A very early start for Crufts 2020 leaving home at 03:45.  We had entered 2 dogs under Judge Mr G Francis from home out of the 4 that had qualified, Hawk I had decided would not attend and had not entered Tien or Scout, I debated taking Eton as he has been shedding his coat and did not decide to take him until the Wednesday before the show (saturday) when I bathed him and thought he looked quite nice.  

Smooth Collie judging commenced at 10:30 am and the first of the dogs in the ring for us was Chief (Shandlmain Blu Chief) with his co-owner Keira, who won the Junior Dog class which was a fantastic start, so very pleased!  Eton was entered in Limit Dog and against a dog from overseas who I was told, was being handled by a professional handler. 

I was very pleased that Eton behaved himself and did not put a foot wrong and was placed 1st Limit Dog.  Jon (Winter is Coming to Tentola) who is home bred here at Shandlmain out of Tien and Ch. Foxearth Frappuccino (Charlie) and owned by Nick and Anne Smith was entered in a strong Open Dog Class and was placed VHC so very pleased all dogs we have interest in were placed. 

In the Dog Challenge the Challenge Certificate and Best Dog (eventual Best of Breed Winner) went to an overseas multi Champion Dog that had won the Open Dog Class, then to top off a lovely day of winning awards at the largest dog show in the World with the largest entry of Smooth Collies, Eton was awarded the Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate and Reserve Best Dog! 

What a wonderful day we had especially as 3 days before, I was thinking of not taking him at all! 

So very proud of all the boys entered for Crufts 2020! 

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC SHOWS AFTER CRUFTS 2020 HAVE BEEN CANCELLED