The Tricky Tykes at Crufts 2011 having given 2 performances in the Crufts Main Ring on Terrier Day March 12.

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I watched The Tricky Tykes Terrier Racing Display Team in the Arena which was very amusing. Who said 'Don't work with children and dogs?' It was fun to see the dogs enjoying themselves but even funnier watching the handlers trying to get the dogs off the lure or trying to catch them. As for the runs which included some hurdles, the collies were not interested in jumping them as they either ran around them or under them trying to get to the lure! It was a very funny bit of the entertainment.

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The Tykes invited expert dog handler Bruce Grantham to bring along his amazing robotic dog, Sheridan the Sheepdog who was supposed to keep order in the Main Ring.

Did he? Well, look at the videos and decide for yourself.

Bruce designed Sheridan and then contacted a robotic company in Colorado, US, to build it for him.

Sheridan was invited by the Tricky Tykes Terrier Racing Team to join them in the Main Arena because Richard Hammond from TV's Top Gear who introduced the Tykes during their last Crufts visit, said ' They will be riding bycycles next'. Well, he was right, our newest recruit did just that. Sheridan the Robot Dog is amazing. Apart from riding his trike he can talk, sing, and all with no apparent human help. He has helped raise money for charity as well as making guest appearances at venues all over the UK. Sheridan the Sheepdog certainly helped to entertain the Cruft's Main Ring audience and afterwards he allowed the children to interact with him before getting ready for his next Tricky Tykes Performance.

Sheridan, just like the Tricky Tykes, is available for shows, galas, corporate events etc all year round. To discuss booking him for your show, send an e-mail to us and we will forward it on to Bruce. You can book both Sheridan and the Tykes to appear at your show and we will invite Sheridan to join us in your arena between his trips around your showground, amusing both adults and children alike.

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ADDITIONAL TERRIER RACING FORMAT FOR 2012

We have a new racing format for 2011 to add to the terriers 'CV's'. Agility Terrier Racing. It is based on the popular mini agility but with the ever elusive lure dodging around obstacles and into tunnels. If any show is interested in hearing more about this unusual terrier racing concept, please give us a ring and we will tell you more about it.

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The season started with a series of bookings in the Emerald Isle which was very enjoyable for humans and dogs. Good old Irish hospitality was there in abundance as was a drop ot two of 'nectar' . We then had a break from mid April and started the season proper in May with warm weather thrown in for good measure. Due to the recession, we thought this season would be quiet - until bookings started coming in via the website, some with only a couple of weeks to the events. So we ended up having a busy season that even topped last years successful one. Recession or not, people want to be cheered up and the Tykes are well capable of that requirement. Just look at our guestbook. The Around Arena has proved popular with both large and small shows as it takes up no arena space at all. This has proved especially popular with horse shows where every minutein the ring is precious but alternative entertainment is a necessity for members of the family not disposed to sitting watching horses all day.

We have a busy September with some lovely events to end the season.

Thank you to all Show Organisers who booked us , we hope we helped to make your shows memorable ones.

We are now taking bookings for 2012 and will be pleased to quote for your show and to discuss your requirements.

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2009 SEASON

The Tricky Tykes have had their busiest season ever starting in April and ending in September with a performance at the famous Animal Health Trust Open Day in Newmarket. The weather was perfect, the setting was perfect and the Tykes hilarious antics entertained the appreciatiive audience. The visitors dogs joined in and true to form, there were people, dogs and laughter everywhere. Not all the shows enjoyed such perfect weather however. Two were rained off as they could could not use the waterlogged ground and many more continued in wet soggy conditions. Still, the Tykes, even though covered in mud at some shows, carried on, oblivious to the mud. Typical terriers!

The Tykes started the season with their Around Arena Roadshow in Ireland with a pub garden tour. The terriers and handlers thoroughly enjoyed Irish hospitality! It was not just the terriers racing in a circle. Human heads were closely following!

They are now taking 2010 bookings for both versions of the terrier racing displays. Both cost the same. One is presented within your arena,whereas the Circular Terrier Racing can be set up anywhere on the showground you choose.

BARK IN THE PARK  

The Tricky Tykes have been invited to take part in the Guide Dogs for the Blind's BARK IN THE PARK being held in the Vale of Glamorgan. The event is to celebrate 75 years of Guide Dogs for the Blind and what a necessary charity it is. Blue Peter will be filming at the event too so do come along, join in anh help to raise money for this very worthy organisation.