English Golden Retrievers In France

On 21st June, David set off to collect Tierney from England to return the following day. On 22nd June, Rowan decided to go into labour and gave birth to the first one at 5.30pm. She carried on until number 9 had been born at 10pm. 6 little The Lairds and 3 little Rowans She is proving to be an excellent mum like before, the puppies are growing fast.

Just after David arrived bringing with him a little live wire with a red & white coat. There was no way that Rowan would let him anywhere near her babies, so Tierney is confined to the front garden when Rowan is outside.

It has to be said the flower beds are suffering a little!!! Still it can’t be helped.

Local show this week – so no long car rides for us all – Great! Different show – different judge and where Lace last week at the French Crufts won her class – this week the judge gave her a 2nd excellent, but she enjoyed herself and that’s the important thing.

The Laird did what he normally does and won a 1st Excellent. I’m really proud of him – he’s going to have the girls fighting over him when his hip score is back! He’s already had a number of enquires for stud I’m pleased to say.

This week I also took Rowan and Grace with me. Rowan scored an Excellent – I’m very happy with that as she could do with a little more coat. Grace – looking lovely in her ballgown pleased the judge; who said she is in perfect physical condition, giving her a 2nd Excellent – not bad for a 12 year old!!

Finally the day had arrived – Champoinnat de France – France’s Crufts. This year it was held in Paris, so i expected a few traffic issues! With only 5 minutes to spare we arrived. With no time to even brush her coat Lace and I entered the ring. It didn’t matter to Lace – she performed – winning her class! WONDERFUL!!

With a little time to gather our thoughts it was then The Laird’s turn. He wasn’t going to miss out and came second in his class! This was turning out to be a special day!

Next up it was Rowan’s turn and she rounded of the day with receiving an ‘Excellent’ grading!

It was a long way to go but was it worth it?

You bet it was!!