Naomi Cowley

NAME:

Naomi Cowley

HOME TOWN / AREA:

Cardiff

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

I take part in Showing & Handling in the UK & for European kennels. I have also judged junior & adult Handling & Breed classes including Afghan Hounds, Chinese Cresteds & Whippets

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

I have been a member for around sixteen years

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN/SHOW?

I have six dogs & am currently showing two of them along with a few others for various kennels in Europe & the UK

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

I have properly shown more types of dogs than I can possibly remember from my own Afghan Hounds, Chinese Cresteds &, to name but a few, Lhasa Apsos, Shar Pei, Rottweilers, Deerhounds & Whippets

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

The unconditional love that they give to you, they always know how to make you smile or laugh

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

My most memorable moment is continuously being placed in both Stakes & Handling with my first homebred Chinese Crested - Kiristan Midnight Phantom RCC at Crufts

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

My favourite thing is meeting people around the same age as me with the same interest, sharing stories, words of wisdom & encouragement

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

No matter what, just enjoy it. I've seen so many Handlers in tears over not winning, they almost forget why they do it - for the love and enjoyment of interacting with your best friend.

As my mum always says 'Remember no matter what happens you ALWAYS take the best dog home'

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

It would have to be my Afghan, Romeo, he was in such a hurry to get to me when I came in from work he ran up onto the sofa & couldn't stop! He went straight over the back of it, turned round, looked at me as if to say 'I don't know what you're laughing about, it wasn't me!!' He is such a goofball but he is my goofball!

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

I don't know where I would be without a dog, they have been such a huge part of my life, I can't see myself without one.

They bring families together & they have so much love to give to their owners

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

It would have to be the beach, there is nothing better than seeing an Afghan running on the beach

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

I have judged Afghan Hounds, Chinese Cresteds, Whippets & Handling at Open show level. I have professionally handled in the UK & Europe for various kennels & am always willing to handle new breeds upon enquiry