Norwegian Elkhound
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 27/10/24
The schedule for the Nordic Show on Saturday 23rd November at Ryton on Dunsmore is now available on Fossedata. Please support this unique show with your entries. https://www.fossedata.co.uk/.../The-Nordic-Show-November... The Judge for Elkhounds is Diane Cook (Tedandi) . There are 7 classes, two of which are separate sexes: Open Dog and Open bitch. The others are mixed sex. The BIS and BP judge is Dr I Gabriel (Gaybryl).
It's now 2 months since Colin Maun passed away. His daughter Georgina had sadly to delay the celebration of his life when she and her husband caught covid but it will now take place next weekend. People have been incredibly generous in donating over £1000 in his memory to be shared between the RNIB and St Barnabas hospice.
It's rather late to remind people about the dangers of Halloween Sweets to your dogs. If You have stocked up for trick or treaters, please do check the ingredients, particularly for xylitol which is now often called birch sugar. Chocolate, raisins, yeast dough, macadamia nuts, and anything sweetened with xylitol are all dangerous and some can be fatal for dogs.
Now that the clocks have gone back and many people are walking their dogs in the dark, do make sure you and your dogs can be easily seen. Stay safe in the dark by carrying a flashlight, adding clip-on lights or reflectors to your dog’s collar or harness, and staying on well-lit streets.
Today, Sunday, was Midland Counties Ch show judged by Gavin Robertson. The results were -
Dog Challenge Certificate - Ch Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg (Mrs J E Cowper)
Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate - Ch Grasilva Little Rock avec Gilkaro JW (Ms K H & Mrs H Tress)
Bitch Challenge Certificate - Ch/am Ch Kamgaard Klementina (Imp Usa) (Ms S & Ms M Simmonds & Mott)
Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate - Grasilva Treble's Going (Miss B C Gray)
Best Of Breed - Ch Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg (Mrs J E Cowper)
Best Puppy - Laakso Julaften (Miss T Mortimer)
Best Veteran - Ch Grasilva Little Rock avec Gilkaro JW (Ms K H & Mrs H Tress)
Best Special Beginners- Norvin Krackjen (Mr N Cuss)
It was lovely to be able to watch Jill Cowper and Nail Cuss in the respective groups on the Our Dogs Facebook group with a far better internet signal this year.
The Our Dogs’ Competition for Best dog in each breed is coming to an end with just one more show to go. There are 2 dogs and 2 bitches in Elkhounds that are in very close competition; Ch Kamgaard Klementina, Ch Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg, Ch Whittimere Alright Bab and Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio. Best of luck to all.
I’m pleased to be able to say that Brian Middleton is improving although still in hospital.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes October 20th 2024
Sophie Dangerfield has arranged a Midlands Christmas walk at Ashby de La Zouchon Sat Dec 7th at 11.00. She said “ Hi all, it’s that time of year again…our midlands Christmas Elkie walk is upon us!
We’ve opted for Calke Abbey again as this has been really popular the last couple of years as it’s a lovely walk mixed with a nice festive atmosphere with the Christmas markets on etc. A slight change for this year. We will meet at Calke Explore as we think this will be less busy. As you head down the driveway into Calke Abbey, you will see a sign pointing to the right for Calke Explore – please park there!
We will do the same walk as normal but rather than battle the cafe at the end (unless you want to of course!), there are picnic benches here and we thought it would be nice for everyone to bring something sweet and/or savoury so we can all dig in! I’ll set up a WhatsApp group nearer the time for people attending so we can coordinate food/drink. For anyone who then wants to explore the Christmas markets can do so. As always, Christmas attire welcomed but optional! https://www.facebook.com/events/1253290978997848”.
I hope that this weekend everyone who travelled to the NHS CH Show managed the journey safely with a dangerous storm forecast. I know that the judge very sensibly drove up on Friday and was staying until Monday to try to avoid it. However, news from the show on the day said there were sunny skies. Lancashire woke to strong winds and rain so it must have missed the Borders.
It was of course the 50th Anniversary of NEAS Show and a time for many of the older exhibitors to remember all the lovely people who used to exhibit at and run the shows. There used to be a large thriving group of Elkhound breeders and exhibitors in Scotland and it was always a delight to spend the weekend up there for the show. I won’t try to name names because I would certainly miss some out but I must just mention Dr Arthur and Margeret Sneeden (Opinan) Arthur was Convenor of the Scottish Kennel Club . .
The judge was Jill Cowper who told me “It was way back in the sixties when I gave my first CC’s up here so it’s very special to me. I gave up judging a couple of years ago but after persuading, I agreed to do this so it is my swan song” Jill has only missed one of the NEAS shows during the pandemic.
Her BCC winner, BOB and Best in Show was Simmonds and Mott’s Ch/AmCh Kamgaard Klementina who was sired by one of my favourite dogs of all time, Ch Windy Cove Norgren Wild Pride by Am Ch Kamgaard Kintyre. The DCC and BOS went to Treena Maun’s Ch Bowerhinto Bassanio. Res DCC was Mrs T and Mr P Jolley’s Seasara Iceman with RBCC going to Gray’s Grasilva Silver Vine who also won Best Veteran Bitch. Veteran Dog and Best Veteran went to Tress’s Grasilva Little Rock avec Gilkaro JW.
Best Puppy and Best PD was Benner’s Barbelka Devilishly divine with Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame at Starceylon winning Puppy Bitch. Beth Benner is suffering from a dreadful painful scald so I’m sure everyone wishes her well and quick healing.
Meanwhile Brian Middleton remains in hospital. He is out of ICU and on a normal ward. He’s had 3 operations to flush out his knee and now they have left it open and he has a machine attached to it to, as Linda said, “Get rid of the gunk” We have all been worried sick Brian so make sure you do as you’re told and get rid of this as soon as possible. I’m getting messages every day from numerous people asking how you are.
There’s just one Open show report. Barbara Barganska went to Tredegar Open show on 19th Oct where BOB was Alys, (Cealdstan Ancestral Voices of Barbelka) then Hound Group 3. BPIB was Ziva, (Barbelka Dauntless Spirit) then Hound Puppy Group 3. She was also 2nd AV Hound pup (to the Pup Grp winner), and 3rd Puppy Bitch Stakes. Judge was: Mrs A Keepence-Keyte .
Finally, I’m pleased to report that editorship of the Club Website and the Facebook Group has now been transferred to Wendy Sharman and Vanessa Mc Hugh who have already updated the membership and standing order forms with the new prices and have put the Breed Notes back on the website. Both are extremely busy right now but there will be updates soon. Thank you, Britt, for all your work on the website over the years.
I just received an initial report on her judging from Jill Cowper after I’d posted my notes so I’m adding it to the end rather than waiting another week.
NEAS 50th Anniversary Ch Show
It was a great honour to be asked to judge the 50th Anniversary Ch Show for the NEAS and I was very appreciative of the lovely entry received. Thank you
Our breed on the whole has a few variations in type, which I suppose is inevitable when we are bloodline crossing with imported dogs. We must however be aware of certain faults which are present, if you can, study in life, both the parents and grandparents. The Elkhound, first and foremost must be a square compact dog of medium size. In the equine world we would compare to the Welsh Cob , compact, stocky and strong but very athletic. When the Elkhound reaches full maturity, do not allow your dog to ‘over mature’ and become heavy and course. Far better to be a lighter weight than too heavy, as this shows up in heavy and unsound movement, and carrying weight, hunting over several days, would be too strenuous. On the flip side, the lighter constructed Elkhounds lacked bone. ‘Ten to two’ placed feet and narrow fronts indicate incorrect upper arm, so this also needs attention when choosing a match for your bloodline. I saw one or two large open feet, not good for a hound that needs to cover rough terrain, this also needs to be watched when breeding, as it is a necessary requirement to have a tight, medium foot of oval shape. Head shape and markings on the whole were pleasing, ears on some were slightly larger than I like, but this is icing on the cake and should not detract from the correct square bodily construction required in the Elkhound. All temperaments were excellent although I would recommend more hands on by the exhibitors, as some did not wish to be handled, or their mouths to be inspected.
I was very pleased with the overall type we had on show today and generally in the UK, but never stop striving for that perfect Elkhound. I was particularly impressed by my winners.
Individual comments will be published next week.
Jill E Cowper
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
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Norwegian Elkhounds Oct 13th 2024
Well, who could have predicted such a weekend but before I get on to that, let’s have the regular news first.
As most will realise from their back pedigrees, it’s been very common in Norway to register Elkhounds by just their pet names and NKK number for many years, particularly among the hunters. It’s only in the last 20 years or so that some kennel names have been used. From the pedigrees of our first Elkhounds which were descended from the early imports I clearly remember Fix, Finn, Deisi, Anker and Babs. I wonder just how many Finns and Babs have been registered only identifiable by their numbers. A statement by the NKK this week will change all that.
“From the NKK newsletter translated:
Mandatory Kennel name from the third litter of puppies
Are you planning a litter of puppies but don't have a kennel name? If you've had two previous litters, it's now mandatory to register and use a kennel name.
A kennel name is a "trade mark" that becomes part of the puppy's registered name, and will make it easy to see who is the dog's breeder.
At the Council meeting in November 2023, it was decided that breeders who have more than 2 litters must have a kennel name.”
Perhaps it’s time our KC did the same. Even in our breed we still see dogs registered with random names and to be controversial, they could perhaps even consider a two tier system for Pedigree dogs and “mutts, doodles or cross breeds”. It would certainly make it much easier to know who had bred what rather than leaving kennel assessments to be done by local councils. If they kept it cheap enough even the puppy farms couldn’t object. It could almost take the place of the old dog licence.
A Christmas Walk has been arranged near Gravesend in Kent by Mel Hennessey. It will take place on Sunday 15th Dec at 10.30 at Shorne Woods Country Park. She says, Come and join us for our annual Elkhound Christmas Walk and pub lunch! (Humans and dogs welcome!).
The Hound Show has announced “a much planned 2025 spectacular double header event. The Houndshow Weekend will have its prestigious Championship show on Saturday followed by our Open Show on Sunday. We have numerous breed club shows already partnered with us over both days and want to make the Hound Weekend as enjoyable both socially and educationally for all hound enthusiasts all over the world. Some breeds will have the potential to win 3 CCs in one weekend at one fantastic venue.”
Now to this weekend and SWKA. A very worried Linda Middleton emailed me on Friday morning that she had had to withdraw from judging SWKA as Brian had been rushed into hospital with sepsis in his knee and was having surgery on Saturday. I put a brief message with her sincere apologies on Facebook. Brian has had further surgery today but Linda is too upset to speak to anyone. I’m certain she will keep us updated and we all wish Brian a swift and full recovery. We are all worried about you Brian.
At around 6pm that same evening I answered a frantic phone call from Bridget Croucher, the SWKA secretary asking whether Peter could get down there to judge as she’d tried all the all-rounder judges booked for the show and no one was available plus all but one of the exhibitors who had entered , none of whom were able to do it. I suggested two people she had missed but neither were able as they had appointments coming up and others on the judges list who were qualified, simply lived too far away. I checked our list of judges again and rang her back to suggest Stuart Byrne and thankfully, after a second phone call, he agreed. Show secretaries are so often forgotten for the huge amount of work they have to do and hers didn’t even stop when it came to the Hound Group. Ken Sinclair was supposed to judge but apparently got to the show and somewhere along the line passed out, hit the floor and was carried off by the ambulance. Mike Gadsby had to step in. That lady really deserves a medal for keeping her cool and sorting it all out. She really wanted to find a breed specialist to stand in for Linda. When I checked the show’s main page they’d had to sort out 17 changes of judge since April when the schedule first came out.
Maggie Mot had a chat to her at the show and said “she asked me to please relay to the Elkhound fraternity her thanks for helping her find a solution to the problem. She said everyone was so concerned, kind and helpful -- I think she was amazed by the cooperation. “
So huge thanks to Stuart for stepping in and driving up at the last minute. He’s told me just how much he enjoyed judging and how impressed he was by his winners.
The results were:
BCC and BOB Simmonds and Mott’s Ch/Am Ch Kamgaard Klementina (Imp Usa)
DCC and Best Veteran, Tress’s Ch Grasilva Little Rock avec Gilkaro JW.
Res DCC Maun’s Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio
Res BCC and Best Puppy, Barganska’s Barbelka Dauntless Spirit .
I think Barbara’s puppy made the cut in the Puppy Group but I’m not certain.
Get well soon Brian.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhounds October 5th 2024.
I have no news this week except a reminder that we are now into October with only 3 weeks until Bonfire Night. If you have a dog who is s cared of fireworks, now is the time to start ordering in whatever you use to help calm them down. There are numerous things you can try.
Firstly, do not react yourself. The more normal the atmosphere the better the dogs will be. Close the curtains and put the TV on and act as you normally would. Make sure they have been out to potty and for a walk before it goes dark and don’t let them out again until the noise has stopped. I’m fortunate that I have never had a dog with a fear of fireworks or thunder; maybe because we totally ignore them. Don’t be tempted to make an excessive fuss of your dog if it is scared; it will only make it worse and reinforce the fear. Just sit by it and pet it gently and calmly. Your dog will pick up on any anxiety that you show.
You can get a DAP diffuser to plug in from your vet which gives off calming pheromones. The vets use these themselves in their kennels to calm anxious dogs and cats. Plug in a pheromone diffuser as close as possible to or even inside their favourite hiding place. This should be left operating 24 hours a day from 2 weeks before the firework event until 2 weeks after.
Bach Rescue remedy dropped on nose or tongue can help some or wearing a thundershirt can help a lot. I used a thundershirt when Poppy went through a fear phase when she was going deaf. When you first put it on, they tend to freeze and not try to move at all, but they very quickly get used to it. It worked well on Poppy who used to wear it on her walks. Alternatively, you can try an anxiety wrap made from a wide crepe bandage that you may already have. It needs to be wrapped snugly but not tight. Google will tell you how to wrap one.
Make sure the dog has a safe place to go to; some prefer to be under furniture like a bed and some choose to lie in a bathtub, especially for thunderstorms. Don’t try to pull them out to be with you. They will choose their own safe place. Whatever you do, walk them before it gets dark and make sure their chip is up to date. if there’s the remotest chance of a rogue firework while you are walking them, do NOT let them off lead. A frightened dog will bolt. Good luck and don’t forget next morning to check your garden for spent fireworks which can be toxic to dogs.
Dorwest and others sell herbal tablets skullcap and valerian which can often help but you need to start giving them a few days before any fireworks start. Dorwest also have a whole section of advice on their blog of things you can try like using distraction games or creating a den for them under a table. You can also phone them for advice.
If you know your dog is extremely scared, consult your vet. Traditionally sedatives were used to help dogs through phobic events however these can actually make the problem worse in the long term. Sedated dogs are aware and still afraid of the fireworks but are unable to get up and hide and so while appearing quiet often retain a greater fear of loud noises in the future. More recently anxiety relieving drugs such as diazepam have proved to be more effective in reducing noise related anxiety. They actually help the dog to forget the event but some dogs suffer from side effects so this should be a last resort and a very small dose tried in advance of bonfire night. Never use human tablets or dosage, always consult a vet.
If you want to try to desensitise your dog for next year, there used to be a CD called ‘Sounds Scary’ which had a range of noises and came with a booklet explaining how to introduce the noises to your dog. It is best to focus on the noise that most affects the dog first. However, desensitisation can take a very long time so it’s probably too late to try for this year. It may be difficult to find now so try a website like Ebay for a used copy.
If you already have an older dog that is afraid, a young pup will often pick up on that fear and will react the same way so try to make bonfire night a happy time for your pup and if at all possible, keep the pup apart from the older dog but still with you.
Don’t forget that Halloween can also upset them . Coming face to face with someone in a scary costume or mask can terrify some dogs and even if you dress up, your dog may not realise it’s you so it’s best to put on your costume where the dog can watch you. If you get children trick or treating at the door, keep your dogs safely away from the door, either behind a baby gate or shut in another room. If you are unfortunate enough to get a lot of callers, it can be very upsetting for the dogs to hear the doorbell repeatedly. You could also meet people in costumes on their walks and even the most placid of dogs could react in an unexpected manner. The law now requires that anyone should be able to come to your door without being frightened by a dog so it’s best to keep them well away. We have a small porch with a door, so I always shut the dogs behind the porch door before opening the front door. It also stops them from slipping out. Thankfully the howl that Otta gives when the doorbell goes, is enough to discourage the most persistent of callers. That’s why we call it “Howloween”.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 1st October 2024
Just one show this week, Belfast with no CCs and just one dog entered so BOB was Theresa McKittrick’s Ir Ch Graythor Loves The Elara judged by Laura Cox. It seems sad when there’s no competition but she certainly gave a very good performance in the Group.
In case you missed it there was a request posted by Kath Tress asking for submissions to the NECGB Magazine by October 10th. A full page A5 advert costs £15 – additional photos £2.50 each; A kennel name advert is £2.50 and a 1/3-page Memorial for any dogs that have crossed the bridge, is £5. You can of course do a full page memorial with a photo for the same price as a full page advert . If you have fun content ie stories, poems, jokes they are free and welcome. Send anything to brightbonanza@yahoo.co.uk. This is to be a magazine celebrating our dogs as pets rather than for show results. It is due out before Christmas so why not save on postage and wish your friends a Merry Christmas.
For those Club Members who have supplied an email address, Wendy Sharman has kindly created a report on the Fun Day that was held recently by Nicola Callow and Elaine Simms and friends. This wasn’t a Club event but was in memory of Robert Greaves and Gill Bingham and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. If you want to get such bulletins the Club really needs your email address.
You should by now have received your copy of the 2023 Journal, the more formal and historical publication Many thanks to Karen Gold, Cathrin Saint and Vanessa Mc Hugh for all their hard work. If you haven’t got yours in a week or so, please contact Linda Middleton.
Another club message now. Please remember to update your direct debits for membership fees. Reluctantly the Club has had to increase them to Sole membership £15 and £20 for joint. Overseas membership will be £25.
The next Championship show will be South Wales where Linda Middleton is the judge. The re are 7 dogs and 14 bitches making and entry of 9 dogs and 15 bitches . Total entry 24. The breed is first in ring 5.
The Kennel Club has uploaded a useful warning of dangers faced by your dogs in Autumn on https://tinyurl.com/dz9hawm5. The main ones being of course acorns and conkers, fireworks, mouldy fallen fruit, rat poison and of course Alabama Rot which is more prevalent in damp locations.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhounds Notes September 15th 2024
I’m very sad to have to start with the news of the loss of yet another Elkhounder. Jackie Hodkinson (Thordell) passed away peacefully in her sleep last week and her husband Alan was then admitted to hospital. Thankfully he is now home again. I know everyone will send him their sincere condolences. Alan is naturally devastated so please give him time before contacting him.
I apologise for the lack of notes last week but there were only two very brief show results so I held them over until this week.
Firstly, there will be no notes on the Club website for a while until our new webmaster /mistress learns how to do it. Thank you to Wendy Sharman who will take over the task with the help of Vanessa Mc Hugh. Many thanks for Britt Cowper for the years she’s worked on the website but she is now simply too busy to continue and has resigned from Committee and the website. For now, these notes will just be on the Facebook breed notes page, Dog Focus and temporarily on the NECGB Facebook page. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible. I’m told the September 1st notes were never added to the website. Those contained the news of the passing of Colin Maun so I will add those to the Club’s Facebook page today.
Talking of Club Shows, the Open show is now very close and the entry has been published. 33 dogs have made a very nice entry of 46. One of those dogs is NFC.
There were just two brief show results last week. First Richmond where we have classes but no CCs. Just 3 dogs were entered and only one turned up so Ch Whittimere Alright Bab was BOB. Well done. The weather was absolutely dreadful and, in the group, unfortunately she looked really upset by the rain pounding on the canvas. The low entry is really no surprise. Who wants to tackle the M25 in that weather on a Friday?
The other result is from an Open Show. The Tysons’ puppy has been winning really well lately and this was no exception. Craig Tyson posted that, at Wolsingham Agricultural Show on 8th September, under judge Ray Morland, Astrid (Bowerhinton Bright Flame At Starceylon) was 1st AVHNSC, Res Best AVHNSC then she won 1st in the Hound Puppy Group. Well done.
Now to the rest of this week’s news.
Today was Darlington show with a fantastic Group 3 win for Jill Cowper’s Ch Graythor Augustus At Rothenborg. The Group judge was Mr A Gjetnes.
In Breed, with Mr J T Smith judging a quality entry, DCC and BOB obviously went to Augustus with Treena Maun’s Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio taking Res DCC. BCC went to Callow and Davis’s Whittimere Alright Bab JW and Res BCC to the MIddletons’ Ch Graythor Gates Of The Artic. Best Puppy was Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame At Starceylon and Best Veteran was won by Melinda Hennessey’s Bowerhinton Bombette. I haven’t yet heard what the weather was like but we had heavy rain all day and it was very cold so I hope the show fared a bit better. The ground there is usually pretty solid.
On Sunday 13th October at 11am, Sophie Dangefield has arranged a Midlands Walk. She said “Please join us for our midlands Elkie walk - autumn edition! Meeting is at Ryton Pools country park visitor centre at 11am. Facilities are available and parking is chargeable. More info on : https://countryparks.warwickshire.gov.uk/homepage/8/ryton-pools-country-park ”. Everyone welcome.
A note for your diary now. The AGM and Contest of Champions 2025 w ill be on February 15th. You can’t forget it, it’s the day after Valentine’s Day.
This next note is for NECGB Members and is ESSENTIAL.
Everyone who has an email address must please inform the Club of that address. Because of the increased cost of postage the majority of Club information is now being sent out by email.You won’t be pestered with dozens of emails.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes September 1st 2024
I’m afraid I have to start these notes with the sad news that Colin Maun passed away at the start of the week after a long illness. Although Colin didn’t show the dogs himself, he was always there to support Treena and was much loved by everyone. Georgina wrote a beautiful message saying, far better than I could; “Dad was a wonderful man loved by many, an incredibly kind husband and the best Dad and father-in-law you could ask for. His optimism, courage and let’s be honest, stubbornness and a love of a good drink in great company, are characteristics that I've inherited and am forever grateful for.” He never stopped fighting that awful disease. His cheerful presence will be sadly missed at the shows. Such a lovely man. Sending sincere sympathy to his family. You can find details of Georgina’s tribute to her dad a celebration of his life on https://colin-maun.muchloved.com/
Today, Sunday, is the Elkhound Fun Day for newcomers to the breed and pet owners. Donna Preston, after starting her day at 4am to help run the event, kindly found the energy to tell me “ It was a great day and the weather gods shone on us. Around 40 Elkhounds were there; the man trailing was a really big hit and the queue was long for it. The Q&A was well received and lot's stayed to enter the fun classes. All in all it was a great day.” There are lots of reports and photos on GB Norwegian Elkhound Group on Facebook. Well done to the organisers. More details below.
This week was also the City of Birmingham show. We have no CCs so the entry was quite small with entries only in Open Dog and Bitch, Good Citizen and Puppy. Best of Breed and Best Bitch was Callow and Davis’s Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW. Best Dog went to Clarke’s Graythor Cosmopolitan with Treena Maun winning Reserve best dog and bitch with Bassanio and Blackbird. Best Puppy was Tanja Mortimer’s Laakso Julaften. (which by the way means Christmas Eve in Norwegian).
The next show with classes but again no CCs is Richmond on the 6th of September. Being on a Friday this has only drawn 3 entries for Mrs J Kay to judge.
Schedules for the Nordic Open Show are now out on Fosse Data. Our judge is Diane Cook. Entries close November 4th. Do support this lovely show where show manager is our well known ex treasurer Stuart Byrne. Judging starts at 9.30am.
Schedules are also on Fosse Data for the NEAS Ch show on Sunday, 20 October at Middlebie near Lockerbie, DG11 3HT. Postal entries close Monday, 23 September. Online entries close Tuesday, 1 October. It’s only a few years since the NEAS almost disappeared but this will be their 50th Anniversary Show. Please do support it.
Entries have now closed for the NECGB Open Show which is on Sept 22nd at Corley Village Hall CV7 8AY. Judge Phil Freer. A good opportunity to meet hopefully, lots of Elkhounds.
Well, we’re already into September which means Autumn is on its way. The Autumn Equinox is September 22nd when day and night will be around the same length. From then on, the period of daylight gets shorter. Did anyone actually notice Summer? We’ve had some very cold nights and our heating has been coming on early morning. The birds have already eaten every single berry on our Rowan tree which doesn’t normally happen until late October. I hope that doesn’t mean they are building themselves up for a hard winter. In this part of rural Lancashire, countryside lore is taken very seriously and is usually correct.
LATE NEWS
Further news about the Fun Day from Elaine Simms who along with Nicola Callow and Donna was one of the organisers who came up with this brilliant idea. Such a shame that Gill Bingham didn’t live to see it. She was so looking forward to being involved.
“I'll give a brief run down of the day as I remember it…. Really lovely venue & the weather was kind, so we had a ring set up outside, although inside had a good space too, the man trailing lady gave a talk indoors to start then took those outside who wanted to ' have a go', they say it was great fun. Will then did a presentation on ring craft skills helped by Jill, quite a few had a go at that too, a short break & lunch then the panel were asked questions, Ness, Jill & Maggie who were very precise & clear in their thoughts, we then had a fun show, Ness judged the puppies, Donna Preston did the novelty classes then Ness came back & awarded Best of, finishing with the games, sausage eating contest which was hilarious as the owners were all keen to win but the dogs were only keen on hovering up the sausages , then musical bones, musical chairs but with bone shaped mats for the dogs to sit on when the music stopped, as you can imagine that went well , lots of raffle prizes donated which was great, so many people being generous with their time & money, thoroughly enjoyed by everyone & feel it was a great success.” Elaine.
A huge well done to the organisers.
Diana Hudson. (norderhove@gmail.com).
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 18th August 2024
Goodness me, what a fabulous day on Saturday for Nev and Elaine Simms at WKC with CH Seasara Earl Grey. Not only did he win Best Veteran, he also won the DCC and BOB. I just love to see these wonderful veterans continuing to win well. I really think that the age of 7 is far too young to consider any Elkhound to be a veteran. I’m not certain how old Earl Grey is now but there’s no way you would think of him as a veteran.
The judge was Christine Gilbert who chose Sally Simmonds and Maggie Mott’s , Ch Kamgaard Klementina for the BCC with Treena Maun’s Bowerhinton taking Res BCC and Jill Cowper and Gill Bingham’s Graythor Augustus At Rothenborg winning Res DCC. Klementina is now both a US and UK champion having gained her title at the Hound Show and another CC at Leeds so she now has 5. Best Puppy which has been doing extremely well lately was Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame At Starceylon. The weather was lovely for the show and I was delighted to hear that Barbara Stokes was sufficiently recovered from her recent operation to be able to attend the show.
Schedules are now out for the NECGB Open show on 22nd Sept at Corley Village Hall CV7 8AY. Phil Freer is the judge. Entries on Fosse data close August 30th. Postal entries and fees to Sarah Middleton, 5 Edge End Lane,Nelson, Lanc’s. BB9 0PR.
Don’t forget too, the Elkhound fun day which is on September 1st at Naseby Village Hall NN6 6BT. There will be demonstrations of mantrailing, handling, a question and answer session and fun dog classes. Just take along a picnic and have a great day out with lots of Elkhounds. Any questions please ask on Facebook via Nicola Callow, Neal Cuss, Elaine Simms or Cath Davis.
The day starts at 9.30am. Have fun.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com).
Norwegian Elkhounds Notes 11th August 2024
Only one Open show to report on this week and that was Otley Premier Open Show. Vanessa McHugh’s Erik (Kamgaard Kloudberry Jam For Conrick) was BOB at this lovely show under Frank Whyte and Layla (Laakso Dina of Conrick) was RBOB.
Next week is WKC where 20 dogs have made 17 entries for Christine Gilbert to judge. The last time Christine judged the breed was in 2022 at the Hound Association of Scotland. Hound day is the second day, a Friday which thankfully doesn’t seem to have affected entries too much the way weekday shows often do. Best wishes to Barbara Stokes for whom WKC is her local show. She is presently recovering from surgery. I hope you’re well enough to get to the show Barbara.
I’m delighted and relieved to say that the NECGB 2023 Journal is almost ready to go to the printers. This extensive, historical work on the breed takes a very long time to put together and it’s only thanks to volunteers who give up a lot of family time and a great deal of effort to put it together. It has been made somewhat easier recently because there are now 4 people sharing the load; Karen Gold, the principal editor; Cathrin Saint who prepares all the show results; myself who sorts out printing and checks the final layout and this year a new volunteer, Vanessa Mc Hugh who did the proof reading – a very intensive job. Thank you all. Without your efforts it couldn’t have happened.
Thank you also to those of you who have put in adverts for your dogs. These are what bring our breed’s history to life. Why do we produce a Journal? So that, people, many years into the future, can trace their own dogs’ ancestors and see how the breed has developed over the years and can look back to those people who worked so hard since the first days of the Club and the Elkhound Society to maintain and improve the quality of the breed. I often look back at the early Journals, remember those people who were breeding and importing dogs and I’m delighted to see, on the whole, just how little the breed has changed since the first imports. In the early days the breed was still being developed even in Norway; colour is now much clearer and not as dark as the early dogs and construction has stabilised to make them more able to do a full day of hunting in difficult terrain. The main faults I see in quite a number of modern-day dogs, that need improvement are ears which seem to be getting bigger and bigger which can ruin a dog’s expression and head shape – the Standard calls for “Ears, Set high, small, firm and erect, pointed and very mobile; slightly taller than width at base; when alert, outer edge should be vertical.” The underline is also, in many cases becoming much too tucked up and often more like a whippet’s underline. Again, the Standard says, “Loin short and wide with very little tuck-up”. Please, if you are breeding, use the Journals to look back at some of the good early dogs and compare them to your own. Numerous people have a full set of copies right back to the 1930s. Be critical of your own dogs- the perfect Elkhound has not yet been born, there is always room for improvement. Compare them to the standard, do your research on the ancestors of the dog you are thinking of breeding to and see if they have and have passed on the qualities you need to improve your own. You can find the breed Standard online on the RKC website and in the Journal.
The Journal will still take a few weeks to be finalised, printed and sent out to members so please be patient; it is on its way.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 4th August 2024
Only brief notes this week.
At Paignton this week we had no classes but Mrs Callow and Davis entered AV Hound NSC , won best bitch and best AVNSC Hound overall with Ch Whittimere Alright Bab.JW. The judge was Mrs P Blay. Well done.
FINAL REMINDER
Thanks to the speed of our new superb proof reader, Vanessa Mc Hugh, the NECGB Journal is finally almost ready to go to print. All it’s lacking now is your adverts for dogs, stud dogs and Affixes. You have just 5 days left .
All Adverts for the NECGB Journal must reach Karen Gold and be paid for by August 9th. Please get them finished off quickly.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Breed Notes 29th July 2024
Last Saturday was Leeds CH Show with Dianna Spavin judging. Everyone suspected a late start as there were so many dogs of other breeds before Elkhounds; 82 Rhodesian Ridgebacks and 31Irish Wolfhounds. However Ridgebacks started at 8.30 and MS Spavin was very professional and got through them in good time so Elkhounds started at around 12..30. There was high praise of her approach; no messing about and making sure each dog got a suitable amount of time. Although the entry wasn’t huge, it was quality with two exhibits being placed in the Groups.
Lydia Brown’s Graythor Captain Hook was 3rd in the Special Beginners Hound Group under Mr R Kinsey and Kath Tress was 3rd in the Veteran Hound Group with Ch Grasliva Little Rock Avec Gilkaro JW. under Mrs S Marshall. Well done to both.
In breed, the two top places were a repeat of the Hound Show with Maggie Mott and Sally Simmons Am Ch Kamgaard Klementina winning BCC and BOB and Jill Cowper and Gill Bingham’s Ch Graythor Augustus At Rothenborg winning the DCC, KLemmie gained her UK title last week.
Res DCC went to TRESS,’s Ch Grasliva Little Rock Avec Gilkaro JW who was also Best Veteran. Res BCC was Treena Maun’s Bowerhinton Blackbird.
Best Puppy went to the Benners’ Barbelka Devilishly Divine (ai) and Special Beginner was as above.
Last weekend was actually another celebration for Kamgaard as it was the 60th anniversary of when the first Kamgaard litter was born on July 20, 1964. As Maggie said, “ so in fact we celebrated not only Klemmie making up but a full 60 years of breeding for better dogs. "Who woulda thunk it?!?" all those years ago. “ Well done Kamgaard on some brave decisions and inspired choices. The first two female, American bred, UK Champions is a pretty good culmination of 60 years.
Leeds really is a lovely show when the weather is kind, in a beautiful location with Red Kites soaring overhead. There was a brief shower of rain later in the day which stopped as suddenly as it started- very unlike the time I judged in wellies after ploughing through 9 inches of mud. The only clear areas were inside the rings and the great Yorkshire show had to be cancelled the following week because of the state of the ground. Sadly, we spent the day clearing up millions of tiny pieces of glass after the strimmer being used on Friday by a young man who does our lawn, shot a tiny stone into the conservatory door. Today produced a bill for £270 to repair the door and a very upset young man; plus, a dog who is wondering why she has to wait to go out until we’ve swept up yet more bits of glass. We had a dog years ago who got glass in her pad. It doesn’t show under x ray unless it’ s leaded glass and it’s very difficult to remove.
I’m delighted and very relieved to say that the 2023 Journal is almost finished and is being proof read as I write. There was a hiccup with the adverts so the absolute final deadline for those is August 9th. Once those are in and the layout organised it’s off to the printers. PLEASE make sure your adverts are with Karen and paid for by the 9th. Anything after that will not be accepted I’m afraid. You don’t have to have a Champion to advertise or to have a Kennel name. You could remember a much loved dog you have lost or your first ever puppy that has enriched your life.
Please remember that all news is welcome in these notes; not just show news. If you’re organising a walk or an event, why not send them to me. The notes appear in 3 places online, on dogfocus, on the NECGB website and on the Facebook breed notes page. You could catch a much bigger audience and avoid the disappearing posts on Facebook and you could reach those who don’t use Facebook.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 21st July 2024
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This weekend was of course the Hound Show where our judge was Mr Tim Ball who previously judged in 2019 at Manchester and in 2022 at Windsor. This time he chose a bitch, Simmonds and Mott’s Am CH Kamgaard Klementina for BCC and Best of Breed. She has several RCCs but this makes her a UK Champion at last. Congratulations. Quite a coincidence too that she got her title at the Houndshow as that is where her sister Orla claimed her crown last year. Maybe it's their lucky show!
DCC went to Cowper and Bingham’s Graythor Augustus At Rothenborg. Res DCC went to the Benners’ puppy, Barbelka Devilishly Divine (ai) and Res BCC was Middleton’s Ch Graythor Gates Of The Artic. Best Puppy was again Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame At Starceylon which has been doing so well lately. She then took reserve in the AVH MPB Robert Greaves Memorial Puppy stakes.
Best Veteran went to Lyon’s Branika Frills N Spills and Best Spec Beginner was Brown’s Graythor Captain Hook.
Barbara Barganska did well in the Stakes classes coming 3rd in AVH BBE PD/B with Barbelka Dauntless Spirit (a.i.) and 1ST in AVH JD/B Junior Stakes . Barbara then took VHC in a huge AVH Brace class.
It was nice to hear that Alan Burton went to the show. Older members will remember him with Ch Kestos Lusk.
AT Newport and Dist Open Show LAST WEEK, , BOB was Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW and Best Puppy was Laakso Julaften.
Next week is Leeds with Ms Dianna Spavin judging. There are 26 Elkhounds entered. They are third in the ring after 82 Rhodesian Ridgebacks and 31 Irish Wolfhounds . The first breed has an. 8.30 am start but it still looks as if we could be quite late in the ring. Just don’t bank on it and leave your journey too late. That road up the hill to Harewood is notorious for queues.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes July 15th 2024
These are very brief notes this week but I couldn’t let the week go by without wishing a very Happy 90th Birthday to the lovely Maureen Horner who still barely looks any different from the first time I met her some 40 plus years ago. Sadly, Maureen who is extremely knowledgeable about the breed was turned down to award CCs by the Kennel Club who decided the cut off age was 70. If only they had known what a brilliant judge they lost.
I must apologise to Maggie and Sally in case anyone thought my comments on stacking dogs may have meant them when I was wondering where the practice had come from. They have always shown here the way we do with the dogs free standing. What I meant was that people may have seen videos of shows from the USA where the breed is often stacked.
There’s very little news this week. Boston show has been reported in the paper with high praise for the organisation and layout . I reported the results last week. Barbara Barganska had success this week at Dorset County Canine Society show where 'Ziva' - Barbelka Dauntless Spirit (a.i.) won Best AVNSC Hound Puppy, Res Best AVNSC Hound, 1st AV Hound Puppy and Hound Puppy Group 3rd. Then 'Alys' - Cealdstan Ancestral Voices of Barbelka (a.i.)was 1st in AVNSC Hound Open,
At Newark and District Open, Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW was BOB and Laakso Julaften was Best Puppy.
Today is St Swithins Day when folklore says if it rains today then it will rain for 40 days. I know some areas have had heavy rain. We had a very brief light shower despite having a yellow warning from the Met Office for heavy rain. I do hope it’s wrong or there could be quite a few very soggy shows.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes July 7th 2024
Boston ch show took place on July 4th having taken the place of the now defunct East of England. The judge for an excellent classification for Elkhounds was Frank H Whyte (Kazval) w ho unfortunately had quite a small entry of 9 dogs. It was of course a weekday show and w have no CCs so entries were bound to be down. Limit dog was the only class with more than one dog. Best Dog was Treena Maun’s Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio and Best Bitch and Best Puppy went to Bowerhinton Bright Flame at Starceylon owned by Mr C & Mrs L & Miss A Tyson. Res Best Dog was the Simms’ Aftonlee Aros at Elverdal and Res Best Bitch was Threadgold’s Ch Norvin Joyeux Noel. Best Veteran was Hennessey’s Bowerhinton Bombette with Mr Astbury taking Best Special Beginner with Seasara Heartbreaker.
It was lovely to see that Colin Maun was able to be present after his stay in hospital. We’re all wishing you well Colin.
Although it’s a month since the Pet Abduction Act became law, I have seen very little mention of it in the Press so I was pleased to see that Moneysupermarket has made a point of adding it to their newsletter along with advice on how to keep your pets safe. They said, “The Pet Abduction Act is an adjustment to the law surrounding the prosecution of people found guilty of the abduction of a pet in England and Northern Ireland. Previously pets were considered property under UK law, but the new law recognises cats and dogs as more than just inanimate objects. The abduction of a pet is distressing and causes emotional harm not only to the owner but to the pet as well. As such, the crime of abducting a pet is being treated more seriously and comes with harsher consequences. This type of conviction is now considered a criminal offence, and anyone found guilty will face up to five years in prison, a fine, or both. The Pet Abduction Bill was initially introduced in December 2023 and passed its third reading in the House of Lords 24th May 2024. The Bill received Royal Assent on the same day and was made an Act. “
I’m no longer able to physically get to shows, so I was extremely disappointed when I read Vanessa’s notes in Our Dogs this week to see that the practice of stacking Elkhounds is creeping into the ring. I wonder whether this has come from the States or perhaps from another breed. As Vanessa points out, Elkhounds are shown naturally; freestanding as nature intended. She quotes numerous articles which mention stacking, all of which say it is severely frowned upon. Elkhounds are so easy to train to stack themselves without help from a handler. Our Hattie, the breed record h older would march into the ring, stand perfectly and never move a muscle. In fact, if I ever saw stacking done when I was judging, it would make me wonder just what the handler was trying to hide- a low set tail that wouldn’t stay up? An over angulated dog that naturally wanted to stretch its back legs out? - legs that are too wide set? It actually made me look for faults because it looks so unnatural. I do hope the practice doesn’t catch on. It may be correct for other breeds but not for Elkhounds.
Sincere sympathy goes to the family of Maria Stuart from Australia where her Nankuri kennel was very well known and successful. Maria passed away last week.
My apologies to Barbara Barganska. When I gave the results for Windsor I didn’t even think to look at the Stakes classes where she did really well. So here are her Stakes results now.
Junior Stakes Mr S Parsons Reserve - Barbelka Dauntless Spirit (ai
A.V. Hound/Terrier Brace Stakes Mrs V F D Williams-Wegmann 1st Place Ms B M Barganska
A.V. Hound/Terrier Puppy Bitch 3rd Place Barbelka Dauntless Spirit (ai), (29 entries)
Shows are now coming thick and fast. The next is the Hound show on July 20th where Tim Ball is judging. Entry numbers have not yet been published. Then there’s Leeds where Ms Dianna Spavin is the judge. Good luck and safe journeys to everyone.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes June 30th 2024
Saturday just gone was Windsor CH Show where the judge was Mr Colin Ashmore. 11 dogs and 10 itches made an entry of 25; better than last year which was on a weekday but there was still only one dog in seven of the classes.
DCC and BOB was Jill Cowper and the late Gill Bingham’s Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg and BCC went to Ms N D & Mrs C Callow & Davis’s Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW.
Res DCC was the Simms’ Aftonlee Aros at Elverdal with a new name ; Mr, Mrs and Miss Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame at Starceylon winning Res BCC from the puppy class. She was also Best Puppy.
I was surprised to find the entry for Boston Show where we have a supper classification but sadly no CCs. I had completely forgotten that it had taken over the position of East of England in the show calendar; much better than travelling in January. 9 dogs and 4 bitches have made an entry of 23 for Mr Frank Whyte on July 4th at Rutland Showground. Elkhounds are 3rd in the ring.
CALLING ALL ELKHOUND LOVERS; owners or would be owners.
More details have been published about the Elkhound Fun Day on September 1st at Naseby Village Hall NN6 6BT . It is being held in memory of Robert Greaves and Gill Bingham. Gill was originally helping to arrange it but sadly that didn’t happen.
The day is completely free and a raffle will be held on the day for which any items will be welcome. As Donna Preston explained.
“This event is funded by those arranging the event as it is a stand-alone day. We have been very lucky to receive some very generous donations from m embers of the Elkhound Community for which we are extremely grateful. We have decided not to charge people a ticket charge to attend as we would love you all to come along and enjoy the day, learning new things and having fun with like minded people. If anyone feels they too would like to donate on the day we would of course be extremely grateful.”
The day’s Schedule will be -
9-10am Tea/ Coffee on arrival.
10am Talk on mantrailing with an opportunity to have a go yourself.
11.30am Ringcraft/Handling
12.20 – 1.30 Lunch. Please bring your own picnic
1.30 – 3-00 pm Specialist Panel Q&A session. Feel free to send in questions in advance if you wish.
3.00- 4.00 pm Fun Classes. Prizes and rosettes for the winners.
Classes will be :-
Puppy class:
Prettiest Bitch:
Handsomest Dog:
Best Rescue (rehomed from a breeder or from a rescue centre):
Best Golden Oldies (over the age of 7).
If time permits there may be games for the dogs.
Tea, soft drinks , cakes/light snacks available all day for a donation. Organisers can be contacted on Facebook or email Nicola Callow with any questions on ndcallow@outlook.com.
If you own or hope to own one of our wonderful breed, do go along and meet like minded people and have a great day out.
Diana Hudson. (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes June 23rd, 2024
Martin Sanders was judging the breed at Blackpool Ch Show on Saturday June 22nd. We have no CCs but an excellent classification. However, there were only 4 dogs and 3 bitches entered making 10 entries. Blackpool has really suffered from the weather in years past but this year, the rain finally stopped and the weather was perfect for a show being really sunny but with quite a strong cool breeze.
Mr Sanders’ Best of Breed and Best bitch was Callow & Davis’s Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW. Best Dog was Maun’s Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio. Reserve Best Dog went to Maun’s Ch/ned Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio with the Middletons’ Kamgaard Kadence at Graythor, taking Res Best Bitch.
Both Best Puppy and Best Junior went to Crystal’s litter brother, Vanessa McHugh’s Kamgaard Kloudberry Jam and Best Veteran was Maun’s Ch/ned Ch Bowerhinton Brouhaha who was then 4th in the Hound Veteran Group under Mr Albert Wight.
Whilst looking for Blackpool results I came across The Royal Cheshire County Show (Open) , held last Tuesday, 18 June and immediately noticed in the Hound Group results it said, Group 2 was Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg owned by Jill Cowper and the late Gill Bingham. The Group judge was Geoff Corish and the three dogs in the breed classes had been judged by Richard Bott (Quensha). Treena Maun’s Bassanio was Res BOB. There were two absentees from Puppy and Junior. This is a lovely big Agricultural show which was even reported on our Northern News on TV.
On the subject of Open Shows with Elkhound Classes, the schedule for Coalville on January 11th, 2025 is already available on Fosse Data.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes. June 15th 2024
Last Tuesday was the funeral of Gill Bingham with many Elkhound friends attending from near and far, from those who knew her as a fellow exhibitor, breeder and judge to those who had dogs from her. There were no flowers by request but Linda Middleton wrote a thank you to those who donated to Elkhound Rescue in Gill’s memory. She said, “On behalf of the Elkhound Rescue fund I would like to thank everyone who donated today at Gill Bingham’s funeral. A total of £265.72 has been donated.” We turned out our loft this weekend and discovered a box of black and white photos that Peter had taken; one of which was Gill’s handler Len showing I believe, Kriega when she became unable to move her dogs in 2005.
I thought there were no show results this week but I’d forgotten about Border Union. We lost CCs there and don’t even have classes but two intrepid exhibitors entered AVNSC Hound and did extremely well. Karen and Alan Gold’s Ch Graythor at The Venetian with Llassah was best AVNSC Hound Dog under Judge Miss Nicola Spencer (Bannonbrig) and Callow and Davis’s Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW was best AVNSC Hound Bitch and Best AVNSC Hound overall and went on from there to be placed 3rd in the Hound Group which was judged by Mr Colin Ashmore (Buttermere). Well done; the long journey was worth it. Only two Elkhounds present but after such lovely wins, maybe they might consider putting classes back on for us.
Last week, there was also an announcement by the RKC ; firstly that at the AGM last Wednesday, they voted to officially adopt the title of the Royal Kennel Club and secondly that they are increasing prices again . Puppy registrations go up to £25 (from £20), except for those from Assured Breeders who will pay £23 (£18). Late registration after 12 months will be £80 (£60). Activity register £20 (£18). Transfer £22 (£20). Litter naming service £22 (£20). Authority to compete £33 (30). All prices will be effective from July 1st.
Many congratulations to Margaret and David Deuchar who last week celebrated their Diamond Wedding Anniversary; 60 years married, on Margaret’s Birthday. Margaret posted a photo of a lovely Congratulations card they received from His Majesty King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 9th June 2024
I must start with an apology. When I wrote last week’s notes I didn’t know that Helen and Kath Tress’s Ch Grasilva Little Rock avec Gilkaro JW, won the Hound Veteran Group at Southern Counties. A huge well done.
News today from Karen Gold who said :-
“At Dundee Canine Club Open Show today, Marco won Elkhound Open BoB & Hound Group 3 (one better than last year!) Under Judge Gordon Haran. We then went in to AV Not Bred By Exhibitor Open under Judge Sharon Rossiter & won that too. It was a lovely, friendly outdoor show with great weather- sunshine but a strong breeze. The poor committee worked so hard at this new section of Camperdown Park after travellers took over the usual area, however, everyone actually preferred the new area!”
Last week there was a very nice entry at Three Counties where we now have no CCs.. Kath Tress was the judge. Her Best Dog was Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg owned by Jill; Cowper and the late Gill Bingham. Res Best dog went to one of last week’s winners, Seasara Iceman owned by Mrs T and Mr P Jolley. Best of Breed went to the Best Bitch, Tanja Mortiner’s Laakso Helli with Maggie Mott and Sally Simmons’ Am Ch Kamgaard Klementina taking Res Best Bitch. Best Puppy was Barbelka Devilishly Devine (ai) owned by Beth and Nigel Benner and Best Veteran was Miss K Cockbill’s Barbelka Szafir.
Tuesday this week will be the funeral of the lovely Gill Bingham. If you can’t attend, please keep her in your thoughts along with her close friends who are missing her terribly. I remember Gill judging at Three Counties many years ago on an absolutely bitterly cold day. She had to judge wearing gloves which she slipped off to go over each dog then quickly put them back on again. Friends may leave us but the memories remain.
Diana Hudson (norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes June 2nd 2024
No CCs at Southern Counties last week but there was a very good entry. The judge was Jane Eyeington who found her Best Bitch and Best of Breed in Callow and Davis’s Ch Whittimere Alright Bab JW. Best Dog went to Treena Maun’s Ch Bowerhinton Bassanio. Res Best Bitch was Tanja Mortimer’s Laakso Gunni with Jill Cowper and Gill Bingham’s Graythor Augustus at Rothenborg taking Res Best Dog. Best Puppy was Mr, Mrs & Miss Tyson’s Bowerhinton Bright Flame at Starceylon. Best Veteran was Ms K and Mrs H Tress’s Ch Grasilva Little Rock avec GIlkaro and Best Junior went to Mr & Mrs Jolley’s Seasara Iceman. 'Ziva' - Barbelka Dauntless Spirit won the Pastoral/Hound Puppy Bitch Stakes judged by Jeff Horswell.
The Breed Council will be running an Online BAD (Breed Appreciation Day) with optional MCE (Multiple Choice Exam) later in the year. The cost for the breed talk will be £10 and if the exam is included, it will be £15. The date is October 31st between 7.30 and 9.30pm. Speakers will be Jill Cowper from NECGB and Annelise Haugstad from the NEAS. For a booking form, please contact Vanessa Mc Hugh on vanessa@conrick.co.uk.
Don’t forget also, the Elkhound Fun Day in September at Naseby Village Hall NN6 6BT
Now for some non-Championship shows coming up soon, both Open and Limit shows. Please do your best to support those shows that put on classes for our breed.
Hound Assoc Scotland Limited Show – 21st July.
Cochrane Hall, Alva FK12 5LJ
Judge : David Alcorn
Online Entries close: Monday 8th July 2024. Fosse Data
Derbyshire County Show Open Show – 23rd June 2024
The Showground, Elvastone Derbyshire
Judge: Elaine Bogart www.fossedata.co.uk/.../Derbyshire-Agricultural...
Online Entries close June 2nd 2024. Fosse Data
Leicester City Open Show. – 26th August 2024 (Bank Holiday Monday.)
Sports Connexion, Ryton on Dunsmore.
Judge : Lloyd Cross (Logetta)
Online entries close: 11th August 2024 Fosse Data
Exeter & County Canine Soc. Premier Open show 14th September 2024
Marsh Barton EX2 8FD
Judge : Richard Gunn
Online entries close: 25th August 2024
Goosnargh & Longridge. Agricultural Society Open Show – 6th July 2024
Longridge Showground PR3 3SL
Judge: Mark Smith
Online Entries close: 19th June 2024 Fosse Data
Otley Canine Soc Premier Open Show 6th August 2024
Monk Fryston LS 25 5NQ
Judge : Frank H Whyte
Online Entries close : 18th July 2024 Fosse Data
Wealdstone & Northolt Premier Open 9th August 2024
Organford BH16 6ES
Judge : Frank H Whyte
Online Entries close : 18th July 2024 Higham Press
Evesham Premier Open Show 14th July 2024
Malvern WR13 6NW
Judge : Janelle Walshaw Robbins (Tobana)
Online Entries Close : 27th June 2024 Fosse Data
Chepstow & Dist Open 15th/16th June 2024
Usk NP15 1PW
Judge: Sarah Moran (Ricanova)
Online Entries close : 3rd June 2024 www.onlineshowentry.com
Diana Hudson (Norderhove@gmail.com)
Norwegian Elkhound Notes 25th May 2024
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Refreshments at the seminar were pretty good too. There were about 8 homemade cakes on offer, baked by volunteers - delicious!
Love your Breednotes Diana, hope your eye is better soon xx
Hi Diana pleased to see you still doing good work for elkhounds nice to be able to read the breed notes afraid I no longer have elks and have down sized to cats however I was at the great Dorset steam fair back in August and had the pleasure of meeting 6 elkhounds with their owners and had a nice chat with them I did not know but at leased one of them shows and he remembers my wife Deirdre when she was still with us I now live in Somerset keep up your good work best wishes to all John Poole.