Canines take over Kennington

HE AINT'S HEAVY: St Bernard puppy Cracker greeting his owner Phil Swanson at the Southland Kennel Association annual all breeds championship show at Kennington at the weekend.

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Kennington went to the dogs during the weekend when the annual Southland Kennel Association annual all breeds championship show was held.

Southland Kennel Association spokesman John Green said the show featured 300 dogs in 70 breeds.

While the number was slightly down on last year, it was still a good turnout, with competitors travelling from throughout the South Island to take part, Mr Green said.

Dogs were judged on their appearance, conformation and performance.

Numbers in each breed varied, with Cavalier King Charles spaniels the largest group.

Other popular breeds were chihuahuas, weimaraners, golden retrievers, rough-coated collies and Tibetan spaniels.

Among the rare breeds on show were an Italian greyhound, griffon, and Dogue De Bordeaux. Results:Saturday morning show: Won by Rottweiler Opalnera Making it Happen (rottweiler), owned by M E Lane and K Box, of Dunedin. Runner-up: Champion Bilyara Kirei Na Onami (Shiba Inu), owned by Mrs J Anderson, of Christchurch.

Saturday afternoon show: Won by Grand Champion Stormwey Smart Son (Pembroke corgi), owned by Mrs B Hyde, of Christchurch. Runner-up: Ch Wuyu Out of This World (shar pei), owned by P Jamieson, of Christchurch.

Sunday show: Won by Grand Champion Stormwey Smart Son (Pembroke corgi), owned by Mrs B Hyde, of Christchurch. Runner-up: NZ Grand Champion Westerner Winds Eye At Corsair (cocker spaniel), owned by T, J and J Warman.

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