Bitch Championship
Winner - Frances Tye with Raital Rumour
2nd Kathy Russell with Ob Ch Sarkam Explicit Image For Ruskath
3rd Sue Monk with Ob Ch Ruskath Knockout Image
4th Philomena Barnes with Ob Ch Jezzaddy Its So Scarlett
5th Mary Ray with Ob Ch Sarkam Sings The Blues
6th Helen Murray with Sarkam Mademoiselle Phury
In Running Order:
1 Val Venables with OB CH FIRETOUCH SUPER GIRLEE (handler Kamal Fernandez)
2 Helen Murray with SARKAM MADEMOISELLE PHURY
3 Lyn Tozer with OB CH RAITAL KIA POP
4 Jane Pottle with OB CH HAVASTORM LET'S GO CRAZY
5 Kathy Russell with OB CH SARKAM EXPLICIT IMAGE FOR RUSKATH
6 Philomena Barnes with OB CH JEZZADDY ITS SO SCARLETT
7 Frances Tye with RAITAL RUMOUR
8 Karen Aarons with OB CH SYANNE FANCY THAT EDITION
9 Wendy Hughes with TIGRYS BRING ME SUNSHINE
10 Sharon Dunstan with OB CH REDISTEDI MERRY DANCER
11 Alison Gresty with OB CH TRADERS APPRENTICE
12 Sue Monk with OB CH RUSKATH KNOCKOUT IMAGE
13 Karen Harrison with HAVASTORM DREAM ON
14 Suzy Tooley with OB CH EVERUSH OLYMPIC FLAME
15 Claire Bath with LONGWAVES TEMPA MENTAL
16 Kathy Russell with OB CH RUSKATH KLASSIFIED IMAGE
17 Kat Farrants with OB CH SOLARWIND POWER AND GLORY
18 Mary Ray with OB CH SARKAM SINGS THE BLUES
Dog Championship
Winner - Lorna Hilton with Ob Ch Halligalli Take a Bow
2nd Carolyn Heath with Ob Ch Jezzaddy It's Time To Play
3rd Patricia Jones with Ob Ch Longwaves Cloudy Sky
4th Jenny Gould with Ob Ch Zakanja Golden Chance
5th Emma Lavender with Ob Ch Sixela Snow Wolf
6th Jacky Roddick with Tigrys Golden Starlight
In Running Order:
1 Emma Lavender with OB CH SIXELA SNOW WOLF
2 Suzy Tooley with WOUGHSTOCK WOTCH THIS SPACE
3 Mary Ray with OB CH SARKAM SINATRA
4 Anita Neal with FIRETOUCH HE'ZZ SO SCRUMMY
5 Sue Monk with JANJELLY FUDDLED BOY
6 Julie Rowlands with KOOPATROOPA DIDDY SAURUS
7 Karen Davies with STILLMOOR STAR BANNER
8 Linda Rutherford with OB CH LUPITOONZ LIMELITE STEELER
9 Marie Cartwright with OB CH KELTLODGE BLUE HIGHLANDER
10 Alison Gresty with HE'S A ROGUE TRADER
11 Patricia Jones with OB CH LONGWAVES CLOUDY SKY
12 Jacky Roddick with TIGRYS GOLDEN STARLIGHT
13 Michelle Richmond with CALDONBECK PERFECT STORM
14 Karen Otto with SIXELA DARK SECRET
15 Julie Rowlands with OB CH SARKAM DOUTHINKHE SAURUS
16 Carolyn Heath with OB CH JEZZADDY IT'S TIME TO PLAY
17 Lorna Hilton with OB CH HALLIGALLI TAKE A BOW
18 Jenny Gould with OB CH ZAKANJA GOLDEN CHANCE
19 Ann Durie with SYANNE FUTURE EDITION
20 Helena Weaver with SARKAM MAGICAL IMAGE
21 Shirley Clowes with SARKAM THUNDER STORM
Inter Regional Obedience
Judge - Ellen Herries
Winners - Northern
2nd - Wales
South East & East Anglia
Team Manager - Wendy Birch
Assistants: Sarah Delany & Enid Diplock
Beginner
Shelley Chantler with Stellenbosch Specularis (Mabel) Toller
Reserve: Rhonda Stokes with A Bear Necessity (Bear) Collie x Retriever
Novice
Cathy Butler with Westoning Bendazzle Tia (Tia) WS
Carly Adams with Vonkalacia Astraeus (Huxley) GSD
Class A
Samantha Ragus with Mediterranean Jet (Alfie) Labrador
Camilla Burge with Trijem Snowbell (Margot) Australian Shepherd
Class B
Justine Wright with Watercoombe Halli (Skye) Belgian Malinois
Class C
Anne Northfield with Moshanta Made For Me (Prada) BC
Northern Ireland
Team Manager - Michael McCartney
Assistants: Helen Boyde
Beginner
Aimee Henry with Ezra Underneath The Hot Sun (Ezra) Cockapoo
Reserve: Emma O'Hare with Regerastace Burrito (Salsa) Mudi
Novice
Helen Duggan with Syanne Mirror Edition (Connie) Border Collie
Brenda Patterson with Corneroak Golden Dreams (Jodi) Golden Retriever
Class A
Ruth Carpenter with Half Dutch Rock (Rock) GSD Cross
Daisy Mulcahy with Helter Skelter Belter Ben (Ben) WSD
Class B
Lisa Craig with Pepsanner Sutton Belle (Evie) Golden Retriever
Class C
Jean Young with Manannans Isla Man (Isla) Border Collie
Midlands
Team Manager - Lou Jackson
Assistants: Lyn Tozer & Mavis Mills
Beginner
Georgina Robinson with Jezzaddy It's So Cookie BC
Reserve: Laura Welsh with Dougal The Duke X Breed
Novice
Kathryn Reynolds with Madduse Sea Willow (Zoe) GR
Glenis Charles with Corneroak Golden Gambler GR
Class A
Lesley Deegan with Vylano Kovu Remus GSD
Joy Patilla with Janjelly Inky Colours Collie X
Class B
Jane Levell with Touch of Wexford Charm WS
Class C
Dawn Cox with Manannan's Mountain Mile (Martha) BC
Scotland
Team Manager - Karen Otto
Assistants: Pamela Stevens & Hazel Ewing
Beginner
Lilah Dunlop with Peggy Power (Peggy) Labrador X Poodle
Reserve: Catherine Anne Cassidy with Cassia's Onion Casserole (Onion) Crossbreed
Novice
Ann McDonald with Gadloch Thunderstorm (Monty) English Springer Spaniel
Debbie Pankhurst with Tillychance Royal Star (Callie) Border Collie
Class A
Sarah Jane Campbell with Sarkam Reach for the Dream (Myka) Border Collie
Heather Moir with Westmac Fflam Neverending (Never) GSD
Class B
Frank Glancy with Gaytonwood Strictly Kevin (Kevin) Golden Retriever
Class C
Pamela Stevens with Sixela Mad Hatter at Xandras (Dani) WSD
Northern
Team Manager - Emma Lavender
Asst Mgrs - Alison Gresty
& Julie Rowlands
Beginner
Faye Hughes with Xbalanque Aurora (Aurora) Rottweiler
Reserve: Louise Tupling with Rico's Buddy Boy (Buddy) XB
Novice
Mo Conlin with Mo's Wookie Warrior (Tracker) XB
Karen Mortimer with Vonbekkas Chaos Viper (Jet) GSD
Class A
Terry Clarke with Ani Have Some Fun (Ani) WSD
Paige Jepson with Jeplong Fire Cracker (Pepper) BC
Class B
Carol Johnson with Stillmoor I Dream A Dream (Jeanie) BC
Class C
Jennifer Cain with White Lily of Rexburn (Lily) GSD
Wales
Team Manager - Gill Walker
Assistants - Jane Moran & Meriel Bentley
Beginner
Sophie Griffin with HundenKraft Dutchman (Aries) GSD
Reserve: Kirsty Mallindine with Bertie Bop (Bertie) Crossbreed
Novice
Jennifer Jessop with Buffy the Ike Slayer (Buffy) Corgi
Vikki Curtis with Yonie Fantastico Blue Baloo (Gino) BC
Class A
Katy Girdler with Pashamatts Tri 'n' Stop Me (Kelly) Australian Kelpie
Barbara Roberts with Ryansdi Strawberry Fields (Ted) Crossbreed
Class B
Liz Evans with Jeplong Du A Gwyn (Morgan) BC
Class C
Michelle Verrill with Sixela TwentyfourSeven (Logan) BC
South & South West
Team Manager - Emma Galbraith
Assistants: Sharron Dainton & John Clark
Beginner
Leah Hill with Bluesboy High Flyer (Walter) Staffie
Reserve: Tina Plowman with Kentwone Come Fly With Me (Kevin) Corgi
Novice
Helen Connolly with Solarwind Dusted in Glory (Dusty) Aussie
Jo Sermon with A Zip of Magic (Zip) Beardie
Class A
Veronica Hill with Maisnme Magic Moment (Chilly) WS
Tracy Allen with Torlake Raven (Jay) BC
Class B
Janet Saker with Corneroak Golden Girl Velda (Velda) GR
Class C
Brian Reed with Jodame Grand Finale (Jimmy) WS
'OBREEDIENCE'
Judge - Shelagh Page
Winners - The Russellers
Second - Manchesters Reunited
Team 1
The Wagtails Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Team Manager - Janette Ross
Janette Ross with McKenzie Cepheus RL4 EX (Buddy)
Maggie Dawson with She's No Shrinking Violet RW (Violet)
Ann Fawcett with Vonnyisle Ice Lord RL1 EX (Stuie)
Jen Dearlove with Kathysgirls Riker (Riker)
Mark Branch with Wandris Ralph Lauren (Ralphie)
Team 2
Cool Cockers Cocker Spaniels
Team Manager - Heather Gardner
Heather Gardner with Aliceholt Hantaywee Sioux (Bourbon)
Caroline McDonnell with Celestial Blue Moon (Luna)
Violet-Mae Murch with Charlie Care Bear (Charlie)
Charlie Blake with Olive Sky (Buzz)
Reserve: Paula Davis with Ciadfa Bonniejazz (Bonniejazz)
Reserve: Ava Gardner with Kentixen Resistance (Ray)
Reserve: Aart Dubbeldam (Team reserve) with Hunbart floradam (Elly)
Aimee Lloyd with Kinmel Bay Bailey (Bailey)
Team 3
The Woodcockers Cocker Spaniels
Team Manager - Heather Gibbs
Heather Gibbs with Godiva Chocolatier (Isla)
Josette Hibbert with Rownwood Bracken (Alfie)
Jodie Coutts with Sunrise Amber (Amber)
Lewis Evans with Knightspool Chocolate Eigg (Tain)
Reserve: Sarah Renshaw with Charlie Bears (Jos)
Reserve: Natslie Wakelin with Knightspool Chocolate Eigg (Mia)
Team 4
Golden Acorns Golden Retrievers
Team Manager - Glenis Charles
Glenis Charles with Corneroak Golden Gambler (Gamble)
Sarah Squires with Staverton Wesley (Hudson)
Sue Cotton with Fallowfen Lightening Bolt (Lewis)
Julia Bodsworth with Corneroak Golden Genesis (Gracie)
Reserve: Sue Cotton with Corneroak Golden Nugget (Nugget)
Reserve: Sarah Squires with Corneroak Golden Hermione (Hermione)
Team 5
The Clumberjacks Clumber Spaniels
Team Manager - Claire Knowles
Ellis O'Grady with Meadowskye Storm (Fergal)
Elizabeth Kwint with Parkforth It'll be Reyt (Sköll)
Claire Knowles with Jackpotstud Running Late (Tardy)
Lesley Knowles with Jackpotstud Super Model (Twiggy)
Team 6
Stafford Stars Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Team Manager - Tracey Robbins
Tracey Robbins with Jakataffs Summer Song (Bird)
Kelly Harris with Illori Camiyah (Camiyah)
Leah Hill with Blues Boy Highflyer (Walter)
Abbi Spink with Staffordwill Radebe (Buddy)
Reserve: Tina Williams with Illori Back Chat (Wilf)
Team 7
Shepherds Delight German Shepherd Dogs
Team Manager - Chris Bennett
Betty Keepax with Bearskisheps Luna Queen (TULA)
Jean Tomkinson with Alexbria Quahneah (Neah)
Monica Henley with Alexbria Spice (Rachael)
Eileen Taylor with Tashablitz Sherry (Ash)
Helen Hepple with Kenynten Bellini (Maya)
Sarah Shelton Porter with Cedarsmount Greta (Holly)
Team 8
Manchesters Reunited Manchester Terrier
Team Manager - Brenda Harrison
Ann Harrison with Ch Magpiebank Ash (Ash)
Brenda Harrison with Larkswing Belle Star at Rosadyva (Sadie)
Sue Pinkham withTalanors Fantasy Dreams for Pinkadees (Lexi)
Chris Harrison with Magpiebank Teal (Teal)
Lavinia Bailey with Lake Sunset (Donald)
Lesley Olbinson with Rattustrap Citra at Carapast (Grace)
Team 9
The Labrapaws Labradors
Team Manager - Kaye Littlehales
Kaye Littlehales with Kaliture Appollo of Kayendor CDex-TDex (Richie)
Tracey Hinsley with Purdey Christmas Pudding (Purdey)
Alexandra Turner with Tau Bonnievale (Tau)
Samantha Woods with Quinn Jet (Harley)
Jane Hudson-Evans with Bredonedge Kite (Nell)
Faith Woods with Raven's Wings (Raven)
Team 10
The Russellers Jack Russell Terrier
Team Manager - Julia Bodsworth, Deputy - Sian Rees
Julia Bodsworth with The Masters Lottery (Lottie)
Sian Rees with Little Miss Tiny Temper (Mable)
Louise Dexter with Our Own Little Izzy Whizz (Izzy)
Harry Friswell with Everyone Loves a Cookie (Cookie)
Kirsty Stuart with Fedsig's Blithe Spirit (Ghost)
Anne Shuker with Scally's Skullduggery Swag (Scally)
Ffion Roe with Barnes Wallis Bouncing Boy (Barney)
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes Final
Judge - Janel Fone
1st Sandra Jones with Gaelleda Krystal Dream Girl (Golden Retriever)
2nd Zoe Gilbert with Flinnamsrise Rock Chic (English Springer Spaniel)
3rd Lizzie Lang with Slatina Norocca (Crossbreed)
4th Linda Cook with Indiana Gold (Golden Retriever)
5th Jodie Parry with Mystic Megan of Valgray (Crossbreed)
6th Kelly Harris with Illori Camiyah (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
In Running Order
1 Katy Green with Messano Mister Ed (Golden Retriever)
2 Mick McCurry with Arcane Bro zite (Crossbreed)
3 Diane Bruce with Johnasta Jus Chalkie Among Launatzarben (Papillion)
4 Adrian Taylor with Manannans Glendale of Man (Border Collie)
5 Karen Humphries with Born Survivor at Avonlea (Crossbreed)
6 Jo Rengger with Saucy Bear (Crossbreed)
7 Emma O'Hare with Regerastace Burrito (Mudi)
8 Jayne Clarke with Kevela Keepsake at Felleywood (German Wirehaired Pointer)
9 Wendy Shaw with Oroshaza Ivy With Dinnsearmor (Hungarian Visla)
10 Kathryn Parkin with She's Uniquely Awesome (Crossbreed)
11 Jo Town with Fly Over Tattimo (Working Sheepdog)
12 Hannah Mills with Aidenslabs Denethor (Labrador Retriever)
13 Kelly Harris with Illori Camiyah (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
14 Jodie Parry with Mystic Megan of Valgray (Crossbreed)
15 Zoe Gilbert with Flinnamsrise Rock Chic (English Springer Spaniel)
16 Linda Cook with Indiana Gold (Golden Retriever)
17 Sammy Glaister with Triskelion Warrior Of Merle (Working Sheepdog)
18 Suzanne Boucher with Tilly the Trick Pleaser (Crossbreed)
19 Diane Lincoln with Blimey Mr Riley (Crossbreed)
20 Chris Harrison with Magpiebank Teal (Manchester Terrier)
21 Ebony Judge with Bright Fox Extra Spicy Iduex (Imp Rus) (German Pinscher)
22 Andy Meek with Cassie Cashew of Wiccaweys (Working Sheepdog)
23 Amanda Walton with Ozzie Mandias (Working Sheepdog)
24 Angela Garvin with Erin's Beech Princess (Labrador Retriever)
25 Wendy Nixon with Havastorm Maybe Dynamite (Border Collie)
26 Lizzie Lang with Slatina Norocca (Crossbreed)
27 Francessca Cairns with Looking for Sunshine (Crossbreed)
28 Sandra Jones with Gaelleda Krystal Dream Girl (Golden Retriever)
29 Anne Moynagh with Walker's Wee Deoch an Doris (Crossbreed)
30 Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Miniature Schnauzer)
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes (YKC Final)
Judge - Janel Fone
Over all winner
Francessca Cairns with Looking for Sunshine (Crossbreed)
12 to 17
1st - Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Crossbreed)
2nd - Victoria Phair with My Lady of the Lakes (Maltese Terrier)
3rd - Beatrice Rolf with Fressinghill Spitfire (Cocker Spaniel)
4th - Beatrice Rolf with Pippilotta Starflight (Crossbreed)
5th - Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed)
Over 18
1st - Francessca Cairns with Looking for Sunshine (Crossbreed)
2nd - Ebony Judge with Bright Fox Extra Spicy Iduex (Imp Rus) (German Pinscher)
3rd - Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Miniature American Shepherd)
4th - Katy Green with Messano Mister Ed (Golden Retriever)
5th - Bryony Jackson with Leylak Unscripted (Doberman)
In Running Order
1 Over 18yrs - Francessca Cairns with Looking for Sunshine (Crossbreed)
2 Over 12yrs - Beatrice Rolf with Fressinghill Spitfire (Cocker Spaniel)
3 Over 12yrs - Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed)
4 Over 18yrs - Jenny Witt with Marvelmas Eternal Flame (Miniature American Shepherd)
5 Over 18yrs - Ebony Judge with Bright Fox Extra Spicy Iduex (Imp Rus) (German Pinscher)
6 Over 12yrs - Isla Dunn with Kenxtwen Sapphire Sun (Crossbreed)
7 Over 12yrs - Beatrice Rolf with Pippilotta Starflight (Crossbreed)
8 Over 18yrs - Bryony Jackson with Leylak Unscripted (Doberman)
9 Over 18yrs - Katy Green with Messano Mister Ed (Golden Retriever)
10 Over 12yrs - Victoria Phair with My Lady of the Lakes (Maltese Terrier)
JUDGES AT CRUFTS 2024
Judge - Rob Bint
(Dog & Bitch
Championships)
Hi - I have been given the honour of judging the Obedience Championships at Crufts . This is something I have wanted to do since I first went when Crufts was held at Earls Court many many years ago, I believe I have been competing for at least 40 years, my first show being at Newbury racecourse with my spaniel Tammy. I won out of beginners at Stoneleigh by winning beginners' and novice on the same day . I may be a bit older now but it seems like yesterday. My first ticket win was at Cambridge champ under Chris Bloomfield with my dog of a lifetime Beau posh name Wyvos Entertainer I made him into a Champion but his obedience was a small part of what he meant to me.
Dog shows have been a massive part of my life ,it was where I meet my wife thanks to Beau,where my kids had the freedom and adventures with so many friends keeping a watchful eye on them, and I have made so many lifetime friends. One of those friends will be by my side in March.
My team are Jane my wife. Carol Clack .Super Steward Paul Evans and his wife Steph. Sheila and Colin Huntley, Kate Hall, Emma Galbraith and my mate Mark Davies. There is one more unofficial member and that is Michelle Newman who has been invaluable with her help running up to Crufts to make it a day to remember for everyone. A massive thankyou from me. To everyone competing enjoy every second making memories, I know how much blood sweat and tears it takes but the sense of achievement when it comes together overrides this.
Remember dreams can come true
Judge - Ellen Herries
(Inter Regionals -
Obedience)
I wish to thank The Kennel Club for their invitation to judge The Inter-Regional Obedience Competition at Crufts Dog Show 2024. I am honoured and privileged to do so.
I have had dogs around me all my life. The breeds were varied and all these lovely dogs contributed to my interest, being volunteered as dog walker, dog carer, etc. Eventually I took ownership of a rescue GSD and then a rescue yellow Labrador Retriever. Through the local Guide Dog branch, I became acquainted with the lady who ran the local dog club, and she arranged a bus trip to Crufts each year. How could I resist? When I watched the Obedience Championship competition I knew I would like to attempt this dog sport specialty.
From attending the local dog club and then other training classes I made good friends who invited me to train with them and encouraged me to compete. At my first competitive show, I was awarded third place in Beginners with Echo and I was hooked! My friends gave me the chance to become more involved by taking on the duties of scoreboard steward, ring steward, scribe, decoy and then judge at a lower level. By doing so and competing at various dog shows I gained experience and made further friends along the way.
My first Open Show judging appointment was in 1989 at St. Mary's DTC and now I am privileged to be a Championship Class C judge. I have judged various classes in many parts of the UK and have judged in the Isle of Man, Holland and Southern Ireland, awarding their Green Stars.
From a Crufts point of view, I competed in the Inter-Regional competition in 1989 with Echo, and with Cody on numerous occasions. Cody won the Class 'C' competition in 2002. Also I competed in the Championship with Cody and in World Cup competitions with Gabi. I have been a member of the ring party at Crufts on three occasions.
Becca and Haven are my current dogs and I am working Becca in Championship Class C and Haven in Class A.
I am a Kennel Club Accredited Instructor (KCAI (Ob)), an Approved Pet Dog Training Instructor (IABTC), and a Kennel Club Accredited Judges Trainer.
I instructed at the local dog club for over 20 years and was a member of a KC Registered dog club for a few years. I was pleased to become a committee member and to assist with the running of their shows.
My thanks and appreciation to my ring party for all their help with the preparations for the 'big day', their assistance, giving of their time, and for their good company at the practice sessions.
My best wishes to all team members in this year's competition and my congratulations to you all on being selected to represent your region.
Ellen
Judge - Janel Fone
(KCGCDS Special Pre Beginner Stakes)
Many thanks to the Kennel Club for the invitation to judge the Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes Grand Final and Young Kennel Club Final - it is a real honour to be judging at Crufts.
My own obedience journey started when I was 12, and a family friend had broken her arm and asked if I would take on the training of their Bearded Collie, Benji. I went along to South Beds Dog Training Club and loved it! We competed in club matches as well as a few breed shows. My mum, Joan Johnson, took me to Crufts in 1976. We watched the obedience championships and were both mesmerised and fell in love with border collies.
Fast forward lots of years and the feelings haven't changed! I have learnt so much about dog training from some truly great trainers and have made wonderful friends and lots of happy memories. I've been fortunate to have shared my life with the best dogs - each of which seemed perfect for my life at the time. Jemma (Ob Ch Runfold Dallas of Joem) made all my dreams come true in taking me from Pre-Beginners to Crufts; Jeffrey (Jeffrey of Joem) took me down a peg or two by showing me that I wasn't the great trainer I thought I was (although we did manage a Reserve CC); and Jylly (Joem Jylly) was the perfect all round dog to have when my children were growing up, qualifying for the obedience championships when I was on maternity leave with my first son.
I currently share my life with Josie (Jodame Escapade) who loves her obedience work (a bit too much at times) and has taught me the importance of good handling and footwork. She is wonderful walking companion and spoilt "only child" now that my sons have left home!
I'd like to wish all competitors a wonderful day - enjoy your dogs and enjoy your day. A big thank you to my niece, Karen Fone, who will be stewarding and to my friend, Louise Healey, who will be trying to keep us in order! As I'm judging, my Mum (who is now 93), won't be at Crufts this year but she will be thinking of us all.
Janel Fone
Judge - Sean Taylor
(YKC Obedience)
I started taking an interest in training dogs at age of 6 years when attending our local club while mum was a trainer. After competing at various exemption shows and KCJO classes held at open shows I first qualified to compete at Crufts aged 8 years with mum's dog 'Judy'. Qualifying to compete at Crufts at various levels every year until I was over the age limit for juniors.
My first dog was called 'Candy' which was one of Judy's puppies. Candy taught me so much and we enjoyed many years competing in Obedience and all the other activities which, the then, “KCJO”, put on across the country. I was lucky enough to be able to camp over periods of a week in mum's caravan at various venues each year which gave us the chance to meet up with other families and juniors and experience obedience, flyball, agility, showing etc and have fun with our dogs. Various interesting talks were also given by experts on numerous topics.
In 1991 I received a commendation certificate for completing the KCJO project and Diary for my age group and was presented with the Silver Award trophy by The Duke of Edinburgh at Crufts.
Throughout 1995 Candy and I won the 'Rebecca Pointer' trophy for the number of wins and places throughout the year. The presentation was made at Crufts in 1996. Candy won me out of Beginners and Novice in the adult obedience.
Judy's second litter produced a beautiful girl who was destined to be my next dog partner 'Melody'.
All ex-juniors were invited back to Crufts for a special competition in 2003 which I competed in with Melody and Zodiac (my next competing partner). Melody and I went on to win the competition.
Melody took me through 'B' in adult obedience and we competed in 'C' before her retirement.
Zodiac was a special girl who gave her all even though she battled with Addisons. Zodiac and Tally (my first boy) competed in the juniors and adult classes and also, joined in the obedience team demonstrations at Crufts, organised by a fellow junior, Clare.
Glyma and Drayco were next to join our family and we tried our hand at Flyball joining a local team. We competed with our teams in flyball at various competitions and at Discover dogs in London as well as demonstrations at Discover Dogs. At one stage juggling flyball with obedience - Obedience being my preference with flyball losing out.
I now compete in obedience with 'Digit' and my latest youngster 'Ollie'. When I am not competing, I am in great demand from judges as a Steward for Ticket classes and enjoy the weekends and weeks away with the family in our caravan around the shows throughout the year. I am also the show manager and one of the organisers for our Open Obedience show held locally.
I like to thank the Kennel Club for entrusting me to judge the YKC classes. It is an honour and I hope that I am able to put all the competitors at ease and ultimately help them to enjoy their day.
Judge - Shelagh Page
(Obreedience)
I was originally asked by Kathy Hood to be a member of her Obreedience judging party, however when Kathy realised the uncertainty of being able to fulfil her judging appointment I was invited by the Kennel Club to take her place. I have previously stewarded this event at Crufts so now I’m really looking forward to judging it.
I am lucky enough to have members of Kathy’s original team with me, although slightly shuffled. We are all looking forward to our time on the green carpet with the teams who have worked hard to get their chance to “strut their stuff” at Crufts.
I wish all the teams good luck and hope they enjoy their day.
Shelagh Page
