Newsletter February 29th, 2012

Eindhoven, 3-5 February

Eukanuba World Challenge 2011

The fifth annual prestigious Eukanuba World Challenge took place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December hosted at the 11th Annual AKC / Eukanuba National Championships in Orlando, Florida. 41 top winning dogs represented their countries from around the globe, competing in one of the four non-geographical sections for the highly prized title “Eukanuba World Challenge Champion 2011” along with the $10,000 prize money.

The launching of the European Cup 2011 in Selbu appeared in lovely sunshine. As even the Weather Gods had fulfilled their obligations, it was obvious that the implementation of the Cup had to be a success. And, indeed it was! Under the resolute and competent leadership of the Trial Manager Curt-Christer Gustafsson, assisted by Secretary Henry Gullans, the European Cup 2011 was brought safely into port.

Baltic Triumph 2012

The international dog show “Baltic Triumph” took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on February 10-11, 2012 and collected around 1,500 exhibitors from nearby countries on its rings.

Junior Handling : Maija Kärki

My name is Maija Kärki and I am a 16-year old high school student living in the middle of Finland in a city called Kuopio. My mother started to breed toy, dwarf and medium size poodles before I was even born, so all my life I have been connected to dogs and dog shows.

Norwegian winner, DOGS4ALL

With nearly 6.000 dogs at the Exhibition Centre at Lillestrom, just outside Oslo, the Norwegian Kennel Club proved again that not only is the Exhibition Centre big enough to host larger shows, like the Europe Winner Show 2015, but also that they have the staff and expertise to run them.

Hungarian Kennel Club

International Canine event in Costa Rica…

The opening show of the 2012 Costa Rica National Dog Championship, known as the “Copa INBIO Parque” (INBIO Parque Cup) got underway on 28th and 29th January this year, with dogs entered from different parts of the world, and five expert judges.

What things should you expect as your dog ages?

This year’s first FCI International Dog Show in Japan was held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba on January 29, 2012 organised by the JKC Chiba Block Council.