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So Mary's debut to the show ring was very well; gaining three BPIS, 1st in
with Judy, going first to local shows the Puppy Stakes at Leicester (out of
and enjoying every moment. It was 65 entries), three BIS, three RBIS
here where she experienced first the and 2 RCCs. He also took RBIS at
th
thrill of winning her first red card. Mr Wellingborough on 18 Nov 67 under
and Mrs Nicholson, who bred Judy, our own respected judge, Mr J Collins
were very close friends with a Mrs. (Ven).
Kitty Heffer who was a judge of Before the death of Vanglede Edric
numerous spitz breeds and an Mary was fortunate enough to obtain
Elkhound breeder.
a daughter whose name was Katrina
Seyn Blackie was sent by train to Lady. The daughter was named
Fleetwood - a common practice in Heidi of Henniker and was born on
those days - and was mated to Nan the 5th May 1967. Heidi was
and Fred Greenwood's Ch. Winchell exhibited with success, winning 1st
of Wistonia. This mating resulted in in Junior Bitch - City of Birmingham
four puppies - three bitches and one (7/9/68) - the judge being L G M van
dog. Mary and John decided that the den Broek from Holland. She also did
dog puppy should be staying and his very well at Crufts in 1969 taking
name was Rocco of Ringley. Mary firsts in Junior and Post Graduate,
said it was a shame that he could not under judge A W Fullwood.
have been campaigned more but, due Heidi was to be
to family commitments, it was not to the beginning
be. Rocco gained many awards and of something as
on 3rd November 1954 at LKA he yet Mary's
took the Dog CC and BOB under Mrs biggest
Winnie Barber. Mary also purchased achievement
another dog bred by Mr and Mrs with the birth of
Howard by the name of Bimbo five puppies -
(Gallant Boy of Gezellin). His sire was
three dogs and
Ch. Big Noise of Evenlode and his two bitches -
dam was Rhyllis of Rhinevale. Mary's the sire being
youngest daughter, Jane, frequently Mary and Heidi Ch.Vanglade
enjoyed herself with Bimbo by taking Firecracker. The decision to keep one
him to pet parties and obedience of the males was truly sparkling for
classes - he did well in the latter.
he was to take Mary and John to even
On the 16th September 1965 greater triumphs. His name was
Vanglade Edric was born. Bred by Heinz Sparkler.
Mrs Lillian Blair he was known at Crufts 1973 will be a day that will be
home as Karlo and his sire was Ch. remembered by both Mary and John.
Duroya Guardsman of Ven - dam As she entered the show Mary would
Vanglade Betoveron. A promising never have thought that, by the end
career however was cut short when, of the day, she and her loyal
due to distemper, Karlo died at only companion would achieve something
five years old. Mary and John were only a very select number of
devastated and echoed all dog-lover's
Keeshonds have done - take reserve
views that to lose a dog is very sad, Utility Group at the world's most
but for a dog to go long before his famous dog show.
time it breaks your heart. Edric did
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