We are well into the local agricultural show season now and today we paid a visit to the local Rusland Show. Dougal and Casper naturally accompanied us and of course Connie was keen to show Dougal in the hotly contested Pets Competition…
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...and they're off. Connie heads the show procession, following 'the voice' of all these local shows.
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Connie and Dougal get quizzed by the judge. I'm not sure muddy paws on his jacket and chewing his tie will help much Dougal!