 5 yrs) (open to all dogs)
Sponsored by Caroline & Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
| CLASS 19 | ||
| 1st | No. 118 | Elly Hodges & TAYLOR (Golden X GSD) |
| 2nd | No. 97 | Ruth Allingham & FRITZ (Min Pin) |
| 3rd | No. 76 | Jane White & HARVEYJ(Golden Retriever) |
| 4th | No. 26 | Wendy Tolhurst & GEORGE (Golden Retriever) |
| 5th | No. 42 | Josh Herring & LEVI (Labrador) |
| 6th | No. 64 | Mags Horsfield & SOLO (Sheltie) |
20. Bitch in Best Condition (- 5 yrs) (open to all bitches)
Sponsored by Caroline & Paul Wilkins in memory of beautiful Fuller
| CLASS 20 | ||
| 1st | No. 63 | Janet Drew & GYPSY (Flatcoat) |
| 2nd | No. 16 | Kirston Rae & LILLIE (Whippet Cross) |
| 3rd | No. 94 | Phil Taylor & DRAMA (Gordon Setter) |
| 4th | No. 17 | Kirston Rae & LOLA (Great Dane Cross) |
| 5th | No. 27 | Wendy Tolhurst & SHADOW (GSD) |
| 6th | No. 91 | Rosa Ellis & KELLY (Golden Retriever) |
21. Dog or Bitch in Best Condition (5 yrs +) (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill in memory of Cassie, our first Golden
| CLASS 21 | ||
| 1st | No. 114 | Julie Granger & RICKY (Golden Retriever Cross) |
| 2nd | No. 115 | Julie Granger & MEGAN (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 62 | Janet Drew & TIA (Flatcoat) |
| 4th | No. 119 | Megan McEveney & OSCAR (Cairn) |
| 5th | No. 66 | Mags Horsfield & TARA (Sheltie) |
| 6th | No. 15 | Alison Phipps & SAM (Golden Retriever) |
22. Dog or Bitch with Waggiest Tail (open to all dogs and bitches)
Sponsored by Anna & Kevin Hamill and dedicated to our current love Lola Jane AKA Lolly whose tail never stops wagging
| CLASS 22 | ||
| 1st | No. 7 | Owen Edwards & CASEY (Springer Spaniel) |
| 2nd | No. 33 | Phil Fry & BERYL (Labrador) |
| 3rd | No. 100 | Ralph Sephton & SCOOTER (Terrier) |
| 4th | No. 47 | Anne Jones & FINN (Jack Russell Cross) |
| 5th | No. 68 | Mags Horsfield & SUNNY (Sheltie) |
| 6th | No. 13 | Tracey Reader-Hoer & CLEO (Golden Retriever) |
23. Best Brace (open to all pairs of dogs and /or bitches)
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson in memory of our precious Golden boys, Perry and Sandy
| CLASS 23 | ||
| 1st | No. 97 | Ruth Allingham with FRITZ & AMBER (min Pins) |
| 2nd | No. 46 | Shelley Jennings with FINN & WILLOW (Border Collies) |
| 3rd | No. 120 | Lynne Porter with DAISY & DUNCAN (Border Terriers) |
| 4th | No. 68 | Mags Horsfield with SUNNY & TARA (Shelties) |
| 5th | No. 94 | Phil Taylor with HAL and DRAMA (Gordon Setters) |
| 6th | No. 19 & 40 | Gemma Little with BAILEY and JASMINE (Retriever Crosses) |
24. Dog the Judge Would Like to Take Home
Sponsored by Di & Rob Thompson for sweet little Josie, whose life has been saved by IRR and their wonderful helpers
| CLASS 24 | ||
| 1st | No.49 | Joan Phillips & SOPHIE (Crossbreed) |
| 2nd | No. 106 | Sally Pigott & HAYLEY (Golden Retriever) |
| 3rd | No. 112 | Ali Bostock & SIDNEY (Border Terrier) |
| 4th | No. 82 | Lucy Cotsford & MAISIE (Cockerpoo) |
| 5th | No. 114 | Julie Granger & RICKY (Retriever Cross) |
| 6th | No. 89 | David Brown & POPPY (Golden Retriever) |
25. Dogs who haven’t won a prize today
Sponsored by Bob Warwick in memory of Jake, a little guy with a big heart, who was taken far too soon.
The judge decided all the dogs were lovely and so they all got a special rosette and prize.
CHILDREN were most welcome to enter both the obedience and novelty classes as long as they were used to handling their dogs and would be safe with them.
BEST IN SHOW was judged from Classes 8, 9, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21 by NICK THOMPSON (HOLISTIC VET)
BEST IN SHOW RICKY & JULIE GRANGER (114) winner of Class 21
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW FRITZ & RUTH ALLINGHAM (97) 2nd in Class 19
RUNNERS-UP TEAL and Helen Boyd (74) winner of Class 8
BERYL and Phil Fry (33) winner of Class 9
ISSY and Diane Bowler (87) 2nd in Class 12
STEVIE and Alison Phipps (14) winner of Class 13
GYPSY and Janet Drew (63) winner of Class 20