Shannon Roberts

NAME:

Shannon Roberts

HOME TOWN / AREA:

Essex

WHAT DOG ACTIVITIES DO YOU TAKE PART IN?

I take part in Showing and Handling as these are my favourites, I am now also getting into breed and Handling Judging.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN A YKC MEMBER?

I have been a member since I first started showing in 2006

HOW MANY DOGS DO YOU OWN/SHOW?

I own seven dogs and am currently showing two of them and also show some of my friends dogs

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

I have shown many different breeds: Chinese cresteds,Mexican Hairless, Siberian Huskies, Papillons, Chihuahuas, Border Collies, Irish Water Spaniels, Dalmatians, Rottweilers, Pomeranians, lhaso apsos, Irish Setters, Pugs, Burnese Mountain Dogs, Cocker Spaniel, Bedlington Terriers and many more!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT DOGS?

My favourite thing about dogs is that they always make me smile and always want to please me

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN THE YKC?

My most memorable moment would have to be winning the 17-24 YKC handling class at Crufts 2009 as this was only my second time at Crufts and the first time in this age group!

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT THE YKC?

They always encourage and help you in whatever you do with dogs

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

Just have fun with it, if you have any questions just write to the YKC

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

There are too many to choose from!

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

Our dogs make family life so much fun, I dont know where I would be without a dog

WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG?

Our dogs love the park, so many fields to run around and play in

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

I have Judged Chinese Cresteds at open show level and I am currently on the Chinese Crested Judging list C, working my way up. I have Judged Junior Handling at open shows and I am on the Junior and Adult Handling Judging lists. I have also stewarded many times.