Working day at Crufts 2010, and today myself and Bridie were both flying the flag for our small team at this world famous show!
It was a rare day out for me as recently I have been having a break from the ring, and I was excited to be attending alongside the other 271 boxers who were there to represent the breed.
Because of the popularity and size of the show it was an early 6 am start for us to arrive at the NEC for 8 am. Judging started at 9 am and our judge for today was the famous all-rounder Mrs Kari Willberg.
First up it was Bridie who was entered in a Special Yearling class of 16. Unfortunately, she didn't seem her happy self today and she didn't place.
Immediately in the class after Bridie's, Graduate Bitch, it was my turn to do my stuff. The change of dog certainly kept Vicky on her toes!! So in we went along with 23 others (Graduate turned out to be the numerically strongest class of the day with all 24 being present). I thoroughly enjoyed myself and it showed!! After what seemed like forever, the judge decided to 'cut' the class down. My heart skipped when the judge pointed to me and I'd made the final 10! We were moved and then re-evaluated and I'd made the last 5!! We finished the class in 5th place, absolutely over the moon as this is our first time we've ever been placed at CRUFTS!! A fantastic day.
