Lab Walk Mangere Sun 5th Apr

This was cancelled due to Covid-19

Meet at 9.30am

See flyer for details

Our next walk will be in Creamery Road Mangere. It’s a huge fenced off lead dog area where the dogs can run for miles!  There is a trough there with running water for the dogs to have a drink and a cool down before carrying on around the grassed area.

This walk is suitable for all dogs of any age. If you want to bring your puppy you can as long as he/she is fully vaccinated. You can make the walk as long or as short as you wish. We love to see all the family on these walks and they are not exclusive to Labradors.

Directions Click here for map of the area.  The meeting place is just along from the marked address where there is a small white dot.

From the South…
Follow South Western Motorway (Highway 20) to Coronation Road – Exit 10
Left at Roundabout then right at lights onto Miller Road
Left onto Mountain Road then at the roundabout take the second exit onto Creamery Road and follow that for a few hundred metres.
The park is on the left.

From the North…
Follow State Highway 20 to Walmsley Road – Exit 10
Continue on Walmsley Road
Take Miller Road to Creamery Road
The park is on the left.

Plenty of parking on the road.

For queries before or on the day please phone Luana Coulam 021 299 5880

Labrador Club FUN DAY Sun 15th March

Come along with your Labrador and any other family or friend’s dog for some fun and meet the new committee for 2020! New members and visitors welcome.

Please ensure that your puppies are fully vaccinated

See Flyer for full details

Date 15th March [ Sunday]
Time Games start 10.00
Where Kennel Club Grounds, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map.
Games Blind man’s Bluff, Obstacle Course, Hi vis Relay, Water Retrieve
Entries $10 entry fee per family
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ plus hot and cold drinks available

Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event 15th Dec 2019

Santa The committee look forward to seeing you all – santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. New members and visitors welcome. See Flyer for full details

Date 15th December [ Sunday]
Time Entries 10.15–10.30, Games start 10.30, Judging starts approx. 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90]
Father Christmas Those with children please bring a gift for santas sack, clearly labelled with name, and worth max $5.00.
Photos Get your Labradors photo taken with santa – gold coin donation to Lab Club Rescue.
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Raffle & merchandise Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Sandi Meads
Ribbon parade event is open to all Labradors, young pups (as long as your puppy is fully vaccinated), old veterans, those in the middle, pets and show dogs. We will be having a quick Novice Handler ring craft class prior to the start of the Ribbon Parade for those wishing to learn.
For details of all the classes there will be please see the flyer

Below are some photos taken from a previous years event

Results Champ Show Sep 2019

Championship Show Winners – Saturday 21 Sep 2019

The judges critique can be viewed here Critique will also be published in next Club Bulletin

Best in Show


Best in Show & Open in Show & Best Dog

Best in Show
Open in Show; Best Dog
CH Croftsway Tommee
J Bedford-Pope

Reserve Best in Show


Reserve Best in Show & Puppy in Show & Best Bitch

Reserve Best in Show
Puppy in Show; Best Bitch
Croftsway Foolish Rumour
J Bedford-Pope

Baby Puppy in Show


Baby Puppy in Show & Reserve Dog

Baby Puppy in Show
Reserve Dog
Roughfield License to Chill
A & S Roughton

Minor Puppy in Show


Minor Puppy in Show

Minor Puppy in Show
Charing Evermore
R Ward and A &A Phipps

Novice in Show


Novice in Show

Novice in Show
Cornerstone Moonlight Dream
T Warmedam

Junior in Show


Junior in Show & Reserve Bitch

Junior in Show
Reserve Bitch
CH Eventide Southern Cross
A Murray

Intermediate in Show


Intermediate in Show

Intermediate in Show
CH Blackhills Calm the Farm
P Hallmond

Limit in Show


Limit in Show

Limit in Show
Southerly Denniston Coal to Blackhills
P Hallmond

NZ Bred in Show


NZ Bred in Show

NZ Bred in Show
CH Roughfield Diamond Smile
A & S Roughton

Veteran in Show


Veteran in Show

Veteran in Show
NZ CH Smartfellowscatch a Cab (SWE)
A &A Phipps

Lab Walk Whitford forest Sun 20th Oct

Meet at 9.45am to start walk at 10.00am

See flyer for details

We will be meeting at the Whitford Forest behind Maraetai for our next walk. Hopefully the weather will be kind to us but it pays to be prepared. Do bring drinks with you plus any food you may need. Clothes suitable for the weather and comfortable shoes. The tracks are firm but there are water holes which the dogs will make full use of so it would be sensible to bring dog towels.

Dogs should be reasonably fit and under control. These walks are not suitable for dogs under 10 months of age and with the hot weather it can be quite hard for the older dogs. It is not restricted to members so family and friends are very welcome. We walk for about two hours or until everyone has gone far enough so it can be quite tough for small children.

After the walk the usual calling place for a coffee is Whitford which has a very dog friendly cafe

Directions Click here for map of Rewa Road
Drive through Whitford and follow the Whitford/Maraetai Road. This becomes Maraetai Drive and takes you down to the Maraetai beach and a round-about. At this round-about you turn right into Rewa Road which is twisty and takes you back to the forest. At the end of Rewa Road is where we meet. There are houses around so please park carefully and do not block anyone’s drive.

Keep your dogs on leads until we go into the forest.

If you get lost or have any queries ring Sally 0272294803

Clicker Training Sun 13th Oct

The Labrador Club is running a Clicker Training class for its members see flier

A fun learning class using clickers so you will need to bring the following

  • Clickers (they will be available to buy at $10.00 each)
  • A treat bag containing treats such as cheese, luncheon, dog roll or sausage as well as your dog’s favorite toy or tug toy.

During this 2-hour course Kiana and Fiona will be teaching clicker basics, heeling, impulse control and teaching you how to shape your Dogs/ puppy’s behavior.
There will also be some fun recall and training games using clickers

When: Sunday 13th Oct at 9.15 am prompt
Where: Indoors at Black Hawk Kennel Club Grounds — Ardmore
Cost: $20.00 per dog – which must be paid in advance
Register: Places are limited to 20 – so book your place now by contacting our secretary Mary Waugh mwaugh1@gmail.com Phone 09 292 7483 or 027 292 7483
Payment [with enrolment] using the reference
Clicker plus your surname to B/Ac 03-0149 -0089402-000
Tea, coffee, cold drinks and biscuits available

Champ Show Sat 21st Sep 2019

This will be held Saturday 21st Sep 2019. Report 8.00am for 8.30am start
at NZKC Exhibition Centre, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore, Auckland
Show will be held indoors

See Reporting Schedule for full details

Labradors being judged by Linda Adams of Kelindebar Labradors
Show proudly sponsored by Nutro

Please note:-

  • Bring money for the raffle – lots of great prizes including Dry Bed
  • Catering provided by the Lab club –
    • BBQ, Hot Soup, Nachos & Sour Cream, Toasted Sandwiches
    • Hot Coffees & Teas, Cold Drinks, Cakes and Slices
  • Supashots Photography will be capturing our day

Click here for a map of where the showgrounds are

Walk Karioitahi Beach Sun 1st Sep

Meet at 9.45am for a 10.00am start – this will be a beach walk.
See flyer for full details.

For anyone who hasn’t joined us for our walks before this is a happy social occasion for dogs and owners. We are happy for non-Labrador people to join us as long as their dogs are sociable and are under reasonable control. We will meet at the carpark near the Surf Lifesaving control rooms at Karioitahi beach. Dogs MUST be on a lead until we are away from the carpark area but after that they are free.

Our walks are not suitable for dogs under 10 months old as it can be too demanding on young ones and they can get pushed around by the older dogs. We usually walk for about two hours and know a nice cafe in Waiuku for a reviving coffee afterwards.

We walk whatever the weather so suitable clothing should be worn. Being on the beach shoes are optional but it pays to bring towels for yourselves and the dogs. It might pay to bring a fresh water drink for the dogs as they sometimes over do the salt water drinks. However there are fresh water streams along the beach where they can drink.

Any question – Contact Sally Felton 0272294803

Directions
South of Auckland head for Waiuku along the Glenbrook Waiuku Road. When you reach Waiuku turn right into King Street and fairly quickly turn left into Constable Road. This road becomes Karioitahi Road which you follow until you reach the beach. The last stages are down a pretty steep hill and at the bottom you swing left into the carpark area.

Click here for map of where we meet.
Below are a couple of photos taken at a previous walk at this location.

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Labradors v Goldies Sat 17th Aug 2019

On Saturday 17th August the Labrador Club will challenge the Golden Retriever Club in retaining the Shield. This is a Match Day Ribbon parade with the Golden Retrievers. See flyer for full details about this fun match day.

Attention New Members: For those wishing to learn how to show their dog we will be having a quick Novice Handler Class before the Ribbon Parade

On completion of both the Lab and Goldies Ribbon Parades a match judge will arrive and judge the match off between the two breeds… This is a fun match with lots of fun rivalry between the two clubs.

We welcome new members and visitors to our Ribbon Parades – committee members will be keen to talk to you and answer any queries you may have about the Club.

Date 17th August[ Saturday ]
Time Entries from 12.45pm, $5.00 per class. Judging starts 1.30pm
Where Inddors at Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign.
Junior Handler (free) 12yrs and under 17 years of age on day of show
Child Handler (free) 7yrs and under 12 years of age on day of show
Food & Drink There will be a BBQ and drinks available
Awesome Raffle Raffle with multiple prizes & club merchandise on sale

*** Ribbon Parade *** Judge Jill Brooker

Results Champ Show May 2019

Championship Show Winners – Saturday 11th May 2019

The judges critique can be viewed here Critique will also published in next Club Bulletin

Officials


Judge, Show Manager, Steward

Judge SIV SANDO
Show manager MIKE GETHING
Steward RICHARD KING

Best in Show


Best in Show & Open in Show & Best Dog

Best in Show
Open in Show; Best Dog
CH Croftsway Tommee
J Bedford-Pope

Reserve Best in Show


Reserve Best in Show & Intermediate in Show & Best Bitch

Reserve Best in Show
Junior in Show; Best Bitch
CH Eventide Southern Cross
A Murray

Baby Puppy in Show


Baby Puppy in Show

Baby Puppy in Show

Blackhills Storms Never Last
P Hallmond

Minor Puppy in Show


Minor Puppy in Show

Minor Puppy in Show

Croftsway Shining Star
J Bedford-Pope

Puppy in Show


Puppy in Show

Puppy in Show

Croftsway Vegas Show Girl
J Bedford-Pope

Novice in Show


Novice in Show

Novice in Show

Croftsway That’s My Girl
J Bedford-Pope

Intermediate in Show


Intermediate in Show

Intermediate in Show

Alynenair Full Exposure (Imp Aust)

Limit in Show


Limit in Show

Limit in Show

Outnabout Charlottes Web
M Waugh

NZ Bred in Show


NZ Bred in Show

NZ Bred in Show

Chasers Pippin Peach

Veteran in Show


Veteran in Show

Veteran in Show

CH Jetsun Sweetheart
A Murray

Reserve Dog


Reserve Dog

Reserve Dog (on the right)

Croftsway Viva Las Vegas
J Bedford-Pope

Reserve Bitch


Reserve Bitch

Reserve Bitch (on the right)

CH Croftsway Film Star
J Bedford-Pope