My timid little Podenca Andaluz Rosely is slowly gaining confidence and coming out of her shell. Last weekend we attended our first dog show – organised by Wisbech Galgo and Rescue Association who do marvellous work fostering and homing rescued galgos and podencos in the local area.
I spent quite a lot of time walking Rosely (Rosie) round the showground, getting her used to the sights and sounds, and meeting other dogs. I’d like to have put her in Prettiest Bitch but doubted whether she is yet confident enough to show herself off well. But Rescue from Abroad class sounded just the thing. So in she went along with some galgos, another podenco, and a couple of Rumanian rescues. She wouldn’t let the male Judge approach close, I told him she was afraid of men, but we were thrilled to bits when she was chosen for first prize.
So here’s Rosie with a shield, red rosette, box of Winalot meat in jelly – her favourite – 2 packets of special croquettes and a feed bowl. Didn’t she do well! So proud of her.