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2023 (42nd) Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 42nd Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 11th June 2023 at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ. 

Breed Specialist Mrs Linda Anderson (Sisu) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. 
For the 11th time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes.  Mrs Sue Hewart-Chambers judged these classes.  Judging took place prior to the main show.

2022 (41st) Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 41st Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 12th June 2022 at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ. 

Mrs Jane Maxwell (Bardrestan) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. 
For the 10th time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes.  The judge for these classes was Mrs Felicity Ash and judging took place prior to the main show..

  • View the results here

Please note that 1st July 2022 is the 50th Anniversary of the formation of The Finnish Spitz Society  and we celebrated that milestone just over 2 weeks earlier at our 41st Championship Show on Sunday 12th June 2022.

 

We held 2 Championship Shows in 2021 as a result of postponements caused by Covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021. 

Second 2021 Show – Rescheduled 2021 (40th) Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

This Show was POSTPONED in June 2021 because of the Covid-19 situation.  It was rescheduled as follows:

The 40th (Ruby Anniversary) Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Saturday 30th October 2021 at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.  This was on the date when our Open Show would usually take place, but that show was cancelled in 2021.

Mrs Wendy Sharman (Naraena) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. 
For the 9th time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes.  Our Chairman Miss Abby Rolfe (Enkelini) judged these classes and judging took place prior to the main show.

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First Show – Rescheduled 2020 (39th) Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

This Show was POSTPONED in June 2020 because of the Covid-19 situation.  It was rescheduled as follows:

The 39th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 15th August 2021
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

Mr Keith Thornton (Karnak) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. 
For the 8th time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Mr Glenway Dymock prior to the main show.

Doors opened at 9:30 am and judging commenced at 10:30 am.

See the full show results here

View some photos (more available on our Facebook page here ):

 
2019 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 38th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 16th June 2019
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

Mr Chris N. Window (Hanbar) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. 
For the 7th time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Miss Annelise Haugstad (Skogly) prior to the main show.

Doors opened at 9:30 am and judging commenced at 10:30 am.

See the full show results here

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From left – joint owner David Knights with RBIS and Dog CC winner Ch Toveri Turo of Lelaps, Judge Mr Chris Window (Hanbar), joint owner Stuart Byrne with BIS and Bitch CC winner Ch Kekkeruusin Emma Through Toveri (Imp Fin) and joint owner Miss H. Bruce with Best Puppy Toveri Frans.

Photos and show critique coming soon!

 

2018 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 37th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 17th June 2018
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.  We also organised a Finnish Spitz “Fun day” on the afternoon of the preceding day Saturday 16th June 2018 at the same venue.  Read more about that here

Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader) judged the main classes in the Championship Show.  For the fifth time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Mrs Clare Masters prior to the main show.

Doors opened at 9:30 am and judging commenced at 10:30 am.

See the full show results here

Read the Critique of the main show classes judged by Mr Gavin Robertson here

Read the Critique of the special awards classes judged by Mrs Clare Masters here

© David Mortimore / FSS From left handler and joint owner Hannah Thompson with her BIS & Bitch CC winner Ch Toveri Tuula, Judge Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader), handler Stuart Byrne and joint owner Dolores Montgomery with RBIS and Dog CC winner FIN Ch Karahkan Fransu To Toveri (Imp FIN)

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From left handler and joint owner Hannah Thompson with her BIS & Bitch CC winner Ch Toveri Tuula, Judge Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader), handler Stuart Byrne and joint owner Dolores Montgomery with RBIS and Dog CC winner FIN Ch Karahkan Fransu To Toveri (Imp FIN)

© David Mortimore / FSS From left handler and joint owner Mark Cherry with Reserve Dog CC winner Valokki Sibbe, Judge Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader), and breeder and handler Irene Slater with Reserve Bitch CC winner Valokki Pipari (owned by Dardis & Green)

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From left handler and joint owner Mark Cherry with Reserve Dog CC winner Valokki Sibbe, Judge Mr Gavin Robertson (Soletrader), and breeder and handler Irene Slater with Reserve Bitch CC winner Valokki Pipari (owned by Dardis & Green)

 

 

2017 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 36th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 11th June 2017
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.  We also organised a Finnish Spitz “Fun day” on the afternoon of the preceding day Saturday 10th June 2017 at the same venue. Read more about that here

Miss Sue Finnett (Hyndsight) judged the main classes in the Championship Show. For the fourth time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Mrs Felicity Ash prior to the main show.

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Read Judge’s Critique coming soon

BOS Yoivo Taia with Mrs Jo Mansfield, BIS Toveri Markku by Markku with Mrs Clare Masters, Judge Miss Sue Finnett, RBIS Ch/Ir Ch Kunniakas Look No Further Fow Whittimere with Mr Robert Greaves.

BOS and Bitch CC Yoivo Taia with Mrs Jo Mansfield, BIS and Dog CC Toveri Teppo by Markku with Mrs Clare Masters, Judge Miss Sue Finnett, RBIS and Reserve Dog CC Ch/Ir Ch Kunniakas Look No Further For Whittimere with Mr Robert Greaves.

Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin www.royalcanin.co.uk

2016 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 35th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 12th June 2016
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

Mr. Cyril Gilbert judged the main classes in the Show.  For the third time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Mr David Knights prior to the main show.

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BIS and Dog CC Valokki Vihtori Veli with Mrs Georgina Honisett (on left). Bitch CC Sukunimi Kyri Of Yoivo with Mrs. Jo Mansfield (in centre). RBIS & Reserve Dog CC Enkelini Salama with Abby Rolfe (on right).

Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin www.royalcanin.co.uk

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2015 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 34th Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 14th June 2015
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

Mrs Thelma Morgan-Brough (Seljenka) judged the main classes in the Show. For the second time, we also had three “Special Awards” classes which were judged by Mrs Jane Maxwell prior to the main show.

See the full show results here

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BIS and Dog CC Ch / IR Ch Kunniakas Look No Further For Whittimere (on left) with Mr Robert Greaves. RBIS and Bitch CC Sukunimi Kyri Of Yoivo (on right) with Mrs. Jo Mansfield. Judge Mrs. Thelma Morgan-Brough (in the centre).

Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin www.royalcanin.co.uk

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2014 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 2014 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 15th June 2014
at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

Mr Reino Korpela from Finland was invited to judge the Show.  Read his Profile here

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BIS and Bitch CC Ch. Toveri Pimu (on right) with Mr Rob Thompson. RBIS and Dog CC Ch. Toveri Markku (on left) with Mrs. Hannah Thompson. Judge Mr. Reino Korpela (in the centre).
Kindly sponsored by Royal Canin  www.royalcanin.co.uk

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2013 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

The 2013 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show was held on Sunday 16th June 2013 at Corley Village Hall, Church Lane, Corley, near Coventry CV7 8AZ.

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Read the Show Critique by Judge Ms Mary Deats (Aradet)

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BIS and Bitch CC Ch. Toveri Pimu (on right) with Mrs Hannah Thompson. Dog CC Sukunimi Haway Geordie (on left) with Linda Anderson. Judge Ms Mary Deats (in the centre).

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2012 Finnish Spitz Society Championship Show

was held at the Corley Village Hall in Corley, nr Coventry on 17th June 2012.

(from the left) Ch Kunniakas The Old Rag Doll was BIS, Ch Toveri Samppanja RBIS, and Ch Kunniakas Whizz Bang Whallop was BOS. Judge Robert Greaves.

Read the Show Critique by Judge Robert Greaves here

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