magazines. The first group was seated on the stairs, along with the photogra- phers who only were interested in one or a few breeds. The other photogra- phers had to wear a security vest with “photo” written on it. The security was very strict and no-one else was allowed in the main ring. That is probably the reason why everything went so flu- ently and fast. Besides a few flower pots there was not much decoration. The opening ceremony was nothing spectacular starting with a laser show without any message as if one was test- ing all the buttons available and on the ever used music of “who let the dogs out”. That was followed by a team of acro-dancers depicting most aspects of Holland and their people. That was a nicer treat than the laser show. The light in general was very uneven, especially on the podium where the numbers one and four were lit totally different com- pared to two and three. Above the main ring was a big screen where the life streaming was visible. The main ring was well attended each evening and the public stayed until the last moment on Sunday in order to find out who would become the ultimate winner of this prestigious show and go home with one of the very nice trophies,
made by one of the board members of the Dutch Kennel Club, Mr. Hugo Stempher. CEO of the Dutch Kennel Club, Mr. Ronny Doedijns, was the chosen one to judge Best In Show. Mr. Doedijns is now 52 and allrounder judge since 2007. He started at 16 with a Finnish Spitz. He had a choice of nine dogs (win- ner group IV excluded see above), three from Russia, one from South Korea (English Bulldog), one from Thailand (Pekingese), one from the USA (Airedale Terrier), one from Italy (Italian Pointing Dog), one English dog bred in Australia (Afgan Hound), three from Russia (Bou- vier, American Akita, Golden Retriever) and finally one from the Netherlands, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen. As there was no final ceremony but a repetition of the dull laser-show-who- let-the-dogs-out performance and the flag ceremony whereby the flag was handed over the Chinese Kennel Club, including a promotional video presen- tation of what can be expected, the Best In Show judging could start well in time. Unfortunately it started with smoke over the ring and dull light, a nightmare for the photographers. And worse, the light went only a little bright- er during judging, but far from good.
If you want to use a smoke machine, OK, but once finished have it blown away with a ventilator before you start. The spotlights were probably oper- ated electronically as they could not follow the subject fluently and was far too small, lighting up only parts of the dogs or missing it completely. What a shame to end such a fantastic dog show like this. We Belgians know that contrary to us, Dutchmen are very chauvinistic, and my guess was right, the Dutch dog, the Grand Basset Grif- fon Vendéen won Best in Show. All group winners are supposed to be top dogs and as only one can win... Frosty Snowman is a 4-year-old male entered in Champion Class and was bred by Phil Reid who still co-owns the dog with Gwen Huikenshoven who was the breeder of both parents of this dog. A really nice dog and very good mover too and a happy dog which has prob- ably made this difference when a judge has to split hairs. The only record that can be broken next year in Shangai is that of being the biggest show ever in Asia. Lots of peo- ple from Europe will probably choose to go to the European instead and that will probably be a big one, held in Wels in Austria.
WORLD DOG SHOW AMSTERDAM 2018 AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS | AUGUST 9-12 | PHOTOS BY KARL DONVIL
BIS BENELUX WINNER Judge: Hans-Erhart Grüttner (DE) 1. Scottish Terrier Mcvan’s Big Bopper At Beameups Owner: Cross, Rebecca BIS BENELUX JUNIOR WINNER Judge: Stefan Sinko (SL) 1. Old English Sheepdog Bottom Shaker The Greatest Picture Owner: Koroknai, Jozsef GROUP I Judge: Ilona Onstenk-Schenk (NL) 1. Bouvier des Flandres Family Flight Fine Chanel Owner: Meshcheriakova, Irina GROUP II Judge: Roberto Douma (NL) 1. Bulldog Cappelli Bulls-argentina Rodo Owner: Lee, Jinwoo GROUP III Judge: Jo Schepers (NL)
GROUP IV Judge: Andras Korozs (HU) 2. Dachshund Miniature Minidogland Take After Sun Owner: Meier, Philippe GROUP V Judge: Georgiy Onishchenko (UA) 1. American Akita Lsa Simons Splendid Owner: Khromov, Vladimir GROUP VI Judge: Sylvie Desserne (FR) 1. Grand Basset Griffon Vendéen Frosty Snowman Owner: Huikeshoven, Gwen GROUP VII Judge: Hans van den Berg (NL) 1. Italian Pointing Dog Polcevera’s Ponente Owner: Segato, Gabriella GROUP VIII Judge: Jos De Cuyper (BE) 1. Golden Retriever Lozung Absolute Legend Fernflower Owner: Mironova, Irina
GROUP IX Judge: Francesco Cochetti (IT) 1. Pekingese Livanda Kashmir Owner: Nagmsiriwong, Suwan GROUP X Judge: Vlastislav Vojtek (SK)
1. Afghan Hound Alaqadar Rigoletto
Owner: Douglas, Wayne JUNIOR WINNERS GROUP I
Judge: Jan de Gids (NL) 1. Australian Shepherd Aurum Dog Gerakl Owner: Tikhonova, Y.a. GROUP II Judge: Rafael Malo Alcrudo (ES) 1. Boxer Show Leader Intouchable Owner: Zawistowski, Adam GROUP III Judge: Torsten Himmrich (DK) 1. Dandie Dinmont Terrier Sunjoy’s For Your Eyes Only Owner: Fandiño, Laura
1. Airedale Terrier Joval Angel’s Glory Owner: Rickard, Valeria
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