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NPPA Members take top Podengo honours in Salzburg
Under the 2010 Monografica judge Jean-Louis Grunheid (Manoir des Ombreuses) NPPA members take top honours in Portuguese
Podengos Pequeno at the World Show.
Best of Breed Wire was awarded to Mrs. Eileen Segui's Arranbourne Amoroso
(Carlos), and Best Opposite Sex Wire went to Arranbourne Delicia of Stormwitch (Peanut), owned and shown by Mrs. Diana Curtis.
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| L to R. Eileen Segui with Carlos. Jean Louis Grunheid. Diana Curtis with Peanut. |
The Third Annual General Meeting of The Northern Portuguese Podengo Association - BUT The First Since We
Became Officially Recognised By The Kennel Club.
Article written
by Diana Curtis.
Over the long Easter weekend the NPPA held its AGM at the Newark showground
incorporated into a weekend of fun. Camping was available for those who wished to have a little holiday and participate in
the NPPA events as well as the Open shows being held at the venue.Friday evening kicked off the festivities with
Podengo and Bearded Collie enthusiasts competing at a Quiz Night whilst dining on a very large tasty portion of Fish &
Chip supper. An area of the huge hall was set up with decorated tables and as usual Angela Peddar’s flair for design
and organisation shone through - even having street signs to Podengo Street and Bearded Collie Row!
| RELAXING AFTER THE FISH & CHIP SUPPER |
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| NPPA MEMBERS HELP PREPARE THE EVENING |
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| NPPA QUIZ TEAM MEMBERS |
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| These Pics Courtesy of Susan Pearson. Remainder Thanks To Geoff Lowe |
Competitiveness was rife between the 9 teams taking
part, but decorum and camaraderie maintained resulting in a well fought battle for a very close second place for the Podengos.
After fun, laughter, and 8 pages of quiz questions, the weary and elated participants retired to their bunks before the sun
rose.
Before the AGM started, a "Name the Easter Duck" Competition
was held. Here is the happy winner
The following morning NPPA members were warmly welcomed
in to yet another invitingly decorated room to attend the AGM. They were treated to an informative and jovial film presentation
covering the progress of the NPPA from conception to the present day. Getting promptly into formal mode, the AGM was officially
opened with a short speech by the NPPA President, Mrs Meriel Hathaway who said she was proud of what the NPPA had achieved
in such a short time and she was proud to be a part of it, wishing us much success for the future.
| Relaxing & chatting prior to the meeting |
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| The Buffet Laid Out on The Bar |
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A well-stocked buffet lunch after the AGM gave everyone the chance to chat and relax before the
afternoon’s fun. The rain had held off all morning whilst everyone was inside so it was hoped it would continue to stay
dry for the rest of the afternoon at least whilst we were outside!
| Frances Richards - Judging in the Rain |
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Mrs Frances Richards, ably assisted by her two Stewards
for the day, had a good entry of dogs to judge at the All Breeds Match, including Dalmatians, Spanish Water Dogs, Bearded
Collies, and of course Podengos. Unfortunately the clouds decided to ‘rain on our parade’, but not for long! Best
in Match went to Wanda Sooby’s Spanish Water Dog ‘Ripple’, Reserve Best in Match went to Eileen Segui’s
Podengo ‘Vale’, and Best Puppy in Match went to Lesley Tomlinson’s Bearded Collie ‘Brooklyn’.
Each entrant received a little doggy Easter treat with their rosette and prize card.
| BIM - Sooby's Spanish water Dog "Ripple" |
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| Line Up for Best in Match |
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Whilst the Match was in progress there was the
chance to have a go at taking the Good Citizen Bronze Test with Rob Dunning. This proved quite popular and Rob was still testing
when everyone else headed back to the caravans to get the kettle on!! That’s dedication for you! Penny Wills took over
as examiner on Sunday with a few more candidates taking part. It would appear the best event of the day, and most popular, was
saved till last. Stemming from a ‘beer mat’ drawing Geoff Lowe rigged up a lure chase. A narrow long enclosure
just
outside the hall proved
to be the ideal venue and this event would no doubt have continued long into the night if there had been flood lighting! At
Carla Molinari’s seminar at the end of last year she mentioned the heightened barking sound, called ‘matacar,’
that Podengos make when in hunting mode. This was certainly in evidence with one or two of the dogs! There was plenty of encouragement
for the dogs, which promptly turned to laughter when a couple of the dogs decided that as it was not a real rabbit they would
not be chasing it!
| C'mon Let Me Get That Lure!!! |
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| Sovil - Overall Lure Corsing Winner |
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Eventually it had to all come to an end – mainly
due to the humans no longer able to run the length of the enclosure to return the lure and dogs – so, feeling exhausted
it was back to the camp site for hot cross buns and a cup of tea.
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