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    A handler in the making

    I just got back from a quick trip to the UK to watch my friend judge his final show at the Joint Labrador Retriever Clubs' Championship Show. This years show was hosted by the Midland Counties Labrador Retriever Club and held at The Kennel Club Building. It was a special event for me, as I had chauffeured my friend to several shows back in the 80's when he was first starting out.

    I was sitting ringside when the OPEN class entered the ring. This class is for dogs who have had past success in the show ring, and are generally close to obtaining their show champion title. Much to my surprise this young came into the ring with her dog, and I was surprised and delighted to see that she was a highly competent handler and placed 2nd in a very tough class.

    She kept a running dialog going with the dog, and it was adorable to watch. You could clearly see a very tight bond between handler and dog!
















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    Sweet!

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    Aww, that’s so adorable.



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    She looks very young she did great.

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    Amazing dog and handler. She will do great in future events. Seeing this gives me hope for the future!!!!!!
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    Darling!

    I am seeing a lot of kids showing their dogs these days, and doing really well, finishing their dogs! I love that obvious bond, she and her handsome boy are precious.

    Do you know the dog's pedigree offhand? He looks to have a familiar headpiece, and coat, reminds me of Lochmor Romeo? I have a couple of friends with Romeo grandpuppies here stateside.

    How fun, a "quick trip to the UK" for a show! I love how worldly that sounds :-) I like the way they judge there, it is very different than here, when we have foreign judges they get confused about AKC conformation ring/rules.

 



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