door Karl DonvilFind part 2 on Sunday of this complete report on the latest big december show in Stockholm, a test case for the upcoming World Dog Show in 2008. It is a complete overview with no less then 2.225 photos. Find the results below the article. There are no regular results linked to the photos.
HUND2007: Sweden
The Swedish Kennel Club has a very busy schedule in the next coming months as they will organize the World Dog Show 2008. As if this was not enough, they also had their big annual show in December and used this show a s a test case for the World Dog Show.
With a total entry of over 10.000 dogs (including all other dogs entered for different disciplines and demonstrations) in only two days. No wonder that they have so many entries as the entry fee, compared to Belgium, is only 2/3th .It was indeed a good test case as the World Dog Show will be in 4 days, which means that they will easily be able to welcome 20.000 dogs in July.
Three big halls of The Stockholm International Fair Center were in use and there was more place available. Hall A was reserved for the main ring, the breed stands, the competition area and a lot of trade stands. A lot more stands were situated in the main corridor. The Svenska Kennelklubbens had a huge promotion and info stand in the reception hall and as could be expected for big shows, several info stands for helping the visitors find their way.
Not only was there a big cloakroom available, but one of the conference rooms was reserved for the children. Here they could play, watch a movie, they could be grimed or take part in many activities.
The judging rings looked spacious enough and didn’t look overcrowded. In between hall B and C was an open place where the dogs could be walked. A part of it was covered in case of rain. At the doors to this area plastic bags were given to every dog owner for picking up the droppings.
I had the impression that a lot of visitors showed up on both days. Especially the central corridor with the many trade stands was difficult to pass through. It reminded me on Crufts sometimes. No need to tell you that dogs and dog sport are very popular in Sweden.
I was told that the Kennel Club works every year around some theme for this show. The theme for this year was “building up the World Show”. The main ring had a very big screen hanging in the middle against a black curtain. The décor were scaffolds and other stuff needed for constructing. All collaborators and presenters were dressed in workman's clothing, including safety helmets and safety footwear. Instead of using a podium, safety cones were used, holding the appropriate placing numbers on road signs. A minor thing was that these things were highly reflective for camera flashes, but the idea was very original.
The floor was covered by a blue and yellow carpet, the Swedish national colors. Along with the very bright floodlight that was focused on the dogs, it caused a strong color cast on the dogs, especially the white ones. But in general I was very happy with the overall light in the main ring. Also the music and comments were very clear and it gave a most professional impression.
The catalog was complete and informative, but I missed a few things like the statistics of the countries, the numbers of entries per breed (available in the separate program only) and there was hardly any translation into English or any other more international language. But I presume that for the World Show this will all be solved.
There was always something going on in the main ring during the day with demonstrations of Freestyle, Police dogs, Hunting demonstrations, IPO, the Narcotic Dog Brigade, a breed parade and even a fashion show with creations from Linda Manson.
The main ring program started was well scheduled and started and ended almost a programmed. There was enough place to hold all the dogs and ring stewards were most efficient. No need to tell you that the BOB dogs were all very nice examples of the breeds. We all know that the Scandinavian countries have very good dogs and are known worldwide for their high quality in breeding.
My overall impression was that we can expect a very professional organized World Dog Show in July, with lots of entertainment, a huge number of entries, a friendly and efficient staff , many many visitors and a huge scala of trade stands.
BIG-2 Borderterrier EUW-06 FINUCH FINV-05 FINV-06 NORDV-05 SUCH SV-06 WW-06 Heathberry's Smart Move FIN28531/04 Tik Äg. Hanna Pietiläinen, Fin-01690 Vantaa, Finland Uppf. Pietiläinen Hanna & Elina, Fin-01690 Vantaa.
BIG-3 Skyeterrier FINUCH FINV-06 LTCH SUCH EUJW-06 Olivia Spirit Of American Idol FIN43419/05 Hanhund Äg. Granlund Hanna & Dahlbom Thea & Rolf, Fin-03250 Ojakkala, Finland Uppf. Johnson Romana, Johnson Eric, Usa.
BIG-4 Kerry Blue Terrier Geijes Brainstorm FIN22316/06 Hanhund Äg. Lundsten Mia, Fin-02780 Esbo, Finland Uppf. Lundsten Mia & Aya-Sofia, Fin-02780 Espoo.
BIG-5 Irish Softcoated Wheaten Terrier DK&NUCH FINUCH FINV-05 FINV-06 INTUCH LVCH SUCH Grebnello Be Gorgeous FIN30087/00 Hanhund Äg. Sari Anttila, Fin-37600 Valkeakoski, Finland Uppf. Kemppainen Sari, Fin-37600 Vakeakoski.
BIS-5 & Bästa Drivande-, Sök- Och Spårhundar Gruppdomare: Heikkinen-Lehkonen Paula
BIG-3 Dvärgschnauzer, Svart NUCH Fixus Hasta La Vista S10391/2006 Hanhund Äg. Wallin Anne & Kari Gran, Vallentuna Uppf. Wallin Anne, Wallin Jannica, Vallentuna.
BIG-4 Berner Sennenhund DKUCH NUCH SUCH SV-06 SV-07 Bernerdalens Santa Fé S59883/2004 Tik Äg. Isaksson Lisa, Ljusdal Uppf. Isaksson Lisa, Nilsson Jörgen, Ljusdal. BIG-5 Grand Danois HUJCH JWW-06 Romulus Of Bacardi MET9728/05 Hanhund Äg. Tina Figenschau, No1369 Stabekk, Norge Uppf. Papp Katalin, Es Miklos Levente, Ungern.
Bästa Taxar Gruppdomare: Naveda Carrero Juan
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Tax, Korthårig Dvärg NORDV-06 SV-06 SV-07 Seidemann's Canasta S67020/2005 Tik
Äg. Moilanen Markku & von Zeipel Claes, Järna Uppf. Lehn Håvard, Norge.
Portugisisk Vattenhund EECH EUW-07 FINV-06 INT&NORD&FINUCH NORDV-06 SUCH SV-05 Leve Leve Do Monte Do Catula FIN48159/04 Hanhund
Äg. Eija Suomela, Fin-48410 Kotka, Finland Uppf. Geraldes Mercedes, Portugal.
BIG-2 Welsh Springer Spaniel FINUCH FINV-05 FINV-06 INTUCH NUCH NV-06 EUW-06 SU(U)CH WW-06 Benton One More Duck FIN13795/04 Hanhund Äg. Hannele Och Jukka Pakkala, Fin-05620 Hyvinge, Finland Uppf. Jaakola Marjo, Fin-20100 Turku.
BIG-3 Perro de Agua Espanol EUW-06 EUW-07 FINJV-04 FINUCH INT&NORD&NUCH SUCH SV-05 SV-06 WW-06 Zorrazo Ufano FINER37375/03 Hanhund Äg. Heidi Kurki, 01800 Klaukkala, Finland Uppf. Marika Fredriksson, Fin-00270 Helsinki.
BIG-4 Engelsk Springer Spaniel DKUCH NORDUCH NUCH SU(U)CH Sieger's Extra Point DK00157/2005 Tik Äg. Kaj Bauer Madsen, Dk-8800 Viborg, Danmark Uppf. Madsen Jessie & Kaj, Dk-8800 Viborg.
3:a Malteser DKUCH FINUCH FINV-00 INTUCH KBHV-01 NORDV-01 NUCH SUCH Straight Fire Hot Glittering Lady S28656/99 Tik Äg. Rossilahti Sari, Fi-20810 Åbo, Finland Uppf. Axelson Elizabeth, Axelson Axel, Bålsta.
4:a Tax, Strävhårig Dvärg DK&NUCH EECH FINUCH INTUCH LT&LVCH RUCH SU(V)CH Freckle-Face Massimiliano FIN29739/99 Hanhund Äg. Tiina Vuorio, Fin13210 Hämeenlinna, Finland Uppf. , .
5:a Norsk Lundehund EUW-07 FINUCH NORDV-03 SUCH SV-04 WW-02 WW-06 Recknagel Galinakulakoova FIN34071/99 Tik Äg. Merja Mäkinen, 38270 Sammaljoki, Finland Uppf. Mäkinen Merja, Finland.
Bästa Avelsgrupp Lördag Gruppdomare: Kavcic Marija
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Schapendoes SUCH SV-05 Swedisch-Quiny v H Rollecaterdeel S13291/2004 Tik
2:a Jack Russell Terrier INT&DKCH SV-05 Kanix Speed Wagon DK12981/2004 Hanhund Äg. Nikolai & Ulf Bråthen, 3250 Gilleleje, Danmark Uppf. Bråthen Nikolai & Ulf, Dk-3250 Gilleleje.
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4:a Pudel, Stor NORDUCH Vätten's Aragorn af Midgård S52663/2002 Hanhund Äg. Hyttinen Reija, Köping Uppf. Eriksson Carin, Fagersta.
5:a Staffordshire Bullterrier SUCH SV-98 Sunstaffs Que Sera Sera S33164/97 Tik Äg. Lindquist Eva, Kungsbacka Uppf. Göransson Ulrica, Sandberg Charlott, Gävle.
4:a Dalmatiner DKUCH FINUCH NORDV-03 SUCH SV-03 Timanka Miracle Of Love S26521/2002 Tik Äg. Johansen Rune, Götene Uppf. Johansen Rune, Götene.
5:a Newfoundlandshund DKUCH INT & NORDUCH KBHV-03 NORDV-06 NUCH SUCH SV-05 Spring Creek's Duncan DK16625/2001 Hanhund Äg. Römer Krogh Kim, Dk-3650 Ölstykke, Danmark Uppf. Lövenkjer Svend, Danmark.
Bästa Uppfödargrupp Lördag Gruppdomare: Sporre-Willes Renée
