The events that unfolded during Crufts this year has highlighted the importance of responsible breeding and health considerations in all breeds.
This is a useful link to the Kennel Club’s Website. This site features a 27 minute video ‘Dogs – A Healthy Future’ and their Mate Select Services.
Hope Show Teams
NEFRA members were once again selected to represent the two competing teams of flat-coated retrievers at this years Hope Show in Derbyshire. Photos have been added of the two teams.
It is with great sadness that we report the loss of David Showell (Cleovine).
David passed away suddenly this morning. He was a very kind man who supported many of our events and was highly regarded in the flat-coat world.
We pass on our condolences to his wife Judy, family and friends
NEFRA would like to congratulate Jim Irvine on handling ShCh Vbos The Kentuckian on his Best In Show title at dfs Crufts 2011.
A superb ambassador to the breed.
The NEFRA committee would like to pass on their deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Jackie Winder who was a very active member of the Association. Jackie’s funeral was on the 28th April.
Dom Salt and Mel Culver (Kennels Levelmoor and Wetnoses) were married last Friday.
Congratulations to you both
NEFRA’s Cold Game Training Day was fun!
Many thanks to Philip and Elaine Whittaker (Falconcliffe) for their hospitality in Derbyshire where we had a full day’s training and a superb stew! The training day finished with an informal test which was won by Caroline Hewison handling her 6 month- young puppy Maddistream Indigo Jack at Casblaidd.
We are sorry to report the recent passing of Lady Sylvia Crathorne, NEFRA’s Patron, after a brave battle against cancer. A memorial service was held at York Minster on October 15.
The breed stand in the gundog pavillion was hosted by Chris & Caroline Hewison and Steve and Kate Jubb where many visitors learnt about the breed and had a chance to meet their dogs.
