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The Midland Counties Canine Society’s Annual Championship Dog Show – 28 October 2023
The Midland Counties Canine Society held their Annual Championship Dog Show at the Staffordshire County Showground last week. The Pastoral Group breeds were shown, and the A.V. Imported Breed Register classes were judged by Richard Bott.
An early start for seven committee members and two club members who attended the Mid-Counties Championship Show with 8 of the nine Bergamascos competing on the day…from a total of 15 dogs competing in the A.V. Imported Breed Register….and a productive and fun day – from the six A.V. Imported Breed Register classes competed, Bergamascos had four wins and two second places!
Steve and Ayla Bella won the Post Graduate Bitch Class.
Steve and Bebe achieved 2nd. place in the Puppy Bitch Class.
Raych and Liio won the Post Graduate Dog Class.
Dave and Lucca followed up their Bournemouth Best Of Breed win with Reserve Best Dog.
A nervous Claire and equally nervous 9 months old Biaggio (with Mentor Steve) were pictured before their first-ever show ring appearance, and were awarded a 1st. place in the Puppy Dog Class, although, to be fair, there were two non-runners out of the three entries!
CRUFTS 2023 Newsletter
BCUK over the summer
BCUK and their members have been enjoying themselves over the summer period here are a small selection of pics:
BCUK Puppy FAQ
Owning a puppy, especially as a first time owner can be a daunting experience. We’ve just published a puppy FAQ on our website, to help new puppy owners understand some of the challenges of living with a bergamaso in the early days. You can find the page at the following link https://bergamasco-owners.co.uk/?page_id=1491
Crufts 2021
We have just heard that Crufts 2021 has been cancelled. It was going to be held 15-18 July but due to uncertainty over the pandemic and the health and safety of all involved in Crufts – exhibitors, competitors, Crufts staff and judges, the decision has been taken to cancel. Naturally we are very disappointed as Crufts has become one of the main ways we showcase the Bergamasco, through showing and through our presence at Discover Dogs. Fingers crossed we’ll be back to normal next year!
Some Xmas and Winter Pics
The Bergamasco community have been enjoying themselves over the festive and winter period here is a small selection of pics:
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Dave and Racheal’s Lizzie and Lucca -
Dancing Trees Dolce on his 12th Birthday -
Gareth and Jane’s Mac -
Romina’s Coco enjoying the leaves -
Jennie and Matt’s Verty enjoying family time -
Ryan Robertson’s Theo enjoying the deep snow -
Lee and Alia’s Toby and Mauro enjoying the snow -
Lee and Alia’s Toby and Mauro being good boys -
Bill and Claire’s Paolo loving the snow -
Paul and Jo’s Fiona in the forest
BOFF 2021 Calendars Available
Our 2021 Bergamasco Calendars are now available. We produce a calendar every years to showcase our member’s dogs and to raise money for the club. They are priced at £8.00 each. If you would like one, please contact us using the link to contact page http://bergamasco-owners.co.uk/?page_id=52
Crufts and Discover Dogs 2019
This year’s Crufts is taking place this week between 7th and 10th March at the NEC in Birmingham, UK. Crufts is the worlds biggest dog show and we are delighted to have a number of our dogs showing this year.
Friday 8th is Working and Pastoral day and several Bergamascos will be showing in the Imported Breed Register class.
Even more exciting is that, for the first time, the club have been invited to attend the Discover Dogs exhibition which runs alongside Crufts at the NEC. This is a major event for the club and is a real chance for us to show off the breed to the world’s biggest audience of dog lovers.
If you are at the NEC for the show, come and visit us on stand P9 on any of the show days. Or if you are coming on Friday, come and lend your support to the dogs in the show ring.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Puppy News – UK Litter born 29th July 2018
Calshair Kennel (Chris & Alasdair Walker) are pleased to introduce proud mum Cicci (Calshair Losgaintir) and her 6 puppies – 2F, 4M, born 29th July. Mum is adoring and nursing beautifully and puppies are feeding and sleeping and growing. Father Mauro (Arturo De Casa Della Malia) coming to view his offspring soon! Auntie Biaga doing her usual and looking after the cleaning of the pups and keeping a watchful eye.
Here is a picture of the happy couple, and some pictures of the puppies.
