Race your fit as a fiddle, sharp terrier
Terrier racing is believed to have started somewhere up on the Yorkshire/Scottish Borders, where on almost every farm there would have been a terrier.
Terriers were invaluable to the farming population for rodent and rabbit control. Fox terriers and Jack Russell terriers were bred as working dogs and it takes no great amount of imagination to see several farmers bragging that their terrier “is the fastest”. Abet is made, a course is set upin anearby field and the terrier racing begins.
Today’s farmers are no less fond of their terriers, and the terrier breeds alsomakean appearance as family dogs and urban companions. But there’s still that urge to see whose is the fastest.
This weekend, just after lunch, in front of the grandstand at theCHB A&PShowyou can see if your terrier is the fastest.
The terrier race is a popular— and eventful— event. They are a breed that’s full of character and determination so there’s a chance anythingmayhappen. If youhave a terrier, bring it along and enter on the day. If you don’t have a terrier and
can’t borrow one, stand on the sideline and cheer for the one you like best.
Should you be completely terrierless but have adog— there’s an event for youas well.
The Radical Dog Vet Services Dog Showhas classes for best dressed dog and owner (fancy dress), best biscuit catcher, naughtiest dog, cutest dog, waggiest tail and best groomed.
This event is for any breed or combination of breeds, and handlers of all ages.
There are great prizes and it’s all done for fun. It’s on after lunch, in front of the grandstand at theCHB A&PShow, SaturdayNovember14.