On November 28^th, 29^th, and 30^th, the Canadian Dove Association held the 24^th Annual Show & Sale with the Specialty Pigeon Show in the Oxford Auditorium on the Woodstock, Fairgrounds. This was our second time showing as part of this show, and again we received a welcome far beyond our expectations. There were an astonishing number of fanciers visiting our section throughout the day. The CDA members found themselves kept very busy answering questions about raising Domestic Doves and Foreign Pigeons. All in all, this year’s show was another tremendous success.

          There were 30 Ring Neck Doves shown in 11 different mutations; 24 Diamond Doves shown in 13 different mutations; 14 Doves were shown in the section for Senegal Doves and Smaller in 7 species, and 8 Doves were shown in 7 species in the section of the show for Doves Larger than Senegal Doves. It was disappointing to see the numbers drop off from last year, but it was encouraging to see three juniors showing a total of 4 Ring Neck Doves.

          We would like to thank our judge Mike Rex, Bay City, Michigan, our clerk Ken Becker, the show manager, Rick Dawdry, and the auctioneer, Bernie Van Erp. We would also like to say "Thank You" to all the suppliers and members who donated items of interest to the auction, which raised $227.00. Thank you for your generous support and contributions! After the show and sale on Saturday, we gathered at the Copa-Cabana Steak House for dinner, and the presentation of our show awards.

SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS

Other Awards by Species