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CRUFTS 2020

at the right time. Even now we are maintaining our have shiny full-bodied coats. For our oldies we use
regular routine. the Dachshund Adult food as it better matches the
calorific requirements. We use the full mother and
How did you feel when you were announced as puppy range, from Puppy Pro Tech milk and Starter
Best in Show?
Mousse for initial weaning and then Medium Starter
I said at the time “Wow! It’s something you dream and Medium Puppy. We find the products provide
about when you are preparing coats, but you never seamless continuity, are easy to use and the puppies
think it will happen to you”. I still think this now. My thrive.
initial thoughts when Anne came over was one of thrill
and disbelief, you’re not expecting at any point to be Who do you think of as your mentor in dogs?
a contender in such illustrious company, Dachshunds I would have to say, as I have already mentioned,
are not often considered at this level, I was just trying the late Mrs Jill Johnstone. It was a great privilege to
to do my best, show my dog and not let her down work with such an experienced and talented breeder.
and then enjoy the moment when I represented the It is not often one has the opportunity, not only to
Hound group of dogs. I must admit the immediate listen to but also to watch such a person in action.
moments after the win were a bit of blur, fortunately
What goals do you want to achieve next?
the lap of honour did bring me back to earth.
I must admit after our Crufts win, my first reaction
Which Royal Canin product(s) do you use and was concern that we had peaked and where do you
why? What results have you seen from using go from here. But on reflection this a shared hobby,
them? a way of enriching the ownership of our dogs. So we
We use the full range of Royal Canin products from will continue to have the occasional litter and hope
Medium Sensible Digestive Care biscuit for our show that we can continue to be as fortunate.
dogs as they appear to thrive, keep weight on and

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