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Contents

Contents

May 2019

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Opinion

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Viewpoint

Simon Parsons reflects on the success of Crufts 2019 and looks to the future

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View from the commentary box

The Crufts commentators reveal their standout moments of 2019

Special features

Health matters

6 Crufts 2019

23 A breath of fresh air

8 Judge in the spotlight

Judges’ choice

This year’s show will be remembered for its truly international appeal

An interview with Crufts Best in Show judge Dan Ericsson

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Bottom Shaker tops the lot!

The Eukanuba World Challenge final, plus news of the Eukanuba Champion Stakes and the Eukanuba Pup of the Year

14 Where every dog has its day

Capturing the trials, triumphs and unique atmosphere of Crufts in pictures

Dan E Ericsson ric

An update on the work of the Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) research group

25The Lancashire Heeler

The breed standard, celebrating 40 years of the Lancashire Heeler Club, and breed experts pick their three favourite Heelers

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JJudges’ u choice

Crufts in pictures

20 Hero dogs

Paying tribute to the courage and devotion of our canine partners and their handlers and helpers

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Crufts 2019 Best in Show winner, the Papillon, Multi Ch Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers EUW18, JWW17.

Bred and owned by Kathleen Roosens from Belgium.

Handled by Kathleen, Dylan is aged two years old. A delighted Kathleen said of their win: “We’ve been up since 5am this morning, but he just keeps going. I think the audience already loves a little butterfly Papillon, but I think Dylan may have charmed many more tonight. He is our Dylan the villain, whenever he goes out he comes back covered in mud!”

The Kennel Gazette will be featuring an interview with Kathleen and Dylan in a later edition.

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of protest? This year, thankfully, all went according to plan with the obvious presence of the official security clearly acting as an effective deterrent.

It was a pleasure to watch our Swedish friend Dan Ericsson enjoying the spectacular final seven to the full and his choices met with enthusiasm. The photogenic Papillon and his owner, from Belgium, proved to be well up to the challenge of facing the countless cameras with aplomb and later proved great ambassadors for the dog world on television.

The final half hour of the show had gone back to basics — no fanfare, no judges on parade ( just the dogs who

matter most) and no repeat of the well-intentioned but rather cack-handed attempt at reverse-order placing; in my view, it was all the better for it.

A remarkable proportion of the main winners came from overseas, especially from Europe and Russia, but in a few cases from further afield. For example, in that most ‘British’ of groups, the terriers, all four finalists and all but one of the shortlist hailed from abroad. This reflects the enormous worldwide prestige of the Crufts brand and this year, at least, the event will no doubt deserve the title of ‘the World’s show’ far more than the controversial FCI show in China. The fact that after a gap of a year the Eukanuba

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’m writing a few days after Crufts and what a successful show it was, with yet again a record number of visitors and a big take-up of the TV, streaming and social media coverage.

For the purist who enjoys watching the group judging and other main ring events without commentary or interruption, the YouTube streaming is ideally suited, with the extra advantage that you can relive it all in the days following the show.

For me at least, the anticipation of the spectacle of the Best in Show judging has in recent years been accompanied by a certain amount of dread. Will some idiot, as last year, try to spoil the enjoyment of thousands by attempting some sort

Viewpoint

The Eukanuba World Challenge returned, attracting even more show stars from around the globe. They were welcomed into the Resorts World Arena by Crufts Chairman Tom Mather

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This leads me on to one of the few downsides of the show, and that is how you ensure that dogs, especially from abroad, are entered in the correct class.

The schedule does try hard to explain things, especially that champions from

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World Challenge was again held with Crufts attracted even more show stars from further afield, and let’s hope that this event, along with the same company’s Champion Stakes and Pup of the Year final, continue for many years to come.

The photogenic Best in Show Papillon, Multi Ch Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers, and his owner Kathleen Roosens, from Belgium, enjoy the camera attention

any country cannot compete in say post graduate or limit. Yet still cases slip through the net, and it is such a disappointment and anti-climax for all concerned when disqualifications result.

I, for one, have been writing about this for many years, but still it happens. Perhaps now some sort of mechanism for sorting this before the show day can be put in place. It would be a pity if overseas entries had to be confined to age classes or open but might that have to be the answer?

It is so frustrating when the show, an enormous success by any standards, becomes an excuse for so much negativity in the national press. This year Dachshunds and the Japanese Chin, along with the brachycephalic breeds in general, bore the brunt. Quite how you can influence the press into reflecting the public’s enthusiasm for pedigree dogs, rather than carping, I don’t know but clearly we have a long way to go. Similarly, how best do we deal with the likes of PETA? Is it best to ignore them as far as possible (but then to see them gain ground among the gullible) or to fight back (and risk escalating what will surely be a long-term battle)? Glad it’s not me who has to make that decision.

Anyway this year we have much to celebrate and, as ever, our thanks must go to the officials, staff and volunteers who make Crufts what it is, and especially all who took part in Discover Dogs. ●

SIMON PARSONS

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Simon Parsons has owned a variety of breeds but his first loves are the Corgis.

He worked for Dog World newspaper for 39 years and awards Challenge Certificates in 13 breeds. In 2014 he instigated the revival of the Kennel Gazette

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Best in Show judge Dan Ericsson enjoying the spectacular final seven

The Terrier Group judging where three of the finalists were Russian, and the winner of Group 2 from the USA was the Jack Russell Terrier, Am Ch DBF Santa Barbara Surfer Girl

Pastoral Group winner the Samoyed, Multi Ch Dorian Spring Charleen Lumiere de la Vie from Portugal, being interviewed on the sofa by Clare Balding with Frank Kane

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Attracting the greats from all over the world

By Bill Moores

Reserve Best in Show and Hound Group winner was the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Ch Soletrader Magic Mike, co-owned by Sara Robertson and Wendy Doherty and handled by Sara Robertson, with proud husband Gavin and their children Oliver and Erin

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Utility Group winner was the Shih Tzu, Hearty Love Him If You Dare, co-owned by Miss P Sukonnoi and V Duraisamy, handled by Ekapot Puripanyapinan, who also entered the Eukanuba World Challenge on Thursday, with Group 2 winner the Akita, Ch Stecal’s Love At First Sight JW, co-owned by Miss Bevis and Mrs R Corr, and handled by Miss Bevis, pictured with judge Miss Jackie Kitchener and Lord Kirkham, who presented the trophy. Miss Bevis also made an appearance in the Eukanuba Pup of the Year competition on Sunday

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rufts 2019 will be remembered for its truly international appeal, with four out of the seven group winners representing Belgium, Thailand, Russia and Portugal in the Portuguese ownership of the Pastoral Group winner.

This year, 30 per cent of all the Best of Breeds went to exhibits with ATC (authority to compete) numbers with the greatest number of overseas successes in principal wins in the Terrier Group at 48 per cent.

Close behind were ATC wins in the Working Group at 41 per cent, Hounds at 38 per cent, Pastoral at 27 per cent, Utility at 23 per cent, Toy at 22 per cent and Gundogs at 16 per cent.

Out of the total entry of 20,631 no fewer than 17.5 per cent were from overseas and Ireland. Those who had not visited the NEC since last year were struck by the new-look

The group judging begins as Best in Show judge Dan Ericsson makes his way to the start of the line beginning with Gundog Group winner Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Gloi Donn All Or Nothing At Stanegate

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Terrier Group winner was the Scottish Terrier, Multi Ch Filisite Brash Beauty Never Lies WW17, EM17, JWW16, JEW16 owned and handled by Ms V Popova

Gundog Group winner was the Irish Water Spaniel, Sh Ch Gloi Donn All Or Nothing At Stanegate, owned and handled by Mrs JL Carruthers

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to the exterior of the halls with profiled cladding designed to break up the square outlines of the five great halls. Inside, too, there was a new look to the colour-coded carpets to separate each of the halls.

Some of the huge green swathes of grass that carpeted the approach to the venue via the lakeside path have now been given over to a building site, which next year will offer an on-site hotel complex within a one minute walk of the main entrance.

Some will recall the year when the same grass hosted the outdoor rings for the National Gundog Championship Show in the days when, by choice, it moved around the regions.

It was also a year when media and visitor records tumbled. Last year’s record gate of 166,000 was consigned to history with visitor numbers this year reaching 166,513; Crufts achieved a Facebook ‘reach’ of 21,770,062 people and the popular live-streaming of events in the Resorts World Arena was watched by over one million people. TV viewing figures across

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The best reward any dog can receive, Kathleen and Dylan

Sealed in a handshake, Dan Ericsson awards Best in Show to Toy Group winner the Papillon, Multi Ch Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers EUW18, JWW17, owned and handled by Miss K Roosens

Channel 4 and More 4 Crufts programmes were up as well with a record 11,240,000 people tuning in.

We hope that all readers will appreciate

the various photos, reports and records of the 2019 show produced by our editorial panel as a memento of what we believe to be the best dog show in the world. ●

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order to breed good dogs. I am sure that the same applies to the UK. One difference however is that many Scandinavian breeders start their careers in dogs much earlier than in many other countries; this could perhaps be a contributing factor to the success of Scandinavian dogs.

Our readers would like to know a little more about the breeds you have owned and showed. Can we ask what attracted you to them?

Photo courtesy of Dan Ericsson

Actually, it was my paternal grandmother who suggested a Scottie and once a decision was made and I got a dog of my own they became my passion. Through friends I also became acquainted with Pekingese and Labradors and wanted to own them.

I miss the Pekes very much but realise that it would be impossible to keep two coated breeds with my many commitments. The Labradors have now been with me for a long time and even before I owned my first one, I followed the breed at close quarters.

My chosen breeds are in many ways very different but they also share characteristics, such as personality and character, absolute musts in dogs (and people!).

Judge in the spotlight

Congratulations on your appointment and for stepping in to fill a gap in the run up to the show. What did you think of your final Crufts 2019 line-up?

It is often said that one is spoilt for choice, but this time it really was true.

I was delighted with my line-up and all dogs performed perfectly and were in peak condition.

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This year’s Crufts Best in Show judge Dan Ericsson talks to Bill Moores about his passion for the world of dogs

How many times have you officiated at Crufts before?

I think this was my fifth time. I have judged different breeds on three occasions, the Terrier Group once and now Best in Show.

We often hear very complimentary comments about the quality of dogs in Scandinavia how do you think this is sustained over the years?

Quality dogs are always bred by good breeders and we have some excellent breeders in the Scandinavian countries.

Most of those dedicate their lives to their chosen breeds and make huge sacrifices in

Swed Ch Raglan Royal Prospect winning Best in Show at the Swedish Terrier Club centenary show in 2003 under Harry O’Donoghue

How many champions have you had in these breeds?

I have bred a total of 175 champions of which 10 have been Labradors and two Pekingese.

How did you chose your kennel name Raglan?

I was influenced by Elsa Meyer and her Reanda dogs and, like her, wanted a name beginning with an R. My first choice,

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FCI/Int/Swed Ch Raglan Roslin Williams winning the Terrier Group at Borås Show under Les Aspin

FCI/Int/Swed Ch Raglan Roslin Williams, full brother to Ch/Swed Ch Raglan Rose Maiden at Brio, winning Best in Show at Borås Show under Dr Paolo Dondina of Italy. Dr Dondina was another overseas judge who was given the honour of judging Best in Show at Crufts in 2011

Dan judging West Highland White Terriers at Crufts in 2015

Rockford, was denied by the Kennel Club, so I chose Raglan, which I thought was short and had a British connection.

Who were your greatest influences in your chosen breed?

Undoubtedly a quartet of Scottish Terrier greats, namely Elsa Meyer, Betty Penn-Bull, Muriel Owen and Maureen Micklethwaite — a team of formidable ladies whose like I doubt we will ever see again!

As an FCI judge in demand all over the world which particular countries do you feel continue to produce quality dogs?

There are good dogs of many different breeds in many different countries; this of course also applies to poor ones. I am very impressed by the quality in many breeds in Russia where some of the finest specimen of various breeds are now bred. Finland is another country with clever breeders, also Italy and Spain.

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I did not handle Ch/Swed Ch Raglan Rose Maiden at Brio, but I was there to support her owner and my good friend Jane Miller, who was as nervous on the day as I was!

Photo by Per Undén

We can recall that in 2004 you handled a Scottish Terrier to Reserve Best in Show, what was the connection to you at the time?

Swed Ch Raglan Rockport winning best terrier at Gothenburg in May 2002 — another Raglan group winner sired by Swed Ch Here’s Wallace of Kennelgarth ex Swed Ch Raglan Royal Portrait

Do you have a view about the present show scene in the UK? I have always been greatly influenced by the show scene in the UK and I still feel that there is more knowledge about dogs in general in the UK than in any other country, and I have huge respect for the many traditions and history in pedigree dogs in the UK. I would like to see more UK judges officiate worldwide, but your system of approving judges has not been helpful to those wanting to progress, so it will be interesting to see what the revised system of training and approving judges has in store for the future.

Swed Ch Raglan Rory winning the Terrier Group at Tvååker Show in 2000

It’s always interesting to hear what dog people do in a professional capacity. Can you share that with us - and do you feel it has helped you in any way in your judging career?

I have worked as a teacher for 38 years at an upper secondary school teaching English and French, also Swedish. I now work part-time, as it is not possible to combine my many doggy activities with a full-time job any more, and I shall be pleased to retire soon.

My language skills have, I am sure, given me many judging appointments which I would not have had otherwise, so it is indeed true to say that my professional career and my doggy one do go hand in hand. ●

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Eukanuba World Challenge

Bottom Shaker tops the lot!

Italy was on top of the world!

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By Bill Moores

The national flags escorted the dogs of the 36 countries into the Resorts World Arena

Third place and winner of a cheque for 1,500 euros was the Papillon, Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers, from Belgium; runner-up receiving a 2,500 euros cheque was the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Frosty Snowman, from Holland representing the World Dog Show, and to great acclaim the overall winner of the top prize of 7,500 euros went to the Old English Sheepdog, Bottom Shaker Zephyr Dream, from Hungary. Eukanuba had also set aside a cheque for 3,500 euros for the kennel club of the winning country.

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eturning to Crufts for the second time in three years was the famous Eukanuba World Challenge, the final of which occupied the Resorts World Arena on the first day before the full evening programme.

The Eukanuba World Challenge invites dogs from around the world to compete for the title Eukanuba World Challenge winner 2019. Among the best dogs in the world, including the Crufts winner of 2018, was the World Dog Show winner 2018 and the European Dog Show winner 2018. This was the 11th event Eukanuba has generously hosted, which had its foundation supported by the American Kennel Club as part of national shows in California and Florida.

Many successful dogs proudly represented their 36 countries, except France, which, sadly, was missing this year as they failed to decide on a representative. At the show on the first day, the dogs were split into three sections and pre-judged in rings one and two in Hall 1. The packed ringside was kept well informed by commentator Marina Scott.

Following the spectacular opening ceremony in the early evening of the Resorts World Arena which featured the nation flags of all the countries competing, four dogs from each section were shortlisted by their section judges Mr Derek Smith and Mrs Jill Peak from the UK and Mr S Bessho from Japan. The 12 shortlisted dogs were then judged again by Mrs D Witkowska of Poland.

These included the Russian Black Terrier from Switzerland, the Whippet from the UK (last year’s Crufts winner), the Bichon Frise from Lithuania, the Old English Sheepdog from Hungary, the Akita from the UK, the Australian Terrier from Austria, the Samoyed from Portugal, the Papillon from Belgium, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen from the World Dog Show, the second Bichon Frise from Finland, the Tibetan Terrier from Germany and the Shih Tzu from Thailand.

Keeping the tension high, the finalists left the ring as the results were passed to the commentator for the final announcement in reverse order.

Mr Derek Smith, Crufts Best in Show judge from 2017, replaced Mr Dan Ericsson as one of the section judges

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On the same evening Eukanuba hosted a celebration dinner for all the competitors at the Hilton Metropole Hotel. For many of them the show was over, but for others the magical Crufts weekend had only just begun and in spectacular style.

Well done Eukanuba. We hope you choose the UK and Crufts in the future for this truly international competition. ●

Runner-up was the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Frosty Snowman, from Holland, representing the World Dog Show

Representing Sweden was the smart Cairn Terrier, Hjohoo’s Love Looking at Hjo

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‘Didn’t we do well, Mum!’ In third place the Papillon, Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers, from Belgium, who went on to be crowned Crufts 2019 Best in Show on Sunday

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The Samoyed from Portugal, Dorian Spring Charleen Lumiere de la Vie went on to win the Pastoral Group on Friday

The winner of the Eukanuba World Challenge was Old English Sheepdog, Bottom Shaker Zephyr Dream, from Hungary owned and handled by Dr I Szetmar. From left to right: Dorota Witkowska from Poland who judged the final in the Resorts World Arena. Making the presentations were FCI president Rafael de Santiago, Dr I Szetmar, Nicola Fox-Haggarty, representing the sponsor Eukanuba, and Kennel Club Chairman Steve Croxford

z Americas and Caribbean Diamond Gold Majesu Pisko Bulls — Bulldog z Austria Austrian Dream Fascination with Fire — Australian Shepherd z Belarus Akswell Braveheart — Portuguese Podengo z Belgium Planet Waves Forever Young Daydream Believers — Papillon z Brazil Baikal Impetuosity of Snow Touch — Pomeranian z Columbia Elamir Flamenco Jidu — Saluki z Croatia Echo de’Chien Escuda Pour Garcon — Pyrenean Mountain Dog z Crufts 2018 BIS Collooney Tartan Tease — Whippet z Czech Republic Aslan Like an Angel Royal Setter — English Setter z Denmark Galaksi All Rights Reserved — Spaniel (American Cocker) z Estonia Oshanameh’s Mark my Words — Afghan Hound z FCI European Dog Show Dalmino Voodoo Vision — Dalmatian z FCI World Dog Show Frosty Snowman — Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) z Finland Jitterpop Clap Your Hands — Bichon Frise z Germany Ti La Shu Broadway Babe — Tibetan Terrier z Greece Mystic Legion Drago — Chihuahua (Long Coat) z Hungary Bottom Shaker Zephyr Dream — Old English Sheepdog z Ireland Kanix Kroner at Sevenhills — Pointer z Italy Cinecitta Gregory Sierra — Maltese z Japan Sokol and K Ovatsia — Borzoi z Latvia Applause for Diamella White Mantra — Bichon Frise z Lithuania Tauro Misoko – Bichon Frise z Mexico Diaquiris on the Edge of Fame — Pekingese z Netherlands Redcomet Rock and Roll — Italian Greyhound z Norway Shyloch Statement — Kerry Blue Terrier z Poland Huncwot Klusujaca Sfora — Polish Hunting Dog z Portugal Dorian Spring Charleen Lumiere de la Vie — Samoyed z Romania Quantas-Napoca York — Basset Hound z Russia Solovyev Bravy Gusar — Borzoi z South Africa White Squall Seasyde Olivero — Pointer z Spain Diabolbric’s Rumor of War — Pug z Sweden Hjohoo’s Love Looking at Hjo — Cairn Terrier z Switzerland Deneb Keitos Nastas Ya — Russian Black Terrier z Thailand Hearty Love Him If You Dare — Shih Tzu z United Kingdom Stecal’s Love at First Sight — Akita May 2019 - Kennel Gazette 11

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Eukanuba Champion Stakes final

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Ch Minarets Best Kept Secret takes Eukanuba Champion Stakes final

Judge Mr Derek Smith’s shortlist as he prepares to make his final decision

last year, was Melanie Harwood’s Miniature Poodle, Ch Minarets Best Kept Secret, below.

Second place went to the Border Collie, Fawcett’s Sh Ch Laceway Photo Finish, third to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Robertson’s and Doherty’s Ch Soletrader Magic Mike and fourth the American

Cocker, Crummey, Atkinson and Yau’s Sh Ch Afterglow Life of Brian.

Remarkably the dogs in the ring on the day had won an incredible 400 CCs between them with also five all-breed Best in Show winners and three breed record-holding dogs on show. ●

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h Minarets Best Kept Secret, the three year-old Miniature Poodle owned and handled by Melanie Harwood, which was Reserve Best in Show at Crufts in 2017, triumphed once more at the NEC in March by beating 20 other finalists to be crowned winner of the Eukanuba Champion Stakes competition.

The Champion Stakes final took place in the Resorts World Arena on the second day of Crufts, as Eukanuba celebrated its eighth consecutive year as principal sponsor of Crufts. The grand prize included a trophy, rosette and vouchers for Eukanuba’s premium nutrition.

The finalists from shows in 2018 and Manchester Championship Show in 2019, were pre-judged earlier in the day in Hall 1 and were reintroduced to the packed Arena crowd by commentator Marina Scott and to the final judge, Mr Derek Smith. After moving them all once more, his shortlist included the Beagle, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Pointer, Samoyed, Bullmastiff, American Cocker, Border Collie, Miniature Poodle and Newfoundland.

All nine then lined the ring edge as the lights dimmed and the boards were lined up under the four spotlights. In first place, after being runner-up in the same competition

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Winner was Melanie Harwood’s Miniature Poodle, Ch Minarets Best Kept Secret, after being runner-up in the same competition last year, with judge Derek Smith (left) and Mike Bloxsome; UK breeder manager at Eukanuba

shortlisting — the dogs having been pre-judged earlier in the day. The six in the shortlist included the Dobermann, one of two Flat Coated Retrievers from the same litter, French Bulldog, Pekingese, Lhasa Apso and the Boxer.

Winner of the Eukanuba Pup of the Year final was the 11-month-old Boxer, Griffiths’ Lanfrese Argento, also known as Kevin, pictured here with the crystal trophy.

With the boards in place, judge Mrs Jill Peak waved the Boxer, Griffiths’ Lanfrese Argento, to the top spot with reserve going to the Whyte’s Flat Coated Retriever, Feldkirk Dior of Kazval, third to the Lhasa Apso’s Hall’s Shenedene Gossip Girl, and fourth to the Pekingese, Easdon and Martin’s Yakee. ●

Third place to the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Robertson’s and Doherty’s Ch Soletrader Magic Mike with judge Derek Smith (left) and Mike Bloxsome; UK breeder manager at Eukanuba

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Second place went to the Border Collie, Fawcett’s Sh Ch Laceway Photo Finish, with judge Derek Smith (left) and Mike Bloxsome; UK breeder manager at Eukanuba

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r M Griffiths’ Lanfrese Argento, also known as Kevin, an 11-month-old Boxer took Eukanuba Pup of the Year 2019 at Crufts this year.

Established in the early 1970s, the Pup of the Year is the UK’s longest running stakes competition and celebrates the champions of the future, giving Britain’s most promising puppies a chance to shine on the big stage.

Thousands of puppies, from six to 24 months, entered the competition, with qualifying heats held at championship shows across the country. Over the years, the finalists have gone on to become the greatest show dogs of their time, including Crufts Best in Shows and top dog winners.

This year’s Pup of the Year final made its Crufts debut on Sunday, 10th March in the Resorts World Arena. The final saw 20 qualifiers, including six working breeds, three gundogs, two toy breeds and a single hound and pastoral representative, competing to win the coveted title of Eukanuba Pup of the Year, before Lanfrese Argento was awarded top spot by judge Mrs Jill Peak.

The format for the final was similar to that of the Champion Stakes with Marina Scott introducing the full complement for these to be moved once more before

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Eukanuba Pup of the Year goes to Kevin the Boxer

Pup of the Year final — 20 qualifiers get ready for judge Mrs Jill Peak to go over them

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Where every dog has its day

Always popular with families is the Southern Golden Retriever Display team. The Golden Retriever also had the highest entry of the day with 537 dogs The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club, the Welsh Kennel Club and the Kennel Club all joined forces to support the Lucy’s Law campaign for Wales, and carried out a ‘flash mob’ style display of unity. All participants wore their own Welsh flag bandannas and bright pink Lucy’s Law rosettes to send a clear message to the Welsh Government to spring into action and finally end the misery caused by the Welsh third party puppy trade.

The UK Government has confirmed that Lucy’s Law will soon come into effect in England and all eyes are on Wales to follow suit. Linda Goodman, founder of Care and Respect Includes all Dogs, the Welsh anti-puppy farming group responsible for spearheading the campaign in Wales, said: “There are more licensed and unlicensed puppy farms in Wales than anywhere else on the UK mainland, and at present puppy buyers are not permitted to enter many of these high-volume puppy breeding farms. If Wales also brings in Lucy’s Law under its devolved powers, prospective dog owners would either have to go directly to the breeder’s establishment or adopt from a reputable rescue centre instead”

Lucy Creek and Border Collie Skiffle returned once again to the Resorts World Arena and this year they won the treble: the Freestyle Heelwork to Music competition on Thursday, the Heelwork to Music final on Friday and the International Freestyle competition on Saturday. As partnerships go it doesn’t get better than that and we asked Lucy what it was like stepping out onto that familiar green carpet: “I love hearing that roar of the crowd!”

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Day 1 — Gundog breeds

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The BASC Gamekeepers’ class winner was Golden Retriever, Purbarn a Breeze Down River, handled by Richard Mace, judged by Sara Chichester and pictured with BASC Vice Chairman Eoghan Cameron. Readers may recognise Richard from when the Kennel Gazette spoke to him in June 2015 as he judged the Gamekeepers’ classes at Crufts that year. The Gamekeepers’ classes only takes place on gundog day as the competition is all about working gundogs; every dog is judged to the breed standard but major consideration is given to its appearance, looks and conformation as a working gundog which has just finished a hard shooting season. This fact alone makes the class unique. For more information please see the British Association for Shooting & Conservation (BASC) website who run the classes at Crufts

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Border Collie, Louandi Island Storm, handled by Amy Challis aged 17, won the YKC Agility Dog of the Year competition. Amy was in the 12 – 17 years, and large - height category. The course was set and judged by Nick Jones.

Graham Partridge was commentating on the event and said: “A good handler controls the dog round the course by clear indicators and it is never the dog’s fault if mistakes occur. In this image you can see that Amy is looking ahead and planning where to direct the dog to next; that’s what makes an excellent handler”

The Midlands team were the overall winners of the Inter-Regional Rally competition, judged by Becky Collier, who also set the course. Now in its third year at Crufts and growing in popularity, seven regions in the UK competed in this competition with each team made up of dogs from all six levels of rally

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Vulnerable breed English Toy Terrier, Ch Witchstone Tommy Hawk at Richpin JW won the Junior Warrant Winner of the Year competition, judged by Stuart Plane. Spike, co-owned by Richard Forsythe and Clive Milkins, handled by Richard in the ring is two-years-old, and was up against nine other finalists, Richard said: “When we got the result I was very emotional as we want to help make more people aware of the breed, which is on the Kennel Club’s vulnerable list. Having the English Toy Terrier centre stage at the biggest dog show in the world will certainly help it”

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The Kennel Club Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds competition winner was Skye Terrier, Ch Brakemill Barnum ShCM, owned and handled

by Jane Curtis, and judged by Paul Eardley. Barney is no stranger to Crufts as he has won Best of Breed for the last two years and this was his third appearance in the Vulnerable British and Irish Breeds final. An elated Jane said: “I can’t believe we won. Initially I was in shock and then you realise it’s what you aim for — winning something major in the big ring at Crufts. These breeds could die out if we don’t give them exposure so it’s great to be here to promote them.” This competition helps raise awareness of rare native breeds whose annual puppy registrations stand at fewer than 300, and just 50 Skye Terriers were registered with the Kennel Club in 2018

Proving their team was the most obedient, winners of the Obreedience competition were the Cocker Spaniel team, named the Covert Cockups judged by Anne Bussey. This year there were nine other breed teams that made it to the final and these were; German Shepherd Dogs, Manchester Terriers, Cairn Terriers, Shetland Sheepdogs, Papillons, Jack Russell Terriers, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers.

Covert Cockups team captain Katie Bloor said: “We are over the moon to have won. We’ve really enjoyed our first year of competing, but to have won at our first Crufts was the icing on the cake. Positive training sessions and a team that gets along is the key to our success as we enjoy it so much, and so do our dogs.” For further details about Obreedience, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/obreedience

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Day 2 — Working & Pastoral breeds

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The Border Collie was the biggest entry in the Pastoral Group with 330 dogs

Angie Allan, far left, and her team of Australian Shepherds won the Kennel Club Breeders’ Competition, judged by Paul Harding. The team comprised: Ch Allmark the Sequel JW ShCM, handled by Angie; Ch Allmark Forty Second Street at Wilduc JW ShCM, handled by Dave Wilson, Ch Allmark Vanity Fayre JW ShCM, handled by Robyn Arnall and Ch Allmark Licensed to Thrill, handled by Pete Simmons. All the dogs in the team are descendants of Ch Allmark Careless Whisper JW; two are her children and two are her grandchildren. Speaking about her win, Angie said: “It feels absolutely fabulous as it’s a major achievement. It’s very special to win in such strong competition as it’s the life and soul of all that you do as a breeder.” The competition is sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance and brings together the best and most talented breeders of healthy pedigree dogs and their progeny. Angie also came runner-up in the Junior Warrant final with Ch Allmark the Sequel JW ShCM

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The Boxe r had the biggest en try in the Work ing Group with 199 dogs

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Ne New ew to Crufts this year was the Pet Blood Bank.

Launched in 2007, Pet Blood Bank UK is the only charity that provides a canine blood bank service for all veterinary practitioners across the UK. The Kennel Gazette will feature more about this life saving charity in the June edition to tie in with World Blood Donor Day, 14th June, 2019

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The eye-catching White Swiss Shepherd competed at Crufts for the first time in the AV Imported Breed Register (Pastoral) classes this year, where 18 were entered. The winner was a multi titled male from Hungary CIB Ch Doux of Ice Wine WW EW. The White Swiss Shepherd Dog was recognised by the Kennel Club in October 2017 but was originally recorded as a separate breed in Switzerland in 1991

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Day 3 — Terrier & Hound breeds — International Saturday

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This year was the first time the Black and Tan Coonhound exhibited at Crufts with an entry of 12.

The winner of the AV Imported Breed Register (Hound) was Ir Ch Scentaway Sherlock Holmes, owned by Mrs D Park, Mrs J Hough and Mrs S Kelly. Second to him in the open dog class was Old Soul’s Tenor of Southwind (Bert), who was also part of the Lowland Search and Rescue display. The breed was developed in the United States before becoming the 221st and most recent pedigree dog breed recognised in the UK last year. The breed, so named because it was originally bred to ‘trail and tree’ raccoons

The winner of the International Junior Handling final was Destiny Hamilton from Australia, handling an Australian Shepherd, judged by Jason Hoke from the United States. Forty international junior handlers were put through their paces over two rounds in the Resorts World Arena, which tests the youngsters’ natural affinity with handling dogs; they have only met an hour before the competition starts. Frank Kane was in the commentary box and said: “The skill of a great handler is to move at the pace of the breed; this shows the dog off to the best of its ability. Good handlers are invisible, they are unobtrusive and you can see the good rapport they have with their dog”

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The Staffordshire Bull Terrier had the e biggest entry in th ith Terrier Group w 350 dogs

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Winner of the Scruffts Family Crossbreed of the Year was Percy, a Pointer-cross, owned by Amanda Bell from Sheffield. Judges Michael Ball and Gerald King had the difficult decision to choose between the six finalists but chose Percy.

Six months ago, Amanda and her father found Percy on a street in Cyprus. He had been shot multiple times, was unable to stand and weighed only 9kg. They arranged for Percy to travel back to the UK, where he received medical treatment and a loving home with Amanda and her family. Percy was a very scared and timid dog; however, he has since achieved his Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme Award at bronze level and is a much happier dog. Scruffts is exclusively supported by pet food makers James Wellbeloved, and in 2018 the heats attracted over 1,200 dogs and took place all over the country, raising nearly £4,000 for the Kennel Club Charitable Trust and the chosen charities of each event’s hosts

Pictured is five-year-old Izzy Taylor, who was part of the East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Display Team, one of the most popular displays to be viewed on Crufts Facebook

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The Whippet had the biggest entry in the Hound Group with 416 dogs

The final of the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Special Pre-Beginner Obedience Stakes was won by Maggie McDevitt with her six-year-old Sheepdog, Evie, judged by Mrs Lee Lampert. The aim is to encourage those that have achieved their bronze award to take part in competitive obedience competitions

Out of 21 dogs entered, the winner of the dog Obedience Champion Championships was seven-year-old Saartjie Luc, a Working Sheepdog, bred by Stephanie Woollam. Luc won his first CC in September 2018 and completed his title at Crufts 2019. This is Stephanie’s fifth obedience champion and she has been training dogs for many years. Stephanie said: “I am extremely happy and a bit shocked. Luc went into the parade and was very happy and enjoyed it and I thought he might put it all together today — not necessarily to win it, but just to do a good round. And he did — he went in there and did exactly what I wanted him to do.”

Philomena Barnes judged the competition and also the equivalent final for bitches the next day which was won by Ob Ch Ruskath Makana Image, bred by Kathy Russell

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Simon Wheeler, MD of Agria Pet Insurance (right) presenting a cheque for £83,492 to Professor Steve Dean, Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT) Chairman.

Each time someone buys Kennel Club pet insurance, the KCCT receives a donation

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The Russian Toy made its first appearance on the green carpet this year in the AV Imported Breed Register (Toy), with 34 entries. The winner was Russiandream Bennieorion, owned and handled by Mrs S Harrison

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Day 4 — Utility & Toy breeds

The winner of the YKC Young Person of the Year award was presented to 21-year-old Paige Jepson.

Paige owns six Border Collies and one Bearded Collie and is passionate about obedience and currently competes with four dogs. Paige dedicates her time to training young people in obedience at her local clubs.

Paige said: “I’m so proud to have helped so many people, I’m at every training day, I volunteer and help as much as I can, and to be recognised for that is so lovely and unexpected. Crufts is the highlight of my year, even my employer knows to always let me have time off work!”

One dog activity demonstrated in the Resorts World Arena was working trials presented by Stan Ford. Pictured are Nicola and her dog Sampson, who is detecting articles that have the scent of a person on them. Sampson is a dual-purpose dog and he also competes at Grade 6 level in agility. The dogs did extremely well as the Arena environment is not what they are used to, especially with how many dogs had been in it. The Dog Activities Ring in Hall 3 was running daily demonstrations of all the dog activities, and as Dave Ray announced after the display: “It doesn’t matter if you have a pedigree or non-pedigree, any dog can get involved in a canine activity”

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A portrait of last year’s Crufts Best in Show winner, the Whippet, Ch Collooney Tartan Tease, was unveiled on Sunday in the Resorts World Arena. Artist Anne Zoutsos presented the painting to Crufts Chairman Tom Mather, also present was Tease and her proud owners, Yvette and David Short. Speaking after the presentation, artist Anne said: “Tease is such an elegant and rather regal-looking dog that I decided to paint her with a backdrop of a largely blue sky which I felt complemented her colouring nicely and emphasised her beautiful outline”

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YKC Handler of the Year was awarded to 14-year-old Lauren Goddard with her Pointer, Sh Ch Hookwood By George, known as Parker

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Best Breed Club Stand winners

Best Discover Dogs Stand winners

Gundog - South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Pastoral - Welsh Corgi League Working - Northern Newfoundland Welfare Terrier - Norfolk Terrier Club of Great Britain Hound - no award as the judge felt no stand stood out above the rest Toy - Affenpinscher Club Utility - Shih Tzu Club

Toy Group: Pug - Winner Utility Group: French Bulldog - Runner up Working Group: Mastiff Hound: Otterhound Pastoral: Picardy Sheepdog Gundog: Curly Coated Retriever Terrier: Irish Terrier

On gundog day the South Eastern Welsh Springer Spaniel Club were awarded the Best Breed Club Stand, Gerald King presented the award

Hound Discover Dogs stand group winner was awarded to the Otterhound, judged by Paul Eardley and Hector Heathcote. Last year the Otterhound Club celebrated their 40th anniversary, see the December 2018 edition for more information

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Hero dogs

After plans for a national memorial honouring the courage of all Military Working Dogs were announced at a special event in London last year the fundraisers took a stand at Crufts in Hall 1. They collected £2,483.75 plus a single donor of £2,000 bringing the total raised at Crufts 2019 to £4,483.75. This brings the overall total raised to £24,000 towards a target of £150,000. The National Military Working Dogs Memorial Trust, supported by the Kennel Club, is the charity set-up to raise the funds needed to construct the memorial, which will enjoy a perfectly peaceful setting in Brynford, Flintshire. The Kennel Gazette will update readers on the memorial in a later edition

Nowzad, the only recognised animal welfare organisation in Afghanistan, which has so far enabled more than 1,400 of the British and American front line forces to take home the dogs they had befriended there, was at Crufts to inspire people to fundraise for them with fun dog shows, cake stalls or in some less traditional ways. Pen Farthing who started the charity, is pictured left; it is their 10th year at Crufts.

A feature on their work will follow later in the year

Before the Best in Show presentation, the packed Resorts World Arena were treated to a fiery and energetic display from West Midlands Police, who are great supporters of Crufts. They introduced the crowd to their marvellous selection of dogs, beginning with their puppies who come through the West Midlands Police breeding programme. The display concluded with their specialist search dogs that can detect illicit substances and when the dog finds something it freezes, pictured above. It was definitely a display that warmed the audience up ready for the finale of Crufts 2019

First-time visitors to the Resorts World Arena were Lowland Search and Rescue, who carried out a display demonstrating how the dogs are trained to find missing persons. These can be people suffering from Alzheimer’s, or those living with dementia, have become confused and wandered from home. Lowland Search and Rescue deploy on behalf of the police and other emergency services and they operate in areas from hill to high water. This important service was created in 1991, and over the past 25 years it has grown to 36 teams, with over 1,800 members. All dogs and handlers are volunteers. Pictured is Bert, a Black and Tan Coonhound, who also exhibited in the AV Imported Breed Register (Hound) and came second in the open dog class Photos: BeatMedia/The Kennel Club©

Memorial fund grows to celebrate ‘Dogs of War’

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The Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year award was presented to PC Tom Mills and PD Darcey as they were both first on the scene to find a missing person who intended to take his own life in a local park in Brighton last October.

PC Mills had a good knowledge of the area and deployed PD Darcey to locate the man. Without delay, PD Darcey ran straight towards a tree among the undergrowth where the man had already made an attempt to take his own life.

First aid was quickly administered and the man went on to make a full recovery. Deputy Chief Constable Jo Shiner said: “This shows the true value that our operational dogs — supported by their handlers, the schools and the kennels behind them — bring to Surrey and Sussex on a daily basis.” The award was presented

by Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary Rod Hansen

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Retired police dog Finn and PC Dave Wardell were announced as the winners of the Kennel Club Friends for Life competition.

Retired PD Finn saved PC Wardell’s life whilst sustaining horrific injuries protecting him from an armed attack in 2016. Finn was badly injured and his fight for his life led the duo to launch the ‘Finn’s Law’ campaign, highlighting the value of all service animals and the injustice of their treatment in the law. The campaign was successful and a law providing protection to service dogs and horses has been given Royal Assent. Dave said: “I can’t believe it. I feel so emotional. Just by being here we had won already. It has been a culmination of years of campaigning to get Finn’s story heard. The Friends for Life competition supported by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust celebrates heart-warming stories of friendship in adversity and how humans and dogs transform and enrich each other’s lives. Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson MBE presented the award, also pictured is Professor Steve Dean, Chairman of the Kennel Club Charitable Trust

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Crufts 2019

The Royal Air Force Police Dog Display Team got the crowds cheering with their action-packed display showing how high the dogs can jump and how fast they can run. All the dogs in the display are operational police dogs meaning they patrol air fields, protect people and aircraft, so being a part of a dog display is very different. The team had only four weeks to prepare and they all did extremely well receiving huge support from the crowd

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For self-professed ‘new boy’ Jim Rosenthal: “The flyball on the last afternoon was my personal highlight. We had a full house of 7,000 in the Resorts World Arena — many had queued for over two hours to get in. Then an astonishing dead heat in the final, before Aces and the phenomenal brown Whippet Hustle left the NEC as the 2019 champions. We were aware throughout the four days of the attentive worldwide YouTube audience and we passed our target of a million hits early on in the last afternoon.”

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Dr Jessica Holm (27 years and counting) said: “I’ll be honest, after the year I’ve had, the highlight of Crufts for me, was simply being there (Jessica is undergoing major therapy for cancer.) I won’t pretend it wasn’t challenging, but the sublime normalcy of being part of the team felt wonderful. As far as the dogs are concerned, it was a thrill to see quality dog breeding validated, with Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Jilly’s son Magic Mike battling through to take Reserve Best in Show.”

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Frank Kane observed: “Being ng part of the commentary team is a great privilege for me. It’s an immense challenge also knowing that every word and stutter is heard by millions, but I calm m myself by trying to imagine I’m chatting to someone at the ringside. From the television point of view, my favourite moments included d Irish Terrier BOB winner Ch Lead the talking about vulnerable Way to Montelle, owned by native breeds. But above all, Mrs G Thomas I was very happy, and a little proud, of my piece round the Irish Terrier ring watching the Best of Breed judging and then interviewing the judge Hans Gruttner and handler immediately afterwards. That brought dog showing to the forefront and gave viewers some of the show world and the atmosphere of Crufts.”

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Peter Purves remembered the introduction of agility as a potential sport in 1978 and of flyball in 1986. Peter said: “There were two moments to relish — one being the success of the Papillion in winning Best in Show — it had been the standout dog in the Toy Group.

However, my absolute stand out moment was Lucy Creek and her dog Skiffle becoming only the second couple ever to win all three heelwork to music events.”

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n the 1950s, the BBC put out limited coverage of Crufts. Then, as now, everyone wanted to know which dog had won. Today things are rather different. With the breadth of media platforms available, Crufts is a global phenomenon accessible in real time in any part of the world. Add into the mix that the entry is now drawn from many countries and new dog competitions such as agility, and it makes Crufts a truly global one stop shop for dog lovers.

Delivering commentary for this spectacle were Crufts commentators Dr Jessica Holm, Frank Kane, Peter Purves, Graham Partridge and Jim Rosenthal, who collectively have in excess of 100 years broadcasting experience of Crufts. We asked the team for their stand out moments of 2019.

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View from the commentary box

For Graham Partridge; “My standout moment of Crufts 2019 was watching the International Invitation Agility event on Saturday. I never cease to be amazed that a sport which originated at Crufts in 1978 has now become a worldwide activity and the winning round

by Sérgio de Sousa from Portugal was absolutely outstanding and demonstrated agility at its very best.”

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● VISITORS – The gate this year was 166,513.

This is up from 166,000 last year and another record gate! ● SOCIAL REACH – The Crufts Facebook reach was 21,770,062 which considering the change in Facebook’s algorithm (prioritising paid for content and/or content from friends and family) over the past year was a very good figure There was a Facebook like increase: + 29,532 (505,626 followers) The most popular content has been YKC agility, rescue dog agility, agility (especially Ashleigh and Sully), flyball, heelwork to music, Eukanuba Pup of the Year (Kevin the Boxer), Friends for Life, East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier display to name but a few. For the first time ever, a YKC competition was one of Crufts most popular posts on Facebook

The Canine Alliance donated £10,000 to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (KCCT).

Tony Taylor, Vice Chairman of the Canine Alliance said: “The Canine Alliance is delighted to make a significant presentation to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust to go towards dog’s health which is the very cause of the Canine Alliance’s existence”. Professor Steve Dean, Chairman of the KCCT said: “The Kennel Club Charitable Trust is grateful to receive £10,000 from the Canine Alliance. The trustees will put this to very good use in the furthering of health and welfare in dogs”

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Kennel Club Bark & Read stand with Ciara Farrell and author Wendy Keefer of ‘Hey Dog! Let’s Talk!’ Wendy read her book to children who visited the stand throughout Crufts

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This year the Animal Health Trust is celebrating 10 years of partnership with the Kennel Club Charitable Trust in which time it has hugely accelerated research into canine disease. The Kennel Gazette will be featuring more about this special year in the July edition

Photo courtesy of Wendy Keefer

● CRUFTS TRENDED ON TWITTER EVERY NIGHT: Thursday – 5th UK wide trend Friday – 7th top UK wide trend Saturday – 7th top UK wide trend Sunday – 5th top UK wide trend (with #Dave from Best in Show making the 4th top UK wide trend) ● INSTAGRAM Instagram likes: 136,886 Instagram followers increase: + 11,892 (42,893 followers) Instagram profile visits during Crufts: 71,213 BROADCAST – TV BROADCASTS REACHED A CUMULATIVE PEAK OF 11,240,000 ● YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM Most successful year for live stream yet with: • YouTube live stream playbacks: 1,320,902 • YouTube minutes watched: 27,024,110 (Live: 21,089,120) • YouTube comments: 60,326 Some of the most popular clips taken from YouTube this year included Kratu the rescue dog who represented Woodgreen in the Rescue Dog agility, police dog Finn and PC Dave Wardell winning Friends for Life, BIS Dylan the Villain, and Kevin the Boxer winning Pup of the Year ● PRESS COVERAGE – Across the four days of Crufts and the days following the event, Crufts 2019 has received more than 3,000 press cuttings and the show saw around 500 media attend across the four days. According to Gorkana the advertising value equivalent for Crufts coverage reached over £12 million and it had a combined audience reach of over 1 billion people. The majority of the press coverage for the show promoted Kennel Club objectives and was overwhelmingly positive in tone, with less than 1.5 per cent of the pieces of coverage picked up by Gorkana found to be negative. At Crufts a total of 65 photocalls were arranged, 272 radio interviews undertaken and over 40 videos distributed with more than 30 press releases issued

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Rescue Dog agility was popular on Crufts Facebook and YouTube

KCAI Trainer of the Year Kay Attwood. Kay is a dog training instructor from Surrey who runs dog training classes and behaviour consultations. She is involved in volunteer work as a rescue back up, judges charity fun dog shows and visits nursing homes where she hosts petting sessions and trick shows for residents. She also runs a local schools education programme, where she conducts talks to educate children on how to behave around dogs. Kay was nominated by her clients for this award. Five finalists were selected for the KCAI Trainer of the Year award for their outstanding work and the winner was decided through an online public vote. Speaking about her award, Kay said she was: “absolutely over the moon” and that receiving the winning vote from the public “means everything”. The Kennel Gazette will meet up with Kay in an upcoming issue

To see more Crufts 2019 images please visit the Kennel Club Image Store at www.dogimages.org.uk All these images can be purchased as a range of wall art and photo gifts including framed prints, posters, canvas prints and jigsaw puzzles. All products are handmade to order in professional photo labs and delivered to your door quickly and securely.

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Health matters

A breath of fresh air An update on the work of the BOAS research group and the development of the Respiratory Grading System at Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge

By Jane Ladlow MA VetMB CertVR CertSAS DipECVS

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number of brachycephalic breeds, including the breeds Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs, have a shortened and widened skull and flattening of the muzzle. Unfortunately, those traits are sometimes accompanied by changes to the upper respiratory tract that result in Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). Clinical features of BOAS may include exercise intolerance, snoring, respiratory distress, regurgitation, acute overheating, cyanosis, sleeping disorders, collapse and even death. We can treat affected dogs by surgery to remove some of the excess tissue. In 2003, after operating on some Bulldogs with BOAS, I was concerned that my cases were not

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all responding to the surgery as much as reported in the veterinary literature.

Looking back at the cases that were reported in the veterinary journals, the assessment of how the dogs were doing after surgery was made by phoning owners and was somewhat subjective. We started looking for an objective way of measuring a dog’s breathing function and, after trying a number of different techniques, we decided that the most practical way to measure breathing in dogs was using a technique called Whole Body Barometric Plethysmography (WBBP).

With WBBP, the dog is placed in a transparent chamber and is monitored while breathing naturally for 30 minutes.

The chamber measures pressure changes Performing a respiratory function grading

All images courtesy of the BOAS research group, University of Cambridge

generated by the dog’s breathing, which are translated into a variety of respiratory parameters. The WBBP research provided the opportunity to understand brachycephalic breathing patterns. Moreover, we were able to follow the progress of BOAS and have an idea of prognosis by monitoring the changes in breathing patterns. At the present, we have proved that breathing function can

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be measured in brachycephalic dogs using WBBP and we found objective evidence of improvement after upper airway tract corrective surgery. We have also looked at risk factors for developing BOAS, the most important conformational factors in the breeds, and we have ongoing work on the genetic basis of BOAS in the three breeds.

As part of our work with WBBP, we looked at how to improve recognition of the disease when performing a clinical examination and we developed a functional grading system for some brachycephalic breeds (Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs) that was based on listening with a stethoscope to dogs before and after a short exercise test. We used the volume of the noise and the different types of breathing noises (high pitched or stridor or low-pitched or stertor), along with breathing effort or distress, to classify dogs as grade 0, 1, 2 or 3, where grade 0 dogs had no disease and grade 3 dogs had severe disease. This grading system mirrored the WBBP results closely and we realised that this was a technique that could be used more widely than the WBBP and by vets in general practice. We have developed the respiratory grading scheme to allow BOAS to be assessed and monitored and to allow breeders to determine which dogs are suitable for breeding. ●

About the Scheme

By Nick Sutton

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he Kennel Club and University of Cambridge Respiratory Function Grading Scheme (RFGS) was launched in February 2019 and currently assesses Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs for Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS). The Scheme helps owners understand more about the health of their dogs and provides a way to reduce the risk of breeding dogs with breathing problems.

Owners wishing to have their dog assessed can choose from a number of vets throughout the UK who have been specially trained for the Scheme.

These assessors use a stethoscope to listen to the dog’s airway both before and after a three-minute exercise tolerance test and grade the dog from zero to three. Dogs graded as zero are free of respiratory signs g of BOAS, while those graded as three show severe signs. BOAS can progress during a dog’s lifetime, so the assessment should be redone every two years to monitor any change in the dog’s ability to breathe.

Owners are provided with guidelines to help reduce the chances of breeding dogs affected

by BOAS, but because of the complex nature of this disorder the Scheme can never guarantee the outcome of a particular mating.

The future of the Scheme Currently the Scheme has 18 assessors and as time goes on increasing numbers

of vets will be trained to grade dogs as part of the Scheme, making it even more accessible to owners. The Kennel Club will continue to encourage breeders to have their dogs graded and hope to incorporate the RFGS into the Assured Breeder Scheme. Once breeders have had time to incorporate the Scheme into their breeding programmes, puppy seekers will be strongly encouraged to buy from breeders who have embraced this new health check.

Data collected from the Scheme will allow researchers to monitor the frequency and severity of BOAS in graded dogs and observe how this changes over time. This data can also be analysed side by side with genetic information collected from mouth swabs, helping to improve our understanding of the genes involved in this complex disorder. Eventually a genetic test may be developed, but due to the complexity of BOAS this could be several years away. In the meantime, data gathered from the assessors could be combined with Kennel Club pedigree information to develop Estimated Breeding Values — a resource that uses data from a dog’s surrounding family to predict its genetic risk of developing, or passing on, genes associated with conditions such as BOAS. The recent popularity of brachycephalic breeds, combined with their documented health issues, make the future of these dogs one of the Kennel Club’s top priorities.

The Respiratory Function Grading Scheme is a practical, accessible and evidence-based tool that has the potential to impact generations of dogs to come and so is a huge step forwards in improving the health and welfare of flat-faced dogs.

For more details on the Scheme, please see www.thekennelclub.org.uk/rfgs or the BOAS research group website at www.vet.cam.ac.uk/boas

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Lancashire Heeler breed standard

Lancashire Heeler breed standard

Breed standard

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t is thought that the breed is the result of a cross between the Welsh Corgi and the Manchester Terrier, dating back to the time when cattle were herded from Wales to the markets in the Ormskirk area.

Indeed, the breed had been very popular in that area long before Kennel Club recognition and was known as the Ormskirk Heeler or the Ormskirk terrier.

The breed is a happy combination, inheriting the distinguishing thumb

marks on the front legs from the Manchester and the lowness to ground and heeling instinct from the Corgi. Lively, intelligent and long lived the Lancashire Heeler has gained some well-deserved popularity as a family dog.

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Lancashire Heeler breed standard

● GENERAL APPEARANCE Small, powerful, sturdily built, alert energetic worker.

● CHARACTERISTICS Works cattle but has terrier instincts when rabbiting and ratting.

● HINDQUARTERS Muscular, with well-turned stifles, hocks well let down. From rear should be parallel, when moving or standing. Never bandy or cow-hocked.

● FEET Small, firm and well padded.

● TEMPERAMENT Courageous, happy, affectionate to owner.

● HEAD AND SKULL In proportion to body. Skull flat and wide between ears, tapering towards eyes which are set wide apart. Moderate stop equidistant between nose and occiput.

Tapering continues towards nose. Skull and muzzle to be on parallel planes.

● EYES Almond-shaped, medium size, dark colour except in liver where they may be lighter to match coat colour.

● EARS Showing alert lift, or erect. Drop ears showing no lift undesirable.

● TAIL Set on high, left natural. Carried over back in a slight curve when alert, but not forming a complete ring.

● GAIT/MOVEMENT Smart and brisk. Natural, free movement.

● COAT Fine undercoat is covered throughout by weather-resistant, short, thick, hard, flat top coat. Top coat slightly longer on neck.

Undercoat should not show through top coat nor allow any longer hair at the mane to stand off. Long or excessively wavy coat highly undesirable.

● COLOUR Black and tan or liver and tan with pigment to tone with coat colour, with rich tan spots on cheeks and often above eyes. Rich tan on muzzle and chest and from knees downwards, inside hind legs and under tail.

A distinct black or liver mark (thumb mark), according to coat colour, immediately above front feet is desirable. Richness of tan may fade with age. White to be discouraged.

A small white spot on forechest, although permissible is undesirable.

● SIZE Ideal height at shoulder: dogs: 30cm (12in); bitches: 25cm (10in).

● FAULTS Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.

Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum.

● MOUTH Lips firm. Scissor bite – jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. Under or overshot to be discouraged.

● NECK Moderate length, well laid into shoulders.

● FOREQUARTERS Well laid shoulder, elbows firm against ribs.

Amply boned. Pasterns allow feet to turn slightly outwards, but not enough to cause weakness or affect freedom of movement.

Well sprung ribbing, extending well back with close coupling. Firm, level topline, never dipping at withers or falling at croup.

Approximately 2.5cm (1in) longer than height at withers (measured from withers to set on of tail).

Photo by Mike Jones

● BODY

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Breed news

Celebrating 40 years of the Lancashire Heeler Club 1978–2018

Photo courtesy of Audrey Bancroft

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A Lancashire Heeler ringcraft class in Todmorden, 1980

n the 1970s, a group of Lancashire Heeler enthusiasts got together and formed the Lancashire Heeler Club. In 1978, they wrote a breed standard to give an overall guide as to what the dog should aspire to.

The first breed registrations were recorded at the Lancashire Heeler Club on 1st October, 1978, by Mr P Welch, the second by Mrs Pat Taylor, from Clitheroe, who still occasionally shows her two bitches at our club shows, and other registrations followed. We would like to thank Pat and Gordon for the photos from this era. A special mention must also go to Mrs Gwen Mackintosh and her committee which managed, in the early 1980s, to get our lovely breed recognised by the Kennel Club.

Lancashire Heelers were very popular in Lancashire especially during the 1950s and 60s. There was a revival after the Second World War and they were bred by local farmers across the county.

Enthusiasts organised ‘get togethers’ in their homes, and held small shows throughout the Lancashire and Norfolk areas. I can remember people were fond of the breed and there were many around in most areas of Lancashire: Oswaldtwistle, Ormskirk, Accrington, Rishton, Longridge, Chatburn, the Borough of Pendle. These little dogs were known as Black and Tans or Ormskirk Heelers, depending on the area.

At the time, a large amount of the people that owned them were the older generation who kept them as pets.

They were bred and used by local farmers for herding their livestock. Taking their stock to cattle markets, the dogs nipped the heels of the sheep and cows without breaking the skin, hence the Pat Taylor, an original member of the Lancashire name Heeler. They were Heeler Club and the late Norman Johnston of used at the back of the the well-known Doddsline kennel admired by herds to drive the cattle many in the judges’ choice

A junior handling class at a show in North Walsham, Norfolk in 1979

forward, as collie dogs were used down the flanks. Farmers also used them for keeping the vermin from the grain stores and barns.

Lancashire Heelers were given by farmers to their friends, and people in small towns and villages began to breed them mostly as pets, as they were excellent at alerting their owners of oncoming predators.

They are small and lively dogs and a joy to be around. A faithful friend and a healthy long-living dog, many live past the age of 15 years, and indeed some live to be 19, or 20. ●

Photo courtesy of Audrey Bancroft

This is how it all started, with enthusiasts attending get togethers and small informal shows. Lancashire Heelers at Maria Webster’s Farm, Lancashire, 1979

Photos courtesy of Pat and Gordon Taylor

By Audrey Bancroft, Secretary of the Lancashire Heeler Club

The Lancashire Heeler Discover Dogs stand at Crufts 2019 run by members of the Lancashire Heeler Club. The Club owes an enormous thanks to all its volunteers who help set the stand up, run it and answer visitors’ questions, and to all the dogs who cope with the environment so well

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice The Kennel Gazette asked a number of breed specialist and all-rounder judges to pick their three favourite Lancashire Heelers that they have judged in the ring. The dogs could be from the past or the present and from anywhere in the world Foxthyme

Julia Swann

My first Lancashire Heeler was a present in 1957, and I have owned them ever since. I started showing and then breeding in the mid-eighties.

I have judged in Sweden, Finland and have been lucky enough to judge Crufts twice, first when CCs were not on offer to our breed, and then with CCs. Classed as a rare breed, we were given CC status in 1999 and liver and tans were included in the breed standard. I have been top breeder on numerous occasions with top brood bitches and stud dogs, although I very rarely stand my dogs at stud. I would like to mention Delsteps Madonna of Foxthyme, the first Heeler to be shortlisted in the Working Group at Crufts in 1992 (before the Working Group was split into Working and Pastoral in 1999). I’m sure she helped put the Heeler on the map and was the grand dam of the first champion in the breed, Ch Foxthyme Material Girl.

I have judged many good Heelers over the years but I also think the quality of the breed is in the hands of the judges; therefore, it is the judges’ responsibility to judge as near to the breed standard as possible.

3Ch Leonine Ivy of Ryslip

Black and tan, feminine through and through, an ultra-elegant bitch, so neat, with excellent proportions. The desired thumb marks, and a superb topline just left you with a true blueprint of the breed. I judged her at Crufts before CCs and gave her reserve bitch. It was possible on that day she was not showing her best. As a veteran at the Lancashire Heeler Club Championship Show, I gave her the bitch CC, reserve BIS, best opposite sex, and best veteran in show. In 2003, she won BOB at Crufts and unfortunately never bred, which was a loss to the breed.

2Ch Doddsline Daffodil at Welshmoor

Bred by the late Mr Norman Johnston, from his last litter registered to the world-renowned Doddsline kennels. I judged her at Blackpool in 2015 and awarded her BOB. This girl was full of breed quality and fitted the breed standard so well, with a beautiful head, excellent conformation and a lovely type in abundance, abundance with correct size and weight. There was so much to like; good front, well boned and super topline. She had a lovely black and tan coat which gleamed with health and she loved to show off in the ring so you could not take your eyes off her.

Photo by Mike Jones

Photo by Mr Harvey Photo: Ruth Dalrymple/The Kennel Club©

Liver and tan, all male, with excellent proportions, I gave him the DCC at the Lancashire Heeler Club Championship Show and he went on to take BIS. He has been BOB twice at Crufts and to date has won 32 CCs. He caught my eye as a puppy and he remains a firm favourite off mine. i He has h such h a true working coat, the best of toplines and overall is such a balanced dog with a natural free movement. He has only sired two litters but has produced four champions, and is grand sire and great grand sire to a good few more.

Photo: Marc Henrie/The Kennel Club©

2Ch Troutop Rolo

Bred by Mrs Enid Lord d and owned by Mr and Mrs rs Russell. I judged her at Manchester in 1998 and awarded her BOB. I thought her a beautiful bitch when I met and judged her as I probably did not know at the time how great she would be in n the ring as a showgirl for the breed. breed I first saw her as a puppy and was impressed by her then, with her easy, fluid movement round the ring, so well balanced and, to me, was textbook. She had the correct shoulder angulation and a powerful rear, a super breed-type head and a sweet temperament. She won so much in the show ring, including Crufts BOB in 1996, 2000 and 2001.

Photo by David Dalton

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ndale 1Ch Doddsline Lord at Swanndale

Bred by the late NF Johnston, this outstanding black and tan dog was so very correct, with balanced, free movement. He had a superb head, excellent spring of rib extending well back, good turn of stifle, good shoulder, r, and correct tail set. He was best dog at Crufts on three occasions. Judging him m for the first time, it was a pleasure to go over him; hi his hi ring i presence was true on the move with a great topline. I gave him BOB the first time I judged him, and then best dog at Crufts on both occasions before CCs were on offer. He was top dog numerous times and left his stamp on the breed as a sire.

Swanndale

3Ch Doddsline Duffy ShCM

Bred by the late Mr N Johnston and owned by Mrs A Bancroft, I judged Duffy at Darlington Dog Show Society Championship Show in 2008 and give him BOB. Duffy is now 11 years old and is still being shown. He has many CCs and is a great showman; he is lovely to go over and has a wonderful temperament, a super breed type with a great head shape, eyes nicely shaped with correct ears showing lift, well-laid shoulder, well-boned front, great muscular hindquarters with well-turned stifle, level topline and correct tail set. He is always in lovely condition and a true working Heeler, made for the job.

Photo by Les Denman

Enid Lord

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice

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Jacky Cutler

I have been involved with the breed since 1985 and bred my first litter in 1994. I first awarded CCs at LKA in 2007 and have judged in Finland and Sweden with a forthcoming appointment in Norway in August this year. One dog I have to mention was a dog ‘before his time’ — Sarah Whybrow’s Tushielaw Clyde who was shown long before the breed had CCs in 1999. He was such an outstanding influence on the breed and won BOB at Crufts six times between 1989 and 1995 — a feat unlikely to be repeated. All three dogs I have chosen have Clyde in their pedigree, not very far back through his influential son Bowanne Bolshy Bert, who produced winning offspring from many different lines both here and abroad.

2Ch Doddsline Daffodil at Welshmoor

Hot on his heels comes a very similar dog and not surprisingly with similar lines behind him; Chris Norman’s Ch Normansville Lone Star, who I awarded the CC and BOB to at Richmond in 2009. A smart free moving dog with enough substance to do a day’s work.

3Ch Leonine Ivy of Ryslip Photo courtesy of Julia Swann

3Ch Swanndale Man in Black

Bred by John and Julia Swann, on 9th March, 2004, out of Ch Jestikka Glenord ex Ch Swanndale Black Orchid. I judged him at Birmingham Dog Show Society in 2007. Winner of 30 CCs, he was the breed record-holder for many years; such a strong yet elegant dog with that little bit extra, always held himself well and moved with very little effort.

My choice of top dogs that I have judged is headed by Lisa Siggers and Diane Lowe’s Ch Yedlie Basil at Bowanne, who was the first dog I awarded a CC to at LKA in 2007 as a veteran. Basil won his first two CCs before being returned to his breeders and spent some time out off the th ring, i returning t i to t take t k his hi title titl after several years. He was such a well-balanced dog who, to me, epitomised the outline I was looking for, having substance but maintaining a working ability. His brisk movement stood out and he showed his socks off.

tarr ta 2Ch Normansville Lone SStar Photo by Mr Jones

Born on 23rd April, 2008, out of Ch Doddsline Kristen ex Artistic Lady, I first judged this bitch in a Pet Plan Junior Stakes at WKC in 2009 where she won the heat. I thought her absolutely delightful and a true Heeler, so well balanced and she oozed breed type. She is now the breed record-holder with 36 CCs, bred from the last litter of the world-renowned Doddsline kennels, belonging to the late Norman Johnston. She has produced three champion offspring to date.

1Ch Yedlie Basil at Bowanne

Photo courtesy of Bob Norman

Bred by Enid Lord d in 1993, out of Doddsline ine Ben (LHC) ex Foxthyme Buttons and Bows, I first judged d this bitch at the Lancashire hire Heeler Club Show in 2000 where she went nt BIS. A bitch that never ver stopped showing and always wanted to please. She was so o sound and had really ly good balance. She had breed type in abundance, but unfortunately, was born six and a half CCs were on offer h lf years before b f CC ff for f this hi breed. Nevertheless she clocked up 19 CCs. She was the CC breed record-holder at the time of her retirement and I believe she could have given any contender a run for their money with some to spare.

The first year CCs were introduced for Heelers, she became the first UK Lancashire Heeler champion.

Photo by Russell Fine Arts

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Photo by Alan V Walker

I have never owned a Heeler but living in Lancashire one was surrounded by this breed as most Lancastrians had a Heeler. I have been judging this breed for over 35 years. All three I have chosen are bred in Lancashire, the bedrock of this breed.

Lankeela

In third place is Ch Leonine Ivy of Ryslip, the bitch belonging to the late Jackie Cartledge, who won many friends for the breed being shown without fear or favour. I gave her the CC at LKA again as a veteran.

Smart as a button, she was another natural showgirl with movement to die for.

Photo: Marc Henrie/The Kennel Club©

Steve Hall

All three of these dogs won well into their older years, a great feature of this breed, often taking CCs as veterans.

Please note that judges are asked to make sure that all information supplied is factually correct. This information is again checked when submitted, but please note that unfortunately errors may still occur.

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice

Jestikka

Barry L Allison

My involvement with Lancashire Heelers started back in 1990, when I was introduced to them by my friends Colin and Marie Stevens (Maricol). After having Great Danes for many years, it was a big change for me and my wife. We were so pleased that Enid Lord let us have our first Heeler in 1993. This bitch changed our lives Ch Foxthyme Material Girl (Jess), plus her son the first liver and tan Ch Jestikka Glenord (Spud). It was then that my judging also began. I had the honour to judge at Crufts in 2012, I judged in Sweden, various championship shows and Heeler club shows that led to a number of other breeds within the Working/Pastoral Groups. There have been a number of dogs I have admired including Tushielaw Clyde and Delsteps Madonna of Foxthyme, but I cannot put them in my list as I have not personally had hands on experience.

We got our first Lancashire Heeler in 1997 and have owned and shown four dogs up to now, but my interest in the breed goes back to my youth. My uncle and I used to visit his friend, a farmer like himself, to see the Lancashire Heeler at work on the hillside bringing in the flock for shearing, winter and lambing. This has stuck in my mind to this day and is what I look for in my judging, as this is what the breed was bred for and it should still have that working instinct.

I judged this dog at Nationall Working & Pastoral Breeds Society, and I had the pleasure of giving him his title and whatt a pleasure it was, as he is a lovely showman of good size who looked as if he could do the job he was bred for; drivingg sheep and cattle to market or to work them on the farm. Thiss dog came from a kennel that has shaped the breed to where it is today. We have a good foundation in Doddsline breeding and a lot of our top dogs and bitches go back to this kennel. In my humble opinion, this kennel provided a platform to a lot of today’s kennels. This dog has gone on to win numerous CCs.

Photo by Mr R Smith

3Ch Hotpot Sparkle for Leyeside

Ch Doddsline Lord at Swanndale Photo by Mr Harvey

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This dog was around when I was showing and was always in the placings. I was able to judge him twice before the allocation of CCs to Heelers. Unfortunately, due to his retirement, I was never able to give him a CC. He is from the established Doddsline kennel and he always had presence in the ring with a well set head and sound front and well set body. He was always a good representation of the breed.

ShCM hCM M 2Ch Doddsline Duffy ShC

Photo by Les Denman

The first time I judged this bitch was at a Lancashire Heeler Championship Show in 2008 and I was happy to give her the CC and BOB. The second time was four years later at Crufts and, again, she still held all the attributes that I was looking for to go forward to the group. At seven years old, she was still in top condition with a clean head and sound muscular body; she flowed and moved out in style. She was never shown a lot but still won three BOBs and other placings at Crufts.

Photo by Eeva-Maija Lehtinen

2Ch Foxthyme Eliza

I have admired this bitch from the ringside for many years and it was a joy to get my hands on her in the ring at Crufts in 2015, as she didn’t disappoint. She has lost nothing with age and can still show the young ones a thing or two on movement.

For me, this lady has done the first thing that this kennel set out to do, and a dog thatt could d that th t was to t have h d th ld work on the farm and step into a show ring. Her record speaks for itself: winner of 36 CCs, 23 with BOB and 16 RCCs.

Photo by Mr Jones

1Ch Doddsline Daffodil at Welshmoor

on nniie 1Ch Leyeside Miss BBonnie

I first met this bitch, Kelso, elso, at Border Union when shee was only 16 months old and I gave her BOB and her third CC. She then gott Group 4 in the Pastoral Group. This stunning bitch ch has an all correct head with a good reach of neck,, well set shoulders, good body covering and ribbingg extending well back, flat topline, good tail set and a rear end that gave rear drive and balance.

She is now on 15 CCs and had including h d many group placings, l i i l di being b i shortlisted in the group at Crufts in 2016.

Duncandale

I judged this bitch at National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society, a lovely bitch whose show career was cut short when she was a youngster and what a shame this was. She had it all to go far, like my first and second choices. Her topline was good standing or on the move; she just filled the ring. She was well put together and passed on her attributes to her offspring; winner of three CCs and three RCCs.

Photo by Mr R Smith

Colin Russell

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice

Simonsville

Sarah Whybrow

My kennel name is in partnership with my husband. We have bred seven champions to date and imported three stud dogs. I first judged the breed at open show level in 1997, and my first show at championship level was Driffield in 2000 without CCs, and then Manchester in 2005 with CCs. Our top winning Heeler was Ch Simonsville Hurley ShCM with 12 CCs and 14 RCCs, Dog World Top Lancashire Heeler in 2012, followed on by Ch Simonsville Briony JW with 11 CCs, 11 RCCs, and Our Dogs Top Lancashire Heeler in 2013.

I first became involved with the breed as a teenage kennel maid for the well-known breeder Daphne Cargen (Tushielaw). For my 16th birthday, Daphne gave me my own Heeler puppy called Tushielaw Clyde, who went on to win more than I could ever have imagined in my wildest dreams, taking dozens of Best of Breed awards including six times at Crufts. From the early days, a dog that I felt made a great impression on me was Roseadore Bonnie Laddie, born in 1981.

1Ch Normansville Lone Star Photo by Tony Hancock

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Photo: ©Alan V Walker

3Rantalaukan Herbina

I was privileged to judge in Finland in 2007 and my Best of Breed was a beautiful bitch called Rantalaukan Herbina, bred by Sari Rantanen, who won in a very strong class of bitches. She was a beautiful bitch without exaggeration, yet with enough substance, and moved like a dream. I was thrilled to find out afterwards that the first four places went to litter sisters — what a great bit of breeding.

Photo by Mr R Smith

3Ch Hotpot Sparkle for Leyeside

Bred by Kay Critchlow, owned by Joan Huck and Rodney Smith, I awarded her best bitch at the SKC in May 2008. My critique read: nice feminine head, good eye, ear and bite. Good front, feet, chest and shoulder placement, nice spring of rib, loin, level topline, correct tail set and carriage. In good coat and muscular condition. Moves well. She gained three CCs and has produced two worthy champions and is now enjoying her retirement.

We come more up-to-date for my second choice, which is Rodney Smith’s Ch Leyeside Mister Ben, shown by Kaydie Creasey. He took the CC and Best of Breed under me at Blackpool in 2017, and for me stood away from the majority in terms of breed type. I was pleased to find d a dog that, to me, represented the breed standard as I had been taught by Daphne all those years ago after being disappointed at some of the dogs I had seen in the ring of late, which lacked substance and breed type.

Photo: Ruth Dalrymple/The Kennel Club©

2Ch Leyeside Mister Ben

2Ch Traqdean Vidaloca Florence ShCM

Bred by the late Pam and Tracy St Clair-Pearce, owned by the late Tracy St-Pearce, handled by Sarah Whybrow (Sarcasha), I awarded this lovely bitch the CC and BOB at Driffield Championship Show in 2006. My critique read: caught my eye as soon as she walked into the ring. Well-balanced with a feminine head, good ear placement, dark almond-shaped eye, correct bite, well-placed shoulder, good front, well-padded feet, good spring of rib, firm level topline. Correct tail set and carriage in excellent condition, moved and showed with attitude. She went on to win 20 CCs, awarded top Lancashire Heeler in 2008 and joint top Lancashire Heeler in 2009. After Tracy’s sad passing, she is now loved and owned by Sarah Whybrow. I am sure both Pam and Tracy would be so proud of her achievements in the show ring. Enjoy your retirement Florence — it is well deserved.

Bred and owned by Chris Norman, a dog I gave Best in Show to at a club show, a dog thatt stood out for his conformation, which was balanced and harmonious, combining substance with athleticism, a dog I had admired for many years and was privileged to get my hands on at last.

Photo courtesy of Bob Norman

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Bred by Anne Bowes and owned d by Tony and Gwen Hancock, handled d

by Tony Hancock, I awarded him the dog CC and BOB at Manchester ter Championship Show in 2005. Myy critique read: good masculine head, ad, lovely dark eye, correct bite, well placed erect ears, good bone, feett and overall balance with a level firm topline. Good angulation and d tail carriage. In fit and hard condition. Moved well and a good showman and handled to best advantage. He went on to win 15 CCs, five RCCs, 23 BDs with BOB and seven best dogs. He was the first Lancashire Heeler to win a Group 2 placing.

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Photo by Leena Rajala

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice

This information is correct at the time of going to print, however appointments may change due to unforeseen circumstances

Championship Show Judges Lancashire Heeler 2019 Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Mr F Kane

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Scottish Kennel Club

Mrs R Parry

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Bath Canine Society

Mr DC Cavill

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Blackpool & District Canine Society

Mrs M Jones

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Windsor Dog Show Society

Mr CJ Quantrill

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East of England Agricultural Society

Mrs ME Duckworth

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National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society

Mr BJ Everill

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Leeds City & District Canine Association

Mr A Easdon

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Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association

Mrs TA Cousins-Brown

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Welsh Kennel Club

Mr J Luscott

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Richmond Dog Show Society

Mrs BME Young

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Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Mr K Baldwin

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Driffield Championship Dog Show

Mr J Carter

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Lancashire Heeler Club

Mrs S Nilsson

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South Wales Kennel Association

Mr M Armstrong

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Ladies Kennel Association

Mr Colin M Russell

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BOB Winners Lancashire Heeler 2000 – 2019

Did you know?

At Cruft s 2019 there w ere Lancas 76 hire Heeler s en the sam tered, e as 201 8

2000

CH FOXTHYME MATERIAL GIRL

2010

CH NORMANSVILLE LONE STAR

2001

CH FOXTHYME MATERIAL GIRL

2011

CH TROUTOP ROLO

2002

SIMONSVILLE LIKELY LAD AT DUNCANDALE

2012

CH FOXTHYME ELIZA

2003

CH LEONINE IVY OF RYSLIP

2013

CH FOXTHYME OLIVER CROMWELL

2004

CH FOXTHYME MATERIAL GIRL

2014

CH FOXTHYME BRADLEY

2005

CH HAWKHILL RACQUEL

2015

CH DODDSLINE DAFFODIL AT WELSHMOOR

2006

CH SWANNDALE MAN IN BLACK

2016

CH LEYESIDE MISS BONNIE

2007

CH FOXTHYME ELIZA

2017

MIDSOMER’S BOUNCING NORDIC POWER

2008

CH FOXTHYME ELIZA

2018

CH TROUTOP ROLO

2009

CH HOTPOT HELL FOR LEATHER AT PERRANFELL

2019

CH LEYESIDE MISTER BEN

Assured Breeder Scheme

CHEINBAN LANCASHIRE HEELERS

Further information can be obtained from the Kennel Club Health and Breeder Services Department Email abs@thekennelclub.org.uk or call 01296 318540.

Breed-specific requirements and recommendations, including health screening for the Lancashire Heeler under the Assured Breeder Scheme: Breed

Requirements for Health Screening of Breeding Stock Last updated September 2018

Lancashire 1) Eye Testing – Annual Heeler 2) DNA test - PLL

Recommendations for Health Screening of Breeding Stock Last updated September 2018 DNA test - CEA

● CH Doddsline Buscuits

by Cheinban ShCM ● CH Hotpot Kiddie Cate

by Cheinban ● CH Doddsline Duffy ShCM ● Leyeside Miss Molly Thank you to all the Judges who have thought kindly of my dogs over the years.

Mrs Audrey Bancroft, 13 Limewood Close, Accrington, Lancs. Tel 01254 398771

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Lancashire Heeler judges’ choice

Breed clubs and societies take the welfare of their breeds very seriously and work tirelessly to provide help, support, and homes for dogs in need.

Lancashire Heeler Club

Lancashire Heeler Club Rescue

Mrs A Bancroft

Mrs E Lord

Tel: 01254 398771 audreybancroft@uwclub.net www.thelancashireheelerclub.co.uk The Lancashire Heeler Club

Tel: 01772 322064 or 07941 305313

Lancashire Heeler Community Welfare Fund Ms J Cutler

Tel: 07771 743138 www.lancashireheelers.org

Lancashire Heeler Association Mrs T Bellinger

Breed Education Co-ordinator Ms J Cutler Tel: 07771 743138 jacky.lankeela@btinternet.com

Tel: 01295 810860 heelstone.heelers@gmail.com www.lancashireheelerassociation.com Lancashire Heeler Association

For further information on rescuing a dog and list of breed rescue contacts in your area, please visit www.thekennelclub.org.uk/findarescuedog or contact Anita Tabrett, welfare relationship manager on 020 7518 1048 or email: anita.tabrett@thekennelclub.org.uk

Breed information and advice

By Jacky Cutler, Breed Health & Breed Education Co-ordinator Lancashire Heeler Community Welfare Fund The Lancashire Heeler Community Welfare Fund was set up by Bill Simpson, Sarah Whybrow and me on 25th October, 2010, to help Lancashire Heelers in need throughout the country and even abroad on occasions.

To date we have helped over 60 dogs, many of whom have lost their elderly owners, and we have a great success rate. Although not affiliated to any particular club, we do get great support from the Lancashire Heeler Association. We have an excellent network of helpers who we can call on if we need dogs transporting or fostering, and we have use of kennels if we need them. If you need to rehome a dog or would like to offer a home to a dog in need, please get in touch with the co-ordinator and we will do our best to help; further details above.

laboratories please see www.thekennelclub. org.uk/health/for-breeders/dna-screeningschemes-and-results/

A vulnerable native breed Lancashire Heelers are designated a vulnerable native breed with only 112 dogs registered in 2018, which is seven less than the previous year. Breeders are working hard to promote the Heeler and we represent the breed at several events throughout the year

such as Discover Dogs, All About Dogs and various game fairs and country shows. We also encourage new owners to take part in events and hold various Heeler walks with BBQs and pub lunches and every year we hold a Heeler Highland Fling in Scotland.

Anyone considering taking on a Heeler will be made very welcome at any of our events and for those considering showing or breeding there is a wealth of advice available to help. â—?

The breed signed up to the Animal Health Trust Give a Dog a Genome Project with both breed clubs making a generous donation and the Lancashire Heeler Association has recently set up a Lancashire Heeler DNA database, where owners can submit cheek swabs for research should we find ourselves suffering from a previously unknown condition. The Kennel Club has recently accepted DNA test results for CEA, and for full information of accepted tests and

Photo courtesy of Jacky Cutler

Breed health

A vulnerable native breed day organised by the Lancashire Heeler Association. Jacky, second on the left, was being interviewed by Radio Norfolk

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