Time really flies! At the twilight of 2016 we can definitely say that this year
was challenging but gratifying. To run a global federation like the Fédération Cynologique
Internationale is not an easy task. Cultural, political and vision differences bring
conflicts that must be promptly resolved, taking into consideration how the results
will affect the cynological community. Thanks to a great team work and efforts we
managed to solve the issues we were faced with during this past year.
After months of speculations regarding the ability of the RKF to organise the World
Dog Show 2016, the most important dog show in the World was a world-class event
with marvelous dogs, incredible hospitality and excellent press. On the other hand
we were sad to hear that Ecuador resigned from the organisation of the FCI General
Assembly and the World Dog Show 2017. Making history, the VDH, in an unprecedented
situation, took a step forward to organise both events in Leipzig, Germany, next
November. We are grateful and proud that the VDH took this huge responsibility.
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Rafael de Santiago
FCI President
International dog show in Reykjavik, Iceland, November 12-13, 2016
The Icelandic Kennel Club held an international dog show in Reykjavik, Iceland,
on November 12-13th 2016. The theme of the show was Winter-Wonderland. The judges
were Mr George Schogol from Georgia, Ms Irina V. Poletaeva from Finland, Mr Rafael
Malo Alcrudo from Spain, Mr Svante Frisk from Sweden and Mr Svend Løvenkjær from
Denmark.
A total of 612 dogs of 80 different breeds were entered and shown on Saturday and
Sunday. A separate puppy show and the junior handling competition were held on Friday
November 11th where 160 puppies were shown of 38 different breeds. 29 junior handlers
competed in two groups, 10-12 years old and 13-17 years old. The junior handling
competition was judged by Svante Frisk.
Since this was the last show of the year the Icelandic Kennel Club also honoured
the top dog of the year, the top veteran of the year, the top junior handlers of
the year and the service and achievement dogs of the year.
The top dog was the Icelandic sheepdog ISVW-16 ISCh RW-13 OB-I Stefsstells Skrudur
pictured below who became Best in Show, Best Veteran in Show and Top Veteran of
the year.
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Best in show-1 International show November 12-13. Registered name is: ISVW-16 ISCh RW-13 OB-I Stefsstells Skrudur. Breed: Icelandic sheepdog. Owner: Vidgis Elma Cates (Iceland). Breeder: Stefania Sigurdardottir (Iceland). Judges from left: Svante Frisk, Irina V. Poletaeva, Svend Løvenkjær, George Schogol, Rafael Malo Alcrudo.
© Olof Gyda Risten
Best in show-2 International show November 12-13. Registered name is: ISW-16 C.I.B. ISCh RW-16 Glitnir Vestri. Breed: Afghan hound. Owner: Valdis Vignisdottir (Iceland). Breeder: Valgerdur Juliusdottir (Iceland). Judge: Svend Løvenkjær.
© Olof Gyda Risten
Best in show-3 International show November 12-13. Registered name is: ISShCh RW-15-16 Embla Altobello. Breed: Dobermann. Owners: Omar Unnarsson (Iceland). Breeder: Malbasa Dejan (Serbia). Judge: Svend Løvenkjær.
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Best in show-4 International show November 12-13. Registered name is: C.I.E. ISShCh NLW-15 RW-14-15-16 Red Hot Chili V. Tum-Tums Vriendjes. Breed: Petit basset griffon vendéen. Owner: Karen Osp Gudbjartsdottir (Iceland). Breeder: Caty Elizabeth Cartlidge (United Kingdom). Judge: Svend Løvenkjær.
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Best in show-1 Veteran International show November 12-13. Registered name is: ISVW-16 ISCh RW-13 OB-I Stefsstells Skrudur. Breed: Icelandic sheepdog. Owner: Vidgis Elma Cates (Iceland). Breeder: Stefania Sigurdardottir (Iceland). Judge: Rafael Malo Alcrudo.
© Olof Gyda Risten
Best in show-1 baby 3-6 months, Puppy show November 11. Registered name is: Snaetinda Seigla. Breed: Icelandic sheepdog. Owner: Valentina Faggionato (Italy). Breeders: Sunna Lif Hafthorsdóttir / Hafthor Snaebjornsson / Unnur Sveinsdottir (Iceland). Judge: Irina V. Poletaeva.
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Best in show-1 puppy 6-9 months. Puppy show November 11. Registered name is: Stemma Rektorsdottir fra Olafsvollum. Breed: Icelandic sheepdog. Owner: Gudridur Thorbjorg Valgeirsdottir. Breeder: Mette Pedersen (Iceland). Judge: George Shcogol.
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Top dog of the year. Registered name is: ISW-16 C.I.B. ISCh RW-16 Glitnir Vestri. Breed: Afghan hound. Owner: Valdis Vignisdottir (Iceland). Breeder: Valgerdur Juliusdottir (Iceland). On the photo from left: Valgerdur Juliusdottir (breeder), Daniel Orn Hinriksson (The Icelandic Kennel Club’s Vice-president), Herdis Hallmarsdottir (The Icelandic Kennel Club’s President) and Valdis Vignisdottir (owner and handler).
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Top veteran of the year. Registered name is: ISVW-16 ISCh RW-13 OB-I Stefsstells Skrudur. Breed: Icelandic sheepdog. Owner: Vidgis Elma Cates (Iceland). Breeder: Stefania Sigurdardottir (Iceland). On the photo from the left: Berglind Gunnarsdottir (handler), Stefsstells Skrudur, Vigdis Elma Cates (owner), Herdis Hallmarsdottir (The Icelandic Kennel Club’s President) and Daniel Orn Hinriksson (The Icelandic Kennel Club’s Vice-president).
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Top junior handler in the age group 10-12 years old. Handler’s name: Hronn Valgeirsdottir.
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Top junior handler on the age group 13-17 years old. Handler’s name: Hafdis Jona Thorarinsdottir who will represent Iceland at Crufts 2017. On the photo with her is Lara Birgisdottir, representing Pedigree Iceland, sponsor of the junior handler representing Iceland at Crufts.