Does Size Matter?

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Imagine the scenario … you have planned your breeding to target a particular show and your young mouse is seven weeks and five days old. It is a very good size for an u/8 class. However, the judge compares it side-by-side with a six-week-old classmate and throws...

Trophy of the Month – The Tuck Cup

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Trophy of the Month – The Tuck Cup
This splendid two-handled plated trophy stands an impressive 13 inches (33cm) high and was presented by Arthur Tuck in 1935. . It is decorated with stylised leaves on the lower bowl and handles, and is awarded for best opposite variety to best in show at the Bradford...

Trophy of the Month – The Middleton Cup

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Trophy of the Month – The Middleton Cup
This is the first trophy to appear in this new regular feature for our magazine. It stands 10 3/8 inches (26.5 cm) high on its wooden plinth and is awarded “For Best Red Mouse” at the Annual Cup Show. Although only plated, rather than solid silver, it is undoubtedly...

Cup Secretary Updates

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I was asked to take over the duties of NMC Cup Secretary, and will have assumed the role by the time you read this. One of my first tasks has been to identify exactly what cups and trophies the club still owns, and their current whereabouts. The club agreed to sell...