Rescue greyhound is top dog on seafront

More than 50 dogs put their best paws forward at the GSPCA Fun Dog Show on Crown Pier yesterday afternoon as part of Seafront Sunday.

By Tom Porter

Published May 20

Last updated May 20

Terry Buckley was the judge of the best dog in yesterday’s show staged by the GSPCA during its Seafront Sunday and picked rescue greyhound Griffin, to the delight of owner Jo Ferguson. (Picture by Karl Dorfner 33244773

Canines were competing in nine different categories, with prizes for best male and female dogs, golden oldie for dogs over the age of seven, and overall best in show.

That prize was claimed by Griffin, a five-year-old greyhound, who owners Jo Ferguson and Matt Le Page rescued from Ireland just over a year ago.

‘He’s our second greyhound rescue, and it’s the first time we’ve entered him in something like this,’ said Miss Ferguson.

‘Our first greyhound actually won this competition five years ago so clearly they’re a lucky breed.’

Mr Page added that he expected Griffin to sleep for the rest of the day following his victory.

‘He’s very excited and a bit overwhelmed, I think.’

GSPCA judge Terry Buckley said she chose Griffin as her winner because of his chilled, calm demeanour.

‘He was the one I wanted to take home with me the most, he put his head on me when I came up to him and was a big softy.’