Dogs In Review Magazine Novemeber Issue

AUSTRALIA 100th Group Win for Roger the OES by Sally Stasytis A t the Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Society Inc’s 60th championship show, July 17, 2016, General Specials judge Ms. Shannon Lancaster (NSW) chose the Old English Sheepdog Am. Ch./Sup. Aust. Ch. Barkshire’s Captain America (imp. US) for Best in Show. ‘Roger’ is owned by Chris, Sue and Jason Moore, and has won 100 Best in Groups and 39 Best in Show awards. This 100th Group win came under judge Mrs. Dayna Johnston. Roger is currently the No. 1 Old English Sheepdog and No. 1 Herding Dog in Australia. He is also proving his worth, with progeny throughout Australia earning top honors at all-breed shows, as well as specialty shows. One of his sons, Aust. Ch. Perfu Inca Traveller, is leading the Rising Star list for Old English Sheepdogs and is in the top 5 nationally. FINLAND Helsinki Summer Show OES: SALLY STASYTIS; PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG: TEXTERRI by Paula Heikkinen-Lehkonen T he Helsinki Summer Show, a national all-breed show, was held in late July at Helsinki’s Sighthound Centre, which has housed many dog events over the years. It may need to move locations, unfortunately, because a housing development may be approved for this land. Although there was an international show at Kemi, in the north of Finland, on this same weekend, there were still a lot of exhibitors: There were about 2,000 dogs entered for two days. The Best in Show judge was one of our own all-rounders, Tanya Ahlman-Stockmari. It was no surprise that the majestic Pyrenean Mountain Dog Int. Ch. Chenespace Tarbesan, owned by the Salonen family, caught her eye. This must have been his third time taking the big red rosette for BIS this year. He has climbed up the Top 10 list and is ranked second now. Reserve BIS was the young Miniature Poodle Miniwin’s Made in Heaven, owned and bred by Nina BjörnströmLehtonen. Nina has been breeding Poodles successfully for a long time. This bitch has only been shown a few times, but has already claimed her third CC. However, she must wait for her second birthday to ﬁnish her champion title. Another long-time breeder who did well with a young dog of her own breeding is Minna Jaakkola, whose Westie, Ch. White Villan King of Hearts, won the Terrier Group and was third in the BIS ﬁnal. Every time shown this dog has gotten Reserve CC, CC or CACIB, but this was his real breakthrough. He has a little different pedigree, his dam being a Polish import and his sire being a son of Russian and New Zealand imports. Fourth was the Rhodesian Ridgeback Int. Ch. Kizimbi Tikiti, who comes from her breeder-owner Ursula Limnell’s second litter. This young bitch has collected champion titles from six countries. She was also one of Ursula’s winning breeders’ team on Saturday. Ursula has only bred four litters so far! The Pastoral Group winner was the Bearded Collie Ch. Memorylane Uno Dos Tres Flash, owned and bred by Nina Brusin, a young dog that just recently ﬁnished his title. Then there was year-old Longhaired Miniature Dachshund Aavistuksen Viikinki-Päällikkö, owned by Virpi Werner, who had been shown only a couple of times before this. Best of the Spitzes was the 6-year-old Japanese Spitz Int. Ch. Saarnion Oriko, owned by Virpi and Ida Nyman. The English Setter Saltwater Halley’s Comet, owned by Mikko Ylitalo, won the Pointing Gundog Group. Mikko usually handles Afghan Hounds. This bitch hasn’t been shown much; I think this was only her second show this year. She descends mostly from American lines, and in this part of the world, you have to know which judge prefers which type. Most Setters are really used for hunting, and many judges are passionate supporters of the old Laverack type. The Lagotto Romagnolo Katajakonnun Lord Sacha, owned by Mari Rautavirta, is a young up-and-coming star, who I believe ﬁnished his title at this show. Last but not least comes the Borzoi Int. Ch. Phaedra Tamerlane, owned by Simo NOVEMBER 2016 Top left: The Old English Sheepdog Am. Ch./Sup. Aust. Ch. Barkshire’s Captain America was Best in Show at the Dandenong Poultry & Kennel Society Inc’s 60th championship show. He took his 100th Group win at this show. Above: Tanya AhlmanStockmari awarding BIS to the Pyrenean Mountain Dog Int. Ch. Chenespace Tarbesan at the Helsinki Summer Show. DOGS IN REVIEW 123

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