Maud
Bloodhound working trials
Maud competes at Bloodhound Working Trials held by the two breed clubs. These are held in Spring and Autumn.
Top Working Hound 2021 awarded the Ailesbury Salver.
1st place - Novice level held at Irby Upon Humber October 2021
Certificate of Merit at Grimsthorpe in February 2022
1st place - Junior stake held at Tibthorpe in March 2022.
1st place - Intermediate stake held at Chomondley, Cheshire in October 2022
Certificate of Merit at senior level October 2023
1st place -Senior stake held at Bridestowe in February 2024 and
The KC Challenge Certificate, Speaking Cup and Identification Trophy
There are 4 levels of competition and Maud will now compete at Senior level. At this level they have to work a human scent that was left 2 hours before the hound starts. The route, unknown to the handler, is 3 miles long.
To compete at senior level they need a full permit which demonstrates they are steady in livestock. Maud achieved this at a young age.
Ambassador to the breed
Mauds' gentle nature and love of people makes her an ideal candidate to meet the public.
In March 2023 Maud travelled by train to Crufts for Discover Dogs and appeared in film by Frank Kane about the breed. She met other vulnerable breeds whilst there.
At the Westmoorland Agricultural Show she met Princess Anne and Sophie Countess of Wessex when she represented bloodhounds at the native vulnerable breeds display. Following on from this she appeared on the royal twitter feed and in Hello magazine.
The Kennel Club Gazette included her in two articles about bloodhounds and she has made appearances in Our Dogs.
She is well known locally and entered the dog fun day to raise money for the local community.
Before Covid Maud attended Good Citizen puppy class and was awarded her puppy level. Before lock down she was working towards her bronze level.
Shows
Due to Covid Maud has not attended many shows.
1st place -Minor puppy bitch at Darlington in 2019 and then took the best puppy in breed.
3rd place - at Darlington in 2021 in open bitch.
4th place A.V.N.S.C Hound at Westmorland Show in a large group September 2022.
She has entered a few open shows but doesn't really enjoy the formal atmosphere. She is much happier in the field.