Bitch Championship
WINNER - Dot Watts with Ob
Ch Zygdann Rockin Frenzi
RESERVE - Karen Davies with
Ob Ch Stillmoor Celtic Banner
3RD - Dominique Ficek
with De Risan Extra Hot
4TH - Jane Moran with Ob
Ch Dusters Done N Dusted
5TH - Madge Thompson with
Ob Ch Forevermagic Its Trendy
6TH - Lisa Brannan with
Ob Ch Moakies Mystical Moment
In Running
Order:
1 Karen Davies with
Ob Ch Stillmoor Celtic Banner - BC
2 Marie Cartwright with Ob Ch Dodgin Firecracker - WSD
3 Linda Rutherford with Ob Ch Lupitoonz Limelite - WSD
4 Lin Tozer with Ob
Ch Whatknow Pop Tonic - WSD
5 Jane Bint with
Janyjoy Jumpin Jaro - WSD
6 Philomena Barnes
with Ob Ch Bheinn Bewitched - WSD
7 Jenny Gould with Ob
Ch Zakanja Little Creature - GSD
8 Ann Northfield with
Ob Ch Iatka Star Performer - WSD
9 Madge Thompson with
Ob Ch Forevermagic Its Trendy - WSD
10 Jodi Lunn with
Longhalves Fast N Furious - WSD
11 Dot Watts with Ob
Ch Zygdann Rockin Frenzi - WSD
12 Kaye Ball with Pepsanner
Boadicea Of Barcarolle - G Ret
13 Mary Vessey with Ob
Ch Fenellark Charleston - BC
14 Jane Moran with Ob
Ch Dusters Done N Dusted - WSD
15 Lisa Brannan with
Ob Ch Moakies Mystical Moment - WSD
16 June Stenning with
Iatka Starshine - WSD
17 Lyn Collins with
Gypton Just A Genius - WSD
18 Pat Watson with Ob Ch Forever Magic Its Flicker - WSD
19 Michelle Newman
with Kanya Keep Kool - GSD
20 Linda Rutherford with Ob Ch Colliewood Confidential - WSD
21 Wendy Birch with
Gypton Just Della Of Greyvalley - WSD
22 Dominique Ficek
with De Risan Extra Hot - BC
Dog Championship
WINNER - Jessica Lewis with
Ob Ch Pepsanner Atlantic
RESERVE - Dot Watts with Ob
Ch Ziggdan Zyco
3rd - Philomena Barnes with Ob
Ch Forever Magic Its A Gift
4th - Geraldine Steadman
with Ob Ch Nobite Defence Of The Realm
5th - Linda Rutherford
with Ob Ch Sixela Rumr Has It
6th - Margaret Ward with
Fellameeka Diamond Geyser
In Running order:
1 Kath Westell with
Ob Ch Coriecollies Jetsetter For Kajo - WSD
2 Lorna Hilton with
Ob Ch Jupavia Magic Dreams - BC
3 Janet Bates with Ob
Ch Bluefizz Taika Chance On Me - Aussie X
4 Margaret Ward with
Fellameeka Diamond Geyser - WSD
5 Andrea Little with
Borderlair Aerodynamic - WSD
6 Janet Matthews with
Ob Ch Croftmist River Of Krismoss - WSD
7 Sandra Spruce with
Dodgin Rags To Riches - WSD
8 Michelle Dunscombe
with Forever Magic X Rated - WSD
9 Ann Rogers with Ob
Ch Moakies Mystical Warrior - WSD
10 Jessica Lewis with
Ob Ch Pepsanner Atlantic - G Ret
11 Bev Hughes with Ob
Ch Gwynfair Bear Necessities - WSD
12 Gill Winyard with
Ob Ch Jonjosam Drunken Duncan - BC
13 Jessica Lewis with
Colliewood Casanova - WSD
14 Linda Rutherford
with Ob Ch Sixela Rumr Has It - BC
15 Mary Ray with Ob Ch
Colliewood Blue Jeans - WSD
16 Dot Watts with Ob
Ch Ziggdan Zyco - WSD
17 Philomena Barnes with Ob
Ch Forever Magic Its A Gift - WSD
18 Paul Cook with
Dunburgh Fun Lovin Criminal - G Ret
19 Geraldine Steadman
with Ob Ch Nobite Defence Of The Realm - BC
World Cup
Judge - Kathy Russell
Winning Team -ENGLAND
Second Team - WALES
Third Team - Holland
Fourth Team - SCOTLAND
Winning Individual - Mary Ray with Ob Ch Colliewood Blue Jeans
Second Individual - Jane Moran with OB CH Dusters Done 'N' Dusted
Third Individual - Pat Watson with Ob Ch Forever Magic It's Flicker
Fourth Individual -Helen Murray and Sixela Uno's Diva
Teams are shown in running order
1 Wales
Jane Walker with Darian Lady Pirate at Davmic AW (Mair) WS
Jane Moran with OB CH Dusters Done 'N' Dusted (Nellie ) WS
Michelle Dunscombe with ForeverMagic Xrated OW (Maverick) WS
Reserve: Katy Girdler ith Gwynion Sinead for Pashamatts (Tyler ) BC
2 Holland
Bernou ter Voorde with Namaste Hope (Lizzy) BC
Guus Scholten with Danesway Duet (Gucci) WS
Karin Stegmeijer with Absolutely Fabulous McCay (McCay) WS
Reserve: Ivonne van der Meer with Abfab Irausquinn (Quinn) WS
3 New Zealand
Libby Ellery with Kingsfarm Carbon Copy
Karen Browning with Nedlo What's Up Doc
Sallie Remon with Vombrittania Anza
Reserve: Wayne Ellery with Gorgeous Georgia
4 Canada
David Holzman with Ali
5 Germany
Team Manager: Tanja Gube
Bettina Neuss with Akira (Akira), Labrador Retriever
Kerstin Vogel with Longhill’s Beauty Anni my love (Frieda), BC
Susi Huber with de risan Entertainer (Profi), BC
Reserve: Dr. Gabriele Recker with Magic Monty vom Erkelenzer Land (Fabio), Shetland Sheepdog
6 Belgium
Team Manager: Lucie Van de Casteele-Claeys
Anda De Baerdemaeker with Fjurdyhoeve Vivid (Vivid) BC
Sandra Tournaye with Canen Little Miss Giggles (Giggles) BC
Karl Van den Bosch with Ink of Maranns Home (Ink) BC
7 Northern Ireland
Alison Pell & Goldmali
Cherish (Zara) Mallios BSD
Sam McCracken &
FortVictory Princess Zara (Zara) BC
Naoimh Mathers &
Grenaby Red Dynamite (Jasper) BC
Helen Boyde &
Happenywoods Snowfall (Indy) BC
8 England
Team Manager - Herbie Watson
1 Philomena Barnes with Ob Ch Bheinn Bewitched (Jezzi) W/S
2 Pat Watson with Ob Ch Forever Magic It's Flicker (Flick) W/S
3 Mary Ray with Ob Ch Colliewood Blue Jeans (Levi) W/S
Reserve: Marie Cartwright with Ob Ch Dodgin Firecracker (Dazzle) W/S
9 Scotland
Ellen Herries and Jewhisps Jewel (Gabi)
Helen Murray and Sixela Uno's Diva (Diva)
Aileen Moffat and Sixela Second Time Around (Rebus)
Reserve: Annie Robertson
and Sixela Hightec at Terannos (Tec)
Inter Regional
Judge - Steve Barnes
WINNERS - Northern Team
RESERVE - South & South West Team
INDIVIDUAL WINNERS
Beginner - Ashleigh Foster - Angelo's Wings
Novice - Anna Pleban - Moowalker
Class A - John Clark - Saartjie Highland Thistle
Class B - Sue Howard - Cleynehage Jubox
Class C - Jeny Miller - Foxfold Unexpected Edition OW CDEx UDEx WDEx TDEx
Teams are shown in running order
1 - Midlands
Team Manager - Lou Jackson
Beginners
Simon Harding with Verdendo Yule Be Lucky JW. Beg.Ex. (Subject to KC
approval) Boxer
Novice
Mrs Valerie Ridgers with Pepsanner The Pirate. GR
Mrs Kathryn Reynolds with Westhorphall Sarabi. GR
Class A
Miss Lyn Griffin with Vaneldurks Angus. GSD
Mrs Sue Cotton with Wild Foggy Marsh. GR
Class B
Mrs Julia Skipp with She's The One. BC
Class C
Ms. Susie Duke with Sympathy In Ice White. W/S
Reserve: Miss Emily Wyatt with Frankie Goes To Hollysea. X
2 - Wales
Team Manager - Jen Jessop
Beginner
Nicola Hopkins With Nizhoni Echo (Echo ) GSD
Novice
Anna Pleban with Moon Walker (Tahu ) Rhodesian Ridgeback
Chrissie Harrison with Jacob Osbourne of Neath (Jake) WS
Class A
Anne Coates with Courtridge Chorister (Crispin ) Golden Ret
Pauline Harris with Anchorspride Sully (Flyn ) GSD
Class B
Yvonne Davies with Bonvivant Vivace (Brye) BSD
Class C
Linda Howells with My Senior Moment (flexi ) WS
Reserve: Kelly Voaden with Bekwey Beau (Lemmy ) XB
3 - South East & East Anglia
(Southern)
Team Manager - Jenny Lunn
Beginner
Nick Wright with Carishill Onyx (Maxwell) Goldie
Novice
Teresa Mills with Josalyn Hortencia (Connie) Spanish
Water Dog
Mari Ylivinkka with Tintenfass Patric HR's Son (Fingal) Giant Schnauzer
Class A
Sue Robinson with Shelridge Distant Laughter With
Alnmac (Dilys) Sheltie
Lou Holmes with Nobite Held To Ransom (Diesel) BC
Class B
Sinead Mowatt with Its Jaros D'voted Dancer (Deedee) WS
Class C
Sally Davis with Jemas Sound Of Music (Music) XB
Reserve
Jill Van Assen with Rayleigh Jake (Jake) Cockapoo
4 - Northern
Team Manager - Pat Wilson
Beginners
Ashleigh Foster and
ANGELO’S WINGS (Bazil) Wk.Sh.
Novice
Henri Carew and HENS MILLIE MINSTREL (Millie) ESS
Jackie Muir and MORGANSR MADE FOR ME (Kitt) B/C X GSD
Class A
Brenda Holden and ALFIE OF HODGE HOUSE (Alfie) Labrador X
Gillian Strickleton and REDISTEDI HIGH REALITY (Mikey) B/C
Class B
Fiona Holdsworth and ACTADOG ALL FOR ONE A.Ex. (Power) GSD
Class C
Jeny Miller and FOXFOLD UNEXPECTED EDITION O.W. CD.Ex. UD.Ex. WD.Ex.
TD.Ex. (Chello) GSD x B/C
Reserve: Louise
Frelford and ACTADOG AIM TO ACHIEVE (Link) GSD
5 - Northern Ireland
Team Manager - Michael McCartney
Beginners
Ciaran Madine & Willow
Tree Charlie Oskar (Oskar) Springer Cross
Novice
Janette Mitchell & Shelridge Special Diamond (Finlo) SSD
Bobby Austin & Colroy Carbon Copy (Jack) SSD
Class A
Louise Jackson & Topeka Ocaso Rojo (Razzle) ASD
Naoimh Mathers & Grenaby Red Dynamite (Jasper) BC
Class B
Sue Raine & Double Entendre (Ffin) WSD
Class C
Alison Pell & Goldmali Cherish (Zara) Mallios BSD
Reserve: Diana Boroda with Kentredecim Hearts Desires (Nellie) English SBT
6 - South & South West
(Western)
Team Manager - Stephanie Woollam
Beginner
Annette Gibson & DAISY DIBBLE (Daisy) Labrador
Novice
Caroline Makkai & JOEVANESS FIRE STORM (Rumble) GSD
Sue James & BEKKIS SPECIAL EDITION (Kyte) BC
Class A
John Clark & SAARTJIE HIGHLAND THISTLE (Kenzie) WS
Carrol Walker & JETRIL ROULETTE (Poppy) GSD
Class B
Sue Howard & CLEYNEHAGE JUBOX (Pookie) G. Retriever
Class C
Helen Connolly & GORGEOUS GEORGIA B.Ex (Georgia) GSD
Reserve
Nicolette Beardsley & KENXIAM CAYMAN CHARM (Ralph) Border Terrier
7 - Scotland
Team Manager - Carole Patrick
Asst Mgr - Anne Marie Parker
Beginner
Jess Simpson & Rannaleroch Chilaca at Applecreek (Morgen)
- ASD
Novice
Kirsty Bidgood & Spring Dream Misha at Alikir (Mischa) - GSD
Andy Crowe & Arthur of Douglas (Artie) - Staffie
Class A
Judith Owen & Tig The Tiglet Mikki Plum (Tig) - Crossbreed
Ian Boyd & Langfaulds Medoc (Max) - GSD
Class B
Carole Patrick & Jewhisp's Inki (Inki) - BC
Class C
Annie Robertson & Sixela Hightec at Terannos (Tec) - BC
Reserve: Elaine
Wilson & Calmholme Elegant Esme (Tarn) - GSD
'OBREEDIENCE'
Judge - Maria Carter
WINNERS - Shettland Sheepdog
Second - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Third - Miniture Schnauzer
Fourth - Chihuahua
In running order:
1 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
2 Pyrenean sheepdog
3 Shetland Sheepdog
4 Chihuahua
5 Whippet
6 Australian Shepherds
7 Smooth collie
8 Mini Schnauzers
9 Japanese Akita Inu
10 Toy Poodles
11 Schipperke
12 Lhasa Apso
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes Final
Judge - Michael
McCartney
WINNER - Babs Sharp with Jazzed Up
2nd - Radana Stewart with Ozzy Princess of Darkness
3rd - Michelle Hurrell with Kenalure Climbing Rose
4th - Diana Boroda with Kentredecim Hearts Desire
5th - Diane Carroll with Miss Jessie Bee
6th - Michelle Dakin with Tatty Tedward
In Running Order:
1 Lesley Harvey with Highcrest Pride (Labrador)
2 Peter Tenorowicz withMaural Charlie Boy (Cocker Spaniel)
3 Steve Baker withTazeos Angraecum (BC)
4 Jodie Parry with Diva the Dark Destroyer (xbreed)
5 Radana Stewart with Ozzy Princess of Darkness (xbreed)
6 Karen Keating with Wish In the Mist (WSD)
7 Diane Carroll with Miss Jessie Bee (WSD)
8 Rachel Chapman with Sherbert Tropical (GSD)
9 Liz Daniell with Crystalar Destined to be (Standard Poodle)
10 Babs Sharp with Jazzed Up (BSD)
11 Michelle Dakin with Tatty Tedward (xbreed)
12 Michelle Hurrell with Kenalure Climbing Rose (Cocker Spaniel)
13 Jacquie Sliwinski with Zouki Do Where Are You (xbreed)
14 Diana Boroda with Kentredecim Hearts Desire (SBT)
15 Martyn Willcock with Murphy Magnus Lummox (WSD)
16 Michelle Dakin with Jayrock Alabama Walking (Boston Terrier)
17 Peter Tenorowicz with Maural Dino (Cocker Spaniel)
18 Victoria Main with Get Down And Bertie (Crossbreed)
19 Ciaran Madine with Willow Tree Charlie (xbreed)
20 Barbara Slack with Pepperhill Crushed Ice (Sheltie)
YKC
Judge - Janel Fone
Starters
Winner - Amy Carswell with Foxbarton Prince Hal
Second - Lizzie Mason with Strickland Flyer
Third - Imogen Curtis with Mr Miley
In running order:
1 Imogen Curtis with Mr Miley (Crossbreed)
2 Sophie Taggart with Brazzle Dazzle Bramble (Border Collie)
3 Lizzie Mason with Strickland Flyer (Working Sheepdog)
4 Amy Carswell with Foxbarton Prince Hal (Border Collie)
5 Sophie Gordon with Stillrockin Whats in Store (Shetland Sheepdog)
6 Regan Newton with Mika Phoenix Fay (Siberian Husky)
7 Grace Smith with Stonelight The Ginger Man (German Spitz - Klein)
8 Heather Angus with Stone Jet (Crossbreed)
Elementary
WINNER - Rosie Paine with Mad Miss Maddy
SECOND - Keeley Hurton with Keeleys Archie Boy
THIRD - Clare Dempsey with Lady Waffles
In running order:
1 James Newton with Wait For It (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
2 Clare Dempsey with Lady Waffles (Toy Poodle)
3 Keeley Hurton with Keeley's Archie Boy (Crossbreed)
4 Heather Simcock with Bracken Cherry Blossom (Labrador)
5 Lisa Griffiths with Tilemarsh Diamond Girl (Working Sheepdog)
6 Rosie Paine with Mad Miss Maddy (Crossbreed)
7 Ella Armstrong with Lorics Xquizite In Ebony (Miniature Poodle)
Graduate
Winner - Michaela Gunning with Wot a Sparkler
Second - Shannon Wright with Bordalicious Pink Lace
Third - Emma Coyle with Rosmarinus Teasle
In running order:
1 Shannon Wright with Bordalicious Pink Lace (Working Sheepdog)
2 Emily Wyatt with Frankie goes to Hollysea (Crossbreed)
3 Michaela Gunning with Wot a Sparkler (Working Sheepdog)
4 Georgia Daly with Apple Blossom Miss (Cocker Spaniel)
5 Emma Coyle with Rosmarinus Teasle (Border Collie)
6 Katie Bloor with Katie's Calamari (Crossbreed)
7 Lydia Nicole Smith with Oh What a Surprise (Border Collie)
Intermediate
Winner - Lydia Nicole Smith with Beat Baxa Ladylikee
Second - Emma Coyle with Rosmarinus Teasle
In running order:
1 Lydia Nicole Smith with Beat Baxa Ladylikee (Border Collie)
2 April Bush with Kezzy Midnight Spark (Crossbreed)
3 Emma Willis with Fortvictory Lucky Bear (Border Colllie)
4 Emma Coyle with Rosmarinus Teasle (Border Collie)
Advanced
WINNER - Jamie Hewitson with Rockin Total Kaos
Second - Anthony Snook with Little Mica
In running order:
1 Anthony Snook with Little Mica (Crossbreed)
2 Jamie Hewitson with Rockin Total Kaos (Border Collie)
REBECCA POINTER
JUDGES AT CRUFTS 2015
Crufts Obedience Championships
Judge:
Sandra Gordon
January 2012 was special.
There I was, normal Scottish weather, cold and frosty, when a green
envelope popped through the letter box. Thinking it was an information
leaflet from the K.C. I put it on the dining table. Later when I opened
it – WOW - !!, cold and frosty turned to bright and sunny. I read it
over and over. This couldn’t be for me – why me? My husband,
Derek, kept smiling and was so looking forward to being in my
team.
I joined Burnbank DTC 50 years ago this year, with an apricot poodle
called Bambi. (Guess what film we loved ). After that I borrowed
my Gran’s dogs, a X breed Kylie, 2 long coat Shepherds, Jason and Tagg,
and a tri collie, Jack. I so loved my dogs!
Due to his illness I had to retire Tagg early, so for 4 years or so I
went to the Club without a dog but enjoyed every job I was asked to do.
Derek and I married in 1979 and we got our fabulous Ben and have had
border collies ever since – Keri then Brea. This past year my beautiful
girls Chezi, Charli and Nikki have helped me get through hard times. I
lost CHEZI of DANE BENT last May after a short illness but am so lucky
to still have my “BEST GIRL” Charli- RUSKATH OTTOBE IMAGE and my angel
Nikki – SIXELA MOONLIGHT DREAM. Having such wonderful companions has
also let me compete at all levels in obedience and I have been able to
travel to some great shows across the whole country.
Competing at shows allowed me to move into judging and my first judging
appointment was at Ayr in the south west of Scotland and my first Champ
appointment was at Lichfield Show, judging Bitches in 2002, and I have
judged at shows up and down the country ever since and enjoyed the
variety this has brought.
If 2012 was special to Derek and me, then 2013 was the worst year of my
life. Derek was admitted to hospital on 2nd September and died suddenly
6 weeks later on October 15th. I am finding this so difficult to
write. We had planned lots of the preparation for Crufts
together. The colours we are wearing were chosen by him, so he will be
with us in the ring in some way.
The support I have had from the Obedience world has been
fantastic, especially his special pals the “Wongas “ and the “Young
Sheila”. He used to watch the advert and laugh. I will let people
work out who they are !! My Crufts team are very special and have
really supported me. Margaret , thank you so much for your advice and
help with the team training – I will miss you at Crufts. Good luck to
Steve Barnes, judging the Inter Regional and to Kathy Russell judging
the World Cup.
Myself and my team are all looking forward to the thrill of judging at
Crufts instead of just being the spectators. We have worked hard in our
preparations and hope all the competitors find the round enjoyable to
work.
Thank you to my team for all their hard work.
I hope that everyone involved has a great day and good luck.
World Cup
Judge: Kathy
Russell
Having judged the Crufts
obedience championships in 2001 it is a great honour and privilege to
be invited back some 14 years later to judge the exciting World Cup
Obedience competition at Crufts 2015.
My obedience career has spanned 39 years . When I was 15 my parents,
after constant nagging, relented and let me have my long awaited first
dog a GSD called Thor. He was mainly a family pet and took me in such a
short time from beginners to C. Because I had to share him with the
family it interfered with his training. Unfortunately, he had such a
short life due to hip displaysia. Then along came my very own 1981
Crufts Obedience Champion Rintilloch Gingham (Juno). The first of my
six Obedience Champions. Much to my friends disgust I then changed my
allegiance to Border Collies . Aptly named, due to my change in breed,
Ob Ch Altered Image of Ruskath (Lainey) was my first Border
Collie who founded my Border Collie "Ruskath" line who produced
Ob Ch Ruskath Sequel Image (Erin) once described as dynamite on four
legs! My next Ob Ch Ruskath Quasi Image (Quent) was bred by my good
friends Christine and Paul Cartwright. Sadly she had such a short
obedience career as I lost her to the dreaded cancer at 5 years old.
Currently Ob Ch Ruskath Portent Image (Nyla) won Crufts in 2012 and
retired at just over 12 years of age at my own show Cheshire in
2014. Ob Ch & Working Trials Champion Ruskath Othentic
Image TDEx ( Oddi) is by far the most successful dog I have owned as
her name suggests competing successfully in Obedience and Working
trials. Ruskath Makana Image (Zuri) and Ruskath Magical Image (Winston)
who have won 2 tickets and one ticket respectfully are Oddi's niece and
nephew. All of whom are descendants of Lainey. I am now
bringing on my youngster Sarkam Explicit Image for Ruskath who was bred
by my good friend Sarah Jane Campbell in Scotland. Kafna is Winston's
daughter and currently has 1 qualifier in C and is not yet 2 years old.
I am currently now working two bitches and one dog in ticket and
hopefully Kafna will join the others in ticket this year.
I firmly believe that we should put something back into our
sport. I started my apprentiship at East Kilbride DTC in
Scotland under the guidance of the late Ian MacMillan and Margaret
Hillis. I will always be indebted to them for starting me off on my
obedience path. I was head trainer there for 25 years and Show
Manager and am proud to say that I am a life member. I moved to
Cheshire in 1999 and since then I have been actively involved on the
committee of Cheshire DTC .
I have judged regularly at all levels here and abroad judging my first
ticket in 1991 and 10 years later in 2001 the highest and greatest
honour was judging the Crufts Obedience Championships.
All my team at Crufts this year are long standing valued friends. I
would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support and
help throughout.
Competing at Crufts every year since I was young ( not that I am saying
I'm old now!!!!) lets me appreciate that to step onto the green carpet
at Crufts as a competitor is one of the greatest achievements I have
experienced. Therefore as a judge I will understand fully how you all
feel and also appreciate how much time and effort has gone into your
preparation for this event.
Enjoy your special day representing your country with your dog here at Crufts 2015.
Kathy Russell
Inter Regional
Judge: Steve
Barnes
I
t is a great honour to be invited to judge this years inter regionals, thank you to the Kennel Club for the privilege.
My very first dog was brought for my 21st birthday, she was a beautiful
long haired German Shepherd who had a great zest for life and became
totally devoted to me.
I joined the local GSD club in South Birmingham and moved to Solihull
dog training club where I became a member, a committee member and
trainer for many years and met so many genuinely nice people, who
are still today competing or helping at shows like Marcia Smith who to
this day is the chief steward at so many Midland Shows in all weather
conditions, Keith and Hazel travelling the country with their stall
(Petneeds) to name a couple.
I remember my first night at Solihull dog training club, a bubbly
blonde lady bursting through the door with two border collies in tow,
one called Kym the other Fleur, she then started to do this thing
called heel work before the beginner class started, I'd never seen
anything like it, the dogs just beamed with happiness, life in their
eyes they were awesome, I was sold, got the bug, that lady was Brenda
Harvey, forever my hero.
My GSD Kim and I started to compete in 1981, at the age of 5 she became
ill with a stomach problem and lost her battle at 6. Over the
years I have had the privilege of owning some beautiful dogs , but
sadly never to a great age, my most successful dog was Ob Ch Its Snow
Fluke who I competed with at Cruft's 3 times. The first time was one of
the best days of my life something I will always remember, to me on
that day he was outstanding, never had a feeling like it since.
I am now a member of Worcester dog training club and for the last two years was the chairman.
I started judging in 1985 and judged my first championship class
in 2000, awarding tickets to some fabulous dogs, I have also had
the honour of stewarding at Crufts on 2 different occasions, the Inter
Regionals for David Howell in 2006 and the Championships for Herbie
Watson in 2009, 2 very special days.
In March 2014 i was overwhelmed with emotion and pride when my wife
Philomena and the son of Fluke, Ginty became the Crufts dog
champion.
I would like to thank my team for all their commitment and efforts in
making this day special, also to John Verrill and Dave Howell who
gave me so much information it has made our preparation so much easier.
My team and I would like to wish all the Inter Regional teams a
fantastic day, all competitors in the championships and
World Cup the very best of luck
" have a good one "
Steve Barnes
'Obreedience'
Judge:
Maria Carter
I am honoured to be
judging the Obreedience competition this year, having competed at last
year’s inaugural event. I was the Team Leader for the Pembroke Corgi
team, who went on to take first place and become the first Obreedience
Champions. It will be fabulous to view the event from a different
perspective this year! It is a great way to demonstrate that all breeds
can enjoy Obedience, and to encourage new handlers into the sport.
I have been in Competitive Obedience for a long time, and still
love training and competing with my dogs, as well as regularly judging
up to C. My Pembroke Corgis have done me proud over the years, with one
having competed in Ticket (Gina) and another (Sera) having won 3 C’s –
the only Corgis to have ever achieved this standard. I am currently
working Carina in B and C, Gina (my second Gina!) in Novice and A, and
have retired Ella who was working B.
I am President of Cheltenham and District Dog Training Club and welcome
all of our new members personally each week. My Corgis have been
successful in Breed as well as Obedience, and are regularly featured on
television and in films, for example The King’s Speech.
I would like to thank my stewarding team Andrea, Jan, Sally and Neville
for agreeing to assist me at this event. My advice to all competitors
is to enjoy your moment, and show me what your beautiful dogs can do!
YKC
Judge: Janel
Fone
I am delighted to
have been asked to judge the YKC Obedience. I started on
obedience at the age of 12, after taking a friend's Bearded Collie
Benji to training classes. My Mum and I went to Crufts in 1975
and fell in love with Border Collies and my ambition to compete at
Crufts took hold. Jodie, my first Border Collie began our Joem
lines, but it was my second dog Jemma (Ob Ch Runfold Dallas of Joem)
who made my dreams come true. There was no YKC in those days but
I can still remember doing a run-off's for "Best Junior" against the
likes of Wendy Birch (nee Hill) and Joanna Hill - how scarey is that!
All my dogs have been great - fantastic temperaments (although Jemma
had her moments!), full of personality and perfect for me at that
time. Jeffrey of Joem was a real character and taught me that I didn't
know everything (or anything!) about dog training, although he did gain
a Reserve CC; Joem Jylly was just perfect and saw me through the birth
and early years of my two children and won one CC when I was on
maternity leave and Joem Jimmi (my current dog) is a loyal, bomb-proof
family pet who has the same passion for football as my two boys (she's
great in defence) and works C. As Jimmi is 10, my youngest son
has now decided we should start looking for a new puppy......
I've juggled obedience around first school, then university, career and
family, and as well as training and competing, I've also enjoyed
judging over the years - I love to see true partnership and
understanding between dog and handler. I am a trustee for Support
Dogs, and it is incredible to see the difference that the difference
that these partnerships make in their owners' lives.
Obedience is a great hobby- I've learnt a lot (and am still learning),
made many friends and have many great memories. Shows are a real
family event as Mum (Joan Johnson) still competes at the tender age of
84 and my niece Karen Fone is looking forward to her first season in
ticket this year with her Golden Retriever, Ember and I'm pleased that
they and my good friend Louise Healey will be the team at Crufts.
So, good luck to everyone - enjoy your day and, most importantly, enjoy your dogs.
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes Final
Judge: Michael
McCartney
I feel honoured and
privileged to have been invited to judge the Kennel Club Good Citizen
Special Pre Beginner Stakes Final at Crufts 2015. I have been
involved with the Kennel Club Good Citizen Scheme from its onset; I
believed then it was a good idea and still do. I promote the
scheme at my own classes and I am also a verifier of KCGCS
Assessors. I must thank Heidi and her team for their continued
support of promoting responsible dog ownership & striving to help
obedience prosper.
My love of border collies was born and flourished during the summers my
family spent in a cottage on farm. Each summer the whole family,
with the exception of my Dad (he had to stay behind in Belfast to work)
travelled to the small village of Moneyslaine; we spent long summer
days there and I spent most of my time around the farm watching the
dogs at work. To this day if I see a dog moving sheep I feel
compelled to stop and watch – it’s just amazing.
I first joined a dog club in 1969 and have been a member of a KC
registered club since then. Currently I am Chairman and Head
Trainer of Lisburn & District DTC. I went along to classes
with my collie cross Cap and the bug for training dogs was well and
truly caught. My parents then got me a rough collie which I
called???? - you’ve guessed it LASSIE – well why wouldn’t
you!!! My first proper border collie was Glen quickly followed by
Craig both qualified to work Champ obedience. Craig sired some
lovely puppies and I was lucky to have owned three of them Ryan, Wisp
& Ace. Ace was a very special boy and he qualified for
Olympia (agility) and was the best placed British dog in the
International Event. Wisp – Wisp was a born worker at Crufts 2007
he was the highest placed British dog in the Crufts World Cup Event –
he came 3rd in the individual placings. Laser my handsome
red/white collie was a Londoner he also was successful in both
disciplines but agility was what he loved the most. My son
Crawford ran him in YKC events and they were part of the Ulster Dogs
YKC team that won the team event at Crufts. Presently at home we
have five collies three of which are descendants of Glen & Craig’s.
Currently four of the five compete in both agility and obedience.
Cider who is a ticket agility & works Class C obedience, Giggsy a
Grade 6 agility & ticket obedience, Truly (Truly Trouble) works
Grade 5 agility & C obedience, Bestie is a G3 agility & B
obedience. Bestie is the son of my Laser who we lost prematurely
Christmas 2013. Our newest family member is Halligalli
Standin Ovation – Robbo to his friends (Robbo sends loads of Good Luck
to his Dad Gucci who is competing n the World Cup Event).
My team and I are really looking forward to our day and hope all the
finalist are too. I wish all the handlers and dogs the very best
of luck. My advice is RELAX & ENJOY, win or lose you will
still take the best dog home.
Michael
