This is SO funny. I don't read the Sun newspaper but my mother in law does, and she passed me a newspaper cutting with a competiton, to find Britain's fastest dog. Greyhounds, Whippets and Lurchers excluded. You had to time your dog's speed over 50 metres, and the 36 fastest would be invited down to London to race at Wimbledon. First prize is a grand and a year's supply of crisps, LOL. Well I timed Ripley my BSD Malinois bitch as she often wins fastest recall at companion shows, and sent in the entry. And they just called askign if she would be available to go to London on Sunday to race! Now I don't know if hubby will agree because it is a long drive (we're in Yorkshire!) but what a thing eh. :D

Marianne

Go Ripley! Would be great if you could take part.

My two great lumps wouldn't even qualify if the race was downhill and they had a tailwind behind them :P

BTW... I presume that was your letter published in Dogs Today (can't think there are many Marianne's who own/breed Malinois). Thought you made a very valid and important point :)

Yes that was me in Dogs Today. :) Thanks!

Marianne

Well done Marianne !  (and Ripley of course ;) )

Belgians are definitely fast - my first boy, Cosworth, could easily catch my neighbour's whippet Fortunately he was content to leave it at "tag" :P   Although one time it outpaced him and ran home - when I finally caught up he was in my neighbour's kitchen with the Whippet looking most disconcerted LOL   Toooo funny!

You tell OH to get you all down to London and we'll be anxiously awaiting results!  Good luck, Teri :)

We're off to London!!! Oh and anyone who's around down there are allowed to go and watch, it's free. Noon on Sunday the 4th, Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium. This will be fun!! :D I think the fact that Ripley is used to championship shows, Crufts etc should be an advantage over other pet dogs that may be spooked by the crowds.I have no worries about her, she'll be fine. :)

Marianne

OOh well done. I have to say that we used to do terrier racing in the any breed catagory and my Lab would out run anything for a good enough treat :D

Ooh, what fun! Well done Marianne and Ripley! :D
I bet my Piglet would do pretty well at that, especially if he thinks he's chasing a real bunny!

(I like cheese-and-onion best, thanks! ;) )

Can you choose which flavour crisps you can get a years supply of? Even if you don't win, it would be a good day out.

LOL, no idea! :p

OH! WELL DONE Ripley and Marianne!!

Wish my old Afghan Terrier cross was still alive, he used to run rings around whippets - literally :D  Never mind, you go and enjoy yourselves, how many is a years supply of crisps? :D  :D

GOOD LUCK
Dill

Oh Marianne, that's excellent.  Ripley should do v. well at that ( I know Storm runs rings round all the rest of my dogs!). Don't forget to let us know how you both get on!

Sarah.

Wow Marianne, and go Ripley Mali :D

Belgians are very fast - Banya has kept up with whippets and a middle aged greyhound, and my very first Belgian I think was probably faster than that.
Banya will also stop dead beautifully, all 4 feet just so :P

I think it was Marcelle who used to take her France to racing, (unless I'm going mad ) at the Afghan racing set up. She has also raced her Yuppy Puppy (pom), bless!

Lindsay
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And not just fast either.  Storm can turn on a sixpence too!  It cracks me up as they all play tag in the park.  Buster my SBT tries to catch Storm (he's got the speed, but no brakes lol) and ends up flying past her way after she's turned and gone in the other direction!!

Sarah.

LOL, all so true! Simba my only Golden young enough to want to play alwsys gets left FAR behind his friends! :)

Marianne

I always thought my late sibes were fast , then i saw 3 whippets with muzzles on at the park. these little guys just rip everyone apart.

I don't know any of you but i hope you don't mind me wishing you good luck in london
Will be waiting to see how you did
Danielle

Thanks Danielle! :)

Marianne

Why does the worlds fastest dog need to be found? Surely greyhounds, whippets and lurchers will always be the fastest!

I think my Thomas could win that if there was a female in heat at the end of the line. :)

Good Luck, let us know how you get on. :)
My two wouldn't stand a chance, they would be chasing the other dogs, jumping in crowd, etc. Isn't there a comp for most chaos caused in under 5 mins, mine would so be in the running for winning that one :)

your welcome

Oh I've just heard Rip is pictured in the Sun today! Must go out get a paper, LOL.

Good luck for Sunday.

Yes, very good luck, hope it's not too hot for her although the weather forecast is over 20 degrees.

Lindsay
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Go for it Ripley !!! - Good luck Marianne

Yvonne

Good luck everyone :-)

oh ive just seen riply in the sun!!!! gorgeouss!!!

She says thank you! :D

good luck!!! flynn wants to play,hes dissapointed!when i heard about it i thought it would be all lurcher types & we wouldnt have a chance.wish i had entered him now.
btw ripley is a great name,there is a ASDxBC in obedience called it,a cracking dog just one its first ob cc

It's from Alien. I said I wanted a name for a tough dog and a friend said "Well Ripley in the Alien films, she was a tough bitch!" LOL!!!

yes i know where its from! ;) its a great name!! really suits a mal too