CH Velvety Angel EyesJust two weeks ago, the Sealyham Terrier, CH Efbe's Hidalgo At Goodspice, won the all terrier extravaganza at the venerable Montgomery County Kennel Cub show. Yet today Terrier Group Judge Keke Kahn relegated “Charmin” to a Group 4 win behind a dazzling Swedish import, the Bedlington Terrier, CH Velvety Angel Eyes at the Laurel Highlands KA show in Cumberland, MD. It was the worst showing by Charmin in over 18 months. Also bettering the Sealie, was the Airedale Terrier, CH Sterling Cool Hand Luke, with a Group 3, and the Norfolk Terrier, CH Cause For Celebration, who garnered a Group 2.
CH Cause For CelebrationThe Bedlington, call name “Loppan” (Swedish for “Flea”, no kidding), was bred by Lise Lotte Nilsson and is owned by MS Nilsson and Anki Bengtson & Joan Weiskopf of Sinking Spring, PA. Loppan did have the good manners to win BIS after defeating the country’s number three dog in the Terrier Group. Judge Leonora Riddle gave this dog in lamb drag his second AKC Best In Show. His first was just three weeks ago in Oyster Bay, NY at the Westbury KA . This is a dog to watch.
Great Blog! It's more that refreshing to see somebody lifting their eyes slightly above the legion of legless terriers to see a truly beautiful dog who deserves some recognition. I am a dyed in the wool Loppan fan, and what you don't know is that this Bedlington who was BOB at the World show this year and #2 in the World Terrier Group is a bitch! This makes her achievements this year and her besting of Charmin all the more remarkable. It's hare to special a bitch, especially a Bedlington. The Charmin/Loppan rivalry is surely one to watch...it's not over yet.
ReplyDeleteI met Loppan in Stockholm when I'm visiting the World Dog Show. I had the pleasure to lived with her, Lise-Lotte Nilsson and Joan Weiskopf. I'm a "Loppan-Fan" too. She is a really special bitch. I'm wishing to breed a one day a bitch like Loppan..... :)A great dog with a great Handler. I'm thinking it was not the last BIS-Winning :)
ReplyDeleteI met Loppan in Stockholm when I'm visiting the World Dog Show. I had the pleasure to lived with her, Lise-Lotte Nilsson and Joan Weiskopf. I'm a "Loppan-Fan" too. She is a really special bitch. I'm wishing to breed one day a bitch like Loppan..... :)A great dog with a great Handler. I'm thinking it was not the last BIS-Winning :)
ReplyDeleteThe picture you have posted of "Loppan" is not of her. For one, Loppan is a liver bitch and the picture is clearly a blue bitch, besides the other obvious differences.
ReplyDeleteThanks to Anonymous for bringing to my attention that I had posted an incorrect photo. The original was taken from the breeder's website and labeled as "Loppan". We have replaced the original photo with a more recent one.
ReplyDeleteI am Loppan's handler and co-owner in the USA, thank you Billy for your interest in our beautiful DIVA. Your original photo of MBIS Ch. Velvety Angel Eyes was in fact a correct picture of her. She is and always was liver. The picture showed her conforming to European standards for grooming at International Shows while here in the states her haircut is a little fuller to conform to USA standards. That photo was taken at Sofiero Kennel Club in Sweden when Loppan received a group placement in September of 2007. Her current Swedish titles include a Terrier Group 2 from the World Terrier Show this past summer and breed wins obviously there and days later at the World Dog Show. SW-07 WW-08 AMCh Velvety Angel Eyes is currently the #1 Bedlinton Terrier in Sweden. She had a BIS in Sweden under most respected judge Mr.Hans Lehtinen at Norrkoping (3600 dogs entered)in August 2007 before she arrived in the USA
ReplyDeleteWhen I knew that Velvety Angel Eyes got an other BIS in USA, I was really excited and thrilled! As Nina did, I have just met "Loppi" this summer due to the World Dog Show in Sweden and I was clapping for her at the Terrier World Speciality BIS and during the Group at World Dog Show. I could spent very few time with Loppi but I can say she is a great bitch, not only as show dog but as a sweet sweet friend too! A wolf??? Yes it could be: a wolf in a sheep's clothing! Many congrats to dearest Lise Lotte Nillsson and Joan Weiskopf.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments. If you read this blog on a regular basis, you know I am a terrier owner and follow all the top dogs. Please keep me up to date on your girl's progress. I've noticed that we are starting to see more and more Swedish imports over here. I think they will be a real force in the years to come.
Truly an outstanding bedlington.....i have been following Loppans progress since before her BIS in Sweden and this was reaffirmed when i meet and saw her in action at the world terrier and world shows in Sweden this year. So a huge congradulations to Joan, Lise and Loppie for their recent BIS win. Looking forward to hearing some GREAT results from the specialty show, i have no doubt Loppan will look stunning and show beautifuly as normal.
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Truly a stunning bedlington......i have followed Loppans results long before her BIS in Sweden. All my thoughts were reaffirmed when i saw her in the flesh at the world terrier show for the first time, and then again at the world show. So it is no suprise to me the results she is having in the US. A huge congradulations to Joan, Lise and Loppan on her most recent BIS and i look forward to hearing some great news from the upcoming specialty.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Lise Lotte-Nilsson, Joan Weiskopf and Anki Bengtson on Loppan's latest BIS. This bitch is the most stunning Bedlington I have ever seen. She has the chest the rest of us "groom in" by leaving longer hair on the chest. She has wonderful conformation. She has beautiful movement, clearly being appreciated by the judges. Her win of BOB at the World Dog Show and Group II at the World Terrier Show is being followed by many BOB wins, many group placements and now her second BIS here in the U.S. Best of luck for more of the same.
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ReplyDeleteI am so thrilled and happy to see how much attention my Loppan gets in USA. Loppan is a wonderful showdog , she is always there for you ready to do her job!!! This year I am celebrating 35 years with the breed.For me as a breeder she gave me the best present ever "winning 2 Best In Shows in the USA" what more can you ask for!!!
It seems to me that Loppan has a big fan club all over the world a HUGE thanks to everybody!!
I will come back to US soon again to cheer for my Loopey.
Thank you Joan for taking care of our girl !!!! Lisa Velvety Bedlingtons in Sweden
Lise,
ReplyDeleteOn behalf of American dog fanciers, and especially on behalf of American terrier lovers, thank you for sending this beautiful girl to the US for everyone here to enjoy.
And while we are on the subject of thanks I want to give mine for a weekend of judges who "found" Loppan, Mr. Roger Hartinger, Mrs. Keke Kahn, and Mrs. Lenora Riddle, and for Saturday, Ms. Betsy Dale.
ReplyDeleteAs Loppan's partner in the USA....thank you all, Joan
Congratulations to Lisa, Joan and Anki for this beautiful bedlington bitch. I got to meet Loppan in Kentucky while showing my bitch. We are wishing you all the best in your show career with Loppan.
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