This year’s competition received a total of 9 entries from Seremban, Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Perlis, with the conspicuous absence of representatives from Selangor Working Dog Club (SWDC) and Johor Working Dog Club (JWDC).  Nevertheless, an interesting and encouraging trend has emerged: a local trained dog, A’sana von Skandinavika who was imported as a 4-month old puppy, shared the same high score of 97 points in SchH1 Protection with an imported dog, Unkas with SchH3/IPO3 title.  These two dogs also scored high points in Obedience with A’sana beating the other only closely.  It is like bench-marking local training to international standard and emerging with flying colors!

The other encouraging phenomenon is the quality of judging.  Mr. Kabir has proven that our faith in him was well placed.  The judging was precise, fair and transparent.

Both handlers of A’sana and Unkas who have had wide exposures in international competitions gave the thumbs up and had no complaints or disputes.

Over all we saw a high standard of competition and judging and more importantly, the public display of true sportsmanship, which was appreciated by the large spectator crowd.

Our guests from Penang Agility Association also had a successful outing and are full of praises for the fine fellowship, smooth organization, generous door-gifts, excellent venue and warm hospitality.

We will try very hard to maintain these high standards to make Schutzhund Ipoh the premier Protection Dog Sport event in the country.

We are thankful to our generous sponsors, all participants, members of the Organizing Committee and the heavenly power that gave us two days of fine weather amidst weeks of heavy downpours!

Dr. Loo Voon San
Organizing Chairman



 

VHP Dogsport / Bosch Dog Food, Kulai, Johor

Gillchal Sdn. Bhd. / Sportsman's Pride Dog Food

Iskandar Polo Club, Ampang Baru, Ipoh

Persatuan Agility Anjing, P. Pinang

Mr. Siew Chee Kong

Mr. Kabir Singh, Singapore