Dog Events 2009

THE SALE OF ANIMALS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT FRAMPTON COUNTRY FAIR

Gundog Retrieval

Run by the Gloucestershire Wildfowlers Association. 12.00noon until 4.00pm. Prize-giving at 4.00pm. £1 per entry.

Retrieval - near The Orangery Pond
Sponsors: Mark Hazel's Gunroom

Competitors will be required to send their dog to retrieve two dummies, leaping over bales of straw of varying heights. The dog must retrieve the dummies separately. Prizes will be awarded for the lowest timed retrieves. Prizes 1st-3rd.

There will be a separate event for Junior Handlers (aged 5 to 15 years) where both the handler and dog retrieve the dummies. 50p per entry. Rosettes 1st-3rd. Winner's trophy.

WINNERS GUNDOG RETRIEVAL 2009

Open

1st - Maisie, Owner - Lisa

2nd - Kali, Owner - M Smith

3rd - Bonnie, Owner - Dave

Junior Retrieval Class

1st - Molly, Owner - Anna

Gundog Scramble

Roxy (pictured) has now won this event for the last five years, winning again in 2009. Can your dog beat this Champion? Bring them along and have a go!

Run by the Gloucestershire Wildfowlers Association. 12.00noon until 4.00pm. Prize-giving at 4.00pm. £1 per entry.

Scramble - on The Orangery Pond
Sponsors: Roger Skinner Ltd and W B H Kennelmate

Open Class only. Prizes 1st-3rd. The dog and handler scramble is timed, with the dog off lead. Time faults will be added for any obstacles not negotiated correctly or if the dog does not retrieve the two dummies.

The winner will hold the Chloe Memorial Trophy presented by Caroline Ractliffe, Frampton Country Fair Secretary (1992-2000).

WINNERS GUNDOG SCRAMBLE 2009

1st - Roxy in 1.08.09, owner John Cornforth

2nd - Monty in 1.11.00, owner Daniel Robbins

3rd - Otis in 1.12.34, owner John Cornforth

Gundog Scurry

Run by the Gloucestershire Wildfowlers Association. 12.00noon until 4.00pm. Prize-giving at 4.00pm. £2 per entry.

Scurry - on the Court Lake
Sponsors: BASC and Chudleys

The competition is open to all breeds, shapes and sizes of gundog. The dog must retrieve two dummies separately, which includes a retrieve from water. The event is timed and the lowest timed retrieve wins.

The winner of each class holds a perpetual cup or shield for one year
• Labradors & Retrievers
• Spaniels
• Gloucestershire Wildfowlers Association

WINNERS GUNDOG SCURRY 2009

Spaniels

1st - Kali in 29.03, owner Mr M Smith

2nd - Bracken in 31.56, owner Mr Brimacombe

3rd - Jasper in 31.72, owner Mr Mulcock

Retrievers

1st - Bowmore in 29.92, owner Mr McCrae

2nd - Meg in 30.58, owner Mr Crispin

3rd - Poppy in 31.09, owner Ms Gobey

GWA

1st - Hobson in 48.62, owner Louise Simmonds

2nd - Kizzie in 50.66, owner Mr Dunn

3rd - Bramble in 1.09., owner mr Wigmore

Dog Agility

Near the Orangery Pond - from 12noon

Monty's Allsorts Dog Agility Training Club has been in existence for just over four years and is led by Malcolm Bassett, one of the pioneers of Dog Agility in Gloucestershire in the late 1970s. Malcolm and fellow instructors Steve Swankie and Julie Valery use their experience of the latest handling and training methods to cater for all dogs and handlers from beginners through to competition level, or just for fun. Dog Agility demonstrations, interspersed with public 'have-a-go' sessions, are run throughout the day.

Companion Dog Show

Near Frampton Court

Held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Dogs/Bitches not eligible for the Show are Puppies under 6 months, and Dogs/Bitches that have won any of the following awards: Challenge Certificate, Reserve Challenge Certificate or Junior Warrant. Proceeds to The Countryside Foundation for Education.

Pedigree Classes
Entries taken from 12.00noon. £2 per entry. Rosettes 1st - 5th. Judging commences at 1.00pm.
Judge: Mervin Philpott (Westley)

1 Any variety Puppy 6 - 12 months
2 Any variety Sporting (Hounds, Gundogs and Terriers)
3 Any variety Non-Sporting (Utility, Working, Pastoral and Toys)
4 Any variety Open
Best In Show, Reserve Best in Show and Best Puppy

Novelty Classes (for Pedigree and Non Pedigree)
Entries taken from 12.00noon. £1 per entry. Rosettes 1st - 5th. Judging commences after the Pedigree Classes.
Sponsors: Clip and Snip, Frampton Stores, Hydegate Pet Resort, Pascoe's Ltd and W B H Kennelmate
5 Best Rescued Dog or Bitch
6 Any variety Veteran (7 years and over)
7 Junior Handler (5 to 15 years)
8 Best Non Pedigree
9 Best Adult Handler
10 Best Condition
11 Best Brace (Matching Pair)
12 Best Dog or Bitch not won 1st Prize today
13 Best Local Dog or Bitch (5-mile radius of Frampton)
14 Best Tail Wagger
15 Most Appealing Eyes
16 Best Tit-Bit Catcher
17 Dog or Bitch most like its Owner
18 Dog or Bitch the Judge would most like to take Home

BEST IN SHOW 2009

Merlin, owner Eleanor Gibbins

Lurcher Show

Near Frampton Court

Entries taken on the field. £1 per entry. Rosettes 1st-5th. Judging commences at 11.00am
Judge: Terry Ball

1 Dog Puppy (6-12 months)
2 Bitch Puppy (6-12 months)
3 Champion Puppy from Classes 1 and 2
4 Smooth Dog Under 23”
5 Smooth Bitch Under 23”
6 Rough Dog Under 23”
7 Rough Bitch Under 23”
8 Smooth Dog Over 23”
9 Smooth Bitch Over 23”
10 Rough Dog Over 23”
11 Rough Bitch Over 23”
12 Veteran (over 7 years)
13 Sight Hounds
14 Best Coursing Dog or Bitch
15 Best Rabbiting Dog or Bitch
16 Pairs (mix or match)
17 Junior Handler (5 to 15 years)
18 Supreme Champion (for 1st placed dogs in Classes 4 - 11)

Simulated Coursing

Main Ring at 10.00am
Entries from 9.30am.
Managed by The National Lurcher and Racing Club.

LURCHER RACING

Lurcher Racing - In front of Frampton Court at approximately 3.00pm
All Lurchers must be muzzled for racing. Run by the National Lurcher and Racing Club and subject to ground and weather conditions.

Classes:
• Over 23"
• Under 23"
• Under 21"

RESULTS 2009

Overs Winner - Dog - Basil, owner Tom Pickering

Reserve Overs Winner - Dog - Kade, Owner Bill Orr

Unders Winner -Bitch - Araf, owner Maggie Orr

Reserve Unders Winner - Bitch - Bella, owner Tom Pickering

Terrier Show

Near Frampton Court

Entries taken on the field. £1 per entry. Rosettes 1st-5th. Judging commences at 11.00am.
Judge: Martin Pike

1 Puppy, rough or smooth, best type working terrier (6 - 12 months)
2 Dog, rough, Russell type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
3 Dog, smooth, Russell type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
4 Dog, Lakeland type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
5 Dog, Border type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
6 Dog, Patterdale type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
7 Bitch, rough, Russell type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
8 Bitch, smooth, Russell type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
9 Bitch, Lakeland type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
10 Bitch, Border type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
11 Bitch, Patterdale type only, best working terrier (over 1 year)
12 Veteran (over 7 years)
13 Couples (over 1 year)
14 Junior Handler (5 to 15 years)
15 Supreme Champion (all dogs placed in Classes 2 - 11)

SUPREME CHAMPION 2009

Rocky, owner Derwyn Owens

Terrier Racing

Main Ring at 4.40pm

Sponsors: ACP Fuels (Gloucester) Ltd
£1 per entry. Perpetual cup for the winner.

THE SALE OF ANIMALS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT FRAMPTON COUNTRY FAIR