Leaving Honey and the new babies in the safe hands of Mick, Liz and Madge had a trip across to Northern Ireland for the Belfast Championship show with friend Cath and her Beardies Josh and Jessica.

We were blessed with beautiful sunny autumn weather for the trip, and included some lovely dog walks in the weekend's programme - below, Stranraer harbour, and Madge poses with her travelling companions for a photo....

 The Beardies especially enjoyed their gallop on the racecourse at Lisburn, and showing off to their new friends at the show.

All came home with a card, and we were pleased with Madge's good second in the Junior bitch class, behind the eventual Reserve CC winner, a good couple of months older than our girl.

Judge was Mrs Angela Pedder (Caldermist)