Discover Dogs 2021 took place on 20 & 21 November at the ExCel Centre in London. Our thanks go to Simon Bulpin and Tony Hall for their tremendous assistance in ensuring the stand could be set up and dismantled. The show was smaller this year - unsurprising in the current circumstances. A number of trade exhibitors didn't attend and a few of the breed booths were vacant but attendance numbers were good and it was a very worthwhile event.
Day 1
Jenny Wedge managed the stand along with Sarah Sands and Eileen Segui, as well as some 4-legged assistance from Grace, Fausti, Mac, Harley, Caz and Eevie. After a slow start, the number of visitors picked up as the day progressed and there was a lot of interest in the breed - indeed, the Association picked up a couple of new members from this interest.
Day 2
Rob Dunning was on duty with Tony Hall, Anna Sampson and Simon Sampson. Attendance was good, despite being unsurprisingly down on last year, and Stewards from the Kennel Club visited to thank us for the display. Royal Canin kindly provided a goodie bag for each of the breed booths in attendance and this will go to the 2022 Open Show prize pot.
Again, many thanks to everyone who helped run the booth and spread the word about the breed. This event is a great way of popularising it and spreading the word. If you able are to help and would be prepared to give a day or half a day next year, please contact nppasecretary@gmail.com or keep your eyes open for publicity nearer the time. No qualifications needed: just enthusiasm and a willingness to talk to visitors about your experience with the breed.
