There are not many Open shows in our area so we have few opportunities to show off our dogs.  If we have to travel a distance we like to take in more than a show and so in June we  had a lovely stay in our caravan in Thirsk, Yorkshire for a few days and Mac and Cupar had a great time.

We drove up to Kelso for a day at our favourite Border Union show, which again worked its magic as this time Cupar qualified for Crufts 2011. 

In mid-July we took a trip up to Lancashire with Mac and Cupar, this time staying in a favourite B&B in
Longridge.  We were able to visit a very special auntie in Morecambe and also to spend a wonderful time with Bramble (Willianways Dark Island) and his family. 

Bramble is Cupar's litter brother and has matured beautifully.  When he was born he had only a little patch of white on his head and now at 11 months this has almost faded completely. 

Closing this update with a couple of pictures. 
Thanks to Jean and Andrew for this photo of the
gorgeous Bramble who has a wonderful nature.  We are very proud to have bred him.  At Border Union
Jason Higgins took some super pictures of Mac on the move and of course Geoff had to run nicely too.