Further to news prior to Crufts, we are pleased to report that Ellis Hulme’s health is now considerably improved.

He is now looking forward to fulfilling his future judging commitments, commencing with The Northern King Charles Spaniel Centenary Championship Show on the 21st of April.

However, to recommence at a steady rate, and being ever mindful of medical advice, Ellis thinks it prudent to withdraw from judging some of the larger and numerically stronger breeds for the time being; Siberian Huskies at WELKS, Dobermanns at SKC and Rhodesian Ridgebacks at Birmingham National. This takes care of his commitments up to June, and hopefully, if all goes well, he will then be able to honour subsequent appointments. Obviously circumstances will be under continuous review by my doctors.

Finally Ellis would like to thank everyone, including clubs and societies, for their expressions of concern and good wishes for the future which have been greatly appreciated.