news - 01/09/2007 Luxembourg September 2007 - Belgium
by Karl DonvilLuxembourg autumn show 2007 in almost 2000 photos!
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Luxembourg autumn 2007 a meeting of 25 countries.
With a 10% increase of subscriptions, 3874 to be exact, the autumn edition of the Luxembourg show is almost as important as the spring edition. It is funny why this edition attracts less subscriptions as the spring edition? I cannot, from a cynological point of view, find a reasonable explanation, but the fact that this edition only exists since about a decennial, while the spring edition has always been there. Another possible reason is that this show is always the first weekend of September, right after the holiday season, an expensive period of the year and lots of breeds have better coats in spring. Breeders are probably more busy too with selling puppies or having litters. All these small possible reasons can together result in lesser success this time of the year compared to Spring. But many shows would be glad to have only half of the entries here.
This one was the 75th edition of this famous show and is certainly another massive manifestation and has this year attracted exhibitors from no less then 25 different countries. France had 1087 dogs on this show, followed by Germany with 838, Belgium with 756, the Netherlands had 537 and Luxembourg was good for 136 entries. That means that Luxembourg and its neighbors represented 87% of the total entries. England had 20 dogs in competition, Russia 15 and the USA 1. All others were mainly from the former East block countries. But also Scandinavia and Southern Europe had a several dogs, Italy had no less then 110 dogs in competition and Switzerland had 86.
In order to judge all those dogs and an impressive figure of 256 different breeds,a big team of judges are needed. No less then 41 out 14 different countries were invited. Not only is Luxembourg is the place to be to meet Irish judges, it looks like being a tradition her, but they seem to attract huge numbers of dogs too!
Mr Colin Hastings (Irl) really had a record of numbers of dogs to judge on one day. On Saturday he had 146 dogs out of group 1. Mr.Dick Mc Coy, also Irishmen, had the second one day score and the best total score. On Saturday he judged 123 dogs of group 6, while on Sunday 83 American Staffordshires were waiting for him in the ring, the only breed he judged that day. Mr.Heinesche from Belgium judged only on Saturday . He had 25 King Charles Spaniels and 97 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and was the 3th most successful judge this show. Mrs.Class from France was also judging one day and had 110 dogs out of group 2. Mr.Van Brempt from Belgium judged Teckels this time and had 96 dogs. She shared them with Mrs Schwab who had another 80, which resulted in a very unusual high number of Teckels. Mrs.Hectors was also one of the judges who judged only one day and had 89 dogs of group 1. A special mention goes to Mr.Jouanchicot from France, he judged 43 Rottweilers on Sunday but on Saturday he had a very good score of 76 Rodegian Ridgebacks, the two only breeds he was invited for. Mr.Franken from Germany was the winning judge with regard to a single breed. He Judged on Sunday only and had 10 Landseers and a super score of 99 Newfoundlanders. Saturday was a busy day for Mrs.Melchior from Luxembourg and for Mrs.Radnetter from Austria. Mrs.Melchior had 94 dogs from group 1 of which 49 Australian Shepherds and 52 dogs on Sunday. Mrs Radnetter had 88 dogs of group 9 and 47 on Sunday when she judged some Terrier breeds. In fact most judges had very good scores and the panel was again very well chosen.
Mr. Allessandra from Italy was granted the honor of choosing the Best In Show after two busy days. On Saturday he did four breeds of group 9, 83 dogs in total of which 10 Russkiy Toys, 22 Tibetan Spaniels and 51 Chihuahuas. On Sunday he judged 19 Mastino Napoletanos and 61 Miniature Schnauzers.
His 3th Best In Show was the Champion Whippet “Daydream” a 3 year old bitch out the famous “Di Mahana” kennel of Mrs and Mr Delabelle form Belgium. “Daydream” was made best of breed by Mrs.Desquartiers-Diacquenod from France and made Best Of Group by Mr.Deridder from Belgium.
2nd Best In Show was the Pomeranian “Showcase I Put a Spell on You”, an import from the USA and owned by Mrs and Mr Lohuis-Smeehuijzen from the Netherlands. Showcase is a two year old male. He was judged on Saturday by Mrs.Wagner from Luxembourg who made him Best of Breed. Mr.Delgado-Cabezas from Spain made him Best of Group later that day.
Best In Show went to the Old English Sheepdog “Eldorado aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal”. This male was entered in Intermediate Class as not yet two years old and made Best of Breed by Mr.Walsh and made Best of Group by Mr.Hastings. It seems that both Irish judges were impressed by this example of this old British breed and obviously Mr.Allessandro, one of the most experienced all rounders present, had no intention to question it. Mrs. Conny Verelst-Loest from Belgium was just delirious of joy. She had bred many Champions and won numerous titles with her Bearded Collies and Bobtails, but winning a prestigious show like this is a like winning an Oscar and certainly with a dog still so young!
The next show is already planned for 29 and 30 march 2008. It is possible that there will be a "numerous clausus" if the success continues as the spring edition is coming apart at the seems with largely over 5000 entries . If you want to be there too, I advise you to subscribe as soon as possible. All info can be found on www.UCHL.lu .
Photostudio Karl DONVIL and www.123dog.net give you the opportunity to memorise this victory and offer you a free studio photograph 13 x19 cm.
Go as soon as possible with your dog to the photo studio of Karl DONVIL in the neighbourhood of the main ring and have your dog photographed.
The photos will be published on www.123dog.net usually between one and two weeks after the show (subscribe the newsletter). Make an order of minimum 16 EURO and look for a photo that you want as your free photo (to find the number of the photo, click on the camera icon in the right corner of the photo) and write the photo number on your voucher.
Pay your order. You will receive a confirmation and an order number by e-mail. Fill out and send your voucher ASAP by regular mail to:
Karl DONVIL, Doornstraat 6, 3370 BOUTERSEM, BELGIUM. If you want to be extra sure,
reply your order confirmation to karl@123dog.net and add again your favourite photo number and tell me that the voucher is on its way by regular mail.
Your photos will be send to you within the shortest time by regular mail along with your free photo.
Important: your voucher is only valid in combination with an order of minimum 16 EURO and
when the order is paid. Your free photo must be a photo taken at the show where your dog won BOB.
Photo studio Karl DONVIL et www.123dog.net vous offrent l’opportunité de mémoriser cette victoire et vous offrent une photo gratuit 13 x 19cm.
Allez le plus vite possible avec votre chien au studio photo de Karl DONVIL dans les environs du ring d’honneur et faites photographier votre chien.
Les photos seront publiées sur le site www.123dog.net normalement après une ou deux semaines (inscrivez sur notre lettre de nouvelles). Faites une commande de minimum 16 EURO et choisissez une photo que vous voulez recevoir comme photo gratuit (pour trouver le numéro du photo, cliquez sur le dessin du camera à coté du photo) et notez le numéro sur votre bon.
Payez votre commande. Vous recevrez par e-mail une confirmation et un numéro de commande. Remplissez et envoyez votre bon le plus vite que possible par la poste à :
Karl DONVIL, Doornstraat 6, 3370 BOUTERSEM, Belgique. Pour votre double sécurité vous pouvez aussi envoyer un e-mail avec votre numéro de commande et numéro de photo gratuit à karl@123dog.net . La commande et votre photo gratuit seront alors envoyées le plus vite possible par la poste.
Important: votre bon est seulement valable en combinaison avec une commande de minimum 16 EURO et après payement. Votre photo gratuit doit être fait sur le show ou votre chien est devenu meilleur de race.
Fotostudio Karl DONVIL en www.123dog.net bieden u de gelegenheid om dit te vereeuwigen en bieden u een gratis foto 13 x19cm.
De foto’s worden gepubliceerd op www.123dog.net na ongeveer 1 à 2 weken (abonneer u op onze nieuwsbrief). Maak een bestelling van minstens 16 EURO en kies een foto die je graag als gratis foto wenst te krijgen (klik op het camera ikoontje rechts bovenaan de foto om het nummer te kennen) en noteer dit nummer op je bon.
Betaal je bestelling. Daarna krijg je een bevestiging en ordernummer per e-mail. Vul je bon
verder in en verstuur hem zo snel mogelijk naar Karl DONVIL, Doornstraat 6, 3370 Boutersem, België. Om dubbel zeker te zijn kan je ook nog een mailtje sturen naar karl@123dog.net met je ordernummer en het nummer van je gratis foto.
Alles wordt dan per gewone post zo snel mogelijk naar je toegestuurt.
Opgelet: Deze bon is alleen geldig in combinatie met een bestelling van minimum 16 EURO en na betaling. Uw gratis foto moet zijn genomen op de show waar uw hond Beste van het ras is geworden.
