Northampton woman Beth Dowle has been rescuing Miniature Poodles for 13 years and has had hundreds come through her care. In March, Beth will be heading to the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts to tell people about Miniature Poodle Club Rescue & Rehoming Scheme.
 
Beth, who lives in Northampton, has been involved with Miniature Poodles since 1975 and has been on the committee of the Miniature Poodle Club since 1981.
 
When her husband was taken ill 13 years ago, Beth was often at home, and it was then that she was approached by the breed club secretary to coordinate Miniature Poodle rescue. Since then, Beth has seen hundreds of Poodles rehomed, and at her busiest she helped 42 dogs in one year alone.
 
The Miniature Poodle is actually a medium sized dog, with an elegant, friendly and high-spirited demeanour, and last year, just under 1,000 Miniature Poodle puppies were registered with the Kennel Club. Like other breeds the Miniature Poodle sadly sees some neglectful and abusive owners, but fortunately breed enthusiasts have dedicated their time and resources to help those in need.
 
Beth said: “In 13 years, I have rehomed hundreds of dogs, travelling the length and breadth of the UK.  Every year we run a reunion of rehomed dogs and it is lovely to see them with their new owners, enjoying life to the full in loving homes and doing well.  People come from all over the UK to this event.
 
“At Crufts, we will be on the Kennel Club Breed Rescue Stand, making people aware that they don't have to get a puppy when they want a pedigree dog.”
 
Crufts takes place from 8th-11th March and different dog breeds will be joining the Kennel Club Breed Rescue stand each day. The Miniature Poodle Club Rescue & Rehoming Scheme will be on the stand on Thursday March 8th along with the Northern & Midland Bichon Frise Club Rescue.
 
For more information or tickets to Crufts, please visit www.crufts.org.uk.
 
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8th February 2012
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The Kennel Club is the largest organisation in the UK devoted to dog health, welfare and training. Its objective is to ensure that dogs live healthy, happy lives with responsible owners.
 
It runs the country’s largest registration database for both pedigree and crossbreed dogs and the Petlog database, which is the UK’s largest reunification service for microchipped animals. The Kennel Club Assured Breeder Scheme is the only scheme in the UK that monitors and sets standards for breeders, in order to protect the welfare of puppies and breeding bitches. It also runs the UK’s largest dog training programme, the Good Citizen Dog Training Scheme and licenses shows and clubs across a wide range of activities, which help dog owners to bond and enjoy life with their dogs. The Kennel Club runs the world’s greatest dog show, Crufts, and the Discover Dogs event at Earls Court, London, which is a fun family day out that educates people about how to buy responsibly and care for their dog.
 
The Kennel Club invests in welfare campaigns, dog training and education programmes and the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, which supports research into dog diseases and dog welfare charities, including Kennel Club Breed Rescue organisations that re-home dogs throughout the UK.The Kennel Club jointly runs health screening schemes with the British Veterinary Association and through the Charitable Trust, funds the Kennel Club Genetics Centre at the Animal Health Trust, which is at the forefront of pioneering research into dog health.
 

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