The first blog of 2013 and the first of a 3 part series by the Forum's Merlot:

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/an-introduction-to-showing-your-dog

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/dog-show-classes

The second of a three part series, Aileen Trevett talks about the various dog showing classes.

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/making-up-a-champion

In the final installment of a three part series, Aileen Trevett explains the steps needed in order to make up a Champion and how to qualify for Crufts.

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/pros-and-cons-of-neutering

Angela Boyd discusses the pros and cons of neutering.

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/paws-for-pedigrees

Christina Hunt talks about her on-going PhD research project into promoting pedigree dog health.

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/walking-your-dog

Shopia Taylor has some useful tips for when you are walking your dog.

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/buying-a-dog-with-no-papers

Marianne Brett explains why Kennel Club Registration is important even if you are just buying a pet.

Thanks for putting these articles up on Facebook otherwise I would miss them.  Marianne's blog article is interesting.  I was so lucky with Meg - she is such a healthy dog - it was her temperament which has not been ideal.  I compare her with another collie of the same age who regularly walks past my house.  He looks and moves like an old dog compared to Meg who folk often think is still a puppy at getting on for 8 years old!  It is not all in the breeding though - or the lack of it!  The other dog is overweight - and that is something the owner has control over.  Lovely man who keeps his pockets full of treats for all the dogs he meets!

Well written piece Marianne

Another great article ~ thanks!
(And we'll done Marianne)

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/bringing-your-new-puppy-home

Sophia Taylor has some advice to ensure the arrival of your new puppy goes as smoothly as possible.

Dogs and a Busy Lifestyle

http://www.champdogs.co.uk/blog/dogs-and-a-busy-lifestyle

In an ideal world, our dogs would travel everywhere with us. They would be welcome in restaurants, supermarkets, and they would never have to leave our sides. However, in reality there are always going to be lengths of time for which you will have to be separated from your dogs.