Sheltie News Informationen | Ausgabe 3 ~ 20<strong>18</strong> 6 Are You Going to Crufts? May be Next Year! by Valerie Woolley, „Valjon“, GB Crufts 20<strong>18</strong> Best of Breed: Akesson’s INT/SE/FI/NO Ch. Windcrest On The Move Dog CC: Akesson‘s INT/SE/FI/NO/DK Ch. Windcrest Stylish Move Bitch CC: Akesson’s INT/SE/FI/NO Ch. Windcrest On The Move Reserve Dog CC: Aaron’s GB Ch. Lafitte De Moorstyle Chez Shelridge (imp. F) Reserve Bitch CC: Bywater’s GB Ch. Tachnamadra Evisu Best Puppy: Robinson’s Lavika Lush Life (dog) Best Dogs – Photo: Lana Robinson, GB Best Bitches – Photo: Hilary Gamble, GB
Sheltie News Informationen | Ausgabe 3 ~ 20<strong>18</strong> 7 Crufts is always the beginning and end of the UK showing calendar. Many exhibitors specifically enter shows for that “Crufts qualifying” place. Crufts is the show case for dog exhibitors in the UK, but it differs from the general and breed championship shows, as exhibits have to ‘qualify to enter. The ‘qualifier’ was introduced originally to ensure that the number of dogs being exhibited, was appropriate to the venue. In the days when the show was held in London, (at Olympia, and at Earls Court) space was at a premium, but nowadays at the NEC although we have the space, we also have many more different activities for the General Public to see. If you are considering entering Crufts, the qualifications required for entry are listed inside the Schedule, and are either permanent awards, (such as Junior Warrant, Show Champion or Stud Book Number) or they can be wins in specific classes at championship shows over the year. In the case of overseas dogs the list of qualifications vary for different countries. The qualifying wins have to be stated on the show entry form. If you are considering entering, do also read the regulations regarding the preparation, showing and handling of your dog; they may differ from those that you are used to. Traffic to the NEC is very congested especially on weekdays, and it is always best to try and arrive just after 7 am in the morning. This will give you time to make your way into the centre from the large car parks. Judging times can also vary, and this year the judging for bitches started at 9 am, with Mr Albert Wright (“Sharval”) officiating over an entry of 135 bitches. The dog judging commenced at 9.30 am with Marion Withers (“Stanydale”) having an entry of 123 dogs. It is up to each individual judge to decide if and when they will break for lunch. Some judges, (as in the case of the bitches this year) prefer to continue until all the classes are completed. Other judges feel the need for a short break. Each year we are seeing more overseas dogs in the Crufts entry, and in Shelties this year there were entries from Sweden, Holland, Italy, Norway, France, Belgium, Germany and Poland plus the indefatigable contingent of 10 dogs from Ireland. One very special exhibitor, Mrs. C. Akesson, from Sweden, had a wonderful day, managing to achieve the rare feat of winning both the Dog CC under Marion Withers, and the Bitch CC under Albert Wight. A great achievement. Second to her in the Open Bitch class was Sunberg’s S Ch. Specialdream’s Ever So Clever, also from Sweden. Other overseas entries that were placed were Mcdonagh’s Karshanty Tir Na Nog, who was reserve in puppy dog, and his kennel mate, I’m Sha-Kir- Ra by Karshanty, third in limit bitch. The veteran classes were also well supported, and although they were all unplaced, we were able to see Jidegren’s DK/SE/INT/NL Ch. Shelteam Ace of Diamonds, Jung’s VDH Ch. Rana vom Bramautal and Reider’s INT/DK/FI/SE Ch. Shellrick’s Just A Wish. The entry requirements mean that a lot of the overseas exhibits, end up competing against each other in the open classes. This year the Open Dog class had an entry of 23 dogs. Of these, 9 were overseas entries, 2 were overseas imports to the UK, and of the remaining 12 UK dogs one was absent. Similarly in the Open Bitch class there was an entry of 25 bitches. 12 of these were from overseas, although 4 were absent, and the remaining entry of 13 UK bitches had 5 absentees. The open classes attract many spectators enabling exhibitors and the visiting public, to see the best of Shelties from all over the world. This year there was a flurry of excitement as the television crew arrived at the bitch ring, just in time to film the bitch ticket, and it was Mrs. C. Akesson, showing INT/SE/FI/NO Ch. Windcrest On The Move, that was awarded the top spot. We were later to see her again in her sparkly silver jacket, handling her INT/SE/FIN/NO/DK Ch. Windcrest Stylish Move, to win the dog ticket. He is a half brother to her winning bitch, but it was the bitch that claimed the best of breed, to go through to the group. I’m sure Mrs. Akesson had a very happy trip home. Well done.
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