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GAYLE THOMSON, 17 YEARS OLD
DISTRICT/COUNTY WHERE YOU LIVE:
Lanarkshire, Scotland
HOW DID YOU START OFF JUNIOR HANDLING?
I started off in the breed classes. Have been going to shows with my dad and uncle since I was a toddler.
DO YOU TAKE PART IN ANY OTHER DOGGY ACTIVITIES (OBEDIENCE,AGILITY,FLYBALL,ETC)?
Have had a go at obedience and agility.
HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU LIVE WITH,OWN AND/OR SHOW?
I live with and enjoy showing my three Large Munsterlanders.
WHICH ONES DO YOU USE FOR JUNIOR HANDLING AND WHY?
Large Munsterlanders.
WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN BEFORE IN COMPETITION?
Large Munsterlanders, Gordon setter and Labrador.
TELL US ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE (SHOWING STYLE) YOUR BREED IN JUNIOR HANDLING CLASSES?
The Large Munsterlander is a stacked breed so therefore you have to position the feet correctly and hold the head and tail out.
WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY WEAR IN COMPETITION?
I wore a pale blue trouser suit at Crufts this year and normally wear any clothes that do not contrast with the colouring of the dogs I show.
WHAT ARE YOUR BEST ACHIEVEMENTS?
Going to my first ever breed club show and coming third in Junior and First in Novice.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE OCCASION SO FAR?
Everything I have achieved throughout showing my dogs and also I love going to Crufts as it is a huge dog shopping experience.
IF YOU ONLY HAD ONE 'TOP TIP' TO SHARE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Enjoy what you are doing and your dog will enjoy it to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT JUNIOR HANDLING?
Meeting new friends that are also dog lovers.
WHAT DISAPPOINTS YOU IN THE WORLD OF JUNIOR HANDLING?:
People saying not very nice stuff behind each others back.
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