Hound AV 2008 - the Winners !

Firstly I feel very lucky to have judged Toto's last show and it make's me feel humbled as Im sure you are all aware he was a very beautiful dog.

I want to also make everyone aware my selection's were made and forwarded to Patch before the sad news of Toto's sad passing was announced.

My first place goes to a dog who from now on will head the name of the hound class for now and for a long time, I love Borzio's,and this dog shout's out quality, he had a great presence shinning through from this picture, a take me home face. I would have definitley given him space by my fire, I will beforever grateful to be the judge in this class to have given him this first place.





Second goes to another beautiful dog, who is a very stunning dog, I chose these dog's on merit he is a cracking looker and Borzio's are a definite favorite in the hound group for me.





Third goes to a dog and a breed I have never heard of, being a Boxer owner I must have lead a shelterd life as this dog is a beauty and I would like to see more of him as he mature's and grow's he will be a belter.





Fourth goes to this beautiful bitch she has a good back and a beautiful head and is a cracker and I hope she's in more show's as she is a beauty.





Fifth goes to this lovely boy I loved this picture he look's a wee darling and he has a wonderful stance and hope also to see more of him in the show he is a belter.





Sixth goes to this old girl she is lovely I must admit to a soft spot for greyhound's this one look's like she could run all day.






Now this class was a hard class to judge, and I have to thanks Patch for her very hard work which has gone into this class, not many of us see what goes on behind the curtain for these classes and she must spend hour's and days on the pc sorting out everything, also I have to thank
our Collator Hali for a wonderful job, now here are the special's.

My First special goes to this lovely girl she looks to have a special something, she is a beautiful bitch and has a presence about her.





My second special goes to, this wee boy he is a lovely wee man and has a cheeky face that says "I might be small but I have a huge heart."





Well done to all, and my condolences to Chaumsong on the passing of her beautiful Toto.

Really looked forward to this group as 'Hounds' are my favourite. I remember judging the over 28" 'any breed' class and every one was a Borzoi.

Just like to say well done to Patch & ZB. What a fitting tribute to Toto. I'm sure (from what I've read) he'll be busy jumping into muddy puddles right now so when he's finished - well done.

All great doggies - well done everybody.

Zoeybeau, your words are so moving, they reflect so well the dignity of the occasion.

I know how hard this presentation was for you to do, when I sent you a message to let you know that one of the dogs you selected had passed away so that you could gather your thoughts in preparation for this presentation, I know it hit you very hard as you did`nt know before you made your choices, [ which I confirm for all because of the timing of the results coming through ].

On behalf of myself as Show Sec and for the Show itself, thank you for such a thoughtful and respectful presentation.

Congratulations to all the wonderful dogs in the class, and to those just missing out on a place, all the dogs were a joy to see as they took their positions in the virtual ring

Thankyou for your kind word's patch, the death of Toto did hit home as it hasn't been that long since we were in the same postition when we lost Tigger and they are all so special to each and everyone of us they place a paw print in our heart's forever.xxzbxx

Well done everyone.

And thank you Chaumsong for allowing this class to be Toto's memorial from now on. It must be so hard for you at the moment and my thoughts are with you.

Im so sorry to hear of totos passing, A fitting winner, such a handsome dog x

sorry to here about toto but a great way to remember him. Congrates to all the winners they are stuning.

Wonderful memorial to Toto.

Congrats to all the winners.

I really don't have the words to express how I feel about this class. Thank you Patch and Toni (Zoeybeau1) for such a fabulous memorial to Toto. I saw the results last night but the wonderful words and tribute were too much for me - it's taken to just now to compose myself enough to thank you both.

Toto will always be first in my heart, how wonderful that he was 1st in his last show...I'll treasure this class with all the wonderful memories I have of him.

Tchi would like to thank you for his place too, he's honoured to be up there with his much loved brother

Thanks Hali for collating too