Shih Tzu Rescue Charity Dog Show

	Monday 28th August 2006, Angmering Sports Ground was the venue for a charity dog show held to raise funds for Shih Tzu rescue. The show was organised by Shih Tzu exhibitors Maggie Flack (Mifcah) and Carol Mead (Chaucer). The weather was kind to Maggie and Carol and the sun shone. Exhibitors had the benefit of the Sports Ground's Club House and a Barbecue and refreshment stall on the show ground. The ground condition was perfect, better than many of our Champ Shows. There was ample car parking close to the rings and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy a picnic or exercise the dogs.
	Stuart Chamberlain judged the pedigree classes and chose for his BIS the 2 year old Whippet "Casper" (Osterfen Moonlight Grandee). Casper is owner Kay Stoner's first show dog. They started attending training classes in March and entered their first show in May. They have been competing at Companion Dog Shows and at a couple of Open Shows.
	RBIS was the 22 month old Shih Tzu "Gizmo" (Tony's Joy") shown by 12 year old Connie Walter. Connie and Gizmo come from Hastings and have been competing at Open Shows and Championship Shows. Connie also won the Junior Handling class and immediately donated her £25 prize money to Shih Tzu rescue.
	BPIS was the 10 month tri-coloured Powder Puff "Harvey" (Utopian Gold Vixen). Harvey's litter were all named after Santa's reindeer, "You know Dasher and Dancer, and Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen . . . " somehow Harvey got to be Vixen instead of Blitzen and that's why he has a girl's name! Harvey, known at home as Harvey Howler, was bred by Mrs Yvonne Taylor of Haywards Heath.
	Best Veteran In Show was the 12 year old Cavalier, Penelope, from Fering.
	Best minor puppy was "Harvey" owned by Sheila Hinch.
	The novelty classes were judged by Arthur Bowler (Hodsolls Shih Tzu). Arthur chose for his Best Non Pedigree In Show, the "Dog With The Waggiest Tail", "Zak", a Pointer x Irish Setter aged 61/2 owned by Pam Kee of Hove. Zak has done 4 years of obedience training and has done some competitive obedience.
	Arthur's other winners included "Archie", the best non pedigree puppy, "Bandit", a young Golden Retriever handled by Amy Denard, judged by Arthur to be "The Dog With The Sexiest Eyes" and the sprightly 13 year old Yorkshire Terrier "Billy", winner of "The Dog Who Has Won Nothing".
	June Saunders (Camglia Shih Tzu) judged the well filled Stakes class with a £50 first prize. June chose the 16 month old Leonberger "Archie" as her winner. Archie, otherwise known as Illeoni Archie My Orchid, is owned by Mandy Govier of West Chiltington. Mandy and Archie have just started showing and have competed at a couple of Open Shows. 2nd in the Stakes Class was the attractively dressed Willow, an 8 month old Mini Long Haired Dachshund shown by 16 year old Felicity also from West Chiltington. Willow was sporting a very fetching white hat which Felicity says she loves to wear.
	Best Adult Handler was Sharon Edwards from Hunston with her 4 year old rescue Greyhound Meg. Sharon also has Meg's sister at home, both of which are racing rejects.
	George Scott, chairman of Southern Shih Tzu Rescue, and his wife Elaine, attended with their Italian Spinone. George made a short speech about the work of Shih Tzu Rescue and how the funds are spent. Last year Southern Shih Tzu Rescue spent over £13,000 on Vets fees alone.
	Chris Hughes, chairman of Angmering Parish Council, drew the raffle which had lots of very desirable prizes. Top prize was the services of a painter and decorator.
	Chris also presented the main winners with their trophies and enjoyed making friends with all of their dogs.
	Watching but not taking part were Hearing Dogs For Deaf People speaker Diana Marangos and her delightful hearing dog Pepe, a 10 year old Papillon. Pepe was donated to the charity by his breeder and he and Diana have been together for 9 years. "He has changed my life" said Diana.
	This was a real family day out with children and dogs all enjoying themselves. Young competitors such as Liam, with Nala the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Blake with Socks the Cavalier, enjoyed their day out and helped to raise £428 for Shih Tzu Rescue.