The Crufts Semi Final 2010

All three looking happy and relaxed - up around 5:00am and waiting to compete.

Tipp was the first Top Lodge Dog to compete - with Kath in the HTM Semi.

Placed 11th so just outside the final Top Ten. But he is first reserve for the big day.
And the news arrived today that someone has withdrawn from the final - so Tipp is now in!!!!

Dancing to (I) CanCan (You) by Vanessa Mae

Fit as a fiddle :-)

Well Done Tipp - a lovely routine

Karen was busy warming up with Fly

Fly was the second Top Lodge dog to compete in the HTM Semi Final

Performing to Tom Jones' "Kiss"

Karen struts with Fly as Tom sings
"You don't have to watch Dynasty to have an attitude"

More of that "attitude" Karen

"I think I'd better dance now!!!!" Go Karen Go Fly!!!

The perfect pose to finish a Qualifying routine.
Good Luck in the Final to Karen and Fly.

Next in the HTM Semi Final - Lesley with Angus

Fur Flying as they perform to Eljen a Magyar and The Hungarian Dance

Capture that moment - Angus has one foot on the ground :-)

And the last to perform in the HTM Semi is Kath with Amber - starting slowly

But soon speeding up to Enough Is Enough (No More Tears)
by Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer

Amber looks very focussed

And slow again

Yes - they reached the end together.
And yes - they qualified for the Crufts Final.
Good Luck Kath and Amber

Kath and Spice were the first in the Top Lodge Trio to compete in the Freestyle Semi Final

Kath and Spice in pefect harmony!

Hello Spice :-) Dancing to Mr Blue Sky by ELO

A bit more Keep Fit for the duo!

Inter- twining Spice and Kath

"Look around see what you do - Ev'rybody smiles at you"

Spice quickly moves on to circling the chair legs

Yes - more skipping but a different variation!

Another perfect pose to finish a Qualifying Routine.
Good Luck in the Final Kath and Spice

And next to perform in the Freestyle Semi Final we have Karen with Kes

Dancing to "Me 'Ol Bamboo" from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

WOW - a lovely jump from Kes. The dogs feel so good on Astro Turf.

"Quick Steps" from Karen and Kes to matching the music to perfection.

Can Karen keep up with Kes?
I think Kes is slowing down for her :-)

Lovely end pose to a great routine.
Well Done Karen and Kes and another routine reaches the Crufts Freestyle Final.

Please welcome Kath with Amber - only her second Advanced FS Competition

Dancing to "Sway" by Dean Martin

"Sway me smooth – sway me now"

The music still swaying along with Amber and Kath

"When we dance – you have a way with me"

"Stay with me – sway with me"

"Other dancers may be on the floor
Dear but my eyes will see only you"

And they did it!!!
Good Luck to Amber and Kath in the Freestyle Final

Lesley and Angus enter the ring ready for their routine in the Freestyle Semi Final
Ready for the off!

Dancing to POSH from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Up and Over!!!

Angus and Lesley - tricky arm weaves

Angus speeds up - are you ready Lesley?
Yes - and another team through to the Crufts Freestyle Final
Good Luck Angus and Lesley

And the final team players in the Freestyle Final

Kath and Tipp jump into action to "Canon Galop" by H C Lumbye

Great weaves Tipp whilst Kath twirls the baton.

Up and Over!

And some steady hind leg moves for variation.