A number of members got together on Saturday 23rd July for a walk specifically and solely for our “Senior” Labradors. The weather luckily held out for us and our veterans thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely on lead stroll. Lots of lovely new smells for the dogs accompanied by their humans who walked at a suitable very slow pace and stopped frequently to view the surroundings. The relaxed pace suited everyone and what we thought might be a 30 minute walk – turned into a very enjoyable 60 minute walk.
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Walk Karioitahi Beach Sun 14th Aug
Great walk on Sunday – at least 22 labradors – see photos – and 15 of us humans piled into the coffee shop at Waiuku afterwards.
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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 09 2325664/ 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.
See here for photos taken at a previous walk at this location.
Labradors v Goldies Sun 21st Aug 2016
On Sunday 21st August the Labrador Club will challenge the Golden Retriever Club in retaining the Shield. The Labrador Club have won it for the past 2 years and our goal is to retain it in 2016.
Our sports people are heading to Rio shortly to win Gold for New Zealand – lets prove our Labradors can also bring home the Gold medals. To do this we need your support….. read on
The 2016 Retriever Olympics flyer provides information about the games – lock the date in your diary and come and be part of the fun. It is being held at the NZKC Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon. Click here for a map.
If you are new to the Club and have a young puppy please come along, meet the committee, participate and see what the Club is all about. Bring a lead, water and bait for your pup.
You have got time to practice for the Marathon – put the training in and we will get the results.
Results Champ Show Jun 2016
Championship Show Winners – Sunday 12th June 2016
| BEST IN SHOW BEST DOG BEST JUNIOR |
CROFTSWAY TOMMEE (AI) Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| RES. BEST IN SHOW BEST BITCH BEST NZ BRED |
CH MISTYBROOK MONA LISA Breeder / Owner P & J Wallace |
| RESERVE DOG BEST OPEN |
CH MISTYBROOK MATTHAIS Breeder / Owner P & J Wallace |
| RESERVE BITCH | BLACKHILLS ISABELLA (AI) Breeder P Hallmond & K Wynyard / Owner P Hallmond & R Ward |
| BEST BABY PUPPY | CROFTSWAY AS SWEET AS Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| BEST MINOR PUPPY | CROFTSWAY RED RED WINE (AI) Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| BEST PUPPY | CROFTSWAY PLACE YOUR BETS Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| BEST NOVICE | ASHDALE FLAMIN NORA Breeder / Owner D Roberts |
| BEST INTERMEDIATE | BLACKHILLS GOSH I’M GORGEOUS (AI) Breeder / Owner P Hallmond |
| BEST VETERAN | CH SARASOTA IFIONLYHADTIME Breeder L Henderson / Owner A Cooper |
| BEST FIELD TRIAL | ELROND OF EASTONPARK QC Breeder CFJ Appleton / Owner CJ Appleton |
| BEST STUD DOG | NZ CH CROFTSWAY SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (AI) Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| BEST BROOD BITCH | NZ CH CROFTSWAY MARGARITA Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope |
| CHILD HANDLER | Kaden Whitton |
| JUNIOR HANDLER | Zavannah Price |
Champ Show 12th June 2016
This will be held Sunday 12th June 2016. Report 9am for 9.30am start
Indoors at NZKC Exhibition Centre, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore, Auckland
Sponsored by Eukanuba. For more information see here
Come along and see the 80 Labradors that are entered and will be judged by Philippe Lammens – of Misty Dreams Labradors (France)
Don’t forget money for the raffle – lots of great prizes.
Click here for a map of where the showgrounds are
For those who have entered the show, please note the rules implemented by the AEC Committee concerning exhibitors and use of the Amenities Building.
Effective from the 1st Jan 2016 the following venue use rules will be applied for all shows.
- Mats or ground covering will not be permitted inside the venue.
- Exhibitors will only be allowed to reserve their own spaces by placing down their dogs crates.
- The building will be opened at 7am on the day of the show. Crates may not be placed inside the building prior to this time.
- Exhibitors may only place down crates on the day their dogs are being exhibited. If you are not showing the next day
- If an exhibitor fails to clean up after their dog fouls within the building an instant fine of $20 will be levied.
Amazing Race Sun 20th Mar 2016
THE AMAZING RACE IS ON!!!!!
THE FIRST FUN EVENT OF THE YEAR – THE LABRADOR CLUB AMAZING RACE
SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 2016 AT 9.30 AM
Please see flyer for details
We have had an “amazing” response and your Committee is really excited about this event. Since we now know it is absolutely going to happen, we want to offer all other members the opportunity to participate as well. So please contact our Secretary Mary mwaugh1@gmail.com by 12 March 2016 at the very latest, if you want to join in on the fun.
If you would like to participate, but can’t get a team together, or don’t have a vehicle, please let Mary know. There may be others in the same boat and perhaps you will be able to team up We are not making any promises here though, so please don’t hold us to it!!!!!
The cost is $20 per team (team must include at least 1 club member and 1 Labrador). Club bank account is 03 0149 0089402 00 please add your name and AR as reference
If you have friends who are not Club members and they want to enter a team – no problem but entry fee is $25 for a non-member team
At the finish there will be a BBQ lunch for all (usual costs eg $2 per sausage) plus a raffle
The event should take about two and half hours and dogs of all ages can come providing they are fully vaccinated
We hope to see you there.
Regards
Mary Waugh
Secretary The Labrador Club Inc
Walk at Botanic Gardens Sun 17th Jan
The Golden Retriever Club has extended an invitation for members of our Club to join them on Sunday 17th January at the Auckland Botanical Gardens – 5th biennial ‘Sculpture in the Gardens’ Dog Walk.
If you are interested in joining the Goldies – be there at 8.45 am for a 9.00 am start. There is an off lead area at the Gardens – far northern end behind the rose gardens/sculpture #9. There is also a swimming area which I am sure your Lab will enjoy.
See flyer with all the details re the walk.
Have fun
Regards
Mary Waugh
Photos below were taken at a previous walk here with the Goldies 
Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event 6th Dec 2015
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6th December [Sunday] NZKC grounds Ardmore This is our last function of the year and the committee would love to see you all!!! santa will be there, BBQ, raffles and lots of fun. See Flyer |
When 6th December [ Sunday] entries from 9.45 games at 10.30 ribbon parade 11.15
Where Kennel Club Grounds, Clevedon Road, Ardmore Click here for map. Look for the Club sign . We will be on the obedience grounds.
Games with dogs for Children [2yrs to 90] from 10.30 till 11.00
Father Christmas Those with children may want to put a gift, clearly labelled and worth max $5.00 in Santas sack [ give to a Committee person]
Lunch There will be a BBQ [ plus cake and coffee]
Raffles and merchandise There will be raffles and on sale we will have our fantastic thermal mugs, handbooks, and other items. They make great Christmas presents.
*** Ribbon Parade ***
“How to show your Labrador” at eleven, followed by the show proper. All Labradors are eligible to enter. This is more casual than the formal breed show and allowed a number of people less familiar with the show ring, to give showing a go. If you would like to read about showing go to page 70 in your handbook — all will be explained.
Below are some photos taken from last years event
Lab Walk Whitford forest Sun 2nd Aug
Sunday 2nd Aug meet 9.45am for 10.00am walk at Whitford Forest
Update – Almost 30 dogs and their owners had a great morning walk see photo!
See flyer for details
Please note we will be meeting for our walk at the Rewa Rd entrance to the Whitford Forest. The Siberia Hill entrance to the forest is closed as they are logging in there.
The meeting time is the same – 9.45am for walk at 10.00am.
We will meet whatever the weather – except, perhaps, if there are tornados or thunder and lightening happening! However wear suitable clothes and shoes to cope with wet and mud which could be around on this walk. This walk is suitable for everyone and all dogs of reasonable fitness but only dogs which are over 10 months old. Don’t forget to bring towels for your dogs afterwards.
Families are welcome and even non-Labradors can join the group as long as they are social and under control. We walk for about two hours and the cafe in Whitford is usually stopped at on the way home for a reviving cup of coffee.
Any queries ring Sally 092325664 or 0272294803
Directions
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.
We will gather there and continue on foot. Once again keep dogs on leads
until you are told to let them off.
Click here for map of Rewa Road
Results Champ Show 2015
Championship Show Winners – Sunday 21st June 2015
| BEST IN SHOW BEST DOG BEST OPEN |
Roughfield The Flame Keeper Breeder / Owner Sue & Mandy Roughton |
| RES. BEST IN SHOW BEST BITCH BEST JUNIOR |
Willowspring Eternal Flame Breeder / Owner Kathleen Wynyard |
| RESERVE DOG | Jancerie Mellow Yellow (Imp UK) Breeder / Owner Ally Battrick |
| RESERVE BITCH BEST JUNIOR |
Cornerstone Dreams of Fire Breeder / Owner Trudy Warmerdam |
| BEST BABY PUPPY | Charley Brown at Kahilarni Breeder / Owner Yvonne Day Medlicott |
| BEST MINOR PUPPY | Willowspring Im in Fiamme (AI) Breeder / Owner Kathleen Wynyard |
| BEST PUPPY | Willowspring Bella Italiana (AI) Breeder / Owner Kathleen Wynyard |
| BEST NOVICE | Willowspring I’m On Fire Breeder / Owner Kathleen Wynyard |
| BEST INTERMEDIATE | CH Mistybrook Matthias Breeder / Owner Peter & Jan Wallace |
| BEST NZ BRED | CH Cornerstone Magical Mile Breeder / Owner Trudy Warmerdam |
| BEST VETERAN | CH Mistybrook Mr Bojangles (CGCF) Breeder / Owner Peter & Jan Wallace |
| BEST FIELD TRIAL | Elrond of Easton Park Breeder Carol Appleton / Owner Christopher Appleton |
| CHILD HANDLER | Zana Whitton |
| JUNIOR HANDLER | Amy Bray |
The judges critique can be viewed here Critique also published in June 2015 Club Bulletin