This is not what I would call a brag, more thanks for him still being here.

We went to Breed Club open Show today.

Along with the youngsters I decided to take my 10 year old Champion, first time out since this time last year.

He won Veteran, then won Best Dog and then was Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex.

I am so so proud of him, apart from the obvious pleasure of winning I never expected this to even be a possibility.

Two years ago older members of the forum will remember that he had a slipped disc, was on cage rest for 6 weeks, with the possibilities of it turning to paralysis at anytime and ending up with maybe spinal surgery.

He recovered and over the last two years had gained back his correct movement.  The vet advised that he was retired from both the ring and stud duties. 

But this is a dog who sulks when we leave him at home and go off to a show, so I decided to give him his day out, he loves to be in the ring.

He pulled out all the stops today, performed like a youngster, moved like he always used to and did the business.  I have to admit to having tears in my eyes.  I love this boy he is my soulmate and if he never steps foot in the ring again, the pleasure he got from the clapping will remain with me forever.

Well Done Poacher!!!  You showed them there's life in the old dog yet :-D

awwwwwwwwwww bless him Jayne :D

Actually brought a tear to my eye, Well done Lady D and Poacher
Kay

Well done, what an achivement!  give your boy big cuddles!

Big congratulations to you both
bye
Gwen

He must be a stubborn old so and so  :D      but then he has a good teacher.       well done poacher,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i bet you where choked,.  ?   and not before time   :p     :D   :D   :D

well done jayne xxxx well done poacher

>>>>bet you where choked,.  ?   and not before time      <<<      

OOOps dizzy this could be read wrong LOL 

          Oh !!!   i cant think what you mean   ;)

:)

Its a good job I know Linda well enough to know exactly what she mean't Mattie LOL LOL LOL :-D

Which one the veteran?????????
Dog or handler ;-)

It Is Mini Me! I'm the handler and i'm no veteran!!!!!!!!!

Sorry G you need your own name then I'd know which insults to throw ;-)

Like this it makes you think harder if thats possible!!!

Don't do THINKING harder

Thats age for you!
Much more of your cheek and there'll be no more ciggies behind the tent :-)

Don't tell everyone what we get up to behind the tent ;-)

You should be so lucky Arfur Daley :-)

It was my secret...left them wondering?...now it's all been dashed...I'm devastated :-(

I'll sympathise with you at LKA but only if i get a mince pie:-)

Then i mite let you cry on my shoulder.

AAAWWW i'VE GONE ALL MUSHY NOW....see you at LKA ... off to bed now I'm flying to N Ireland at 7am....TTFN

Have a good trip c u at LKA :-)

  bog, dont tell then he trips too    :D  

Well done Jayne..... Mince pie..... blimey, what happenend to good old pork scratchings ????

Geoff ;)

Well if your going to be at LKA Geoff, Pork Scratchings would be lovely we could have a party all to ourselves then :-D :-D

xxx

Jayne

Congratulations Poacher and can I say what a lovely name. Very orginal (I think)

Well done Karen