40 Breed Notes – Oct 2025

No news this week, so just bits and pieces!

Been doing anything exciting with your Keesie this summer? Got a story to share? Some fab photos??
In which case, send them to Andy Fitches, who is waiting for all your contributions to the Club’s Walkee Talkees magazine. His deadline is the end of October latest, but please let him know if you’re going to send something in so that he can plan layout etc.

The schedule is now out for the NoEKC’s Ch show, which is being held at Thorpe Willoughby Village Hall, YO8 9PA on Sunday 16th November.
The Show opens at 9.00am, with the judging of Open Show (judge Mhairi Aikman) starting at 9.30am followed by the SAC (judge Tyra Church (Tykees)). The Ch Show judging (Caroline Kisko) will not be before 10.00am
Home-made hot and cold food, cakes and refreshments will be available throughout the day.
All contributions to the raffle table will be gratefully received.
On-line entries only via Have A Dog Day – closing date is 31st October 2025

The Keeshond Club will be holding their Open Show in conjunction with BUBA’s Ch Show on Saturday, 6th December at Stafford. It will be judged by Vikki Marshall (Devonia) and the SAC by Jenny Shorer-Wheeler. Continuing the Centenary year celebrations, entry fees and catalogues for this show are free for club members.

The Keeshond Club will be hosting a Breed Appreciation Day on Saturday, 18th July 2026 at Nether Whitacre Village Hall, B46 2EH. More details will be available in due course on the Royal Kennel Club diary of events.

Anji Marfleet