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harnphilly

S by Sam Oddie

The Kennel of Sharnphilly is co-owned by my 2nd Weimaraner to keep Toby company so
mother Sharron Dyer and myself Sam Oddie. along came “Harvey” Galrhia Lord Harvey
The affix was started in 2000 by Sharron JW. Despite winning consistently with
and I later joined with a joint interest in 2006. many BPIS and RCC’s to his credit, Harvey
Originally based in Essex, now having 2 decided showing was not for him and we
locations of Sharnphilly South (Essex) and decided to retire him early to avoid any more
Sharnphilly North (lancs). embarrassment in front of our piers and friends!

Sharron was introduced to Weimaraners way We were fortunate to be approached by Sue to
back in 1992. Gemma was a great family pet. use Harvey on one of her Bitches which lead
Sadly, she died at a young age from a Gastric to the start of the Sharnphilly line with Galrhia
Torsion. However, Sharron was hooked and Posh at Sharnphilly or “Posh” as she was
quickly started her search for a new Weimaraner fondly known, who turned out to be a huge
to join the family. influence on all our subsequent Weimaraners.

She found a breeder, Sue Gallagher of the
Galrhia affix, who coincidentally lived nearby
and chose a bitch with a view to showing. We
became close friends with Sue from which she
gifted mum a gorgeous dog puppy and thus the
story began….

Galrhia Tobermory JW “Toby” to his friends,
was a brilliant first show dog. Clocking up
many BOB’s at open show level and winning
his way out of his classes at champ shows.
It was quickly decided that we needed a Galrhia Posh As Sharnphilly

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