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Finally, a brief update on the site.

I ventured out to my first show in over six months on March 2nd to show at the Western Classic. "Solo" was short-listed for Group in the first show under Mr. K Edh (Sweden), and then got Reserve Challenge to Jenny Sayers boy Ch. Chinaroad Kopy Kat (Tommy), at the second show.

A new format was used this year and we had both shows running at once, plus a split Toy Group. I guess it worked well for those with only one breed, but two or more in the same Group and it was impossible! I ended up missing a Crested class as I was in another ring. I hope the committee doesn't decide on the same format next year!

Helena Fitzgerald was heading down to the Albany shows on February 16th & 17th. She took "Solo" along for the ride, and came home with a double Best of Breed and a R/U Best Exhibit in Group under Mr. M. and Mrs. L. Gunter (NSW). Thank you Helena, for putting up with the terror.

Friends of mine are in England, attending Crufts. We usually have a morning tea each Wednesday, so they will be missed!  :O)   After all the heat waves and lack of rain in Western Australia, they will be enjoying the cool.

Speaking of rain, we have actually enjoyed a lovely gentle rain for a few hours today. Lots of thunder, but not much storm. After what seems like months of temperatures in the high 30's to mid 40's, it's a welcome relief, believe me!

I am still not well and will be laying low again this year after the Contest of Winners on March 15th. This is Solo's fifth consecutive invitation to the Contest, so I feel very honoured. Meanwhile I apologise for the lack of updates but my heart hasn't been in it.

• Updated site March 7th, 2008

• Added more to AUSTRALIAN SHOW EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES

• Added a page of NAMES OF KINGS OF SWAZILAND

• Added a lot more to BREED SPECIFIC GROOMING LINKS

• Added more info to LYMPHOMA IN DOGS

• Added a new page with information on CANINE INFLUENZA

• Added more JUDGES BIOS to the DOG JUDGES INFO

• Added more articles to THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

• Added a new page on SAVE THE DINGO!

• Added a link to the WA DINGO ASSOCIATION - the
  only Australian wildlife not given protection - the Dingo!

• Added a page of INSECT REPELLENT PLANTS

• Added a page on CHLOROPHYLL - ITS MANY WONDERS AND BENEFITS

• Added a new page of NAMES FROM THE UNDERWORLD

• Added more to SHOW TRAINING & HANDLING

• Repaired broken links on CANINE DIETS page

• Added a good number of new links on DIY FOR HORSES

• Added another list of NAMES OF CELTIC DEITIES

• Added a list of FOODS NOT TO FEED YOUR DOG!

• Added more to LACTATION

• Added a number of Judges names to SHOW DATES

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