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AS SOON AS THE DOGS SEE ITEMS BEING PACKED FOR A SHOW WEEKEND, THEY BOLT TO THE CAR WITH EXCITEMENT. SHANE THOMAS
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One of the longest-standing clubs in Queensland, the Townsville Kennel Association is 87 years old and has evolved from calling The Townsville Show Grounds home to having its own purpose-built grounds at Wordsworth Park in Woodstock. The dog show season runs from late February through to October, so most weekends club members are busy showing in Central or North Queensland. “As soon as the dogs see items being packed for a show weekend, they bolt to the car with excitement,” says Shane, President of the
Townsville Kennel Club and Dogs Queensland. “They love mixing with other dogs and the public at large.” President of the Thuringowa City Kennel Club, Melissa Bradshaw, couldn’t agree more. “When my two Collies see me getting ready for a show, they wait at the front door so I don’t forget them,” she laughs. “Show dogs love being out in the ring.” Melissa’s two dogs — Sari (a tri colour Collie Rough) and Cleaver (a blue merle Collie Rough) have won
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