Colne Valley Beagles and other things of interest.: PENNINE FOXHOUNDS

The Pennine Foxhounds Puppy Show and Puppy Christening took place on the 7th July 2019. This annual bit of tradition is where the puppies that have been walked to bring them to maturity are judged and the walkers awarded for their efforts. It is also where the new puppies are given their names in the appropriate and time honoured way, to be judged next year as fully grown hounds.

The event took place in front of the local cricket pavillion and the weather provided a nice warm Yorkshire day.

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Four wheel drive is better than two in some situations.

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The inexpensive bar did good business.

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H&CVB Masters evaluating.

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The two winners, bitch and dog walkers shake hands. The experienced judge comes from another hunt.

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And best of all! - with the best dressed walker too.

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Silver being awarded by a Pennine Foxhounds Master, recovering from an accident hence the eccentric looking footwear.

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And silver being brandished

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At this point I was taking a video of the christening - here on YouTube -
PUPPY CHRISTENING - HOUNDS

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And here is the link to the puppy christening of a couple of terriers -
PUPPY CHRISTENING - TERRIERS

The ceremony is conducted in the local dialect, an essential feature. I think there is a translation on the web somewhere. I suppose once upon a time all the born and bred locals spoke like this and it is wonderful that some still do.