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Breed Notes - Constant Update	Manchester Terrier Breed Notes 10th February 2012 Well, 2012 is here at last. This is a very special year for the British Manchester Terrier Club as it is our 75th anniversary. We will be having special rosettes at both our Open and Championship shows and we are involved in two very prestigious events. The first of these opened this week at the Kennel Club Art Gallery – an exhibition called “A Terrier`s Tale The Manchester Terrier through History” – and the official launch was well attended by Officers, Committee and members and of course Trevor the Manchester Terrier, who behaved impeccably The launch was opened by Helen Dorey, the Deputy Director and Inspectress of the Soane Museum. I understand from a reliable source that the KC were very impressed by her as well as the painting of Mrs Soane, because it has such a great story behind it. Few breeds can claim to have an early example of their breed treated by 18th century vet, William Youatt while he was also attending to Lord Byron's dog. Sir John Soane was a famous London architect in the 1800`s and his wife owned a Manchester Terrier called Fanny. The Soane museum kindly loaned some paintings to the Exhibition, including one of Fanny painted by Antonio van Assen and another of Mrs Soane with Fanny on her lap painted by John Jackson. The Soane have recently produced a delightful book ( intended for children really )recording some of Fanny`s adventures and the Club are hoping to obtain some of these for sale to members. I can guarantee that it is an enchanting read. Another auspicious contributor to the Exhibition was the Museum of London who loaned an oil on canvas of Rat Catching at the Blue Anchor Tavern, Bunhill Row, Finsbury, painted in the manner of the British School 1850 -18523. This painting features Jemmy Shaw`s Black and Tan Terrier Tiny the Wonder (who also features in Henry Mayhew`s `London Labour and the London Poor`). We were also very honoured to have on display a copy of the original silk handkerchief featuring Tiny (also from the Museum of London`s collection) which was on display on the wall in Jemmy Shaw`s tavern. Many of the members contributed items to the display and it was wonderful to see modern prints of today`s dogs on the walls next to more historical portraits. The dog itself has not changed much in features over the centuries. The majority of the exhibits are paintings and portraits but there are other items just as interesting. One of Pauline Smith`s beautiful sculptures sits regally on a display table and there are several drawers full of smaller items, such as postcards, medals, small ornamental dogs, memorabilia from past Happenings including an embroidered waistcoat – I can just picture one of our members who favours the waistcoat as part of his attire sporting that in the showring!!! Huge thanks must go to H Hockley, Leo St Clair and Nerolie de Lavis Trafford who have been the driving force behind getting the exhibition together. And of course to the Kennel Club staff for displaying it so well and making the launch a memorable occasion. Some of the Club`s trophies are also on display so anyone who wins one of those will have to wait to get it home until after the Exhibition finishes. By all accounts, the Kennel Club are as pleased with this exhibition as we are..... It is on until 29th June and if you are going to London then it is well worth a visit. You do need to contact the Kennel Club in advance. The second special event is the 21st European Manchester Terrier Happening which is being held at Witney RFC in Oxfordshire on 8th – 10th June 2012. This will be the first time that the Happening has been held in the native home of the breed – possible only thro the relaxation of the rabies and quarantine rules. English dogs have been attending the Happenings in Europe since 2004 when the pet passport was first introduced so now it is our turn to hold this event. We hope that all members and owners will support the event and make it a success. More about that later. Carol Wicker 01603 449383 cawicker@hotmail.com Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Monday 15th August 2011 Well, It`s been a very busy summer, what with holidays, agility shows, promoting the breed at various events and also trying to train a puppy. On the agility front, Chloe is back in the running and on her first outing after having the pups qualified for the First Contact Final with UKA which takes place at the Hand Arena near Bath in December. Solo has qualified for the BAA agility finals at the end of August and will be promoted to the next level for the following year. He has also been promoted to Novice at UKA in both Agility and Steeplechase. Judy Thurlow and I went to Dogs Unleashed at Bakewell again this year to promote the Breed and also to take part in the Agility. We also took Ollie, Solo and Chloe for their Silver Good Citizen Tests and they passed with flying colours despite having no special training. Ollie went back on the Sunday and passed his Gold. July was particularly busy as I was away in Switzerland for the first week or so attending the 20th Manchester Terrier Happening which was very well organised and the scenery was fantastic. The Club is very busy with the plans for 2012 when it will be held for the first time ever in the native home of the breed. We need lots of helpers and volunteers with all sorts of skills so don’t be shy and please let us know if you can assist in any way. The date is 8th to 10th June 2012 and it will be held at Witney RFC, the current venue for the Fun Weekend. Mid July I was away again at the CLA Game Fair, promoting the breed with lots of other committed MT people. We had lots of helpers on all the days and on Sunday we had a rather famous visitor. David Cameron visited the stand and asked what the breed was used for – when I replied that they were bred for ratting he confirmed that there were plenty of those at No 10! From there a handful of us went straight on to the Rugby Club at Witney in readiness for the Fun Weekend. One day we all went to the Cotswold Wildlife Country Park where we became one of the main attractions – we did have 9 MT`s with us and 1 labrador! Lots of people asked about the breed and one lady used to own one and was delighted to see so many. We did not have as many people present at the Fun Weekend as in previous years but the weather was kind to us and we all had a good time. We were unable to use the main pitch as it has been reseeded so we just had to move everything back along the field – the only drawback was the long walk to the bar and the toilets/showers. There were several new people attending who all said they would definitely come again. The companion show was a success again and the Fancy Dress gets better and better. Estella Saxton had a good entry for the Limit show and the strongest class of the day was Puppy Bitch from whence came BIS . Well done to all the winners there and also to those at Paignton and Bournemouth . I have received some calls regarding comments made in Dog World Breed Notes relating to the choice of judge for the Limit Show. The committee have asked me to reply as follows:- Firstly there are no club rules regarding the choice of judge for the Limit Show therefore there can be no "breach of the rules". It is solely at the discretion of the committee, and at the last Judges Sub Committee it was agreed that this should remain so for the foreseeable future Secondly, this is not the first time that someone from the Non Specialist List has judged the Limit Show - in 2010 the judges were Keith Baldwin and Barbara Simpson who, at the time, were both on the Non Specialist List. Barbara has now qualified for the Specialist List and has been transferred over and this year`s judge Estella Saxton had to go on the Non Specialist List as she was short of a month or two`s ownership to qualify for the Specialist List. At least these people own a Manchester Terrier and have a genuine interest in the breed - unlike the majority of the JDP judges we keep seeing at General Champ shows who are just using us as a stepping ladder to the top. With regard to the rules regarding the appointment of judges for the Open and Championship shows, which must come from the Specialist Lists, when a motion to change this to include Non Specialists was put to the AGM, it was voted out by the membership by a large majority. It is erroneous,therefore, to state that the position "is fiercely defended by the committee" -"fiercely defended by the membership" would be more accurate. For those of you who are interested the latest BRS for the period from April to June shows 10 litters registered with a total of 36 puppies. Nice to see that there were 9 different stud dogs used this quarter and for 7 of the bitches it was their first litter. There were 8 Stud Book entries, 1 Champion certificate and 1 Junior Warrant awarded Just a reminder to all that the Club is holding a judging seminar on Sat 24th Sept at Shenstone. Places are limited so if you fancy learning how to judge MT`s then get in touch. if you come across any judges at Open shows who look as if they need to learn about the breed then don't be shy and tell them about it too. They can always contact me for details. Also, Mandy is in need of articles for Highlights so get your pen and paper out and tell us about something interesting that you have done with your MT. I`m off to Wales later this week, for WKC and also an Agility show there on the Sunday and then on to Melton Mowbray for the BAA finals, so there will be no new notes for a week or so. If you have any news you would like to be included in these notes then please contact me by phone or email – details below. Carol Wicker 01603 449383 cawicker@hotmail.com Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier Breed Notes April 12 2011 Well, once again my apologies for the lateness of these notes - I just don’t know where the time goes. All the puppies went to their new homes at 8 to 9 weeks and have all settled in well. I have kept a girl and one is just as difficult to care for as six. She needs entertainment and training although I must say she is really very good. She just does what the adults do, most of the time. I have had various disasters, the first of which was a leaking pipe in the kitchen. It had obviously been leaking for a while before it became noticeable and has damaged some of the new kitchen fittings. Then I went to National Terrier and had a very nice win, but in my excitement I left my show jacket on the bench. I made several enquiries but no-one seemed to know what had happened to it so I was resigned to the fact that I had lost it and all my Manchester Terrier badges. However, the nice people at Our Dogs had it and placed a notice in the paper so I am collecting it from them at Birmingham National as I am not going to Welks. Last week I disturbed a burglar in my house at about 3am – the dogs slept right through it – some guard dogs they are!!! Anyway, he made off with my laptop and my briefcase with all my French evening class stuff in it. Very inconvenient – all my hard work for most of the year just gone. Sacre bleu!!! Anyway, on to Club news. We had a reasonably well attended AGM last Saturday with some lively discussions but everyone went home intact with a smile on their face . The post of Assistant Secretary went to Carole Dunford – we wish her well at finding her feet in this role. At the same time thanks must go to Vince Edwards the retiring Asst. Sec for all his hard work over the years. He was presented with a framed photo of his beloved dog Charlie, whom he lost very recently. There was one change on the Committee – we said goodbye to Pam Stubbington and her place is taken by Judy Thurlow. Once again, thanks to Pam for all her contributions to the Club particularly with agility and Discover Dogs. Hopefully she will continue with the Discover Dogs organisation – being on the Committee is not a requirement for helping promote the breed. I have received the following news about the Dutch National Terrier Show held every two years from Wilma and Theo van Vessem:- Dogs: Youth Class: Corduroy's Knight of Angel (Sire: Bullet v.d. Posthoornwieke Dame: Corduroy's Born to Win) Owner: P. van Dongen 1 Excellent CAC Best Dog Dogs: Champion Class: Brady vom Wolfsgarden (Sire: Kevin Smart Lover vom Lärchenbruch Dame: Dark Dana Duchess von Mainhattan) Owner: D. Borovnik 1 Excellent reserve CAC Bitches: Open Class: Toffy Fee vom Vorgebirge (Sire: But's Charming Ruffians Nobody is Perfect Dame: Olympia vom Vorgebirge) Owner: C. Kaufer 1 Excellent reserve CAC Bitches: Youth Class: X-pected Dine Mites Gladdys (Sire: X-pected Dine Mites Remember Alvin Dame: X-pected Dine Mites O'Samba) Owner: D. Borovnik 2 Excellent Corduroy's Kiss of Angel (Sire: Bullet v.d.Posthoornwieke Dame: Corduroy's Born to Win) Owner: Th. and W. van Vessem 1 excellent CAC Best Bitch BOB This weekend Ann Harrison and a band of helpers are once again taking part in the St Georges Day parade through the streets of Manchester City centre – they had a brilliant welcome last year and are hoping for a repeat experience this year. If you live in the North West and can get to Manchester contact Ann if you wish to take part or alternatively just turn up to cheer them on their way along the route. Well, that`s about all for now. If you have any news you would like me to mention in these notes then please get in touch. cawicker@hotmail.com or c.wicker1@ntlworld.com Carol Wicker Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Sunday 13th February 2011 Hello everyone, Well, once again my apologies for the lateness of these notes – perhaps a monthly update will have to do for now as I never seem to have any time to spare what with puppies, club paperwork and agility training etc. Two of our longstanding members have been unwell lately. I spoke to Margaret Clowes recently who is now on the mend having moved house and then suffered a serious bout of the flu. Brenda Beales has just been in hospital to have an operation to have a cyst removed from her brain. The operation went well and she is hoping to go home soon to recover. We all send our best wishes to both of them. Congratulations to Peter & Ella Eva. Their boy Sophyla Sam Brown was awarded BPIS this weekend at West Mids Terrier. The judge was Steve Dean and the breed Judge was Peter Forshaw. Janet Palmer had a good day today at Central Cornwall Dog Show. Her Egloshayle Sea Lily got Best of Breed and then Terrier Group 3. Nicola Jeynes Dodger is coming on with his Agility and has now moved up to Novice level. My Solo did this a couple of weeks ago in Agility, he has been doing Novice at Steeplechase since before Christmas. Sandra Stringer with Turpin (a Rattustrap dog) had some good places at the BAA show last weekend. Phil Dale has asked me to include the following piece about the virtual dog show being hosted by the Americans As you are aware the e-black&tan magazine are running a virtual dog show to raise monies for our various charities/worthy causes. I have been asked by the BMTC to be the UK coordinator for the venture. Entries are now open www.e-blackandtan-dogshow.com and it is hoped that most payments will be made directly by paypal at the time of entry. However the facility exists for payment to be made by cheque/cash to myself if entrants so wish. Payments can be made in person at shows etc or sent to me, please no cash by post. Phil Dale 22, Summercourt Drive Ravenshead Notts NG15 9FT Not long now until the Club OpenShow on 26th February where our judge will be Chris Harrison. There is a decent entry and I look forward to seeing you all there. We will have the usual raffle and refreshments provided by Tomlinsons kitchen. Then it will be Crufts – Terrier Day on Saturday March 12th. I don’t think I will be able to make it this year but wish all of you who are attending Good Luck. If you have any news you would like to be included in these notes then please contact me by phone or email – details below. Carol Wicker 01603 449383 cawicker@hotmail.com Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Friday 14th January 2011 Hello everyone, Firstly I would like to apologise for the lateness of these notes but I have not been well, and my bitch gave birth to her first litter of pups a few days early so everything got put to one side. I am pleased to say that she is doing well, but she made my life hell for a few days as she kept me up all night every night for four nights in a row. You can’t imagine how exhausted I felt. Most of the show results over the Christmas/New Year period will be familiar to you, having been reported elsewhere on the web but there was one result which I did not see mentioned and that was Luton Canine Society Open show in the week after Christmas. I understand that Ella Eva`s new puppy Sophyla Sam Brown not only won best Puppy in Breed but also Best of Breed. He then went on to be placed Puppy Group 2. The breed judge was David Guy but I do not know if he judged the Group or if it was another judge. Reserve Best of Breed was Fitch & Reeve`s Westwych Calico Cadeau. Some sad news to report – Gill Reeve lost Mimbre Marauder with Harkeats ShCM at the age of just over 10 years – he had been having problems eating for a while and had lost quite a bit of weight but suddenly went downhill and had to be given sleep. Mrs Grant also lost her faithful companion Tyburn Zante at the age of 14 years. Our thoughts are with both of them. Some dates for your diary in 2011 -Manchester Terriers have been invited to join the St Georges Day Parade in Manchester again. This year it is on Sunday 17th April, and involves a couple of hours walking through the streets of Manchester showing off our dogs to cheering crowds. Victorian Dress is optional - you can always just dress in red and white. We had a great time last year, and would love even more dogs and walkers to take part this year. We have also had our invitation to the CLA Game Fair which is at Blenheim this year and runs from 22nd - 24th July. We run a Breed Stand in the Terrier Pavilion and have daily 'presentations' in the KC ring. Last year we had about 11 Manchesters of all ages running loose together around the ring without any incidents and all rounded up back to their owners very quickly at the end of the session. A great advert for the breed and temperament generally. Ann Harrison is the Co-ordinator for both these events and can be contacted at: annandchrisharrison@tiscali.co.uk Mandy Churms is looking for articles for inclusion in the next edition of Highlights – these must be with her by 21st January at the latest. Well, I think that`s all for this week except to wish you all a Happy and successful New Year. Carol Wicker cawicker@hotmail.com Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Thursday 23rd December 2010 Hello everyone, Well, the Arctic weather is still with us but at least there are some show results to report this time. Starting with LKA, Bitch CC and Best of Breed went to Steel`s Brookstream Blue Lady out of the Junior class. Fiona is a newbie to Manchester Terriers having had Dobermans previously. She was, in her own words, “gobsmacked”. Res Bitch CC was Knight`s Talanors Tomorrows Dreams. Dog CC was Brander`s Ch Churnet Concerto at Menfreya and Res Dog CC Dunford, Akrigg, & Walton `s Quixol Alexander. Best Puppy was Eva `s Sophyla Sam Brown. The judge was Eileen Needham. At Lincoln Open show Saxton & Dale`s Egloshayle Sea Lily at Rattustrap won BOB and TG1, BPIB and TPG2 was Geraghty`s Mojero Bowmore – the breed judge was Felicity Freer and the Group judge Dr Geoffrey Curr. At Chepstow and District Open show the Hammetts won BPIS with their Digelsa Double Take for Bryedal coming up from the AVNSC classes. They are also newcomers to the breed. The judge was Tony Allcock (Sleepyhollow) Very sad to learn that Pam Stubbington has lost her Tag, Ch Galchris Princess Leia at Calot who was a multi CC winner – our thoughts are with you and your Mum. Several mishaps seem to have befallen some of our members lately. Chrissie Bynam has fallen on the ice and fractured her wrist so is unable to write her Christmas cards as she had left them until the last minute but she sends everyone her best wishes. Ella Eva lost her handbag at LKA and has not had it returned and her central heating broke down in this freezing weather as some of the pipes are on the outside of the house. Gladly it has been fixed so they are nice and warm again. On a good news note, Roger Sjolstad reports that Akira, his MT, is still doing a great job of being foster mum to the Great Dane puppies. He lost the Great Dane bitch just after she whelped and the humans in the family took on the feeding role whilst Akira took over all the other maternal duties. He sent us some photos and a short video. The pups are nearly as big as Akira now as they are 5 weeks old but she still keeps them in order. What a lovely story for Christmas time – there is a moral there somewhere. Just a reminder about schedules for the Club Open show if you have not obtained one yet. They were available at the Club show in October, at Midland Counties and at LKA and it is also available online at Fosse Data. If you require a paper copy then please request one from me. The closing date for entries is Thursday 27th January 2011 I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please keep me up to date with all your Manchester news as without your stories there is nothing for me to write. Carol Wicker cawicker@hotmail.com Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Friday 10th December 2010 Hello everyone, I hope you are all coping ok with this Arctic weather we are having. Here in the East it has not been too bad, most of the main roads are passable although it is a slippery affair on the side roads. I would like to thank Beverley O`Neill and her daughter Megan for their contribution to these Notes for the past few months. Megan now has a new baby girl and has her own flat and Bev, by her own admission, is a complete novice where the computer is concerned, so I have taken over for a while. I hope you will all send me your news, as without your input, I will have nothing to report. On the show front, there have not been many results, as the weather has led to the cancellation of many shows, including the Northern Super Pup competition where we were to have been represented by Phil Dale and Estella Saxton with their Egloshayle Sea Sprite at Rattustrap. I understand it has been postponed until the New Year and any puppies slightly over age will still be allowed to compete. The Palmers had a good day at Exonian Canine Association Show on 4th December, Rose went BOB & Lily Reserve BOB (sorry but haven`t got their registered names). Over in Norway, Eaglespur Nelson, the latest addition to Kirsti Kahrs family, won Best of Breed with CC and CACIB at his very first show - The Nordic Winner Show . He also got the title Nordic Winner 2010. There was an entry of 25 Manchesters. On the Agility front, I have been doing well with my MT`s – I had two shows last weekend with 11 runs and came home with 10 rosettes. In fact Solo (Mimbre Mister Solo) is currently top of the British Agility leagues for Dog of the Year Intro` Medium and Intro` Agility. There was some negative publicity for the breed in the USA last week when it was claimed that an American Airways flight had to be diverted en route because a “12lb Manchester Terrier escaped from it`s crate and ran amok on the plane biting a stewardess and a passenger”. At 12lb it is unlikely to be a Standard MT- most probably a Toy or even a Min Pin but the news report had a background photo of a beautiful Standard MT with button ears. Just the sort of thing we don`t need. Also in the USA last weekend was the Eukanuba 2010 National Championships and in Standard MTs the Best of Variety was - CH Medley's Muy Caliente At Jetcity RN owned by Lisa Nonog and Best of Opposite was - CH Augustine's Gin Dew It BNDs belonging to Farrah Wines. Some sad news from Lesley Norris that her mother died recently. She had been in hospital and they thought she was getting better when she took a turn for the worse. Our condolences to Lesley and her family . Terry Hemsell would like to remind everyone that completed points forms for the annual trophies should be sent to him as soon as possible and before the end of December. Well, that`s all I have for you this week – good luck to everyone at LKA on Sunday and please drive carefully. Carol Wicker cawicker@hotmail.com Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes 23rd September 2010 AGILITY NEWS. The UKA had a 3 day show last weekend at Thatcham and MT’s had a very successful time. Chris Garretts Lacinka Liquid Silk (Bee) won, on both consecutive days, the beginners steeplechase and on the last day Chrissie Bynams Lacinka Liquid Gold (Didge) won the steeple chase. Carol Wicker and Solo won the points needed in the steeple chase to move up to novice. We also have a new enthusiast who has a Rattustrap dog, Turpin, who did 2 runs in the steeple chase and got 4 very respectable clear rounds giving him 3rd and 2nd places. Judy Thurlows Gypsy got 3 clear rounds and 2 4th places in the steeple chase and jumping. While her Ollie also got 2 clear rounds. Well done to all of you. Sandra Boards Lacinka Liquid Fire (Flame) came 2nd in the Cani-x race Paws in the Park show handled by her brother as Sandra had hurt her back. I hadn’t heard of this kind of event before – you have your dog attached to you with a lead and have to get from one point to another in the fastest time to win. So they must have gone like the clappers! SHOW NEWS Christianne Beardrow and Stui went to France, I don’t have the name of the show but he won CAC, CACIB, BOB and was short listed in the terrier group. Chritanne said she was made very welcome despite not speaking very good French. Darlington champ show (no CC’s for us) was judged by Paul Eardley and made Mick Oxleys Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre BOB. BD was the Norris’s Brookstream Louis De Blue with the RBD Leighs Ch. Sophyla Sorcerer of Mansiya and RBB and BP was Dale and Saxtons Egloshayle Sea Sprite of Rattustrap. The Hemsells Tetani Princess of Darkness was best veteran and made the final cut in the group under Brenda Banbury. A vunerable breeds parade took place as well with Frank Kane giving a small bit of info on the breeds. Thanks to those that gave their time for this. Trevor (Harkeats Intrepid Icon at Gwenkaz) passed his silver KC good citizen award and was handled by Denise. H was even more pleased because the Luton Dog Wardens received the GOLD award fo the 3rd year running for their stray dog procedures – I know how much hard work you all do so well deserved. Keith Irwin from Austrailia updated us on the case of Teena the MT. A court case had been brought against her owner, who’d owned her for 8 years, for cruelty. He said she’d attacked him but was proved wrong. Keith would like to thank all those who wrote about the MT’s chracture in her defence – it paid off and she free of him and living with a new family and he was found guilty and fined $3000 plus court costs. The James Wellbeloved magazine featured MT’s this month and is very good I’m told. I’m looking forward to seeing a copy. Sad news. Janet Benton has lost Buffy (Megellan Equinox) a few weeks ago. Janet is very upset as Buffy was her constant companion. They did sponsored walks and agility together and were a great team. I’m very greatful to Janet that she gave Buffy such a loving home as she didn’t have a great start in life and needing a new home. Thank you again Janet. Bev O’Neill - beverly.oneill@fsmail.net Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes13th September 2010 Birmingham Ch Show, Winners were: • BOB – Palmer’s Egloshayle Black Rosewyn Sh Cm • RBCC – O’Neill’s (My own) Megellan Thunderbird • DCC – Braybrook’s Gloryline Sir Thomas More • RDCC – Goodwin’s Digelsa Dionysis • BP – Dale’s & Saxton’s Egloshayle Sea Sprite at Rattustrap • The Breeder’s – Dunford’s Quixol’s Richmond Ch Show, Judged by Alan Small (Bethane) • BOB – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre • DCC – Brander’s Churnet Concerto at Menfreya (Which made him up, well done!) • RDCC – Leigh’s Ch Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya JW Sh. CM • RBCC – Knight’s Talanors Special Treat • BP – Palmer’s Egloshayle Sea Lily • The Breeder’s – Wicker’s Mimbre’s who also went on to win the breeders terrier group, well done! • Bobby Dale won the junior handling semi-finals – well done Bobby, will keep our fingers crossed for the finals! The clubs general meeting was held outside, at Birmingham Ch Show, the main item was the K.C exhibition which is to be held in 2012. The Kennel Club is footing almost everything and will be a once in a lifetime chance to see lots of Manchester Terrier items under one roof. Leoni St Claire and ‘H’ have worked extremely hard to make all this possible. There will be two items of real interest which will be loaned from the London Museum. One is an original oil painting at the rat pit in The Blue Anchor Tavern, and the other is a handkerchief that once hung in The Blue Anchor Tavern with details of ‘Tiny the Wonder’ and his rat catching feats. There have been some wonderful items loaned, and will surely be a must see! It was also decided that the GM should stay at Birmingham and not rotated as in previous years. There have been two new trophies presented, one is for the K.C Breeder class at the Club Champ Show, and the other is for wins in the breeder class at general champ shows. Val Hart would like to donate a trophy for agility wins, with a points system to be worked out. Maybe the club should look at more as so many members now do agility and are doing extremely well. In any other business Judy Thurlow wishes to pass the appointment of Cup Steward on for champ shows. It was decided that the cups would be awarded at the AGM exept for Crufts & the Club Show, as it’s so hard to keep track of them. The Club Seminar will soon be upon us (25th September) if anyone would be interested in attending the morning session, please let Mandy Churms know, as spaces are limited. All places for the judge’s assessment are now filled. Manchester’s really are getting places frequently and are winning at all kinds of shows in agility. Well done to you all, it’s really good for the breed. Bev O’Neill – beverly.oneill@fsmail.net Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes1st September 2010 A few things which I left out last time are the wins for the Hemsell dogs. At Alfreton open show on July 11th under Roger Crooks, Tetani Spirit Vision won best AVNS Terrier and Tetani Wizard of Dreams won best AVNC Terrier Puppy and puppy group 1. At Bakewell Show on 3rd August, Tetani Wizard of Dreams won Best Puppy in Breed & PG2. What a great start for the young chap! At the Welsh K.C Champ Show Peter Bakewell judged and made the Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Ruby Tuesday BOB. RBCC was won by Gill Knights Talanors Special Treat, The DCC was won by Lesley Branders Churnet Concerto at Menfreya and the RDCC was won by Stuart Morris’s Mansiya Word To The Wise at Calastoa. Best Puppy was won by Mr. Tyrell’s bitch pup Larkswing Grand Glider. There’s a few now sitting on 2CC’s, I hope they get their titles very soon! On 25th August at Mansfield & Dist C S Limit Show, the Hemsell’s Tetani Kesseny Dhu won Best Veteran In Show. Monmouth Show was held on 26th August, there were no classes for MT’s but Mrs. Foy judged the AV Terrier classes and made Liz Hammetts new puppy bitch, Digelsa Take for Brydel was Best AVNC Terrier Puppy & PG2 Good news, Flump from the Golden Oldie’s website has now got a new home and is doing really well. Thank you Nicola for sending me information on how the agility shows work! If anyone has any news please contact me on: beverly.oneill@fsmail.net Beverly O’Neill Go To Top Of Page Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes August 2010 A very busy month indeed, so I’ll only write a skeleton report. The fun weekend was held at Witney Rugby Club on 31st July – 1st August. The terrier racing was won by Friday Fitch owned by Fay Fitch. Pet dog show main winners were: • BIS – Cocker Spaniel, Abbie • Res BIS – Afghan Hound, Shaesha • BP – Norfolk Terrier, Tod • Best Vet – Lurcher, Bramble • Best Cross Breed – Jack Russell Cross, Soxx There was a get-together in the club house in the evening with a quiz, auction and games (see club site for photos). Sunday was the limit show with Keith Baldwin judging dogs and Barbara Simpson judging bitches. Limit show winners were: • BIS & BPIS – Dale and Saxton’s Egloshayle Sea Spute of Rattustrap • BD & RBIS – Jeynes’s Browdel Black Musketeer • BVIS – O’Neill’s Alvediston Eclipse at Megellan (5th Year Running) A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the fun weekend such a success. Paignton Show Judged by Lesley Brander • Sh.Cm BOB Palmers Egloshayle Black Rosewyn, • DCC was Beardow’s Talamors Hellova Treat for Spitowitz. • RDCC was Cliffton’s Gloryline Henry The Seventh. • RBCC was Knight’s Talanors Tomorrows Dreams. • BP was Norris’s Brookstream Louis De Blue Leeds was judged by Melissa Clifton and her winners were: • BOB – Norris’s Ch. Brookstream Marcus Banks JW Sh.Cm • RDCC – Brander’s Churnet Concerto at Menfreya • BCC – Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Ruby Tuesday • RBCC – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre JW Sh.Cm • BP – Braybrook’s Tudorbrook New Approach • Best Breeder – Palmer’s Egloshayle’s Bournemouth was judged by Mrs. C Cartledge and her winners were: • BOB – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre JW Sh.Cm • DCC – Beardow’s Talanors Hellova Treat for Spitowitz • RBCC – Churms’s Digelsa Dream Maker of Wystry JW Sh.Cm • RDCC – Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Amber Nectar • BP – Saxton & Dale’s Egloshayle Sea Spute of Rattustrap Megan O’Neill – beverly.oneill@fsmail.net Go To Top Of Page 30th November 2009 Mansiya Word to the Wise owned by Sarah Leigh,Stewart and Carol Morris won Best Puppy in Breed, best of breed and Reserve Best Puppy In Show today at Manchester Sporting Terrier. The judge was Max King . I went to Sedgley & Gornal Open show, winning best of breed and terrier group 4. Breed judge was Anthony Arundel and Group Judge was Dave Scawthorn standing in for Maureen Broadstock. This is an excellent show, well organised with some lovely rosettes and the famous Gwen Small raffle. We have news of another Manchester joining the agility circuit. Vicky and Paul Bundys "Sara" is doing well with her first couple of UKagility shows. Her first show was on the 5th September she won 3rd for the beginners steeplechase and a clear round. On the 28th November she won 1st at the beginners steeplechase and a clear round at the nursery agility. Paul and Vicky tell me she is very focused and quick and they have only been training since the beginning of the summer. Vicky and Paul supported the breed at this years Midland Game Fair and are proud owners of their two MT's. We are still short of announced judges for 2010 championship shows so lets hope we have more announced before the year book cut off date. Sad news of a 4 year old Manchester Terrier in Shropshire whose owner has died. We are looking for a new home for him. mandy.churms@virgin.net Mandy Go To Top Of Page 15th November 2009 Good news has come in from Bolsover Show today, Gill, Alex & Vicky Reeves new puppy came out for her first show and won best Manchester Terrier Puppy and Best of Breed. Gill tells me Harkeats Imperial Imp went on to win best AV terrier puppy and then went onto win reserve Best Puppy in Show. The judge was Rodney Oldham. Its so good to hear that Gill is back in the show ring again and that the long journey to Newark was worth the trip. I myself went to the West Midland Terrier Show on Saturday 14th November, where I am an active committee member. We like to pick breed specialists for this show and this year Claire Akrigg gave Best of Breed to Beth Holmes Egloshayle Black Carlin and Best Puppy to Janet and Peter Forshaws Janzin Rock Star. Schedules are out for the February show and entries are available online at Fosse data. Our judge for February 2010 will be Janet Palmer. A quick reminder that our club magazine Highlights is now available and we have some Calendars left. I have agreed to produce the Year book for the BMTC for 2010. If you notice any errors in the current book or have had address or phone changes then please let me know. please forward information for these pages to myself at mandy.churms@virgin.net Mandy Churms. Go To Top Of Page Notes 12th August 2009 Hi, It been a busy time of year in the show calendar and Manchesters have continued to be consistent at all levels. News has come in that Ann Hebb with "Oliver" AKA - CH Sophyla Serling Silver From Bellbrock JW SCM had a smashing Terrier G1 at Bakewell Premier show. And then came Bournemouth Ch Show with our breed judge Judy Averis A Big Congratulations to Christianna for winning Best Puppy with Stui - Talanors Hellova Treat For Sipowitz, then going into the Puppy group and winning Terrier Puppy G1. Seeing the smile on breeder Gill Knights face was making going to Bournemouth Show even more rewarding. Congratulations to Sarah Leigh for her first CC in Manchesters with "Darchy” aka Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya, which is a very proud and memorable moment for any of us and of course to Mandy Carter for handling him. A proud moment for Mandy as it was at Bournemouth show 12 months ago that she handled Darchy for the first time. A big well done to Mick Oxley and “Roxy” aka Ch Digelsa Double Entendre for getting TG4, another great achievement. Nicola Jeynes and Dodger also got a fabulous 2nd place in the Beginners Stakes. Valerie Hart who owns Izzy (Digelsa Deep Purple) went to their first agility show at the weekend. It was the Orchard Agility Show, held at Littleport. They entered in the grade 1-7 agility and finished overall winner. As you can imagine, Val is over the moon, they won a huge rosette and a silver plate on a stand. Congratulations to Val and Izzy. On a sad note my Primrose (Eaglespur Primrose) got knocked over and killed on Sunday. As you can imagine we are all very sad here but I would like to thank all those that have sent their thoughts at this time. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 23rd July 2009 Hi The Manchester Terrier world was saddened this week to hear of the passing of Muriel Paulger of the Scarlac affix. All our thoughts go to her family at this time. I am looking for articles for the Autumn Highlights, please forward any items to me at wystry@hotmail.com . I am particularly keen to have stories about Muriel and any stories about rehoming. Remember to get your fancy dress costumes ready for the fun weekend on Saturday 1st August. Let's hope the weather improves for us. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 7th July 2009 Preparations are continuing for the the BMTC fun weekend (1st and 2nd August). If you still havn't booked in then download the forms from the BMTC website and get them sent off asap. Janet Palmer is running the raffle and has asked for donations for prizes for both days. Carol Wicker, our BMTC Secretary, has had two successful Agility weekends, the first at Melton Mowbray with her Solo getting 3 clear rounds and a placing of 22nd out of 111. Then last weekend at Newark he got 3 clear rounds again and placed 17th out of 83. Carol tells us that her youngster Chloe is following in his footsteps and showing great promise. News from Tucker in South Africa, he has won his Canine Good Citizen Award - only one level in SA at present. Well done to him. His story from going out of the country as a young puppy can be read on the BMTC website, and is updated as he sends his news in. Results from Windsor are in and can be seen on the results section of Terrier World. Well done to all the winners. We have Leeds to look forward to next, hope to see you all there, come and say hello. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 26th June 2009 Blackpool Championship Show was held today, 26th June 2009. Best of Breed went to Stuart Morris and his Calastoa Ruby Tuesday. Judging was consistent with all but one of the first place winners being sired by similair lines. Our judge for the day was Nigel Norris. He had an entry of 10 dogs and 13 bitches to make his choice. Online entries are now available for the West Midland Terrier Society open show on the 14th November 2009. http://www.fossedata.co.uk/entry.asp?ref=WMTS_NOV_09 Our judge is Breed Specialist - Claire Akrigg Bev O'Neill tells me that she currently has three male dogs in need of rehoming. 2 are five years and one is 7 years. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 7th June 2009 West Midland Terrier Society held a Breed Specific Seminar & assessment on the Manchester Terrier. It was run in association with The British Manchester Terrier Club. The whole event went really well and feedback was very positive. Both Committees would like to thank all those that helped out and supported the event. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 7th April 2009 National Terrier saw Mrs Kay Aspin judge the Breed. She made Ch Brookstream Marcus Banks JW ShCM Best of Breed and Mick & Stacey Oxleys Ch Digelsa Double Entendre JW ShCM the bitch CC winner. The Res dog CC went to Ken & Ella Broxups Ch Digelsa Dig Deep at Brockenella JW ShCM and the Res Bitch CC went to Pam Stubbingtons Ch Calot Haja. Pam stated that She had not shown her for a good while and was pleased with her win. It was great to see Lesley Brander with her New Puppy Churnet Concerto at Menfreya, going on to get Best MT Puppy. National Terrier held the TERRIER OPEN SHOW OF THE YEAR. This year being judged by Roger Wright. This is when every Best in Show winner at a Group Terrier Show gets an invite to attend the prestigious event. Mick had won his BIS at Sporting Terrier of Yorkshire in February 2008, under the late Bryn Cadogan, I am sure he would have been suitably touched by Mick and Roxys win. Janet Palmer told us that at St Agnes Canine Association Tan (Egoshayle Tangleberry) went BPIB & Terrier Puppy Group 2, she is only just 6 months and it was oly her 2nd show. Amanda Carter also went BOB & Group 2 with Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya. Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 24th March 2009 The British Manchester Terrier Health survey has now been sent out. Please return your replies as soon as possible, we are promoting a 100 percent reply. I would also like to remind people to support the West Midland Terrier Society seminar on Manchester Terriers. It is a chance to learn about the breed and get up and close to the dogs. Details are available on the wmts website. www.wmts.org.uk DATE REMINDER: AGM Shenstone Village Hall Shenstone, Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0LT Sunday 29th March 2009 10.30am Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 9th March 2009 Discover dogs at Crufts proved a great hit for all that came to see. Gil Knight and myself spent a healthy 3 hours on Wednesday afternoon getting the booth ready. We would like to thank all those that spent time supporting the booth. Handlers, dogs, owners and supporters alike. The full crufts critque can be read on the results section of Terrier World but what a fantastic day for the winners. Our Judge Mike West deliberated thoughtfully over the dogs. Even changing his mind after the line up was chosen. This is a judges perogative after all, and keeps the stewards on their toes. The breed stand by the ring side was fairly quiet compared to previous years. Just a reminder that Spring Highlights is now available, please e mail me for a copy mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net also remember to book your place on the West Midland Terrier Society breed seminar. www.wmts.org.uk Sue Pinkham has schedules available for Coventry & District Kennel Association (17th May 2009), Mr H Hockley will be the breed judge and Mrs G Reeve is doing the Terrrier Group. Please try to support Sue as she is a keen supporter of the breed and a BMTC member. pinkham1000@btinternet.com Mandy Churms Go To Top Of Page Notes 22nd February 2009 The BMTC held it Open show on the 21st February 2009 at Markfield in Leicestershire. Our judge for the day was Mrs DELIA HEMSELL. She had a very respectable entry from which her principle winners were: BOB - Ch Digelsa Double Entendre Reserve BOB - Ch Brookstream Marcus Banks Best Puppy - Harkeats Her Highness The Spring edition of Highlights is now available so please book your copy early, we sold out this time last year. Gil Knight informs us that all months for next years calendar have been booked. Hope you are all looking forward to Crufts 2009 Mandy Churms Manchester Terriers Go To Top Of Page Notes 5th February 2009 I Will try and keep news running more prompt this year. 1) Gil Knight is putting the 2010 calendar together and has asked BMTC members to thnk about sponsoring a month. Please send any requests to her directly. She has 9 months already booked so interest is keen. 2) I still have a few 2009 calendars for sale. I will take them to the club show if you wish to purchase one, alternatively please send a cheque for £6.00. 3) West Midland Terrier Society is hosting a Manchester Terrier Breed Seminar in Association with the BMTC. It will take place at Shenstone Village Hall on the Sunday 7th June. More details will be available soon, please check out the WMTS website. www.wmts.org.uk 4) There are still a few test kits for vWD (Type 1) available from Ray Dunford at a price of £55 this price will only be for a short time. The BMTC is encouraging DNA testing at this time. 5) Keep a look out for the forthcoming Manchester Terrier health survey, the breed needs a good response to prove we are a healthy breed. 6) the BMTC fun weekend has been confirmed as the first weekend in August. Again check out the BMTC website for more details as they come available. 7) The BMTC club open show will be having its Open show 21st February. If you are interested in seeing the breed you will be made welcome. 8) BMTC Membership is now due, no reminders are sent , if you have not paid please contact Ann Harrison. annandchrisharrison@tiscali.co.uk 9) Please remember to look at your recent newsletter and try and attendthis years AGM. Mandy (now Mandy Churms) Go To Top Of Page NOTES 7th July 2008 Results from the world show are hot off the press, it looks like we have the first British home bred International Champion to congratulate, in Gill andClive Knights CH/INT CH. Talanors Trick N Treat. She has 6 CC's here plus 2 equivalent CACIB's in Belgium and has gained her Crown today in Sweden with another one.Winning the Champions class on Wednesday at the speciality and then the Champions class again today with Best of Breed at the World Show proper. Fantastic news and congratulations to Gill and Clive and of course Tia. Congratulations also go out to Tucker and Barbara Simpson in South Africa, he has also become a champion this week. mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net . Go To Top Of Page NOTES 30th JUNE 2008 The Manchester Terrier Breed rescue will now be co ordinated by by Mrs Ella Eva. There are also regional support workers but initial contact should be made with Mrs Eva. She can be contacted on 01628 634955 Final days are looming for entries to the BMTC limit show in August. Entry forms can be downloaded from the BMTC website. www.british-manchester-terrier-club.co.uk mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net . Go To Top Of Page NOTES 6 MAY 2008 The British Manchester Terrier club have anounced that the new breed rescue member is Chris Bynam in Southampton. She can be contacted on 02380 233146. She will be supported by members from around the UK with close proximity to the dog/rehomer involved. Good news from Germany, Steffi Tiemann and her MT bitch Black Bandits Chilly) grabbed 2nd place at the finals of the national agility trials in Dortmund. They have secured themselves a place in the German national agility team as one of three medium teams. ( other two are Shetlands). Chilly was bred by Andrea Barkowski They will be running for Germany in Helsinki, Finland in September this year for titles at the World agility championship. The BMTC is also keen to hear from Manchester Terrier owners around the world to launch the new international news page. Please email News from a recently rehomed Manchester by the name of Dodger. He is three years old and his owner is keen to train him for agility. Watch this space for his progress. There is a booking form available on the BMTC website for the forthcoming funday on the 2nd and 3rd August, all are welcome and a schedule of events will follow. mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net . Go To Top Of Page The British Manchester Terrier Club held its AGM on Saturday 23rd March. A fond farewell was said to Mrs Janet Benton our secretary. She is replaced by Ms Carol Wicker. The British Manchester Terrier Club held its AGM on Saturday 23rd March. After the meeting the membership sat down and had an informal chat about breeding in general and was well received. Mrs Enid Teague Knight was in attendance and made many members giggle with some of her stories. Discussion around feeding and breed numbers were some of the topics discussed. The BMTC funday has been confirmed for the weekend of 2/3rd August 2008. At The Great Yarmouth, Gorlston and District Canine Society held on 24th March 2008 Mrs Faye Fitch won Best of Breed with Wystwytch Calico Cadeau. The judge was Elenor Bothwell. She went on to win terrier group 4 under Mr Alan Small. Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club are putting on three classes for Manchester Terriers. 27th April 2008. 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Manchester Terrier Breed Notes 10th February 2012

Well, 2012 is here at last. This is a very special year for the British Manchester Terrier Club as it is our 75th anniversary. We will be having special rosettes at both our Open and Championship shows and we are involved in two very prestigious events.

The first of these opened this week at the Kennel Club Art Gallery – an exhibition called “A Terrier`s Tale The Manchester Terrier through History” – and the official launch was well attended by Officers, Committee and members and of course Trevor the Manchester Terrier, who behaved impeccably The launch was opened by Helen Dorey, the Deputy Director and Inspectress of the Soane Museum. I understand from a reliable source that the KC were very impressed by her as well as the painting of Mrs Soane, because it has such a great story behind it. Few breeds can claim to have an early example of their breed treated by 18th century vet, William Youatt while he was also attending to Lord Byron's dog.

Sir John Soane was a famous London architect in the 1800`s and his wife owned a Manchester Terrier called Fanny. The Soane museum kindly loaned some paintings to the Exhibition, including one of Fanny painted by Antonio van Assen and another of Mrs Soane with Fanny on her lap painted by John Jackson. The Soane have recently produced a delightful book ( intended for children really )recording some of Fanny`s adventures and the Club are hoping to obtain some of these for sale to members. I can guarantee that it is an enchanting read.

Another auspicious contributor to the Exhibition was the Museum of London who loaned an oil on canvas of Rat Catching at the Blue Anchor Tavern, Bunhill Row, Finsbury, painted in the manner of the British School 1850 -18523. This painting features Jemmy Shaw`s Black and Tan Terrier Tiny the Wonder (who also features in Henry Mayhew`s `London Labour and the London Poor`). We were also very honoured to have on display a copy of the original silk handkerchief featuring Tiny (also from the Museum of London`s collection) which was on display on the wall in Jemmy Shaw`s tavern.

Many of the members contributed items to the display and it was wonderful to see modern prints of today`s dogs on the walls next to more historical portraits. The dog itself has not changed much in features over the centuries.
The majority of the exhibits are paintings and portraits but there are other items just as interesting. One of Pauline Smith`s beautiful sculptures sits regally on a display table and there are several drawers full of smaller items, such as postcards, medals, small ornamental dogs, memorabilia from past Happenings including an embroidered waistcoat – I can just picture one of our members who favours the waistcoat as part of his attire sporting that in the showring!!!

Huge thanks must go to H Hockley, Leo St Clair and Nerolie de Lavis Trafford who have been the driving force behind getting the exhibition together. And of course to the Kennel Club staff for displaying it so well and making the launch a memorable occasion.

Some of the Club`s trophies are also on display so anyone who wins one of those will have to wait to get it home until after the Exhibition finishes. By all accounts, the Kennel Club are as pleased with this exhibition as we are..... It is on until 29th June and if you are going to London then it is well worth a visit. You do need to contact the Kennel Club in advance.

The second special event is the 21st European Manchester Terrier Happening which is being held at Witney RFC in Oxfordshire on 8th – 10th June 2012. This will be the first time that the Happening has been held in the native home of the breed – possible only thro the relaxation of the rabies and quarantine rules. English dogs have been attending the Happenings in Europe since 2004 when the pet passport was first introduced so now it is our turn to hold this event. We hope that all members and owners will support the event and make it a success. More about that later.

Carol Wicker
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Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Monday 15th August 2011

Well, It`s been a very busy summer, what with holidays, agility shows, promoting the breed at various events and also trying to train a puppy.

On the agility front, Chloe is back in the running and on her first outing after having the pups qualified for the First Contact Final with UKA which takes place at the Hand Arena near Bath in December. Solo has qualified for the BAA agility finals at the end of August and will be promoted to the next level for the following year. He has also been promoted to Novice at UKA in both Agility and Steeplechase.

Judy Thurlow and I went to Dogs Unleashed at Bakewell again this year to promote the Breed and also to take part in the Agility. We also took Ollie, Solo and Chloe for their Silver Good Citizen Tests and they passed with flying colours despite having no special training. Ollie went back on the Sunday and passed his Gold.

July was particularly busy as I was away in Switzerland for the first week or so attending the 20th Manchester Terrier Happening which was very well organised and the scenery was fantastic. The Club is very busy with the plans for 2012 when it will be held for the first time ever in the native home of the breed. We need lots of helpers and volunteers with all sorts of skills so don’t be shy and please let us know if you can assist in any way. The date is 8th to 10th June 2012 and it will be held at Witney RFC, the current venue for the Fun Weekend.

Mid July I was away again at the CLA Game Fair, promoting the breed with lots of other committed MT people. We had lots of helpers on all the days and on Sunday we had a rather famous visitor. David Cameron visited the stand and asked what the breed was used for – when I replied that they were bred for ratting he confirmed that there were plenty of those at No 10!

From there a handful of us went straight on to the Rugby Club at Witney in readiness for the Fun Weekend. One day we all went to the Cotswold Wildlife Country Park where we became one of the main attractions – we did have 9 MT`s with us and 1 labrador! Lots of people asked about the breed and one lady used to own one and was delighted to see so many.

We did not have as many people present at the Fun Weekend as in previous years but the weather was kind to us and we all had a good time. We were unable to use the main pitch as it has been reseeded so we just had to move everything back along the field – the only drawback was the long walk to the bar and the toilets/showers.

There were several new people attending who all said they would definitely come again. The companion show was a success again and the Fancy Dress gets better and better. Estella Saxton had a good entry for the Limit show and the strongest class of the day was Puppy Bitch from whence came BIS . Well done to all the winners there and also to those at Paignton and Bournemouth .

I have received some calls regarding comments made in Dog World Breed Notes relating to the choice of judge for the Limit Show.

The committee have asked me to reply as follows:-

Firstly there are no club rules regarding the choice of judge for the Limit Show therefore there can be no "breach of the rules". It is solely at the discretion of the committee, and at the last Judges Sub Committee it was agreed that this should remain so for the foreseeable future

Secondly, this is not the first time that someone from the Non Specialist List has judged the Limit Show - in 2010 the judges were Keith Baldwin and Barbara Simpson who, at the time, were both on the Non Specialist List. Barbara has now qualified for the Specialist List and has been transferred over and this year`s judge Estella Saxton had to go on the Non Specialist List as she was short of a month or two`s ownership to qualify for the Specialist List. At least these people own a Manchester Terrier and have a genuine interest in the breed - unlike the majority of the JDP judges we keep seeing at General Champ shows who are just using us as a stepping ladder to the top.

With regard to the rules regarding the appointment of judges for the Open and Championship shows, which must come from the Specialist Lists, when a motion to change this to include Non Specialists was put to the AGM, it was voted out by the membership by a large majority. It is erroneous,therefore, to state that the position "is fiercely defended by the committee" -"fiercely defended by the membership" would be more accurate.

For those of you who are interested the latest BRS for the period from April to June shows 10 litters registered with a total of 36 puppies.

Nice to see that there were 9 different stud dogs used this quarter and for 7 of the bitches it was their first litter.

There were 8 Stud Book entries, 1 Champion certificate and 1 Junior Warrant awarded
Just a reminder to all that the Club is holding a judging seminar on Sat 24th Sept at Shenstone. Places are limited so if you fancy learning how to judge MT`s then get in touch.

if you come across any judges at Open shows who look as if they need to learn about the breed then don't be shy and tell them about it too. They can always contact me for details.

Also, Mandy is in need of articles for Highlights so get your pen and paper out and tell us about something interesting that you have done with your MT.

I`m off to Wales later this week, for WKC and also an Agility show there on the Sunday and then on to Melton Mowbray for the BAA finals, so there will be no new notes for a week or so.

If you have any news you would like to be included in these notes then please contact me by phone or email – details below.

Carol Wicker
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Manchester Terrier Breed Notes April 12 2011

Well, once again my apologies for the lateness of these notes - I just don’t know where the time goes. All the puppies went to their new homes at 8 to 9 weeks and have all settled in well. I have kept a girl and one is just as difficult to care for as six. She needs entertainment and training although I must say she is really very good. She just does what the adults do, most of the time.

I have had various disasters, the first of which was a leaking pipe in the kitchen. It had obviously been leaking for a while before it became noticeable and has damaged some of the new kitchen fittings.

Then I went to National Terrier and had a very nice win, but in my excitement I left my show jacket on the bench. I made several enquiries but no-one seemed to know what had happened to it so I was resigned to the fact that I had lost it and all my Manchester Terrier badges. However, the nice people at Our Dogs had it and placed a notice in the paper so I am collecting it from them at Birmingham National as I am not going to Welks.

Last week I disturbed a burglar in my house at about 3am – the dogs slept right through it – some guard dogs they are!!! Anyway, he made off with my laptop and my briefcase with all my French evening class stuff in it. Very inconvenient – all my hard work for most of the year just gone. Sacre bleu!!!

Anyway, on to Club news. We had a reasonably well attended AGM last Saturday with some lively discussions but everyone went home intact with a smile on their face . The post of Assistant Secretary went to Carole Dunford – we wish her well at finding her feet in this role. At the same time thanks must go to Vince Edwards the retiring Asst. Sec for all his hard work over the years. He was presented with a framed photo of his beloved dog Charlie, whom he lost very recently.

There was one change on the Committee – we said goodbye to Pam Stubbington and her place is taken by Judy Thurlow. Once again, thanks to Pam for all her contributions to the Club particularly with agility and Discover Dogs. Hopefully she will continue with the Discover Dogs organisation – being on the Committee is not a requirement for helping promote the breed.

I have received the following news about the Dutch National Terrier Show held every two years from Wilma and Theo van Vessem:-

Dogs: Youth Class:
Corduroy's Knight of Angel (Sire: Bullet v.d. Posthoornwieke Dame: Corduroy's Born to Win)
Owner: P. van Dongen
1 Excellent CAC Best Dog

Dogs: Champion Class:
Brady vom Wolfsgarden (Sire: Kevin Smart Lover vom Lärchenbruch Dame: Dark Dana Duchess von Mainhattan)
Owner: D. Borovnik
1 Excellent reserve CAC

Bitches: Open Class:
Toffy Fee vom Vorgebirge (Sire: But's Charming Ruffians Nobody is Perfect Dame: Olympia vom Vorgebirge)
Owner: C. Kaufer
1 Excellent reserve CAC

Bitches: Youth Class:
X-pected Dine Mites Gladdys (Sire: X-pected Dine Mites Remember Alvin Dame: X-pected Dine Mites O'Samba)
Owner: D. Borovnik
2 Excellent

Corduroy's Kiss of Angel (Sire: Bullet v.d.Posthoornwieke Dame: Corduroy's Born to Win)
Owner: Th. and W. van Vessem
1 excellent CAC Best Bitch BOB

This weekend Ann Harrison and a band of helpers are once again taking part in the St Georges Day parade through the streets of Manchester City centre – they had a brilliant welcome last year and are hoping for a repeat experience this year. If you live in the North West and can get to Manchester contact Ann if you wish to take part or alternatively just turn up to cheer them on their way along the route.

Well, that`s about all for now. If you have any news you would like me to mention in these notes then please get in touch.

cawicker@hotmail.com
or c.wicker1@ntlworld.com

Carol Wicker

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Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Sunday 13th February 2011

Hello everyone,

Well, once again my apologies for the lateness of these notes – perhaps a monthly update will have to do for now as I never seem to have any time to spare what with puppies, club paperwork and agility training etc.

Two of our longstanding members have been unwell lately. I spoke to Margaret Clowes recently who is now on the mend having moved house and then suffered a serious bout of the flu. Brenda Beales has just been in hospital to have an operation to have a cyst removed from her brain. The operation went well and she is hoping to go home soon to recover. We all send our best wishes to both of them.

Congratulations to Peter & Ella Eva. Their boy Sophyla Sam Brown was awarded BPIS this weekend at West Mids Terrier. The judge was Steve Dean and the breed Judge was Peter Forshaw.
Janet Palmer had a good day today at Central Cornwall Dog Show. Her Egloshayle Sea Lily got Best of Breed and then Terrier Group 3.

Nicola Jeynes Dodger is coming on with his Agility and has now moved up to Novice level. My Solo did this a couple of weeks ago in Agility, he has been doing Novice at Steeplechase since before Christmas. Sandra Stringer with Turpin (a Rattustrap dog) had some good places at the BAA show last weekend.

Phil Dale has asked me to include the following piece about the virtual dog show being hosted by the Americans
As you are aware the e-black&tan magazine are running a virtual dog show to raise monies for our various charities/worthy causes. I have been asked by the BMTC to be the UK coordinator for the venture. Entries are now open www.e-blackandtan-dogshow.com and it is hoped that most payments will be made directly by paypal at the time of entry. However the facility exists for payment to be made by cheque/cash to myself if entrants so wish.

Payments can be made in person at shows etc or sent to me, please no cash by post.
Phil Dale
22, Summercourt Drive
Ravenshead
Notts
NG15 9FT

Not long now until the Club OpenShow on 26th February where our judge will be Chris Harrison. There is a decent entry and I look forward to seeing you all there. We will have the usual raffle and refreshments provided by Tomlinsons kitchen.

Then it will be Crufts – Terrier Day on Saturday March 12th. I don’t think I will be able to make it this year but wish all of you who are attending Good Luck.

If you have any news you would like to be included in these notes then please contact me by phone or email – details below.

Carol Wicker
01603 449383
cawicker@hotmail.com

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Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Friday 14th January 2011

Hello everyone,

Firstly I would like to apologise for the lateness of these notes but I have not been well, and my bitch gave birth to her first litter of pups a few days early so everything got put to one side. I am pleased to say that she is doing well, but she made my life hell for a few days as she kept me up all night every night for four nights in a row. You can’t imagine how exhausted I felt.

Most of the show results over the Christmas/New Year period will be familiar to you, having been reported elsewhere on the web but there was one result which I did not see mentioned and that was Luton Canine Society Open show in the week after Christmas. I understand that Ella Eva`s new puppy Sophyla Sam Brown not only won best Puppy in Breed but also Best of Breed. He then went on to be placed Puppy Group 2. The breed judge was David Guy but I do not know if he judged the Group or if it was another judge. Reserve Best of Breed was Fitch & Reeve`s Westwych Calico Cadeau.

Some sad news to report – Gill Reeve lost Mimbre Marauder with Harkeats ShCM at the age of just over 10 years – he had been having problems eating for a while and had lost quite a bit of weight but suddenly went downhill and had to be given sleep. Mrs Grant also lost her faithful companion Tyburn Zante at the age of 14 years. Our thoughts are with both of them.

Some dates for your diary in 2011 -Manchester Terriers have been invited to join the St Georges Day Parade in Manchester again. This year it is on Sunday 17th April, and involves a couple of hours walking through the streets of Manchester showing off our dogs to cheering crowds. Victorian Dress is optional - you can always just dress in red and white. We had a great time last year, and would love even more dogs and walkers to take part this year.

We have also had our invitation to the CLA Game Fair which is at Blenheim this year and runs from 22nd - 24th July. We run a Breed Stand in the Terrier Pavilion and have daily 'presentations' in the KC ring. Last year we had about 11 Manchesters of all ages running loose together around the ring without any incidents and all rounded up back to their owners very quickly at the end of the session. A great advert for the breed and temperament generally.

Ann Harrison is the Co-ordinator for both these events and can be contacted at: annandchrisharrison@tiscali.co.uk

Mandy Churms is looking for articles for inclusion in the next edition of Highlights – these must be with her by 21st January at the latest.

Well, I think that`s all for this week except to wish you all a Happy and successful New Year.

Carol Wicker

cawicker@hotmail.com

Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Thursday 23rd December 2010

Hello everyone,

Well, the Arctic weather is still with us but at least there are some show results to report this time.

Starting with LKA, Bitch CC and Best of Breed went to Steel`s Brookstream Blue Lady out of the Junior class. Fiona is a newbie to Manchester Terriers having had Dobermans previously. She was, in her own words, “gobsmacked”. Res Bitch CC was Knight`s Talanors Tomorrows Dreams. Dog CC was Brander`s Ch Churnet Concerto at Menfreya and Res Dog CC Dunford, Akrigg, & Walton `s Quixol Alexander. Best Puppy was Eva `s Sophyla Sam Brown. The judge was Eileen Needham.

At Lincoln Open show Saxton & Dale`s Egloshayle Sea Lily at Rattustrap won BOB and TG1, BPIB and TPG2 was Geraghty`s Mojero Bowmore – the breed judge was Felicity Freer and the Group judge Dr Geoffrey Curr. At Chepstow and District Open show the Hammetts won BPIS with their Digelsa Double Take for Bryedal coming up from the AVNSC classes. They are also newcomers to the breed. The judge was Tony Allcock (Sleepyhollow)
Very sad to learn that Pam Stubbington has lost her Tag, Ch Galchris Princess Leia at Calot who was a multi CC winner – our thoughts are with you and your Mum.

Several mishaps seem to have befallen some of our members lately. Chrissie Bynam has fallen on the ice and fractured her wrist so is unable to write her Christmas cards as she had left them until the last minute but she sends everyone her best wishes. Ella Eva lost her handbag at LKA and has not had it returned and her central heating broke down in this freezing weather as some of the pipes are on the outside of the house. Gladly it has been fixed so they are nice and warm again.

On a good news note, Roger Sjolstad reports that Akira, his MT, is still doing a great job of being foster mum to the Great Dane puppies. He lost the Great Dane bitch just after she whelped and the humans in the family took on the feeding role whilst Akira took over all the other maternal duties. He sent us some photos and a short video.

The pups are nearly as big as Akira now as they are 5 weeks old but she still keeps them in order. What a lovely story for Christmas time – there is a moral there somewhere.

Just a reminder about schedules for the Club Open show if you have not obtained one yet. They were available at the Club show in October, at Midland Counties and at LKA and it is also available online at Fosse Data. If you require a paper copy then please request one from me. The closing date for entries is Thursday 27th January 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please keep me up to date with all your Manchester news as without your stories there is nothing for me to write.

Carol Wicker
cawicker@hotmail.com

Manchester Terrier Breed Notes Friday 10th December 2010

Hello everyone, I hope you are all coping ok with this Arctic weather we are having. Here in the East it has not been too bad, most of the main roads are passable although it is a slippery affair on the side roads.

I would like to thank Beverley O`Neill and her daughter Megan for their contribution to these Notes for the past few months. Megan now has a new baby girl and has her own flat and Bev, by her own admission, is a complete novice where the computer is concerned, so I have taken over for a while. I hope you will all send me your news, as without your input, I will have nothing to report.

On the show front, there have not been many results, as the weather has led to the cancellation of many shows, including the Northern Super Pup competition where we were to have been represented by Phil Dale and Estella Saxton with their Egloshayle Sea Sprite at Rattustrap. I understand it has been postponed until the New Year and any puppies slightly over age will still be allowed to compete.

The Palmers had a good day at Exonian Canine Association Show on 4th December, Rose went BOB & Lily Reserve BOB (sorry but haven`t got their registered names).

Over in Norway, Eaglespur Nelson, the latest addition to Kirsti Kahrs family, won Best of Breed with CC and CACIB at his very first show - The Nordic Winner Show . He also got the title Nordic Winner 2010. There was an entry of 25 Manchesters.

On the Agility front, I have been doing well with my MT`s – I had two shows last weekend with 11 runs and came home with 10 rosettes. In fact Solo (Mimbre Mister Solo) is currently top of the British Agility leagues for Dog of the Year Intro` Medium and Intro` Agility.

There was some negative publicity for the breed in the USA last week when it was claimed that an American Airways flight had to be diverted en route because a “12lb Manchester Terrier escaped from it`s crate and ran amok on the plane biting a stewardess and a passenger”. At 12lb it is unlikely to be a Standard MT- most probably a Toy or even a Min Pin but the news report had a background photo of a beautiful Standard MT with button ears. Just the sort of thing we don`t need.

Also in the USA last weekend was the Eukanuba 2010 National Championships and in Standard MTs the Best of Variety was - CH Medley's Muy Caliente At Jetcity RN owned by Lisa Nonog and Best of Opposite was - CH Augustine's Gin Dew It BNDs belonging to Farrah Wines.

Some sad news from Lesley Norris that her mother died recently. She had been in hospital and they thought she was getting better when she took a turn for the worse. Our condolences to Lesley and her family .
Terry Hemsell would like to remind everyone that completed points forms for the annual trophies should be sent to him as soon as possible and before the end of December.

Well, that`s all I have for you this week – good luck to everyone at LKA on Sunday and please drive carefully.

Carol Wicker
cawicker@hotmail.com

Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes 23rd September 2010

AGILITY NEWS. The UKA had a 3 day show last weekend at Thatcham and MT’s had a very successful time. Chris Garretts Lacinka Liquid Silk (Bee) won, on both consecutive days, the beginners steeplechase and on the last day Chrissie Bynams Lacinka Liquid Gold (Didge) won the steeple chase. Carol Wicker and Solo won the points needed in the steeple chase to move up to novice. We also have a new enthusiast who has a Rattustrap dog, Turpin, who did 2 runs in the steeple chase and got 4 very respectable clear rounds giving him 3rd and 2nd places. Judy Thurlows Gypsy got 3 clear rounds and 2 4th places in the steeple chase and jumping. While her Ollie also got 2 clear rounds. Well done to all of you.

Sandra Boards Lacinka Liquid Fire (Flame) came 2nd in the Cani-x race Paws in the Park show handled by her brother as Sandra had hurt her back. I hadn’t heard of this kind of event before – you have your dog attached to you with a lead and have to get from one point to another in the fastest time to win. So they must have gone like the clappers!

SHOW NEWS Christianne Beardrow and Stui went to France, I don’t have the name of the show but he won CAC, CACIB, BOB and was short listed in the terrier group. Chritanne said she was made very welcome despite not speaking very good French.

Darlington champ show (no CC’s for us) was judged by Paul Eardley and made Mick Oxleys Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre BOB. BD was the Norris’s Brookstream Louis De Blue with the RBD Leighs Ch. Sophyla Sorcerer of Mansiya and RBB and BP was Dale and Saxtons Egloshayle Sea Sprite of Rattustrap. The Hemsells Tetani Princess of Darkness was best veteran and made the final cut in the group under Brenda Banbury. A vunerable breeds parade took place as well with Frank Kane giving a small bit of info on the breeds. Thanks to those that gave their time for this.

Trevor (Harkeats Intrepid Icon at Gwenkaz) passed his silver KC good citizen award and was handled by Denise. H was even more pleased because the Luton Dog Wardens received the GOLD award fo the 3rd year running for their stray dog procedures – I know how much hard work you all do so well deserved.

Keith Irwin from Austrailia updated us on the case of Teena the MT. A court case had been brought against her owner, who’d owned her for 8 years, for cruelty. He said she’d attacked him but was proved wrong. Keith would like to thank all those who wrote about the MT’s chracture in her defence – it paid off and she free of him and living with a new family and he was found guilty and fined $3000 plus court costs.

The James Wellbeloved magazine featured MT’s this month and is very good I’m told. I’m looking forward to seeing a copy.

Sad news. Janet Benton has lost Buffy (Megellan Equinox) a few weeks ago. Janet is very upset as Buffy was her constant companion. They did sponsored walks and agility together and were a great team. I’m very greatful to Janet that she gave Buffy such a loving home as she didn’t have a great start in life and needing a new home. Thank you again Janet.

Bev O’Neill - beverly.oneill@fsmail.net

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Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes13th September 2010

Birmingham Ch Show, Winners were:

• BOB – Palmer’s Egloshayle Black Rosewyn Sh Cm
• RBCC – O’Neill’s (My own) Megellan Thunderbird
• DCC – Braybrook’s Gloryline Sir Thomas More
• RDCC – Goodwin’s Digelsa Dionysis
• BP – Dale’s & Saxton’s Egloshayle Sea Sprite at Rattustrap
• The Breeder’s – Dunford’s Quixol’s

Richmond Ch Show, Judged by Alan Small (Bethane)

• BOB – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre
• DCC – Brander’s Churnet Concerto at Menfreya (Which made him up, well done!)
• RDCC – Leigh’s Ch Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya JW Sh. CM
• RBCC – Knight’s Talanors Special Treat
• BP – Palmer’s Egloshayle Sea Lily
• The Breeder’s – Wicker’s Mimbre’s who also went on to win the breeders terrier group, well done!
• Bobby Dale won the junior handling semi-finals – well done Bobby, will keep our fingers crossed for the finals!

The clubs general meeting was held outside, at Birmingham Ch Show, the main item was the K.C exhibition which is to be held in 2012. The Kennel Club is footing almost everything and will be a once in a lifetime chance to see lots of Manchester Terrier items under one roof. Leoni St Claire and ‘H’ have worked extremely hard to make all this possible. There will be two items of real interest which will be loaned from the London Museum. One is an original oil painting at the rat pit in The Blue Anchor Tavern, and the other is a handkerchief that once hung in The Blue Anchor Tavern with details of ‘Tiny the Wonder’ and his rat catching feats. There have been some wonderful items loaned, and will surely be a must see!

It was also decided that the GM should stay at Birmingham and not rotated as in previous years.

There have been two new trophies presented, one is for the K.C Breeder class at the Club Champ Show, and the other is for wins in the breeder class at general champ shows. Val Hart would like to donate a trophy for agility wins, with a points system to be worked out. Maybe the club should look at more as so many members now do agility and are doing extremely well.

In any other business Judy Thurlow wishes to pass the appointment of Cup Steward on for champ shows. It was decided that the cups would be awarded at the AGM exept for Crufts & the Club Show, as it’s so hard to keep track of them.

The Club Seminar will soon be upon us (25th September) if anyone would be interested in attending the morning session, please let Mandy Churms know, as spaces are limited. All places for the judge’s assessment are now filled.

Manchester’s really are getting places frequently and are winning at all kinds of shows in agility. Well done to you all, it’s really good for the breed.

Bev O’Neill – beverly.oneill@fsmail.net

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Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes1st September 2010

A few things which I left out last time are the wins for the Hemsell dogs. At Alfreton open show on July 11th under Roger Crooks, Tetani Spirit Vision won best AVNS Terrier and Tetani Wizard of Dreams won best AVNC Terrier Puppy and puppy group 1. At Bakewell Show on 3rd August, Tetani Wizard of Dreams won Best Puppy in Breed & PG2. What a great start for the young chap!

At the Welsh K.C Champ Show Peter Bakewell judged and made the Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Ruby Tuesday BOB. RBCC was won by Gill Knights Talanors Special Treat, The DCC was won by Lesley Branders Churnet Concerto at Menfreya and the RDCC was won by Stuart Morris’s Mansiya Word To The Wise at Calastoa. Best Puppy was won by Mr. Tyrell’s bitch pup Larkswing Grand Glider. There’s a few now sitting on 2CC’s, I hope they get their titles very soon!

On 25th August at Mansfield & Dist C S Limit Show, the Hemsell’s Tetani Kesseny Dhu won Best Veteran In Show.

Monmouth Show was held on 26th August, there were no classes for MT’s but Mrs. Foy judged the AV Terrier classes and made Liz Hammetts new puppy bitch, Digelsa Take for Brydel was Best AVNC Terrier Puppy & PG2

Good news, Flump from the Golden Oldie’s website has now got a new home and is doing really well.

Thank you Nicola for sending me information on how the agility shows work!

If anyone has any news please contact me on: beverly.oneill@fsmail.net

Beverly O’Neill

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Manchester Terrier - Breed Notes August 2010

A very busy month indeed, so I’ll only write a skeleton report.

The fun weekend was held at Witney Rugby Club on 31st July – 1st August. The terrier racing was won by Friday Fitch owned by Fay Fitch.

Pet dog show main winners were:

• BIS – Cocker Spaniel, Abbie
• Res BIS – Afghan Hound, Shaesha
• BP – Norfolk Terrier, Tod
• Best Vet – Lurcher, Bramble
• Best Cross Breed – Jack Russell Cross, Soxx

There was a get-together in the club house in the evening with a quiz, auction and games (see club site for photos).

Sunday was the limit show with Keith Baldwin judging dogs and Barbara Simpson judging bitches.

Limit show winners were:

• BIS & BPIS – Dale and Saxton’s Egloshayle Sea Spute of Rattustrap
• BD & RBIS – Jeynes’s Browdel Black Musketeer
• BVIS – O’Neill’s Alvediston Eclipse at Megellan (5th Year Running)

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the fun weekend such a success.

Paignton Show Judged by Lesley Brander

• Sh.Cm BOB Palmers Egloshayle Black Rosewyn,
• DCC was Beardow’s Talamors Hellova Treat for Spitowitz.
• RDCC was Cliffton’s Gloryline Henry The Seventh.
• RBCC was Knight’s Talanors Tomorrows Dreams.
• BP was Norris’s Brookstream Louis De Blue

Leeds was judged by Melissa Clifton and her winners were:

• BOB – Norris’s Ch. Brookstream Marcus Banks JW Sh.Cm
• RDCC – Brander’s Churnet Concerto at Menfreya
• BCC – Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Ruby Tuesday
• RBCC – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre JW Sh.Cm
• BP – Braybrook’s Tudorbrook New Approach
• Best Breeder – Palmer’s Egloshayle’s

Bournemouth was judged by Mrs. C Cartledge and her winners were:

• BOB – Oxley’s Ch. Digelsa Double Entendre JW Sh.Cm
• DCC – Beardow’s Talanors Hellova Treat for Spitowitz
• RBCC – Churms’s Digelsa Dream Maker of Wystry JW Sh.Cm
• RDCC – Morris’s Ch. Calastoa Amber Nectar
• BP – Saxton & Dale’s Egloshayle Sea Spute of Rattustrap

Megan O’Neill – beverly.oneill@fsmail.net

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30th November 2009

Mansiya Word to the Wise owned by Sarah Leigh,Stewart and Carol Morris won Best Puppy in Breed, best of breed and Reserve Best Puppy In Show today at Manchester Sporting Terrier. The judge was Max King
.
I went to Sedgley & Gornal Open show, winning best of breed and terrier group 4. Breed judge was Anthony Arundel and Group Judge was Dave Scawthorn standing in for Maureen Broadstock. This is an excellent show, well organised with some lovely rosettes and the famous Gwen Small raffle.

We have news of another Manchester joining the agility circuit. Vicky and Paul Bundys "Sara" is doing well with her first couple of UKagility shows. Her first show was on the 5th September she won 3rd for the beginners steeplechase and a clear round. On the 28th November she won 1st at the beginners steeplechase and a clear round at the nursery agility. Paul and Vicky tell me she is very focused and quick and they have only been training since the beginning of the summer. Vicky and Paul supported the breed at this years Midland Game Fair and are proud owners of their two MT's.

We are still short of announced judges for 2010 championship shows so lets hope we have more announced before the year book cut off date.

Sad news of a 4 year old Manchester Terrier in Shropshire whose owner has died. We are looking for a new home for him.

mandy.churms@virgin.net

Mandy

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15th November 2009

Good news has come in from Bolsover Show today, Gill, Alex & Vicky Reeves new puppy came out for her first show and won best Manchester Terrier Puppy and Best of Breed. Gill tells me Harkeats Imperial Imp went on to win best AV terrier puppy and then went onto win reserve Best Puppy in Show. The judge was Rodney Oldham. Its so good to hear that Gill is back in the show ring again and that the long journey to Newark was worth the trip.

I myself went to the West Midland Terrier Show on Saturday 14th November, where I am an active committee member. We like to pick breed specialists for this show and this year Claire Akrigg gave Best of Breed to Beth Holmes Egloshayle Black Carlin and Best Puppy to Janet and Peter Forshaws Janzin Rock Star. Schedules are out for the February show and entries are available online at Fosse data. Our judge for February 2010 will be Janet Palmer.

A quick reminder that our club magazine Highlights is now available and we have some Calendars left.
I have agreed to produce the Year book for the BMTC for 2010. If you notice any errors in the current book or have had address or phone changes then please let me know.

please forward information for these pages to myself at

mandy.churms@virgin.net

Mandy Churms.

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Notes 12th August 2009

Hi,

It been a busy time of year in the show calendar and Manchesters have continued to be consistent at all levels.

News has come in that Ann Hebb with "Oliver" AKA - CH Sophyla Serling Silver From Bellbrock JW SCM had a smashing Terrier G1 at Bakewell Premier show.

And then came Bournemouth Ch Show with our breed judge Judy Averis A Big Congratulations to Christianna for winning Best Puppy with Stui - Talanors Hellova Treat For Sipowitz, then going into the Puppy group and winning Terrier Puppy G1. Seeing the smile on breeder Gill Knights face was making going to Bournemouth Show even more rewarding.

Congratulations to Sarah Leigh for her first CC in Manchesters with "Darchy” aka Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya, which is a very proud and memorable moment for any of us and of course to Mandy Carter for handling him.
A proud moment for Mandy as it was at Bournemouth show 12 months ago that she handled Darchy for the first time.

A big well done to Mick Oxley and “Roxy” aka Ch Digelsa Double Entendre for getting TG4, another great achievement. Nicola Jeynes and Dodger also got a fabulous 2nd place in the Beginners Stakes.

Valerie Hart who owns Izzy (Digelsa Deep Purple) went to their first agility show at the weekend. It was the Orchard Agility Show, held at Littleport. They entered in the grade 1-7 agility and finished overall winner.
As you can imagine, Val is over the moon, they won a huge rosette and a silver plate on a stand.
Congratulations to Val and Izzy.

On a sad note my Primrose (Eaglespur Primrose) got knocked over and killed on Sunday.
As you can imagine we are all very sad here but I would like to thank all those that have sent their thoughts at this time.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 23rd July 2009

Hi

The Manchester Terrier world was saddened this week to hear of the passing of Muriel Paulger of the Scarlac affix. All our thoughts go to her family at this time.

I am looking for articles for the Autumn Highlights, please forward any items to me at wystry@hotmail.com .

I am particularly keen to have stories about Muriel and any stories about rehoming.

Remember to get your fancy dress costumes ready for the fun weekend on Saturday 1st August.
Let's hope the weather improves for us.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 7th July 2009

Preparations are continuing for the the BMTC fun weekend (1st and 2nd August).

If you still havn't booked in then download the forms from the BMTC website and get them sent off asap.
Janet Palmer is running the raffle and has asked for donations for prizes for both days.

Carol Wicker, our BMTC Secretary, has had two successful Agility weekends, the first at Melton Mowbray with her Solo getting 3 clear rounds and a placing of 22nd out of 111.

Then last weekend at Newark he got 3 clear rounds again and placed 17th out of 83.
Carol tells us that her youngster Chloe is following in his footsteps and showing great promise.

News from Tucker in South Africa, he has won his Canine Good Citizen Award - only one level in SA at present. Well done to him. His story from going out of the country as a young puppy can be read on the BMTC website, and is updated as he sends his news in.

Results from Windsor are in and can be seen on the results section of Terrier World. Well done to all the winners.

We have Leeds to look forward to next, hope to see you all there, come and say hello.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 26th June 2009

Blackpool Championship Show was held today, 26th June 2009.

Best of Breed went to Stuart Morris and his Calastoa Ruby Tuesday.

Judging was consistent with all but one of the first place winners being sired by similair lines.
Our judge for the day was Nigel Norris. He had an entry of 10 dogs and 13 bitches to make his choice.

Online entries are now available for the West Midland Terrier Society open show on the 14th November 2009.

http://www.fossedata.co.uk/entry.asp?ref=WMTS_NOV_09

Our judge is Breed Specialist - Claire Akrigg

Bev O'Neill tells me that she currently has three male dogs in need of rehoming.
2 are five years and one is 7 years.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 7th June 2009

West Midland Terrier Society held a Breed Specific Seminar & assessment on the Manchester Terrier. It was run in association with The British Manchester Terrier Club. The whole event went really well and feedback was very positive.

Both Committees would like to thank all those that helped out and supported the event.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 7th April 2009

National Terrier saw Mrs Kay Aspin judge the Breed. She made Ch Brookstream Marcus Banks JW ShCM Best of Breed
and Mick & Stacey Oxleys Ch Digelsa Double Entendre JW ShCM the bitch CC winner.

The Res dog CC went to Ken & Ella Broxups Ch Digelsa Dig Deep at Brockenella JW ShCM and the Res Bitch CC
went to Pam Stubbingtons Ch Calot Haja. Pam stated that She had not shown her for a good while and was pleased with her win.

It was great to see Lesley Brander with her New Puppy Churnet Concerto at Menfreya, going on to get Best MT Puppy.

National Terrier held the TERRIER OPEN SHOW OF THE YEAR. This year being judged by Roger Wright. This is when every Best in Show winner at a Group Terrier Show gets an invite to attend the prestigious event. Mick had won his BIS at Sporting Terrier of Yorkshire in February 2008, under the late Bryn Cadogan, I am sure he would have been suitably touched by Mick and Roxys win.

Janet Palmer told us that at St Agnes Canine Association Tan (Egoshayle Tangleberry) went BPIB & Terrier Puppy Group 2, she is only just 6 months and it was oly her 2nd show. Amanda Carter also went BOB & Group 2 with Sophyla Sorcerer at Mansiya.

Mandy Churms

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Notes 24th March 2009

The British Manchester Terrier Health survey has now been sent out. Please return your replies as soon as possible, we are promoting a 100 percent reply.

I would also like to remind people to support the West Midland Terrier Society seminar on Manchester Terriers. It is a chance to learn about the breed and get up and close to the dogs.

Details are available on the wmts website. www.wmts.org.uk

DATE REMINDER: AGM

Shenstone Village Hall Shenstone, Lichfield Staffordshire WS14 0LT

Sunday 29th March 2009 10.30am

Mandy Churms

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Notes 9th March 2009

Discover dogs at Crufts proved a great hit for all that came to see. Gil Knight and myself spent a healthy 3 hours on Wednesday afternoon getting the booth ready.

We would like to thank all those that spent time supporting the booth. Handlers, dogs, owners and supporters alike.

The full crufts critque can be read on the results section of Terrier World but what a fantastic day for the winners. Our Judge Mike West deliberated thoughtfully over the dogs. Even changing his mind after the line up was chosen. This is a judges perogative after all, and keeps the stewards on their toes.

The breed stand by the ring side was fairly quiet compared to previous years.

Just a reminder that Spring Highlights is now available, please e mail me for a copy mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net also remember to book your place on the West Midland Terrier Society breed seminar. www.wmts.org.uk

Sue Pinkham has schedules available for Coventry & District Kennel Association (17th May 2009), Mr H Hockley will be the breed judge and Mrs G Reeve is doing the Terrrier Group. Please try to support Sue as she is a keen supporter of the breed and a BMTC member. pinkham1000@btinternet.com

Mandy Churms

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Notes 22nd February 2009

The BMTC held it Open show on the 21st February 2009 at Markfield in Leicestershire. Our judge for the day was Mrs DELIA HEMSELL. She had a very respectable entry from which her principle winners were:

BOB - Ch Digelsa Double Entendre

Reserve BOB - Ch Brookstream Marcus Banks

Best Puppy - Harkeats Her Highness

The Spring edition of Highlights is now available so please book your copy early, we sold out this time last year.
Gil Knight informs us that all months for next years calendar have been booked.

Hope you are all looking forward to Crufts 2009

Mandy Churms
Manchester Terriers

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Notes 5th February 2009

I Will try and keep news running more prompt this year.

1) Gil Knight is putting the 2010 calendar together and has asked BMTC members to thnk about sponsoring a month. Please send any requests to her directly. She has 9 months already booked so interest is keen.

2) I still have a few 2009 calendars for sale. I will take them to the club show if you wish to purchase one, alternatively please send a cheque for £6.00.

3) West Midland Terrier Society is hosting a Manchester Terrier Breed Seminar in Association with the BMTC. It will take place at Shenstone Village Hall on the Sunday 7th June. More details will be available soon, please check out the WMTS website. www.wmts.org.uk

4) There are still a few test kits for vWD (Type 1) available from Ray Dunford at a price of £55 this price will only be for a short time.
The BMTC is encouraging DNA testing at this time.

5) Keep a look out for the forthcoming Manchester Terrier health survey, the breed needs a good response to prove we are a healthy breed.

6) the BMTC fun weekend has been confirmed as the first weekend in August. Again check out the BMTC website for more details as they come available.

7) The BMTC club open show will be having its Open show 21st February. If you are interested in seeing the breed you will be made welcome.

8) BMTC Membership is now due, no reminders are sent , if you have not paid please contact Ann Harrison. annandchrisharrison@tiscali.co.uk

9) Please remember to look at your recent newsletter and try and attendthis years AGM.

Mandy (now Mandy Churms)

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NOTES 7th July 2008

Results from the world show are hot off the press, it looks like we have the first British home bred International Champion to congratulate, in Gill andClive Knights CH/INT CH. Talanors Trick N Treat. She has 6 CC's here plus 2 equivalent CACIB's in Belgium and has gained her Crown today in Sweden with another one.Winning the Champions class on Wednesday at the speciality and then the Champions class again today with Best of Breed at the World Show proper. Fantastic news and congratulations to Gill and Clive and of course Tia.
Congratulations also go out to Tucker and Barbara Simpson in South Africa, he has also become a champion this week.

mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net .

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NOTES 30th JUNE 2008

The Manchester Terrier Breed rescue will now be co ordinated by by Mrs Ella Eva.
There are also regional support workers but initial contact should be made with Mrs Eva.
She can be contacted on 01628 634955

Final days are looming for entries to the BMTC limit show in August. Entry forms can be downloaded from the BMTC website.

www.british-manchester-terrier-club.co.uk

mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net .

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NOTES 6 MAY 2008

The British Manchester Terrier club have anounced that the new breed rescue
member is Chris Bynam in Southampton.
She can be contacted on 02380 233146. She will be supported by members from
around the UK with close proximity to the dog/rehomer involved.
Good news from Germany, Steffi Tiemann and her MT bitch Black Bandits
Chilly) grabbed 2nd place at the finals of the national agility trials in
Dortmund. They have secured themselves a place in the German national
agility team as one of three medium teams. ( other two are Shetlands).
Chilly was bred by Andrea Barkowski
They will be running for Germany in Helsinki, Finland in September this year
for titles at the World agility championship.
The BMTC is also keen to hear from Manchester Terrier owners around the
world to launch the new international news page. Please email

News from a recently rehomed Manchester by the name of Dodger. He is three
years old and his owner is keen to train him for agility. Watch this space
for his progress.

There is a booking form available on the BMTC website for the forthcoming
funday on the 2nd and 3rd August, all are welcome and a schedule of events
will follow.

mandy.mcfadden@virgin.net .

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The British Manchester Terrier Club held its AGM on Saturday 23rd March.

A fond farewell was said to Mrs Janet Benton our secretary. She is replaced
by Ms Carol Wicker.

The British Manchester Terrier Club held its AGM on Saturday 23rd March.

After the meeting the membership sat down and had an informal chat about
breeding in general and was well received. Mrs Enid Teague Knight was in
attendance and made many members giggle with some of her stories.
Discussion around feeding and breed numbers were some of the topics
discussed.

The BMTC funday has been confirmed for the weekend of 2/3rd August 2008.

At The Great Yarmouth, Gorlston and District Canine Society held on 24th
March 2008 Mrs Faye Fitch won Best of Breed with Wystwytch Calico Cadeau.
The judge was Elenor Bothwell. She went on to win terrier group 4 under
Mr Alan Small.

Manchester & District Sporting Terrier Club are putting on three classes
for Manchester Terriers. 27th April 2008. The judge is Rebecca Barber.

Mandy McFadden

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