A WET morning meant entries for Sampford Courtenay family dog show were down on previous years. But the weather was dry for the afternoon. Competitors travelled from quite a distance to enjoy the well organised, friendly show.

Thanks were expressed to the many sponsors, which include Courtenay Kennels, Mark Hedges Construction, Marshall Joinery and R V Taylor Transport Ltd. Also those who supplied prizes, particularly Vital Dog Foods and Mole Avon for their support.

The judge commented on the good condition of all the dogs. Thanks also went to veterinary surgeon Bryony Herrod-Taylor for judging and to the stewards and the hard work of the committee. The show raised around £300.

Results: Best pedigree d/b under 18mths, 1, Rob Walker, Lexie, Welsh Terrier; 2, Kerry Horn, Holly, Cocker Spaniel; 3, Michelle Daley, Freddie, Jack Russell Terrier.

Best sporting d/b: 1, Sonia Lindsey, Hadrian, Border Terrier; 2, Doreen Cook, Sophie, Whippet; 3, Colin Coleman, Conker, Golden Retriever and David Walter, Ben, Patterdale Terrier.

Best non-sporting d/b: 1, Zenna Beesley, Tyson, Staffordshire Bull Terrier; 2, Michelle Gillies, Mystiq, Wolf Dog; 3, Abby Williams, Lulu, Boxer.

Open (pedigree dogs): 1, Lynne Bourne, Pandy, Basset Hound; 2, Karen King, Poppy, Border Terrier; 3, Emma Riley, Myha, Beagle and Ian Morris, Pippa, Labrador.

Best condition: 1, Kerry Stoneman, Sally, Border Collie; 2, Michelle Daley, Freddie, Jack Russell Terrier; 3, Colin Hill, Jimmy, Labrador; 4, Emily Murray, Ollie, Cross-bred.

Best pedigree dog (winner from class 1-4): 1, Zenna Beesley, Tyson, Staffordshire Bull Terrier.

Junior handler up to 14 years: 1, Sam Simmons, Jet, Border Collie; 2, Sophie Williams, Daisy, Beagle; 3, Natalie Finnegan, Henry, Dachshund; 4, Emily Murray, Cross bred; 5, Harry Culverton, Mystiq, Wolf Hound; 6, Haberton King, Poppy, Border Terrier.

Best rescue: 1, Sarah Thompson, Micky, English Springer Spaniel; 2, Rowan Van-Houben, Ozzy, Greyhound; 3, Louise Abson, Spencer, Staffie-X and Karen Holman, Phoebe, Basset.

Best veteran: 1, Sarah Thompson, Micky, Spaniel; 2, Kerry Stoneman, Sally, Border Collie; 3, Sam Simmons, Jet, Border Collie; 4, Cheryl Jones, KC, Cross and Mouse, cross.

Dog with waggiest tale: 1, Abbie Williams, Lulu, Boxer; 2, Cheryl Thompson, Chip, Spaniel; 3, Cheryl Jones, KC, Cross; 4, Kerry Stoneman, Isaac, Labrador.

Dog most like its owner: 1, Karen Holman, Phoebe, Basset; 2, Karen King, Poppy, Border Terrier; 3, Louise Abson, Spenser, Staffie Cross; 4, Emilie Murray, Ollie, Cross; 4, Rowan Van-Housen, Ozzy, Greyhound.

Dog judge would most like to take home: 1, Michelle Daley, Freddie, Jack Russell Terrier; 2, Colin Coleman, Conker, Golden retriever; 3, Lynne Bourne, Pandy, Basset and Kerry Stoneman Sally, Labrador.