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Gold Boots gets his first BIS at UK Toydog
Fynn has the luck of the Irish at Terrier show
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round 1,500 dogs made their way to the 109th annual National Terrier championship show in April.
Show Information
Smallest entry: Skye Terrier (18)
Largest entry: Border Terrier (251)
Trivia
What part of ‘Staffordshire’ (as it was then known) did the Staffie originate from? A: Cradley Heath
The National Terrier dog show is dedicated to all things Terrier. This group of dogs were originally bred to hunt vermin, especially mice, rats and rabbits. Breeds like the Wire Fox Terrier were bred to go underground into dens to flush out the vermin.
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All photographs kindly supplied by Alan Seymour
Staffordshire Dog Life May 2012
The show, held at Stafford County Showground on Saturday 7th April, attracted visitors from all over Europe, some from as far as Spain. A total of 26 breeds went head to head to battle for the main Best in Show title, an accolade that each terrier enthusiast dreams of achieving. At a championship show, eligible breeds can compete to be awarded the bitch challenge certificate (BCC) and the dog challenge certificate (DCC), both of whom will then compete for best of breed. The Best in Show title is awarded to the specimen out of all the best of breed winners that is deemed the most fitting to their breed standard. This year’s winner was the Irish Terrier, Ch/Am Ch Fleet St Fenway Fan owned by Tony Barker and Victor Malzoni, who was handled by John Averis, from Uttoxeter. Elated at his win with ‘Fynn’, John described the placing as ‘outstanding’. He said: “I can’t believe it. He’s such a successful dog in America, I just didn’t know how well he’d really do over here.” Fynn currently has 15 CC’s, 18 American Best in Shows and also won the Top Terrier of the Year title. The success continued for John and his mother Judith Averis after a dog under their kennel ‘Saredon’ won the reserve spot. The Lakeland Terrier, Am Ch Saredon Midnight In Blue, is owned by Ricky Cartwright from Pontypridd, South Wales. ‘Meg’ won her first CC at the most famous dog show in the world, Crufts, this year, with this win bringing her one step closer to her UK champion title. Handler Warren Bradley told Staffordshire Dog Life: “To get her second ticket, then to get the reserve placing is amazing. “Meg is such a character, she loves doing this and I love being part of her team.” The other two spots in the group were awarded to the Manchester Terrier and Border Terrier. After judging the adults, Best in Show judge Ferelith Somerfield had the chance to select a puppy winner. After much deliberation she chose the Kerry Blue Terrier, Nymiah Poetry In Motion Arkama as the best puppy with the Westie, Parson Russell Terrier and Cairn Terrier following for the last three places.
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ver 2,000 exhibitors braved the suspected fuel crisis and travelled to the 40th annual UK Toydog show held in Stafford.
The specialist dog show, hosted at Stafford County Showground on Saturday 31st March, attracted 2,222 entries to its ruby anniversary show. Competing for the Best in Show title were a total of 23 breeds, including the rare Bolognese and the family favourite, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. The event show secretary, Tom Mather, was more than pleased with the turnout. He said: “With the threat of a fuel crisis we are astonished at the turnout and can’t thank everyone enough for their support at this special anniversary show.” To celebrate the 40th year of the committee, the show commissioned a special piece of artwork that was printed on the prize cards and schedules designed by canine The UK Toydog show is perfect for people who enjoy the little things in life. One of the more famous dog showing groups, the breeds in this category are the smallest of all pedigree dogs and were mainly bred for companionship. The Maltese pictured below originates from a breed that started over 28 centuries ago, earning them the local name "Ye Ancient Dogge of Malta”.
artist, Deirdre Ashdown. Mr Mather said: “This special piece of artwork showcases the various breeds that can exhibit at the show and is a true ode to everything toy dog.” Ultimately, the event led up to the prestigious Best in Show that was judged by avid small breed enthusiast, Alan Bendelow. He selected the Maltese, Ch Benatone Gold Boots, owned and handled by Sarah Jackson from Northamptonshire, to win the coveted title. Sarah was overjoyed with her win with ‘Boots’ as it was his first ever group win. She said: “I can’t believe he has gone and won Best in Show and followed in his father’s and grandfather’s paw prints. “He’s won nine group seconds, but never a prize as big as this and what a show to win it at.” Sarah has won Best in Show twice before at the UK Toydog show with two of Boots’ ancestors. Following the little dog for reserve was the Italian Greyhound, Ch Dalinset Sarastro, owned by Russell, David and Linda Hodges also from Northamptonshire. Alongside the adult group, Mr Bendelow judged the youngsters in the puppy group, choosing the Bichon Frise, Pamplona Bring It On as the winner, followed by the English Toy Terrier, Pug and Pekingese.
Show information Smallest entry: Australian Silky Terrier (8)
Largest entry: Cavalier King Charles (247)
BOB info: The Pug winners refused to challenge for BOB due to the introduction of health checks for fifteen high profile breeds.
Trivia
Where did the Maltese dog originate from? A: Malta
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