The Dutch Obedience Society
Nederlands Kampioenschap
UK Obedience
2022
NEDERLANDS KAMPIOENSCHAP
UK OBEDIENCE 2022
Op 5 November organiseerde "The Dutch Obedience Society" haar 37ste Nederlands Kampioenschap UK Obedience.
Het kampioenschap werd dit jaar wederom in sporthal “De Zwake” in ‘s-Gravenpolder gehouden.
Op zaterdag 2 November werden in het ochtendprogramma de kampioens klasse "C" en de B-klas gelopen,
in het middag programma werden de klassen Pré-beginners, Beginners, Novice, en Klas "A" gekeurd.
in het middag programma werden de klassen Pré-beginners, Beginners, Novice, en Klas "A" gekeurd.
Als keurmeesters waren dit jaar zijn John Higgins en Daniel Thompson uitgenodigd.
KEURMEESTERS:
Van rechts naar links:
John Higgins
Daniel Thompson
ZATERDAG 5 NOVEMBER 2022
In ieder klas was er een spannende strijd. Op de foto's hieronder vindt je de foto's van de line-up en de uitslagen van de betreffende klas
PRE-BEGINNERS
JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON
STEWARD: TRUDY GROENENBOOM
1. Cor van den Hooven & Qualified for Gold of Silent Storm (Border Colllie)
2. Marian van Dalen & Flozy Flitzke (Schapendoes)
3. Angela Korver & Jessie (Staffordshire bullterriër)
4. Jennifer Runge & Leeloo (Australian Shepherd - Labrador – Mix)
BEGINNERS
JUDGE: JOHN HIGGINS
STEWARD: GUUS SCHOLTEN
1. Marion Hüter & Ebby vom Hirtental (Duitse Herder)
2. Cor van den Hooven & Qualified for Gold of Silent Storm (Border Colllie)
3. Marian van Dalen & Flozy Flitzke (Schapendoes)
4. Yvon Provoost & Caya Hoya’s Dream Big or go Home (Portugese waterhond)
5. Angela Korver & Jessie (Staffordshire bullterriër)
NOVICE
JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON
STEWARD: TRUDY GROENENBOOM
1. Renee Maas & Iro (Kruising) ontbreekt op de foto
2. Brigitte van Gestel & Dreaming of you unconditional love (Border Collie)
3. Kristel Boonstra & Ozzy (Altdeutsche Hütehund)
4. Nelleke Slingerland & Salsa (Australian Shepherd)
5. Isabella van Damme & Havastorm Lightning Bolt (Border Collie)
6. Marianne Slegt & Se7en (Border Collie)
CLASS A
JUDGE: JOHN HIGGINS
STEWARD: GUUS SCHOLTEN
1. Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann & I am the One from Malihattan (Mechelse Herder)
2. Lisette van de Wetering & Groogy Garnet of Eager Spirit (Golden Retriever)
3. Kristel Boonstra & Ozzy (Alt Deutsche Hütehund)
4. Lianne v.d. Linde & Ruby (Golden Retriever)
5. Brigitte van Gestel & Dreaming of you unconditional love (Border Collie)
6. Jacqueline van Vlimmeren & Ronya-Kiki v. Rooverehof (Tervuerense Herder)
CLASS B
JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON
STEWARD: JOHN HIGGINS
1. Angela Kroon & Firetouch He’zz Brave Billy (Working Sheepdog)
2. Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann & I am the One von Malihattan (Mechelse Herder)
3. Bernou ter Voorde & Firetouch She'zz Dishy Djiny (Working Sheepdog)
4. Maraike Bartelsen & Fast Little Wizard Mik (Border Collie)
5. Lisette van de Wetering & Groogy Garnet of Eager Spirit (Golden Retriever)
6. Guus Scholten & Lupitoonz Calvin (Working Sheepdog)
KAMPIOENSKLASSE C
De kampioensklasse is voor de combinaties die C-only zijn
Hier werd beslist wie de nieuwe Nederlands Kampioen Obedience van 2022 werd.
Na een spannende strijd wonnen Guus Scholten & Halligalli Moviestar de Titel.
LINE UP:
JUDGE: JOHN HIGGINS
1. Guus Scholten & Halligalli Moviestar (Working Sheepdog)
2. Trudy Groenenboom & Dutch Navy Seal (Kruising)
3. Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann & Independent Spirit's Kentucky (Mechelse Herder)
4. Monique van Urk & MollynRio's Special Jon T (Working Sheepdog)
5. Rineke Smit & Samantha van Bergentheim (Border Collie)
6. Bernou ter Voorde & Whitemoorborders Moon Twinkle (Border Collie)
UITSLAG CLASS C
WINNAARS
Jaar | Naam | Naam Hond | Ras |
| 2022 | Guus Scholten | Halligalli Moviestar | Working Sheepdog |
| 2019 | Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann | Independent Spirit's Kentucky | Mechelse Herder |
2018 | Christine Pestka | Dumf an Galwy Jefferson "Joris" | Border Collie |
2017 | Christine Pestka | Argo | Border Collie |
2016 | Karin Stegmeijer | Absolutely Fabulous McCay | Working Sheepdog |
2015 | Neil Lowndes | Absolutely Fabulous Phoebe | Working Sheepdog |
2014 | Guus Scholten | Danesway Duet | Working Sheepdog |
2013 | Karin Stegmeijer | Absolutely Fabulous McCay | Working Sheepdog |
2012 | Marianne van der Ster | Amazing Yoda of Albion's March | Border Collie |
2011 | Guus Scholten | Colliewood Velazquez Giovanni | Working Sheepdog |
2010 | Guus Scholten | Colliewood Velazquez Giovanni | Working Sheepdog |
2009 | Guus Scholten | Colliewood Velazquez Giovanni | Working Sheepdog |
2008 | Danielle de Jonge | Mikey | Border Collie |
2007 | Lenie Kasteleijn | Colliewood Caballe "La Layla" | Border Collie |
2006 | Marianne van der Ster | Scooby Doo of Albion's March | Border Collie |
2005 | Greet Vink | Sealight Boryck O.W. | Border Collie |
2004 | Guus Scholten | Bodie from Ritzy's Rascal | Working Sheepdog |
2003 | Greet Vink | Sealight Boryck O.W. | Border Collie |
2002 | Greet Vink | Sealight Boryck O.W. | Border Collie |
2001 | Julia Clarissen | Suenijon Timo | Working Sheepdog |
2000 | Dominique Standaert | Homested Chequered Skipper | Working Sheepdog |
1999 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Kepala | Border Collie |
1998 | Jenke Labots | Filon Floyd Mon Chien Favorite | Groenendaeler |
1997 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Cha-Kweena | Border Collie |
1996 | Jenke Labots | Filon Floyd Mon Chien Favorite | Groenendaeler |
1995 | Lenie Kasteleijn | Whacky Backy | Working Sheepdog |
1994 | Lenie Kasteleijn | Whacky Backy | Working Sheepdog |
1993 | Dominique Standaert | Homested Woodruff | Working Sheepdog |
1992 | Dominique Standaert | Homested Woodruff | Working Sheepdog |
1991 | Brian McGovern | Colabri Trickie Woo | Working Sheepdog |
1990 | Lenie Kasteleijn | Whacky Backy | Working Sheepdog |
1989 | Brian McGovern | Sealight Wimp | Border Collie |
1988 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Menang | Border Collie |
1987 | Ria McGovern | Jock van de Meywei | Border Collie |
1986 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Menang | Border Collie |
1985 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Menang | Border Collie |
1984 | Louise Mieras | Sealight Menang | Border Collie |
FOTO'S
JUDGES REPORT
Wow wow wow a super top draw show. This was the annual Dutch Obedience Society’s (DOS) Championship Show. It was super organised, held in a large sports hall that had been specially carpeted for the occasion. In the morning the C and B classes were undertaken followed by Pre-beginner, Beginner, Novice and A in the afternoon. This show is the equivalent of the DOS Crufts for UK obedience. The rules and exercises are the same as the UK Kennel Club regulations. I do feel it warrants being able to award a UK ticket such was the standard and organisational excellence. The small committee under Monique van Urk’s leadership worked very hard to make this a show to remember for all competitors. The standard in all classes was high. It was great to see so many motivated dogs displaying their obedience chops with such joy and panache. I hope you all enjoyed our judging efforts.
A very big thank you to the DOS for the invitation to judge the Championships. I felt very privileged given the previous years’ judges. It is certainly the highlight of my judging career to date. We were provided with a hotel to stay for the weekend. We decided to come via Eurostar which was very comfortable and got to know the Dutch rail system over the course of the weekend. The day was finished off with a celebratory meal at our hotel. Thanks to Daniel Thompson who agreed to be my fellow judge and travelling companion over the weekend. A big thankyou to Linda Portch who used her great skills to make the sendaway, retrieve articles and good luck cards for me. You more than fulfilled my requirements. Also, thanks to Daniel for stewarding the C and Guus stewarding the A and Beginners. Both carried out their duties excellently with a modicum of humour to relax the handlers and make the judging even more enjoyable. Finally, thanks to Angela Kroon and Monique for managing the score board so well.
The DOS are building back up post covid and really want to have more UK judges next year for their regular shows. If you get an invite my advice is to take it. You will be very well looked after. I think we should do everything we can to support the DOS commitment to running UK obedience shows.
Results.
Championship C
Judge: John Higgins
Steward: Daniel Thompson
The order of exercises was: Heelwork, Retrieve, DC, Sendaway followed by Scent at the end of the class. I wanted to put on a testing round, requiring handler concentration, but flowing heelwork pattern. The first position was the sit which was undertaken on the right-handed circle. Handlers were tested on all paces on the two large circles. Daniel did a brilliant job stewarding the handlers around the course. I must thank Isabella for walking the round the evening before and on the day, which greatly helped to get it right for all competitors on the day.
1st Guus Scholten “Halligali Moviestar” WS. A super round of sheer class by Guus and Coco. Well worthy of a ticket in the UK. This girl’s illustrious breeding and Guus’s training and handling skills produced the stand out round of the day. Coco holds a great position and is motivated to produce a round with enthusiasm and a high degree of technical proficiency. Guus handles very neatly to enable Coco to show off her ability, when he listens to the steward that is. Minor faults on the other exercises demonstrated that this girl should have OB Ch before her name. She was everything and more that I was looking for. Well done.
2nd Trudy Groenenboom “Dutch Navy Seal” Cross. A lovely motivated round from this young dog, who is fresh from been campaigned in the UK thereby qualifying to work UK ticket. This dog and Trudy make a great team. Seal has more to give as he further develops his experience. The best is yet to come. Having said that he worked very well today and more than warranted the reserve place. He ate up with ease the heelwork round, but for a missed position in heelwork and DC he could have made top honours. You should be very proud of what you have achieved to date Trudy and as I say the best is yet to come. Enjoy the journey, you deserve much success along the way. Well done.
3rd Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann “Independent Spirit’s Kentucky” Malinois. All the way from Germany. I awarded Tucky the Sealight Wimp Memorial Shield, which is awarded to the dog the judge considers the most stylish. Tucky displayed full power and enthusiasm throughout the round. A real favourite of mine who has only got better as he has matured. Naterlie attacked the round, which Tucky responded to with verve and precision. He has been soundly trained and had no difficulty taking the round apart. I think he thought my retrieve article was too girly for a big strong malinois so spat it out on his return. This impacted greatly on his mark. You can be well pleased with his round Naterlie, your dedication has paid off. Well done.
4th Monique van Urk “Molly’nRio’s Special JonT WS. This was a very nice flowing round that Monique handled well. A missed position did not help his mark. Another one who did not like the retrieve article. Very good DC helped cement this place. Monique and JonT were awarded the Charlie Wyant Trophy for winning the most C’s in the course of the year. A great achievement to produce such consistency. The trophy was donated by the great master of obedience Charlie Wyant who really helped promote the sport in the Netherlands.
5th Rineke Smit “Smantha van Bergentheim” WS. A very keen girl who had recurring faults on the heelwork in part due to her keenness. She did the best retrieve of the day, nice and fast. Well done.
6th Bernou ter Voorde “Whitemoorborders Moon Twinkle” BC. Bernou has a very nice neat handling style. I felt Twinkle was not on form today, which can happen to the best. There were some recurring inconsistencies on heelwork. She ran first and this probably did not help. I am sure she will shine on another day. Well done.
Test A
Judge: John Higgins
Steward: Guus Scholten
Thank you to Guus for stewarding both this class and the beginners. Both were very enjoyable classes to judge with a very strong A class, that bodes well for the future.
1st Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann “I am the One von Malihattan” Malinois. This was a super round of power and a high level of technical ability accompanied with Naterlie’s uncompromising handling. One attacked the round showing us his sound training and commitment to the job in hand. He has been very well trained and should have no trouble progressing through the classes. Naterlie to train both dogs to such a high-level warrants admiration you are certainly producing the goods. Well done.
2nd Lisette van de Wetering “Groogy Garnet of Eager Spirit Parker” This was another super round, which on another day could have won. He displayed sound heelwork with a good level of confidence and commitment. Lisette handles very well to complete a very good overall picture. I see you have cracked the scent exercise since May so well done. Not easy when he started off in other dog sports. I hope you are progressing your B and C work since you will need it soon. The retrieve had the greatest level of weakness so work on this should produce dividends. Well done.
3rd Kristel Boonstra “Ozzy” Alt Deutsche-hutehund. I really liked this round. He was handled very well and cleanly allowing the dog to show what he can do. Kristel’s pace suited this big dog. I liked your approach which was very sympathetic to Ozzy but workman like in terms of just getting on with the job. Ozzy is very accurate and well motivated. The area to develop further is the retrieve but he certainly is well able of winning this class. Well done.
4th Lianne van der Linde “Ruby” GR. Ruby was very nicely motivated. She has a pleasing style. There were some recurring faults on retrieve which requires some consolidation which you are more than able to improve to produce a winning round. Well done.
5th Brigitte van Gestel “Dreaming of you unconditional love” BC. This girl had a very nice upright style which I feel will strengthen as she matures. She is still young and did well in this strong class. She lost half her marks on scent, due to inexperience, which shows how good the ring work was. Brigitte handled very smartly to complete a very pleasing picture. I hope you continue develop this girl’s obedience alongside your HtM. You have made a very good start and she can go all the way. Well done
6th Jacqueline van Vlimmeren “ Ronya-Kiki van Rooverehof” Tervuerence herder. This is a lovely keen dog. I awarded him the most promising young dog in this class alongside his place. He needs more time to transfer his training into the competitive ring but he has great potential. To get placed in this class is a great achievement so seek out the help to extend your training such that you will be at the other end of the line-up soon. He is certainly capable. Well done.
Test Beginners
Judge: John Higgins
Steward: Guus Scholten
Another very nice class with many of the dogs showing potential to progress which demonstrates the strength of Dutch Obedience. At the top end of the class there was little to separate the dogs. These are the dogs and handlers who will take the sport forward. All showed promise.
1st Marion Huter “Ebby vom Hirtental” Duitse Herder. This looked like a GSD and was lovely and keen. Some refinement on her heelwork position required but keep her lovely attitude, which I really liked. Her set exercises were very good showing they have been well trained. Well done.
2nd Cor van den Hooven “Qulified for gold of silent storm” BC. This was a very nice round that could easily have won. There was little difference in 1st and 2nd place marks. He is well trained and really the retrieve made the difference. I would like to see you build his keenness but he has good basics which should do him well for his future competitive career. Well done
3rd Marian van den Dalen “Flozy Flitzke” Nederladse Schapendoes. Marian gained this place after winning the run off. This is a small dog who showed patches of lovely work but found it difficult to maintain it. In particular he/she found it difficult to get started on the heelwork but once he/she got going it was very nice. The runoff was better than the original round so maybe had settled by then. Some help with transferring your training into the competitive ring would greatly improve your placing. Very nice recall showing how much drive is there to build on. Well done.
4th Yvon Provoost “Casa hoya’s dream big or go home. Portuguese waterhond. A favourite breed of mine and this one has great potential. Again, he had some very good patches and other parts of the round he found difficult to combine his lovely keenness with the technical side of the work. Nicely and sympathetically handled. His retrieve and recall were very good. Well done.
5th Angela Korver “Jessie” Staffordshire bull terrier. I awarded this dog best young dog alongside his place. He is a lovely dog who has a good relationship with his owner. He needs to build up his understanding of heelwork but had very nice retrieve and recall. Well done.
John Higgins
I would like to thank John and the Dutch Obedience Society for inviting me along to their wonderful Championship event. This championship was run with extreme smooth precision and deserves Kennel Club championship recognition for the DOS efforts they have put holding KC obedience shows in Holland.
The trophy display table and the decorations with a beautiful autumnal theme were a real sight to the effort of how committed this society and its competitors are to their obedience shows. John and I had fairly easy journey on the Eurostar out of London and we managed to navigate the Dutch and Belgian trains to ‘Goes’ where we stayed in a lovely hotel and the event was held down the road. We had the most fabulous time, and we were looked after incredibly well. Thank you again, it truly was a spectacular event.
Thank you for the lovely, personalised gifts which will be lovely memento to remember this event. You really do look after your judging parties so well. My individual thanks go to Monique van Urk for the regular Facebook comms. It’s always a pleasure to speak with Monique and I look forward to seeing you soon.
The trophy display table and the decorations with a beautiful autumnal theme were a real sight to the effort of how committed this society and its competitors are to their obedience shows. John and I had fairly easy journey on the Eurostar out of London and we managed to navigate the Dutch and Belgian trains to ‘Goes’ where we stayed in a lovely hotel and the event was held down the road. We had the most fabulous time, and we were looked after incredibly well. Thank you again, it truly was a spectacular event.
Thank you for the lovely, personalised gifts which will be lovely memento to remember this event. You really do look after your judging parties so well. My individual thanks go to Monique van Urk for the regular Facebook comms. It’s always a pleasure to speak with Monique and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Thank you to Isabella van Damme for being our practice handler when John and I arrived at their fabulous venue and walking the rounds for us and giving us extra things to think about so we could support handlers.
Our thanks to Ivonne van der Meer and Marian de Jong for their chauffeur duties picking John and I up from the hotel. Thanks to Ivonne being our secret messenger on keeping the most promising award dogs quiet and secret! Thank you to Tim Enkelmann for the most important job, he kept us hydrated! It was lovely to meet you Tim and thank you so much for your support during the day.
To Ingeborg Rooseman, thank you for decoying and being an uninteresting (from the dog’s perspective) decoy steward. None of the dogs found your scent tempting.
To Paul van Dijk and Barjo Blom for their scoreboard stewarding duties. You managed to understand my scribbles, my maths and kept the flow of the competitors running like clockwork and completing the prize cards. Thank you to Barjo for giving us the full results booklets you put together with running orders, scores, and handlers’ names. Fantastic work went into this and you both worked like a dream team.
My pre-beginner and novice steward, Trudy Groenenboom. You were superb company and faultless stewarding. It’s always such a pleasure to see you and you were tremendous support when were deciding the start the exercises. You encouraged the handlers beautifully. Thank you so much for picking up the rounds on the day.
Finally, I want to give my thanks to John Higgins for being such great company over the three days. It was a very enjoyable trip, and it was great to do this event together. John has been a true support to obedience and for me training with him over the years and has become a great friend through our love of dogs and dining and drinking experiences! Thank you to John for stewarding my B class, word perfect and again great support in putting my round together.
My vision for this event was to create rounds that flowed and gave handlers and dogs the ability to showcase their talents which we certainly saw in all classes. I decided to incorporate a circle in all my classes which allowed the handlers to take control of the heelwork without being stewarded. Competitor’s handling was superb amongst all classes and we saw beautifully trained dogs with verve and style. Its so rewarding to see how effective positive training methods brought the best out in the dogs in the classes.
PRE-BEGINNERS: JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON | STEWARD: TRUDY GROENENBOOM
1st Cor van den Hooven & Qualified for Gold of Silent Storm (Border Collie) A beautifully trained collie and wonderfully handled by Cor who ate the round and gave very little to mark on this test. A wonderful style flowed throughout the heelwork and showed how capable this team are at progressing through the classes. Keep the keenness and enthusiasm that you displayed today, and you will shine through obedience. Congratulations on your Pre-Beginner win.
2nd Marian van Dalen & Flozy Flitzke (Schapendoes) and Most Promising Award given A superb little dog who gave their all in their heelwork. The most wonderful movement from this little team and a keenness to die for. Was unfortunate to meet the above team but won’t be in Pre-Beginner long. Main marks lost were on the recall. Well done on your place today.
3rd Angela Korver & Jessie (Staffordshire Bull Terrier) First in the running order and some nerves got in the way. It put a real smile on my face seeing a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in my class, but the team worked incredibly well and handled beautifully. Very minor errors on their recall but most marks lost in the heelwork. A slightly closer position will see this team blossom. Well done.
4th Jennifer Runge & Leeloo (Australian Shepherd - Labrador – Cross) I believe a very young dog and new to competing in this class but superbly handled by Jennifer. Heel on lead was lovely to watch but sadly the steam was running out in Heel Free. From the work and effort seen in the Heel on lead this team will showcase wonderfully. Keep building that experience in the ring, manage any nerves because Leeloo has great potential. Well done.
NOVICE: JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON | STEWARD: TRUDY GROENENBOOM
1st Renee Maas & Iro (Cross-Breed)
This team were eye-catching. Wonderfully handled by Renee. A beautiful style in their heelwork and very well handled by Renee who motivated Iro between exercises and managed to showcase their heelwork. Near perfect set exercises and very minimal marks lost on their heelwork. Another team I’m looking forward to seeing updates on. You should be so proud of the work you produced today, and I hope you progress well together. A team to keep your eye on for the future in my opinion. Congratulations on winning this busy class today.
2nd Brigitte van Gestel & Dreaming of you unconditional love (Border Collie) A lovely small, very short coat collie who displayed beautiful heelwork. Excellent set exercises. Steam just running out towards the end of the heel-free where you were just going wide, but I know in this Brigitte’s talented hands will make their team known. Your heelwork on their circles was a real picture to watch. Well done on your place today.
3rd Kristel Boonstra & Ozzy (Alt Deutsche Hütehund) Worked first in the class and held a very promising lead. A huge dog with again a lovely style of heelwork and near perfect set exercises. Huge commendation to the work you put in, especially on the recall and retrieve, fast, keen, and very accurate. Not easily achieved with a larger breed. Heelwork was a beautiful display, the marks lost were mainly going into, on and out the turns. Well recovered after the turns and not much to mark on the straight and circle. I hope to see you have been placed other end of the line-up and see you progress because you both deserve to showcase your talents. Well done.
4th Nelleke Slingerland & Salsa (Australian Shepherd) So close in marks to third place. Just a little bit more lost on the recall and heel on lead. A lovely round produced and expertly handled. Your clear retrieve, which was fast and beautifully finished helped with your placing today. You should be proud of the work you displayed in this class. Well done.
5th Isabella van Damme & Havastorm Lightning Bolt (Border Collie) and Most Promising Award given A brilliant start by Isabella and Joolz. Heel on Lead was super keen and stylish. On par with lower marks lost on this exercise. Most of the marks lost were in Heel Free where the round proved just a little too much, however, you helped Joolz beautifully. A very promising dog as given the award above and I know in Isabella’s capable hands will do well together. Keep her keeness and enthusiam up as its the best support for you when you progress together. Well done.
6th Marianne Slegt & Se7en (Border Collie) Marianne showed there were some nerves coming in, but Se7en is a lovely small collie who has clearly been trained well by Marianne. Set exercises were well executed with minimal marks lost. Keep up the work Marianne because Se7en does give so much, and you can certainly be great contenders in the classes. Well done.
CLASS "B ": JUDGE: DANIEL THOMPSON | STEWARD: JOHN HIGGINS
1st Angela Kroon & Firetouch He’zz Brave Billy (Working Sheepdog) Wow – Angela and Billy were on ‘Fire’ today. If I hadn’t seen his breeding, his heelwork and sendaway would have given away who his father was. Identical to his gorgeous dad. Angela in her lovely, quiet, super talented way handled Billy with great support. His heelwork was to die for, especially on slow pace. Hardly anything given away, he held a superb position, a wonderful movement and changed into the paces excellently. A lovely natural style came through with this team and his sendaway was like a bullet from a gun, straight across the back marker. A lovely scent with just a slightly untidy present and finish to round off the achievement today. Very worthy winners of this class today. Congratulations on your final B win. You two are destined for amazing things.
2nd Natalie Knaack-Enkelmann & I am the One von Malihattan (Malinois) and Most Promising Award given I really liked this team. Unfortunate to come across the above team, however, very capable of winning this class together. Natalie and Oni displayed a powerful heelwork round. Oni was a dream to watch with his beautiful movement and his controlled energy flowed in their display. The best fast pace of the day. Excellent set exercises, such a shame the drop was re-commanded but other than that very minimal marks lost, and a lovely clear scent helped them achieve second place today. In Natalie’s wonderfully-talented hands Oni will follow in his fathers footsteps and make their mark in obedience. Well done on your placing today and he certainly is a promising dog. You should be so proud.
3rd Bernou ter Voorde & Firetouch She'zz Dishy Djiny (Working Sheepdog) Well done on your placing today Bernou. Related to the winner of today but this small collie worked very hard. Most marks lost on heelwork were handler body signals and an untidy fast pace. Sendway was unfortunate but your clear retrieve and ½ lost in scent helped you with you place today. Just be aware of the signals given as they are unnecessary marks to be lost Well done.
4th Maraike Bartelsen & Fast Little Wizard Mik (Border Collie) Maraike worked first today and did a great effort. Heelwork was untidy in places, especially fast pace where the marks accounted for in the test. A good scent helped you today. Well done on your place.
5th Lisette van de Wetering & Groogy Garnet of Eager Spirit (Golden Retriever) A slight messy normal pace and fast pace affected your heelwork marks today but your slow was lovely and controlled. Beautifully handled with no marks given away by Lisette. The sets added up for you which pushed you down the placings today. Well done on your place
6th Guus Scholten & Lupitoonz Calvin (Working Sheepdog) A handler who doesn’t need any introduction to their talents. Calvin being slightly spooked in places affecting his confidence and work ethic and I know Guus will put Calvin first and help him overcome these confidence issues. When you moved together, he was lovely but the turns are where his confidence lost the marks. A not bad retrieve and a very neat scent with only a ¼ lost. I know its not easy working a dog who does lose confidence easily, but I’m sure in Guus’s capable hands will support Calvin through this. Well done.
A final thanks to all the competitors entered, organisers, helpers and stands. I hope you enjoyed your championship show and thank you for making us feel very welcome. We hope you continue to support this great event and wish you all the best of luck for the future. Remember, enjoy your lovely dogs and make the day fun with them.
Daniel Thompson