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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Yesterday, Sat 7th June, was the day that the UK
Basset Hound Club (Midland Branch) held its annual Fun Day. Although it is held
for all Bassets, traditionally it has become the day when all Rescue Bassets
bring their slaves along to enjoy the day and its light-hearted competitions
(& some not so light hearted)!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>The day was fine but with rain never far away; this is
England remember; although it never really arrived. At the final count around
150 Bassets arrived and the whole field was soon a mass of waving tails and
melodious sounds.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>The programme started off with a demonstration of and
qualification for the Good Citizen Dog Award. Several Bassets entered and
several passed the tests.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Then to the serious business with the Puppy Parade
first, this attracted twenty entries the youngest being just 14 weeks old. Next
came the competitions for the best Rescue dog and then bitch, there were 22
entries for both of these.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>The judge, a Kennel Club official, gave each hound a
thorough check also asking questions about their history. She seemed to take an
age to make up her mind but unfortunately Dylan did not make the final stand (so
what, we know he is wonderful).</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Next to the Rescue bitches, the same procedure, lots
of questions and much examination.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>This time POPPY WON and so regained her crown and
title which she won last in 2004 and is I am led to believe the only hound to
have won it twice. As well as her winners rosette she will hold the trophy for
twelve months and she also received a big bag of treats.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Later on in the Veteran's Class (10 yearsand over)
Dylan took the third prize so maybe he won't feel too bad about his sister. The
star of the Veteran Class was Fred who is sixteen and still going strong if just
a little arthritic.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>All the hounds received a bag of treats, most of which
did not survive the journey back to the car.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>The organisers, Midland Branch committee deserve a big
round of applause for their superb organisation, everything went off like
clockwork.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Terry Dilys plus DYLAN & QUEEN
POPPY</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>Wilbarston England</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT size=3>PS: Sorry don't have any photos at the moment but
those of you with 2008 calendars can see Dylan & Poppy on the 29th August
(their birthday)</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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