Crufts Winner 2011: Flat Coated Retriever

A Flat Coated Retriever has won Crufts Best in Show 2011. 9 year old Vbos The Kentuckian owned by MR Irvine, from Scotland took the top prize. Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) got reserve. Two very nice dogs placed indeed, both looked very happy and healthy.

Further reading: Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) profile on Dogsey

Story submitted by DevilDogz
on 13-03-2011, 08:55 PM

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Wyrd

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13-03-2011, 08:57 PM

Love the Flatcoat! So glad he won!

Luke

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13-03-2011, 08:57 PM

Very happy with the result, on both behalfs

Moobli

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13-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Shame Elmo didn't get a placing, but happy with the Judge's choices, both lovely dogs

Tupacs2legs

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13-03-2011, 09:07 PM

lovely dog

and nice at his age too... i think Elmo deserved a place tho

Phil

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13-03-2011, 09:10 PM

It's rare that we all like the top 2 dogs in our house but this year we did.

smokeybear

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13-03-2011, 09:13 PM

Er, they ALL got placed as they ALL won their groups and went forward to BIS, there can only be ONE BIS and a Reserve, there are no places.

All were fabulous specimens of their breed and a credit to their breeders, owners, and of course judges!

Collie Convert

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13-03-2011, 09:16 PM

What a worthy winner I absolutely loved him, and so glad th pbgv got reserve. Two dog that obviously love the ring

MerlinsMum

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13-03-2011, 09:19 PM

I should have put a bet on - I picked the winner & reserve! First time ever, lol.

However I did know the judge picked the Westminster BIS, a Deehound, because he said it fitted exactly the standard drawn up 150 years ago - so it was very likely going to be traditional, non-exaggerated breeds.