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| Robin Laud, with Fenlord Gypsy Beaut Fossy, stepped to the line under David Pope. Robin keeps all his dogs close and seems to be at one with his dogs. Fenlord Gypsy Beaut Fossy was an extraordinarily stylish bitch who seemed to run larger than life. As the day warmed up, the thick frost that lined the course melted, making for tough scenting conditions. However, Fenlord Gypsy Beaut Fossy seemed to produce game rather easily while other cockers were having a bit of difficulty. The fourth and final contact for Robin and this remarkable bitch was a large hare nearly her size. She handled this hare without issue, carrying it with all the confidence and pride in the world. Why shouldn’t she? She just put herself into contention for this year’s honor. During the second series, the dogs who had not been eliminated were called back to run under the other judge. Talk was in the air as to who to keep an eye on. My personal favorites were still in the running FTCh Dolgarreg Aron, Fenlord Gypsy Beaut Fossy and, or course, FTCh Parkbreck Perfection. The second series lived up to Championship caliber. On their second series husband and wife, Ian and Wendy Openshaw, met under less than ideal circumstances. Wendy and FTCh Dolgarreg Aron had a rather tough mark, landing at the top of a knoll in thick cover and was unable to produce the bird. Husband, Ian, was asked to perform an eye wipe, and did it with very little difficulty.  Second place, FTCh Sandford Tara of Maesydderwen, carries a nice cock pheasant back to Ian in the 2nd Series. Photo by: Author | ||
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