These notes include a little bit of catching up as well as reporting on the more recent show. As secretary of the Finnish Spitz Society I was rather preoccupied with preparations for the Society’s Ch show held on Sunday 12th … Continue reading
On Bank holiday Monday, 30th May we went to two shows in one. The South West Hound Club had accepted an invitation to hold an Open show at Bath Championship show, and Finnish Spitz have classes at both shows. However, … Continue reading
Our entry of 15 dogs at LKA for judge Sue Finett was reduced by absentees to twelve, with just three males being shown all in the Open class. However, we did not get into the ring until about 5pm, even … Continue reading
The FS entry at the Nordic show on 22 November was 13 dogs for judge Mr T Ball. With six absentees there were just seven judged. I can account for my dog (he had a tummy upset, now cleared), and … Continue reading
Discover Dogs autumn version has for some years been held at Earls Court in London, but this year was the last time. Next year it will be held a little earlier in the year and will be held over the … Continue reading
At the Society’s Open show on 25th October, Irene Slater had 15 dogs to judge. (Although Irene is a member of the Society’s committee she was not when she was appointed). Fortunately with dry weather we were able to hold … Continue reading
I have received the following from Irene Slater and trust that someone in our community will be able to help find these two dogs a new home (or homes). If you contact Irene she will be able to provide further … Continue reading
Unfortunately more sad news in the passing of yet another Finnish Spitz “Great” – CH Toveri Armaani – known to many as Mika. Bred in 1998 from a mating that was repeated 3 times – CH Toveri Ville x CH … Continue reading
The FSC’s Ch show was held at Baginton Village Hall for the second time where the judge was Ben Reynolds-Frost. Unlike the club’s first show at this venue, the weather forced almost all of the judging to be held indoors, … Continue reading
I’ll start with the news that Pam McQuaide has been in hospital having rather serious open heart surgery. She spent a couple of days in ICU but was soon transferred to a High Dependency unit and did manage to call … Continue reading