druid
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Anyone else showing this year? Entry figures realeased today...547 Labradors!!
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Clodagh
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And not a single one I’d want to give kennel space to 
. Sorry Clover 
. Sorry Clover 
EllieBeast
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No showing for us, Ivy will be on the German Longhaired Pointer discover dogs stand with my husband on the Saturday.
I’ll be at home with the pup, but very much hoping to be there showing him next year
I’ll be at home with the pup, but very much hoping to be there showing him next year
sarah.oxford
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Arthur's qualified but not showing this year as he isn't this particular judge's type.
Hopefully next year
Hopefully next year
BallyRoanBaubles
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And not a single one I’d want to give kennel space to
my friend has a show lab that comes training with us and works on the shoot, she has as much drive as the working labs
but then my friend does say she’s a rubbish show dog
pistolpete
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Used to go and watch every year but not the showing.
blackcob
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Yup, although we have an all-rounder so don't think I'll improve on last year's result! Also doing a day on DD.
druid
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And not a single one I’d want to give kennel space to
That figure includes all the FT and gamekeeper class entries so I'd wager you're wrong
Clodagh
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Probably yes then, I took it you meant the show classes.
druid
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No showing for us, Ivy will be on the German Longhaired Pointer discover dogs stand with my husband on the Saturday.
I’ll be at home with the pup, but very much hoping to be there showing him next year
Good entry for GLPs this year, 33. Nearly level with GWP
druid
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The entries for each breed include every entry for any class....so any lab who is entered in FT on in breed and gamekeepers will show up
EllieBeast
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Thats fabulous
Erik’s Dad is over from Belgium to compete for the first time. I’m sad I can’t be there, but looking forward to seeing how he gets on- Along with lots of other GLP friends and dog relatives.
I know that lots of dogs that are taking part both work and show, which is awesome- there’s been a big push for this to happen so we don’t end up with a working vs showing line. It’s all quite exciting really
SilverLinings
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I know that lots of dogs that are taking part both work and show, which is awesome- there’s been a big push for this to happen so we don’t end up with a working vs showing line. It’s all quite exciting really
That sounds like a really positive move; I'm a cocker spaniel person and I don't like the way most of the 'show' types are going (more towards the flatter-faced American CS, with excessive coat). Mind you, I have also seen some very badly put together 'working' cockers out and about, but I suspect they may be from unregistered/accidental/cross breeding.
I really liked the cocker type commonly seen about 20+yrs ago which was probably half way between today's workers and show-types, a bit more substantial than some of the workers but lighter than the show types and with a more traditional head. Some of the show dogs I've seen recently look like they are heading towards looking like a King Charles Spaniel rather than maintaining the distinct cocker look.
mypegasus
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I’m off to watch the Lancashire Heelers on Friday. Go and cheer on Pearl and Rocks’y’s breeder and her entries - been a while since I’ve been.
satinbaze
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Not this year as my girl is due to whelp on the Sunday. So I could be busy with BIS on TV in the background
MurphysMinder
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Heelers have got a great entry for a vulnerable breed.
Annette4
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Not showing but Fizz will be there on Friday on the Therapy Dogs Nationwide stall to be doted on by her public
EllieBeast
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It really is, the GLP club (and breeders, who mainly breed for working homes) have been encouraging more showing to try and help.
There are very few GLPs in England- less than 250. Whilst the numbers are low it’s much easier to positively influence the future of the breed. We’re loving being a part of it
It does frustrate me to see the number of ‘gundogs’ in the show ring who aren’t fit to even work half a day. And those are the ones that do well- it would be nice to see more of them completing a SGWC cert to prove they’re fit for purpose!
malwhit
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I totally agree about today's Cockers. The gorgeous heads of the past have disappeared along with the "setter feathering". Even setters don't have setter feathering nowadays
I am old enough to remember reading a book from the 1950s with a photo of Tracey Witch of Ware who was BIS at Crufts. To my mind, she was what a Cocker should look like
Morwenna
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I wish I could go but can’t get the time off work. I have no interest in watching the showing classes but would love to watch the gundogs. Maybe next year.
some show
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400 whippets! Wow.
druid
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Thats fabulous
Erik’s Dad is over from Belgium to compete for the first time. I’m sad I can’t be there, but looking forward to seeing how he gets on- Along with lots of other GLP friends and dog relatives.
I know that lots of dogs that are taking part both work and show, which is awesome- there’s been a big push for this to happen so we don’t end up with a working vs showing line. It’s all quite exciting really
Fantastic - I think we are stuck in Hall 5 all day as we're doing the Gamekeeper's team as well having dragged him across the water with us...irst Irish shoot to enter it so we are crossing our fingers! I'll keep an eye on the results online for the GLPs - one of the judges for BASC classes this year is trialling a GLP currently!
druid
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I still maintain we should do a blank shot, eject all the obviously gunshy then make them do a short dummy retrieve
conformation judging follows...!
EllieBeast
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Yes! She’s an A panel field trial judge and is absolutely lovely- Her bitch is Ivy’s litter sister, Weasel- she qualified for open a couple of weeks ago
Good luck in the BASC classes! Enjoy it
and a blank shot sounds like a fabulous idea 
druid
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Yes! She’s an A panel field trial judge and is absolutely lovely- Her bitch is Ivy’s litter sister, Weasel- she qualified for open a couple of weeks ago
Good luck in the BASC classes! Enjoy it
I've only got one entered under her - the others are under Laura Hill
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
I still maintain we should do a blank shot, eject all the obviously gunshy then make them do a short dummy retrieve
We have gunshots in classes for dogs over 12 months old
And passing a courage test as a prerequisite to get a grade in the working class at the equivalent of a championship show.
EllieBeast
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I don’t know Laura Hill at all, my showing knowledge is very limited- I just know Annie through the GLPs
Good luck with it all! Am looking forward to hearing how it goes!
Britestar
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I'll be there all week with my trade stand as always.
Hard work but enjoyable.
Always happy to meet anyone Hall 5, stand 174b
Hard work but enjoyable.
Always happy to meet anyone Hall 5, stand 174b
mypegasus
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I'll be there all week with my trade stand as always.
Hard work but enjoyable.
Always happy to meet anyone Hall 5, stand 174b
I'll make sure that I come and say hello on Friday
mypegasus
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Yes looks to be a good entry.