This is my first time exhibiting at LKA. Can someone tell me what the show is like with regards to how big the rings usually are, is it as busy as a normal Champ show or busier, how many stalls there are, is the car parking just like Crufts - miles away etc. I've never been to a show at the NEC other than Crufts and I'm wondering what the similarities are.

Thank you! :-)

IMO it's a lot nicer than crufts, there are stalls but not all sorts of non dog related things like you have at crufts, the rings are a good size and there is a good Christmas feel about the show. Parking is not as bad as at crufts as you don't get loads of members of the public there, some of course, but not loads. If you are going on Friday the traffic is horrid so give yourself plenty of time. And if you are a sucker for dogs stalls leave the plastic at home. It is common with may of the breeds to exchange cards and food around the benches, and wisper it drink. Have a good time. Ja:)kie

Hi Claire, I went to LKA for the first time last year and enjoyed it! I agree that it is better than Crufts, not as crowded and a better atmosphere. Still too easy to spend loads mind. The Danes ring was a good size last year, and we were lucky in that our benches were right nearby. Good Luck, and have fun!:)

Claire, just as the others have said. A good show, I prefer it to Crufts as it's not as busy and there is a much better atmosphere. We have dachshunds and the rings have been huge, plenty of room to move the dogs. Good Luck :)

wish I was going :(

Good luck to all who are, sounds a great show :D

Sara x

Me too, after this year's Crufts I have come to the conclusion that it's not a place for dogs :-( LKA sounds much nicer
Anne

It is much nicer than Crufts for the exhibitors and dogs!!!

What day are you there Claire, Gem and I are there Friday and Saturday, maybe we can go get a drinky or two, as we are staying next door at the hotel so noooo driving. lol

Anyone else from Champdogs who are going come and give me a look I shall be round the Junior Handling ring which is the in the BIS ring from 9.oo each morning, as Gem is judging and it would be lovely to meet any of you there and put faces to names.

Jayne

a young lady called jo will be handling for my friend a bitch that I bred, in the older JHA classes, so if you spot a fat woman in Red Jacket, it will likely be me!

I'll keep my eyes peeled for you, but bet there are loads of larger ladies in red jackets, just my luck. lol I should be somewhere near the judging table and as I haven't yet decided what to wear, can't tell you what to look for except to say I may look anxious as hate watching daughter judging!! LOL

OK Claire look forward to it, maybe I'll have the drink and you can have lemonade. lol Cabn't have you driving home after a drink can we!!!

Thanks Guys. Pleased the parking is not as bad as Crufts and the crowds for that matter :-)

I'll be there on Friday. I did wonder how bad the traffic would be, sounds like I'll be leaving the travelodge early. Pip I'll keep me eyes open for ya! Don't know how long we are staying as we're driving back up on the Friday which will take a good 5 hours or so :-(

Hi Jayne

What is the hotel that you are using ??? I prefer something a little cheaper than the Novotel for when I come over for Crufts.

Good luck everybody showing this weekend :D :D

Dessie

where is the show? i am going on saturday, not showing just watching and buying, but as usual dont really know exactly where it is!
kelly

At the National Exhibition Centre , Birminham :) I havent been before , but will be there on Saturday with the Thug and family .....I hope that it is all well sign posted !!

Melody

It's easy to find follow the signs for the NEC, and use the west car park if you can. Ja:)kie

I will also be there on friday, ive not been there before either, so hope i get there on time. LOL

kelly and malki x

Up to now I'll be there tommorow

Thanks for that tip Jackie re using the West car park. I'll be leaving shortly and was just looking to see which would be the best car park to use.

Hope to see you there Glenys :-)

Good Luck to everyone. I'll come away cardless no doubt but who cares as long as my boy behaves and enjoys himself :D

hi, Liza and I wil be there on saturday, we were wondering what time the mals are on, and whats the best time to get there?

that just leaves the problem of how to recognise everyone!!!

jay

Jay ....the Maremmas and Pyreneans are on before the Mals ...so possibly 11ish they will be in the ring? (How long is a piece of string? :) ) If you look in my profile there is a link to where , if you look hard you can see a piccy of me .....except my hair is a bit longer and very red now :D

IF you can find me I can point you at a few others

Melody

You always have your Champdogs badge, Mel;)
Lynn x

I have got it out Lynn , ready to take with me ;)

kewl, we'll look out for you, just wondering where theres a pic of liza and me.....

http://www.geocities.com/~mjbrant/photos/la15.jpg

piccy of me in LA...

Liza's piccy, cant get the site to work...

Jay

See you all there :D

I'll be there too....with Pepper my "Curly" on Friday 13th unlucky for some....!!!!

Is anyone coming from the South Cheshire direction....??? If so, any idea how long I should give myself to get there in time for 9.00am....

Don't want to miss my class after travelling all that way....

Good Luck to everyone going...

Take Care

Vicki & Peps xx

Vicky I'm starting out at 5 :15 am but then I am going by train from stoke lol but honestly I would give yourself loads of time because Wolverhampton is a nightmare, even on the weekend one reason why I'm using the train! Last year it took us 2 hrs to go from the NEC to Market Drayton and getting there in the morning wasn't much better.

I'll be there Saturday by about 7:30 am as we are due in the ring at 9 but I will be supporting a friends children in junior handling, hence the early start.

do you live in stoke??

jay

Jay no I live in Market Drayton Shrops but used to live in Newcastle so tend to go that way for the trains etc as they don't usually need any changes or long waits in draughty stations.

Good luck to all at LKC, I was there last yr & had a great time :) not showing..... Shopping & watching :)
Christine, Spain.

Good Luck to all those that are going to the LKA. :) :) :)

I said to Gus that we should have been on the coach that left Aberdeen at 7pm.

He just shook his head.......................that says it all :(

ps: Anyone that happens to pass the mini daxi wirehaired ring tomorrow........we would l........o......v........e to know the CC wins .................pretty please!!!! :D :D

Hi,

Mini Wire CC's coming up:

DCC: Verrami Guess What
RDCC: Drakesleat Von Der Full
BCC: Drakesleat I Rest My Case Rabymere
RBCC: Foxearth Fennel Flower

BOB: Verrami Guess What

Best puppy: Kanix Bettie

Regards,
Karen

Thanks Karen :)