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Spéciality made in illinois
AMERICAN SPECIALITY CHAMPIONSHIP 2007 |
AMERICAN CLUB
BOUVIERS DES FLANDRES
Spéciality 2007
ROCKORD - ILLINOIS |
THE CLOS DE LA LUETTE PRESENTS AN EXCLUSIVITY
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THE USA CHAMPIONSHIP 2007
with
AMERICAN BOUBOUS
Nathalie NICOLAS
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The morning of the first day |
...Are you ready for the ...
The AMERICAN experience ?
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They came from ...
VIRGINIA... |
...and a few more legendary states !
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...for the selection show ...
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... MICHIGAN.
once more once !...
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...from every nick and cranny of the U.S.A.
and CANADA
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...even NEW YORK... |
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All came from for and wide!
for
THE BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
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Meanwhile, somewhere in Illinois
ROCKFORD way...
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And just look who's here!
It's GANESH
Du Clos de la Luette,
Straight down from Quebec...
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Accompanied by master and Mistress, namely
Carolle and Réal...
And we musn't forget LACKSHMI
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An American-style setup ! |
Taking a morning stroll...
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Keeping an eye on the camping car...
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Getting a few things ready...
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Whilst others are still resting After a long, hard haul...
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Getting into shape... |
Followed by a quick snack...
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Getting active as the opening Bell for the show will soon Strike
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Really getting into shape!
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Getting to know the Environment, watched closely By his mistress...
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What a heat-wave...
(between 32°and 37° C)
It's tough on poor Ganesh who Came down from the far North...
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the sun's at its zenith...
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And the Boubous are tip-top Too!
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A small-sized American Camping car! |
Cool... |
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and we musn't forget Boubou...
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Now that reminds me of someone !
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ouw...
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dying of thirst! |
...Carting...
but not the type of cart Boubous pull...
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Let's keep respectful when her honor the Judge is around...
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...Now it's competition time...
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...all the fun of rankings...
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...Heading for the stands...
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...and here are the beautiful BouBous...
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...and everywhere
you look !...
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Let's kick-off with a warm-up
and get ready for the temperament test
featuring
GANESH
du Clos de la Luette
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You're going to have to do a bit of work
GANESH
Du Clos de Luette
and Carolle too!
(under the blazing sun)
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a short drive
with LACKSHMI ...
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... and here we are ... |
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"Boudin"
test
just for the fun of it!
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Just great!
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Now let's head for the
CLOCK TOWER HOTEL
for the presentation of the 20
finest American Bouvier des Flandres 2007
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The most respected
Judges ...
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And the most praiseworthy BOUBOUS...
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Still as sociable as ever...
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On the other side
of the Atlantic
people love them
just as much
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Those absolutely adorable Boubous des Flandres!
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Presentation
American-style!
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Still typically American!
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On your best behaviour for her honor the Judge!
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You must take presentations seriously !
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The prizes are waiting
to be awarded...
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Now this is a serious business!
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On today's program Obedience
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Waiting your turn! |
and then - into the Arena ...
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Presentation... |
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Whether your American
or European
Boubous are spelt LLLOVE
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A final pose for the camera! |
A few explanations
from the Judge!
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Patienly awaiting turns...
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Refereeing involves noting down points ...
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What's my results ? |
OK ! |
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The show must go on
and here,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
may we present
GANESH !!!
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Là, c'est Sérieux... |
We've won
First Prize
for Obedience
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Congratulations CAROLLE ...
Never Forget that GANESH
is the Canadian champion
for obdedience
Three cheers for CAROLLE
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Congratulations
GANESH
Du Clos de la Luette !
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Praise is flooding in from everywhere ...
And Justly so !
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The Awards! |
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And before your very eyes
a touch of presentation in a class of its own!
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No details overlooked ...
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to make that show
extra-special ! |
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Let's get on with judging!
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Wow! Angie -
no need to worry
You're a magnificent Boubou!...
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Stay absolutely still !...
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Results coming up!
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The last competitors
in the ring!
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Here we go again!
Back to business!
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The show goes on ! |
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Staying absolutely still !
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Superb ! |
Supporting the competitors ...
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and in great shape
these are the qualities required...
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One last look!
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Static ! |
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Posing for the camera
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It's a tough decision
to take !
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and now awaiting the result with bated breath!
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| Just great ! |
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Back to the business at hand !
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Phew! it's over ! |
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It's easy to get into
the habit !
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I reakon our friends have more patience than the French for example!
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Examination time ...
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Presentation
Back in the USA
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Well-behaved and self
disciplined! |
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and so patient in spite
of the suspense ...
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| ...Examining carefully |
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A presentation for
sporting dogs |
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A really serious attitude... |
...Nothing's as serious as it
looks...
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Still raring to go... |
| It is America ... |
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and there would be no America...
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without American ! |
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BRAVO !!! |
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