Little Miss Tonka Little Miss Tonka

After a short drive from our hotel we arrived.  The car park was full and we had to park on the grass, which was a bit muddy.  I tried to jump in it all, but was promptly stopped.

We were in Maiden bitch.  This is for dogs that haven’t won a first place.  Which is me!

Help! What do we do?

We had to go first when we got into the ring.  We’ve never done this before.  (Even Tony was nervous – look at the camera shake). We managed though and we were awarded one of the most lovely certificates that we have in our collection.

The best part of the day for me was going out to play though.  Tony and Ness found an outdoor pitch, which was fenced off.  We played with the ball for ages.  I hope we go there again.

After a lot of waiting about we finally got in the ring…but it was all over so quickly.  There were only two of us there.  The judge’s critique said some lovely things, but our inexperience was mentioned…well, it is only our fourth go in the ring!

First ever champ show!

This was a strange one.  We had to drive quite a long way and then when we got there I had my only little space for my crate.  It was lovely.  However, I got a bit excited and wouldn’t stay still to be groomed!  Ness said something about needing a table.

My friend Archie was there.  He qualified for Crufts.  Apparently this is a really good thing!

I got to play loads with the little ball and with a fur mouse and then it was my turn.  The judge was lovely; although I didn’t understand why everyone laughed when I did a “down” half way through my walk.  Apparently it wasn’t considered too bad, as I’m only a puppy.  Anyway today I beat other dogs, which confused us both.  Apparently I’m going to this Crufts place too.

Are we getting this right?

Second ever “proper dog show”

Tony didn’t come with us to this one, so no photo’s, just memories.

We had excellent fun here.  I got to play with one of my favourite toys…a mini Kong squeaky ball.  We had to wait for the border terriers to finish and then it was our turn.  I was in the Junior class, there was Henry, Tara and Archie.  Henry (Inett Tu Winnet) won it!

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Tonka

Cairn Terrier Fun Day 2008

First ever show!

Had great fun here.  Started off chasing lots of pups, who were chasing a fluffy squeaky thing on a winch.  Tony called this the wacky races.  We didn’t win… apparently some people were cheating!

Then it was off to the puppy class.  I tried really hard and did my very best sit.  Ness and I soon learnt that this isn’t what you do at a show.  Fortunately we had done stands at puppy training, so when the judge asked I stood up.  We walked around the ring and Ness got a big red rosette.  I got some yummy homemade biscuits.

Did we do well?

Midland Cairn Terrier Club Open Show – August 2008

First proper dog show!

Do I look lovely? I'm ever so nervous

Ness and I didn’t know what to do, even though we’d been to ring craft for a few weeks.

Fortunately Dawn had told us what to expect and Brenda took us into the ring with the words “just follow me.”

I walked ever so nicely next to Ness, looking adoringly at her.

Then came the table… Seemed to go OK.  It’s a bit funny standing on it, but at least I get treats.

Then it was a quick triangle and up and down, we knew what to do for that bit.

Then finally the judge walked up and down as we all lined up.  Ness had been warned to keep me moving and that’s what we did.  I tried ever so hard to keep my tail up, but it was hard work.

Come on, make up your mind, I'm getting tired!