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Not just a dog show
Thursday was a big agility day at Crufts 2005, starting at 9.00am
with the Singles Semi Finals and ending with the YKC Agility Dog of the Year event in the Main
Ring. From our place in the press section, we were able to watch the agility action and then
pop out to talk to competitors, groomers, officials and onlooker and snap a few pictures. Here
are some of the best shots taken during the day in chronological order.
More photos from Crufts photographer Sharkey Ward on
http://www.dogfocus.co.uk
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The final line up after the Knock Out Semi Finals Winner of the KO Semi, Ann-Marie Froggatt and Scud Bailstails were first and third in the KO Semi - Ann Marie Froggatt and Pat Brown Deena Freeman congratulating Ann Marie. Next year will it be Private Ryan? Ann Marie Froggatt and very happy Bailstail breeder Sue Wyatt A little kiss for the camera for Mini/Maxi winners Alan and Jayne Bray. Support for the Upanova Tigers from the Upanova Tigers Chris Miele from America looks on Keith Williams with Bryn and Lorraine Drew with Trio - second in the Mini/Maxi. Not bad for reserves. Barrie James was justifably proud of his rescue dog just to have reached Crufts. With Pairs partner Susie Josty. Stuart Harmes with borrowed dog Pied Pike, representing Wales in the International. Watch out for this young dog on the show circuit. Linda Mecklenberg and young dog Stella, representing the USA in the International, talking to Agility Council Chair Tony Griffin. A popular win for Sue Rolfe and Kes, representing England in the International event (Part 1) Course plans outside the holding ring. Geoff Hollis and Bailey with Ian Watts and Amanda Cable. Bailey will be representing the UK at the BSD champs this year. Brenda Hollis winning the ABC with her husband's dog Bailey. Crufts newbies - Amy and Rob. You may be here one day. Michele Guerin and Lady Shera enjoy the occasion. Judge Jean Fotheringham and her assistant Val Marion. A great team. Amanda Pigg cheers from the sidelines. Ian Smith in the stands after beating Alan Bray in the KO Finals. It was close. International winners - Belgium, Norway and Irish Republic with AKC rep Sharon Anderson. Close up of the Barbara Miller Trophy for the best ABC dog. Mark Douglas and Amber - a real Aussie. Definitely not a collie without a tail! A tired but happy Michele Guerin gettin' it all back home after two good runs. Sue and Lucy take time out for a little shopping. Agility handlers Ali and Becky manning the Battersea stand. Keep practising, guys. YKC Finalists in the Main Ring. Take a bow for some fabulous handling. Well done Hannah Smith and Sparky. Great runs.
The final line up after the Knock Out Semi Finals
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