The BGV Club, in conjunction with The Portuguese Podengo Club of Great Britain held a very successful seminar and fun event on Saturday 29th January at Steventon Village Hall. Two key speakers took to the stage with just over 40 attendees for the health seminar followed by an informal lunch and puppy match in the afternoon.

Dr Cathryn Mellersh of The Animal Health Trust, who already works with the BGV Club Health Sub-Committee very kindly gave up her time to talk on Genetics and Epilepsy. The seminar started off with an overview of The Animal Health Trust and genetics and moved onto specifically talk about epilepsy and the current work being done in this field, which the BGV Club supports. This very informative and thorough talk was followed up with a question and answer session for the audience.

Following this Adele Caldwell of Ark House Veterinary Surgery talked specifically on Juvenile Meningitis, Sudden Pain Syndrome and Juvenile Arthritis in dogs and after this the audience were invited to ask questions on general veterinary matters.

Following an informal lunch provided by Pete and Deborah Wilson our mystery judge was revealed for the puppy match. Mr Howard Ogden officiated over the match which saw BGVs, Podengos, a couple of Italian Greyhounds and a Beagle coompeting ! After three very hotly contested rounds Mr Ogden declared Best in Match as Belle the PBGV owned by Ms Linda Lewis and Reserve Best in Match was Arranbourne Cavalo the Portuguese Podengo owned by Mrs Segui.

The Officers and Committee of the BGV Club would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr Mellersh, Adele Caldwell, Pete and Deborah Wilson, The Portuguese Podengo Club and our mystery judge, Mr Howard Ogden for their support in making this event a success. We would also like to thank all those who gave their time to attend, bring their puppies and help out in the course of the day.