Lochrin News 2009

21/11/09	The Kyneton Agricultural Society Show was our last show for this year, before stripping out the crew in readiness for the hot summer days ahead.  Tommy won BOB with Torchy RUBOB, judge Mrs. C. Trimble.
3/11/09	The Melbourne Cup Day Show which is held annually at Riddells Creek is always a fun event with a huge entry.  Today was especially exciting with Torchy winning Bitch Challenge under international judge Mr. O. Neilsen from Canada.
2/11/09	A marvelous day at Lancefield at the Victorian Womens Dog Club event.  Torchy was awarded Bitch Challenge under international terrier specialist Mrs. Liz Catledge (U.K.)
31/10/09	We travelled to Albury in NSW this weekend and Torchy was awarded Bitch Challenge under terrier specialist Mrs Cathy Scotton.  This gives Torchy her title.  We congratulate our new little Champion, Lochrin Torchwood.
17/10/09	Tommy gains his title in Forbes, NSW.  Thanks Jane, and congratulations to our new Champion, Craigend Cabin Boy.
6/10/09	Tommy travels to Albury, to be shown by Jane Seery.  And, Jane's lovely boy (bred and co-owned by Jude Costello), arrives here for a spell in Victoria.
27/9/09	Mr. R McMahon from NSW gave Torchy the Bitch Challenge at Kyneton & Districts Show today.
12/9/09	Tommy was awarded BOB at the Belgrave & District Show at KCC park.  Torchy was Reserve Bitch.
5&6/9/09	Tommy did well this weekend, winning Dog Challenge both Sat and Sunday, judges Mrs K Coralluzo and Mr T. Sloan from Tasmania.
19/8/09	Martha gave birth to two male puppies this morning.  She was mated to Colllessie Archiduc Josef.  Unfortunately only one puppy survived.
15/8/09	At KCC Park today, under Slovenian judge, Mr. B Rajic, Tommy went BOB with Torchy RUBOB.  A very successful day!
9/8/09	August is looking good for Torchy and Tommy, Torchy won BOB at Greensborough &  District Show with Tommy getting RUBOB and at Werribee Barwon Tommy again won RUBOB.
19/7/09	We made the annual trek to Canberra to attend the NSW CTC Championship Show. at Queanbeyan.  Tommy, Torchy, Martha and Toffee all placed well in their classes .  We had a wonderful weekend catching up with friends and enjoying the hospitality.  Congratulations to the winners.
4/7/09	Tommy wins Dog Challenge at Vic Poultry & Kennel Club Show under Mr. W. Lewis, NSW.
21/6/09	Torchy wins Bitch Challenge and RUBOB at Sunshine KC Show under Mr. A. Burt.
3/5/09	Glorious sunshine greeted us for the Cairn Terrier Club of Victoria’s 63rd Championship Show, judged by Terrier Specialist from the U.K., Mrs Anne Waugh. Our team did not disappoint, with Martha winning Intermediate in Show. Out of quite large classes Tommy was second in Jnr Dog, Toffee second in Puppy and Torchy third in Open.
25/4/09	Today, at Sunbury Canine Club show, under Mr H. Beasley, Torchy made her return to the Show Ring after the birth of her puppies.  She didn't disappoint and won Best of Breed, with Tommy winning the Dog Challenge.
12/4/09	The Easter Show weekend went well for our team.  Tommy winning Dog Challenge and RUBOB on Good Friday and Dog Challenge and RUBOB again on Saturday.  Toffee also did well on the Saturday, winning the Bitch Challenge, BOB and Puppy in Group.
28/3/09	At the Elthan and District Show, Tommy was Reserve Dog and Junior in Group.
14/3/09	The first show to be held at the new Bulla complex in Victoria was held today.  Unfortunately the weather was cold, rainy and windy.  Martha was Reserve Bitch.
	Extracts from News 2008
13/12/08	Lochrin Torchwood's (Torchy's) first litter are born, (Sire: Ch Kalan Strike Anego) - 2 dogs and 5 bitches.  A big job ahead for Torchy.
3/12/08	Rea’s second litter is born – 2 dogs, 3 bitches.  (Sire – Craigend Cabin Boy).
21/7/08	A new addition to the Lochrin team is Collessie Toffee Apple who has made the long trek from Jude Costello’s Collessie Kennels in Northern NSW.  Toffee’s Sire is Robert Bartram’s Ch Craigend Westering Home, and her dam is Jude’s Balbridie Dawn Mist.
20/7/08		The Lochrin Show Team travels to Queanbeyan in Canberra to attend the NSW Cairn Terrier Champ Show and brings home the bacon!  Martha wins Junior in Show and Tommy, best Baby in Show.  Torchy also did, well coming 2nd in a large Intermediate Clss.  The judge was Mrs. Anne Baxter from Victoria and a great weekend was had by all.
12/7/08	Tommy wins Baby of Breed under David Lowe at the Junior Kennel Club Show.
24/5/08	Torchy and Tommy achieve wins this weekend at Sunshine Kennel Club with Tommy winning Baby of Breed and Torchy Intermediate of Breed.
1/5/08	The girls do well at Caulfield & District Kennel Club Show under Mary Pedler.  Torchy – RU Best of Breed and Martha Best Puppy of Breed.
25/4/08	Rea’s (Lochrin Reality Bites), first litter are born, (Sire: Lochrin Billy Tea).  Two dogs and two bitch puppies, all healthy.
10/4/08	Martha wins her first Challenge and RU Best of Breed at Sunbury Anzac Day Show under Mrs. M. Rose from Queensland.
10/4/08	A confident, handsome young lad stepped out of his crate at Tullamarine Airport, and into our hearts.  Craigend Cabin Boy (Tommy), was sent to us from Robert Bartram’s prestigious Craigend Kennels in Canberra.  Tommy’s sire is Robert’s well known and successful Aust Champion Craigend Westering Home, and his dam is the beautifully put together Craigend Clandastine.
	Extracts from News 2007
13/12/07	Our dear old girl, Ch Balbridie Isabella (Sibby) passed away today.  It is such a sad time for everyone at Lochrin.  Sibby was just 2 months from her 18th Birthday.
21/10/07	Martha makes her Show debut and wins Baby Puppy of Breed at Whittlesea Kennel Club show.
14/9/07	A gorgeous, bundle of mischief arrives in the shape of Balbridie Time Charmer (Martha) from Barbara Candela’s Balbridie Kennels.  Martha’s sire is Fiona Ward’s beautiful import Birselaw Moment In Time, and her dam is Barbara’s lovely girl Balbridie Silver Charm.
7/7/07	Torchy gains more points with Bitch Challenge and RU Best of Breed at the Junior Kennel Club Show under Mrs S. Mashford.
26/5/07	Torchy wins Best of Breed under Mrs. Pat Connor at the Caulfield Kennel Club Show at the Melbourne Showgrounds.  Gains her first 17 championship points.
10/2/07	Torchy wins Minor Puppy in Group at Classic Dog Show, Melb Showgrounds under Mr Ken Campbell