Every dog has its day at Carnfunnock

The event, which was organised in conjunction with Larne Borough Council, was well attended with the proceeds from entries and ballot of £350 going to Dogs’ Trust. The club would like to thank the staff at Carnfunnock for their help. Thanks also to Olive Nelson of Barking Mad Dog Grooming Pad for donating prizes for the Best Rescue Dog and Best in Show classes. The Best in Show also received the Firgrove Trophy. The judge was Mr J McFarland, ably assisted by Mr S Lynch, steward. The winning owners and dogs were as follows: Best pedigree dog 1. Jodie Mills (Larne), Harley; 2 Stephen Jamison, Ellie; 3. Anne Dempsey, Henry; 4. Margaret Rea, Bear. Best non-pedigree dog 1. Scott Brownlee (Glynn), Buster; 2. Ashley Ervine, Roxy; 3. Mya, Rosie; 4. Coleen Taylor, Bailie. Dog with the saddest eyes 1. Eve Hughes (Larne), Charlie; 2. Judith McAleese, Keeneye; 3. Holly McKeown, Holly; 4. Amy McCullough, Poppy. Dog most like its owner 1. Lily Gillespie (Larne), Arthur; 2. Kim Taylor, Daisy; 3. Lily Davidson, Carla; 4. Lorcan McGurk, Hippy. Dog the judge would most like to take home 1. Margaret Rea (Larne), Bear; 2. Debbie Maltman, Taurus; 3. Terry Kirkpatrick, Belle Bear; 4. Erin Burgess. The dog with the waggiest tail 1. Stephen Henry (Larne), Mack; 2. Frankie Shasko, Harvey; 3. Amy Mullins, Riley; 4. Kathryn Bouma, Bracken. Best fancy dress 1. Liz Andrews, Holly; 2. Moira Hutchinson, Jack; 3. Robyn Hart, Bracken; 4. Lauren Dempsey, Henry. Best rescue dog 1. Rhianna Kernohan (Larne), Maya; 2. Susie Townsend, Poppy; 3. Holly McKeown, Holly; 4. Lily Gillespie, Arthur. Dog with the biggest ears 1. Eve Hughes (Larne), Charlie; 2. Anne Dempsey, Henry; 3. Oliver Carter, Angel; 4. Frankie Shasko, Harvey. Agility test 1. Ashley Ervine (Islandmagee), Roxy; 2. Gillian Bearns, Dixie; 3. Emma Toner, Casey; 4. Clare McGurk, Pepe. Best in show Jodie Mills (Larne), Harvey. Reserve best in show Margaret Rea, Bear. Third to best in show Liz Andrews, Holly.