Horowhenua StarMore than 500 dogs of all shapes and sizes will be on show in Levin tomorrow (Saturday) for the 91st running of the annual Hutt Valley Kennel Club competition show.
The club is using the Levin Showground as the venue for the show this year as their traditional venue in Porirua has been sold. HVKC secretary/treasurer Gary Carleton says the Levin Showground was recognised as an ideal interim venue until they found a new home.
Levin dog breeder Frank Muncey with two of his prized bulldogs. Photo Paul Williams
Judges are coming from Sweden, Denmark and Australia to run their eye over an expected 100 breeds of dogs, looking for physical and behavioural traits that make one dog stand out from the rest.
Local dog breeder Frank Muncey, who plans to show four of his bulldogs tomorrow, wasn’t complaining about the venue change.
“It’s just down the road,” he says.
Frank has been breeding dogs for more than 20 years. He says he loves his dogs and loves the breed: “It’s always a buzz when you have bred a nice dog. Real dog people love their dogs and you’re careful how you breed them and why you breed them.”
Frank currently has 10 dogs at home and is selective about his breeding process in trying to eliminate any undesirable traits and hence is also selective who he sells puppies to.
The Best in Show dog wins $500 cash. The event is free and gates open at 7am.
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