When 'Digger' entered the
world his breeder, Richard Minto, never dreamt that he would ever be shown,
as Digger's dam was wild-born and Richard was not a 'show person'.
But when Ellen entered their lives she
recognized 'Digger's' quality and set about getting him registered
and into the show ring. 'Digger's' show career didn't begin in earnest
until May '95 after registration by The Kennel Club. He was the Pedigree
Top Canaan Dog in the UK for 1996, '97 and '98, BOS at Crufts in '96 and
'97 and Crufts BOB in 1999. 'Digger' has gained many friends and
admirers for the breed along the way through his soundness and handsome
looks. 'Digger' is now the UK's breed record holder for number of
dogs defeated in the show ring. But more importantly, as are all the Canaan
Dogs of Anacan, 'Digger' is a very much-loved member of the family. |
