Abbie Collinson

NAME

Abbie Collinson

HOME TOWN / AREA

Guisborough, North East

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

Junior Handling & Showing in Breed Classes

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

I have been a YKC member for about four years now

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN?

I own ten dogs: seven Cocker Spaniels called Holly, Misty, Patsy, Katie, Lola, Cole & DJ & three Tibetan Terriers called Jasmine, Chance & Paris

WHAT BREEDS HAVE YOU SHOWN/COMPETED WITH IN YOUR DISCIPLINE(S)?

I have shown lots of breeds such as Cocker Spaniels, Tibetan Terriers, Shar Pei's, Coton De Tulears, Cavaliers, Akitas, Standard Poodles & pugs!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

The fact that they love you for who you are & they never judge you or complain. They are a loving & loyal companion that you can always trust & they always try to please you

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

Probably when I got a 3rd at Crufts in 2008 in YKC Handling, it was my first time at Crufts & I was so pleased as there were so many talented young handlers around me. Another memorable moment was qualifying for National Show Handler of the Year

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

The fact that they are always very friendly & give you lots of good advice. You also get to make lots of new friends.

DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF ADVICE FOR YKC MEMBERS NEW TO THE WORLD OF DOGS?

Probably the fact that no matter whether you win or lose, you always take the best dog home. Never take it too seriously & just have fun!!

CAN YOU SHARE A FAVOURITE / FUNNY MEMORY OF YOUR DOG?

It was my first show with my new puppy (Chance who is now one & a half) & he jumped up at the Judge when she was going over him on the table and knocked her glasses off! I couldn't stop laughing!

HOW HAS YOUR DOG MADE A DIFFERENCE TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY LIFE?

We have had dogs for as long as I can remember so I couldn't imagine life without them. They are part of the family, I pretty much go to a training class every day of the week & am always competing!

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

I live near woods so I always take my dogs for a long walk up in the woods. In the Summer I spend hours playing fetch with them

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

I have stewarded a few times & in a couple of years I hope to Judge both Breed classes & Junior Handling. I hope to see you all at Crufts!