Hi Jenny Bennett stood in for us at the last minute when another judge was unable to come due to ill health, Jenny's affix is something like Mijaneek (don't think that's quite right but I haven't got the details here at work). Glad you enjoyed the day :)

J xx

It was a lovely day thank you. Can anyone confirm the name of the judge in Ring 1 please?

What a lovely day we had in the childrens ring,facepainting allsorts of things on little faces - lots of requests for Homer!!! Our three hounds came along with Rob for a while and I was delighted that Jake took it all in his stride - no nerves at all!! It was lovely to see some of the beautiful alumni dogs here again - had a cuddle with Rolo, who i always had a soft spot for!! And was delighted to see the star of the show - Maisie, looking so posh in all her new gear and receiving so much love from everyone. It really warmed my heart to see it, and meet your lovely new mum in person! Fantastic all round - defintiely be there next year!! Thanks to all the organisers for a great day xx

We had a lovely day. Rolo won a rosette! He did so well with so much going on. Got himself a toy and knocked a few things off stall's!! All the daybreaks grunds did so well, and we had the pleasure of meeting Chille. Hopefully she will be our new addition to the family. Great day. Rich, Manda & Rolo xxxx

Thankyou to everyone for a brilliant day! The atmosphere was great, aren't dog people the best?! We had Mick with us and he did really well, meeting other breeds, getting lots of cuddles and comments about his beautiful coat and cute ears! He even met his Mum who's at Bark Inn kennels, I got a bit choked when they said hello to each other. Thankyou again for organising a super day x

We would just like to say what a brilliant day we had at the show today, we came home with 3 rosettes and an extra grey (thanks Ruth). Max came home with us, he travelled well, he is getting on well with Blaze and Gracie although she did give a one bark warning when he decided to get into her pink fluffy bed....... He has eaten all his dinner even checking the other bowls for left overs. He has been for a walk with our other two, and has now taken over one of the sofas. Despite only being here for a few hours he has proven to be extremely loving and laid back. He will make a great addition to someone's family.

Blaze did very well today, coming out of his shell by letting strangers fuss him, and recieved two rosettes.

Gracie was still very nervous around other dogs, spending most of the time pulling in the opposite direction we wanted to go. She did come home with a rosette.

It was great to see the Daybreak greys walking around hoping you all find loving homes soon. xx

Just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone who helped to make today such a fabulous day, We had a great time chatting to fellow owners and meeting all the dogs. My two are still fast aslep only waking up to eat their tea. My very shy boy Fletcher excelled himself and came home with four rosettes something we'd never believed possible before we went to Julie's "Tellington Touch" class, it wasn't Boogies day as she was spooked by the P.A system but she was so much better than when we came last year.
A Big thank you to everyone x x

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Julie and everyone involved in organising and running the show today. We all had a great time. Lena & Lola are very much looking forward to me trying some of the recipes from the A la Bark Baking book which we bought today. Love from Linda, Paul, Lola & Lena xx

What a lovely day! Thanks to everyone who turned up, whether to volunteer, or to spend their money on our stalls - I don't know about the other stalls yet but the cake stall made £280! This much needed money will go directly to helping our gorgeous greys and will really make a big difference to their lives. Also, a big thank you must go to all the fab people who donated lots of lovely cakes, they went down a treat! I do have a few containers which the cakes arrived in, and also a cake tray which held the lovely lemon cake, so if you are the owner of these items and would like to be reunited with them, I have them in my safe-keeping. I can be contacted via here, or emma.bryce@rgtperrybarr.co.uk to arrange collection. Thanks again, see you next year ;0)

We had a lovely exhausting day, 2 very sleepy dogs lying in front of me. Just wanted to say a big thank you to all of you that very kinly held onto 1 or other of my greys whilst I was in the show ring. Luckliy we even managed a couple of rosettes! It was a great day, so thanks to all of that run the event and Daybreaks. luv t Reubes & Blossom (prettiest Black bitch)

What a great day, well done eveyone who won the classes, i don't envy the judges having to choose winners out of all them beauties! xx

Thanks to all involved in organising today, was a really lovely day and it all went so well. Plus Roxy is worn out and has slept since getting back so I think we're having a quiet night! :-) xx

Had a really nice day at the show n so pleased to c how well the kennels dogs behaved. Hopefully sum wil hav new homes now. N so proud of my boys, no first places again but one of the judges did say that Charlie was the 'most useless dog'. I cudnt be more proud. Thankyou to all 4 a great day. X

what a greyt day,we really enjoyed it,brilliant turnout,good organisation, lovely judges and a super atmosphere,lets hope we raised loads of money,thank-you Dave & family x.

Hope you all have a wonderful day today. We were on our way, when Emily had a very nasty bout of car-sickness. She was so upset that her tail was tucked between her legs, so thought it best to bring her home to relax instead. Hope you see you next year! Mand x

To anyone who Pam has asked to help in the Dog Show tomorrow .. I have been trying to find a minute to ring everyone and have failed miserably :( Please - if you are going to help and haven't spoken to Ruth would you please turn up between 8.30 and 9am and find me ... I'll be looking harassed proabably :) if you want to ask me anything then please give me a ring - my number is 0774 7754759.

I've had phone calls from the Galloping Greyhound Gourmet who's definitely at the Show - she's cooked rabbit casserole for dogs to 'Take Away' or 'Eat In' :) Mine had some at the Newmarket Show and licked the bowl clean so check her out - she'll also bring copies of her receipe book to sell - ideal for a Christmas present :)
All our greys are usually micro chipped before being rehomed but if anyone wants a dog chipped we've got a qualified 'chipper' coming too.

I hope you all have a great time, get lots of rosettes and enjoy Perry Barr's Fun Day and Dog Show ... just remember that we all go home with the very best dog at the Show :)

See you all tomorrow.

Julie xx

Am gutted not to be able to come tomorrow and volunteer to show off a beautiful day breaks dog :'0( I hope that everyone and every dog has a greyt time and lots of pennies are raised. You all do such an amazing job. Having Ruby, JoJo and Myles in my life continues to be such a blessing, so a great big thankyou to all xxx

So sorry we can't make it - babysitting duties 'up North' and visiting my parents who we haven't seen for months! Have a fun day x

My Twitter activity has also sparked a dog blog mention of the event: http://winniethegreyhound.blogspot.com/2010/10/fun-sunday-for-greyhounds-in-west.html
Fingers crossed even more peeps will come along as a result!

You might all like to know that I've been rallying support on Twitter for this day (in absence of being able to come along) - I got the Dogs Trust to 'tweet' out a message about the day and a link to the schedule - they have 15,000+ 'followers' (e.g. people that look at / receive their tweets) so hopefully this will bring along new people and open up their eyes to the wonderful wonder of retired hounds :) Have fun everyone xx

Annual Dog Show!
This Saturday will be a great day out for all the family, with lots going on for the kids in the Perry's Club Ring, you don't have to be a member, just come along and join in the fun!
We will have lots of games and activities for the youngsters to take part in: our ever popular "Homer game" with lots of fab prizes to be won, we will also have "Guess the dog's birthday", our Lucky Dip, our very own face painter, a craft corner...and much more!
There will also be a display by the Racing Tails junior dog handlers, plus a chance for you and your dog to have a go at a dog agility course in the ring.
Try your luck with the Perry's Club classes (open to everyone aged 16 and under),
Prettiest Bitch
Most Handsome Dog
Junior handler age 9 and under
Junior handler age 9 to 16

Find out more about Perry's Club, you can join at the show!
See you there!!

Hi Jules
We've booked the arenas till 4pm so may be a little later but not much :)

Jx

Hi Ruth
Please could you let me know what time will the dog show finish?

Yay, go Craig! I've had a request for Victoria Sponge today so if he wants to make one of those that would save me a job! Thanks Laura (and Craig!) xxx

I am very lucky to say that my hubby is an ace cake maker! Craig loves to bake and we're coming on Saturday anyway so let us know if there is any preference and he said he'll have a go. He's particularly good at Victoria sponges and chocolate cake! :-)

Ina (Kallie) and I will again be making trillions of cakes for the cakes stall, but as they went like, erm, hotcakes last year, any donations of cakes would be gratefully received! If you will be able to bring anything, or indeed if you would like to help us out on the cake stall for a bit, please drop me an email on emma.bryce@rgtperrybarr.co.uk. For the vegans out there, there will be some vegan friendly chocolate fudge cake, chocolate muffins and flapjacks so get in quick! Em xxx

Hi Dan&Cleo, and all others helping with taking a Trust dog to the show. I will give you a confirmation call on Friday but it would be great if you can arrive at the kennels between 9 - 9.30am.

HELP! We need a few more things sorting for the dog show..... We need help with a couple of volunteers on the door from 9 - 11 to collect money.... Paul Lyons is going to commentate but we need someone to help take over for Paul to have a break.... also needed are tables. If you have a STURDY table(s) you can lend for the day we can make the RGT stands bigger! If you think you can help with any of these, please give Ruth a call on 0121 782 7702 or email me at Ruth.Boswell@rgtperrybarr.co.uk Many thanks in advance! x

Ruth
Im really pleased you have been able to find volunteers to help out with the dogs next Saturday. I put my name down early September to help out but you where still looking for volunteers at the time. What time would you like us to come and collect our dog (or dogs as i cant remember how many we said we would look after) on the morning and where from?

And if your grey needs a new dog bed we've got Alfie Moon's dog beds at the Show ... Carol makes hard wearing, easy washable, not expensive dog beds and my hounds say they're very comfy too :)

Well after having a blip with the photographer we've got another one ... this one is going to do photos of dogs and people as usual and also will make a calendar for you with your dog's pic or kiddie's pic or anything as a backdrop so please check it out ...
J x

Well theres a Best black bitch class, most appalling (oops meant most Appealing) eyes :) , best solid colour grey um best condition, prettiest bitch class with a beeggg goody bag for the first prize winner from Judy Zatonski to remember Saffy and lots of other classes for grunds called Wispa (as well as the age group class for her too :) ) Oh and for Foxy there's a special prize of training vouchers for Sallys and my training classes hehehehe ... Foxy we really love you :)

J xx

As we are taking all the Trust dogs to the show on Saturday 16th October, this means Daybreaks Kennels will be CLOSED FOR THE WHOLE DAY.

Are there any really great rosettes for black greyhounds called Wispa?!

We've got some fab trophies for the Champions of each ring that I collected this week, Fish4Dogs also gave us great fishy, crunchy prizes ... I think we'll give those to our Veteran/Vintage class winners as I love the oldies and they deserve some serious treats and you should see the rosettes for the 'oldest dogs' ... wowweeeee Humungous :)

Just over a week to go and Liz is collecting the rosettes tomorrow so then we can package them into 1st to 6th sets for each class, label them so its easy for our stewards to find and we're nearly ready for the big day :) We couldn't do this Show without loads of volunteers who help us on the day so a big thank you in advance to them and I really hope that everyone has a lovely day and goes home with lots of rosettes .... of course we all go home with the best dog :)
A big special thank you to Pam ... even tho she has been very very seriously ill and is still in hospital she's sent Ruth the list of helpers that she was arranging for the Show - so many thanks Pam, I didn't expect you to remember that .... just concentrate on getting better please :)

See you all on the 16th with your dogs.

Julie xx

Hi Ruth, no problem. Thanks for letting us know.

Hi Dawn, Andy & Penny, thanks for your offer. You are on the list for helping.... so sorry, didn't realise you were waiting for a call back..... xxx

Hiya
I'm sure you'll be needed at the dog show ... and I'd love some more helpers if Ruths got plenty so please come along on the 16th and ask anyone where me or Ruth are :)
Thank you for offering, it takes lots of people to run the day and we want everyone to have the chance to take their dogs into classes too so the more helpers the better :)

Julie x

Hi Ruth. Phoned the other day as to volunteer to help a the dog show. They took our number and said you would phone as we haven't heard back are we still ok to help?

Hi don't worry I think next year's Show is on Sunday :)

J xx

I am so sorry I can never volunteer for anything like this as I work Saturdays and can never seem to get one off!! I would love to help with this, only problem ......I would want to keep the dog:-) xx

Hi Dawn/Andy&Penny - yes please! Give me a call..... x

Hi Ruth do you still need any more volunteers to look after a grey?

Duh how thick am i ...its written across the top!! lol! xx

Ok in that case you can put me down for a dog for the day if i can help? I will call you on my lunch break today xx

Hi Fi, it's Saturday 16th October x

Hi Ruth, sorry what date is this on? i might be able to help? i'll be coming to the kennels saturday so maybe i can speak to you about it then. x

Still need 8 more volunteers to look after a Daybreaks grey for a day at the dog show...... please give Ruth a call if you can help on 0121 782 7702.

Woohoo its getting closer and closer ... Just hoping the rosettes and Trophies are all ok (not that I'm panicking :) ). I hope you're all going to have a go at the Greyhound Show classes as well as the Novelty classes too ... I know we all take the best dog home with us but the show classes are fun as well so please have a go and its a fabulous feeling when you get a rosette... the judge- Rita, is a lovely lady who has racers as well as show greyhounds so please take your beautiful greys in the age classes too :)

Like Ruth said - all entries are on the day, greys are Pedigree dogs too so you could enter the Hound class in the Companion Dog Show (Ring 1 in the smaller arena) and if you do you need to fill in an entry form and pay before your class (Sandra and Chris are our very efficient secretaries who'll be in the small arena). All classes except those in Ring 1 you'll pay your entry fee in the Ring just before the class is judged :)
We've got some great trade stands coming - Mekuti- animal equipment/harnesses, A La Bark baking ... my dogs adored her rabbit casserole :), collars, birds of prey etc etc so please bring loads of money and your Christmas present list :)
Jx

Yes! Just bring loads of money with you to support us!

can you just show up on the day?

theres a volunteer here if you need one - my daughter Danie will gladly assist. Donna x

HELP! We are after 16 volunteers to look after a Trust dog each at the dog show - with the hope of finding them homes. Please give Ruth a call if you can assist. Many thanks. 0121 782 7702

Well the rosettes are ordered .... the Trust's bank balance isn't good at the mo so we thought we'd have to economise but luckily we've found another supplier who can do 3 tier rosettes much cheaper than our usual supplier so we've ordered from them. We're getting a few calls from other trade stands who want to come so Liz is busy sending out email letters and keeping tabs on who's coming already and these new ones.
Liz and I went to City of Bham dog show on Friday and the Fish4Dogs people very generously gave us prizes for the dog show so I'm having trouble deciding which classes to give the prizes too ... would anyone notice if the 11 year old Greyhound bitch and the Over 18'' lurcher classes had 4 prizes each :) Knowing my luck my dogs would both be 5th :)
Our postage is free at the mo so we sent out the schedules to our mailing list separately ... many thanks to everyone who has sponsored a class, it makes a big difference to our Show and hopefully it's a nice way to remember an old friend or current one :) Thank you letters will be sent out after the Show.

Julie

Hi Deb

Many thanks for the kind offer, I'll check with you what class you and Millie would like to sponsor :)

J xx

Hi Julie
This is Millies mum would be happy to sponsor a class