LOWDOWN Summer 2011 page 13
3. HOUND DAY DFS CRUFTS;
NEC BIRMINGHAM 12th March 2011
Nico
It was a very early 4.00am start in order to get to the NEC in Birmingham for Hound Day at this, the 120th Crufts. The event remains the largest dog show in the world - so it is well worth any inconvenience to get there. One hundred and seventy Basset Hounds had entered, all having previously qualified; and no matter how many times one attends Crufts, it remains a constant joy to see so many quality Basset Hounds at one time.
The judge this year was Mr Alf Wood.
The South East Branch was well represented in the show - though club and branch affiliations mean nothing here. Sadly, Jean Miller and Cassius, through circumstances beyond their control, were unable to attend.
The first class judged was Veteran Dog, and Brian and Jill’s Barnaby (Malrich Voodoo), reaching seven years old, was shown in this class for the first time. With some style our Chairman handled a very compliant Barnaby to second place - beaten only by fellow Branch members, Heather and Derek Storton’s wonderful Champion hound, Marcus Aurelius. These well-deserved placements certainly lifted the spirits of the South East Branch crowd there.
Leo
Post Graduate Dog was the next class that had Branch representation - this time it was Kim Culyer-Dawson with Culdaws Dirty Dancing, known better as Leo. In a large entry of sixteen hounds, Mr Wood awarded the first place to Leo. This was getting very exciting, indeed. The next class was Limit Dog, and Frankie led Nico (Culdaws Bayleaf) into the ring to join the other ten competitors, including handsome Chevy (Ledline Chevrolet) handled by Brian. From the ringside, it looked a very good-quality entry and I know that Frankie wasn’t expecting too much by way of results. But Nico likes these big occasions. Even so, it was a massive surprise when Mr Wood’s finger pointed to Nico and gave him first. It was lovely that he was joined in the winners’ line-up by Chevy in 4th place.
Chevy
In the very competitive Open Dog, Nico’s sire, Minty,
Bromwylva Imperial Mint of Dereheath, was placed 2nd.
The Branch boys did good! It was well worth the early start.
N.B. Chevy would go on to win a very impressive 1st Limit Dog at WELKS in April.
Nico
It was a very early 4.00am start in order to get to the NEC in Birmingham for Hound Day at this, the 120th Crufts. The event remains the largest dog show in the world - so it is well worth any inconvenience to get there. One hundred and seventy Basset Hounds had entered, all having previously qualified; and no matter how many times one attends Crufts, it remains a constant joy to see so many quality Basset Hounds at one time.
The judge this year was Mr Alf Wood.
The South East Branch was well represented in the show - though club and branch affiliations mean nothing here. Sadly, Jean Miller and Cassius, through circumstances beyond their control, were unable to attend.
The first class judged was Veteran Dog, and Brian and Jill’s Barnaby (Malrich Voodoo), reaching seven years old, was shown in this class for the first time. With some style our Chairman handled a very compliant Barnaby to second place - beaten only by fellow Branch members, Heather and Derek Storton’s wonderful Champion hound, Marcus Aurelius. These well-deserved placements certainly lifted the spirits of the South East Branch crowd there.
Leo
Post Graduate Dog was the next class that had Branch representation - this time it was Kim Culyer-Dawson with Culdaws Dirty Dancing, known better as Leo. In a large entry of sixteen hounds, Mr Wood awarded the first place to Leo. This was getting very exciting, indeed. The next class was Limit Dog, and Frankie led Nico (Culdaws Bayleaf) into the ring to join the other ten competitors, including handsome Chevy (Ledline Chevrolet) handled by Brian. From the ringside, it looked a very good-quality entry and I know that Frankie wasn’t expecting too much by way of results. But Nico likes these big occasions. Even so, it was a massive surprise when Mr Wood’s finger pointed to Nico and gave him first. It was lovely that he was joined in the winners’ line-up by Chevy in 4th place.
Chevy
In the very competitive Open Dog, Nico’s sire, Minty,
Bromwylva Imperial Mint of Dereheath, was placed 2nd.
The Branch boys did good! It was well worth the early start.
N.B. Chevy would go on to win a very impressive 1st Limit Dog at WELKS in April.
