GWPC Meet the Breed Day 29 June 2008

The German Wirehaired Pointer Club have organised a 'Meet the Breed Day' for GWP enthusiasts.

The event is scheduled to open at 10.00 am on Sunday 29 June 2008.

There will be a (show) handling demonstration at 10.30 am

Falconry (with a GWP) and Working a GWP demonstrations from 11.00 am (and someone will be on hand to answer questions and give advice during the day on both subjects).

There will be a grooming demonstration at 11.45 am

The Clicker demonstration begins at 12.30 pm and again someone will be available throughout the day to give advice on obedience training.

Heather Rose is organising a ‘fun’ dog show which will commence at 1.00 pm.This consists of ten novelty classes (open to any breed), rosettes and prize cards will be awarded and possibly prizes for class winners and Best in Show. The cost is £2 per first entry and £1 for each subsequent entry with the same dog. Proceeds will be donated to Rescue. Entries taken on the day.

There will be a scurry which will commence at approximately 11.30 am and will continue throughout the day.

In addition there will be a Regalia Stand, a raffle, a tombola, and Tracy Cartwright will be available to speak about Cani Cross (which is dogs and owners doing cross country) and dogs who give blood donations.

Ian Roberts (GWPC National Rescue Co-ordinator) will be available to represent Rescue. Barbara Stamp (Tynsil) will also be available to answer any breed specific questions.

Refreshments will be available.

Dogs are welcome – whatever the breed.

Note the change of venue which is now Shirland Village Hall, Main Road, Shirland, near Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 6BB. Perhaps you could all make sure that friends who are interested in attending are aware that the venue has changed.

Further details from www.gwpclub.co.uk