2021 DOGS NSW PR Committee Christmas Show

from February 2022

From the Chairman

SHOWS DOGS NSW PR COMMITTEE

2021 Christmas Show

18 December 2021

The 2021 Christmas Show, held on Saturday, 18 December, was conducted under the most difficult of circumstances that we, as a committee, has faced to date. With a fabulous entry of 819, this show was always going to be a late night, however, mother nature ensured that this was to be extended; she put on a thunderstorm of all thunderstorms, which led to judging being postponed in certain rings for the safety of everyone. It was, therefore, an easy decision to move General Specials into the Amenities Building. Thank you to those who decided to stay for judging and for those who went home, we totally understand your decision.

We must note here that neither the judges nor the stewards had the choice to leave and we thank them enormously for their efforts in circumstances that were trying, to say the least. We also were lucky enough to have Show Manager allow us the use of their online system, which made everyone’s life a little easier. Thank you Jeremy and to all at Show Manager.

Best in show was judged by Mrs Patricia Hall (NSW), who awarded Grant Gibson’s Beagle, Gibbgran Qeens Counsel and Runner Up Best in Show was awarded to Tiarne and Kim Perkiss’ Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, NZ.CH. SUP.CH. Tikimi Smooth Criminal. Congratulations to all the winners of the show. General Specials results can be found on page 12.

BEST IN SHOW (above)

Beagle GIBBGRAN QEENS COUNCIL Grant Gibson

RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW (above)

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel NZ.CH. SUP.CH. TIKIMI SMOOTH CRIMINAL

Tiarne and Kim Perkiss

The committee would also like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who purchased tickets in our raffle; the support was outstanding, with all the funds raised going towards our future public events. We would also like to thank all those companies who supported this raffle with product or vouchers, making it by far the most profitable raffle for the committee to date. The Christmas Tree and Present could be seen walking around selling tickets and having a blast. Our wonderful committee member, Sue McFadden, organised this raffle and should be congratulated on her amazing effort.

We would also like to thank our volunteers, our “elf” who every year helps Santa make the presents, wrap and then delivers them for the kids; Lianne Rowles, we are very grateful for your continued support. Santa, the awesome John Dawson, who as always enjoyed the interaction with the kids and is amazed every year by the stories he hears from the kids. What amazing volunteers we have.

Congratulations to everyone who attended the event. The general atmosphere around the ring was one of fun, happiness and the overall excitement to be at a show again after all the lockdowns we have faced.

It is always the committee’s desire to make this show about the kids and we hope that once again we achieved this. We always have run numerous activities for the kids to participate in. The indoor activities this year were focused on games and a magician, whose tag line for the kids was – “I’m Amazing!” We truly hope that each and every person who attended the event was made to feel amazing. The future of DOGS NSW is in good hands, as seen by the images of the “Tiny Tot” event!

Stay Safe, be kind and see you all next year.