Royal Welsh Show preview: Dog Handler Focus - Chris Toner and Niro Mace

Ahead of this year's Royal Welsh Show, we find out more about experienced handler Chris Toner, 37, who claimed top spot at last year’s show trial.

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Royal Welsh Show preview: Dog Handler Focus - Chris Toner and Niro Mace

Last year's Royal Welsh Show trial champion, Chris Toner, is not deterred by the seven-hour drive from Argyll and Bute, where he shepherds. Background I was born and raised in Downpatrick in Co....

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