A local team of four dogs and their owners are celebrating their success at the world-renowned Kennel Club International Agility Festival.
Team Coltishall Inbetweeners, from Norfolk, took first place in the Medium Kennel Club Team Final on Friday 10 August 2023.
The winning team members and reserves were:
Amanda Dougal and her nine-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Derry (Anelu Fire Star)
Graham Scott and his eight-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Ronnie (Twinifity Special Editions)
Sandra Stringer and her five-year-old Manchester Terrier, Dixie (Mimbre Dixie Belle)
Georgia Dougal and her five-year-old Cocker Spaniel, Nugget (Palmanda Golden Nugget)
Liz Rogers and her eight-year-old Patterdale x Poodle cross, Yogi (Devon Boy Dreamer) (reserve)
Amanda Dougal, team captain, who has been competing in agility for ten years, said of their achievement: “The Coltishall Inbetweeners were last year’s champions and we were very proud to have made it to the finals again this year and defend our title!”
The action-packed four-day festival, which is supported by Skinner’s, welcomed dogs of every size, shape and breed. Skilled competitors from all over the UK and abroad entered the rings to navigate the jumps, weaves and tunnels.
Ben Skinner, of Skinner’s, said: “Congratulations to all of this year’s winners and competitors of The Kennel Club International Agility Festival. It is wonderful to see everyone enjoying competing at the festival again this year – we are always proud to sponsor this incredible event.
“It is inspiring to see the dedication and skill displayed by all the competitors and their dogs. Everyone who has taken part should be very proud of their achievements in the ring.”
Catherine Guiver, Head of Events at The Kennel Club, said: “Congratulations to all the winners at this year’s International Agility Festival! We look forward to seeing many of them return to future agility competitions!
“And well done to all the dogs and handlers that have competed and shown great skill and confidence in the rings over the last four days.”
More information about The Kennel Club International Agility Festival and results from the event can be found at thekennelclub.org.uk/IAF. For those interested in getting started in agility with their dog, a specially-made video can be found at thekennelclub.org.uk/newtoagility.
