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Sophie's Best of Breed wins


Sophie's first official show was a success story..she went all the way and beated 740 dogs!! Judges were Marjo Jaakkola, Rui Oliveira and Raijko Rottner



Sophie won BOB and BIG-4 in International show at 11 months age, judges were Leif-Herman Willberg and Per Iversen, both from Norway
Photo: Jaana Heiskari



Sophie won BOB in big Specialty in Lahti January -07, judge Luis Catalan from Portugal
Photo: Sanna Kavèn



Sophie won BOB and BIG-2 in Jämijärvi Group show February -07, judge was Ritva Raita
Photo: Hanna Hyypiä



Sophie won BOB in Somero group show -07, judge Paula rekiranta, Fin
Photo: Sanna Kavèn



Sophie won BOB in Hämeenlinna all breeds June07, judge was Annaliisa Heikkinen,  Fin
Photo: Sanna Kavèn



Sophie won BOB in Tuusula  all breeds June 07, judge was Sylvia Bunting, UK
Photo: Sanna Kavèn



Sophie won BOB in Juva International, judge Saija JuutilainenTammelin
Photo: Maarit Karhu



Sophie won BOB in Sweden in top competition!!, judge Per Iversen, Norway
Photo: Jaana Heiskari



Sophie won BOB in Hyvinkää Group show September07, judge Raija Tammelin
Photo: Heidi Nemlander



Sophie won BOB in Lahti Group show November-07, judge Jouko Leiviskä, Fin Fin
Photo: Kirsi Heiskari-Leppänen



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Some critiques for Sophie:

" Very promising bitch puppy full of quality. Feminine very well shaped head & expression. Excellent neck, topline & proportions. Excellent bone, angulations and movement. Got everything on right places. Just needs little more time"
Ove Germundsen, Sweden, from puppy class

"Lovely 9 months old junior bitch. Excellent head, beautiful expression. Beautiful neck and topline. Very good forechest for her age. Good bone and feet. Excellent body. Balanced angulations. Moves with excellent breed typical step. Beautiful junior, who certainly has a great future in front of her. Beautiful outlines. Excellent temperament"
Marjo Jaakkola, Fin

"Beautiful head and expression. Excellent breed type. Top quality with a lovely outline and excellent balance. Well constructed throughout. Very sound positive movement. In Excellent coat and show condition"
Penny Williams, UK

"Excellent moving bitch of excellent breed type, good proportions. Excellent head full of expression. Well angulated both ends. Moving well from all angles. Shown in excellent show condition"
Ritva Raita, Fin

"Really beautiful bitch. Well shaped head with beautiful lines. Excellent neck, body and legs. Stylish topline. Excellent coat. Good, efficient movements. High quality specimen of the breed"
Paavo Mattila, FIN

"Excellent type, well balanced. Well shaped feminine head. Beautiful eyes. Well placed ears. Beautiful melting expression. Lovely neck flowing well into shoulders. Harmonic angulated front and rear. Strong back. Well ribbed. Very nice breadth of thighs. Lovely low hocks. Excellent legs and feet. Using her taill well while moving. Excellent coat. Moves excellent. Lovely temperament, well presented"
Patric Ragnarsson, Sweden

"Typical. Nice head and expression. Correct bite. Well angulated. Good body. In good coat and condition. Excellent movements. Excellent temperament"
Luis Catalan, Portugal

"Very beautiful outline, really breed typical. Very beautiful neck and topline. Gorgeous body and forechest. Excellent angulations both in front and rear. Very beautiful head with beautifull expression. Excellent efficient movements".
Jouko Leiviskä, Fin

"Quality l/w I like very much. Super type with feminine head and soft expression. Very well constructed and balanced. Nice size, short coupled. Sound & stylish mover!
Sylvia Butning, UK

"Bitch of excellent type, has got beautiful outline. Excellent head and attractive expression. Beautiful neck. Good topline. Excellent forechest and body. Balanced angulations. Beautiful ground covering movements. Shown in excellent show condition"
Kirsi Nieminen, Fin

...to be continued...