Ferndown girl and her dog at Crufts

Young Kennel Club (YKC) member, Christina Hoare from Ferndown will get her moment in the ring at Crufts on Friday, 6 March, after being placed fourth in the Rebecca Pointer Memorial Award 2008.

The annual competition runs for YKC members aged 8-18 years and the trophy is presented at Crufts to the member who has achieved the most with their dog in the world of obedience.

The presentation gives recognition to both the members and dogs for working so hard at obedience shows all year. Points are awarded for wins and places at YKC events and classes: Companion, Limited, Open and Championship shows. The award can only be won once by a YKC member.

Barbara Pointer will present the trophy on Friday, 6 March to the winner Daniel Thompson, with his working sheepdog Mills on Wheels.
All those placed will also get their moment to appear in the ring with their working sheepdogs.

1st Daniel Thompson, Mills on Wheels
2nd Alexandra Duesbury, Dodgin Amber Gambler
3rd Jodie Lunn, Gypton Just Hadta Havya
4th Christine Hoare, Komeno Little Wing
5th Chloe Connell, Chlosarian Driveu to Drink (crossbreed)

If you would like to find out more about the Young Kennel Club and how to join, or if you are a Young Kennel Club member andinterested in this competition for next year, please contact the Young Kennel Club team on 020 7518 1030,visit the YKC stand at Crufts.

Crufts is taking place from the 5-8 March 2009, at the NEC Birmingham.