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The Veteran Warrant is for dogs aged 7 years being at the forefront of any future plans. It is
and over, with points only available at open especially difficult in Newfoundland’s as being
shows from any variety veteran classes. A total a large breed the average life expectancy is
of 25 points, in line with the requirements of generally lower than other more active or smaller
the Junior Warrant award, are required to claim breeds. This award recognises those dogs
a Veteran Warrant with points claimed from that are often in better condition and healthier
general open and group open shows only, from than younger specimens in their breed, and
AV veteran, or veteran stakes classes. from the observations in taking part in in these
veteran competitions, there is much enjoyment
The Coldwells who were delighted to receive an
not only from the dogs taking part but also the
email confirmation from the Kennel Club at the
owners who are apparently proud to take their
end of March 2019 that their Newfoundland Ch
loved ones in the ring. Most owners show great
Zentaur Tee Tea Effen JW ShCM VW was the
respect and support to each other which is not
first ever recipient of the new Veteran Warrant
always found in our normal classes. I think that
Titl, tell us about Copper, also fondly known as
we all know how privileged we are to be there
Pooh
showing our more aged friend.
Cooper has mainly been handled throughout
We have shown Cooper at open and
her show career by Faye however, she has
championship show level since she was 6
been shown by Nicole Owles in both the breed
months old and she started by gaining both her
competition and Junior Handling competitions.
Junior Warrant and her Show Certificate of Merit
We have always tried to support our local at a young age. She then went on the take her
open shows and have taken part in showing Champion title, even gaining a CC from Veteran
our veterans over the years, so when this new at 7 years old. She has also gained a CAC and
award was announced we were excited that they CACIB in Belgium. To be able to add the Veteran
too could get recognition they deserve along Warrant to her titles is just fantastic, a real
with all the youngsters. Every year we like to achievement.
set ourselves small goals and this was our first
Cooper is a joy to live with and she can often be
one for 2019 which at one point seemed like it
found keeping the youngsters occupied, often
would not be possible due to Cooper suddenly
encouraging them to cause trouble and then
becoming ill in June with gastric torsion and had
sitting back with a satisfied look and wag of the
to rest for 6 months whilst her coat returned.
tail when they get into trouble. She will greet
Her points were collected over seven shows people by grabbing their arms in her mouth and
between the 1st January at Coventry Ladies giving them a guided tour. She is accepting of
Kennel Association to the 3rd March at everything and everyone unless you have nail
Oxfordshire Canine Society including the clippers in your hand, she then turns into a
shows also included, East Kent Canine Society, flexible ninja that can escape anyone.
Guildford and District Canine Society, Kent
We would like to thank all the judges who have
County Canine Association where she also
awarded her the placings that helped gain her
took Reserve Best Veteran in Show Ashford
the points for the award, these include Avril
and Faversham District Canine Society and
Roper, Rosemary Jackson, Neil Straw, Jonathan
Chichester & District Canine Society where she
Daltrey, Jackie Cutler, John Crossley, Christine
went on to take Best Veteran in Show at both.
Morgan, Barry Blunden and Derek Allsopp along
We all know that the practice of breeding and with all the other judges that have thought highly
showing pedigree dogs has faced criticism of her over the years.
over recent years so being able to award the
We would also like to encourage everybody to
veterans goes some way to show that it is
continue supporting their local open shows and
not just about the short term gain, and that
to keep enjoying your veterans.
actually there are many of us who continue to
breed with the health and longevity of the dogs Gary, Teresa, Faye & Elaine Coldwell
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