On 30/8 Bruiser made his debute on the International Championshipshow in Rotterdam. He was still in puppyclass, so he could not compete against the adult Curlies. In the breed ring he got the highest puppy qualification, 'Very promising', and lateron he was to compete with 34 other puppies in the large main ring. His performance in the main ring was excellent, like he did it many times before, but it was really the first time. He became 5th of all puppies, so that was excellent! A great start for Bruiser!