Dutch Obedience Society Lewedorp – 19th June 2010

Our sincere thanks to the Dutch Obedience Society committee for their kind invitation to judge.

This country’s reputation for producing motivated dogs was very much in evidence.  Well done to you all, you should be very proud of the way your obedience dogs work, long may it continue? Note ably too, there were more young handlers, all enthusiastic and just lovely with their dogs and rather more men competing too!  There were lots of training rounds, which we don't mind at all, in fact we would rather see the handlers use their time in the ring productively to build there dogs confidence in the ring. There were some great training rounds.  Thank you also to Ed Vinck – Chief stay steward and his band of helpers, stays saw some of the good teams denied of a place today.  It was so refreshing to attend a show with so much camaraderie.

We must also thank our most generous hosts Lucie and Benie Van de Casteele, you made us so welcome, and fed us at every opportunity, drove us around the country sightseeing. Your hospitality and kindness was overwhelming, how can a ‘thank you’ ever be enough.

Pre-Beginners, Beginners and Class ‘C’ – Susanne Jaffa

Thank you to my team of Hans who stewarded the C and Pre Beginners and Heidi who stewarded the Beginners. Benie stayed on the table all day (not literally) and totted up all the scores and kept the paper work in order. Judging 3 classes was challenging but I do so enjoy watching your dogs work. Thank you so much for the privilege.

 Pre Beginners

1st Judith Lerno with TIA a lovely looking blue and white deaf border collie. Truly amazing, a super performance, all done on hand signals. Many congratulations

2nd Jeanette Wesseling-Vos with Fennah a very willing Labrador, Well Done

Must mention Davy Alliet….. A very young talented and budding trainer/handler

Beginners

1st Hanka Jongman with Best Jop of Clover Corner. Border collie. Hanka had a run off with her other dog, but declined and chose this dog to win, being the older of the 2. A fine achievement to train two dogs and gain the first two places

2nd Hanka Jongman with Best Milk of Clover Corner. Border Collie, One very happy young lady and two motivated happy dogs. Congratulations

3rd Jobien Steijn with Karden’s Destiny Witte herder ( I think it was a white GSD) these two had that very special bond that was obviously mutual. Well handled with lots of praise

4th Hannie Warendorf with Fanto- Heiman’s Darwin. Curly Coat Retriever Beautiful set exercises and very attentive

5th Karin Spanhaak with Neo. Bouvier, This dog has it all, accept for one very small problem, then you will blow your competition away

6th Nel Groen with Arno. Labrador. Sets were perfectly executed.

7th Anneke Griffioen with Casa Hoyya’s Special Keisha. Portuguese Waterhond

 A good honest round from a breed I have not seen work before

Class ‘C’

1st Guus Scholten with Colliewood Velazquez Giovanni .Working Sheepdog. A brilliant round, commitment and confidence in abundance, beautifully and quietly handled. A formidable team, working together in complete unison. Many Congratulations

2nd Gwen Griffioen with Wyndawood Plymouth Road Runner. Australian Shepherd Another professionally executed round, very focused pair right from the start, with precise h/w, and good set exercise, Well Done.

3rd Steven Vannieuwenhuyse with Bytchek Esquire.Border Collie. , when he applies himself, would be hard to beat. Really well done, I shall watch for your progress with interest

4th  Lenie Kasteleijn with Colliewood Caballe "La Layla" Working Sheepdog. Another team who were, stylish, accurate and enthusiastic

5th Bianca Post with Generous Genial Ginny Border Collie. Solid performance, and completed the test, this handler can certainly stride out!

6th Mia Bosschaart with Mamamia's Tyke Working Sheepdog, worked first and gave a very good account of themselves

7th Margreet Mijnsbergen with Fleur of the Charming Stead. Golden Retriever. A genuinely lovely bitch with so much about her, tried her heart out.

Must mention Annelies van de Velde with Twinkle's Laddy Boy, absolutely stunning performance, the best heelwork I have ever judged.  Hugely enjoyable to watch, well done and good luck.

Finally my thanks to the competitors a great bunch of dog folk, good fun and happy to work, which all reflected in your dogs’ attitude at the show.