Crufts 2023

Crufts Obedience Championships

Judge - Lou Jackson 

Bitch Championship

 

Winner - Kathy Russell with Ob Ch Ruskath Klassified Image 

2nd Kathy Russell with Ob Ch Sarkam Explicit Image For Ruskath

 

 

3rd Jane Pottle with Havastorm Lets Go Crazy 

4th Kat Farrants with Ob Ch Solarwind Power And Glory 

5th Kamal Fernandez with Firetouch Super Girlee 

6th Jill Grattidge with Sixela Spindrift At Bisquet

 

 

In Running Order:

1 Jane Pottle & HALLIGALLI HAVE A RIOT

2 Frances Tye & RAITAL RUMOUR

3 Kathy Russell & OB CH SARKAM EXPLICIT IMAGE FOR RUSKATH

4 Ann Rogers & TOUCH OF POLKA DOT DELITE

5 Madge Thompson & SARKAM GEORGIE MY LAST FLING

6 Philomena Barnes & OB CH JEZZADDY IT'S SO SCARLETT

7 Suzy Tooley & OB CH EVERUSH OLYMPIC FLAME

8 Kat Farrants & OB CH SOLARWIND STAR SAPPHIRE

9 Pierre Norfolk & MIKARED ANDORIA

10 Karen Aarons & OB CH SYANNE FANCY THAT EDITION

11 Lyn Tozer & RAITAL KIA POP

12 Kim Watson & LACEWAY PRADA MYSTIQUE AT WESTONING

 

13 Kathy Russell & OB CH RUSKATH KLASSIFIED IMAGE

14 Alison Gresty & OB CH TRADERS APPRENTICE

15 Val Venables & FIRETOUCH SUPER GIRLEE (handler K. Fernandez)

16 Sue Monk & OB CH RUSKATH KNOCKOUT IMAGE

17 Mary Ray & OB CH SARKAM SINGS THE BLUES

18 Jill Grattidge & SIXELA SPINDRIFT AT BISQUET

19 Kat Farrants & OB CH SOLARWIND POWER AND GLORY

20 Jane Pottle & HAVASTORM LETS GO CRAZY

21 Rachel Millington & TRAIGH LIGHTNING STAR

22 Lyn Tozer & OB CH TIZZY POP

Dog Championship

 

Winner - Julie Rowlands with Sarkam Douthinkhe Saurus 

 

2nd - Lorna Hilton with Ob Ch Halligalli Take A Bow 

 

3rd Shirley Clowes with Ob Ch Sarkam Soul Searcher 

4th Pauline Cambe-Halliday with Spot On Jaffa At Triangle 

5th Dot Watts with Ob Ch Ziggdan Zyco 

6th Alison Gresty with He’s A Rogue Trader

 

In Running Order:

1 Lorna Hilton & OB CH HALLIGALLI TAKE A BOW

2 Herbie Watson & JODAME FOREVER

 

3 Jenny Gould & OB CH ZAKANJA GOLDEN CHANCE

4 Shirley Clowes & SARKAM THUNDER STORM (handler Pat Watson) 

 

5 Bobby Robertson & OB CH LUPITOONZ WHAT'S UP DOC

6 Dianne Cobon & OB CH BORDAQUEST ROLLING THUNDER

7 Dot Watts & OB CH ZIGGDAN ZYCO

8 Herbie Watson & OB CH SARKAM THE RINGO KID

9 Mary Ray & OB CH SARKAM SINATRA

10 Marie Cartwright & OB CH KELTLODGE BLUE HIGHLANDER

11 Lorna Hilton & ZANYWAY GREAT EXPECTATIONS

12 Jean Queen & GAYTONWOOD GIGHA

13 Julie Rowlands & OB CH SARKAM DOUTHINKHE SAURUS

14 Pauline Cambe-Halliday & SPOT ON JAFFA AT TRIANGLE

15 Val Venables & FIRETOUCH HE'ZZ KYNDA HOT (handler K Fernandez)

16 Patricia Jones & OB CH LONGWAVES CLOUDY SKY

17 Alison Gresty & HE'S A ROGUE TRADER

18 Suzy Tooley & WOUGHSTOCK WOTCH THIS SPACE

19 Carolyn Heath & OB CH JEZZADDY IT'S TIME TO PLAY

20 Linda Rutherford & OB CH LUPITOONZ LIMELITE STEELER

21 Shirley Clowes & OB CH SARKAM SOUL SEARCHER

22 Pauline Hill & OB CH SAARTJIE HAPPY ENDINGS

23 Emma Lavender & OB CH SIXELA SNOW WOLF

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Inter Regional Obedience

 
Judge - Margaret Harvey

 

Winners - South East & East Anglia

2nd - Scotland

 

Beginner Winner - Ulrike Straw with Scalpsie Northern Sun (Bodie) NSDTR

 

Novice Winner - Katy Girdler with Pashamatts Tri 'N' Stop Me (Kelly) Kelpie

 

Class A Winner - Laura Wiley with Trijem Mischief Managed (Usva) Austrn Shep

 

Class B Winner - Jean Young with Manannans Maughold (Harry B) BC

 

Class C Winner - Claire Porter with Longwaves Tempa Mental OW (Tempa) WSD

In running order:

 

South & South West

(Western)

 

Team Manager - Emma Galbraith

Assistants: Sharron Dainton & John Clark

Beginner

Karen Morris with Lockenspiel Ben My Chree (Mary) Poodle

 

Reserve: Rebecca Ford with Sunset Warrior (Monty) Whippet

 

Novice

Debi Harrington with Casken Golden Boy (Harley) Cockapoo

 

Lynne Webster with Torlake Silver (Tide) BC

 

Class A

Clive King with Jodame Great Escape (Quest) WS

 

Carol Wiltshire with Ostenhaus Yeyni (Xani) GSD

 

Class B

Steve Wiltshire with Vakeranti Onnyx (Chaz) GSD

 

Class C

Claire Porter with Longwaves Tempa Mental OW (Tempa) WS

 

 

 

South East & East Anglia

(Southern)

 

Team Manager - Wendy Birch

Assistants - Sarah Delany & Enid Diplock

Beginner

Ulrike Straw with Scalpsie Northern Sun - Bodie (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

 

Reserve: Julie Green with Oakcroft Abbie's Dream - Pippa (Shetland Sheepdog)

 

 

Novice

Camilla Burge with Trijem Snowbell - Margot (Australian Shepherd)

 

Geoff Painting with Lanlwyd Garwen - Nessa (Golden Retriever)

 

Class A

Laura Wiley with Trijem Mischief Managed - Usva (Australian Shepherd)

 

Lesley Holmes with Pepsanner Clifton - Frisco (Golden Retriever)

 

Class B

Cathy Butler with Westoning Bendazzle Riva - Riva (WSD)

 

Class C

Michelle Richmond with Caldonbeck Perfect Storm - Storm (BC)

 

Northern Ireland

Team Manager - Michael McCartney

Assistant - Helen Boyde

Beginner

Connie Allen with Sixela I'll take the High Road to Killora (Briar) BC

 

Reserve: Gemma Dolan with Darling Molly Mae (Beau) English Springer Spaniel

 

Novice

Ruth Carpenter with Half Dutch Rock (Rock) GDS/Dutch herder cross

 

Brenda Patterson with Corneroak Golden Dreams (Jodie) Golden Retiever

 

Class A

Daisy Mulchay with Helter Skelter Ben (Ben) BC

 

Lisa Craig with Pepsanner Sutton Belle (Evie) Golden Retriever

 

Class B

Jean Young with Manannans Maughold (Harry B) BC

 

Class C

Miriam De Groot with Tawnyhill Unique Cinnamon (Mia) Golden Retriever

 

Midlands

 

Team Manager - Rob Bint

Asst Mgrs - Mark Davies and Mary Ray

 

 Beginner

Sarah Squires with Staverton Wesley (Hudson) Goldie

 

Reserve: Jamie Peutherer with Goose on the Loose (Goose) Toy Poodle

 

Novice

Suzi Duke with Sympathy Giva Lil Whistle (Whistle) Working Cocker

 

Lesley Deegan with Vylano Kovu (Remus) GSD

 

Class A

Heather Cook with Glenalpine Fantahazee (Haze) BC

 

Sam Ashman with Reivermorada Re'l Slim Shady (Shady) BC

 

Class B

Carol Clack with Janjelly Destintobe Dylun (Dylun) Cross

 

Class C

Paul Cartwright with Strictly Ballroom Blitz (Tula) BC

 

 

Scotland

Team Manager - Carole Patrick

Asst Mgrs - Ellen Herries & Anne Marie Parker

Beginner

Catherine Anne Cassidy with Cassia's Sophie Madeleine (Sophie) Dachshund(Min Long Haired)

 

Reserve: Catherine Anne Cassidy with Cassia's Onion Casserole (Onion) Crossbreed

 

Novice

Yvonne Walker with Janjelly Rave (Miso) Crossbreed

 

Penny Crowe with Staffstyle's Bonny Wee Lass (Elsa) Staffordshire Bull Terrier

 

Class A

Frank Glancy with Gaytonwood Strictly Kevin (Kevin) Golden Retriever

 

Carole Patrick with Sarkam Flexible Dream (Fleck) BC

 

Class B

James McIntosh with Harlequin Xandras (Harley) WSD

 

Class C

Karen Otto with Sixela Dark Secret (Cole) WSD

 

 

 

Northern

Team Manager - Emma Lavender

 

Asst Mgrs - Alison Gresty & Julie Rowlands

 

Beginner

Claire Brown with Avonwolf Dynamite (Blitz) Malinois

 

Reserve: Jo Vila with Est The Best (Estella) Cockerpoo

 

Novice

Sue Scott with Macey Von Der Reherwiese (Rysk) GSD

 

Matthew Elmer with Yonie Cissy At Remie (Purdie) BC

 

Class A

David Foden with Tollerosso Kayas Flame (Rosie) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

 

Julie Rumsey with Avonwolf Graffiti (Vandal) Malinois

 

Class B

Sue Macdonald with Dodgin Moon Dancer (Fliss) BC

 

Class C

Mary Vessey with Love A Flare With Fenellark (Flare) BC

 

 

Wales

 

Team Manager - Gill Walker

Assistants - Jane Moran & Meriel Bentley

Beginner

Kahla Delahay with Tollerice Exblad (Aalto) Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

 

Reserve: Kaye Littlehales with Kaliture Appollo of Kayendor (Richie) Labrador

 

Novice

Katy Girdler with Pashamatts Tri 'N' Stop Me (Kelly) Kelpie

 

Susan Stalinski with Nyrvana All That Jazz (Stevie) GSD

 

Class A

Barbara Roberts with Ryansdi Strawberry Fields (Ted) Welsh Collie

 

Liz Evans with Je Plong Du A Gwyn (Morgan) BC

 

Class B

Meriel Bentley with Catcombe Chive (Russet) Golden Retriever

 

Class C

Jane Moran with Deltamadog Shrapnel (Caleb) WSD

 

 

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Inter Regional Rally

 
Judge - Nikki Kirk

 

Winners - South East and East Anglia

 

Second - Northern

 

Level 1 Winner - Terri Mellow with Bombadier Gibson at Trevingey (Papillon)

Level 2 Winner - Jane Penninck with Kizzi Of Crackerhouse - Kizzi (WSD)

Level 3 Winner - Fran Mitchell with Mikmaqlab Kuruk (Yogi Bear) Labrador

Level 4 Winner - Lorraine Gardner with Ballector Mistress of Magic - Lilly (Corgi)

Level 5 Winner - Christine Dunning with Mohnesee Miss Nightingale - Flora (SSD)

Level 6 Winner - David Moxon with Birkcross Boo Boo's the Name - Boo Boo (BC)

 

In running order:

 

South & South West

(Western)

Team Manager - Jenny Butters

 

Assistant Manager: Lesley Peters

 

and Monica Collins

 

 

Level 1

Terri Mellow with Bombadier Gibson at Trevingey (Papillon)

 

Reserve: Mary Ann Nester with Shanandi Time For Tea (Mini Poodle)

 

Level 2

Abigail Hitchcock with Nut Meg (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

 

 

Level 3

Zoe Townsend with Zennawood Tiger (Labrador Retriever)

 

 

Level 4

Sharon Tamblyn with Atherbram Jacob (Flat coated Retriever)

 

 

Level 5

Susan Wolf with Goldbounty's Buttercup (Golden Retriever)

 

Level 6

Sue Main with Jazz the Joker (Working Sheepdog)

 

 

South East & East Anglia

(Southern)

Team Manager - Jenny Stewart

 

Asst Team Mgrs - Tanya Butler

 

and Rhea Butler

 

 

Level 1

Jojo Leung with Meggie Darlene - Meggie (Shih Tzu) 

 

Reserve: Lina Simner with Appplecroft Black Jasper - Sidney (Cross Breed)

 

Level 2

Lucy Dawson with Luphenex Little Lady Katie - Katie (CKCS)

 

 

Level 3

Sonya Wright with Blackrobin Love in the Mist - Jess (WSD)

 

 

Level 4

Lorraine Gardner with Ballector Mistress of Magic - Lilly (Corgi)

 

 

Level 5

Christine Dunning with Mohnesee Miss Nightingale - Flora (SSD)

 

Level 6

David Moxon with Birkcross Boo Boo's the Name -Boo Boo (BC)

 

Northern Ireland

 

Team Manager - Rachel Cooper

 

 

Assistant Managers: Debbie Martin

 

 

and Adrian Dornford-Smith

 

 

Level 1

Mandy Gillespie with Sleepybrook Beat It - Vinnie (Poodle)

 

Reserve: Katie McDermott with Gwendarriff's Gotta Hot Dtae - Jazz (Irish Setter)

 

Level 2

Sandra Haveron with Havergrove Hakkinen - Eddie

 

 

Level 3

Diane Jones with Clady Waterfarm Golden Lady - Lola

 

 

Level 4

Adrian Dornford-Smith with Int Ch, Ir Sh Ch FiveNinePlus Pasionaria Ir Jnr Ch RL2Ex - Pasi (Spanish Water Dog )

 

 

Level 5

Nikki Golding with Mr Basil Brush  - Alfie

 

Level 6

Debbie Martin & Platinum Prince RL5Ex (Ross)

 

Midlands

Team Manager - Julia Bodsworth

 

Assistant Managers: Helen Chetwynd & Karen Kendall

 

 

 Level 1

Beryl Eaton with Flynntastic Dark Materials (Lyra) Labrador

 

Reserve: Emma Fredrickson with Paradwys Sol (Sol) BC

 

Level 2

Jane Penninck with Kizzi Of Crackerhouse (Kizzi) WSD

 

 

Level 3

Lizzie Lang with Hwarthow Dance Through Life (Rudi) Flat Coated Ret

 

 

Level 4

Briar Dunn with Rubus Parvifolius (Bramble) Golden Ret

 

 

Level 5

Marie Miller with Stormlake's Jester (Yogi) GSD

 

Level 6

Julia Skipp with Caramel Fudge Of Skipaway (Fudge) Pomeranian

 

 

Scotland

Team Manager - Elaine Miller

Ass Managers - Susie Galloway

and Jayne Mowbray

 

 

Level 1

Chloe Powling & Veloci Cassie Raptor (Border Collie)

 

Reserve: Lorraine Murtagh with Practically Perfect Inca

 

Level 2

Maureen Taylor with Lord Bish Bash Bosh of KaneTayl (crossbreed)

 

 

Level 3

Sally Sanford with Erikachen Caoimhe (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

 

 

Level 4

Angela Wilson with Balacar Boy (Crossbreed)

 

 

Level 5

Denise Symon with Charabri Rata Mexicana (Chihuahua)

 

Level 6

Amy Jackson wity Scottish Duke 'O' Emerald Isle (Border Collie )

 

 

 

Northern

Team Manager - Gail Holl

 

Assistant Managers: Caroline Ward

 

and Ann Lee

 

 

Level 1

Gemma Woolley with The Gentleman Sam (Sam) Labrador

 

Reserve: Abbey Taylor with Saunderswood Rainbow Jewel (Melba) Sheltie

 

Level 2

Alyson Hunter with Kenynten Magic Melon (Holly) Miniature Schnauzer

 

 

Level 3

Fran Mitchell with Mikmaqlab Kuruk (Yogi Bear) Labrador

 

 

Level 4

Helen Belcher with Alambian Ray Winstone (Buddy) English Springer Spaniel

 

 

Level 5

Barbara Whttaker with Van De Galeystukken Rock N Roll (Wez) BC

 

Level 6

Abbie Spink with Staffordwill Radebe (Buddy) Staffie

 

 

Wales

Team Manager - Tracey McGuirk

 

Assistant Managers: Liz Bond

 

& Nerys Thomas

 

Level 1

Kyer Richards with Arnold the amazing - Arnold (Dachound)

Reserve: Judy Lacey with Ruby Star of Larksfield - Ruby (XBreed)

Level 2

Chrissy Harrison with Caine Mic Salvare - Sky (XBreed)

 

 

Level 3

Kealy Thomas with Magglynn von kojo - Sunny (Rottie)

 

 

Level 4

Nerys Thomas with Calanhaf Queen of Hearts - Mina (WSD)

 

 

Level 5

Sophie Dawson with Jule vom Palais Brinn - Lassie (Smooth Collie)

 

Level 6

Shauna Booth with Little Wizard of Ashford - Merlin (WSD)

 

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'OBREEDIENCE'

Judge - Dawn Cox

 

 

Winners - The Wagtails

 

In Running Order

 

Team 1

Stafford Stars (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)

 

Team Manager - Tracey Robbins

Tracey Robbins with Jakataffs Summer Song (Bird)

 

Kelly Harris with Illori Azizi (Az)

 

Leah Hill with Blues Boy High Flyer (Walter)

 

Sally Knowlson with Lady Charlotte Tottington (Maggie)

 

Clare Salter with Jakataffs Supergirl (Xena)

 

Team 2

Hugabern (Bernese Mountain Dog)

 

Team Manager - Carol Davis

Carol Davis with CHIPPIS DIAMOND DIVA (Tilly)

 

Lesley Messiah with CHIPPIS DIAMOND WISH (Annie)

 

Belle Owen with MY MIA (Mia)

 

Sarah Edwardson with GRAYSENBER BABY BE MINE (Raffi)

 

 Sue Small with MALINDIBEACH BOODLES OF FUN (Boodles)

 

Sue Small with MALINDIBEACH ARMANI ROSE (Armani)

 

Team 3

Shepherds Delight (German Shepherd Dog)

 

Team Manager - Chris Bennett

Jean Tomkinson and Alexbria Quahneah (Neah)

 

Monica Henley and Alexbria Spice (Rachael)

 

Eileen Taylor and Tashablitz Sherry (Ash)

 

Betty Keepax and Bearskishep Luna Queen (Tula)

 

 Marie Miller and Stormlake's Jester (Yogi)

 

Sue Page and Glebevonwood Glide (Shady)

 

 

 

Team 4

The Wagtails (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel)

 

Team Manager - Sue Pinkham

Maggie Dawson with She's no Shrinking Violet RW (Violet)

 

Janette Ross with McKenzie Cepheus RL3 EX (Buddy)

 

Sam Smith with Glenbrows Lucy (Willow)

 

Ann Fawcett with Vonnyisle Ice Lord (Stuie)

 

 Jen Dearlove with Kathysgirls Hazel (Autumn)

 

 Sue Pinkham with Estrid Baylee at Pinkadees RL2 (Baylee)

(Sadly went to rainbow bridge on 25 January 2023)

 

Team 5

The Labrapaws (Labrador)

 

Team Manager - Kaye Littlehales

Kaye Littlehales with Kaliture Appollo of Kayendor (Richie)

 

Tracey Hinsley with Purdey Christmas Pudding (Purdey)

 

Alexandra Turner with Tau Bonnievale (Tau)

 

Madeleine Cobain with Ecclesmachan Tilda (Pip)

 

 Jane Hudson-Evans with Bredonedge Kite (Nell)

 

 Samantha Woods with Quinn Jet (Harley)

 

Team 6

Golden Acorns (Golden Retrievers)

 

Team Manager - Glenis Charles

Glenis Charles & Corneroak Golden Gambler (Gamble)

 

 

Jane Barstow & Pepsanner Palatine (Jacob)

 

Julia Bodsworth & Corneroak Golden Genesis (Gracie)

 

Sue Cotton & Fallowfen Lightening Bolt (Lewis)

 

Sarah Squires & Corneroak Golden Hermione (Hermione)

 

 

Team 7

The Collieflowers (Border Collie)

 

Team Captain - Jaynie Berry

Jaynie Berry with Deltamadog Arbennig (Stanley)

 

Stephanie Evans with Deltamadog Highland Fling (Crumble)

 

Jacque Ashmore with Deltamadog Voshkie (Shirley)

 

Lucy Creek with Deltamadog Pobyddion Cae (Bakersfield)

 

Jacque Ashmore with Deltamadog Yaki Da Gwen (Makita)

 

 Rob Creek with JK's Amazing Xante (Jingle)

 

Team 8

The Super Novas (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

 

Team Manager - Kat Hassan

Kat Hassan with Cretshangan Sky Blu at Ferryfern (Ernie)

 

Nicky Nevers with Tivalake Easy to Love at Sheldrake (Izzy)

 

Georgina Wingham with Ambertollers Devotion (Ila)

 

Yvonne Burchell with Monae Tivalake Cover Girl RL2 (Monae)

 

 Nick Burchell with Tivalake Make EM Laugh JW RL3-Ex (Baxter)

 

 

Team 9

Manchester Reunited (Manchester Terrier)

 

Team Manager - Brenda Harrison

Lesley Olbinson with Rattustrap Citra at Carapast (Grace)

 

Lavinia Bailey with Lake Sunset (Donald)

 

Chris Harrison with Magpiebank Teal (Teal)

 

Jean Walker with Ch Talanors Treat Me Good at Sizlin (Briar)

 

 Ann Harrison with Ch Magpiebank Ash (Ash)

 

 Brenda Harrison with Larkswing Belle Star at Rosadyva (Sadie)

 

Team 10

The Russellers (Jack Russell Terrier)

 

Team Manager -Julia Bodsworth

Julia Bodsworth with The Masters Lottery (Lottie)

& White Lightening Hot Spot (Spot)

 

Sian Rees with Little Miss Tiny Temper (Mable)

 

Louise Dexter with Our Own Little Izzy Whizz (Izzy)

 

 Kirsty Stuart with Fedsig's Blithe Spirit (Ghost)

 

 Robyn Mugridge-Phillips and Professor Jeffrey Esquire (Jeffrey)

 

 Ashleigh Ward with Maximillion Gold Digger (Max)

 

Ffion Roe with Chesterfields Jack Lester (Lester)

 

 

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The Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme

Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Final

Judge - Steve Frazer

 

 1st Paige Jepson with Jeplong Fire Cracker - Pepper (BC) 

 

 

2nd Jenni Webber with Aligngriffs Dimaliko (Korthals Griffon) 

3rd Joanna Vila with Est The Best (Crossbreed) 

4th Debbie Pankhurst with Tillychance Royal Star (BC) 

5th Sue Lee with Arrodare an Emotion Away (BC) 

6th Zoe Gilbert with Flinnamsrise Rock Chic (English Springer Spaniel)

 

In Running Order

1 Paige Jepson with Jeplong Step On a Stone (BC) 

2 Sharon Cottingham with Chipper Bailey (Crossbreed) 

3 Ann Harrison with Magpiebank Ash (Manchester Terrier) 

4 Catherine Cassidy with Cassia's Sophie Madeleine (Miniature Dachshund) 

5 Patricia Mewbury with Queensway Lily of the Valley (German S/h Pointer) 

6 Heather Hanson with Merpop Appolo (Crossbreed) 

7 Vicky Bristow with Thistlesweet Jasmine (Havanese) 

8 Zoe Gilbert with Flinnamsrise Rock Chic (English Springer Spaniel) 

9 Robyn Mugridge with Professor Jeffrey Esquire (Jack Russell Terrier) 

10 Linda Peacock with Blamorder Lets Get Blizzy RL1 (Smooth Collie) 

11 Aimee Henry with Ezra Underneath the Hot Sun (Cockerpoo) 

12 Joanna Vila with Est The Best (Crossbreed) 

13 Mick McCurry with Arcane Brozite

14 Lisa Davies with Aviary Moon Dancer (BC) 

15 Anne Moynagh with Walker's Wee Deoch an Doris

16 Paige Jepson with Jeplong Fire Cracker - Pepper (BC) 

17 Sue Lee with Arrodare an Emotion Away (BC)

18 Andy Meek with Cassie Cashew of Wiccaweys (WSD) 

19 Jodie Parry with Mystic Megan of Valgray (Crossbreed) 

20 Debbie Pankhurst with Tillychance Royal Star (BC) 

21 Stephanie Hubbard with Tansymonn Red Russet (Labrador)

22 Helen Satchell with Kenaiteen Tightrope Walker (Labrador) 

23 Brenda Leavesley with Keebank Lady of the Loch (Border Terrier)

24 Jenni Webber with Aligngriffs Dimaliko (Korthals Griffon) 

25 Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Miniature American Shepherd)

26 Diane Bruce with Johnasta Jus Chalkie Among Launatzarben (Papillion) 

27 Annette Spence with Last Chocolate (Crossbreed) 

28 Jo Rengger with Saucy Bear (Crossbreed) 

29 Linda Peacock with Saraneth Edgedancer (Smooth Collie) 

30 Tracy Duncan with Uggeshall Crimson Peta

31 Joanna Vila with Wind at Your Heels (WSD) 

 

KCGCDS SPECIAL PRE-BEGINNER OBEDIENCE STAKES FINAL
(YKC FINAL)

Judge - Steve Frazer

Under 12 

 

1st Eva Chadwick with Bluestar Fire Cracker (Border Terrier)   

2nd Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed) 

 

 Over 12 

 

1st Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Miniature Schnauzer)   

2nd Gracie Goldsmith with Karmaristol Nieve (Labrador) 

 

 Over 18 

 

1st Jenny Witt with Sakurastar Sunset (WSD) 

 

 

2nd Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Miniature American Shepherd) 

 3rd Jenny Witt with Lavender Lillipip (Crossbreed) 

 4th Emily Shewell with Mister Unpredictaball (Crossbreed)  

 

IN RUNNING ORDER

1 Jenny Witt with Sakurastar Sunset (WSD) Over 18

2 Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Miniature Schnauzer)  Over 12

3 Eva Chadwick with Bluestar Fire Cracker (Border Terrier)  Under 12

4 Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Miniature American Shepherd)  Over 18

5 Gracie Goldsmith with Karmaristol Nieve (Labrador)  Over 12

6 Emily Shewell with Mister Unpredictaball (Crossbreed)   Over18

 7 Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed)  Under 12

8 Jenny Witt with Lavender Lillipip (Crossbreed) Over 18

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YKC

Judge - Franny Herron

Basic

 

6 to 11

 

1st Beatrice Rolf with Fressinghill Spitfire (Cocker Spaniel) 

 

2nd Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed)

12 to 17

 

1st Keris Reynolds-Dobson with Molly Teazer (Crossbreed) 

 

2nd Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Min Schnauzer) 

3rd Grace Goldsmith with Karmaristol Nieve (Labrador) 

4th Megan-Rose Hall with Sixwillows Morning Venus (Min Poodle) 

5th Isla Dunn with Wilco Over and Scout (Parson Russell Terrier)

18 to 24

 

1st Ellie Rivington with Amberush Crocodile Irwin (Australian Terrier) 

 

2nd Ella Garwood with Wilstone Rhaegar Ice N'Fire (BC) 

3rd Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Min American Shepherd) 

4th Lisa Griffiths with Tilemarsh Ickle Pickle (WSD) 

5th Lisa Griffiths with Westoning Trixy Princess (WSD)

Novice

6 to 11

 

1st Daisy with Saartjie Ella Enchanted (WSD) 

 

2nd Ellie with Fernwills Ebony Kimberly (Labrador)

 

12 to 17

 

1st Isla with Midnight Bullet BegEx (Border Terrier) 

 

2nd Ewan with Darian Elementary My Dear at Penduffie (BC) 

3rd Ellie with Westlodge Elvira (Rottweiler)

 

 18 to 24

 

1st Laura with Janjelly Black Diamond (Crossbreed) 

 

2nd Ellie with Backwinds Mr Chips BegEx (Min Poodle) 

3rd Matthew with Zama Tess at Remle BegEx (WSD) 

4th Thomas with Sarkam Irresistibubble (BC) 

5th Isobel with Raynechaser Luna Eclipse BegEx (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)

 

 

High Flyers

12 to 17

 

1st Hollie with Jarysmystic Am Mo Nition - Fancy (WSD) 

2nd Abbie with Staffordwill Radebe - Buddy (Staffie) 

3rd Ellie with Westlodge Elvira - Elsa (Rottweiler) 

 

18 - 24 

1st Matthew with Yonie Cissy at Remie - Purdie (BC)

 

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JUDGES AT CRUFTS 2023

 

Judge - Lou Jackson

(Dog & Bitch Championships)

It is such a priviledge to be writing this profile as the Crufts 2023 Obedience Championships Judge. An honour which I still can't quite believe is happening to me. Many thanks to The Kennel Club for entrusting this great occasion to me and my team. 

I live in Staffordshire with my long suffering husband of 49 years, John, and a menagerie of animals on our little smallholding. Our lives have always been focussed on our animals and their health and happiness. In my spare time I have run my hairdressing business since 1977 ! 

I began dog training by necessity in the late 70's when we had our first dog after getting married, a very headstrong Labrador called Rusty. Shortly afterwards a little collie cross called Pepe followed and in the early 80's I went to Earls Court to watch Crufts, and I was hooked! Now 40 years later, many hours training, many lovely dogs, many many miles travelled , many friendships made, here we are! 

Since those early beginnings I've qualified four dogs for ticket our greatest achievement being with my lovely Alice (Ob.Ch. Foldans Alice Springs) winning the bitch Championships in 2002 under Ian Watts. I currently only work one dog, Mango, (Deltamadog Victory) having retired my beautiful Tipple this season. 

My thanks go to my wonderful team of friends who have helped me so much with all the planning and have been such a great support, I couldn't have done this without them. 

I wish all the competitors a very happy day, they are all winners already. Our thoughts will be with Robin Arblasters family, a sad day for them, I'm sure he'll be looking down on us all. 

Lou X

 

 

 

Judge - Margaret Harvey

 

(Inter Regionals - Obedience)

 

A huge thank you to the Kennel Club for the invitation to judge this competition. I would also like to thank Richard Kebble and Kate McCartney for their help and advice. I have been a spectator at Crufts many times, but never thought I would be the judge. I consider it a great honour and I am looking forward to the day. 

I cannot believe I am saying this but it is over fifty years since I joined my first dog-training club and I am still a member today. St Mary's Dog Training Society is an amazing club, in fact, it is more like a big family, and everyone looks out for each other and is always there to give a helping hand if things go wrong, no matter what life throws at us. In all of the years I have been a member, I have not missed many training nights. The only time was many years ago when we had our second baby Paul, a brother for Kevin. At this time, my husband Albert took over training my golden retriever Lisa. In those few weeks, Albert was hooked and so along came his dog, a daughter of Lisa called Anna. As time went by Albert became one of the trainers and was a valued member of the club. He helped me with my dogs, and he helped numerous people with theirs. Sadly, Albert passed away in 2014 and was obviously a huge loss to our family, and myself but also a big loss to our club. 

Over the years, I have had some fabulous dogs, a golden retriever, sheltie, Groenendael collie and six border collies. Albert also had two golden retrievers and four collies (so no shortage of cuddles or pats). 

Our love of dogs continues through our family - Kevin and Michelle and their family, Jack, Harry & Grace have two collies - Bella and Molly. Paul, Alison, and their family, James and Abbie have a Shih Tzu called Jessie. 

I have had a varied amount of success with my dogs. Five of my collies have qualified and worked Ch C, three winning tickets. My most successful dog was Amy - OB Ch Megglenans Teasel who won eleven tickets and twenty-two reserves as well as sixty Open C's. My dear friend, the late, Deborah Boyle, bred Amy. Amy appeared at Crufts five times and was Best Ob Bitch five years in a row (which, at the time, I believe was a record). 

I only have two collies at the moment; Isla and Millie, having recently said goodbye to our beautiful Ziggy, who was almost sixteen years. My young dog Millie is only on the first rung of the ladder with a long way to go, but she is making good progress and I am pleased with the way she is developing. 

My first judging appointment was in 1972 followed by all classes until the year 2000 when I judged my first Ch C Class. 

I have judged in many places including Holland, Ireland and the Isle of Man. I also judged the semi-finals KC Special Pre Beginners in 2016, which took place in Scotland. Thanks to Eileen Lyons for stewarding and keeping the competitors calm and ready to work. 

There were some super dogs and it was good to see some different breeds taking part. During all this time travelling, Eileen has been with me, we have judged and competed with our dogs and travelled together for more years than I care to remember. Thanks Eileen for all the coffees, bacon sandwiches and hot cross buns, but also all the chat that makes the long journeys go so quickly. 

My team are members of St Mary's DTS, including Neil and Lorraine, Eileen, Hazel, Angie, Judith, Liz, Pauline, Cris, Anne and my two granddaughters - Grace and Abbie. The two young ones will collect the scores after each exercise. Thanks everyone for your time and patience. 

Finally, I would like to congratulate you all on securing a place on your team and representing your area. I will be looking for dogs and handlers working as a team with enthusiasm and accuracy, so enjoy the experience of working your dog on the famous green carpet in the Big ring. 

The best of luck to you all on the day. I hope you will take some great memories home with you and remember whatever happens; you always take the best dog home. 

Your Judge - Margaret Harvey.

Judge - Nikki Kirk

 

(Inter Regionals - Rally)

 

No, I almost said no. When I was telephoned back in 2020, the first answer that came to mind was, "NO". Having been a part of two ring parties I had seen the amount of organising and equipment, and so forth, that was required. I didn't think I would want all that. When the question actually came there was a pause and ........ the word YES fell from my mouth. Oh well, I've always found no to be a hard word. So how did I end up in this position? I have been around dogs all my life and our poor springer spaniel had to put up with my attempts to train him to walk to heel, after watching the Obedience at Crufts, on TV. From the age of about 11 I wanted to compete in Obedience. I got into dog training, seriously, when looking after a friend's labrador, whilst she attended university. It was around about 1992 when I joined Banbury and District Dog Training Society, in order to train this lunatic of a dog, and met Carla Nieuwenhuizen. I cannot thank her too much. I learned so much about reward based training and how to embrace new ideas and mould them into existing methods. My first Collie was a rescue called Chassis. I started my competitive "career" with her, first in club competitions and a couple of working trials. Carla, you started me on my road to Crufts, giving me confidence to pass on my knowledge and run classes and teach. 

My heart still lay with obedience though. I did rescue another collie called Sam, he had problems and it was a fellow club member Jane Webb who introduced me to Philomena Barnes, a very experienced collie person who ran Obedience training days. I joined her group and whilst Sam was not to be a competitive boy I got Solly in 2002 and my dream came true. Phil, you are an amazing teacher, without you I would not be judging at Crufts this year. Thank you for sharing your skills and giving me my dream of competing at the top. Solly and I reached ticket level competition, gaining a reserve ticket when she was 8 years old. I also qualified as a judge because I feel I should give something back to a sport in which I compete. My life changed and I couldn't really put in the time needed for training but by this time I had been introduced to the new sport of Rally Obedience. 

Carla (Banbury and District DTS) had information that there was a local workshop about this new sport. A couple of us attended and really enjoyed the day. We started to teach this as part of the curriculum of the club, eventually building in specific evening classes and running inter club fun competitions. We had already hosted a couple of whole day competitions when the Kennel Club adopted the sport and the club started running two day shows. As with obedience I qualified as a judge and have judged at many competitions over the years. All three of my now collies at the time, Solly, Boycey and Smokie qualified to level 6, and probably level 6 excellent, but I never actually applied to the Kennel Club for the official notification. I got to compete at Crufts with Smokie, being part of the Welsh Rally team at the inaugural Inter Regional competition. I feel incredibly privileged to be part of a sport which enables so many personal abilities and breeds of dogs to compete on a level playing field, and now I get to judge at Crufts. Wow - yes it has been a lot of brain ache and organising but it has been worth it. Thank you to all who have been part of dog life up until now and let me introduce you to my team for the big day: 

My scribe: - Celia Carlill. My very good friend who, having never competed, apart from an hilarious fun class with my dog, has been my steward for obedience and my trusty scribe in many a Rally class. 

Collecting Ring:- Kathleen Stubbings. Kathleen and I got to know each other when she also moved to Wales. Kathleen runs her own dog training classes and teaches HTM. 

Chief Course Builder:- Alistair Kirk. My stepson who, after having one of Solly's pups got into Flyball in a big way. However he is now a professional dog trainer having qualified with the IMDT. 

Assistant Course Builder:- Cathy Imlach. I got to know Cathy via Kathleen. She is a very competent dog handler who has impressed me with her abilities. I would love to see her compete in Rally and this could be a baptism of fire. 

Score Board: - Joanne Syson. I have known Joanne since my days at Banbury. Joanne has competed at the top of Rally with her dogs, and beaten me. She has also qualified as a judge and is a very experienced score board organiser. 

Timekeeper:- Michelle Jones. Another good friend from Banbury. Michelle too, has competed in the world of Rally with her dogs for as long as Rally has been going. She has stepped into this role when my original time keeper had to drop out for health reasons - thank you so much Michelle.

 

 

 

Judge - Steve Frazer

Picture is of Steve Frazer, Lynne Darby and Sarah Squires

(KCGCDS Special Pre Beginner Obedience Stakes Final)

Firstly, I would just like to thank Heidi Lawrence and the Kennel Club for the invitation to judge this Special Pre Beginner and the YKC Special Pre beginner Stakes Finals at Crufts 2023. I am thoroughly looking forward to both days and hope all of the competitors will enjoy my round. 

My Obedience hobby started out of necessity rather than anything else, as I needed my first dog to be a well behaved pet. Joining a registered Kennel Club dog training club set the tone for the next 35 years of owning many different dogs, training my own and others, competing, Judging, stewarding, and taking on the odd scoreboard duties, all at Obedience competitions. I must admit I would do it all again, given the chance. I've also trained agility but my first love has always been Obedience! 

My Obedience judging has spanned many years covering all classes from Pre beginners to the Championship classes and also was lucky enough to judge in Holland and was also invited to judge the semi finals of this competition at Discover Dogs a few years ago. All the different levels require different skills in organising and planning, so it is a fair and balanced test but also challenging to all teams. I believe I have done just that with all the different exercises set for you all. It goes without saying that Stewards are a very important part of that process. I am very fortunate to have Lynne Darby, and Sarah Squires to carry out those duties. We are all very much looking forward to this appointment and are getting more excited as the day draws closer. 

I have owned and loved many dogs over the years and all have been special and very different in their own way. As far as Obedience is concerned I have learnt and had many successes from working a Large Munsterlander in Beginners up to having 3 Ticket dogs with one becoming an Obedience Champion!!!!! I am now working 3 Collies, all with different temperaments and abilities. Two are in "B" and a youngster who is not in the ring as yet! I have been lucky enough to work 2 dogs at the Crufts Championships and also worked C in the Inter regionals and was very fortunate to help choose the team on many occasions. 

Obedience has now taken a turn, whereby the early hour starts to get to a show have well and truly gone and has been replaced by my bed coming with me inside a caravan, LOL! It's certainly added a new dimension to this fabulous hobby! 

OK, so thats me where dogs are concerned, 30 odd years written down in a few lines. How do people write memoirs!!!! Lol Those competing, have a fabulous time. We certainly will! Enjoy 

Steve

 

Judge - Franny Herron

 

(YKC Obedience)

 

Firstly I would like to thank the Kennel Club, Crufts Committee and The Young Kennel Club for the invitation to judge at this years event. It is an honour and privilege to receive any judging invitation, but I cannot describe how this invitation made me feel. I have had a great time planning and organising the rounds for this year's competition and I must thank my steward Hazel Ewing for agreeing to guide these young competitors round the ring and also my wife Jean Herron who will be my scribe on the day, not only will they have important roles on the day but both have helped with the organisation and preparation for the big day. Both my daughters Natalie and Jessica will also be part of my ring party they will be looking after the collecting ring, brining my retrieve articles into the ring and taking the score sheets to the desk. 

I have been involved with competitive obedience for over 40 years, during this time I have judged all classes from Pre-Beginners to Championship C, I have also had the honour of judging the Northern Semi Final of the Special Pre Beginners Obedience Stakes. 

We have been involved with YKC since our daughters were old enough to hold a lead. Both girls have had a go at most dog activities over the years with some of our dogs. They have both appeared at previous Crufts shows where Natalie has shown her Miniature Poodle Nala in the Breed ring and Jessica has been in the YKC Obedience ring with her Miniature Poodle Tiana. We are always involved with the Scottish YKC camp doing anything from setting up, running Bronze classes for the kids, organising Obedience qualifiers and just in general anything that Lisa asks us to do. 

We currently have 5 dogs at home, 3 have retired and I am currently working our 2 younger collies Tink and Ziva. Tink is working class A and her daughter Ziva is just about ready to start her obedience adventure this year. 

So finally I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the competitors the best of luck, I hope you all enjoy your time in the ring and please remember you always take the best dog home at the end of the day. 

Franny