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[TC]

Hi,

I am in Berkshire (Bracknell) and wonder if anyone can recommend ringcraft classes in this area.

I have never been involved in breed showing, and only ever competed in obedience. Since owning a whippet and being on this forum, I am really interested to have a go at showing, and my partner is desperate to go around the ring lol

Ollie was bought as a pet, and as much as I love him to bits I really think that he will not fare that well in the showring and will be much better suited to coursing!

My new pup's pedigree seems quite good, and he has had a few admiring glances )

I'm not sure how you write the pedigrees on this forum but I'll give it a go :b

Origo Just James

{Origo Dark Knight

{Gainsborough's Blue Bell

Moonvale Steel Magnolia

{CH Oakbark Major's Law at Stonefox

{Chilka Katy at Linsea

If anyone can shed any light on these dogs, or the websites of the breeders I would really appreciate it.

Thanks

Tracy

 

[~JO~]

Sorry, am nowhere near so can't help with ringcraft classes, but I'm sure someone will be able! :thumbsup:

I would just take him along to a few classes and see how he gets along, There is a picture of Ch Oakbark Major 's Law at Stonefox on the champdogs website, the link is HERE!!!

Ringcraft classes are good for socialisation and teaching your pup to sit still, if nothing else!!! You can then enter him in some companion dog shows when he is 6 months and see how he and you enjoy it!

Good luck

 

[whippetmad]

any piccys ofyour pup tracy? :thumbsup:

 

[TC]

Sorry,  am nowhere near so can't help with ringcraft classes, but I'm sure someone will be able!  :thumbsup:
I would just take him along to a few classes and see how he gets along, There is a picture of Ch Oakbark Major 's Law at Stonefox on the champdogs website, the link is HERE!!!

Ringcraft classes are good for socialisation and teaching your pup to sit still, if nothing else!!!  You can then enter him in some companion dog shows when he is 6 months and see how he and you enjoy it!

Good luck 

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Hi Jo,

I have seen these pics and they are lovely, I think his Grandsire was very handsome :wub:

There is a companion dog show just outside of Reading (about 15 miles from me) at the weekend so we are hoping to go along to that. Even thinking of letting Ollie have a go to see if he enjoys it :wacko:

Thanks

Tracy

 

[TC]

any piccys ofyour pup tracy? :thumbsup:

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I have to confess, I am really useless with a camera, but here are a couple of Ollie (nearly six months)

 

[TC]

The only pics I have so far of Jake are not very good for seeing him in his own right :- "

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[TC]

I've only had him since Friday morning, so haven't had much time for pics :blink:

Forgot to say, jake is 14 weeks

 

[whippetmad]

awwwwwwwww very nice tracy :wub: :wub: o o

 

[Millie]

Tracey there is a great Ringcraft at Dunsden Village Hall that Dessie and I use......... its about 20 min car journey from us in Reading so I should think it will be about the same for you coming the other way.

Its run by Foina on a Tuesday night 8pm - 10 more details from Fiona 0118 9841613

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[TC]

Thanks Millie :thumbsup: I shall give her a ring......

 

[Millie]

:cheers: Look forward to seeing you there ! :thumbsup:

 

[dawn]

Hi again Tracy

kat of Stonefox is a member on here if you pm her I am sure she will be very glad to hear from you.

He looks a very handsome boy! :wub:

 

[TC]

Oooh, I'm so excited............

Will see any of you that go to Fiona's group on Tuesday. I spoke to her last night and she said to come along, I can't wait.

It's not often that I get so excited about making a complete idiot of myself :b

See you there

 

[TC]

Hi again Tracy
kat of Stonefox is a member on here if you pm her I am sure she will be very glad to hear from you.

He looks a very handsome boy! :wub:

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Hi Dawn,

I emailed from the Champdogs site and so got to speak to Kathryn (didn't feel that I could call her Kat ) yesterday, she was lovely.

Thanks for saying that you think he's handsome!

 

[dessie]

Oooh, I'm so excited............
Will see any of you that go to Fiona's group on Tuesday. I spoke to her last night and she said to come along, I can't wait.

It's not often that I get so excited about making a complete idiot of myself  :b

See you there

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Tracy, I'll be there next Tuesday with Django. Unfortunately Millie is shirking next week cos she's doing something Collie but normally we are both there!!!

 

[Lolcoe]

Ringcraft classes are good for socialisation and teaching your pup to sit still, if nothing else!!! 

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Ah so true!!!! You also learn a lot more from watching others at shows. I am a nuisance for asking loads of questions to people that are experienced in the breed.

I also get a lot of help by asking people to be critical of my handling and point out where i go wrong, to me thats the only way you can learn (w00t)

 

[Millie]

Oooh, I'm so excited............
Will see any of you that go to Fiona's group on Tuesday. I spoke to her last night and she said to come along, I can't wait.

It's not often that I get so excited about making a complete idiot of myself  :b

See you there

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Tracy, I'll be there next Tuesday with Django. Unfortunately Millie is shirking next week cos she's doing something Collie but normally we are both there!!!

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Yes boring old Committee meeting ! But hopefully I'll see you the following Tuesday :thumbsup:

 

[dessie]

Ringcraft classes are good for socialisation and teaching your pup to sit still, if nothing else!!! 

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LOL! Socialisation yes but Django obviously missed the lesson on the other bit!!! What a fidget arse he is!!!

 

[TC]

Ringcraft classes are good for socialisation and teaching your pup to sit still, if nothing else!!! 

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LOL! Socialisation yes but Django obviously missed the lesson on the other bit!!! What a fidget arse he is!!!

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Don't worry Django.......Ollie will soon be bottom of the class for fidgetting :blink:

 

[hanneroon]

heloo there tracy.

I just stumbled across this thread and saw that you were looking to shed some light on the pedigree of your new pup, i realise this is an old thread now, but I'm quite excited to say that i am the owner of your pups grandsire, "Origo Just James"....

I also was looking to find some info on the breeder, but for a different reason, to give her a piece of my mind. The KC website gives a name but no address.. I bought my dog aged six from someone who was keeping him in a terrible condition, and letting certain medical problems go untreated.. He is a beautiful boy, i can post you a photo if you like.... i already snuck a look at yours, perhaps it would be nice to compare eh?

anyway hope this finds you and dogs well

yours hannah