Local

Margaret on May 1st, 2010

It is interesting to read about the therapy dogs which visit hospitals and cheer up persons who may be sick and dying. I think it is also great of the handlers who probably feel empathy with the patients to take the dogs to do the visits. And therapy dogs who help children, who have problems […]

Continue reading about Therapy dogs for prisoners

Margaret on April 27th, 2010

The Icelanic volcano left many tourists, especially from the UK stranded in Barbados.  Barbados is regarded as a favorite destination in particular for UK visitors.  And some visitors might actually regard Barbados as their second home as they might own property here, have relatives here or just be repeat visitors. Nobody likes to be stranded […]

Continue reading about Dog showing world scene takes an Icelanic hit

Margaret on April 16th, 2010

Firstly, the critique should be about the dogs in the ring on the day of the show. All dogs should be judged by their individual breed standards. Of course, how they are presented to the judge can make a difference. A dog given a Challenge Certificate signed by the judge means that on that day, […]

Continue reading about A Dog Show Critique in Barbados

Margaret on April 1st, 2010

At the Barbados Kennel Club first All Breeds Championship Dog Show for 2010, the judge, Mrs. Elizabeth Cartledge put up an imported Rottweiler male as her Best in Show and an imported Rhodesian Ridgeback, also a male, was her Reserve. And the number of dogs she had to go over was very low as it […]

Continue reading about Liz Cartledge critiques Barbados show dogs

While we are waiting on Liz Cartledge’s critique of The Barbados Kennel Club’s March 21st, 2010 show, here is Ferelith Somerfield’s critique of March 22, 2009. Unfortunately, I did not have my usual friendly photographers there in the afternoon so don’t have group pix. to share with you. And although this critique is very late […]

Continue reading about Ferelith Somerfield judges B’dos. dogs, March, 2009

Margaret on March 24th, 2010

The Utility Group only had 3 breeds entered, Akitas, Boston Terrier, and Miniature Schnauzer. The group was won by the Miniature Schnauzer, and also the Reserve Group placing. Both of these Miniature Schnauzers are imported dogs. This placing meant that, in the judge’s opinion, on the day of the show, the reserve best of breed […]

Continue reading about Group winners at BKC’s dog show, March,2010

Margaret on March 24th, 2010

In Barbados, our Working Group breeds are the same as in the UK, the exception being the German Shepherd dog which would be in the Pastoral Group in the UK, but as Barbados has no other Pastoral breeds it falls under the Working Group. The Working Group dogs comprise dogs which were used for various […]

Continue reading about Working Group dogs at show in Barbados

Margaret on March 22nd, 2010

The first show for the year was won by an imported Rottweiler and the Reserve winner was an imported Rhodesian Ridgeback. This is the first show since Rhapsody won her first CC at 7 months and also Best Puppy in Show that I did not have her with me. Rhapsody has won a Best in […]

Continue reading about Barbados Kennel Club’s March 2010 dog show

Margaret on March 14th, 2010

Today is the finals for Crufts, the agility, obedience, junior handling and the other events, including the Best in Show. And several people in Barbados would be watching it live on their computer as in other parts of the world. At Waterford this morning there were quite a few people at handling classes getting ready […]

Continue reading about Barbados’ first dog show in 2010 is in March

Margaret on March 1st, 2010

A pair of UK imported Dogue De Bordeaux dogs were lined by their owner on February 28, 2010.   Dogue De Bordeaux have been on the island now for a few years and it is nice to see some of them coming out for dog shows.

Continue reading about Dogue De Bordeaux in Barbados