Bitch Championship
In Running Order:
1 CAROLINE HEATH with (Ob Ch) MALARIDGE MOONLIT SKY
2 KATHY RUSSELL with (ObCh) SARKAM EXPLICIT IMAGE FOR RUSKATH
3 PANDY HERRITS with KELTLODGE MISTRESS MAYHEM AT DODGIN
4 VICTORIA COOK with (ObCh) LUPITOONZ DANCE MONKEY
5 LYNN HILLARY with OKINA KITAI APIO
6 HELEN MURRAY-RYAN with (ObCh) SARKAM MADEMOISELLE PHURY
7 LYN TOZER with (ObCh) RAITAL KIA POP
8 KATHY RUSSELL with (ObCh) RUSKATH KLASSIFIED IMAGE
9 JANE POTTLE with (ObCh) HAVASTORM LETS GO CRAZY
10 KAT FARRANTS with (ObCh) SOLARWIND POWER AND GLORY
11 SUE MACDONALD with YONIE YOU ONLY LIVE ONCE
12 ALISON GRESTY with (ObCh) TRADER'S APPRENTICE
13 WENDY HUGHES with (ObCh) TIGRYS BRING ME SUNSHINE
14 KATHY RUSSELL with JAZZLOR EVERGLOW IMAGE VIA RUSKATH
15 SHARON DUNSTAN with (Ob Ch) COLLIEWOOD CUSTOM DEZIGN
16 KAREN HARRISON with (ObCh) HAVASTORM DREAM ON
17 KAREN AARONS with (ObCh) SYANNE FANCY THAT EDITION
18 PIERRE NORFOLK with (ObCh) MIKARED ANDORIA
19 SUE MONK with (ObCh) RUSKATH KNOCKOUT IMAGE
20 NORMA BOOTH-HUDSON with WHITEROSE FLO
21 LOUISE WILLIAMS with MALARIDGE MOON FLOWER
22 KATHY RUSSELL with SARKAM MAHALO IMAGE VIA RUSKATH
Dog Championship
In Running Order:
1 JULIE ROWLANDS with (ObCh) SARKAM DOUTHINKHE SAURUS
2 GERALDINE STEADMAN with (ObCh) FIRETOUCH GREAT XPECTATION
3 MARY RAY with (ObCh) SARKAM SINATRA
4 MICHELLE RICHMOND with (ObCh) CALDONBECK PERFECT STORM
5 DEBBIE GIDDENS with JEZZADDY ITS ONE LOOK
6 RACHEL CUDWORTH with JANJELLY'S TOP GUN GOOSE
7 LORNA HILTON with (ObCh) ZANYWAY GREAT EXPECTATIONS
8 JANET ALDRIDGE with CANDLEWIND CASANOVA AT MALRIDGE
9 CAROLINE HEATH with EVALUC'S PRICELESS BOY
10 KAREN OTTO with SIXELA DARK SECRET
11 SUE MONK with (ObCh) JANJELLY'S FUDDLED BOY
12 MARIE CARTWRIGHT with (ObCh) KELTLODGE BLUE HIGHLANDER/
13 NICKY MURRELL with SIXELA HEIR TO BROCH TURACH
14 SUZY TOOLEY with (Ob Ch) WOUGHSTOCK WOTCH THIS SPACE
15 SUE FLIGHT with MALARIDGE MOON MAGIC
16 JULIE ROWLANDS with (ObCh) KOOPATROOPA DIDDY SAURUS
17 JUSTIN PARKER with VALLEYWOLVES EDWARD
18 SHIRLEY CLOWES with (ObCh) SARKAM THUNDER STORM
19 JACKY RODDICK with (Ob Ch) TIGRYS GOLDEN STARLIGHT
20 LINDA RUTHERFORD with (ObCh) LONGWAVES LEAD THE WAY
21 CAROLINE ELEY with CASBLAIDD CHUCKLE
22 GILL WINYARD with HOOKA WIVVA NEFF
23 VIRGINIA HARBORD with TILLYCHANCE MAGNUM OPUS
Inter Regional Obedience
Judge - Wendy Birch
Midlands
Team Manager - Lou Jackson
Assistants: Lyn Tozer & Wendy Hughes
Beginner
Dawn Birch with Jotunheim Fuse (Fuse) BSD Malinois
Reserve:
Jennifer Marriott with Deriolet Apollo (Bear) Labrador
Novice
Jean Cadman with Jolly Golden Lad (Reggie) Crossbreed
Julie Aspinall with Jules Rune (Rune) GSD
Class A
Susan Ward with Ravens Hefflump Of The Woods (Hettie) WSD
Sarah Squires with Staverton Wesley (Hudson) Goldie
Class B
Tammy Wallace with Jezzaddy It's With a Shimmy (Shimmy) WSD
Class C
Phil Barnes with Jezzaddy It's So Sassy (Sassy) WSD
Scotland
Team Manager - Karen Otto
Assistants: Pamela Stevens & Hazel Ewing
Beginner
Nash Bell with Cooper OF The Yellow Door (Cooper) Cocker Spaniel
Reserve:
Emma Burns with Bueno Boy (Woody) Crossbreed
Novice
Kirsten Cowling with Syanne Rock N Roll Edition (Banjo) BC
Ann McDonald with Gadloch Thunder Storm (Monty) English Springer Spaniel
Class A
Nicola Ward with Easterdales Winter Wisp (Wisp) WSD
Jacqualine Taylor with Jazzlor Don’t Stop Believin (Journey) WSD
Class B
Frank Glancy with Gaytonwood Strictly Kevin (Kevin) Goldie
Class C
Heather Moir with Westmac Fflam Never Ending (Never) GSD
Northern
Team Manager - Emma Lavender
Asst Mgrs - Alison Gresty
& Julie Rowlands
Beginner
Donna Smith with Daisy Spider Day Dream (Daisy) GSD
Reserve:
Holly Kay with Willow (Willow) Min Labradoodle
Novice
Joanne Woodhead with Miraje Love For Infinity at Penduffie (Eddie) BC
Gwen Todd with Peakybonds Acer (Acey) BC
Class A
Julie Rumsey wuth Morgans R Contraband (Smuggler) Mali X
Elspeth Brown with Keevaguard Black Beauty (Devi) GSD
Class B
Cindy Bows with Jacobrad He’s a Wizard (Kracka) GSD
Class C
Tina Kimblin with Chikaramor One More Chance (Tokie) BC
Wales
Team Manager - Gill Walker
Assistants - Jane Moran & Barbara Roberts
Beginner
Nicola Mueller with The High Lady (Mollie) Cocker Spaniel
Reserve:
Alison Dyer with Denwyn Dream (Voda) Crossbreed
Novice
Alison O’Connor with Cartezz Spritzer (Mab) BC
Sarah Egerton with Afonbach The Great Prince (Splash) NSDTR
Class A
Anne Coates with Finwen Stickytoffeepuddin (Cenia) Goldie
Lynne Cook with Apwillow Dai Crunch (Ozzy) BC
Class B
Barbara Roberts with Ryansdi Strawberry Fields (Ted) Crossbreed
Class C
Jane Walker with Darjan Save The Last Dance (Menna) BC
South East & East Anglia
Team Manager - Samantha Cole
Assistants: Louise Petchell and Yvonne Abra
Beginner
Katy Green with Messano Mister Ed (Louie) Golden Retriever
Reserve:
Misha Haywoode-Hemans with Vongraf Ufoo (Fen) GSD
Novice
Veronika Mala with True Love Cinderella Ranch (Lovi) Australian Cattle Dog
Karen Russell with Arkens Cosmos (Sagan) Mudi
Class A
Kathy Woodgreaves with Buskru Mixologist (Arfa) Poodle X Collie
Sarah Connell with Sarian Top Notch Of Valgrays (Notch) New Zealand Huntaway
Class B
Jude Stone with Alpana Sense Of Style (Sassy) BC
Class C
Christine Bowles with Maccadale Izzy (Izzy) BC
South & South West
Team Manager - Emma Galbraith
Assistants: Hillary Holley & Sharron Dainton
Beginner
Natasha Moss with Stoakers Black Acorn (Onyx) GSD
Reserve:
Sue Martin with Inuhaus Ixora (Lara) GSD
Novice
Paul Cousins with Moortime Mist on the Moors (Cloud) Australian Shepherd
Susan Wolf with Goldbounty's Buttercup (Melody) Golden Retriever
Class A
Veronica Hill with Masinme Magic Moment (Chilly) WSD
Lynne Webster with Torlake Silver (Tide) BC
Class B
Lydia Greenwood with Saartjie The Court Jester (Gideon) WSD
Class C
Chris Daubney with Bamboozle She's No Shiralee (Ellie) Australian Working Kelpie
Northern Ireland
Team Manager - Jean Young
Assistants: Voirrey Horne & Miriam de Groot
Beginner
Lindsey McDowell with Broconnell Black Bird (Koba) Labrador
Reserve:
Sophia-Rose Beaumont with Coedhelyg Ho Pes and dreams (Amica) NSDTR
Novice
Louise Jackson with Chikaramor True Diamond (Parker) BC
Voirrey Horne with Kenbloom Orpington @ Manannans (Nuggy) Goldie
Class A
Claire McKinley-Storie with Evalesco Dangerous Love (Keira) Doberman
Kellie McCaughan with Dingo Vom Hollentor (Murphy) GSD
Class B
Brenda Patterson with Corneroak Golden Dreams (Jodie) Goldie
Class C
Amy Carswell with Manannans King Of The Road (Joey) BC
'OBREEDIENCE'
Judge - Jacqui Ashmore
Team 1
Cool Cockers Cocker Spaniels
Team Captain - Heather Gardner
Charlie Blake with Paisley And Pinstripe (Paisley)
Heather Gardner with Amelaura Lady Fallow (Eleven)
Caroline McDonnell with Celestial Blue Moon (Luna)
Violet Mae Murch with Charlie Care Bear (Charlie)
Jodie Parry with Olive Sky (Buzz)
Tracey Hinsley with Wildflowers In Your Own Time (Jet)
Team 2
MRU Manchester Terrier
Team Captain - Brenda Harrison
Chris Harrison with Magpiebank Teal (Teal)
Ann Harrison with Ch Magpiebank Ash (Ash)
Chrissie Bynam with Mimbre It's Norti Nora at Ceebee (Nora)
Lesley Olbinson with Magpiebank Rayn (Rain)
Judy Thurlow with Erkenwyne Silver Seraph (Tilda)
Brenda Harrison with Rosadyva Midnight Sapphire (Dottie)
Team 3
Diamonds in the Rough Rough Collie
Team Captain - Jane Spendelow
Jane Spendelow with Uffspring Undreamed Of RL2Ex (Baby)
Claire Walton with Corydon Blaze of Gold (Blaze)
Kathryn Notley with Jotars Amazonian Tango (Jax)
Stacy Steven with Cambrogan's Blissful Barra (Barra)
Tara Clare with Ingledene Nitesky of Skyeshelm (P-BEG EX) (Briar Rose)
David Barnett with For Whom the Bell Tolls (Isi)
Team 4
The Russellers Jack Russell
Team Captain - Sian Leanne Rees
Sian Leanne Rees with Little Miss Tiny Temper (Mable)
Anne Shuker with Scally’s Skullduggery Swag (Scally)
Kirsty Stuart with Fedsig’s Phantom Menace (Phantom)
Louise Dexter with Our Own Little Izzy Whizz (Izzy)
Lorraine Gardner with Wee Whirlwind Willow (Willow)
Helen Chetwynd with Barnes Wallis Bouncing Boy (Barney)
Charlotte Wild with Rouge Hero (Toad)
Team 5
The Wagtails Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Team Captain - Sue Pinkham
Sue Pinkham with Kathysgirls Daisy Mae (Daisy-Mae)
Ann Fawcett with Vonnyisle Ice Lord Rl1ex Rl2ex (Stuie)
Jen Dearlove with Kathysgirls Riker (Riker)
Karen Chelsey with Featherfalls Florence (Flo)
Danni Cash with Little Bear Koda (Koda)
Bev Boughton with Kathysgirls Hazel (Autumn)
Team 6
Super Staffords Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Team Captain - Kelly Harris
Kelly Harris with Illori Camiyah (Beg Ex) (Camiyah)
Leah Hill with Blues Boy High Flyer (Walter)
Ben Hill with Kodaknott Team of Dreams (Bridget)
Abbie Spink with Staffordwill Radebe (Buddy)
Nina Hallam with Illori Azizi (Az)
Vicky Talbot Sheerfire Bad Seed (Callie)
Team 7
Dachtastic Dachshund
Team Captain - Lillie Abbott
Lillie Abbott with Idirsholas Ignatius Ay I RL2ex (Ignatius)
Sarah Roper with Idirsholas Mist and Drizzle RL2ex (Mizzle)
Cheryl Brooke-Donovan with Rippling Brook for Idirsholas RL2ex (Ripple)
Faye Cook with Idirsholas Purple Moose (Moose)
Katie Haworth with Idirsholas Son of the Sea (Gordon)
Team 8
The Labrapaws Retriever (Labrador)
Team Captain - Kaye Littlehales
Kaye Littlehales with Kaliture Appollo of Kayendor CDex-TDex (Richie)
Tracey Hinsley with Purdey Christmas Pudding (Purdey)
Alexandra Turner with Tau Bonnievale (Tau)
Samantha Woods with Quinn Jet (Harley)
Jane Hudson-Evans with Bredonedge Kite (Nell)
Faith Woods with Raven’s Wings (Raven)
Team 9
Stafford Stars Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Team Captain - Tracey Robbins
Tracey Robbins with Jakataffs Summer Song (Bird)
Janina Dangerfield with Crown Princess (Maya)
Alice Gardner with Jakataffs Saffron (Bea)
Emma Makin with Jakataffs Chilli (Daisy)
Sue Palmer-Tarburton with Miss Lexi Lou RL2-Ex (Lexi)
Estelle Vickery with Jakataffs Lakota (Keeper)
Team 10
Spring It On Springer Spaniel
Team Captain - Violet-Mae Murch
Sarah Jones with Beatrixpotter Sacredoak (Potsy)
Jeanna Gwilliam with Fleekform Explorer of Amienko (Dora)
Mali Tinney with Preseliedge Oak (Oakley)
Aimee Gardiner with Barecho Cover Girl of Svenjak (Leah)
Jodie Parry with Run Archie Run (Archie)
Violet-Mae Murch with Ziggy’s Tangled Ivy (Ivy)
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes Final
Judge - Rachael Armstrong
Not In Running Order
Michelle Bean with Lightning Lex (WSD)
Sophia-Rose Beaumont with IR SH Ch Coedhelyg Ho pes and Dreams CJW25 JCH CJW25, JN CH, JD, CIB-J (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)
Suzanne Boucher with Tilly the Trick Pleaser (Crossbreed)
Audrey Calder with Rogue Ratha (Labrador)
Tara Clare with Ingledene Nitesky of Skyeshlem (Rough Collie)
Lynne Daffern with Serenaker Pocahontas (Beagle)
Julie Docking with Bramleycott Extravaganza (Shetland Sheepdog)
Sonia Elvin with Jakeyboy Midnight (Crossbreed)
Amber Emmett with Everyone loves a Rolo (Bulldog)
Viv Gibson with Obed James Joseph (Crossbreed)
Megan Green with Aglabs Khione (Labrador)
Jan Haggerty with Lindsayfield Lass at Brankstonlee (Labrador)
Chris Harrison with Magiebanks Teal (Manchester Terrier)
Lorna Hayes with Nora of Beacon (WSD)
Ben Hill with Kodaknott Team of Dreams (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
Rachel Hilton with Monochrome Bluebell Do (Cocker Spaniel)
Aliki Hughes with Custard Chaos (Golden Retriever)
Melanie Hunter with Kadaka Konartist at Kyleholm (Golden Retriever)
Raegan Knipe with Dory Irish Sea (Labrador)
Chelsea Lee with Avonwolf Kismets Tide (Belgian Shepherd - Malinois)
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor with Wolfpac's Shine Your Light on Me (BC)
Lindsey McDowell with Broconnell Blackbird (Labrador)
Kenny McKenzie with Angus Von Wheresthebeef (GSD)
Patricia Newbury with Queensway Lily of the Valley (German Shorthaired Pointer)
Theo O'Donnell with Thanks for all the Fish (Labrador)
Chris Powell with Baratpataki Janos Buda (Mudi)
Abbie Reynolds-Dobson with Risky Business Lad (Crossbreed)
Helen Satchell with Kenaiteen Tightrope Walker (Labrador)
Lisa Sergiew with Izzabella Tinkerbell (Shetland Sheepdog)
Grace Shawyer with Syanne Quickstep Edition (BC)
Neil Smith with Tollisty Couldn't Careless (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)
Tim Smith with Tanglewood Effie (Crossbreed)
Ruth Taylor with Hosha Viva Forever (Miniature Poodle)
The Kennel Club Good
Citizen Dog Scheme
Special Pre-Beginner
Obedience Stakes (YKC Final)
Judge - Rachael Armstrong
Not In Running Order
Under 12yrs
Cambria Leitch with Muddiwarx Miss Smoak (Barbet)
Bonnie Lloyd with Bonnie's Biscuit (Cocker Spaniel)
Over 12 yrs
Imogen Baker with Fantastic Mr Foxy (Crossbreed)
Sophia-Rose Beaumont with Sh Ch Coedhelyg Ho pes and Dreams CJW25 JCH (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever)
Charlie Donner-Broom with Princess Yoyo (Labrador)
Yasmin Foudhaili with Lael Pleasant (English Springer Spaniel)
Holly Kay with Windy Willow (Crossbreed)
Lily Moloney with Beechley Sky (BC)
Reuben Parrish with Proserpina Yamari (BC)
Reuben Parrish with Epsilon Clara Stelo (Crossbreed)
Beatrice Rolf with Pippilotta Starflight of Galafazia (Crossbreed)
Megan Rose-Hall with Sixwillows Morning Venus (Miniature Poodle)
Grace Shawyer with Syanne Quickstep Edition (BC)
Abbie Spink with Sheerfire Bad Seed (Staffordshire Bull Terrier)
Amelia Wright with Britanic Starlight RL1 EX (Jack Russell Terrier)
Over 18yrs
Emmelia Daines with Glenpatrick Beau (Labrador)
Bryony Jackson with Leylak Unscripted (Doberman)
Kiera Leslie with Stripehead Impact (Wirehaired Visla)
Gemma Mackenzie with Jansanleis Rave JW (German Spitz)
Keris Reynolds-Dobson with Captivating Luna (Kelpie)
YKC
Judge - Pamela Stevens
Basic
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Novice
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High Flyers
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JUDGES AT CRUFTS 2026
Judge - Kate McCartney
(Dog & Bitch
Championships)
It is not often I find myself lost for words, but when I received “that” email, I was truly and utterly gobsmacked. So many emotions washed over me in a single reading—shock, surprise, being completely overwhelmed, absolutely chuffed to bits, and, above all, an indescribable excitement. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the RKC and the Crufts Committee for this very special invitation. It is a tremendous honour to be asked, and I believe I may have set the record for the fastest reply to a judging invitation in history!
My journey began at Coatbridge DTC, where I met my good friend John Clark. After much pleading, my parents finally relented and allowed me to have a dog of my own—a German Shepherd named Sophie. A few shows in, with Shona (McCracken) as my driver, and I was completely hooked on the world of obedience.
Throughout the years, I have been fortunate enough to share my life with some truly fantastic dogs. Many of them have taken me to the dizzy heights of ticket, and my handsome and clever Dodge even managed to carry me to the dizzy heights of Crufts Obedience Championships. Now, I am a member of Lisburn & District DTC, where I train the competitive obedience class. Moving from my beloved Scotland to Lisburn was a huge step, but the friends I have made there have made the transition much easier.
I have been judging tickets since 2006, awarding my first ticket to the outstanding team of Herbie and Jazz. Over the years, I have had the privilege and joy of judging the Crufts World Cup—though it is a shame this event no longer takes place—as well as the Crufts Obreedience Final, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Judging at Crufts is a world apart from my new role as Crufts Chief Steward. For this year, I have passed the baton to my long suffering handsome husband Michael, and I know he will be fab as always. Although I would have loved for him to be part of my own team, it simply is not possible. I am incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by friends, both old and new, who I am confident will perform their roles seamlessly, allowing me to focus on the task at hand.
Good luck to everyone who has the good fortune to be qualified for 2026—I hope you enjoy your experience as much as I intend to. It is an immense honour to be judging the “best of the best” at the very best dog show in the world.
Kate x
Judge - Wendy Birch
(Inter Regionals -
Obedience)
Judge - Rachael Armstrong
(KCGCDS Special Pre Beginner Stakes)
I feel so honoured to be invited to judge the Royal Kennel Club Special Pre-Beginner Stakes final in 2026. My heartfelt thanks to Heidi & everyone at the RKC.
I've been around the Good Citizen ring at Crufts every year & most recently with Ramsey Dog Club as part of their Gold display team. The atmosphere is always so positive and helpful with that extra buzz you can only get from Crufts!
Of course as well as the final on Saturday, we have the YKC final on Sunday & it's always a pleasure watching young handlers get involved & watching them grow with their dogs.
I started training dogs 33 years ago at the tender age of 17! Gosh was it really that long ago? I can even remember entering a ykc competition but as it was only up to 18 in those days, I did only enter the one.
I have personally owned & trained a number of different dog breeds over the years, from a Chihuahua to a German Shepherd, including a lot of rescues. At the moment, I have Collies & Goldies.
I have trained 2 Obedience Champions & have been part of the Northern Obedience team in various classes 5 times so understand the enjoyment & pride that comes with working at Crufts. Also the fact there's no way of practicing for such a unique environment. The one piece of advice I can give everyone is that it's a case of trying your best, being proud that you're there but remember to ALWAYS have fun!
I will be ably assisted by my team:
Ring Steward: My husband Graham who is very experienced & has stewarded all levels up to ticket. Always with a cheerfull vibe so I know he'll put you all at ease.
Scribe: Miss Voirrey Horne. Voirrey is highly experienced in Good Citizen & Competitive Obedience. Having not only been in display teams a number of times but also as a member of the Northern Ireland inter-regionals team. Perfect to be at my side as I judge you all.
Ring Manager: Last but not least, we have Mrs Jean Young who will be at the ringside to organise you all & answer any questions you may have. Jean is very experienced with Good Citizen & someone who I consider to be the best display team manager for a numer of years. Again, her positive vibe & knowledge makes her perfect for this role. She'll know how you are all feeling & will be there to help as much as possible.
And with that, all that's left is for me to wish you all the very best of luck!
Judge - Pamela Stevens
(YKC Obedience)
My journey in obedience began when I was very young, and like many juniors, it all started by tagging along to dog training with my parents. My mum, Sandra McIntosh, and dad, Jim McIntosh, founded Knightswood Dog Training Club in Glasgow in 1970, and from around the age of eight I was there every week, watching, learning, and desperately wishing for a dog of my own.
My first opportunity came with my mum’s Sheltie, Brandy. He wasn’t the easiest dog — especially when it came to retrieving — but he taught me so much. I was allowed to train him on the condition that I practised during the week and listened carefully to everything I was taught at the club. That experience shaped my love for obedience and showed me how rewarding perseverance and teamwork can be.
Before long, I was competing with Brandy and taking part in junior classes. Although retrieving was still a challenge, we competed for several years and I was fortunate to win a number of Best Junior Handler awards. Training and competing with Brandy is something I still look back on very fondly.
As a teenager, I went on to train my own Border Collie, winning out of Beginners and competing through the Kennel Club Junior Organisation. I qualified for Crufts in 1985, and I still remember how exciting — and nerve-racking — it felt. One moment that really stands out is the sendaway, marked by black tape in a cross on the floor, and how thrilled I was when my dog completed it successfully. Those early junior experiences are memories that have stayed with me ever since.
Alongside obedience, I began my nurse training at the age of 17½ and qualified as a Psychiatric Nurse in 1990. I am still working in this field today as a Community Psychiatric Nurse Team Leader. Shortly after qualifying, I moved back home and got another Border Collie from the late Angie Jude’s breeding. With Leah (Pied Lady), I achieved Obedience Champion status and competed in the Championship at Crufts in 1995, 1996 and 1997.
Judging has also become an important part of my obedience journey. I judge regularly and in 2009 qualified to judge Obedience Championship Class C (Ticket). However, being invited to judge the Young Kennel Club Obedience at Crufts is especially meaningful to me, as this is where my own Crufts journey began as a junior competitor.
I have spent a great deal of time designing my YKC courses to take account of the different age groups within each class, ensuring they are fair, achievable, and enjoyable. My team and I aim to support and guide each junior through their round, helping them feel relaxed and confident so they can enjoy every moment. I hope this experience helps create special memories for the juniors — just as my own YKC journey did for me all those years ago.
Judge - Jacqui Ashmore
(Obreedience)
