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Walk Whitford forest Sun 15th Feb

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Sunday 15th February 9.00am Whitford Forest

A few photos have been added from this walk to show the happy, muddy Labradors who were there

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See flyer for full details
Meet at 8.45am and start the walk at 9.00am. 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.

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 theforest. 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.

Click here for map of where we meet.

If you have any queries or need directions on route, ring Sally 0272294803

Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event 7th December 2014

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Labrador Club Christmas Fun Day and Ribbon Parade
Update – 30 Labradors turned out for this great day. See photos

Santa 7th December [Sunday] NZKC grounds Ardmore
This is our last function of the year and the committee would love to see you all!!!  We have had a great year, and catching up with all of you on the 7th would be the icing on the cake. See Flyer

When 7th December [ Sunday] at 10.30
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 less that $10.00 in Santas sack [ give to a Committee person]
Lunch There will be a sausage sizzle [ plus cake and coffee] but please join us for bubbles and Christmas cake at lunchtime
Raffles and merchandise There will be raffles and on sale we will have our fantastic 2015 calendars, 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.

Walk Woodhill forest Sun 30th Nov

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Sunday 30th November 10.00am Woodhill Forest – Muriwai

Update:- Great day for a walk with over 20 Labradors and a few other 4 legged friends meeting up for a gambol and a swim.  Here are some photos taken on the day.

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See flyer for full details

Join us for our next club walk in Muriwai Forest. Bring your family, dogs, leads, suitable walking shoes and, if you wish, some snacks and water.  Walk can be up to 2 hours long so ensure your dogs are reasonably fit. Dogs can run free once we are in the forest but should be on leads before the walk starts.  These walks are not suitable for puppies under 10 months old.

Remember towels for wet dogs at the end of the walk!

There is a nice cafe nearby where some of us go afterwards – you are welcome to join us.

Directions
Take Highway 16 to Helensville and take the Muriwai turnoff. When you get to Muriwai, follow the main road down the hill until you get to the Fire Station, turn right along Coast Road and drive past the Golf course to the car park where the walk will start. Entrance to the walk is across the road, so dogs on leads there.  Click here for map of where we meet.

If you have any queries or need directions on route, ring Sally 0272294803

First Aid for Dogs Thu 6th Nov

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The Labrador Club is running a First Aid for Dogs evening Thursday 6th November.

see Flier First Aid

With holidays just around the corner — and the crazy  and busy times around the silly season, accidents do happen – make sure that you are prepared.

When:     Thursday   6th November
Register: by 1st November with secretary Mary Waugh mwaugh1@gmail.com
027 292 7483 / 09 292 4181
Where:   Kennel Club Grounds — Clevedon
Cost:      $5.00 per person
6.30pm – kickoff
An informal trouble shooting question and answer session with a few training and obedience experts.  For those coming straight from work there will be a BBQ

7.30pm – Practical First Aid for your dog.

Dr Mike Gething .. Hon Vet for the Labrador Club
Dr Debbie Jones .. SPCA   — trauma and emergency vet
Sally Felton  R.A.N.A  30+ years  in clinic experience
Pat Woollaston V.N  An Tech   30+  years in clinic experience

  • What to do in the kind of emergencies that are most common with dogs.
  • What are emergencies.
  • What to do till the vet gets there.
  • How to medicate your dog.
  • Bandaging.
  • First aid kits.

We will have spare dogs but do bring your own to “practice” on.

Trivial Pursuits Sat 7th March

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The Labrador club will be once again running a Trivial Pursuits Night at the Ramarama Hall
Saturday 7th March @ 7.30

A fun night for club members, family and friends – of the 2 legged variety.  See Flyer for full details

Ramarama Hall:13 Maher Road ( 30 seconds from Ramarama Motorway off ramp.) Click here for map details.

Those who attended last years event will remember the fun and hilarity had by all! See photos

This years theme is ‘Old School’ – Your Old school uniform…what you wore
when you were young…what your Grandparents wore… Whatever you want it
to be.  For other definitions you can look at the following links:-

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_school
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old+school
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old-school
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/old+school

To book your table contact
Mary Waugh
Secretary The Labrador Club
email: mwaugh1@gmail.com
Phone 027 2927483

Champ Show 17th May 2014

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This was held Saturday 17th May 2014 starting at 10.30am
NZKC Exhibition Centre, 743 Clevedon Road, Ardmore, Auckland

Below are some photos taken at the show including some lovely shots of the winning Labradors – courtesy of Supashots.  More photos taken on the day both “Best in Show” and ringside, can be seen here on Supashots website.

Please note that the photos shown below are low resolution – to purchase high resolution copies of these please contact Supashots Photography  – see their website www.supashots.com

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Best in Show

Best in Show & Open in Show & Best Dog

 Best in Show
Open in Show; Best Dog
GRAND CH Belvador Court Judge
Sire: Ch Berolee William Trigg (Imp UK)
Dam: Amvikal Spring Song
Breeder / Owner J Rendall

Reserve in Show

Reserve in Show & Best Bitch

 Reserve in Show
Best Bitch
CH Glenstar Unusual Suspect
Sire: Driftway Provocateur (Imp Aust)
Dam: Ch Glenstar Hersheys Delight
Breeder / Owner L & B Hanson

Intermediate in Show

Intermediate in Show & Reserve Dog

 Intermediate in Show
Reserve Dog
CH Croftsway Ace of Diamonds (AI)
Sire: Blackthorn Devonshire DBL07 (USA)
Dam: Driftway Sequin (Imp Aust)
Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope

Veteran in Show

Veteran in Show

 Veteran in Show
Mistybrook Miss Moneypenny at Southerly (AI)
Sire: Balrion Ring Around the World (UK)
Dam: Southerly Wishes
Breeder P & J Wallace
Owner P Woollaston

NZ Bred in Show

NZ Bred in Show

 NZ Bred in Show
CH Jetsun Sweatheart
Sire: NZ Ch Driftway Heartbreaker (Imp Aust)
Dam: Jetsun Nightclub
Breeder G & M Wilson
Owner A Murray

Reserve Bitch

Reserve Bitch

 Reserve Bitch
Ohakuri Ferns One
Sire: NZ Ch Westlander Apache (Imp Aust)
Dam: Ch Temepara of Ohakuri
Breeder / Owner A Cooper

Junior in Show

Junior in Show

 Junior in Show
Glenstar Calm Before the Storm
Sire: Am Ch Weathertop El Nino (USA)
Dam: NZ Ch Glenstar Salute to the Stars
Breeder / Owner L J Hansen

Novice in Show

Novice in Show

 Novice in Show
Southerly Ursula CGCS
Sire: NZ Ch Berolee William Trigg (UK)
Dam: Southerly Onzx
Breeder / Owner P Woollaston

Puppy in Show

Puppy in Show

 Puppy in Show
Blackhills Tommy Girl
Sire: Badgerleigh Major Tom Berolee (UK)
Dam: Blackhills Thora
Breeder / Owner P Hallmond

Minor Puppy in Show

Minor Puppy in Show

 Minor Puppy in Show
Jancerie Starwort
Sire: Blackhills Lone Star (AI)
Dam: Jancerie Sunflower
Breeder A Battrick / Owner P Hallmond

Baby Puppy in Show

Baby Puppy in Show

 Baby Puppy in Show
Croftsway Glamour Puss
Sire: Croftsway Ace of Diamonds
Dam: Croftsway Real Blonde
Breeder / Owner J Bedford-Pope

Best Field Trial

Best Field Trial

 Best Field Trial
Elrond of Easton Park Q.C.
Breeder Mrs C Appleton
Owner Mr C Appleton

 

Fun day 13th April 2014

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Sunday 13th April at the NZKC Grounds @ Ardmore

The Fun Day was just that Fun. Our Labradors are so obliging and they really gave everything their best shot. We began with a demonstration of the basics of Field Trialing, and after most had had a try too our Labs “Egg and Spooned” with children, then repeated the performance with adults. They jumped, weaved [ wove?] ran for sacks, sat next to food without eating it — in fact were just typical Labs.

To read more – join the Labrador Club and you will get the Bulletin

Below are some photos of the nearly 30 dogs all displaying the reason that they are our chosen breed.

25th Feb AGM & Prize Giving

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AGM & Annual Prize Giving was held 25th Feb 2014 at NZKC Grounds Ardmore

A few snapshots were hastily taken on a cell phone – apologies for the quality.

Prior to the meeting committee members hastily polished the awards to be presented.

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008 Jan and Peter Wallace with their haul of awards.  Between them they received Labrador and Open of the Year
Ch Mistybrook Mr Bojangles CGCF, Intermediate and Junior of the Year
Mistybrook Mr Sandman,
and Brood Bitch of the Year
CH Mistybrook Make Mine Mink
013 Angela Murray with her award for
Puppy of the Year
Eventide Sonny Bill
014 Maree Dickey with her award for
Kilbryde Field Trial Shield
Southerly Xmas Tic Toc at Lanmardic
010 Sue Rae with her award for
Obedience Dog of the Year
Southerly TicToc CGCF
009 Sally Felton with her award for
Companion Dog of the Year
Curragh Merry Maker CGCG CDX RA
011 Jo Price with The Auld Mug
for contribution to the club from a non-committee member,
and Dakota Price with her award for
Child Handler of the Year

Absent from the AGM were :-

Juanita Rendall who got New Zealand Bred of the Year with CH Belvador Cover Story

April Cooper NZ CH Westlander Apache (Imp Aust) & Trisha Hallmond NZ CH Berolee William Trigg (Imp UK) who both got Stud Dog of the Year

Lindy Donaldson who got Ribbon Parade Dog of the Year with Southerly X My Heart

Rebecca McPherson & Paula Stevenson who both got Junior Handler of the Year

Christmas Ribbon Parade and Fun Event 1st December 2013

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Labrador Club  Christmas  Fun Day and Ribbon Parade
Santa1st December [ Sunday] NZKC grounds Ardmore

This was our last function of the year and the committee hopes that everyone had a great day.  The weather stayed dry and not too hot allowing us to enjoy the event outdoors.

The day started with Games, Father Christmas, BBQ, plus Child and Junior Handler Competitions
On sale we had stock, handbooks, calendars, and wonderful Labrador Collars

The highlight was the Ribbon Parade where some lovely labradors were on display.  This was more casual than the formal breed show and allowed a number of people less familiar with the show ring, to give showing a go.

Below are some photos from the games we started the day off with.