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Crufts 2018 • Main Topic
Alexandra Morkovkina /Russia/ rier Group was the Scottish
Press. Arena Evening Programm in excellent coat and condi-
Diana Phillips /UK/
dogs and the BIS Judge, Jill pair were very deserving
Peak…Scottish but based in winners and it was clear to
Lancashire. Jill said, “ I was see the amazing relationship
honoured and delighted to they had when watching
be given the lifetime oppor- them together in the ring.
tunity to judge Crufts BIS
2018. The line up of dogs “Well done to all our fan-
was second to none – sev- tastic finalists, the dogs and
en outstanding examples of their owners and handlers
their breeds. should be incredibly proud
to get through to such a
The Working Group was prestigious final - it’s not
headed by the Newfound- something many people get
land bitch Newgradens Llori to experience in their life-
Nanya (JW) ShCM – the Pas- time”.
toral Group the Border Collie
bitch Ir Ch Nahrof Blurred “Crufts is a British institu-
Lines At Huntly – the Ter- tion and this year has been
such a great show, with dogs
Terrier Ch Mcvans Big Bop- and their handlers showing
per At Beameups (USA) – their fantastic relationships
the utility group topped by across a range of canine ac-
the Akita bitch Ch Stecal’s tivities and competitions.
Love At First Sight (JW) Thank you to everyone in-
The Toy Group the Papil- volved for making the show
lon Multi Ch Expana’s Sea what it is today.”
Dragon Conqueror. My BIS
winner was the outstand- The international road
ing Whippet Bitch Ch Col- show now moves on to
looney Tartan Tease (JW) Holland and we all look to
WW:17 – she was a delight, see if the Dutch can rival
with as near perfect con- the Germans for one of
formation, beautiful head the biggest entries ever!
and expression, moved with
correct daisy cutting action Vince Hogan
maintaining her top line. Editor in Chief
Reserve BIS was the elegant www.ourdogs.co.uk
Pointer bitch Sh Ch Kanix
Chilli again an outstanding
example of the breed shown
tion. She is very feminine
with a lovely head and ex-
pression, correct conforma-
tion and moved accurately
with reach and drive.”
Concluding words go to
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club
Secretary, who always has
the knack of a good summa-
ry at the end of a marathon
event like Crufts
Caroline said: “What an in-
credible final, and the end of
yet another fantastic show.
“Huge congratulations to
Tease with her owner Yvette,
their success helped end the
show on a brilliant high. The
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