ALL BREEDS DOG OF THE YEAR - UK & NZ FTW AYTEE OCEANIA
A major trip south to a series of field trials held across Otago and hosted by the North and Central Otago Clubs, ended well for “Mavis”, Ch NTL FW FTW Aytee Quintessa and “Oxo” FTW Aytee Oceania . Trial conditions varied although were generally dry with light breeze and each of the fabulous grounds offered dogs every chance to show themselves whether running braced or DTL trials.
Oxo was our star, winning the South Island Championship and also collecting the All Breeds Dog of the Year Trophy. Donated by Elaine Clarke and in memory of Gordon Clarke, it’s awarded for the highest scoring dog in this series of Pointer and Setter Trials. Mavis was close behind with 2 wins and 2 seconds. Congratulations also go to 1st Prize trial winners Grand Adolph and Liza Terry and to all placegetters in all the trials.
The teamwork to put this trip together was phenomenal, so thanks to organisers and FT secs, Roger Neale, Grant Adolph and Janis & Russell Giles, Central Otago President Peter Southee, Marty (for birds) and also thanks to all judges, Barry Hill, Neil Stewart, Robyn Gaskin, Dave Sheeley, Don Mackay and Roger Neale, as many hours driving and in some cases flights were needed to reach locations.
Thanks also to the hosts for the use of their wonderful grounds and thankyou too, to the many generous sponsors amongst them Blackhawk and New Zealand Petfoods.
It was a fabulous trip, spending time with great people, in super places and with our amazing dogs, thanks Oxo and Mavis🐾❤️🐾
Oxo and Mavis😁 each the winner in their two Central Otago braced trials. Mavis 1ST and Oxo top dog on 2ND