StanHome Bolognese News

Bath 23rd May 2008

Best of Breed - Radamantino Circe Of StanHome (imp It)

Reserve Best of Breed - Simo Alphaia Of StanHome (imp Slovakia)

Judge: Mrs C Alcock

Bath is one not a favourite venue for me as it takes 4+ hours to get there making it a very long day for us all. We were due in the ring at 14.15 so it was not as early a start as usual - however at 15.30 we were still waiting to go in at last it was decided we should use another ring (which had been empty for over an hour). By this time with the torrential downpours and tired dogs both the judge, dogs and their owners were more than a little fed up. We got started at last but it wasn't long before the judge was told if we didn't hurry we would miss the Best in Group. She gallantly battled on and we did indeed just make it - being put on the end of the group line-up which by that time was nearly finished.

StanHome had a very good day, Ladislav, only his second Championship Show had never shown outside before however, he just went beautifully for me as though he had been showing for years, I am so proud of him he just goes out there and performs. Simo as usual took it in his stride it is so easy to see where his son gets it from. Circe was the real surprise of the day, it was her first Championship Show plus being outside with the rain, noise and long wait, I did wonder how it would affect her - she looked lovely and performed so well. Sisi was just Sisi she loves every minute of it, full of life and love for everyone..

Simo and Circe ended up going head to head for Best of Breed, Chris kindly took Simo in for me and to my surprise it was Circe that got the Best of Breed. We had no time to do our lap of honour or to thank the judge we were whisked off to stand on the end of the line for Best in Group, it was so hectic and not fair on our judge or ourselves. I went into the ring with no comb to groom, with no time to relax her and she still managed to show for me, what a little trouper she was. Hopefully the next show will be more organised.

I would like to thank Carol Alcock for her patience and dedication on that day and also of course for choosing both Simo and Circe as Res BOB and BOB.

Best Dog : STANLEY Mrs J Simo Alphaia Of StanHome (imp Slovakia) 

Res Best Dog : DOWTY, Ms V A & MACKRELL Mrs J Ir Ch Clynymona Leonetti

Best Bitch : STANLEY Mrs J Radamantino Circe Of StanHome (imp It)

Res Best Bitch : DOWTY, Ms V & SEEBERGER Mrs M Bolognese Star Audrey At Havanese Stars

Best Puppy : MOTHERSDALE Mr & Mrs A Shiarita Poppyseed

2nd Puppy Dog StanHome Ladislav      1st Post Graduate Bitch Sisi Aphaia of StanHome



 

LADISLAV 2nd in Puppy Dog





All ready to go Mum


Am I doing OK mum


Give me a hug mum


Towards the judge best behave myself


Just us now we make a team Mum


Do I look like a show dog


Is that it now
 
   


Sisi 1st in Post Graduate Bitch





Walk-a-bouts on our own Mum


Does she want to see my teeth


She's thorough isn't she


Another walk in the rain


That smells good, sorry Mum head up


Did I get the Red one Mum
   


Simo 1st in Post Graduate Dog





I like it out here on the grass


Is this nice lady the judge


She seems very nice Mum


Round again


Will she like us do you think


She did Mum well done!
   


CIRCE 1st in Junior Bitch





The grass is wet Mum


She's walking nicely too isn't she Mum


Teeth ,did Iget it right


Nice eyes she's got, friendly


Do you think she will like me
   


SIMO & CIRCE head to head for Best of Breed





Hello who's got hold of you Simo


It's nice facing each other isn't it


Another look wev'e done this before


Golly I got it!
   


CIRCE in Best in Group





Am I looking OK Mum


Is she another Judge


Now she's looking at my teeth


This is a really big ring Mum


I'm tired, my legs ache


I have never seen so many different dogs before