Crufts, 6 – 9 March 2025, Gundog Day 8 March 2025

84 Dogs, making 110 Entries, travelled to the NEC in Birmingham for Crufts, ‘the world’s largest dog show‘ and the pinnacle of the dog showing year! What a fabulous day we had, lots of great feedback about the lovely atmosphere around the ring, and with the draw of Crufts the opportunity to catch up with our international Curly friends.
Moray Armstrong was our judge this year, and his main winners were:

Best of Breed: NOR/DK/SE Sh Ch Skaringen’s First Impression (Mr J S Thygesen)
Best Opposite Sex: Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale (Miss J Stubbs)
Dog CC: Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale (Miss J Stubbs)
Reserve Dog CC: Multi Ch Bling Bling Aatami Omena (Mrs A & Miss A Tostmann)
Bitch CC: NOR/DK/SE Sh Ch Skaringen’s First Impression (Mr J S Thygesen)
Reserve Bitch CC: Sh Ch Tessmene Tickety Boo (Mrs F & Miss C Carrick)
Best Puppy: Krisbos Leonidas With Molokain (IKC) (Mr S T & Mrs E D & Mrs L & Mr E Clack & Clack & Batlle-Hunter & Eddery)
Best Veteran: Multi Ch Bling Bling Aatami Omena (Mrs A & Miss A Tostmann)

It was great to see a Curly in the final eight with our Best of Breed winner shortlisted in the Gundog Group.

Many Congratuations to Jill Stubbs & Dru – Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale, on winning his first CC.

The full results and more photos can be found on the Show Results page.

Also to Note at Crufts
Gamekeepers’ Classes
Class: 2358 – For Working Gundogs – Best Dog (16 entries)
Judge: Mr C Adamson
Res Roughyeds Regal George at Treecave (Miss R & Mr J Arnold & Dobson)

Class: 2359 – For Working Gundogs – Best Bitch (31 entries)
Judge: Ms C Chichester
Crimblescurl Time To Tango At Wenichones JW (Mrs D & Mr L & Mr M Bain) were shortlisted to the final 8.

Class: 2361 – Class Restricted To Retired Gamekeepers (7 entries)
Judge: Miss A Cooper
2nd Bazzy Inti Anka At Molokain (IMP CZE) (Mr ST & Mrs ED Clack)

Other Curlies taking part in the Gamekeepers’ Working Dog Classes:
‘Giles’ – Sh Ch Foxriever Picture Perfect For Blanshard
‘Edgar’ – Tonispada Vuori Vincent By Blanshard
‘Louise’ – Roughyeds Rita Tanner
‘River’ – Ch Infallibles Black Velvet At Kandrelli SGWC

Well done all of you, a lovely number of Working Curlies taking part this year. The Gamekeepers’ Classes – Working Gundog Classes are for dogs who have regularly worked in the shooting field, and the owners must confirm that they are regular members of a picking up/beating team on a shoot/estate.

Breeders Competition
Lou Moskowitz’s Ravenho Team represented Curlies in the Main Arena talking part in the final of Breeders Competition, judged by Moray Armstrong.

Vulnerable Breeds Competition
Keith & Mary Solomon’s ‘Thomas’ – Sh Ch Foxriever Mystic Marvel At Elkysar represented Curlies in the Main Arena taking part in the final of the Vulnerable Breeds Competition, judged by Graham Hill.