OurDogs Ireland

23/11/2025

PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE !! Very Urgent and important message regarding Patrick’s Bella who has gone missing.
“My little dog Bella 14 year old Shetland Sheepdog went missing last night. XShe is very good natured any one see her could you please let me know. My No 0879905993. Thanks”

21/11/2025

FRIDAY BRINGS THE FINISH LINE FOR CLOGHRAN ! CLOSING AT MIDNIGHT !!
THE LAST DAY TO ENTER CLOGHRAN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH .
Supporting First time and progressing judges.
Enter at www.dogshowentry.ie and you can check the schedule here -https://www.dogshowentry.ie/.../Doc/Schedules/CLO_Sch25.pdf
Thank you to those who have entered so far and thank you to the co sponsors and supporting sponsors .
DFM SHOW EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS, ROYAL CANIN, PETGREETS, GAILE ROSETTES, DOG SHOW ENTRY, OUR DOGS IRELAND.

TRADE STAND APPLICATIONS !
YOU MUST CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY PAUL SCANLON DIRECTLY WITH A COPY OF PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO INSURE INCLUSION BY WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER. CONTACT DETAILS IN THE SCHEDULE , Email [email protected] to apply .

18/11/2025

YOU HAVEN'T MISSED IT YET !

3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER CLOGHRAN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW ON SATURDAY NOVEMBER 29TH .
Supporting First time and progressing judges.
Enter at www.dogshowentry.ie and you can check the schedule here -https://www.dogshowentry.ie/OnlineEntries/Doc/Schedules/CLO_Sch25.pdf
Thank you to those who have entered so far and thank you to the co sponsors and supporting sponsors .

TRADE STAND APPLICATIONS !
YOU MUST CONTACT THE SHOW SECRETARY PAUL SCANLON DIRECTLY WITH A COPY OF PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE TO INSURE INCLUSION BY WEDNESDAY 19TH NOVEMBER. CONTACT DETAILS IN THE SCHEDULE , Email [email protected] to apply .

15/11/2025

CLOGHRAN CLOSING DATE EXTENDED !!


Thank you to our co-sponsors and our supporting sponsors , DFM Show Equipment Specialists, Royal Canin, Gaile Rosettes, PetGreets, DogShowEntry.ie and Our Dogs Ireland for coming onboardwith this event.
Check out the schedule here at www.dogshowentryt.ie - https://www.dogshowentry.ie/.../Doc/Schedules/CLO_Sch25.pdf
The Exhibitors Support is very much appreciated by the Judges and Education Committee and the progressing Judges.
(Photos from Cloghran 2024 courtesy of Patrick Fortune )

OBEDIENCE COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE -
Unfortunately Ruth Carpenter is unable to fulfill her appointment but thank you to Samantha Rawson who has kindly stepped in as a replacement to judge Pre Beginners, Beginners and Novice Obedience .

14/11/2025

Hele Olen/ Hele Varav Rest in Peace

A sad and sobering story

Very sad news last week of the passing of Hele Olen early on Saturday morning last, who many of us also knew as Hele Varav. An exhibitor and breeder of Briards, Hele was originally from Estonia but came to Ireland and spent many years here as part of our show community.
It was 14 years ago that she first came to Ireland. She was a welcome addition to our show scene and as well as being an exhibitor she often ran a trade stand at the shows which was linked to her grooming business in Newry where she lived and she was a talented groomer.
There was a huge change in Hele’s circumstances due to long covid which left her unable to continue her business and then becoming homeless which began a whole series of knock on events.
Hele’s animals were the most important thing to her at this time and the dreadful situation regarding landlord’s not allowing pets in rented accommodation saw Hele living in difficult circumstances in her car, tenting and caravans. We followed her progress and hoped for the best for her and her special Briards Kuti and Dearest who had their own health difficulties too.
Hele was a real animal lover and the welfare of her dogs was high on her priorities so keeping them comfortable was so important to her. She managed to buy a caravan and moved to the UK and through these times she received great support from friends and many in the show community in Ireland, the UK and many countries along with her friends in the Briard world who were all very concerned about her plight and who helped as best they could monetarily.
Eventually Hele decided to return to Estonia in January 2024 with her pets and for the security of her dogs after the very difficult times and returned by ferries with many following her journey on Facebook.
She rented an apartment where her animals were safe but unfortunately her male ‘Kuti’ passed away in August 2024. Hele had a constant up and down battle with her cancer but had the love and company of her precious animals with her two cats also a great boost for her but she was continuously worried about their care should her treatment not prove positive. In early September 2025 she rented a campervan as her lease on her apartment was up and the animals joined her in a caravan park. Her cat Dealer could not settle in the campervan so went to a dog friend’s care.
Sadly just the following month Hele began palliative care . Her regular posts about her journey were watched and followed by so many as were her updates on her Briards and her cats Dealer and Calli.
With courage, strength and a lot of positivity and smiling photos she did her best to try to secure the safe future for her pets by fundraising. I was so sorry to hear that she passed away on Saturday the 8th of November at just 51 years old after an incredibly brave and courageous battle with cancer. I hope that Dearest and Calli will be looked after in the memory of Hele, a true animal lover who helped her pets right to the end of her own life.

Our condolences to Hele’s family at this very sad time for them.
Rest in Peace Hele

Paul Scanlon

13/11/2025

CHRISTMAS WITH COMBINED CANINE CLUB !

THE EXCITING COMBINED CANINE CLUB CHRISTMAS SHOW IS ON THE WAY ON SUNDAY THE 14TH OF DECEMBER !

A super day of competition at a great Open show with so much extra's throughout the day including meeting the Big Oul All Rounder himself, Santa. Bring the kids alaong to meet Santa and bring those special puppies too as the Puppy Stakes is a COMBINED CANINE CLUB PUP OF THE YEAR QUALIFIER for the Social Night of the Year next Easter. The Social Night Competition that everyone wants to qualify for !!
If that wasn't enough, you can see our Top Junior Handlers taking part in the Junior Handlers Association of Ireland Handling Final to see who will represent Ireland at the International Handling Final at Crufts and at the World Dog Show in Bologna.
A Fantastic Festive show not to miss ! Enter at www.dogshowentry.ie and check out the schedule here-
https://www.dogshowentry.ie/OnlineEntries/Doc/Schedules/CCO_Sch25.pdf
Have look at Patrick Fortune's great photos from last year's Combined Canine Christmas show.

13/11/2025

LAST DAY TOMORROW TO BE INVOLVED AT CLOGHRAN !!

AFTER LAST YEAR'S JINXED CLOGHRAN 2024 SHOW AND ALL OF THE ISSUES, THE JUDGES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE TEAM LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE CLOGHRAN 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW !
Last year's Cloghran show was a tough fix for the committee with venue issues, a last minute date change due to the General Election and then on the enforced new December date we were hit by Storm Darragh !! This year we are hoping for better luck with everything and we hope the exhibitors will support the show and in the main our great panel of progressing judges.
Thank you to our co-sponsors and our supporting sponsors , DFM Show Equipment Specialists, Royal Canin, Gaile Rosettes, PetGreets, DogShowEntry.ie and Our Dogs Ireland for coming onboard with this event.
Check out the schedule here at www.dogshowentryt.ie - https://www.dogshowentry.ie/.../Doc/Schedules/CLO_Sch25.pdf
The Exhibitors Support is very much appreciated by the Judges and Education Committee and the progressing Judges.
(Photos from Cloghran 2024 courtesy of Patrick Fortune )

12/11/2025

ST BERNARD CLUB OF IRELAND AND ALL IRELAND CHINESE CRESTED ASSOCIATION JOIN FORCES ON HEALTH TESTS

The two hard working breed clubs are delighted to be co hosting both of these Eye and Heart Health Clinics again on Bank holiday Monday, February 2nd .
The previous years have seen a really big turn out so book your place as soon as possible to avoid dissapointment …you can message the organising clubs pages or call Keith Sheehan on 0879535012 to book your slot or find out more information.
An opportunity not to be missed !

12/11/2025

KEVIN BROWN REST IN PEACE

Such a terrible shock with the dreadful news yesterday that the great man Kevin Brown passed away. Always with that great big smile on his face and that hint of fun in all he said, a great one to jest and joke about our experiences on judging panels, every encounter with Kevin was one to remember. An exceptional Terrier man, knowledegable and experienced and a great help to so many in the sport. A regular judge on panels in Ireland when visiting from Denmark as he was so well thought of and he had many good friends in Ireland and it was in Limerick just in August where he was judging for Limerick & District Canine Club that we had a great chat with that special English accent of his and he was looking forward to touring with family and friends.
A terrible loss to his family and friends and to our sport.
May Kevin Rest in Peace.

Paul Scanlon

11/11/2025

NEW EUKANUBA AGENT IN IRELAND
Alan Matthews of the well known and successful Craigycor show team of Welsh Pembroke Corgis and of course other breeds along with wife Sarah has been appointed as an agent for the Eukanuba team and will be happy to look after all your ordering needs for the brand in Ireland.
Contact Alan through the details attached for further information.

09/11/2025

09/11/2025