Mossy wins his 3rd CC and starts his Working test season

I took the ferry from larne to cairnryan last week. The trip was to be a short one with two functions. The first was to deliver one of the little girl puppies to her new owners . The second was to compete at SKC championship show with Mossy.
The little girl puppy had a long journey ahead of her. A further four trip north of Inverness after I met her owners in Edinburgh. She coped well, no travel sickness, had a pee everytime we stopped and just some minor objections when she was put back in the crate after which she'd settle down to sleep.
We could be forgiven for thinking it was mid winter when we arrived at the hotel. Driving rain and a biting East wind greeted us.Puppy handed over safely, I left my Mum and Elly in the comfort of our room and went down to excercise Mossy. With no sign of the rain lifting I made the decision to book Mossy into the room for the night as I knew I wouldn't be able to air him sufficiently .He settled better than Elly did!!
Next morning showed no sign of the weather improving. Chesapeakes were not first in the ring so we took advantage of the lie-in, heard my friends with their Goldens leaving at cock crow, and had a leisurly breakfast at the hotel before heading to the showgrounds. How happy were we when we were directed to the indoor rings.
It was well into the afternoon before the Chessies were judged. Breed judge was Mrs Zena Thorn Andrews, a well respected International Judge..it was lovely to see plenty of new puppies in both the dog and bitch classes. Mossy behaved himself, did everything I asked of him and most importantly enjoyed himself. He won Dog CC, his 3rd and BOB.Unless we're tight for time to catch a ferry I always like to stay for Group judging. Out of respect for the judge who has awarded my dog BOB but also just to represent the breed. It's not about group placings at this level as most judges will have a natural tendency towards breeds they like . It's always just an honour to be there. We didn't have a long wait for group judging to start but made sure we layered up again as the group ring was outdoors.
It is the journey back on the Scottish trips that I always find hardest. That last drive down the Belfast to
Dulin motorway is hard!
I am so proud of my young boy. He's only just turned four years old and I feel he has a lot more to come.
We ventured forth again on Sunday to our first WT of the season. Just Mossy and me. I wish I could say it was a fairytale ending and we wiped the floor, if only..he did, however, put in a creditable peformance . He sat steady in line, was quiet and completed all his retrieves bar one.Onwards and upwards.