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RABBITS Official Journal of the British Rabbit Council

JANUARY 2018

INCORPORATING

Chas Petts reveals the totals overleaf (chart based on reports published in F&F between January-December 2017)

AGAINST ALL THE ODDS FOURTUNE STUD HOLD ON TO BECOME EXHIBITORS OF THE YEAR 2017 Chas Petts reports: After a bad year Phil Gould and partners have had to sit at home and hope their nearest rivals didn’t catch up. As it happened, no one managed to reach the total that Phil gained during the period January to July. So well done to Fourtune and we hope you have a stress-free 2018. Polish once again top the charts, the Black Rex, Mini Lop and Satins top their sections. More exhibitors won at least one best in show than in 2016 – could we be on the way back up? A close chase for the Vic Junior shield, just two wins separate the top juniors. This was the 39th list I have done, so there are 39 names on the Shield. I will compile a 40 year update for Fur & Feather early in 2019.

“Pure quality! The UK Dutch Club’s Premier Cup goes home to Wales See special feature inside Record entry at the 2017 All Rex: P & A Gray’s Ermine adult wins champion of champions class

Ken Brownsord claims the National English club’s Gold Shield at Kegworth on 18/19 November

20 DAYS TO GO! On pages 4 & 5 Laura Fox brings you the latest info on the Bradford Premier Small Animal Show at Doncaster Racecourse

ALL LOP TRIUMPH!

BRC President’s New Year message

It was an honour to be presented with my President’s sash and badge at the London Championship Show in October and to receive the amount of support I did. I would like to wish everyone all the best in 2018 and I look forward to seeing you all at Bradford and at shows throughout the year. Photo Brian Platt

Good luck to everyone!

John Fletcher

248 exhibits supported the combined event.

See inside for photos of the breed champions and judges reports. Right: Christine Toyer brought these three examples of her plush lop breeding programme to the Coventry event Photo Neil Robertson

Bluezak Stud (best Dwarf in the National French & Dwarf Lop Club’s anniversary show.

Daren Morris (best in show in the National Mini Lop show with an Orange Mantle).

Cole Sargent’s French was best junior in the Anniversary Show Pictured left: the winner of the Champion of Champions class judged by Derek Medlock was Kellians Stud’s French butterfly under 5 months: “Super type, excels in shape and body, stunning ear set and shape, beautiful coat, super pattern and super presentation” – Simon Whincup (who judged the National French & Dwarf Lop club’s 40th anniversary show).

All Lop Show held on 19 November 2017 at Coventry Total exhibits: 248 Photographs were taken by Neil Robertson See show reports section for judges comments & placings

D & P Mitchell’s Seal Point, best in show in the National Cashmere Lop AA show

P & E Salt were best in show in the National German Lop 20th birthday show and also best Trio

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See page 3 for all BiS winners

Ellen Nock exhibited an attractive trio of Meissners in the Midland Lop Circle; above, judge Julie Pooke’s winner

Soulbywood Stud was best in show in the Midland Lop Circle’s show with an English, then made it a double with best in show in the National English Lop Club’s 20th birthday show

Ruth Collins’ REW, best in show in the Lion Lops UK event

Our premier show is 20 days away! A very happy new year to you all – and if you’re superstitious don’t forget to repeat the lucky words “rabbit, rabbit” as soon as you wake up on January 1. The rabbit has been considered a lucky omen for thousands of years and that good fortune awaits those who remember to “rabbit”. We’ve another bumper issue this month, with news, reports and photos from all the big adult stock events in the run-up to the UK’s greatest annual show, Bradford. On pages 4 & 5 Bradford’s show director Laura Fox reminds us that there’s just 20 days to go to the Fancy’s most publicised event of the year when the 96th Bradford welcomes you to the Doncaster Racecourse. Laura has organised a full weekend of events, from the local clubs’ Knockout competition on Saturday to Sunday’s grand rabbit auction, the new ARBA stakes judging, a new seminar for younger fanciers on Sunday afternoon and then the exciting best in show climax. But don’t forget to save up your pennies for the visits to the trade stands – plus your energy for the Saturday night party! Please send us your photos, letters and comments on this year’s event for our souvenir booklet The Bradford Post which will be published with the judges reports in our double-issue March magazine. In thanking the judges who have submitted show reports for this month’s edition, could I just offer a warning about missing mail?

Please be aware that Royal Mail cannot guarantee arrival of your post - unless it is sent registered. In last month’s issue we reported a “Lost in Post” for Mike Purdy’s Scottish Ch Show fur report and a “No report received” for Des Sales who judged the South Western Area Dutch. We are pleased to say that after a delay both reports did turn up, so if you would like to read them please contact Michaela for a copy. The reports were posted on time, but both were delayed for different reasons:

Mike Purdy took his report to his local post office where it was checked by the staff who supplied him with a 1st class stamp. So far so good, but on arrival at the sorting office it was deemed an “underpaid item” and kept for eleven days while F&F was informed and asked to pay the £1.50 postage. (Needless to say, Mike is not a happy bunny and is taking this up with his post office.)

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Still on show reports –our big cover story is that in spite of four months of VHD restrictions and hot competition by their rivals, Fourtune Stud has claimed the title of Exhibitor of the Year.

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Following an amazing run of twenty-eight BiS wins Phil Gould and his Fourtune Stud partners then had to stay at home and could only watch the show results in F&F as Utopia, The Pros and Foxwood Stud edged ever closer.

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As our record-keeper Chas Petts records on our cover and on page 6, Fourtune Stud was able to claim the two awards with a convincing lead.

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2017 was also dominated by the Polish (27 best in show wins) while Jack and Owen Jones also had a good year in the Junior CoM section with twelve best in show wins. Well done to all 286 of you who celebrated a best in show win in 2017!

And don’t forget to say “Rabbit Rabbit” – it could bring you some Bradford luck!

Hazel Elliot reports: we were delighted with the entry of 248 lops for our 40th anniversary show. Every one of the breeds was represented including the non-standardised plush lop. There was a great buzz in the hall throughout the day and people seemed to be enjoying themselves as our judges sorted all of the rabbits out. Our thanks to all of the exhibitors, the judges, stewards and Chris Baker and the Coventry Club committee for making this show the success it was. Thanks too, to Neil and Sandra Robertson for coming to take photos of all the winners. It was very fitting that the Champion of Champions was the agouti butterfly French lop, belonging to Kellians Stud. Well done to you. BIS NFDLC Kellians Stud French Lop Agouti Butterfly Buck u5 Best Dwarf Lop Bluezak Stud REW 17 rung buck BIS NCLC D & P Mitchell’s Standard Cashmere Seal Point adult buck Best Mini Cash Heather Childs BIS NELC and BIS Midland Lop Soulbywood stud’s REW buck BIS NGLC P & E Salt’s REW u5 buck BIS LLUK Ruth Collins REW buck BIS NMLRC Daren Morris Orange Mantle (Unstandardised) adult buck. BRC BIS diploma awarded to Daren Morris’s BEW Adult Plush Lops exhibited by Christine Toyer

If you are new to judging and computer savvy why not think about emailing your reports to us by email? Please contact Michaela for a style sheet and further details.

So who will be lifting the famous Bradford rose bowl on January 21? Win or lose, I hope all who have sent their entries to Laura will enjoy the weekend - F&F will be at the Racecourse both days so don’t forget to come and have a chat with us.

Bradford Premier Small Animal Show by Laura Fox Exhibitors & Breeds of the Year by Charles Petts All Rex champions photos: Dennis Bulman My Journey with the Lionhead by Yvonne Goldsworthy UK Dutch ASS: reports by Gary Booth, Bill Paley Show Reports: November 4 -26 2017 BRC Show Diary News from the Clubs Voice of the Fancy BRC office notes. Show advertisements National English ASS by Stewart Howson Meet the Judge: Daphne Brass-Brown Junior U/16 Club edited by Helaina Charlie Gregory is in the Shed: with Fred Booth A year in review by Kirsty Thompson N/Dwarf Weekend in Uttoxeter Gary Hodson European Judging by Derek Medlock Classified Advertising

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The Bradford Small Livestock Society presents

Bradford Premier Small Animal Show

Doncaster Racecourse, Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 January 2018 Show Director, Laura Fox writes: As Fur & Feather drops through your letterbox, we will only be weeks away until ‘Bradford’ – the Fancy’s biggest and longest running Small Animal Show held on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 January 2018 at Doncaster Racecourse. ‘Bradford’ is the Crufts of the small animal world, and you really cannot afford to miss this spectacular gathering. Your support is crucial, and I would like to personally encourage any exhibitors new to the Fancy or those who have not experienced ‘Bradford’ to mark this date in your show calendar. It is the show that all fanciers, young and old, want to do well at and winning best in show is the culmination of many years hard work as the very best rabbits from all over the country come together to compete for the honour. Our 2017 best in show winner, Steve and Duane Germany’s German Lop REW was born and bred in Northern Ireland, and prepared in Lincolnshire. Making ‘Bradford’ history, it was the first German Lop to win best in show. Who will make their mark in 2018?

General Show Information

Upon entries closing, the penning cards, 2-day wristbands and sundries will be dispatched shortly after. These will be returned at least one week prior to the show weekend. Cheques will be cashed regularly, so please keep an eye on your bank accounts for clearance. Please be aware that if there are insufficient funds in your account, you will incur a £25.00 administration charge.

Opening Times Friday

Gates and doors open 3p.m to 9p.m

Saturday Gates open 6:30a.m, doors open 7a.m to 5p.m Sunday Gates open 7:30a.m, doors open 8a.m to 5p.m

Friday 19 January

The show hall will open at 3:00p.m closing promptly at 9:00p.m. Under no circumstances will anyone, other than the Committee, be allowed access to enter the hall until this time due to live plant and machinery being in operation. Please include extra journey time to allow for any unforeseen delays.

Saturday 20 January

Upon arrival Saturday morning, please have your wristbands clearly visible to the attendees on the main and rear entrances, or the correct remittance if paying daily admission. Gates open at 6:30a.m and the show hall will open at 7:00a.m. Please be patient, you will have plenty of time to pen your exhibits by 8:30a.m. Exhibitor parking is situated adjacent to the rear Exhibition Hall entrance. To access this head through Gate 8 and follow it through until you are greeted by our car parking attendants. Parking is accessible from 6:30a.m to 8:30a.m. After this time you will only be permitted to exit only. If you arrive after this time, general parking is situated across the road. Disabled parking is available, please display your blue badge and you will be directed into allocated spaces. Please remember all your paperwork – wristbands, badges, party night tickets and most importantly your penning cards. As stated previously, no changes will be allowed to entries unless in the case of a secretarial error. Please return all travelling boxes back to your vehicles. Under no circumstances will they be allowed to remain under the show pens or judging tables. After penning your exhibits please report to the Section Secretaries area, adjacent to the 4 Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018

main rabbit stage with your penning cards. You are required to hand in the left hand side of the penning cards complete with correct ring number and signature. Any absentees also need to be checked in. It is recommended that each exhibitor provides their own feed for exhibits. All exhibitors are reminded that water must be provided at all times for exhibits and it is a BRC show rule. Water bottles are NOT provided by the Society. Unless stated on the show pen, all exhibits will be fed on the evening of Saturday 20 by the Chief Animal Welfare Officers. The B.s.l.s reserves the right to remove any exhibit that appears distressed or who is responding poorly in the exhibition areas. In the event of the Duty Vet being called to an exhibit, any expense incurred will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. The official Show Catalogue and Guide will be on sale from 1:00p.m on Saturday 20 at the Fur & Feather stand. Please remember your voucher if you pre-booked with your entries. No persons will be allowed to remain in the show hall during the nights of Friday 19 and Saturday 20 other than the official Chief Animal Welfare Officers. All persons other than Show Officials will be required to vacate the Show Halls by 5:00p.m.

Sunday 21 January

Upon arrival Sunday morning, please have your wristbands clearly visible to the attendees on the main and rear entrances, or the correct remittance if paying daily admission. Exhibits need to be penned for 8:30a.m ahead of judging at 9:00a.m. Prize money will be paid out in the Treasurer’s Office which is situated in the main entrance area between 1:00p.m and 2:30p.m. Any specials will also be collected direct from the Treasurer’s office. Any prize money not collected will be deemed a donation to the Bradford Small Livestock Society. All exhibitors MUST remove their bedding from their exhibits following the conclusion of Best in Show on Sunday. Plastic bags and scoops will be available for exhibitors, and skips are provided on exit. Your co-operation is essential. The Committee wishes to thank you in advance for your support.

Judging

Saturday – 5* breed classes and 3* section classes commence at 9:00a.m with 5* section Duplicates will start simultaneously at 2:00p.m. The stage managers will move all 2018 best of breed winners to Victory Row and for their official photograph.

Sunday – B.s.l.s St Leger and ARBA Stakes commence at 9:00a.m. 3* best in show commences at 11a.m leading to 5* Best in show at 3:00p.m.

Grand Rabbit Auction

Our auctioneer Ian Gerrard and his team of helpers have kindly agreed to assist in the running of our Grand Rabbit Auction, which commences at 12 noon on the Sunday. The auction penning area can be found adjacent to the main stage. I can assure you that we have procured some top quality exhibits, details of which will be announced ahead of the show. Viewing will be Saturday 1:30-3:30p.m and Sunday 10:00-11:30a.m only. There will be a small presentation to the exhibitor who donates the lot that receives the highest bid.

Seminars

As we go to press I am delighted to announce the Bradford Small Livestock Society will be hosting the following seminars on Sunday 21 at 1p.m. The seminars will run simultaneously close to the main stage and I am certain will be highly anticipated. Guest speakers have been secured for both National Netherland Dwarf R.C and Juniors: Stewarding and Judging Techniques. Don’t miss out, get involved!

Final Words

The committee wishes to thank you for your support of the 96th Show and wishes you every success for this forthcoming event. With your continued support ‘Bradford’ will always remain a very special show. All the latest general show news can be found on Facebook www.facebook.com/ SmallAnimalShow and rabbit-related news on ‘Bradford Small Livestock Society - Rabbit Section’ Group. Follow us on Twitter @ SmallAnimalShow. After the hugely successful feedback from this year, we will be live streaming the best in show presentations and throughout the show weekend. Any further information can be obtained from myself at laurafox8@gmail.com With best wishes, Laura Fox

Society Officials What has widely been referred to as `Team Bradford` - Here are your points of contact over the show weekend: Show Director - Laura Fox Chairman- Stuart Smith Treasurer – Garry Richardson Assistant Treasurer – Jeanette Morris Trustees: Michael Fox & Michael Guy. President – Ian Gerrard. President Elect – Eddie Kell. Vice Presidents - Pauline Kell, Allan & Maureen Wray Fancy Section: Thomas Fox Lop Section: Lisa Morris. Normal Fur Section: Nina Hosking. Rex Section: Wendy Watson Grand Rabbit Auctioneer: Ian Gerrard. Photographers: Simon Beynon & Brian Preece Social Secretaries: Jenny Carlile and Lucy Wheal Committee: Gemma Bower, James and Nicola Hutchinson, Paul Morris, Gary Watson, Alan Wheal, Adel Wray Day Committee: Lindsay Cameron, Paul Gregory, Paula Kirman, Melissa North Junior Day Committee: Spencer Bartle, Fin, Freya & Kacey Cavill, Antonia Galloway, Alexis Germany, Charlie Gregory, Hayden Hutchinson, Zara McKell

Programme Of Events - Rabbit Section (Times are approximate and subject to alteration)

Friday 19 January 2018

Location: Conduit Suite, Doncaster Racecourse

3.00 p.m ��Show hall open to exhibitors 5:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m ��Booking in exhibits 9:00 p.m ��Show hall closes to exhibitors

Date: Saturday 20 January 2018 Time: 7.30p.m. until 1a.m

Saturday 20 January 2018

6:30 a.m ��Gates open 7:00 a.m ��Show hall open to exhibitors 7:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m ��Booking in exhibits and club stand staging 8:45 a.m ��Presidents opening address & introduction of judges 9:00 a.m ��Judging commences rabbit sections 10:30 a.m ��Judging commences BSLS ‘Club Stand‘ competition 11:00 a.m ��National/Northern Himalayan Rabbit Club meeting 12 Noon ��National Miniature Lop Rabbit Club meeting 1:00 p.m ��Presentation of BRC ‘Junior of the Year‘ awards 1:00 p.m ��The Sable Rabbit Club meeting 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m ��Grand Rabbit Auction viewing 2:00 p.m ��Judging commences rabbit section challenges 2:00 p.m ��United Kingdom Dutch Rabbit Club meeting BradfordBlack Premier Animal Show 3:00 p.m ��National Rex RabbitSmall Club meeting Doncaster Racecourse, Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 January 2017 3.30 p.m ��Judging commences rabbit ‘Local Club Inter Knockout’ Organised by Bradford Small Livestock Society competition Show Director, Laura Fox writes... As Fur &p.m. ��Presentation Feather drops through your letterbox, we will onlyof be BSLS weeks away until ‘Bradford’ the Fancy’s biggest and longest 3.30 ‘Club Stand‘– Competition awards running Small Animal Show held on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 January 2017. Our 2016 Show stretched our Committee throwing everything in-front of us, but we battled through, putting on the Premier Show for the Fancy. This year is no different 4:00 p.m ��National Lionhead Rabbit Club meeting with what can only be described as one of the biggest hurdles a show of this size can face, a new venue. 5:00approximately p.m ��Exhibits toandVictory Row by stage managers With 3,000 cavies, gerbils, hamsters, moved mice, rabbits rats attending the show over the two days, the ‘Bradford’ Premier Small Animal Show really is the Cru ts of the small animal world, and you really cannot afford to miss this spectacular 5:00 p.m ��Show Hall to exhibitors gathering. ‘Bradford’ is the show that all fanciers, youngcloses and old, want to do well at, to win Best in Show is the culmination of many years hard work as the very best rabbits from all over the country come together to compete for the honour. Our 2016 Best in Show winners, Peter and Thomas Clayborough, travelled a short fifteen mile journey with their Ermine Doe Adult that took the top 5* honour.

Sunday 21 January 2018

General Show Information

Upon entries closing on Saturday 24 December 2016, penning cards, 2-day show passes, membership, party night tickets etc will be dispatched shortly after. These will be returned at least one week prior to the show weekend. Cheques will be cashed regularly, so please keep an eye on your bank accounts for clearance. Please be aware that if there are insufficient funds in your account, you will incur a £35.00 charge.

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7:30 a.m ��Gates open 8:00 a.m ��Show hall open to exhibitors 8.45 a.m. ��St Leger/ARBA Stakes classes draw Judging Saturday - judging 5* breed classes and 3* 9.00 a.m. ��Judging commences rabbit St Leger/ARBA Stakes section classes commence Saturdayclasses 9a.m with 5* duplicate classes commencing at 2p.m. The stage managers move all 2017 Best of Breed Friday January 9:00 20 a.m ��National/Northern Argente Rabbit Clubwillmeeting winners to Victory Row at 5p.m. The show hall will open at 5:00p.m closing promptly 9:30p.m. Under no circumstances 9.00 ata.m. ��National Smoke Pearl Rabbit Club meeting Sunday – Judging 5* St Leger Stakes classes will anyone, other than the committee, be will commence at 9:30a.m, 3* Best in Show allowed access to enter hall until this time 10:00 a.m - the 11:30 a.m ��Grand Rabbit Auction viewing and bidding registration commence at 11a.m leading up to the 5* Best in due to live plant and machinery being in Show at 3p.m. operation. include extra journey time to 10:00Please a.m ��National French & Dwarf Lop Rabbit ClubAuction meeting Grand Rabbit allow for any unforeseen delays. The Grand Rabbit Auction will take place on 10:00 a.m ��National Silver Rabbit Club meeting Saturday 21 January Sunday 22 January commencing at 12 noon Upon arrival Saturday morning, please have our Auctioneer Ian Gerrard, kindly assisted 10.45 a.m. ��Presentation of Local Club Interwith your show passes ready to hand in at the main byKnockout his team of helpers.competition Ian will be auctioning awards entrance or the correct remittance if paying kindly donated by some of the fancy’s 11.00 a.m. ��Judging commences BRC Breedstock Standards committee daily admission. Gates open at 6:45a.m and the premier studs. The proceeds of which go show hall opens at 7:00a.m. Your co-operation towards the rabbit section prize money specials will assist the gate attendees to get exhibitors presentations for 2018. through as quickly as possible. Be patient, you Viewing will be Satuday 1:30-3:30p.m and will have plenty of time to pen your exhibits 11.00 a.m. ��Judging commences 3* Championship Best in only. Show Sunday 10:00a.m-11:30a.m There will be a before 8:30a.m for a 9:00a.m start. small presentation to the exhibitor who donated 11:00 a.m ��Yorkshire Lop Rabbit Circle meeting As most of you will remember general car the lot that receives the highest bid. parking is across the road from the show hall. Final Words We have a ‘Drop Off ’ zone for exhibitors which 11:00 a.m ��National Ermine Rex Rabbit Club meeting The Committee wishes to thank you can be accessed through Gate 8 but cars must for your support of the 95 show then REMOVED to the Main Car Park. 12beNoon ��Grand Rabbit Auction and wishes you every success for Disabled parking is available outside the main this forthcoming event. With your entrance. Access will only be permitted on 12 Noon ��Lion Lops UK Rabbit Club meeting continued support ‘Bradford’ will presentation of a Blue Badge to gate staff. always remain a very special show. 12 Noon ��National Polish Rabbit Club meeting Please remember all your paperwork – show Laura Fox, Show Director passes, badges, party night tickets, and most 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m ��Prize Money paid out at the Treasurer’s office Premier Party Night 1:00 p.m ��Rare Bradford Varieties Rabbit Club meeting Location: Conduit Suite, Doncaster Racecourse 1:00 p.m ��Northern Rex Rabbit Association meeting Date: Saturday 20 January 2018 Time: 7.30p.m. until 1a.m 1:00 p.m ��Seminar:National Netherland Dwarf Rabbit Club We have secured great entertainment catering for all the family, and 1.00 p.m. ��Seminar: Juniors Stewarding and Judging we are delighted to announce that local radio presenter Grant Watch Techniques will be joining us on Saturday evening for a night of fun! 2.00 p.m. ��Northern Lop Rabbit Club meeting In order to help contribute towards the cost, tickets will be priced at: £7.50 individualof ticket yourself money winners on a group 2:30Directions p.m ��Presentation 5*or save Best ofsome Breed to Hall: booking for £65 (max 10 people, includes reserved table). Satellite Navigation Postcode: DN2 6BB U14s go free. Noby ticket, no entry. 2.45 p.m. ��Presentation ARBAA President Mr Josh Humphries By Road – M1 (J32), M18 (J3/4), A1M (J36) and the M62 We certainly know how to put on the Show of the Year, By Rail – 2½ miles from Doncaster Train Station so nowcommences it’s time to host the Party the Year! 3:00 p.m ��Judging 5*ofChampionship Best in Show By Air – Robin Hood Airport is less than 7 miles. Easy to Jenny Carlile & Lucy Wheal reach from Manchester, Leeds Bradford and East Midlands. 4:00 p.m ��Removal of exhibits

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importantly your penning cards. As stated previously no changes will be allowed to entries, unless in the case of a secretarial error. Please return all travelling boxes back to your vehicles. Under no circumstances will they be allowed to remain under the show pens or judging tables. After penning your exhibits please report to the Section Secretaries area, adjacent to the main rabbit stage with your penning cards. You are required to hand in the left hand side of the penning cards complete with correct ring number and signature. Any absentees also need to be checked in. Keep hold of your penning cards, as you will need this to claim any prize money, which will be paid out from the Treasurer’s office between 1:00p.m and 2:30p.m on Sunday 22. Any specials will also be collected direct from the Treasurer’s office. Any prize money not collected will be deemed a donation to the Bradford Small Livestock Society. It is recommended that each exhibitor provides their own feed for exhibits. All exhibitors are reminded that water must be provided at all times for exhibits and it is a BRC show rule. Water bottles are NOT provided by the Society. Unless stated on the show pen, all exhibits will be fed on the evening of Saturday 21 by the Chief Animal Welfare Officers. The B.s.l.s reserves the right to remove any exhibit that appears distressed or who is responding poorly in the exhibition areas. In the event of the Duty Vet being called to an exhibit, any expense incurred will be the responsibility of the exhibitor. The official Show Catalogue and Guide will be on sale from 1:00p.m on Saturday 21 at the Fur & Feather Stand. Please remember your voucher

The Racecourse is just two-and-a-half miles 6 Fur and Feather from Doncaster Train Station, which is on the main London-Edinburgh line. Journey times by rail from London are just an hour-and-three-quarters, and three hours from Edinburgh.

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by motorway. Doncaster Racecourse boasts excellent links to the motorway network including M1 (jnc 32), M18 (jncs 3/4), A1M (jnc 36) and the M62.

from Doncaster Racecourse, with flights to over 40 destinations worldwide. We are also within easy reach of Manchester, Leeds and East Midlands international airports.

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Bradford Premier Party Night We have secured great entertainment catering for all the family, and we are delighted to announce our feature Bradford’s Got Talent! Don’t miss out, get involved! In order to help contribute towards the cost, tickets will be priced at: £7.50 individual ticket or save yourself some money on a group booking for £65 (max 10 people, includes reserved table). U14s go free. No ticket, no entry. We certainly know how to put on the Show of the Year, so now it’s time to host the Party of the Year! Jenny Carlile & Lucy- Rabbit WhealSection Programme Of Events (Times are approximate and subject to alteration)

Friday 20 January 2017

Sunday 22 January 2017

7:45 a.m .........................Gates open 8:00 a.m .........................Show hall open to exhibitors 9:00 a.m .........................Judging commences ........................................‘Local Club Inter Knockout‘ competition 9:00 a.m .........................St Leger Stakes classes draw 9:00 a.m .........................National/Northern Argente Rabbit Club meeting 9:30 a.m .........................Judging commences St Leger Stakes classes 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m ..Grand Rabbit Auction viewing 10.00 a.m - 12 Noon ....Grand Rabbit Auction bidding registration 10:00 a.m - 10:50 a.m ..Seminar - National Silver Fox R.C 10:00 a.m.......................National French & Dwarf Lop ........................................Rabbit Club meeting 10:00 a.m.......................National Silver Rabbit Club meeting 11:00 a.m.......................Judging commences ........................................3* Championship Best in Show 11:00 a.m.......................Yorkshire Lop Rabbit Circle meeting 11:00 a.m.......................National Ermine Rex Rabbit Club meeting 12 Noon ........................Grand Rabbit Auction 12 Noon ........................Northern Lop Rabbit Club meeting 12 Noon ........................National Polish Rabbit Club meeting 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m ......Prize Money paid out at the Treasurer’s office 1:00 p.m ........................Rare Varieties Rabbit Club meeting 1:00 p.m ........................Northern Rex Rabbit Association meeting 2:00 p.m ........................Lion Lops UK meeting 2:30 p.m ........................Presentation of 5* Best of Breed winners 2:50 p.m ........................Presentation of ‘Local Club Inter Knockout‘ ........................................competition awards 3:00 p.m ........................Judging commences 5* Championship ........................................Best in Show 4:00 p.m ........................Removal of exhibits

Directions to Hall:

5.00 p.m ....................... Show hall open to exhibitors 5:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m ......Booking in exhibits 10:00 p.m .....................Show hall closes to exhibitors

Saturday 21 January 2017 Satellite Navigation Postcode: DN2 6BB 6:45 a.m .........................Gates open 7:00 a.m .........................Show hall open to exhibitors 7:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m– ......Booking in exhibits By Road M1 (J32), 7:00 a.m - 8:30 a.m ......Club stand staging 8:45 a.m .........................Presidents opening address & introduction of judges M18 (J3/4), A1M 9:00 a.m .........................Judging commences breed classes 10:30 a.m.......................Judging commences BSLS ‘Club Stand‘ competition (J36) and the M62 Himalayan Rabbit Club meeting 11:00 a.m.......................National/Northern 12 Noon ........................United Kingdom Dutch Rabbit Club meeting 1:00 p.m ........................Presentation of BRC ‘Junior of the Year‘ awards By Rail – 2½ miles 1:00 p.m ........................National Miniature Lop Rabbit Club meeting 1:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m ......Grand Rabbit Auction viewing from Doncaster Train 2:00 p.m ........................Judging commences section challenges 2:00 p.m ........................The Sable Rabbit Club meeting 3:00 p.m ........................Black Rex Rabbit Club meeting Station 3.30 p.m ........................Presentation of ........................................BSLS ‘Club Stand‘ Competition awards By Air – Robin Hood 4:00 p.m ........................National Lionhead Rabbit Club meeting 5:00 p.m ........................Exhibits moved to Victory Row by stage managers Airport is lessHall than 5:30 p.m ........................Show closes to7exhibitors miles. Easy to reach Your points of contact for the weekend are: Show Director - Laura Fox Chairman - Stuart Smith Treasurer - Andrew Wray from Manchester, President - Ian Gerrard Vice President - Pauline and Eddie Kell, Chris Taylor Trustees - Michael Fox, Michael Guy Fancy Section - Thomas Fox Lop Section - Lisa Morris Normal Fur Section - Laura Fox Rex Section - Wendy Watson Leeds Bradford and Auctioneer - Ian Gerrard Photographer - Simon Beynon Social Secretaries - Jenny Carlile and Lucy Wheal Refreshments - Caitlin Brown, Nicola and Hayden Hutchinson East Midlands. Day Committee - Nina Hosking, James Hutchinson, Paula Kirman, Jeanette and Paul Morris, Garry Richardson, Julia Scott, Alan Wheal, Adel Wray

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Breed best in show totals – 2013/2017

Breed

2017 2016

2015 2014 2013

1 Polish 27 24 36 22 43 2 Black Rex 21 22 19 25 20 3 Ermine Rex 18 19 6 9 15 Mini Lop 18 7 12 9 14 Netherland Dwarf 18 20 23 25 20 6 Satin 17 5 18 14 18 7 Belgian Hare 15 9 5 6 4 8 Angora 14 32 12 37 25 Alaska 14 11 15 19 16 10 Tan 12 10 22 23 22 11 Silver Fox 10 12 20 18 6 Sable 10 2 5 5 7 Argente 10 5 8 5 8 14 Dutch 9 8 20 10 11 New Zealand 9 11 9 12 8 16 Siberian 8 2 6 4 1 17 Dwarf Lop 6 4 8 5 12 Havana 6 3 2 3 6 Mini Satin 6 5 8 7 2 20 Mini Rex 5 7 10 10 9 German Lop 5 4 8 5 12 22 Seal/Sable Rex 4 12 16 14 11 Swiss Fox 4 3 7 7 1 Chinchilla 4 3 1 3 1 25 Silver 3 2 3 7 7 Continental Giant 3 1 7 3 4 27 Smoke Pearl 2 2 2 1 2 English Lop 2 2 1 2 2 French Lop 2 - 9 1 3 English 2 1 4 5 Thuringer 2 2 - - Rhinelander 2 - - - 32 Vienna Blue 1 3 1 3 2 Orange Rex 1 - - - Otter Rex 1 2 2 6 1 Chinrex 1 1 4 - 2 Beveren 1 1 - - Lilac 1 - 2 4 3

Fur & Feather trophy:

Exhibitor of the Year (best in show in open competition - no stock shows) 1st with 23 wins............................................Fourtune Stud 2nd (18 wins) .....................................................Utopia Stud 3rd (12 wins) ........................................................... The Pros 4th (10 wins).................................................. Foxwood Stud 5th (8 wins) ............................................................ Cap Stud 5th (8 wins) ...................................................... S & H Elliott 7th (7 wins)...........................................................Quad Stud 8th (6 wins)....................................................... Bere Rabbits 8th (6 wins)..............................................................M Purdy 8th (6 wins)..................................................R Murphy MBE

Fur & Feather shield:

Exhibitors gaining best in show at all open shows plus specialist club stock shows 1st with 28 wins............................................Fourtune Stud 2nd with 21 wins................................................Utopia Stud 3rd with 20 wins...................................................... The Pros 4th with 19 wins............................................. FoxwoodStud 5th with 16 wins............................................... S & H Elliott 6th with 14 wins...................................................Quad Stud 7th with 13 wins..................................................... Cap Stud 8th with 10 wins ................................................ N Atkinson 8th with 10 wins............................................... Bere Rabbits 8th with 10 wins..........................................R Murphy MBE 8th with 10 wins.................................................Tibbar Stud

Junior Exhibitor of the Year (best in show at Junior CoM shows) 1st Jack & Owen Jones....................................................... 12 2nd Jade & Holly Beard..................................................... 10 Joint 3rd Thomas Carey, Broshabea Stud.......................... 7 28 Juniors won at least one CoM show

IN 2017 286 EXHIBITORS CELEBRATED AT LEAST ONE BEST IN SHOW WIN – UP 28 ON THE PREVIOUS YEAR! Photos of 2017 London Ch Show winners taken by Neil Robertson

TOP TEN FANCY

1........................................Polish 2...................Netherland Dwarf 3............................Belgian Hare 4..................................... Angora 5............................................ Tan 6........................................Dutch 7.........................................Silver 8..................................... English

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TOP 5 LOP

1..........................................Mini 2....................................... Dwarf 3....................................German 4..................................... English 5......................................French

TOP TEN FUR

1..........................................Satin 2.......................................Alaska 2................................. Silver Fox 4......................................... Sable 4.....................................Argente 4........................... New Zealand 7.................................... Siberian 8..................................... Havana 9................................ Mini Satin 10................................Swiss Fox

TOP 6 REX

1......................................... Black 2..................................... Ermine 3.......................................... Mini 4.................................Seal/Sable 5......................................Orange 5......................................... Otter 5.................................... Chinrex

Left to right: John & Carole Fletcher’s Mini, BiS National Ermine Rex. P & C Gray’s standard Ermine, BiS UK Rex YSS Amanda Leadbitter’s standard, BiS National Castor. Mr and Mrs Whates mini, BiS National Blue Rex

The All Rex Show Grantham, Saturday 25 November 2017

Photographed by Dennis Bulman, results page 31/33

Fourtune Stud’s standard, BiS National Black Rex

Neil Robertson judging the Champion of Champions class; right congratulating Antonia Galloway, best Junior and below Phil and Carol Gray who were best in show with an adult standard Ermine

Violet & Radosny Stud’s Chinrex, BiS British Mini Rex

Kate Evans’ mini, BiS National Himalayan Rex

D & S Bulman’s standard, BiS National Lynx Rex

Left to right: Foxwood Stud’s Marten Seal, BiS Nat Seal & Sable Rex. Tibbar Stud’s standard Ermine, BiS UK Rex ASS. Mr & Mrs Whates’ mini, BiS National Otter Rex. Lilian Ault’s mini, BiS Nat Orange & Fawn. Melvyn Stevens, BiS National Chinrex Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018

My journey with the Lionhead Rabbit by Yvonne Goldsworthy

Yvonne Goldsworthy’s chocolate Lionhead, best of breed at the 2016 London Ch Show. Photo Brian Platt

HE ORIGINS of the Lionhead rabbit in the UK are a bit sketchy and I am not going to go into any detail but my understanding is that in 1995 Derek Medlock and Joyce Taylor brought some 30 Lionheads back from Bruges, some of which went to a gentleman in Kent (Allen Fairhall). Joyce kept some Sooty Fawns herself with the rest being distributed around the UK. For my part I first saw a Lionhead rabbit some 20 odd years ago at the East of England Show, Peterborough and immediately fell in love with them so I went to find out who owned them. I tracked down William Schlegel and bought from him my first Lionhead, an agouti buck with no real mane. Eventually I was able to purchase a Lionhead agouti doe (with little mane and somewhat on the large size) at a local bird auction which we visited when my husband use to keep birds. Upon speaking with William he encouraged me suggesting that at least this was a start. I soon had my first litter, a large litter indeed, nine rabbits; a mixture of colours with white feet and white noses and they all grew to 4 to 5lbs in weight with very little mane and large ears. Whilst this might not have been the best of starts I was truly hooked and went back to William to see if I could get another rabbit. This time I got another agouti doe much smaller than my first.

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In my early litters there were rabbits with some semblance of a mane, some with no manes at all, all mostly sizeable and too big and the ears were all over the place. By this time I had joined the National Lionhead Rabbit Club and with guidance from William I began to understand the standard as it was then and started to work my breeding programme towards that standard. I had a right mixture of rabbits, bucks with no manes or bibs; does with sparse manes but a little bib, and everything in-between. Colours? Well let’s not go there about colour selection just yet; I really wanted to get the right “type” right first with anything resembling the right colour being a bonus. So in the early days I kept any rabbit that had any sign of a mane or bib for breeding but also being conscious of the size/weight requirements. I noticed particularly in my Lionhead bucks that whilst they had some mane as youngsters they soon lost them as adults. So I needed to get my head around the genetics of the Lionhead Genes and how to keep the manes in the Lionhead. This I found very complicated, and still struggle, but as time went on I noticed that the babies which were born with a lot of thick fur were the ones that developed and kept the manes. I noticed also that this was predominant in the does.

Whilst the Lionhead weight was a problem early on I began to see that careful breeding started to see the weights reduce over the generations and I began to get a more balanced rabbit in keeping with the Lionhead standard. I kept my breeding does a bit larger, thus the potential for healthier babies but I definitely bred them with smaller bucks from which I found the “type” was prominent and I was then able to choose from the off spring those I would show and those I would retain for the breeding programme. I was now mostly getting the right “type” and it was time to turn my attention to the true colours …. what to start with? I had plenty of agouties and sooties with the odd black; but my dilemma was answered one day when I saw for sale in a local pet shop a black, a jet black, Lionhead rabbit. And it was a doe! All my birthdays had come at once and I pounced. That moment proved to be the real beginnings of my Lionhead success and from there I have branched out into other colours: black, blue, chocolate, agouti, cinnamon, and sooty fawn. I have been working various Lionhead colours for a long time now and the one thing I have to recommend to anyone developing colour lines is that you have to keep the colour matches tight. Only breeding certain colours together; as soon as you mix and match you will never know what will pop out. Even today I get some surprises (but not so often now).

Here is a selection of my rabbits showing different aspects of the Lionhead; the photos are a guide but don’t really do them justice, you really need to see them in the flesh. I n my opinion the only way to develop a good type and colour is to know where the rabbits have come from; keeping records is essential especially when you are experimenting so that you don’t reintroduce into your line something that you might have already eradicated. There is lots of experimentation, trial and error, but over time as you understand “what does what” you will see your lines develop.

Be diligent with recording – write it down as soon as you can, that is immediately! When a litter is born, who are the parents and who are the “parents” parents; do not leave it thinking you will remember, Wrong! You won’t, I have already made that mistake so take heed.

For me the true satisfaction of showing Lionheads has been the development of my own lines. There are no quick fixes, it takes time and patience and sometimes (often) some disappointment but today I am a happy bunny, long may it continue.

Naturally the most significant aspect of the Lionhead is the quality of the mane and its associated bib; this is what gives the breed its stamp. So I keep a very close eye on when the manes come and go – and they do – as this can be valuable information for your future breeding programme.

If this article has stirred some interest in you about the Lionhead rabbit the please get in touch with The National Lionhead Rabbit Club. Ruth our secretary would be more than pleased to help. E-mail: ruth.sheppard@hotmail.com Hopefully, I will see you around the shows. Yvonne Goldsworthy

Front profile showing the circle of mane with the face of the Lionhead clear of extended fur

The mane and bib is always the colour of the rabbits undercoat and the fur extends down onto the front legs and runs down the flanks of the rabbit

An adult agouti Lionhead doe showing full mane and bib with clear back

Lionhead under 5 months. The lower flanks covered in fur. You can see a break on the back where the adult coat is starting to appear.

Adult Lionheads will have a full head of mane and bib with short neat ears and the back will be clear of extended fur.

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Left: Terry Matthews Black cup winning buck. Above: Terry celebrates his first best in show win at the adult stock show

ANOTHER SUPER U.K. D.R.C. A.S.S. WEEKEND, FULL OF FUN, LAUGHTER AND BANTER. Report by Gary Booth (President) Following a successful 2016 ASS the Business Committee had no hesitation in deciding to return to the Wyken Community Centre, Coventry. What wonderful hosts Coventry Rabbit Club are, Kevin Baker and his team make us feel so welcome. It has already been documented that a number of members could not attend the show due to RHVD outbreaks. They were certainly missed, as were others who could not make it due to ill health, travelling difficulties and so on. As a result, the entry was slightly down, 170 exhibits. However, the show hall still had a feeling of a good entry. With three experienced judges David, Derek and Victor the judging appeared to flow very well, with all colour classes and cup winners decided by mid-afternoon and members from the North East, Yorkshire, Wales and South of England taking the cups. A few of the cups were decided on a referee’s decision. No one retained a colour cup and any self proclaimed ‘King’ of a certain colour failed to retain their crown. For many there were tears of joy last year, but not so this year.

Like all stock shows without the “workers” there would be no show at all, and can I, on behalf of all who attended the show, give thanks to the following:

Thanks to Bill and Jan, who in addition to their UKDRC Sec./Treasurer’s duties, also volunteered to be Show Secretaries and produced the show catalogues. Thanks to Coventry Rabbit Club, for staging the show, and being super hosts. Thanks to Kevin and Chris Baker for making us so welcome, nothing was too much trouble. What I will remember of the show is that it appeared to be a very relaxed atmosphere, the show flowed nicely, very well organised, good venue, good accommodation, an excellent evening event, full of fun and laughter, and the usual banter within the show hall. How quickly the shows come around, and very soon we will do it all again at Lytham next June. Until then keep the ‘DUTCH FLAG FLYING’.

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Stewart Sproson and Sam Spedding on card writing duties, Oliver Brasier and Natasha Rickman (raffle), Paul Wright (catalogue sales), and to Colin Barton for sponsoring the football card. Des Sales saw Derby County win back to

Paul Keen was particularly pleased with his purchase of the rocking horse! Some wit said it makes jockeying that much easier!

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Whilst Bill reported a slight fall in membership, there were a handful of new faces at the show paying their first membership, which was very encouraging. I was pleased to give them a warm welcome to the Club. All are looking forward to exhibiting at next year’s stock shows. Good luck to them with their chosen colours.

Thanks to Graham Langan, Paul Keen and Colin Barton joint show mangers who kept the show flowing all weekend. Thanks to Andy Wilson assisted by Graham who ran the auction, and to all who donated stock and other items which helped boost club funds.

The excellent weekend package which John Kay had negotiated with Holiday Inn included a Saturday evening meal and gave the chance

The AGM commenced on time at 1.10pm. This again is covered in detail within the Secretary’s report. However, I am pleased that following Friday night’s Business Committee meeting, decisions which move the Club forward were made, BC Chairman Derek Scrymgeour announced these to the meeting.

back for the first time this season with his wins on the football card on both days with his team Derby.

I must congratulate Terry Matthews on his Best in Show award. He now has the full set, having won the UK YSS as recently as 2014. I will leave it to Bill’s report to cover other cup winners etc., but congratulations to all.

for us all to dine together. This was followed by a quiz in which Graham Langan played at being Bradley Walsh, top quiz master leading ‘the Chase’ for the prizes. If your knowledge was football, horse racing and sixties music it certainly was an advantage. John Allen appreciated the horse racing questions, but Dylan and Zoe were lost with the sixties music. A splendid meal and quiz was enjoyed by all with much fun and laughter present.

Brophy Bros. Blue cup winning buck

Brophy Bros. Yellow cup winning buck

Jim Bentley’s Tort cup winning doe

Brophy Bros Chocolate cup winning doe

Colin Sheard’s Steel cup winning buck

Allen and Keith’s Brown Grey cup winning doe All photos copyright the UK Dutch Rabbit Club Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018 11

John Allen and Lin Keith, Brown Grey cup winners

Type and colour judges Adrian Rawlings and Steve Shacklock Daniel Starkings, Junior cup winner

Brophy Bros, Blue, Chocolate and Yellow cup winners

Andrew Pritchard, best in show in the Type and Colour show

Colin Sheard, Steel cup winner

Terry Matthews Black buck, best in show

Gillian Webb-Bailey, Ladies cup winner 12 Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018

Derek Scrymgeour, Dave Hemsley and Victor Baldock with Terry Matthews

Best in show stewards A Rawlings, J Allen, Mrs A Hemsley, Miss A Morgan, J Reeves, P Brasier, O Brasier

KEEP GOING DUTCH’

s I wrote in July, the number of Dutch exhibits seen at shows has been down all year. This could be due to a number of factors. Outbreaks of RVHD nationwide have certainly had a negative effect, but we do have lean years of quality and quantity with Dutch. There are good years and bad. A fancier may wait years for a flyer or even a good standard exhibit to come along only to find several are bred in an exceptional year. Quantity of entries does not necessarily reflect in the quality.

Having done the journey last year we were familiar with the route from Huddersfield to Wyken, Coventry. Many others found the same in their journeys from home to show venue. However, I did hear one or two tales of fanciers getting lost in the suburbs of Coventry. There is no shame in this because modern urban driving, especially in the dark and wet, is very testing. Thanks to the early work of our hosts Kevin and Chris Baker and their team at the Coventry RC the pens and staging were ready mid afternoon. Jan and I arrived just after 4 pm. and we found the joint show managers Graham Langan and Paul Keen hard at work, with many rabbits safe in their pens. Kevin and Chris stayed behind until the early Friday evening to book in late comers. This year John Kay had negotiated a weekend deal with the Holiday Inn, an offer taken up by many members. So the foyer and bar was ‘abuzz’ with Dutch fanciers by 8pm when the Business Committee meeting began. A brief summary of the BC meeting would record that the Secretary and Treasurer made short reports, and future stock shows and their potential venues were discussed in detail and applications approved. There were three main topics discussed. It was agreed to introduce a Meritorious Service Award, the details of which will be published in the next year book. The Treasurer had written a report on the recent Communications Survey and it was agreed that this would be summarized also in the next year book. The third topic was the current show schedule and the need to update it. President Gary Booth had published his views in an article in the 2017 year book. It was agreed to modify this and publish the modified version also in the next year book. The meeting closed at 10.35pm. Saturday morning dawned bright and dry and with an eager audience in attendance President Gary Booth opened the show promptly at 10am. Gary introduced the three judges David Hemsley, Derek Scrymgeour and Victor Baldock. All three have officiated at a stock show several times before and are considered to be ‘old hands’. Just like his counterpart (Ray Cooper) at the YSS at Newark, the third judge, Victor, only had relatively few (25) to handle in the straight colour classes before his duplicate classes, because of the structure of the current schedule and poor entry in certain colour classes, Blue bucks (12), Steel does (4), Tort. bucks (6) and Choc. does (3). I’m sure most fanciers will agree that this anomaly now needs addressing. Once judging got under way there was a noticeable fall off in the number of onlookers in the hall. The first morning and early afternoon were very quiet. The atmosphere was a little flat. Now this is not usually the case with Dutch stock

shows. Whilst there were enough stewards for most of the time numbers in the hall didn’t pick up until later in the day. Last year I wrote of the Club’s silver cups being returned in a deplorable condition. Thankfully this year the cups were all clean, shining and gleaming. Whilst we thank members for returning their cups in a good state, this year we must point out that most cups had spent the last year in our loft and were taken down in the week before the show and cleaned on our kitchen table. Increasingly, fanciers are not taking home the cups. Thanks must be given to Trevor Pensom who commissioned a splendid hard wood plinth for the Amateur cup. The first results were soon to hand and came in very quickly. These kept the Assistant Show Secretaries Stewart Sproson and Sam Spedding very busy for most of the day. An early winner was Terry Matthews who won both the Black buck and doe classes with his attractive buck taking the cup. I will have to do some research into the Club’s archives to confirm if this is an unique achievement. Terry’s fellow compatriot Welshman Andrew Pritchard won the Blue doe class but lost out to the Brophy Bros’ buck for the cup. Later Peter and David did the treble again when they won both the Chocolate cup, with a doe, and the Yellow cup, with their buck. I thought I heard some ‘wit’ say: “The King is dead, long live the Kings”, and so the Yellow crown was passed on. Dylan Evans (Choc. buck) and John Allen and Lin Keith (Yellow doe) were cup runners-up respectively. In the Brown Grey classes Des Sales won the buck class, but he had to give way to the cup winners John and Lin who took the first five places in the doe class. This is yet another achievement which will require research to see if it is a record. Finally, in the Steels, Colin Sheard’s buck got the nod over Bob and John Coleman’s doe for the cup. With the dark November evening upon us the Club’s unique method of finding the Premier Cup winner began and the seven cup winners were brought to the table to compete for the title of Best in Show. Last year the final two were the Chocolate and the Steel. This year these two colours were first onto the table. This time the Steel stayed on. As the colours came forward the Black buck of Terry Matthews was eventually acclaimed Best in Show. Terry is famous for the depth of quality of his stud of Blacks. He has won the Tarbox Trophy for the Best in Show at the YSS on three previous occasions 1976, 1990, and 2014, each time with a Black. He has won the Black Adult cup on two previous occasions, 1985 and 2011, but this was the first time he has won the Premier Cup and it caps a lifelong ambition. His win gives those unfortunate fanciers struck down by RHVD some hope. He too was affected and he lost some good stock last year, but slowly and steadily he has rebuilt and, like a ‘Phoenix rising from the ashes of despair’, he returned triumphantly. His was a popular win. Well done, Terry. Saturday night saw the Club holding a social evening at the Holiday Inn. A separate room was set aside with a buffet offering a broad range

of menu choice. The meal was very good and an enjoyable evening was had by all. Graham Langan had prepared a pub quiz for the various teams with prizes. Much to my surprise and the hilarity of all on our table I won a bottle opener, something I had been desperately looking for all evening, divine intervention indeed! I am told that some diehards went to bed in the early hours of Sunday morning. Long past are the days when I used to partake of the amber nectar with them. Nowadays,’ the heart may be willing but the flesh is weak’. The Club thanks Graham for his organizational skills and for providing such welcome entertainment. On the Sunday morning the final duplicate classes were judged and the Type and Colour Show commenced, with Steve Shacklock doing the buck classes, whilst Adrian Rawlings did the does. At 11 o’clock, because it was Armistice Sunday, Gary called for a minute silence in respect of the fallen. Fanciers should be proud of themselves for such was the silence that you could hear the proverbial pin drop. The Sanders Cup Competition was tightly fought between the defending champions Yorkshire and the other strong area teams, South West, Lancashire and Midlands. Two good placings in the Yellow classes gave the title to Lancashire. The Club’s largest cup, apart from the Premier Cup, is the David Whitehead Memorial Cup. This year Daniel Starkings won the cup with his Yellow buck, following up his YSS success. In the Type and Colour show the Brophy Bros won Best Doe with a Black whilst Andrew Pritchard’s Black buck went Best Buck and Best in Show. Andrew also won the Amateur Cup. The AGM was held at 1.10 pm. The President Gary Booth opened the meeting and thanked members for their attendance. He then handed over to Chairman Derek Scrymgeour. Apologies were read and the Minutes of the 2016 AGM, which had been published in the current year book, were adopted. In his Chairman’s Report, Derek informed the meeting that the BC intended to introduce a Meritorious Service Award. He outlined the reasons behind giving such an award and the conditions involved. He then went on to report that the BC had looked at the current show schedule in the light of the problems which had recently occurred with the present structure. The BC had simplified the schedule and removed the Graduate classes from both shows and the £35 selling class from the ASS. The BC would continue to monitor the schedule on a regular basis. In his Secretary’s Report, Bill Paley advised the meeting that membership had stabilised at 220, including life members. There had been a slight improvement in Breeders Sweepstake entries. However, Championship claims were significantly down. He noted one Supreme Championship the Black buck of the Brophy Bros ‘Tynedale Carter Man’ and the Octuple Champion Steel buck of Steve Walters ‘Oakhaven Poseidon’. He went on to outline the principal winners of the Club’s provincial trophies and awards and thanked all those who had helped to make the two stock shows such successful events. Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018 13

In her Treasurer’s Report, Jan Paley told the meeting that Club finances remained healthy and that a profit of just over £450 had been made in 2016. The Club had replaced the depleted stock of glass tankards with ten silver Quaichs, the first of which had been awarded to Peter and David Brophy at the London Championship Show. Club cup replicas had also been purchased. The Bonus Ball competition was again well supported. She welcomed the reintroduction of the auction which was a good source of revenue for the Club. She concluded by saying she felt the UKDRC was still one of the most respected and successful clubs in the fancy and she thanked all for their continued support. Concluding, the Secretary hoped that everyone had enjoyed ‘Going Dutch in 2017’ and looked forward to even more successful shows in 2018. There were no propositions tabled. In Other Business Mr B J Green raised concerns about the show schedule and outlined his ideas for change. The Chairman thanked him for his contribution but explained that the schedule needed to be given chance to evolve. There was no appetite for radical change. Mr P Brophy agreed and reminded the meeting of the last radical change to the schedule and how that had been a failure. Mr R J Coleman raised his concerns about prize money in the duplicate classes and Mr S Fletcher felt that a good prize for best in show should be offered. The Chairman thanked them for their views and agreed that this was something that the BC should consider and discuss further in the future.

The Secretary outlined the important show dates in 2018. The YSS will be held at Lytham, Lancashire on June 30/July 1. The Geo. Scott Provincial Award will take place at the New Forest Show on July 25. The Tunbridge Wells Cup will be awarded at Norwich on July 15. The James Read Memorial Classes for Young stock and Adult stock will be decided at the next BC meeting in January 2018. The Swetnam Provincial Cup will be awarded at the N.E. Championship Show at Hurworth on September 29. The ASS will be held again at Coventry on November 24/25. Finally, in the Member’s Lucky Draw 1st prize £10 went to Mr N Bircumshaw and second prize £5 went to Miss L Dodgson. The lucky pen was won by Mr D Sales but the Snowball was not won so rolls over to the next ASS. The Chairman, closing the meeting at 1.45pm, thanked everyone for attending and their contributions. Following the AGM the Auction was held and conducted by Andy Wilson and Graham Langan. £370 was raised. The Club thanks everyone for their donated stock and contributions. The kitchen was run on both days by the Coventry Club this year. Our usual team either could not attend or were unavailable for various personal reasons. Thanks go to Chris, Kevin and young Conner Gunton who kept us all well fed and watered. Their efforts were very much appreciated. Thanks are also given to the joint show managers Colin Barton, Paul Keen and Graham Langan who kept the show running

SHOW REPORTS SECTION

ONE NOV 4-5 2017

North East Cts English Held on 4 November 2017. Two Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr J Fletcher. Total exhibits 62. Total Entries 280. Best in Show S Dixon (Blk).

J FLETCHER

Thanks to the English Club for asking me to judge. Despite having been a judge for 40 years, nervous today, however, once I got started, really enjoyed it. A fantastic atmosphere in the hall. Thanks to ladies in kitchen for great buffet. Thanks to Ian on book and my stewards. Really enjoyed my day. ENG BLK Ad 26: 1 S Dixon 17E01675 CC. Excels head and colour, nice chain work, well deserved BIS. 2 G Daley. 3 P Shaw. ENG BLUE Ad 9: 1 S Dixon 16E01649 CC. Not the best colour but best pattern in class, good one side, slow start to other, good head. 2 B Taylor. 3 A Howells. ENG TORT Ad 8: 1 A Howells 14D01039 CC. Nice coloured Tort, good head. 2 B Taylor. 3 Bellamoure Stud. ENG GREY Ad 12: 1 Kettlewood & Sharp 17E00909. Nice work one side, off on other, excels type. 2 Hirstle & Dewhirst. 3 F Manifield. ENG CHOC Ad 7: 1 R Took 17E00983. Excels colour, good head, short of 1 or 2, spots one side. 2 R Took. 3 R Took. B/B CHALL Ad 35: 1 S Dixon. 2 J Daley. 3 S Dixon. AOC CHALL Ad 27: 1 A Howells. 2 R Took. 3 Kettlewood & Sharp. JNR Ad 9: 1 A Howells 14D01039. 2 & 3 A Howells. GRAND CHALL Ad 62: 1 S Dixon. 2 J Daley. 3 A Howells.

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Two Star u/5 support show. Judge Mr J Fletcher. Total exhibits 17. Total Entries 70. Best in Show Gerrane Stud (Tort).

J FLETCHER

ENG BLK u/5 6: 1 Gerrane Stud 17E00922. Just a young rabbit, small spotted at the minutes but nice shape. 2 R Fenn. 3 J Daley. ENG BLUE u/5 3: 1 B Taylor 17E02275. Nice head, good one side, slightly open on other. 2 & 3 B Taylor. ENG TORT u/5 4: 1 Gerrane Stud 17E00919. Really liked this rabbit, excelled all round, good work on both sides. 2 R Took. 3 R Took. ENG CHOC u/5 4: 1 B Hirstle 17E01092. Not the best of start to both sides, good colour. 2 & 3 R Took. B/B CHALL u/5 4: 1 Gerrane Stud. 2 R Fenn. 3 B Taylor. AOC CHALL u/5 8: 1 Gerrane Stud. 2 B Hirstle. 3 R Took. JNR u/5 2: 1 B Hirstle 17E01092. 2 J Hirstle. GRAND CHALL u/5 17: 1 Gerrane Stud 17E00919. 2 Gerrane Stud. 3 B Hirstle.

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Yorkshire Area English

Two Star Show. Judge Mr P Brasier. Total exhibits 62. Best in Show S Dixon (Blk Ad).

P BRASIER

Thank you for the invite, a very good entry, there was some quality of exhibits on show. Congratulations to all colour winners especially S Dixon with his black adult English that went one further step to Best in Show - well done. Many thanks to my stewards and Ruth on the book work. BLK 22: 1 S Dixon 17E01675. Little on one haunch. 2 F Manifield. 3 Hirstle & Dewhirst. BLUE 9: 1 A Howells 17E00314. Wins on coat and quality of spot. 2 A Howells. 3 S Dixon. TORT 8: 1 R Wearmouth 17E00139. Well spotted throughout, touch on its high. 2 A Howells. 3 B Taylor. GREY 12: 1 J & H Beard 16E02035. Well spotted throughout, could be cleaner. 2 F Manifield. 3 J & S Howson. CHOC 9: 1 R Took 17E00983. Well spotted throughout, little on chain. 2 & 3 R Took. B/BL CHALL 35: 1 S Dixon 17E01675. 2 F Manifield. 3 A Howells. AOC CHALL 27: 1 R Took 17E00983. 2 J & H Beard. 3 R Wearmouth. BUCK CHALL: 1 R Took 17E00983. 2 A Howells. 3 R Wearmouth.

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smoothly, also to Colin Barton for sponsoring the football cards on both days and to Paul Wright for selling the show catalogues and Oliver Brasier and Tasha Rickman for selling the raffle tickets and all who helped over the weekend. Throughout the weekend, Gary Booth, proudly wore his Presidential chain and presented the Championship certificates and silver medals to the delighted winners. As he had done so at Newark, Gary used the new banner as a back drop whenever possible. After the raffle the Cup Presentations took place. The final applause was reserved for the man of the moment Mr Terry Matthews. He looked a very proud man as he held the Premier Cup aloft. President Gary Booth closed the show and wished all a safe journey home and hoped that he would see everyone again at the next show, the Young Stock Show at Lytham in midsummer 2018. My words in last year’s show report, which took some fanciers to task for leaving the clearing up at the end of the show to others, seem to have had the desired effect and more people stayed behind. Hence, the hall was soon cleared. Let’s hope we continue to have the willing hands again when next we meet for our YSS at Lytham in Summer. ‘Til then ‘Keep going Dutch’. Bill and Jan Paley (Hon. Secretary/ Treasurer)

DOE CHALL: 1 S Dixon 17E01675. 2 F Manifield. 3 J & H Beard. SENIOR CIT EX 23: 1 S Dixon. 2 F Manifield. 3 R Took. JNR EX 9: 1 J & H Beard 16E02035. 2 & 3 A Howells. GRAND CHALL 62: 1 S Dixon. 2 F Manifield. 3 R Took.

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Two Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr P Brasier. Total exhibits 45. Best in Show S Dixon (Black).

P BRASIER

BLK 6: 1 S Dixon 17E03312. Well spotted throughout, little on one haunch. 2 J Hirstle. 3 R Fenn. BLUE 3: 1 B Taylor 17E02277. Little on haunches, wins on coat. 2 B Taylor. 3 B Taylor. TORT 4: 1 R Took 17E04222. Wins on coat, stray spot spoils. 2 Geranne Stud. 3 R Took. CHOC 4: 1 B Hirstle 17E01092. Wins on spot and quality of work, eye spot spoils. 2 R Took. 3 R Took. B/BL CHALL 9: 1 S Dixon 17E03312. 2 J Hirstle. 3 B Taylor. AOC CHALL 8: 1 B Hirtsle 17E01092. 2 R Took. 3 R Took. JNR EX 2: 1 B Hirstle. 2 J Hirstle. BUCK CHALL: 1 B Taylor. 2 R Took. 3 R Took. DOE CHALL: 1 S Dixon. 2 B Hirstle. 3 J Hirstle. GRAND CHALL: 1 S Dixon. 2 B Hirstle. 3 J Hirstle.

Yorkshire Area Dutch

Two Star Show. Judges Mr A Mason (Open). Mr C Sheard (Members). Best in Show V Carmichael (Yellow adult).

A MASON

A thoroughly enjoyable day judging for YADRC. Stock on show was of good quality. Some good Dutch in all classes. My best a super fit yellow, well done Vinny. A lovely lunch was served to all present, a nice gesture. Thanks to David Hill on my book, Melvyn Shaw, Alan Robinson and Ken Hobson. A good day, thank you Yorkshire. BLK Ad 17: 1 J Dodgson 16B01234. Very nice type and colour, good head, saddle, under and stops. Nice black. 2 A Marshall. 3 C Sheard. BLK u/4 3: 1 C Bell 17B06023. Good head, type, super coat and condition, nice under and stops, looks well. 2 A Robinson. 3 J & H Beard. BLUE Ad 10: 1 C Barton 17B01211. Good type, pleasing colour and coat, balanced markings, nice condition. 2 J Dodgson. 3 S & H Shacklock. BLUE u/4 2: 1 P Shaw 17B01693. Full head, nice saddle, under, pair of stops wins ear colour. 2 L Dodgson.

STL Ad 5: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005. Good class of Steels, winner bold type, well marked nice type, looks well today. 2 E Wright. 3 C Sheard. STL u/4 3: 1 C Sheard 17B04123. Good youngsters, good colour, fit, will do well later. 2 C Sheard. 3 J & H Beard. YELLOW Ad 7: 1 V Carmichael 17B04262. Young adult, superb colour, head, saddle, under, good stops, super fit today. 2 J Dodgson. 3 J Dodgson. YELLOW u/4 4: 1 K Hobson 17B04269. Very good colour top and under, nice head, saddle, touch under, promising. 2 J Shaw. 3 J Dodgson. TORT Ad 5: 1 J & H Beard 15B02104. Very nice colour for age, nice type coat, fair balanced markings. 2 L Dodgson. 3 C Barton. TORT u/4 1: 1 C Barton 17B01212. Nice colour and type, fill head, nice saddle, under touch on stops. CHOC Ad 1:1 The Pros 17B02413. Very nice type and colour, well marked, nice choc. CHOC u/4 1: 1 J Read 17B01566. Nice head, fair saddle, under, stops, nice colour. PALE GREY Ad 1: 1 W J Paley 16B01386. Fair attempt at pale grey, very fit. BROWN GREY Ad 9: 1 M Wall 17B00925. Super colour, banding, well marked all round, very nice grey doe. 2 J & H Beard. 3 J Dodgson. PALE BR/GREY u/4 3: 1 J Dodgson 17B01372. Full head, good colour, good belly colour, long stops. 2 P Shaw. 3 J Read. BLK/BLUE BRDRS Ad: 1 J Dodgson. 2 C Barton. BLK/BLUE BRDRS u/4 5: 1 C Bell. 2 A Robinson. 3 P Shaw. AOC BRDRS Ad: 1 V Carmichael. 2 M Wall. 3 J & H Beard. AOC BRDRS u/4 9: 1 C Sheard. 2 C Sheard. 3 K Hobson. JNR AC Ad 7: 1 J & H Beard. 2 J & H Beard. 3 L Dody. JNR AC u/4 3: 1, 2 & 3 J & H Beard. GRAND CHALL u/4 55: 1 V Carmichael. 2 J Dodgson. 3 C Barton.

C SHEARD

Thanks for invite, very good show with some nice stock on show. Big thank you to Amy on my book, job well done, not forgetting the stewards, what a great spread in the canteen and all free. BLK Ad 10: 1 J Dodgson 16B01834 Cup. Well marked all round, good colour and fit. 2 A Marshall. 3 A Robinson. BLUE Ad 7: 1 W J Paley 17B02511 Cup. Nice markings, touch colour. 2 S & H Shacklock. 3 A Robinson. STL Ad 2: 1 E Wright 16B05316 Cup. Few small faults, fair colour. 3 W J Paley. YELLOW Ad 6: 1 J Dodgson 14B01831 Cup. Well marked, shame about run in neck held it back, good colour, very fit. 2 J Shaw. 3 S Wale. PALE GREY Ad 1: 1 W J Paley 16B01386.

BROWN GREY Ad 6: 1 M Wall 17B00931 BOB. Very well marked, good belly colour, nice broad feet. 2 J Dodgson. 3 J Read. TORT Ad 4: 1 L Dodgson 16B01848 Cup. Odd cheeks and ragged stops. 2 W J Paley. 3 C Barton. BLK/BLUE BRDRS Ad 17: 1 J Dodgson. 2 A Marshall. 3 A Robinson. AOC BRDRS Ad 19: 1 M Wall. 2 J Dodgson. 3 E Wright. JNR AC Ad 1: 1 L Dodgson. GRAND CHALL AC Ad 36: 1 M Wall. 2 & 3 J Dodgson.

National N/Dwarf Held on 4 November 2017. Three Star Show. Judges Mr J Rogers. Mrs M Holden. Mr I McClure. Total exhibits 77. Best in Show Selina Groves (Brown).

J ROGERS

Thanks to our club secretary’s for another great Adult stock show. It takes a huge amount of work to make the show run smoothly and I’d like to say thanks for your continued hard work. My thanks to all the members who voted for me to judge. It’s always an honour and a pleasure to judge a National show. Thanks also to the hard working stewards, a great bunch who displayed the stock really well. They certainly earned their cup of tea and last but not least, thanks to Jodie for doing a great job on the book. The Dwarfs in my section were of very good quality and all of my classes were close. I was impressed with the quality and numbers in the BEW class, this colour has really developed well. Congratulations to Selina for winning Best in Show, I’m really pleased for you, well done. REW Ad: 1 NE Atkinson 16X04611. Any of the first 4 could have won. Excels body shape, good head and ear set up, nice frontal, nice open ears but a touch shape. Good coat qualities, good depth of shoulder and width of body. Handles well, shown fit and very well presented. Wins a strong class. 2 Stoneme Stud. Excels body type, good ear placement coat and colour. Slight head tilt, and a small flat spot on rump. 3 Pendle Stud. BEW Ad: 1 A Scott 15X01820. Another good class and not as straightforward as the line up would suggest.The winner had good presence and general body shape. Good rise of skull and coat qualities, depth of shoulder and frontal. Slight bow to well furred ears, handled well. Shown fit and clean. 2. D Quilter. Generally neat all round and a little showman. Quite fine in bone but has a very good coat, ear carriage and profile. Handled well. 3 F Crewe. BLK Ad: 1 A Wheal 16X00495. Good type with good head shape and thickset ears. Decent belly colour but few white hairs in groin spoil. Good back end and a very good dense body colour. Head well set on shoulders. Good coat movement. 2 A Wheal. Lovely Dwarf with good body shape, profile and depth of body, Bit light on pads for me. Handles well. 3 Oak Stud. BLUE Ad: 1 Miclin Stud 14X01162. Good type and top colour, undercolour spoils. Good frontal and good chest. Touch light on toe ends. Good ear placement and carriage. To finish moult. AOC S Ad: 1 Selina Groves 16X03025. Chocolate of good substance, good head shape and thickset ears but a bit out on ear placement and carriage. A little long for me as I’d prefer the head to be better placed on shoulders to shorten overall length. Good top & base colour, sound pads. Carrying lots of moult which affects the appearance of general shape. 2 Moonstone Stud. Lilac of good colour, another with head in front of shoulders, good shoulder, coat and undercolour, touch on ear shape, good placement and carriage. 3 Barry Taylor. SECT 1 DOE: 1 NE Atkinson 17X00347. REW. Lovely doe of good balance, good coat and depth of shoulder. 2 Nethersnow Stud. BEW. Another nice doe with a lovely flowing coat, good eye colour, good head and ear set up. 3 Miclin Stud - Black. SECT 1 YEARBRED: 1 Pendle Stud. REW. 4th in breed class. This buck looked and handled better as the day went on. A very neat dwarf, well put together and will certainly have a future. 2 NE Atkinson. REW doe as above. AGTI Ad: 1 D Philips 15X01454. A very good class winner.Winner excels type and well put together. Good bone structure, good depth of body and general shape. Nice open ear shape of good substance, good coat qualities. Little bit uneven on top colour with fair banding and base colour.Well balanced. 2 Remlap Stud. Another good all round Agouti, better colour but not as good on ears or condition of winner. 3 C Flowers. OPAL: 1 A Whittingham 15X03974. Bold type, wins on ears. Fair colour, good head shape and profile, good depth of body. 2 J Glasper. Nice type but ear shape and carriage lets it down. CHINCHILLA: 1 T Hoole 16X00389. Lovely type and well put together. Good depth of shoulder, good coat, pearling and base colour, has a good body shape and profile. Nice open ear shape of good substance. Not an easy winner, but a good winner, as the top 4 could easily change places. 2 Baston Stud. Not much between them but not as good ear carriage. 3 T Hoole.

AOC AG PATT: 1 Fleetwood Stud 13X04482. Lynx. Wins a good class. Excels type with decent colour, good coat and colour. Good depth of body, head and ear set-up, handles well with lovely profile and style. 2 Fleetwood Stud. Lynx. Excels type with good coat and colour. Carrying slight moult. Good width of body with good frontal, would prefer a touch more top skull. 3 T Hoole. SECT 2 JNR: 1 No name 15X05353. Decent type, touch on condition, good frontal but moulty today. 2. No name.

MRS M HOLDEN

An honour and a pleasure to stand in for Neill (get well soon). Some great dwarfs on show making some classes very hard to split. Happy with my decisions. One thing I did notice that many continental types are creeping in (not to UK standards). Thanks to stewards and John on books. S/SABLE 11: 1 G & D Hodson 15X00425 CC. Hard class to split but got there, preferred colour and body shape and ears to second rabbit, shadings good. 2 G & D Hodson. Lost out on ears. Also nice. 3 G & D Hodson. S/SMK 3: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04416. Best shaped body and colour, good coat and ears. 2 A Scott. Beaten type (shape of body). 3 Moss Stud. S/PT 2: 1 A Scott 16X01409 CC. Easy winner today, good body, shoulder, shadings, holds ear apart spoils. 2 Poppyfield Stud. Beaten all round today. HIM 2: 1 A Scott 15X01828 CC. Best colour and points, best ears, lovely coat. 2 Oakwin Stud. Also lovely rabbit. AOC SHADED 2: 1 A Scott 15X01822 CC. Tort. Better type and ears, not much between them. 2 Poppyfield. Could win on another day. M/SABLE 8: 1 J Fletcher 14X02918 CC. Lovely class with many winners, on other day, lovely head ears, eye, coat and colour. 2 Diamond Stud. Could change places easily. 3 Jarra Stud. Same as above. M/SMK 8: 1 N E Atkinson 14X05575. Lovely body, coat ears, sits well. 2 L Wheal. Just preferred first rabbit on the day, also a good rabbit. 3 T Hoole. FOX 8: 1 Earle Stud 14X01499 CC. Best type in class, good body type (a little long to be critical, good head,ears and correct coat. 2 Annalee Stud. Also nice. 3 B Taylor. BLK OTT 20: 1 Abbafield Stud 14X04007. Cracking class top 10 all winners, lovely round. body, good head, ears, eye. 2 Abbafield Stud. Lovely type, winner under me before. 3 Remlap Stud. AOC TAN PATT 10: 1 Moonstone Stud 14X00020. Good class top 4 could win, winner best all round, although little stained under. 2 K Farnsworth.Also nice exhibit. 3 Moonstone Stud. Ditto. Some had few white toe nails. AOC 5: 1 C Taylor 16X01655 CC Steel. Good coat and type, little idle to sit. 2 J Bramley. Also nice, could win on other day (broken). 3 B Taylor. Steel. Also lovely just preferred winner.

I MCCLURE

Judging BIS was spoilt for the lady by abuse immediately following judging. Second monthy running an experienced judge has been verbally abused by a bad loser. Shouting “that colour does not win in UK” is appalling and reflects badly on the dwarf fancy. BEST TEAM: 1 Nethersnow Stud. Very good team, BEW’s, wins coat, type and trio consistency. 2 B Taylor. Another good trio of Blue Foxes, all in bad moult today. BEST JNR: 1 Z McKell. Very good exhibit, fit and clean, well done. 2 B & I Wilson. Another good exhibit, close to winner, just beaten today. BEST YEARBRED 13: 1 K Farnsworth. Easy winner, great type, short bodied, good coat and colour. 2 Pendle Stud. Another good exhibit, will mature well. 3 N Somers. BEST IN SHOW 154: 1 S Groves. Excellent brown/ choc of quality width and depth, slight moult today. 2 A Scott. Fit exhibit, best coat I have seen on this colour for a while. 3 N E Atkinson.

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Two Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr I McClure. Total exhibits 44. Best in Show N Atkinson (REW).

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Held on 5 November 2017. Judges Mr D Morris. Mr G Moss. Best in Show Abbafield Stud (Agouti).

D MORRIS

An absolute pleasure to be asked to judge the presidents show. Thoroughly enjoyed my day and getting my hands back onto some quality dwarfs, been quite a long time! Pleasure to judge with George and both agreeing on the final line up. Many thanks to all my stewards and to Claudio doing a first class job on book. REW Ad 8: 1 N E Atkinson 16X04611. Super short round body, good head and eye, well set ears although would like a little more width and substance, good coat just to finish rear end, beats a super young doe on shoulder width. Immaculate presentation. 2 N E Atkinson. 3 Annalee Stud. REW u/5 2: 1 N E Atkinson 17X05861. Very well shaped short body, super skull shape, bold eye, well set ears, good coat, clean. 2 Ida Collings. BEW Ad 4: 1 Nethersnow Stud 16X05861.Good wide body, fair head, super blue eye, well set ears but lacking a little on substance, lovely quality

coat although still to finish, little fine in bone. 2 Nethersnow Stud. 3 Nethersnow Stud. BEW u/5 2: 1 Nethersnow Stud 17X02607. Fair coat, head and eye, fails ear placement. 2 Netersnow Stud. BLK Ad 3: 1 Oakshield Stud 17X03740. The best typed rabbits in this class had to take lower placings due to some very white/light pads!! However, the winner was a very nice coloured black with four very sound feet, very small but well balanced overall, short although failing shoulder a little, lovely head and ear set, good coat and colour. 2 N Somers. 3 D Bates. BLUE u/5 1: 1 Pulchra Stud 17X03843. Lovely colour and coat, fair body and head, good substance to ear but a little offset. AOC S Ad 3: 1 Selina Groves 16X03025. Brown. Very bold rabbit, good bone, lovely colour and coat, although still to finish, super coverage to rump but too long in shoulder for my liking, bold head and thick ears but failing the correct position. 2 Moonstone Stud. 3 Selina Groves. AOC S u/5 1: Short, well shaped body, shoulder, fair head but only young, well set ears but bowed. Good coloured. AGTI Ad 4: 1 Abbafield Stud 15X01454. Wow! Absolute quality in depth in these first two! Hence taking best in show and runner up! Excels in shortness, width, depth and shape of body. Super bold head and eye with perfectly set and shaped ears. Good coat and colour, maybe a touch dark on top but an absolute cracker! Both these rabbits gave me goose bumps a credit to their breeders! Well done! 2 Remlap Stud. 3 C Flowers. AGTI u/5 4:1 C Flowers 17X00793. Beautiful youngster. Short round wide body. Well set ears, head firmly set into shoulders, super colour and coat. 2 A Whittington. 3 Diamond Stud. OPAL Ad 1: 1 A Whittington 15X03974. Nice shaped head, well set ears, shade long in body fair colour and coat. CHIN Ad 10: 1 T Hoole 16X00389. Good class overall but a few disqualified due to not having any base colour on belly! Winner good bodied, superb ear set and shape, lovely head and eye, super colour and coat, to be critical a little long in front leg. 2 T Hoole. 3 T Hoole. CHIN u/5 3: 1 Moonstone Stud 17X01222. Good body shape, super head and ear set although a little pointed, good coat and colour but a questionable belly colour in showing very little under colour, benefit of doubt given as young and still growing coat out. 2 Holden Stud. AOC AGTI PATT Ad 7: 1 Fleetwood Stud 13X04482. Nice class. Excellent body shape and shoulder, lovely bold eye and head frontal, would like a more prominent rise of skull from side, super ear shape and placement, excellent coloured lynx, good coat for age. 2 Fleetwood Stud. 3 T Hoole. AOC PATT u/5 2: Fleetwood Stud 17X04609. Very good body shape, nice head and ear set good colour.

G MOSS

Many thanks to Nigel for asking me to judge the President’s Show, thoroughly enjoyed judging with Daren. Some very nice rabbits on show, in particular the black otters, sables and AOC tan patterns took some sorting. Well done Dawn on BIS with a stunning agouti. Thanks to Gerry for a brilliant job on the book and thanks to Jenny, Colin, Joseph and mum for stewarding. SIAM SAB Ad 11: 1 G & D Hodson 16X00505. Great class, winner very fit, good head, slight gap between ears spoils, good colour, coat, good width between front feet. 2 G & D Hodson. 3 Remlap Stud. SIAM SAB u/5 2: 1 J Crowe 17X02243.Tad long in body, promising head and ears, front feet tad long, lacks shoulder, good coat. SIAM SMK Ad 2: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04416 CC. Very fit, good colour, coat, good ears, lacks head/ top skull. SIAM SMK u/5 1: 1 G & D Hodson 17X00505. Still in baby coat, promising head, tad patchy, gap between ears spoils. HIM Ad 1:1 Oakwin Stud 13X03140 CC. Good dark points however lacks smut, good coat, touch off on ear carriage. Good head and body, lacks shoulder. S/PT Ad 1: 1 J Clarke CC withdrawn. AOC SHADED Ad 1: 1 J Clarke 15X04603. Good attempt, dark in colour, good body, touch ears. MART SAB Ad 7 : 1 Diamond Stud 16X05587. Good class, difficult between the first 3. Good coat, ears, head, could do with a bit more width between the muzzle, lacks a bit of chest, good body. 2 Jarra Stud. 3 I Collings. M/SABLE u/5 2: 1 Diamond Stud 17X02309. Cracking under 5, very fit, good body, coat, touch dark, shoulder, head, slightly off on ear position and slight gap between ears but could correct itself with age. One for the future. 2 S Hughes. M/SMK Ad 5: 1 N E Atkinson 14X05575. Good class, all too dark but type wise very nice. 1st wins on boldness of body, good head and ear. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Annalee Stud. FOX Ad 5: 1 Annalee Stud 17X02998 CC. Nice rabbit, good head ,coat, and body, gap in ear spoils. Fit. 2 Earle Stud. 3 D Bates. BLK OTT Ad 15: 1 K Farnsworth 14X06594. Outstanding class, first 4 could have won anywhere. Wins on boldness, fantastic head, body and coat, ears spoil. Fit. Slightly cut off front. 2 Remlap Stud. 3 Abbafield Stud.

BLK OTT u/5 3: 1 Colford Stud 17X02042. Winner has everything going for him. Touch gap between ears, but everything else is pretty much spot on.Will have a very bright future. 2 Abbafield Stud. 3 Holden Stud. AOC TAN PATT Ad 11: 1 Moonstone Stud 16X00234. First two very very close, both very nice rabbits. Winner wins on boldness of body, better shoulder. Slight gap in ear spoils. 2 J Crowe. 3 K Farnsworth. AOC Ad 4: 1 A Dabolins 16X01119. Best coat, good ear position, too long in front leg and too long in body. 2 & 3 A Dabolins. AOC u/5 2: 1 A Dabolins 17X01882. Not show quality in my opinion, sorry. 2 A Dabolins. BEST IN SHOW: 1 Abbafield Stud. 2 Remlap Stud. 3 G & D Hodson. BEST JNR: 1 B & L Wilson 16X02445.

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Mid Area N/Dwf

Two Star Show. Judges Mr J Holden. G Wells. Total exhibits 94. Total entries 188. Best in Show Annalee Stud (Siam Smoke Dwf).

J HOLDEN

Thanks for members votes to judge this show. Some lovely examples of the dwarf on show. Pleasure to handle them, thanks to stewards and Michele on books nice to judge with Geoff. Lovely weekend. ND REW Ad 9: 1 N E Atkinson 16X04611 CC. Good head, eye and ears, short body, good soft coat, excels type. 2 Nethersnow Stud. 3 Annalee Stud. ND BEW Ad 4: 1 Nethersnow Stud 16X05853 CC. Good head straight ears, little long in front leg, has super coat, needs shoulder. 2 & 3 Nethersnow Stud. ND BLK Ad 3: 1 N Somers 14X01813 CC. Good head, ears, lovely short body, few white hairs in groin, light pads. 2 Oakshield Stud. 3 A Cook. ND AOC S Ad 2: 1 S Groves 16X03025 CC. Bold continental style rabbit, coat harsher than uk, moulty, worn ring. 2 S Groves. ND AGTI Ad 5: 1 D Phillips 15X01454 CC. Lovely type, coat and colour, if a little dark on top, its a lovely all round rabbit. 2 Remlap Stud. 3 C Flowers. ND OPAL Ad 1: 1 A Whittingham 15X03974. Good eye, head, ears, good substance, little long in body, spoils. ND CHIN Ad 7: 1 T Hoole 16X00389 CC. Good type, coat and colour, good head, ears, eye, lacks touch shoulder. 2 T Hoole. 3 Earle Stud. ND AG PATT Ad 5: 2 T Hoole 13X00255 CC. Old timer, still good, little down on shoulder. 2 T Hoole. 3 Fleetwood Stud. ND CHALL Ad 36: 1 D Phillips. 2 N Atkinson. 3 T Hoole. ND GRAND CHALL 94: 1 Annalee Stud. 2 D Phillips. ND REW u/5 3: 1 N E Atkinson 17X00341 CC. Good head, eye, short body, good coat, slightly off on ears, a little back. ND BEW u/5 2: 1 Nethersnow Stud 17X02606 CC. Little long in body, good chest, eye, coat and colour, ears set back. 2 Nethersnow Stud. ND BLUE u/5 1: 1 Pulchra Stud 17X03843 CC. Good colour, coat, head and eye, ears spoil. ND AOC S u/5 1: 1 T Carey 17X06101 CC. Lilac. Good colour, coat to come, ears spoil, slight gap and back. ND AGTI u/5 5: 1 A Whittingham 17X03586 CC. Good head and ears, good coat and colour, sharp banding should do well. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 C Flowers. ND CHIN u/5 1: 1 Pulchra Stud 1753. FAir baby, still to grow. ND CHALL u/5 13: 1 N Atkinson. 2 A Whittingham. 3 Pulchra Stud. ND AOC AG PATT u/5 2: 1 Fleetwood Stud 17X01229 CC. Nice type, colour, coat and head. 2 Fleetwood Stud. BEST DWF Ad 94: 1 Annalee Stud. 2 D Phillips. BEST DWF u/5 23: 1 Calford Stud. 2 D Phillips. 3 N Atkinson.

G WELLS

Very enjoyable weekend, nice to catch up with everybody. Thanks for doing the book Emma, thanks to stewards. ND S/SAB Ad 11: 1 G & D Hodson 16X00505. First 2 close, wins on chest. 2 & 3 G & D Hodson. ND S/SMK Ad 2: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04461. Nice all round rabbit, shown well (BIS). 2 Moss Stud. ND SPT Ad 1: 1 Poppyfield Stud 17X02205. Bit too long in ear, and leg, good colour. ND HIM Ad 1: 1 Oakwin Stud 13X03140 Fair type. ND AOC SHD Ad 1: 1 Poppyfield Stud 16X04603. Nice type, head and ears, bit off on colour. ND M/SAB Ad 6: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05581. Nice rabbit, shown well, could do with more head. 2 Jarra Stud. 3 I Collins. ND M/SMK Ad 5: 1 N Atkinson 14X05875. Nice bold rabbit, good colour, short body. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Annalee Stud. ND FOX Ad 5: 1 Earle Stud 14X01499. Good body, head and ear, could do with a moult. 2 Annalee Stud. 3 D Bates. ND BLK OTT Ad 4: 1 C Flowers 14X03808. Really good class, first 3 very close. 2 D Philips. 3 Remlap Stud.

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ND AOC OTT Ad 8: 1 S Groves 13X02362. First 2 close, wins on shoulder. 2 J Crowe. 3 K Farnsworth. ND AOC NS Ad 4: 1 A Dabolins 15X02346. Wins on type and ears. 2 A Dabolins. 3 A Dabolins. ND CHALL Ad 58: 1 Annalee Stud. 2 C Flowers. 3 N E Atkinson. JNR Ad 1: 1 B & J Wilson. Fair rabbit, needs a moult. ND S/SAB u/5 2: 1 A Whittingham 17X03588. Two nice youngsters, wins on development. . 2 J Crowe. ND S/SMK u/5 1: 1 G & D Hodson 17X00505. Lovely youngster, make nice adult. ND M/SAB u/5 2: 1 Diamond Stud 17X02309. Fair youngster. 2 S Hughes. ND BLK OTT u/5 2: 1 Colford Stud 17X02042. Two nice youngsters, wins shortness of body. 2 D Phillips. ND AOC NS u/5 2: 1 A Dabolins 17X01882. Nice youngster, fair head and ear. 2 A Dabolins.

ERM REX u/5 2: 1 Mark Day 17E03453. Nice youngster, slight moult on side, held it back, do better when fit. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 Butch Stud 17E02160 CC. Nice youngster, shown in good condition. AOC REX Ad 2: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00016 CC. A good class to win, very well balanced and conditioned rabbit, shown fit. 2 Butch Stud. 3 Butch Stud. AOC REX u/5 2: 1 Butch Stud 17E02158. Nice youngster, shown fit, just needs to fill out a bit, one for the future. REX CHALL Ad 4: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Butch Stud. 3 Mark Day. REX CHALL u/5 4: 1 Mark Day. 2 Butch Stud. 3 Butch Stud. GRAND CHALL Ad 26: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 P S Jones. 3 Butch Stud. GRAND CHALL u/5 12: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 P S Jones. 3 Mark Day. LADIES 6: 1, 2 & 3 Ros Waring.

Anglesey Held on 4 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judge Mr S Sproson. Total exhibits 38. Total entries 120. Best in Show and Best Fancy Foxwood Stud Angora. Best Normal Fur Butch Stud (NZW). Best Rex Foxwood Stud (AOC Rex). Best Lop Mark Day (Mini).

S SPROSON

Well what can one say about this grand little show, a great family atmosphere, good lighting, refreshments and some very well conditioned rabbits, maybe the odd one or two lacked preparation. Nice trip down in mixed conditions but all in all a nice family atmosphere, well done. I would like to thank Paul for doing my book and to my three stewards for all the hard work they did, my best in show was an angora, many people don’t like this kind of rabbit, but when you’ve got class in front of you, it deserves the best, well done. DUTCH BLK/BLUE Ad 5: 1 G B Jones 17B03141 CC BOB. Nice black, good coat and head and stops not much to choose between first two. 2 G B Jones. 3 Mike Parry. DUTCH BLK/BLU u/4 2: 1 P S Jones 17B05174. Up to age, black, good head, stops and condition. 2 Paul Wright. DUTCH AOC Ad 1: 1 Paul Wright 14B00631 CC. He’s been a good servant for the last few years, but he’s still in quality condition but still has that weight problem. ENG AOC Ad 1: 1 P S Jones 17E01143 CC. Nice evenly spotted English, nice condition and will win again. ENG AOC u/5 1: 1 P S Jones 17E01101. Nice doe, rather mediocre spotting but another nice rabbit. L/HEAD Ad 1: 1 P Jones 17C01335 CC. Nice conditioned rabbit, good in cleanliness. AOV FANCY Ad 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00012 CC. This rabbit is nice in condition, shown clean and ideal in bodyweight, this deserved BIS. ND REW Ad 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17X05333 CC. Nice adult, sits well in good condition, clean eye, will win again. ND REW u/5 2: 1 Erin Williams 17X03723. What a shame that both had dirty feet, winner will do well if condition and cleanliness is sorted. 2 Erin Williams. FANCY CHALL Ad 10: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 P S Jones. 3 Foxwood Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5 5: 1 P S Jones. 2 P S Jones. 3 Erin Williams. D/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Ros Waring 17C01838 CC. Nice clean lop, shown fit, a lot of white rabbits do tend to be stained this one wasnt. 2 Ross Waring. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Mark Day 16K05305 CC BOB. Very clean REW Lop, shown fit and in good condition. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN u/5 1: 1 Mark Day 17K04700 CC. Very fit youngster, nice colour, will win again when filled out. G/LOP S Ad 1: 1 Ros Waring 16L00361 CC. Nice lop, sits well, a bit moulty around rump area today. G/LOP AG/CHIN Ad 1: 1 Ros Waring 16L00364 CC BOB. Lovely marked rabbit, shown excellently, lovely coated, well done. LOP CHALL Ad 5: 1 Mark Day. 2 Ros Waring. 3 Ros Waring. LOP CHALL u/5 1: 1 Mark Day. CHIN Ad 1: 1 Gypsy Stud 17D002418 CC. Ncie coated adult, good shape and condition, shown fit. NZW Ad 3: 1 Butch Stud 17H00412 CC. Very nice adult, clean and fit, will win again. 2 Butch Stud. 3 Mark Day. IVORY SATIN Ad 1: 1 Mike Parry 16E03260. Nice adult, cleanliness, let it down but a nice shape. NZ u/5 1: 1 Butch Stud 17H00999. IVORY SATIN u/5 2: 1 Gypsy Stud 17E03559. Nice clean and fit youngster, a pleasure to handle. 2 Gypsy Stud. AOC SATIN Ad 1: 1 Gypsy Stud 17E03560 CC. Very nice coated Satin, near perfect in condition, will win again, shown fit. AOV FUR u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17D00003 CC. Nice conditioned rabbit, full head and body, will win again. FUR CHALL Ad 7: 1 Butch Stud. 2 Gypsy Stud. 3 Gypsy Stud. FUR CHALL u/5 2: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Gypsy Stud. 3 Butch Stud. ERM REX Ad 1: 1 Mark Day 17E03451 CC. Nice conditioned rabbit, shown fit and clean, a pleasure to handle.

Huddersfield Held on 4 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr J Thornton (Fancy). Ms J Pooke (Lops). Mr D Bulman (Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 112. Best in Show and Best Fancy N & C Harris (Polish REW). Best Lop Jessica Appleton (Mini Fox/Ott). Best Normal Fur Halloween Stud (Arg AOC). Best Rex Willowrex Rabbits (Mart Seal).

J THORNTON

Thank you for the invite, well looked after, congrats to Neil and Chris going BIS an excellent team of white and coloured Poles. DUTCH YELLOW Ad 2: 1 Eric McNeil 16B02910 CC BOB. Good colour head and under, odd stops. ND REW Yng 2: 1 Gordon Miller 17X03730 CC. Nice body, good shoulders, touch ears. 2 Gordon Miller. ND CHIN Ad 1: 1 Peter Mortimer 17X01459 CC. Good colour, ex body, nice head and ears, little light front legs, BOB. ND AGTI Ad 1: 1 Peter Mortimer 17X01462. Nice colour, good head, little long. ND AGTI Yng 1: 1 Peter Mortimer 17X01466 CC. Well balanced, good colour, little on ears. ND SPT Yng 1: 1 Lucky Jet Stud 17X02628 CC. Fair colour, good head, nice. ND MART SAB Ad 2: 1 Jessica Chilley 16X02086 CC. Nice head and profile, good condition, needs more width. 2 Jessica Chilley. ND OTT AOC Ad 1: 1 Luckyjet Stud 15X02942 CC. Good colour, needs more shoulder. ND FOX Ad 1: 1 Donald Turner 16X04400 CC. Blue. Good all round, touch ears. ND AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Jessica Chilley 17X02047 CC. Steel. Ex body, nice colour, touch ears. POLISH REW Ad 3: 1 N & C Harris 16A00272 CC BOB. Very good class, wins on head and eyes, ex coat stylish BIS. 2 & 3 N & C Harris. POLISH REW Yng 1: 1 N & C Harris 17A00933. Very stylish again, ex eye, quality. POLISH SMK PEARL Yng 1: 1 N & C Harris 17A00932 CC. Nice style, good head and ears. POLISH SAB Yng 3: 1 N & C Harris 17A00249 CC. Si/Sable of real quality, ex all round. 2 & 3 Melissa North. HIM AC Ad 3 :1 Tanglo Stud 17B05488 CC BOB. Yng adult to finish nice shape and points. 2 & 3 Tanglo Stud. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B00283 CC. Good colour and demarcation, fit. TAN AOC Ad 1: 1 Claudia Maran 17B04134 CC. Lilac. Fit not clarity of black. B/HARE Ad 1: 1 M Hoyle 17G00363 CC BOB. Ex shape, nice legs, moult spoils. B/HARE AOC Ad 1: 1 Claudia Maran 17G00320 CC. Good colour, fit, a little strong in bone. MAGPIE AC Ad 1: 1 LBT 16E02528 CC. Good attempt, decent head, good front feet, v fit and clean. FANCY CHALL Ad 21: 1 N & C Harris 16A00272. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 N & C Harris. FANCY CHALL Yng 9: 1 N & C Harris 17A00249. 2 Peter Mortimer. 3 N & C Harris. FANCY CHALL AA 30: 1 N & C Harris 16A00272. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 N & C Harris.

MS J POOKE

An enjoyable trip to Huddersfield with Laurel & Eddie, thank you to Sandra and Claudia on my book, also to stewards Phil, Chris, Jnr Cole and Lilly. Juniors handled the rabbits well with supervision from Chris. Congratulations to Junior Jessica Appleton winning best lop, best junior and runner up best in show with an immaculate black otter mini lop followed closely by Paula Atkinsons White Dwarf Lop. Well done. C/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 D & P Mitchell 15D02737 CC. Head, crown and ear carriage, positioned well, good shoulder width, coat dense, plenty of length on guard hairs to finish coat. C/LOP SEAL/SABLE Ad 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 16D01810. All exhibits excel type although vary in shadings, this one wins on coat, finish all round, Ideal length and movement. 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. C/LOP SEAL/SABLE Yng 1: 1 D & P Mitchell 17D02188 CC BOB. Very promising youngster abundance of coat lovely type all round, for me ideal sepia points spot on. D/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Paula Atkinson 16C00352 CC BOB. A real showman, handles well, bold head

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shape, nice rise to crown, ears carried well, tight to cheeks, shoulders of good width, well presented. 2 Paula Atkinson. D/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 2: 1 Lucy Appleton 16C02098 CC. Nice steel of body and limbs, neat head shape, ears of good width, tends to swing forward, would like more of a horseshoe shape crown, rich colour. 2 Lucy Appleton. D/LOP CHIN Yng 2: 1 Paula Atkinson 17C00448 CC. Wins on colour and coat, very good banding, short cobby body, pleasing head shape and drop. 2 Paula Atkinson. F/LOP REW Yng 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00656 CC. Bold youngster, ears of good length and width, strong limbs firm solid body, coat of good length, to clear young coat. F/LOP AGTI Ad 3: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00546 CC. Real old style French for boldness of head and body, lovely ear width and carriage, massive body, wide limbs, legs of great colour no banding. 2 Lilybee Stud. 3 Cole Sargent. F/LOP AGTI Yng 3: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00657. Promising youngster for all round bold type, just to clear coat over back to see banding, very good bone structure. 2 Lilybee Stud. F/LOP B/FLY Ad 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 16H00197 CC. Orange of really good pattern colour and coat texture, shown fit and clean, couple of moult patches, broad shoulder, well muscled rump. F/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00650 CC Steel. Super type again, short wide limbs, nice and strong, coat to clear over back. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Tom Oversby 17K02951. Balanced type all round, patchy with moult under. M/LOP REW Yng 2: 1 Tom Oversby 17K01698 CC. Stylish, shown clean and fit, broad head ears well positioned and carried well, short stocky, body plenty of movement/guard hairs. M/LOP BLK Yng 1: 1 J Bramley 17K03397 CC. Black of good colour/coat, solid body wide chest, nice front limbs, crown and ears, slight set back. M/LOP AGTI Ad 4: 1 Tom Oversby 17K01692. Wins a good class of lovely stocky type, Agoutis all varying in colour, liked richness of chestnut and banding in this one. 2 & 3 Sandra Grainger. M/LOP AGTI Yng 1: 1 Martin Maran 17K03991 CC. Excels type colour and coat, full width of crown, from Basal ridge allowing correct ear carriage and width fit/clean pushed for BOB. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish 17K02757 CC. Young adult, balanced head shape, ears carried well, to fill across shoulder, nice dark shadings, coat has good movement and texture. M/LOP SEAL/SAB Ad 2: 1 Luckyjet Stud 16K02006 CC. Balanced head shape and body, ears well positioned, not in coat today, patchy colour wins on maturity. 2 Martin Maran. M/LOP SEAL/SAB Yng 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03391. SealPoint of good colour and shape all round just to mature. 2 Lee Pirie. M/LOP FOX/OTT Ad 5: 1 Jessica Appleton 17K03541 CC BOB. Excels type, coat, colour, broad shoulder, short cobby body, lovely movement of coat abundance of guard hair wins a good class. 2 Sandra Grainger. 3 Tom Oversby. M/LOP FOX/OTT Yng 1: 1 Lee Pirie 17K004368. Blue Otter. Good dark blue, carried well down hair shaft, soft coat, good head and ears, touch fine boned body to fill. M/LOP AGTI PATT 2: 1 J Bramley 16K04700 Chin. Broad muzzle, ears slightly held back, short solid body, good colour and banding, moult patches spoil. M/LOP AGTI PATT Yng 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03382 CC. Chin. Promising youngster, very good coat, colour and banding, balanced overall type. 2 Daniel Richardson. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Luckyjet Stud 16K02007. Sealpoint. Arrived in wrong class, pity as good head and ear carriage, points of good sepia colour, body colour, slightly patchy coat, density ideal. M/LOP AOC NS Yng 4: 1 Sandra Grainger 17K02803 CC. Steel. Stocky body, broad head and ears which need time to settle, short wide limbs, ideal dark colour, just to finish ticking over back, promising. 2 & 3 J Bramley. G/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish 15L00636 CC. Broad muzzle, rise to crown giving to ears carried well, solid cobby body coat of good movement touch soft, shown fit and clean. G/LOP AGTI Yng 4: 1 Lynne Lapish 17L00603 CC BOB. Wins a strong class for type strong bone structure ideal side profile bold head, lovely crown/ear positioning and length of ear, rich chestnut colour, legs good colour. 2 Lynne Lapish. 3 Martin Maran. G/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish 7KB350 CC. Sooty Fawn. Ideal dark shadings all round, short coat dense of good movement, body slightly down on neck, well muscled rump, pleasing head and ear carriage. L/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Broadfold Stud 17K02745 CC BOB. Plenty of length to mane and bib, ideal type sits well, good bone, dense coat over rump. L/LOP REW Yng 2: 1 Broadfold Stud 17K03638. Two promising youngsters for wealth of mane and length, typey aswell. 2 Broadfold Stud. L/LOP AOC S Yng 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03396 CC. Chocolate, full mane and bib, ideal length of both, good all round type and colour to clear body furnishing. L/LOP SEAL/SAB Yng 2: 1 Bobtails Stud 17K03808 CC. Very young of abundance of mane and bib, neat body type. L/LOP B/FLY Ad 1: 1 J Bramley 16K02744 CC. Harlequin Butterfly. Well patterned mane of good length and bib, strong boned, well muscled rump.

LOP CHALL Ad 33: 1 Jessica Appleton. 2 Paula Atkinson. 3 Rossendale Stud. LOP CHALL Yng 30: 1 Lynne Lapish. 2 D & P Mitchell. 3 Rossendale Stud. LOP CHALL AA 63: 1 Jessica Appleton. 2 Paula Atkinson. 3 Lynne Lapish. JNR LOP AA 5: 1 Jessica Appleton. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Lucy Appleton.

D BULMAN

Thanks for the pleasure for being asked to judge today. Good organization and a lovely warm atmosphere. A pleasure to judge with John and Julie. Some excellent exhibits with very little separating them at times. Thanks to Michael for doing an excellent job on my book and to my stewards, Terry, and Arnold . SATIN AC Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish. 16E05162. CC. BoB. Excellent type, dense textured quality coat only in on saddle, good colour, well satinised, very well presented. ARGENTE CRÈME Ad 1: 1 Halloween Stud. 17C00679. CC. Good colour well down to the skin, good top colour but lacking a little ticking, good body shape, would prefer a little more texture. ARGENTE AOC Ad 1: 1 Halloween Stud. 17D02659. CC. BoB. Best Fur. St Hubert. Lovely dense textured coat, evenly ticked, good definition, excellent type. NZ WHITE Ad 1: 1 Donald Turner. 17H00530. CC. BoB. Fair type and colour, lacking a little size at the moment. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 E Thompson. 16D02717. CC. Blue Siberian, Excellent type, good colour, correct feel of quality coat, few white hairs spoil. FUR CHALL Ad 5: 1 & 3 Halloween Stud. 2 Lynne Lapish. FUR CHALL AA 5: 1 & 3 Halloween Stud. 2 Lynne Lapish. SIAMESE SEAL REX Ad 1 : 1 Willowrex Rabbits.17E03652. CC.Short dense textured quality coat, Good colour, well shaded, nice clean even belly, just starting to break on shioulders. MARTEN SEAL REX Ad 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 17E03649. CC. Best Rex. Good type, short dense textured coat, lovely colour, just to finish on sides. CASTOR REX Ad 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 17E02059. CC. Nice short coat, good 50/50 definition, top colour shade uneven and a little pale on flanks. HIMALAYAN REX 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 17E02064. CC. Lovely type, nice dense coat, points just to colour up. MINI REX ERMINE Ad 2: 1 & 2 Melissa North. 17B02447. CC. Bob. Lovely type, wins class on density, very well presented. MINI REX ERMINE u/5 1: 1 Melissa North 17B01633. Short quality coat, fair type, needs a little time to develop. AOC/AOV REX Ad 2: 1 E Thompson. 17E01446. CC. Tri Dalmation, Good colour and markings, nice body shape, short dense, textured, quality coat. 2 LBT Stud. REX CHALL Ad 8: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 2 Melissa North. 3 E Thompson. REX CHALL u/5 1: 1 Melissa North. REX CHALL AA 9: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 2 Melissa North. 3 E Thompson.

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Yorkshire Lop

Judge Mr G Richardson. Best in Show P Atkinson (REW D/Lop).

G RICHARDSON

Stood in for Mona, pleasure to judge my own club show. Many thanks to all who entered, 63 rabbits to judge, some lovely examples of stock in each breed, moult playing its part, well done to Paula and Jessica on their wins today. Many thanks to Huddersfield for hosting and to all who helped on the day. Thank you. C/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 D & P Mitchell 15D02737 CC. Lovely cobby type, good head, crown, good drop, good bone, good length of guard just to clear coat. C/LOP S/SAB Ad 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 16D01809. Bold rabbit good head, crown and drop, good bone, just to clear coat, good colour where through. 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. C/LOP S/SAB u/5 1: 1 D & P Mitchell 17D02188 CC. BOB. Lovely short cobby type, excels shoulders good head, crown and drop, good length of guard, good coat and col. D/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Paula Atkinson 16C00352 CC BOB. Excels type, short cobby, good shoulder, broad head crown, lopvely top coat just a little on chest and belly. 2 Paula Atkinson. D/LOP S/F Ad 2: 1 Lucy Appleton 17C01389 CC. Short young adult, good head, crown, good drop, good ear, lovely colour t/u, good shadings. D/LOP CHIN u/5 2: 1 Paula Atkinson 17C00448 CC. Cobby type, good type, youngster, good head crown, good drop, clean leg, c/c developing. 2 Paula Atkinson. F/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00656 CC. Promising youngster, 10 15oz, good rounded body, shoulder, lovely bone, head crown to fill, lovely drop coat to develop. F/LOP AG Ad 3: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00346 CC BOB. V good type, bold, super head, crown, good chest and bone, good top col and definition

just a little in groin. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Lilybee Stud. F/LOP AG u/5 2: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00657. Promising youngster 10.11. Good type head crown, good front drop, clean leg, coat and colour developing should make up. 2 Lilybee Stud. F/LOP B/FLY Ad 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 16H00197 CC. Orange. Bold rabbit, good type head, drop, good bone, little on colour, good pattern jut to clear. F/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00650 CC. Steel. Bold rabbit, big bone good shoulder, lovely colour just to clear on shoulder. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Tom Oversby 17K02951. Cobby type, short good head, crown, little on drop, good bone, good to coat to clear under. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Tom Oversby 17K01698 CC. Promising youngster, good type, head drop, good chest, bone just to clear coat. M/LOP AG Ad 4: 1 Tom Oversby 17K01696. Lovely rabbit, short cobby, good head, crown drop, good bone needs more skirt, good under, just to clear sides. 2 Tom Oversby. 3 Sandra Grainger. M/LOP AG u/5 1: 1 Martin Maran 17K03991 CC. Lovely youngster, super type, good head crown, good drop, excels colour and definition. M/LOP S/FAWN Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish 17K02757 CC. Bold cobby type, good head, crown, drop good top colour, shading good under. M/LOP S/SAB Ad 2: 1 Luckyjet Stud 16K02006 CC. Short cobby type, good head, crown drop, good bone, chest, good colour, just to clear. 2 Martin Maran. M/LOP FOX/OTT Ad 4: 1 Jessica Appleton 17K03541 CC. Super type, short cobby good head, crown, good drop, good neck, ticking, just a little open in top coat. 2 J Bramley. 3 Tom Oversby. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Luckyjet Stud 16K02007. Bold rabbit, good head, crown, fair drop, good shoulder, good coat and colour. G/LOP AG u/5 4: 1 Lynne Lapish 17L00603 CC BOB. 13”. Lovely type and profile, good shoulder, rounded good bone needs more orange in definition, good top col. 2 Lynne Lapish. 3 Martin Maran. G/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Lynne Lapish 17L013350 CC. S/F Doe. Lovely type, good front good profile, good drop, v dark under, quality coat/col. L/LOP REW u/5 2: 1 Broadfold Stud 17K03637 CC. Short cobby type, good head, drop, good mane and bib, should make up. L/LOP AOC S u/5 1: 1 J Bramley 17K03396 CC. Choc. Good type, short cobby good mane and bib, good col coat developing. L/LOP B/FLY Ad 1: 1 J Bramley 16K02744 CC. Bold type, good head, crown, good shoulder fair mane and bib, good pattern coat to clear. L/LOP SEAL/SAB u/5 2: 1 D Richardson 17K03808 CC BOB. Lovely short cobby type, good head drop, good mane and bib, c/c developing. 2 J Bramley. M/LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 J Bramley 17K00397 CC. Good type head, crown, little on drop, good shoulder, few whtie hairs spoil. M/LOP SEAL/SAB u/5 3: 1 J Bramley 17K03391 CC. Lovely youngster, good type, cobby, good head drop, shoulder promising coat/colour. 2 & 3 J Bramley. M/LOP FOX/OTT u/5 1: 1 Lee Pirie 17K04373. Blue. Fair type, head to fill with crown, good drop, coat and col to develop. M/LOP AOC NS u/5 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03409 CC. Steel. Shoulder lovely type, head drop, good drop, promising coat and col. 2 Sandra Grainger. M/LOP AGTI PATT Ad 1: 1 J Bramley 16K04700 CC. Chin. Lovely type, short cobby, good head, crown, drop good top col and definition. M/LOP AGTI PATT u/5 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03382. Promising youngster, good type, cobby good head crown, good eye more top col definition. 2 Daniel Richardson. CHALL Ad: 1 Paula Atkinson. 2 Jessica Appleton. 3 Rossendale Stud. CHALL u/5: 1 Lynne Lapish. 2 Martin Maran. 3 D Richardson. CHALL AA: 1 Paula Atkinson. 2 Lynne Lapish. 3 Jessica Appleton. JNR AV AA: 1 Jessica Appleton. 2 Lucy Appleton. 3 Cole Sargent.

Wallsend Held on 4 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr V Carmichael (Fancy & Lops). Ms B Brewster (Fur & Rex). Best Normal Fur J & C Fletcher (Mini Satin). Best Rex Marten Seal (JWH Brown).

CONT AGTI Ad 2: 1 Doubledee Stud 16J00012. Best coloured in class, well presented and shows well - a pleasure to handle, coat a bit too soft, could have more texture. 2 Solway Stud. CONT AGTI u/5 3: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00055 CC. Again wins on colour shows off and promising type, very well presented and well handled. 2 Solway Stud. 3 Doubledee Stud. CONT STL Ad 2: 1 Solway Stud 17J00096 CC BOB. Stunning colour and really bold type, good size, lovely finished coat, just not willing to show itself off today. 2 Solway Stud. CONT STL u/5 2: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00058. Two promising youngsters, nice type in good coat, colour just uneven at present. 2 Doubledee Stud. CONT AOC Ad 2: 1 Solway Stud 7EW205 CC. Beautiful type, clean and fit, shows well and good size. Moult spoils today. 2 Doubledee Stud. BEV u/5 2: 1 D Smith 17G00156 CC. Beautiful rabbits, with traditional type, good silky coats, pleasure to handle, touch of moult held back today. 2 D Smith. AOV FUR Ad 2: 1 J & C Fletcher 17D02572 CC. Best Fur. Stunning little rabbit, lovely compact type, excellent colour and satinisation, stunning feel to coat, shown spot on. 2 Cap Stud. AOV FUR u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17L00633. Lovely coat, built like a brick, very nice type, just wish it would show itself. FUR CHALL Ad 8: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 Solway Stud. 3 Doubledee Stud. FUR CHALL u/5 12: 1 Cap Stud. 2 T Brannon. 3 D Smith. REX M/S/SAB Ad 1: 1 JWH Brown 17E03262 CC BOB. Stunning rabbit, lovely type and amazing feel to coat, slight water marks behind shoulder, held back in challenges. REX M/S/SAB u/5 1: 1 JWH Brown 17E04002. Promising baby, lovely colour, just not density of adult. M/REX M/S/SAB u/5 1: 1 Z & C Williams 17B06178 CC. Lovely colour, nice even shadings, coat needs more time. M/REX ERM Ad 2: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B04558. Beautiful rabbit, very clean and fit, lovely bright colour. 2 J & C Fletcher. M/REX ERM u/5 1: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B03630 CC BOB. Lovely rabbit, good type, well presented, fantastic coat texture. M/REX OTT Ad 1: 1 C Fletcher 17B02562. Beautiful colour and really nice coat, not as typey as youngster. M/REX OTT u/5 1: 1 C Fletcher 17B02560 CC. Promising baby, really nice coat and type, colour bright and clean with fab tanning, coat could be denser. REX CHALL Ad 4: 1 JWH Brown. 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. REX CHALL u/5 3: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 JWH Brown. 3 C Fletcher.

Junior Com

Judge Ms B Brewster. Best in Show Zoe & Callum Williams.

MS B BREWSTER

ND NS AA 2: 1 Z & C Williams 15X05035. Lovely typey rabbit, good colour, lovely head and sits well. 2 Z & C Williams. DUTCH BLK/BLUE AA 1: 1 Z & C Williams 17B04660. Good markings and colour, nice rabbit, touch uneven on whisker beds. DUTCH AOC AA 1: 1 Z & C Williams 17B04257. Super colour, very bright and vibrant, raggy stops held back. FANCY CHALL AA 4: 1 Z & C Williams 15X05035. 2 & 3 Z & C Williams. M/REX NS AA 3: 1 C Fletcher 17B02560. See main notes. 2 C Fletcher. 3 Z & C Williams. REX CHALL AA 3: 1 C Fletcher 17B02560. 2 C Fletcher. 3 Z & C Williams. M/LOP AA 1: 1 Victoria Brown 17K04412. Nice rabbit, good body and coat, well presented, ears need to settle more. LOP CHALL AA 1: 1 Victoria Brown 17K04412. AOV RV FUR 1: 1 Miclin Stud 17H00735 CC. Lovely youngster, good even colour and nice type, coat touch woolly today. GRAND CHALL AA 8: 1 Zoe & Callum Williams 15X05035. 2 Victoria Brown. 3 Connor Fletcher.

Truro

V CARMICHAEL

Held on 5 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr D Bennett (Fancy & Lop). Mr C Jewer (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and Best Normal Fur S & S Godlonton (Arg Noir). Best Fancy Brett Pedley (Tan u/5). Best Lop Kaleb Pilgrim (D/Lop). Best Rex Rosewell Stud (Blk).

MS B BREWSTER

D BENNETT

No report received.

Thank you very much for the opportunity to judge, a lovely range of breeds on show and some really fantastic rabbits. Thank you so much to my hard working stewards for making the day so enjoyable. MART SAB u/5 1: 1 Miclin Stud 17D02487 CC. Promising baby with good coat, touch too dark, nice type, water marks spoil today. SATIN IV u/5 2: 1 T Brannon 17E01994 CC. Two lovely youngsters, beautiful coats, typy and show themselves well. Wins on development of satinisation. 2 T Brannon.

Thank you for the invitation to come and judge again. Some great rabbits on show. Well done to all the winners. Thanks to Lewis on my book and to Dave and Nina and committee for putting on a great show. DUTCH BLK Ad 2: 1 Brian McCoughlan 16B01217 CC. Very good top line on top and under, even cheeks/stops, slight moult on back. 2 Rosewell Stud. DUTCH CHOC Ad 2: 1 Paul Nicholls 17B04868. CC BOB. Another well marked Dutch, fit and shown well. 2 Paul Nicholls.

ENG BLK/BLUE 1: 1 Eric Painter 14D04124 CC. Nice type, uneven chain on one side, matted on inside back legs, staining around genitals. ND WHITE Ad 1: 1 Donna Pilgrim 16X04088. Nice adult, well presented, just touch open in back coat, REW. ND WHITE u/5 3: 1 Paula Butler 17X02390 CC BOB. BEW. Very tidy baby. Lovely feel to coat. 2 Rosewell Stud. 3 Donna Pilgrim. ND AGTI Ad 1: 1 Paula Butler 16X02802 CC. Good colour, bit out of condition on rump, slight patches of different colour (water marked) on top. ND AOC Ad 1: 1 Paula Butler 13X02337 CC. Sable. Compact rabbit and good colour and coat for age. Just starting to moult on back and white hairs in nose spoil. ND AOC u/5 1: 1 Rosewell Stud 17X05114. Him. Needs more time to develop, coat still clearing in places. POLISH REW Ad 1: 1 Rosewell Stud 15A00770. CC BOB. Good type, could be a little cleaner underneath, but fit. POLISH AOC Ad 1: 1 Amanji Stud 17A00765. Blue Him. Young adult, good when he sat up, tiny ears, still clearing on points but shown fit and clean. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 Brett Pedley 17B02907. Nice tan adult, good colour and ticking, moult down the flanks. TAN BLK u/5 1: 1 Brett Pedley 17B02910 CC BOB. Best Fancy. Excellent baby, shown fit, well. FANCY CHALL Ad 15: 1 Rosewell Stud 15A00770. 2 Amanji Stud. 3 Brett Pedley. FANCY CHALL u/5 5: 1 Brett Pedley 17B02910. 2 Paula Butler. 3 Rosewell Stud. FANCY CHALL AA 20: 1 Brett Pedley. 2 Rosewell Stud. 3 Paula Butler. D/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Pomroy 16C01205 CC. Good solid rabbit, love the width of head, open in coat today. 2 Mr & Mrs Pomroy. D/LOP STL Ad 1: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim 17C01679. CC BOB R/Up BIS. Excellent head, eye and ear drop, presented and shown well. D/LOP AOC Ad 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Pomroy 16C01201 CC. Opal. Very good colour, bit long in barrel, lovely head but tended to hold ears back. 2 Mr & Mrs Pomroy. M/LOP BLK Ad 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03338. Short body, soft coat, good head but had flightly ears (slipped crown). M/LOP S/FAWN Ad 3: 1 Teresa Perkins 15K02544. Once he sat he looked the part. Great type, was a dull colour but that showed the tail being dark. Thin on back coat probably due to age. 2 Teresa Perkins. M/LOP S/FAWN u/5 1: 1 Teresa Perkins 17K00262. Fair baby at the moment, just needs time to fill out and clear the coat. M/LOP BLK OTT Ad 2: 1 Rosewell Stud 14K06838. Another fair typed rabbit, ears set back on head, coat was slightly open. 2 Teresa Perkins. M/LOP WHITE Ad 1: 1 Palace Stud 17K02988. Presented well, ears flighty even once settled, good coat. M/LOP AOC Ad 2: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03337. Lovely head but slipped crown, good coat, banding and body. G/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 MKG Stud 16L00498. Big bold head and body, open in coat. 2 MKG Stud. G/LOP CHIN Ad 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17L00542.To fill out in the head, nice colour, a bit long but maybe where it just needs to mature. F/LOP B/FLY u/5 1: 1 Teresa Perkins 17L00543. A promising baby for the future. Excellent pattern and well proportioned baby. G/LOP AOC Ad 2: 1 Evie Gilbert 17L00543. Red. Winner just needs to fill out but both in this class, had a lot of white hairs, presented and shown well. 2 Evie Gilbert. LOP CHALL Ad 19: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim. 2 Teresa Perkins. 3 Mr & Mrs Pomroy. LOP CHALL u/5 2: 1 Teresa Perkins. 2 Teresa Perkins. LOP CHALL AA 21: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim. 2 Teresa Perkins. 3 Mr & Mrs Pomroy.

C JEWER

Many thanks to the whole Truro and District club for the invite to judge and thank you to the members who supported us. A lovely lunch put on by the club. The first rabbit I handled ended up going all the way. Thanks Sean on my book and my band of stewards. ARG NOIR Ad 3: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02253 CC, BOB, Best Fur, Best in Show. Nice even top colour, depth of undercolour very good. Good type, top 2 very close with moult and evenness splitting. 2 & 3 S & S Godlonton. SIB BLK Ad 1: 1 Eric Painter 14D02699 CC. Nice even coat, good depth of colour, browning in patches under. SIL FOX BLK Ad 3: 1 Tracey Kaute 16D02007. Moult spoils all 3, good colour, nice silky lustrous dense coat, eyes good. 2 & 3 Eric Painter. SIL FOX BLK u/5 2: 1 Tracey Kaute 17D01846 CC. Large youngster, slight uneven ticking rising higher one side to the other, good eyes, nice texture to coat, feet slightly dirty. 2 Penfold & Hill. SIL FOX AOC Ad 1: 1 Rosewell Stud 14D04366. Old boy, chocolate. Not colour or ticking of youngster, nice type. SIL FOX AOC u/5 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 17D01031 CC. Up to size youngster, nice high rise ticking, good colour (choc), just uneven colour on flanks, best of breed. FUR CHALL Ad 8: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02253. 2 Eric Painter. 3 S & S Godlonton.

FUR CHALL u/5 3: 1 Penfold & Hill 17D01031. 2 Tracey Kaute. 3 Penfold & Hill. FUR CHALL AA 11: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02253. 2 Penfold & Hill. 3 Tracey Kaute. STD REX BLK Ad 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 15E04305. Old boy, excels type, really good coat and colour, patch of white hairs in chest, just beaten by baby. STD REX BLK u/5 2: 1 Rosewell Stud 17E04281 CC. Best Rex. Nice fit rabbit, good coat, excellent colour, few white hairs spoil but otherwise well balanced. 2 Penfold & Hill. STD REX AOC u/5 4: 1 S & S Godlonton 17E04198 CC. 2 Blues, 1 Castor, blues great colour, type fair at present coat open, would like more density. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 Penfold & Hill. M/REX AO S Ad 1: 1 Lewis Kaute 1704375 CC. Ermine. Shown fit and clean, small adult, coat lacking density which may be why hocks are bare- not sore. M/REX OR Ad 1: 1 Donna Pilgrim 16B02031 CC BOB. Nice colour, good depth, good bold type, slight white patch, white hairs on right shoulder, good coat. M/REX S/M SAB Ad 2: 1 Maddie Rundle 16B03829. Mart Sable. CC. Nice type and good colour, moult makes coat density hard to assess. REX CHALL AA 5: 1 Penfold & Hill. 2 Donna Pilgrim. 3 Maddie Rundle. REX CHALL u/5 6: 1 Rosewell Stud. 2 Penfold & Hill. 3 S & S Godlonton. REX CHALL AA 11: 1 Rosewell Stud. 2 & 3 Penfold & Hill. BIS Ad: 1 S & S Godlonton. 2 Kaleb Pilgrim. 3 Penfold & Hill. BIS u/5: 1 Rosewell Stud. 2 Penfold & Hill. 3 Brett Pedley. BIS AA: 1 S & S Godlonton. 2 Kaleb Pilgrim. 3 Rosewell Stud.

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Junior Com

Judge Mr D Bennett. Best in Show and Best Lop K Pilgrim (Stl D/Lop). Best Rex M Rundle (M/R S/M Sable).

D BENNETT

G/LOP CHIN 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K00542. G/LOP AOC 2: 1 Evie Gilbert 17L00543. 2 Evie Gilbert. D/LOP AOC 1: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim 17C01679. M/LOP BLK 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03338. M/LOP AGTI 2: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03337. LOP CHALL 7: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim. 2 & 3 Evie Gilbert. M/REX AOC 1: 1 Maddie Rundle 16B03879. REX CHALL 1: 1 Maddie Rundle. JNR CHALL 9: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim. 2 & 3 Evie Gilbert.

DSL Excelsior Held on 5 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr M Stirr (Fancy & Lop). Mr J Fletcher (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and Best Normal Fur C Punchard (Havana). Best Fancy The Pros (Bel Hare). Best Lop Lilacmood Stud (M/Lop REW). Best Rex R & E Atkinson (M/Rex AOC NS).

M STIRR

An enjoyable day judging at Doncaster, thanks to Cathryn for lunch and to stewards Evelyn, Ray and Paula - good to see you out again PK. Some good exhibits, strong dwarf entry topped by a lovely chin, also a really good REW mini lop and a lovely hare, well done. Joint judging with John amicable, agreed on a lovely Havana normal BIS. L/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 L P Kilbride 17K01152 CC BOB. Good type, mane and coat, only young. L/LOP AOC S u/5 1: 1 J Bramley 17K03396 CC. Good coat and mane. L/LOP S/PT BP u/5 2: 1 L & P Kilbride 17K01150 CC. Good type, fair coat and mane. L/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 16K02744 CC. Good type, coat a bit dead today. M/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K01367 CC. Lovely type, head and ears, excellent coat and well presented best lop. 2 Lilacmood Stud. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K01307. M/LOP AOC S u/5 1: 1 Sandra Grainger 17K03404. Nice coat but slipped crown. M/LOP AGTI Ad 3: 1 Sandra Grainger 16K05412 CC. 2 Bastian Stud. M/LOP AGTI u/5 1: 1 Bastian Stud. M/LO AOC AG PATT Ad 2: 1 Bastian Stud 17K01028 CC. Nice short rabbit, wins on type and coat, shown fit. 2 J Bramley. M/LOP AOC AG PATT u/5 2: 1 J Bramley 17K08382. Nice youngster, good type and coat, colour good for chin. M/LOP SP/SAB u/5 1: 1 J Bramley 17K03391 CC. Nice youngster, stained under. M/LOP FOX OTT Ad 3: 1 Sandra Grainger 17K04495 CC. Tidy otter, good type coat and colour. M/LOP AOC NS u/5 2: 1 J Bramley 17K03405 CC. Steel. Wins on ears, second rabbit, off on ears but better steel colour. 2 & 3 Sandra Grainger. G/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 The Pros 16L00904 CC. Good type, bit dead in coat today. E/LOP O25’ Ad 3: 1 Paula Kirman 16H00082 CC. 3 Good English Lops, good length and width, the butterfly wins on substance and type but second is one to watch when developed. 2 & 3

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Paula Kirman. LOP CHALL Ad 19: 1 Lilacmood Stud. 2 Paula Kirman. 3 Sandra Grainger. LOP CHALL u/5 13: 1 L P Kilbride. 2 & 3 J Bramley. DUTCH BLK Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17B03637 CC. Good black, well balanced, tidy undercut, good stops, clean neck. DUTCH BLUE Ad 2:1 The Pros 17B02414 CC. Good colour just was better balanced and fewer white hairs, better stops and saddle. 2 J & H Beard. DUTCH BLUE u/4 4: 1 G Jenkins 17B05242. 4 babies all moulty and young, winner better type and overall markings, good cheeks and saddle. 2 & 3 G Jenkins. DUTCH STL/BR GR Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005 CC. Good type and colour, slightly off under, but fit rabbit. DUTCH YELLOW Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17B06017 CC. Very nice rabbit, well balanced, good colour type and coat. DUTCH AOC Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 15B02104 CC. Nice colour tort, bit on large side but well marked. ND REW Ad 3: 1 Pinque Stud 16X05573 CC. Good class 2nd and 3rd only young adults but promising winner on ears head and body, fair coat. 2 & 3 R Pratt. ND AOC S Ad 1: 1 Pethicks Stud 17X00092 CC. Nice rabbit, good body, head and ears, good coat and colour. ND SMK/SAB Ad 3: 1 Pinque Stud 16X05578 CC. Marten Smk. Wins on body and colour, sables 2 and 3 slightly longer in body down on shoulder. 2 C Taylor. 3 R Pratt. ND AGTI Ad 2: 1 J Bramley 15X01980 CC. 2 tidy rabbits, winner on head, ears and body, but not colour. 2 Pethicks Stud. ND CHIN Ad 3: 1 Bastian Stud 1525 CC BOB. Really good class with 2 and 3 vrey promising. Winner good all round head, ears and body, lovely coat and colour. 2 R Pratt. 3 Bastian Stud. ND FOX/OTT Ad 4: 1 J Atkinson 16X04273 CC. Good class, winner on body, more mature and head, 2 and 3 very close and promising. 2 R & E Atkinson. 3 Pethicks Stud. ND AOC NS Ad 1: 1 C Taylor 16X01655 CC. Lovely head, ears, coat, shade long in body, nice steel. ND AOC NS u/5 1: 1 C Taylor 17X03471. Promising young opal, nice type, should make up well POLISH AOC Ad 2: 1 Gip Stud 17A00674 CC BOB. Good type head and ears, stands well. 2 Gip Stud. SILVER Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17D02054. Nice youngster, good type, colour and silvering, bit moulty today. ENG BLK Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17E01076 CC. Nice black, good type, nice chain, well balanced, good head and ears. BEL HARE Ad 1: 1 The Pros 6PK632 CC. Lovely bold hare, cracking type, lovely back/body, fine legs, good coat and colour, best fancy. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 The Pros. 2 Bastian Stud. 3 J & H Beard. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 J & H Beard. 2 C Taylor. 3 G Jenkins. JNR FANCY AA: 1 J & H Beard. 2 R & E Atkinson. 3 J & H Beard.

J FLETCHER

Thanks to Mona and committee for invite to judge, well looked after by ladies in the kitchen, a nice friendly show, thanks to my stewards and Jodie on the book. MINI SATIN Ad 2: 1 R & E Atkinson 16D03292 CC. Lovely flow in coat, excels type, shown immaculately. 2 R & E Atkinson. ARG AOC Ad 3: 1 Jenny Blanchard 17D00956 CC BOB. Brun. Good type, nice top, touch off on colour. 2 G Jenkins. 3 The Pros. ALASKA Ad 2: 1 The Pros 6325BQ CC. Excels colour and type, nice flow in coat, touch off chest. 2 The Pros. ALASKA u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard 17L01021. Good type, not coat or colour of adult. THURINGER u/5 1: 1 The Pros 17L00387 CC. Super type rabbit, good coat and colour, just to finish ears. HAVANA Ad 4: 1 C Punchard 17D00134 CC. Super all round rabbit, BIS today. 2 & 3 C Punchard. HAVANA u/5 4: 1 C Punchard 17D00143. Good all round rabbit, just to finish chest. 2 & 3 R Burgess. BEV WH Ad 2: 1 Wilbev Stud 16G00432. Excels type, lovely shape, lost CC on coat. 2 Wilbev Stud. BEV WH u/5 2: 1 Wilbev Stud 17G00573 CC BOB. Lovely all round rabbit, excels coat, shown immaculately. 2 Wilbev Stud. BEV BLK Ad 1: 1 Wilbev Stud 16G00481. Just gets CC, not the shape for me. BEV BLK u/5 1: 1 Wilbev Stud 17G00571 CC. Fair all round rabbit, 1 or 2 white hairs. BEV BLUE Ad 3: 1 Cobbydale Stud 17G00475. Nice shaped rabbit, good colour, just touch soft in coat. 2 Cobbydale Stud. BEV BROWN Ad 1: 1 K Baker 17G00142 CC. Very moulty. LILAC u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17D0003 CC. Excels type, lovely even colour. RV FUR Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17G00559 CC. Very moulty. AOV FUR Ad 4: 1 GIP Stud 17H00796 CC. NZW. Excels cot, good size, just starting to get dulap. 2 C Edge. 3 C Edge. FUR CHALL Ad 18: 1 C Punchard. 2 The Pros. 3 R & E Atkinson.

FUR CHALL u/5 13: 1 The Pros. 2 C Punchard. 3 Wilbev Stud. FUR JNR 2: 1 R & E Atkinson. 2 R & E Atkinson. 3 J & H Beard. BLK REX Ad 2: 1 F Booth 17E00325 CC. Excels colour, good type and coat, just to finish belly. 2 K Davison. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 F Booth 17E03933. Excels colour, good type, guard hairs spoil. S/SEAL/SAB REX Ad 2: 1 Jim Blanchard 17E01104 CC. Good short coat, colour, touch long in body for me. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. M/SEAL/SAB REX Ad 2: 1 Jim Blanchard 17E01100 CC. Excels type, good belly, touch soft. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. HAVANA REX Ad 4: 1 A Stones 17E01745 CC. Excels colour, good shape, nice short coat, touch moulty. 2 & 3 A Stones. HAVANA REX u/5 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02065. Fair all round, not the coat of adult. M/REX AOC S Ad 1: 1 I & D Selby 16B06495. Black. Good coat and colour, just to finish belly. HAVANA M/REX Ad 7: 1 C Bennett 17B03418 CC. Good colour, touch soft in coat for me. 2 GIP Stud. 3 I & D Selby. HAVANA M/REX u/5 2: 1 C Bennett 17B03405. Good colour, nice type, touch soft in coat. 2 C Bennett. M/REX LILAC Ad 1: 1 J Tomkinson 17B03393 CC. Otter. Only fair, touch curly coat. M/REX AOC/OTT Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17B03961 CC. Fair all round rabbit, fails coat. M/REX AOC NS Ad 3: 1 R & E Atkinson 17B05620 CC BOB Dip. S/Seal. Excels colour, good type, nice flow in coat. 2 J & H Beard. 3 D Bramley. M/REX AOC NS u/5 6: 1 R & E Atkinson 17B05870. Marten. Good all round rabbit, will have a good future. 2 R & E Atkinson. 3 D Bramley. AOV REX Ad 2: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02059 CC. Castor. Excels top colour, good definition, just starting to go on chest. 2 C Edge. AOV REX u/5 1: 1 C Edge 17E01488 CC. Smoke. Excels type, nice even colour. REX CHALL Ad 30: 1 R & E Atkinson. 2 Jim Blanchard. 3 I & D Selby. REX CHALL u/5 11: 1 R & E Atkinson. 2 F Booth. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. REX JNR 5: 1, 2 & 3 R & E Atkinson.

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National Havana

Three Star Show. Judge Mr P Morris. Best in Show and Best Normal Fur C T Punchard (Normal Doe Adult). Best Rex A Stones (Standard Doe Adult).

P MORRIS

First time judging National Havana. Some great rabbits on view, headed by Charlie’s normals and easy one and two closely followed by Alan’s rex which was a stunner.Thanks to Laura on the book, two Alan’s, Rose and Christine for stewarding, the pleasure was all mine. Great lunch thanks to Doncaster for the hospitality. HAVANA NORM B u/5 1: 1 Mrs. R Burgess 17D02654. Fair colour. Nice feel to coat. Flanks and belly. HAVANA NORM D u/5 3: 1 C T Punchard 17D00143. Easy winner. Best colour, coat and prepared. 2 Mrs. R Burgess. 3 Mrs. R Burgess. HAVANA NORM CHALL u/5 4: 1 C T Punchard 17D00143. 2 Mrs. R Burgess. 3 Mrs. R Burgess. HAVANA NORM B Ad 2: 1 C T Punchard 17D00135. Easy winner. Super coat. Best colour. Spotless under. 2 The Pros. HAVANA NORM D Ad 2: 1 C T Punchard 17D00134 CC. Best coat and colour. Lovely texture. Spotless under. 2 C T Punchard. HAVANA NORM CHALL Ad 4: 1 C T Punchard 17D00134. 2 C T Punchard. 3 C T Punchard. HAVANA NORM CHALL AA 8: 1 C T Punchard 17D00134. 2 C T Punchard. 3 C T Punchard. HAVANA STAND REX D u/5 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02065. Very patchy. Open coated. Presentation awful. HAVANA STAND REX CHALL u/5 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02065. HAVANA STAND REX B Ad 1: 1 A Stones 17E01738. Good top colour. Moulty rump and belly. Well presented. HAVANA STAND REX D Ad 3: 1 A Stone 17E01745 CC. Best colour and coat. Good density. Best presented and no white hairs. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 A Stones. HAVANA STAND REX CHALL Ad 4: 1 A Stones 17E01745. 2 A Stones. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. HAVANA STAND REX CHALL AA 5: 1 A Stones 17E01745. 2 A Stones. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. HAVANA MINI REX D u/5 2: 1 Mrs. C Bennett 17B03405. Very moulty. Best colour and coat. Touch rump. 2 Mrs. C Bennett. HAVANA MINI REX CHALL u/5 2: 1 Mrs. C Bennett 17B03405. 2 Mrs. C Bennett. HAVANA MINI REX B Ad 5: 1 Mrs. C Bennett 17B03413 CC. Best shape and colour. Well presented. Only one with no white hairs. 2 JIP Stud. 3 I & D Selby. HAVANA MINI REX D Ad 2: 1 Mrs. J Tomkinson 17B03392. Best coat and colour.Touch hocks and under. 2 Mrs. J Tomkinson. HAVANA MINI REX CHALL Ad 7: 1 Mrs. C Bennett 17B013413. 2 Mrs. J Tomkinson. 3 Mrs. J Tomkinson. HAVANA MINI REX CHALL AA 9: 1 Mrs. C Bennett 17B03413. 2 Mrs. J Tomkinson. 3 Mrs. J Tomkinson.

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HAVANA NORM/REX GRAND CHALL AA 22: 1 C T Punchard 17D00134. 2 C T Punchard. 3 A Stones.

ALSO

One Star Winter Support Show. Judge Mr I P Selby.

National Lilac

Three Star Show. Judge Mr G Richardson. Total exhibits 2. Total entries 8. Best in Show and Best Normal Fur Foxwood Stud (Norm Buck u/5). Best Rex Mrs J Tomkinson (Mini Buck Ad).

G RICHARDSON

Enjoyed the judging, pity not more rabbits, a real pity as these are lovely rabbits, good type and not the biggest of exhibits. Thank you to Delly for the engagement, lets hope the breed and club continues. LILAC NORM B u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17D00003 CC. Lovely type, good head, ear, colour, good chest, lovely top col and good colour through the shaft to bone, love colour, just to finish. BIS. LILAC NORM CHALL u/51: 1 Foxwood Stud 17D00003. LILAC NORM CHALL AA 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17D00003. LILAC MINI REX B Ad 1: 1 Mrs J Tomkinson 17B03393 CC. Short cobby type, good cobby head, length of ear, good chest, bone, good top colour, balanced throughout, the short top and under, just to clear belly and on groin. LILAC MINI REX CHALL Ad 1: 1 Mrs J Tomkinson 17B03393. LILAC MINI REX CHALL AA 1: 1 Mrs J Tomkinson. GRAND CHALL AA 2: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Mrs J Tomkinson.

The Nthn Beveren

Two Star ASS. Judge Mr A Aldred. Total exhibits 7. Total entries 7. Best in Show Cobbydale (Blue).

A ALDRED

A pleasure to judge Northern Bevs again. Pity not many entries, appears sign of the times. Ann had everything in good order, good venue, good stewards, Phil, Ann. Sorry other names not noted with Fred doing his usual job on book. WHITE BEV: 1 Wilbev Stud 16G00432. Nice type, nice texture and density, good head and ears, well covered. 2 Wilbev Stud. BLUE BEV: 1 Cobbydale Stud 16G00122. Good colour, nice head and ears, nice texture and density, lacks a little on back end. 2 Cobbydale Stud. 3 Kevin Baker. BLK BEV: 1 Wilbev Stud 16G00451. Nice type, in two coats today, good head and ears, nice colour. BROWN BEV: 1 Kevin Baker 17G00143. Nice texture, fair density, patchy colour today, nice type.

ALSO

Two Star Young Stock Show. Judge Mr A Aldred. Total exhibits 6. Total entries 6. Best in show Wilbev Stud (White).

A ALDRED

WHITE BEV: 1 Wilbev Stud 17G00573. Good texture, fair density, good head, ears, good under, good type. 2 Wilbev Stud. BLK BEV: 1 Wilbev Stud 17G00571. Nice even colour, nice under, good coat and type. BLUE BEV: 1 Cobbydale Stud 17G00476. Nice colour, good head and ears, good type, rough under today, should be nice later. 2 Cobbydale Stud. 3 Kevin Baker.

North Kent Fanciers Held on 5 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr P Hopkins (RoFancy, Fur & Rex). Mrs M Embry (ND, Lops). Total exhibits 145. Total entries 147. Best in Show and Best Fancy Joe Rogers (ND). Best Lop Nala Stud (Mini). Best Normal Fur Sanddune Stud (Conti Gi). Best Rex Rexstone Stud (Ermine).

P HOPKINS

A really good day in Kent as usual, had to be picky to separate some placings. Thanks to the ladies who stewarded particularly Jan and Leigh who stuck with me all day and to ? on my book. Thanks for a lovely lunch, looking forward to being at your next show. A Pleasure to judge with Maureen, she had some worthy winners. DUTCH BLK Ad 1: 1 Allington Stud 15B03662 CC. In 2 coats, well marked except odd stops. DUTCH BLUE Ad 3: 1 Allington Stud 14B05418 CC BOB. Lovely type, good marking and colour. 2 & 3 Bushmill Stud. DUTCH YELLOW Ad 6: 1 Bluebaker Stud 17B00660 CC. A good class, good markings and type, wins on condition. 2 Bushmill Stud. 3 Bluebaker Stud. DUTCH TORT Ad 1: 1 Bluebaker Stud 15B05287 CC. Good colour and shadings, well marked, slightly narrow in head. ENG BLK Ad 1: 1 Bushmill Stud 17E02650 CC. Clean head, heavy pattern.

ENG TORT Ad 1: 1 K Lettington 16E01604 CC. Good head but heavy spots. L/HEAD S Ad 3: 1 Hillview Rabbits 17C01381 CC. Excels mane and head, clean. 2 & 3 Hillview Rabbits. FLEM GI Ad 2: 1 T Fraser 16H00268 CC. 2 nice rabbits for type and colour, moult held it back in dups. 2 T Fraser. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 J Rogers. 2 Allington Stud. 3 J Rogers. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 B & V Rideout. 2 Astrid Stud. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 J Rogers. 2 Allington Stud. 3 J Rogers. SWISS FOX REW Ad 1: 1 C Hollis 17E03644 CC. Well shown, good coat. SWISS FOX AOC u/5 1: 1 C Hollis 17E03645 CC. A good coloured rabbit, typy, needs time. MINI SATIN Ad 3: 1 Rexstone Stud 17D00357 CC. Not much between these 3, wins on sheen. 2 Donbert Stud. 3 Redbay Stud. SILVER FOX AC Ad 2: 1 K Lettington 17D01579 CC. Best coat of 2, wins coat. 2 K Lettington. NZR Ad 2: 1 Allington Stud 17E03136 CC. Both good type, wins on colour of flanks. 2 Allington Stud. CONT GI STL Ad 1: 1 Sanddune Stud 17J00158 CC. Excellent type and colour, handles well for a big rabbit. CONT GI AGTI Ad 3: 1 Sanddune Stud 16J00325. Hard to fault, good all round. 2 & 3 Skipps Stud. CONT GI AGTI u/5 2: 1 Sanddune Stud 17J00283. Not much between, wins on coat. 2 Skipps Stud. CONT GI AOC Ad 1: 1 Sanddune Stud 17J60157 CC. Good colour, good bone structure. ALASKA Ad 1: 1 Skipps Stud 16L00057 CC. Fair type, colour, handles well. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 K Lettington 16D02733 CC. Nice coat, needs handling. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 Sanddune Stud. 2 Rexstone Stud. 3 C Hollis. FUR CHALL u/5: 1 Sanddune Stud. 2 Skipps Stud. 3 C Hollis. FUR CHALL AA: 1 Sanddune Stud. 2 Rexstone Stud. 3 Sanddune Stud. ERM REX Ad 3: 1 Rexstone Stud 17E03973 CC. Wins on coat front legs need a clean. 2 Rexstone Stud. 3 Donbert Stud. OR REX u/5 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04060 CC. Good coat and colour, wins on type. 2 Parvenu Stud. OR REX Ad 1: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04053. Fair coat. AOC TAN PATT REX AC Ad 1: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01517 CC. Fair all round. 2 Parvenu Stud. M/REX ERM Ad 3: 1 Redbay Stud 16B02864 CC. Wins easily on coat against 2 BEW. 2 & 3 T Williams. M/REX BLK Ad 2: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 17B03382 CC. Good coat and type, fit. 2 Redbay Stud. M/REX AOC S Ad 1: 1 T Bishop 17B03503 CC. Fair all round, a bit dark for me. 2 Honeyben Stud. M/REX OR Ad 1: 1 Parvenu Stud 17B01793 CC. A fit rabbit, good colour and type. M/REX AOC TAN PATT Ad 3: 1 T Bishop 16B04425. All good rabbits, wins on tanning. 2 Redbay Stud. 3 Redbay Stud. M/REX AOC TAN PATT u/5 1: 1 Rexstone Stud 17B04850. A good coat not tanning of adult yet promising. M/REX CAST Ad 1: 1 Honeyben Stud 15B03942. Fair type and colour. M/REX AOC Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B02333 CC. Lovely coat but really heavily marked, too much white. REX CHALL Ad: 1 Rexstone Stud. 2 Blackvelvet Stud. 3 Redbay Stud. REX CHALL u/5: 1 Parvenu Stud. 2 Rexstone Stud. 3 Parvenu Stud. REX CHALL AA: 1 Rexstone Stud. 2 Blackvelvet Stud. 3 Parvenu Stud. JNR REX AV AA 2: 1 T Bishop 16B04425. 2 T Bishop. JNR AV AA 2: 1 T Bishop 16B04425. 2 T Bishop. AV CHALL Ad 129: 1 J Rogers. 2 Sanddune Stud. 3 Nala Stud. AV CHALL u/5 26: 1 Sanddune Stud. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Dynisty Stud. AV CHALL AA 145: 1 J Rogers. 2 Sanddune Stud. 3 Nala Stud.

MRS M EMBRY

A busy day with excellent rabbits in the Netherland and Lop sections. I was spoilt for choice in the mini lops as the quality was very high throughout including the youngsters. A white lion lop also stood out with the English Lop the best I have seen in a long time. Thank you to those who stewarded and to Linda Nealgrove who very capably managed the bookwork. ND REW Ad 4: 1 J Rogers 15X01647 CC. Wins a nice class on coat and general balance. Very good type all round. 2 E Calnan. 3 J Rogers. ND BEW Ad 1: 1 Honeyben Stud 16X01525 CC. Dense coat, good rump and head, fair shoulder, needs to sit up a bit to show to advantage. ND AOC S Ad 1: 1 E Calnan 17X03868. Lilac. Short body, fair head, rather strong in ears. ND AOC S u/5 1: 1 Astrid Stud 17X03943 CC. Black. Good sound pads and top colour, shade long perhaps. Nice head set up, watch weight. ND SAB MART Ad 2: 1 L Nealgrove 15X00165 CC. Medium. Lovely type, very good head and body shape, moult patch on rear just spoils today. 2 Honeyben Stud.

ND SMK MART Ad 2: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00137 CC. Both good colour, wins on depth of chest and body width. 2 E Calnan. ND AGTI Ad 3: 1 B & V Rideout 17X02961 CC. Wins on body length, good head, ears and all round type. 2 E Calnan. 3 B & V Rideout. ND AGTI u/5 1:1 B & V Rideout 17X02962. A lovely baby, good body, head and ear carriage, looks very promising. ND OPAL Ad 1: 1 J Rogers 17X01583 CC. Lovely type, good body, shoulder, head and ears, fails undercolour, too white with no banding in top coat as yet. ND OTT BLK Ad 6: 1 J Rogers 16X00485 CC. Wins a very strong class on body shape and overall balance, excels coat, head and body, best in show. 2 J Rogers. 3 B & V Rideout. ND OTT AOC Ad 1: 1 E Calnan 17X04063 CC. Nice colour, quite pleasing all round, slightly lacking shoulder as yet and a little pointed on ear shape. ND TAN Ad 1: 1 T Fraser 16X01577 CC. Good coat and top colour, good width to body but needs to sit up a bit to show himself off. ND SI SAB Ad 2: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00141 CC. Medium. Wins pad colour and depth of chest, both good type. 2 L Nealgrove. ND SI SMK Ad 1: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00138 CC. Good body shape, lovely head. D/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 E Ferro 17C00488 CC. Very nice all round, good head ear carriage, neat body shape and immaculate coat, BOB. D/LOP SOOTY Ad 1: 1 Beefeater Stud 16C00521 CC. Nice colour including tail, good head and ear carriage. D/LOP OPAL Ad 1: 1 Beefeater Stud 16C00938 CC. Lovely crown and ear shape, good head width and body. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Redbay Stud 17K02608 CC. Very neat rabbit, well balanced with good head and body. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03650. Good body and ear carriage, beaten profile by adult today. M/LOP BLK Ad 2: 1 S Holder 17K02441 CC. Difficult decision between these two, both lovely wins compactness of body, not much between. 2 Nala Stud. M/LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03651. Good body shape, excels shoulder, nice head width and ear shape. M/LOP BLUE Ad 2: 1 Nala Stud 17K01706 CC. Lovely colour and type, good body, depth of front and head, set up. 2 Whitemayes Stud. M/LOP BLUE u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04028. Good body and nice head, width a little soft in coat as yet. M/LOP CHOC Ad 2: 1 S Ling 17K03761. Wins coat flow, not much between them, both quite nice but watch weight on second. 2 Whitemayes Stud. M/LOP AOC S Ad 1: 1 S Ling 15K02506 CC. Lilac. Nice type with good head and ears, some silvering on coat which seems to go with the colour. M/LOP AGTI Ad 4: 1 Beefeater Stud 16K01500 CC. All good type, winner had best colour in class, nice body, head and ears. 2 K Bannister. 3 Restone Stud. M/LOP AGTI u/5 2: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03658. Wins on shortness of body, good head and sits well, rather dull in colour and present. 2 S Holder. M/LOP SPT/SAB u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K02857 CC. Lovely baby, good type and colour, very pleasing all round. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 2: 1 Nala Stud 17K01703 CC. Excellent type all round, good shoulder depth and sound colour, a very confident rabbit, BOB. 2 Nala Stud. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K03768. Lovely colour, second also good but winner had more natural ear carriage on the day, unlucky to meet adult. 2 Dynisty Stud. M/LOP OTT BLK u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04033. Very nice all round, good colour, body, head and ears. 2 K Bannister. M/LOP OTT AOC u/5 1: 1 Elegante Stud 17K01952. Blue. Another promising youngster, should make up well. M/LOP OR/FAWN Ad 4: 1 Redbay Stud 17K02605. All orange, close between first two, good type, just wins on coat finish today. 2 Hillview Rabbits. 3 S Holder. M/LOP CHOC TORT Ad 4: 1 S Ling 17K03752 CC. Another good rabbit, bold head, nice body. 2 S Ling. M/LOP CHOC TORT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04030. Looks promising. L/LOP WHITE Ad 1: 1 J Livingstone 17K04316 CC. An excellent exhibit, very pleasing type, coat and mane, good flow to coat and excellently presented. L/LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 J Livingstone 16K02784 CC. Sable. Good body, coat and colour, full mane and bib. E/LOP AC Ad 2: 1 B & V Rideout 17H00477 CC. 26 x 6½. Sooty Butterfly of good size and shape, nice rounded ear shape with good texture, an excellent rabbit, well presented. 2 B & V Rideout. F/LOP S Ad 1: 1 W Branney 17H00463 CC. Black. Good bold head and ear shape, few white hairs, tail end but otherwise good sound colour, just not in coat today. F/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 Sanddune Stud 16H01277 CC BOB. Wins on coat and colour, very nice all round, but second had outstanding body width and size. 2 Skipps Stud. F/LOP STL Ad 1: 1 W Branney 17H00465 CC. Out of coat and moulty, otherside good type and head.

F/LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 Sanddune Stud 16H01275. Black Otter. Good coat and colour, nice finish, ear drop and body width. G/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Astrid Stud 17L00005. Nice width to head, good ears, little on coat flow and shoulders. G/LOP REW u/5 3: 1 Astrid Stud 17L00007 CC BOB. Three nice youngsters, wins on body width and head set up, looks promising. 2 & 3 Astrid Stud. G/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Honeyben Stud 15L00909 CC. Good colour, nice crown and ear drop, lovely rounded rump. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Nala Stud. 2 J Livingstone. 3 B & V Rideout. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Dynsity Stud. 2 Dynisty Stud. 3 Elegante Stud. LOP CHALL AA: 1 Nala Stud. 2 J Livingstone. 3 B & V Rideout.

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Southern Dwarf

Two Star Show. Judge Mr B Rideout. Total exhibits 22. Best in Show J Rogers (Blk Otter).

B RIDEOUT

Poor entry for our ASS but some good stock headed by J Rogers Black Otter who stood out followed by Linda Nealgroves Marten Smoke and Siamese Smoke. No doubt poor entry due to same weekend as NNDC ASS but it is very hard to find a venue now with clubs finishing, this seems to be a sign of costs and travelling now but it seems some fanciers will not go unless its on their doorstep. Thanks to Ken on book and my stewards, also Caroline and North Kent for a very good venue. ND REW Ad 5: 1 J Rogers 15X01647 CC. Neat body, skull, good ears, rather soft in coat to finish, wins on all round balance, clean. 2 J Rogers. 3 Redbay Stud. ND BEW Ad 1: 1 Honeyben Stud 16X01525 CC. Decent coat but to finish, ears set back a little, tends to dip on shoulders and lacking depth of chest. ND AOC S Ad 1: 1 E Calnan 17X03868 No CC. Lilac. Very strong on ears, lacks shoulder and depth of chest and narrow on skull, toe nails. ND SI/SAB Ad 2: 1 L Nealgrove 14X01464 CC. Short body, neat skull and ears, good coat and colour, good all round balance, fit. 2 L Nealgrove. ND SI SMK 2: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00138 CC. Neat all round, balance, skull and ears, shape and placement, short body, nice coat and colour. 2 M Embry. ND AGTI Ad 1: 1 E Calnan 17X02308 CC. Fair skull, spoilt ear placement, fails a little on body and not best of colour. ND OPAL Ad 1: 1 J Rogers 17X01583 CC. Good body and skull, fails on ear shape and setting, fair top colour but fails on banding and under colour. ND MART SAB Ad 2: 1 L Nealgrove 15X00165 CC. Short body, good head coat and colour, short eras but placement detracts though on top of head, fit. 2 Honeyben Stud. ND BLK OTT Ad 4: 1 J Rogers 16X00485 CC. Very good all round, type, skull, ears and balance, nice coat and colour, fit and clean, easy winner. 2 J Rogers. 3 Honeyben Stud. ND AOC TAN PATT Ad 2: 1 A Fraser 16X01577 CC. Black and Tan. Touch flat on body, fair ears and skull, decent coat and top colour but uneven on tanning. BUCK CHALL 22: 1 J Rogers. 2 & 3 L Nealgrove. AV CHALL 22: 1 J Rogers. 2 & 3 L Nealgrove.

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One Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr B Rideout. Total exhibits 3. Best in Show M Embry (Black Otter).

B RIDEOUT

SIAM SABLE u/5 1: 1 M Embry 17X03908 CC. SIAM SMK u/5 1: 1 M Embry 17X03909 CC. BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 M Embry 17X03910 CC. DOE u/5 1: 1 M Embry 17X03909. BUCK u/5 2: 1 M Embry 17X03910. 2 M Embry. GRAND CHALL u/5 3: 1 M Embry 17X03910 BIS. 2 & 3 M Embry.

South East Lop

One Star Show. Judge Ms T Jordan. Total exhibits 44. Best in Show Dynisty Stud (Mini S/Pt).

MS T JORDAN

Thank you so much to Diane for asking me to judge my first show. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to Siobhan for a good job on my book and to Esther for her support. Congratulations to Daine for BIS with her beautiful Sealpoint Mini, Julie Livingstone was a close second with her REW Lion Lop. F/LOP S Ad 1: 1 William Branney 17H00463. CC. Lovely bold head, nice ears, a bit bony on rump, white hairs and moult spoils, just over min weight. F/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 Skipp Stud 16H00067 CC BOB. Amazing crown, lovely broad head and wide ears, sits beautifully, excellent depth of coat. 2 Sanddune Stud. F/LOP AOC NS Ad 2: 1 Sanddune Stud 16H01275. CC. Lovely head, good coat, a few white hairs, preferred the steel but bad moult spoils. 2 William Branney.

D/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Esther Ferro 17C00488 CC BOB. Short cobby body, excellent coat and guard hairs, very clean, preferred head of 2nd but bad moult and longer in body. 2 Maureen Embry. D/LOP SOOTY Ad 1: 1 Beefeater Stud 16C00521 CC. Nice head and ears, just the colour I like in a sooty, unfortunately too many white hairs around tail and rump area for me. G/LOP S u/5 3: 1 Astrid Stud 17L00007 CC. Only a baby, good head developing, nice crown, good guard hairs, could be cleaner. 2 & 3 Astrid Stud. G/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Honeyben Stud 15L00909 CC BOB. Very fit for age, lovely depth of coat and good banding, strong crown and beautiful bold head, I’d liked it to present itself better. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Redbay Stud 17K02608 CC. Beautiful coat, good guard hairs, presents itself beautifully, short, would like more on rump. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03650. Nice coat with good guard hairs, would like to see more width of skull and a little long. May make up well. M/LOP BLK Ad 1: 1 Siobhan Holder 17K02441 CC. Lovely type, beautiful glossy coat, shows himself iff well, white hairs on back foot spoil, would like more flesh on rump. M/LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03651. Nice coat, shame he holds his ears back, hasn’t got head of adult but promising baby. M/LOP CHOC Ad 2: 1 Whitemayes Stud 14K01479 CC. Striking head, a little long in body, white hairs spoil and scab/injury on back of neck. 2 Sarah Ling. M/LOP AOC S Ad 2: 1 Sarah Ling 15K02506. Very typey, lovely head, shame silvering spoils. 2 Whitemayes Stud. M/LOP AOC S u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04023 CC. Very nice youngster, in two coats, very few white hairs, beautiful head and ears. M/LOP BLK OTT u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04033. CC. A well developed u/5, beautiful head, lovely coat, very nice tanning, a little pinny on rump. 2 Karen Bannister. M/LOP AOC OTT u/5 1: 1 Elegante Stud 17K01982 CC. Beautiful coat for a blue, very nice tanning, nice head and ear drop. M/LOP SPT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K02857 CC BOB. Beautiful coat with a bite to it, beautifully parallel feet, nice head, just comes together wonderfully. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K03768 CC. Very good type, nice head and ear drop, short body, a shame its so bright. 2 Dynisty Stud. M/LOP AGTI Ad 4: 1 Karen Bannister 15K04576 CC. Very nice type, correct colour and good banding, nice type, nothing to dislike. 2 Karen Bannister. 3 Beefeater. M/LOP AGTI u/5 2: 1 Taurius Stud 17K03658. Good shoulder, very short and lovely rump, would have liked a bit more colour but hard to choose between ad and u/5. 2 Siobhan Holder. M/LOP OR/FAWN Ad 4: 1 Redbay 17K02605 CC. Nice youngster, very short, good head developing, a little soft coated. 2 Hillview Stud. 3 Siobhan Holder. M/LOP AOC Ad 2: 1 Sarah Ling 17K03757 CC. Nice coloured choc tort, nice to see proper chocolatey shading. 2 Sarah Ling. M/LOP AOC u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04030. Nice head, good coat and guard hairs. L/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Julie Livingstone 17K04316 CC BOB. Pristine condition, nice and short, short front legs, good mane, nice coat with good guard hairs. L/LOP SPT SAB Ad 1: 1 Julie Livingstone 16K02784 CC. Lovely wide skull, nice coat and mane, very well prepped. AV LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Julie Livingstone. 2 Karen Bannister. 3 Esther Ferro. AV LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Dynisty Stud. 2 Dynisty Stud. 3 Elegante Stud. AV LOP CHALL AA: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K02857 BIS. 2 Julie Livingstone. 3 Karen Bannister. MEMBER POINTS AA: 1 Dynisty Stud. 2 Julie Livingstone. 3 Karen Bannister.

Gloucester Held on 5 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mrs E Massey-Beeston (Fancy & Lop). Mrs D Brass-Brown (Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 199. Total entries 59. Best in Show and Best Rex Foxwood Stud (M/Seal Rex). Best Fancy Taylor & Clifford (Tan). Best Normal Fur Lucy Wheal (Smoke Pearl). Best Lop P & E Salt (German Lop).

MRS E MASSEY-BEESTON

Well what an entry, with some very nice exhibits on show. Best Fancy went to a smart black tan adult closely followed by the Angora followed by the chocolate tan. Best lop went to a smart young German lop all shown well. A pleasure to judge with Daphne and both deciding on the rex for best in show. Thanks for the invite to the stewards and to my two book stewards Hazel in the morning and Freya in the afternoon. Also thanks to the canteen for a lovely lunch. ANG WHITE u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00028 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, good length on wool, good tips and movement, well presented. DUTCH BLUE Ad 2: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey 16B05752 CC BOB. Good head shape, round

cheeks and level, good eye, ears,clean neck, top saddle and undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. DUTCH BLUE u/4 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17B00678. Good head shape, round cheeks but a fraction odd, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut, touch cross one stop, good colour and coat. DUTCH AOC Ad 3: 1 Ray Cooper 17B03985 CC. Steel. Good head shape, round cheeks and level, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle and undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. 2 & 3 Chudleigh Stud. DUTCH AOC u/4 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17B00678. Good head shape, round cheeks but odd good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle and undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. ENG BLK/BLUE Ad 1: 1 Dahla Stud 14D03898. Good head shape,butterfly nose, eye, eye circles, cheek spots, ears, saddle and tail, good colour and coat. Left side: fair start, chain, nice sweep, light rump, high spot. Right: Fair start chain break on sweep right on rump. ENG AOC Ad 1: 1 Dahla Stud 16E03641 CC BOB. Good head shape, butterfly nose, eye, eye circles, cheek spots, ears saddle and tail. Good colour and coat. Right side: Nice start chain sweep, and rump. Left side: Nice start, chain, sweep, and rump, balanced. SILVER Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 16D03607 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good even silvering right through, good colour and coat. 2 Dahla Stud. THRIANTA u/5 1: 1 Karen Chafer 17D02047 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour, top and under, to clear coat. ANG WHITE u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00028 CC. DUTCH BLUE Ad 2: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey 16B05752 CC BOB. 2 Neil Jefferis. DUTCH BLUE u/4 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17B00678. DUTCH AOC Ad 3: 1 Ray Cooper 17B03985 CC. 2 & 3 Chudleigh Stud. DUTCH AOC u/4 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17B00678. ENG BLK/BLUE Ad 1: 1 Dahla Stud 14D03898. ENG AOC Ad 1: 1 Dahla Stud 16E03641 CC BOB. SILVER Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 16D03607 CC. 2 Dahla Stud. THRIANTA u/5 1: 1 Karen Chafer 17D02047 CC. ND BEW Ad 4: 1 David Quilter 16X04423 CC. Good head shape, eye, touch long on ears, good body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat. 2 David Quilt. ND HIM Ad 1: 1 Clementine Stud 17X03404 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, nice points, good colour and coat. ND OPAL u/5 1: 1 Clementine Stud 17X00947 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears body shape, chest, front and back feet, nice colour and coat. ND SAB Ad 2: 1 Ray Buck 13X02510. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Ray Buck. ND SAB u/5 2: 1 Clementine Stud 17X00948 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, smart. 2 Ray Buck. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 Carey Brothers 16X00414 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Carey Brothers. ND CHIN u/5 1: 1 Elicia-Mae McDonagh 17X04672. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour, just needs to clear coat. ND M/SAB Ad 1: 1 Ray Buck 15X06225 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour, needs to clear coat. ND AOC NS Ad 2: 1 Ray Buck 12X06878 CC. Good head shape, eye, touch on ears, nice body shape, good chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. POLISH REW Ad 3: 1 Donna Nicholson 17A00227 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, good body shape, good length on front, good coat. 2 & 3 Donna Nicholson. POLISH AOC u/5 1: 1 Morgan Hicks 17A00514 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, stylish. TAN BLK Ad 28: 1 Taylor & Clifford 17B04944 CC BOB. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, triangle chest, front feet, even sides and back feet, good colour, top and under, good coat, fit. 2 Derek Medlock. 3 Derek Medlock. TAN BLK u/5 11: 1 David Dobbs 17B04113. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, triangle, chest, front feet, even sides and back feet, good colour top and under coat, good coat. 2 Chudleigh Stud. 3 Chudleigh Stud. TAN BLUE Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 15B00577 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, triangle chest, front feet, even sides and back feet, good colour top and under, good coat. 2 Dahla Stud. TAN BLUE u/5 1: 1 David Dobbs 17B04109. Good head shape, eye, ears, touch on triangle, good body shape, chest, front feet, even sides and back feet, nice colour, top and under, nice coat. TAN CHOC Ad 10: 1 Taylor & Clifford 17B04948 CC. Good head shape, eyes, ears, good bodyshape, triangle chest, front feet, even sides and back feet, good colour top and under, good coat. 2 Taylor & Clifford. 3 David Dobbs. TAN CHOC u/5 1: 1 Neil Cavill 17B00909. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, triangle, chest,

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front feet, even sides, nice back feet, nice colour, top and under, needs to clear coat. TAN LILAC Ad 3: 1 David Dobbs 17B03426 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, triangle, chest, front feet,even sides and back feet, good colour top and under, good coat. 2 Dahla Stud. 3 Dahla Stud. AOV FANCY Ad 1: 1 Utopia Stud 17G00469. Hare. Good head shape, eye, ears, nice length in body with good body shape, good length on front, good colour and coat. FANCY CHALL Ad 72: 1 Taylor & Clifford 17B04944. 2 Taylor & Clifford. 3 Donna Nicholson. FANCY CHALL u/5 23: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00028. 2 David Dobbs. 3 Morgan Hicks. FANCY CHALL AA 95: 1 Taylor & Clifford 17B04944. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Taylor & Clifford. MINI CASH Ad 1: 1 Poplar Stud 17C00518 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. M/LOP REW u/5 2: 1 Bunnybarn Stud 17K03254 CC. Good head shape, eye, ears shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat. 2 P & E Salt. M/LOP BLK Ad 1: 1 Gallipot Stud 14K00163 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour, touch moult spoils. M/LOP AOC S Ad 3: 1 Sue Burgess CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Gallipot Stud. M/LOP OTT BLK Ad 3: 1 Elizabeth Giampa 16K01209 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, wins on type and coat. 2 Sunnybank Stud. 3 Gallipot Stud. M/LOP AOC OTT Ad 2: 1 Sunnybank Stud CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, wins on coat. 2 Sunnybank Stud. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 2: 1 Jen Wayne-Smith 17K00383 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Lucas Wilding. M/LOP CHOC TORT Ad 2: 1 Megan Stud 16K00061 CC BOB. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Lucas Wilding. M/LOP CHOC TORT u/5 2: 1 Jen Wayne-Smith 17K00381. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. M/LOP SAB/SMK Ad 2: 1 Elizabeth Giampa 17K01797 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 Sue Burgess. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 1:1 Megan Stud 17K00026. M/LOP AOC NS u/5 1: 1 Megan Stud 17K00026 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour, just needs to finish. D/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17C00230. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat, smart. D/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 15C02874 CC. BOB. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, shoulders, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, fit. D/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 1: 1 Elicia-Mae McDonagh 17C02166 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, chest, body shape, front and back feet, good colour and coat, just needs to fill out. D/LOP SAB/SPT Ad 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17C00232 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. D/LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 16C01431 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. D/LOP AOC NS u/5 1: 1 Bunnybarn Stud 17C01669. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat, just needs to fill out. G/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 P & E Salt 17L00483 CC BOB. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good coat, smart. G/LOP AGTI u/5 1: 1 P & E Salt 17L00485 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest front and back feet, good colour and coat. F/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Liz Chafer 17H00571 CC. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, slight moult mark spoils. F/LOP BFLY Ad 2: 1 S & H Elliott 17H00722 CC BOB. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, just needs to fill out. 2 Liz Chafer. E/LOP O25 Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17H00787 CC 27” x 6½”. Good head, shape, eye, ear length, width, shape and substance, some pimples spoils, good body shape, good front and back feet, good colour and coat. LOP CHALL Ad 29: 1 Megan Stud 16K00061. 2 Starwulf Stud. 3 S & H Elliott. LOP CHALL u/5 11: 1 P & E Salt 17L00483. 2 Neil Jefferis. 3 Bunnybarn Stud. LOP CHALL AA 39: 1 P & E Salt. 2 Megan Stud. 3 Starwulf Stud.

GRAND CHALL Ad 140: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00025. 2 Taylor & Clifford. 3 Lucy Wheal. GRAND CHALL u/5 45: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00028. 2 P & E Salt. 3 Carey Brothers. GRAND CHALL AA 188: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00025. 2 Taylor & Clifford. 3 Foxwood Stud.

MRS D BRASS-BROWN

There was a very good Fur/Rex entry and I needed a good book steward. Sarah filled the bill admirably. Thank you. My best rabbit today was a Marten Seal Rex and it was a worthy BIS. Thanks must also go to all my stewards whose good humour made it a very enjoyable day. ARG Ad 6: 1 Anthony Jeffcoate 17D01586 CC. St Hubert. This was a very good class, some rabbits were not ready for today but will come later, winner had lovely type, coat and colour. 2 & 3 Maypole Stud. CONT GI Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17J00233 CC. Superb head and ears, very well presented, good colour throughout, just to finish rump. SIL FOX Ad 4: 1 Carey Brothers 17D02747. Wins wealth of coat and extent of ticking on sides and rump, just spoilt by untidy dewlap. 2 & 3 Gill Lancaster. SIL FOX u/5 1: 1 Carey Brothers 17D02746 CC. Excellent youngster and will do better when it finishes on rump, dense coat and good ticking. SAB MART LT/MED Ad 1: 1 Sovereign Stud 17D01268 CC. Good colour where finished on head, rather patchy on body due to moult. SAB/MART LT/MED u/5 1: 1 Donna Nicholson 17D00925 CC. Lovely baby, excellent colour where finished. SAB MART DARK u/5 1: 1 Donna Nicholson 17D00928 CC. Again, lovely baby, good type and coat one to watch. SAB SIAM LT/MED Ad 1: 1 Sovereign Stud 17D00145 CC BOB. Excellent type, dense, quality coat, well finished. SAB SIAM DARK Ad 1: 1 Donna Nicholson 16D03582. Lovely coat quality but loses points for type today. SAB SIAM DARK u/5 2: 1 Donna Nicholson 17D00930 CC. Lovely textured coat and well finished for a youngster, excellent type. 2 Sovereign Stud. MINI SATIN Ad 2: 1 Bunnybarn Stud 17D02239 CC. Very good colour and coat texture, roll back not there yet, well presented. 2 Bunnybarn Stud. AOV FUR Ad 8: 1 Lucy Wheal 17D02133 CC. Smoke Pearl. Lovely feel to this coat, excellent type and colour, my best fur today. 2 S & H Elliott. 3 Frank Chafer. FUR CHALL Ad 30: 1 Lucy Wheal 17D02133. 2 Sovereign Stud. 3 Carey Brothers. FUR CHALL u/5 8: 1 Carey Brothers 17D02746. 2 & 3 Donna Nicholson. FUR CHALL AA 34: 1 Lucy Wheal 17D02133. 2 Sovereign Stud. 3 Carey Brothers. HUSTLANDER Ad 1: 1 Blueyedboy Stud 17D00792. Good eye and good shape, good texture to coat but rather uneven on top. BLK REX Ad 4: 1 Scrumpy Stud 16E03680 CC. Best type and colour, top and belly in class, loose in coat and to finish on rump, excellent coat quality. 2 Scrumpy Stud. 3 Bryan Teague. BLUE REX Ad 1: 1 Jack & Owen Jones 17E03769 CC. Good type and fair colour, curl in nape and on belly spoils. OTT REX Ad 1: 1 Pete Lancaster 16E02830 CC. Black. Good type and colour, good tanning, base of sides and chest, loses points toes. OTT REX u/5 2: 1 Rachael Hayes 17E01419. Winner better colour, finish on top, tanning on sides, needs to be more defined and brighter. 2 Rachael Hayes. SEAL/SAB REX Ad 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00016 CC. Classy rabbit, lovely coat, type and colour. SEAL/SAB REX u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00021. Very promising for coat on top, lovely colour, to finish under. M/SEAL REX Ad 2: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00025 CC. Lovely coat quality, dense and textured and level, good colour and finish. M/SAB REX Ad 1: 1 Jack & Owen Jones 17E03774 CC. Rather open in coat today, but showing good shading on sides, to finish belly. M/REX ERM Ad 1: 1 Jack & Owen Jones 15B03407 CC. Good type head and body, good coat quality if a little open, stained feet. M/REX BLK Ad 3: 1 Elicia-Mae McDonagh 17B05341 CC. Lovely colour, top and well finished belly, excellent type. 2 & 3 Elicia-Mae McDonagh. M/REX OTT u/5 1: 1 Jane Lansdown 17B05078. Very young and immature, rather open in coat, good tanning. M/REX CHIN Ad 1: 1 Bryan Teague 17B0517 CC. Excellent type, colour and coat, just lacks density. M/REX SEAL/SAB Ad 2: 1 Donna Nicholson 17B02448. Excellent cobby type, lovely top coat for density and texture, lacks shading. 2 Derek Medlock. M/REX SEAL/SAB u/5 2: 1 Tony Peacock 17B05809 CC BOB. Excellent type on head and body, lovely colour and feel to coat, v v promisng (handbag). 2 Jack & Owen Jones. M/REX AOC Ad 3: 1 Tony Peacock. Himalayan. Excellent type and sharp clean points, coat a little open in back. 2 Anthony Jeffcoate. 3 Jack & Owen Jones. M/REX AOC u/5 1: 1 Elicia-Mae McDonagh 17B05346. Havana. Lovely colour and texture to coat where finished, very promising (another handbag rabbit).

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M/REX CHALL AA 15: 1 Tony Peacock 17B05809. 2 Elicia-Mae McDonagh. 3 Bryan Teague. REX CHALL Ad 17: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00025. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Scrumpy Stud. REX CHALL u/5 8: 1 Tony Peacock 17B05809. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Rachel Hayes. REX CHALL AA 25: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Tony Peacock.

Junior Com

Judge Mrs D Brass-Brown. Total exhibits 25. Best in Show and Best Fancy Carey Brothers (ND). Best Normal Fur Carey Bros (Silver Fox). Best Rex Elicia-Mae McDonagh (Mini). Best Lop Lucas Wilding (M/Lop).

MRS D BRASS-BROWN

There was a reasonable entry for this junior section. The Carey Brothers certainly did well, their Netherland Dwarf was excellent in all departments, they also had a very nice Silver Fox which I judged in the open show. It would be better for the juniors if a separate judge could do this section and then at least the Fur and Rex members would get another opinion. JNR FOX AA 2: 1 Carey Bros 17D02746. 2 Carey Bros. JNR FUR CHALL AA: 1 Carey Bros. 2 Carey Bros. JNR AOC REX AA 1: 1 J & O Jones 17E03769. SEAL/SAB REX AA 1: 1 J & O Jones 17E03774. M/REX AA 8: 1 Elicia-Mae McDonagh 17B05341. 2 J & O Jones. 3 E M McDonagh. JNR REX CHALL AA: 1 E M McDonagh. JNR M/LOP AA 3: 1 E M McDonagh. JNR M/LOP AA 3: 1 Lucas Wilding 16K00315. 2 Lucas Wilding. JNR D/LOP 2: 1 E M McDonagh 17C02166. LOP CHALL AA: 1 Lucas Wilding. 2 E M McDonagh. 3 Lucas Wilding. ND 4: 1 Carey Brothers 16X00414. 2 Carey Brothers. 3 Broshabea Stud. TAN AA 4: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05319. 2 Zara McKell. 3 Rogue Stud. JNR AOV FANCY AA: 1 Morgan Hicks 17A00514. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 Carey Bros. 2 Carey Bros. 3 Rogue Stud. JNR GRAND CHALL: 1 Carey Bros. 2 Carey Bros. 3 E M McDonagh.

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National Tan

Three Star Show. Judges Mr M Williams.

M WILLIAMS

BLK B Ad 11: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00953. Wins on type, with richest level tanning in class, and ears, good triangle and feet. 2 Taylor & Clifford. Good all round, lost to winner on type/ears/pea spots. 3 Taylor & Clifford. White hairs in forehead held back. BLK D Ad 14: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00977. Super type and top coat, well covered short ears, level tanning. 2 D Medlock. Another good tan, just lost out on moult in rump. 3 Elford & Pearse. Lost out on moult in chest. BLK CHALL Ad 25: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00977. 1st Doe, just edging the Buck today on silky top coat. 2 Elford & Pearse. 1st buck, will make a great stud buck, has it all. 3 Taylor & Clifford 2nd Buck. CHOC B Ad 5: 1 Taylor & Clifford 17B04948. 1st two tone but clear top coat, level tanning, fair type & ears. 2 D Dobbs. Just lost out on depth of tanning. 3 D Dobbs. Good colour and feet, lost on tanning. CHOC D Ad 4: 1 D Dobbs 17B01632. Best type, top coat and tanning in class.Tan hairs in top coat and white hair in ear spoil. 2 Taylor & Clifford.Two tone top, could be darker, not tan of winner; 3 D Dobbs. Moulty today. CHOC CHALL Ad 9: 1 D Dobbs 17B01632. Doe, best complete example today, even with a few odd hairs; 2 Taylor & Clifford. 1st Buck, lost out on two tone top. 3 D Dobbs. 2nd Buck. BLUE Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 15B00577. Good top, white hairs spoils, uneven tanning, gone on chest. Old Buck. 2 Dahla Stud. Not top colour of winner, and silvered, fair tanning, poor chest. LILAC Ad 3: 1 Dahla Stud 16B06067. Best type, uneven tanning, short ears, fair triangle and fit; 2 Dahla Stud. Multi top, fair colour and tanning. 3 D Dobbs. Fair all round, white in chest spoils. BLUE/LILAC CHALL 5: 1 Dahla Stud 16B06067. 2 Dahla Stud. 3 Dahla Stud. AC B Ad: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00953. 2 Taylor & Clifford. 3 Taylor & Clifford. AC D Ad: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00977. 2 D Medlock. 3 Elford & Pearse. AC JNR Ad 1: 1 Cara Mckell 17B03982. Small for age, may make up. Good Tan. AC GRAND CHALL Ad 39: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00977. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 Taylor & Clifford. BLK B u/5 6: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05319. Super baby, shows good potential. 2 N Cavill. Again nice baby, slight moult in top. 3 Chudleigh Stud. Good all round, moulty top today. BLK D u/5 5: 1 D Dobbs 17B04112. Best in class, good top, type and tanning; 2 Rogue Stud. Good all round baby, needs time. 3 Broshabea Stud. Again, just a baby, lost out to older winner. CHOC D u/5 1: 1 N Cavill 17B00909. Baby, bony rump, needs to develop.

BLUE u/5 1: 1 D Dobbs 17B04109. Fair Blue, moulty, white in triangle and shoulders spoils, but may moult out in time. AC B u/5: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05319. 2 N Cavill. 3 Chudleigh Stud. AC D u/5: 1 D Dobbs 17B04112. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Broshabea Stud. AC JNR u/5: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05319. 1st Black Buck, and runner up Best u/5 today. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Broshabea Stud. AC GRAND CHALL Ad: 1 D Dobbs 17B04112. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Rogue Stud.

South West Tan

Two Star Show. Judge Mr T Taylor. Total exhibits 33 adults, 13 u/5. Best in Show Derek Medlock (Black doe).

T TAYLOR

Good to judge SW Tan again. Thanks to Chris for doing my book and all the stewards. Stock wasnt of great quality. The black doe was BIS, well done Derek. The Lilac’s and Blues were very poor, a lot of work needed to get these colours back on track. BLK B Ad 7: 1 Zara McKell 17B03982. Wins on type. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 Derek Medlock. BLK D Ad 14: 1 Derek Medlock 17B03077. Good all round, just going on chest edges. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 Coniglio Stud. BLK CHALL Ad 21: 1 Derek Medlock 17B03077. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 Zara McKell. CHOC B Ad 4: 1 David Dobbs 17B03423. Nice type and top to finish sides, touch on rump. 2 Coniglio Stud. 3 David Dobbs. CHOC D Ad 3: 1 David Dobbs 17B03419. 2 J & K Beck. 3 David Dobbs. CHOC CHALL Ad 7: 1 David Dobbs 17B03423. 2 Coniglio Stud. 3 David Dobbs. BLUE B Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 15B05577. 2 Dahla Stud. BLUE CHALL Ad 2: 1 Dahla Stud 15B05577. 2 Dahla Stud. LILAC B Ad 3: 1 Dahla Stud 16B02148. 2 Dahla Stud. 3 David Dobbs. LILAC CHALL Ad 3: 1 Dahla Stud 16B02148. 2 Dahla Stud. 3 David Dobbs. GRAND CHALL AC Ad 33: 1 Derek Medlock 17B03077. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 David Dobbs. JNR AC Ad 1: 1 Zara McKell 17B03982. BLK B u/5 6: 1 Chudleigh Stud 17B00920. 2 Neil Cavill. 3 Rogue Stud. BLK D u/5 5: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05320. 2 David Dobbs. 3 Broshabea Stud. CHOC D u/5 1: 1 Neil Cavill 17B00909. BLUE u/5 1: 1 David Dobbs 17B04719. GRAND CHALL AC u/5 13: 1 Chudleigh Stud 17B00920. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Neil Cavill. JNR AC u/5 3: 1 Rogue Stud. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Broshabea Stud.

Midland & Sthn Sable

Two Star Show. Judge Mr N Robertson. Best in Show and Best Rex T Peacock (Mini Seal Marten). Best Normal Fur Mrs D Nicholson (Dark Marten).

N ROBERTSON

A pleasure to handle so many class exhibits. My winner, the Mini Marten from Tony Peacock, excelled in type, coat and finish, a real beauty but not far behind was the standard Marten from Foxwood, just beaten finish. I must also mention the lovely normal Dark Marten u/5 from Donna Nicholson - watch out when its matured! NORM SAB DARK MART u/16 1: 1 Mrs D Nicholson 17D00928 CC. Beautiful baby, good cobby type, soft dense coat, nicely shaded to paler flanks. NORM SAB MED MART Ad 1: 1 Sovereign Stud 17D01268. In two coats but good colour and type. NORM SAB MED MART u/5 1: 1 Mrs D Nicholson 17D00925 CC. Smart baby, good cobby body, fit soft coat. MART SAB CHALL 3: 1 Mrs D Nicholson. 2 Mrs D Nicholson. 3 Sovereign Stud. NORM SAB SIAM u/16 2: 1 Mrs D Nicholson 17D00930 CC. Wins type and coat to second, younger rabbit. 2 Sovereign Stud. NORM SAB MED SIAM Ad 1: 1 Sovereign Stud 17D00145 CC. Fit, coat, top and under, good colour, nicely shaded. NORM SAB DARK SIAM Ad 1: 1 Mrs D Nicholson 16D03582. Well past its best for show, should be in the breeding pen. SIAM SAB CHALL AA 4: 1 Sovereign Stud. 2 Mrs D Nicholson. 3 Sovereign Stud. NORM SAB CHALL AV AC AA : 1 Mrs D Nicholson. 2 Sovereign Stud. 3 Mrs D Nicholson. M/REX S/M/SEAL/SAB Ad 2: 1 Mrs D Nicholson 17B02448. Super type and colour, belly a lot to finish. 2 Mr D Medlock. M/REX S/M/SEAL SAB u/5 2: 1 Mr T Peacock 17B05805 CC. Excels type and coat, a beautiful exhibit put down to the minute, a good BIS. 2 J & O Jones. REX ST MART SEAL Ad 2: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00025. Super coat and colour, although breaking throughout, touch off type to rear. 2 J & O Jones. REX MART CHALL AA: 1 Mr T Peacock. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Mrs D Nicholson. REX ST S/SEAL Ad 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00016. Good dense coat, nicely textured, well presented.

REX ST S/SEAL u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00021 CC. Nice baby for top colour and shadings, super type. SIAM REX CHALL AA 3: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 J & O Jones. REX CHALL AC AA: 1 Mr T Peacock. 2 & 3 Foxwood Stud. GRAND CHALL AV AA: 1 Mr T Peacock. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Mrs D Nicholson. JNR AV AA 2: 1 J & O Jones 17B05092. 2 J & O Jones. CHALL AV AA: 1, 2 & 3 Mrs D Nicholson.

SECTION

TWO

NOV11-12 2017 Mansfield Held on 11 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr G Boot (Fancy/Lop). Mr A Hill (Fur/ Rex). Total exhibits 89. Best in Show and Best Normal Fur J Topham (Mini Satin). Best Fancy Milesend Stud (Polish REW). Best Lop A Clipsham (D/Lop Sooty Fawn). Best Rex Chris Bennett (Mini Havana).

G BOOT

A fair entry at Mansfield but full of quality. Best adult and young challenges were won by two Poles both very nice. Best lop a top class Sooty from Art followed by some very nice Minis and Germans. Thank you to my stewards and for Selina for doing her usual good job on the book. A pleasure to judge with Arnie. ND BLK OTT Ad 3: 1 C Flowers 17X03780. Good short body, nice coat, should make a nice adult later. ND AGTI AD 1: 1 C Flowers 16X04339. Good banding and colour, nice head and type. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 Helena Winter 17X02945. Nice top colour and banding, wins on type. 2 Vicki Alldread. ND CHIN u/5 2: 1 Vicki Alldread 17X04160. Promising baby, should do well as an adult. ND SAB Ad 2: 1 Debbie Wright 16X01696. Nice all round Sable. Good coat, colour and head, wins best dwarf on maturity. 2 Debbie Wright. ND AOC NS Ad 2: 1 Vicki Alldread 16X04138. Nice type, head and ears, hard luck to meet Sable. POLISH REW Ad 2: 1 Milesend Stud. Bold buck, good eye and style, fit. 2 Milesend Stud. POLISH REW u/5 1: 1 Milesend Stud 17A00130 CC. Classy Pole, good head and ear, nice style and type. POLISH AOC Ad 3: 1 W Cook 17A00082. Good colour and type, nice fine bone, shows itself well. 2 Jip Stud. 3 W Cook. DUTCH BLUE u/4 4: 1 Georgia Jenkins 17B05242. Wins on head and type, nice colour, shade odd stops. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 R Marsden 17B03199. Good top colour and tanning, nice type and sides. SILVER Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 16D03098. Nice type and colour, fair silvering. SILVER u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard 17D02054. Nice all round, good type, coat and good broad silvering, good feet and chest, nice ears. HARL AOC Ad 2: 1 Mandarin Stud 14E00827. Nice banding, fair head and feet. THRIANTA Ad 1: 1 R Marsden 16D01746. Good type, coat and colour, shade under, fit. FANCY CHALL Ad 20: 1 W Cook. 2 Debbie Wright. 3 R Marsden. FANCY CHALL u/5 8: 1 Milesend Stud. 2 J & H Beard. 3 Vicki Alldread. FANCY MEMBERS 11: 1 Milesend Stud. 2 C Flowers. 3 R Marsden. JNR FANCY 2: 1 J & H Beard. 2 J & H Beard. D/LOP S/FAWN Ad 2: 1 A Clipsham 17C01506. Two nice rabbits, just wins on coat and colour, best lop. 2 K Wakefield. D/LOP AOC NS Ad 2: 1 K Wakefield 16C01435. Wins on type and top colour, nice banding. 2 K Wakefield. G/LOP S Ad 3: 1 L Lapish 15L00636. Good class, just wins on type and head, well put down. 2 & 3 K Wakefield. G/LOP NS Ad 4: 1 K Wakefield 16L007. Lovely top colour and type, excels orange banding,fit. 2 L Lapish. 3 K Wakefield. G/LOP NS u/5 2: 1 L Lapish 17L00603. Very promising baby, good type, coat and colour, very fit. 2 L Lapish. M/LOP REW Ad 3: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K01307. Excels type, head and ear, just shade moult on head, put down to perfection. 2 L Lapish. M/LOP AOC S Ad 2: 1 Liz White 17K01681. Nice colour and coat, nice head. M/LOP AOC S u/5 4: 1 J Shephard 17K01133. Good type and colour, wins on head. 2 & 3 J Shephard. M/LOP S/FAWN Ad 2: 1 L Lapish 17K02757. Nice type and top, good bone, nice shadings. 2 Helena Winter.

M/LOP AGT Ad 1: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K03291. Good top colour, nice coat and banding, shows itself well. M/LOP AGTI u/5 2: 1 J Shephard 17K04085.Wins on top colour, nice coat. 2 J Shepard. M/LOP OTT Ad 2: 1 Helena Winter 16K02843. Excels top, type and head, good coat, hard luck to meet the REW. 2 Helena Winter. M/LOP OTT u/5 2: 1 Liz White 17K03944. Need time. 2 Liz White. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Liz White 16K03577. M/LOP AOC NS u/5 1: 1 Liz White 17K03948. LOP CHALL Ad 22: 1 A Clipsham. 2 Lilacmood Stud. 3 K Wakefield. LOP CHALL u/5 11: 1 L Lapish. 2 & 3 Liz White. LOP MEMBERS 8: 1 Helena Winter. 2 & 3 Liz White.

A HILL

Very nice show today with some excellent stock on view. My best a mini satin which has the lot! BIS. Thanks Pete, Georgia, Charlie, James, Jeff and Joan (stewards).Catering A1. Thank you Mansfield, keep it going. SATIN IVORY Ad 1: 1 L Lapish 16E05162 CC. Quality coat and good type, good under, weakness today, both eyes. CHIN Ad 1: 1 F Booth 17D01706 CC. Nice mackrell top, blue and pearl 50/50, belly stained today. FOX Ad 2: 1 Jip Stud 17D01754 CC. Choc. Wins coat and best type. 2 R Marsden. HAVANA Ad 1: 1 C Punchard 17D00128 CC. Super top colour, textured coat, nice under, desired type, close to winning satin. HAVANA u/5 1: 1 C Punchard 17D00743. Very promising u/5, correct colour and nice coat properties, should make up well. ARG AOC Ad 1: 1 Georgia Jenkins 17D02126 CC. St Hubert. Desired top colour, textured coat, bright orange, base wishy washy. NZW Ad 2: 1 P & C Gray 17H00529 CC. Young adult, wins coat and type, needs another few ounces in weight. 2 Jip Stud. NZR Ad 1: 1 Jip Stud 17E02396 CC. Lovely top colour, nice belly colour, would like better texture. MINI SATIN Ad 1: 1 Jim Topham 17D00359 CC. Bang on today, what a beauty, BIS, well done. RV FUR Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17G00559 CC. Marburger Feh. Decent top colour but failed other departments very moulty today. FUR CHALL Ad 11: 1 Jim Topham. 2 C Punchard. 3 P & C Gray. FUR CHALL u/5 1: 1 C Punchard. FUR MEMBERS 2: 1 F Booth. 2 R Marsden. ERM REX Ad 1: 1 P & C Gray 17E02758 CC. Excels colour and type, top coat to even up. ERM REX u/5 1:1 P & C Gray 17E04252 CC. Promising, needs to develop in body structure. BLK REX Ad 3: 1 K Davison 17E00340 CC. Wins on coat qualities, also best type in class. 2 K Davison. 3 F Booth. BLK REX u/51: 1 F Booth 17E00339. Nice jet black on top and under, to fill out bodily. LYNX REX Ad 2: 1 Milesend Stud 17E00215 CC. Pleasing top colour and nice, base colour, easy winner of this class. 2 Milesend Stud. OR/FAWN REX MINI Ad1: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01447 CC. Lovely rich orange, desired mini type, marks on chest held it. MINI AOC S REX Ad 5: 1 Chris Bennett 17B03419. Little gem, beautiful Havana, my best rex, well done Christine. 2 Chris Bennett. 3 Jean Tomkinson. REX CHALL Ad: 1 Chris Bennett. 2 P & C Gray. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates. REX CHALL u/5 2: 1 P & C Gray. 2 F Booth. REX MEMBERS: 1 K Davison. 2 Milesend Stud. 3 K Davison. GRAND CHALL AV AA: 1 Jim Topham. 2 Milesend Stud. 3 Chris Bennett. PET CLASS: 1 Dominic Redfern. Himalayan. Very nice and level and clean, a credit to the owner. 2 C Bennett. JNR FUR 1: 1 J & H Beard 17G00559. Marburger Feh. As above critique. GRAND CHALL AA: 1 Jim Topham. 2 Milesend Stud. 3 Chris Bennett.

UK Dutch Held 11 November 2017. Three Star Show. Judges Mr D Hemsley, Mr D W Scrymgeour, Mr V Baldock. Total exhibits 168. Best in Show Terry Matthews (Black Buck).

D HEMSLEY

Thanks to the members for electing me to judge this years ASS. A very enjoyable weekend with some quality Dutch on show. My strongest class with depth of quality were the black bucks, followed by yellow bucks. Well done to Terry Matthews, a worthy and popular winner of the premier cup with his black buck of pure quality. A pleasure to judge alongside co-judges Derek and Victor. Big thank you to Lin who did a splendid job on my book.Thanks also to John, Phil, Ollie, Jason, Adrian and Anne for stewarding, not forgetting the long fella for giving me a hand on Sunday. DUT BLK BUCK 27: 1 T Matthews 16B01566 CC. Best in show, super fit, excels coat, colour and all round markings. 2 Brophy Bros. Very good type, full head, good colour, little harsh on top coat. 3 Brophy Bros. Good type and colour, good head, saddle and under, cross stops.

DUT BLU DOE 12: 1 A Pritchard 17B03050. Nice doe, fittest in class, good coat and colour, good markings. 2 A Rawlings. Good type, balanced head, good ears, out under. 3 C Barton. Fir colour, good stops, saddle and under, narrow blaze, moulty. DUT P/B GRY BUCK 16: 1 D Sales 17B01252. Good colour and banding, touch into whiskers one cheek, good saddle, under and stops, excels belly colour. 2 Allen & Keith. Good saddle, under and stops, nice colour and banding, fails one cheek bottom. 3 M Byrne. Balanced head, good stops, touch out under, not the coat of first two rabbits, big enough. DUT TORT DOE 5: 1 J Bentley 17B02653 CC. Fit, bright top colour, good shadings, excels belly and tail colour, out under. 2 S Walters. Fair colour, moult belly, fails cheek bottom, touch under. 3 C Barton. Light top colour, good head, odd stops, out under. DUT YELL BUCK 17: 1 Brophy Bros 16B01959 CC.Wins a good yellow class, very fit, good colour, good markings, slight pull one collar. 2 D Evans. Another fit rabbit of good colour, balanced head, good stops, out under. 3 I Emmerson. Fit, good colour, odd cheeks, good saddle, under and stops. DUT STL/GRY BRDS 44: 1 G Booth. 2 D Sales. 3 E Wright. DUT GRAD AOC 29: 1 D Evans. 2 S Alderman. 3 E Wright. DUT BUCK AC 98: 1 T Matthews. 2 & 3 Brophy Bros. DUT AM CHALL B/B 11: 1, 2 & 3 A Pritchard. LANCS MEMBS 32: 1 D Evans. 2 G Booth. 3 P Wright. DUT AOA MEMBS 62: 1 T Matthews. 2 & 3 Brophy Bros. MEMBS I65 75: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 T Matthews. 3 A Lakin. DUT G CHALL 146: 1 T Matthews. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Davendot Stud. DUT TEAM CLASS 2: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 J James.

D W SCRYMGEOUR

There is no greater honour that a judge can receive from the members of this great club than to be elected to officiate at the best club show the rabbit fancy has to offer, the UKDRC ASS. I have looked forward all year to judging this show with Dave and Victor and have to say that this one was one of the most enjoyable I have ever officiated at. Stock was of a good quality throughout; however, the blacks just were just superb. The top 3 black bucks I found in my duplicate classes were so close to the standard of perfection that they were all capable of winning a stock show. Congratulations to Terry Matthews on taking BIS with his black, I can honestly say it was shown to the minute, something that is a hallmark of Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show stock, a real quality exhibit. My best was Brophy brothers black buck which for me stood out for type, colour and of an overall quality which easily places it in my top 10 of all time. Noticeably today, many rabbits appear to not have the quality of stops necessary to compete for top awards, this is an aspect of our breed which we need to watch. I extend my grateful thanks to Paul Keen for a splendid job on my book this weekend. I must also offer a huge thank you to my stewards, Daniel Starkings, Amy Morgan, Melissa Starkings, Lucy Morgan and John Allen they were absolutely awesome. Our young fanciers can be very proud of themselves for the way they helped me all weekend, they are a credit to their families and themselves and with young members like them in the Dutch world I can only see the Dutch fancy continuing to be the best for many years to come. It was a pleasure to judge this weekend and I look forward to an opportunity to do so again at some time in the future. BLACK Doe 12: 1 T Matthews 17B02399. Very fit young doe, shown immaculately, good head, saddle and stops, just fails very slightly under, good coat and colour. 2 C Sheard. Good type and colour, catches whiskers very slightly one cheek, tight up under but well cut, 3 Brophy Bros. Good type, full head, good saddle under and stops, in two coats today. STEEL Buck 16: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005. CC. Good full head, good saddle under and stops. Good type and nice even ticked medium top colour, just a little light in belly colour. 2 C Sheard. Cup. Good type and colour, just needs to be fuller in cheeks, slightly skew saddle, good stops. 3 G Booth. Good head, saddle and under, fails a little on stops. DUT PALE/BROWN GREY Doe 9: 1 Allen & Keith 17B00353. CC. Very fit, good coat and very good colour, lovely type, good head, saddle and under, good level stops, just need to be a little cleaner in cut. 2 Allen & Keith .Very close to winner, beautiful bold eye, good head saddle and under, runs a little one stop. 3 Allen & Keith. Good head saddle and under, runs side of one stop, not quite finished in coat, a little portly. DUT CHOCOLATE Buck 6: 1 D Evans 17B02594. Excellent colour, good head and saddle, tight up under, good stops. 2 Brophy Bros. Full head, to whiskers both cheeks, good type and colour, good saddle and under, crossed one stop. 3 P Gaskell. Odd cheeks, good saddle and under, slightly crossed one stop, very fit and well shown. DUT YELLOW Doe 1: 1 Allen & Keith 17B00342. Good type and colour, good head saddle and under, slight run on side of one stop, very fit and well put down. 2 Allen & Keith .Very similar to first, well marked and good type, just a little odd cheeked. 3 Gillane Stud. Good head saddle

and under, ragged stops and a little chinchillated on ears. DUT AOC BRDS 48: 1 P Keen. 2 J & H Beard. 3 G Langan. DUT B/B CHALL 51: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 T Matthews. 3 G & G Webb-Bailey. DUT DOE AC 61 : 1 T Matthews. 2 J Bentley. 3 Allen & Keith. DUT LADIES EXHIBIT 7: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey. 2 G & G Webb-Bailey. 3 Blueboot Stud. DUT NEW MEMBS 2017 1: 1 E Wright. DUT LONDON MEMBS 12: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey. 2 S Alderman. 3 G & G Webb-Bailey. DUT JUNIORS 12: 1 J & H Beard. 2 D Starkings. 3 J & H Beard. DUT GRAND CHALLENGE 146: 1 T Matthews. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Davendot Stud. DUT TEAM CLASS 7: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 J James.

V BALDOCK

My thanks to members for the privilege of judging another ASS. The standard of stock was very good but too many failed on cheeks and saddle. Congratulations to the brown grey breeders, the bucks were the best I have judged and it is good to see this colour so strong again. Thanks to my stewards Gillian, Pat, Ray, Dave and Des who worked tirelessly and Brian for a great job on the book. A pleasure to judge with Dave and Derek. DUT BLU BUCK 12: 1 Brophy Bros 17BB02321 CC. Excels condition and coat, good type and colour, odd stops. 2 A Pritchard. Excels type and colour, heavy cheeks, wavy under, runs one stop. 3 Davendot Stud. Good type and colour, odd cheeks, slightly odd stops. DUT STL DOE 3: 1 R & J Coleman 17B00165. Excellent condition, odd cheeks, wavy under, long stops. 2 G Booth Excels belly colour, into whiskers, pulls off collar, good type. 3 W J Paley. DUT TORT BUCK 6: 1 Brophy Bros 16B04537. Compact, slightly skewed saddle, wavy under, crossed one stop. 2 S Walters. Good shadings and under, long stops, pulls off collar. 3 D & W Hill. Fair colour, wavy under and odd cheeks. DUT CHOC DOE 2: 1 Brophy Bros 17B00413. Good colour, saddle, under and stops, odd cheeks. 2 Davendot Stud. Good type and colour, odd cheeks, fair under, short, ragged stops. B/B BRDS 62: 1 Davendot Stud. 2 & 3 Brophy Bros. DUT GRAD B/B 33: 1 A Pritchard. 2 J Reeves. 3 A Pritchard. DUT STL/GRY CHALL 46: 1 J Tate. 2 C Sheard. 3 Allen & Keith. DUT AOC CHALL 47: 1 I Emmerson. 2 & 3 Brophy Bros. DUT AM CHALL AOC 11: 1 J Read. 2 J James. 3 A Lakin. DUT MID MEMBS 23: 1 A Rawlings. 2 J Reeves. 3 A Rawlings. DUT YORKS MEMBS 16: 1 C Sheard. 2 & 3 W J Paley. DUT NOV EXHIBIT 9: 1 A Rawlings. 2 W J Paley. 3 S Sproson. DUT G CHALL 146: 1 T Matthews. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Davendot Stud. DUT TEAM CLASS 2: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 J James.

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2017 TYPE & COLOUR SHOW

Held 12 November 2017. Judges Mr S Shacklock (Bucks), Mr A Rawlings (Does). Best in Show A Pritchard (Black buck).

S SHACKLOCK

It was an honour to judge this show, many thanks. Some good stock on show especially the blacks, blues and yellows. The winning buck stood out for me and won on a referees decision.Thanks to Natasha Rickman on the book and the stewards for their help. DUT BLK BUCK 27: 1 A Pritchard 16B04667. Good colour, shade rusty, bold head, broad feet. 2 A Pritchard. Good colour, needs broader back feet. 3 Brophy Bros. Even colour, shade rusty on flanks, nice type. DUT BLU BUCK 12: 1 D & W Hill 15B05542. Lovely dark colour, shade long in body, wins on colour. 2 Blueboot Stud. Nice even colour, bold head. 3 Davendot Stud. Little light top colour, good type, nice dark under. DUT STL BUCK 14: 1 W J Paley 16B01382. Lovely colour, nice broad feet, sits well. 2 R Cooper.Very close to winner, little light on feet. 3 J & H Beard. Slightly long in body, good colour. DUT P/B GRY BUCK 17: 1 M Byrne 17B00999. Wins on colour, bright belly colour, good type. 2 D Sales. Shade dark top colour, long in ears. 3 Allen & Keith, Good belly colour, shade long in body, fair colour. DUT TORT BUCK 6: 1 J & H Beard 15B02104. Nice top colour, good shadings on ears and head. 2 S Walters. Nice type, good dark ears, fails on tail. 3 S Walters. Good top colour, light on tail, good type. DUT CHOC BUCK 5: 1 Brophy Bros 17B02319. Lovely even colour, bold head, well shown. 2 The Pros. Good colour, needs a bit more size. 3 D Evans. Good even colour, shade long on body. DUT YELL BUCK 17: 1 P Keen 17B00097. Good type, nice bold head, even colour, strong class. 2 G Langan. Shade light on body colour, good type. 3 I Emmerson. Nice colour, needs larger head. DUT BEST BUCK 98: 1 A Pritchard, Pen 3. BEST IN SHOW 154: 1 A Pritchard. Black.

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A RAWLINGS

Always enjoy UK shows and judging the T&C does was icing on the cake. Peter and David’s black doe and Brian’s blue doe stood out from the rest. Thanks to Bob, John and Paul for stewarding also Jason on the book. Very grateful for opportunity to judge. DUT BLK DOE 12: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04295. Excels head and ears, nice cobby body and colour, best doe. 2 C Sheard. Very good colour, not the head and body of winner. 3 T Matthews. Good colour, just a little long in body. DUT BLU DOE 11: 1 B Green 16B01017. Best colour in class, lovely head and ears, runner-up doe. 2 The Pros. Good colour but not the type of the winner. 3 A Pritchard. Again good colour but loses on head to first two. DUT STL DOE 3: 1 G Booth 17B02360. Fair all round t&c, easy winner of class. 2 W J Paley. Good type but very light on belly colour. 3 J & H Beard. Far too big, therefore loses type, good colour. DUT P/B GRY DOE 11: 1 J James 17B00608. Nice type and colour, wins on better under colour. 2 Allen & Keith. Good type, dark top colour, moult spoils. 3 Allen & Keith. Nice ears, a little light in top colour. DUT TORT DOE 5: 1 J Bentley 17B01253. Easy winner, good all round t&c. 2 D & W Hill. Fair type, moult spoils colour today. 3 C Barton. Nice type for a tort, but light on shadings. DUT CHOC DOE 3: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04298. Good type and wins easy on colour. 2 Davendot Stud. Not the type and colour of the winner. DUT YELL DOE 11: 1 Allen & Keith 17B00366. Good colour, nice ears and type. 2 Mercia Stud. Good all round t&c, small dewlap spoils. 3 Allen Keith. Nice type, a little light in colour. DUT BEST DOE 56: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04295 Black, pen 39. BEST IN SHOW 154: 1 A Pritchard. Black.

Harlow Held 12 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Miss E Sargant (ND), Mr D Medlock (RoFancy, Lop, Fur), Mr E Hutchings (Rex).Total exhibits 206. Best in Show and best fancy A Leadbitter (Polish Smoke). Best Lop Nala Stud (Mini Sty Fwn). Best Fur R Barr (Chin). Best Rex Tibbar Stud (Ermine).

MISS E SARGANT

Thank you to Harlow committee for the invite. Always a pleasure to judge at this venue, a friendly vibrant atmosphere with one of the best lunches you could ask for.Thanks to Chris on my book and my very efficient stewards Emma, Maureen and the ‘Dyble family’. Huge congratulations to Maureen Embry on exhibiting my BoB today. ND REW Ad 8: 1 J Rogers 16X00274. Wins on overall body shape, nice and compact, good shoulder, just lacks a little substance to ears, sound head and eye. 2 Stoneme Stud. 3 J Rogers. ND BEW Ad 2: 1 D Quilter 16X04425. Lovely eye, good head and ear set up, nice feel to coat, touch long in body shape. 2 D Quilter. ND BLK Ad 3: 1 Caritas Stud 16X01257. Long in body but good head and ear set up, watch white hairs through body. 2 P Evans. 3 A Thompson. ND AOC SELF Ad 4: 1 P Evans 15X02949. Good colour, very lazy on table but once up and sitting sound overall type, just lacks boldness all round. 2 P Evans. 3 E Colman. ND AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 T Carey 17X05101.Touch dark in colour, good overall body shape but ear set up fails. ND S/SAB Ad 4: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00141. Wins on overall balance of type and colour, small dwarf that could do with more substance. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 L Nealgrove. ND S/SAB u/5 2: 1 M Embry 17X03908. Lovely youngster, just a little long in front leg. 2 Chyna Dyble. ND S/SMK Ad 4: 1 Moss Stud 16X00083. Touch long in body, but lovely head and ear shape. 2 L Nealgrove. ND S/SMK u/5 1: 1 T Rooney 17X01252. Lovely colour, ear set up spoils. ND AOC SHAD Ad 2: 1 A Dabolins 16X01117. Nice head and eye, but long in body. 2 A Dabolins. ND AG Ad 7: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05591. First two close, sound overall type, good head and ear set up, nice feel to body. 2 Oakleigh Stud. 3 Moss Stud. ND AG u/5 3; 1 Diamond Stud 17X04179. Very nice youngster, good overall type and colour. 2 Moss Stud. 3 Oakleigh Stud. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 I McClure 17X00836. Wins on overall balance of type although second exhibit had better colour. 2 I McClure. ND CHIN u/5 1: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 17X04672.Touch nervous on table, lazy with ears, otherwise sound youngster. ND OPAL Ad 1: 1 J Rogers 17X01583. Lovely body shape, lacks substance on ears, in two coats which questioned colour of banding. ND AG PATT Ad 1: 1 T Carey 16X04100. Lynx, lovely colour and overall body length, just lacks boldness as a whole. ND M/SAB Ad 6: 1 Hillspree Stud 16X02873. Nicely balanced rabbit, nice bold eye, head and overall body shape, ears just spoil. 2 Damson Stud. 3 Cedarhouse Stud. ND M/SAB u/5 2: 1 Diamond Stud 17K02309. Nice body shape, watch white hairs through coat. 2 S Hughes.

ND M/SMK Ad 3: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05604. Nice overall type, touch dark in colour to be critical. 2 L Nealgrove. 3 M Embry. ND BLK OTT Ad 8: 1 J Rogers 16X00496. Wins on overall balance of type, lacks coat quality. 2 M Embry. 3 Oakleigh Stud. ND BLK OTT u/5 3: 1 M Embry 17X0391 (?). Outstanding baby, my BoB today, spot on for today, excels overall type and condition, one I would like to take home. 2 Moss Stud. ND HIM 5: 1 A Thompson 17X00603. Wins on overall type and colour, could be better. 2 & 3 A Saunders. ND AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 A Dabolins. Wins on body shape. 2 E Colman. ND AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 A Dabolins 17X01882. Sound body, rest to come. BEST DWF: 1 M Embry. Outstanding baby, spot on for today. BEST JUN DWF: 1 Cedarhouse Stud 17X02380. Good body shape and lovely condition, just lacks boldness of skull. 2 & 3 A Thompson.

D MEDLOCK

Still a very good show by the Harlow team. Its popularity never seems to wane, don’t tell Ray and Ann I said that! Large entry causing the management to give the rex to Eddie Hutchings. Lops, fur and fancy left for me. Best lop was a sooty mini of Nala Stud. Best fur an adult chin of Ricky Barr, type, coat and pearling got it home. Fancy, nice to judge with Emma Sargant who judged the N/D section. We both agreed that the smoke polish of Mandy Leadbitter be our best. Eddie had a good section of rex bringing forward a nice ermine but both agreed it would be the polish that would be our best. Have not been in the area for a while, good to catch up with so many. DUT BLUE Ad 4: 1 M Baker 17B04082. Type OK and colour, fair marked, even stops. 2 M Baker. 3 P Evans. POL REW Ad 2: 1 Tibbar Stud 17B00457. Best type of two, good eye. 2 Tibbar Stud. POL REW u/5 1: 1 A Leadbitter 17A00651. Fair type, colour still coming up ears. POL AOC Ad 2: 1 A Leadbitter 17A00706. Smoke, very smart, excels type, excellent colour, fit, best fancy and BiS. 2 A Leadbitter. POL AOC u/5 4: 1 S Hughes 17A00860. Sable, very young but stylish, good colour. 2 & 3 S Hughes. HIM Ad 4: 1 Damson Stud 16B04732. Best marked but still to finish back stockings, good colour and smut. 2 & 3 Dorothy Mead. THRI Ad 2: 1 Raven Stud 16D00165. Excels colour including belly, not quite in coat. 2 Raven Stud. TAN BLK Ad 3: 1 D Dobbs 17B04110. Good top, triangle, chest, even under. 2 & 3 D Dobbs. TAN BLK u/5 2: 1 D Dobbs 17B04112. Best colour, good feet. 2 D Dobbs. TAN AOC Ad 3: 1 D Dobbs 17B01632. Choc, touch long in body but made up for it in colour, touch to finish sides. 2 & 3 D Dobbs. AOV FANCY 2: 1 Raven Stud 17K00341. Mini Pap, good type, fair markings. 2 Raven Stud. AOV FANCY 1: 1 Raven Stud 17K00346. Mini Pap, very good one side. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 M Embry. 2 D Dobbs. 3 S Hughes. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 Hillspree Stud. 3 D Dobbs. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 M Embry. 3 Hillspree Stud. NZ RED Ad 3: 1 Allington Stud 17E03136. Fair type, another suspect colour. 2 & 3 Allington Stud. SAT AOC Ad 2: 1 D Powell 17E01124. Red coat, colour and satinisation good. 2 D Powell. CHIN Ad 2: 1 R Barr 17D00194. Very good type, size, best pearling and coat, best fur. 2 R Barr. HULST Ad 1: 1 Vantemple Stud 17D02480. Body OK, fair coat. PERLF Ad 1: 1 Vantemple Stud 17E02617. Very good type, good coat and colour. LIL Ad 1: 1 I Ruffle 17D02456. Good colour top and under, not quite in coat. AOV FUR Ad 3: 1 Tarax Stud 17E00374. Siberian Brown, very fit, good colour although a little light on the chest. 2 Raven Stud. 3 Rexstone Stud. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 R Barr. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Vantemple Stud. FUR CHALL AA: 1 R Barr. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Vantemple Stud. JUN CHALL AV AA: 1 Cedarhouse Stud. 2 & 3 Elicia Mae McDonagh. CHALL u/5: 1 M Embry. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Dynisty Stud. CHALL Ad: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 Mercury Stud. 3 R Barr. G CHALL AV AA: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 R Barr. MINI LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Nala Stud 16K00634. Best skull and ear carriage, to finish. 2 J Livingstone. MINI LOP BLK Ad 3: 1 Nala Stud. Nice short body, good ear carriage, breaking moult. 2 Freespirit Stud. 3 S Holden. MINI LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K04221. Needs to fill out now. MINI LOP BLUE Ad 3: 1 Nala Stud 17K01706. Good skull, body, ear shape. 2 Freespirit Stud. 3 Tarax Stud. MINI LOP AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K04219. Choc, if it continues it should make it. MINI LOP S/FN Ad 4: 1 Nala Stud 17K01703.Very good type, body, shoulders, ear shape, skull, best lop. 2 & 3 Freespirit Stud. MINI LOP S/FN u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K03768. Type and ears OK but rather dark. 2 Dynisty Stud.

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MINI LOP BLK OTT Ad 1: 1 Freespirit Stud 17K02653. Nice all round, just ears let it down. MINI LOP BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04033. Nice youngster, should make up well. MINI LOP AG Ad 3: 1 K Bannister 15K04576.Wins type, little distorted in colour through moult. 2 Nala Stud. 3 K Bannister. MINI LOP AG u/5 1: 1 S Holden 17K03211. Promising, very good skull, shoulder and colour. MINI LOP S PT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K02857. Promising, good body, skull and eras. MINI LOP AG PATT u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K03510. Body and coat OK but rather weak in colour. MINI LOP AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 Tarax Stud 15K03815. Choc Tort, good skull, belly colour OK, little weak on ears. 2 S Ling. MINI LOP AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04030. Choc Tort, fair type, good skull, ears, good belly colour. D LOP N/S Ad 1: O/W. LION LOP REW Ad 2: 1 J Livingstone 17K04316. Good size, would like a little more style to it. LION LOP AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 J Livingstone 16K02784. Sable, very good skull and mane but too long in body. 2 Freespirit Stud. JUN LOP AA 1: O/W. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Dynisty Stud. 2 Dynisty Stud. 3 S Holden. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Nala Stud. 2 J Livingstone. 3 K Bannister. LOP CHALL AA: 1 Nala Stud. 2 & 3 Dynisty Stud.

E HUTCHINGS

What a good show! Over 200 exhibits and a lovely atmosphere to prove that the fancy is not on its knees. Well done to all at Harlow and a special thank you to Nigel and his family for a splendid hot lunch on a wintery day, I enjoyed my day out. I had a really nice entry of quality stock. My best was Tibbar Stud’s Ermine, giving a lesson to all rex fanciers in how to present a rex to look its best.This was followed by Parvenu Stud’s Orange which was not presented quite as expertly as the Ermine (although not far away) followed by Mercury Stud’s standard Otter, just beaten on chest colour today. My best Mini was a lovely Siamese Seal shown by a junior, Elicia-Mae McDonagh, who was fourth in the rex challenge so very well done.Thanks to Chas and then Kayleigh on the book and also some great stewards young and old. I had been called in to help out because of the large entry so it was a great pleasure to judge the duplicates with Derek, the first time for quite a few years. I was happy to agree with his nomination, a really sweet coloured Polish shown by Amanda, well done. ERM Ad 4: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02023. Cracking type, lovely colour, very dense coat, to be critical lacks touch of texture but shown in top condition. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 Rexstone Stud. BLK Ad 2: 1 R & A Smith 17E03088. Sound type, little past its best today in coat and colour. BLUE Ad 2: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00079. Lovely bold type and size, touch dark in colour, nice coat but needs to finish on back. 2 Mercury Stud. OR Ad 7: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04053. Wins on coat quality today, neat type, would like a little more richness in its colour. 2 C Richardson. 3 Parvenu Stud. OR u/5 3: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04066. Very promising for colour and coat, needs tidying under. 2 & 3 Parvenu Stud. FWN Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01518. Fair all round, little flat in type and shade soft coated. 2 Parvenu Stud. HIM Ad 1: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02024. Big bold type, very dense coat but shade open today, sound points, could be deeper colour. OTT Ad 4: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00074. Bold type, lovely dense plush coat, nice colour, just spoilt chest. 2 Mercury Stud. 3 S Wright. AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 A Leadbitter 17E02743. Castor, bold type, very nice colour, little long in coat. MINI REX BLK 5: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 17B05341. Very neat type, lovely firm plush coat, sound colour, very fit. 2 & 3 Blackvelvet stud. MINI REX BLK u/5 1: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 17B05347. Well up to age but really promising all round. MINI REX HAV u/5 1: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 17B01773. Sound type, very nice touch to coat bit dark in colour spoils. MINI REX BLK OTT Ad 4: 1 Damson Stud 17B01194.Wins type and coat quality today, sound all round colour. 2 & 3 Cedarhouse Stud. MINI REX BRKN Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B02332. Good solid type, sound colour and pattern, dense coat but open today. MINI REX AOC N/S Ad 3: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 17B03624. Siamese seal, neat type, very good colour and shadings, lovely touch to its coat, to finish belly. 2 Blackvelvet Stud. 3 Elicia Mae McDonagh. MINI REX AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 A Leadbitter 17N04349. Opal. JUN REX AA: 1, 2 & 3 Elicia Mae McDonagh. REX CHALL u/5: 1 Parvenu Stud. 2 Elicia Mae McDonagh. 3 A Leadbitter. REX CHALL Ad: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Mercury Stud. REX CHALL AA: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Mercury Stud.

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East Anglian N/Dwarf

Two Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr J Rogers.

J ROGERS

My thanks to Angela and the committee for inviting me to judge, it was a real pleasure. The Harlow show as always was very friendly with a great atmosphere. My paperwork was in its usual great order. My thanks to Linda for doing a sterling job on the book and to all the stewards. The canteen staff deserve a special mention, they supplied a lovely lunch and plenty of refreshments. The Harlow club is well run, they really know how to put on a show. REW: 1 Stoneme Stud 15X01295. Excels body type, good ear placement coat and colour. Slight head tilt, and a small flat spot on rump. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Stone Stud. BEW: 1 David Quilter 16X04425. Neat type, well positioned head, nice coat but a bit open today, good ear set, touch narrow shoulders spoils front. Fit. 2 David Quilter. BLACK: 1 Paul Evans 14X02764. Nice all round type when sat, but nervous, touch long coated, good colour and under for age. 2 Caritas Stud. 3 A Thompson. AOC S Ad: 1 Paul Evans 15X02949. Chocolate of neat type, but ear placement spoils. Good coat and colour. Good chest and front. Carrying a few stray white hairs. 2 Paul Evans. 3 Caritas Stud. SELF CHALL: 1 Stoneme Stud. REW. 2 Diamond Stud. REW. 3 Paul Evans. Chocolate. JNR SELF: 1 A Thompson. Black. S/SABLE: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00141. Lovely neat type with good profile. Nice coat and top colour, little light on undercolour. Good frontal with depth of shoulder. Nice head and ear set up. Handles well. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 L Nealgrove. S/SMK: 1 L Nealgrove 17X00138. Lovely type with good coat but a touch dark. Head to fill to balance ears, good depth of body and profile. 2 Moss Stud. Another good all round Agouti, better colour but not as good on ears or condition of winner. 3 T Rooney. AOC SHADED: 1 A Dabolins 17X01881. Blue Tort. Touch long in barrel, good flow to coat and decent colour. Head to fill to balance. 2 A Dabolins. Another good all round Agouti, better colour but not as good on ears or condition of winner. SHADED CHALL: 1 L Nealgrove. S/Sable. 2 L Nealgrove. S/Smoke. 3 Moss Stud. S/Smoke. AGTI: 1 Oakleigh Stud 16X05472. Nice bold type with a good head and eye. Pleasing top colour with fair banding and good base colour. Good ear placement but a touch on shape. 2 Moss Stud. 3 E Calnan. CHIN: 1 I McClure 17X00836. Nice all round type with a balanced head and ears. Pearling could be brighter and more defined but quite moulty today. Good depth of body and front. 2 I McClure. AOC AG PATT: 1 Fleetwood Stud 13X04482. Lynx. Excels type with decent colour, good coat and colour. Good depth of body, head and ear setup, handles well with lovely profile. 2 Fleetwood Stud. 3 T Carey. AGT CHALL: 1 Oakleigh Stud. Agouti. 2 Moss Stud. Agouti. 3 Fleetwood Stud. Lynx. M/SABLE: 1 Cedarhouise Stud 17X02380. Young adult of neat type, dark enough but handles well with a good coat, should shape up nicely. 2 Hillspree Stud. 3 Damson Stud. M/SMK: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05604. Nice type but a touch dark on face. Good body shape and shoulders. Pointed ears but well placed and carried well. Bit moulty/patchy today. 2 L Nealgrove. 3 M Embry. BLK OTT: 1 Fleetwood Stud 16X06006. Excels body type and shape with a good head and ear set up. Body colour could be deeper but a really neat Dwarf which handles well. 2 A Thompson. 3 Colford Stud. HIMALAYAN: 1 A Saunders 16X01269. Touch long, good depth of colour. Small smut, well set ears but has a soft coat. Good shoulder. Touch moulty today. 2 A Thompson. 3 A Thompson. AOC NS: 1 A Dabolins 15X02346. Magpie. Bit long in barrel, fair head and ears, open coated today. AOC CHALL: 1 Fleetwood Stud. Black Otter. 2 Cedarhouse Stud M/Sable. 3 Diamond Stud. M/Smoke. AOC JNR: 1 No name 17X02380 Sable. 2 No name. Black Otter. 3 No name M/Sable. JNR CHALL: 1 No name 17X02380 Sable. 2 No Name Black Otter. 3 No name M/Sable. GRAND CHALL: 1 Fleetwood Stud Black Otter. 2 Stoneme Stud REW. 3 Oakleigh Stud Agouti.

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Two Star U/5 Support Show. Judge Mr G Moss. Best in Show Colford Stud (Black Otter).

G MOSS

Thanks to the EANDRC and all who voted for me to judge this show, I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Not many youngsters but there were some good ones. Well done Colford Stud on BIS with your stunning otter, one to watch.Thanks to Gerry for a great job on the book and my stewards: Peter, Sam, Margaret and anyone else who helped. ND AOC SELF U/5 1: 1 Trina Carey 17X05101 CC. Good body, touch off on ear position.

ND SIAMESE SABLE U/5 2: 1 Maureen Embry 17X03408 CC. Good head and body. Touch ears and long in front leg. Needs nails cutting, well up to age. 2 Chyna Dyble ND SIAMESE SMOKE U/5 1: 1 Terry Rooney 17X01252 CC. Long in body, off ear carriage, moulty. Good colour. ND AGOUTI U/5 2: 1 Diamond Stud 17X04179 CC. Two promising rabbits, winner is fitter. Good colour and banding, good body, head and ears. Should make a nice adult. 2 Oakleigh Stud ND Chinchilla U/5 1: CC WITHHELD ND AOC AGOUTI PATTERN U/5 1: 1 Fleetwood Stud 17X01829 CC. Lynx. Good body, lacks banding. Touch off on ears, good head. Promising. ND MARTEN SABLE U/5 2: 1 Diamond Stud 17X02309 CC. Dark, cracking youngster. Good head, coat, body, chest and shoulder. Ear position lets it down. 2 Sarah Hughes ND BLACK OTTER U/5 2: 1 Colford Stud 17X02042 CC BOB BIS.Two stunning youngsters. Winner is outstanding, excels body, cracking ears, head, good tanning. Very fit. One to watch. 2 Maureen Embry ND AOC U/5 1: 1 Anthea Dabolins 17X01882 CC. Magpie, good body, lacks head. Dirty under. GRAND CHALLENGE 12: 1 Colford Stud. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Maureen Embry.

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East Anglian Lop Circle

Two Star Stock Show. Judge Mr E Hutchings. Best in Show Nala Stud (Agouti).

E HUTCHINGS

A very enjoyable couple of hours judging lops. A nice entry and some very good exhibits on show. My best was a lovely coated agouti from Nala Stud, pushed hard by Tarax Studâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blue and the white lion lop of Julie Livingstone. Thanks to Sarah on the book and some lovely lady stewards. I really enjoyed it and thanks for the chocolates. MINI LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Nala Stud 16K00634 CC. Wins on body type, good head and ears, best coat. 2 Julie Livingstone. MINI LOP BLK Ad 3: 1 Freespirit Stud 16K03916 CC. Wins on type, colour and coat today, touch on base colour. 2 Nala Stud. 3 Siobhan Holder. MINI LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud. Neat type, very sound coat and colour. MINI LOP BLUE Ad 3: 1 Tarax Stud 17K00242 CC. Lovely bold type, very solid colour, good touch to coat. 2 Nala Stud. 3 Freespirit Stud. MINI LOP AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 Sarah Ling 15K02506. Lilac, sound type, spoilt white hairs and poor top colour. MINI LOP AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K04219 CC. MINI LOP BLK OTT Ad 1: 1 Freespirit Stud 17K02653. Bold type, sound colour, lacks coat today. MINI LOP BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04033 CC. A very promising baby, just needs time. MINI LOP STY FN Ad 4: 1 Freespirit Stud 17K03368 CC. Best head and ears, sound colour, decent coat. 2 Freespirit Stud. 3 Nala Stud. MINI LOP STN FN u/5 2: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K03771. Showing really good promise in type and coat, nice colour. 2 Dynisty Stud. MINI LOP AG Ad 3: 1 Nala Stud 17K03063 CC. BoB. BiS. Good body shape, nice head and ears, excels coat density with very sound colour, shown very fit. 2 & 3 K Bannister. MINI LOP AG u/5 1: 1 Siobhan Holder 17K03211. This is a really promising exhibit, needs time to mature. MINI LOP AG PATT u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K03510 CC. Cinnamon, very sound all round exhibit, give it time. MINI LOP SPT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K02857 CC. Bold type, nice dense coat, promising colour. MINI LOP CHOC TORT Ad 2: Tarax Stud 15K03815 CC. Wins on colour and coat density, sound in type. 2 Sarah Ling. MINI LOP CHOC TORT u/5 1: 1 Dynisty Stud 17K04030. Sound type, touch light in colour, fair coat. D LOP AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 16C01311 CC. BoB. Sound in coat, shade long in body. LION LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Julie Livingstone 17K04316 CC. BoB. Lovely neat body, very good crown, just finish in coat. LION LO AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 Freespirit Stud 17K03367 CC. Bold type, nice colour, sound mane, shade soft in coat. 2 Julie Livingstone. UNSTD 2: 1 Tarax Stud 17K00229. Lutino, rich colour, nice coat, decent type, fit. 2 Tarax Stud. JUN CHALL 1: 1 Elicia Mae McDonagh 16C01311. G CHALL Ad: 1 Nala Stud. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Julie Livingstone. G CHALL u/5: 1 Dynisty Stud. 2 Siobhan Holder. G CHALL AA: 1 Nala Stud.. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Julie Livingstone.

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Essex Rex RC

Two Star Show. Judge Mr C Petts. Best in Show Tibbar Stud (Ermine).

C PETTS

A very nice entry of 40 made a good show. Moult as usual spoiled a lot. The ermine was a good

winner on the day. Thanks to Lisa on the book and our stewards. ERM Ad 4: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02023. Not a lot between first and second, shown to perfection, nice type and colour. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 Rexstone Stud. BLK Ad 1: 1 R & A Smith 17E03088. Nice colour, losing type now. BLUE Ad 2: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00082. Sound colour, good type and coat. 2 Mercury Stud. OR Ad 6: 1 C Richardson 17E03156. Fairly even class, winner just ahead on finish. 2 & 3 Parvenu Stud. OR u/5 3: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04061. Again very even class, can change places easily. 2 & 3 Parvenu Stud. FWN Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E0151. Nice colour, good type, sound coat. 2 Parvenu Stud. OTT Ad 4: 1 Mercury Stud 16E01052. Oldie carrying type and coat nicely. 2 Mercury Stud. CAST Ad 2: 1 A Leadbitter 17E02743. Fair coat and under, shade dark top. 2 C Harden. HIM Ad 1: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02024. Nice type, dense coat, fair point. MINI BLK Ad 5: 1 E M McDonagh 17B05343. Very nice mini, good colour, coat and type. 2 & 3 Blackvelvet Stud. MINI BLK u/5 1: 1 E M McDonagh 17B05347. Promising, need time. MINI AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 E M McDonagh 17B05346. Fair type and colour. MINI OR Ad 1: 1 Parvenu Stud 17B01793. Nice type and coat. MINI OTT Ad 4: 1 Rexstone Stud 17B04850. Sound type, nice colour and coat. 2 K Branham. 3 Cedarhouse Stud. MINI BRKN Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B02333. Dense coat, colour could be better. MINI AOC N/S Ad 3: 1 E M McDonagh 17B03624. Seal, nice coat and type. 2 E M McDonagh. 3 Blackvelvet Stud. MINI AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 A Leadbitter 17B04349. Opal, nice type and coat, let down by under colour. SELF CHALL Ad: 1 Tibbar Stud Ermine. 2 E M McDonagh Mini Black. 3 R & A Smith Black. SELF CHALL u/5: 1 & 2 E M McDonagh. N/S CHALL Ad: 1 Mercury Stud. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 C Richardson. N/S CHALL u/5: 1 Parvenu Stud. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 Parvenu Stud. G CHALL AA: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 Mercury Stud. 3 E M McDonagh. JUN CHALL 8: 1, 2 & 3 E M McDonagh.

East Yorks Held 12 November 2017. Two Star. Judges Mrs S Grainger (Fancy & Lop), Mr M Purdy (Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 127. Best in show and best fur Cap Stud (Sable). Best fancy Tanglo Stud (Him). Best Lop J Littlewood (Mini agouti). Best Rex Willowrex Rabbits (Marten).

MRS S GRAINGER

As always East Yorkshire Fur & Feather Society ran a smooth and friendly show and it was a pleasure to judge. Lop entry very disappointing but fancy very good. MINI LOP AG PATT Ad 1: 1 J Littlewood 16X00493. Smart young adult, good ears and cobby type, touch open coated. D LOP AG PATT Ad 2: 1 B & M Stevenson 17C00199 CC. True to type dwarf lop, good colour, lovely texture to coat. LOP CHALL Ad 3: 1 J Littlewood. 2 B & M Stevenson. ND REW Ad 3: 1 M Marsay 15X03583.Very good type, very bold and deep chest, touch dry soiling. 2 R Whiteley. 3 R Marsay. ND AOC SELF Ad 2: 1 R Marsay 16X02804 CC. Very fit dwarf, excelled coat and condition, touch long in front leg. 2 Wold Stud. ND SAB Ad 1: 1 M Stirr 17X03289 CC. Good bold rabbit, good shape, touch on shoulder. ND OTT Ad 6: 1 Cap Stud 14X05322 CC. I have to say the shape was superb, just head width lets it down. 2 & 3 M Marsay. ND OTT u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17X04007.The colour on this youngster stood out a mile, should do well. ND AG Ad 1: 1 M Marsay 17X00633 CC. Good colour and posture, touch long but very fit. ND AOC AG PATT Ad 2: 1 M Stirr 16X02107 CC. Fair all round with good colour. 2 P Frost. ND AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 P Frost 14X04076 CC. Fair rabbit, shown fit and clean, touch long on body. DUT BLK Ad 6: 1 A Robinson 16B01112 CC. Very nice dutch, excels saddle, touch on blaze. 2 J Dodgson. 3 A Robinson. DUT BLK u/4 1: 1 A Robinson 17B01124. Small but well marked youngster, good stops, should do well. DUT BLU Ad 3: 1 J Dodgson 16B01845 CC.Very bold and chunky, good shape, touch off under but nice. 2 K Hobson. 3 G Sygrove. DUT BLU u/4 1; 1 L J Dodgson 17B05737. Really liked the colour and shape, shame about the saddle, off under. DUT ST/BR GRY Ad 3: 1 G Schravesande 16B03768 CC.Very fit adult, very well presented, touch on blase and cheeks. 2 G Schravesande. 3 J Dodgson. DUT ST/BR GRY u/4 1: 1 J Dodgson 17B04797. Fair baby, quite moulty today. DUT AOC Ad 5: 1 J Dodgson 14B01831 CC. BoB. Super markings, just touch pale on cheeks

and run in neck but super type. 2 Wold Stud. 3 G Schravesande. DUT AOC u/4 2: 1 G Sygrove 17B02379. Excels coat and colour, saddle bit off but otherwise good. 2 J Dodgson. HIM BLK Ad 5: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B04440. Lovely coat and deep markings, good stockings and dark tail. 2 & 3 R Staples. HIM BLK u/5 3: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B06144 CC.Wow, what a little gem, with super snaky shape, points and coat, easy winner. 2 S Gellender. 3 A Grayson. HIM AOC Ad 3: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B04437 CC. All rabbits in this class were very similar, won on coat and condition. 2 & 3 Tanglo Stud. TAN AC Ad 1: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B00283 CC. Super colour but bit baggy for me, very nervous too. SIL AC Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 16D03098. Moulty today but very fit and well ticked. SIL AC u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard 17D02054 CC. Took CC on coat but under colour was pale, lacks ticking. HARE Ad 1: 1 DNA Stud 17G00453 CC.Very typy and fit hare, touch soft coated. HARE u/5 1: 1 A Pounder 17G00507. Excels colour and coat, fair body shape. POL AOC Ad 1: 1 P Frost 17A00329 CC. Super shape and markings, touch thick boned. AOV FANCY Ad 4: 1 R Whiteley 17E01315 CC. Moult on head spoils today, super colour. 2 DNA Stud. 3 R Burgess. AOV FANCY u/5 1: 1 R Burgess 17D02657. Now this baby should do very well, loved the coat and colour. 2 Jpann Stud. RV FANCY Ad 1: 1 P Frost 15L01156 CC. Good to judge something different, super type, touch moulty. FANCY CHALL Ad 52: 1 J Dodgson. 2 R Whiteley. 3 Tanglo Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5 13: 1 Tanglo Stud. 2 Cap Stud. 3 J & H Beard. JNR FANCY CHALL AA 11: 1 J & H Beard. 2 & 3 R Whiteley. G CHALL AV Ad; 1 Cap Stud. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 J Dodgson. G CHALL AV u/5: 1 M Scott. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 Cap Stud. JUN G CHALL AA: 1 R Whiteley. 2 J & H Beard. 3 A Pounder.

M PURDY

A pleasure to judge for the East Yorks Fanciers, as always a warm welcome from Carol and her team. Some very good stock on view headed in the adults by a marten sable of Cap Stud, well done, and a young chin of Mick Scott headed the youngsters. A pleasure to judge with Sandra, many thanks to Cam and my stewards. ERM REX Ad 1: 1 P & C Gray 17E02758 CC. Nice type, good colour, dense coat but open and lacking in texture, nice under, fails ear covering. BLK REX Ad 2: 1 F Booth 17E03933. Nice type, top and under colour, dense coat but guard hairs spoil texture. 2 F Booth. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 F Booth 17E03931 CC. Good type, top and under colour, fails a little belly, dense quality coat but just breaking. MART SEAL/SAB REX Ad 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03649 CC. Dense quality coat, just to finish in places, good colour and shadings, nice belly, type spoils, lacking shoulder. MART SEAL/SAB REX u/5 1; 1 Wold Stud 17E03597. Well up to age, dense coat but long and lacking in texture, nice type, fails colour and shadings. SIAM SEAL/SAB REX Ad 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03652 CC.Very dense quality coat but broken, nice colour, shadings and belly, fails type, lacking shoulder. AOC N/S REX Ad 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02059 CC. Castor, dense quality coat, nice type, good belly, fails definition 70/30 base to orange. MINI REX AC SELF Ad 2: 1 P Frost 15B06272 CC. Ermine in good order for its age, good type, dense coat but long and lacking in texture, fair colour, off under. 2 Wold Stud. 3 Normel Stud. MINI REX AC N/S Ad 9: 1 P Frost 17B01843 CC. BoB. Himalayan, dense coat, quality coat, good colour and points, fails type, rather long and narrow, beats a black otter which was broken in coat. 2 G Gellender. 3 Cap Stud. REX CHALL Ad 17: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 2 P Frost. 3 G Gellender. REX CHALL u/5 4: 1 F Booth. 2 Cap Stud. 3 Wold Stud. CHIN Ad 4: 1 M Scott 16D03327. Very good definition just a little on top colour, good type, dense coat, just lacks a little texture. 2 M Scott. 3 F Booth. CHIN u/5 3: 1 M Scott 17D01721 CC. Lovely type, dense textured coat, good base, pearl and BBE, wins CC on top colour. 2 M Scott. 3 A Pounder. SIL FOX BLK u/5 1: 1 DNA Stud 17D02680 CC. BoB. Good top colour, good chest but ticking could be higher, nice type and texture of coat but lacks density. SIL FOX AOC u/5 1: 1 DNA Stud 17D02678 CC. Chocolate, nice colour, chest and ticking, fair coat for density and texture, nice type. MART SAB Ad 2: 1 Cap Stud 17D00109 CC. Excels type, very dense textured coat, good colour and shadings, just a little on chest. 2 Cap Stud. MART SAB u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud 17D02375. Good type, dense textured coat, just to finish over shoulders, good colour and shadings, chest to come. 2 Cap Stud. SIAM SAB Ad 2: 1 Cap Stud 1D00125 CC. Good

type, dense textured coat, nice colour and shadings, to finish base of flanks. 2 Cap Stud. SIAM SAB u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud 17D02374. Good type, colour and shadings, dense coat, to finish in places. 2 Cap Stud. ARG Ad 2: 1 Normel Stud 17D01507 CC. Good type, dense coat, nice top colour but fails a little on under colour. 2 C Moore. ARG u/5 2: 1 C Moore 17D02310. Good type, nice top and undercolour, dense coat of nice texture. 2 C Moore. ALAS Ad 2: 1 Cap Stud 16L00735 CC. Good top colour, fails belly colour, textured coat, could be denser, rather long in body and not upstanding spoils type. 2 Cap Stud. NZW Ad 1; 1 P & C Gray 17H00529 CC. Good type and colour, dense coat, plenty of guard hairs, just to finish on shoulders. RV FUR Ad 2: 1 DNA Stud 17H00820 CC. British giant, good type, dense coat, good texture, nice under, good top colour, just fails a little under colour. 2 J & H Beard. RV FUR u/5 1: 1 DNA Stud 17H01007. British giant, nice type and texture of coat but needs more density, fair colour, needs time. AOV FUR Ad 4: 1 R Whiteley 17D01991 CC Blue siberian, dense coat, good colour, even all over, nice under, fails type all over, nice under, fails type, rather long and narrow, lacking shoulders. 2 S Gellender. 3 P Frost. AOV FUR u/5 3: 1 DNA Stud 17J00253. Conti giant, good body shape, nice head and ears, good top colour, coat to come. 2 & 3 R Burgess. FUR CHALL Ad 19: 1 Cap Stud. 2 P & C Gray. 3 M Scott. FUR CHALL u/5 11: 1 M Scott. 2 & 3 Cap Stud. JUN FUR AA 1: 1 A Pounder. 2 J & H Beard. 3 R Whiteley. G CHALL AV Ad: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 J Dodgson. G CHALL AV u/5: 1 M Scott. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 Cap Stud. JUN G CHALL AV AA: 1 R Whiteley. 2 J & H Beard. 3 A Pounder.

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One Star Show. Judge Mr B Stevenson (Lops & Fancy), Ms R Burgess (Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 109. Best in show and best fancy DNA Stud (Hare. Best lop S Grainger (Mini). Best fur Cap Stud (S Sable). Best rex F Booth (Black).

South Devon Held on 12 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judge Mr P Wanklin. Total exhibits 119. Best in Show and Best Fancy Elford & Pearse (Tan). Best Normal Fur Carey Bros (Silver Fox). Best Rex Manzana Stud (Mini Rex). Best Lop T Perkins (Mini Lop).

P WANKLIN

A pleasure to judge at South Devon with so many wonderful fanciers. Nicky and the committee having everything arranged for a good day. Great venue, good lighting, great refreshments and a good entry to sort out. Top drawer class of Tans, a pleasure to handle also top drawer argenties with quality in depth. The mini rex of Manzana Stud taking best rex. Thanks to Amanda on my book and my stewards, Richard, Jemiliah, Kayleigh, Jo and Sean who all did a great job. HARE Ad 2: 1 Utopia Stud 17G00474. Wonderful type all round, long, muscular, good shape, weak in neck and not the chestnut colour. HIM Ad 1 :1 Kayleigh 16B02995. Good colour and markings, lacks size. L/HEAD S 1: 1 Col Hyne 16C01966. Good colour, fair type, poor under. ND WHITE u/5 1:1 Rosewell Stud 17X05115. Very moulty promising. ND BLK OTT Ad 1: 1 J Rundle 16X03297. Good class, wins on all round balance for head and ears, very fit. 2 Rosewell Stud. ND NS Ad 1: 1 Lyn Trenaman 17X05112. Good shape, very moulty. ND NS u/5 5: 1 Rosewell Stud 17X05114. 2 & 3 L Trenaman. ND CHIN 2: 1 Carey Bros 17X02374. 2 Carey Bros. POLISH REW Ad 1: 1 Rosewell Stud 15A00770. Very good for age, excels type and coat, moult on chest. POLISH NS Ad 1: 1 Amanji Stud 17A00765. Good body, fit, good markings, needs to be cleaner. POLISH NS u/5: 1 Morgan Sky R Hicks 17A00514. Smoke of good colour and shadings, very fit, shown well, best of breed. YELLOW DUTCH Ad 2: 1 Chudleigh Stud 17B00918. Even class, wins on finish and colour. 2 Chudleigh Stud. SILVER Ad 1: 1 Amanji Stud 17D02972. Very good all round for type and colour, very even silvering, good ears, just a little on belly. TAN BLK Ad 5: 1 Elford & Pearse 17B00983. Wonderful class, all very good tans, wins on shape of body, good depth of colour and tanning, best in show, well done. 2 Elford & Pearse. 3 Elford & Pearse. FANCY AOV Ad 3: 1 J Le Marchant 17K00210. Interesting class, winner Thrianta, good all round body shape, short and strong, wins on finish. 2 J Carter. 3 J Le Marchant.

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FANCY AOV u/5 2: 1 Judy Le Marchant 17K00199. Mini Pal. 2 Both very dirty. 2 Judy Le Marchant. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 Elford & Pearse. 2 Utopia Stud. 3 Elford & Pearse. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 M Ruby Hicks. 2 Rosewell STud. 3 L Trenaman. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 Elford & Pearse. 2 Utopia Stud. 3 M Ruby Hicks. D/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 D & H Pomroy 16C01205. Good class, wins on cobby type, head and crown, even colour. 2 D & H Pomroy. D/LOP NS Ad 2: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim 17C01679. Steel, even colour, good head and ears, moult on chest. 2 D & H Pomroy. G/LOP NS u/5 1: 1 T Perkins 17L00145. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 1: 1 T Perkins 15K02544. Very good for age, excels head and ears, fair colour. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN u/5 1: 1 T Perkins 17K00262. Very promising all round for colour, body shape, head and ears. M/LOP BLK OTT Ad 2: 1 Rosewell Stud 14K06838. Showing well for its age. 2 Bere Rabbits. M/LOP BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 Lyn Trenaman 17K01318. Very young, good colour and coat, needs time to improve. L/LOP S Ad 1: 1 Lyn Trenaman 17K01318. Very young, good colour and coat, needs time to improve. L/LOP S Ad 1: 1 Col Hyne 17K04393. Lovely colour and coat, spoilt being dirty. L/LOP S u/5 1: 1 Col Hyne 17K04396. Good colour, even type, good mane, moult today. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Rosewell Stud 14K06838. 2 T Perkins. 3 C Hyne. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 T Perkins 17K00262. 2 L Trenaman. 3 T Perkins. LOP CHALL AA: 1 T Perkins. 2 Rosewell Stud. 3 T Perkins. ARG NOIR Ad 6: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02250. Very good class, quality in depth, wins on flow of coat, good under colour and type. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 C Hyne. ARG NOIR u/5 4: 1 D Whitmarsh 17D03142. Wins a good class, excels type and coat, under colour to improve. 2 & 3 D Whitmarsh. ARG AOC u/5 2: 1 Maypole Stud 17C02001. Two good colour creams but lacks coat, lacks density. 2 M Ruby Hicks. SIL FOX BLK Ad 3: 1 Bere Rabbits 17D02620. Wins easily for all round, dense coat and colour, even ticking. 2 Bere Rabbits. SIL FOX BLK u/5 4: 1 Carey Bros 17D02748. A real gem all round, quality for coat, colour, type and tickings, best fur. 2 Carey Bros. 3 Bere Rabbits. SATIN Ad 1: 1 M Penrose 17E03045. Bold type, dense coat, good satinisation, moult on rump, should make good. FUR AOV u/5 1: 1 A Carter 17L00237. Very young but promising colour and type. SIB u/5 3: 1 Scrumpy Stud 17D01571. All three very young, fair colour, needs show training to sit long. 2 Scrumpy Stud. 3 Scrumpy Stud. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 S & S Godlonton. 2 M Penrose. 3 Bere Rabbits. FUR CHALL u/5: 1 Carey Bros. 2 A Carter. 3 Maypole Stud. FUR CHALL AA: 1 Carey Bros. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 M Penrose. S/REX BLK Ad 3: 1 Scrumpy Stud 16E03682. Very short plush coat, well up to size, going over. 2 & 3 Scrumpy Stud. S/REX BLK u/5 2: 1 Rosewell Stud 17E04281. Short plush coat, too many white hairs. 2 Coles & Blackmore. S/REX S u/5 1: 1 S & S Godlonton 17E04195. Good pure colour, short dense coat, good type, fit. S/REX BLK OTT 4: 1 C Penrose 17E03051. Good all round for type and colour, short dense coat, going over. S/REX OR Ad 1: 1 Coles & Blackmore 17E05416. Good warm colour, short coat, lacks density in coat. M/REX ERM Ad 2: 1 Coles 16B05114. Good all round for type and colour, lacks density in coat. M/REX ERM u/5 1:1 Amanji Stud 17B04909. Not in show condition. M/REX BLK Ad 1; 1 Maypole Stud 17B02662. Good type, short coat, off on belly. M/REX CASTOR u/5 2: 1 Maypole Stud 17B02660. Good type, dense 50/50 dense coat, a little dark top colour. 2 J Carter. M/REX OTT BLK u/5 1: 1 Debbie Whitmore 17B05219. Pleasing all round for type and coat, off on chest. M/REX ORANGE Ad 2: 1 Donna Pilgrim 16B02031. M/REX NS Ad 5: 1 Manzana Stud 17B04550. Good class, wins all round for type, lovely colour and that short plush coat, put down well, best rex. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Manzana Stud. M/REX NS u/5 2: 1 Amanji Stud 17B04610. 2 Coles & Blackmore. STND CHINREX: 1 A Carter 17E03980. REX CHALL Ad: 1 Manzana Stud. 2 Maypole Stud. 3 Coles & Blackmore. REX CHALL u/5: 1 S & S Godlonton. 2 Amanji Stud. 3 A Carter. REX CHALL AA: 1 Manzana Stud. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 Maypole Stud. GRAND CHALL Ad: 1 Elford & Pearce. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 Manzana Stud. GRAND CHALL u/5: 1 Carey Bros. 2 T Perkins. 3 M Ruby Hicks. GRAND CHALL AA: 1 Elford & Pearce. 2 Carey Bros. 3 S & S Godlonton.

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Judge Mr P Wanklin. Best in Show and Best Fancy Morgan Ruby Hicks (Polish). Best Normal Fur Carey Bros (Silver Fox). Best Rex Coles (Mini Rex). Best Lop Kaleb Pilgrim (D/Lop).

P WANKLIN

POLISH 1: 1 Morgan Sky Ruby Hicks 17A00514. FANCY AOV 4: 1 J Rundle 16X03297. 2 & 3 Carey Bros. D/LOP 1: 1 Kaleb Pilgrim 17C01679. FUR AOV 3: 1 Carey Bros 17D02748. 2 Morgan Ruby Hicks. 3 Carey Bros. M/REX S 1: 1 Coles 16B05114. M/REX NS 1: 1 Madi Rundle 17B03879. CHALL 11: 1 Morgan Ruby Hicks 17A00514. 2 Carey Bros. 3 Kaleb Pilgrim.

Carlisle Held on 12 November 2017. Three Star Show. Judge Mr P Batey (Lops & ROF). Mr M Fox (N/D, Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 121. Best in Show and Best Rex J & C Fletcher (Mini Rex). Best Fancy Freebairn & Faint (Belgian Hare). Best Normal Fur J & C Fletcher (Mini Satin). Best Lop Crusader Stud (Mini Lop).

P BATEY

A lovely show today with some really nice rabbits on show in both sections. Very nice to judge with Michael and our overall Best In Show amicably decided. A pleasure to judge with him. Congratulations Jimmy & Peter on Best Fancy what a lovely Hare she is, and to Paul on penning Best Lop with super adult Agouti Mini. Well done to everyone, and thanks to my stewards and book stewards. C/LOP u/5 1: 1 Petala Stud 17D02904 CC. Very nice type, super head and ears, very good shoulder and length of back. Lovely quality coat with super density. Super guard hairs and texture but needs a little more grooming right down to the skin. Well presented. M/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 C Margerson 16K04325. Good body type and nice shaped head, but soft coated, narrow crown so flying ears and dirty round the skirt. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 P Evans 17K03919 CC. Very good headed baby. Lovely crown and ear. Short back with good shoulder, but shallow chested, unable to use front legs to show himself off. Nice coat but very grubby under. M/LOP BLK Ad 1:1 P Faint 17K01222 CC. Lovely head, good crown and ear, short back but lacking width of shoulder today and depth of chest. Nice coat and colour. One or two white hairs under. M/LOP BLK u/5 1:1 P Faint 17K01207. Super body length and width, good coat and colour. Good crown, nice ear drop, to fill head but should come. Nice baby. M/LOP AGTI Ad 1:1 Crusader Stud 17K03027 CC BoB and Best Lop. A lovely Mini. Super type, very good length width and depth of body. Good limbs holding front up very well.Very good shaped head of good size, nice crown, excellent coat and colour. Well presented. M/LOP AGTI u/5 2: 1 P Evans 17K03920. Very similar rabbit to young white. Same comments re type apply better coat and colour than 2nd rabbit wins in the class. 2 P Faint. M/LOP SOOTY Ad 1:1 A Galloway 16K04913 CC. Good body type and nice head shape. Good front with nice limbs, Good coat and colour.Tight in crown and flying ears. D/LOP REW Ad 6:1 H Hutchinson 16C02268 CC & BOB. Best class of the day. Filled with quality. Winner has good head, lovely crown and ear, massive shoulder, good front, best coat for density and guard hair. Just a shade long in body Shown spotless. Best Junior in Show. 2 Kelmar Stud. 3 Forever Stud. D/LOP REW u/5 1:1 Kelmar Stud 17C01993. Nice shaped youngster, short back, good shoulder, lovely head, crown and ear. Lacking a little in density today and would like a little better presentation. D/LOP AOC S Ad 2:1 K Rigg - No Number. Black, Lovely head, crown and ear drop. Super colour and coat, but needs a moult. Touch long in back. D/LOP SOOTY Ad 2:1 C Margerson 16C01256. Nice head and ear, decent crown. Would like a little more size and condition over back. Good coat and colour. 2 DQ Over weight. D/LOP SOOTY u/5 1: 1 C Margerson 17C02491 CC. Lovely baby. Super colour, very nice coat, good head, crown and ear drop, Lovely body shape, nice limbs and length of back. Has lots of time but should make up very nice. D/LOP AOC Ad 1:1 K Rigg 17C01411 CC. Black Otter. Super head, nice crown and ear drop. Very good shoulder and length of back. Good colour, with good correct tanning. A lot of brindling over shoulder and very moulty today. G/LOP AGTI Ad 3:1 Crusader Stud 15L00761 CC & BoB. Super typed old buck.Wonderful head crown and drop. Correct shape to head and body. Good rise of back with nice shoulder width. Good coat and colour Just starting to lose a little on condition over back. G/LOP AGTI u/5 1:1 S Galloway 17L00716. Excellent shape with lovely crown and ear. Super head set well into body of good shape and rise.

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Excellent coat and colour.Will make up very nice. Best u/5 Lop G/LOP AOC Ad 1:1 Solitaire Stud 17L01454 CC. Chin. Decent shape, nice head and ear drop but a little long in the body. Good top colour, fails a touch on base colour. Very moulty and a little grubby under. F/LOP S Ad 1:1 Lorraine Dobson 17H00360 CC Blue doe. Fair size, nice crown and ear A does head now and a little matronly. Nice length of back with good shoulder. Fit and ready to breed, but a little chopping in coat and some rusting over the back now. F/LOP AGTI Ad 2:1 Lorraine Dobson 16H01278 CC & BoB. Nice size, good shape to body with nice front. Good head an ear drop, good limbs. Wins colour over second. 2 Azura Stud. LOP CHALL Ad 26: 1 Crusader Stud. 2 H Hutchinson. 3 Crusader Stud. LOP CHALL u/5 9: 1 Steve Galloway. 2 Kelmar Stud. 3 Petala Stud. LOP MEMBERS 21: 1 H Hutchinson. 2 Kelmar Stud. 3 Kelmar Stud. ANG AOC Ad 1:1 Petala Stud 17E01623 CC & BoB Smoke. Lovely shape, good head width, massive furninshings but too much wool on ear. Nice front, lovely length texture and density. Excellent colour, Going over the top now. Dutch Blue Ad 2:1st Bonnybrae Stud 17B00150. Lovely head, clean neck nice cheeks. Nice top and under. Nice stops, good colour and coat, nice ears. 2 Z & C Williams. POLISH REW Ad 1:1 K Bryant 17A00467 CC & BoB. Really like this. Super shape and style. Very god head, eye and ear. Lovely front, fine legs, very nice back and tuck up. Fit and clean but lost Best Fancy on touch soft in coat. Would like a little more strength in guard hair. POLISH REW u/5 2: 1 K Bryant 17A00471. Very similar to the adult and I liked it almost as much. Same issue as the adult and needs a little stronger coat but i’m being picky. 2 E Caulfield. POLISH AOC Ad 1:1 S Galloway17A00603 Siamese Smoke. Lovely colour and very fit. Very good head and eye and ear. Little heavy in front and a tad lazy today. Shame. POLISH AOC u/5 1:1 E Caulfield 17A00716 CC. Blue. Lovely style nice head and eye, good ear. Good front, nice colour, touch soft coat. TAN BLK Ad 1:1 P Faint 17B01949 CC. Super type. Good head, ear top and tri. Nice chest but going on edges. Nice sides and very good under. off on back foot. TAN AOC u/5 1:1 P Faint 17B01944 CC & BoB Choc. Love head, ears top and tri. Super chest, very good edge, good sides and lovely under. 4 very good feet. BELG HARE Ad 6: 1 Freebairn & Faint. 17G00135 CC Best Fancy and Ru BiS. What a lovely Hare. Excels shape, super fine front. Very good hear, excellent ears. Lovely arch to back very good colour, super fit and stands and shows herself off. Very close for BiS. 2 Freebairn & Faint. 3 Ayreshirebell Stud. FANCY CHALL Ad 30: 1 Freebairn & Faint. 2 K Bryant. 3 Romalu Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5: 7: 1 K Bryant. 2 Z & C Williams. 3 P Faint. FANCY MEMBERS 29: 1 & 3 K Bryant. 2 Romalu Stud. GRAND CHALL Ad 79: 1 J&C Fletcher. 2 Freebairn & Faint. 3 Crusader Stud. GRAND CHALL u/5 32: 1 K Bryant. 2 E Hutchinson. 3 S Galloway. JNR CHALL 14: 1 H Hutchinson. 2 E Hutchinson. 3 Z & C Williams.

M FOX

Always a lovely trip up to Carlisle, well looked after by Susan and Jenny. Superb lunch. Some real quality rabbits on show today, nice N/Ds, promising Fur, but my best and later BIS a superb Mini Ermine Rex, which Phil and I agreed just pipped a lovely Hare for BIS. Thanks to James and Diane for stewarding and Adel on the books. Until the next time. ND AOC S Ad 2: 1 Romalu Stud 15X04142 CC. Black, nice head, lovely ears, well balanced, just loses a few points shoulders, chest and belly colour, few w/h spoil. 2 K Bryant. Beaten head shape and body. ND MART SAB Ad 1: 1 Zoe & Callum Williams 15X05035 CC. Well set ears, but bowed, nice head, touch long in body, good coat and condition. ND MART SAB u/5 1: 1 Zoe & Callum 17X03933. Pleasing colour, nice body, good shoulders, well set ears but strong, down in condition on rump. ND AGTI Ad 2: 1 Romalu Stud 16X00675 CC. Super all round type, nice head and ears, good coat and condition, very fit, weak eyes. 2 Zoe & Callum Williams. Beaten all round. ND OTT AC Ad 3: 1 Romalu Stud 15X06242 CC BOB. Nice body, head and ears, well balanced all round, lovely coat, colour and condition. 2 Romalu Stud. Young adult, lovely coat and colour. 3 Shannon Whyte. Needs to mature. ND AOC Ad 1: 1 Romalu Stud 16X00674 CC. Squirrel. Superb body type, fair head, lovely ears, loses a few points top and undercolour. MART SAB AC u/5 1: 1 Leah Watson 17D03029 CC. Only a baby, nice body type, perhaps loses a few points on head shape, nice length to coat just needs a little more texture. SIAM SAB AC u/5 2: 1 Leah Watson 17D03027 CC BOB. Superb type, only a baby but coat that was through density and texture and of good length,

show real promise. 2 Leah Watson. ARG AOC u/5 1: 1 J & N Hutchinson 17G00569 CC BOB. Champagne. Fair type and colour, coat to finish as yet, little grubby. CONT GI AGTI Ad 5: 1 Solway Stud 17J00091 CC. Lovely class, winner gets it on type, head and ears, lovely coat and colour, just to finish rump 15.15. 2 Doubledee Stud. Beaten coat and conditon, 21.3. 3 Lorraine Dobson. CONT GI AGTI u/5 1: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00057. Nice type, lovely colour, again to finish rump, shows promise. CONT GI STL Ad 3: 1 Solway Stud 72X123 CC BOB. Lovely exhibit, pleasing colour, very nice type, again bits to finish belly and rump, 15.5. 2 Solway Stud. Beaten type, coat and colour 19.12. CONT GI STL u/5 2: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00058 Lovely youngster, very nice type, lovely colour, just spoilt by patches on back which was pity. 2 Doubledee Stud. CONT GI AOC Ad 5: 1 Doubledee Stud 72X132 CC. White. Lovely type, best coated Conti today, just beaten chest and belly for BOB. 18.13. 2 Ayrshirebell Stud. Opal. Lovely type and colour, just to mature 15.7. 3 Solway Stud. BEV BLK/BLUE Ad 1: 1 K Bryant 17G00172 CC BOB. Blue. Beautiful colour, young adult, nice touch to coat, very fit, just to improve in size and length of body as it matures. AOV FUR Ad 3: 1 J & C Fletcher 17D02573 CC. Mini Satin, beautiful type coat and colour, clean and well presented. 2 J & C Fletcher. Mini Satin. Close up, just beaten coat quality. AOV FUR u/5 3: 1 Cap Stud 17L00633. Alaska with neat type, nice touch of coat, moulty belly and chest. 2 Bonnybrae Stud. Alaska, only a baby, shows promise, needs time. 3 Bonnybrae Stud. FUR CHALL Ad 17: 1 J & C Fletcher 17D02573. 2 Solway Stud. 3 Doubledee Stud. FUR CHALL u/5 10: 1 Leah Watson 17D03027. 2 Cap Stud. 3 Doubledee Stud. FUR MEMBERS AA 21: 1 Leah Watson. 2 Solway Stud. 3 Doubledee Stud. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 E Caulfield 17E03515 CC. Neat type, fair top colour, beaten under, just breaking to finsh rump, chest and belly. MART SEAL REX Ad 1: 1 JWH Brown 17E03257 CC. Lovely type, beautiful colour, nice short coat with texture, loses a few points density, little on chest, belly and front feet. MART SEAL REX u/5 3: 1 J & N Hutchinson 17E03890. Three promising youngsters, winner gets it today on coat quality, pleasant colour and type. 2 J & N Hutchinson. Nice type, beaten coat quality. 2 JWH Brown. CHIN REX Ad 1: 1 K Simpson 17E03277 CC. Lovely touch to chest for density and texture, loses a few points chest, little bare top, could do with another ½ pound. CHIN REX u/5 1: 1 K Simpson 17E03279. Again, lovely touch to coat, for density and texture, neat type, not quite the undercolour of the adult yet. M/REX S Ad 4: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B02569 CC BOB. Ermine. Lovely class, superb all round today for type. 2 J & C Fletcher. Ermine coat and colour, shown fit and clean, later best rex and BIS. 3 J & C Fletcher. SIAM SEAL REX u/5 1: 1 Ella Hutchinson 17E03898 CC. Beautiful type, coat and colour, dense and textured coat,just breaking, loses a few points belly but one to watch. REX CHALL Ad 6: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B02569. 2 JWH Brown. 3 K Simpson. REX CHALL u/5 6: 1 Ella Hutchinson 17E03898. 2 J & N Hutchinson. 3 E Caulfield. REX MEMBERS AA 8: 1 JWH Brown 17E03257. 2 Ella Hutchinson. 3 K Simpson. JNR ND AC AA 4: 1 Zoe & Callum Williams 15X05035. 2 Zoe & Callum Williams. 3 Shannon Whyte. JNR MART/SIAM SEAL REX AA 1: 1 Ella Hutchinson 17E03898. JNR MINI REX AC AA 1: 1 Antonia Galloway 17B01825. JNR CHALL AA 14: 1 Hayden Hutchinson. 2 Ella Hutchinson. 3 Zoe & Callum Williams. JNR MEMBERS AA 12: 1 Hayden Hutchinson. 2 Ella Hutchinson. 3 Zoe & Callum Williams. GRAND CHALL AV Ad 79: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B02569. 2 Freebairn & Faint. 3 Crusader Stud. GRAND CHALL AV u/5 32: 1 K Bryant. 2 Ella Hutchinson. 3 S Galloway.

Pontefract Held on 12 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judge Mr R Marsden. Total exhibits 42. Total entries 238. Best in Show J Holdsworth (Silver).

R MARSDEN

Thanks for the invite, some good rabbits to judge pity not a few more. My best being the Silver Grey of J Holdsworth. My thanks to Mel and Evelyn for stewarding and Caden doing my book. His first attempt. Thanks for lovely lunch. ND REW Ad 2: 1 G Crofts 17X02432 CC. Nice all round, coat to come. ND REW u/5 1: 1 M Stirr 17X03899. Very promising, fit and clean. ND AGTI Ad 3: 1 E Bowes 17X02593 CC BOB. Excels type, good coat, head and ears, wins on shoulder. 2 J Robinson. ND OTT AC Ad 1: 1 J Robinson 17X01943 CC. Type and colour ok, coat to come.

ND SMK SAB Ad 2: 1 M Stirr 17X01391 CC. Fair all round. ND SMK SAB u/5 1: 1 M Stirr 17X03895. Promising baby, needs time. ND AOC Ad 4: 1 Bastion Stud 6622259 CC. Fair all round, good head and type, front feet spoil. 2 G Crofts. 3 E Bowes. DUTCH BLUE Ad 1: 1 Mr Spivey 17B02835 CC. Fair all round. SILVER AC u/5 2: 1 J Holdsworth 17D00980 CC. Good throughout, nice bright colour, even throughout, fit and clean. 2 J Holdsworth. THRIANTA Ad 1: 1 E Bowes 17D00937 CC. Needs to come in coat. AOV FANCY Ad 1: 1 Mr Spivey 16E02441 CC. Type and colour ok, fair balance. FANCY CHALL Ad 15: 1 E Bowes 17X02593. 2 Bastion Stud. 3 Mr Spivey. FANCY CHALL u/5 4: 1 M Stirr 17X03899. 2 & 3 J Holdsworth. FANCY CHALL AA 19: 1 E Bowes. 2 J Holdsworth. 3 Bastion Stud. FANCY JNR CHALL Ad 2: 1 J Robinson 17X03923. 2 J Robinson. FANCY JNR CHALL AA 2: 1 J Robinson 17X03923. 2 J Robinson. M/LOP AGTI u/5 1: 1 E Bowes 17K03266 CC. Nice baby throughout. M/LOP FOX/OTT Ad 1: 1 K Brayshay 16K03421 CC. Fair all round. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 3: 1 Bastion Stud 17K01028 CC. Nice all round, good coat and colour. 2 K Brayshay. 3 E Bowes. M/LOP AOC NS u/5 1: 1 E Bowes 17K00788 CC BOB. Steel. Very nice typy youngster, good type and shoulder, nice head and drop. LOP CHALL Ad 4: 1 K Brayshay 16K03421. 2 Bastion Stud. 3 K Brayshay. LOP CHALL u/5 2: 1 E Bowes 17K00788. 2 E Bowes. LOP CHALL AA 6: 1 E Bowes 17K00788. 2 K Brayshay. 3 Bastion Stud. LOP JNR CHALL Ad 2: 1 K Brayshay. 2 K Brayshay. LOP JNR CHALL AA 2: 1 K Brayshay. 2 K Brayshay. ARG NOIR Ad 1: 1 Normel Stud 17D01506 CC. Nice shape and colour. CHIN Ad 1: 1 J Holdsworth 17D00982 CC. Nice type, touch moulty and just past its best. MART SAB Ad 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D00110 CC. Nice coat and shape, type ok. SIAM SAB Ad 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D02360 CC BOB. Nice all round. AOV FUR Ad 2: 1 N Brayshay-Lewis 17L00657 CC. Nice all round Alaska bit immature but still fit to win. 2 N Brayshay-Lewis. FUR CHALL Ad 6: 1 N Brayshay-Lewis 17L00657. 2 Normel Stud. 3 Cap Stud. FUR CHALL AA 6: 1 N Brayshay-Lewis 17L00657. 2 Normel Stud. 3 Cap Stud. BLK REX Ad 2: 1 N Brayshay-Lewis 17E03728 CC. Nice type and colour, fair feel to coat. 2 C Miles. M/REX BLK Ad 3: 1 I & D Selby 16B06498 CC. Nice colour throughout, good feel, wins on type. 2 I & D Selby. M/REX BLK u/5 1: 1 S Miles 17B05854. Nice youngster throughout. M/REX OTT AC Ad 1: 1 S Miles 17B03300 CC. Nice throughout, good type, lovely feel to coat. M/REX AOC Ad 1: 1 C Miles 17B03266. Nice all round. M/REX AOC u/5 2: 1 J Robinson 17B04460 CC. Good colour and coat, nice type. 2 Cap Stud. REX CHALL Ad 7: 1 S Miles 17B03300. 2 I & D Selby. 2 N Brayshay-Lewis. REX CHALL u/5 4: 1 J Robinson 17B04460. 2 S Miles. 3 C Miles. REX CHALL AA 11: 1 S Miles 17B03300. 2 I & D Selby. 3 J Robinson. REX JNR CHALL Ad 1: 1 C Miles 17E02677. REX JNR CHALL u/5 2: 1 J Robinson 17B04460. 2 C Miles. REX JNR CHALL AA 3: 1 J Robinson 17B04460. 2 & 3 C Miles. GRAND CHALL Ad 32: 1 S Miles 17B03300. 2 N Brayshay-Lewis. 3 E Bowes. GRAND CHALL u/5 10: 1 J Holdsworth 17D00980. 2 E Bowes. 3 J Robinson. GRAND CHALL AA 42: 1 J Holdsworth 17D00980. 2 S Miles. 3 N Brayshay-Lewis. GRAND JNR CHALL Ad 5: 1 J Robinson 17X03923. 2 C Miles. 3 K Brayshay. GRAND JNR CHALL u/5 2: 1 J Robinson 17B04460. 2 C Miles. GRAND JNR CHALL AA 7: 1 J Robinson 17X03923. 2 J Robinson. 3 C Miles.

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THREE NOV 18-19 2017 Dunfermline Held 18 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judge Mr R Murphy MBE (all classes). Best in show and best fur A Kelsey (Black Silver Fox). Best fancy J Cruickshank (Black Tan). Best lop K Gadelouskaite (Mini Lop Otter). Best rex K Simpson (Chinchilla).

R MURPHY MBE

Thanks for invite. Many thanks to all stewards and Kenny in kitchen. Well done to A Kelsey for BiS with a cracking young S Fox. Special thanks to book steward Aliya. DUT BLK Ad 2: 1 H Callaghan 17B03361 CC. Good stops and saddle, clean and fit, BoB. DUT BLK u/4 1: 1 J Cruickshank 17B05773. Nice youngster, uneven stops, nice colour. DUT BLU Ad 3: 1 H Callaghan 17B03366 CC. Good colour, good stops and saddle. ENG BLK Ad 2: 1 Holmes & Balfour 17E03968 CC. BoB. Good type and good herringbone, nice head and ears, fair markings. 2 Holmes & Balfour. ENG BLK u/5 1: 1 Holmes & Balfour 17E03972. Good coat and colour, nice head, very fit, shown spotless. ENG TORT Ad 1: 1 P Liddle 14D02542. Good coat and colour, nice chains, one good side. ENG TORT u/5 1: 1 P Liddle 17E01512. Fair head, coat and colour, open spotted. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 J Cruickshank 17B01926 CC. BoB. Good colour, size, nice sides and feet. CHIN u/5 2: 1 I McDonald 17D00525 CC. Good top colour, coat, nice slate base and pearling. 2 I McDonald. S FOX BLK Ad 1: 1 A Kelsey 17D01144 CC. Good type, nice colour, good coat and ticking, shown fit and clean. ALASKA u/5 3: 1 Saltire Stud 17L00039 CC. Good type and shape, good coat and colour, just to finish. 2 & 3 Saltire Stud. BEV BLU Ad 1: 1 K Bryant 17G00172 CC. Good type, good coat, colour, texture and under colour. SIB BLU Ad 1: 1 A Hamilton 17D01727 CC. Good size and type, colour, coat. C GI AOC Ad 1: 1 Mid Lodge 17J00183 CC. Super shape, good head and colour, shown fit and clean. THUR Ad 2: 1 Holmes & Balfour 7CU511 CC. Good type, nice head and eye, colour, fit. 2 Holmes & Balfour. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 A Ajmal 16D01105 CC. Good type, head, eye and colour. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 Midlodge 17J00183. 2 Holmes & Balfour. 3 A Ajmal. FUR CHALL u/5: 1 A Kelsey 17D01144. 2 Saltire Stud. 3 I McDonald. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 E Caulfield 17E04346 CC. Good type, nice coat and colour, head, good under colour. REX CHIN Ad 1: 1 K Simpson 17E03271. Good type and colour, moult spoils. REX CHIN u/5 1: 1 K Simpson 17E03280 CC. Good type,nice colour and coat, nice texture. ND AG u/5 2: 1 A Hamilton 17X03978. Good type, head and ears, nice colour, just needs time. 2 K Bryant. ND OTT Ad 3: 1 S Whyte 15X04726 CC. BoB. Good class, 1st and 2nd very close, good type, head, ears and colour. 2 S Whyte. 3 R McEwan. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 J Cruickshank 17B01926. 2 H Callaghan. 3 S Whyte. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 I McConachie 17B05539. 2 K Bryant. 3 S Hardie. MINI LOP REW Ad 1: 1 S Hardie 17K02126 CC. Good type, nice head, ears, good coat. MINI LOP REW u/5 1: 1 P Evans 17K03919. Nice youngster, nice head and ears, good eye. MINI LOP AG Ad 3: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02565 CC. Good type, shoulder, ears and eye, colour, fit and clean. 2 & 3 F Evans. MINI LOP AG u/5 1: 1 P Evans 17K03920. Good type, colour,nice ears and head, just needs time. MINI LOP OTT Ad 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02796 CC. Good type, head, ears, colour, shown fit and clean. MINI LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 S Hardie 17K02128. Good type, colour, head and ears. MINI LOP AOC u/5 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02566 CC. Nice youngster, good type, colour, head and ears. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02796. 2 K Gadelouskaite. 3 S Hardie. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02566. 2 & 3 P Evans. TAN BLK u/5 2: 1 A Ajmal 17B05101. Promising, good colour, nice sides and feet, fit and clean. 2 I McConachie. TAN CHOC u/5 1: 1 I McConachie 17B04439 CC. Check ring? nice colour, good sides and feet, fit and clean. LHD REW Ad 1: 1 P Evans 16C01352 CC. Good all round, very moulty, nice short ears, good head, good mane. POL REW Ad 2: 1 K Bryant 17A00466 CC. BoB. Good type, head, ears, handles well, nice chest, fit and clean. 2 K Bryant.

POL REW u/5 2: 1 K Bryant 17A00471. Nice type, well balanced, good head, eye and ears, good bone. 2 I McConachie. POL M SAB Ad 1: 1 K Bryant 17A00474. Good colour, nice stance, bone, eye, short body. POL M SAB u/5 1: 1 K Bryant 17A00472 CC. Good type, short body, nice head and ears, handles well. POL SI SAB Ad 2: 1 I McConachie 17A00742 CC. Nice type and colour, good head and ears. 2 A Ajmal. ND REW Ad 2: 1 S Hardie 17X02911 CC. Good type, nice head and ears, broad shoulders, bold eye. 2 I McConachie. ND REW u/5 1: 1 A Hamilton 17X03977. Nice youngster, good type, head, ears and eye, fit and clean. ND AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 K Bryant 17X02311 CC. Good type, colour, ears and eye. ND SIA SAB Ad 1: 1 S Hardie 15X06073 CC. Good type, nice colour, good head and ears handles well. ND AG Ad 6: 1 I McConachie 16X03412 CC. Good type, head and ears, nice eye and coat, good colour. 2 & 3 R McEwan. MINI REX OR Ad 2: 1 H Clark 16B00448 CC. Good touch to coat, nice colour and type. 2 H Clark. MINI REX OR u/5 2: 1 H Clark 17B04102. Nice youngster, good colour, just needs time. 2 H Clark. MINI REX CHIN u/5 1: 1 H Clark 17B03274. Nice type, nice touch to coat, good colour, nice definition. MINI REX AOC Ad 1: 1 Satire Stud 16B06435. Good type,nice colour, good movement of coat. REX CHALL Ad: 1 Saltire Stud 16B06435. 2 E Caulfield. 3 K Simpson. REX CHALL u/5: 1 K Simpson 17E03280. 2 & 3 H Clark. G CHALL Ad: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02796. 2 J Cruickshank. 3 Midlodge. G CHALL u/5: 1 A Kelsey 17D01144. 2 K Simpson. 3 I McConachie.

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Junior CoM Show

Judge Mr P Liddle (all classes). Total entries 11. Best in show and best fancy S Whyte (ND black otter). Best fur A Ajmal (M smoke pearl). Best Lop F Evans (Mini lop agouti.

P LIDDLE

These young exhibitors are putting down rabbits to grace any show. A credit to you all. Best went to a superb dwarf otter followed closely by another good lop. ND AOC Ad 3: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17X03269. Good type, eye and head. 2 K Gadelouskaite. ND OTT Ad 2: 1 S Whyte 15X04726. 2 S Whyte. 3 K Gadelouskaite. MINI LOP AG Ad: 1 F Evans 16K05170. Super head and type, shade moult spoils. 2 F Evans. 3 K Gadelouskaite. MINI LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02796.Very nice mini, needs a little maturity. MINI LOP u/5 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02566. Look out for this one, very promising. LOP CHALL Ad 4: 1 F Evans 16K05170. 2 K Gadelouskaite. 3 F Evans. LOP CHALL u/5 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite 17K02564. M SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 A Ajmal 16D01105. Nice colour and type, shade soft in coat. FUR CHALL AD 1: 1 A Ajmal 16D01105. G CHALL Ad: 1 S Whyte 15X04726. 2 F Evans. 3 A Ajmal. G CHALL u/5 1: 1 K Gadelouskaite. 17K02566.

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Scottish Netherland Dwarf

Two Star Show. Judge Mr R Young. Total exhibits 7. Total entries 24. Best in Show R Murphy MBE (Mart Sable).

R YOUNG

Congratulations to the winner and thank you to my stewards Kristina, Katie and Emma on my book and thanks to Moyra and team for a lovely lunch. REW Ad 4: 1 R Murphy 15X04851 CC. Nice bold rabbit, shown clean. 2 R Murphy. 3 S Hardie. REW u/5 2: 1 R Murphy 17X00812. Nice youngsters, just need time. 2 A Hamilton. AOC S 1: 1 K Bryant 17X02311 CC. Nice type, white hairs spoil. SIA SAB Ad 1: 1 S Hardie 15X06073 CC. Nice all round rabbit. MART SAB Ad 2: 1 R Murphy 17X00814 CC BIS. Cracking rabbit, shown fit, shows itself off well. 2 R Murphy. AGTI Ad 8: 1 I McConachie 16X03412 CC. Stood out well in the class, good colour and type. 2 & 3 R McEwan. AGTI u/5: 1 A Hamilton 17X03978. Nice youngster, shaping up to be a nice adult. 2 K Bryant. OTTER Ad: 1 R McEwan 15X02157 CC. Wins on colour. 2 & 3 S Whyte. OTTER u/5: 1 R Murphy 17X00819. Nice youngster. GRAND CHALL Ad: 1 R Murphy. 2 R Murphy. 3 S Hardie. GRAND CHALL u/5: 1 A Hamilton 17X03978. 2 R Murphy. 3 R Murphy. JNR CHALL AA: 1 S Whyte. 2 S Whyte. 3 K Gadelouskaite.

National English RC Held 18 & 19 November 2017. Three Star Show. Judges Mr R Wearmouth (Bucks), Mr B Searle (Does).Total exhibits 112.Total entries 1030. Best in show K Brownsword (Grey doe).

R WEARMOUTH

It is always a pleasure to judge an English stock show especially when the gold shield is awarded. We had a good entry considering the problems with VHD.Another well run show as we all expect from our hard working committee.Thanks to John my secretary and stewards Martin, Bernard, Eric, Fred and Jim, also the ladies with the refreshments. BLK BUCK 16: 1 B Double 17E03885. Very good coat and colour, good formation through work, good head, saddle and butterfly, good spotting but a few inclined to bar right haunch. 2 B Double. Nice head, coat and colour, left side good spotting, right side good formation, but a few bars. 3 B Double. Good coat and colour, strong saddle, right side good, left side good haunch, single chain. BLUE BUCK 11: 1 Kitwood Stud 17E00885. Cup. Good coat, colour, spotting and formation, balanced work. 2 Kitwood Stud. Good coat, colour, formation, strong eye circles, good ears and spotting. 3 Kitwood Stud. Good coat, colour and formation, few bars each haunch. GRY BUCK 13: 1 S & J Howson 16E01897. Good coat, colour, spotting, late start left chain. 2 Firshill Stud. Strong saddle, nice head and spotting, left haunch inclined to bar. 3 A Lakin. Nice head, good colour, good left side, gap right haunch. TORT BUCK 8: 1 Bellamoure Stud 14D00974. Nice head, fair coat and colour, good right side, age catching up. 2 Firshill Stud. Strong saddle, bolder spotting, good formation, good head. 3 R Took. Strong saddle and tail, nice spotting, fair formation. CHOC BUCK 9: 1 Firshill Stud 17E01500. Good head, strong saddle,nice spotting in a good formation. 2 Firshill Stud. Nice head and colour, bolder spotting. 3 R Took. Good head, coat and colour, smaller spotted, couple of gaps right side. BRDS BLK 37: 1 Sarande Stud 17E01977. 2 & 3 B Double. BRDS BLU 16: 1, 2 & 3 Kitwood Stud. BRDS GRY 29: 1 K Brownsword 17E01066. 2 P & S Jones. 3 Firshill Stud. BRDS TORT 13: 1 Bushmill Stud 16E00293. 2 K Brownsword. 3 Bellamoure Stud. BRDS CHOC 18: 1 R Took 16E00813. 2 & 3 Firshill Stud. JUN MEMB 4: 1 B Hirstle 17E01089. Good butterfly, best balanced work, fair spotting. 2 B Hirstle. 3 J Hirstle. BRDS BUCK 57: 1 Kitwood Stud. 2 B Double. 3 Firshill Stud. CHALL BUCK 57: 1 Kitwood Stud. 2 B Double. 3 Firshill Stud. NOV EXH 102: 1 Sarande Stud. 2 Kitwood Stud. 3 B Double. G CHALL 112: 1 K Brownsword. 2 Sarande Stud. 3 Kitwood Stud. SOUTHERN CUP 26: 1 Sarande Stud. IRWIN TAYLOR MEM 40: 1 K Brownsword. NORTHERN CUP 40: 1 K Brownsword. MIDLAND CUP 47: 1 Kitwood Stud. SOUTHERN CUP 26: 1 Sarande Stud. IRWIN TAYLOR SHIELD 14: 1 B Hirstle. MINES CUP 2: 1 Firshill Stud. THOMPSON MEM CUP 53: 1 Sarande Stud. GREGORY MEM CUP 59: 1 K Brownsword. PAIRS CLASS 3: 1 Kitwood Stud. LADIES CLASS 11: 1 Bellamoure Stud. VETERANS CLASS 52: 1 K Brownsword.

B SEARLE

A pleasure to judge the National English adult show, some very good rabbits about. Thanks to stewards on the table and Russell for doing my book. Well organised show by Bob and John Kay and committee. Canteen girls doing a fine job and joint judging with Roy Wearmouth, well done all cup winners. Well done to K Brownsword for going BiS with a grey doe. BLK DOE 20: 1 Sarande Stud 17E01977. Good coat, colour, well spotted, good balance, fair head and clean under, good rabbit, fit. 2 B Double. Fair head, good balance, spotting not enough on back end, good colour. 3 F Manifield. BLUE DOE 5: 1 Kitwood Stud 17E00887. Good colour,nice condition, could do with more spots on left side, spot side of head spoils. 2 Carnell Stud. Fair spotted, gaps spoil, fair head, good colour, tail pale. 3 Kitwood Stud. Colour, good fair spotting too many gaps spoils, fair tail. GRY DOE 16: 1 K Brownsword 17E01066. A very good grey doe, well balanced, spotted, clean under, good head, strong tail, good condition. 2 P & S Jones. Fair grey, good sweep of work, not quality of spotting, lacks depth of colour, fair head. 3 Firshill stud. Balanced rabbit, small spotted, good colour, fair tail, clean under. TORT DOE 5: 1 Bushmill Stud 16E00293. Fair head, colour, some good spotting, gap in one chain, fair tail, fair balanced rabbit, clean under, fit. 2 K Brownsword. Good head, fair head, colour, lacks a bit quality spotting, fit rabbit, balanced rabbit. 3 R Fenn. Too dark colour tort, fair head, good spotting, too many gaps bold spotting. CHOC DOE 9: 1 R Took 16E00813. Good colour, small spotting, fair balanced rabbit, good back end, open work, good tail, clean rabbit, fit. 2 Kettlewood & Sharp. Balanced rabbit, nice spotting, clean under, fair head, ties on haunches spoils. 3 Kettlewood &

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Sharp. Fair choc, spot head near eye circle, good colour, fair balance, strong tail. BRDS BLK 37: 1 Sarande Stud 17E01977. 2 & 3 B Double. BRDS BLU 16: 1, 2 & 3 Kitwood Stud. BRDS GRY 29: 1 K Brownsword 17E01066. 2 P & S Jones. 3 Firshill Stud. BRDS TORT 13: 1 Bushmill Stud 16E00293. 2 K Brownsword. 3 Bellamoure Stud. BRDS CHOC 18: 1 R Took 16E00813. 2 & 3 Firshill Stud. JUN MEMB 4: 1 B Hirstle 17E01089. Good butterfly, best balanced work, fair spotting. 2 B Hirstle. 3 J Hirstle. BRDS DOE 55: 1 K Brownsword. 2 Sarande Stud. 3 B Double. CHALL DOE 55: 1 K Brownsword. 2 Sarande Stud. 3 B Double. NOV EXH 102: 1 Sarande Stud. 2 Kitwood Stud. 3 B Double. G CHALL 112: 1 K Brownsword. 2 Sarande Stud. 3 Kitwood Stud. SOUTHERN CUP 26: 1 Sarande Stud. IRWIN TAYLOR MEM 40: 1 K Brownsword. NORTHERN CUP 40: 1 K Brownsword. MIDLAND CUP 47: 1 Kitwood Stud. SOUTHERN CUP 26: 1 Sarande Stud. IRWIN TAYLOR SHIELD 14: 1 B Hirstle. MINES CUP 2: 1 Firshill Stud. THOMPSON MEM CUP 53: 1 Sarande Stud. GREGORY MEM CUP 59: 1 K Brownsword. PAIRS CLASS 3: 1 Kitwood Stud. LADIES CLASS 11: 1 Bellamoure Stud. VETERANS CLASS 52: 1 K Brownsword.

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Two Star U/5 Months Support Show. Judge Mr S Dixon.Total exhibits 22. Best in Show Firshill Stud.

S DIXON

I would like to thank members for voting for me to judge at my first National show. Nothing really outstanding, black being my largest and strongest class. Congratulations to Gary on winning grand challenge with his grey doe. BLK u/5 11: 1 R Chappell 17E01726. Nice coat and colour, slightly congested one side, good presentation. 2 D Page. 3 B Double. BLUE u/5 5: 1 Mrs C Shaw 17E01464. Size and coat stopped it progressing to dups, another month will make a big difference. 2 Kentpark Stud. 3 D Page. GRY u/5 2: 1 Firshill Stud 17E01497. My best youngster, LHS really nice, other slightly congested. 2 R Chappell. TORT u/5 4: 1 Firshill Stud 17E01502. Not a lot to separate them, winner wins on coat and colour, and shape of spot. 2 & 3 R Took. NOV u/5 22: 1 Firshill Stud. 2 R Chappell. 3 D Page. BUCK u/5 10: 1 D Page. 2 Firshill Stud. 3 R Took. DOE u/5 12: 1 Firshill Stud. 2 R Chappell. 3 Mrs C Shaw. CHALL B/B u/5 16: 1 R Chappell. 2 D Page. 3 Mrs C Shaw. CHALL AOC u/5 6: 1 Firshill Stud. 2 Firshill Stud. 3 R Took. G CHALL 22: 1 Firshill Stud. 2 R Chappell. 3 D Page.

Colchester Held 19 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mrs M Embry (Fancy & Lop), Mrs J Saunders (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and best Fur Caroline Hollis (Swiss Fox). Best Fancy Oakleigh Stud (ND Agouti). Best Lop Julie Livingstone (Lion Lop). Best Rex Blackvelvet Stud (Mini Rex Black).

MRS M EMBRY

A hall I hadn’t visited before but very nice and everything organised so well by Pauline and her team. An excellent selection of rabbits in both the fancy and the lops. Nice to handle so many top quality exhibits with only minor points deciding the placings in the dups.Thank you to Anthea who coped with the book on a day when I was feeling rather rough! Also to those who fetched and carried throughout. Nice to see old friends who popped in to say hello on the day. Thank you for the warm welcome and good company. JUN FANCY AA 2: 1 Cedarhouse Stud 17X02380. Marten Sable dark, two good rabbits, just wins body length and coat flow. 2 Chyna Dyble. ND RE Ad 1: 1 Andy Bowles 17X04114.Very nice short body, little on ear carriage but good head and dense coat. ND RE u/5 1: 1 Andy Bowles 17X04113. Nice youngster, good coat and body, beaten shoulder for CC. ND AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 Andy Bowles 17X04105. Black, good colour throughout, short body and good head set up. ND M SMK SAB 3: 1 Damson Stud 13X04481. All sables, very dark, wins depth of chest, well carried ears, a quality class. 2 Cedarhouse Stud. 3 Chyna Dyble. ND AG Ad 1: 1 Oakleigh Stud 16X05472. Very good all round type, bold eye and good balance head to body, good chest and shoulders, best fancy. ND OTT Ad 1: 1 Oakleigh Stud 17X02273. Nice head set up, good colour and tan, good depth and shoulders. ND AOC Ad 1: 1 Oakleigh Stud 17X02276. Opal, another good shaped dwarf, nice chest depth and shoulder and head. POL RE Ad 4: 1 Tibbar Stud 17A00457. Wins a

very nice class on coat and head width, all good shape and well presented, very nice body shape and rump, close for best fancy. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 L Woods. DUT BLU 2: 1 Mick Baker 17B04090. Both nice, not much between these two, slight step under but more even stops and deeper under colour. 2 Mick Baker. BH 1: 1 L Woods 17B00541. A lovely hare, good size, coat and rich colour, very nice all round but took a little while to settle on the table. TAN 1: 1 L Woods 17B01960. Choc, good colour, even rich tanning, nice sides. HIM 5: 1 Damson Stud 16B04732. Nice to see a well supported class, all very nice and took a while to decide, good smut and stockings, well up and even. 2 Damson Stud. 3 D Mead. LHD Ad 1: 1 Lionda Stud 17C00780. REW, well presented, good coat contrast between body and mane, nice mane and bib. THRI Ad 2: 1 Raven Stud 16D00165. Two nice evenly coloured rabbits, wins boldness of head and body width. 2 Raven Stud. RV FANCY Ad 5: 1 Raven Stud 17K00341. Mini Pap, an interesting class, wins cobbiness of shape and evenness of rump markings. 2 & 3 Nemesis Stud. RV FANCY u/5: 1 Raven Stud 17K00347. Mini Pap, both nice type, wins rump markings being a shade more even. 2 Raven Stud. CHALL FANCY Ad 28: 1 Oakleigh Stud. Agouti ND. 2 Tibbar Stud. Polish. 3 Lionda Stud. Lionhead. FANCY CHALL u/5 3: 1 Andy Bowles. REW ND. 2 Raven Stud. Mini Pap. 3 Raven Stud. Mini Pap. F LOP SELF Ad 4: 1 Gemma Rash 16H00783. Blue, wins coat and general boldness, good head, ears and body width, BoB. 2 Gemma Rash. F LOP AOC Ad 5: 1 Gemma Rash 15H00623. Butterfly, well marked, good coat and body shape, good ear carriage and nice head. 2 Peter Clench. 3 Gemma Rash. MINI LPO REW Ad: 1 Ivy Stud 16K04521. Very nice all round, coat, head and body shape. 2 Nala Stud. 3 Nemesis Stud. MINI LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Ivy Stud 17K03887. Good body and head, looks promising. MINI LOP BLK Ad 2: 1 Freespirit Stud 16K03916. Lovely coat and colour, very good body type, nice head and ears. MNI LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K00238. Nice youngster all round. MINI LOP BLU Ad 3: 1 Nala Stud 17K01706. All very nice, spoilt for choice here, wins coat finish today. 2 Freespirit Stud. 3 Tarax Stud. MINI LOP AOC SELF Ad 4: 1 Ivy Stud 17K03836. Choc, good coat and colour, nice type and ears. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Sarah Ling. MINI LOP AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17K03507. BE White, dense coat but a little soft at present, head to fill out a bit more. MINI LOP AG/AG PATT 6: 1 Andy Bowles 17K02439. Agouti, wins another good class, very good colour, coat and type. 2 Ivy Stud. 3 Nala Stud. MINI LOP STY 3: 1 Nala Stud 17K01703. Wins boldness of head and body balance, lovely ear carriage and depth of front, all nice, another quality class, BoB and close for best lop. 2 Nala Stud. 3 Freespirit Stud. MINI LOP BLK OTT Ad 2: 1 Freespirit Stud 17K02653. Nice head and ears, good body, very slightly shorter than second, both good colour. MINI LOP AOC N/S Ad 6: 1 Tara Stud 15K03815. Choc Tort, good colour, boldest head set up, neat body. 2 Sarah Ling. 3 Lyn Clarke. LION LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Julie Livingstone 17K04316. Short body, well covered rump, nice wealth of mane, good coat and head type, immaculate, bet lop. LION LOP AC N/S 2: 1 Julie Livingstone 16K02784. S Sable, good body, colour and mane, nice coat contrast and type. 2 Freespirit Stud. LOP CHALL Ad 40: 1 Julie Livingstone, Lion Lop. 2 Nala Stud, Mini Lop Sooty. 3 Freespirit Stud. Mini Lop Black. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Ivy Stud, Mini Lop REW. 2 Tarax Stud, Mini Lop Black. 3 Tarax Stud, Mini Lop BEW. UNSTD LOP 2: 1 Tarax Stud 17K00229. 2 Tarax Stud. CHALL u/5: 1 Andy Bowles. 2 Tayla Wilding. 3 Ivy Stud. CHALL Ad: 1 Caroline Hollis. 2 Oakleigh Stud. 3 Julie Livingstone. JUN CHALL AA: 1 Cedarhouse Stud. 2 Tayla Wilding. 3 Chyna Dyble. G CHALL AA: 1 Caroline Hollis. 2 Oakleigh Stud. 3 Blackvelvet Stud.

MRS J SAUNDERS

A big thank you to Colchester RC for the invite to judge. Some good stock on show today, my best fur the REW swiss fox, a true example of the breed, pristine and clean, also a smart black mini rex that headed a good rex entry. The dups were sorted amicably with Maureen agreeing on the swiss for BiS. CHIN Ad 2: 1 R Barr 17D00194 CC. Two nice rabbits, the winner having more coat, good type and colour. 2 R Barr. SIB Ad 1: 1 Tarax Stud 17D00194 CC. Brown, nice fit rabbit, would like a touch more coat, good colour and type. HULST Ad 1: 1 Vantemple Stud 17D02480. PERLF Ad 2: 1 Vantemple Stud 17E02617 CC. Good colour and ticking, nice type and under, wins coat today. 2 Botany Stud. RV FUR Ad: 1 Caroline Hollis 17E03644. REW

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swiss fox, lovely type, coat and under coat, groomed and pristine white, well done, BiS and best fur. 2 Tarax Stud. Nice gold glavcot, touch moult, good colour and type. 2 Caroline Hollis. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 Caroline Hollis. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 R Barr. JUN N/S REX 3: 1 T Wilding. 2 & 3 Cedarhouse Stud. ERM REX Ad 1: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02023 CC. Nice type buck, good colour and coat, pristine clean, just to finish sides. BLK REX Ad 1: 1 Eddie Hutchings 17E02893 CC. Big bold buck, excels type, lovely coat and colour, just a touch under. OR REX Ad 2: 1 Eddie Hutchings 17E03265 CC. Two nice oranges, winner has edge on coat today, good colour and type. 2 Eddie Hutchings. AOV REX Ad 1: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E07084 CC. Himi, big bold buck, another that excels type, touch on points and touch moult on rump but good coat. MINI REX BLK Ad 2: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 17B03388 CC. Smashing little mini, lovely type, good coat, good colour and under, fit and finished, best rex, well done. 2 Blackvelvet Stud. MINI REX OR/FN Ad 3: 1 C Wilding 16B06346. 2 & 3 C Wilding. MINI REX BLK OTT Ad 3: 1 C Wilding 17B02857 CC. Nice tidy otter, good coat, colour and demarcation, second rabbit another nice one, just beaten coat and sides today. 2 Damson Stud. 3 Cedarhouse Stud. MINI REX AG PATT u/5 1: 1 Tayla Wilding 17B06081 CC. Liked this little mini chin, nice little coat, good colour and definition, will get better. MINI REX AOC N/S 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B02332 CC. Dali Bi, nice type, some clustering of spots but reasonable balanced, just a touch on coat today. REX CHALL Ad 15: 1 Blackvelvet Stud. 2 Eddie Hutchings. 3 Tibbar Stud. REX CHALL u/5 1: 1 Tayla Wilding.

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One Star Stock Show. Judge Miss K Branham. Best in Show Gemma Rash (Mini Blue).

MISS K BRANHAM

Lovely venue and amazing turn out for the club with 48 entries! A beautiful selection of lops and some very challenging decisions to make; but the blue mini lop really shone on the day- lovely balanced rabbit. Thank you very much to my dedicated stewards for the day, you are all a credit to the club and a pleasure to judge for! L/LOP REW Ad 1; 1 J Livingstone 17K04316 CC BoB. Lovely cond. Shown fit and clean. Good shoulder and nice rump. L/LOP AOC N/S Ad 2; 1 Julie Livingstone 16K02784 CC. Wins on shoulder and head, nice colour. Nails long. 2 Freespirit Stud. M/LOP REW Ad 3; 1 Nala Stud 16K00634 CC. Wins on type, nice coat. 2&3. Ivy Stud. M/LOP REW u5 1; 1 DQ M/LOP BLK Ad 1; 1 Freespirit Stud 16K03916 CC. Lovely broad head, shown fit and clean, lovely body. M/LOP BLK u5 1; 1 Tarax Stud 17K00238. Lovely head and great ear drop. Strong crown. M/LOP BLUE Ad 3; 1 Nala Stud 17K01706 CC BoB. Nice head, lovely well muscled rump! Strong crown and nice coat. 2 Freespirit Stud. 3. Tarax Stud. M/LOP AOC SF Ad 5; 1 Sarah Ling 15K02506 CC. Nice shoulder and rump, solid rabbit. Strong crown, nice drop. 2 Ivy Stud. 3 Tarax Stud. M/LOP AOC SF u/5 1; 1 Tarax Stud 17K03507. Lovely shoulder and ear drop- should mature nicely. M/LOP BK OTT Ad 2; 1 Freespirit Stud 17K02653 CC.Wins on beautiful chunky body and shoulder. A little nervous. 2 Ivy Stud M/LOP SOOTY Ad 3; 1 Freespirit Stud 17K02655 CC – Beautiful sooty markings, very close strong class, winner won on markings and condition. 2&3 Nala Stud. M/LOP C/TORT Ad 4; 1 Ivy Stud 15K06181 CC. Wins on strength of shading, especially belly, and overall body and head bulk. 2 Tarax Stud. 3 Sarah Ling. M/LOP AG Ad 2; 1 Nala Stud 17K03063 CC.Wins on coat, colour, and rump. Rounded ears and nice drop. 2 Andy Bowes. M/LOP AG PATT Ad 3; 1 Tarax Stud 17K03510 CC. Lovely little cinnamon- won on condition, coat and overall balance. 2 Ivy Stud. 3 Lyn Clarke M/LOP OR/FWN Ad 1; 1 Tarax Stud 17K00236 CC. Really nice drop on ears, lovely and rounded at the ends, nice colour. Watch nails. M/LOP UNSTD Ad 2; 1 Tarax Stud 17K00229 CC. Beautiful rabbit; fantastic and consistent colour. Beautiful red eyes with blueish tinge. Nice drop on ears. 2 Tarax Stud F/LOP SLF Ad 2; 1 Gemma Rash 16H00783 CC BoB. Consistent and strong colour, bulky head and strong bone. Nails desperately need a trim before showing! 2 Gemma Rash F/LOP AOC Ad 5; 1 Peter Clench 16H00195 CC. Light Steel, nice head and coat, fair colour. 2&3 Gemma Rash. GRAND CHL Ad: 1 Nala Stud. 2 J Livingstone. 3 Sarah Ling. GRAND CHL u/5: 1&2 Tarax Stud GRAND CHL AA: 1 Nala Stud. 2 J Livingstone. 3 Sarah Ling.

Sleaford Held 19 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr P Brasier (Fancy, Lop), Mr O Brasier (Fur, Rex). Total exhibits 72. Total entries 284. Best in show and best fancy Blueboot Stud (Blue Dutch). Best lop M Campbell (Mini Lop Orange). Best Fur R Burgess(Havana). Best rex Rameybec Stud (Mini Rex Lynx).

P BRASIER

Many thanks for the invite, always a pleasure to judge with my son Oliver. Well done to all CC winners. Many thanks for the lovely lunch, to my stewards and Ann on the book work. BLU DUT Ad 1: 1 Blueboot Stud 14B02274. Good type and colour, touch in collar, shown well. BLK DUT Ad 2: 1 Jason Reeves 17B01736. Feathery stop, touch under. 2 P Stacey. BLK DUT u/4 2: 1 Jason Reeves 17B01739. Odd cheek, odd stop. 2 Blueboot Stud. STL DUT u/4 1: 1 Blueboot Stud 17B01732. Odd stop and screw saddle. ND REW Ad 3; 1 Barnet Deeley 15X05827. Lacks coat. ND AOC Ad 3: 1 Earle Stud 16X05631. Wins on profile and ears. 2 Barnet Deeley. 3 H Winter. ND OTT Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Crooks. ND FOX Ad 1: 1 Earle Stud 14X01499. Touch on coat and front. ND AG Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Crooks 16X08685. Little on shoulders and condition. ND SIAM SAB Ad 5: 1 Barnet Deeley 17X04405. Touch on ears, moulty rump. 2 Mr & Mrs Crooks. 3 Barnet Deeley. ND SIAM SAB u/5 1: 1 Barnet Deeley 17X04424. Bonny baby, super ears and profile. ND SIAM SMK Ad 1: 1 Barnet Deeley 15X04804. Starey coated. HIM BLK Ad 1: 1 Carnell Stud 17B04822. White hairs spoil, raggy stop ear tops, chip on smut. HARL BLK Ad 1: 1 Jpann Stud 17E00169. Good head, chest and body, little on feet. HARL BLU Ad 1: 1 Jpann Stud 17E00177. Fair body and feet, little head, fair chest. THRI Ad 1: 1 R Burgess 16D02371. Lacks colour and ears, light vent. THRI u/5 1: 1 R Burgess 17D02637. Fails vent and muzzle. FANCY CHALL Ad 27: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Earle Stud. 3 Jpann Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5 6: 1 Barnet Deeley. 2 J Rogers. 3 Blueboot Stud. FANCY CHALL AA 32: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Earle Stud. 3 Jpann Stud. MINI LOP AG u/5 1: 1 Jpann Stud 17K00319. Little on shoulders and drop. MINI LOP AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 M Campbell 17K04515. BEW, touch on crown and shoulders and ears. MINI LOP OTT Ad 5: 1 Chimbunny Stud 17K00864. Little on drop and body. 2 & 3 Helena Winters. MINI LOP OTT u/5 1: 1 Helena Winters 17K02561. Good drop and body, lacks coat. MINI LOP AOC N/SELF Ad 6: 1 Chimbunny Stud 17K00868. Sty Fwn. Touch on ears and colour. 2 M Campbell. Opal. 3 Chimbunny Stud. Choc Tort. MINI LOP AOC N/SELF u/5 3: 1 M Campbell 17K04513. Harlequin. Only a baby, super profile and drop. 2 Chimbunny Stud. 3 Jpann Stud. F LOP STL Ad 1: 1 Blueboot Stud 13H01367.Wet eye, moult spoils. LOP CHALL Ad 15: 1 Chimbunny Stud. 2 M Campbell. 3 Chimbunny Stud. LOP CHALL u/5 5: 1 M Campbell. 2 Helena Winter. 3 Jpann Stud. LOP CHALL AA 20: 1 M Campbell. 2 Chimbunny Stud. 3 M Campbell. G CHALL Ad: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Hunningley Stud. G CHALL u/5: 1 Rose Burgess. 2 M Campbell. 3 Barnet & Deeley. G CHALL AA: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Rose Burgess.

O BRASIER

Many thanks for the invite. Disappointing entry. Thanks to Julie on my book and my stewards. Pleasure always to judge with dad. B DE H Ad 2: 1 Hunningley Stud 17G00038.Wins class on fitness of coat, clean under, would like better eye circles. 2 Hunningley Stud. HAV u/5 3: 1 Rose Burgess 17D02654. Wins class on top colour, touch on condition. 2 & 3 Rose Burgess. FUR CHALL Ad 5: 1 & 2 Hunningley Stud. FUR CHALL u/5 4: 1, 2 & 3 Rose Burgess. FUR CHALL AA 9: 1 Rose Burgess. 2 Hunningley Stud. 3 Rose Burgess. DAL REX Ad 2: 1 Hunningley Stud 17E00281. Wins class on pattern and coat, fit and clean. 2 Hunningley Stud. BLUE REX Ad 2: 1 Rose Burgess 17E01570. Wins class on levelness of coat, better colour. 2 Rose Burgess. MINI REX HAV Ad 1: 1 Rose Burgess 16B04752. Nice top, colour to finish flanks. MINI REX BLK Ad 1: 1 Rose Burgess 16B04749. Fair top, even, belly in coat, touch rusty. MINI REX BLK u/5 1: 1 Rameybec Stud 17B01763. Very typey youngster, nice texture, very moulty chest and groin. MINI REX LYNX Ad 1: 1 Rameybec Stud 16B05373. Good size and type, very good definition, just breaking up spine.

REX CHALL Ad 9: 1 Rameybec Stud. 2 & 3 Rose Burgess. REX CHALL u/5: 1 Hunningley Stud. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Hunningley Stud. REX CHALL AA: 1 Rameybec Stud. 2 Hunningley Stud. 3 Rameybec Stud. PET CLASS 2: 1 Dominic Redfern. 2 Michelle Campbell. G CHALL Ad: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Hunningley Stud. G CHALL u/5: 1 R Burgess. 2 M Campbell. 3 Barnet & Deeley. G CHALL AA: 1 Blueboot Stud. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Rose Burgess.

Derwent Valley Held 19 November 2017. Two star show. Judges Mrs E Massey-Beeston (Fancy, Lops), Mrs D Brass-Brown (Fur, Rex). Total exhibits 102. Best in show and best lop K Wakefield (Dwf Ag/Chin). Best fancy A Rawling (Dutch). Best fur C Punchard (Havana). Best rex A Hill (Ermine).

MRS E MASSEY-BEESTON

A very good entry with some good stock on show especially the young agouti dwarf that just needs time. Best fancy went to the black dutch closely followed by the black otter dwarf. Best lop went to the agouti dwarf lop, all well shown. A pleasure to judge with Daphne and both deciding on the dwarf lop for best in show followed by the black dutch. Thanks Ida and her team for a lovely day, it was good to see you all. Thanks to the stewards and to Jodie on the book work. ND REW Ad 2: 1 Irony Stud 17X01927. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat. 2 Irony Stud. ND REW u/5 3: 1 I Collings 17X02582. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat, I did like all three. 2 Irony Stud. 3 I Collings. ND BLK Ad 2: 1 N Somers 15X03624. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 D Bates. ND BLU u/5 2: 1 M Key 17X03843. Good head shape, eye, shade strong in ears, nice body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 D Bates. ND AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 S Beynon 16X02727. Good head shape, eye, ears, good body shape, chest, front and back feet. good coat. ND M SAB Ad 2: 1 S Groves 17X04069. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 J Fletcher. ND S SAB 1: 1 N Somers 17X01933. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, young adult, just needs time. ND AG u/5 1: 1 S Beynon 17X02866. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, smart. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 S Beynon 17X03172. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 S Beynon. ND CHIN u/5 2: 1 S Beynon 17X02867. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, just needs time. 2 M Key. ND BLK OTT Ad 3: 1 J & E Atkinson 16X04272. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, shoulders, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, fit. 2 J Atkinson. 3 S Groves. ND AOC OTT 2: 1 S Groves 17X02366. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 S Groves. ND FOX Ad 2: 1 D Bates 17X02771. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. DUT BLK Ad 2: 1 A Rawlings 17B00466. Good head shape, round cheeks and level, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut and stops, good colour and coat. 2 D Hemsley. DUT BLK u/4 1: 1 A Rawlings 17B00475. Good head shape, round cheeks, but into whisker bed, good eye, ears, touch on top saddle, nice undercut, nice stops, good colour and cot. DUT BLU Ad 1: 1 A Rawlings 16B00314. Good head shape, round cheeks and level, good eye, ears, clean neck, to saddle, undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. DUT BLU u/4 5: 1 A Rawlings 17B00474. Good head shape, round cheeks, just catches whisker bed, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. 2 & 3 G Jenkins. DUT STL Ad 2; 1 R & J Coleman 17B00165. Good head shape, round cheeks and level, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. 2 D Hemsley. DUT BR GRY Ad 1: 1 D Sales 17B01250. Good head shape, round cheeks but just catches whisker bed on both sides, good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut, nice stops, good colour and coat. DUT CHOC Ad 1: 1 R &J Coleman 16B06197. Good head shape, round cheeks and level,good eye, ears, clean neck, top saddle, undercut,nice stops, good colour and coat. DUT YELL Ad 1: 1 D Sales 15B01504. Good head shape, round cheeks and level,good eye, ears, clean neck, top, saddle, undercut,nice stops, good colour and coat. POL AOC Ad 3: 1 Blackholly Stud 17A00817. Good head shape, eye, ears, body shape, good

length on front, fine in bone, stylish, good colour and coat. 2 & 3 Blackholly Stud. FANCY CHALL Ad 28: 1 A Rawling. 2 R & E Atkinson. 3 Blackholly Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5 14: 1 S Beynon. 2 A Rawlings. 3 I Collins. JUN: 1 R & E Atkinson. Black otter dwarf adult. D LOP REW 1: 1 K Wakefield 15C02241. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, moult spoils. D LOP AG CHIN Ad 2: 1 K Wakefield 16C01435. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat, fit. 2 K Wakefield. G LOP AC SELF Ad 2: 1 L Lapish 15L00636. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat. 2 K Wakefield. G LOP S/FWN Ad 1: 1 L Lapish 7KB450. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. G LOP AOC N/S Ad 3: 1 K Wakefield 16L00755. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 L Lapish. 3 K Wakefield. G LOP AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 L Lapish 17L00603. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. MINI LOP REW Ad 2: 1 L Lapish 16K05454. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat. 2 L Lapish. MINI LOP BLK Ad 2: 1 L White 17K01681. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 R Ellwood. MINI LOP BLK u/5 4: 1 J Shepherd 17K011133. Good head shape, eye, lacks a touch on ear carriage, nice ear shape, good body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. 2 & 3 J Shepherd. MINI LOP BLU Ad 1: 1 R Ellwood 16K05268. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. MINI LOP AG CHIN u/5 2: 1 J Shepherd 17K04083. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage body shape, chest, front and back feet, good coat, touch dark on top. 2 J Shepherd. MINI LOP BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 L White 17K03944. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour, just needs to clear coat. MINI LOP AOC OTT Ad: 1 L White 16K04773. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. MINI LOP AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 L White 16K03577. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. MINI LOP N/S u/5 1: 1 L White 17K0948. Good head shape, eye, ear shape, ear carriage, body shape, chest, front and back feet, good colour and coat. LOP CHALL Ad 17; 1 K Wakefield. 2 K Wakefield. 3 L White. LOP CHALL u/5 10: 1 L Lapish. 2 L White. 3 J Shepherd. BEST REX: A Hill. BEST FUR: 1 Punchard.

MRS D BRASS-BROWN

It was good to see old friends at Derwent Valley show. I had a good number of rex, principally minis. The fur were a bit thin on the ground but my best was a lovely Havana. My best rex was a quality standard ermine. Thank you Joan for doing my book. Thanks also for a lovely lunch and whoever made the chilli, it was very tasty! ERM Ad 2: 1 A Hill 17E03186. Excellent size and shape, good head and ear covering, dense coat, good belly finish. 2 Winston Stud. ERM u/5 1: 1 A Hill 17E03193. Well put down youngster with good type, very promising for coat quality. BLK Ad 1: 1 F Booth 17E00333. Excellent type and colour on top, quality coat, broken at base on rump, shoulders and chest, to finish on belly. BLK u/5 1: 1 F Booth 17E03931 CC. Lovely typey youngster, quality coat, to finish on chest and rump. MINI REX ERM Ad 1: 1 Tamar Stud 17B01999. Good body shape, loses points head shape and ears, coat just a touch soft. MINI REX BLK Ad 2: 1 J&R Stud 17B00589. Wins colour, rather loose in coat and just a bit long. 2 R Ellwood. MINI REX BLK u/5: 1 Tamar Stud 17B04152. Excellent type, head and ears, good texture to coat, good finish. 2 Tamar Stud. MINI REX OTT Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01462. Good textured coat but a bit long, loses a few points body type and dewlap. MINI REX AOC OTT u/5 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04479. Wins CC on coat texture and finish today. MINI REX AOC Ad 8: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04478. Best finish, both top and belly today, good texture coat. 2 & 3 Winston Stud. MINI LOP AOC u/5 8: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04482 CC. Excellent shape, lovely feel to coat and bang on finish wise today. 2 Mr & Mrs Whates. 3 J & E Atkinson.

REX CHALL Ad 16: 1 A Hill. 2 Mr & Mrs Whates. 3 F Booth. REX CHALL u/5 12: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates. 2 F Booth. 3 A Hill. JUN 2: 1 & 2 R & E Atkinson. BEST REX: 1 A Hill. SAT IV Ad 1: 1 L Lapish 16E05162. Big bold buck, loses points colour and coat not rolling back, to finish under. MINI SAT Ad 3: 1 J&R Stud 17D00413. Best colour in class, some rollback where finished, good, neat type. 2 & 3 R & E Atkinson. S/SAB Ad 1; 1 J Oakland CC withheld. Not really in show condition today, very loose in coat. CHIN Ad 1: 1 F Booth 17D01706. Good colour top and under, very loose in coat. HAV Ad 2: 1 C Punchard 17D00134. Excellent type, lovely coat quality, well finished on top. HAV u/5 1: 1 C Punchard 17D00143 Very promising youngster, excellent type and coat. HULST 2: 1 T Kent 17B00324. Good type, head and ears, colour good, needs more density to coat. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 G Jenkins 17B02126 CC. Good type and colour top and under, needs more density to coat. FUR CHALL Ad 11: 1 C Punchard. 2 L Lapish. 3 J & R Stud. FUR CHALL u/5 1: 1 C Punchard. JUN FUR 2: 1 & 2 J & E Atkinson.

East Lancs Held on 19 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mrs G Webb-Bailey (ROFancy, Lop, Rex). Mr R Cooper (Dutch, Eng, Rex). Total exhibits 171. Best in Show and Best Rex J Robinson (Mini). Best Fancy B Taylor (ND). Best Lop R Waring (German Chin). Best Normal Fur Carey Bros (Silver Fox Blk).

MRS G WEBB-BAILEY

I have been to Blackpool club a number of times over the years but first time at East Lancs. A good entry awaited us and Ros and committee had everything in order. Good entry of 96 Dwarfs, lovely to see Phil Smethurst, looking better, supported by Liz also Gordon and Margaret Marshall - havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen them for some time. My best a very good Fox Dwarf, some nice lops headed by a German and promising blk mini. The Fur was headed by good coated Fox. Thanks to lovely stewards who stayed all day, Sue Roberts, Natalie Taylor, James Cornthwaite, Peter Faint and Leah Watson good job on book. Many thanks to canteen for refreshments all day. Enjoyable day, look forward to return visit. L/HEAD WHITE Ad 1: 1 Marbledale Stud 17C00190 CC BOB. BEW. Neat body, good front and bib. L/HEAD NS u/5 1: 1 Marbledale Stud 17C00186 CC. Ag, shade long, not front. ND REW Ad 5: 1 Pendle Stud 16X00276 CC. Good shape, ear and coat. 2 N Atkinson. 3 Pendle Stud. ND REW u/5 1: 1 N Atkinson 17X00341. Nice shape, watch teeth. NE BEW Ad 5: A Scott 15X01820 CC. Nice class, good head and body, to finish, up to weight. 2 C Scott. 3 F Crewe. ND BEW u/5 1: 1 A Scott 17X01848. Needs time to fill out, shade long in ear. ND BLK Ad 2: 1 A Wheal 16X00488 CC. Lovely head, good ear and body. 2 A Wheal. ND AOC S Ad 1: 1 B Taylor 15X00520 CC. Brown. Good head, body and coat, clean feet. ND SIA/SAB Ad 8: 1 G & D Hodson 15X00425 CC. Med. Short body, little on finish, moult on ears. 2 C Scott. 3 G & D Hodson. ND SIA/SAB u/5 3: 1 C Scott 17X01420. Med. Promising, nice head and body. 2 B Taylor. ND SIA/SMK Ad 3: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04416 CC. Best colour, nice head and body. 2 D Pedder. 3 A Scott. ND SPT Ad 1: 1 A Scott 16X01409 CC. Dark in colour, to finish, shade on ears. ND HIM Ad 2: 1 A Scott 15X01828 CC. Compact body, good ears and nice dark markings. 2 T Hoole. ND AOC SHADED Ad 1: 1 B Taylor 15X00520 CC Brown. Good head, body and coat, clean feet. ND SIA/SAB Ad 8: 1 G & D Hodson 15X00425 CC. Med. Short body, little on finish, moult on ears. 2 C Scott. 3 G & D Hodson. ND SIA/SAB u/5 3: 1 C Scott 17X01420. Med. Promising, nice head and body. 2 B Taylor. ND SIA/SMK Ad 3: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04416 CC. Best colour, nice head and body. 2 D Pedder. 3 A Scott. ND SPT Ad 1: 1 A Scott 16X01409 CC. Dark in colour, to finish, shade on ears. ND HIM Ad 2: 1 A Scott 15X01828 CC. Compact body, good ears and nice dark markings. 2 T Hoole. ND AOC SHADED Ad 1: 1 A Scott 15X01822 CC. Up to weight, nice body and ear. ND AGTI Ad 9: 1 J Chilley 14X01963 CC. Short body, nice head, clean, little on colour. 2 J Robinson. 3 J Glasper. ND AGTI u/5 3: 1 P Faint 17X04477. One for the future, good shape, head and nice colour. 2 J Glasper. ND OPAL u/5 1: 1 J Glasper 17X01998 CC. Nice colour, type and head, up to weight.

ND CHIN Ad 10: 1 T Hoole 16X00389 CC. Interesting class, nice all round, shade light colour. 2 T Hoole. 3 Carey Bros. ND AOC AG PATT Ad 2: 1 T Hoole 13X00255 CC. Best type, head and finish. 2 T Hoole. ND MART SABLE Ad 5: 1 Jarra Stud 14X03367 CC. Good shape, head and coat, dark. 2 Hockenhull Stud. 2 A Shevels. ND MART SMK Ad 8: 1 Annalee Stud 15X01956 CC. Good head and body, pleasing colour. 2 J Chilley. 3 T Hoole. ND FOX Ad 4: 1 B Taylor 15X00514 CC BOB. Lovely body, good ear and coat. 2 Annalee Stud. 3 J Martin. ND FOX u/5 2: 1 B Taylor 17X00606. Good type and head, should be heard of again. 2 Pen 116. ND BLK OTT Ad 10: 1 G Hopkinson 17X01868 CC. Best head, short body, little on finish. 2 G Hopkinson. 3 K Farnsworth. ND BLK OTT u/5 5: 1 J McCarren 17X03922. Promising. Nice body and coat. 2 Saxony Stud. ND AOC TAN PATT Ad 1: 1 K Farnsworth 15X04663 CC. Very small, fair head. ND AOC u/5 1: 1 B Taylor 17X00580 CC. Steel. Promising, fair type, not head. POLISH AOC Ad 1: 1 Mrs Frost 17A00329 CC BOB. Good ear carriage and coat, little eye stain. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 P Faint 17B01949 CC BOB. Good type, rich tan, nice feet and sides, just starting to break chest edges. TAN BLK u/5 1: 1 P Faint 17B05003. Promising to finish, nice feet and sides, shade pale taile. TAN AOC u/5 1: 1 P Faint 17B01944 CC. Choc. Nice colour, breaking top, shade sides. D/LOP REW Ad 3: 1 Kelmar Stud 17C01919 CC BOB. Lovely shape ear and crown, little on finish. 2 & 3 R Waring. D/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Kelmar Stud 17C01993. Promising, good head, needs more time, not in coat. G/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 R Waring 16L00365 CC. Nice all round, just to finish. G/LOP CHIN Ad 1: 1 R Waring 16L00362 CC BOB. Lovely shape head and crown, to finish on back end, best lop. M/LOP AOC S Ad 1: 1 J McCarren 17K03050. Nice head, long in barrel, little boney. M/LOP AOC S u/5 1:1 P Faint 17K01207 CC BOB. Blk. Nice shape, good head and drop, little in coat, best young lop. M/LOP AGTI u/5 1: 1 P Faint 17K03800 CC. Good all round, head and ear, colour. M/LOP S/FAWN Ad 1: 1 P Faint 16K04892 CC. Good head, shape and ear, pity white tail spoils. M/LOP AOC NS Ad 1: 1 Holden Stud 16K01563 CC. SPT. Shade long in body, good head and crown. M L/LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 Marbledale Stud 17K00286 CC BOB. Shade long, nice head. LOP CHALL Ad 10: 1 R Waring 16L00362. 2 Kelmar Stud. 3 R Waring. LOP CHALL u/5 4: 1 P Faint 17K01207. 2 Kelmar Stud. 3 P Faint. THRIANTA Ad 2: 1 Manakin Stud 17D01669 CC. Best colour of two, good shape, light tail. 2 Manakin Stud. FANCY CHALL Ad 111: 1 B Taylor. 2 P & E Smethurst. 3 P Faint. FANCY CHALL u/5 29: 1 G Booth. 2 & 3 P Faint. FOX BLK Ad 1: 1 Carey Bros 17D02747 CC BOB. Lovely coat and shape, just to finish back end, best fur. FOX BLK u/5 1: 1 Carey Bros 17D02748. Promising baby, not coat yet, lacking cover on toes. SIAM SAB Ad 2: 1 L Watson 17D02020 CC BOB. Good shape, coat and colour. 2 Hockenhull Stud. MART SAB u/5 1: 1 L Watson 17D03029 CC. Promising, needs more time, nice shape and coat where through. AOV FUR Ad 2: 1 Mrs Frost 17D01988 CC. Sib. Blue. Nice colour, v fit, not coat. 2 Marbledale Stud. FUR CHALL Ad 5: 1 Carey Bros 17D002747. 2 L Watson. 3 Mrs Frost. FUR CHALL u/5 2: 1 Carey Bros. 2 L Watson. GRAND CHALL Ad 133: 1 J Venables. 2 B Taylor. 3 Carey Bros. GRAND CHALL u/5 37: 1 J Robinson. 2 G Booth. 3 P Faint.

R COOPER

Long journey but a full house on arriving. All paperwork in order. My thanks to Paul on book and stewards all day K Crehan, J Hayton, G Stock, D Brown. Canteen for coffee all day and a great lunch. Lovely to meet up and chat with Phillip (looks good) and Elizabeth. DUTCH BLK Ad 3: 1 J Read 17B05164. Good T & C, top and under, short stops, balanced head. 2 P & E Smethurst. 3 D Huxley. DUTCH BLK u/4 2: 1 G Booth 17B05515 CC BOB. Good head t & u, nice stops, good colour, type to come in the future. 2 P & E Smethurst. DUTCH BLUE Ad 5: 1 C Barton 17B01211 CC. Good colour, t & u, fair type, high one cheek. 2 Mr Veevers. 3 K Spivey. DUTCH BLUE u/4 2: 1 P Wright 17B05238. Good colour, odd cheeks, long stops. 2 K Crehan. DUTCH STL Ad 3: 1 G Booth 17B02363 CC Good type, fair colour, light one cheeks, fair stops. 2 & 3 P Wright. DUTCH BR GREY Ad 5: 1 K Crehan 17B03309 CC. Good colour, balanced, shade one cheek. 2 Pen 21. 3 Pen 18. DUTCH TORT Ad 1: 1 C Barton 17B01309. Nice colour, hard to whiskers, short stops.

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DUTCH TORT u/4 1: 1 C Barton 17B01212 CC. Good colour, short stops, hard to whiskers. DUTCH YELLOW Ad 2: 1 Brownmoore Stud 17B02761 CC. 2 J Read. DUTCH CHOC Ad 1: 1 J Read 17B05166 CC. Good colour, good cheeks, ragged stops. ENG BLK Ad 3: 1 G Walton 17E01326 CC. Strong colour, clean work both sides, shade ear roots, weak on tail. 2 K Spviey. 3 Mr Veevers. ENG BLK u/5 1: 1 Brownmoore Stud 17E02823. Open work in small size spots, good head. ENG BLUE Ad 1: 1 A Aldred 17E01582 CC. Clean work, shade congested r/h haunch, clean ears, fit. ENG GREY u/5 1: 1 G Walton 17E01325 CC BOB. Good head, good work, lacking size, nice colour. SILVER GREY Ad 2: 1 P & E Smethurst 17D01681 CC BOB. Sharp even throughout, two toe ends, dark cheek bottoms. 2 Monochrome Stud. SILVER AOC Ad 1: 1 Monochrome Stud 17D00800 CC. Nice try, good colour blue, long in coat, good front legs. REX BLK Ad 1: 1 J Venables 17E04179 CC. Good top colour, shade under, smashing feel to coat/neck. REX AOC S Ad 1: 1 Monochrome Stud 16E03041 CC. Nice colour, open coat, dirty pads. M/REX ERM Ad 1: 1 Mrs Frost 16B06272. Good type, shade open, fit. M/REX ERM u/5 1:1 Mooncat Stud 17B05097. Coat to come in between at this time. M/REX BLK Ad 1: 1 Mooncat Stud 17B02779 CC. Nice feel to top, breaking under on colour. M/REX AOC Ad 2: 1 Mrs Frost 17B01843. Needs time, fit. 2 Mooncat Stud. M/REX AOC u/5 1: 1 J Robinson 17B04460 CC BOB. Dense coat for its age, fit, a pleasure to handle. REX CHALL Ad 6: 1 J Venables. 2 Monochrome Stud. 3 Mrs Frost. REX CHALL u/5 2: 1 J Robinson. 2 Mooncat Stud. JNR FANCY AV Ad 8: 1 C Scott 16X01387. 2 J Robinson. 3 Carey Bros. JNR FANCY AV u/5 2: 1 C Scott 17X01420. 2 J McCarren. JNR LOP AV Ad 1: 1 J McCarren 17K03050. JNR FUR AV Ad 1: 1 Carey Bros 17D00274. JNR FUR AV u/5 1: 1 Carey Bros 17D08748. JNR REX AV u/5 1: 1 J Robinson 17B04460. Best Junior. JNR CHALL AV AA 14: 1 J Robinson. 2 C Scott. 3 Carey Bros. PET ADULT OWNED 1: 1 Mrs Frost.

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Lancs, Chesh & N Wales N/Dwf Two Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr T Halfpenny. No report received.

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Two Star u/5 Support Show. Judge Mr T Halfpenny. No report received.

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Two Star Show. Judge Mr B Taylor. Total exhibits 73. Best in Show T Halfpenny (Agti).

B TAYLOR

Thanks to John on my book and stewards Amanda, Charlotte, Alan, Frank and Lisa. Good entry with some very good looking Dwarfs. Ear carriage was generally very good but in most cases I would have liked a lot more substance to the ears. Even though the exhibits looked good a lot failed with back legs, pin bones very obvious to the touch when putting your hand over the rump. REW Ad 5: 1 N Atkinson 16X04611. Wins on head, second better body, both good ears, touch pin bones. 2 Annalee Stud. 3 Pendle Stud. BLUE EYED Ad 5: 1 C Scott 17X01416. Young adult, wins body and coat, fair head, 2nd open coated. 2 F Crewe. 3 A Scott. BLK Ad 2: 1 A Wheal 16X00488. Good head, ears and body, little on shoulders, white hairs in back spoils. 2 A Wheal. SIAM SAB Ad 8: 1 G & D Hodson 16X00505. First 2 close, winner slightly better, ears and squarer chest, touch pin bones. 2 Jarra Stud. 3 G & D Hodson. SIAM SMK Ad 3: 1 Annalee Stud 16X04416. Easy winner, good body, head, ears and colour, except for a few white hairs in tail. 2 D Pedder. 3 A Scott. SPT 1: 1 A Scott 16X01409. Good attempt, good head, fair ears and body, touch dark in colour. HIM Ad 2: 1 A Scott 15X01828. Wins type and condition. 2 T Hoole. AOC SHADED 1: 1 A Scott 15X01822. Tort. Good head and ears, touch long in body, pin bones again, touch dark in colour. AGTI Ad 9: 1 T Halfpenny 16X05080. Very good body, head and ears, only fair colour. 2 J Glasper. 3 Holden Stud. OPAL Ad 1: 1 J Glasper 16X00925. Good head and ears, touch long in body, some frosting on nose and white base to body colour. CHIN Ad 10: 1 T Hoole 16X00380. Good class, second had better head and ears, but winner had better body and better balance. 2 T Hoole. 3 Carey Bros. AOC AG PATT Ad 2: 1 T Hoole 13X0255. Squirrel. Golden oldy of good type and condition and not bad colour for age. 2 T Hoole. M/SAB Ad 3: 1 Jarra Stud 14X03367. 2 Hackenhull Stud. 3 J Chilley.

M/SMK Ad 7: 1 Annalee Stud 15X01956 CC. A dark, easy winner, good head, ears and body, touch pin bones again. 2 J Chilley. 3 D Pedder. FOX Ad 3; 1 Mrs J Martin 16X02291 CC. Better head, better shape body, especially chest. 2 Annalee Stud. 3 Mrs Frost. BLK OTT Ad 10: 1 Jarra Stud 11X06279 CC. Another good class, winner a credit to its owner, still only coat showing its age. 2 Kev Farnsworth. 3 G Hopkinson. AOC TAN Ad 1: 1 K Farnsworth 15X04663 CC. Blue Otter. Fair all round. CHALL: 1 T Halfpenny. 2 Annalee Stud. 3 G & D Hodson. JNR CHALL: 1 Carey Bros. 2 C Scott. YEAR BRED: 1 Annalee Stud. 2 D Pedder. 2 C Scott.

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Two Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr B Taylor. Total exhibits 12. Best in Show P Faint (Agouti). Best Junior C Scott (S/Sable).

Darlington & Yarm Held 19 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr A Clipsham ( Fancy, Lop), Mr R Everitt (Fur, Rex). Total exhibits 185. Total entries 942. Best in Show and Best Fur A Jackson (Vienna). Best Fancy Brophy Bros (Dutch AOC). Best Lop L Dobson (French Lop Ag). Best Rex Caldean Stud (Siamese Seal Rex).

A CLIPSHAM

Not a big show for the North East as VHD played its part. Best in my section a very nice French Lop run close by a good Dutch. Many thanks to my stewards. Thanks for the invite and Ray for the lift to the show. SIL GRY BUCK Ad: 1 A Belgian 17D00805. Good colour, fair silvering, shade dark chest. shown fit. 2 J & H Beard. 3 JWH Brown. SIL GRY DOE Ad: 1 A Wright 17D01101 CC. Nice all round doe, shown fit. 2 A Belgian. 3 JWH Brown. SIL GRY DOE u/5: 1 J & H Beard 17D02054. Nice baby, on the small side, shown fit. SIL BRN BUCK Ad: 1 Nosdoh Stud 17D02869. Wins on colour, fair under and silvering. 2 & 3 Nosdoh Stud. SIL BRN DOE Ad 1: 1 A Wright 17D01102 CC. Good top colour, fair silvering, shown fit. SIL CHALL Ad 15: 1 A Wright. 2 A Belgian. 3 A Wright. SIL CHALL u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard. TAN BLK Ad: 1 J & K Beck 17B03756 CC. Nice top colour, fair tan, brindle front feet. TAN CHOC Ad: 1 J & K Beck 17B05258. Fair all round. 2 J & H Beard. TAN CHOC u/5: 1 J & K Beck 17B05262 CC. Nice baby all round, just to finish sides. TAN CHALL Ad: 1 & J & K Beck. 3 J & H Beard. TAN CHALL u/5: 1 J & K Beck. HIM BLK Ad: 1 R Staples 16B00535 CC. Good type and colour, wins on hind feet, shown fit. 2 R Staples. 3 A Grayson. HIM BLK u/5 1: 1 A Grayson 17B04803. Nice baby, to finish smut. HIM BLU Ad: 1 E Thompson 16B05233 C. Good type and colour, fair smut and feet. HIM CHALL Ad: 1 R Staples. 2 E Thompson. 3 R Staples. HIM CHALL u/5: 1 A Grayson. ND AG Ad 2: 1 Scrimbloor Stud 15X00525 CC. Good type and colour, nice head and ears. 2 Romalu Stud. ND OTT Ad 3: 1 Cap Stud 14X05398 CC. Nice all round otter, shown fit, good colour and type. 2 Romalu Stud. 3 Scrimbloor Stud. ND OTT u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17X04007. Very nice baby, just to finish. ND AOC TAN PATT Ad 1: 1 Romalu Stud 16X00678 CC. ND BLK/BLU Ad 1: 1 Romalu Stud 15X04142 CC. Fair all round, not the best of colour. ND HIM Ad 1: 1 Mrs C Adams 16X01475. Fair markings and type, moult on back. HIM u/5 1: 1 Mrs C Adams 17X01159 CC. Nice baby, just to finish. ND AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 Romalu Stud 16X00674 CC. Good type, head, ears and eye, nice coat, shown fit, BoB. ND CHALL Ad 10: 1 Romalu Stud. 2 Cap Stud. 3 Romalu Stud. ND CHALL u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Mrs C Adams. DUT BLK Ad 4: 1 Brophy Bros 15B00966 CC. Well marked, good type, fair colour, shown fit. 2 V Carmichael. 3 Brophy Bros. DUT BLK u/4 1: 1 C Bell 17B06020. Fair marked all round, good colour, shade off one stop. DUT BLU Ad 2: 1 Brophy Bros 17B02321 CC. Tight up on front leg, nice type and colour. DUT ST/BR GRY Ad: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005 CC. Well marked buck, shown fit, shade light in colour. 2 & 3 Brophy Bros. DUT ST/BR GRY u/4 1: 1 Brophy Bros. Nice marked rabbit, in two coats. DUT YELL Ad: 1 J & H Beard 17B06017 CC. Well marked, shown fit, fair ear colour. 2 V Carmichael. 3 Brophy Bros. DUT AOC Ad: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04298 CC. Good all round choc, sound colour and marking, shown fit, best fancy. 2 J & H Beard. 3 Brophy Bros.

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ENG B/B Ad: 1 J & H Beard 17E01706 CC. Fair all round, shown fit. AOV FANCY Ad 1: 1 LBT Stud 16E02528. Magpie, good effort all round. ROF CHALL Ad 18: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 J & H Beard. ROF CHALL u/5 1: 1 C Bell. AV FANCY/LOP CHALL Ad 60: 1 L Dobson. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Romalu Stud. AV FANCY/LOP CHALL u/5: 1 J & H Beard. 2 D Andrews. 3 Cap Stud. G CHALL Ad: 1 Cap Stud. 2 L Dobson. 3 Brophy Bros. G CHALL u/5: 1 A Jackson. 2 Caldean Stud. 3 J & H Beard. MINI LOP AG PATT Ad 1: 1 J Littlewood 16K00493. Nice type, fair colour and ears. MINI LOP AG PATT u/5 2: 1 D Andrews 17K03937 CC. BoB. Nice all round baby, should do well later. 2 D Andrews. G LOP SELF Ad 1: 1 V Goldsmith 16L00703. Nice all round white, just held its ear back a bit, well shown. G LOP N/S Ad 2: 1 V Goldsmith 16L00931 CC. Nice all round lop, shown fit. 2 V Goldsmith. F LOP SELF Ad 2: 1 A M Metcalfe 16H00998 CC. Good type and head, shown fit. 2 L Dobson. F LOP AG Ad 2: 1 L Dobson 16H01278 CC. Dip. Best lop. Good all round, shown fit. 2 A M Metcalfe. F LOP AG u/5 1: 1 A M Metcalfe 17H00145. Good type, fair colour. MINI LION LOP AA 1: 1 A Metcalfe 16K05609 CC. Good type and colour, fair mane. LOP CHALL Ad 8: 1 L Dobson. 2 V Goldsmith. 3 J Littlewood. LOP CHALL u/5 2: 1 D Andrews. 2 A M Metcalfe.

R EVERITT

Enjoyable journey travelling with Art and equally enjoyable time judging. Decent exhibits in both sections with my best the Blue Vienna going on to win BiS, well done. Many thanks to Paul on my book (and Cam at the end), Darlington and Yarm for the invitation and the lovely hospitality. SAB LT/MED SIAM Ad: 1 Cap Stud 17D00125. Lovely type, colour and coat, just touch patchy under. 2 Cap Stud. 3 A Birnie. SAB LT/MED SIAM u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17D02364 CC.Very good type, good density, decent shading and front, touch to clear through back. 2 Cap Stud. MART SIAM SAB Ad: 1 Miclin Stud 17D02466. Good type and top colour, good coat foe density and texture, belly moulty. SAB DK SIAM u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17D03000. Bit flat in type, decent colour with dense coat, still to clear through. SAB LT/MED MART Ad: 1 Cap Stud 17D00109. Lovely type colour and coat, just touch chest and front to clear. 2 Cap Stud. SAB LT/MED MART u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17D02375 CC.Very good type, beats adult for density, decent shading and front, touch to clear through back. SAB DK MART Ad: 1 Cap Stud 17D00123. Fair type and size with decent colour, chest and belly, decent coat density and texture. 2 A Birnie. 3 P Farnaby. SAB DK MART u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17D02362 CC. BoB. Very good in type, colour, coat density and texture, just touch more to clear front. SAB CHALL Ad: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Miclin Stud. 3 Cap Stud. SAB CHALL u/5: 1, 2 & 3 Cap Stud. FOX BLK Ad: 1 S Todd 17D02151 CC. BoB. Good type with dense coat and decent texture, lovely white points, chest and belly, good depth of colour, touch to clear off rump. CHIN Ad: 1 R Towland 17D01736 CC. Good shape with even top, bright clear pearl and decent base, lovely coat, chest and belly, coat touch open through back. ARG AOC Ad: 1 C Moore 17D00465 CC. BoB. Good shape and size, lovely even top, just touch to clear around face, good depth of colour with decent coat density and texture. ARG AOC u/5: 1 C Moore 17D02310. Again nice shape, good depth of colour and fair coat density and texture, just to even out and clear through. 2 C Moore. C GT SELF Ad: 1 Doubledee Stud 7X2132 CC. Lovely type, size and style, good ears, very good coat density and texture, but much to clear through coat. C GT AG Ad: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00055 CC. BoB. Lovely big bold conti with good front, chest and ears, dense coat with decent colour, decent top colour, just pale off haunches. 2 Doubledee Stud. 3 L Dobson. C GT AG u/5: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00057. Again lovely type, strong boned and good ears, coat touch softer and not quite density of adult. C GT AOC Ad: 1 Doubledee Stud 72X120 CC. Lovely colour and decent coat density and texture, lovely shape, just needs to be touch fuller in shoulders. C GT AOC u/5: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00058. Good size and type with decent coat, not quite as showy and touch paler in colour. 2 Doubledee Stud. SAT u/5: 1 T Brannon 17E01998 CC. Lovely coat movement, density and texture, good colour with decent type and ears. VIEN BLU Ad: 1 A Jackson 17H00646. Very good type and size with dense well textured coat, even top and depth of colour, touch lighter in guard hair and tiny bit open through back. 2 A Jackson. VIEN BLUE u/5: 1 A Jackson 17H00990 CC. BoB.

Again very good type and decent sized youngster, very good even shade of colour with good coat density and lovely texture, fit and well shown. 2 Jackson. VIEN AOC Ad: 1 A Jackson 17H00648. Black, good type and size with bold head and good ears, good coat density and texture, decent colour, just showing water mark on back. SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 A Birnie 16D01805 CC. Decent type, size, colour and shading, good coat density and texture, touch moulty around saddle. AOV FUR Ad: 1 Cap Stud 17L00735 CC. Alaska, good shape and size with decent coat density and texture, good colour top and depth. 2 J & C Fletcher. 3 M Purdy. AOC FUR u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17L00633 CC. Alaska, again good type and colour, just one coat behind adult. 2 J & H Beard. RO FUR CHALL Ad: 1 Cap Stud, Alaska. 2 S Todd, Blk Fox. 3 Doubledee Stud, Agouti Conti. RO FUR CHALL u/5: 1 A Jackson Blue Vienna. 2 T Brennon, Ivory Satin. 3 Cap Stud, Alaska. SIAM SEAL REX Ad: 1 Caldean Stud 17E02409 CC. Good dense plush coat with dense colour top and under, good shape and size. 2 & 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MART SEAL REX Ad: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03649. Good type and colour, nice short dense coat with good texture, touch to clear chest. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MART SEAL REX u/5: 1 JWH Brown 17E03994. Good shaped youngster with decent colour, nice coat texture, just behind adult for density. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Wold Stud. MART SAB REX Ad: 1 JWH Brown 17E03263 CC. Decent type and size, dense coat with good texture, just a little open and to clear chest. MINI SIAM SEAL REX u/5: 1 J & H Beard 17B06010. Good shape and size, colour and coat density, just a touch long in coat. MINI SIAM SAB REX u/5: 1 B Welford 17B04960. Decent type, colour and coat density although touch long in coat. MINI MART SEAL REX Ad: 1 Cap Stud 17B06075. Good shape with good colour, nice short dense coat. MINI MART SEAL REX u/5: 1 Cap Stud 17B05363. Again good shape. SEAL/SAB u/16: 1 JWH Brown 17E03999. Nice all round with good colour and front, decent coat for age. SEAL/SAB CHALL Ad: 1 Caldean Stud. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 JWH Brown. SEAL/SAB CHALL u/5: 1 JWH Brown. 2 Cap Stud. 3 J & H Beard. ERM REX Ad: 1 M Purdy 16E02500 CC. Very good type and size, dense plush coat, just starting to wear on feet. BLK REX Ad: 1 DW Reid 17E01461. Decent shape with dense short coat and fair texture, decent colour top and under. 2 J & H Beard. BLK REX u/5: 1 Caldean Stud 17E02408. Lovely type and coat for density and texture, beats adult for colour, belly to clear through. 2 Caldean Stud. 3 D W Reid. AOC SELF REX Ad: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02062. Havana, good shape and size, decent colour top and under with good coat density and texture, spoiled by moult along spine. CAST REX Ad: 1 D & S Bulman 17E00375 CC. Good type and size with dense plush coat, nice rich colour and decent split, just beginning to wear feet. 2 D & S Bulman. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. CAST REX u/5: 1 M Boyle 17B03593. Decent type, pale in colour and base coat lacks density. OTT REX u/5: 1 R Siswick 17E04603 CC. Fair type, coat density and texture, colour coming through. AOC N/S REX Ad: 1 A Birnie 17E04603 CC. Smoke pearl, decent type with nice rich textured coat, good shading to colour if tiny bit dark. 2 E Thompson. 3 LBT Stud. MINI ERM Ad; 1 J & C Fletcher 17B04458 CC. BoB. Lovely type, dense coat with decent texture, good chest, front and well covered ears. 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. MINI AOC SELF Ad: 1 E Richardson 17B01168 CC. Black, decent type, dense coat with good colour, touch to clear belly. 2 Wold Stud. MINI CAST Ad: 1 Sorry no name. 17B03758 CC. Nice shape with decent top colour and near 50/50 split, good chest and under, dense coat and decent texture. MINI REX TAN PATT Ad: 1 C Fletcher 17B02562 CC. Choc otter, good type and very good top coat, nice colour and belly but open in chest. MINI REX TAN PATT u/5: 1 J & H Beard 17B02562. Blue otter, decent type, fair tanning, even colour if touch dark, dense coat but touch soft. MINI REX AOC Ad: 1 D Andrews 17B00446 CC. Blue, good type, even colour, dense coat although touch long, decent texture. AO REX CHALL Ad: 1 J & C Fletcher, 1st Mini Ermine. 2 J & C Fletcher, 2nd Mini Ermine. 3 M Purdy, Ermine. AOC REX CHALL u/5: 1 Caldean Stud, Black. 2 Caldean Stud, 2nd Black. 3 J & H Beard, Mini Blue Otter. AV FUR/REX CHALL Ad: 1 Cap Stud, Alaska. 2 Caldean Stud, Siam Seal Rex. 3 J & C Fletcher, Mini Ermine. AV FUR/REX CHALL u/5: 1 A Jackson, Blue Vienna. 2 Caldean Stud, Black Rex. 3 Cap Stud, Dark Marten Sable. G CHALL Ad: 1 Cap Stud.2 L Dobson. 3 Brophy Bros. G CHALL u/5: 1 A Jackson. 2 Caldean Stud. 3 J & H Beard.

JUN DUT: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. JUN ENG: 1 J & H Beard 17E01706. JUN AOV FANCY: 1 J & H Beard 16D02978. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. JUN AOV LOP: 1 A Metcalfe 16K05609. JUN FANCY/LOP CHALL: 1 J & H Beard. 2 J & H Beard. 3 A Metcalfe. JUN SIL FOX: 1 S Todd 17D02151. JUN AOV FUR: 1 J & H Beard 17L01021. JUN SELF REX: 1 J & H Beard 17E01707. JUN N/SELF REX: 1 J & H Beard 17B03964. JUN MINI REX: 1 C Fletcher 17B02562. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. JUN FUR/REX CHALL: 1 S Todd. 2 J & H Beard. 3 C Fletcher. JUN G CHALL: 1 S Todd. 2 J & H Beard. 3 C Fletcher.

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Northern Counties Silver

Two Star Adult Stock Show. Mr P Brophy.

P BROPHY

No report received.

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Northern Counties Tan

Two Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr J Freebairn.

J FREEBAIRN No report received.

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Nthn Counties Himalayan

Two Star Members Stock Show. Judge Mr J Holdsworth. Total exhibits 6. Best in Show R Staples (Black Buck).

J HOLDSWORTH

A great pleasure to be asked to judge one of the most beautiful breeds in the fancy. Rebecca’s black buck was my best, it had it all, followed by a blue doe of E Thompson. Second black buck of Amy’s will do some winning when it matures, terrific legs (better than Amy’s). Thanks to stewards and Amy on the book. BLK BUCK 2: 1 R Staples 17B00535.A lovely buck, good colour and great type and coat. 2 A Grayson. BLK DOE 2: 1 LBT 15B05017. Just past its best, still nice. 2 R Staples. CHALL 4: 1 R Staples. 2 A Grayson. 3 LBT. BRDS 4: 1 R Staples. 2 A Grayson. 3 LBT. BLK BUCK u/5 1: 1 A Grayson 17B04803. Just needs time, smart youngster. CHALL u/5: 1 A Grayson. BRDS u/5: 1 A Grayson. BLUE DOE 1; 1 E Thompson 16B05233. One I liked, great type, a credit to the owner. BLUE CHALL: 1 E Thompson. BRDS: 1 E Thompson. G CHALL Ad: 1 R Staples. 2 E Thompson. 3 A Grayson. G CHALL u/5: 1 A Grayson.

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Nthn & Scottish Sable

Tow Star Adult Stock Show. Mr M Purdy. Best in Show and Best Fur Cap Stud (Lt Med Mart). Best Rex Willowrex Rabbits (M Seal).

M PURDY

A pleasure to judge the Northern and Scottish Sable Club ASS, the normals coming out on top today. Thanks to Cam on the book and my stewards. MART LT MED 2: 1 Cap Stud 17D00109 CC. Excels type, very dense texture coat, good colour and shadings, just a little on chest, just breaking on head. 2 Cap Stud. DK MART 3: 1 Cap Stud 17D00123 CC. Good type, nice colour and shadings, dense coat, not texture of the medium. 2 A Birnie. 3 P Farnaby. MART PTS CHALL: 1, 2 & 3 Cap Stud. SIAM LT MED 5: 1 Cap Stud 17D00124 CC. Good type, dense coat of good texture, nice colour and shadings. 2 Cap Stud. 3 B Welford. DK SIAM 1: 1 Miclin Stud 17D02466 CC. Nice type, colour and shadings, dense but dead in coat. SIAM CHALL PTS: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Cap Stud. 3 B Welford. FUR CHALL: 1, 2 & 3 Cap Stud. M SAB: 1 JWH Brown 17E03263. Good type, nice under, dense but soft coated, patchy colour, white hairs in shoulders. M SEAL 5: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03649 CC. Dense quality coat, just to finish in places, good colour, shadings and belly, type spoils 2nd rabbit, very dense coat but fails colour, far too dark. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Wold Stud. S SEAL 5: 1 Caldean Stud 17E02409 CC. Good type, dense textured coat, fails colour and shadings, moulty belly. 2 & 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MINI MART S/S 3: 1 Cap Stud 17B05362 C. Easy winner, dense textured coat, nice colour and shadings, good type, nice under. 2 Cap Stud. 3 B Welford.

MINI SIAM S/S: 1 Mrs Slettin 17B04033. 2 J & H Beard. REX CHALL: 1 Willowrex Rabbits. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Caldean Stud. G CHALL: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Cap Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. JUNIOR CHALL: 1 J & H Beard.

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Two Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr M Purdy. Best in Show and Best Rex JWH Brown (M Seal). Best Fur Cap Stud (Dk Mart).

M PURDY

A pleasure to judge the Northern and Scottish u/5 support show. Best on the day Harry’s u/5 marten seal. Many thanks to Cam on the book and my stewards. LT MED MART u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D02375 CC. Good type, dense textured coat, just to finish, good colour and shadings, chest to come. LT MED MART u/16 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D02373. Nice type and colour, a lot to do. DK MART u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D02362 CC. Good type,nice colour and shadings, dense coat, to finish over rump. MART CHALL PTS 3: 1, 2 & 3 Cap Stud. SIAM AC u/16 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D02376. Good type, dense coat, a lot to do. LT MED SIAM u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud 17D02364. Good type, dense cot but a lot to finish in back. 2 Cap Stud. DK SIAM u/5 1: 1 Cap Stud 17D03000 CC. Good type, nice colour, coat lacking in density. FUR CHALL: 1, 2 & 3 Cap Stud. MART SEAL u/5 3: 1 JWH Brown 17E03998 CC. Dense textured coat, nice type, good colour and shadings, nice under. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Wold Stud. MINI MART SEAL/SAB u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud 17B05363 CC. Good type, dense quality coat, nice colour and shadings. MINI SIAM SEAL SAB u/5 3: 1 Cap Stud 17B05564. 2 B Welford. 3 J & H Beard. REX CHALL u/5: 1 JWH Brown. 2 Cap Stud. 3 JWH Brown. JUNIOR REX: 1 J & H Beard 17B06010. G CHALL: 1 JWH Brown. 2 & 3 Cap Stud.

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National Silver Fox

Three Star Winter Show. Judge Mrs A J Nielson.

MRS A J NIELSON No report received.

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NE Rex Rabbit Circle

Two Star ASS. Judge Mr J Thornton. Best in Show J & C Fletcher (Mini Ermine).

J THORNTON

A pleasure to judge today, some excellent Rex on view, thank you to John, Terry and Michael. ERM REX 1: 1 M Purdy 16E02500 CC. Excels type, big and bold, nice feel to coat. BLK REX 2: 1 D Reid 17E04161 CC. Good colour, excels coat, needs more size. 2 J & H Beard. AOC SELF REX 1: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02062 CC. Havana, quality coat, moult spoils. AOC N/SELF REX: 1 A Birnie 17E01703. Smoke, decent coat and colour, nice type. 2 A Birnie. 3 LBT Stud. S/SEAL REX 6: 1 Caldean Stud 17E02409 CC. Young adult, excels type, good coat qualities, just starting to break, best non self. 2 & 3 Willowrex Rabbits. M/SAB REX: 1 JWH Brown 17E03263 CC. Good size and colour, nice coat. 2 JWH Brown. M/SEAL REX 5: 1 JWH Brown 17E03257. Excels coat and size. 2 & 3 Willowrex Rabbits. CAST REX 3: 1 D & S Bulman 17E00378. Best colour and definition. 2 D & S Bulman. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MINI REX SELF 7: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B02569.The one to take home, excels type, quality coat, fit and clean. 2 E Richardson. 3 J & C Fletcher. MINI REX SEAL 3: 1 Cap Stud 17B05362. Good type, nice texture. 2 Cap Stud. 3 B Welford. MINI REX S/SAB 2: 1 Mrs Slettin 17B04033. Good type, nice shadings. 2 J & H Beard. MINI REX CAST 2: 1 D & S Bulman 17B00369. Good type, best definition. 2 Wold Stud. MINI REX TAN PATT: 1 Connor Fletcher 17B02562. Excels texture and colour, very fit and clean. REX SELF CHALL: 1 J &C Fletcher. 2 M Purdy. 3 D Reid. REX N/S CHALL: 1 Caldean Stud. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Connor Fletcher. JUN CHALL; 1 Connor Fletcher. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. REX G CHALL: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 Caldean Stud. 3 M Purdy.

All Lop Show Held 19 November 2017. Champion of Champions Judge Mr D Medlock. Best in Show Kellian Stud (French Lop).

D MEDLOCK

Very honoured to be one of the officials at the show. Judging the final challenges was my part. Trio Competition, this was won by P & E Salt’s set of white German lops as was required a mirror image of each other, very good. Juniors, young Hayden Hutchinson with a smart white dwarf lop headed that class followed by the black mini. Main challenge for best lop in the show from the club’s section winners threw up some interesting any age winners. Will go through some in the class, Meissner best seen out for a good while three in the trio class as well, type, head shape and evenness, very impressed. Mini and standard cashmere not too many I understand but good stock especially the standard English, a white, got to be the best English around at present, ear width, length and shape outstanding, only his legs stopped him, when he sorts himself out in that area will be hard to beat. I’ll admit best mini surprised me in that it was an unstandardised as best mini lop, it’s in the rules I am told. OK but certainly not in any rule in the mini club’s year book. Good luck to it and its owner, but my job was to evaluate each BoB to its standard, this one has no standard, not even a certificate of development. Lion lop, nearly everything came in white today, same with this one, mane looked OK but needs better texture I felt. German was a young white, could see what the club judge liked about it. Good body and type, right for age, coat still coming I put it second overall. Dwarf lop another white, some smart ones of these around and this was one of them. Pegged a little as to where I could put him as was beaten by the french lop in the F&D lop show. Yes, beaten by the french who in turn beat the whole class and was best in show, very well done to Kellian Stud. Only a youngster, a butterfly, in fact very hard to fault, well marked, solid body giving it the type, coat and well presented and pleasingly, for a big one, good temperament. So that is how I saw them. Huge thank you to all involved, especially Hazel, Sarah and Neil.

Nat French & Dwarf Lop

Three Star 40th Anniversary Show. Judge Mr S Whincup.Total exhibits 87.Total entries 117. Best in Show Kellian Stud.

S WHINCUP

An honour after 25 years associated with these two wonderful breeds I was invited to judge the 40th Anniversary Show. A great thrill for the BiS to then go on and win Champion of Champions under Derek. The quality of stock however was mediocre in the main with narrow and unconditioned french lops and no clear consistency in dwarf lops. If not tackled soon the breeds could suffer beyond recognition. I was very disappointed at the sportsmanship of some exhibitors to the two winners. One person in particular evidenced going round the show and bad mouthing all winning exhibits. At the end of the day, pay your money and take your chance. Finally, appreciative to Maggie, Anne, Darren, Oli, Chris for stewarding as well as Dan doing a great job on the book. An enjoyable day, only partly spoiled by one person. F LOP REW 17 RUNG 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00344 CC. Little long in shoulder, good set of head and ears with correct shape, open coated in back but beautifully presented. F LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17H00569. Shows a lot of promise, beautiful set of head and ears, good bone for age, put away for now and let mature. F LOP AOC SELF 17 RUNG 1: 1 Maggie Smith 17H00247 CC. Super type, solid and cobby, gorgeous dark colour, correct head and ear set, to clear coat above tail spoiled today. F LOP AG Ad 8: 1 Rossendale Stud 16H00184. Solid and in good condition and structure, however a little long in shoulder, super coat and colour. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Bealanevaeh Stud. F LOP AG 5: 1 Kellians Stud 17H00858 CC. Short, cobby and massive type for age, beautifully muscled and conditioned, to be filled in head with age but stunning ear drop and shape, good colour and coat, Ru BiS. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Rossendale Stud. F LOP AG u/5 3: 1 Rossendale Stud 17J00657. To fill in muzzle but super body of correct proportions and condition, little to clear in places with age. 2 & 3 Lilybee Stud. F LOP BFLY Ad 2: 1 S &H Elliott 16H00074. She was very comfortable on her dewlap but what a beautiful specimen she is, super coat, colour and pattern, excellent head and ears, beautifully presented. 2 & 3 S & H Elliott. F LOP BFLY 17 RUNG 6: 1 Sparrow Stud 17H00725. Only one in class that wa s not narrow, good shoulder, cobby, muscular, good head and ear drop, well presented. 2 & 3 S & H Elliott. F LOP BFLY u/5 4: 1 Kellian Stud 17H00850 CC. BoB. Champion of Champions. Super type, excels in shape and body, cobby and masculine, solid head, stunning ear set and shape, beautiful coat, super pattern, super presentation, easy BiS. 2 Rossendale Stud. F LOP STL 17 RUNG 2: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00654 CC. Wins on lack of moult, little narrow in body, lacks muscle. 2 S & H Elliott. F LOP AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 16H00384. Narrow in shoulder, not best of coat, good head and ears.

F LOP AOC N/S 17 RUNG 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00345 CC. Opal, massive exhibit but long in shoulder, dead in coat in places, will needs a good moult. F LOP JUN AA 3: 1 Cole Sargent 16H01051. Excellent and was close in breed class, good head and ears, super coat and colour, very close for best junior in show, nice to see the junior exhibitor. 2 & 3 Cole Sargent. F LOP CHALL Ad: 1 S & H Elliott 16H00074, Bfly. 2 Rossendale Stud, Agouti. 3 Belanevaeh Stud, AOC N/S Chin. F LOP CHALL 17 RUNG: 1 Kellian Stud 17H00853, Agouti. 2 Sparrow Stud, Steel. 3 Rossendale Stud, REW. F LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Kellian Stud 17H00850, Bfly. 2 Rossendale Stud, Bfly. 3 Rossendale Stud, Agouti. F LOP CHALL AA: 1 Kellian Stud. 2 Kellian Stud. 3 Sparrow Stud. F LOP BUCK AA: 1 Kellian Stud 17H00850, Bfly u/5. 2 Sparrow Stud, Steel bfly 17 rung. 3 Rossendale Stud, Agouti adult. F LOP DOE AA 9: 1 Kellin Stud 17H00858, 17 rung agouti. 2 S & H Elliott, Bfly adult. 3 Rossendale Stud, Bfly u/5. D LOP REW Ad 6: 1 Hayden Hutchinson 16C02268. Lovely type, head and ears, strange set up in position of front legs however, beautifully presented but very open in coat, best shoulder of class. 2 & 3 P Atkinson. D LOP REW 17 RUNG 9: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593 CC. BoB. Excels in head, ear shape with correct horseshoe apperance, excellent shape and length of body, wealth of guard hairs, best flow of coat today, though breaking behind neck. 2 Hayden Atkinson. 3 Neil Jefferis. D LOP REW u/5 4: 1 Forever Stud 17C01711. Beautiful baby with a promising future, super head, ear drop and shape, nice shoulder, well put down. 2 Esther Ferro. 3 Neil Jefferis. D LOP AOC SELF 17 RUNG 1: 1 Kezick Stud 17C01161 CC. Lively exhibit with good set of teeth, excels in colour and coat, nice head, ear drop and type in general. D LOP OR/FN Ad 2: 1 Glen Prentice 16C01984 CC. Super type, excels good head and ears, super coat of correct texture and colour, smart exhbiit. 2 Glen Prentice. D LOP OR/FN 17 RUNG 1: 1 Glen Prentice 17C00836. Nice head, good body, tad ear shape and colour. D LOP AG Ad 3: 1 Brewery Stud 16C02114. Super colour and coat, good head, ear drop and shape, just needs to fill in shoulder, nice bone and muscle except on shoulders. 2 Bluezak Stud. 3 Starwulf Stud. D LOP AG 17 RUNG 1: 1 Brewer y Stud 17C01950.Very nice, just carrying a bit of a dewlap but great coat and wealth of guard hair. D LOP AG u/5 1: 1 Brewery Stud 17C01945 CC. Super little baby, close for BoB, excels colour and coat, except choppy in coat at back end, lovely head, tends to fly one ear, up to age. D LOP AOC AG PATT Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 15C02225. Fair all round. D LOP AOC AG PATT 17 RUNG 2: 1 P Atkinson 17C00439. Fair type, fair colour, to fill. 2 Starwulf Stud. D LOP AOC AG PATT u/5 5: 1 P Atkinson 17C00452 CC. Excels in wealth of coat, wealth of guard hairs, super head, ear drop and shape, super colour, well put down. 2 & 3 P Atkinson. D LOP STY FWN Ad 3: DQ, overweight. D LOP STY FWN 17 RUNG 3: 1 Kezick Stud 17C01092. Narrow but nice head, dark in colour, could be cobbier, good coat. 2 Kezick Stud. 3 DQ. D LOP STY FWN u/5 2: 1 Maggie Smith 17C02132 CC. Two very bonny babies, excels type and coat, just to convert fat into muscle, super head, ear drop and shape. 2 Maggie Smith. D LOP BFLY 17 RUNG 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01531 CC. Nice pattern and colour, fair head, good body. D LOP SPT/SAB Ad 1: DQ, overweight. D LOP SPT/SAB 17 RUNG 2: 1 Neil Jefferis 17C00232 CC. Not the front of second but in better physical condition, good colour, coat with some shading, narrow in muzzlel. 2 Neil Jefferis. D LOP FOX/OTT 17 RUNG 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01536 CC. Super type but very patchy in coat, super head, ear drop and shape, to clear. D LOP STL Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 16C01431 CC. Narrow in body, little in condition, good coat, good proportions of head and ears. D LOP JUN AA 4: 1 Hayden Hutchinson 16C02268. 2 Hayden Hutchinson. D LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Brewery Stud 17C02114. 2 Hayden Hutchinson. 3 Glen Prentice. D LOP CHALL 17 RUNG: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593. 2 Bewery Stud. 3 Bluezak Stud. D LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Bewery Stud 17C01945. 2 & 3 Maggie Smith. D LOP CHALL AA: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593. 2 & 3 Brewery Stud. D LOP BUCK AA: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593. 2 & 3 Brewery Stud. D LOP DOE AA 14: 1 Brewery Stud 17C01950. 2 & 3 Maggie Smith. G CHALL AV AA MEMBS CHALL: 1 Kellian Stud 17H00850. 2 Kellian Stud. 3 Bluezak Stud.

Lion Lops UK

Three Star Show. Judge Ms L Morris. Best in Show Ruth Collins (REW Adult).

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MS L MORRIS

Many thanks to Lion Lops UK to judge the stock show, I do enjoy handling this breed it was just a shame there wasn’t a bigger entry. Thank you to my little sister, Gemma on the book and my stewards Ruth, Lauren and Rebecca. What there wasn’t in quantity certainly made up in quality but in the coloured exhibits please look out for white hairs! Congratulations to Ruth on going best in show with a lovely young adult REW, one with a very promising future. I must also thank Sarah and Hazel for organising the show ensuring all the paperwork was first class and to Chris Baker and the Coventry team for staging the show. Roll on 2020!! LION LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03090 CC BOB Best in Show. Nice solid short body. Good coat. Good full mane. Good ear placement when settled.Very well presented. An easy winner on the day. 2 Rebecca Oakley. More mature than the winner but open coated today. Nice mane. Good body shape. LION LOP REW u/5 2: 1 L & P Kilbride 17K01152. Long in coat for me. Nice body shape. Good head shape, ear placement and mane. Touch under and presentation today. 2 L & P Kilbride. Again long in coat. Slightly longer in body than winner. LION LOP SAB/SMK Ad 3: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03085. Siamese Sable. Good body shape. Nice colour and shadings. Odd white hairs spoil. Wins on quality and quantity of mane. Good head shape. Touch rough under. Touch light on pads. Tends to hold its ears back slightly. 2 Lowes Lops. Siamese Sable. Good colour and shadings. Slightly long in body. Touch open coated today. 3 Lowes Lops. Siamese Smoke. LION LOP SAB/SMK u/5 1: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03868 CC. Siamese Sable. Lovely short solid body. Good even colour again stray white hairs spoil. Nice full mane. Good ear placement. Well presented. LION LOP BEIGE/IG Ad 1: 1 Springwood Stud 16K04805 CC. Beige. Up to weight. Good body shape, very solid. Touch broken in coat along its spine. Nice even colour. Nice head, ears and mane. LION LOP SPT/BPT u/5 1: 1 L & P Kilbride 17K01150 CC. Blue Point. Good colour and points. Nice body shape. Needs time to fill out. Good head and mane. Touch ears. Touch open in coat and long in coat. Touch under. LION LOP AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03872 CC. Himalayan Black. Down in condition today as only young. Still in its baby coat. Good solid smut and ear coverings. Good head shape and mane. Fair stockings. Presentation under spoils. LION LOP CHALLENGE Ad 7: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03090 (REW). 2 Springwood Stud (Beige). 3 Rebecca Oakley (2nd REW). LION LOP CHALLENGE u/5 5: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03868 (Siamese Sable). 2 L & P Kilbride (Blue Point). 3 L & P Kilbride (REW). LION LOP BUCK AA 10: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03090 (REW Ad). 2 L & P Kilbride (Blue Point u/5). 3 Springwood Stud (Beige Ad). LION LOP DOE AA 2: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03868 (Siamese Sable u/5). 2 Rebecca Oakley (2nd REW). LION LOP CHALLENGE AC AA 12: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03090 (REW Ad). 2 Springwood Stud (Siamese Sable Ad). 3 L & P Kilbride (Blue Point u/5). LION LOP AC MEMBERS POINTS AA 12: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03090 (REW Ad). 2 Springwood Stud (Siamese Sable u/5). 3 L & P Kilbride (Blue Point u/5). 4 Springwood Stud (Beige Ad). 5 Rebecca Oakley (2nd REW Ad). 6 Ruth Collins (Siamese Sable Ad). 7 L & P Kilbride (REW u/5). LION LOP NON STANDARD AA 1: 1 Rebecca Oakley 16K05399. Dark Chocolate Sable. Lovely shape. Nice even colour. Very good mane. Good head and ears. Coat to come but plenty of guard hairs present.

MINI C/LOP AG Ad 3: 1. H Childs 16C00090 Good body nice head and ear lovely colour and very nice coat. 2. H Childs, Nice colour and good body coat to come. 3. H Childs. MINI C/LOP CHALL AC AA: 1, 2 & 3 H Childs. CASH G CHALL AA: 1 D&P Mitchell. 2 H Childs. 3 D&P Mitchell.

National English Lop Club

Three Star 120th Anniversary Show. Judge Mr F Clipsham. Total exhibits 13. Total entries 14. Best in Show Solbywood Stud (REW o28”).

F CLIPSHAM

Many thanks to all for running this very good show, much appreciated by our club. Only a small entry but some very good rabbits shown by the top exhibitors.Thanks for your support which was much appreciated. Thanks to my stewards and a charming lady from Australia on my book. E LOP 25”-26” u/5 2: 1 Poppyfield Stud 17H00520 CC. Very nice all round rabbit, shown very fit. 2 Jack & Owen Jones. Another nice rabbit, beaten moult and type. E LOP 26”-27” Ad 3: 1 Soulbywood Stud 17H00055. Wins on type. 2 Soulbywood Stud. Beaten type and substance. 3 Poppyfield Stud. Beaten moult and type. E LOP 26”-27” 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 17H01023. E LOP 27”-28” Ad 2: 1 Ruskin Stud 17H00995 CC. A very nice all round rabbit shown very fit, nice to see you back showing. 2 Soulbywood Stud. Beaten type and substance. E LOP O18” Ad 5: 1 Soulbywood Stud 17H00101 CC. BoB. Dip. An excellent all round white, one of the best I’ve handled for years. 2 Soulbywood Stud. Beaten length of ear and substance. 3 Belanevaeh Stud. Another nice rabbit, just beaten ear shape and type. E LOP CHALL Ad 10: 1 Soulbywood Stud. 2 Soulbywood Stud. 3 Belanevaeh Stud. E LOP CHALL u/5 3: 1 Poppyfield Stud. 2 Starwuft Stud. 3 Jack & Owen Jones. E LOP JUN AA 1: 1 Jack & Owen Jones 18H00973.

National German Lop

Three Star Any Age 20th Birthday Show. Judge Mr R Grindey. Total Exhibits 13. Total Entries 13. Best in Show P&E Salt (White).

R GRINDEY

Thanks to the National German for asking me to judge a pity the entries were so low today, this is a great breed and another I am fond about, the breed hadn’t long been recognised when I started in the fancy and the breed has gone from strength to strength. Some fantastic exhibits but well done Phil and Elaine with a cracking white. G/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 G&L Morris 17L00107, Super coat excels head and ear good body nice head shape very close for CC. 2 P&E Salt, overall good body but not coat of winner. G/LOP REW u/5 6: 1 P&E Salt 17L01045 CC, What a baby!!! Super coat beautiful type excels head and ear. 2 P&E Salt, another nice baby but not coat or type of winner. 3 P&E Salt. G/LOP AG Ad 2: 1 Terry & Richardson 16L00722, Wins on body head and ear good coat a little on top. 2 Lowes Lops needs more body and a little off on ear. G/LOP AG u/5 1: 1 P&E Salt 17L00485, A Lovely baby good colour lovely type nice head and ear. G/LOP CHIN Ad 2: 1 Terry and Richardson 16L00727. Good type lovely head and ear good coat. 2 Terry and Richardson. G/LOP CHALL Ad: 1 G&L Morris 2 & 3 Terry and Richardson. G/LOP CHALL u/5: 1, 2 & 3 P&E Salt. G/LOP CHALL AC AA: 1 P&E Salt. 2 G&L Morris. 3 Terry and Richardson.

National Cashmere Lop

Three Star Any Age Show. Judge Mr R Grindey. Total Exhibits 14. Total Entries 14. Best in Show: D&P Mitchell.

R GRINDEY

Thanks to the National for asking me judge, the quality overall was very good with the sealpoint and white Mini cashmeres standing out for me today, still some work to do with coloureds that are a little soft in coat. Still a breed that is very beautiful but lacking in support. C/LOP REW Ad 1: 1: D&P Mitchell 15D02737 CC, wins on finish and body good coat nice guard hair and ear. 2. Pen 125, Again good type and nice head on ear preferred finish and texture on coat to 1st. 3. Pen 126. C/LOP SPT/SAB Ad 3: 1. D&P Mitchell 16D01810 CC, Wow!!!!, excels type lovely colour beautiful coat length good texture nice head and colour. 2. D&P Mitchell.Again another cracker but not finish or texture of 1st. 3 D&P Mitchell. C/LOP AOC SHADED Ad 1: 1. H Childs 16D00172 CC Good body fair head and ear nice colour good length a little soft in coat for me. C/LOP AG PATT Ad 1: 1. H Childs 17D00253 Fair head and ear nice colour and very nice coat coming through in time should make up. C/LOP CHALL AC AA: 1. 2. & 3. D&P Mitchell. MINI C/LOP REW Ad 1: 1. H Childs 17C00105, Lovely type good coat and nice texture, I liked this one very much.

National Mini Lop

Three Star Inter/u/5 Stock Show. Judge Mr P Batey.

P BATEY

No report received.

ALSO

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr P Batey. No report received.

Midland Lop Circle

Two Star u/5, 17 Rung, Adult Stock Show. Judge Mrs J Pooke (Dwarf, Mini & Rest of Lops), Mr J Albans-Marriott (Cash, Mini Cash & Lion Lops), Mrs M Cawdon (English, German & French).Total exhibits 238.Total entries 253. Best in Show Paula Kirman (English Lop).

MRS J POOKE

Fantastic atmosphere here today for the All Lop gathering of stock shows at Coventry. Special thanks to Chris Baker, Denise Laidlow and team for putting on this show, run like clockwork. My top class book steward Jen Wayne Smith with great band of stewards Natalie W, Natalie, Siobhan not forgetting young Lucas keeping us entertained,. Congratulations go to Hayden Hutchinson winning best dwarf lop with his

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white dwarf lop, also going best junior. My winning overall mini lop Darren Morris’s sooty fawn, top class. MINI LOP REW Ad 2: 1 Lady Stud 15K04899. Very cobby body, wide chest, showing stocky front limbs, broad head, slightly narrow crown and ears, good movement of coat for age. 2 B Newton. MINI LOP REW 17 RUNG 4: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K01307 CC. Excels type, correct width of crown and ears, well muscled body over rump, nice position of limbs of strong bone density, good flow of coat, shown fit and clean. 2 Maltby & Newton. 3 S Grainger. MINI LOP REW u/5 5: 1 P & E Salt 17K02815. Promising youngster for type all round, super coat texture with abundance of guard hair, a good class. 2 B Newton. 3 P Faint. MINI LOP BEW Ad 3: 1 D Morris 17K00707 CC. Showman sitting well on table, front alignment of head, ears, chest and limbs ideal, could be slightly broader at neck but super coat, bold eye, fit and clean. 2 J & O Jones. MINI LOP BLK Ad 6: 1 L Appleton 14K04710 CC. Wins a good class, excels type and condition, very broad shoulders and chest, short stocky limbs, broad head, crown and wide ears, a few white hairs but great coat, looking good for age. 2 Siobian Stud. 3 Gallipot Stud. MINI LOP BLK 17 RUNG 3: 1 Taurius Stud 17K00697. Short wide ears carried close to cheeks, wide muzzle, broad shoulders, very nice exhibit all round, just to mature. 2 P Faint. 3 Regal Lops. MINI LOP BLK u/5 1: 1 D Morris 17K00697.Very good well balanced type, deep black carried well down hair shaft, plenty of guard hair. MINI LOP BLUE Ad 1: 1 Gallipot Stud 16K02727 CC. Moult patches spoil overall colour today, head and ears well positioned although crown could be broader. MINI LOP BLUE u/5 1: 1 Lady stud 17K02505. Nice shape and coat texture, pity steeling (whit hairs), throughout rump. MINI LOP AG Ad 3: 1 D Morris 17K00688 CC. Excels in all departments for type, presents itself well on table, wins rich chestnut agouti with clear definition in banding, ideal coat movement and guard hair, fit and clean. 2 & 3 S Grainger. MINI LOP AG 17 RUNG 2: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K03291. Promising young adult, broad head, good rise to crown, ideal ear width, very good colour and banding, gives a little on shoulder to adult. 2 Maggie Smith. MINI LOP AG u/5 4: 1 D Morris 17K03457 (?). Wins this class on colour, very rich chestnut with clear banding, all these younger had ideal type and coat quality. 2 Kellian Stud. 3 Siobhan Holder. MINI LOP S/FWN Ad 5: 1 D Morris 16K05553 CC. BoB. Crown nicely positioned on top of skull, wide allowing ears to be carried correctly close to muzzle, wide chest, chunky front limbs great top colour and shading, super coat movement. 2 Lady Stud. 3 Maltby & Newton. MINI LOP S/FWN 17 RUNG 4: 1 Jen Wayne Smith 17K00383. Ideal head shape and ear carriage, good dark shadings, fit, just a little narrow on shoulder, well muscled. 2 Lucas Wilding. 3 Maltby & Newton. MINI LOP S/FWN u/5 2: 1 Maltby & Newton 17K03185. Very nice colour and shadings, good body and limbs, to develop on head. MINI LOP C/TORT 2: 1 Megan Stud 16K00061 CC. Very good side profile, broad muzzle, well placed crown and ears correctly carried, lovely dense coat of good colour and shadings, a little moult. 2 Lucas Wilding. MINI LOP C/TORT u/5 3: 1 Jen Wayne Smith 17K00381. Typy youngster, lovely head and ear shape, super coat and guard hair, few white hairs below rump. 2 & 3 Megan Stud. MINI LOP SPT/BPT Ad 4: 1 C Suici 17C03437. Super type, colour and coat, very good bone structure, well muscled, correct tail colour, nice and dark. 2 Luckyjet Stud. 3 Rose Vye. MINI LOP SPT/BPT 17 RUNG 3: 1 Rose Vye 17K00147. Neat head and ear shape, to fill on shoulders, good colour over back, points could be darker. MINI LOP SPT/BPT u/5 1: 1 Caudio Suici 17K03910 CC. Spt, a little cracker, excels coat and colour points nice and dark, very pleasing head profile and correct body alignment showing itself correctly on table. MINI LOP SAB/SMK Ad 2: 1 Luckyjet Stud 16K02006 CC. S/Sable. Chunky body and limbs, broad skull, good ear carriage, coat dull patchy, body colour top and under. MINI LOP BFLY Ad 3: 1 Sue Burgess 16K04334. Sooty bfly, wins pattern on butterfly over nose, very good colour and coat abundance of guard hairs, lovely head profile/ear carriage, firm body and limbs. 2 & 3 Sue Burgess. MINI LOP BFLY 17 RUNG 3: 1 Sue Burgess 17K00182 CC. Blue butt, ideal pattern, very nice depth of blue, coat short, dense lovely movement, balanced type all round, fit and clean. 2 Megan Stud. 3 Natalie Scott. MINI LOP BFLY u/5 1: 1 Megan Stud 17K00025. Well patterned, ideal coat and colour, stocky body, short limbs, touch narrow on crown and ears set back, young to mature on head. MINI LOP OR/FWN Ad 1: 1 Darren Morris 17K03462 CC. Orange, very rich oclour, slight ticking on ears, broad skull, very good crown and ear carriage, broad body and limbs. MINI LOP BLK OTT Ad 3: 1 S Grainger 17K01220. Stocky type, broad skull, nice rise of crown, ears of good width plus wide chest and body, good depth

of colour, coat of good movement, ticking could be richer colour. 2 Gallipot Stud. MINI LOP BLK OTT 17 RUNG 5: 1 J Appleton 17K03541 CC. Super coat of ideal length and colour, just new coat coming on shoulder, very broad shoulder and chest, broad head, correct ear carriage, very fit and clean. 2 S Grainger. 3 P Faint. MINI LOP BLK OTT u/5 4: 1 D Morris 17K01982. Promising youngster for type and coat, tanning not as rich as 17 rung but one for the future. 2 Mrs F McNab. 3 Victoria Brown. MINI LOP AOC OTT u/5 2: 1 Elegante Stud 17K01982 CC. Blue, two very nice youngsters, wins fullness on head and ear carriage, just right, good depth of blue, nice rich tanning. 2 Mrs F McNab. MINI LOP AOC N/S 17 RUNG 4: 1 Darren Morris 17K03460 CC. Short stocky body and limbs, broad head and ears, coat of good length open over back, colour (lynx), even colouring over back. 2 J Jewer-Bennett. MINI LOP AOC N/S u/5 2: 1 Sandra Grainger 17K02803. Steel, broad typy young steel, nice and dark to finish steeling over back, dense coat, short stocky limbs, ears to settle. 2 Sandra Grainger. MINI LOP JUN AC AA 7: 1 Jessica Appleton 17K03541. Black otter. 2 Lucy Appleton. 3 Jake Jewer-Bennett. MINI LOP CHALL AA: 1 Darren Morris. 2 Darren Morris. 3 Jessica Appleton. D LOP REW Ad 5: 1 Hayden Hutchinson 16C02268 CC. BoB. For me this was an excellent exhibit for bone structure, broad skull no neck!! Very broad shoulders, well furred pads, great dense coat, immaculate presentation. 2 S & H Elliott. 3 Paula Atkinson. D LOP REW 17 RUNG 8: 1 Paula Atkinson 17C00443. Wins a strong class for type and coat throughout all exhibits, wins on fullness of crown, ear carriage and width of ear, short body, coat of good length, plenty of guard hair. 2 Hayden Hutchinson. 3 Neil Jefferis. D LOP REW u/5 2: 1 Neil Jefferis 17C00234. Promising youngster, excels type, coat, ideal head and ear carriage, plenty of guard hair, fit and clean. 2 Paula Atkinson. D LOP OR/FN Ad 2: 1 Glen Prentice 16C01984 CC. Bold type, strong bone, coat long enough, plenty of guard hair, slightly open coat over back. 2 Glen Prentice. D LOP OR/FN 1: 1 Glen Prentice 17C00830. Orange doe, shown fit and clean, good coat and base colour, very nice type, all round ticking spoils coat. D LOP AG Ad 3: 1 Starwulf Stud 16C02114 CC. Wins on broadness of skull, good full crown, wide shoulders, muscled rump, best colour and banding. 2 Starwulf Stud. 3 Bluezak Stud. D LOP AG 17 RUNG 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 17C01950. Balanced type, to mature on body, good colour. D LOP AG u/5 1: 1 Paula Atkinson 17C01945. Doe, very good all round type for body and limbs, good colour and coat, slightly pinched crown. D LOP AOC AG PATT Ad 1: Disq. D LOP AOC AG PATT 17 RUNG 2: 1 Paul Atkinson 17C00439. Chin, excels head shape and crown, moult over back, good colour and banding where through. 2 Paula Atkinson. D LOP AOC AG PATT u/5 5: 1 Paula Atkinson 17C00452 CC. Excels type, colour and coat, lovely head shape, stocky body and limbs. 2 & 3 Paula Atkinson. D LOP STY FN Ad 1: 1 Maggie Smith 16C01413. Lovely all round type, colour and shadings although moult patches on sides. D LOP STY FN 17 RUNG 1: 1 Lucy Appleton 17C01389 CC. Wins on richness of top colour, nice dark shadings on flanks, tail, front limbs touch fine and long, very good movement of coat. D LOP STY FN u/5 2: 1 Maggie Smith 17C02133. Very dark colour, broad body and limbs, doe, super movement of coat. 2 Maggie Smith. D LOP BFLY 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01531 CC. Orange, well patterned, good depth of colour, touch soft in coat although very good type. D LOP SPT/SAB Ad 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 16C00386. Strong body and bone structure, lovely all round type and coat, seal point of good colour, touch light tail. D LOP SAB S/PT 17 RUNG 1: 1 Neil Jefferis 17C00232 CC. Presents well on the tale, showing good side profile, front, chest, nice front limbs, broad muzzle, crown and ears, positioned correctly, super coat/colour. 2 Neil Jefferis. D LOP OTT 17 RUNG 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01536 CC. Bold head, wide ears of good carriage, short stocky limbs, coat open over back, black otter, moult over rump. D LOP AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 16C01431 CC. Steel, balanced type, good movement of coat, bright in colour, could be more muscled over back. D LOP JUN AC AA 3: 1 Hayden Hutchinson 16C02268. White. 2 Lucy Appleton. 3 Hayden Hutchinson. MEISS LOP AC Ad 1: 1 Ellen Nock 15H00880. Up to size exhibit, coat of good length and density, abundance of silvering. MEISS LOP AC 17 RUNG 2: 1 Ellen Nock 17H00799 CC. BoB. Ears well positioned of good shape and length, even silvering, ideal coat density and movement. 2 Ellen Nock. UNSTD LOP Ad 6: 1 Darren Morris 17K00689. Mini Lop orange mantle. Fine example of breed type, colour and pattern, a must for the NMLRC, well done. 2 Lion Lop dark choc/sable. 3 Mini Lop choc tort mantle.

UNSTD LOP 17 RUNG 1; 1 Jen Wayne-Smith 17K00382. Mini Lop choc tort mantle, very good head, crown and ears, touch long in body, ideal colour and coat, pattern just right. D LOP CHALL AA AC: 1 Hayden Hutchinson 16C02268. 2 S & H Elliott. 3 Starwulf Stud. MEISS LOP CHALL AC AA: 1 Ellen Nock 17H00799. 2 & 3 Ellen Nock.

J ALBANS-MARRIOTT

Many thanks for the invite to judge, an enjoyable day. Thanks to Ruth on the book and to my stewards. Some nice rabbits on show today. Particularly impressed by the overall quality of the Lion Lops, not a massive entry, but a quality one with Ruth Collins taking BOB with an impressive REW. A nice Sealpoint standard Cashmere of D & P Mitchell and an Agouti Mini Cashmere also caught my eye. I really appreciate people entering under me but please watch presentation, a fair few could have been better presented. L/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 R Oakley 15K06250. Lovely mane and bib, head and crown, pin bones spoil body, coat lacking density today. L/LOP REW 17 RUNG 1: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03096. Beautiful shape and type, handles well, solid body of short and cobby style, fair mane and bib, dense coat with good movement, shown fit and clean. L/LOP REW u/5 2: 1 L & P Kilbride 17K01152. Wins on shape and style, good head and drop, good mane and bib, promising youngster. 2 L & P Kilbride. L/LOP SAB/SMK Ad 1:1 Ruth Collins 16K04111. Nice body type and shape, excels mane, bib and colour, fair coat movement but lacking density today, good ear shape, touch on drop. L/LOP SAB/SMK 17 RUNG 3: 1 Ruth Collins 17K03085. Good shape, solid body, some white hairs throughout spoil, excellent mane and bib. 2 & 3 Lowes Lops. L/LOP SAB/SMK u/5 1: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03868. Lovely baby, nice mane and bib, shape and type, white hairs throughout spoil, good ear shape and drop. L/LOP BEIGE/LG Ad 1: 1 Springwood Stud 16K04805. Lovely type head, crown, ear and drop, open and soft in coat today, good mane, fair colour. L/LOP SPT/BPT u/5 1: 1 L & P Kilbride 17K01150. Another lovely baby, nice crown and drop, fair mane and bib, short bodied but lacking a little width. L/LOP AOC NS u/5 1: 1 Springwood Stud 17K03872 CC Withheld. L/LOP CHALL AC AA: 1 Ruth Collins. 2 Ruth Collins. 3 R Oakley. C/LOP REW Ad 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 15D02737. Good overall type and presentation, fair coat, plenty of guard hairs, lacking a little movement today, good head and drop. 2 H Childs. C/LOP SPT/SAB Ad 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 17D02186. Wins on type, coat and colour, dense even coat with abundance of guard hair. Lovely head and drop, fit and clean. 2 D & P Mitchell. 3 D & P Mitchell. C/LOP AOC SHADED Ad 1: 1 H Childs 16D00172. Nice body type, solid and cobby, fair head shape, touch on drop today, even coat, lacking density and movement. C/LOP CHALL AC AA: 1, 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. MINI CASH REW Ad 1: 1 H Childs 17C00105. Good head, drop and crown, touch on pin bones, dense coat with good length. MINI CASH AG PATT Ad 3: 1 H Childs 16C00091. Wins on overall type and evenness of coat, excels head and crown, lovely broad skull, short, solid body. 2 & 3 H Childs. MINI CASH CHALL AC AA 4: 1, 2 & 3 H Childs.

MRS M CAWDRON

A great day at the All Lop Show. Thanks to all the fanciers who have spent the last few months organising, you did us proud. Thanks to stewards Anne, Paula, Oliver, sorry if I’ve missed anyone and of course Gary on book. My best today was a super REW English Lop of Paula’s, the best one I have handled in a long white, well done. G LOP REW Ad 2: 1 G & L Morris 17L00107. Good all round type, good bone, shape etc, nice skull, ear carriage. 2 P & E Salt. G LOP REW u/5 6: 1 Terry & Richardson 17L00975 CC. Super youngster, well proportioned, should make up well. 2 & 3 P & E Salt. G LOP AG 17 RUNG 2: 1 Lowes Stud 17L60595 CC. Good type all round. G LOP CHIN Ad 2: 1 Terry & Richardson 16L00727. Nice type all round, good definition, to clear. 2 Terry & Richardson. E LOP 24”-2” u/5 1: 1 J & O Jones 17L00913. Nice all round type, fair body shape, ears well shaped, good substance. 24 7/8” x 6”. E LOP 25”-26” 17 RUNG 2: 1 Soulbywood Stud 17H00055 CC. Good type, sound ear shape and substance, 25 3/4” x 6 1/4”. E LOP 25”-26” u/5 2: 1 Poppyfield Stud 17H00520. 25 x 6. Nice youngster all departments, good shape to body and ears, good substance, should make up well. E LOP 26”-27” Ad 1: 1 Soulbywood Stud 16H00082 CC. 26 1/4” x 6 1/4”. E LOP 26”-27” 17 RUNG 3: 1 Poppyfield Stud 17H00519. 26 1/4” x 6 1/8”. Good all round type, body shape, ears etc, presented fit and clean. E LOP 27”-28” Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17H00614. 2 Belanevaeh Stud.

E LOP 27”-28” 17 RUNG 4: 1 Phil Batey 17H00995 CC. Well balanced exhibit all round, good ear shape and substance, just a minor pimple or two. 2 & 3 Belanevaeh Stud. 27 1/4” x 6 1/4”. E LOP O28” Ad 2: 1 Soulbywood Stud 16H00701. Super type all departments, loved the body shape, bone, ear shape, substance, one of the old school. 2 Soulbywood Stud. E LOP CHALL AV AA 13: 1, 2 & 3 Soulbywood Stud. E LOP JUN AC AA 1: 1 J & O Jones 17L00973. Nice exhibit all round, keep it up boys. F LOP REW 17 RUNG 1: 1 Rossendale 17H00344 CC. Sound all round type, good hone, skull, will make up very well, just to clear coat. F LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17H00569. Nice youngster all round, well balanced type, fit and clean. F LOP AOC SELF 17 RUNG 1: 1 Maggie Smith 17H00247 CC. The best black type, colour etc I’ve handled in a long time, super width to skull, very promising. F LOP AG Ad 8: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00184. Lovely type, good bone, skull and drop, decent coat, colour, definition. 2 Lillybee Stud. 3 Belanevaeh Stud. F LOP AG 17 RUNG 5: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00346. Good type, skull, drop, good bone, body shape, decent coat and definition, should make up well. 2 Kellians Stud. 3 Lizzie Chafer. F LOP AG u/5 3: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00657. Nice coat, colour, sound type, bone etc, should develop well. 2 & 3 Lillybee Stud. F LOP BFLY Ad 2: 1 & 2 S & H Elliott. F LOP BFLY 17 RUNG 6; 1 S & H Elliott 17H00730 CC. Grand type, young frenchie, good in all departments, promising. 2 Mrs G Bower. 3 Sparrow Stud. F LOP BFLY u/5 4: 1 Kellians Stud 17H00850. Another good type youngster, good shape, bone, etc, should make up well. 2 Rossendale Stud. F LOP STL 17 RUNG 2: 1 S & H Elliott 17H00074. Grand all round type, good bone, skull, front appointment, should make up well when finished. 2 Rossendale Stud. F LOP AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 16H00384. Sound type, bone, body shape, etc, just to clear. F LOP AOC N/S 17 RUNG 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00345 CC. Good solid rabbit, well developed, sound type, coat to clear. F LOP CHALL AC AA: 1 Rossendale Stud. 2 Maggie Smith. 3 Rossendale Stud. F LOP JUN AC AA 3: 1 Cole Sargent 16H01051. Lovely type all round, good skull and ear drop, will do well, well done Cole, very good effort. 2 & 3 Cole Sargent.

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NOV 25-26 2017 The Rex Show Held 25 November 2017. Champion of Champions Judge Mr N Robertson. Champion of Champions Phil & Carol Gray (Ermine).

N ROBERTSON

Three real beauties, I would be proud to own or have bred any of them. CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS: 1: Phil & Carol Gray. Ermine.This beautiful Ermine stood out for me, excelling in type and coat. The coat dense and even throughout, fit and firm with just the right texture, not a mark or sign of moult anywhere. Bold head, good strong ears, well rounded rump and beautifully proportioned body. A good Champion of Champions, a rabbit to be proud of. 2: Tibbar Stud. Ermine. Another really beauty, dense with fine silky texture also with lovely bold fit type. Not the finish of my winner under, one or two uneven patches around the armpits and belly edges, nit-picking I know but with all exhibits on the table being BIS winners, this would be what one would expect. 3: Foxwood Stud. Marten Seal. A coat with the feel we all aim for. Firm, silky dense. Rich sepia top nicely shading from flanks to belly. A good clean belly, sound chest with good under colour. Placed third owing to coat breaking at back end of the saddle and top of rump.

UK Rex

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judges Mr A Hill and Mr M Nicholson. Total exhibits 190. Total entries 585. Best in Show Tibbar Stud (Ermine).

A HILL

What a super show. Many thanks to all.A big thank you for my stewards Phil, Lindsay, Lisa and the best book steward around Jim. Stock was superb with only minor points separating. My best was a stunning Ermine adult buck of Tibbar Stud, head any stud. Thank you Grantham.

ERM BUCK Ad 6: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E03023 CC. White as driven snow and fit as a butchers dog. Loved it.Very nice quality buck, will win anywhere. 2 & 3 Colin Turner. ERM DOE Ad 4: 1 Quad Stud 17E02285. Wins on coat properties and ear coverage. 2 P & C Gray. Good coat and lovely colour, ears to finish. 3 Tibbar Stud. BLK BUCK Ad 4: 1 B Teague 16E02046. Wins colour and coat also best type in class. 2 J & H Beard. Close and only type split them. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. BLK DOE Ad 15: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00155 CC. Lovely jet black all over, nice under, excels texture. 2 A Stones. Nice all round doe, touch moult behind nape. 3 J Venables. BLUE Ad 8: 1 A & J Taylor 17E03217 CC. All 3 desired colour, winner best coat properties. 2 Rose Burgess. Pleasing coat, slight dewlap. 3 A & J Taylor. OR Ad 14: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04055 CC. Excels colour, good type and nice under, good orange. 2 C Richardson. Lovely type, colour and coat, to finish on chest. 3 Parvenu Stud. FAWN Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01517. Easy winner but not finished today. 2 Parvenu Stud. Very uneven, needs time. LYNX Ad 5: 1 Joyce Miles 17B04154 CC. Good bold rabbit, wins all departments. 2 D & SJ Bulman. Desired top colour, pleasing coat, touch type. 3 Joyce Miles. MINI ERM Ad 15: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B04070 CC. Superb Mini, ½” textured coat, good belly, moult head. 2 J & C Fletcher.Another quality mini, excels type, moult left shoulder. 3 J & C Fletcher. MINI BLK Ad 12: 1 L Berry 17B01156 CC. Loved this little gem, black beauty all over. 2 A Galloway. Another super mini but beaten movement, needing toe nails cutting. 3 L Berry. MINI BLUE Ad 3: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04277 CC. Wins finish, exquisite textured coat, desired length. 2 A & J Taylor. Beaten today on coat, nice colour, belly yet to level up. 3 Wold Stud. MINI OR Ad 5: 1 Mrs L Ault 17B00274.Wins coat and type, watch front feet. 2 Spencer Bartle. Very close and nice under. 3 D Ilett. MINI AOC Ad 2: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 17B05192 CC. Dalmatian. Nice body markings, fails head markings and coat qualities. SELF CHALL Ad 69: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 L Berry. 3 J & C Fletcher. TAN PATT CHALL Ad 63: 1 Quad Stud. 2 L Ault. 3 Parvenue Stud. SHAD CHALL Ad 16: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Manzana Stud. AG CHALL Ad 28: 1 Violet & Radosny. 2 D & SJ Bulman. 3 Rameybec Stud. AOC/V CHALL Ad 14: 1 Utopia Stud. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 T Peacock. G CHALL Ad 190: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 Quad Stud. 3 Foxwood Stud. JUN AV Ad 15: 1 C Gregory 16B05165. 2 D Plowman. 3 S Bartle.

M NICHOLSON

Stepped in at eleventh hour for Richard and thoroughly enjoyed some nice rabbits in my section. My best being Quad Stud’s Marten and Foxwood’s Seal, beaten on a referee’s decision. Thanks to Cynric on book, all my stewards. Pleasure to judge with Arnie, we had some laughs. Well done organisers and kitchen staff, thank you. SIAM SEAL Ad 6: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00021 CC. Nice warm colour, good texture and density, touch back end. 2 Foxwood Stud. Close to winner, beaten overall finish. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. SIAM SAB Ad 1: 1 D Plowman 17E00031 CC. Good colour where clear, but patchy, good type. MART SEAL Ad 8: 1 Quad Stud 17E00262 CC. Excellent colour, bold type, lovely feel to coat, to clear chest. 2 JW Blanchard. Close to winner, good type and colour. 3 Foxwood Stud. MART SAB Ad 3: 1 JW Blanchard 17E03992 CC. Good type, nice feel to coat, touch patchy in colour. 2 JWH Brown. OTT Ad 13: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00074 CC. Fit, good tanning, lovely feel to coat, good type. 2 S Wilde. Close to winner, nice colour and coat, beaten finish. 3 S Wilde. CHIN Ad 4: 1 K & C Marrows 17E02822 CC. Good definition, nice all round type, nice feel to coat. 2 M Stevens. OK definition, good type and colour, good texture. 3 M Stevens. CAST Ad 5: 1 D & SJ Bulman 17E00381. Excels colour and definition, good under, nice flowing coat with density. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. Not colour of winner, good texture to coat, clean and fit. 3 D & SJ Bulman. HIM Ad 4: 1 Utopia Stud 17E01341 CC. Lovely type, good points, nice feel to coat, fit. 2 Tibbar Stud. Beaten finish, nice all round. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MINI HAV Ad 2: 1 P Kelly 17B00422 CC. Patchy inn colour, nice type, good feel to coat where clear. 2 R Burgess. Not type of winner, moulty. MINI SIAM SEAL/SAB Ad 7: 1 Manzana Stud 17B03083 CC. Good colour and shadings, nice feel to coat, touch chest and back. 2 Manzana Stud. OK for type, not finish of winner. 3 Broadoak Stud. MINI SIAM SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 K Evans 17B03033 CC. Nice balanced rabbit, good colour where clear. MINI MART SEAL/SAB Ad 8: 1 Cap Stud 17B05362. Lovely type and colour, OK under, points could be whiter. 2 T Peacock. Another nice one, beaten finish. 3 C Gregory.

MINI OTT BLK Ad 7: 1 Greenwood Stud 17B02348. Lovely textured coat, good tanning, nice under, fit. 2 Greenwood Stud. Not far behind, beaten type. 3 Greenwood Stud. MINI OTT AOC Ad 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 16B04529. Choc, nice all round, touch moult. 2 J & H Beard. Beaten finish, OK type and colour. MINI TAN PATT Ad 1: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00069. Fox, OK type, fair colour, OK for coat properties. MINI CAST Ad 7: 1 A Leadbitter 16B03110 CC. Lovely type, good all round colour, good winner. 2 D & SJ Bulman. Nice type and colour, beaten finish. 3 Wold Stud. MINI CHIN Ad 5: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054 CC. Very fit, good definition and colour, nice texture and density. 2 B Wheatley. Not far behind, beaten overall finish. 3 Rameybec Stud. MINI AG Ad 2: 1 Rameybec Stud 16B05373 CC. Lynx, best colour of both, nice type and coat. 2 Rameybec Stud. Not colour of winner, good type and coat. MINI HIM Ad 7: 1 T Peacock 17B05809 CC. Good points and colour,nice type, good coat, clean. 2 K Evans. Pushed hard, pipped on finish. 3 Broadoak Stud. MINI BRKN Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 17B02333 CC. Fit and clean, bold type, OK for colour. SELF CHALL Ad 69: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 L Berry. 3 J & C Fletcher. SHAD CHALL Ad 16: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Manzana Stud. TAN PAT CHALL Ad 63: 1 Quad Stud. 2 L Ault. 3 Parvenu Stud. AG CHALL Ad 28: 1 Violet & Radosny. 2 D & SJ Bulman. 3 Rameybec Stud. AOC/V CHALL Ad 14: 1 Utopia Stud. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 T Peacock. GR CHALL Ad 190: 1 Tibbar Stud. 2 Quad Stud. 3 Foxwood Stud. JUN AV Ad 15: 1 C Gregory 16B05165. 2 D Plowman. 3 S Bartle.

ALSO

Three Star Young Support Show. Judge Mr J Thornton.Total exhibits 73.Total entries 231. Best in Show P & C Gray (Ermine doe).

J THORNTON

Thank you for the pleasure of judging today. Special thanks to Adel, Tony and Steven and Paul who did a good job on the book. Well done to Carol and Phil for going best u/5 in UK Rex and best in show with an adult. ERM BUCK u/5 5: 1 M Purdy 17E02348. Wins on type, good bold rabbit, good class. 2 A Hill. 3 P & C Gray. ERM DOE u/5 4: 1 P & C Gray 17E02759 CC. BiS, excels coat density, well presented. 2 A Hill. Not far being. 3 P & C Gray. BLK DOE u/5 2: 1 F Booth. Good type and coat, little curly in groin. BLK BUCK u/5 4: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00151 CC. Excels type and colour, lovely feel to coat. 2 F Booth. SIAM SEAL u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00024 CC. Beautiful coat, good colour, nice shadings. MART SEAL u/5 7: 1 JWH Brown 17E04000 CC. Excels class, wins on type and coat. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Gemini Stud. MART SAB u/5 1: 1 Gemini Stud 17E00053 CC. Good size and colour, nice type, very good coat, touch under. OR u/5 4: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04066 CC. Nice colour and coat. 2 Parvenu Stud. 2nd not the colour of 1st. 3 Parvenu Stud. OTT u/5 6: 1 Peter Martin 17E03620 CC. Excels type, density and texture. 2 Peter Martin. 3 Mercury Stud. MINI ERM u/5 2: 1 L Arnold 17B04234 CC. Nice type, dense coat, fit and clean. 2 Melissa North. 2nd not the density of 1st. MINI BLK u/5 5: 1 Rameybec Stud 17B01763 CC. Good type,nice texture. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Sancia Miles. MINI BLUE u/5 1; 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01469 CC. Good colour, dense coat. MINI HAV u/5 1: 1 Sebastian Plowman 17B00129 CC. Nice colour, needs time. MINI SIAM SEAL/SAB u/5 4: 1 Cap Stud 17B05563. Good type and coat, touch on colour. MINI MART SEAL/SAB u/5 5: 1 T Peacock 17B04210 CC. One I liked, excellent feel to coat, nice colour, best mini. 2 Cap Stud. 3 C Gregory. MINI OR u/5 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04482 CC. 2 L Ault. MINI OTT BLK u/5 4: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00074. Nice type and colour, up to age. MINI OTT AOC u/5 2: Both O/W. MINI CAST u/5 3: 1 A Leadbitter 17B05203. 1st and 2nd not at best stage of coat today, nice type, good top colour, 40/60, will make nice adults after next moult. 2 P Wanklin. 3 A Leadbitter. MINI AOC AG u/5 1: 1 Rameybec Stud 17B01763. Fair colour, nice type, good coat. MINI HIM u/5 7: 1 Kate Evans 17B05305 CC. Good type, nice density, good points. 2 D Plowman. Not as far on as winner. 3 D Plowman. SELF CHALL u/5 24: 1 P & C Gray. 2 M Purdy. 3 Fourtune Stud. SHAD CHALL u/5 5; 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Cap Stud. TAN PATT CHALL u/5 31: 1 JWH Brown. 2 JWH Brown. 3 T Peacock. AG CHALL u/5 6: 1 Rameybec Stud. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 P Wanklin. AOC/V CHALL u/5 7: 1 K Evans. 2 & 3 D Plowman.

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G CHALL u/5 73: 1 P & C Gray. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Foxwood Stud. JUN AV u/5 12: 1 L Arnold. 2 D Plowman. 3 C Gregory.

National Blue Rex Club

Three Star Show. Judge Mr B Teague.Total exhibits 12. Best in Show Mr & Mrs Whates (Mini adult).

B TEAGUE

A good turn out of blues on show, my best today a lovely mini of Mr & Mrs Whates. Excels in the shade of colour required with a super finish and great type to cap it off, well done.Thanks to Chris and Mandy for stewarding all blues and then otters. I enjoyed the task with pleasure. BUCK Ad 2: 1 A & J Taylor 17E01698. Good colour and type. 2 Rose Burgess. Lost out on colour to first. DOE Ad 6: 1 A & J Taylor 17E03217 CC. Best standard blue today, nice balanced rabbit. 2 Rose Burgess. OK but not the coat finish of the winner, nice though, fair type. 3 A & J Taylor. CHALL Ad 8: 1 A & J Taylor 17E03217. First adult doe. 2 A & J Taylor. The winning buck gave way on coat texture. 3 Rose Burgess. Second doe not type of first two. CHALL AA: 1 A & J Taylor 17E03217. This class as adult challenge, no u/5 month on show. 2 A & J Taylor. 3 Rose Burgess. MINI Ad: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04477 CC. First class, lovely colour, type and coat, best in show. 2 A & J Taylor. Nice coat but dark topped. 3 Wold Stud. MINI u/5: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01469. Young exhibit but I think this has a good future. MINI CHALL AA: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04477. First adult. 2 A & J Taylor. Second adult. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates. Under u/5 exhibit. G CHALL AA: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates. Mini blue adult. 2 A & J Taylor. Standard adult doe. 3 A & J Taylor. Standard adult buck.

National Castor Rex

Three Star Show. Judge Mr H Marshall. Best in Show and Best Standard A Leadbitter (Satin buck Ad) Best Mini Wold Stud (Mini buck Ad).

H MARSHALL

A pleasure to be able to judge a castor stock show again. Some nice rabbits on view. The winner was really fit and worthy best in show. Many thanks to Amanda and Chris for stewarding. We should all be grateful to Sylvia for doing all the entries for all the shows, not an easy task and to all the others who were doing job. An enjoyable day. STD BUCK Ad 2: 1 A Leadbitter 17E02743 CC. Best in Show, a very fit rabbit for the day, a bold rabbit, very good type, good colour and definition, dense coat and nice texture. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. Dense coat and fair type, nice top colour but haunches spoilt it, moult on rump and chest. STD DOE Ad 3: 1 D & SJ Bulman 17E00381. Dense and textured coat, good colour and nice definition, just beaten overall finish. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. Fair coat and colour, nice type, finish beat it today. 3 S & SJ Bulman. Beaten finish, nice coat and colour, a little moult spoils, nice type. STD CHALL AV AA 5: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 D & SJ Bulman. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. MINI BUCK Ad 3: 1 Wold Stud 17B03758 CC. A nice rabbit, best mini, good colour, very good type, dense coat and texture. 2 A Leadbitter. Moult spoils today but nice type and good colour where finished. 3 D & SJ Bulman. Good type and promising colour, moult spoils. MINI DOE Ad 4: 1 J Thornton 17B01554. Most finished, nice coat, colour and type, still to finish. 2 Wold Stud. Beaten moult, shows promise. MINI DOE u/5 3: 1 P Wanklin 17B01965. Most finished in class, moult on chest and rump, fair colour and coat. 2 A Leadbitter. Beaten finish to day, shows promise. 3 A Leadbitter. Again moult spills. MINI CHALL AV AA: 1 Wold Stud. 2 J Thornton. 3 A Leadbitter. G CHALL/PTS AV AA 15: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 D & SJ Bulman. 3 Wold Stud.

British Mini Rex

Two Star Young Judges’ Show. Miss A Ajmal (Self), Miss N Hicks (N/Self). Total exhibits 86. Best in Show Violet & Radosny (Chin).

MISS A AJMAL No report received.

MISS N HICKS

Many thanks to the British Mini Rex for the invite, fantastic day all round, some great minis.Thank you to Ros Plowman and Jenny Avil on my book, huge thanks to Antonia Galloway and Caden Mills, both juniors who stewarded for me all day, you both did a great job. My best non self was an outstanding Chin of Violet & Radosny, well done everyone. SIAM SEAL Ad 5: 1 Antonia Galloway 17B01830 CC. Sound all round, compact cobby rabbit, short coat, preferred coat on 2nd rabbit but broken all over. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 J & H Beard. SIAM SAB Ad 2: 1 Broadoak Stud 17B05312 CC. Even shading throughout, lacks a little density and texture. 2 Charlie Gregory. SIAM SAB u/5 2: 1 Cap Stud 17B05564. Soft coated, good colour, few white hairs across back. SIAM SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 Kate Evans 17B03033 CC. Excels type, excels colour, needs a little more substance to coat. BLK OTT Ad 7: 1 Greenwood Stud 17B04579 CC. Excels type, nice bold rabbit, good head, ears, just

lacks a little texture to coat, good tanning, clean lines 2 & 3 Greenwood Stud. BLK OTT u/5 4: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00074. Wins CC on coat and colour, excels type, needs a little time to fill out on rump. 2 Caden Miles. AOC OTT Ad 3: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04529 CC. Super colour, clean defined tan lines, clean smart rabbit, bold type, best I’ve seen for a while. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. AOC OTT u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard. O/W. MART SEAL Ad 7: 1 Charlie Gregory 16B05165. Wins CC on overall finish, good colour, type, textured coat. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Tony Peacock. MART SEAL u/5 6: 1 Cap Stud 17B05363 CC. Super baby, nice plush textured coat, colour even, needs time. 2 Tony Peacock. 3 John Thornton. OR Ad 5: 1 Derek Ilett 17B03218 CC. Good head and ears, coat lacks movement, not colour of 2nd rabbit, 2nd rabbit too long in body. 2 Lilian Ault. 3 Spencer Bartle. OR u/5 2: 1 Lilian Ault 17B00279. Excels in type for youngster,, textured coat, shadings of blue and blue under colour. 2 Mr & Mrs Whates. AOC TAN PATT Ad 1; 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00069 CC. Nice example of fox, even colour, good ticking on sides, lacks ticking on rump, bit of bite to coat. CAST Ad 7: 1 John Thornton 17B01554. 50/50, rich orange banding, patchy tap colour, very dark top. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 S & SJ Bulman. CAST u/5 3: 1 A Leadbitter 17B04350 CC. Dark top, 70/40, open coated, better type than adult. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 Paul Wanklin. CHIN Ad 5: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054 CC. Excels type, BiS, excels texture and density, excels colour, well set head and ears. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 Brian Wheatley. AOC AG Ad 2: 1 Rameybec Stud 16B05373 CC. Patchy tinge on top and sides, good white base, pale orange with lines going though banding colour. 2 Rameybec Stud. AOC AG u/5 1: 1 Rameybec Stud 17B01768. Bold type, nice textured coat, clear white base. HIM Ad 7: 1 Kate Evans 16B05907 CC. Brick type, plush texture coat, good markings. 2 & 3 Broadoak Stud. HIM u/5 7: 1 Kate Evans 17B05305. Smart baby, dense coat, good colour, marking, slight eye stain spoils but better coat than 2nd. 2 Broadoak Stud. 3 Tony Peacock. BRKN BLK Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B02333 CC. Handles well, well set head and ears, not 60/40, needs more colour over shoulder and face. AOC/V Ad 1: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 17B05192 CC. Soft coated, lacks texture, nicely marked, lacks type. SHAD CHALL AA 13: 1 Antonia Galloway 17B01830. 2 Broadoak Stud. 3 Kate Evans. TAN PAT CHALL AA: 1 Cap Stud 17B05363. 2 Greenwood Stud. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates. AG CHALL AA: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 Rameybec Stud. AOV/C CHALL AA: 1 Kate Evans 16B05907. 2 & 3 Blackvelvet Stud. G CHALL AA: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054. 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. JUN SHAD Ad 4: 1 Antonia Galloway 17B01830. 2 Charlie Gregory. 3 J & H Beard. JUN TAN PATT Ad 5: 1 Charlie Gregory 16B05165. 2 Spencer Bartle. 3 J & H Beard. JUN TAN PATT u/5 5: 1 Caden Miles. 2 Charlie Gregory. 3 J & H Beard. JUN AOC Ad 1: 1 Daniel Plowman. DQ. JUN AOC u/5: 1 Daniel Plowman 17B00125. 2 Daniel Plowman. 3 Sebastian Plowman. JUN CHALL AA: 1 Antonia Galloway 17B01830. 2 Antonia Galloway. 3 Charlie Gregory.

National Black Rex

Three Star Any Age Show. Judge Mr D Medlock. Total exhibits 29. Best in Show Fourtune Stud (Standard black doe).

D MEDLOCK

Good showing of blacks, especially the adult class. Brian Teague penned a very good adult buck. Does, it was Kevin (Fourtune Stud) who headed a very big competitive class, quality coat, good belly and fit that got her home. Not all the Mini’s turned up but again the winner an adult doe of Lucy Berry, very useful. I enjoyed the chance to sort them, was good to see Fourtune Stud, Phil, Natalie and Kevin, back at the show. BLK Ad 4: 1 Bryan Teague 16E02016. Good type, bone, stood away in class. 2 Fred Booth. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. DOE Ad 12: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00155. Was a very good class, real solid doe, excels coat, colour and texture including belly, BiS. 2 Fred Booth. 3 Alan Stones. BUCK u/5 2: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00151. Promising all there, just needs to finish in places. 2 Fred Booth. MINI BUCK Ad 1: 1 Rose Burgess 16B04749.Type OK, to finish under. MINI DOE Ad 7: 1 Lucy Berry 17B01166. Very smart, good coat, extremely fit, 3rd in black chall. 2 Antonia Galloway. 3 Blackvelvet Stud. MINI BUCK u/5 1: 1 Sancia Miles 17B05854. Nice short body, fair coat. MINI DOE u/5 2: 1 Manzana Stud 17B05245. Promising, has the coat and colour, just needs time. 2 Rameybec Stud. G CHALL 29: 1 Fourtune Stud. 2 Fred Booth. 3 Lucy Berry. JUN AA 4: 1 Antonia Galloway 16B04881. 2 J & H Beard. 3 Caden Miles.

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ALSO

One Star AA Novice Judges’ Show. Judge Mr F Avill. Best in Show Fourtune Stud (Black Std).

F AVILL

Thank you to the National Black Rex for the honour of judging today.Thank you to Lucy on my book and Paul, Phil, Dave and Joyce for stewarding for me.The adult does in standard and minis shone today. Well done Fourtune Stud with your best in show and Lucy Berry with RU and best Mini . BUCK Ad 4: 1 Fred Booth 17E00333. 2 Bryan Teague. 3 J & H Beard. DOE Ad 12: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00155. 2 James Venables. 3 Alan Stones. BUCK u/5 2: 1 Fourtune Stud 17E00151. 2 Fred Booth. DOE u/5 1: 1 Fred Booth 17E00335. MINI BUCK Ad 2: 1 Blackvelvet Stud 16B05154. MINI DOE Ad 6: 1 Lucy Berry 17B01166. 2 Antonia Galloway. 3 Blackvelvet Stud. MINI BUCK u/5 1: 1 Sancia Miles 17B05854. MINI DOE u/5 1: 1 Manzana Stud 17B05245. G CHALL 29: 1 Fourtune Stud. 2 Lucy Berry. 3 James Venables. JUN 4 : 1 Antonia Galloway 16B04881. 2 Caden Mills. 3 J & H Beard.

National Chinrex Club

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr D Medlock. Total exhibits 11.Total entries 11. Best in Show M Stevens (Std Buck adult).

D MEDLOCK

Eleven turned up, par for the course they tell me. I felt all were good representations of the colour. Excellent typed Mini buck from Violet & Radosny but my best overall came from the standards, a hard to fault buck of Melvyn Stevens. My thanks to the secretary and team, hope the club continues to flourish. BUCK Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens 16E01266. Nice buck, very good colour, pearling, fit, BiS. DOE Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens 17E04078. Good type, fair pearling. 2 K & C Marrows. 3 P Slater. MINI BUCK Ad: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054. Excels type, very good coat, fit, best mini. 2 Rameybec Stud. 3 B Wheatley. MINI DOE Ad: 1 B Wheatley 17B01513. Best pearling, clear and bright, little to finish coat. 2 B Teague. CHALL Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens. 2 Violet & Radosny. 3 Melvyn Stevens. G CHALL Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens, standard buck. 2 Violet & Radosny, Mini buck. 3 Melvyn Stevens, standard doe. BUCK CHALL Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens. 2 Violet & Radosny. 3 Rameybec. DOE CHALL Ad: 1 Melvyn Stevens. 2 B Wheatley. 3 K & C Marrows.

National Otter Rex

Three Star Show. Judge Mr B Teague.Total exhibits 34. Best in Show Mr & Mrs Whates (Mini Black adult).

B TEAGUE

A very good turn out of otters for the club show held today with The All Rex Show at Grantham. My best was the black mini shown to perfection by Mr & Mrs Whates. Congratulations. Second a very nice u/5 from the stalwart of the Otters Mr P Martin, clean and fit, just failed on belly colour. Thanks to Chris and Mandy for your help in stewarding. My pleasure. BLK BUCK Ad 6: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00074. Good type and coat but moult on chest held it back. 2 Mercury Stud. Big buck but not type of first. 3 S Wilde. Fair, not texture of first two. BLK BUCK u/5 2: 1 Pen 223. No ring on. Shame. BLK DOE Ad 7: 1 S Wright 17E02912. Neat type, I liked the chest on this one. 2 S Wilde. Down on type and under. 3 P Martin. Fair, not coat for first and second. BLK DOE u/5 4: 1 P Martin. Lovely rabbit, good all round, lost out BiS to mini. 2 P Martin. Beaten under on belly colour. 3 Mercury Stud. Moult stops this today. STD CHALL Ad 13: 1 S Wright, first doe. 2 S Wilde, second doe. 3 Mercury Stud, first buck. STD CHALL u/5 6: 1 P Martin, first u/5 doe. P Martin, second u/5 doe. 3 Mercury Stud, 3rd u/5 doe. STD CHALL AA 19: 1 P Martin, first u/5 doe. 2 S Wright, first standard doe. 3 S Wilde, second standard doe. MINI BLK BUCK Ad 3: 1 Greenwood Stud 17B04579. Three entered only 1 buck on show. This one had a good coat, colour and type, beaten for best mini on texture. MINI BLK BUCK u/5 2: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00074.Very young but shows promise. MINI BLK DOE Ad 4: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04487. Super rabbit, got the lot and put down as clean as could be, congratulations. 2 Greenwood Stud. Shame to meet the winner today, not coat of first. 3 Greenwood Stud. Only fair, fails type. MINI BLK DOE u/5 2: 1 Caden Miles 17B03266. Not too good, fails type and coat, today, might improve later. MINI AOC B/D Ad 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 16B04529. Chocolate wins class, nice coat but a bit big. 2 J & H Beard. Blue, only fair. MINI AOC B/D u/5 2: 1 J & H Beard 17B03641. Another blue, lot of work required on this colour to match the blacks.

MINI CHALL AD 9: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates first black doe. 2 Greenwood Stud, first black buck. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates, chocolate buck AOC. MINI CHALL u/5 6: 1 Violet & Radosny first black buck u/5. 2 Caden Miles, first black doe u/5. 3 J & H Beard, first blue AOC u/5. MINI CHALL AA 15: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates first doe adult black. 2 Greenwood Stud, first buck adult black. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates, first AOC adult choc. G CHALL AA 34: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates, first mini black doe adult. 2 P Martin, first standard u/5 doe. 3 S Wright, first standard black doe adult. JUN AV AA 4: 1 J & H Beard 17B0391, second AOC buck or doe mini adult. 2 J & H Beard, third AOC buck or doe mini adult. 3 Caden Miles, mini buck or doe u/5.

National Seal & Sable Rex

Three Star Young/Adult Stock Show. Judge Miss S Gill. Total exhibits 50. Best in Show Foxwood Stud (Mar Seal).

MISS S GILL

Great to see such a large entry and a joy to judge. Thanks to all of my stewards for your help during the day. MAR SEAL BUCK Ad 3: 1 Quad Stud 17E00262. Good type, dense, moulty on rump. 2 JW Blanchard. Not as dense as winner, also moulty on the rump. MAR SEAL BUCK u/5 2: 1 JWH Brown 17E03999. Nice coat, slightly moulty on day. 2 JWH Brown. Young rabbit, needs more time. MAR SEAL DOE Ad 4: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00020. Nice rabbit, good type, coat dense and nice colour on belly. 2 C & V Stud. Dense rabbit, better type than 3rd. 3 JWH Brown. MAR SEAL DOE u/5 5: 1 JWH Brown 17E04000. Nice rabbit, finished on day, could be whiter on belly, needs more hue. 2 Foxwood Stud. Moulty on day, good type and coat. 3 JWH Brown. MAR SAB B/D Ad 3: 1 JW Blanchard 17E03992. Nice rabbit, not patchy, nice coat. 2 JWH Brown. Moulty throughout. MAR SAB B/D u/5 1: 1 Gemini Stud 17E00053. Nice type, patchy on sides. SIA SEAL BUCK Ad 2: 1 JW Blanchard. Nice type, dense, moulty on back. 2 K & C Marrows. Moulty on day., SIA SEAL DOE Ad 4: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00021. Nice rabbit, nice type, moulty on rump. 2 Foxwood Stud. Close 2nd, moulty on rump, dense. 3 K & C Marrows. SIA SEAL DOE u/5 1: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00024. Nice rabbit, adult had better type. SIA SAB B/D Ad 1: 1 D Plowman 16E00031. Rusty type, older rabbit, nice type. MINI MAR SEAL/SAB Ad 8: 1 Cap Stud 17B05362. Nice coat, type. 2 C Gregory. Not as dense as winner. 3 T Peacock. MINI MAR SEAL SAB u/5 6: 1 T Peacock. Nice coat, nice rabbit, dense, good colour on belly. 2 Cap Stud. Nice belly, dense, touch moulty on back. 3 C Gregory. MINI SIA/MAR SEAL SAB B/D 7: 1 Manzana Stud 17B03036. Nice type, coat, moulty on day. 2 Broadoak Stud. Nice colour, patchy on sides and moulty. 3 Manzana Stud. MINI SAI/SAB SEAL B/D u/5 4: 1 Cap Stud 17B05514. Rabbit is still a bit young, needs time. MAR/SIA SAB CHALL Ad 7: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Cap Stud. MAR/SIA SAB CHALL u/5 3: 1 Cap Stud. 2 Gemini Stud. MAR/SIA SEAL CHALL Ad 24: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 Foxwood Stud. 3 Cap Stud. MAR/SIA SEAL CHALL u/5 16: 1 JWH Beard. 2 T Peacock. 3 Foxwood Stud. JUN CHALL AA 10: 1 C Gregory 16E05165. 2 J & H Beard. 3 C Gregory. G CHALL AA 50: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 JWH Beard. 3 T Peacock.

National Lynx Rex

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Miss S Gill. Best in Show D & S Bulman (Std Doe Ad).

MISS S GILL

These are my comments for the National Lynx 3 star show. I did not receive any paperwork. It was nice to see a few Lynx being shown. I enjoyed judging and would like to say thank you to my stewards. BUCK Ad 17E00215. Nice type, nice colour. 2 Nice rabbit, blue belly. DOE Ad: 17E00380. BiS. Nice rabbit, good coat, colour, good banding, just need their nails clipping. 2 Coat not as good as winner. MINI Ad: 1 16B05373. Nice rabbit, good colour. 2 Not as colour, blue chest and belly. MINI u/5: 1 17B01768. Still needs time, orange banding not there yet.

National Orange and Fawn Rex

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Miss L Fox. Total exhibits 21. Total entries 63.

MISS L FOX

Thank you to Janice and the committee for the invitation, an engagement I thoroughly enjoyed. Plenty of quality on show, congratulations to all the winners thank you to one of the best book stewards in young Spencer and Derek, Colin and Janice for stewarding the pleasure was all mine, well done to Sylvia on a superbly run show - faultless!

OR B Ad 6: 1 Cynric Richardson 17E00422 CC. Superb type, good broad head and well rounded rump, nice short body, good depth to colour and good touch to coat and density, put down well. 2 Cynric Richardson. Very nice colour, good width to shoulders and type, good density to coat, to finish on flanks. 3 Cynric Richardson. OR D Ad 8: 1 Colin Turner 17E02387. Beautiful colour, deep top and carried well, good density to coat and texture, broad on shoulders and head, to finish on rump. 2 Colin Turner. Similar to the winner, very good top colour, good density to fill out on shoulders. 3 Parvenu Stud. STAND OR CHALL Ad 14: 1 Cynric Richardson 17E00422. 2 & 3 Colin Turner. FAWN D Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01517 CC. Wins on coat, good colour and well defined, just breaking in base now, good width to shoulders and head. 2 Parvenu Stud. Good bright colour, well carried, would like more density to coat, touch soft for me. STAND FAWN CHALL Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01517. 2 Parvenu Stud. MINI OR B Ad 3: 1 Derek Ilett 17B03218. Very nice colour, good depth and belly good colouring front feet, nice type and touch to coat strong, well presented. MINI OR D Ad 5: 1 Lilian Ault 17B00274 CC. Beautiful depth to colour, very rich throughout, good type, head and ears, nice textured coat, with density, clear throughout, nice all round. 2 Spencer Bartle. Fair colour top, touch light and under, super type, shown very fit, to finish on flanks. MINI OR CHALL Ad 5: 1 Lilian Ault 17B00274. 2 Derek Illett. 3 Spencer Bartle. GRAND CHALL Ad 21: 1 Lilian Ault 17B00274. 2 Cynric Richardson. 3 Colin Turner. JNR AV Ad 3: 1 Spencer Bartle 17B01749. OR B u/5 3: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04058. Wins overall on coat, good colour and width to shoulders and rump, good type, short body, good density, should make nice adult. 2 & 3 Parvenu Stud. OR D u/5 1: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04066 CC. Really liked this one, super touch to coat, good density and texture, good depth to colour, bold head and shoulders, well put down. MINI OR D u/5 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04482 CC. Wins on coat, fair colour top and belly, touch to watch front feet, nice short coat. 2 Lilian Ault. OR CHALL u/5 6: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04066. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Mr & Mrs Whates.

National Ermine Rex

Three Star Winter Show. Judge Mr P Morris.

P MORRIS

No report received.

National Himalayan Rex

Three Star Show. Judge Mrs J Saunders. Total exhibits 17. Best in Show K Evans (Mini Ad).

MRS J SAUNDERS

Thank you for the invitation to judge the National Himalayan Rex Show. The quality of the exhibits was very good. My best today a mini normal adult of K Evans excels type, points and bang on today, closely followed by the national standard of Tibbar Stud, the u/5 best juvenile D Plowman worth a mention, lovely baby. NORM HIM Ad: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02024. Lovely bold type, good dense coat, good points, pristine, ru BiS, well done. MINI NORM Ad: 1 K Evans 16B05907. Spot on for today, excels type and points, good coat, pristine today, BiS well done. 2 T Peacock. Another beauty, good coat and type, just a touch eye stain cost it today, well done. 3 Broadoak Stud. Again, a lovely rabbit, good coat and type, pushing the first two, well done. MINI AOC Ad: 1 T Peacock 17B04225. Blue, coat and type OK, points still to finish, promising. MINI AOC u/5: 1 S Plowman 17B00130. Choc, nice baby coat, type and points to come, promising. BUCK AC AA: 1 K Evans 16B05907. DOE AC AA: Willowrex Rabbits, 17E02063. G CHALL AA: 1 K Evans 16B05907. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 D Plowman. JUN MINI AA: 1 D Plowman 17B00125.

Northern Rex

Two Star Adult Stock Show. Judges Mr A Wray (Self), Mr G Taylor (N/Self).Total exhibits 120.Total entries 492. Best in Show P & C Gray (Ermine).

A WRAY

Thanks to Howard and the Northern Rex for the invite to judge and also Dennis and Sylvia for having everything in order with the paperwork etc. Congratulations to all winners, Amy on the book and Alan and James for stewarding. ERM BUCK 4: 1 Tibbar Stud 17E02023.Wins type, lovely dense coat and good texture. 2 P & C Gray. ERM DOE 6: 1 P & C Gray 17E02749 CC. Excellent type and density of coat with good even texture, well presented easy winner. 2 M Purdy. 3 A Hill. BLK BUCK 5: 1 B Teague 16E02016. Wins top colour and type. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 F Booth. BLK DOE 13: 1 J Venables 17E04179 CC. Super bold type, very even texture and density of coat, also nice even colour top and under. 2 K Davison. 3 A Stones. BLUE 1: 1 Mercury Stud 17E00082 CC. Fair all round.

MINI ERM 10: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B02569 CC. Beat compact type with even density of cot. 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher, MINI BLK 3: 1 A Galloway 16B04881 CC. Wins type, coat and colour. 2 J & H Beard. MINI AOC SELF REX 1: 1 P Kelly 17B00422 CC. Havana, fails colour, fair type and coat. SELF CHALL 43: 1 P & C Gray. 2 J & C Fletcher. 3 J Venables. JUN 12: 1 A Galloway 17B01830. 2 A Galloway. 3 C Gregory. G CHALL 120: 1 P & C Gray. 2 Parvenue Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. POINTS 120: 1 P & C Gray. 2 Parvenue Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits.

G TAYLOR

Thank you for invite to judge N/Self Northern Rex. Some quality exhibits, some carrying moult, excellent orange in my section. Joint judging done amicably. A lovely ermine going best brought forward by Andrew. Thank you to Cameron on my book and to Geof,Amy and Sue for stewarding. SIAM SEAL 4: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03652 CC. Excellent top colour and shading, lovely type. 2 K & C Marrows. 3 JW Blanchard. SIAM SAB 1: 1 D Plowman 16E00031 CC. Fair type and colour, touch soft in coat today. MART SEAL 7: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E03649 CC. Wins class on density of coat, best colour in class, nice belly. 2 C & V Aldred. 3 Quad Stud. MART SAB 3: 1 JWH Brown 17E03263 CC. Best for type, short dense coat, finished to and under. 2 JW Blanchard. OR 4: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E04053 CC. Good type, nice texture and density, nice length coat, nice even top colour, nice white base colour. 2 & 3 Parvenue Stud. FWN 2: 1 Parvenu stud 17E01517 CC. Good colour with decent coat for density and texture, best type. 2 Parvenu Stud. OTT 9: 1 P Martin 17E01635 CC. Best for type, good touch to coat and colour, nice belly and bright rich tanning. 2 S Wilde. 3 Mercury Stud. CAST 5: 1 D & S Bulman 17E00375 CC. Hard class, all carrying degrees of moult, winner had better coat quality, good belly colour, best type. 2 A Leadbitter. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. LYNX 2: 1 D & S Bulman 17E00390 CC. Best type, density, texture, good top colour and under. 2 D & S Bulman. HIM 4: 1 Utopia Stud 17E01241 CC. Good type, nice textured coat and colour, best for points. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. AOC REX 4: 1 M Stevens 17E04078 CC. Good type with dense coat and excels colour and shading. 2 M Stevens. MINI CAST 5: 1 A Leadbitter 16B03110 CC. Short cobby, excellent type, head, ear and good chest, nice top colour and under with 50/50 split. 2 J Thornton. 3 D & S Bulman. MINI SHAD 7: 1 A Galloway 17B01830 CC. Good size and shade, decent coat, good chest and belly. 2 K Evans. 3 Manzana Stud. MINI BLK OTT 4: 1 Greenwood Stud 17B04579 CC. Nice type and shade, good colour and chest, nice tanning. 2 & 3 Greenwood Stud. MINI AOC TAN PATT 11: 1 Cap Stud 17B05362 CC. Nice type, good textured coat, nice colour, good head and ears, shown well. 2 D Ilett. 3 J & H Beard. MINI AOC N/S 8: 1 K Evans 16B05907. Good colour and feel to coat, wins on type and all round finish today. 2 Broadoak Stud. 3 B Teague. SHAD CHALL 12: 1 Willowrex Rabbit. 2 A Galloway. 3 K Evans. AG CHALL 18: 1 A Leadbitter. 2 M Stevens. 3 B Teague. TAN PATT CHALL 40: 1 Parvenu Stud. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. 3 Greenwood Stud. AOC CHALL 10: 1 K Evans. 2 Utopia Stud.. 3 Tibbar Stud.. G CHALL 123: 1 P & C Gray. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits.

Midland Rex

Two Star Show. Judge Miss N Gould.Total exhibits 119. Best in Show Foxwood Stud.

MISS N GOULD

Today was my first show back after our 4 month RHD absence and I couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to Sylvia for organising a fantastic show. Thank you to Spencer, Charlie, Steven, Paul and Paul for stewarding for me throughout the day. A bit thank you to my dad as well for helping out all day and hopefully he learnt a few things about rex. Congratulations to all the winners. ERM Ad 8: 1 Quad Stud 17E02285. Very strong class, wins on textured coat, very short, shown clean and fit, lovely full rounded rum. 2 Arnie Hill. 3 Tibbar Stud. BLK Ad 17: 1 J Venables 17E04179. Fantastic sized exhibit, lovely dense short coat and under, very nice exhibit. 2 J & H Beard. 3 K Davison. BLUE Ad 4: 1 Rose Burgess 17E01567. Lovely colour all the way to the base, great size but coat could be slightly shorter. 2 & 3 Rose Burgess. SIAM SEAL/AB Ad 5: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00021. Fantastic colour, very dense coat, good type, shown well, just to finish slightly on chest. 2 JW Blanchard. 3 Foxwood Stud. MART SEAL SAB Ad 11: 1 Foxwood Stud 17E00020. Lovely size and shape, fantastic feel to cot, clear under and presented well, very small drag in the back. 2 JWH Brown. 3 Willowrex Rabbits.

OR Ad 11: 1 C Richardson 17E00436.Very strong class, wins on type and lovely strong colour, clean under and dense coat. 2 Parvenu Stud. 3 C Richardson. FWN Ad 2: 1 Parvenu Stud 17E01517. Good size and clear under, very dense short coat. 2 Parvenu Stud. OTT Ad 7: 1 P Martin 17E01365. Great type and size, good colour and dense coat, 2nd rabbit excels all round but spoilt by belly colour. 2 & 3 Sue Wilde. CHIN Ad 2: 1 Melvyn Stevens 17E04078. Great banding, clear under and good belly colour, texture and dense coat, just needs time to grow. 2 Melvyn Stevens. CAST Ad 2: 1 Willowrex Rabbits 17E02059. Fantastic size, great colour, lovely under, full round rump. 2 Willowrex Rabbits. HIM Ad 4: 1 Utopia Stud 17E01361. Fantastic dense short coat, great stocking colour, very promising rabbit. 2 Tibbar Stud. 3 Willowrex Rabbits. STD CHALL Ad 74: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 J Venables. 3 Foxwood Stud. JUN CHALL STD Ad 3: 1 J & H Beard. 2 C Miles. 3 D Plowman. MINI BLK Ad 5: 1 L Berry 17B01166. Lovely dense coat, short coat, clear under, well shown on the day. 2 L Berry. 3 J & H Beard. MINI ERM Ad 10: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B04070. Very strong class, superb coat on winner, good under, could be sightly stronger in type. 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. MINI BLUE Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04477. Lovely colour, shown fit and clean, good size. MINI HAV Ad 2: 1 Paul Kelly 17B00422. Dense coat, dewlap spoils, and just to finish under. 2 Rose Burgess. MINI SEAL/SAB Ad 8: 1 Charlie Gregory 16B05165. Fantastic colour, bold head and good shoulder and type, just to finish under. 2 Cap Stud. 3 T Peacock. MINI SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 K Evans 17B03033. Good type and ears, clean and finished under. MINI OR Ad 3: 1 L Ault 17B00274. Fantastic colour and belly, lovely short dense coat, very promising rabbit. 2 S Bartle. 3 K & E Atkinson. MINI OTT Ad 7: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04487. Lovely dense coat, good under and shoulders, slightly narrow head and just to finish on chest. 2 & 3 Greenwood Stud. MINI CHIN Ad 3: 1 Violet & Radosny 17B00054. Fantastic coat, lovely banding, shown fit, bold type. 2 Bryan Teague. 3 Rameybec Stud. MINI AOC AG Ad 2: 1 Rameybec Stud 16B05373. Good shape, shown well and good colour. 2 Rameybec Stud. MINI HIM Ad 7: 1 Kate Evans 16B05907. Lovely shape, very good size, 2nd excellent exhibit but spoilt by being slightly dirty. 2 D Plowman. 3 T Peacock. MINI CHALL Ad 50: 1 Violet & Radosny. 2 L Ault. 3 Charlie Gregory. JUN MINI CHALL Ad 9: 1 Charlie Gregory. 2 D Plowman. 3 J & H Beard. G CHALL: 1 Foxwood Stud. 2 J Venables. 3 Foxwood Stud.

Cambridge Held 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mrs G Gore (Fancy, Lop), Mr J Gore (Fur, Rex). Total exhibits 61. Best in Show and Best Rex R & A Smith (Black Rex). Best Fancy R D White (Flemish Giant).Best Lop Andy Bowes (Mini Lop). Best Fur Ricky Barr (Chinchilla).

MRS J GORE

A lovely day at Cambridge Club back at Meldreth, a great venue, just a shame it was not better supported but there were quite a few shows on today. Dorit’s last show as secretary, wishing her all the best in her new ventures. Some good stock and lots of reminiscing with Gerry Harrington and Andy Bowes of years gone by in Netherland Dwarfs. Many thanks to stewards, for lunch and to my book steward Tru of Cedarhouse on a fantastic job, her first time. B HARE Ad 2: 1 Katana Smith 17G00091.Two nice young hares, good type and size, lovely rich colour, good front, just a touch of moult. 2 Katana Smith. DUT BLU Ad 1: 1 Derek Medlock 17B03074. Nice type and colour, good blaze, stops, saddle and under, touch strong on cheeks, otherwise very nice, BoB. DUT YELL u/4 1; 1 Brian Thompson 17B05718. Nice type and colour, good cheeks, saddle and under, little off on stops. F GI Ad 8: 1 R D White 16H00128. Super class of Flemish, excels size, nice coat and colour, good type, best fancy. 2 & 3 R D White. F GI INT 2: 1 Michael Locking 17H00220. Good type and size, nice coat and colour. 2 Michael Locking. F GI u/6 3: 1 Michael Locking 17H00222. Three promising babies, wins on overall boldness of type and colour, very promising. 2 Michael Locking. 3 K D White. HIM u/5 1: 1 Brian Thompson 17B05717.Very nice baby, super stockings all round, lovely smut and ears, very promising. ND REW Ad 4: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05904.Three nice adults, wins on overall maturity, lovely body, nice head and ears, well presented. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Andy Bowes.

ND REW u/5 1: 1 Andy Bowes 17X04113. Lovely head and ears, nice eye, good coat and promising body and shoulders. ND AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 Andy Bowes 17X04105. Black, young adult, lovely coat and colour, nice head, promising type. ND S/SAB Ad 2: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05603. Two lovely siamese sables, lovely bold head and short body, nice coat and colour, good ears, best dwarf. 2 Diamond Stud. ND M/SAB Ad 2: 1 Chyna Dyble 16X02185. Lovely bold head, nice short ears of good substance, good body type, coat and colour. 2 Cedarhouse Stud. ND M/SMK Ad 1: 1 Diamond Stud 16X05604. Lovely head and ears, good body and width of shoulder, lovely coat, nice shadings, touch dark. POL AG PATT Ad 1: 1 Derek Medlock 17A00590. Opal, nice head and ears, good top and chest, nice coat, handles well. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 Derek Medlock 17B03076. Lovely head and ears, nice chest and under, good top and definition. JUN FANCY CHALL 5: 1 Katana Smith. 2 Chyna Dyble. 3 Katana Smith. FANCY CHALL u/5 7: 1 Michael Locking. 2 Brian Thompson. 3 Andy Bowes. FANCY CHALL Ad 26: 1 R D White. 2 Diamond Stud. 3 Derek Medlock. MINI LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 Andy Bowes 17K02439. Agouti, young adult, nice bold head, good ears, nice body, coat and colour. LOP CHALL Ad 3: 1 Andy Bowes.

G GORE

A pleasure to judge at Cambridge. Not many entries for a lovely show venue, but still great quality of exhibits. BiS today R & A Smith adult black rex, well done. Many thanks to the ladies in the canteen for a splendid lunch and Sam Dyble for doing a great job on my book. BEV Ad 1: 1 Derek Medlock 16G00493. Lovely type, good colour and coat, just to clear. CHIN Ad 2: 1 Ricky Barr 17D00194. Lovely balanced rabbit, good colour and coat, nice finish and under. 2 Ricky Barr. CHIN GI Ad 2: 1 Rob Latta 17L00068. Bold type, nice head, colour and coat, nice where through. 2 Rob Latta. 3 Katana Smith. CHIN GI u/5 1: 1 Rob Latta 17L00468. Good shape, lovely colour, nice coat. 2 Rob Latta. NZW Ad 3: 1 Brian Thompson 17H00825. Great type, nice coat texture and density but lacks movement. 2 Michael Locking. 3 Brian Thompson. NZ BLK/BLU u/5 1: 1 Brian Thompson 17H00824. Blue, fair type, nice colour and coat. SAT AOC Ad 2: 1 Dorit Powell 17E01118. Black, lovely type, head and ears, good top colour, nice satinisation. 2 Dorit Powell. JUN FUR CHALL 1: 1 Katana Smith 16L01004. Chin Gi, fair type, nice colour and coat where through. FUR CHALL u/5 3: 1 Bob Latta. 2 Brian Thompson. 3 Derek Medlock. FUR CHALL Ad 12: 1 Ricky Barr. 2 Brian Thompson. 3 Derek Medlock. BLK REX Ad 1: 1 R & A Smith 17E03088. Lovely type, great colour and under, plush dense coat, BiS. BLK REX u/5 1: 1 R & A Smith 17E03090. Good shape, nice colour and coat where through. OR/FN REW Ad 1: 1 Brian Thompson 16E03941. Nice type and colour, good coat texture, just to finish. MINI REX OTT Ad 1: 1 Cedarhouse Stud 17B01954. Good type, dense plush coat, nice colour. MINI REX AOC Ad 1: 1 Derek Medlock 17B04902. Good type, nice coat, coat just to clear. UNSTD FUR Ad 1: 1 RD White 17J00155. Good head and body, strong ears, good depth of colour, nice coat length and density, weighs 14lb 13oz. JUN REX CHALL 1: 1 Cedarhouse Stud 17B01954. Black rex u/5. REX CHALL u/5 1: 1 R & A Smith. REX CHALL Ad 4: 1 R & A Smith. 2 Cedarhouse Stud. 3 Brian Thompson. G CHALL u/5 11: 1 Michael Locking. 2 Bob Latta. 3 R & A Smith. G CHALL Ad 45: 1 R & A Smith. 2 R D White. 3 Ricky Barr. JUN G CHALL AA 7: 1 Cedarhouse Stud. 2 Katana Smith. 3 Chyna Dyble. G CHALL AA 56: 1 R & A Smith. 2 R S White. 3 Ricky Barr.

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National Flemish Giant

Three Star Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr D Medlock. Total exhibits 13. Total entries 46. Best in Show David White (Adult doe).

D MEDLOCK

The Flemish had come back home to Cambridge. Long history of them with us. Backbone of the Club, thankfully does not change, headed by David White. Numbers do not vary either, in the teens most years but quality is still there, that’s just Dorit and Mick Johnson!! All classes were filled and Mr Locking cleaned up in the young classes, in fact his Intermediate winner was runner-up BiS. Top honour today came from the adult doe class, that was David White. BUCK Ad 5: 1 R D White 15H00069. Very good coat and colour, head and skull, would have liked slightly better type. 2 D Powell. 3 R D White. DOE Ad 3: 1 R D White 16H00139. Best colour, type, weighed 15.6 lbs, big girl, easy winner, BiS. 2 R D White. 3 D Powell.

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INTER 2: 1 M Locking 17H00220. Promising youngster, has type, colour, runner up BiS. 2 M Locking. U/6 3: 1 M Locking 17H00224. Good body, coat, needs to finish. 2 M Locking. 3 R D White. B OR D 2017 BRED 7: 1 M Locking 17H00220. 2 & 3 M Locking. G CHALL Ad 13: 1 R D White 16H00139. 2 M Locking. 3 R D White. G CHALL AA 13: 1 R D White 16H00139. 2 M Locking. 3 R D White.

Redruth & Penryn Held on 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judge Miss R Couch. Best in Show and Best Rex Penfold & Hill (Blk Rex). Best Fancy B Pedley (Blk Tan). Best Lop T Perkins (M/Lop Sooty Fawn). Best Normal Fur S & S Godlonton (Arg).

MISS R COUCH

Many thanks to everyone in the show. A pleasure as always! If anyone gets a chance to come to this show, such a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk into the doors, thank you for a lovely lunch too. ENG BLK 1: 1 E Painter 14D04124. Good age, fair type, good marking, just touch on division chest, fair colour on markings, nice smut and head. DUTCH BLK 2: 1 B McCoughlan 16B01217. Wins on type, nice and cobby, good finishes throughout, nice clear head, good feel to coat. 2 B McCoughlan. TAN BLK Ad 1: 1 B Pedley 17B02923. Well presented rabbit, just starting to go on top, beautiful chest and very sharp looking rabbit. TAN BLK u/5 2: 1 B Pedley 17B05120. Well what a cracker, A 5* rabbit quality, beautiful in every way, one rabbit to watch out for in the future. 2 B Pedley. TAN CHOC Ad 1: 1 B Pedley 17B05121. Fair type, good colour, just a little thin on chest, but well presented. ND WHITE u/5 1: 1 P Butler 17X02390. Promising baby, just a little thin on back end, good head and ears, nice colour on eyes. ND OTT Ad 1: 1 J Rundle 16X03297. Beautiful type just a touch of moult above shoulders, good ottering and well ticked rabbit. ND OTT u/5 1: 1 Eales Stud 17X03282. Fair type, good under, needs a little bit of time, but good feel to coat and markings. ND AGTI Ad 1; 1 Eales Stud 16X05996. All round, well presented rabbit, but a little light on undercolour, lovely head and sits well. POLISH AOC Ad 1: 1 Amanji Stud 17E00765. Good feel to coat, nice himi markings, nice solid colour, sits nicely, just needs to show off a little bit more. FANCY CHALL Ad 10: 1 Eales Stud 16X05996. What a cracker! 2 J Rundle. 3 B Pedley. FANCY CHALL u/5 4: 1 B Pedley 17B05120. 2 P Butler. 3 B Pedley. D/LOP AOC Ad 2; 1 K Pilgrim 17C01679. Good colour, just touch thin on shoulder, good ear drop, well presented under. 2 Mr & Mrs Pomroy. D/LOP AGTI/CHIN 2: 1 Mr & Mrs Pomroy 16C01205. Wins on type colour and coat, overall nice shape to body, good ear drop and texture in coat. 2 Mr & Mrs Pomroy. G/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 MKG Stud 17L00438. Wins on type, a overall better looking rabbit, sat well, good feel to coat and better colour. 2 MKG Stud. G/LOP B/FLY u/5 1: 1 T Perkins 17L00145. Good promising youngster, lovely marking throughout, lovely solid head, just a little thin on shoulders but to come through as gets older. G/LOP AOC Ad 2: 1 Evie Gilbert 17L00542. Fair type, shame on white hairs sitting on top but nice sharp colour, good head and ears. 2 Evie Gilbert. F/LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 M Penrose 17H00724. Beautiful Roman nose, lovely ear drop, nice feel to coat, good markings, going to be promising in the future. M/LOP WHITE Ad 1: 1 Palace Stud 17K02988. Overall good shape to body, well presented under, just needs a little play around with when standing. M/LOP BLK 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03338. Fair type, good overall colour, nice solid colour overall, good head, just touch on ear drop. M/LOP AGTI CHIN 1: 1 Evie Gilbert 17K03337. Lovely type, nice colour, just a little moult on flanks, overall good presentation. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 1: 1 T Perkins 15K02544. Nice colour, lovely shape to body, wins as best on type today, good solid head and crown. M/LOP SOOTY FAWN u/5 1: 1 T Perkins 17K00262. Lovely type, just shame on moult today. M/LOP TORT 1: 1 Palace Stud Withheld. Good shape to body, shame on coat in a little bit of moult. LOP CHALL Ad 16: 1 T Perkins 15K02544. Best rabbit today in the lop section. 2 MKG Stud. 3 M Penrose. LOP CHALL u/5 2: 1 T Perkins 17L00145. 2 T Perkins. FOX BLK Ad 3: 1 E Painter 16D02278. Getting on a little bit but overall good feel to coat and colour. FOX BLK u/5 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 17D02625. Beautiful youngster, lovely ticking throughout, lovely feel coat, could run my hands through it all day. SIB BLK Ad 1: 1 E Painter 14D02689. Lovely shape overall, good colour, nice head and showed off well.

SABLE M/S 2: 1 Palace Stud Withheld. Shame. 2 Palace Stud. FUR CHALL Ad 6: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02258. Beautiful Argente. Just starting to go a little under on chest, otherwise good colour throughout. 2 S & S Godlonton. 3 S & S Godlonton. FUR CHALL u/5 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 17D02625. Nice ticking on coat, well presented rabbit, hard work has definitely shown today with this breed! ARG 2: 1 S & S Godlonton 17D02258. BLK REX Ad 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 15E04305. What a stunner, coat was out of this world, stood a mile off on the table, beautiful in every way. BLK REX u/5 2: 1 Penfold & Hill 17E03690. Very promising youngster indeed, coat felt like a cloud, could put your hand through and never want to come out. CAST REX 1: 1 Penfold & Hill 17E03685. Just touch on coat today. good type, lovely colour, just starting to go into moult on back end. M/REX SELF u/5 2: 1 Konicai Stud. Absent. OTT REX 1: 1 C Penrose 17E03051. Lovely shape on body, just a little thin on coat today but will be spot on in a couple of weeks. BOYS PET 1: 1 K Pilgrim. J Rundle, welcome to the adult world, you have been one amazing junior and your rabbits have always been well looked after. JNR LOP AA 6: 1 J Rundle 16X03297. Well presented rabbit, nice to see a young man so committed to his rabbits. 2 E Gilbert. 3 K Pilgrim. ND SAB Ad 1: 1 J Rundle 17X04568. JNR CHALL AA 6: 1 J Rundle 16X03297. 2 E Gilbert. 3 K Pilgrim.

Durham & Dist Held 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr R Wearmouth (Fancy & Lop), Mr B Welford (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and Best Rex J & C Fletcher (Mini Ermine Rex). Best Fur J & C Fletcher (Mini Satin). Best Fancy A Belgian (Silver Grey). Best Lop Petalla Stud (Mini Lop).

R WEARMOUTH

Thanks to Barry my secretary and various stewards and stewardess. Some nice exhibits but beaten by a cracking mini ermine rex. Thanks to Pauline for the lunch and for the invite. ND REW Ad 6: 1 Joe Thompson 16X01549. Very good type, coat and colour, nice head, eye and ears, good body. 2 Joe Thompson. 3 Ray Pratt. ND AOC SELF Ad 3: 1 Pethick Stud 16X00014. Good coat, type, nice head, eye and ears. 2 B Taylor. 3 C Scott. ND SPT Ad 1: 1 Alan Scott 16X01409. Very fit, good body, head and eye, gap between ears. ND OTT Ad 2: 1 Pethick Stud 16X00023. Very good type, coat and colour, head, eye and ears, best dwarf. 2 C Scott. ND OTT u/5 1: 1 Alan Scott 17X01844. Nice baby, needs time to mature. ND HIM Ad 1: 1 Alan Scott 15X01828. Nice type, good points, head, eye and ears. ND S/SMK Ad 1: 1 Alan Scott 15X01824. Nice colour, head, fair body. ND M/SMK Ad 1: 1 Alan Scott 17X01850. Young adult,nice eye, ears, fair body. ND S/SAB Ad 3: 1 C Scott 16X01387. Very good type, head, ears, and eye, good coat and colour. 2 Pethick Stud. 3 B Taylor ND S/SAB u/5 2: 1 B Taylor 17X00612. Nice baby, coat, colour, head and eye. 2 C Scott. ND M/SAB Ad 2: 1 B Taylor 17X00590.Very good type, coat and colour. 2 A Shevals. ND M/SAB u/5: 1 A Scott 17X01852. Nice baby, needs time. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 A Pratt 16X01364. Good colour, type, coat, eye, ears and head. 2 A Shevals. ND CHIN u/5 1: 1 B Taylor 17X00610. Baby, needs time. ND AG Ad 2: 1 R Pratt 17X00875. Good under colour, type, head, eye and ears. 2 J Thompson. ND FOX Ad 2: 1 Pethick Stud 16X05489.Very fit, good coat, body, nice all round. 2 B Taylor. ND FOX u/5 1: 1 B Taylor 17X00606. Nice baby, head, eye and ears, to fill out on shoulder. ND AOC N/S Ad 1: 1 J Thompson 14X05539.Very good type, coat, colour, head. ND AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 B Taylor 17X00580. Steel, baby, needs time. ENG BLK Ad 5: 1 Steve Dixon 14E01675. Very well marked, black, two balanced sides, nice head. 2 & 3 Steve Dixon. SIL GRY Ad 1: 1 A Belgian 17D00810. Hard coat, good silvering and under colour. TAN AOC Ad 1: 1 D Irion 17B04129. Choc, nice colour, chest, feet, fair sides. POL REW Ad 3: 1 Fourtune Stud 16A00133. Very fine bone, good coat, ears and eye. 2 & 3 Fortune Stud. POL AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 S Brown 17A00709. Dark S/ Sable, good coat, nice bone, fit. 2 A Scott. B HARE Ad 3: 1 Newton & Pygott 17G00053. Fine bone, good colour, nice shape. 2 & 3 S Brown. B HARE u/5 1: 1 Newton & Pygott 17G00052.Very good type, fine bone, good shape. D LOP AOC u/5 1: 1 Neva Dearnley 17C01095. Otter, good type, head, eye, ear carriage, coat and colour. MINI LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Patella Stud 17K01212. Good type, head and eye, holding ears back a bit. MINI LOP AOC SELF Ad 1: 1 Petalla Stud 17K01222. Nice coat and colour, head, eye and ears.

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MINI LOP S/FN Ad 3: 1 Ian Dearnley 16K03718. Very good type and colour, head, eye and ears. 2 Ian Dearnley. 3 Maltby & Newton. MINI LOP S/FN u/5 1: 1 Ian Dearnley 17K01650. Nice colour head, eye and ears, fair body. MINI LOP OTT Ad 4: 1 Patella Stud 17K01220. Very good type, coat and colour, head, eye, ears. 2 S Grainger. 3 Neva Dearnley. MINI LOP AG Ad 1: 1 S Grainger 16K03412. Good type and colour, ears, eye and head. MINI LOP AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 S Grainger 17K02803. Steel, good colour, head and eye, ears to settle down. G LOP AOC N/S u/5 1: 1 Annalise Metcalf 17L01058. Baby, fair type, good under colour. F LOP AG Ad 6: 1 L Dobson 16H01278.Very good type, coat and colour, head, eye and ear carriage. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Lillybee Stud. F LOP AG u/5 2: 1 A M Metcalf 17H00598. Baby, fair head and ear carriage, double coat. 2 Lillybee Stud. F LOP AOC SELF Ad 2: 1 A M Metcalf 16H00998. Nice body shape, head, eye, ear, open coat. 2 L Dobson. LION LOP N/S Ad 1: 1 Annalise Metcalf 16K05609. Steel, nice body, head, eye, ears and mane. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 A Belgian. 2 Steve Dixon. 3 Fourtune Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 Newton & Pygott. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 A Belgian. 2 Steve Dixon. 3 Newton & Pygott. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Petalla Stud. 2 Neva Dearnley. 3 L Dobson. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Petalla Stud. 2 Ian Dearnley. 3 Lillybee Stud. LOP CHALL AA: 1 Patalla Stud. 2 Neva Dearnley. 3 L Dobson. JUNIOR LOP AA: 1 Neva Dearnley. 2 Cole Sargent. 3 Neva Dearnley.

B WELFORD

A pleasure to judge at Durham. Best in my section a Mini Ermine in fact three of them all hard to fault. Best Fur a Mini Satin also very good all belonging to J & C Fletcher. Well done. Many thanks to stewards Diane, Ray and Connor. FOX AC Ad: 1 Spencer Todd 17D02151. Good type, nice ticking, just a little on texture, well shown, best junior. SI/SAB u/5: 1 P Farnaby 17D01238. Only young, shows promise, needs time, colour OK. CHIN Ad: 1 B Towland 17D01796. Good coat and definition, bright pearling, touch moult on head and a touch soiled. NZW u/5; 1 J & C Fletcher 17H00703. Good type, well shown, would like more undercolour, soiled under. C GI AG Ad: 1 L Dobson 17J00059. BoB. Just wins on fitness and texture, a good class. 2 & 3 Doubledee Stud. C GI STL Ad: 1 Doubledee Stud 72X120. Dk steel, bold rabbit,loses well, just a touch moult. C GI AOC Ad: 1 Doubledee Stud 17J00051. Chinchilla, a good try, fails a little definition, needs more pearl. VIEN BLUE Ad: 1 A Jackson 17H00646 CC. Good type with nice under colour, nice colour. VIEN BLUE u/5: 1 A Jackson 17H00990. Easy winner, beaten undercolour for CC. 2 A Jackson. VIEN AOC Ad: 1 A Jackson 17H00648. Black, good colour and type, needs more coat. AOV FUR Ad: 1 J & C Fletcher 17D02543. Mini Satin, lovely coat, colour, sheen and type, well shown, best fur. AOV FUR u/5: 1 P Farnaby 17L00993. Alaska, only young, lacks coat. REX M/S/SAB u/5: 1 JWH Brown 17E03994. Nice colour and texture, needs to clear, shows promise. REX OR Ad: 1 E & P Kell 17E01605 CC. Fair all round, moult at moment. REX OR u/5: 1 E & P Kell 17E01607. Very young, fails coat at moment. MINI REX ERM Ad: 1 J & C Fletcher 17B04457. Wins a super class, all very good, went on to be BiS, hard to fault. 2 & 3 F & C Fletcher. MINI REX HIM u/5: 1 E & P Kell 17B01918. Choc, nice colour and points, nice coat and finish. MINI REX OTT Ad: 1 Ian Dearnley 17B02441. Wins on colour and finish. 2 Connor Fletcher. 3 Neva Dearnley. MINI REX OTT u/5: 1 Ian Dearnley 17B02438. Beaten finish for CC. 2 Neva Dearnley. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 Doubledee Stud. 3 L Dobson. FUR CHALL u/5: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 A Jackson. 3 P Farnaby. FUR CHALL AA: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 A Jackson. 3 J & C Fletcher. REX CHALL Ad: 1, 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. REX CHALL u/5: 1 E & P Kell. 2 JWH Brown. 3 I Dearnley. REX CHALL AA: 1, 2 & 3 J & C Fletcher. G CHALL u/5: 1 Newton & Pygott. 2 J & C Fletcher. 3 Petalla Stud. G CHALL AA: 1 J & C Fletcher. 2 Petalla Stud. 3 Newton & Pygott. JUN FUR CHALL AA: 1 Spencer Todd 17D02151. Winning silver fox went on to be best junior. JUN REX CHALL AA: 1 Connor Fletcher. 2 & 3 Neva Dearnley. BEST JUN AA: 1 Spencer Todd. 2 C Scott. 3 Connor Fletcher.

ALSO

One Star New Judges Show. Judge Mr I Dearnley (Lops, Fur & Rex), Mr I Daley (Fancy). Best in Show and Best Rex J & C Fletcher (Mini Ermine).

Best Fancy S Dixon (English). Best Lop C Sargent (French Lop). Best Fur J & C Fletcher (Mini Satin).

Bury & Radcliffe Held on 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr O Brasier (Dut/Eng). Mr P Brasier (RoF/Lop). Mr D Bulman (Fur/Rex).Total exhibits 174. Best in Show and Best Fancy Brophy Bros (Dutch). Best Lop Ros Waring. Best Fur Quad Stud (Ivory Satin). Best Rex Quad Stud (Std Marten Seal Rex).

O BRASIER

Many thanks to Patricia for the invite, well done to all winners. Thanks to Ian on the book and my stewards. Also thanks to Elizabeth and her team for a lovely lunch. Pleasure to judge with Dad and Dennis. DUTCH BLK Ad 17: 1 Brophy Bros 15B00966 CC. Excels head and type, good top, touch under, good stops, sound colour. 2 Mr D Huxley. Good head, sound top and under, touch one stop. 3 Mr C Sheard. Good type doe, lacks size, very well marked, touch one stop. DUTCH BLK u/4 4: 1 Mr D Huxley 17B01362. Very nice baby, excels all markings, just a very little bit on stops. 2 Mr C Bell. Another nice youngster, not head of winner, or depth of stops. 3 Mr G Booth. DUTCH BLUE Ad 8: 1 Brophy Bros 17B02321 CC BOB. Excels all departments, good head saddle and under, good stops. 2 Mr P Wright. Another well marked blue, not colour of winner or stops. 3 Mr C Barton. Touch odd cheeks and stops. DUTCH BLUE u/4 1: 1 Mr P Wright 17B05238. DUTCH STL Ad 7: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04299 CC. Good type, good colour, good top under, good head, touch odd stops. 2 Mr C Sheard. Shy one cheek bottom, fair type doe, good top and under, good stops. 3 Mr C Sheard. Shy cheek bottoms, touch stops. DUTCH STL u/4 1: 1 Mr C Barton 17B04668. Off on top, fair head, doubled up in coat. DUTCH P/BR GREY Ad 7: 1 Mr D Evans 17B03875 CC. Good type, sound lead, good top and under, lack definition for me. 2 Brophy Bros. Touch on head, top and under, fair stops. 2 Miss G Stock. DUTCH TORT Ad 3: 1 Brophy Bros 16B04587. Good head, touch slipped saddle, sound colour. 2 Mr C Barton. Dirty collars fair top and under, good colour. 3 Mr C Barton. Little on under, touch longer stops, well into smellers. DUTCH TORT u/4 1: 1 Mr C Barton 17B01212 CC. Touch into whiskers but a pair, good top and under, fair stops. DUTCH CHOC Ad 4: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04298 CC. Wins class on top and under, sound colour, good depth of stops, touch odd. 2 Mr D Evans. 3 D & P Mitchell. DUTCH CHOC u/4 3: 1 D & P Mitchell.Very nice baby, good head and top, good under, touch 1 stop. 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. DUTCH YELLOW Ad 9: 1 Mr D Evans 17B03872 CC. Good type, top head and under, good width of stops, touch feathery. 2 Brophy Bros. Good head top, under and stops, just not fitness of coat to winner. 3 Mr V Carmichael. Fair head and under, doubled up in coat. DUTCH YELLOW u/4 1: 1 Mrs J Shaw 17B03747. DUTCH CHALL Ad 55: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Mr D Evans. DUTCH CHALL u/4 11: 1 Mr D Huxley. 2 Mr C Bell. 3 D & P Mitchell. DUTCH JNR AA 2: 1 Mrs G Stock 17B00887. 2 Miss G Stock. ENG BLK Ad 9: 1 Mr F Mansfield 17E00489 CC BOB. Wins class on quality of work, fair pattern throughout. 2 Mr F Mansfield. Not start or work on haunch. 3 Holmes & Belfour. ENG BLK u/5 4: 1 Holmes & Belfour 17E03972. Fair baby and fair pattern lh, touch open on rh. 2 Brownmoore Stud. Smaller spotted, touch conjested. ENG BLUE Ad 4: 1 Mr F Mansfield 17E03763. Touch eye circles, heavy one side. 2 Bellamoure Stud. 3 Brownmoore Stud. ENG GREY Ad 3: 1 Bellamoure Stud 15D02001 CC. Wins on balance of work. 2 Mr G Walton. Lacks work on haunches. 3 Mr G Walton. ENG TORT Ad 1: 1 Bellamoure Stud 16E04754 CC. Wins on balance of start and haunches. ENG TORT u/5 1: 1 Bellamoure Stud 17E03383 CC. Nice baby, fair spotted. ENG CHALL Ad 17: 1 Mr F Mansfield. 2 Bellamoure Stud. 3 Mr F Mansfield. ENG CHALL u/5 2: 1 Brownmoore Stud. 2 Holmes & Balfour. GRAND CHALL AA 169: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 Quad Stud. 3 R Waring. JNR GRAND CHALL 11: 1 Charlie Gregory. 2 Jack Robinson. 3 Lucy Appleton.

P BRASIER

Many thanks for the invite, some quality rabbits on show, congratulations to all CC winners, always a pleasure to judge with my son Oliver and Dennis. Many thanks to my stewards and Lindsay on the bookwork (nice to have them back). ND CHIN Ad 1: 1 J McCarren 17X00381. Good skull, body, touch under. ND S/SAB Ad 1: 1 Jarra Stud 13X00595. Good colour and shape, white hairs spoil.

ND M/SAB Ad 1: 1 Jarra Stud 14X03367 CC BOB. Little on muzzle. ND BLK OTT Ad 1: 1 Jarra Stud 11X06279. Gone on belly, good condition for age. ND BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 J McCarren 17X03922 CC. Wins on coat and shape. ND NS Ad 1: 1 Mrs N Veevers 17X04364 CC. Touch on coat, could be cleaner. POLISH REW Ad 4: 1 C & N Harris 17A00936 CC. Wins on eye and coat. 2 & 3 C & N Harris. POLISH REW u/5 1: 1 C & N Harris 17A00934. Little on nose, could be cleaner. TAN BLK Ad 3: 1 Mr D Evans 17B02596 CC BOB. Touch on flanks and vent. 2 C Maran. 3 Tanglo Stud. TAN BLUE Ad 1: 1 C Maran 17B01117 CC. Touch on vent and top. TAN LILAC Ad 1: 1 C Maran 17B04134. Touch on vent and head. BELG HARE AOC Ad 1: 1 C Maran 17G00320 CC. Touch on toe ends. BELG HARE BLK Ad 1: 1 C Maran 16G00072 CC BOB. White hairs spoil, touch on one leg. SILVER GREY Ad 1: 1 P & E Smethurst 17D01681 CC. Even throughout, touch on chest. HIM BLK Ad 2: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B00291 CC. Little eye stain spoils, and stocking tops. 2 Tanglo Stud. HIM BLK u/5 1: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B06144. Touch on smut sides. HIM AOC Ad 3: 1 Tanglo Stud 17B04433 CC BOB. Lovely long body, touch eye stain. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 Tanglo Stud. HAR/MPIE Ad 1: 1 L Thompson 16E02528. Off on feet and ears. ROF CHALL Ad 23: 1 P & E Smethurst. 2 Tanglo Stud. 3 C & N Harris. ROF CHALL u/5 3: 1 Tanglo Sutd. 2 J McCarren. 3 C & N Harris. ROF JNR AA 3: 1 Charlie Gregory. 2 J McCarren. CASH NS Ad 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 16D01811 CC. Wins on coat and drop. 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. L/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Broadfold Stud 17K02745 CC. Good body and drop, little on mane. L/LOP REW u/5 3: 1 Broadfold Stud 17K03638. Wins on coat and bib. 2 & 3 Broadfold Stud. D/LOP REW Ad 2: 1 R Waring 15C01267 CC. Wins on crown and drop. 2 R Waring. D/LOP SOOTY Ad 1: 1 Lucy Appleton 17C01389. Wins on body shape and drop. 2 Lucy Appleton. F/LOP AGTI Ad 2: 1 Rossendale Stud 16H00184 CC. Wins on body and front, water mark spoils. 2 Rossendale Stud. F/LOP AGTI u/5 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17H00657. Little bit on under. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Rossendale Stud 17K03900 CC. Little on drop, could be cleaner. M/LOP BLK Ad 1: 1 Lucy Appleton 14K04710 CC. Wins on drop and shape. 2 J McCarren. M/LOP AGTI u/5 2; 1 M Maran 17K03991 CC. Wins on body and drop, good colour. 2 Rossendale Stud. M/LOP SOOTY Ad 2: 1 M Maran 15K01820 CC. Wins on body and drop, little on coat. 2 M Maran. M/LOP BLK OTT Ad 1: 1 Jess Appleton 17K03541 CC. Wins on drop and shoulders. M/LOP BLK OTT u/5 1: 1 J McCarren 17K04031. Little on drop, could be cleaner. G/LOP S Ad 1: 1 R Waring 16L00365 CC. Wins on body and drop. G/LOP AGTI u/5: 1 M Maran 17L00998 CC. Fair body and drop, could be cleaner. G/LOP CHIN Ad 1: 1 R Waring 16L00362. Good drop and shape, little on under. LOP CHALL Ad 18: 1 R Waring. 2 Rossendale Stud. 3 D & P Mitchell. LOP CHALL u/5 9: 1 M Maran. 2 Rossendale Stud. JNR LOP CHALL AA 4: 1 Lucy Appleton. 2 Lucy Appleton. 3 Jess Appleton. GRAND CHALL AA 169: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 Quad Stud. 3 R Waring. JNR GRAND CHALL AA 11: 1 Charlie Gregory. 2 Jack Robinson. 3 Lucy Appleton.

D BULMAN

Thanks for the pleasure for being asked to judge today. Good organization and a lovely warm atmosphere. Thanks to young Charlie Gregory for doing an excellent job on my book and to my stewards; Arnold, Paul and Charlie P. SATIN IVORY Ad 8: 1 & 2 Quad Stud 17E00266. CC. Bob. Excellent type, good length of coat, good even colour, wins on finish and coat quality. 3 D Huxley. SATIN IVORY u/5 4: 1 Quad Stud. 7E00275. Very promising youngster, excellent type, very well presented. 2 Furgrove Stud. 3 D Huxley MINI IVORY SATIN Ad 1 : 1 Paul & Ivor Marriott. 16D01815.CC. Lovely type and colour, coat a touch open today, and lacks a little texture. BLK/BLUE/OR SATIN Ad 1: 1 Paul & Ivor Marriott. 14E02793. CC. Orange. Excellent type, good even colour, nice dense coat, well satinised. BEVEREN BLACK Ad 1: 1 Wilbev Stud. 16G00451. CC. Good colour, dense textured coat of a good length, nice body shape. HAVANA Ad 2: 1 & 2 C Punchard 17D00132. CC. Lovely colour, excellent type, quality dense textured coat, nice even belly, wins on finish. HAVANA u/5 1: 1 C Punchard. 17D00143. Promising youngster, good type and colour, nice feel of coat, touch open. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 Lindsay Cameron. 17D01990. CC. Blue Siberian. Good even colour, correct feel of coat, well finished. RV FUR Ad 1: 1 Holmes & Balfour. 7C0511. Thuringer. CC. Big bold rabbit, Excellent type and colour, shows itself well just lacks a little wealth of coat.

RV FUR u/5 1: 1 Lindsay Cameron. 17L00900. Sallander. Nice colour and type, moult down centre of back spoils today. FUR CHALL Ad 15: 1 & 3 Quad Stud. 2 C Punchard. FUR CHALL u/5 5: 1 C Punchard. 2 Quad Stud. 3 Furgrove Stud. ERMINE REX Ad 1: 1 E Richardson. 17E04549. CC. Nice type, good dense coat, moult on rump and chest spoils today, well presented. M/SEAL REX Ad 1: 1 Quad Stud. 17E00262. CC. Best Rex. Lovely type, good even colour, well shade. Nice short dense coat, level chest well presented. AOC N/SELF Ad 1: 1 Mr E Thompson. 17E01446. CC. Dalamation. Nice textured coat, well presented but not quite the density of Marten. MINI REX ERMINE u/5 1: 1 Mooncat Stud. 17B05097. CC. Nice type and colour, coat a touch uneven today. MINI REX BLACK Ad 1: 1 Mooncat Stud. 17B02779. CC. Fair type, nice top colour, uneven belly colour spoils. Nice textured coat. MINI REX SELF Ad 1: 1 Mooncat Stud. 17B02782. CC. Blue. Good type, dense coat, colour touch dark and a shade uneven. MINI REX NONSELF u/5 2: 1 Jack Robinson 17B04460. CC. Bob. Marten Seal. Nice colour, textured coat, wins on finish. 2 Charlie Gregory. REX CHALL Ad 5: 1 Quad Stud. 2 E Richardson. 3 E Thompson. REX CHALL u/5 3: 1 Jack Robinson. 2 Charlie Gregory. 3 Mooncat Stud. JUNIOR REX CHALL AA. 1 Jack Robinson. 17B04460. 2 Charlie Gregory.

ALSO ENTERTAINING

National Satin

Three Star Show. Judge Mr M F Fox. Total exhibits 10. Best in Show D Huxley (Ivory Satin Doe Ad).

M F FOX

A pleasure to judge National Satin Stock Show. Some nice exhibits on view today, pity there was not more. Congrats Dave Huxley on BIS with a lovely Ivory doe. Thanks to Adel on the books, Paul Donna and Karen for stewarding. Well looked after by Elizabeth and her team at Bury and Radcliffe. A lovely venue to visit for those who have not been before. IVORY B Ad 3: 1 P & I Marriott 16E05163. Beautiful type, lovely broad head and ears, lovely satinisation, nice touch to coat, loses a few points, open coated in nape and little round vent. IVORY D Ad 3: 1 D Huxley 17E01191 CC BOB. Again beautiful type, lovely touch to coat, if just a touch short, plenty of satinisation, really bold head for a doe, clean chest. 2 P & I Marriott. Young adult, to finish flanks but a comfortable BIS today. IVORY D u/5 3: 1 Firgrove Stud 17E01757. Nice type, promising coat, only a baby, needs a touch more density which should improve with age. 2 Firgrove Stud. Very patchy in coat, spoils today, really nice type. 3 D Huxley. MINI IVORY Ad 1: 1 P & I Marriott 16D01815 CC. Lovely type, well up to weight, very fit and well presented, getting a little heavy on chest, lovely coat for texture and movement, perhaps needs a touch more density. MINI IVORY CALL AA: 1 P & I Marriott 16D01815. IVORY CHALL AA 10: 1 D Huxley 17E01191. 2 & 3 P & I Marriott. BLK/BLUE/ORANGE Ad 1: 1 P & I Marriott 14E02793 CC. Orange. Old timer, pleasing type, coat and colour, beaten under today. AOC CHALL AA 1: 1 P & I Marriott 14E02793. GRAND CHALL AA 11: 1 D Huxley 17E01191. 2 P & I Marriott. 3 P & I Marriott.

Lancashire Dutch

Two Star Show. Judges Mr S Sproson (Open). Miss G Stock (Members). Total exhibits 61 (open), 26 (members). Best in Open show G Booth (Steel). Best in Members Show D Evans (Yellow).

S SPROSON

Well, what a way to end a year with over 60 quality Dutch rabbits on display. The fitness and cleanliness of them all made me proud to be a Dutchman, I thank Paul on my book and my hard working stewards Jim, John,Allan and Georgie, well done. I picked for my best a very nice fit Steel from Gary Booth, well done, my under 4 month was a black from Philip and Elizabeth Smethurst a star of the future. So we move onto 2018 and what lies in store for us all, no one knows, so I wish you all good health and wealth for 2018. BLK Ad 16: 1 C Sheard 16B05172 CC. 2 A Marshall. 3 C Sheard. BLUE Ad 8: 1 P Wright 16B01982 CC. 2 D & B Hill. 3 K Spivey. STL Ad 7: 1 G Booth 17B02363 CC BOB. 2 Brophy Bros. 2 C Sheard. B/GREY Ad 7: 1 D Evans 17B03875 CC. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Brownmoore Stud. TORT Ad 3: 1 C Barton 16B04214 CC. 2 C Barton. 3 Brophy Bros. CHOC Ad 4: 1 Brophy Bros 17B04298 CC. 2 D Evans. 3 D Evans. YELLOW Ad 9: 1 D Evans 17B02598 CC. 2 D Evans. 3 J Read. BUCK AC 43: 1 G Booth. 2 D Evans. 3 D Evans.

DOE AC 11: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 C Sheard. 3 P & E Smethurst. B/B BRDRS 24: 1 C Sheard. 2 P Wright. 3 A Marshall. AOC BRDRS 30: 1 G Booth. 2 D Evans. 3 D Evans. JNR CHALL 2: 1 G Stock 16B00910. 2 G Stock. GRAND CHALL 54: 1 G Booth. 2 D Evans. 3 D Evans. BLK u/4 5: 1 P & E Smethurst 17B04007. 2 C Bell. 3 D Huxley. BLUE u/4 1: 1 P Wright 17B05238. STL u/4 1: 1 C Barton 17B04668. TORT u/4 1: 1 C Barton 17B01212. CHOC u/4 3: 1 D & P Mitchell 17B05433. 2 & 3 D & P Mitchell. YELLOW u/4 1: 1 J Shaw 17B03747. BUCK u/4 5: 1 P & E Smethurst. 2 C Bell. 3 C Barton. DOE u/4 7: 1 P Wright. 2 D & P Mitchell. 3 J Shaw. T/C BLK 16: 1 A Marshall. 2 J Shaw. 3 C Sheard. T/C BLUE 8: 1 D & B Hill. 2 J Read. 3 P Wright. T/C STL 7: 1 C Sheard. 2 C Sheard. 3 P Wright. T/C B/GREY 7: 1 D Evans. 2 Brophy Bros. 3 Brownmoore Stud. T/C TORT 3: 1 C Barton. 2 C Barton. 3 Brophy Bros. T/C CHOC 3: 1 Brophy Bros. 2 & 3 D Evans. T/C YELLOW 9: 1 D Evans. 2 J Read. 3 D Evans. T/C CHALL 53: 1 D Evans. 2 D Evans. 3 J Read. CHALL u/4 11: 1 P & E Smethurst. 2 P Wright. 3 P Wright.

MISS G STOCK

Thanks to Lancs Dutch for the invite to judge members show, it was a great day out, thanks to canteen staff for a lovely lunch and a big thanks to everybody involved in running the show. Thanks to Zoe on the book and Pat and Jimmy for stewarding. Congratulations to Dylan Evans is Yellow Dutch being my best rabbit. BLK Ad: 1 K Crehan 15B06831. Nice saddle, even cheeks, short stops, nice under. 2 B Holt. 3 D Evans. BLUE Ad: 1 P Wright 16B01982. Nice type, nice head, good saddle, short stops, but a pair. 2 C Barton. 3 K Spivey. STL Ad: 1 P Wright 14B00631. Lovely type and saddle, even stops, nice cheeks, good under, a bit moulty. 2 G Booth. 3 P Wright. B/GREY Ad: 1 D Evans 17B03875. Nice saddle and type, even stops, nice belly colour, slight pull in neck. 2 K Crehan. 3 J Read. TORT Ad: 1 C Barton 16B04214. Lovely colour and type, even stops, nice saddle, slightly out under. 2 C Barton. CHOC Ad: 1 D Evans 17B02658. Lovely type, good head, nice under, odd stops. 2 D Evans. YELLOW Ad: 1 D Evans 17B02598. Lovely colour and type, even stops, nice saddle, slightly out under. 2 & 3 D Evans. BUCK AC: 1 D Evans 17B02598. 2 D Evans. 3 P Wright. DOE AC: 1 K Crehan. 2 Gillane Stud. 3 C Barton. B/B BRDRS: 1 K Crehan. 2 B Holt. 3 P Wright. AOC BRDRS: 1 D Evans 17B02598. 2 D Evans. 3 P Wright. GRAND CHALL: 1 D Evans 17B02598. 2 D Evans. 3 P Wright. BLK u/4: 1 G Booth 17B05515. Nice type, lovely head and stops, nice cheeks and under. 2 D Huxley. 3 G Nightingale. BLUE u/4: 1 P Wright 17B05238. Nice saddle and under, nice stops, pull in neck. STL u/4: 1 C Barton 17B04688. Short stops, but a pair, decent under. TORT u/4: 1 C Barton 17B01212. Nice stops and under, into whiskers. BUCK u/4: 1 G Booth. 2 G Nightingale. DOE u/4: 1 P Wright 17B05238. 2 D Huxley. CHALL u/4: 1 G Booth 17B05515. 2 P Wright. 3 D Huxley.

N W English

Two Star Show. Judge Mrs R Waring. Total exhibits 23. Best in Show G Walton (Grey English).

MRS R WARING

I was pleased to be asked to stand in at the last minute to judge this show. Thanks to Bellamoure Stud for doing the book and to Mr Walton and Mr Spivey and Mr Manifield for stewarding. ENG BLK Ad 9: 1 Mr F Manifield 17E00489. Wins a very good class, nice type, coat and colour, nice saddle, work in chains and smut. 2 Mr G Walton. 3 Holmes & Balfour. ENG BLK u/5 4:1 Holmes & Balfour 17E03972. Nice type and chains, nice colour and coat, shade on ear roots. 2 Mr G Walton. 3 Brownmoore Stud. ENG BLUE Ad 5: 1 Mr F Mansfield 17E03763. Good colour and nice coat, nice saddle, smut and chains. 2 Bellamore Stud. 3 Brownmoore Stud. BLK/BLUE CHALL 18: 1 Mr F Mansfield. 2 Mr F Mansfield. 3 Bellamoure Stud. ENG BLK/BLUE CHALL u/5 4: 1 Holmes & Balfour. 2 Mr G Walton. 3 Brownmoore Stud. ENG GREY Ad 3: 1 Mr G Walton 17E01323. Very nice type and size, good saddle, colour and coat, nice work in chains, shade ear roots. BIS. 2 Mr G Walton. 3 Bellamoure Stud. ENG TORT Ad 1: 1 Bellamoure Stud 16E04754. Very coat and colour, nice saddle, smut and chains. ENG TORT u/5 1:1 Bellamoure Stud 17E03383. Sorry no notes. ENG AOC CHALL Ad 4: 1 Mr G Walton. 2 Bellamoure Stud. 3 Mr G Walton.

ENG AOC CHALL u/5 1: 1 Bellamoure Stud. GRAND CHALL AA 23: 1 Mr G Walton. 2 Mr F Mansfield. 3 Mr F Mansfield.

Coventry Held on 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mr D Sales (Dutch). Mr R Grindey (RoF/ Lops). Mrs D Brass-Brown (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and Best Rex Mr & Mrs Whates (M/Rex). Best Fancy Fourtune Stud (Polish). Best Lop Lilacmood Stud (M/Lop). Best Normal Fur Jip Stud (NZW).

D SALES

Thanks for the invite, some very good stock on view. My best a very good choc adult, thanks for a lovely lunch, many thanks to Dave who did an excellent job on the book and my stewards for all their help. DUTCH BLK Ad: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey 17B00466 CC. Good type and colour, shade coat, fit, well marked. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 J & H Beard. DUTCH BLK u/4: 1 A Rawlings 17B00466. Fair all round, good colour. DUTCH BLUE Ad: 1 G & G Webb-Bailey 16B05752 CC. Good type and colour, well marked. 2 A Rawlings. 3 S & H Shacklock. DUTCH BLUE u/4: 1 A Rawlings 17B00474. Fair colour, well marked, moulty today, nice type. 2 A Rawlings. 3 G Jenkins. DUTCH STL Ad: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005 CC. Good type and colour, touch stops,fit. 2 R Cooper. 3 R & J Coleman. DUTCH STL u/4: 1 J & H Beard 17B06009. Good colour, several marking faults. DUTCH P B GREY Ad: 1 A Lakin 14B04100. Well marked all round, touch under good colour. 2 A Lakin. DUTCH P B GREY u/4: 1 A Lakin 17B02369 CC. Fit young doe, well marked good colour. DUTCH CHOC Ad: 1 Hemsley Stud 13B00775 CC BOB. Fantastic condition for age, super colour, well marked, very fit buck. 2 R & J Coleman. 3 Hemsley Stud. DUTCH TORT Ad : 1 J & H Beard 15B02104 CC. Nice type and colour, touch under and stops. DUTCH YELLOW Ad: 1 Hemsley Stud 16B00397 CC. Very good type and colour, wins all round balance of markings, fit. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 Mercia Stud. DUTCH CHALL Ad: 1 Hemsley Stud. 2 & 3 G & G Webb-Bailey. DUTCH CHALL u/4: 1 A Lakin. 2 & 3 A Rawlings. DUTCH JNR AA: 1, 2 & 3 J & H Beard.

R GRINDEY

A lovely day at Coventry thanks to Chris for the invite had a great day and nice to judge the Fancy/Lop section especially having the Angora stock show there. Dups all agree amicably and sorted and pleasure to judge with Daphne as always. Well done Phil on his first outing I believe and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the rabbits have looked fitter so well done matey. ANG SMK u/5 1: 1 Rainbow Stud 17E04166 CC. Super texture very good tips good fringe little heavy on ear furnishings for me, good shape, presentation let this one down a bit. ANG CHOC u/5 1: 1 Bourne Stud 17E02360 CC. Best under five in show, Super texture very good colour good shape excels head lovely fringe and ears and excellent shape of head, a lovely example. ANG LILAC Ad 1: 1 Rainbow Stud 16E05196 CC. Nice shape fair length fair texture nice colour but going over its best now. L/HEAD S u/5 1: 1 Y Goldsworthy 17C01758 CC. Nice body, fair back, good body and coat, good colour fair under. L/HEAD AG Ad 1: 1 Y Goldsworthy 14C04196 CC. Good body, nice mane and bib, good colour, fair under. L/HEAD S/FWN Ad 1: 1 Y Goldsworthy 14C04196 CC. Lovely type, good body, coat, nice mane and bib, good colour. N/DWF REW Ad 3: 1 Irony Stud 17X01927 CC. Nice body good head and ear best front good coat little patchy in places. 2 & 3 Irony Stud. N/DWF REW u/5 1: 1 Irony Stud 17X04932. Fair all round baby, to develop in skull and shoulder a good coat coming through. N/DWF BLK Ad 1: 1 N Somes 15X03624 CC. Fair body, good colour, good coat, damp eyes, spoiled today. N/DWF SAB 1: 1 N Somes 15X03623 CC. Nice body, good head, fails ears, good colour and coat. POLISH REW Ad 8: 1 Fourtune Stud 16A00055 CC. Overall BIS, wins on fitness and style super head and ear excels eye for boldness and colour super coat and fantastic ears and shape. A beautiful example well done. 2 & 3 Fourtune Stud. ENG BLK Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 17E01706 CC. Good heron bone, fair balance, a little congested one side, nice head. ENG AOC Ad 2: 1 A Lakin 14D01053 CC. Nice colour, fair balance, good graduation and nice colour. 2 R Brookes. TAN Ad 1: 1 Z McKell 17B03982 CC. Lovely colour, good top coat, little on chest and back feet. HARL AOC Ad 2: 1 Mandarin Stud 14E00827 CC. Good type, good body and leg markings, nice colour and coat. 2 Mandarin Stud. SILVER Ad 1: G & G Bailey 16D02664. Good colour, lovely even silver, little light on cheek bottoms, good toe ends.

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SILVER u/5 1: 1 J & H Beard 17D02054. Good colour, bright, just to finish in places and even out. AOV FANCY Ad 1: 1 Mercia Stud 16B04306. Good length lacks shape fair smut and stockings. AOV FANCY u/5 1: 1 Mercia Stud 17B04724. Good length, very nice coat, super smut and stopping, promising youngster. FANCY CHALL Ad: 1 Fourtune Stud. 2 Pen 49 (Dutch). 3 Fourtune Stud. FANCY CHALL u/5: 1 Bourne Stud. 2 Pen 47 Dutch. 3 J&H Beard. M/LOP REW Ad 3: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K01307. Excels body, wins on coat, good head and ear, well put down. 2 Lady Stud. M/LOP REW u/5 1: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K04601. Lovely coat, good body, beautiful head and ear, should make up well. M/LOP S u/5 1: 1 Lady Stud 17K02805. Fair colour, very soft in coat, a little on ears. M/LOP AG Ad 1: 1 Lilacmood Stud 17K03291. Very good coat, nice colour, good head and ear, nice body. M/LOP S/FWN Ad 2: 1 Lady Stud 15K01853. Nice type, good colour, wins on head and ear. 2 Bonnie Stud. M/LOP B/FLY Ad 1: 1 Lady Stud 16K05111, Fair coat, touch long in body, fair head and ear, nice colour. M/LOP S/B/Pt Ad 1: 1 Bonnie Stud 17K02113. Nice colour, fair body, good head and ear, nice coat. D/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Premier Stud 17C01423. Lovely body, very nice head and ear, fair coat. LOP CHALL Ad: 1 Lilacmood Stud. 2 Lilacmood Stud. 3 Premier Stud. LOP CHALL u/5: 1 Lilacmood Stud.

MRS D BRASS-BROWN

There was a poor entry for the Fur and Rex section and without the stock shows on the Fancy side, they would have been in a pickle. However, the show must go on. I only had Mini Rex in the Rex section and two of them stood out, an Otter and an Orange. Thank you Georgia for doing my book and Rachel and James for stewarding. FOX Ad: 1 Jip Stud 17D01754 CC BOB. Lovely type, well finished on top, colour rather mealy on sides. ALASKA Ad: 1 Bonnybrae Stud 17L00040. ALASKA u/5: 1 Bonnybrae Stud 17L00047 CC. Good head and body shape, good colour, top and under, just to finish chest. NZR Ad: 1 Jip Stud 17E02397 CC. Big bold rabbit, correct texture to coat, good colour. NZ AOC Ad: 1 Jip Stud 17H00769 CC. Bold doe, excellent coat texture, moult on head and to finish ears. BEV BLUE Ad: 1 R Brooks 17G00177 CC BOB. Good head profile, best type in class, to finish base of rump, pity dirty feet. 2 R Brooks. 3 K Baker. AOV FUR Ad: 1 G Jenkin 17D02126 CC. Argente St Hubert. Good colour top , well finished on top, needs more density. FUR CHALL Ad: 1 Jip Stud. 2 G Jenkins. 3 Jip Stud. FUR CHALL u/5: 1 Bonnybrae Stud. M/REX BLK Ad: 1 J & H Beard 17B03645 CC. Good type, head and body, broken on back and to finish on belly, good coat texture where finished. M/REX BLUE Ad: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04478 CC. Two nice blues, winner a little dark but lovely coat density and texture, well finished. 2 Mr & Mrs Whates. M/REX OR/FAWN Ad: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01447 CC. Excelllent colour on top and belly, lovely touch to the coat, to finish belly. M/REX OR/FAWN u/5: 1 G Jenkins 17B05244. Promising for type, colour and coat, should make up well. M/REX BLK OTT u/5: 1 J & H Beard 17B03641 CC. Just made the weight, very open in coat and lacks tanning on sides and chest. M/REX AOC OTT u/5: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B04479 CC. Choc. Excellent colour, coat and type, lovely coat quality and bang on today. M/REX S/SAB Ad: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates 17B01487 CC. Marten. Good coat quality, broken on sides and to finish on belly, good colour and shading. REX CHALL Ad: 1, 2 & 3 Mr & Mrs Whates. REX CHALL u/5: 1 Mr & Mrs Whates. 2 G Jenkins. 3 J & H Beard.

ALSO One Star New Judges Show. Judges Mr G Moss (Fancy, Lops). Miss L Berry (Fur & Rex). Best in Show and Best Rex Mr & Mrs Whates (Mini). Best Fancy Fourtune Stud (Polish). Best Lop Lilacmood Stud (Mini). Best Normal Fur Jip Stud (NZ).

bottom and on top saddle, needs a little more time to fill out, fair stops. 2 Adrian Rawlings. 3 J & H Beard. DUT BLK u/4 1: 1 Adrian Rawlings 17B00475. Still in baby coat, fair stops, wavy top and under, heavy cheek one side. DUT BLU Ad 9: 1 J & H Beard 16B05858 CC. Fair rabbit, touch moulty, just catches under, good cheeks, off on stops. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 G Shacklock. DUT BLU u/4 3: 1 Adrian Rawlings 17B00472. Needs moult, coat colour uneven, cheek ribbon one side, fair under and stops. 2 Adrian Rawlings. Georgia Jenkins. DUT STL Ad 5: 1 J & H Beard 15B04005 CC. Fit rabbit, fair under and stops, touch one cheek, shame about colour, a bit on brown side rather than blue/grey otherwise very nice rabbit. 2 Ray Cooper. 3 Hemsley Stud. DUT STL u/4 1: 1 J & H Beard 17B06009. Dark in colour with little flecking especially to head, cheek ribbon one side, off on stops. DUT P/B GRY Ad 3: 1 A Lakin 17B02365 CC.Touch under, crossed one stop, off on cheeks. 2 D Sales. DUT P/B GRY u/4 1: 1 A Lakin 17B02369. Good cheeks, touch under, feather stops, fair colour, needs more time. DUT CHOC Ad 3: 1 Hemsley Stud 13B00775 CC. Lively rabbit, well marked, good broad head, touch on big side, but looks good for age. 2 HemsleyStud. 3 R & J Coleman. DUT TORT Ad 1: 1 J & H Beard 15B02104 CC. Good feet, off on cheeks, crossed saddle under, on big side. DUT YELL Ad 9: 1 J & H Beard 17B06017 CC. Touch high in cheeks but balanced, fit, good coat and fair stops, good belly colour. 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud. B/B CHALL Ad 13: 1 Hemsley Stud. 2 Adrian Rawlings. 3 J & H Beard. B/B CHALL u/4 4: 1 Adrian Rawlings. 2 & 3 Adrian Rawlings. ST/GRY CHALL Ad 8: 1 J & H Beard. 2 A Lakin. 3 Ray Cooper. ST/GRY CHALL u/4 2: 1 A Lakin. 2 J & H Beard. AOC CHALL Ad 13: 1 J & H Beard. 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud. BUCK Ad: 1 Hemsley Stud. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. BUCK u/4: 1 & 2 Adrian Rawlings. 3 Georgia Jenkins. DOE Ad: 1 A Rawllings. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 Mercia Stud. DOE u/4: 1 A Lakin. 2 Adrian Rawlings. 3 J & H Beard. G CHALL Ad 34: 1 Hemsley Stud. Lovely black buck. 2 & 3 J & H Beard. JUN Ad: 1, 2 & 3 J & H Beard G CHALL u/4 6: 1 A Lakin. 2 & 3 A Rawlings.

ALSO

Members Adult Stock Show. Judge Mr P Gould. Total exhibits 22. Best in Show Adrian Rawlings (Black).

P GOULD

What a surprise! First day back after a very long break, to be asked to judge the Midland Counties Dutch members show. Enjoyed the experience as this was my very first breed I had as a child. Thank you to Liz and the committee. Congratulations to all the winners and especially Adrian Rawlings. BLK Ad 3: 1 Adrian Rawlings 17B00466. Super colour, handles very well, well balanced, well down on cheeks, super belly colour. 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud. BLUE Ad 5: 1 Adrian Rawlings 17B00469. Perfect under, nice even stops, well down on cheek bottoms, nice even, very good colour under. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 S & H Shacklock. STL Ad 2: 1 Hemsley Stud 17B00321. Good colour, just breaking on the back, good under, fair stops. 2 R & J Coleman. P/B GREY Ad 3: 1 A Lakin 17B02365. Good colour, slightly off on under, fair stops. 2 D Sales. 3 A Lakin. CHOC Ad 3: 1 Hemsley Stud 13B00775. Excels colour, good under, good head and cheeks, super type, very well balanced. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 R & J Coleman. YELLOW Ad 7: 1 Hemsley Stud 16B00397. Excels type, good under, good head and cheeks, slightly off on one stop. 2 Hemsley Stud. 3 D Sales. B/B CHALL Ad 8: 1 & 2 Adrian Rawlings. ST/GREY CHALL Ad 5: 1 Hemsley Stud. 2 A Lakin. 3 D Sales. AOC CHALL Ad 10: 1, 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud. BUCK Ad: 1, 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud. DOE Ad: 1 & 2 Adrian Rawlings. GRAND CHALL Ad 22: 1 Adrian Rawlings. 2 & 3 Hemsley Stud.

ALSO ENTERTAINING

Midland Cnts Dutch

Two Star Show. Judge Dr A Churchman. Total exhibits 40. Best in Show Hemsley Stud (Black).

DR A CHURCHMAN

A pleasure to judge the Midlands Counties Dutch show.Thank you Liz for the invite.A good entry and lots of familiar faces around. Well done to Hemsley Stud with their black buck taking best in show. A big thank you to everyone running the show and providing a lovely lunch. Had a great day. Many thanks to my stewards Ann, David, Ray, Adrian and Steve and not forgetting my husband Ade doing a grand job on the book. Thank you. DUT BLK Ad 4: 1 Hemsley Stud 17B00320 CC. BoB. Well marked and fit rabbit, touch one cheek

National Angora

Three Star Show. Judge Mr S Whincup. Total exhibits 6. Best in Show Bourne Stud (Choc u/4).

S WHINCUP

Thank you to the Angora club for the invite to judge the breed I’ve been most successful in over the years. Shame there wasn’t more entries but an issue the last stock show of the year seems to constantly suffer with. Congrats to Sally on BIS with the u/4 Choc, stunning example. ANG SMK u/5 1: 1 Rainbow Stud 17E04166. Wealth of coat, good furnishings, nice texture and density. Little knotted in places, chest ok, good deep colour, good rise of back of structure. ANG CHOC u/4 1: 1 Bourne Stud 17E00501. Super little baby, excellent colour, good rise of back, pleasing furnishings, young, but with a bright

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future. BIS. ANG LILAC Ad 1: 1 Rainbow Stud 17E02360. Super type, wealth of wool, just lacks a little density in coat, super colour, good chest, little in presentation underneath. CHALL COL u/5 1: 1 Rainbow Stud. Smoke. CHALL AC u/5 1: 1 Rainbow Stud. Smoke. CHALL COL Ad 1:1 Rainbow Stud. Lilac. STUD BUCK BRED DOE 3: 1 Rainbow Stud 16E05190 CC. Smoke. Excellent type, super wealth of furnishings on ears, excellent colour. 2 Bourne Stud. Massive type and excellent rise of back. 3 Rainbow Stud. GRAND CHALL AC AA 6: 1 Bourne Stud. 2 Rainbow Stud. 3 Rainbow Stud. BEGINNERS CLASS 4: 1, 2 & 3 Rainbow Stud. COL CHALL u/4 1: 1 Bourne Stud. Choc. AC CHALL u/4 1: 1 Bourne Stud. Choc.

Swindon Held 26 November 2017.Two Star Show. Judges Mr W Brake (Fancy & Lop), Mr P Wanklin (Fur & Rex). Total exhibits 133. Total entries 665. Best in Show and Best Fur Belanevaeh Stud (Chinchilla Giganta). Best Fancy Clementine Stud (ND Him). Best Rex Manzana Stud (Mini Rex Black). Best Lop P & E Salt (German Lop Ag).

A LIPSKI

Thank you for inviting me to stand in for Bill. Hope all has gone well. Some lovely stock on show, best on my side a wonderful young German Lop of Phil and Elaine well worthy of top honours but not to be on a refs decision. Lovely lunch and show.Thank you to my stewards and Zoe on my book. ND BEW 3: 1 David Quilter 16X04425 CC. Nice shape, head and ear shape, fine coated, clean. 2 David Quilter. ND SAB Ad 2: 1 Ray Buck 12X06880 CC. Nice type, shape, coat and colour, needs touch more body, compact. 2 Ray Buck. NS SAB u/5 1: 1 Ray Buck 17X01638.All there once settled, needs time to mature. ND SMK Ad 2: 1 Ray Buck 15X02010. Good body shape, good head, little off on condition. ND AG Ad 2: 1 Clementine Stud 15X04857 CC. Good body, head and ear, firm shoulder, good colour, touch moult over shoulder. 2 Bluezak Stud. ND AG u/5 1: 1 Clementine Stud 17X03411. Good coat and colour, good head and ear, touch nervous at present. ND OTT BLK Ad 1: 1 Broshabea Stud 14X02944 CC. Good head and shape, little down on shoulder and strong in front leg. TRI COL DUT Ad 1; 1 Withyhays Stud 16B04659 BoB. Good body and colour, little off belly, saddle and stops. BH Ad 1: 1 Utopia Stud 17G00469 CC. BoB. Good colour and coat, decent shape, moult over shoulder, fit. FANCY CHALL Ad 26: 1 Clementine Stud 17X03404. 2 Utopia Stud. 3 Mrs D Shipperley. FANCY CHALL u/5 14: 1 Withyhays Stud 17A00816. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Clementine Stud. FANCY CHALL AA 40: 1 Clementine Stud 17X03404. 2 Withyhays Stud. 3 Utopia Stud. D LOP REW Ad 1: 1 S & H Elliott 15C00056 CC. BoB. Good head shape, ear shape and drop, good body, clean. D LOP AG Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 15C02874 CC. Good head and ear, decent colour and coat, lies a little flat. D LOP CHIN Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 17C01958 CC. OK all round. D LOP OR Ad 3: 1 Christine Hunter 13C00784 CC. Best type in class, good head, decent body, touch dark. 2 & 3 Christine Hunter. D LOP STL Ad 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 16C01431 CC. Decent head and ear, good coat and colour. MINI LOP SPT/SAB Ad 4: 1 Rose Vye 17K00147. Best all round, good head and ears, touch long. 2 Elizabeth Giampa. 3 Rose Vye. MINI LOP STY FWN Ad 1: 1 Jen Wayne-Smith 17K00383 CC. Nice head and ear, good body, nice coat and colour. MINI LOP STY FWN u/5 1: 1 Elizabeth Giampa 17K03332. Decent baby all round, pale colour at present. MINI LOP CHOC TORT Ad 2: 1 Megan Stud 16K00061 CC. BoB. Good head and ear, firm body and shoulder, good coat and colour. 2 Lucas Wilding. MINI LOP CHOC TORT u/5 1: 1 Jen Wayne-Smith 17K00381. Good type, touch long at present, unsure on a couple of toe nails? MINI LOP OTT BLK Ad 1: 1 Elizabeth Giampa 16K01209 CC. Good head and body, holds ear back a touch, white hairs spoil. MINI LOP OR FWN Ad 1: 1 Sue Burgess 17K00180 CC.Young adult, good coat and colour. MINI LOP BFLY AC Ad 3: 1 Sue Burgess 16K04334 CC. Very good head and ear, good body, touch too much white, scratch on ear. 2 Sue Burgess. 3 Megan Stud. MINI LOP AOC N/S Ad 2: 1 Sue Burgess 16K00222 CC.Very good head, ear and shape, good body, just takes time to settle. 2 Megan Stud. E LOP U 25” u/5 2: 1 Broshabea Stud 17H00934 CC. Good type and shape, good ear substance, clean. 2 J & O Jones. E LOP 25”-26” u/5 1: 1 Starwulf Stud 17J01023 CC. BoB. Good body shape, lovely head shape, good ear substance, nice coat and colour.

E LOP O26” Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17H00787 CC. Good coat and colour, good head, moulty, not ear substance of other two. F LOP Ad 1; 1 Lizzie Chafer 15H00288 CC. Good head and ear, touch coat texture, solid body. F LOP BFLY Ad 2: 1 Lizzie Chafer 17H00572 CC. Good head and ear, touch long, lays a little flat. F LOP AOC Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 16H00384 CC. BoB. Grand type and coat and colour, just a touch moulty. HIM AC Ad 2: 1 Clementine Stud 17C0304 CC. BoB. Very good body and shoulder, lovely head and ear shape, balanced rabbit, touch points. 2 Clementine Stud. HIM AC u/5 2: 1 Clementine Stud 17X00954. Good body, holds head back a touch at present, little dirty under. 2 Clementine Stud. ENG BLK Ad 1: 1 Mrs D Shipperley 17E02295 CC. BoB. Nice coat, shape and type, lovely even clear markings, good chains. ENG BLUE Ad 1: 1 Mrs D Shipperley 17E02294 CC. Good all round, little on ear roots and not markings of black. HARL/MAG Ad 3: 1 Hambrook Stud 13E00514 CC. Good markings and colour, clearest and most correct to standard, touch down in condition. 2 & 3 Donna Wildwood. HARL/MAG u/5 1: 1 Donna Wildwood 17E02859. Decent shape and coat, not markings of adult. HIM AC Ad 1: 1 Broshabea Stud 17B04319 CC. Well pointed, good type and coat, good shape. POL OTT/FOX AC 2: 1 Withyhays Stud 17A00811 CC. Nice type and shape, good coat and colour, good ear. 2 Gemini Stud. POL AOC Ad 3: 1 Gemini Stud 17A00001. Agouti, very good coat and colour, bold eye, not shape of youngster. 2 Withyhays Stud. 3 Donna Wildwood. POL AOC u/5 2: 1 Withyhays Stud 17A00816. CC. BoB.Agouti, stylish youngster, good coat and colour, good shape, bold eye. 2 Withyhays Stud. TAN BLK u/5 5: 1 Rogue Stud 17B05319 CC. BoB. Good type and shape, clean neck and chest, good coat and colour, good feet, most finished of class. 2 & 3 Neil Cavill. TAN CHOC u/5 1: 1 Neil Cavill 17B00909. Nice little doe, good colour through belly. THRI u/5 1: 1 Karen Chafer 17D02047 CC. Good type, nice body shape, touch colour belly to groin. G CHALL Ad 95: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 2 Clementine Stud. 3 Jake Jewer-Bennett. G CHALL u/5 38: 1 P & E Salt 17L00485. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Withyhays Stud. G CHALL AA 133; 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 2 P & E Salt. 3 Clementine Stud.

P WANKLIN

Had a great day judging at Swindon Rabbit Club, good venue, good lighting and a good entry. First class stock, best in show a super Chinchilla Giganta of quality, also an outstanding Continental, also a very good Siberian. Some good quality rex, my best a mini black. A pleasure to judge with Andrew. Looking forward to next time. Thank you for a great lunch and for Kate on my book and to the lovely lady stewards. ARG CRM Ad 2: 1 Scrumpy Stud 16C00981 CC. BoB. Good top colour going well down, sound type, dense coat, off on chest. 2 Scrumpy Stud. SAB SIAM Ad 1: 1 Daniel Plowman 16D03547 CC. BoB. Good balanced colour, even coat, little on chest. SAB MART u/5 2; 1 Gemini Stud 17D00150 CC. Good colour and shadings, lacks density in coat. SIL FOX BLK Ad 1: 1 Mrs D Shipperley 17D00510 CC. BoB. Good all round for type and coat, excels colour and ticking, moult on rear today. SIL FOX AOC Ad 1: 1 Mrs D Shipperley 17D01493 CC. Lovely soft colour, good type, lacks density in coat. THUR Ad 1: 1 J & O Jones 15C00828 CC. Good colour and type, very moulty on belly and chest. AOV RV FUR Ad 2: 1 Frank Chafer 17E03019 CC. Wins on coat and colour, keep showing them Frank Chafer. ALASKA Ad 1: 1 S & H Elliott 17L00121 CC.Very fit strong head and shoulders, dense coat but needs to be longer in coat. SIB AC u/5 2: 1 Scrumpy Stud 17D01572 CC.Very good all round for colour and type, even coat. 2 Scrumpy Stud. CHIN GI Ad 1: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076 CC. Excels in every department, breathtaking colour, clear definition and banding, even flow on coat, excels type, put down well, best in show. NZ AC Ad 2: 1 D & T Shipperley 16H00407 CC. Even class, good dense coat and type, both in stages of moult. 2 D & T Shipperley. C GI STL Ad 2: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17J00223 CC. Wonderful type, good colour, moult on rear. C GI AG Ad 2: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17J00233 CC. BoB. Excels coat and colour, bold type, very fit, pleasure to handle. FUR CHALL Ad 19: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 3 Belanevaeh Stud. 3 S & H Elliott. FUR CHALL u/5 4: 1 Scrumpy Stud 17D01572. 2 Scrumpy Stud. FUR CHALL AA 23: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 2 Belanevaeh Stud. 3 S & H Elliott. BLK REX Ad 4: 1 Scrumpy Stud 16E03680 CC. Good class all with short plush coats, some with white hairs in chest, winner wins on balance all round. 2 & 3 Scrumpy Stud. SIAM SEAL/SAB REX Ad 1: 1 Daniel Plowman 16E00031 CC. Been good, past its best. MART REX SEAL/SAB Ad 1: 1 J & O Jones 17E03774. Even colour and type, fair coat, lacks density in coat.

MART REX SEAL/SAB u/5 2: 1 Gemini Stud 17E00052 CC. 2 Gemini Stud. DAL REX AC Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Biggs 17E04039 CC. Even fur, even colour, lacks size. HARL/MAG REX AC Ad 1: 1 Mr & Mrs Biggs 7E02555 CC. Good try for colour but too long in coat. MINI REX ERM Ad 1: 1 J & O Jones 17B05090 CC. Tidy all round for type, head and ears, a little more density in coat would be good. MINI REX BLK Ad 1: 1 Jake Jewer-Bennett 17B03972. Very good all round for shape and colour, sort plush dense coat, very fit. MINI REX BLK u/5 1: 1 Manzana Stud 17B05245 CC. BoB. Excels type and colour, very fit, short plush coat, best rex. MINI REX AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 Sebastian Plowman 17B00103 CC. Very young, good for colour, needs time. MINI REX SEAL/SAB Ad 3: 1 Manzana Stud 17B04555. Dense coat, short and plush even colour, should improve. 2 Manzana Stud. MINI REX SEAL/SAB u/5 3: 1 J & O Jones 17B06361 CC. Good class, very young but excels colour and shadings, needs time. 2 & 3 J & O Jones. MINI REX SMK PRL Ad 1: 1 Kate Evans 7B03033 CC. Very pleasing colour, short plush coat, a bit rough under. MINI REX CAST Ad 2: 1 Pete Eales 17B04274 CC. Fair all round but lacks rich colour. 2 Pete Eales. MINI REX HIM AC Ad 2: 1 Kate Evans 17B05907. Wins on type, good markings on feet and head, moult today. 2 Daniel Plowman. MINI REX HIM AC u/5 5: 1 Kate Evans 17B05305 CC. Very good class, wins all round for type and color, good points on head and feet. 2 Daniel Plowman. 3 Kate Evans. MINI REX DAL AC Ad 1: 1 Maytree Stud 17B04334 CC. Fair all round, a little long in coat. REX CHALL Ad 21: 1 Jake Jewer-Bennet 17B03972. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Kate Evans. REX CHALL u/5 13: 1 Manzana Stud. 17B05245. 2 Kate Evans. 3 J & O Jones. REX CHALL AA 34: 1 Pete Eales 17B04274. 2 Jake Jewer-Bennett. 3 Kate Evans. G CHALL Ad 95: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 2 Clementine Stud. 3 Jake Jewer-Bennett. G CHALL u/5 38: 1 P & E Salt 17L00485. 2 Manzana Stud. 3 Withyhays Stud. G CHALL AA 133: 1 Belanevaeh Stud 17L00076. 2 P & E Salt. 3 Clementine Stud.

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Junior CoM Show

Judge Mr C Jewer.Total exhbiits 22.Total entries 66. Best in Show and Best Rex Daniel Plowman (Mini Rex N/S AC). Best Fancy Broshabea Stud (Tan AC). Best Fur Daniel Plowman (Sable AC). Best Lop J & O Jones (English Lop).

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ND AC AA 2: 1 Broshabea Stud 14X02944 CC. 2 Disqualified. TAN AC AA 3: 1 Broshabea Stud 17B04317 CC. 2 & 3 Rogue Stud. HIM AC AA 1: 1 Broshabea Stud 17B04319 CC. FANCY CHALL AA 6: 1 Broshabea Stud 17B04317. 2 Rogue Stud. 3 Broshabea Stud. MINI LOP AC AA 1: 1 Lucas Wilding 16K00315 CC. AOV LOP AA 2: 1 J & O Jones 17H00973 C. 2 Broshabea Stud. LOP CHALL AA 3: 1 J & O Jones 17H00973. 2 Broshabea Stud. 3 Lucas Wilding. SAB AC AA 1: 1 Daniel Plowman 16D03547 CC. AOV FUR AA 1: 1 J & O Jones 15C00828 CC.

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FUR CHALL AA 2: 1 Daniel Plowman 16D03547. 2 J & O Jones. STD REX AC AA 3: 1 Daniel Plowman 16E00031 CC. 2 J & O Jones. MINI REX SELF AC AA 2: 1 J & O Jones 17B05090 CC. 2 Sebastian Plowman. MINI REX N/SELF AC AA 11: 1 Daniel Plowman 17B00125. 2 Daniel Plowman. 3 J & O Jones. G CHALL AA 22: 1 Daniel Plowman 17B00125. 2 Broshabea Stud. 3 J & O Jones.

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West Sussex Held 26 November 2017. Two Star Show. Judges Mrs P Honour (Fancy, Lop), Mr T Bevis (Fur, Rex). Total exhibits 79.Total entries 79. Best in Show and Beset Fur C Hollis (Swiss Fox White). Best Fancy Gothic Stud (Belgian Hare). Best Rex E McDonagh (Mini Rex Black). Best Lop Bluezak Stud (Dwarf Lop REW).

MRS P HONOUR

Not too many exhibits but some quality stock so thanks to the exhibitors Dan on the book and to the stewards, also to Sam for stepping in to keep the kitchen going and for a very tasty cottage pie for lunch. Nice to judge with Terry who found a quality exhibit in the Swiss Fox. A big thanks to Maggie for all paperwork. DUTCH BLK/BLUE Ad 3: 1 Rexstone Stud 17B00623 CC BOB. Cobby type, nice ear length, slight run on left cheek, good stops, even fair saddle. 2 Allington Stud. 3 Allington Stud. ND AOC S Ad 1: 1 Gothic Stud 15X01983 CC. Lovely round body, bold eye, straight ear. ND AGTI Ad 2: 1 John Self 16X03560 CC. Broad Skull, bold eye, touch long in ear, good coat and coloru. 2 John Self. ND CHIN Ad 2: 1 John Self 16X03560 CC. Broad skull, bold eye, touch long in ear, good coat and colour. 2 John Self. ND CHIN u/5 1: 1 Elicia McDonagh 17X04672. Nice all round young exhibit. ND BLK OTT Ad 6: 1 Pauline Griffiths 15X05065 CC BOB. Lovely round, compact body short straight ear broad skull bold eye, good colour. 2 Rexstone Stud. 3 Pauline Griffiths. BEL HARE BLK/TAN Ad 1: 1 Gothic Stud 17G00012 CC. Good length of body straight front flat back feet, nice coat and colour. BEL HARE u/5 3: 1 Gothic Stud 7BH330 CC BOB. Wonderful length of body, well tucked up under erect ear, straight front flat back feet, super colour. 2 & 3 Gothic Stud. TAN BLK Ad 3: 1 D Dobbs 17B01627 CC. Well marked exhibit, good coat and colour, lovely type. 2 D Dobbs. 3 D Dobbs. TAN BLK u/5 2: 1 D Dobbs 17B04107. Nicely marked exhibit, very promising youngster. 2 D Dobbs. TAN CHOC Ad 3: 1 D Dobbs 17B03422. Lovely sound colour, well marked, nice type and coat. 2 & 3 D Dobbs. L/HEAD REW u/5 2: 1 D Powell 17C02014. Nice all round type, exhibit, good mane, nice shape ear,

bold eye, clean, well presented. 2 D Powell. L/HEAD AOC S Ad 1: 1 D Powell 17C02012 CC. Fair all round exhibit. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 Gothic Stud. 2 D Powell. D/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593 CC BOB. Lovely round compact exhibit, broad skull bold eye, nice ear shape and drop, super coat, clean exhibit. D/LOP SOOTY FAWN Ad 2: 1 M Smith 16C01413 CC. Nice type exhibit, good coat, fair colour, nice ear, bold eye, broad skull. 2 E McDonagh. D/LOP OR/FAWN Ad 1: 1 E McDonagh 16C01311 CC. Fair all round type. M/LOP OTT u/5 1: 1 F McNab 17K03573 CC BOB. Young exhibit, lovely all round type, bold eye, good ear length shape and drop, good coat. 2 F McNab. M/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Rexstone Stud 16K03629 CC. Fair type exhibit, fair colour, nice head and ear and eye. F/LOP AOC S Ad 1: 1 M Smith 17H00247 CC. Black. Lovely type, good ear shape and drop, fair crown, nice coat and colour. F/LOP AGTI Ad 1: 1 Skipp Stud 16H00067 CC BOB. Big bold exhibt, good bone, broad skull, bold eye, lovely ear drop and shape. L/LOP REW Ad 1: 1 R Collins 17K03090 CC BOB. Lovely short round body, good skull with nice length of ear, bold eye correct coat and hang. L/LOP AOC NS Ad 2: 1 D Powell 17K03734 CC. Fair all round exhibit. 2 R Collins. LOP CHALL AA: 1 Bluezak Stud 17C01593. 2 F McNabb. 3 Skipp Stud. GRAND CHALL AA: 1 C Hollis. 2 Bluezak Stud. 3 Gothic Stud.

T BEVIS

Thank you to all the exhibitors for supporting me on my last ever judging appointment, to Ian and his team, my stewards and the best bookie around, Caroline. Hard decision for best fur with three stunning rabbits, could have changed place easily, Swiss Fox,Alaska,Argente Noir.Thanks to Sam and Chris for lunch and coffee, always rely on Sam to pull it out of the bag. Pleasure to co judge with Pam and agreed easily on BiS the Swiss Fox. Thank you everyone that has supported me over the years. ARG NOIR Ad 3: 1 K Hussey 17D01554. Three very nice rabbits, split decisions all of good type, colour and coat. 2 K Hussey. 3 Sofia S Whiting. ARG NOIR u/5 1: 1 K Hussey 17D02469 CC. BoB. Super youngster, good type and colour, lovely movement of coat, plenty of bone and nice shape overall. ARG ST HU Ad 1: 1 K Hussey 17D01550. Good type and coat, nice banding, just a tad long in body for me. ARG CHAM Ad 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17G00464 CC. Nice bold type, good colour and bone, really god size, touch of moult on back end held it back. SW FOX WHT Ad 2: 1 C Hollis 17E03643 CC. BoB. Best fur. Two very nice rabbits, both of good type and coat, preferred winner on texture, spotlessly clean, BiS. 2 C Hollis. SW FOX AOC Ad 1: 1 C Hollis 16E03486. Lilac, good type and colour, lovely moving coat, plenty of bone, nice shape overall. SW FOX AOC u/5 1: 1 C Hollis 17E03647 CC. Lilac Tort, one I really liked, good type and colour, nice moving coat, just needs to grow on now. SAT IV u/5 1: 1 Condiment Stud 17E03570 CC. Nice type and colour, good texture, needs crowing on now. SAT CHIN/CAST Ad 1: 1 Condiment Stud 16E05056 CC. Chin, nice bold rabbit with good type and bone, good definition, could do with more length and texture.

SAT AOC Ad 2: 1 Condiment Stud 17E03565 CC. BoB. Orange, the winner stood out, lovely satinisation, good colour well down, nice flowing coat. 2 Condiment Stud. MINI SAT Ad 1: 1 Condiment Stud 17D02269 CC. Good type and coat, could be a bit longer, not bad shape, dirty under. C GI AG PATT Ad 2: 1 Skipp Stud 17J00199 CC. Good type and size and shape, wins on less moult, good overall. 2 Skipp Stud. C GI AOC Ad 1: 1 Skipp Stud 72X122 CC. BoB. Steel, one I did like, good type and coat, good colour, just needs to finish, plenty of bone. NZ AOC Ad 3: 1 Allington Stud 16E03943 CC. Not bad type, good colour and coat, good shape, right feel to coat. 2 & 3 Allington Stud. AOV FUR Ad 1: 1 Skipp Stud 7R0565 CC. Alaska. Wow, what a stunner, super type and colour, lovely movement of coat, very dense, super shape, lovely rounded bum. AOV FUR u/5 1: 1 Bluezak Stud 17L00353. Cali, very nice youngster, good coat markings all there, plenty of bone, should make up nice. FUR CHALL AA: 1 C Hollis. 2 Skipp Stud. 3 K Hussey. ERM REX Ad 1: 1 Rexstone Stud 17E03974 CC. Nice bold type, dense coat, good colour, coat not just there today for me. MINI REX BLK Ad 4: 1 E McDonagh 17B05343 CC. Not much splitting the first 3, good type and colour well down, nice movement of coat, best rex. 2 & 3 E McDonagh. MINI REX AOC SELF u/5 1: 1 E McDonagh 17B05346 CC. Havana, good type and colour, coat not just there yet, needs time. MINI REX SIAM/SEAL Ad 2: 1 E McDonagh 17B03616 CC. Not bad type, colour OK, both had a touch of moult but wins on movement. 2 E McDonagh. MINI REX OTT Ad 1; 1 Rexstone Stud 17B04850 CC. Good type and colour, nice movement of coat, my second best rex. MINI REX AOC N/S 1: 1 Sofia Salt Whiting 17B04340 CC. Himmy, good type and colour, points good, nice coat with movement, plenty of bone. REX CHALL AA: 1 E McDonagh. 2 & 3 Rexstone Stud. G CHALL AA: 1 C Hollis. 2 Bluezak Stud. 3 Gothic Stud.

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Junior CoM Show

Judge Mr D Bennett.Total exhibits 12.Total entries 12. Best in Show and Best Rex E McDonagh (Mini Rex Black. Best Fancy E McDonagh (N Dwarf). Best Fur Sofia Salt Whiting (Argente). Best Lop E McDonagh (Dwarf Lop).

D BENNETT

D LOP AA 2; 1 E McDonagh 16C01311. 2 E McDonagh LOP CHALL AA; 1 & 2 E McDonagh. ND AC AA 1: 1 E McDonagh 17X04672. FANCY CHALL AA: 1 E McDonagh. ARG AA 2: 1 Sofia Salt Whiting 16D02285. FUR CHALL AA: 1 Sofia Salt Whiting. MINI REX SELF AA 5: 1 E McDonagh 17B05347. 2 & 3 E McDonagh. MINI REX N/S AA 2: 1 E McDonagh 17B03624. REX CHALL AA: 1, 2 & 3 E McDonagh. JUN G CHALL AA: 1 E McDonagh. 2 Sofia Salt Whiting. 3 E McDonagh.

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DIARY 2018 JANUARY 6 Huddersfield & District Fanciers Society (Sowood) 2* (Mr P Gould, Mr A Aldred) Also Entertaining: British Belgian Hare Club 3* ASS (Mr D Pounder) SUNDAY JANUARY 14 Harlow Rabbit Club (Harlow) 2* (Mr A Rawlings, Mr R Everitt) Also Entertaining: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr G Morgan) + Members (Mr P Kelly) Greater London Dutch RC 2* Open (Mr B Green) + 2* Members (Mr R Smith) SAT/SUNDAY 20/21 JANUARY Bradford Premier Small Animal Show (Doncaster) 5* Mrs J Gore (Angora, Netherland Dwarf, Flemish Giant), Mr G G Booth (Dutch), Mr N Bircumshaw (English, Harlequin/Magpie, Thrianta), Ms S Staples (Himalayan), Mr G R Boot (Lionhead, Silver), Mr T G I Radcliffe (Polish), Mr K Falla (Tan), Mr G J Richardson (Rare Variety Fancy, Rare Variety Fur), Mr P D Batey (Belgian Hare, Havana, Lilac, Smoke Pearl, Havana Rex, Smoke Pearl Rex), Mr D Germany (Fancy Duplicates), Mrs J Bramley (Cashmere Lop, Miniature Cashmere Lop, Dwarf Lop, Miniature Lion Lop), Ms E Ferro (Miniature Lop), Mrs M Cawdron (English Lop, French Lop, German Lop, Meissner Lop), Mr S Germany (Lop Duplicates), Mr R Everitt (Argente, Ermine Rex, Castor Rex, Chinchilla Rex, Dalmatian Rex, Himalayan Rex, Lilac/ Fox/Lynx/Opal/Harlequin/AOC Rex), Mr K Bryant (Chinchilla, Beveren), Mr D Bulman (Sable, Alaska, Black Rex, Sable/Seal Rex), Mr D Bullock (Satin, Miniature Satin), Mr G Gore (Silver Fox, Californian, Chinchilla Giganta, New Zealand, Continental Giant), Mr D Medlock (Fur Duplicates), Mr C Wilding (Blue Rex, Orange/Fawn Rex, Otter Rex), Miss L Berry (Miniature Rex), Mr J Fletcher (Rex Duplicates), Mr P Brophy (BIS) Bradford Premier Small Animal Show Doncaster 3* Mr J I Kay (Fancy), Mr D B Gallagher (Lop), Mr D W Woodrup (Normal Fur), Mr P M Smith (Rex) Mr D Brophy (BIS) SATURDAY 3 FEBRUARY Dunfermline & District R.C.C. (Queensferry) 2* (Mr J Fletcher) Dunfermline Junior CoM (Aliyah Ajmal) Huddersfield & District Fanciers (Sowood) 2* (Mr G Hodson, Miss Lucy Wheal, Mr R Everitt) Also Entertaining: Nthn Area Netherland Dwarf RC 2* (Mr G Moss) Wallsend RC (Swawell) 2* (Mr A Scott, Mr P Jagger, Ms J Carlile) Wallsend Junior CoM (Mr A Scott) Also Entertaining: Nthn & Scottish Continental Giant RC 2* (Mr D Every) SUNDAY 4 FEBRUARY East Midlands Fanciers (Kegworth) 2* Mr W A Clipsham, Mr A Hill) Also Entertaining: Midland Belgian Hare Club 2* ASS (Mr C Clark) Midland Area Satin Club 2* (Mrs R Burgess) East Yorkshire F&F Society (Kilham) 2* (Mr D Medlock) + 1* (Mrs J Dodgson, Mr A Collier)

Also Entertaining: Northern Chinchilla RC 2* (Mr D Gallagher) Gloucestershire RC (Upton St Leonards) 2* (Miss Lisa Morris, Mr P Morris) Gloucestershire Junior CoM (Miss Finn Cavill) Medway Town (Detling) 2* (Mr A Wilson, Mr J Richardson, Mr K Hussey) SUNDAY 11 FEBRUARY Barnetby & District F&F Society (Barnetby le Wold) 2* Valentines Show (Judges TBC) + 1* Miss A Grayson, C Hornsey) Chester & District SLSoc (Chester) 2* Tom Gibbon Memorial Show (Mr S Sproson, Mr P Hughes) Chester Junior CoM (Mr D Jones) East Lancs RC (Broughton) 2* (Mrs E Massey-Beeston, Mr A Hill) West Hants & East Dorset Fanciers (West Parley) 2* (Miss S Elliott, Mr A Jeffcoate) Worcestershire RB Society (Littleworth) 2* (Mr M Fox, Miss L Fox) SATURDAY 17 FEBRUARY Darlington & District F.S. (Hurworth) 2* (Mr D Brophy, Mr J Fletcher) Also Entertaining: Northern Belgian Hare Club 2* YSS (Mr T Mason) Nth East Cts Dutch RC 2* (Mr P Brophy) Nth East Netherland Dwarf RC 2* (Mr J Fletcher) Yarm & District RC (Hurworth) 2* (Mr W Paley, Mr B Taylor, Mr R Wearmouth, Mr R Young) SUNDAY 18 FEBRUARY Chelmsford City RS (Barnston) 2* (Mr Ray Cooper, Mrs G Webb-Bailey) Rochdale & Oldham RC (Middleton) 2* (Mr G Boot, Mr G Taylor) South Devon Fanciers (Kennford) 2* (Mr G Moss, Miss R Plowman) SUNDAY 25 FEBRUARY Coventry Rabbit & Cavy Club (Coventry) 2* (Mr J Fletcher) Also Entertaining: Midland Area Netherland Dwarf RC 2* (Mr I McLure) Midland Lop Circle 2* (Mr O Kelly) Pontefract & District FFS (Eggborough) 2* (Mrs S Grainger, Mrs R Burgess) Also Entertaining: Yorkshire Lop Circle 2* Winter Stock Show (Mr A Beasley) Reading & County RC (Bradfield Southend) 2* (Mr N Jefferis, Miss Nicky Hicks) Reading Junior CoM (Mr Guy WilsonHarris) SUNDAY 4 MARCH M edway Tow n ( D e t l i n g ) 3 * 1 2 5 t h Anniversary show (Mr R Everitt, Mr D Medlock) + 3* (Mr P Keen, Mrs D Nicholson, Mr M Nicholson) National Chin Giganta RC (Hemel Hempstead) 3* (Judge tbc) SUNDAY 11 MARCH East Yorkshire F&F Society (Kilham) 2* (Mr G Boot, Mr G Taylor) + 1* (Mrs S Grainger, Mr C Hornsey) SATURDAY 17 MARCH Darlington & District F.S. (Hurworth) 2* (Mr R Wearmouth, Mr J Thornton) SUNDAY 18 MARCH Carlisle & District RC (Rockcliffe) 2* (Mr G Richardson, Mr D Medlock) Also Entertaining: Northern Lop Club 2* (Mr P Batey) Derby Rabbit Club (Derby) 2* (Mr N Bircumshaw, Mr B Teague) SATURDAY 24 MARCH Lisburn & District Rabbit & Cavy Club (Newtownards) 2* (Mr D Sales) SUNDAY 1 APRIL Bury & Radcliffe Fur Fanciers (Swinton) 2* (Mr S Sproson, Mr P Batey, Miss L Fox, Mr I Dearnley) Also Entertaining: Lancs, Ches, N Wales N/Dwarf 2* (Ms L A Wray) SATURDAY 7 APRIL BRC AGM (Swinton Masonic Hall). No show support granted. SUNDAY 8 APRIL At Harlow: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr J Allan) + 2* Support (Ms L Keith) South Devon Fanciers RC (Kennford) 2* (Mr S Gillians, Mr C Baker) + 2* (Miss L Spence)

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SATURDAY 14 APRIL At Grantham: National New Zealand RC 3* (Mr D Medlock) SATURDAY 21 APRIL Darlington & District Fanciers Soc (Hurworth) 3* (Mr J Fletcher, Mr E Caulfield) Lisburn & District Rabbit & Cavy Cavy (Newtownards) 1* (Mr J Venables) SUNDAY 22 APRIL Frome & District RC (Chapmanslade) 2* (Mr S Germany, Mr K Hussey) Frome Junior CoM (Mr K Hussey) National Netherland Dwarf RC (Bishops Stortford) 3* (Miss J Atkinson) SUNDAY 29 APRIL Pontefract & District FFS (Eggborough) 2* (Mr G Richardson, Mr S Gellender) SUNDAY 6 MAY Southern Ch Show (Wickham) 4* SUNDAY 13 MAY Yorkshire Lop Circle (Kilham) 2* Spring Show (Mr C Marks) National Chinchilla Giganta RC (Swindon) 3* (Judge tbc) SUNDAY 17 JUNE Derby Rabbit Club (Derby) 2* (Mr C Punchard, Mr G Hodson) SUNDAY 24 JUNE At Derby Agricultural: National Havana 3* Spring Stock (Mr G Baker) National Lilac 3* Spring (Mr G Baker) At Gloucester: West of Eng & Sth Wales N/D RC 2* (Mr W Dodge) South Devon Fanciers RC (Kennford) 2* (Mr R Everitt) SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7/8 JULY National English Rabbit Club (Thirsk) 3* (Mr I Kirkland, Mr D Medlock) + 2* (Mr A Aldred) SUNDAY 8 JULY Yorkshire Lop Circle ( Winterton) 2* Summer (Mrs S Grainger) TUES/THURS 10/12 JULY Great Yorkshire Show (Harrogate) 4* SUNDAY 15 JULY At Norwich: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr A Wilson) + Members (Mr P Evans) WEDNESDAY 18 JULY Driffield Agricultural Show (Driffield) 3* (Mr A W Hicks, Mr N Bircumshaw, Mr D Medlock) WEDNESDAY 25 JULY Royal Welsh Agricultural Society 4* SATURDAY 28 JULY Border Union Agricultural Society (Kelso) 2* (Ms J Pooke, Mrs L Thompson) Also Entertaining: Scottish Lop Circle 2* (Mr J Fletcher) At Heckington: National Havana 3* Summer (Mrs D Brass-Brown) + 1* (Mr R Marsden) National Lilac 3* Summer (Mrs D BrassBrown) SUNDAY 29 JULY At Hednesford: Midland Area Satin Club 2* (Mr C Punchard) SATURDAY 4 AUGUST At Cambridge: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr S Walters) + Members (Miss N Rickman) At Emley: Yorkshire Lop Circle 2* YSS (Mrs M Cawdron) + 2* Adult Stock (Mrs C Margerson) SUNDAY 26 AUGUST West Midland Ch Show (Coventry) 4* SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER At Usk: West of Eng & Sth Wales N/D RC 2* (Mrs J Dodds) SUNDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Bury & Radcliffe Fur Fanciers (Swinton) 2* (Ms L Morris, Mr P Morris)

SUNDAY 16 SEPTEMBER South Devon Fanciers (Christow) 4* Mrs J Gore, Mr G Gore, Mr N Robertson) South Devon Junior CoM (Mr A Jeffcoate) SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER National Netherland Dwarf RC (Grantham) 3* (Mr S Beynon, Mr S Galloway) + 2* Adult Support (Mr S Galloway) SUNDAY 23 SEPTEMBER Derby Rabbit Club (Derby) 2* (Mr P Gray, Mr R Marsden) SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER North Eastern Ch Show (Hurworth) 4* SAT/SUNDAY 13/14 OCTOBER London Ch Show (Peterborough) 5* Also Entertaining: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr S Germany) National Chinchilla Giganta RC 3* (judge tbc) National Netherland Dwarf RC 3* (Mr G P Hodson) SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER Lisburn & District Rabbit & Cavy Club (Newtownards) 2* (Mr B Platt) SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER Bury & Radcliffe Fur Fanciers (Swinton) 2* (Mrs G Webb-Bailey, Mr R Cooper, Mr J Fletcher) At Coventry: Midland Area Satin 2* (Judge tbc) SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER Scottish Rabbit Club (Kelso) 4* S AT U R DAY 3 N OV E M B E R N at i o n a l Netherland Dwarf RC (Uttoxeter) 3* ASS (Mr T Halfpenny, Miss L Wheal, Miss E Sargant) + 2* Young Support (Miss E Sargant) Yorkshire Lop Circle (Huddersfield) 2* Autumn (Mrs J Bramley) SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER At Doncaster: National Havana 3* winter (Mr D Bulman) + 1* winter (Miss S Gill) National Lilac 3* Winter (Mr D Bulman) National Netherland Dwarf RC (Uttoxeter) 2* President’s Show (Mr S Whincup) SUNDAY 11 NOVEMBER Pontefract & District FFS (Eggborough) 2* (Mrs L Spence, Mr I Selby) South Devon Fanciers RC (Kennford) 2* (Mrs R Wright) SATURDAY/SUNDAY 17/18 NOVEMBER National English Rabbit Club (Coventry) 3* (Mr R Chappell, Mr S Howson) + 2* (Mr K Brownsord) SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER At Frome: West of Eng & Sth Wales N/D RC 2 (Ms J Dodds) Medway Town (Detling) 3* Christmas Show(Mr R Cooper, Mrs G McKell, Mrs G Webb-Bailey) Yorkshire Lop Circle (Doncaster) 2* YSS (Mr I Dearnley) + 2* ASS (Mr D Medlock) SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER Bury & Radcliffe Fur Fanciers (Swinton) 2* (Mr S Whincup, Mr R Grindey) Derby Rabbit Club (Derby) 2* (Mr P Gould, Miss N Gould)

2019 SUNDAY 13 JANUARY At Harlow: East Anglian Dutch RC 2* (Mr R Cooper) + Members (Miss A Morgan) SAT/SUNDAY 19/20 JANUARY Bradford Premier Small Animal Show (Doncaster) 5* APRIL: BRC AGM (Gloucester RC). No show support granted. SAT/SUNDAY 12/13 OCTOBER London Ch Show (Peterborough) 5*

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National Clubs

Alaska Our Autumn Show at the “London” was another successful event with 18 exhibits being entered for Mrs D Brass Brown to judge. H & S Elliott’s doe, which won Club top honours, went on to win best Alaska in the London Classes under Eddie Hutchings. Our stand was the meeting point for present and potential new members, who were impressed with the quality of the Alaskas being shown at present. At our next Club event, the Scottish Championship at Kelso, John Fletcher kindly agreed to officiate for us at short notice when our appointed judge was unable to attend. Secretary, Steve Watts, attended this show and was very impressed with the 19 Alaskas entered, an excellent effort by our Northern members. The “Pro’s” (the Brasier family) won BIS with their adult buck, closely followed by their adult doe. Two juvenile members, J & H Beard, were also among the card winners. Well done to all those who contributed. It was necessary to change the judge for our ASS at Kegworth on Sunday 3 December as Gordon Coe was unable to officiate, so Ray Everitt kindly agreed to deputise. I note that the Alaska is keeping up its position in the major Fur awards, for which I congratulate all members. Points competition winners for 2017 were Hazel and Sarah Elliott, (28 points) and they will be presented with their trophy on our stand at 11.00 a.m. on Sunday, 21 January at Doncaster. I urge all members to attend as the year’s programme of venues and judges will be decided, plus it is an opportunity for members to express their views on any other matters. May I wish everyone a very Happy Christmas and a healthy and successful 2018. Godfrey Adams, Chairman & Press Rep. Tel.: 0151 608 8987, e-mail: godfrey@ adamsmail.co.uk Netherland Dwarf Hope you all enjoyed the write ups for the Autumn show and the ASS/President’s shows, not forgetting Simon’s brilliant photos, click on the website http://nndrc. myfreesites.net/ and follow the facebook link. Many congratulations to all the winners, in particular Deb and Gary Hodson BIS in the National Autumn Show with one of their super siamese sables, to Dawn Phillips BIS in the President’s show with a top class agouti and not forgetting Selina Groves, BIS in the ASS with a cracking Chocolate or is it a brown! The first time ever this colour has gone BIS. Thanks to our judges and everyone who exhibited for your support. Subs are now due for 2018 so pop along to Doncaster where you will be made very welcome, and get the new 2018 yearbook. Let’s hope for a great entry of dwarfs to keep Janice busy. Any yearbooks not collected will be posted out to paid up members as soon as possible after the show If you can’t make the show please click on the tab on the website and renew using PayPal, or you can pop a cheque in the post made payable to NNDRC. A big discussion point at the AGM was our 70th anniversary in 2019, lots of great ideas to contemplate. It was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously that we add a £2 levy to all adult and OAP subs for 2018 and 2019 to raise funds for the ASS, which promises to be something special. The idea of adding it to the subs rather than show entry fess is all the all the membership contribute a small amount rather than just the regular exhibitors. We look forward to your support when renewing and to accepting lots of new members. Next is the Intermediate show at the Essex

Champ Show in May, Jodie Atkinson is the elected judge, so let’s give her a great entry. Don’t forget those all important heat lamps for the winter nests, we are taking orders for collection at Doncaster. Like all our merchandise they can be ordered directly through us or via the website using Paypal. Deb and Gary. nndrc@hotmail.co.uk, 01909 564387 Ermine Rex Wow what a show we have just had at the all rex show. 36 Ermines entered, the minis doing us proud with 17 entered. 19 standards. I must thank the following: Sylvia for doing all the admin, Grantham Club for hosting the show and Paul for doing the honours for us free of charge. Congratulations to John and Carole Fletcher on BIS with a stunning mini also Mike Purdy best standard. We were delighted to see Richard Kendrick pay us a visit and still a fanatical ermine fancier. Good also to see Colin Turner with some lovely standard bucks on view. Points have now been finalised for 2017 and the winners are as follows: Standard Mike Purdy 31 points. Minis: John & Carole Fletcher 42 points. On to 2018, our AGM will be at Doncaster on the Sunday at 11am. Here’s wishing you all a very happy new year and a sucessful breeding season. Joan & Arnie Orange & Fawn Rex Following on from the London where Derek Ilett had best of breed with a quality young standard Orange Rex and Chris Wilding’s mini was best in our stock show, our final show of the year took place at the All Rex Show at Grantham in November where there were 19 adult orange, 2 adult fawns and 6 u/5 orange. Many congratulations to Lilian Ault whose mini Orange was best in show our adult stock show. Best u/5 standard was an Orange shown by our secretary (Parvenu Stud). Many congratulations to Janice who once again won the members points competition and will hold the Pop Tester trophy. Runner up was Cynric Richardson. The winner of junior members points was Spencer Bartle a young man who has also been voted the BRC Junior Member of the year. Janice’s Orange standard was also runner up best in show in the Northern Rex show. At the club’s AGM the following shows were decided: Spring - Essex Champs. YSS - Derby Agricultural. Presidents - Heckington. Summer - Keighley. Adult Stock: All rex show. As your President I must apologise for my non attendance at the All Rex due to car problems, but all being well I look forward to meeting you at Bradford. Eddie Hutchings French & Dwarf Lop Hi All There have been two stock shows in the last couple of months. Firstly the London, Mrs Hannah Every judged for us, a good entry of 55 dwarfs & 40 French, BOB Dwarf lop & RUBIS was my REW adult, BOB French & BIS was Kellians stud with an u/5 Bfly doe, Best junior went to Lucy Appleton with her sooty fawn dwarf. The other show was our 40th Anniversary special show held at Coventry as part of the All Lop Show, another good entry of 52 dwarf lops & 35 French awaited our judge Simon Whincup. BOB Dwarf lop went to Bluezak stud with a 17 rung adult REW, BOB French & BIS was Kellians stud again with yet another u/5 Bfly, they were also RUBIS with their agouti French, best junior went to Hayden Hutchinson with his REW dwarf lop. The Bfly French was the eventual champion of champions from all the stock shows & Hayden’s dwarf overall best junior. Very well done to Kellians stud, Hayden, Lucy & all the other winners from the shows. We are producing a Year Book to be ready for Bradford weekend and would like any articles you may have or adverts (see the website for details) to be emailed to Hazel Elliott, her email is hazel@sarazel.com by 1 January 2018. Please remember the AGM is at The Bradford, on Sunday 21 at 10am, hope to see you all there. I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas & New Year! Paula, Secretary email paula@sprma.com tel 01942 493658/ 07762 668829 Lynx The last stock show of the year was at the All

Rex show with an entry of eight. More and more are taking up this breed and doing very well with them. Keep it going. It was nice to see D & S Bulman taking the honours, someone who works hard for the fancy in general. Well done. See everyone at Bradford Malcolm Himalayan Rex Firstly apologies for lack of notes in the last few months, but life does sometimes get in the way. Since my last notes we have had two stock shows. Firstly at the London Championships, where Best in Show went to a lovely Standard AOC of Tibbar Stud. Best Mini went to Kate Evans with an AOC u/5. Our second stock show was held at the All Rex Show, we had an amazing entry of 17 exhibits! This is the number of entries we need each show to roughly break even with costs, so let try and keep this number up! Best in Show went to Kate Evans with an adult normal Mini, best Standard went to Tibbar Stud, and best Junior was Daniel Plowman with an u5 normal mini. What a lovely show as well, great atmosphere and plenty of decent rabbits on show! We will be holding an AGM at the club stand at Bradford this year, please do try and attend if you can. It will be at 1pm on the Sunday. Also subs are now due, you can renew via PayPal, cheque or cash. Membership costs are £3 adult, £3.50 Studs, £1.50 OAP and £1.50 Juniors. PayPal address is nathimrexclub@ outlook.com. Kate Evans UK Rex The last stock show of the year has been and gone. A super entry of 190 plus 73 in the young support show. Richard had to drop out at the eleventh hour and so yours truly was drafted in. I think it was just to raise the age limit a bit. John Thornton judged the support show with the following results: Best Self and BIS - P & C Gray - Ermine. Best Shaded - Foxwood Stud - Siamese Seal. Best Tan - JWH Brown - Marten Seal. Best AOV/AOC - Kate Evans - Mini Himalayan. Best Junior - Lacy Arnold - Mini Ermine. In the Adult stock show the winners were: Best Self & BIS - Tibbar Stud - Ermine. Best Shaded - Foxwood Stud - Siamese Seal. Best Tan - Quad Stud - Marten Seal. Best Agouti - Violet & Radosny - Mini Chin. Best AOV/ AOC - Utopia Stud - Himalayan. Best Jumior - Charlie Gregory - Mini Marten Seal. Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. See you all at Bradford. Malcolm Silver I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and are looking forward to the new breeding and showing year. To round up last couple of months, congratulations to Jack Holdsworth BIS at his first show back with Silvers, this was at Pontefract. Well done Jack. Debra and I had a ride up to Darlington for the Northern ASS, a lovely show as normal. Well done to Alan Belgian BIS with a Grey doe and Nosdoh Stud best Brown. In the open show Alan Wright went best Silver. Now to our ASS, only thirteen exhibits for Alan Wright to judge, BIS with a Grey doe Alan Belgian, best Fawn was Roy Wearmouth and best Brown was Nosdoh Stud. Best Juniors were Holly and Jade Beard. Alan also went best Silver in the open show, this time with a Grey buck. Congratulations to you all. We were really made welcome once again at this show and they covered the cost of the F&F advert. It was also nice to see one of our members Kevin Kelly back from his enforced absence due to VHD. The next big show is Bradford at the end of this month. I hope everyone has got all their exhibits in tip top condition for Geoff to judge. We will be holding our normal AGM on the Sunday, the time is 10.00 in room 2, I hope everyone will make the effort and attend. Any news and subscriptions to me Glen Hodson, 1 Apple Tree Close, Metheringham, Lincs, LN43BP. Tel No 01526 569989 Mini Rex Hi, I would like to wish all our members a Merry Christmas and a happy and successful New Year. Bradford Show is just around the

corner and I look forward to seeing many of you over the weekend. Lucy Berry is judging the Mini Rex, let’s give her a good entry! Results from our All Rex stock show, judged by Nicky Hicks and Bill Stewart: Best in Show & Best Agouti: Violet & Radosny Stud (Chinchilla), Best Self: John Fletcher (Ermine), Best Shaded: Antonia Galloway (Siamese Seal), Best Tan Pattern: Cap Stud (Marten Seal), Best AOV: Kate Evans (Himalayan). Best Junior & Best Junior Shaded: Antonia Galloway (Siamese Seal), Best Junior Self: Antonia Galloway (Black), Best Junior Tan Pattern: Charlie Gregory (Marten Seal), Best Junior AOV: Daniel Plowman (Himalayan). Other news from this month: Tamar Stud went Best Mini & Reserve Best Rex with a Black at Stoke and Stone. Christine Bennett won her first Best Rex with a Havana at Mansfield. A Marten Seal of Jack Robinson went BIS and Best Junior at East Lancashire Show. Manzana Stud went Best Rex at South Devon with a Siamese Seal, and won Best Rex & RU Best u5 at Swindon with a Black. Bonnybrae Stud went Best Rex at Dunfermline with a Black Otter. John and Carole Fletcher have had a good run at shows with their Ermines, winning BIS at Carlisle, Wallsend and Durham, and Best Rex at Lothian Fur Club. A warm welcome to our new member of this month: Jack Robinson. As always, happy to take results/news/views to Aliyah on 07788240322, by Facebook message or at press@britishminirexclub.com

Regional Clubs

Essex Rex Hello to all our members. Our last shows in 2017 were at Chelmsford on 22 October and Harlow on 12 November. At Chelmsford our judge Chris Wilding made Tibbar Stud’s stunning Ermine best in show from 22 rabbits. At Harlow we had a fantastic entry of 43 rex where the judge was Chas Petts. Another best self and best in show win for Tibbar Stud, Mercury Stud winning best non self with a lovely otter rex. Well done also goes to Elicia Mae McDonough with her lovely mini black. Our next show will be combined with our AGM, watch F&F for full details. I would like to wish all our members best wishes for 2018 and may this be a great year for you and your rexes. Kirsty Thompson, Press Rep. East Anglian Netherland Dwarf We had a good day at Harlow on November 12, thanks to Ann and Ray together with their band of diligent workers. On a festive note, there were some lovely smells of Christmas drifting from the kitchen! Our show and AGM were very well supported and thanks go to all who attended and especially to those who travelled from far and wide to be with us. Thanks too to our judges and well done to all the winners. See you in 2018 Angela Lancs and Cheshire N Dwarf We had a wonderful entry at our ASS as you can see with lots of help away from the judging tables too. Unfortunately the AGM wasn’t well attended or? They must be happy with things! Best wishes to you all. Jo x Lancashire Dutch Sam and I have now completed the first year as Secretaries and it has been a steep learning curve but we are getting there but not yet on a par with Alan and Margorie. The Intermediate Show, at East Lancs was well attended, sorry we couldn’t be there but thanks to Paul and Stewart for sorting things out, to Adrian Rawlings for judging and also the club for hosting our show. The ASS hosted by Bury and Radcliffe had an entry of 62 for the judges Stewart Sproson and Georgina Stock to sort. The eventual winners were Gary Booth (Open) and Dylan Evans (Members). Thanks to the two judges and to Tricia for allowing us to hold the event at Swinton The AGM was held upstairs at the event where I was able to give our first Secretaries report and Gary Booth gave his Treasurers report both of which I hope will be printed in the next Year Book which the Business Committee hope to publish in 2018. It will however need the financial support of the

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members by way of articles, adverts or just a plain donation. The cost to be £6, or £10 if you require a coloured one. Please submit them to either ourselves, Gary or Paul together with the remuneration. At the same meeting those present agreed to increase subscriptions to £6 payable to Gary. At the UKDRC ASS our club was well represented and although we had no cup winners the Club were awarded the Sanders Trophy as the best Area Club. This was the 6th time in the last ten years so well done to everyone. The Treasurer will be only too happy to accept your subs etc which are now due. The Business Committee will meet in early January to decide on venues and judges and these will be published when known. Colin Barton (Secretary/Press Rep) PS Please support the Year Book Northern Rex We have just had a very good adult stock show at Grantham with 123 exhibits, best in show going to the Ermine Rex belonging to Phil and Carol Gray. Many thanks to Andrew (selfs) and Gordon (non selfs) for judging for us. Also a huge thank you to Sylvia Bulman for doing all the pre show work, it must have been a task in itself. A belated congratulations to Tom and Peter Clayborough for going best Rex at the London. They must be devastated as to what has happened since. I only hope that we have not lost them to the fancy. This is ballot year. There are a number of vacancies on the Council and Judging Panel. If there are any nominations get them in to me. You must have been a member for two years to be eligible. Our AGM will take place on Sunday January 21 2018 at 1 pm in Room 2 on the 4th floor. Any items for agenda to me as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing you on the stand at Bradford, ready to pay your subscriptions of £2.00. With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Peaceful New Year for 2018. H Marshall. 645 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees. TS16 9BS Northern Argente The fact two of our biggest supporters are currently sidelined because of the RHD restrictions was brought home at our Winter show when the National had an entry of only

THE VOICE OF THE

FANCY All Rex Show

I feel I must thank the following rex fanatics who made this show the tremendous success that it was. First of all, the Grantham team for hosting the show, a big thankyou to Steve and Jackie and their helpers in the kitchen for keeping us fed and watered. Thanks to Janice, Pete and Jean on the raffle,what a super raffle it was. To the ladies who sold the tickets a big thankyou. To all the judges, stewards and book stewards who worked tirelessly so the show ran to the schedule that our show manager Dennis had prepared. To the penning team who made sure our stock was well catered for on arrival, to the team who stayed behind to take down the pens and staging and swept up and last but not least our

5 whilst we managed 13. The increase was due to Mike Guy (the National judge) entering 8. Winners were – Crème and St. Hubert, Halloween Stud, Bleu and Champagne, The Pros and Brun, Jenny Blanchard. My Brun was BIS in both shows and meant that I have had a good 2017 by being BIS 3 of the 4 Northern stock shows and 2 of the Nationals which for Bruns is quite an achievement. Admittedly it has been made easier by the absence of Watsonian Stud and Blacksmith Stud for part of the year but thanks to the judges for having the courage to put the ‘Cinderella colour’ up. Thanks to the Huddesfield club for hosting our show and hopefully we can return with a better entry. Also thanks to Laurel Benson for stepping in as replacement judge to allow Paul Morris to judge the Huddersfield Fur/Rex classes. Finally thanks to Blacksmith Stud for sending a donation to the Northern (and National) in lieu of their entries. Peter Smith is attempting to improve the Bleus during his enforced absence. This was the last show for 2017 and the next event will be the AGM at Doncaster immediately after the National’s at 9a.m. on Sunday. Top 6 positions in the 2017 points competition are:- Jenny Blanchard 53: Carol Moore 34: Halloween Stud 21: Blacksmith Stud 18: Watsonian Stud and The Pros 16: It is the first time for a number of years we have a new winner ME. (Mrs.) Jenny Blanchard, 177 Littlecoates Road, Grimsby, N. E. Lincs: DN34 5TF (Tel 01472 878704) Yorkshire Lop We held the last of our stock shows at Doncaster on the 3rd December 2017. This being our ASS with YSSS over 73 rabbits entered, many thanks to Paula and Caroline for judging, hope you enjoyed the day. I would like to thank all who have supported the Circle during 2017 without you all the Circle cannot survive. 2018 is the Ballot year. I will not be standing as Secretary & treasurer Positions I have held for many years, it’s time to let some one else take the rains. Results for the shows: ASS. BIS P Kirman English Lop, also BIS in the open. BIS Junior C Sargent French Lop. BOB Dwarf Lop Brewery Stud.BOB Mini Lop Lilacmood Stud. BOB French Lop Rossendale Stud. BOB English Lop Soulbywood Stud. BOB German

dear Sylvia and her admin team who took on this mammoth task of seeing to all the stock shows paper work (if you were in Strictly you would all get four 10’s!) And finally, congratulations to all the winners of their respective stock shows and special congrats to Phil and Carol Gray for pulling off the Supreme Champion with their adult Ermine doe, also not forgetting our Supreme junior Champ Antonia Galloway with her lovely little Mini black. A show to be remembered! Happy New Year! Arnie Hill

Chocolate Heaven

A bit late but I have been on cloud 9 – well maybe 8 and a half! Just a big thanks to everyone who put on a show in 2017, stewarded, book kept, did the kitchen, secretaries and floor sweepers. Many of you know me and my Havana Mini rex rabbits. I started out a few years ago with the help of John Evans and slowly bred a few and then a few more. Last year one of my u/5 actually came 4th in the U5 Self Mini Challenge at London and I was over the moon. Well this year we did even better and actually went best U5 Self Mini at the

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Lop Terry & Richardson. YSSS: BIS E Bowes Mini Lop. BOB Mini Lionlop D Richardson. BOB Dwarf Lop P Atkinson. BOB Mini Lop E Bowes. BOB French lop Rossendale Stud. BOB German Lop L Lapish. Garry North West English Our adult stock show went ahead on 26 November as planned in spite of several problems. Most people will know that Mel and Ian were unable to attend through no fault of their own. Then our appointed judge had to cancel. A big thank you to Ros Waring for stepping in at very short notice. An entry of only 23 was the lowest I can remember, but I believe was largely due to the absence of the Kirklands and our show so closely following the National adult stock show the week before. Blacks were by far the strongest class in numbers with some real quality from Fred Manifield, although my own grey buck went best in show. Anne Wilkinson stood in as show secretary and did a superb job ensuring that everything went smoothly throughout – thank you Anne. This year the adult stock show will move to December, again at the Masonic hall and hopefully we will see a bigger entry. Gordon Walton, Chairman N.W. English. Contact 01254 231873

Local Clubs Worcestershire Worcestershire Rabbit Breeder’s Society looks forward to welcoming all fanciers to our 2018 shows to be held in February, May and November. At our first show of the year we have Michael & Laura Fox judging so let’s give them a great entry. In May we are entertaining the National Otter Rex stock show and I will confirm our November stock shows in a few months. Please note that Rachel Hayes has taken over the secretary role and contact details will be in our February advert. Rachel. Hednesford Hi all, another great year with our shows being well supported. The new venue has proved popular and we have hosted several Stock Shows. By the time you read this we will also have hosted the British Mini Rex Club

London Championship show (see, I still cannot believe it.) Now I know in the general scheme of things this is not a huge target. But, for me it was. Moneypenny, the doe that won is 3rd generation home bred and I am so proud of her. I also got my first Best Rex diploma this year with a buck called Isambard and those at the show were very kind and offered me tissues when I cried! I know people are saying the Fancy is dying but please remember that there are those of us who ARE in it for fun. I do lots of other things so the rabbit shows are a chance to relax and enjoy the day –walking the dog or just chatting. For me it is meeting people and just admiring the rabbits. Good luck to everyone in 2018. Chris and the Havanagudtime Mini Rex Rabbits

“A little effort goes a long way”

Although I have been in the fancy for a relatively short space of time, I pay a lot of attention to the appearance of the rabbits which I, and others exhibit. I’ve grown up showing horses, and later in life my terriers, so from an

for their Christmas Special. We hope that you have all had a good year showing and that you continue to do so. Reminder that memberships will be due at the April Show. If you are on Facebook our page would love it if you liked and followed us, it means that we can keep in touch and let you know what is happening in the future. Hope you all have a Happy New Year and Happy Showing. Please let me know on hednesfordrabbitclub@gmail.com if you have any news to go in the Club reports. Chris Bennett Press Rep Huddersfield Thank you for all who have supported us for the first 3 shows of our season. I hope this will continue because without you there would be no club or shows. It hasn’t always been an easy run so far but Nicky White has taken on officially being the Secretary and she will run shows through to April as usual. We would like to wish all our members, supporters and friends a very Happy and Sucessful New Year. Maureen Hoyle Doncaster DSL We held the last show of the 2017 season, our Christmas Show, 170 rabbits entered. Many thanks to all who supported us and congratulations to all the winners. We send our condolences to Darren Morris and his family on the loss of his Dad; many thanks to Richard, Dennis for judging for us, I stood in for Darren. Super atmosphere during the show, pity about the adverse comments in the car park after the show. Many thanks to all who helped set up during and at the end of the day. Thanks go to Cathryn and the family for a great kitchen, Christmas Fayre and many treats on offer. We entertained the YLC , National Thrianta and the Sable Club, we hope you enjoyed your day. Results: BIS, Best Lop, Soulbywood Stud , Same rabbit BOS in the YLC Adult Stock Show BIS Junior K Miles. Best fancy and fur CAP stud. Best Rex H Brown.We hope to see as many as possible in March 2018. We are going to propose, due to the limited amount of help at the end of our shows to reduce to 4 shows a year as from 2019. We hope you have a wonderful Christmas and all the best for 2018. Garry Treasurer

early age I have learned to be fussy about the way I present my animals, and I enjoy taking pride in the presentation of my animals. Whilst stewarding at the rabbit shows, it always amazes me how many are turned out badly – dirty feet and bellies, untrimmed nails etc, and generally looking a bit poor. Fortunately, it is a minority, but still significant. I really cannot understand why some people feel that it’s acceptable because as well as looking bad, it’s also not very good for the health of the rabbits. Surely we all want our rabbits to have the best chance of doing well? If we as exhibitors cannot make the effort to put the rabbits out smart, why should the judge take the time to examine them properly? It takes a matter of minutes to check and trim nails, and if hutches are cleaned out regularly, this helps to keep feet and bellies clean with very little further effort required. I hope this will be food for thought for some. I in no way mean to cause offence, but it saddens me to see good rabbits put to the bottom of the table purely because the owner can’t be bothered to present them nicely. Lindsay Cameron

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When you renew, please advise us if your stock has been vaccinated or not so we can update information on our new database.

BRC OFFICE NOTES – January 2018 Firstly we would like to wish you all a very happy and prosperous new year! Junior of the year results:

Rings for 2018 will be available to purchase at Doncaster, however there will only be a limited amount so please order beforehand if possible. Anyone not able to attend the show who has ordered rings, they will be sent out the week after the show. 4* & 5* shows – All paperwork should now have been received in readiness for the January meeting, including accounts, committee members, venue and dates. National Specialist Clubs –It is now time to send in your amended judge lists for the 2018 Judge’s book. If you have no changes please advise the office accordingly.

First place – Spencer Bartle. Second Place – Freya Cavill Third Place – Charlie Gregory Congratulations to the winners above plus Rosie Short, Jade Beard, Holly Beard, Finlay Cavill, Kacey Cavill, Annalise Metcalfe, Caden Miles, Amy Morgan, Lucy Morgan, Katrina Neve and Daniel Starkings who were all nominated this year. Prizes will be awarded to all nominees at The Premier Small animal show 20/21 January 2018. Memberships – 2018 memberships are now due and should be paid before any shows are entered. (If you are entered for the Premier small animal show at Doncaster you can pay there but this is the only exception). Please note that all renewals must be paid BEFORE 1 March as Rule A3.3 will be adhered to from now on. Therefore anyone who has not paid by this date will lose their continuous membership and will have to wait a further 5 years before they are able to judge a BRC supported show, with NO EXCEPTIONS.

Members – Any member with 2 years or more membership that would like to advertise on our website and in the yearbook please fill in a breeders directory form and send to the office along with the £20 fee before 28 February 2018 in order to be included in the next year book. This includes your details being printed in the yearbook which every member receives plus on the website for the full year so I’m sure you will agree is a real bargain. AGM – Any member wishing to submit any items to the AGM – the proposals need to be received by the office before 9 February 2018. DA’s - Please remember to send in your annual report, anyone that has not sent theirs in again this year will be removed. Shows – Have fun but please help out wherever possible with pens, clearing up etc. Happy Showing and Good Luck To All. Jackie

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THE SHOW BEATEN BY THE SNOW! Months of planning did not anticipate subzero temperatures and several inches of snow that led to our free Christmas Show and Buffet being cancelled! Saturday was a beautiful day with the sun shining as members of the BMRC team decorated and prepared the show hall. Bunting, Christmas decorations, the club stand, pens (all prefitted with vet bed provided by Hednesford Rabbit Club together with floor covering); everything was prepared and ready. Sunday was going to be a real celebration to thank our members for their support. Caterers had the food prepared for 80 members to enjoy, Father Christmas ready with a gift for each person, entertainers, music prepared and ready for action. At 5.30am on Sunday morning a group of us arrived to complete the final preparations as it began to snow… and snow and snow. It soon became very evident that the weather conditions were becoming severe and it was simply not safe for people to travel and so we started to contact everyone starting with those who had to travel the longest. Though difficult, this was the right decision for the safety of all concerned.

GOLD STAR DIPLOMA OWNER

BREED

RING

Yvonne Goldsworthy

Lionhead

16C01057

NAME OF RABBIT Flora

Cydney Wilson-Harris

English Lop

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Roo

CHAMPIONSHIP DIPLOMA OWNER

BREED

RING

NAME OF RABBIT

Yvonne Goldsworthy

Lionhead

15C01936

Twix

Parvenu Stud

Standard Rex

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Xian of Parvenu

SILVER STAR DIPLOMA OWNER

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RING

Yvonne Goldsworthy

Lionhead

16C01419

NAME OF RABBIT

Parvenu Stud

Standard Rex

16E03401

Xian of Parvenu

Parvenu Stud

Standard Rex

17E01517

The Belle of Parvenu

Parvenu Stud

Standard Rex

16E03399

Zelda of Parvenu

Pandora

A very big thank you to our fantastic members for the many kind and supportive messages that were quite overwhelming. Thank you to Hednesford Rabbit Club, the BMRC preparations team and all involved for your concern and patience. We fully intend to put on a ‘free show for members’ in 2018 as a thank you for all your support… but perhaps at a time of year when the weather is kinder!

JUNIOR CERTIFICATE OWNER

BREED

RING

Cydney Wilson-Harris

English Lop

10H01134

NAME OF RABBIT Roo

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ISSUE DATES 2018

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BRC * * SHOW EAST ANGLIAN DUTCH R C

TWO STAR ADULT STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge: Mr G Morgan. EF £1.50 Blk each rabbit for the first three rabbits of any colour entered. Thereafter free entry to all other rabbits of any colour entered. Free entry to Juniors. NPM. BRC offers 7CCs dips and rosettes for adults and juniors. EADRC offers rosettes for colour class winners. CLASSIFICATION Adult: Black. Blue. Steel. Brn Grey. Tort. Choc. Yellow. Chall. Junior.

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Members Show

MEMBERS STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge: Mr P Kelly. EF £1.50 Blk first three rabbits of any colour entered. Thereafter free entry to all other rabbits of any colour entered. Free entry to Juniors. NPM. EADRC offers rosettes to colour class winners. CLASSIFICATION Ad, u/4 Black. Blue. Steel. Brn Grey. Tort. Choc. Yellow. Junior. Grand Chall AA. Entries to Host Club.

BRC * * SHOW Greater London dUtCH raBBIt CLUB Roger Whiting Memorial Show

TWO STAR ADULT STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judging by Mr A Wilson (Open) and Mr R Smith (Members). EF Open £2.00 first rabbit, £1 next 5 rabbits AA or colour, all others Free. NPM. Juniors Free. BRC offers 7 CCs, Dips & Ros. CLASSIFICATION Junior. Blk Ad, u/4. Blue Ad, u/4. Steel Ad, u/4. B/G Ad, u/4. Choc Ad, u/4. Tort Ad, u/4. Yell Ad, u/4. G Chall u/4, Ad.

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MEMBERS SHOW (under BRC rules). Free entry as long as entered in Open Show. NPM. £25 to best member. Rosettes to all colour class winners. CLASSIFICATION Adult Junior. Blk. Blue. B/B Chall. Stl. B/G. S/G Chall. Choc. Tort. Yell. AOC Chall. G Chall. T/C Colour. Entries to Host Club.

BRC * SHOW

ONE STAR SHOW (under BRC rules). Judging by Mrs J Dodgson (Lop, Fancy), Mr A Collier (Fur, Rex). BRC offers 49 CCs, Dips & Rosettes. EF £1 per exhibit, rosettes only, NPM. Classification as above 2* show. All Entries to Carol Moore, 9 Westgate Meadows, Nafferton, Driffield, YO25 4LZ. Tel: 01377 257351. Entries close Wednesday 31 January 2018 at 10pm.

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BRC * * SHOW NORTHERN CHINCHILLA R C

TWO STAR ADULT STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge: Mr D Gallagher. EF £2.50 block. PM £1, 60p, 40p. BRC offers 2 CCs, Dips & Rosettes. Club offers Rosettes & Trophies. CLASSIFICATION Ad, u/5, u/4 Buck Ad. Doe Ad. Rex B/D Ad. Chall Ad. Buck u/5. Doe u/5. Rex B/D u/5. Chall u/5. Buck u/4. Doe u/4. Rex B/D u/4. Chall u/4. Junior Chall. Rex Chall AA. Grand Chall AA. Type Buck AA (NPM). Type Doe AA (NPM). Best Top AA (NPM). Entries to Host Club.

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TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Sunday 4 February 2018 at Kilham Village Hall, Nr Driffield, YO25 4RG. Judging 11.00am by Mr D Medlock (all classes). EF £2 Blk, £1.50 same cl. BRC Levy 50p. Juniors Free NPM. PM £1, 60p, 40p all classes. BRC offers 49 CCs, Dips & Ros. CLASSIFICATION Ad & u/5, Dut Ad & u/4 unless stated otherwise lop: Mini AC Self, Agti Patt, AOC N/ Self. Dwarf AC Self, Agti Patt, AOC N/ Self. German AC. French AC. AOV Lop. Lop Chall Ad & u/5, Jnr Lop AA. Fancy: Dwarf REW, AOC Self, Sab, Smk, Ott, Agti, AOC Agti Patt, AOC N/Self. Dutch Blk, Blu, St/Br Gry, AOC. Eng AC. Him Blk, AOC. Tan AC. Silver AC. B/Hare. Pol REW, AOC. AOV Fancy. RV Fancy. Fancy Chall Ad & u/5, Jnr Fancy AA. Rex: Erm, Blk, AOC Self, S/S/Sab, M/S/Sab, AOC N/Self. Mini Rex AC Self, S/Sab, AOC N/ Self. Rex Chall Ad & u/5, Jnr Rex AA. Fur: Chin Ad Buck, Doe. u/5 Buck, Doe. Chin Chall Ad & u/5. S/Fox Blk, AOC. M/Sab, S/ Sab. Argente AC. Alaska AC. NZW. AOV Fur. RV Fur. Fur Chall Ad & u/5. Jnr Fur. Dups: Jnr Chall AA, G Chall (Ad & u/5).

TWO STAR ADULT & U/5 MTHS, DUTCH U/4 MTHS SHOW (under BRC rules) to be held at Magdalen Laver Village Hall, Nr Hastingwood, Harlow, Essex CM5 OEG on Sunday 14 January 2018. Judging at 11.00 am by Mr A Rawlings (Dutch), Mr R Everitt (Rest of Show). EF: £2.00 Block or any 4 rabbits £6.50. Plus 50p BRC Levy. L/P 20p: £10 to winner. PM: B/C 80p, 70p, 50p. Dups & Jun 50p, 30p, 20p. BRC offers rosette BiS & Junior, 95CCs, BoBs, 4 Dips plus juniors. Harlow offers rosettes Best Lop, Fancy, Fur & Rex. EntRiES CloSE: Wednesday 10 January 2018. All EntRiES to: Mrs E.A. Smith, 7 Sweyns, Potter Street, Harlow, Essex CM17 9BL. Tel 01279 421145 from 6.30pm to 10pm. lUnCHES £4.00, please book with entry, limited number. Classes Ad & Yng unless stated loPS: Mini Lop REW, Blk, Blu, AOC Self, S/Fawn, Ott Blk, Ott AOC, Ag, Or/Fawn, SPnt, AOC N/Self. D Lop REW, Blk, AOC Self, S/Fawn, AOC N/Self. F Lop Self, N/ Self. G Lop Self, Ag, AOC N/Self. E Lop. L Lop REW, AOC Self, AC N/Self. AOV Lop. Jun Lop AA. Chall u/5, Ad, AA. FAnCY: N/D REW, Blk, AOC Self, Sab, Smk, S/Pnt, Ag, Chin, Opal, Ott Blk, AOC Ott, Him, AOC N/Self. Dut Blk, Blue, Steel, B/Grey, Tort, Choc, Yellow, Dutch Chall. L/head Self, N/Self. Polish REW, AOC. Him AC. Silver. Thrianta. Tan Blk, Choc, AOC. Eng. B Hare. F/Giant. AOV Fancy. Jun Fancy AA. Chall u/5, Ad, AA. FUR: NZ White, Red. Satin Iv, AOC. Chin. S Fox Blk, AOC. Cali. Hulstr. Con Gi Ag, AOC. Perl. Lil. AOV Fur. Jun Fur AA. Chall u/5, Ad, AA. REX: Ermine, Black, Blue, AOC Self, Seal/Sable, Orange, Fawn, Him, Otter Blk, Otter AOC, AOC N/Self. Mini Rex Erm, Blk, AOC Self, Castor, Or, Ott Blk, Ott AOC, Chin, Brkn, AOC N/Self. Jun Rex AA. Chall u/5, Ad, AA. MiXED DUPS: Jun Chall AV AA. Chall u/5, Chall Ad. G Chall AV AA. PEtS: Buck, Doe, Rabbit Chall. Boar, Sow, Pig Chall. Rodent. Super Pet Chall. EF £1.25. NPM. Rosettes only.

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First Chaser Shows

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ISSUE DATES 2018

BRC * * SHOW HUDDERSFIELD & DIST F.S.

TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC Rules) at Sowood Community Centre on Stainland Road off the Halifax Road from the A640 at Outlane HX4 9HY on Saturday 3 February 2018. BRC Offers 120 CCs and 20 BoBs, 4 Dips, Rosettes. Judging at 11.00am (penning by 10.30am BRC rule 4.9) by Mr G Hodson (RoFancy & Lop), Miss l Wheal (N Dwf), and Mr R Everitt (Fur & Rex). EF £2.50 block (levy 50p per exhibitor). PM £1, 60p, 40p. Unstandardised £1.50, NPM. Lucky Pen 25p (auto entered) PM £10.00. Classification (Ad & Yng ) Fancy: Angora. Dutch B, Bl, St, Gr, To, Ch, Ye. N/Dwf REW, B, AOC Self, Ag, Ch, Op, Him, S/Sab, S/Smk, M/Sab M/Smk, BlkOtter, OtterAOC, Fox, AOC N/Self. Pol REW, Smk, Siam/Sab, Mart/Sab, Him, AOC. Him AC.Sil AC. Eng B, Bl, AOC. Tan Blk, AOC. Bel Hare. Thri. Lionhead Self, N/Self. RV Fancy. AOV Fancy. Unst Fancy AA. lop: Cash REW, AOC Self, AC N/Self. Mini Cash AC Self, AC N/Self. Dwf REW, AOC Self, S/Fawn, Ag, Ch, Ag Patt, AOC N/Self. French REW, AOC Self, Ag, Bfly, Ag Patt, Ch AOC N/Self. Mini REW, B, AOC Self, Ag, S/Fawn, Bfly, Seal/Sab, Fox/Otter, Or/Fawn, Ag Patt, AOC N/Self. German REW, AOC Self, Ag, Ch, Bfly, Or/Fawn, AOC N/Self. Lion REW, AOC Self, AC N/Self. AOV Lop, Unst Lop AA. Fur: Fox B, AOC. Sable Siam, Mart, AOC. Satin AC. Arg No, Cr, AOC. Bev Bl, AOC. Chin. Hav. Cont Gi. Bri Gi. Hulst. Thur. Sall. Bd Hotot. NZ White. RV Fur. AOV Fur. Unst Fur AA. Rex: Erm, Blk, Sia Seal, Mart Seal, Siam/Mart Sable, Or/Fawn, Castor, Him. Mini Rex Erm, Blk AOC Self, Otter AC, Or, AOC N/Self. AOV/AOC Rex. PEtS Rabbit owned by Ad AA, Rabbit owned by Junior girl U/11, 11-16. Junior Boy U/11, 11-16. Usual Duplicates Chall Ad, Yng, AA,G Chall. Jun Fan, Lop, Fur, Rex, Chall. EntRiES CloSE tuesday 30 January 9pm for telephone, text or email entries. On-line entries close at midnight. No late entries accepted. Entries to Melissa North 07949 482382 (phone or text), email Melissa@huddersfieldrabbits.org.uk You can enter on-line via our website at www.huddersfieldrabbits.org.uk (enter online 24 hours a day, it’s much easier). Earlier entries appreciated.

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BRC * * SHOW NORTHERN AREA N/DWARF RC Ken Hopkinson Celebration Show

TWO STAR INTERMEDIATE SHOW (under BRC rules). Judging as host show. BRC offers 20 CCs. nAnDRC offrs rosettes for all CC winners. Entry Fee £2 Block, £1 second in class NPM. Judge Mr G Moss. CLASSIFICATION Even Nos u/5 1-REW. 3-BEW. 5-Blk. 7-Blue. 9-AOC Self. 11-S/Sable. 13-S/Smoke. 15-Sealpoint. 17-Him. 19-AOC Shaded. 21-Agouti. 23-Opal. 25-Chin. 27-AOC Ag Patt. 29-M/Sable. 31-M/Smoke. 33-Fox. 35-Blk Otter. 37-AOC Tan Patt. 39-AOC. 41-Buck. 43-Doe. 45-Jun. 47-Challenge. Entries as Host Show.

BRC * * SHOW DUNFERMLINE & DISTRICT R & C C

TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Saturday 3 February 2018 at the north Queensferry Community Centre, Queen Mag Playing Field, Brock Street, north Queensferry, Fife, KY11 1JD. Judging at 10.30 am prompt by Mr J Fletcher (all classes). EF £2.00. 50p BRC Levy. NPM. BRC offers 127 CCs, BoBs, Dips, Ros. CLASSIFICATION Ad & u/5 (Dut u/4) Fancy: Dut Blk, Blu, Stl, AOC. Eng Blk, Blu, Gry, Tort, Choc. Tan Blk, Choc, AOC. Him AC. Sil AC. BH. Thri. LHd Or, SFn, REW, Choc Tort, Sia Sab,AOC. N/D REW, AOC Self, Si Sab, Mtn Sab, Smk Prl, Sl Pt, Tan, Ag, Chin, Ott, Him, SFx AC, AOC. Pol REW, BEW, AOC Self, Sab, Ag Patt, AOC N/Self. Tri Col Dut. AOV RV Fancy. AOV Fancy. Fancy Chall. lop: Eng Lop Self, Brkn, AOC. Frn Lop. Ger Lop REW, Ag, Self, AOC. Dwf Lop REW, AOC Self, Ag, S/Fwn, Or/Fwn, B/fly, Ott, Bge, Irn Gry, AOC. Mini Lop REW, Blk, AOC Self, S/Fwn, Ott, Or, Ag, AOC. Lion Lop REW, AOC Self, S/Fwn, Si Sab/Smk, AOC. AOV Lop. Lop Chall. Fur: Alas. Arg AC. Bev Blu, Wht, AOC. Chin. Chin Gi. Sil Fox Blu, Choc, Blk, AOC. Sat AC. Sib Blk/Brn, Bl/Lil. Cont Gi Stl, Ag, Self, AOC. Hulst. Lil. Thur. Vien AC. Deil. Sw Fox. AOV RV Fur. AOV Fur. Fur Chall. Rex: Erm. Blk. Blu. Dal Bi, Tri. Chin. Cast. Ott. Or. Fwn. Seal. Sab. Smk Prl. AOC. Mini Blk. AOC Self. Or/Fwn. Brkn. Op. Cast. Chin. AOC N/Self. AOV Rex. Rex Chall. Grand Chall.

Junior CoM Show

Judging at 10.30am by Miss A Ajmal (all classes). EF £2.00 or 50p if entered in Main Show, NPM. BRC offers 19 CoMs, BoBs, Dips, Ros. CLASSIFICATION Ad & u/5 (Dut u/4) Fancy: Dut AC. Tan AC. N/D Ag, Ott, Chin, AOC. AOV Fancy. Fancy Chall. lop: Dwf Lop Self, AOC. Mini Lop Self, Ag, Ott, AOC. AOV Lop. Lop Chall. Fur: Chin. S Fx AC. MSmk Prl. AOV Fur. Fur Chall. Rex: Std Rex AC. Mini Rex AC. AOV Rex. Rex Chall. Gr Chall. Entries close Sunday 28 January 2018, 9pm. No late entries please to Moyra Campbell. Tel: 07746 934323 Email: mocampbell68@sky.com

BRC * * SHOW GLOUCESTER

TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Sunday 4 February 2018 at Upton St Leonards Village Hall, GL4 8AG. Judging at 10.30am by Ms l Morris (Fancy & Lop), Mr P Morris (ND, Fur & Fur). EF £2.50 Blk. £2.00 sbc. L/P 25p 50/50. BRC Levy 50p. PM £1, 60p, 40p. BRC offer CCs, CoMs, Dip, Ros BiS. £1.00 penning fee if not entered in main show. CLASSIFICATION Ad & u/5, Dut u/4 FAnCY: Angora Wht, AOC. Dutch Blk, Blue, B/Grey, AOC. English B/B, Tort, AOC. Harl/Mag. Thrianta. Lionhead Self, Ag Patt, AOC. N/Dwarf REW, BEW, Blk, Blu, AOC Self, S/Sable, S/Smk, SPt, Him, AOC Shad, Ag, Opal, Chin, AOC Ag Patt, M/Sable, M/Smk, Fox, Blk Otter, AOC Otter, Hotot, AOC N/Self. Chall Ad, u/5. Polish REW, AOC. Silver. Tan Black, Choc, Lilac, Blue. Flemish Giant. AOV Fancy. Fancy Chall Ad, u/5, Mbrs. loPS: Mini REW, BEW, Blk, AOC Self, Ag, Bfly, Or/Fwn, Ott Blk, Ott AOC, S/ Fwn, S/BPt, Sab/Smk, Choc Tort, AOC N/Self. Dwarf Lop REW, AOC Self, Ag, Or/Fwn, Ott/Fox, S/Fwn, Sab/SPt, AOC N/Self. French Ag, Stl, Bfly, AOC. German REW, Ag, Bfly, Chin, Or, AOC. Mini Cashmere. Cashmere. Lion Self, Shaded, AOC N/Self. English U25”, O25”. AOV Lop. Lop Chall Ad, u/5, Mbrs. FUR: Argente. Beveren. Cali. Chin. Cont Gnt. Fox. Hulst. N/Z Wht. Satin. Mini Satin. Sable. Havana. AOV Fur. RV Fur. Fur Chall Ad, u/5, Mbrs. REX: Ermine, Black, Blue, Chin, Him, Or/Fawn, Otter, S/Sable, AOC. Standard Chall AA. Mini Rex Ermine, Black, Broken, Chin, Otter, Castor, AOC. Mini Chall AA. Rex Chall Ad, u/5. Mbrs. Grand Challenge Ad, u/5, AA. AV unstandardised AA. Pet Class.

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Judge: Miss F Cavill. EF 50p. PM £1, 60p, 40p. All AA. Fancy: Angora. Dutch. NDwf. Himi. Tan. Flemish Giant. AOV Fancy. lops: Mini. Dwarf. German. AOV Lop. Fur: Fox. Chin. AOV Fur. Rex: Black Rex. AOC Rex. Mini Rex. Rex Chall. Members. Pet. EntRiES CloSE Wednesday 31 January to Mrs Rose Vye, 49 Merriville Road, Cheltenham, Glos. GL51 8JG. Tel: 01242 699117 or Sue Burgess 01452 713663 from 7pm-10pm. no lAtE EntRiES PlEASE. All entries must be paid for.

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BRC * * SHOW W.E.S.W. N/DWF

TWO STAR STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge: Mr M nicholls. EF £2.00, £1.00 rsbc. NPM. BRC offer 20 CCs. Club offers rosettes. All classes Adult & u/5 REW, BEW, Blk, Blue, AOC Self, Opal, Chin, Ag Patt, Si Sab, Si Smk, SPnt, Him, AOC Shade, M Sab, M Smk, Fox, Blk Ott, AOC Ott, Hotot, Ag, AOC N/Self. Chall. Entries to Host Club.

BRC * * SHOW WALLSEND RABBIT CLUB

TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Saturday 3 February 2018 held at Swalwell Community Centre, 74 Clavering Road, Swalwell, Tyne & Wear NE16 3EQ. Judging at 10.30 am by Mr A Scott (Fancy), Mr P Jagger (Lop), Miss J Carlile (Fur, Rex). EF £2.50 Blk, more than 10 exhibits £25 maxumum, plus 50p BRC levy. PM £1, 60p, 40p. Dups £1, 60p, 40p. CoM free if in main show (if not £1), NPM. L/P 25p - 25% pay out. BRC offers 115 CCs, 20 BoBs, 5 Dips, 21 Jun CoM Dips. CLASSIFICATION Ad, u/5 (Dut u/4) FAnCY: Dutch 7 colours, Chall, Mems AA. N/D REW, BEW, M/Sab, S/Sab, M/Smoke, S/Smoke, Ag, Chin, Opal, Otter Blk, Otter AOC, Blk, Blue, Him, Fox, AOC. Eng Blk, Blu, AOC. Him Blk, Blu, AOC. Sil Grey, AOC. Tan Blk, AOC. Pol REW, Sable, Smoke, Him, AOC. Lionhead Blk, AOC Self, Sooty, Otter, Sable, AOC. Thrianta. B Hare. AOV RV Fancy. AOV Fancy. RoF Chall. RoF Mems AA. Fancy G Chall. loPS: Dwarf Self, Ag/Chin, Sooty, AOC. Mini REW, AOC Self, Otter, Ag, Sooty, AOC. Cashmere AC. Mini Cashmere AC. Lion Lop Self, Sooty, Ag, AOC. Ger Self, Ag, AOC N/Self. French Self, N/Self. AOV Lop. Lop Chall. Mems AA. FUR: Fox Blk, AOC. S Sable. M Sable. NZ White, AOC. Satin Ivory, AOC. B Giant B/G, AOC. C Giant Ag, Stl, REW, BEW, Chin, Yell, Blk, Opal, AOC. Siberian. Chin. Thuringer. Cal. Sallander. Hulstlander. Argente. Beveren. AOV RV Fur. AOV Fur. Fur Chall. Mems AA. REX: Blk, Erm, S/S/Sable, M/S/Sable, Orange, Otter, Castor, Chin, AOC. Mini Rex Erm, AOC Self, S/S/Sable, M/S/ Sable, Orange, Chin, AOC N/Self. Rex Chall, Mems AA. Grand Chall.

Junior CoM Show

Judge: Mr A Scott. Fancy: N/D Self, N/ Self. Eng AC. Pol AC. Him AC. B Hare. Dutch B/B, AOC. AOV Fancy. Chall AA. lops: Dwf. Mini. Ger. AOV Lop. Chall AA. Fur: Fox AC. Sab. AOV Fur. Chall AA. Rex: Self, N/Self. Mini Rex Self, N/Self. AOC Rex. Chall AA. Mems AA. Gr Chall AA. Entries Close tuesday 30 January 2018 at 10 pm to Julia Scott, 6 Longacre, Fatfield, Washington, NE38 8RF. Tel: 07872 540809.

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BRC * * SHOW nrtHn & SCottISH ContI GIant rC

TWO STAR AA STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge Mr D Every. EF £2.50 blk, PM 60p, 30p, 20p. BRC offers 10 CCs and rosettes. n&SCGRC offers rosettes. CLASSIFICATION Ad, u/5 Ag. Red Ag. Blk. REW. BEW. Lt Stl. Dk Stl. Op. Yell. Chin. Unstd. Self Chall. N/ Self Chall. Jun Chall. Gr Chall. Membs Pts. Entries to Host Show.

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TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on SUnDAY 4 FEBRUARY 2018 at the KEGWORTH VILLAGE HALL, Nottingham Road, DE74 2FH (M1 Junct 24 - 2 mins). Judging 10.30 am by Mr W A Clipsham (Fancy/Lops), Mr A Hill (Fur /Rex). EF £2.50 B.E., £1.50 2nd exhibit same class. 20p LP plus BRC Levy 50p. PM £1, 60p, 40p. BRC offers 100 CCs, 17 BoBs, Ros & Dips also Jun Ros & Dips. £1 Penning fee if not entered in host show. Unstandardised classes £1, NPM. All entries to be paid for. CLASSIFICATION Ad, U5, U4 Dutch, U6 Hares FAnCY: Ang. Dut Blk, Blu, Stl, Br/Gry, Choc, Tort, Yell. N/D REW, Blk, Blu, AOC Self, S/Sab, M/Sab, S/Smk, M/Smk, Ag, Chin, Blk Ott, AOC Ott, Fox, Him, AOC N/S. Pol REW, AOC. Tan Blk, AOC. Eng Blk/Blu, AOC. Bel Hare Buck, Doe. Tan Hare Buck, Doe. Blk Hare Buck, Doe. Silver. Harl/Mag. Him Blk, AOC. Lionhead Self, N/S. RV Fancy. AOV Fancy. Fancy Chall. Jun Dut, Dwf, Hare, AOV Fancy, Chall. loP: Cash. Mini Cash. Lion Self, N/S. Mini REW, AOC Self, Ag/Chin, Blk Ott, AOC Ott, Fox, S/ Fwn, AOC N/S. Dwf REW, AOC Self, Ag/Chin, S/Fwn, Or/Fwn, AOC N/S. Eng. Fren Self, N/S. Ger Self, N/S. AOV Lop. Lop Chall. Jun Mini, Dwf, AOV Lop, Chall. FUR: Fox Blk, AOC. M/Sab. S/Sab. NZW. Sat Iv Buck, Iv Doe, AOC Self, AOC N/S. Mini Sat Buck, Doe. Hav. Bev. Chin. Alas. Arg AC. RV Fur. AOV Fur. Fur Chall. Jun Sat, Mini Sat, AOV Fur, Chall. REX: Erm. Blk. Blu. AOC Self. Chin. S Seal/Sab, M Seal/Sab. Ott. Or/Fwn. AOC N/S. Mini Erm. Blk. Blu. Hav. AOC Self. Chin. Ott Blk. AOC Ott. Or/Fwn. AOC N/S. Rex Chall. Jun Std Self, N/S, Mini Self, N/S, Chall. Grand Chall. Jun Chall. Unstand. EntRiES close Monday 29 January 2018 to Mrs E Massey-Beeston, 8 Meadow Close, Repton, Derby, DE65 6GT. Tel: 01283 703314. Mob 07866 929912. Email liz55mb@gmail.com

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TWO STAR ADULT STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge Mr C Clark. EF £2 block. PM 1st 60p, 2nd 50p, 3rd 40p. BRC offers 3 x 2 Star CCs B/B Dip Ros Jun Dip & Ros. CLASSIFICATION Adult: Buck, Doe. B&T Buck, B&T Doe. Black Buck, Black Doe. Chall Ad AC. U/6mths: Buck, Doe. B&T Buck, B&T Doe. Black Buck, Black Doe. Chall U/6 AC. 2017 Bred Buck. 2017 Bred Doe. G Chall AC AA. Senior Cit Exh AC AA. Ladies Exh AC AA. Junior Exh AC AA. (Unstd AA NEF NPM). Lucky Pen 30p. AGM to follow judging. Entries to Host Club.

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TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules). Judge: Mrs R Burgess. £2.50 Block Entry. PM £1.60p, 40p. BRC offers 4 CCs, 1 Juv Dip, BoB & Ros. MASC offers Rosettes. CLASSIFICATION Adult & u/5 Iv Buck. Iv Doe. Ivory Chall. AOC Self. AOC N/Self. Col Chall. Jun AC AA. Ivory Mini Buck, Doe. Mini Chall. G Chall AC Ad & u/5 inc Mini. Unstand AV AC AA, state what colour, £1 EF, NPM. Entries to Host Show.

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TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Sunday 4 February 2018 at Detling Village Hall, Detling, Maidstone, Kent. ME14 3EY. Judging at 10.30am by Mr A J Wilson (Dutch), Mr J Richardson (RoFancy), Mr K Hussey (Lops, Fur & Rex). EF £1 Block, NPM. 50p BRC Levy. L/Pen 20p. BRC offers 120 CCs, 4 Dips. MtF offers Trophies/Rosettes. CLASSIFICATION (Ad, u/5, Dutch u/4) lops: D/L REW, AOC Slf, Ag, Sty, Opal, Stl, AOC. M/L REW, Blk, Blu, Choc, AOC Slf, S/Fwn, Sab/Slpt, B/Fly, Ott Blk, Ott AOC, Org/Fwn, Ag, Chin, Stl, Choc Tort, AOC. E/L AC. F/L Slf, Ag Patt, AOC. G/L REW, Ag, Chin, Stl, AOC. L/L REW, AOC Slf, AOC. AOV Lop. Jun Lop. Lop Chall Ad, u/5, AA. Fancy: Ang AC. L/H Slf, AOC. Pol REW, AOC Slf, Ag, AOC. Tan Blk, Choc, AOC. Sil AC. Dutch 7 col. English 5 col. N/D REW, AOC Slf, Him, Ott Blk, Ott AOC, Smk, Sab, Opal, Org/Fwn, Ag, Chin, Fx, Tan, Tort, Stl, HarlMgp, AOC. B/H Norm, AOC. T/Dut AC. Thri. Flem. AOV Fancy. Jun Fancy. Fancy Chall Ad, u/5, AA. Fur: Alas. C/Gi Slf, Yell, Stl, Ag, Chin, Red, Opal, AOC. Sil Fox Blk, AOC. Sw Fx REW, AOC Self, AOC. Sat AC. Mini Sat. NZW. NZR. Cali. Vi Bl. Arg No, AOC. AOV Fur. Jun Fur. Fur Chall Ad, u/5, AA. Rex: Blk, Erm, AOC Slf, Hav, Or, Him, AOC. Min Erm, Blk, Blu, AOC Slf, Hav, Cast, Or, Ott, Him, AOC. Jun Rex. Rex Chall Ad, u/5, AA. Jnr Chall AV AA. Unst AA. Pets: Jnr, Ad Rabbit, Chall. G/Pig, Chall. EntRiES CloSE 10pm thursday 1 February 2018 to R/G Bushell, 3 Mill Lane, Coxheath, Kent, ME17 4HF. Tel: 01622 745314. No late entries please.

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TWO STAR SHOW (under BRC rules) on Sunday 11 February 2018 at Broughton Village Hall, Whittingham Lane, Broughton, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 5DB. Judging at 11.00 am by Mrs E Massey-Beeston (Fancy, Lops), Mr A Hill (Fur, Rex). EF £2.50 block inc L/pen. PM £1.00, 60p, 40p. Jnr Free NPM. BRC Levy 50p. Pets £1.50 (Ad owned & Jnr owned), NPM. BRC offers 94 CCs, 20 BoBs, Dips, Jnr Dips, Ros BiS & Best Jnr. CLASSIFICATION Ad, u/5, u/4 FAnCY: An W, AOC. Dutch 7 col. English 5 col. Bel Hare. Him Bk, AOC. LH Wh, AOC Slf, N/S. NDwf REW, BEW, Blk, S/ Sab, S/Smk, M/Sab, M/Smk, Ag, Ch, Fx, Bk Ott, AOC Ott, Him, AOC. Pol REW, AOC. Sil Gr, AOC. Tan Bk, AOC. Thri. AOV Fancy. Jnr. loP: CLp. DLp REW, Ag, S/F, AOC. FLp REW, Ag, Bfly, AOC. GLp REW, Chin, Bfly, AOC. MnLp REW, AOC Slf, Ag, S/F, Ott, AOC N/S. MnLiLp Slf, AOC. AOV Lop. Jnr. FUR: Ala. Arg. Bev Bl, Wh, AOC. Chin. Fox Bk, AOC. B Gi. Smk Prl. NZW, AOC. S/Sab, M/Sab. Sat Iv, AOC. AOV Fur. Jnr. REX: Erm, Blk, AOC Self, S/Sab, S/Seal, M/Sab, M/Seal, Or/Fn, AOC. Mini Erm, Bk, Brk, AOC. Chall Ad, u/5 each section. Grand Chall Ad, u/5. Junior Chall. EntRiES CloSE 10.00pm tuesday 6 February to Mrs R Waring, 88 Windsor Road, Walton-le-Dale, Nr Preston, Lancs, PR5 4QH. Tel: 01772 628640. No late entries and no changes after closing date.

YARM & DIST RABBIT CLUB

MEMBERS ADULT STOCK SHOW (under BRC rules) for Yarm & Darlington Members on Sunday 28 January 2018 at Hurworth Grange, Hurworth. Judge: Mr A Belgian. EFee £1.00 block. PM £1, 60p, 40p. AlSo AnnUAl GEnERAl MEEtinG at 1pm Buffet Served at 12 noon. Judging to commence at 2pm. H Marshall, 645 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe. Tel: 01642 781823.

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THE NATIONAL ENGLISH RABBIT CLUB’s 125th ADULT STOCK SHOW Held at Kegworth Village Hall on November 18/19 2017 It didn’t seem like five minutes ago that we were at Newark for our Y.S.S. but once again our car is all loaded up ready for the journey to Kegworth, home of the club’s Adult Stock Show for the last 15 years. On arriving at the car park, we are met by the two Bob’s, Keith Last, Bernard Double, Steve Shacklock and Hazel, closely followed by Gary Lees and wife Janet. Pen erecting underway the young and enthusiastic team (average age 68) are soon joined by Steve & Kev Germany, John Kay, Secretary Phil and Christine. Very soon everything is ready, stock penned and away to the hotel for something to eat and a few drinks apart from the lucky ones who got to stay behind for a couple of late arrivals, I wasn’t really that hungry anyway. Friday nights are always a great time to relax meet up with old friends, have a few drinks and put the English fancy to right and then an early night ready for the main event Saturday. That was the plan but after having a quiet meal with Richard and Sharon Took we were joined by Steve Germany. At 2.30am we finally called it a night, early start looming, show hall to open at 8.30am, nobody volunteered to take over the show hall keys. It doesn’t take long for the hall to start filling up becoming a hive of activity with fanciers from all areas penning their stock in readiness for judging to start at 11am. Bang on time Show Manager Bob Bushell called everyone to order asking for a minute’s silence in respect of members who had recently passed away before President Janet Howson opened the show and introduced the judges, Roy Wearmouth (Bucks) Bob Searle (Does) and Steve Dixon (U/5mths) making his National judging debut. With stewards assembled on each table, judging began with Blue’s first out (11 bucks & 5 does) the two judges settling in to the task ahead. It wasn’t long before the best two were taken up to the stage to decide on Blue Cup winner, Kitwood Stud’s buck. It was in fact a clean sweep for Kitwood Ken, first three bucks and winning doe, what an achievement. Next class was Greys (12 bucks & 16 does) which kept the two judges busy, checking and double checking the exhibits with positions constantly changing as different rabbits came to the table. Eventually S & J Howson (buck) and Ken Brownsord (doe) came together for the Grey Cup, the doe coming out on top. Next colour to arrive on the table were Torts (8 bucks & 5 does) and as with previous classes the two judges wasted no time getting down to business resulting in Bellamoure Stud (buck) and Bushmill Stud (doe) being the best two, and once again the cup winner was the doe. While Roy and Bob broke off for lunch Steve Dixon was still happily working his way through the U/5mth support show. Though the entry was slightly down on recent years

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with only 22 exhibits and for the first time that I can remember one class (Chocolates) with no entries at all, Steve thoroughly enjoyed the experience of judging at a National Show. As his attention turned to the Grand Challenge he carefully examined the rabbits and soon just his best two exhibits remained, the winning grey of Firshill Stud against Bob Chappell’s Black with the Grey coming out on top winning the Breeders Cup for Best U/5mth. Other class winners Blue: Mrs Christine Shaw and Tort: Firshill Stud. After lunch the judges with stewards poised and ready for action picked up where they left off with the Chocolates next on to the table (9 bucks & 9 does), Firshill Stud (buck) and Richard Took (doe) where the two that came out on top and after deliberation between the two judges once again it was a doe that was awarded the Cup. The biggest class of the day was last to the table, Blacks (17 bucks & 20 does) which kept the judges busy for quite some time. Eventually the two winners were brought to the stage Bernard Double’s (buck) and Sarande Stud (doe) to decide the last colour cup of the day. The two exhibits were examined before the expectant crowd but once again for the fourth time in five colour classes it was a doe that came out on top. During breaks in judging you have time to stand back, take everything in and really appreciate the effort and dedication of the workers and generosity of our membership that really is second to none. Nobody can fail to be impressed by the display of trophies staged by cup steward Steve Shacklock who made sure everything was highly polished and gave the coveted Gold Shield centre stage on his magnificent display. Gary Lees took over raffle selling duties and operated his own early ‘Black Friday’ deal, £1.00 a strip or six for £5.00, seemed to work a treat as he collected £420.00 over the two days. The array of prizes, all donated, on both days had to be seen to be believed. Bob Chappell donated two bottles of whisky, prizes for the football cards taken around by Gary on both days raising £60.00, and the Christmas hamper kindly donated by Denise and Sam proved to be a huge success raising a whopping £72.00. However, at 3pm everything suddenly came to a halt as the best two exhibits were taken on to the stage to decide who would be awarded Best in Show and the coveted Gold Shield, the Blue Buck of Kitwood Stud or Ken Brownsord with his Grey Doe. The hall fell silent as both judges closely examined each other’s exhibit and to rapturous applause made the Grey doe Best in Show, a very worthy winner that met with everyone’s approval. Stock all fed, pens secured, a brief Committee meeting and back to the hotel for a welcome pint and a chance to unwind.

Everyone gone, lights out, hall locked said goodbye to Gary, key in, car dead, not a glimmer of life. A quick call to Green Flag and back in to the show hall kitchen for a cup of tea and apple pie until 6.00pm when I am informed that the battery needs replacing, a jump start and arrive at the hotel just after 6.30pm. Just time to have a quick bath (after Janet of course) do my hair and down for evening meal just half an hour later. Unfortunately, things didn’t quite go as planned for the thirty-five that sat down to the meal relishing a repeat of last years, alas it was not to be, a complete disaster is the only way to sum the meal up. In true English style we did however soldier on and turn disaster to triumph. After our President Janet had said a few words a presentation of the Presidents Salver for Meritorious Service to the National English Rabbit Club was made, the very worthy recipient being Mr Bernard Double. Heather Germany was soon in full swing with the raffle raising £128.00 as Bob Bushell handed out quiz papers the theme this year being Films and Television. I am pleased to say that our team really “hit the ball out of the park” scoring a massive 68 points, another triumph for the Gold Shield winner who was fortunate enough to be part of the team. All too soon the evening came to an end, an early night ready for another jump start in the morning. Sunday morning and the hall soon began to fill up with quite a number arriving for the Sale of the Stars. There was however still judging to be done with duplicates to finish off, but Steve Dixon took centre stage as he began judging the Spotlight Area Competition. After the Y.S.S. it was a very close-run affair with North East & Yorkshire holding a slender 6-point lead over Midland Counties. This was however overturned and the competition ended with victory for Midland Counties over North East & Yorkshire by 151 pts to 136pts, third came Southern Area 117pts and North West 69pts, unfortunately they were unable to field a full team. Judging of the pairs class came next with Kitwood Stud becoming the eventual winner. The canteen ladies Janet (Lees) and Sam led from the front by Denise were also in full swing starting where they left off the previous day. I must say everything they produced was first class and they are to be congratulated on a job very well done. However, they were certainly not prepared for the sudden arrival of Eland Silver Band who arrived at the hall to practice in the other room. They took a great interest in the rabbits and soon formed a queue half way across the show hall to partake of the excellent refreshments on offer. With the hall now packed Bob Chappell our auctioneer announced Sale of the Stars was about to begin as one by one the stock all

donated by members came to the table with Bob working like a true professional taking bids from all sides, missing no one, as I have learnt from the past if you don’t want to bid don’t move. With the quality of stock that organisers Bob Bushell and Searle had managed to obtain it was no small wonder that the sale was such a huge success. All too soon the show was reaching its climax and with everything prepared the presentation of trophies began as one by one the fortunate winners stepped forward to huge applause to collect their well deserved trophies from Club President Janet.

Grey Cup and best in show: Ken Brownsord

Finally, it was the turn of Ken Brownsord who to loud cheers and applause collected the ultimate prize our coveted Gold Shield for Best in Show, “a dream come true”. As the hall began to empty and everyone said their goodbyes it was just left to the small dedicated band to clear away the pens, staging and sweep the floor, with the finally comments being, you can’t see we have ever been here. But what a fantastic weekend, a superb show and what great memories I am sure we all took away. Stewart Howson

Black Cup: Sarande Stud

Blue Cup: Kitwood Stud

Tort Cup: Bushmill Stud

Choc Cup: Richard Took

New Year Greetings Wishing all our friends in the English Fancy a successful 2018. Will see you at the ‘Bradford’ Championship Show. Brian Kettlewood & Ron Sharp

Happy New Year to Everyone Jim, Janet, Martin Carnell

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas, New Year and a Successful 2018, best wishes from “Team Carey”

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MEET THE JUDGE:

the National Havana judging panel and judged a stock show”. He told me I would either like it or loathe it. I loved it and from then on we frequently judged together up and down the country at big shows where there was a judge for the fur and another for the rex The 80s and the 90s were a lovely era and then suddenly and with no warning Aubrey died in 1997. We had been married for 35 years. He had taken over as secretary of the British Rex Rabbit Society when Harry Bush retired.

No 10: Daphne Brass-Brown I always tell people that I married ‘rabbits’ In my case it was a case of my husband to be, said: “love me, love my rabbits”. Aubrey and I met when we were both studying, he at Durham University and I at one of the Durham teacher training colleges. And so I started on that journey which has led me to today.

And he had also been treasurer of the BRC for a time. Bob Ault who became lifelong friends and who helped us to settle into the local rabbit scene. Aubrey became the secretary and by then I had small children to deal with so I helped when I could.

He died just before the British Rex Adult Stock show and all the paper work was ready. There was no time to hand it over to someone else and so I took over and everyone I knew helped me. The rabbit fancy did indeed get me through a very tough time. I will never forget the kindness of so many people.

Havanas both normal and rex were our main breed but we also had Orange Rex bred by our youngest son. He started with a mated doe from Joe Phillips a dear friend from when we lived up north. Dwarfs and Dutch soon followed and we had to invest in another shed. But the Havana both normal and rex was always our favourite

We married in 1964. After our Early days: with an Havana wedding we Rex, Bradford winner took the train to South Shields where we were both working and to our first home. This was a small terraced house with a back yard where the week before Aubrey had installed six hutches, one of which contained a mated Havana Rex doe.

With Dennis Sutton Shortly after this Dennis Sutton and I helped to combine both The BRRS and ISSRA. Both clubs had the same members and duplicated each other. The members of both clubs passed a vote at their respective AGMs to become The United Kingdom Rex Rabbit Society. Dennis became Chairman and I was secretary.

Havana Rex doe

Aubrey and I were always partners in the rabbit world. We were a team. In1964 two years after our first litter we entered ‘Bradford’. The rabbit went on the train from South Shields station the day before the show and we went down on the train the next day. Our rabbit was not in its pen and we were panic stricken until someone told us she was on Victory Row! Two years later we moved from the north-east to Derbyshire, Aubrey to be senior lecturer at the College of Advanced Technology, now Derby University, and me to teach in a local school. We soon found the Derby rabbit club. There we met Arnie and Joan Hill and Lilian and

The members expressed a worry that they had lost club shows since the two clubs had combined. The decision was taken that the area clubs could run a UK stock show once a year and this seems to have proved successful. Havana Normal doe The National Havana club was very important to us and we used to have great days out at the stock shows. Viv Watts was secretary in those days and the Adult stock show meant a weekend away and a grand dinner after the show. You did well to be in the first seven at a stock show. Soon Aubrey started judging and I did the book and one day he said: “it’s time you got on

Family photo: at Bradford receiving the runner-up Salver won by our normal Havana

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Early Derby days, at an Ermine Rex dinner

One day I received a phone call from Albert Aldred who asked me if I would stand for the position of Vice President of the BRC. I knew Albert well and he was very persuasive. The following year I was made President and I regarded it as a great honour.

2000: BRC Presidential handover at London Ch Show, official portrait as President 2000/2001

Now I only have one ambition and that is to judge Best in Show at the ‘London’. What of the future? I am one of the trustees of the British Rabbit Council . We must move with the times if the showing of rabbits is to continue. RVHD is a burning problem and it will not go away. Vaccinations are the only sure way of protecting your precious stock. Judging best in show at Bradford I also judged the Best in Show at the “Bradford” and this proved to be an occasion that I will always remember with pride. I also remember the sparkling Silver I made Best in Show. I did however feel for the other three owners because Aubrey and I were runners up in 1982 with a Normal Havana and I knew exactly how they felt.

AROUND THE SHOWS

I must close with a word or two about judges. I have only needed to have an umpire judge on two occasions and that was a long time ago. I find most of the judges today are honest in their opinion and willing to assess each rabbit on its merits. The future of the rabbit fancy lies in the hands of the young fanciers who will take the place of my generation. I hope that some of you will

put yourselves forward for the management of the fancy. At least go to the AGM and have your say!

A talk to school children during a judging engagement in Northern Ireland

Chinchilla Giganta gains first best in show award in 2017

170 rabbits support Doncaster’s Christmas show see News from the Clubs

Above: Soulbywood Stud’s English Lop was BiS at Doncaster, also best in the Yorkshire Lop Club’s ASS. Photo: Paula Kirman

Following a referee judge’s decision Belanevaeh Stud’s Chin Gi was best in show at Swindon on November 26. Photo Neil Robertson

Amanda Leadbitter’s photo of her Sm/Pearl Polish, best in show from 207 exhibits at Harlow on November 12.

Neil Robertson’s photographs from Frome & District RC’s show held on December 3. Left to right: Terry Matthews, best in show with a Dutch. Best in the S W Dutch club’s 60th anniversary show was Andrew Pritchard. Best in show in the West of England, Sth Wales Netherland Dwarf was Melanie Wright’s Black.

Fleetwood Stud’s Black Otter was best in show in theEast Anglian Netherland Dwarf club’s show at Harlow on 12 November. Photo Emma Sargant

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JUNIOR

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Meet some of our hard working juniors!

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Juniors: please send your articles, letters, comments and photos to Helaina at helaina.cressy19@gmail.com Deadline 1st day of each month

Dear Juniors,

With 2017 now at an end, I have to start off by giving my congratulations to everyone who was nominated for the Junior of the Year award. But special congratulations go to Spencer, Freya, and Charlie for being awarded the top three places this year. I know all three of you work so hard with your rabbits and it’s brilliant to know you’re being recognised for all the effort you put into the Fancy. I’m looking forward to seeing what the Bradford Junior Committee do at the show later this month; for those of you who don’t know this is a new committee for 2018 and is made up of some very prominent and enthusiastic Juniors including our three Junior of the Year winners. I think it’s a fantastic idea to have more Juniors involved in our biggest shows, and they deserve all our support. With such hardworking Juniors about I think we can safely say that the future of our Fancy is in good hands.

Tru Dyble and her younger sister Chyna enjoy stewarding all day at the East Anglian shows and recently both have enjoyed success with their Netherland Dwarfs and mini rex. Tru who was best junior at Colchester Rabbit Club’s two star show held on 19 November writes: “The last two shows I’ve been to (Harlow and Colchester) I have won best Junior with my Netherland Dwarf, Chipmunk. He has been doing very well recently and I am very pleased with him. He was home bred at Cedarhouse Stud”. The following weekend Tru had a “lovely day” at Cambridge: “it was a lovely show with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere”. Tru tells us that her mini rex Sidney was best Junior and that she was also asked to be the book steward for the judge Janice Gore: “I have never done this before and I really loved doing it.” Photos above were taken by her mum Sam Dyble

Wishing everyone the best start to 2018, and hopefully I’ll see many of you at Bradford!

Helaina Left: Cole Sargent on stewarding duties at the All Lop show at Coventry on November 18. Right: Connor Gunton of Coventry club was “head pot washer” for the catering team at the UK Dutch show at Coventry in Niovember 11 & 12. Photos: Neil Robertson, UK Dutch

Success for Charlotte at East Lancs

Charlotte Scott pictured at East Lancs Rabbit Club’s show on 19 November where her homebred u/5 Siamese sable doe “Sapphire” won best junior in the young support show. In the Lancs, Cheshire & North Wales Netherland Dwarf Circle event she was also best in her breed class, best junior and best in show. Photo taken by her mum (Amanda Shevels) 48 Fur and Feather inc RABBITS January 2018

Left: Antonia Galloway who stewarded “non stop all day” at the All Rex show at Grantham on November 25 was rewarded when her Mini Black was judged best junior in show. Photo Dennis Bulman. Right: the Cavill girls (Broshabea Stud) at Swindon on November 26. Photo Neil Robertson

Fred

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His stock has built up together with his interest and now Charlie has Mini Rex and REW Poles, Smoke Pearls, Marten and Siamese Sables. He has enjoyed great show success this year with his Polish and rex; his ambition is one day to have success at London and Bradford. Sadly his showing was restricted for several months due to VHD but last November he came back with a bang at the All Rex Show where he was best Junior in three of the shows with his mini Marten Seal Seth (pictured). The following day he was at Bury & Radcliffe where his REW Polish Jennifer (see my other photo) was best junior.

(aged 14)

This must be my youngest fancier I have done a write up on, and a real pleasure it was, but anyone up north will know Charlie as he is one of the most active fanciers. You will always see him at the judging table, acting as a steward and both fetching and carrying all sizes of rabbits. Earlier this year Charlie had his first taste of judging at Doncaster, who gave him chance at a rosette show. He made a good job with all the breeds and sorted them out with the confidence of a real expert. I found his shed way up in the hills of Yorkshire near Penistone. His mentors Lindsey and Paul are at a Equestrian School, set in ideal surroundings. Charlie has about 30 hutches in a couple of sheds and about 20 plus rabbits, all neat and tidy in the set up. Charlie started about 2/3 years ago with a Black Mini Rex which he showed in a number of Pet classes, then got interested in Himalayan Mini Rex and started with these late in 2015.

AROUND THE SHOWS A Year in Review by Kirsty Thompson As one year draws to a close and the new year will soon be upon us, I and probably many of you think back to the good things and the bad things, the things we would like to change and improve upon to set ourselves goals for the new year ahead. As 2017 arrived I had many hopes and dreams for the year ahead, I had written out what I wanted to achieve and improve on in this new year. One of the big plans was to get my stud back to where it used to be. Many of you will know me by my stud name Blackvelvet Stud for breeding and exhibiting black, broken and dalmation mini rex. I had success quite early on in keeping Mini rex after I was given a lovely pair by Sue Mould. The buck was a great show rabbit and his daughter and son that then followed were. One of my biggest memories is Bobbin winning Best black, 3rd best mini rex and 3rd Best ladies rex in January 2012. The year it snowed at Harrogate!

scale, so ambitious and keen. I only hope I can find some more young fanciers with the same knowledge and enthusiasm and wish him every success. I predict this young man will rise to be one of our future top class judges - just watch for the name. A sheer pleasure to visit you and the very best for the future. Fred Booth

Charlie tells me he can’t wait to attend this month’s Bradford as he has been elected to the committee as a member of Bradford’s first Junior section Charlie beds his stock on shavings, but his show whites are on Aubise to keep them clean – and they are cleaned out every day. All the stock gets fed once a day with a mixture of Dodson & Horrell Rabbit plus Rabbit Royale, rolled oats and alfalfa all mixed together. My stay was not long enough, but what a pleasure to find someone at the opposite end of the age The past 3 years have not been as happy within my rabbit life or personal life after losing my mum (who was a great support to me) and moving house. I could not get my rabbits to breed. In the summer of 2016 I brought in a couple of new rabbits with the hope of getting going again and it worked its magic with King being born in August 2016. I looked through the litter and thought: its the best I had had in a long time. In March 2017 I entered Number 54 into the Broadlands show and Eastern Counties Rex show. I was over the moon when 54 went Best in Show in the Eastern Counties Rex show. I named him King, The Comeback King. I went on to win Best rex with King in April at Central Suffolk and continued doing well with him. In March 2017 I had another litter of blacks who I had high hopes for. The summer passed going to some lovely agricultural shows and enjoying being at home with the rabbits watching the babies grow on. I first showed Mystique and Fantasy at Wayland show in August as u/5’s. I took them both to London Champs and got some good placings but I knew they weren’t matured enough at 6 and half months old. I felt there was going to be some good times to come. In autumn 2017 Mystique was coming close, going 2nd best rex at Kent. Then in mid November she won Best Rex at Colchester Rabbit Club. We had the All Rex show the week

after, the girls did very well but were closely beaten by a better rabbit. The week after proved to make a great close to the year with Fantasy beating her cousin and taking Best Self, Best Mini and 2nd Best in Show in the Eastern Counties Rex Club. I’ve had a great year showing, memories have been made friendships have been made and above all I have my zest for the rabbit fancy back. I will always feel it in my heart my Mum is no longer here to share this with me but I know she would be proud. I would like to say to you all who maybe struggling with rabbits that won’t breed or who keep missing, those not raising litters, for people who need to change something up in their stud to improve: you can do it, even on the days when it feels hard and it feels everything is against you, believe in yourself and your rabbits. It does take perseverance, determination and a lot of hard work, but oh is it worth it. So as 2018 approaches I can’t wait as I know whatever happens Blackvelvet Stud is ready and waiting with bigger hopes and dreams.

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THE NATIONAL RETURNS TO UTTOXETER FOR ANOTHER GREAT DWARF WEEKEND

The National Dwarf returned to Uttoxeter again for our ASS and Presidents show, I can’t believe how quick the last 12 months has flown by. As always the planning began for the show on the drive from Uttoxeter last year, going through Deb’s list in the car. Before long we were on countdown to the show, the dining room was taken over by paperwork, Deb has a system and I help, by leaving things alone, she does like her lists! After the first three exhibitors entered three weeks before the show bidding for those early pens, the entries trickled in using all the possible ways to enter, messenger, emails, texts along with the old fashion phone call and even a bit of paper at a show. It does create a bit of a problem as we don’t always see comments on other people’s post as a way to enter, especially me as I have few friends! Problems are always solvable, I ordered a few extra pens just in case, and Deb blamed me on the morning of the show as we added the entries to the paperwork. Also as we both work, unfortunately, so cannot answer the phone through the day and the jobs we do mean mobiles are not an option either, which means we get lots of answer machine messages to enter, and then more messages to check we get the messages, it’s all good fun. It will be fine when we retire, but we have years to go yet, thanks kids!! The auction rabbits were ever increasing, some real quality being put up on the website thanks to Joe, we know how much you like your photos and thanks again for your donations. The entry was a little down on previous years, although as there are so many ways to put entries in now we were not 100% sure that we had them all booked in. Deb and I had had quite a busy week, Danielle and Andy (daughter and son in law) moved into their new house on Wednesday, with the help of mum and dad, which meant a really late night on Tuesday trying to complete the paperwork. A call to Graham the penning contractor from the passenger seat of the hired van to order the correct number of pens meant it was all systems go. Before long we were heading to Uttoxeter to pen on the Friday. Uttoxeter had a race meeting on the Friday which meant that we couldn’t get into the hall until 7pm on Friday evening, after taking advantage of the two for one in the Dapple Grey pub, catching up with a few friends. We had a quick emergency committee meeting as Neill Gardner was unable to judge

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due to ill health, and Michelle Holden was chosen to replace him. When we arrived at the hall Graham was already penning. With the help of a few great friends we had the pens up in no time, pen numbers on, shavings in (although we had to stop Lee putting in that much that there wouldn’t have been room for the rabbits, you can tell he has REWs) rabbits were penned, fed and watered. As always thanks so much to everyone for your help, you know who you are and you know how much we appreciate you. The ASS on the Saturday and President’s show on the Sunday is a format that is welcomed by everyone as you can enter for both days or just Saturday or Sunday. If you haven’t been please put it in your diaries for next year, I bet you enjoy it. Early (ish) night after a few drinks, and Deb and I were back at the Hall on at 7.30 on Saturday morning, to be met by Duty Manager Nigel, rabbits checked there was time to test the breakfast and sample the coffee, but no one was there to cook any. Eventually catering staff arrived, and after blowing the electrics a few times they moved to a different serving area. No breakfasts, just bacon sandwiches, we were not impressed and were worried about the catering for the weekend even at that early stage. It proved to be a problem but we are already working on it for next year. Before long the show hall was abuzz with excitement and anticipation, auction pens filling up nicely, and thank goodness, and Deb soon made the tweaks needed to the paperwork . It was soon time to welcome everyone to the show, and judging to begin. Crowds were gathering around the tables, Joe Rogers (Sections 1 and 2) Michelle Holden (Sections 3 and 4) and Ian McClure sorting the young support show and the BIS in the ASS later in the day. I’m sure Joe had been looking forward to judging at our ASS for two years since he last judged, it would be great to see you exhibiting next year! Michelle was a picture of concentration as she worked through the shaded section, then the tan pattern. We think she did a great job in her first class! Ian worked through the youngsters, not a great entry but some real quality. Yours truly, busy with receipt book, taking 2017 subs, yearbook adverts, selling badges, calendars, heatlamps and clothing including show aprons from our winter 2017 range. Keep

your eyes peeled for our spring 2018 range, i thinks shorts are a must. Remember, all our merchandise is on the website, for you to order and pay via PayPal, with the postage option if you want them posting for we can deliver to Bradford Championship Show. Don’t forget we have a new website, www.nndrc@myfreesites. com Winners started to emerge, and before long it was12 o’clock which meant lunchtime, hot and cold food. I know it is expensive, but it is such a quality venue and it is only once a year. Ian had finished the under 5 support show, BIS Nigel Atkinson with a REW, a massive well done and many thanks for your continued support. After lunch it was Auction time, everyone was really impressed that we were sticking to the times on the timetable of events, well almost. Over 30 to auction meant that I was rattling through them, ably assisted by Nigel, and Lucy, Thanks also to John and Michelle who donated a carrying box and Nigel for two superb pictures The hands, and in some cases just eyebrows were being raised, hope I didn’t miss anyone, an hour later it was all over. Many thanks everyone for their donations of such beautiful dwarfs for auction. After a slow start, things picked up, the nod of the head, the raised hand, the raised eyebrow and the selling was in full flow. The stand out rabbit was the agouti buck from Tommy Halfpenny £165. Once again, we can’t thank everyone enough for their donations. We made £1400, and after giving half back to the people who donated stock we had a profit of £700, thanks to those who were kind enough to bid, and if you were unlucky enough not to get anything, there is always next year. I say this every year, I am amazed by the generosity of the people who offer such wonderful stock, and by the people who buy them, knowing they are supporting the club. Then all eyes went to the judging tables, Joe and Michelle, bringing the breed classes to an end. It was then over to the raffle, American style, thanks to my raffle ladies for selling so many tickets, and a massive thanks to everyone who gave a prize. The Yankee Candle advent calendar was very popular, next year we need a few more toys for Christmas presents for Grand kids (not ours). If you didn’t win anything there is still time to write to Santa. Once again thanks for your support. It was then time for to BIS, Georgina Fry winning the Team Class with her stunning

President Nigel Atkinson congratulates Selina Groves, best in show with a Brown.

BEWs, Zara McKell won best Junior, very well done, and then the big one, BIS. 20 CC winners on the table, what a sight. Every year we have the discussion, why don’t we just bring out 4 section winners, but why would we not want to bring out all the CC winners, after all that is why we show dwarfs, to win a National CC. Ian worked his way through them, the audience looking on with anticipation. Ian kept the full line up for a long time, then he started to send back some of the CC winners. Then came his final decision runner up to BIS Alan Scott with a cracking BEW and BIS Selina Groves with a super Brown or should I call him a chocolate. The first time that a chocolate has won best in show at a National show, very well done Selina, a tremendous achievement. I’ll leave all the results for Joe, Michelle and Ian to comment on. We have reduced the trophies to best Junior and BIS at our stock shows so the trophy presentation didn’t take long but that didn’t detract from the smile on Zara and Selina’s faces. Nest year we will presenting all the winners with their CCs in the build up to the BIS show presentation. We were soon onto the AGM , a detailed discussion followed each of the points raised, many thanks to everyone for their contribution, full details in the yearbook but here is a summary of the main points: Venues for 2018 were confirmed and amendments were made to the classification,

we have added a blue fox and blue otter class to our schedule but removed the sealpoint due to lack of entries. We will be holding a BBQ and box show in 2018, date and venue TBC, and a seminar at Bradford championship show, with the main focus on the AOC colours. Not forgetting preparations for our 70th anniversary celebrations in 2019. With no evening do a few of us met up for an excellent Chinese buffet, and continued chatting about the day’s events. After a few hours sleep Deb and I were back at the hall for 8.00, for day two. Our format of two separate shows on the two days works well, allowing people who cannot stay for the weekend the chance to show on either day, although we always want everyone to stay for the weekend. Our President Nigel Atkinson had chosen Darren Morris to judge section one and George Moss to judge section 2. I remember judging BIS at the National ASS more years ago than I care to remember, certainly before George was born, and a certain Darren Morris won BIS with a stunning black otter, you should take everyone’s advice Darren and get a few dwarfs for those mini lop cages.

selling merchandise and recording Championship details ready for inclusion in the yearbook. Many congratulation to Nigel Atkinson for making his marten smoke “Peter of Haywood” A supreme champion. Although Sunday is always a quieter day, we really do wish more people would support the second day. Lunchtime came and went the judges at stewards were back at their tables,Darren and George were soon discussing the finer points of their nominations for BIS, would they need a referee? We needn’t have worried, all sorted out, Dawn Phllips going BIS with a very nice agouti, many congratulations. The day was drawing to a close, raffle drawn, Trophies presented, rabbits boxed, and then it was time to clear up. We can’t thank people enough for all their help, many hands certainly do make light work. All going our separate ways, but I bet we were all taking about the same thing, What a great weekend! Thanks for all your messages of support, they are most welcome. Here’s to next year. Deb and Gary.

The Midland dwarf joined us for Day two with their ASS. Thanks to all the stewards and book stewards, not easy to keep 5 judges moving. I spent a big part of Sunday taking memberships,

N Atkinson’s REW was best in show in the young support show Alan Scott’s BEW, runner up best in show.

EUROPEAN JUDGING Derek Medlock writes: Must make you aware of the comparatively new criteria to be a European Judge which qualifies you to judge a European Show. The rules have changed, or more precisely there are now extra qualifications needed The rules have never troubled us before now as we have never qualified to be considered to have our own Country Judge at these European shows. Reason, because the main qualification has nothing to do with the judge, as to have a country qualify for a judge, or more correct even considered to be a judge, you, or the country you are representing have to have entered 100 plus entries at a European Entente Show. I contested this at the last EE agm but told this is still the case This has always been our problem, our numbers were zero but at the last 15 years, or 5 European Shows I have managed to promote the show and take our entries to represent us. Numbers have been in the 20s but recently we have amassed 70 although still not technically enough to qualify for a judge. Sorry to say, even if you have the required amount it is purely up to the country who is hosting the show whether they pick you, it’s their call.

100 plus entered, that was actually the old and only criteria but now added to that rule is an extra qualification (and this is the main point of this article) it is to make you aware that to be an EE Judge now you have to have attended a minimum of 2 EE Seminars. The Seminars are usually held in the Spring of each year. They take the form of a weekend, from Friday pm to Sunday morning. Hate to have to put this but you could attend every seminar but still not be accepted because your country has not entered enough rabbits. In contrast, at some stage if we do reach the magic 100 you have to have attended the minimum of 2 Seminars. In recent years the EE has encouraged specialist shows around Europe, they can be held in the 2 year period between the EE main shows which are every 3 years. They are comparatively new but they are using EE Judges where possible and the 2 Seminar qualification carries on in the ruling, so if you have been to the seminars you could be asked to Judge, of course depending really what kind of show it is, and they think you qualify. They usually ask your country if you do.

Zara McKell is presented with the best Junior trophy All show photos were taken by Simon Beynon

So I write this to make you aware of the criteria to be considered an EE Judge – it is possible (but unlikely with our present entries). We have for some years been fully affiliated to the EE but have not played a full part as the other EE countries do: let’s make an effort at the 2018 EE show in Denmark, next November. Please enter and make it a good show, not just rely on other countries to enter and we purely attend to look at it. Far overdue that we play a full part, (more on this later promoting the show). If you should want to attend this year’s seminar it’s also in Denmark, on March 23 to 25 2018 Cost 150 Euros. This includes accommodation and meals (They have not said what accommodation yet.) You have to make your own way there. Finer details: application to attend and payment by 29 January to Derek. Derek Medlock 01159874044

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DUTCH CAVY CLUB: Adults £5.00, Partnerships £7.00, Juvenile & OAP £2.50, Families £12.00. Secretary, Amy Heale, 1 Overdale, Llynclys, Oswestry, Shropshire,SY10 8AE. Website: www. dutchcavyclub.co.uk. NATIONAL CAVY CLUB: Adults £6.00. Partnerships £10.00. Family £12.00. Juveniles and Senior Citizens £3.50. Overseas £10.00. EU £7.50. Badges £3 plus 30p postage. www.nationalcavyclub.co.uk/contacts.htm SOUTHERN CAVY CLUB: Advice, help and support at modest cost. New members receive welcome pack of leaflets, pregnancy calculator and yearbook. Joint Secretaries Mr Lee New (02380 790497) email: southerncavy@aol.com and Mrs Penny Bell (01243 823294. Email: southerncavyclubsecretary@gmail.com Website: www. southerncavyclub.co.uk THE WILTSHIRE CAVY CLUB: s.c.c. The club holds 3 shows a year at Cricklade Town Hall, Nr Swidon, Wilts. For purebred and pet guinea pigs. Contact Margo on 01793 497916.

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NATIONAL MOUSE CLUB. Adults £40, Adult Partnership £47.50, Juvenile / Senior Citizen £32.50, Juvenile Partnership £36.00, Senior Citizen Partnership £36.00. Overseas members by application. A year’s subscription to the official publication “NMC News” is included in the membership fee. Secretary Mrs Ruth Hollis 07841345946, e-mail nationalmouseclub@gmail.com. www.nationalmouseclub.com

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NATIONAL NEW ZEALAND AGM to be held at Bradford Championship show on Saturday 20 January 2018 at 2pm at the stand. Any items for agenda, send to secretary, also nominations for judges for ballot 2018-2019, please send to Mrs C A Gray, 7 Old Village Street, Gunness, Scunthorpe, N Lincs, DN15 8TJ by 16 January 2018. Anybody with anything to add to the agenda of the NLRC AGM please contact Ruth Sheppard by email ruth.sheppard@hotmail.com before the Bradford Champ show please. NATIONAL FRENCH & DWARF LOP CLUB The AGM will be held at Bradford Ch Show on Sunday 21 January 2018 at 10am. Any proposals must be in the hands of the secretary by Friday 12 January. All proposals must be nominated and seconded by fully paid up members of the club. Paula Atkinson (secretary), 30 Crestwood Avenue, Wigan, Lancashire, WN3 6SE. Email paula@sprma.com. THE NORTHERN LOP CLUB AGM to be held on 21 January at the Bradford (Doncaster race course) meeting room 1 at 2pm. Any matters for the agenda to be in writing and sent to the secretary at least 28 days prior to the meeting. Mrs A E Crompton, 76 Rydal Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancs BB4 4EF. Email annecrompton76@ gmail.com Tel 01706213365. GLOUCESTER RABBIT CLUB AGM Sunday 14 January 2.15pm at Upton St Leonards Village Hall, GL4 8AG. Refreshments provided. Any items for agenda to Rose Vye by 31 December 2017. NORTH EAST CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW SOCIETY will hold their Annual General Meeting on Sunday 28 January 2018 at 10.30am at Hurworth Grange, Hurworth. Any items for agenda by January 21 2018. H Marshall, 645 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, 01642 781823. THE RARE VARIETIES RC AGM will be held on 21 January 2018 at the Bradford Championship Show. Please check time and venue at the RV club stand. All items for the agenda to be in the hands of the secretary by 15 January 2018. Nominations for the 2018/19 ballot for committee and judges to be in the hands of the secretary by 15 January 2018. Secretary Mrs K Malcolm, Spa Cottage,2 Daw Lane, Crigglestone, Wakefield WF4 3HA. NATIONAL SEAL & SABLE REX AGM to be held on Sunday 21 January 2018 at Bradford Show, Doncaster. Any items for meeting to secretary 10 days before meeting. A Aldred, 276 Green Lane, Leigh, WN7 2JW, 01942 671009. NATIONAL OTTER REX EGM at Doncaster show Sunday at 10am on the club stand for election of new treasurer also any other items for the Agenda to Chris Angell, secretary, email chris.angell@outlook. com

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The British Mini Rex Club

Happy New Year Everyone!

Come and see us at the Bradford Premier Small Animal Show, you’ll find us at the club stand all weekend. On Sunday 21st January 2018 our Annual Presentation of Points Trophies & Championship Certificates will take place at 2.00pm. A big thank you to those who have supported us during the past year. We wish you every success on the show bench in 2018!

Stock Shows & Seminar Day 2018

1st April 2018 16th September 2018 SPRING STOCK SHOW EARLY AUTUMN STOCK SHOW Bury & Radcliffe Rabbit Club Devon Championship Show Masonic Hall Teign Valley Community Hall Hospital Road, Pendlebury Village Road, Christow Manchester M27 4EY Exeter EX6 7WA Judge: John Fletcher Judge: Tony Peacock TRAINEE JUDGE’S SHOW TRAINEE JUDGE’S SHOW Judge: Lindsay Cameron Judge: Kate Evans 29th July 2018 13th October 2018 SUMMER STOCK SHOW AUTUMN STOCK SHOW London Championship Show Heckington Agricultural Show East of England Showground Heckington Showground Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE2 6XE Sleaford NG34 9RA Judges: Richard Kendrick (Self) Judge: James Bent Eddie Caulfield (Non-Self) TRAINEE JUDGE’S SHOW Judge: Chris Wilding 24th November 2018 ALL REX SHOW 19th August 2018 TRAINEE JUDGES’ SHOW SUMMER SEMINAR & AGM Yardley Hastings Memorial Hall Trent Road, Grantham NG31 7XQ Judges: Fraser Avill (Self) Yardley Hastings Susie Gardner (Non-Self) Northampton NN7 1EX

www.britishminirexclub.com Renew your membership online with PayPal! For more information contact: Mariann Jakab Membership Secretary 5 Capuchin Close Stanmore Middlesex HA7 3RL Tel: 07940561798 info@britishminirexclub.com www.britishminirexclub.com @britishminirex www.facebook.com/britishminirex

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