The Hinckley Hooligans: All photographs by courtesy of Tony Brealey Productions
Taffy: Is owned and handled by Katie. Taffy came from Redgate Animal Sanctuary Leicestershire. He is handsome, well Katie thinks so anyway, and is a sable Border Collie. Taf took a lot of patience and training to get where he is today, but now he is a good reliable dog and can do lots of tricks too. Taff runs with the Hooligans.
Taf's Flyball Awards so far :-
Flyball Dog (FD)- 3.2.2007
Intermediate(FDI) - 8.4.2007
Graduate( FDG) - 24.8.2007
Advanced (FDA) - 1.12.2007
Silver Award - 8.11.2008
Gold Award - 16.1.2010
Maisy: She is owned and handled by Charlotte. Maisy is a red merle Border Collie. Maisy is one of our faster dogs. Once she matures she’s going to be an asset to Charlotte. Keep up the good work chaps. Maisy runs with the Hooligans.
Maisys Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 18.5.2008
Intermediate (FDI) - 20.7.2008
Graduate (FDG) - 8.11.2008
Advanced (FDA) - 13.6.2009
Piper: Is owned and handled by Barbara. Piper is a black and white Border Collie. She, along with Maisy, is one of our fast dogs. She also lacks maturity. Piper and Maisy are a couple of Hooligans, but are mad about flyball. Piper runs with the Hooligans.
Piper's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 4.5.2008
Intermediate (FDI) - 29.6.2008
Graduate (FDG) - 8.11.2008
Advanced (FDA) - 17.5.2009
Daisy-Belle: Daisy is handled and owned by Nicola, our Scottish duo. She is a pretty girl and loves her flyball. Daisy and Nicola now runs with the Hooligans team.
Daisy-Belle's Flyball Awards so far :-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 16.8.2008
Intermediate (FDI) - 15.11.2008
Graduate (FDG) - 14.8.2009
Advanced (FDA) - 3.4.2010
Taz is a black and white Border Collie owned by Keith. He is a big, handsome chap and very quick. They belonged to another team before joining the Hoolies in 2009 and runs with both the Hooligans and the Hounds.
Taz's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 19.4.2008
Intermediate (FDI) - 30.7.2008
Graduate (FDG) - 24.10.2009
Advanced (FDA) - 3.5.2010
The Hinckley Hounds:All photographs by courtesy of Tony Brealey Productions
Doris: She is owned and handled by Barbara. Barbara purchased Doris at eight months old. She is a tri-colour Border Collie. Doris was a bit of a handful in her younger years, but has turned out to be a fantastic flyball dog. Doris is our oldest team dog. She is nine now but is still going strong. She now runs with the Hounds.
Doris's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 3.2.2007
Intermediate (FDI) - 8.4.2007
Graduate (FDG) - 18.8.2007
Advanced (FDA) - 25.11.2007
Sliver Award - 24.6.2009
Minstrel (Minnie): He is owned and handled by Margaret. Minnie has lived with Margaret since he was a tiny puppy. Minnie is not as fast as the collies but is a brill flyball dog. He is a working Cocker Spaniel and is mad about balls. His party piece is to pick up three tennis balls at one time. Wow! Minnie runs with the Hounds.
Minnie's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 8.2.2007
Intermediate(FDI) - 8.4.2007
Graduate (FDG) - 30.9.2007
Advanced (FDA) - 25.5 2008
Silver Award - 14.6.2009
Jack is a long legged Jack Russell. He was adopted by Mary from the RSPCA at 5 months old. After a difficult start in life and with a lot of hard work, he has become a loyal, passive, fun loving dog. He loves flyball especially doing his laps of honour which Mary is trying to train out of him! Jack runs with the Hounds.
Jack's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 26.4.2009
Intermediate (FDI) - 24.10.2009
Flynn is a big, strong, handsome tri coloured Border Collie who runs very quickly. Lucy, his carer, says he is a very good boy at home and when training. Seat belts and leads are his speciality which he can gnaw to your requirements especially when Lucy has her back turned. Flynn currently runs with the Hounds but also runs with the Hooligans.
Flynn's Flyball Awards so far:-
Flyball Dog (FD) - 25.4.2009
Intermediate (FDI) - 13.6.2009
Graduate (FDG) - 27. 2 2010
Mosie a black and white Border Collie was adopted by Kirsty at 2 years old. She is a loveable,friendly dog who has settled into her new family well along with Kirsty and her little daughter Charlotte. Mosie runs with the Hounds.