18th/19th/20th July 2006

EAST OF ENGLAND CH SHOW

Judge  - Lisa Moir

Firstly, may I take this opportunity to thank the East of England society for inviting me to judge the YKC handling at their championship show, it was a real privilege. 

General notes from the 3 days – still some handlers aren’t showing their dog’s teeth well, fingers and heads are getting in the way but worse so some handlers are a bit rough. Please remember that your dog’s mouth is attached to its body - a little time, consideration and practice at home will surely make your dog a more willing candidate when it comes to presenting teeth. My biggest piece of advice to all the handlers is to keep practicing at home, stick around and watch the older handlers you may just pick up some tips and most importantly be sure that you and your dog enjoy yourself.

DAY 1 HOUND, TOY AND TERRIER

YKC Handling 6-11 years (6, 2a)

1. Sophie Ellis (9) – Sophie’s Fox Terrier wasn’t being the most willing participant today, however I really liked her calm attitude and the sympathetic way she handled her charge, with plenty of encouragement. Pattern work was executed neatly and accurately with Sophie smiling throughout; she certainly looked as though she was enjoying herself! Presentation of the dog’s teeth was done with care and consideration.  Sophie was smartly dressed to complement her dog which completed the overall picture. An excellent job Sophie, keep it up.

2. Ebony Owen (10) – handling a Deerhound. I was really splitting hairs between 1 and 2! Unfortunately Ebony was at a slight disadvantage due to the size of the ring which made it difficult to move her Deerhound to its best. Smartly dressed to complement her charge, Ebony talked to her dog throughout and handled with care and compassion. You did a really lovely job Ebony; just remember the pointers I gave you and it will flow more smoothly. 

3. Caitlin Leiper (8) – handling a Papillion. 

4. Morven Macdonald (8) – handling a Papillion.

Remember girls, practice makes perfect, keep working on it at home and you’ll just keep getting better. Well done to you all.

YKC Handling 12- 16 years (20, 6a)

This was the hardest class for me to judge over the 3 days. I short listed 8 and anyone of those could easily have won the class. I really hope those that did not make a placing are not disheartened as you are all very worthy handlers. Well done and keep up the good work!

1. Georgia Gray (13) – Georgia put in a flawless performance, handling a young whippet. Pattern work was very neat and accurate and she was at one with her dog offering gentle encouragement throughout. Georgia had a confident style, though nothing was flashy or over exaggerated. Presentation of her dog’s teeth was excellent and the whole performance unflustered. Georgia herself was well presented in a neat suit to complement her dog. Well Done Georgia, this was a very tough class with some excellent handlers.

2. Elisha Wilson (14) – Handling a Dachshund. Elisha’s pattern work was neat and accurate; she showed consideration for her charge throughout with gentle encouragement. I got the impression that Elisha was a little nervous though she needn’t have been! Her dog was presented to its best and together they put in an excellent performance. 

3. Georgina Ferguson (14) – handling a Basset Griffon Vendeen

4. Emily Thornton (16) – handling a Beagle

VHC Shanie Gray (15) – handling a Whippet

YKC handling 17-24 years (5, 1 a)

1. Kirsty Miller (19) – handling a young Papillion. Kirsty spoke to her dog throughout, and executed neat straight patterns, without any fuss or exaggeration. Kirsty was smartly dressed to complement her dog which completed the picture. A lovely confident performance, well done Kirsty.

2. Leila Tarabad (23) – handling a CKCS. Leila and ‘Eddie’ put in a lovely neat performance, completing all I asked with accuracy. It was a close decision between 1 and 2, I just felt that whilst lined up today your encouraging ‘Eddie’ was slightly loud and drew my eye away from the dog to yourself which gave Kirsty the edge. Well done Leila, a very tidy performance, maybe just tone it down a bit.

3. Adrian Marett (21) – handling a Cesky Terrier. A nice handler, just unfortunate to come up against Kirsty and Leila today, who I felt had slightly tidier pattern work.

4. Miss C. Millgate (20) – handling a Wire Haired Dachshund.

DAY 2 – GUNDOG AND UTILITY

YKC Handling 6-11 years (7, 3a)

1. Keturah Grace Sesstein (11) – handling a Tibetan spaniel. Keturah put in a lovely neat performance, speaking to her dog throughout, they had such an excellent rapport. She kept an eye on me at all times and executed lovely neat patterns. She didn’t put a foot wrong and I was really very impressed. Well done, keep up the good work.

2. Katie Kelly (11) – handling a Golden Retriever. Another very good handler who completed all that was asked with accuracy. A very gentle handler, Katie Spoke to her dog throughout, and showed the teeth with no fuss. Dressed smartly to complement her dog, I would just say Katie, watch your lead, at times it was a bit untidy. I just felt that today Keturah put in a more polished performance and that gave her the edge.  

3. Anna Brawn (11) – handling a cocker spaniel.

4. Rachel Sarah Jane Smyth (11) – handling a Tibetan Terrier

YKC Handling 12- 16 years (19, 9a)

Some quality handlers in this class, not an easy decision by any means!

1. Karra Lawson (16) – handling a Lhasa Apso. Both Karra and her dog were presented to perfection and the same can be said for her handling. A very sophisticated performance from Karra who spoke to her dog throughout and executed excellent patterns. Karra’s dog was a little nervous with the tent flapping, however she handled this with sympathy and no fuss. A very confident performance, with nothing overdone. A real pleasure to watch.

2. Poppie Jaconelli (14) – handling an Irish Setter. Executed neat, accurate patterns and presented her dogs teeth with kindness. She showed consideration for her charge throughout with gentle encouragement. Didn’t put a foot wrong and pushed Karra hard. I just felt that today Karra had the edge with her confident style, perhaps down to experience. Keep up the good work!

3. Heather Rose (16) – handling a GWP

4. Toni Gillman (14) – handling a Lhasa Apso

VHC Carrina Brown (12) – handling a Japanese Spitz

YKC Handling 17-24 years (5, 1a)

1. Roxanne McDonald (18) – handling an Irish Red and White Setter. Executed neat straight patterns and spoke to her dog throughout. An obvious rapport between handler and dog, giving an impressive overall picture. An excellent job, well done Roxanne.

2. Lucy Kirkham (23) – handling an Italian Spinone. Pushed Roxanne hard throughout. A very neat accurate performance, showing consideration for her dog, offering gentle encouragement all the time. Smartly dressed to complement her Spinone I liked Lucy’s quietly confident style, I just felt that today Roxanne had the edge. 

3. Helen Taylor (20) – handling a GSP.

4. Karoline Andrew (19) – handling a Japanese Shiba Inu.

DAY 3 – WORKING AND PASTORAL

YKC Handling 6-11 years (4)

1. Hannah Lucas (10) – handling a Border Collie. Hannah caught my eye the moment that she entered the ring. Dressed in a lovely smart suit which complemented her dog she put in a really professional performance. Pattern work was exceptional, and she was aware of my positioning at all times. Hannah was very gentle when showing her dogs teeth, offering kind words throughout. She didn’t put a foot wrong and would put many older handlers to shame! Presentation of her dog was first class. Well done Hannah, keep it up. Definitely a handler with an exciting future ahead!

2. Jayne Perks (10) – handling a Rottweiler. Another good handler who completed all that was asked with accuracy. Jayne was a very gentle handler, who spoke to her dog throughout. She did really well with her Rottweiler who didn’t make it an easy job for her!

3. Kieran Wakeling (9) – handling a Siberian Husky.

4. Leanne Roberts (11) – handling a Siberian Husky.

YKC Handling 12- 16 years (10, 5a)

1. James Rogerson (14) – handling a Siberian Husky. James put in a completely professional and flawless performance. Pattern work was exceptional and he had a fantastic rapport with his dog. Nothing was overdone or exaggerated and James was gentle and considerate, encouraging his dog throughout. A pleasure to watch I’m certain you have a very bright future ahead.

2. Hannah Hadfield (14) – handling a Doberman. Executed neat, accurate patterns and presented her dogs teeth with kindness. Hannah didn’t put a foot wrong and pushed James hard. I just felt that today James had the edge with his confident handling style. An excellent job Hannah, well done.

3. Emma Beasley (14) handling a Bergamasco.

4. Roxanne Morrison (16) handling a Boxer.

VHC Jonathan Lane (13) handling a St Bernard. – A special note to Jonathan, you did a really good job handling the St Bernard, who wasn’t being the most willing participant! Keep it up.

YKC Handling 17-24 years (9, 4a)

1. Shannon Thomas (17) – handling a Shetland Sheepdog. This pair define rapport! Shannon and her charge were completely at one throughout the class, they were a joy to watch. An excellent handler who didn’t put a foot wrong, offering exceptional pattern work and presentation of her dog at all times. I loved Shannon’s quiet, confident style and how at one she was with her dog. Presentation of teeth was so slick and accurate whilst also being gentle. Very smartly turned out, I’m sure this pair have a very exciting future ahead. Well done Shannon a super job.

2. Danielle Jones (18) – handling a Gronendael. Very smartly dressed, Danielle offered a very neat, accurate performance, showing consideration for her dog, offering gentle encouragement all the time. Today her dog was being slightly difficult, I really liked the calm, unflustered approach she took, with her dog being the priority. I just felt that today Shannon had a more polished performance, due to her dog being more willing.

3. Charlotte Parsons (19) – handling a Doberman.

4. Sarah Beasley (17) – handling a Bergamasco.

VHC Becky Collier (23) – handling a Border Collie.

Webmaster - thanks to Lisa for sending this crit in for us

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