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AKC system is way simpler and I actually like experience. Peter was on great form. He was
it, FCI it varies from country to country as to in the top 5 dogs All Breeds in the UK so we
which classes have CAC CACIB, And how many believed he had what it took to compete hard in
you need to become a Champion. I do like the the breed. He did way better than just the breed.
way FCI make announcements in reverse order Those are the wins that keep me going, that,
and that builds the excitement and tension. The and the dream that one day I will take home the
AKC know how to put on a show, especially Crufts trophy, well touch it anyway.
Westminster, its on my list of shows I would like
to compete at one day. The atmosphere around Over the years I have been fortunate enough to
the rings is just electric especially the Group ring. meet lots of interesting people and dogs in the
This is something we do lack here in the UK. show world. I have had the opportunity to visit
many countries and compete in many shows. There
Are you showing only your own dogs or also have been both highs and lows, all of which have
dogs for clients? contributed to the person and handler I am today.
I handle both, my own dogs and clients’ dogs. I My life has been blessed with wonderful dogs
don’t often advertise for dogs, they just seem giving me many memories for which I am grateful.
to come along at the right time. I will only take For those of you just starting out,I say, follow your
on one dog at a time because of how the show dream. Listen, learn, work hard, play harder but
scene works in the UK. always remember, you take the best dog home.

What is the most valuable victory you have ever Would you like to add something?
won? I would just like to thank all those involved in
I think third Best in Show at the World Dog Show this publication, and congratulations on all your
in Leipzig with CH VDH CH Dialynne Peter Piper hard work.
WW17 has to be the biggest and most amazing
achievement to date. I think there were 28, 000 On behalf of The the Australian Shepherd Magazine
dogs entered and I took 3 Beagles just for the we'd like to thank you for this wonderful interview.

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