August 2010 

July 2010 

June 2010 

Great News
Cairacailie In Concert 'Breeze'
has a fabulous BVA Hip Score of 2:3 (Total 5)
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

Border Union Championship Show 
Kupah was 2nd in Junior Dog

 May 2010

A great end to the month

CACIB Gießen, Germany
Laila got 1st Excellent , another point towards her German Champion title and the CAC in Intermediate class.
She has also had confirmation of her title Swiss Junior Champion 

Bath Championship Show
In his first show this month, Murdock won his class, Limit Dog and was awarded his
3rd Reserve Challenge Certificate.   

Scottish Kennel Club Championship Show
Kupah was placed 1st in both Junior and Yearling Dog.  Breeze was placed 2nd in  Junior Bitch

National Championship Show
Both Kupah & Breeze were placed 2nd in their classes, Junior Dog & Junior Bitch

We have been very busy at home.  We are very pleased to say that we have 3 new editions to our family.....The 3 Musketeers, sons and/or daughters of 'Mr & Mrs', our Dewlap Toulose geese.

Europewinner Dog Show in Dortmund
Laila was placed 4th, excellent in Intermediate class

South of England Agriculture Spring Show
Dibley won her class, Graduate
Photo below - Laurelhach Special Reserve for Muckypups 'Dibley'
 

Bank Holiday Weekend

GSCS Championship Show 
Kupah was placed 4th in Junior & 3rd in Yearling

Border Counties Gundog Society Show 
Kupah was placed 1st  in Junior, 1st in Yearling and Best of Breed

Well done everybody

 April 2010

Field Trials at Bad Tennstedt, Germany
In very hot conditions, Laila took part in a Solo International Derby and got Very Good with 12 points

WELKS Championship Show

Kupah was placed 3rd in Junior and 2nd in Yearling Dog

Murdock was 2nd in Limit Dog

Breeze was VHC in Junior Bitch

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Laila's BVA Hip Score has been returned at 4:5 Total 9

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Gordon Setter Association Championship Show
A lovely day out with friends at the first outside show of the year in beautiful sunshine.  The dogs looked great.

Kupah was placed 1st in Junior, 2nd in Yearling and 2nd in Debutant Dog

Murdock was placed 3rd in Mid-Limit Dog

Dibley was placed 3rd  in Junior, 5th Special Yearling, 3rd Novice,
3rd Debutante and 1st Undergraduate bitch and was awarded
Best Undergraduate . 
She was also, under a different judge, placed 1st Special Yearling.

Breeze was placed VHC in Junior and 1st in Maiden bitch.

on the same weekend at

Field Trial weekend in Fronhausen, Germany 
Laila took part in Junior Trials and got Excellent with 17 points.

Well done everybody

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Easter Field Trials Westhausen, Germany 
Laila was entered into the International Derby Trials and was 
2nd, excellent with 16 points
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue) 

CAC show, Westhausen, Germany
Laila was entered into Intermediate class for the first time and got 1st excellent and her first point for her German Champion Title.
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)

Way to go Laila, well done!!

 March 2010

Scottish Breeds Canine Club Championship Show
Kupah was 1st in Junior Dog & 2nd in Puppy Dog
Breeze was 2nd in both Junior & Puppy Bitch
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

Tunbridge Wells Open Show
Dibley was 1st in Junior class
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrgue)

Crufts
Kupah was 1st in Special Puppy Dog.
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)
Dibley & Laila were 3rd & VHC in Special Junior Bitch respectively
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrgue)

WELL DONE EVERYBODY IT WAS LOVELY TO SEE YOU ALL AGAIN

Photo below 'Laurelhach Litter at Crufts'
Left to right, Murdock(Dad) & myself, Darcey(Mum) & Frances,
Dibley(Daughter) & Thelda and Laila(Daughter) & Kim
Photo courtesy of Kim & David, thank you.



South West Scotland Gundog Association Open Show
Murdock's son Cairacailie Solo Artist 'Kupah' was 1st in Puppy
and 1st in Junior .
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

Newsflash!!!!



Although not entirely Gordon Setter related I just have to tell you that today (6th March 2010) Margarita gave birth to a beautiful brown suri alpaca cria.  She is a little premature and we are doing all we can for her, keeping everything crossed that she is a little survivor.  More photos and updates are on our website  www.lignumalpacas.co.uk

 February 2010

CACIB Fribourg Show, Switzerland
Murdock's daughter Laurelhach Morgan Sweet 'Laila'
was, on the last Saturday in February, 3rd Excellent and on the Sunday 1st Excellent, JCAC, Best GS Junior is now awaiting confirmation of her third title, Swiss Junior Champion
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)
Photo below of Laila enjoying her dummy training (more on the gallery page)


 
Gordon Setter Association Open Show
Murdock's daughter Laurelhach Special Reserve for Muckypups 'Dibley'
was 1st Special Junior, 2nd Junior, 1st Novice, 1st Debutant &
2nd Undergraduate
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)
Photo below

Cairacailie In Concert 'Breeze' was 3rd Puppy Bitch
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

 January 2010

Agility
Laurelhach Special Reserve for Muckypups 'Dibley' is attending agility classes and by all accounts does not lack enthusiasm!!!!! 
Go Dibley!!!!

Manchester Championship Show
Murdock's son Cairacailie Solo Artist 'Kupah' was 1st Puppy Dog. 
His daughter Cairacailie In Concert 'Breeze' was 4th Puppy Bitch. 
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)
Daughter, Laurelhach Special Reserve for Muckypups 'Dibley'
was VHC Junior Bitch
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)

CAC Essen Show, Germany
Murdock's daughter Laurelhach Morgan Sweet 'Laila'
was 1st Excellent, was awarded her final point for her
German Junior Champion title and was also awarded her
'Country Junior Winner' title
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue) 


 Great News - Laurelhach Morgan Sweet 'Laila'
has a fabulous FCI Hip Score A1
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)

Congratulations and what a wonderful start to 2010!!!

Lignum Alpacas
website has 'gone live'
Please feel free to visit www.lignumalpacas.co.uk

 December 2009

Bathgate Open Show
Murdock's son, Cairacailie Solo Artist 'Kupah' was awarded
1st Graduate and Best of Breed
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

 November 2009 

Laurelhach Special Reserve For Muckypups 'Dibley'
BVA/HD Score 3:3 (6)
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue)

Gundog Breeds Association of Scotland Championship Show
On Saturday 14th Murdock's son, Cairacailie Solo Artist 'Kupah'was
1st Puppy Dog & Best Puppy In Breed. 
The following day he went 1st Puppy Dog and then
onto Best Puppy in Show at
Gordon Setter Club of Scotland Open Show. 
Well done. 

New Gallery of Murdock's Progeny on Galleries page

Setter & Pointer Championship Show
Murdock, in his last competition this year, was 1st Mid Limit Dog.
His son, Cairacailie Solo Artist 'Kupah' was 1st Minor Puppy Dog
& his daughter Cairacailie In Concert 'Breeze'
was 2nd Minor Puppy Bitch.  A nice day out.
(Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer)

October 2009 

Midland Counties Championship Show
Murdock was 1st Post Graduate Dog

Gundog Society of Wales Championship Show
Murdock was 1st Post Graduate Dog & was awarded the
Reserve Challenge Certificate

A great month! 

Thank you to the judges and to all those who congratulated us.

 Historical Show Results 2009

Murdock was also awarded 1st place in Post Graduate Dog classes at
Darlington, Bath & Manchester Championship Shows.

He has been well placed in other classes this year (Yearling, Graduate and Post Graduate) including 3 1st places, 3 2nd places, 2 3rd places,
2 Reserve and 1 VHC.

He was also awarded the Reserve Challenge Certificate
(from Yearling Dog class) at WELKS Championship Show
and
Best Yearling and Best Graduate at the Gordon Setter Association Championship Show.

Other Historical News

Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Cairacailie The Folk Singer
litter born April 2009. 

Murdock was awarded Top Junior Dog 2008 by the Gordon Setter Association. 

Laurelhach Just Jitterbug JW ex Sh Ch Laurelhach Intrigue
litter born October 2008.

Murdock gained his Junior Warrant in October 2008.