news - 20/05/2012 World Dog Show Salzburg day 3 & finals - Austria
by Karl DonvilSunday & Finals
Last day and another sunny day. It is always risky to have bright days as there are just too many stupid people who think that they can leave their dog in the car , safely locked , thinking that otherwise he would be stolen. A few minutes is enough to cause death.
Fortunately there were no casualties, but almost constantly announcements over the Intercom to warn the owners. A team of inspectors went around all day long to check the cars, and I can assure you they were busy. Inside the halls it was bearable and even pretty cool but outside there were also rings in large tents but according to what I heard from the judged , it was pretty hot under them.
I talked to some commercial stand holders to find out if they were pleased. They have had better shows before but this one was far from bad here in general.
At 3 the main ring program started and it proved to be a rather long day as the finals have a few of protocol ceremonies and the Best In Show and Best Junior In Show. Again things went smoothly and pretty well in time we knew what the final competitors would be. There were 3 groups to judge, the big Group II (Molossers, Pinschers and Schnauzers), Group IV the Dachshunds and the in my opinion most interesting and noble group, Group VI, the Scenthounds. In fact this is the largest FCI group but on regular shows the diversity is disappointing .But on the big shows like the World- and European Show for me this group is a highlight as you get the opportunity to see some very rare breeds. Ever seen a Segugio Italiano,a Brandlbracke, an Alpenlandische Dachsbracke, a Tiroler Bracke, a Briquet Griffon Vendéen, a Planinsky Gonic, a Dunker or a Hygenhund, a Srpski Trobojni Gonic (easy to pronounce, no?), Schwyzer Niederlaufhund? This Group has over 60 different breeds (and numerous sub-varieties as every French Castle has his own type).
Besides the daily judging of the Couple Class, Breeders Group, Baby Class, Veterans and the Best of Group Junior winners and Best of Group, there was on Sunday the World Championship Junior Handling , the judging of World Best Junior in Show and of course the BIS World Winner of the FCI, some entertainment and the handing over of the FCI flag. The honor to organize next World Dog Show goes to Hungary, at least that is what we all hope. Indeed, there is a problem as the Hungarian Government is causing trouble as they want to recognize a dissident Kennel Club. In that case there will be a big problem as no country will be able to organize such an event in one year. But the Hungarian Kennel Club is rather optimistic that it will be OK in the end and so did the FCI as the flag was handed over like every year. The ceremony was preceded by some Folkloristic entertainment, singing and dancing. It is always a pleasure to see this kind of dancing and sweeping-up.
But then it was time for the finals, starting with the Best in Show Junior. There were only nine dogs present for the final competition. The winner of Group 10 did not come back. Judge was Mrs.Ganami Kertes from Israel. Her Res Junior BIS went to the English Pointer Weimpont Keep Smilin’, bred and owned by Edwin and Kristina Lenaerts from Belgium. BIS Junior was awarded to the Black Toypoedel “Shantaram Hands Off” owned by Guilani Alessandra. Mr.Hans Müller, President of the FCI since many years, was asked to award Best In Show. This time all Group Winners were present and the competition was pretty high as it were all top dogs that were lined up. The public had its favorites , the dogs that moved spectacular on top. When the dogs were touring a last time around the big main ring the applause raised to a climax when the Saluki showed up. Mr. Müllers choice for Res BIS went to the Welsh Corgi “Andovol Pinkerton”, a famous multi champion from Russia, owned by Olga Shilova. For the BIS Mr.Mûller had to admit that not only the Saluki was the top-favorite of the public, but indeed he was really spectacular mover. Shiraz California Dreamin’ came from Sweden and won the group on previous World and European Shows. He is owned by Nicklas Eriksson . This dog is a fantastic shower, especially for a Saluki. He runs always in front of his owner and moves around as a tornado. It was a good and correct choice. I have no idea how long both these dogs will continue to dominate the main ring of big international shows, but I have the impression that will still go on for a while.
All the collaborators and the members of the Organization were relieved, the show was good and successful and there were no major problems. Months of hard work and finally the end was there. Before I end this report I will give you a few statistics.
-number of dogs entered: 18607 from 56 different countries
-number of dogs entered for the Club Shows: over 5000
-Junior Handlers: 60 from 28 different countries
- 139 judges coming from 34 different countries
- 5 Best scoring countries: Germany with 2632 entries, Italy with 2517, Russia with 2286, Czech Republic with 1374 entries and Austria with 1176
- Far-away-countries: Chile 2 entries, China 1 entry, Costa Rica 9 entries, Iceland 1 entry, Kazakhstan 1 entry, Columbia 3 entries, Mexico 9 entries, Puerto Rico 3 entries, South Africa 1 entry, Japan 26 entries, Thailand 5.
- Non-FCI-countries: USA 45 entries, United Kingdom 172 entries, Canada 11 entries
Karl DONVIL
World Dog Show 2012
Best Puppy
1. 16688 Schwarzer Terrier MENALUNA HYSTORY IN BLACK BEM JENNIFER PHOTO NUMBER KD82225
2. 17498 Rauhhaar Dachshund Kaninchen
HICKSTEAD DEL WANHELSING PASCARELLA GABRIEL PHOTO NUMBER KD82228
3. 17916 Petit Basset griffon vendeen KAN TRACE ALL I DO IS WIN RADOVANOVIC KALECAK NATALIJA PHOTO NUMBER KD82231
Best Veteran
1. 14110 Grosser Schweizer Sennenhund
SENNENHUND ROSSII AKELLA KLISHAS ANDREY PHOTO NUMBER KD82265
2. 15872 Pyrenäen Berghund CHENESPACE INSIGNE
SALONEN TUULIA / JUULIA / TAMMIALASALONEN TUULIKKI PHOTO NUMBER KD82275
3. 17229 Kurzhaar Dachshund Zwerg FORMULA USPEHA GREATEST HIT NIKITIN A.A. PHOTO NUMBER KD82269
Best Brace
Platz Rasse Name Besitzer
1. Schnauzer pfeffersalz SKOK MONIKA PHOTO NUMBER KD82367
2. Kurzhaar Dachshund Zwerg NIKITIN A.A. PHOTO NUMBER KD82370
3. Berner Laufhund HERIANOVA IVANA PHOTO NUMBER KD82377
Breeding Group
Platz Rasse Name Besitzer
1. Neufundländer MAURO MAURIZIO PHOTO NUMBER KD82415
2. Kurzhaar Dachshund Zwerg NIKITIN A.A. PHOTO NUMBER KD82418
3. Berner Sennenhund PHOTO NUMBER KD82422
MAURO MAURIZIO UND GUIDI GABRIELE
BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW
1. 11148 Toypudel Schwarz SHANTARAM HANDS OFF Giuliani Alessandra
2. 2615 English Pointer WEIMPOINT KEEP SMILIN' LENAERTS EDWIN UND KRISTINA
BEST IN SHOW
Platz
KatalogNr.
Rasse Name des Hundes Name Besitzer
1. 4702 Saluki SHIRAZ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' Eriksson Nicklas
2. 5938 Welsh Corgi Pembroke ANDVOL PINKERTON SHILOVA OLGAFCI Gruppe II
GROUP II Junior Class
1. 13072 Schnauzer pfeffersalz SKIPPY SALTUS ZE ZAHRABSKE SKOK MONIKA PHOTO NUMBER KD82457
2. 16642 Schwarzer Terrier OSKAR YABLUNEVYI TSVIT YABLONKA IRINA PHOTO NUMBER KD82464
3. 13704 Berner Sennenhund STARRY TOWN FOR A SMILE PHOTO NUMBER KD82467
MAURO MAURIZIO UND GUIDI GABRIELE
GROUP II
1. 16336 Neufundländer STARRY TOWN BON PRIN MAURO MAURIZIO PHOTO NUMBER KD82613
2. 12757 Affenpinscher PRAMADA N COACHLIGHT´S NAUGTHY NESTOR Araceli Fernandez PHOTO NUMBER KD82616
3. 13100 Schnauzer pfeffersalz TOP TARGET CHIZAR SVIRIDOVA N.O. PHOTO NUMBER KD82627
FCI Gruppe IV Best Junior
1. 17319 Kurzhaar Dachshund Normal EMDASH ADMIRE Tatarov Alexander PHOTO NUMBER KD82636
2. 17437 Rauhhaar Dachshund Normal EX SENTIA GONE WITH THE WIND Ananyeva Elena PHOTO NUMBER KD82639
3. 16888 Langhaar Dachshund Zwerg SAMURAI VOM MARGELCHOPF VETSCH DORIS PHOTO NUMBER KD82635
FCI Gruppe IV
1. 17275 Kurzhaar Dachshund Normal NORDEN LIHT UNKAS KRYLOVA A.S. PHOTO NUMBER KD82666
2. 16928 Langhaar Dachshund Zwerg HEATWAVE HEAVEN SENT Hellström Fanny PHOTO NUMBER KD82670
3. 17599 Rauhhaar Dachshund Zwerg ALPHERATZ JUST DO IT BOZA ENRIQUE PHOTO NUMBER KD82672
FCI Gruppe VI Junior Class
1. 17919 Petit Basset griffon vendeen IRMA PODKOLDERNIK JADOWITY ANTIPOVA I. PHOTO NUMBER KD82788
2. 18229 Dalmatiner LOTS OF SPOTS BRUCE THE BOSS Jensen Pia S. PHOTO NUMBER KD82783
3. 17752 Griffon fauve de Bretagne MINSKUHOFF'S GRIFFON QADIR PENTTONEN PETRA PHOTO NUMBER KD82779
CI Gruppe VI
1. 17791 Basset fauve de Bretagne SHIROBLAM FIRST SLIP STRÖMBERG ELISABETH PHOTO NUMBER KD82904
2. 18586 Gonczy Polski BRYLANT KLUSUJACA SFORA Cieplak Aleksandra PHOTO NUMBER KD82905
3. 18360 Rhodesian Ridgeback MAKAO LINE ATUIN ART OVCHINNIKOV A. PHOTO NUMBER KD82898
JUNIOR HANDLING
1 PHOTO NUMBER KD82969
2 PHOTO NUMBER KD82974
3 PHOTO NUMBER KD82978
BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW
1. 11148 Toypudel Schwarz SHANTARAM HANDS OFF Giuliani Alessandra PHOTO NUMBER KD83263
2. 2615 English Pointer WEIMPOINT KEEP SMILIN' LENAERTS EDWIN UND KRISTINA PHOTO NUMBER KD83266
BEST IN SHOW
1. 4702 Saluki SHIRAZ CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' Eriksson Nicklas PHOTO NUMBER KD83623 & PHOTO NUMBER KD83648
2. 5938 Welsh Corgi Pembroke ANDVOL PINKERTON SHILOVA OLGAFCI Gruppe II PHOTO NUMBER KD83620
