"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Raycris New Trix, known as Kia, owned by Tina Walker and handled in the ring by Kerry Sugden. Kia was exhibited in the Post Graduate Bitch class. She is litter sister to Harry or Raycris New Attraction at Alfriston who featured previously.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Lynn O'Connell's homebred Jaudas Dixie Darling, known as Dixie. She was born in August 2005 and is by Raycris Simply the Best for Jaudas ex Raycris Showtime at Jaudas. She was second in a Post Graduate Bitch class of thirteen entries.

"Dutch Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Dutch & Lux Ch Vaida Valesca v.'t Exelse Veld, Lux Youth Ch in Open Bitch at Crufts 2008. Vaida is owned by Barbara van de Burgt who made the journey over from the Netherlands to compete at Crufts. She was bred by H. G. Klokman by Carlo vom Allgauer Tor ex Aida v.'t Exelse Veld and was born in October 2005.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Ichbin Classic, known as Lana. She is by Ichbin Inquisitor ex Ichbin Rheininsel and is 4 years old. She was third in the Special Good Citizen class, kindly handled on the day by Helen Dorman.

"Class Winning Munsterlander at Crufts"

This is Ellscott Glen Prosen illa Ghyllbeck, winner of Special Junior Bitch, known as Helga and litter sister to Dexter. She is owned by Barbara Hargreaves and pictured here with Robert Hargreaves. She is the breeds youngest CC holder and winner of 'Our Dogs' Top Gundog Puppy & 2nd Top Puppy (all breeds) in 2007.

"Reserve Best Munsterlander Bitch at Crufts"

This is the Reserve Bitch CC winner at Crufts 2008, 'Kesi' or Sh Ch Yeldoaks Seventh Heaven owned and bred by Janet Smith. Kesi is by Tarkanya Magic Master ex Sh Ch Ichbin Heavensent of Yeldoaks, she is litter sister to Devon (Sh Ch Yeldoaks Hot Toddy JW - Best of Breed Crufts 2005), Floyd (Sh Ch Yeldoaks Hot Pursuit JW ShCM - Best of Breed Crufts 2007) and Indi (Sh Ch Yeldoaks Hot Favourite of Palangor - Best of Breed Crufts 2004).

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

One you all may recognise, this is Curtis, a daily dog regular, at Crufts 2008 in the Open Dog class. Curtis is owned & bred by Christine Weber. He is by Ch Raycris Hi Flyer ex Jägerreh Miranda and was born in April 2002.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Sh Ch Yeldoaks Hot Toddy JW, known as Devon, 6 years old and owned by Kathy Nickelson. He was bred by Janet Smith by Tarkanya Magic Master ex Sh Ch Ichbin Heavensent of Yeldoaks, one of a highly successful litter in the show ring. He has numerous CCs and was Best of Breed at Crufts in 2005.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Paddockridge Phoenix with Lianita or just Phoenix, exhibited in Post Graduate Dog. He was born in July 2006, bred by Mr. & Mrs. Fowke and owned by Linda Smith. His sire is Oska or Sh Ch Raycris Rather Special JW ShCM who was featured on Monday and his dam, Bounds Fanny.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Ellscott Glen Finnan illa Ghyllbeck aka Dexter owned by Robert & Tracey Hargreaves. Dexter was exhibited in the Special Junior Dog Class. He was bred by artificial insemination, his sire being Int Ch Dixon Ciperro bred in Germany and living in Finland and his dam, Ghyllbeck Rasbora of Ellscott.

"Munsterlander on the Move at Crufts"

This is Raycris New Attraction at Alfriston aka Harry, 2 years old, owned by Michele and Mick Day. He won 3rd place in the Post Graduate Dog class. He has a German sire, Alex vom Blitzenbach and an English dam, Ch Raycris Simply Gorgeous.

"Vintage Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Hansmic Ash of Chontelle JW, known as Joe, owned by Julie Dowden & Trevor Raggett. Julie says, 'I was soooooooooooo proud of my boy, he will be 12 on the 1st of April but he still looks a handsome boy... to me anyway!' and isn't that what it's all about, we all take the best ones home! Joe was bred by Helen Salmon in April 1996. He is by Sh Ch Raycris Naughty but Nice for Hansmic ex Houndbrae Janvier for Hansmic.

"Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Ghyllbeck Araucana owned and bred by Robert Hargreaves. 'Aran', Best of Breed at Manchester in January, came 2nd to the CC winner in Post Graduate dog. He is by Conamore Faithful ex Ghyllbeck Melanargia and was born in July 2006.

"Class Winning Munsterlander at Crufts"

This is Doppelsorge Shady Geezer aka Chester owned and bred by Les Heselden and Nicky Cawkwell. Chester won first place in the Special Junior Dog class. He is by Blitzan Inferno ex Ashlowrick Honeysuckle Moon mit Doppelsorge.

"Veteran Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Sh Ch Raycris Rather Special JW ShCM, a top winning Large Munsterlander, known as Oska owned by Caz and Peter Trowsdale. Oska was Best of Breed at Crufts 2003 and 2006 when he was shortlisted in the Gundog Group. This year, he was the winner of the Veteran Dog class. He is by a German dog, Ax von Homerland, ex Raycris Stary Isle and is 7 years old.

"Class Winning Munsterlander at Crufts"

This is Ghyllbeck Acidaspis, known as Flint, owned by Vicky Gumley and bred by Robert Hargreaves. Flint won the Good Citizen Dog Scheme Class and was also 2nd in Limit Dog. He is by Ghyllbeck Bombyx of Ellscott ex Ghyllbeck Melanargia and is 5 years old.

"Imported Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Jordi van de Stommeerpolder, litter brother to yesterday's daily dog. Jordi is owned by Marie Spence who imported him from the Netherlands. He came 2nd in the Special Junior Dog class.

"Dutch Munsterlander at Crufts 2008"

This is Kalle Van De Stommeerpolder who was entered into the Special Junior Dog Class at Crufts 2008. He is owned by the IJpelaar family and bred by Linda Spaargaren in the Netherlands. He is by Django vom Sulztal ex Holly Jazz van't Proostmeer.

"Class Winning Munsterlander at Crufts"

Here is the winner of Limit Dog at Crufts 2008, Raycris Pipadash for Crackash, known as Diesel, a working gundog, owned by Yvonne Moo and family. He has a German sire, Orkan vom Anzenthal and a top winning english dam, Ch Raycris Simply Gorgeous. He was born in March 2005.

"Reserve Best Munsterlander Dog at Crufts"

Ripplestar Darceigh at Alfriston or Jakk, Reserve Dog CC at Crufts 2008, a much loved family dog owned by Michele and Mick Day, ably handled by Mick. Jakk is by Ch Raycris Hi Flyer out of Kalevalley Braw Missie and is 5 years old.

"Best Munsterlander Bitch at Crufts 2008"

The Bitch CC winner, Tarkanya Blyths Buffy is proudly owned, and much loved, by Donna Kirkwood and owned in partnership with Helen Evans, her breeder. Buffy's sire is Tarkanya Magic Master and her dam, Tarkanya Hollys Heroine. She was born in February 04.

"Munsterlander Best of Breed at Crufts 2008"

Best of Breed Crufts 2008. Crackash Blende, or Archie, proudly owned and loved by Clare and Trevor Mossop and their children. Archie's dam is Crackash Flotter Fusse, a working bitch, owned, and bred by Mrs. Moo, mated to Sh. Ch. Blitzan Ragamuffin. Born in Aug. 02.

"Munsterlander in the Netherlands"

This is Jesse owned by Cindy in the Netherlands. Jesse has featured quite a few times on 'daily dog'. Thank you to her owner for providing us with so many lovely photos.

"Munsterlander Mud Instincts"

'The photo is Ilka finding her digging and mud instincts this morning. Sophie' All part of growing up and becoming a true Munster! Lovely photo, thanks Sophie for contributing.

"Munsterlanders et al."

'The picture is of Jackie's two Munsterlanders and my boarding dogs on a walk in the woods having a tasty treat.' Thanks to Lyn for the contribution. Join in and send your Munster photos to Munsterlandergroupie@hotmail.co.uk.

"A pile of Munsterlanders"

Here are three very comfortable looking Munsterlanders owned by Nora Hale of Thunder Ridge Kennels in the US. I'm sure if someone picked up a lead, whistle, gun or just put on a pair of shoes they'd be off that settee and at the front door like a shot! But in the meantime, they seem more than happy to snooze.

"Munsterlanders and Water"

Just what is it about Munsterlanders and water? This is Meadow aka Sweet Meadow or Sh Ch Gorsebank Marchioness Lizi at Jendellas. We won't be seeing her at Crufts because her owner, Barbara has thoughtfully decided to concentrate on her younger girl Jasmine to make Jasmine's first Crufts a positive experience.

"Munsterlander in Austria"

As we have previously seen Bunny, owned by Ulli in Austria, is experienced on all types of game but she can also retrieve moose (though only the small stuffed variety)!

"Munsterlander Birthday Boys"

Happy Birthday today to brothers Zak and Theo and to all from their litter. Today is their second birthday. See Theo's slideshow.

"Munsterlander Show-off"

Here is Ginny posing for a picture again, on her own this time. Where is Raisa? Maybe Ginny pushed her off to steal the limelight?

"Munsterlander Show-offs"

Another great photo from Arien in the Netherlands of Small Munsterlander, Raisa and Large Munsterlander, Ginny.