12.05.2004

Not much chihuahua gossip in UK at the moment but in Ireland its another story !

At the Chihuahua Club of Ireland Marie Thorpe handled Ch Bramerita Just Heavenly "Kitty"
Nobody knew that Marie had this bitch in her care, not even the bitches breeder, but as normal Marie handled and presented her dogs beautifully and walked away with the prize of Best Bitch, when actually all the exhibitors expected her to get Best Dog....!!!!
Well Done Marie.

12.05.2004

UK Show results so far this year.

LONGCOATS

At Manchester in January the judge was allrounder Annette Oliver.
Best of Breed was Mrs L Humphreys  home bred AMARANTOS KIAM  a male.
This was a wonderful moment for the whole Humphreys family as it was their little daughter just age 7 that handled Kiam.
The bitch CC went to Mr Farrugias Rozamar Princess Adora cum Cholas bred by Mrs Ikin.             
The Best puppy in bred went to Mrs J Frasers home bred Widogi Peep show.

At Crufts in March the judge was specialist George Farmer "Sangria" now more known for his top winning jap chins and maltese, in the 70s and 80s Mr Farmer and his now sadly late partner Bryan Bond where very active in the bred making up many longcoat and smoothcoat champions.
Best of Breed and and later in the day Group 2 was Mr & MrsHornbys home bred
CH BRAMERITA NAUGHTY BUT NICE (The breed CC record holder)
Dog CC was Mr Farrugias Ch Rozamar Prince Charming avec Cholas bred by Mrs Ikin. The reserve CCs went to (male)Mr &MrsFootes Ch Marclir Ivory at Ballybroke bred by Mrs Willis. The resv bitch was Mrs Frasers Widogi Peep Show who was also Best Puppy.

The next Championship show was the United Kingdom Toy Dog our judge for the day was Nick Farrugia a breed specialist and allways great to give help and advice ( he works at the kennel club)  So he knows  all the rules.  Best of Breed went to Mrs Vickers AUDELS TIGER LILLY bred by her and now waiting for the that Crowning third CC.
The male CC went to "a new one" this was the first CC for Mr & Mrs TrantersYorone Sunshine over Tarradonna the breeder of this dog is Steve Rooney whos partners affix is well known in Europe "Copymear"   The reserve CCs went to the male Mr&MrsFootesYoung Champion Deerus Flashmoon at Ballybroke bred by Mrs Russell and the bitch was Mrs Jones, Flikan Flirt who was also Best Puppy.

Scotland was the next port of call......The Scottish Chihuahua Club.The judge for this time was Toy specialist Dr Andeas Schemmel. His Best of Breed was Footes CH DEERUS FLASHMOON AT BALLYBROKE who also went on to win Best in Show. The bitch CC was Mrs Bradys homebred Sylvies Blondie her first CC .Best puppy in Breed again Mr &Mrs Footes Homebred Ballybroke Magic Moments. Our Scottish Imports ( The Footes) sure had a great day back home in Scotland.

The next show was The Midland Chihuahua Club Championship Show. This was the clubs Ruby anniversary show and many goodies and prizes where to be had.The Judge this time Was Paul Clements whom although no longer active in the ring, is and has been a busy committee member of this club for many many years. His Affix is Clemanchi.
The Best of Breed and later Best in Show under another specialist judge ..Jim Tranter was HornbysCH BRAMERITA NAUGHTY BUT NICE  The male CC went to Footes Ch Marclir Ivory at Ballybroke and the reserve CCs to Male, Mrs Roberts Chersya Mr Edd and Frasers Widogi Peepshow. Best Puppy was Hornbys home bred Bramerita Son of a Gun.

And after the Midland Chi came The Ulster Chihuahua Club Champ Show.
Todays judge Olga Frei-Denver a well known and very recognisable character,a lady now in the autumn of her years looking absolutely stunning in white  5 inch stiletto shoes and an outfit all of us  ladies would be proud to fit into , in her younger days she made many appearances on television, stage and circus ring with her performing Chihuahuas. She found her Best longcoat in Mrs Lees  homebred RIDGEHAWK SOFTBLUSKY her best dog in Heaps and Thorpes Ashakas Big Brothers little brother,  bred by Marie Thorpe, reserve CCs went to ,male Stangoes Stanghurst Mr Motivate and McDevitts......  Best puppy in Breed and later Best Puppy in Show Hornbys Bramerita Little Billy.

Now at the British Chihuahua Club Open Show. Judge allrounder Maggie Bunce, she found her Best of Breed in Mrs Lunneys Diella Drama Queen and Best Puppy Hornbys Bramerita Little Billy. These both later beat the smoothcoats for Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show.

At The National Show at Stafford it was all different again this show was judged by Mr Gilbert Grevett (Tarina) for any of you with good memories or over 35 years old, The Grevetts bred the famous Rozavel Tarina Song, pet name squirrel and owned by the late Thelma Grey she was a" real star" Reserve Best in Show at Crufts the only longcoat chihuahua to achieve such a high accolade.His choice for Best of Breed was Footes CH DEERUS FLASHMOON  at Ballybroke who was also Group 3. The bitch CC went Mrs Scottows Scotma Purdy she was home bred and is now sitting on 2 CCs, the reserves male was Ch Peregrine JP Go My Way and import whom is currently being handled by Aimmee Davies of the Dachidas kennel, the bitch was Sorfleets Mardegrae Merry Go Round. Best Puppy in Breed Hornbys Bramerita Son of a Gun.