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8th August 2008

At the Shar Pei Club's Championship Show on Sunday 3rd, Inchi won a 2nd in open bitch, it was a very strong class indeed. Tippi won 1st Junior and the RCC, so we had a fabulous day. There was a parade of Champions, and I felt so proud running both Inchi and Ronnie around.

I have added a new photo of me with Inchi.

31st July 2008

NEWS, NEWS! Watch ITV Trinny and Susannah (undress the nation ) on Wednesday 3rd September. It is about social tribes "the dog world". My good friend, Linda Rupniak (konishiki shar pei), is one of the stars and myself, Inchi and Tippi spent 3 days in London filming. On the final day of filming the "tribes" had their makeovers, so hopefully you will get a glimpse of me!!! It was a wonderful experience being filmed and meeting both Trinny & Susannah. So don't forget to watch it on Wednesday 3rd September at 9pm

Tippi wins Junior Bitch at Leeds under breed specialist, Mr Tony Howard (Drakkar). Thank you! Inchi stayed at home as she had already been awarded a Bitch CC by Mr Howard previously.

24th July 2008

At the Midland Shar Pei Club Open Show Tippi won Junior Bitch under Sue Cooke (Kornbluh). A wonderful day, the atmosphere and the food were superb. Well done to the committe for a wonderful show!

Updated Puppies page with details of a MIJUJO Shar Pei litter.

10th July 2008

Border Union on 14th June and our judge was Gerald Mitchell. Inchi was 3rd in Open Bitch and Tippi was awarded 1st Junior Bitch.

At Blackpool (Inchi was not entered due to judge already awarding her a CC), Tippi 1st in Junior Bitch. This win means she now has her Junior Warrant. Also, I entered her into the open stakes under Martin Freeman and she won it !!!

At Windsor breed specialist Linda Rupniak (Konishiki) was judging. Tippi won 1st Junior Bitch and Inchi won 1st Open Bitch and the RCC.

Thank you to all the judges for the lovely wins we have achieved.

23rd June 2008

We went away in our caravan (dogs as well) and whilst away went to the Bath Championship Show. Typical weather there (yes you've guessed - rain!). Our judge was Mr Bryn Cadogan. Tippi won 1st in puppy bitch and Inchi won 1st in open bitch and Best of breed.

The weather was kind to us after that. On Friday we went off to Southern Counties (only 20 minutes drive from our caravan). We had a change of judge and it was now Mr A Brown. It was Tippi's first time in Junior (only 2 days past her first birthday) and she won 1st Junior Bitch . Then Inchi won a strong open class and the RCC, so a great show.

We had a fab week and did not want too come home! Thank you to all concerned for the lovely week we had.

23rd May 2008

What a fab day at Scottish Kennel Club Championship show! Tippi won 1st Puppy Bitch and Inchi won 1st Open Bitch, Bitch CC (her 10th!), Best of Breed and Group 3 in the Utility Group!!! Breed judge was Mrs Pam Lyons and Group Judge was Mrs Zena Thorn-Andrews. We floated home! Thank you to Steve and Jennie, Heather and Andy for the Saturday evening, and the kind generosity to Vince and Julie for helping me and my parents get warm and a nice cuppa!

13th May 2008

Tippi won 1st in Puppy Bitch, BEST PUPPY & the BITCH CC at Birmingham Champ Show at Stafford on Sunday! Our judge was Jill Peak (Bayard). As you can imagine I am in shock. Words cannot descibe how proud I am of my homebred girl, Tippi; a true little star and my very special girl. Thank you to all the lovely e-mails and phone calls from my friends... a day I will never forget. She has achieved so much at only 11 months old... wow-wee!!!!!!

10th May 2008

Added new photo of Inchi taken in the Challenge with the Best Dog Ch Jentiki Jigsaw Puzzle at WELKS in April 2008.
Added new photos of Tippi
At Bedford open show on 5th May Tippi won 2nd in puppy & "JK", Witchgait Wishful Thinking, won BEST OF BREED!!!!!! She has not been shown for at least 3 years, bless her;.she so enjoyed her day out. Many thanks to judge, Jenny Webb (Chifido Shar Pei ) for the lovely award. JK will hopefully be out and about after her litter. Picks will be available to loving show homes, enquires welcome (this will be a repeat mating of Tippi); she is due in season anytime -- watch this space for further updates!

6th May 2008

At WELKS Championship Show on 27th April, Mr David Robbins awarded Inchi BEST OF BREED and Tippi 1st Puppy Bitch. I would like to take this opportunity to thank my good friend Andi for handling Inchi in the breed and taking her in the Utility Group; boy was i proud of how she showed and presented Inchi, a big thank you. Also to my friends in and out of the breed for the lovely comments.
Added a new photos of Tippi at WELKS 2008
Added a new photo of Inchi with Andi at WELKS 2008
Added a photo of Tippi's brother, Murphy

25th April 2008

At Stratford Upon Avon open show Mr Glen Davies (Waterley) was judging. Tippi won BEST PUPPY & BEST OF BREED in AVNSC Utility, and to top it off she won the UTILITY PUPPY GROUP. We went forward for Best Puppy in Show and unfortunately we did not win, but Tippi showed like a true star yet again.
Have you seen the video of me with Tippi?

31st March 2008

My dear friend took Tippi to BUBA open show on Saturday 21st March, and she won BEST PUPPY in Breed. Our judge was breed specialist Mrs Joy Bayliss (Tianshan). Thanks to Joy for a fab win and to Andi for taking Tippi for me.
JK is due in season anytime and a repeat mating is planned that produced our homebred puppy, Tippi, who is doing so well in the ring. She is a joy to show (a real natural) and loves everyone. Contact me for further details

13th March 2008

Added some photos taken at Crufts of Tippi and Inchi. Because no flash photography is allowed at Crufts, these were the best we could get of them in the ring.
Updated the Puppies available page

10th March 2008

Ting Tong has found a fab new home in birmingham. Good luck to Edd & Andrea.
On Saturday 1st March the Shar Pei of the Year was held at Coventry. The judge was top all-rounder Mr Robin Searle. Inchi won runner up adult (thanks to Andi Horwood for her fab job of handling Inchi). Tippi won Shar Pei Puppy of the Year and runner up overall!!!!! The judge said that I will have alot of fun with Tippi - I said politely "I already am!!!!"
CRUFTS Judge was Mr Ernie Paterson (Camarague). Witchgait Star Chaser (Tai ,owned by Jacquie Higham) won 1st in Special Yearling. Ron won 3rd in a strong Open Dog class. Inchi 2nd in a very well attended Open Bitch class. Tippi won 1st in Special Puppy and BEST PUPPY IN BREED. THIS IS THE 2ND YEAR IN A ROW THAT WITCHGAIT HAVE ACHIEVED THIS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD AT CRUFTS. Here at Witchgait we are so proud. Also, Tippi and myself were filmed for a dog video... watch this space for info on how to view it .

13th February 2008

Ting tong is looking for a new home!

Witchgait Ting Tong (sire Ronnie, dam Inchi) is looking for a special forever home. His owner has to go abroad to Cyprus due to work relocation and feels the heat and the move would be too much for Ting to take. Reluctantely she is looking for a loving permanent home for him. He is 2 years old, a red/fawn brushcoat, from excellent lines, has been raised in a busy family home with children, he has been healthy and has a fabulous temperament. For further details contact Carol on mob 07960 180081 or home weekdays 0174 8876953 (Keighley) or weekends 01274 821528 (Bradford). Who ever takes ting on will have a full back up service from Sharon Sutherland, the breeder.

3rd February 2008

Updated the puppy page - Witchgait are planning a litter!

25th January 2008

At Manchester Inchi won the Bitch CC (her 9th) & Tippi won Best Puppy and went on to win both the Puppy Stakes and the Junior Bitch Stakes of the day! We went back on Sunday to compete for Purina/Dog World overall winner and the Junior Stakes winner. Well, can you believe, it we went and won them both! I am still in shock and Tippi was a true star and took it all in her stride!

15th January 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

On Friday 28th December I took Tippi to Luton's Premier Open Show (held over 3 days). Tippi won 1st Junior AVNSC utility (there were no breed or puppy classes) BEST PUPPY & RES.BOB under Mark Cocozza (Feecloud). Then she won Utility Puppy Group 1 under Dagmar Kenis-Pordham (Solstrand), so we had to return on Sunday 30th to compete for BPIS. We managed to achieve R.B.P.I.S - all at just 7months old! WOW, what a year 2007 was for us!

Updated Puppy Page. Daisylake puppies - just 2 girls left now!

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