When is the next nearest champ show to me??
I live in Lincolnshire.
Lea :)

Off the top of my head I think Driffield Champ Show in October would be nearest, held at Doncaster Racecourse.

Hi Lea,

Depends how near is near!  Next show in the middle of the UK is Brimingham, which, just to be confusing, is at Stonleigh!  After that  Richmond (bit far south?) Darlington (bit far north?) then Driffield, as Jeff said, followed by Midland Counties (at Stafford) and LKA in December, back at the NEC (but no where near as crowded as Crufts  ;) )

bye
Gwen

Thanks Gwen and Jeff. Reason why I ask is that I want to go to one with not so many crowds!!!!!!!!!
And take the kids. (I would never take children to crufts!!!!!!!!) I want to show my kids what dog showing is like, and show them the different breeds that are around. James is very interested in dogs so think he will enjoy it.
But as I said, I want one that hasnt got too many crowds as it is unfair to the dogs and spectators to have a 9 year old and 5 year old under everyones feet.
I want them to have experience with everything I can throw at them so that they do not grow up not knowing.
Hope that makes sense
Lea :)

Driffield should be good as it's held inside and outside so there's plenty of room, I'll be there with my Spanish hopefully.

I live just north west of Spalding and it takes me about 1hrs 30 to get to Driffield show. I will be there gundog day.
Diane