I am interested in showing my puppy, and was wondering if anybody new any ringcraft classes in the Lancaster (lancs) area.

If no one can help ..you can always phone the KC and they will send you a list of local ones :)

Have a look http://www.bestofbreeds.dabsol.co.uk/clubcorner/dogs/ringcraftclubs.htm

Alison

there is a ringraft in preston if thats any good to ya,we always use, its...saint andrews church hall,tulketh road, ashton preston lancs..(just off blackpool road)
its held once a month at the first wednesday of every month,and run by the north west canine association..starts at 7.30pm-around 10ish
£1.00 to join and a £1.00 on attendance 50p each for the match show classes...and refreshments at 25p a cup!!
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steph and the wooo's

Hi

I live just outside Lancaster. Morecambe and Heysham CA run ringcraft classes in Torrisholme on Monday nights. Contact Sally Lines for details: 01524 415479.

Abby

Many thanks to all who have answered. This forum is excellent.. Ask and thou shall receive...

AA.. Many thanks I shall give them a ring and find out if I can join. Do you attend?

Hi
I did attend the ringcraft when I got my last pup and it was very useful for teaching him the ropes. Bit strapped for time at the moment though so havent been for ages. Morecambe and Heysham are holding an open show on the 23rd March as well if you wanted to come along for a nosy. It is at the Platform in Morecambe. What breed do you have. I am easy to spot at shows as I am the only person in the area showing a spinone!
Abby

A,

I rang but only got their answering machine so I left a message. My puppy is only 8 weeks come tuesday so it will be a while before I can attend.

Is there an min age before i can attend ringcraft and shows? Obviously he will have to have had his jabs..

I will certainly be there Ill keep an eye out for you, thanks Abby. BTW whats a spinone?

You can take your pup along to ringcraft as soon as he has had his vaccinations. He needs to be 6 months old before you can take him to shows. What breed is he? The ringcraft have separate mats for big dogs and small dogs which is better for the smaller breeds as they can sometimes be intimidated by the sheer size of the bigger ones! An Italian spinone (to give him his full title!) is a large Hunt, point, retrieve breed of Gundog.

Be sure to come and say "Hi" next weekend!
Abby

Oops I did forget to mention. He is a Dobermann..
PS I had a look at pix's on the internet, so I sure shouldnt miss him.
cya Sunday good luck.

Hi Jacky
Good luck with your baby. There arent many Dobes exhibited in the immediate area. Hope you enjoy ringcraft and Im sure you will get bitten by the showing bug!

Abby

Never thought Id get bitten by the dog showing bug.. horse maybe but dogs.. My sister is the mad dog person, but as we get older we get wiser.. LOL as if...