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SIEGER SHOWS 2004
GERMANY AND SWITZERLAND
Article by Joylene Neddermeyer
 

It has been four years since I travelled to Germany and attended a Sieger Show. So with cases packed and mobile phone in hand I boarded the plane to travel to Frankfurt. After two stops and twenty one hours of sitting in a plane and a train trip I arrived to beautiful weather in Braunschweig.

Bright and early Thursday morning I was ready, for the five hour drive to Karlsruhe. The five hours was spent talking and remembering past trips to Germany and Australia with Hartmut and Barbel Dressler, very good friends of Gunter Kasper. They had attended the National Shows in 1993 in Adelaide and in Queensland in 1995 and spoke highly of the great time that they had in Australia.

First stop, the grounds to get together with the rest of the party, pick up numbers and book in for the Schutzdienst for Friday morning. Next we were off to the Schutzdienst ring to watch the procedure for Open Dogs and Bitches. The area was packed with exhibitors with an animal in the Open Classes watching intently to see what was expected the next day.

So it was time to go to the hotel, unpack and prepare for the next day. Exhibitors at a Sieger Show have exactly the same concerns and nervous tensions prior to the Show.  The hotel was fully booked with people attending the Show, and was a total multicultural affair, with rooms booked for dog people from Sweden, Scotland, Spain and Australia. I might add those Scots certainly know how to party.

Friday morning off to the show. First to pick up my press pass and next stop the Schutzdienst ring to watch the two dogs of Ludger Göke undergo the Schutzdienst. Both dogs passed with ease so everyone could now relax. It is a requirement that the dogs must be presented for the individual within 90 minutes of the completion of the Schutzdienst. Handlers were organized and with an hour to spare I decided that I would go for a walk to see some of the young classes. 

Quick look of the Intermediate Dog and the Intermediate Bitch and the Junior Dog Class. Catalogue in hand, and recording thoughts, the time passed quickly and now it was time to go to the Main Stadium for the Individuals. Everyone was happy with their performance so now maybe some lunch. One does forget how many people attend the Sieger Show and how many oversea visitors. It was amazing to hear the different languages and see the continual flow of people looking at the shops and buying all sort of new equipment, books, CD’s and of course the Fotourma shop was always busy.

I am not sure what people did before mobile phones, but they were used a lot over the weekend with a quick comment of “Wo bist du?” Late Friday afternoon was spent watching the Schutzdienst ring and for someone as short as I am after two hours of standing on a top of hill to see, my legs were tired and sore. By this time the topic of conversation was about the top dogs and bitches that had failed their Schutzdienst and would take no more part in the Show. It was interesting to watch the body language of the handlers and to see their relief when successful and the slump of the shoulders when they knew that their Show was over.
By then everyone knew which dogs were unsuccessful and I can only imagine the disappointment that the owners must be feeling especially those animals that were in line for the top award.

The next morning bright and early was the Sires Progeny group. The assembly of the Sires Progeny was interesting to say the least, not much room, lots of dogs and you would not believe cartons and cartons of track suits to be distributed for the respective progeny groups. After spending some time in the assembly area it was time to get a better view. Out the corner of eye I saw the entrance for the groups into the stadium. Camera in hand and lining up with a large group of Asians, I was able to see the dogs first hand. 
 

2004 HZS - Sires Progeny Assembly

It was great to be so close as I was trying to juggle cameras, pens and catalogue. The large groups were now being presented so it was time to move into the stadium for the rest of the Sires Progeny group. I quickly found James and Louisa and we exchanged notes and views on the groups seen so far.
For me the most impressive group was the group of Yasko Farbenspiel. The sire was present and this is the first time that I had seen him. A dog of correct size and very harmoniously constructed without exaggeration. He also had a large number of progeny exhibited in the Open Classes and one could see clearly why this dog was the Sieger in 2001 and 2002.

Another group that impressed me was the group of Wallace Agrigento with very good uniformity of type and overall construction. As it turned out the Siegerin this year was a daughter of Wallace and when reviewing the results this year and previous years he has produced a large number of Excellent Selects and highly placed excellent animals. A very praiseworthy group.

The group of Larus Batu was a very good group with a large number of young animals of very good type. It will be interesting to watch the group mature in future years. A group that impressed and a group worthy of the Sieger of 2004 

Other groups which impressed were Bax Luisenstrasse, Hill Farbenspiel Fritz Farbenspiel, Flipp Arlett and Orbit Tronje. Not all of the groups were impressive and I am sure these groups had an affect on the final placings of those Sires on Sunday. End of the progeny class and after lunch the start of the judging of the second and third groups of the Junior and Intermediate classes.

Now what ring to see, maybe the Intermediate Dog Class, but people of my size could not get a view, so off to the Junior Bitch ring which had a better viewing area.  The last group was assessed and a number of these bitches had restrictions in the croup and forehand and problems with ears and tails. The next group came into the ring. I must say there were a large number of very good quality animals in this group. I particularly liked a young French bitch which was finally placed SG 70. Judging finished for the day and sixty animals in the Junior Bitch ring first thing Sunday morning.
 

2004 HZS - Pina Agrigento JB1

Sunday morning arrived and I watched the Intermediate Bitch Class but viewing became increasingly difficult so I decided to watch the Junior Bitch Class. In first position was an absolutely beautiful young bitch called Pina Agrigento a daughter of Zeppo Klebinger Schloss and Ulrike Agrigento. A bitch of excellent type, absolutely correct size, firm and dry and of very harmonious construction. A dream machine and during the whole class did not miss a beat, excellently handled and for me was the star of the Show.

Back into the stadium to see the final judging of the Open Dog and Bitch Class, The bitches are called into the ring and what is instantly apparent is that the top animals were the correct size, very firm and dry with very good top and underlines. Excitement was building with lots of cheering for their favourite. The Siegerin Kamilla Römerland a Wallace Agrigento and Isabella Römerland daughter and gave a tireless performance. A most worthwhile winner.

Only one more decision to be made how many VA bitches. Herr Schweikert awarded the grading of VA 11 times and celebration by all. Time for photographs and a victory lap and then for the Open Dog Class.

Prior to the beginning of the class the first twenty animals from the Junior and Intermediate Classes were paraded into the stadium. Louisa was very quick recording the numbers of the winners. What would we do without a good secretary?

The final class begins, who will lead them in? Hill Farbenspiel is called out first followed by Larus Batu. Now the fun begins. The masculinity of the males is impressive as well as the very good type, colour and pigment. Herr Orschler as always was very methodical in his judging and animals were moved up places due to their gaiting performance.

I must say Hill Farbenspiel did not seem to have his mind on the job and was wandering from side to side and not always showing himself to the best advantage. In second place Larus Batu was performing well with his handler Nadine and the relationship between this young girl and the dog was obvious. Larus Batu was not in absolute full coat but his performance was faultless. Yes up to the front they went. He never missed a beat and it was pleasing to see such a faultless display.
With the running off lead completed the final decision was made. Larus Batu is the Sieger in 2004 and Hill Farbenspiel Vice Sieger. The VA grading was awarded nine times. James and Louisa of course were ecstatic and very pleased with the result.
 

2004 HZS - Orbit Hühnegrab VA4

A dog to watch in the future is VA4 Orbit Hühnegrab, a son of Yasko Farbenspiel and I was impressed with his type and overall construction.

Presentation of the Breeders Group, trophies to the winners and it is all over for another year. James and Louisa were off to the Happy Dog tent to celebrate with the owners of Larus, and I must admit I had a quick glass of Champagne prior to leaving the ground.

Next the Sieger Show in Switzerland but first travelled around Germany taking in the landscape and hospitality and finally a few days stay in Italy with Peter and Kitty Flynn.

The next four days with Kitty and Peter were adventurous to say the least. Kitty’s Italian is certainly a lot better than mine but language was no barrier when Kitty had her mobile phone and Peter’s Secretary Monica as an interpreter. Kitty was marvellous and certainly made her point very clearly whether at the bank, or with Taxi drivers. I discovered my reflexes were exceptional when someone decided to steal my purse and I know one purse snatcher in Turino has a very sore chest.

Last stop the Swiss Sieger Show with Peter and Kitty. Leaving sunny Italy and travelling through the Alps to Switzerland was very beautiful however once we arrived in Switzerland the weather had changed. On Saturday at the Show it was cold and wet and by the end of the day we were desperate for a hot shower.
Herr Rudin had invited me into the ring to watch the run off of the classes on the Sunday. The weather was still dull and gray.

The Junior Dog winner was a beautiful Cherry Bergmannhof son called Veit Jahnhöhe. He was SG7 at the Sieger Show. He was very well coloured, of correct size excellent strength and was faultless in his performance. It will be interesting to see how his future show and stud career develops.
 

2004 HZS - Veit Jahnohe JD7	2004 HZS - Nicos Liethawald ID2

The Intermediate Dog Class winner was Nicos Leithawald a son of Yasko Farbenspiel and was SG2 at the Sieger Show. Again a dog of the correct size, strong, masculine and very impressive. Certainly a dog to watch in the future.

The Open Bitch Class was a class of excellent quality and was the best class of the Show. The first five bitches were awarded the grading of VA and the winning bitch was VA 11 at the Sieger Show Aike Gigelsfelsen and the second place Grace Reichertshof V19 at the Sieger Show.

I did not think the depth of quality was the same in the Open Dog Class. Several comments were made by all Judges, regarding size and there were several very large animals at the rear of the class. I also believe that our top animals would have been competitive at this show. Interestingly at one stage there were more double handlers in the ring than dogs.

Boy, it was cold and with frozen hands and very tired legs it was back to the Hotel, for tomorrow I would have to face twenty one hours on a plane home to Australia.

It was a fantastic trip seeing a large number of dogs, which I believe expanded my views and knowledge of the German Shepherd Dog and I must say I am very proud of the advancement of the German Shepherd Dog over the last thirty odd years in Australia which has only been able to be achieved by the rigorous efforts of the breeders in this country. I look forward to seeing the continued development of the breed both here and overseas. 

To everyone in Germany, Italy and Switzerland thank you for your kindness and hospitality but one thing for sure it is great to travel but it is always great to be home …………….. Joylene Neddermeyer.