Donaueschingen 1999
Date: July 31 / August 1, 1999
Location: Donaueschingen (Germany) |
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For many years now, the 2 days exhibition in
Donaueschingen stands for an international and "princely"
ambience. And so it was again this year. In front of the castle,
there was an exhibition with more than 800 registrations (more
than 400 each day). Approximately 60% of them came from foreign
countries. We had wonderful weather, and it was an exhibition,
which surely belongs to the nicest and most important ones of
Germany.
An international faculty of judges (8 judges
coming from 7 different countries) judged the entered sighthounds.
On the first day, the Galgos were judged by Mr. Kelemen from
Rumania, on the second day by Mr. Huidrobo from Spain.
A special highlight for all Galgo friends was
the "Best in Show" selection. On the first day, the
Spanish Galgo bitch Rayma Ukelele got the BIS and on the second
day, she was chosen for the best dog of Donaueschingen!
And here are some photos from the exhibition:
Mr. Eckhard E. Schritt, former president of the
DWZRV, made an experienced presentation at the ring of
honor. |
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Champion class females: Paula (l.) and Rayma Ukelele. |
Open class males: Doma Vaquera Lobo Grande, Negus and
Toledano del Legionario (from left). |
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Open class females: Norica de Valle Estrella (l.) and
De Vil Emperaora. |
Enthusiastic spectators at the ring of honor. |
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Heinrich Erbprinz zu Fürstenberg and his sister (middle
of the photo), together with the judges and Dr.
Zimmermann (l.) and Mr. Schritt (r.). |
Mr. Schritt welcomes Mr. Frank R. Zwahlen from
Switzerland. Mr. Zwahlen traditionally selects the winner
of Donaueschingen from the two BIS winners of both days. |
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Presentation of the winners: Rayma Ukelele (l.), BIS
on the first day and winner of Donaueschingen plus the
Irish Wolfhound Pitlochry's Lancelot, BIS on the second
day. |