Dutch Ch Debucher le Barbu, the GBGV bred by Vivien Phillips and co owned with Jolanda Huisman won Best in show at last weekend’s Hannover show.

He took BOB under judge Mrs. Aschenmacher-Feyel and then the Group under Madame Ubrova, following up these awards with Best of Group day 1 under BIS judge Elke Peper. Le Barbu, returned to meet the winners of the Groups on the second day to win Best in show.

This was his 3rd BIS win in Europe, having won the Winners Amsterdam and Wijchen in 2000.