Due to temporary ill health, Mr Ellis Hulme has had to withdraw from judging his breeds at Crufts.

He will be replaced for Papillons by Mr David Roe, who was due to judge the breed in 2008, and by Mrs Jacqui Downes for Maremma Sheepdogs.

Also owing to ill health Mrs S Hawes has had to withdraw from judging the West Highland White Terrier breed at Crufts 2007. She will be replaced by Mrs M F Johnston who has kindly agreed to judge in her absence.

Our good wishes to both judges for a speedy return to health.