HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-06-26, Page 11Howson & Howson Ltd.
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Kennel Club to Blyth
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of all brands of dog & cat food and Pet supplies
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(519)357-2700
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Blyth 523-4471
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This is who you compete against
Ever wonder why?
Give them a call!
Bill Gear "Kevin" top hound in
North America
Sharon & Terry Smith
Tersha Kennel- "Bart" #1 German
Shepherd in obedience
Cathy McNeil - "Eddie"
# 1 Pointer in Ontario,
#5 in Canada
Nancy Linklater - "Sadie"
Canadian Champion -
Weimeraner
Blyth Flesherton
Welcomes the
Muewater Kennet Club's
Dog Show to Myth
We've got your energy!
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Flesherton 519-924-3331
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Bluewater Kennel
Club Dog Show
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• Big Red Dog Food • Pro-Pet Dog Food
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 1996 PAGE 11.
Bluewater Kennel Club's Salads —OPpaesntalsi
WELCOME to the (Vitra; Eatery
—Seafood — Woks — Steaks
a.m. to 11 p.m. Daily
Main Street, Blyth LLBO (519) 523-9566
By Janice Becker
Each July, the Village of Blyth goes to
the dogs, literally.
For more than a dozen years, the
community of 1,000 has hosted the
Bluewater Kennel Club's All Breeds
Dog Show and Obedience Trials,
drawing competitors from across Canada
and the United States.
With contacts going out early this
year, Florence Pullen of Clinton, the
show chair, hopes the entrant
numbers will be even higher than in
the last few years. "We have already
received a lot of interest from the
United States and with three
American judges this year, we hope to
draw more than last year."
Pullen hopes that the familiarity of
the judges' names from United States
dog show circuits will draw in more
competitors from south of the border.
"Judging can become a political
issue as local breeders become known
to the judges. It is often better to
bring judges from greater distances."
Acquiring accredited judges is one
of the main tasks of preparing for the
show, says Pullen. "They must be
booked several years in advance to
get the good ones."
The Blyth dog show has already
hooked judges through 1999, with an
American husband and wife team who
are accredited to judge just about every
class, coming in the next few years, says
Pullen.
The number of judges required for a
show varies, due to their qualifications.
There must be at least one judge
accredited to judge four of the seven
classifications to enable the selection of
Best of Show for each day. Other
judges must be accredited for two or
three groups, with local permit judges
filling out the ranks.
Permit judges handle assignments,
under supervision to 'gain the
qualifications necessary to become
accredited, says Pullen.
The three-day show which runs from
July 2 to 4, is not just for the
competitors. It attracts large crowds of
dog lovers and aspiring show people.
As the dogs are groomed, washed,
backcombed and poufed, they patiently
await their turn in the ring, ever the
professionals, knowing there will be a
reward in the end.
For attendees, meals are available on
the grounds or there is a large
selection of eating establishments
within the village.
Admission to the park, which is
open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., is just
$2 for adults, $1 for children and free
for youngsters accompanied by an
adult. All gate proceeds go the
Huronia Humane Society.
Any profits realized from the
entrants fees will be divided amongst
the humane society, Canine Vision
and the Pet Trust at the Ontario Vision
and the Pet Trust at the Ontario
Veterinarian College.
Whether it is an affection for
Shihtsu and Chihuahuas or German
Shepherds and Collies, Blyth is the
place to be during the first week of
July.
Anyone interested in obtaining more
information about the Bluewater Kennel
Club's All Breeds Dog Show and
Obedience Trials in Blyth, July 2-4, may
contact Florence Pullen, 519-233-7896,
Janet Lobb, 519-233-3372 or Lynn
Flowers, 519-524-4963.
All Breed Dog Shows and
Obedience Trials
at the
Blyth Community Centre
July 2, 3 & 4, 1996
Come watch from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
Admission: Adults $2.00 Children $1.00
Proceeds to Huronia Branch of the Humane Society