Just like the screening of Crufts, back in the late 1990’s the BCC axed the very popular Sheepdog trails show, One Man And His Dog, only for the baton to be picked up again by Channel 4, as they are going to broadcast the World Sheepdog Trials which begin on September 15.
This event which is staged at the Lowther Estate near Penrithwill, Cumbria will feature 240 dogs with competitors from 23 nations.
They include entries from Brazil, Japan and the US.
Now calling it One Man And His Dog might be a bit dated as the sport now has a very strong female contingent.
I think the general public think that this is an old mans sport, based on the iconic episodes presented by the legendary Phil Drabble, but most of the competitors at this event will be in their 20s to 40s. It’s becoming a very big sport now, with pet passports, people can travel to compete.
Channel 4 say they will be giving the show a cutting edge makeover, with cameras on pens etc, and as long as they don’t do what the makers of the film “Best In Show” did re our beloved Dog Show’s, then I for one will be tuning in.(Must say though, I love that film)
Come bye !
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