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Did you watch her last night? Had to keep mopping my eyes!!

Sure did. Isn't Foxy cute ?  Fell asleep so missed the winner.  I'm guessing the terrier of the elkhound.

Just ordered her new DVD. Always wanted to have her (show!) on record.

But who won ?

Yes, it was really good! Highlight of the show :)

Best of show went to the Australian Shepherd. Gorgeous dog.
Reserve was the wire fox terrier.

Who's Mary Ray ???

Quote from: agapanthus on March 13, 2006, 19:28:58
Who's Mary Ray ???

Dog trainer

http://www.maryray.co.uk/

I'd just like to say that my uncle Michael's dog tiffany (most awarded dog in the world at the time) is buried in my mums garden, american cocker spaniel, beautiful dog, along with my dog charlie another american cocker who had to be put down due to inbreeding (not my uncle michael's!) and so had a mental issue, used to go mad, eyes went red and attacked anything, i have the scars to prove it. so it just goes to show - pedigrees aren't always the best!! thats why I have 2 mongrel rescue dogs and they are the best ;D

Hi littlegem

I'm sorry your dog suffered from illness caused by inbreeding. There are so many irresponsible breeders everywhere (and puppy farms) who just don't care about animal welfare. >:(
There are, on the other hand, responsible breeders who make sure that inbreeding does not happen and do their best to preserve healthy gene pool. :)
I've had mainly mongrels (mostly rescue dogs) but also had a pedigree. I loved them all the same.

Watched the whole two hours. Tim I agree about Mary Ray (not the part of making my tea).
I was really interested in Crufts this year especially after Fox Wired Terrier got best of group. Oh boy I wish my sweetie of a Father-in-law could have been here to watch.He bred them in the 40's and 50's, wired fox terrier was to him the best dog in the world. Our first dog had to be one but after a few years my choice went to Labradors. (Hope you are not listening up there Dad ;D)

Thanks MikeB.....
littlegem...I agree with you
I realise there are a lot of good breeders out there...but still don't go along with it.