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NORTHERN IRELAND PUP OF THE YEAR/ BOXER SOCIETY OF IRELAND PUP OF THE YEAR 10th February 2018

This morning we headed North for Northern Ireland Working Pastoral and Utility Pup of Year, hosted by Lisburn and Dist Canine Club were Elmo won Pup Of Year - Judge Mr Alan Matthews. Smithy Duxsara’s Troubles Brewing at Bessbox also made it to the final.
In the afternoon we headed South For Boxer Society of Ireland Boxer of Year were Elmo continued on his winning streak
winning Best Puppy Male and Pup of The Year. Thanks to judges Kelly Lawless, Shirley Butters and Stewart Copeland Smithy also went Res Novice Dog
Thanks to all the judges today the boys did us proud.
Thanks Claire Kay for such a wonderful boy, Lisburn and Dist and Boxer Society for 2 great Events
Tired to say the least the boys are sleeping and i wont be long behind them.

2014 has been a good year for Bessbox.

BESSBOX Top Breeder 2014 Our Dog Ireland Gain Breeder Leaderboard
HARRY Top Male 2014 Top Boxer I.C.P Royal Canin Leader Board 2014
ROBBIE Res Top Male 2014 1CC 1 RCC 2014 and a BIS3
HARPER Reserve Top Boxer I.C.P Royal Canin Leader Board 2014
MAGGIE New Champion 2014
BILLIE picked up 5 GS in 2014 and is waiting for her final one to become our next Champion
All of these dog are sired by our main man HARRY
We would like thank all the judges for making it possible and to friends who cheered us on ringside, looking forward to 2015 see ya all ring side

BELFAST DOG SHOW SOCIETY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 28th September 2014

Just when you think it cant get any better after yesterdays results Robbie stepped up a notch and took his first CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE and indeed Bessbox's first ever CC TICKET under judge Mr Hans Van Den Burg. Hans had judge Robbies father Harry a few years back and awarded him the title of "Champion of Champions" so we knew he would apprecitate Robbie but we never dreamt he would give us our first CC and BEST OF BREED. In a strong quality Group with many UK Champions Robbie took an amazing 4th place under Mr Kevin Young from the UK. Billie also did the team proud with a lovely 3rd in the Open Bitch class which gave her a STUD BOOK NUMBER and her CRUFTS QUALIFIED FOR LIFE. Thank you to our judges for making it a weekend that we will never forget and to all Robbies fans for the fantastic support and cheers around the boxer ring.

IRISH BOXER DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 27th September 2014

What a lovely day for our local club show, the weather was great and we throughly enjoyed the day out at the clubs new venue. Robbie was first up in a large Open Dog class were he took a lovely second behind the eventual CC winner. In the challenge Robbie was pulled back in and awarded his first RESERVE CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE!!!!! Next up was the girls were Sparkle won the Puppy Bitch class and Billie was 4th in a very strong Open Bitch class. As if we hadnt had enough excitement for one day Robbie was then awarded RESERVE BEST IN SHOW and Sparkle won BEST PUPPY BITCH and RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW Thank you to our Breed Specialist judge Miss Yolanda Tonkin for giving us a day we will never forget and thinking so highly of our dogs.

CARLOW & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 20th September 2014

Robbie won the Open Dog class again today and the Green Star with a Reserve Best of Breed. Maggie was entered in her first Champion Bitch class since gaining her title and took a 2nd place.

BANGOR & NORTH DOWN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 6th September 2014

Robbie took a 1st in the Champion Dog class today along with the Green Star and Best of breed. His half brother Harper and half sister Billie both won their classes and took the Reserve Green Stars. Maggie had to settle for second behind her kennel mate Billie today in the Open Bitch class and baby Sparkle won the Puppy Bitch class. Not a bad days work with all the team being graded excellent under breed judge Mr W. Gullix.

MONKSTOWN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2nd August 2014

I am one very happy and proud person today. Maggie who is sired by our very specail boy Harry won her final Green Star to become an IRISH CHAMPION. Thank you to Sharon of Duxsara Boxers for allowing Maggie to live with us, she has been a pleasure to show and certainly has made herself part of the Bessbox Team. Congratulation to Sharon on her first Irish Champion and to Fiona who took the Green Star Dog and Best of Breed with Harper another Harry progeny. Harry and Sparkle both won their classes, so a great day all round. Thank you to our Judge on the day Mr J. Anderson and to all the other judges who have thought so highly of our girl Maggie.

SLIGO ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 19th July 2014

Another good weekend for the team, with Robbie winning the Champion Dog class and his 10th Green Star. In the bitches Sparkle was placed second in the Puppy Bitch class and Maggie won the Open Bitch class and took her 6th Green Star in the challenge. Although Harry wasnt out today his children did him proud with Robbie winning Best of Breed and Maggie taking the Reserve Best of Breed. Robbie went on to top the Working Group and finished 3RD BEST IN SHOW. Thank you to our Breed judge Mr K Young (UK) Group Judge Mrs U.T Ralfe (S. AFRICA) and Best in Show Judge Mr C Laverty for an amazing day and congratulations to our dear Fiona Gracey who took the Reserve Green Star with Harper another Harry son. Not a bad days work!!

BULL BREEDS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 13th July 2014

Back to the other side of the show ring today where Harry won the Champion Dog class and picked up his 30th Green Star and 20th Best of Breed, we are very proud of our boy and all he has achieved to date. Sparkle was second in her Puppy Bitch class and thoroughly enjoyed herself !!!!!!

IRISH LADIES KENNEL ASS. ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12th July 2014

The weekend started on Saturday, when we left our four legged friends at home as we were both judging. Thank you to Heather Timmins and Committee of ILKA for inviting us, we had a lovely day and some lovely dog's. Thank you to all the exhibitors who entered under us. Even though we had no dogs with us Fiona Gracey of Boxcatow Boxers keep the Bessbox flag flying high with Bessbox Top Gun @ Boxcatow (Harper) winning Best of Breed under Breed Specialist Mrs P. Kehoe and a lovely 2nd in the group under Breed Specialist Mr J. Kehoe. Well done Fiona and Harper.

KILKENNY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 28th June 2014

Today we decided to give Harry the day of and take his son Robbie on a road trip. Robbie was first in the Champion Dog class, won the Green Star and was awarded Best of Breed. Sparkle took a very nice second place in a strong Puppy Bitch class. Thank you to our Breed Specialist judge Miss A. Ingram for thinking so highly of our boy Robbie.

BELGAIN SHEPHERD GP1 & GP2 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 22nd June 2014

Round 2 of the weekend with Hugo winning the Open Dog class and Harry placed second in the Champion Dog class. Sparkle took 2nd in the Puppy Bitch class and Billie and Maggie did a repeat of their placings from yesterday with Billie winning the Open Bitch class and Maggie taking the second place.

Very proud of our team's results over the two days, with Sparkle being graded "Very Promising" in her Puppy classes and the rest of the team being graded "Excellent" on both days.

SWORDS & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21st June 2014

What a great start to the weekend at Swords with good weather and great craic around the boxer ring. First up was Hugo our Maffy son who hasn't been in the ring for a while now but still managed to win the Open Dog class and take the GS in the dog challenge. The main man Harry won the Champion Dog class and had to settle for the RGS today. Sparkle was placed 2nd in a very competitive Puppy Bitch class, with Billie taking a 1st in the Open Bitch class in front of her best buddy Maggie who was 2nd in Open Bitch class. In the bitch challenge Billie was awarded the GS and finished the day of with BOB ahead of her kennel mate Hugo who was RBOB.

BORDER UNION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 14th June 2014

We had a lovely weekend at Border Union Championship Show in UK with fanatsic weather and some great friends. Ir Ch Jamarow Northern Star at Bessbox won Open Dog and was shortlisted down to last 4 for the CC, his half sister Billie took 4th in the Open Bitch class. Absolutely over the moon with Robbie and Billie's performance after such a long trip and thank you to our judge Vicky Bell of Surfstone Boxers for qualifiying Robbie for Cruft's and giving him his Kennel Club Stud Book Number.

CORK & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1st June 2014

Another good day for us with Harry winning the Champion Dog class and GSD but poor Harry had to settle for RBOB, this time behind his daughter Billie (Harpers litter sister) who took the GS in the bitches along with BOB. Sparkle was second in her Puppy Bitch class again.

MUNSTER CANINE ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 31st May 2014

Well we nearly had a repeat of last weekends results with Harper once again taking the GSD and BOB and finishing the day of with a lovely Gp3 in a very strong group. Maggie won the Open Bitch class and went on to take the GS in the bitch challenge and RBOB behind Harper. Amanda Paynes stunning Harry daughter Daisy, once again took the RGS in the bitches for the second weekend in a row. Baby Sparkle was placed second in her Puppy Bitch class and as usual had a ball of a time!!!!!

HIBERNIAN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 17th May 2014

What a great day for Harry and his extended family. All the main winners on the day were sired by Harry, with the main man having to settle for the RGS behind his son Harper - Bessbox Top Gun @ Boxcatow who is owned by our good friend Fiona Gracey. In the bitches Harper's litter sister Billie - Bessbox Bang Tidy took the GSB from the Open class and RBOB behind Harper. The RGS in the bitch challenge was won by Amanda Payne with her Harry daughter Daisy - Willow Wishy Washy. Of course we had to stay for the group and cheer Fiona and Harper on and we were absolutely thrilled when they were awarded a super Gp2. A big thank to our breed judge Mrs P. Dempsey and the group judge Mr M. Leonard.

NEWTOWNARDS ALL BREED INTERNATIONAL SHOW 11th May 2014

Quite a strange day in miserable conditions but Maggie did us proud taking the Open Bitch class, RGSB and her 2nd CACIB.

SOUTH TIPP ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 4th May 2014

After all the rushing around yesterday we had a more relaxed day, with Harry winning the GS and RBOB. The rest of the team were placed 2nd/3rd in their classes and graded Excellent.

FERMOY ALL BREED INTERNATIONAL SHOW 3rd May 2014

We had a lovely day at the first of the Southern back to back shows of the year. All the team were graded Excellent and placed first in their classes, with Harry taking the top honours of GSD, CACIB and BOB. His daughter Maggie took the GSB, CACIB and RBOB behind her father. His other two daughters also did us proud, with Billie winning her Intermediate class and the RCACIB and Daisy owned by Amanda Paye of Willow Boxers taking the RGS. The newest edition to the team Sparkle also had a good day with a first in her Puppy Bitch class and Best Puppy in Breed and to round the day of Harry won the Working Group making this his fourth Gp1. Thank you to our Breed and Group judge Mr S. Wesseltoft for thinking so highly of the Bessbox Team and for the lovely comments.

COMBINED CANINE ALL BREED INTERNATIONAL SHOW 19th April 2014

Another good day for us with Harry winning his class, the RGS and the RCACIB but his daughter Billie was the star today taking the GSB, CACIB, BOB and shortlisted in the Group under Mr T. Havelka from Slovakia.

IRISH BOXER DOG CLUB OPEN SHOW 12th April 2014

After the stress of Portadown show in the morning we enjoyed a more relaxed afternoon at the breed club show. Harry got the afternoon of to watch some of his children in the ring with Robbie and Harper both winning their classes and Robbie taking the Reserve Best in Show for the second year running.

PORTADOWN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 12th April 2014

What a great day for the Bessbox team, with Harry, Billie, Maggie and the newest edition to the team Sparkle (Bessbox Magic Sparkle) all winning their classes. Maggie took the GSB and RBOB with her dad Harry taking the top honours of GSD and BOB and finished the day of with a lovely GP2 in a very strong group. Thank you to our breed judge Mr C. Hastings and the Group judge Mr P. Embleton for thinking as highly of our boy Harry.

CELTIC WINNERS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 15th March 2014

Hard to believe its the Celtic Winners show already the last year has flown by. The team certainly didnt disappoint with Harry and Billie both winning their classes. Harry also took the GS and RBOB but a very special congratulations must go to Amanda Payne of Willow Boxers for gaining her 1st RGS and CJW14 title with Harrys newest son on the show scene Willow Frankie Magic Sparkle "Frankie"

DUBLIN DOG SHOW SOCIETY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 27th December 2013

We had a great end to the show season for 2013 with Harry and his son Robbie winning both their classes. Harry went on to take the GS and BOB with his other son Bessbox Top Gun at Boxcatow "Harper" winning the RGS from the Junior Dog class. With this years shows completed Bessbox finished the year on a high with Harry being ANNUAL CHAMPION & TOP MALE 2013 and his son Robbie taking the RESERVE TOP MALE 2013.

SCOTTISH TERRIER ALL BREED OPEN SHOW 10th November 2013

We always like to do a few of the open shows coming up to Christmas, the atmosphere's great and its a more relaxed day out for the youngsters. Today we decided just to take the terrible two Billie and Maggie!!!! Both Billie and Maggie won their classes with Billie going on to win BOB. Billie also won the Group and flooted around the Best in Show ring to bring home her first BEST IN SHOW. Thank you to everyone for the lovely comments and congratulations, its great to see this young lady finally settle into her show stride, instead of acting the clown all the time.

CLOGHRAN ALL BREES CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 9th November 2013

Harry took the GS and BOB today , with his son Harper picking up the RGS. In the girls Chelsea won her Champion Bitch class and the RGS.

BULL BREEDS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 28th October 2013

Harry continued his winning ways with the GS and BOB. Chelsea won her class and took the GS and Res. BOB.

Harper and Maggie both won their respective classes making it another good day for Bessbox.

IKC ALL BREED INTERNATIONAL SHOW 6th October 2013

Showing doesn't get much better than today, Harry won the Champion Dog class with his son Robbie taking the Open Dog class and his daughter Maggie winning the Intermediate Bitch class. In the challenge Harry took the GS and CACIB with Robbie taking the RGS and Res. CACIB. In the bitch challenge Maggie was awarded the RGS and Res. CACIB.

Harry then went on to win the BOB and his 3rd Gp1. Thank you to our breed judge Mrs N. Timmermans Kadenko for all the lovely comments on our dogs and to Mr H. T. Lehtinen our Group judge for thinking so highly of our boy Harry.

IRISH BOXER DOG CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 28th September 2013

Harry was placed 3rd today in a strong Open Dog class giving him his Stud Book Number and qualifing him for Crufts for Life. His daughter Maggie was placed 2nd in the Special Yearling Bitch class under well know judge Mr Frank Kane.

CARLOW & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21th September 2013

After a well earned rest it was back on the road to Carlow where Harry won the GS an BOB.

ITS THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN "LET THE CIRCUIT BEGIN"

After last years Best in Show with Harry we really didnt think we could top our 2012 results for the circuit but i have to say what an amazing circuit it was. Over the 4 shows we picked up 5 GS, 3 RGS and 4 BEST OF BREEDS, with all our dog being graded excellent at all 4 shows, not a bad weeks work.

TRALEE ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 24th August 2013

We finished the Circuit of with Harrys 3rd GS and 2nd BOB of the week. Billie, Robbie and Maggie all took 2nds in their respective classes, we are very proud of our team and their accomplishments over the week.

LIMERICK ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 22nd August 2013

The weather continued to be kind to us at the beautiful Woodlands Hotel venue. Harry took the GS and BOB from the Champions class and Diva won the Open Bitch class and the RGS.

KILLARENY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 20th August 2013

Our favourite show of the year didn't disappoint with Bessbox making up their second CHAMPION this year and 7th Champion for our kennel. Harry and Robbie won their classes with Harry taking the GS and his son Robbie taking the RGS. Billie won her Junior Bitch class with Maggie awarded a second in the Intermediate Bitch Class but Chelsea was the star of the day with her 7th GS and BOB. Her kennel mate Diva took a second to Chelsea in the Open Bitch class.

CLONMEL ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 18th August 2013

It was the girls day with Billie, Chelsea and Maggie all winning their classes. Billie went on to take her first GS and BOB with Chelsea taking the RGS.

NAVAN GP1 & GP2 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 17th August 2013

Quite start to the week with Diva winning the Open Bitch class and the RGS.

BANGOR & NORTH DOWN ALL BREED CHAMPONSHIP SHOW 10th August 2013

Robbie picked up his 8th GS along with RBOB today, with Harper taking the RGSD and their dad Harry won the Champion Dog class. In the bitches Chelsea won her Open Bitch class and was awarded the RGS, whilst Billie won her Junior Bitch class.

DLCS MONKSTOWN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 4th August 2013

A great day for us today, as we made up our 6th CHAMPION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Robbie won his Open Dog class, GSD and BOB making him officially now known as CH. Jamarrow Northern Star at Bessbox. Thank you to all the judges who have thought so highly of our boy and to his breeders Jacquline and Robert Hamilton for allowing us to have this very special boy in our kennels. Harper won his Junior Dog class and the RGS with Chelsea and Maggie placed 2nd in their respective classes.

BRAY & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 6th July 2013

Harry was the star today with a 1st in the Champion Dog class, GSD and BOB.

DEISE ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 30th June 2013

Due to other commitments i was unable to attend Deise, so Darren was left in charge of representing our kennels today.

I was thrilled to hear that Robbie won his Open Dog class and 6th GS followed by Best of Breed. In the Rottweiler ring Sash was awarded her second RGS of the weekend. What a fantastic weekend with Bessbox now topping the results half way through the season with Robbie being TOP DOG and Chelsea being TOP BITCH in Boxers.

KILLKENNY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 29th June 213

Bessbox and Rottsbrook certainly were on a roll today with Robbie, Harry and Maggie all winning their classes. Robbie took the GS and Best of Breed, with his half sister Maggie taking the GS in bitches and Res. Best of Breed. Harry won his Champion Dog class and the RGS, while Chelsea got a second in the Open Bitch class. In the Rottweiler ring Darren and Sasha picked up a lovely win from a strong Intermediate class and the Res. Green Star.

BELGIAN SHEPHERD GP1 & 2 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 16th June 2013

Harper started the day of with another 1st in his Junior Dog class, his half brother Robbie won the Open Dog class, the GS and Best of Breed. Chelsea and Maggie picked up 2nds in their respective bitch classes.

SWORDS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 15th June 2013

Harper won his Junior Dog class, with Robbie being placed second in his Open Dog class, but the star of the day was Chelsea who won her Open Bitch class, the GS and Best of Breed

(just the one left to make Chelsea a new Irish Champion at Bessbox)

CORK & DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2nd June 2013

Harry won the Champion Dog class and Chelsea won her Open Bitch class and the Res. Green Star.

MUNSTER ALL BREED CAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1st June 2013

Harry won the Champion Dog class today with his son Harper taking a lovely 1st in his Junor Dog class and his other son Robbie winning the Open Dog class and the Res. Green Star.

HIBERIAN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 18th May 2013

A lovely start to the day with the sun shining for a change, Robbie was first out taking a 2nd in the Intermediate Dog class, followed by his dad Harry who won the Champion Dog class, took the GS in the challenge and Best of Breed. Next it was the girls turn with Maggie winning her Junior Bitch class and her half sister Billie taking a 2nd behind her in the same class. Chelsea took 2nd place in a lovely Open Bitch class and not forgetting Harper owned by our dear friend Fiona, who won his Puppy Dog class and the Res. GS behind his dad Harry. To top the day of Harry won the Champion Stakes which qualifies him for the prestigious event Champion of Champions in January 2014. This makes it the second year in a row, that Harry will compete at Champion of Champions after winning it last year. Thank you to our breed judge Miss C. Rubens (USA) and our stakes judge Mrs M. Thorpe for the lovely comments about our dogs and of course everybody who wished us well on the day.

NEWTOWNARDS ALL BREED CH. SHOW 11th May 2013

Today was another busy day for us with Chelsea gaining her 5th GS, Harry took the Res. GS in the dogs beaten only by his son Harper (Boxcatow Top Gun) who won his first GS from his Junior Dog class and topped it of with Best of Breed. We are very proud of Harry's son Harper and our dear friend Fiona who owns and campaigns this lovely young man. Harry's daughter Maggie also had a good day, winning her Junior Bitch class and gaining her last point to make her a Junior Champion.

SOUTH TIP. ALL BREED CH. SHOW 4th May 2013

It was Chelsea's turn today, with a 1st in her Open Bitch class and her 4th GS and finished the day of with Res. Best of Breed. Hugo also won his Intermediate class in good company.

BANBRIDGE ALL BREED CH. SHOW 14th April 2013

Still not fully recovered from a very busy day yesterday, but we returned for more today. This time it was Chelsea's turn to take the honours with GSB and Best of Breed, Harry took the RGS and Maggie won the RGS in the bitches.

IRISH BOXER DOG CLUB OPEN SHOW 13th April 2013

Robbie goes Best Male in Show and Reserve Best in Show!!!!!

PORTADOWN ALL BREEDS CH. SHOW 13th April 2013

Harry started the day of by winning the Champion Dog class and the GS, with his daughter Maggie following hot on his heels with her first GS from the Junior Bitch class, so it was father and daughter against each other for Best of Breed. Maggie won her first Best of Breed and went on to be placed 2nd in the Working Group. Thank you to breed judge Mrs A. McNally and group judge Mr W. Dobbin.

IKC CELTIC WINNERS SHOW 16th March 2013

Today at the Celtic Winners show Harry won the RGS, with his daughter Maggie winning the RGS from the Junior Bitch class, and gaining her first title of CJW13. The lovely Harper (Bessbox Top Gun at Boxcatow) another of Harrys children was placed 1st in a strong Puppy Dog class.

NAVAN SUPER MATCH ALL BREED LIMIT SHOW 3rd February 2013

BULL DOG ALL BREED OPEN SHOW

With the show season about to commence we decided to get some practise in with the youngsters.

At the Limit Show Maggie was placed Res. Best Junior out of an entry of over 40 different breeds. At the Bulldog Open Show Robbie won Best of Breed.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 5th January 2013

This prestigious event is organised by Dublin Dog Show Society and is always a great evening of socialising with a lovely atmosphere. This year it turned out to be a more memorable occasion than we could ever have dreamt of, as Harry was crowned Champion of Champions under world renowned judge Mr Hans Van Den Berg from the Netherlands. Thank you to the committee of the Dublin Dog Show Society for all the hard work put into making this event such a success and to our judge for thinking so highly of our boy Harry and lastly but not least to Mr S. Minogue for qualifying Harry for this event at Kilkenny All Breeds Championship Show.

CLOGHRAN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 24th November 2012

It was a clean sweep today for Bessbox with Harry winning the GS, Best of Breed and a Gp4. Chelsea took the GS in bitches and Res. Best of Breed, while Harrys children Robbie and Maggie took both of the RGS on offer. Thank you to our breed and group judge Ms. J. MacClancy for thinking so highly of the Bessbox Show Team.

BULL BREEDS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 29th October 2012

Harry and his daughter Maggie won both RGS's in offer today, with baby Harper winning his Puppy Dog class and Robbie winning the Intermediate Dog Class.

PORTADOWN ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 20th October 2012

Both Darren and myself were on official duties today as we judged the Working Group breeds, so no dogs, well at least no dogs for the first half of the day!!!!!!!!

IRISH BOXER DOG CLUB OPEN SHOW 20th October 2012

The Irish Boxer Dog Club held its Open Show in conjunction with Portadown Championship Show this year. So after a nice relaxing morning it was back to running round the ring. But cant complain as Robbie was awarded Best in Show !!!!!!!

IRISH KENNEL CLUB NATIONAL SHOW 23rd September 2012

Another amazing day for Bessbox with Harry, Hugo, Harper and Maggie all winning their classes and being graded excellent. Harry was also awarded Best of Breed and his daughter Maggie was awarded Best Puppy in Breed.

IRISH KENNEL CLUB INTERNATIONAL SHOW 22nd September 2012

Great day today for the Bessbox team with Harry, Robbie, Maggie, Harper and Billie all winning their classes. Robbie won the GS, CACIB and Best of Breed, with his dad Harry taking the RGS and Res. CACIB. The terrible two Billie and Harper won their respective Baby Puppy classes and their half sister Maggie won the RGS and Best Puppy in Breed. Thank you to our judge Mr S. Delmar for thinking so highly of our dogs and for the lovely comments.

CARLOW ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 15th September 2012

Harry won the GS and Best of Breed, with his sons Robbie winning the Junior Dog class and Harper winning the Baby Puppy Dog class.

TRALEE ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 25th August 2012

The last day of the circuit, we cant believe its nearly over for another year but one circuit that will never be forgotten.

Today Harry picked up his last GS and Best of Best of the week, Sally took the GS and Res. Best of Breed with Robbie and Chelsea winning their respective classes.

LIMERICK ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 23rd August 2012

Another good day for our team with Sally winning the GS, Best of Breed and a lovely Gp2. Harry was awarded the RGS and Chelsea won her Intermediate Bitch class in strong company.

KILLARNEY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21st August 2012

!!!!!!!!! WHAT AN AMAZING DAY FOR BESSBOX !!!!!!!!

Today has to have been one of the must exciting days in all our years of showing, with Harry winning the GS, Best of Breed, Gp1 and BEST IN SHOW. His kids Robbie and Maggie won their breed class and Chelsea won her Intermediate class. Thank you to the three judges that helped to make a dream come true - Breed judge - Mr D. Neally, Group judge - Mr J Walsh and Best in Show judge - Mr J. Bond and to all our fellow exhibitors who stayed to cheer us on.

We are very proud of our boy Harry.

CLONMEL ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 19th August 2012

Its that time of the year again, let the fun begin as the Irish Circuit commences.

Diva won the RGS today and her kennel mates Hugo and Chelsea took first in their respective breed classes.

BANGOR & NORTH DOWN DISTRICT ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 11th August 2012

Robbie picked up the RGS today and Chelsea took the RGS in the bitch line up. Hugo won his Puppy Dog class and Harry was 1st in the Champion Dog class.

DUNDALK ALL BREEDS CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 28th July 2012

Harry picks up the RGS and Chelsea is awarded the RGS in bitches, Hugo wins his Puppy Dog class and Sally wins the Open Bitch class.

SLIGO ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 21st July 2012

Robbie, Sally, Dexter and Chelsea all win their breed classes and are graded excellent. Robbie takes the RGS and Chelsea takes the RGS in the bitch line up.

IRISH LADIES KENNEL CLUB ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 14th July 2012

Dexter is awarded the RGS, while Chelsea wins the Intermediate Bitch class and Maggie wins her Baby Puppy Bitch class.

DEISE CANINE CLUB ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 1st July 2012

Today Robbie won the GS and Best of Breed and Hugo won his Puppy Dog class in a strong class.

KILKENNY ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 30th June 2012

Another busy day for the Bessbox team with Chelsea, Robbie, Hugo and Maggie all winning their breed classes. Chelsea went on to win the RGS, Maggie was also awarded Best Baby Puppy in Breed and Reserve Best Baby Puppy in Show. In the Puppy Stakes Hugo won Reserve Best Puppy in Show and Harry won the Champion Stakes which automatically qualifies him for the pestigous event Champion of Champions.

SHATTERED.COM just about sums up our day but very happy with our gang.

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