Exhibitions November 2025

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the traditional International Exhibition in Metz/France, took place. Gesa Milde surprised us with news from this show. Her “Floris” won the CACIB, CAC and was Best of Breed. The judge was Mr Guy Devriendt from Belgium.

The crowning moment was the 2nd place in Group 1 for Ch. “Wanted you aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal”

The 2 entered OES: BOB Ch. Wanted you aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal, judge Mr Devriendt, BOS Pleuni Hoogwerf with Ch. “Joy of Jive of Rocky’s Destiny”

It was time again for the autumn shows in Dortmund. Always a mega event, this time together with a horse exhibition. Monika Fuss and I drove to the AGRIA Winner Show on Friday, November 7, 2025. Very relaxed, as we were only judged around 1 pm. That makes driving through the Ruhr area on a Friday bearable. Mr John Wauben from the Netherlands judged the 12 entered OES. The DOES Club was the organiser, and, as every year, dear Mrs Noll managed the ring as secretary, show manager, rosette distributor, and photographer excellently—a big thank you to Mrs Noll at this point.

Peter, Heidi, and Winnetou represented us. That was enough to win everything you can win with three dogs.

“Heidi” became Best of Breed with CACIB, CAC, etc. “X’Texas Amarillo aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal”

“Peter” became Best Male, also with all certificates “X’Texas El Paso aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal”

and “Winnetou aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal” owner Chris van Beirendonk became Res-Best Male and thus fulfilled all conditions for the German VDH Champion

“Peter”, with thanks to Chris for showing for BOB, which went to “Heidi”. The judge, Mr Wauben

Best Male “Peter” and Res-Best Male “Winnetou”

Afterwards, we looked for a spot near the big main ring. There, “Heidi” had to compete at 5:30 pm for the Group 1 judging. The judge for this competition was Mr Claus Peter Fricke/GER, President of the Club for British Sheepdogs and a busy judge for many breeds.

“Heidi” shows her great and correct movement to the judge.

Full concentration

The big surprise moment: Group 1 is won by the Old English Sheepdog, our “Heidi”

On the left, Judge Mr Fricke, the giant trophy and Conny happily with Heidi. In the background, the two representatives of the AGRIA group

On Saturday, we all recovered at home and recharged for Sunday, the Bundessieger Exhibition. At 4:30 am, the alarm rang for Paul and me—departure at 6 am, arrival in Dortmund just before 8 am, with rain. The halls only open at 8:30, and the covered area in front of the entrance is small. That’s why it’s always crowded there. The doors opened late, and scanning the QR codes didn’t go smoothly. We were at the ring by 9 am, already well filled with exhibitors and their many tables, cages, chairs, etc. At 10 am, we were the first breed in the British Sheepdog ring. There, a very well-coordinated team works with the dear Honnef family. The judge was Mr Claus Peter Fricke, who gave us Group 1 yesterday. Nevertheless, I was more than tense because of some unpleasant incidents involving a Beardie exhibitor. There were 13 OES entered, but unfortunately, only eight were present.

Heidi is in the intermediate class with her competitor, Germany’s most winning OES 2025, “Mac Garits Bella Bertha”

“Peter” became Res Best Male and also the new German Champion 

“Heidi” became Best of Breed, Bundessieger and new German VDH Champion.

The judge, Mr Fricke

Best Male was Chris van Beirendonk with her “Charly”, the US import “Love’n Stuff All American Snowbootbear”

Now it was time to kill the time until 5:30 pm to go to the main ring again, to compete in Group 1 at the Bundessieger and later for Best in Show at the AGRIA Winner.

We settled at my favourite spot. The passage from the halls to the main ring is brilliant. Everyone passes by there, and I always meet many dear acquaintances from the show world. I love these nice encounters and little chats. That’s the social aspect of shows.

Group 1 was actually supposed to be judged by Mr Peter Friederich, President of the VDH. He had to cancel due to illness. So Mr G. Jipping, all-rounder and Vice President of the FCI, took over. Since we had a significant disagreement 1.5 years ago, I expected zero chances. BUT……

“Heidi” did everything right again, and we took 2nd place in Group 1. Very satisfied.

In Best in Show, we were among the seven unplaced dogs. It’s always a matter of luck whether you end up on the podium.

Our haul from 2 days in Dortmund with Peter and Heidi. The trophies are huge. Now I have to find a place to display them.

2 days in Dortmund and a relaxed Monday morning.

Frysian Cup, Tulip Cup and the Winner Show in Leeuwarden/NL last weekend of November. This was “Caro’s” farewell show in the Netherlands. Please also read the extra story.

Take off on the first day, the Hotel lobby with the giant Frisian Horse in real size

An excellent start to our farewell tour of “ Caro”

BOB multi Ch. Vorbildlich aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal

BOS “ Ch. love n stuff all American snowboot bears”

Judge breed specialist Mr Mark Wibier/NL

What a fantastic ending of the first day, “ Caro” won 3rd in the strong group 1

“Caro” shows her exceptional Movement.

The group judge was the very well-known Dutch all-rounder, Mr Rob Douma.

Fun photo of the day……

Some comments it got on Facebook:

C&C … Conny and Caro are so famous, be aware of the Paparazzi

And takes care of your bag! Well-trained husband 

Yes, the carrier and protector of the bag!

2nd day in Leeuwarden, same BOB and BOS as yesterday

Breedjudge Mrs A. Gielisse/NL

BOB Multi Ch. “Vorbildlich aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal””

BOS Ch. Love’n Stuff All American Bear, Owner C. van Beirendonk

Mrs Kornelija Butrimova/Lit. Judge the Group 1 instead of Mrs K. Gilland from Ireland, and we ended in place No. 4 on Saturday.

Caro has always had lots of fun at the shows.

We are ready for day no. 3

The giant Frisian horse statue (in real size) in the spacious and beautiful hotel lobby of the WCT Hotel in Leeuwarden.

3rd day in Leeuwarden. Today, the Winner shows. Judge today. Mrs Kornelija Butrimova/Lt.

BOB Multi Ch “Vorbildlich aus dem Elbe Urstromtal”

BOS Ch.” Love n stuff All American Bear”, owner Chris van Beirendonk Lembrechts

The 3rd day of a super successful show in Leeuwarden/NL ended with an unplaced in the group, with nearly the same Winners….

Unfortunately, Group judge Mr Rony Doedijns/NL had no place in the Group for us.

” Caro” was Top winning OES in the Netherlands in 2024 and is repeating this result as well in 2025 as Top Winning OES in the Netherlands

In Denmark, at the Christmas Show with the British beedspecialist Mr Barrie Croft Ch.,” Wanted you aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal” finished his Danish Champion Title. Owner is Gesa Milde

Same Weekend 3 shows in one weekend in Costa Rica. David Padilla came over from Mexico to handle “Ch. White Socks aus dem Elbe-Urstromtal” (Littersister to Wanted You) for her Owner, Silvia Gonalez Aparicio.

Friday, 28 November, Best of Breed Show, Caribbean and Central America, Judge Mr Sei-Ichiro. Saturday, 29 November, Best of Breed,d Costa Rica Sicalam Show, Judge Mr Francisco Crisera. Sunday, 30 November, Best of Breed Costa Rica Sicalam show, Judge Mr  Fernando Arce

And the results are three new Titles: International Champion, Grand Champion Costa Rica and Champion Costa Rica.