The family of the late Jessie Mowbray today presented us with a cheque from donations that were generously collected at her recent funeral. Jessie was truly devoted to the breed and I am sure will be missed by everyone who knew her. Our dogs will benefit from this thoughtful donation and I am sure Jessie will be pleased it has come our way.

Here is what her family has said about Jessie:

In memory of Jessie D L Mowbray 1933-2018

"For nearly 60 years Jessie owned, bred, showed and judged German Shepherd Dogs. At the age of 14 she handled her first one and over the next 50 years continued to show them with some success.

Along with her late husband Johnny, she was a member of, and leading light in, numerous GSD Clubs and Advisory Groups.

She judged throughout the UK at all level of dog shows, culminating in an invite to judge GSDs at Crufts in 2010. Unfortunately she had to withdraw from this appointment due to her declining health.

In 2011 she received the GSD Breed Council’s Gold Medal for Services to the Breed, becoming the first woman in Scotland to receive this accolade.

She also had a keen interest in the welfare of the Breed and for this reason her son William felt it would be a fitting tribute to her memory to have a collection at her funeral for this Rescue Service. A substantial amount was raised, which is being split between the Rescue Service and another charity."