The Judge: Mrs Carol Hobday (Vic)
In the mid 80's my son brought home a little ball of fluff, which turned out to be a nondescript "Kelpie" puppy. Because of his size and colour he was aptly named "Stubby". There started our first love of our wonderful breed.
in 1998 Len & I bought a Caravan Park in Queensland and moved north with son and Stubby in tow. This dog grew to be an integral part of the family. When our son married in 1990, Stubby went with him, but, unbeknown to us, our son had arranged for a Kelpie puppy to be flown from Brisbane for Christmas, to fill the void left by Stubby's departure with him. At this time we had a friend who showed Chihuahua's and he asked if he could show our Kelpie. Surprised at this request we agreed, and there started our involvement in showing.
On our return to Melbourne in 1992, we bought our first show dog from Joy Wangler, a big black dog Aust Ch Kalan Smart Gun. We were lucky enough to have considerable success with him in the show ring, including Dog Challenge and Runner up Best of Breed at his only outing at the Melbourne Royal Show in 1995. This was a marvellous thrill to win.
We later bought 2 other dogs from Robyn Cocker of Kelpland fame, who became much loved members of our family. Unfortunately none of these dogs are still with us, but they have given us a wonderful amount of pleasure. From this point I enjoyed my dogs in showing, breeding and in the Obedience ring where I managed a CD, of which I am really proud.
I have been a member of a number of All Breeds Clubs for many years now and am currently President of Castlemaine and District Kennel Club and Eaglehawk Kennel Club and Assistant Secretary of the Bendigo Kennel Club.
In 2002 I decided to attend the Aspiring Judges programme to improve my overall knowledge of pure breed dogs and in particular our wonderful Kelpie, in this way I feel that I am also rounding off another part of my knowledge of the pure breed dogs world. I am enjoyying this journey.
My highlight in dogs would have to have been the thrill to have bred and shown Grand Champion Klassikelp Rap Dancer. He has been a thrill to show and to live with, his record in the show ring has been just as exceptional as he has been to live with. Alithough he is now 10 years old he still gets excited when the dog trailer doors are opened and it is time for a show. His record for 2005 from 3 show was exceptional at Dog challenge and Runner Up Best of Breed at Adelaide Royal, Dog Challenge and Best of Breed and Melbourne Royal and Best Exhibit in Show at the Victorian Kelpie Club specialty show.
| Best in Show |
Runner Up Best in Show |
| Ch Tillsun Unlock My Heart |
Mazasuka Dream Come Tru |
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| Baby Puppy Dog |
Baby Puppy Bitch |
1st Ellagant Rhythm N Blue
2nd Ellagant Rhapsody N Blue
3rd Jadziah Super Sonic |
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| Minor Puppy Dog |
Minor Puppy Bitch |
1st Poruse Ruf Diamond
2nd Mazasuka River God |
1st Poruse Diamond Shogirl |
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| Puppy Dog |
Puppy Bitch |
| 1st Rozate The Serpents Lair |
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| Junior Dog |
Junior Bitch |
1st Rozate Copperhead Road
2nd Rozate Red Storm Rising |
1st Ellagant Mischevious Gal
2nd Cuebiyar Red Alert
3rd Shartooz Tale Ov Love |
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| Intermediate Dog |
Intermediate Bitch |
1st Sugargum LAPDHiwayPatrol
2nd Ch Leesway Dash O Nashville ET
3rd Ch Cuebiyar EarthWindNFire |
1st Mazasuka Dream Come Tru
2nd Tillsun On My BestBhavur
3rd Ch Cuebiyar WindChillFactor |
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| Australian Bred Dog |
Australian Bred Bitch |
1st Bellamarnie Badtothebone
2nd Tajwen Devine Indulgence CD
3rd Rozate Enigma |
1st Ch Tillsun Unlock My Heart
2nd Ch Silvanwood Dark Force |
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| Open Dog |
Open Bitch |
1st Am & Aust Ch Windfalls Craftsman (Imp USA)
2nd Ch Sugargum Midnite Gambler
3rd Bellamarnie Dustn Diesel |
1st Ch Rozate IronhorsePrincess (AI) HIT
2nd Am Ch McMatt's Lovely Lilly (imp USA)
3rd Ch Myrahill Heart O Iron |
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| Challenge Dog |
Challenge Bitch |
| Am & Aust Ch Windfalls Craftsman (Imp USA) |
Ch Tillsun Unlock My Heart |
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| Reserve Challenge Dog |
Reserve Challenge Bitch |
| Bellamarnie Badtothebone |
Mazasuka Dream Come Tru |
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