2023 – Evesham and District Canine Society

BEST IN SHOW

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Evesham & District’s Premier open show. The July weather was a bit mixed and I was lucky as I managed to complete almost all my judging outside in between the showers. Some of the other judges were not so lucky.

Many thanks to the Officers and Committee for the kind invitation and for making me so welcome.

Recently appointed Secretary Lois Wilson was working hard with her team to keep everything in order under the watchful eye of the Club‘s Patron, Marion Reeves. Marion has been associated with this open show for many years and must be congratulated for the way she has taken it forward ultimately achieving Premier status. She has left it in a very healthy state.

Many thanks to my two very efficient stewards, who did a great job of keeping everything moving as there was quite a lot to get through. Well done!

The group judges had sent 7 quality dogs through for me to examine for BIS.

BIS-Irish Wolfhound Gaelmarque Treasured by Goldswift JW

For BIS I selected this lovely Irish Wolfhound and she completely filled my eye. I had judged her earlier in the day as she was best exhibit in the competitive and well filled vulnerable native breeds stakes. I was delighted to see her again in the BIS ring. She was indeed both muscular and graceful. Despite her size she was feminine and she moved very soundly for such a big dog. This was topped off with great condition and sympathetic handling. Every time I looked at her she was standing right and I felt she could not be denied.

Res BIS-Boxer Winuwuk Silent Witness

This Boxer is still quite young, so there is more to come from her. She caught my eye soon as she came into the ring as she screams Boxer with her typical proportions, lovely outline, cracking head and super bone and condition. She had that typical slightly clownish Boxer enthusiasm about her which kept her handler on her toes but to be honest that just endeared her to me. I have to say that every time I looked at her she was giving her best and could not be denied. An exciting prospect.

BPIS-Border Terrier Glebeheath Olaf

I judged this lovely Border Terrier puppy in the breed and was delighted to see that he had gone on to win the puppy group. Super size, typical outline, head developing well, good tail carriage and is sound in all directions. Should have a very bright future.

Res best puppy-Newfoundland Nandobears You’ll Never Walk Alone (Imp Deu)

Promising young man, good bone for age. Active for his size. He is masculine, in lovely coat and condition and moved well.

BVIS-Siberian Husky Ch Amical Snow White

This was one of my stars of the day. In fact the veteran line up was quite strong. Remarkably, she is 12 years of age. I thought she was extremely well balanced, moderate in all departments, light on her feet, in super coat and condition and presented a super outline, whenever I was looking at her. A born showgirl who clearly loves it. Her quality just shone through.

Reserve best veteran-Norwegian Buhund Ch Maidofcopper for Koromandel JW (Imp Fin)

Another of the stars of the day and pushed the winner hard. She too showed her head off and was presenting a lovely typical outline whenever I looked at her. Well- proportioned and another who was accurate on the move. Not surprised to see that she is a champion.

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

HOUND

AFGHAN HOUND

1^ST Junior D and RBOB – Katanga’s God of Thunder JW, owned by Mr RJ & Miss C Gunn 13 month old black and gold male. Still developing but looks very promising. He was well balanced with a masculine head and strong lean body, angulation was quite open. Coat was good and typical of a youngster. On the move he showed good spring in his stride.
1^st Post Grad B and BOB – Rhajikhan Athena of Aleyazar, owned by Tanner, Tanner & Link Mrs S, Mr D & Mrs G. Brindle female with very feminine head, though of good proportions., long topknot, eyes dark and triangular, good reach of neck and level topline with croup falling away to correct tail. Large feet, slightly open angulation and profuse silky coat. She moved and covered ground with a good spring in her stride.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

BASENJI

POST GRADUATE
1^st STRATTON AHEME CINNAMON SWIRL FOR JUSTARTEE Good size and type . Red and white bitch typically high on the leg and finely boned . Good head , dark eye and well set ears . Sufficient width to front and depth of brisket . Fair spring of rib , back firm and level. Moderate hind angulation , correct tail set . Moved freely , true on away and back . Reserve Best of Breed

2^nd CARLESS JENBASI STARGAZER Just 19 months , feminine brindle bitch of good breed type . Pleasing head with dark almond eye . Strong neck settling into well placed front . Has good rib shape and deep brisket . Moderate hind angulation . Topline needs to settle : rising to the rear on the stack . Moved straight forward with good stride but tends to lose her topline on the move

OPEN
1^st BAKER SILVERBRIAR SAFIYA A super quality red/white bitch . Perfect length of leg to length of body proportions . Long crested neck giving desired head carriage. Well laid shoulder , neat elbows . Deep chest with oval ribbing. Strong, short loin, short level back. Well muscled hindquarters with short hocks . Tail set on high and tightly curled. Moved out well with long stride Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

Beagle

Puppy 2
1st Davies’ Davricard Chanel Around Barrvale, 9 mo tri with a lovely feminine head and dark pigmentation. Well muscled neck runs into a good front and nice topline. Good depth of chest and nice hind angulation. Moved well up & back & in profile. BP.

2nd Wright & Mitchell’s Felinoak Fizz At Huntshill, a nice tan & white bitch of 9 mo which is slightly larger than 1st. Nice head, good neck well set into shoulders, well developed fore chest with good front and rear angulation. Firm topline and moved well in profile a touch wider in front at present.

Junior 1
1st Davies’ Annavah Nocturne at Barrvale, tri girl of 14 month larger and with very good bone. A nice head, good ears, and strong neck running into good fore quarters and straight front legs. V good depth of chest and moderate hind angulation. She moved very well.

Post Graduate 5 (1 abs)
1st Gladstyle Too Close To Call JW tan & white bitch of nice proportions, a very feminine head with a lovely expression. A nice front with straight front legs and short pasterns good depth of chest and a level topline with moderate hind quarters. She moved well and freely.

2nd Murphy’s Davricard Picasso At Rhosyndu, v nice 2 yr old lad with a typical masculine head and nice ears. A good length of neck and nice front with good fore chest. Lovely depth of chest, firm topline and nice hind quarters. He moved well.

3rd Evans’ Jalhar Be Glorious.

4th Bidey’s Redcap The Courier JW

Open Dog 2
1st Wright & Mitchell’s Huntshill Up To Trouble, Lovely tri boy with a good outline, nice head, eye and ear. Strong neck of good length set well into shoulders, with good depth of chest and v good front and rear angulation. Another good mover. BOS.

2nd Murphy’s Black Royal at Rhosyndu VW, a veteran boy but in super condition, lovely male head with kind expression, a good neck with slight crest and a good front. He has a good topline and nice hind quarters and his good movement belies his years.

Open Bitch 3 (1 abs)
1st Wright & Mitchell’s Huntshill Usual Suspect, mature bitch of nearly 4, brother of open dog winner and with a super head and melting expression. She has a nice outline with a good neck nice front and level back running into well angulated hind quarters. She moved well striding out well, pleased to award her BOB.

2nd Griffin’s Clarismore Twist And Shout, v nice tan & white slightly smaller but very well made all through with a v good topline and good hind angulation. She moved well and has a happy disposition.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

BORZOI

Thank you to the committee of Evesham & District Canine Society for inviting me to judge at this well established and well organized show. Thank you to The Borzoi Club for sponsoring rosettes and for promoting breed so well despite of the rainy weather. Thank you to all the exhibitors for their entries.

P (2,1)
1. Baker, Baker & White’s Mischran Freydis. 7 months old sable bitch. Feminine, elegant and well constructed overall with good front and back angulation. Lovely head and expression. Good shape of eye and small, correct ears. Good length of neck, and adequate depth of chest for her age. Correct topline, croup and the tail set. Desirable coat texture and pattern. Correctly shaped tight feet front and rear. BP.

J (3,2)
1. Baker’s Rosskaja Black is Black at Mirchran. 13 months old tricolor fine bitch. Long head with good pigment. Nice, dark, almond-shaped eyes and well placed ears. Reasonably long neck. Has a decent length of body and lovely topline which is retained on the move. I would like to see stronger bone and more depth of chest. Good croup and hind limb angulation. Correct feet, moved well.

PG (6,3)
1. Logvinenko’s, Ryazan Vladimir. 3 years old white and gold male. Well made throughout in excellent body condition. Aristocratic and elegant. Long head of correct width. Good ear set, well filled under the eye, strong jaws. Good depth of chest and strong, muscular loin. Good angulation front and back. Hindquarters wide and well muscled with parallel back legs. Correct feet with well arched toes. Excellent coat, very well presented. He moves effortlessly with reach and drive. BOB
2. Fricker’s Ryazan Vanessa for Borzdac. 3 years old white and red bitch. Litter sister to the first in class. Feminine and graceful with good proportions. Strong head, well filled below the eyes. Eyes and nose could be slightly darker. Correct neck, front and rear angulation. Good topline and croup. I wish I could swap her front and back feet. Good coat, well presented. Another sound mover.

O (4,1)
1. Baker, Baker & White’s Mischran Spirito. 4 years old white and red male. Well build throughout with good bone and muscles but still graceful on the move. Good head and neck. Lovely dark, almond-shaped eye with intelligent expression. Pronounced breastbone and well ribbed chest. Correct topline and powerful loin. Good hind limb angulation. Tail is well set with an adequate length. Moved with reach and drive. RBOB
2. Fricker’s Mischran Iroquios For Borzdac. 4 years old elegant red brindle and white bitch with balanced outline. Strong but still feminine. Lean head with dark, correctly placed eye. Deep and well ribbed chest. Good bend of stifle with long second thigh. I wish I could swap her front and back feet. Presented in good coat and condition, although I would prefer to see a bit less of her.

Judge: Anna Bryla

DACHSHUND (SMOOTH HAIRED)

POST GRADUATE

1^st STARK ADNERBS NOT ON YOUR NELLIE GOBANNIUM JW Shaded red with good conical head , dark eye and correct ear set. Strong neck settling into sloping shoulder. Good bone and well bodied with prominent keel and good spring/depth of rib. Strong well angulated hindquarters. Moved out strongly, a little close
in hind movement. Reserve Best of Breed

2^nd STARK ADNERBS WON VISION OF GOBANNIUM JW OSW Mature bitch with lovely outline. Good reach of neck, clean shoulders and evident keel . Well muscled body, short loin and well ribbed back. Strongly muscled hindquarters, tail set on well. Moved with good stride and drive from hindquarters. Kept her topline on the move. Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

DACHSHUND (WIRE –HAIRED)

JUNIOR

1^st MATTHEWS SONHAM TWICE AS NICE 8 month old super show girl . Coat growing in nicely. Balanced head, dark eye. Good bone and body throughout. Well
ribbed, short loin and topline firm for her age. Used balanced fore and hindquarters to produce free movement. Movement will tidy and tighten up with maturity. Best Puppy

POST GRADUATE

1^st OAKLEY LALLYBROOK HESTER 2 years in good coat and body condition. Nice long head, dark eye and neat ears . Front well filled with prominent keel. Good shape and length to ribbing. Back level and tail carried correctly. Well muscled hindquarters, hocks a little loose. Moved out freely with enough drive. Reserve Best of Breed

OPEN

1^st ADAMS ELLESOPHIA FLY ME TO THE MOON JW 21 months Masculine, wild boar dog . Balanced head with dark oval eye and strong jaw . Clean neck
settling into good shoulder . Tight feet. Well shaped ribs, evident keel. Level topline. Strong hindquarters, legs set well apart . Moved out well well with strong drive from hindquarters. Coat of good texture and well presented. Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

DACHSHUND (MIN LONG-HAIRED)

POST GRADUATE

1^st FINDLAY HANBURYDAX FLEUR JAC Lovely 19 mth old cream . Pretty feminine head and reachy neck. Tidy front with prominent keel. Good shape and length to ribbing. Firm level back and well angulated hindquarters. Tail set on well and carried correctly. Moved soundly with drive keeping her topline. Super outline and carriage. Best of Breed

2^nd BROAD BRONIA WOLFGANG PUCK Super typey 20 month old dog. Lovely head, eye and ear placement. Strong neck settling into well placed shoulders. Long well muscled body, ribbing goes well back . Short loin and good muscle tone in hindquarters. Move out well, full of himself today and carried his tail above his topline.

OPEN

1^st BROAD DINKYDAX DIONYSUS Mature 5 year old, strong breed type and in good body and coat. Masculine balanced head with correct eye shape and set. Good bone and tidy feet . Fore and hind angles balanced. His back firm and level. Moved true and paralell, would like better head carriage. Reserve Best of Breed

2^nd FINDLAY HANBURYDAX PHANTOM LADY 3 year old with pretty head and dark eye. Good body length, well ribbed and back firm and level. Prominent
breastbone, oval ribcage and short loin. Wide, strongly muscled hindquarters. Moved freely, hind action strong and parallel. Front stride a bit short.

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

DACHSHUND (MIN SMOOTH- HAIRED)

JUNIOR

1^st CORFIELD RUSSETCOPSE’S TOFFEE APPLE Just 6 mths, feminine bitch of good balance and proportions. Correct head shape, eye and ear placement. Nice reach of neck settling into tidy front. Good width across front, forechest evident. Back level for age, likewise, hindquarters strong for age. Movement co-ordinating nicely, good drive from hindquarters. Best Puppy

2^nd FORGE NORMPUG APRICOT BEAUTY Lovely head and expression. Arched neck and level back giving clean outline. Good rib room and forechest developing, front still to strengthen up . Good bone and length of leg, neat feet . Short loin, tailset on well. Nice breadth to hindquarters. Moved freely with definite drive, a little close in front action.

POST GRADUATE

1^st FORGE NORMPUG TIGER EYES Mature black and tan bitch , long and low and in good muscular condition . Feminine head, good reach of neck and well
laid front . Level topline leading to powerful hindquarters. Moved out well with good carriage, long stride and and strong hind drive. Best of Breed

OPEN

1^st STRANGE STARGANG MAGIC ALFIE MOON AT CAZDACHS Mature dog , good size and type . Long masculine head with strong jaw . Ample neck, good depth and width to chest, prominent keel. Good length and firmness to back, short strong loin. Has good hind angulation. Movement balanced, fairly parallel with drive. Reserve Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

DACHSHUND (MIN WIRE-HAIRED)

JUNIOR

1^st CHUGG KIMBLEHOLME BARBU Promising 6 month bitch. Feminine head with dark eye and nice ear placement. Coat crisping up well. Fore and hind angulation in balance . Head carried proudly and topline firm for her age. Front filling in and hindquarters muscling up. Moved freely, not parallel as yet . Best Puppy

GRADUATE

1^st DANCE EMEM AUTUMNAL SUNSHINE JW Bitch of good size, substance and balance. Long head, clean neck . Good depth of chest and correct length to
ribbing. Back firm and level. Well muscled hindquarters, tailset on well and carried in line with topline. Moved soundly fore and aft, getting towards parallel. Reserve Best of Breed

2^nd GILKES DEREHEATH JUST THE TONIC AT BIRICHINO 20 months, quality young bitch, lovely breed type. Good hard coat and well proportioned in construction. Close decision between these young bitches. Just younger than winner of class, needs more time to body up and finish.

OPEN

1^st DANCE EMEM LETTY BEE SUNSHINE JW Mature showgirl. Feminine correctly shaped head, well furnished. Nice length of neck settling into level topline. Good width and fill to chest. Well placed forequarter, strong body and well muscled, wide hindquarters. Powerful free movement with good stride and drive. Kept topline
on the move. Best of Breed

2^nd GILKES , STORTON & STORTON DEREHEATH SHAKEN NOT STIRRED AT BIRICHINO Litter sister to second in Post Graduate carrying the same lovely type and quality. Feminine head carried proudly. Well balanced with correct proportions and matching fore and hind angles. Excellent coat texture and presentation. Just needs time to mature and co-ordinate her movement.

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

DEERHOUND

POST GRADUATE

1^st TAYLOR COTHERSTONE DALMORE Mature dog of good size , substance and bone . Lovely head, ears set on high . Strong neck settling into well placed shoulders. Deep chest, good arch to loin. Broad hindquarters, hindlegs have good length. Long tail carried well . Totally free and effortless movement. Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

IRISH WOLFHOUND

OPEN 1^st SHEPPARD GAELMARQUE TREASURED BY GOLDSWIFT JW Beautiful 2year old bitch, perfect balance of strength, symmetry and grace. Lovely arch to
neck which settles into well laid shoulder. Good bone and straight legs. Deep chest , correct length of back and arched loin . Has strongly muscled
hindquarters with well bent stifle and firm hocks. Covered ground with ease. Best of Breed

2^nd PASK BARONGLEN THE NOBLEMAN (AI) Impressive young dog of great size and substance. Masculine head, dark eye and neat ears. Strong neck, muscular shoulders and straight legs. Good depth and width to chest. Strong back of good length, well muscled hindquarters. Tail long and carried low. Moved soundly Reserve Best of Breed

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

NORWEGIAN ELKHOUND

JUNIOR

1^st ASH GRASILVA WHAT A PRINCESS Just 8 months and lived up to her name ! Pleasing wedge head and bright expression. Correct proportions and square outline. Well place front and moderate hind angulation. Small neat feet . Tail set on high and carried correctly. When she finally settled and co-operated with her handler, she moved well for her age. Best Puppy

POST GRADUATE

1^st COCKBILL CEALDSTAN ARTISTIC MYSTIC (AI) Compact square body , good size . Feminine head , active ears . Good reach of neck , her head carried proudly. Firm level topline , good depth and width to chest.Short wide loin and tail set on well . Hind angulation correct . Moved with drive keeping her topline. Best of
Breed

2^nd WILLIAMS BOWERHINTON BAGGINS AKRITIKO 20 month tall youngster , high on the leg . Correct wedge shaped head , dark eye and neat ears . Strong neck , straight forelegs with enough bone . Body short with level topline . Moderate bend to stifle and hocks . Hindquarters need to muscle up and strengthen . Moved close behind. Reserve Best of Breed

OPEN

1^st COCKBILL CEALDSTAN ARTISTIC MYSTIC (AI) As per 1^st in Post Graduate class

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Puppy 3
All three showing promise. A little straight in stifle but that will change.
All had correct dentition.
1^st: Smith’s Ungowa Here You Come Again 9 months old bitch. Very nice outline for her age; fair length of head with flat skull; reasonably defined stop; long muzzle with good depth. Very good eyes and a lovely expression. Ears carried correctly and of correct size. Strong jaws. Good neck. Very good forequarters and well-muscled hind quarters. Deep chest reaching to elbow. Compact feet. Slight dip in topline but that should change as she matures. Sound temperament and good on the move. Best puppy.
2^nd: Griffin and Webster’s Kazembe Classique Very close to 1^stbut didn’t move as freely and was a little unsettled.

Junior 6(4)
1^st: Murphy and Cox’s Carlincox Mash It Up. Handsome dog just out of puppy. A definite male which I like to see. Very good head with correct length of muzzle, flat skull, good stop, eyes set moderately well apart and harmonizing with coat colour. Very good expression. Front and hind quarters had good angulations and were well -muscled. Good depth of chest and moderately well sprung ribs. Good feet. Level topline which he held on the move. Best movement on the day. BOB
2^nd:Davies’ Markeliz Magic Made Me. 14 months old bitch. Slightly unsettled and not standing as well as she should. Movement was erratic.

Post-graduate 4(2)
1^st; Maddox and Gethin’s Rubiltra Chumba Bibi of Purplepride. Lovely outline although a little too much slope above croup. Feminine head with good length of skull and well defined stop. Eyes were of a good colour giving a very good expression which reflected her lovely temperament. Ear set correct. Good neck. Straight forelegs and
sloping, muscular shoulders. Good depth to chest. Powerful back with strong loins. Good turn of stifle and good muscles on hind quarters. Moved very well. Res BOB
2^nd: Jolly’s Negasi Elberith for Clanbruachan JW. Another lovely bitch and fought hard for 1^stplace but was tending to lean back slightly so that front legs were not
perpendicular to the ground. That apart she had very nice head planes and a lovely expression and temperament. She moved well.

Open no entries.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

SALUKI

OPEN

1^st STRONG SHAHZAD ZAKI TER DOLEN (IMP BEL) A well balanced dog of super breed type . Good size and elegant outline . Masculine head with typical expression . Long neck settling into well placed shoulder . Good depth of chest and cut up . Correct moderate hind angulation . Used his construction to produce smooth , light movement . Best of Breed

Whippet

Puppy 3
1st Hoskin’s Shelsue Jingling Jenny, a lovely fawn girl of 9 mo with a nice outline full of flowing curves. She has a feminine head with a nice eye and good pigmentation. A nice neck with good front and good fill in. A gentle underline with good depth of chest and good carry back of ribs. A good topline held on the move runs into well angled hind quarters and nice tail carriage. She moved well, BP.

2nd Arkell’s Hijacked Of Suriya, Brindle & white 7 mo boy of larger frame and longer cast. Nice head, long neck and well made front. Upper arm of good length and return helped give him a long stride which showed in his good movement. Nice topline complements long sternum and nice tuck finished with well angulated hind quarters.

3rd Cockwell’s Shelsue Tullibardine

Junior 2 (1 abs)
1st Ryan’s Sylleka Firebird At Riocife Almost a year old bridle & white bitch. Lovely head with very dark eyes and dark pigmentation. Nice neck with moderate shoulder angulation. Good depth of chest, nice underline and well made hind quarters. She moved well.

Post Graduate 6 (2 abs)
1st Ryan’s Sylleka Sashay Away At Riocife 2 yr fawn & white girl of correct size she has a lovely flowing outline with a nice head, long neck good shoulder & return of upper arm, v good depth of chest and carry back of ribs. Nice croup and good hind quarters, she moved well. BOB

2nd Zimmermann’s ChikaraIz Doma Proninykh brindle & white, v mature looking dog of 19 mo with a nice head and dark pigmentation. V long neck and v deep chest, nice front angulation and good topline. Well angulated hind quarters and a good mover with a long ground covering stride.

3rd Lewis’ Luckhurst Charisma

4th Hoskins’ Bodlon Kind Of Magic At Shelsue

Open Dog 4 (1 abs)
1st Lewis’ Luckhurst Rainbow Warrior, mature three

& a half year fawn brindle boy with a masculine head, dark eye and good pigmentation. Nice long neck set well into shoulders with good return of upper arm. V deep chest with good carry back of ribs and a nice topline. Nice slope of croup and moderate hind angulation. He moved well RBOB.

2nd Arkell’s Fantastic Fred, Striking red brindle & white lad of 2 years, well up to size. Nice neck and moderate shoulder and v deep chest. Nice tuck up with fair topline and v well angulated hind quarters. Moved well.

3rd Glithero & Philo’s Tameron Kept In The Dark For Coppershell.

Open Bitch 2 (1 abs)
1st Webb’s Nevedith Cape Jasmine, fawn 4 yr old girl of correct size with a pretty feminine head and good pigment. She has a pleasing outline, good front with depth and carry back of ribs, nice tuck up and topline which runs into nice moderate hind quarters. She moved well.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

A.V.N.S.C. Hound

Puppy 3 (2 abs)

1stTaylor’s All Eyes On Me (BMH), well made 9 mo young bitch with a nice head and expression, good ears and very dark pigment. She has a well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm with nice depth of chest for age. Topline rises to croup and well angulated hind quarters. Moved well she just needs a little more confidence. BP

Yearling 5 (2 abs)

1st Rolfe’s Enkelini Kirsikan Kukka (Finnish Spitz) 14 mo young bitch with a typical outline. Nice head, eye and ears with good pigmentation. She has a well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm with a nice topline and tail. She moved well. BEST AVNSC.

2 Rolfe’s Enkelini Hopeinen Ukonnen ( Finnish Spitz) brother to winner and has similar stamp. A touch larger but with good proportions, a nice head and ear with super pigment. He is well put together and has a good tail. He moved well.

3rd Houndseeker Dauntless.

Limit 2

1st Skinner’s Boughton Bandaroo, ( Greyhound) Dk brindle two & a half years and quite mature. She has a good outline, nice front and good depth with a nice topline running into a nice slope of croup and well angulated hind quarters. She moved well. RESERVE BEST AVNSC

2 Preece’s Hurricane Dorian (Greyhound), Black, nearly 6 yrs and looks well. He has a nice head and is quite well made with a fair front, good depth of body and well muscled and well angulated hind quarters.

Open 1

1st Wright’s Glenquain Boss ( Greyhound). Lovely nearly 7 yr old male in super condition. He has a nice head, strong neck and a moderate front. A fair depth of body and carry back of ribs. He still has exceptional muscle development and strong moderately angulated hind quarters. Open Bitch 0

A.V.Imported Breed Register

Open 4 (3 abs)

1st Gunn’s Stonemartin Ailbe With Katanga (IKC) Azawakh, this is a lovely hound with a captivating head and expression. Shown in perfect condition she has a super head and expression, good body proportions with good leg length and correct underline. Good topline, sloping croup and well muscled thighs. Moved with a very light gait. Best AV Imported Breed Register.

AV HOUND

PUPPY

1st HOSKINS SHELSUE JINGLING JENNIE 10 month feminine Whippet bitch . Good reach of neck , covers ground well on the stack and move . Good balance of proportions and angulations . Shapely for her age . Moved true with low action .

2nd MATTHEWS SONHAM TWICE AS NICE As per 1st Junior Class Dachshund ( Wire -Haired )

JUNIOR

1st FORGE NORMPUG PRAIRIE MOON Black/tan Min Smooth-Haired Dachshund . Mature for her age . Sound front with good keel . Good bone and tight feet . Firm topline , well angulated hindquarters . Moved out soundly .

POST GRADUATE

1st FORGE NORMPUG APRICOT BEAUTY As per 2nd Min Smooth-Haired Dachshund Junior Class

2nd OAKLEY LALLYBROOK HESTER As per 1st Dachshund Wire-Haired Post Graduate Class

OPEN

1st FORGE NORMPUG TIGER EYES As per 1st Min Smooth-Haired Dachshund Post Graduate Class

AV HOUND SPECIAL VETERAN ( 7-9 years )

1st LINK CH/IR/NED/INT CH POPOVS BORA BORA AT ORASHAN JW ( IMP NLD ) Beautiful 9 year Afghan Veteran carrying her age so well and perfectly presented . Long neck allowing proud head carriage . Well placed shoulders , good rib shape and level topline . Well bent stifles , short firm hocks . Tail set on low and carried gracefully . Moved soundly with style . BEST VETERAN IN GROUP

2nd BIDEY RAIMEX RIO Spritely 7 year Beagle bitch of stong breed type and good size. Feminine head with soft expression . Has good substance, bone and correct proportions . Good reach of neck , level topline . Well muscled hindquarters , short hocks . Tail carried gaily . Moved true with drive and zest .

AV HOUND SPECIAL VETERAN ( 10 years & over )

1st COCKBILL BARBELKA SZAFIR 12 year Veteran Norwegian Elkhound in wonderful body and coat condition . Good size and type. Reachy neck, head held high on stack and move. Has square outline with good depth of chest and wide loin. Tail set on high, carried over back. Moved with good stride keeping her topline.

AV HOUND PUPPY

1st
HOSKINS SHELSUE JINGLING JENNIE 10 month feminine Whippet bitch . Good reach of neck, covers ground well on the stack and move . Good balance of proportions and angulations . Shapely for her age . Moved true with low action .

2nd MATTHEWS SONHAM TWICE AS NICE As per 1st Junior Class Dachshund ( Wire-Haired )

Judge: Gael Morison (Atlantis)

Hound Group

Best Hound – Sheppard’s Gaelmarque Treasured By Goldswift, Quality Irish Wolfhound with a lovely combination of size and commanding appearance tempered with some hound like gracefulness. She has an outline of flowing curves and a well made body with very good movement, so sound and true.

Reserve Best Hound – Baker’s Silverbriar Safiya, very smart Basenji who was well made all through. She did not put a foot wrong and never stopped showing.

3rd in Group – Stark’s Adnerbs Won Vision Of Gobbanium JW, Smooth-Hair Dachshund

4th in Group – Ryan’s Sylleka Sashay Away At Riocife Whippet

Hound Puppy Group

Best Hound Puppy – Smith’s Ungowa Here You Come Again, Rhodesian Ridgeback that is a very well made puppy which moved and showed well.

Reserve Best Hound Puppy – Hoskins’ Shelsue Jingling Jenny a very together whippet puppy who has a lovely outline and moved well in the ring.

3rd in Group – Mathew’s Sonham Twice As Nice, Smooth-Hair Dachshund that is well put together and moved with a dignity and confidence that caught the eye.

4th in Group – Taylor’s All Eyes On Me (IKC) Bavarian Mountain Hound, a well made example that made a special effort on the move.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

GUNDOG

English Setter

Junior (2,1) 1) Darley’s Severnsett Gold Sovereign 11 months. BP. An appealing orange belton youngster, with a most beautiful head and expression with dark eyes. A super reach of neck and well bodied for his age. Nicely boned and with complimentary angles fore and aft. Moved soundly when viewed in any direction. So well handled and presented.

PG (1) 1) Felton Blyth’s Wansleydale Sky Angel at Felsett, RBOB. A beautiful blue belton bitch with classic, clean and elegant lines. Such a delightful head, dark eye and excellent pigment. Well boned with super, straight forelegs. Reachy neck into a great topline and tail carriage. Freedom in movement, showing good ground cover. Impeccable presentation and handling and close up for BOB.

O (1) 1) Darley’s Severnsett Dark Angel, BOB. Another most impressive blue belton bitch with a glorious head and soft expression. Scored in pigment and a really dark eye. Well boned and with good feet. Strength in muscular neck of good length. Mature in body properties with widely sprung ribs. Her construction allowed for superb forward reach and a free and graceful action, which just clinched the BOB award. Presented and handled to full advantage.

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

German Shorthaired Pointers

Many thanks to the society for putting on such a well-run and supported show.

Puppy 2/1
1st Powell’s – Hiccup’s Leaving a Legacy 11-month liver ticked dog. On the taller side with plenty of bone. Moved well when settled showing extension and drive BP.

Junior 6/1

1st Russell’s – Fraulynzway Lightning Bolt eye catching liver and white dog shown in good order. Depth to chest, with a straight front and spring of rib into a strong loin. Clean balanced outline and well-muscled hind quarters. Moved out well coming and going BOB.

2nd Hiccup’s Leaving a Legacy

3rd Russell’s Fraulynzway Hayley’s Comet

Post Graduate 8/2

1^st – Fraulynzway Lightning Bolt
2nd – K Bunker’s – Winterwell little Itch Liver and white ticked bitch, clean head and good reach of neck, straight front with a good coarse coat. Top line held on the move
with horizontal tail carriage.

3rd – Whittaker’s Pingarypoint Milk Shake

Open 2

1st Taylor & Thomas’s – Pingarypoint Puzzled at Knabynuss Liver and white ticked bitch that I have judged before, maturing well with a well-balanced head delivering a
kind expression. Clean outline and plenty of upper arm. Benefitted from a bigger ring to show reach and drive when moving, Reserve BOB.

2nd Attwood & Turner’s – Kavacanne Pina Colada of Patterscourt close coupled liver and white ticked bitch. Short backed with a nice turn of stifle.

Judge: Kevin Delaney (Redmires)

German Wirehaired Pointer

J 2(1)
1. Jones’ Germanus Makin A Point (AI). Compact, masculine dog, head needs to break a little, strong neck and top-line, good bone, good coat, moderate balanced angulation front and rear and moves soundly and steadily.

PG 1(0)
1. Brown’s Matravers Cherokee. Good proportions, lovely clean outline, good head,
expression, neck and top-line, balanced front and rear, moves well with good
reach and drive, strong rear, RBOB.

O 2(0)

1. Morris/Evans’ Bareve By Kind Permission. Feminine bitch with substance, nice
type, good proportions, balance and angulation, good top-line, coat and head,
feet ok, uses rear with purpose with good reach and drive, could be a little
tidier going away but overall lovely type, strong bitch, BOB.
2. Jones’ Germanus Dutch Delight. Moderate angulation, good top-line, good depth and
steady mover, could have a little more angulation behind.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Gordon Setter

O 1(0)
1. Ashley-Turner’s Hernwood The Botanist JW. Well proportioned masculine dog, good substance, good eye, ears, neck, bone, depth, ribs, excellent tail set and good strong rear used on the move, BOB.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Irish Setter

J 8(4)
1. Bentley’s Penclippin Jubilee Flame.
Lovely honest dog who would benefit from some training, good head and
eye, lovely proportions and moved well keeping his outline in profile with nice
clean, easy movement, good bone and feet.
2. Bentley’s Penclippin Celtic Asthore.
Feminine version of 1st, lovely standing but just not so cooperative
moving, she has a very nice look about her, if a little steep in croup.
3. Markey’s Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (imp POL).

PG 7(2)

1. Turner’s Blazing Bronze Jitterbug with Dazycutter (imp NLD). Racy outline, good
head and expression, feminine with substance, front ok, good neck, top-line and
rear, good feet, easy, free sound movement with good top-line and tail, BOB.

2. Clarke’s Covarney Dream Time from Bronrians JW.
Nice clean outline standing, could be a little more feminine in head but
good neck and top-line and tail, good depth, nice clean outline and moves well
in profile if a shade untidy in front.
3. Markey’s Yokohama Lofty to Evenflow (imp POL).

O 2(0)

1. Fox’s Kerryfair Special Diamond. Honet, workmanlike bitch, a little plain in head
with enough neck, good proportions, nice front, top-line, rear and tail, she
moves ok but could just be a little more fluid, RBOB.
2. Turner’s Gwendariff A Gee An Tee for Me with Dazycutter. Nice type with lovely head and expression,
good proportions, front could be a little better and top-line firmer but
overall has a nice look.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Lagotto Romagnolo

J 3(2)
1. Bells’ Il Granaio Dei Malatesta Dick Dastardly of Pendlebrier (imp ITA). Very nice, 6 months old, square, nice
balance, construction and type, good size and coat, moved well, if a little
weak behind, just needs a little more confidence.

PG 3(2)

1. Lightfoot’s Gaesten Danny’s Delight at Joydon.
Head ok, carrying a little too much weight but is a very steady mover
and keeps top-line standing and moving with nice tail carriage if a shade wide
in chest.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Pointer

Three most promising youngsters, all from the same litter.
P (4,1)
1) Philo’s Sunhouse Black Is Back at Salmonmist (AI) BP & PG1. PG1
2) Martin’s Sunhouse Black T’Square One (AI). Of the same super quality as 1. Just needing more practice to demonstrate her many virtues. With super bone, stands on great legs and feet with good pasterns front and rear. A gorgeous head and eye. Reachy neck and correct in angulation. Again, so well balanced. When she cooperated, had a lovely stride. Expertly presented and handled.
3) Martin’s Sunhouse I’ll Be Black (AI)

J (4,1)
1) Matthews & Adams’ Carofel Wings Of Hope, RBOB. Caught my eye. A quality orange and white, certainly an aristocratic outline and well proportioned throughout, holding himself so well. The best of bone, feet and with straight forelegs. Superb in topline and with well carried and correct tail. Good depth to ribs and short coupled. Masculine in head and in profile super depth to flews. Lengthy neck flows smoothly to topline. Complimentary angles and ground covering gait. Handled and presented to full advantage.
2) Webb’s Tenshilling Jimmy Mack JW. Has the most delightful head, dark eye and pigment. Muscular, slightly arched neck. Well boned with super, straight forelegs. Good depth to brisket and short coupled. Just needing maturity to enhance his body properties further. Not quite the freedom in movement of 1, today. Well presented and quietly handled.
3) Keaney’s Flinthill Hot Mail

PG (6,4)
1) Stilgoe & Fox’s Teisgol Snow Queen JW. Two litter sisters built on similar lines, both with well balanced angulation and nicely bodied, being short coupled too and with good tails. Both in fine condition and sympathetically handled. This girl had a most pleasing head, straight front legs and good feet. Covered the ground freely.
2) Stilgoe & Oliver’s Teisgol Heaven Sent JW. I wrote in my notes that she wasn’t as relaxed on the stack, this affecting her outline. However, once placed she looked a different bitch and could well have taken the class had she performed earlier. Strength in neck into a good topline with correctly carried tail. A lovely dark eye and good
pigment. Just slightly preferred the head shape of 1.

O (7,3)
1) Martin’s Sunhouse You’re Knicked, BOB & G1
2) Philo’s Tenshilling It’s My Party For Salmonmist JW OSW ShCEx. A tad lighter built than the winner. Super sweep of neck into topline. Well bodied with good spring of rib and short coupled. Super strong hindquarters, good width to muscular thighs and very sound when viewed from the rear, also with ground covering movement. Pasterns front and rear correct, not quite the feet of 1. Correct tail. First class presentation and handling.
3) Oliver & Stilgoe’s Teisgol Love Is In The Air

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

Retriever (Flat Coated)

P 4(0)

1. Egginton/Davis’ Pajanbeck Think Of Me (AI). Excellent puppy with good eye, neck
and top-line, croup a shade steep but is very well constructed and is a good
mover keeping outline standing and moving, BP.

2. Egginton/Davis’ Pajanbeck One Moment In Time (AI). Lovely head and expression,
good top-line and proportions, good tail set, could just have a little more
substance and strength to neck.

3. Douglas’ Kalexas Upper Class at Greenbayhill (imp NOR). 267

J 5(0)

1.Bowen’s Clandrift Bring Me Sunshine.
Clean, elegant yet masculine outline, head is ok, good neck and
shoulder, well proportioned with good leg length, moves well in profile.

2. Joyce’s Stranfaer One Fell Swoop.
Feminine with attractive head but could have a little more length of
leg, excellent top-line, nice low hocks and good strong rear.

3. Egginton/Davis’ Pajanbeck Think Of Me (AI).

PG 8(2)

1. Bellamy’s Moontorn Better Half Of Me JW.
Well constructed and moved well with good head, bone and feet, coat
could be a little better.

2. Staff’s Bonnyhilbrae Lasting Joy. Nice
elegant outline with good neck and top-line, could just be more together on the
move.

3. Stevenson’s Feldkirk Rose and Roses.

O 8(1)

1. Staff’s Bonnyhilbrae Royal Flush. Lovely clean outline, proportions and
balance, he is masculine yet has a nice clean head with good neck and top-line,
balanced front and rear and moves very well in profile with good bone and feet,
BOB.

2. Colson’s Blacktoft Frozen In Time by Windyhollows (AI). Could have a little
more length to neck, has good bone, feet and tail, moves very well in profile,
top-line could be a little firmer but otherwise has a nice overall look, RBOB.

3. Stevenson’s Caci’s Born To Be Miss Universe (imp SWE).

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Retriever Golden

Thank you to the Officers and Committee for inviting me to judge Golden Retrievers at their Premier Open show. Many thanks to my very efficient Stewards who kept the ring running smoothly. Also thanks to the exhibitors for their entries, it is always a pleasure to go over such lovely dogs.

Puppy Dog 5 (2)

1. Mrs S Loach & Mrs S Zubair, Putjade Poldark. Well bodied rich gold 8.5 month puppy, sweet head with kind expression and dark eye, correct shoulders, super cat like feet, short coupled, standing a little bum high at present, moved well round the ring. BP

2. Todd’s, Van Gogh Of Sunshines Valley With Toddrosa. Another nice puppy with pleasing head and good pigment, up on his legs, good angles fore and aft, moved well.

3. Purbarn Going To Be Cloudy

Junior Dog (5, 2)

1. Miss K Reid Sybiton Ginger Nut. Dark gold with a pleasing head with gentle expression, good length of neck leading into well laid back shoulders, level top line, moved well but tended to fly his tail when he rushed round the ring, well handled.

2. Mr K Henson’s Cinderbank Move It JW. I really liked this 14 month old pale coated boy, super gentle head, with dark pigmentation, straight front and cat like feet, short coupled with good rear angles, sadly he seemed very anxious today and did not move happily which cost him his first place.

3.Jolly.’s Die Hard.

Post Graduate Dog (7,3)

1. Archer’s, Haydengold Just A Rumour At Sunandair. So much to like about this young dog, still very much a yearling but did not detract from his qualities. Lovely masculine head with kind expression, good reach of neck leading into a correct shoulder placement, straight front and lovely cat like feet, level topline, short coupled with a good bend of stifle. Strong rear angulation and well let down hocks. Moved with drive.

2. William’s Panteparish Best Mate. Another lovely young dog, with gentle head, dark eye and kind expression. Balanced outline and level topline, strong quarters moved well.

3. Sybiton Ginger Nut.

Open Dog (5,1)

1. Mrs M Loverock’s Putjade Peaky Blinder At Lovissa Well presented in lovely dark gold coat. Good substance, level topline, strong hindquarters and moved out well.

2. Mr D Wallington’ Wynrita School Daze Another lovely mature looking boy with good substance. Lovely head and expression, balanced strong quarters, correct tail set.

Presented in lovely gold coat, did not move quite as well as one.

Puppy Bitch (5,4)

1. Mrs H Done Meadowhaven Holly First time for both puppy and handler. Attractive 7 months very much a baby today but coped well, sweet feminine head and dark eye, balanced outline and moved happily round the ring for her handler.

Junior Bitch (7,3)

1. Mrs J May Cherrygold Storytellen Having watched this youngsters show career so far I was pleased to have the opportunity to go over her and I was not disappointed, she oozes quality and breed type, lovely head and dark eye, text book shoulders and front, with super cat like feet, level topline, good bend of stifle, she completed a balanced picture, moved well, I could not fault her and was happy to award her BOB.

2. Loverock, Waldron Smith & Zubair’s Thornywait Starstruck with Lovissa Another lovely youngster with a bright future ahead, gentle feminine head and dark eye, good length of neck and flowed into well laid back shoulders and level topline, good bend of stifle.

3. Mrs A Matthews Sonham Jubilee Joy.

Post Graduate Bitch (7,2)

1. Miss A & Mrs T Ives Balsamina Bellini JW A very feminine pale coated girl presented in good condition, super feminine head, with dark pigment. Lovely reach of neck in to well laid back shoulders, straight front and neat cat like feet, balanced throughout with good bend of stifle and level topline which she kept on the move. She created a lovely picture. RBOB

2. Mrs J M Price, Putjade Pumpkin Spice for Sybiton Very different to 1 but had lots to like, feminine head with dark eye and sweet gentle expression, good

length of neck and well laid back shoulders, level topline and correct tailset. Moved well.

3. Mrs J Price Palton Quintessential

Open Bitch (6,3)

1. Mrs J & Mr R Chan’s Lovissa Hello Dolly Of Wemcrest Another bitch of quality, a very elegant outline, feminine head with good pigment and super length of neck into correct shoulder placement, straight front and neat feet, deep through the chest and well bent stifles, firm in topline which she held on the move, gained her first place as she just flowed round the ring.

2. Mr K Fry’s Fenpinque Coco Chanel. A very feminine pale bitch in profuse coat, lovely balanced head and dark eye, super reach of neck into well laid back shoulders, firm in topline and good spring of ribs, well angulated rear and turn of stifle, moved well. It was splitting hairs with 1 & 2 so different but could not deny their own qualities.

3. Mrs J Prices’ Palton Up Up and Away

Judge: Mrs Carol Oldring (Flaxengold)

Retriever Labrador

My co-judge and I agreed that the bitch be awarded BOB.

Dogs

Junior (1) Foster’s Midnight Shadow Magic. Difficult to assess this lad, due to his inexperience in the ring. Masculine appearance and in super condition. Well developed in body for one so young with good depth to ribs. A lovely dark eye and jet black pigment. His handler was trying very hard.

PG (1,1)

O (1) Stewart’s Streamanda Aramis, BD & RBOB. What a great outline on this substantial, masculine yellow. Shown in glorious condition, carrying just the right amount of weight and super to go over, with good angulation fore and aft and a clean, muscular neck of good length. Loving his job and so attentive to his expert handler, his head was most appealing, with soft, expressive eyes and a desire to please. Strong topline and well carried tail.

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)

J 1(0)

1. Smyth/Edwards’ Camusmor Mak Siccar.
Moderate dog, good head, top-line and proportions, could have a little
more angulation behind but moves very steady and true.

PG 4(1)

1. Trickett’s Cfyre’s High Tea at Tollpepper JW (imp CAN). 18 month bitch, honest
bitch, good head, eye and ears, good neck and top-line, moves well, RBOB.

2. Bate-Ash’s Eusanit Hit The Lights.
Compact, top-line ok and could have a little more angulation behind,
good head, moves ok.

3. Gregory’s Exetollers What’s This.

O 4(0)

1. Dorrell’s Tollisty Moet En Chandon JW. Nice proportions and balance, head ok,
good neck, front and rear, balanced and holds outline very well standing and
moving, moves well with good depth, BOB.

2. Bate-Ash’s Eusanit Hit The Lights. Repeat.

3. Gregory’s Exetollers What’s This.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Spaniel (English Springer)

J 3(2)

1. Cokell’s Carlyquinn Morwena JW. Feminine with substance, lovely proportions and
balance, needs to fill in front a little with maturity but has a good neck and
top-line and is balanced, good rear, moves very well in profile keeping her
outline standing and moving, BOB.

PG 2(0)

1. Ainsley/Nicklin/Gardiner’s Barecho Cover Girl (imp SWE) NAF TAF. Good
proportions, good head shape, good top-line and tail, good bone and feet, moves
well, RBOB.

2. Kibby’s Trimere Taylor Maid at Pinhays JW.
A shade longer cast and top-line could be firmer, preferred head on 1st,
moves ok but could be more positive behind.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Spaniel (Field)

J 3(1)

1. Harding’s Kingsmist Remember Me. Nice dog, very raw with lovely head and
expression, good proportions, moves well in profile with good bone and feet,
good depth for age, RBOB.

2. Harnett’s Redeswell Sweet Serendipity.
Nicely constructed black puppy with good proportions, excellent
top-line, ribs and depth, just needs to come together on the move, BP.

PG 1(0)

1. Houseman’s Flyenpyg First Sight. Strong
bone, good expression, proportions are ok but could have a fraction more length
of leg and tail could be more settled, nice steady mover with purpose.

O 4(0)

Very nice class.

1. Osborn’s Sh Ch. Elgert Lady Sta’dust JW.
7 year bitch with lovely clean balanced outline, excellent neck and
front, good top-line and balanced front and rear with good head and tail, moves
well in profile keeping nice outline, BOB.

2. Harding’s Kingsmist Miss Marple JW.
Lovely head and eye, moved well in profile and has good leg length but
not as settled in this indoor ring.

3. Adams’ Irisbel English Rose JW.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Weimaraner

J (2,1) 1) Jefferies’ Silbermeer Annie Get Ya Gun. An appealing outline on the stack. Lengthy neck into strong topline. Well angulated front and rear. Nicely bodied at just 14 months. Immature in head and feet would benefit from shorter nails. Sadly, her outline on the move was spoiled, due to her tail carriage.

PG (3,1) 1) Rowlres’ Amorous Archie. This chap needs to be handled to appreciate his virtues, just needing more practice on the stack. Masculine with super bone, legs and well arched feet. Most appealing in head and eye, with a kind expression. Ribs well sprung.
2) Reakes’ Thrihyrne Love Letters. Longhaired bitch of rising 3 years. Feminine appearance with good body length. Carrying tail correctly on the move. Preferred the head of 1. In super coat and condition and handled to advantage.

O (4)
1) Pearman’s Weipowa Denton At Britmans, BOB. Strong, upstanding, masculine exhibit, with mature, balanced outline and a pleasing head and expression. Moderately long neck and a strong topline of good length, with slightly sloping croup. Well sprung ribs, extending well back, with strength in loin. In fine condition and a good coat. Moved to cover the ground soundly. Expertly handled.
2) Burgess’ Gunalt Vettel To Hantzburg, RBOB. Very little to separate from 1. Another muscular exhibit with an outline exhibiting true breed type. Delightful head and eye. Neck flowing to topline. Strength in well angulated quarters and with ribs of good spring. Super, straight forelegs and decent feet. In excellent condition and handled to advantage. Just preferred the movement of 1 on the day.
3) Amorous Archie

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

AVNSC Gundog

P (2,
1) Gasher’s Bakerscroft Bosbury Pippin, Span (Sussex). BP NSCGD. At 8 months, giving his handler a hard time. Masculine and well boned with good legs and feet. Hazel coloured eyes. Moved on an even stride, though a tad unsettled in the rear.

Y (4,2)
1) Keys’ Prytaneoin Atropos, Span (Sussex). An appealing youngster, handled and presented expertly, her flat coat so well groomed. Such a lovely head with kindly expression and correctly coloured eyes. Well set ears of good size. Super bone, short legs and feet of good shape. Well angulated both ends and with a steady, even stride, with roll evident. Body properties developing at just 19 months, although appears a tad long, which should improve with maturity. Strength in topline.
2) Speck’s Sarscottah Du Specktacular, GLP. At just over a year, moving well, covering the ground freely, as a result of sound construction throughout. Medium sized and balanced, with an appealing head of correct proportions. Looking just right in body properties at this age. Handled sympathetically.

L (3,1)
1) Coppin & Davies-Jones’ Pixiesrock Queen Of Hearts At Elwistone, Ret (Chesapeake Bay). Super head shape. Correct skull to muzzle proportions, with an amber eye and alert expression. A strong, muscular neck leading well to topline. Moderate angles and with ample bone. A thick coat, well presented and handled to advantage.
2) Vickery & Jones’ Maursett Melisandre, Span (Clumber). Giving her handler a hard time. Of lovely type and very feminine. Super bone and feet. An attractive head and appealing expression. Well bodied, good depth to chest. In super coat of correct silky texture. Happy on the move, though carrying tail a tad high.

OD (1)
1) Matthews’ Foxhampton Fits The Bill JW, Span (Sussex). Reserve Best NSCGD. Superbly constructed with excellent forehand, upperarm and corresponding rear and with strong bone, and lovely legs and feet. Such an attractive outline, strength in topline, nicely bodied. A balanced head and gentle expression. Well set and carried tail. Presented in first class coat and condition and expertly handled. Close up in the final run off.

OB (3,2)
1) Coppin & Davies-Jones Dallandow Jocasta, Ret (Chesapeake Bay). Best NSCGD. This bitch was so impressive on the move, where she excelled, as a result of complimentary and correct angles fore and aft, covering the ground with great forward reach and real drive behind. Found her head to be most appealing and she is well boned. Mature in body and she has a great coat, harsh and dense. Handled to full advantage.

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

AV Import Breed Register Gundog

O (4)
1) Stilgoe & Fox’s Teisgol Morgana, Portuguese Pointer. Best Import Register Gundog. Just over a year old and immediately appealed, for her medium size, almost square outline and unexaggerated appearance. Most feminine with a lovely head, correctly proportioned, with well defined stop, square muzzle and friendly brown eyes.
Well set ears. Neck with slight arch flowing to topline. Just right in body development at this age and with slightly rising underline. Complimentary angles, tight elbows. An easy gait and sound. Such an attractive coat and so well handled.
2) Clayton-Smith’s S’Willa Des Hauts De Rouillac At Cairparavel (Imp Fra), Braque D’Auvergne. Another pleasing exhibit, robust yet feminine. Scored in head, neck, topline, body properties and with sound construction throughout. Just preferred the movement of 1 on the day. In excellent bloom and handled to advantage.
3) Fox’s Teisgol Calisto Of Dappleline Portuguese Pointer, Best Puppy Import Register GD

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

AV Gundog

P 11(7)

1. Sunhouse Black Is Back at Salmonmist (AI). Pointer. 6 month dog with lovely clean outline, good head, shapely and curvy, has elegance and moves well for age.

2. Nyliram The Alibi for Trebettyn. Spaniel (Welsh Springer). Good head, eye and ears, good neck and top-line, sound mover with good reach and drive.

3. Listerlo Princess Aurora.

J 28(20)

1. Penclippin Celtic Asthore. Irish Setter. Was 2nd in Irish Setter Junior but outside, in this big ring, she really looked like a different bitch and I was very pleased to award her 1st prize in a strong class.

2. Vizslanya Praxis. Hungarian Vizsla. Very pretty, nice clean outline, nice and feminine with good balance and proportions.

3. Fraulynzway Lightning Bolt.

PG 16(13)

1. Vizslanya Vizi. Hungarian Vizsla. Would like better a little leaner but her outline and proportions are good and she moved well.

2. Winterwell Little Itch. German Shorthaired Pointer. Nice proportions, lovely head and expression, front ok, top-line good with good depth and good rear.

3. Exetollers What’s This.

AV Special Veteran 17(10)

1. Sh Ch. Elgert Lady Sta’dust JW. Spaniel (Field) BOB. BVIG.

2. Bonnyhilbrae Royal Flush. Retriever (Flat Coated) BOB.

3. Sh Ch. Isfryn Spot The Difference Trebettyn.

AV Special Veteran (10 years+)

1. Acquelin Double Fara Flare. Spaniel (Cocker). Excellent ribs, good bone, head ok, good neck, compact and moves very well with nice outline and shape.

2. Gunalt Rock Out with Hantzburg ShCM RL1 P-Beg Ex VW. Good proportions, head shape, neck, top-line and underline a little heavy, moves well.

3. Sh Ch. Beo Valentina by Vizslanya.

Judge: Mark Cocozza

Gundog Group

G1 Martin’s Sunhouse You’re Knicked, Delighted to award this outstanding orange and white Pointer, the Group. Judged this boy recently and awarded him VHC in a strong Gundog Stakes class, telling his owner I felt he needed an outdoor ring. Today he excelled, showing just what he is capable of, with a big ring allowing him to demonstrate his terrific movement, so stylish and eating up the ground, with fantastic forward reach and drive behind. Totally balanced, a series of graceful curves, with well constructed forehand and corresponding stifle angulation, so muscular and with great second thigh. Superb bone, legs and feet. Slightly arched, lengthy neck into the best of toplines and with superb body properties. All topped off with the most glorious head and expression, dark eye and pigment and with correct and well carried tail. In first class condition and beautifully presented and handled.

G2 Williams’ Sh Ch Isfryn Spot The Difference Trebettyn, WSS. This boy caught my eye on entering the ring. Top quality male, rising 8 years and so full of breed type. Excelled on the move, active and totally sound as a result of excellent construction. Presented in fine condition, his rich red and white coat gleaming. So balanced, superb body and spring of rib. A great topline and tail set. I especially liked his most lovely head, with soft expression and his strong neck of good length, leading so well to his topline. Handled to full advantage. A pleasure to award him G2.

G3 Turner’s Blazing Bronze Jitterbug With Dazycutter (Imp Nld), Irish Setter. What a delightful youngster, just 3 years old and another to catch my eye. Racy in appearance and yet so totally unexaggerated and with the sweetest head and such a kind eye. Neck flows so well into a strong, correct topline and with super bone, legs and feet. She covered the ground soundly, with ease and style, carrying her tail correctly. In superb coat and condition and beautifully handled.

G4 Cokell’s Carleyquinn Morwenna JW, ESS. Really taken with this liver and white youngster, just over 15 months and so well balanced, most appealing on the stack and moving to cover the ground effortlessly, maintaining outline. In the most fabulous coat and condition and handled to perfection. A delightful head of correct proportions and deep and square in flew. Slightly arched neck leading to well laid shoulders. Body of moderate length and well sprung ribs, strong topline and correct tail set.

Gundog Puppy Group

G1 Philo’s Sunhouse Black Is Back at Salmonmist (AI), Pointer. A super quality black and white pup of just 6 months and looking well balanced at such a tender age, nicely bodied and with a clean outline. So well schooled and enjoying his job, impeccably presented and handled. A delightful head with soft eye and expression. Standing on good legs and feet. Soundly constructed throughout, allowing him to cover the ground, albeit it rather immaturely in front. Pulled out all the stops to take PG1.

PG2 Barnes’ Challowdown Rock With Me, Span (Cocker). Almost a year old, a merry Cocker, with an appealing head and expression. Compact with body developing appropriately for age. Neck flowing well into strong, level topline. Tail well set. He moved freely and soundly with a happy disposition and was nicely handled and presented.

PG3 Bailiff’s Oroshaza Be Be At Cazadorado, HV. Most feminine youngster, medium sized, with a soft and noble expression, enhanced with dark eyes and low set ears. Well proportioned all through, neck flowing well into topline. Length in leg and correct pasterns. Steady and sound on the move. Short, dense coat. In super condition and expertly handled.

PG4 Eggington, Eggington, Eggington & Davis’ Pajanbeck Think Of Me (AI), Ret (FC). Didn’t know it at the time but told later that I judged this boy 6 weeks ago, where he tussled with his litter sister for first place. Continues to develop on the right lines, masculine and with good bone. He again exhibited a great stride, covering the ground with soundness and freedom. A most appealing head and soft expression. Obviously a most biddable boy, showing well for a different handler today.

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

TERRIER

Border Terriers

Puppy-3 entries, 1 absent

1^st Glebeheath Olaf

I reported on him above as he was my best puppy in show.

2^nd Jordan-Smith’s Jordith Roll Up and Shine

Junior-1 entry

1^st Roslin-Williams Alcumlow Paint The Roses of Mansergh

Still quite raw and at a difficult age. Lovely size, spanned easily, good topline, super front and correct temperament.

Post graduate-5 entries, 3 absent

1^st Alcumlow Paint The Roses of Mansergh

Winner of the previous class.

2^nd Windsor-Hitchens and Lee’s Ankietax One Two

Limit-4 entries, 1 absent

1^st Nightingale’s Knowbury Dream of Dreams

Lovely headed girl, good size, good outline standing, correct tail carriage, was a touch upright in shoulder. Res BOB

2^nd White’s Black Night Shade

Open-6 entries, 4 absent

1^st Guvercin’s Glebeheath Oh Boy (JW)

Very much my sort, lovely type, correct proportions, good head, presented a good outline, correct coat and pelt, could be a little stronger behind but is of top quality. BOB

2^nd Windsor-Hitchens and Lee’s Marizion May Flower at Ankietaz

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Junior-3 entries, 1 absent
1^st Wilson & Harrison’s Jenkir Artemis 14 months, steady performance, feminine, good size, nice headed girl, ok in front, could be stronger behind, Res BOB
2^nd Williams Tillbach Apollo-just 6 months on the day so learning the ropes. Size ok for age, good rear when he settled-best puppy

Post grad.-4 entries, 3 absent
1^st Wilson’s Duvessa Sheer Khan 5 year old and a bit too short on the leg, decent temperament.

Open-4 entries, 1 absent
1^st Godsall & Hughes Graymor Glacial Harvest for Neverland Very typical, good headed dog, masculine and sound- BOB
2^nd Marshallsay’s Ch Risibully Girls on Film with Fergustaff

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Open-1 entry
1^st Brookes’ Zetamaz I’m Your Man Stood alone but could have coped with some competition. Maturing nicely, clean headed boy, decent outline with tail on top, good rear. Was pleased to see that he won the terrier group and he put up a competitive performance in the BIS competition.

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Fox Terrier (Wire)
Open-1 entry
Wynter’s Ch Robelroy Many Dreams at Furlongfox On good form, really well turned out with good jacket and plenty of furnishings, good headed boy, not surprised to see that he has his title as there is lots to like about him.

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Jack Russell Terriers

Junior-4 entries, 1 absent
1^st Ridyard’s Kulawand Wicked Waffle I reported on her above as she won a class in the AV rare breeds. Res BOB
2^nd Ednie, Cameron & Jenkins Cameron Blazing Jacks- good outline and ok in front, not so good in coat but there is time-best puppy

Open-2 entries
1^st Britton & Miles Locheil Love of My Life I liked the type, proportions and attitude of this girl, mature, decent head, workmanlike but feminine. Good outline and tailset. Excellent rear, could be cleaner in front. BOB
2^nd Jenkins & Hewitt’s Twinan Barefoot on the Beach

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Sealyham Terriers

Junior-1 entry
1^st Parker’s Dinglebrooke Heart and Soul 8 months old, correct proportions, moved ok when she settled, needs time-best puppy

Post grad -1 entry
1^st Curtis’s Jolihem Lene Joe Badger Looked ok standing with typical proportions, cheeks could be cleaner, could cover a little more ground on the move. Clean outline. Res BOB

Open-3 entries

1^st Bettis’s Ch Nunneley Hopscotch Over Ornella JW Won with a bit to spare today. Lovely type, good to go over and put on a steady performance, covered the ground with a good rear movement in particular, well presented which was the icing on the cake. BOB
2^nd Curtis’s Kenaiteen Cascade-

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

Staffordshire Bull Terriers

Junior-3 entries, 2 absent

1^st Marshallsay’s Kentstars Minerva with Fergustaff Quite mature for her age, head developing well, correct outline standing and moving, ok in front, a little choppy behind, best puppy.

Post grad.-4 entries, 1 absent

1^st Marshallsay’s Fergustaff Tudor Legacy Super headed boy, strong and a bit too much of him for me, ok on the move, good condition.

2^nd Mayers Maynestaff The Girl is Mine

Open-3 entries, 1 absent
1^st Hinsley’s Earthquake Staffs Wear It Well at Tigerbull (Imp Esp) Very handy boy who caught my eye immediately. Is middle of the road, good size, correct proportions, not an ounce of spare flesh, correct in head and eye and looked at me right. A well deserved BOB
2^nd Antonio’s Ch Gazstaffs Man In Black for Antoniostaff JW
Was not surprised to see that this boy has his title and he fills the eye, super head and eye, in equally good condition, for me the winner was the better size and slightly better proportioned. No hesitation in giving him Res BOB in good company.

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

PASTORAL

Australian Shepherd

1^st Junior D and RBOB – Aussiame Hot to Trot, owned by Ms EL Burt Black Tri male aged 7 months, very much still developing, both in head and body. Scissor bite, Correct eye and ear set. Moderate angulation, good topline, though a little loose on the move.

1^st Post Graduate B and BOB – Gemthorne Swirling Snow, owned by Mrs J Harvey Blue Merle bitch with balanced proportions. Feminine head clean cut, correct ear set, good reach of neck and level topline. A nice “honest bitch”. Sound on the move.
2^nd Post Graduate D – Gemthorne It’s a Hotspell, owned by Mrs J Harvey Red tricolour male, strong masculine head, rose ears, scissor bite and amber eyes. Good reach of neck, moderate angulation. Grooming could be improved upon, as this affected his topline and overall outline. Moderate movement.

1^st Open B – Franmar Beauty, owned by Miss A Daley-Yates Black and tan female, rather fine throughout with moderate angulation.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Bearded Collies

I would like to thank the committee of the Evesham & District Canine Society for inviting me to judge Bearded Collies at their Premier Open Show. Thank you to my two stewards Sophie and Jenny who did a great job running the ring efficiently. A big thank you to all the exhibitors who gave me a fantastic entry, I had some very tough decisions.

P (7,2) 1 Ms J L & Miss A H Waldron-Gray’s There’s Something About De Chester At Snowmead JW (Imp Fra). 10 mth old slate bitch. Strong feminine head, correct bite, lovely soft expression. Arched neck flowing into a well placed shoulder. Good depth, length and spring of ribs. A good muscled second thigh and well let down hocks. Moved out very well with her handler and beautifully presented. BP & Gp1
2 Ms S Jenkinson’s Irisaddition Victorius With Ellishar. 8 mth old dark slate bitch. She has a pleasing feminine head of good proportions, dark eye giving her the sweetest expression. Nicely balanced throughout , very mature attitude for her age. Moved out well and beautifully handled.
3 Mrs D Weightman’s Debbeacols Devoted To You.

J (10,2) 1 Mrs B White’s Moonhill Rodney Trotter. 16 mth old slate dog. He has a beautiful masculine broad flat skull, strong muzzle, correct bite with good pigment. Moderate neck flowing into a lovely lay of shoulder and matching return of upper arm. Strong fore chest with good depth and length of rib. Short loin and a good return of stifle with strong hocks. Moved out well, all finished off with a good quality harsh coat. RBB
2 Miss A & Miss J Price & Horne’s Winaria Winter Solstice For Mobuff. 17mth old dark slate bitch. Balanced feminine head, good angulation front and rear, lovely fore chest with nice length of rib. Moved out well holding a level top line.
3 Mrs J Patterson’s Eltimaris Jubilee Hoorah.

PG (14,5) 1 Mrs E M Ayrton’s Aoibh Drummer Boy JW. 2 yr old slate dog. He has a lovely masculine head of good proportions, strong muzzle and under jaw, correct dentition and good pigmentation with eye tone matching his coat giving him a soft expression. Moderate arch of neck leading into a good lay of shoulder with equal length of upper arm. Well sprung ribs of good length and depth, short strong loin, a muscled second thigh and low set hocks. Correct tail set and carriage.Moved out steadily dropping into his gait with reach and drive while maintaining a level top line. Lovely outline in the stance. BOB
2 Mrs B & Mr K Handley’s Bargemon Brigadoon At Barkenbear JW. 21/2 yr old dark slate dog.Good head proportions and a dark eye matching his coat. Balanced fore and aft, moved out well, just preferred reach of first dog today.
3 Mr W & Mrs S M O’Brien’s Another Posh Frock At Sammara

L (4,0) 1 Miss E J & Mrs J A Peart’s Kilfinan Mister Moonlight For Tallurchy. 4 yr old plain slate dog. He has a good quality harsh coat, dark eye giving him a lovely soft expression. A masculine head with a correct bite and pigmentation. Good reach of neck going into a laid back shoulder and equal length of upper arm. Balanced front and rear with correct tail carriage. Straight moving and very light on his feet, lovely proportions overall. Held a level top line both on the move and in the stance.
2 Mrs A Gill & Mr A Hosie’s Burnhock Superior Diamond For Gillaber. 3 yr old brown dog. Strong head and good eye tone to coat. Good construction throughout and correct tail carriage. Just moved out a little too fast, in full coat and beautifully presented.
3 Mr N & Mrs L Bevis’s Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl.

O (7,4) 1 Mrs K Hodgson & Ms J McCourt’s Malandex Extremely Brown. 8 yr old brown dog. He has a broad flat skull, dark eyes giving him a beautiful soft expression. Strong muzzle and correct dentition. A larger constructed dog but in proportion. Good angulation front and rear with well sprung ribs of good length and a firm short loin, good bend of stifle and strong hocks. Moved round very steadily, another very light on his feet holding a good level top line.
2 Ms S Jenkinson’s Kiltondale Spring Evening For Ellishar. 9 yr old slate bitch. Lovely feminine head, beautiful dark eye and good pigment. Balanced front and rear, just preferred rib length of 1. Beautifully presented.
3 Mr N & Mrs L Bevis’s Ramsgrove Sunshine at Beabeardies.

Judge: Sue Osborne

Beauceron

1^st Junior D, and BOB – Titan Des Ramparts Castels with Beaukita (imp Fra) owned by Mrs KJ Harrell Black and Tan young dog with nice strong head developing, occiput well defined and strong muzzle of equal length to skull. He had dark eyes and a scissor bite. Good level topline, balanced, slightly longer than tall and sound on the move.

2^nd Junior B – Beaukitas Hyde Park, owned by Miss A Dandridge Black and tan young female, with a feminine head and level topline. Slightly open angles, but sound on the move.

1^st Limit B and RBOB – Beaukitas McCrory Park owned by Branchflower & Harrell Miss A & Mrs K Black and tan female, feminine head, and dark eyes, muzzle slightly shorter that skull. Angulation was good, topline a little soft, but was sound coming and going.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Border Collie

Puppy 3(1)
1^st: Hartfield’s Crantzfold Hera At Moshanta Very pretty 6 months
old bitch. So calm and confident for one so young. Well-proportioned and smooth
in outline. Excellent temperament. Fairly broad skull with moderately short
muzzle tapering towards the nose. Very
distinct stop. Good eyes giving keen and alert expression. Medium sized ears
carried correctly. Good mouth. Good length of neck with nice arch. Very good
forequarters with front legs parallel. Strong bone for her age. Well laid shoulders. Hind quarters were very
good with long thighs and well turned stifle. Moved very well. BP and Res BOB
2^nd: Sprague’s Devazuri Topaz Charlie. This young man was two months
older than 1^st. Very good body shape. He had a lovely head with
expressive eyes showing keenness. Ears were carried well. His forequarters were
good and his hindquarters were well muscled with a good turn of stifle.
Unfortunately he was moved slower than he should be and so did not display to
advantage.

Junior
Repeat of puppy.

Post-graduate no entries

Limit
1^st: Lampier’s Pencoppen All Time Love. Lovely bitch. Good shape of
head and correct size of skull. Skull: foreface ratio correct. Eyes well set
and expressive. Ears carried correctly. Good length of neck. Front legs
parallel with good bone. Well laid shoulders. Well sprung ribs, deep chest and
muscular limbs. Moved freely and tirelessly at a good speed.

Open 4(1)
1^st: Chance’s Goytre Chance to Reflect. Striking, handsome dog. Very
good outline and super coat. Loved his head and expression. Correct head
planes, Lovely eyes set well apart and ears carried correctly. Very alert and
keen. Stood beautifully with parallel front legs and broad, muscular
hindquarters. Deep, broad chest with deep, muscular loins. BOB and Group 3.
2^nd: Hartfield’s Moshanta May Contain Nuts. Another quality exhibit.
Liked his head which had fairly broad skull, well defined stop, lovely dark
eyes with alert expression and ears that were carried well. Forelegs were
straight and hindquarters were muscular and had a good trun of stifle. He
challenged 1^st hard but didn’t always stand as he should and
movement was not quite as good.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

Briard

All exhibits had correct double dewclaws

Junior (2) 1 Absent

1^st Ryan’s TANT MYSTIQUE DE LA CHAUME DU BOIS DIEU TO BADGERHURST (IMP FRA) 9 month old bitch, still very much a baby but with lots to like about her. Correct head proportions with lovely dark eye and correct expression. Sufficient forequarter development for her age. Pleasing topline. Correct coat for her age. Movement as one would expect for her age. BP

Post Graduate (3)

1^st Challis’ KASTOBRI MIDNIGHT DREAMER 19months old exuberant dog, giving his handler a hard time today! Strong masculine head, well proportioned with large black nose. I would have preferred very slightly more length to neck. Good depth of chest. Correct topline and tailset with tail of good length and correct hook. Lovely profile movement when he settled. Correct coat, well presented. BOB

2^nd Trimnell’s KASTOBRI MAGICAL DREAMER 19 months old feminine bitch with a breed typical outline and pleasing head proportions. Dark eyes with gentle expression. Correct topline and tail set. Preferred the movement of 1^st today, particularly when going away. Well presented and handled.

Open (2) 1 Absent

1^st Southron’s KASTOBRI DREAMED A DREAM 7 years old bitch, pleasing feminine head, well proportioned with large black nose. Correct top line and tail well set, I would prefer it to be a little longer although it did just measure to the hocks and still had a slight hook at the end. Balanced front and hind quarter angulation and moves well, both in profile as well as coming and going. In excellent coat and condition. RBOB.

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Finnish Laphund

1^ST Puppy/Junior B and RBOB & BP – Tabanyaruu Borealis Blitz, owned by Ellis & Crosby Miss K and Mr M

11 month old black and fawn female, who was balanced with correct proportions, feminine head with muzzle shorter than skull, scissor bite and dark eyes with a well defined stop. Her topline was level, she had good angulation front and rear, and had a good double coat that was presented well. She was sound on the move.

2^nd Puppy/Junior D – Pavoskas Galaksiitti, owned by Mrs J & Mr M Treasure 10^th month old feminine bitch, sable in colour with good coat.. Feminine head with good reach of neck. Moderate angulation, moved close behind.

1^st Post Graduate D – Pavoskas Galaksiitti, owned by Mrs J & Mr M Treasure As with previous class, but moved better with a different handler.

2^nd Post Graduate B – Lapinlumon Pilvipouta for Infindigo (imp Swe), owned by Mrs J & Mr M Treasure

7 year old red and fawn bitch. Feminine, but showing her age. Coat was profuse, but needed more Grooming. She was sound on the move.

1^st Open D and BOB – Oberitz Buoremus, owned by Samuel, Mr N, Mrs C & Miss S Black and fawn male, masculine broad head, and well proportion body. He was noisy and full of himself but was well handled. He had good angulation, front and rear and a profuse coat, that looked like it was nearly ready to shed. He had loads of attitude, and was sound on the move.

2^nd Open D – Oberitz Upponalle, owned by Samuel, Mr N, Mrs C & Miss S Red and fawn male, masculine head and overall well balanced. Needed more grooming. He unfortunately was not enjoying the ring, as he did not use his profuse tail, and was unwilling on the move.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Hungarian Puli

1^stJunior/Post Graduate D and RBOB – Kashbeluli There We Are Then, owned by Cowley Mrs LJ & Mr KD
Black male of 17 months, which was very promising. Squarely built and balanced. Head was of correct proportions (2-1) with scissor bite and dark eyes. Correct angulation and level topline and tail flat over croup. Spirited mover and cords already developing.

1^st Open D and BOB – Ch Callendu Despicable Me at Kashbeluli, owned by Cowley Mrs LJ & Mr KD 9 ½ year old male, in excellent condition and corded fully to the ground. He had a strong level topline correct angulation, and masculine head that was correctly proportioned. He moved with loads of attitude and was an excellent example of his breed.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Lancashire Heeler

1^ST Junior D and BP – Poolheywood Barney, owned by Mrs PF Hughes 11 month old black and tan male, small and sturdy, with head of equal proportions and a correct flat skull. Dark eyes, scissor bite and erect ears. Topline was level, moderate angulation, though a little short in upper arm, well ribbed back and tail carried in a sickle. He was very reluctant to move.

1^st Post Graduate B and RBOB – Madincrowd Martha, owned by Whiteman & Forbes Mrs C, Mrs L 2 ½ year old black and tan female, was happy and sound on the move. However she was a little too round and heavy.

1^st Open D and BOB – Madincrowd Edred, owned by Mrs C Whiteman 4 year old black and rich tan male. He was presented well and was a sound mover. Good angulation and masculine head. Overall, and excellent example of the breed.

2^nd Open B – Ch Foxthyme Eleanor with Troutop, owned by Gordon Mrs E & Miss E 10 year old black and tan, who was a grand old lady. She was feminine and balanced.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Norwegian Buhund

1^st Open B and BOB – Sturtmoor’s Fascination with Koromandel, owned by Mrs J Shorer-Wheeler Eye catching bitch with a clean wedge shaped head, parallel planes a well defined stop, scissor bite and dark eyes. Moderate angulation and level topline, though slightly longer than square. Tail firmly curled over the back. On the move, she had good drive from the rear.

2^nd Open D and RBOB – Kligenthal Bran Mak Morn, owned by Dosson Mrs M & Mr D Well balanced feminine bitch with pleasing well pigmented head. Topline level with correct square proportions, and correct tail. Angulation was a little steep, which affected both reach and drive.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Old English Sheepdog

1^st Junior B and RBOB – Makaylen Majestic Lady, owned by Mrs C Adams 16 month old female, already showing an excellent coat and texture She had a pleasing feminine head with brown eyes and pigment surrounding them, a correct scissor bite and good ear carriage. She had good bone and correct rising topline, but was a little narrow in body. Moderate angulation, which gave moderate movement.

1^st Post Graduate B – Jandoes Forget Me Not, owned by , Mrs T & Mr M Bayliss Feminine bitch with pleasing head, dark eyes and pigment. Good length of neck and correct topline. Coat was clearly changing and all knots should be removed prior to showing. Good front movement but moved a little close in the rear.

1^st Open B and BOB – Lindisfarm Hopes and Dreams for Pouchymo, owned by Mr K & Mrs Powell Feminine bitch with excellent proportions, strong head and nicely angled. Coat colour and texture was excellent and she was well presented. She had the correct pear shape and nice short hocks. Good reach in front, but was a little close behind.

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

1^st Open D and BOB – Multi Ch Lisjovia Boris Bear at Darmaror JW, owned by Lady S Reilly 6 ½ year old white and biscuit coloured dog, with a masculine head and dark pigmentation. Muzzle length equal to skull, though stop was a little deep, ear set correct. He had well sprung ribs and deep chest, and moderate angulation, topline could have been better. On the move he was sound coming and going.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Samoyed

1^st Puppy B and BOB & BP – Silbertips and all that Jazz, owned by Mann Mr J & Mrs A Pleasing puppy bitch of 11 months. She represented the breed well, feminine head that was wedge shaped, scissor bite, and that lovely smiling expression that one requires of this breed. Dark almond eye and good pigment. Good length of neck, level topline and high set profuse tail which was carried over the back and to the side on the move. She had an excellent coat and was well presented. Correct feet for the breed. Was sound and free on the move.

2^nd Puppy B – Jewel Child of Joy Orleansnow (Imp CZE), owned by Miss SM Cornwell Puppy bitch of 11 months of age, somewhat taller and longer in body than the winner. She had a feminine head, good coat and profuse tail. On the move she had more drive than reach.

1^st Junior B – Silbertips and all that Jazz, owned by Mann Mr J & Mrs A As above.

2^nd Junior D – Holy Archie Orleansnow (Imp CZE), owned by Dr Hopkins Navratilova 13 month old male who was very much in between puppy and adult hood. He had a strong masculine head developing and a body that was developing nicely. Good coat and sound on the move.

1^st Open B and RBOB – Ch Nikara Sweet Dreams for Kimeekasams, owned by Johnson Mr P & Mrs B 4 ½ year old female, feminine head of correct proportions. Level topline, excellent coat, angulation moderate, sound mover.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Swedish Vallhund

1^stJunior B and RBOB – Chipsmakers Fredrika Stenhammar of Tanellis (Imp Swe), owned by Dodd Mr R & Mrs D 13 month old female, feminine head, dark eyes, scissor bite, muzzle shorter than skull. Body longer than height, angulation moderate, legs showing length at this stage, as she is still developing and body still to fill.

1^st Open B and BOB – Ch Tanellis Bloomin Primrose, owned by Dodd Mr R & Mrs D 5 year old grey bitch, of correct proportions. Feminine head, good pigment, dark oval eyes, well defined stop, scissor bite and erect ears. Ration of height to length was correct 2:3. Topline level Good angulation and sound mover.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

1^st Junior B, RBOB and BP – Ancksunamun Hallows Eve, owned by Ms P Fitzpatrick-Graham Seven month old brindle and white female pup, already having a long and strong body. She had a feminine head, of correct proportions, foxy in shape, correct flat skull, good pigmentation, round eye, Scissor bite and large erect ears. Her angulation was good, giving good reach and drive on the move. Her topline was level with strong loin.

1^st Post Graduate D – Ancksunamun Age of Cthulhu, owned by Ms P Fitzpatrick-Graham Seven month old dark brindle boy, brother to the above bitch, had a good masculine head already, but was still very much a puppy. He took a while to settle in the ring, and again on the table, but has lots of potential.

1^st Open B and BOB – Faywaidd Spice, owned by Mrs L Siviter 4 year old brindle and white bitch who came into the ring oozing personality. Her body was long, low and strong and her movement was excellent. She was well balanced overall. Feminine head, foxy expression, large strong ears. Level topline and deep well sprung ribs. Happy to give her BOB.

2^nd Open D – Rubegud Takin the Mick, owned by Mrs L Siviter 10 year old dark brindle male, with a masculine head and strong body, although a little on the heavy side. Moved soundly.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

1^st Junior D and BOB & BP – Haresfoot Fates Align, owned by Miss AH Cutts 10 month old red and white male. He had a lovely foxy expression and was very alert and willing to please. Muzzle to skull ratio was correct, moderate stop, scissor bite and good pigment. Ears were erect and correctly placed. He had good angulation and lovely reach of neck, level topline and deep chest. He moved soundly with good reach and drive.

2^nd Junior B – Monarchcor Lady Love, owned by Mrs K Warner Nicely balanced and feminine with a good topline, and moderate angulation. Her head was feminine and of correct proportions and expression. She moved soundly.

1^st Post Graduate B – Ryslip What the Future Holds, owned by Mrs E Gordon Red and white bitch, feminine and well balanced. She had a good topline and angulation, although the front feet stood a little east west. Ears were a little wide set.

1^st Open D and RBOB – Crescenthill-Brynlea Moon Glow (imp USA), owned by Gordon & Heath J&C \

5 year old tri coloured male, nicely balanced with a good topline and angulation. Lovely foxy expression and correct earset. He moved soundly coming and going.

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Rough Collies

Junior
1^st: Shipp’s Tremaro Kind Of Magic 15 months old very pretty, pale sable. Rather shy and needed encouragement to be handled. Well balanced, clean wedge-shaped head with nice flat skull. Correct depth to stop. Eyes set well and good shape and colour. Correct dentition. Well arched neck of fair length. Good slope of shoulder and straight forelegs; deep chest and well sprung ribs; muscular thighs on hindlegs with well bent stifle. Very good coat. Good smooth movement with nice drive from rear.

Post-Graduate
1^st: Hanson’s Jards Ring Presence. At the top end of the height limit. Flat skull and good head shape although muzzle is a fraction too long. Medium sized eyes of good shape and correct colour, alert expression. Medium sized ears well set and carried well. Good mouth. Fair length to neck and well arched. Good slope to shoulders and muscular, straight forelegs. Very good body shape with a firm back and slight rise over the loins; well sprung ribs and deep chest. Well bent stifles and good muscle tone on hind legs. Feet were good. Moved very well. BOB
2^nd: Ross’ Most Majestic Timeless Touch At Samshernik. Pretty, pale sable bitch of good size and shape. Lovely head with nice clean wedge shape; eyes set well and of a good colour; ears carried well; Angulations were good on fore and hindquarters but movement was not as good as 1^st and she kept sitting down. Res BOB

Open no entries

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

Smooth Collies

Junior
1^st: Seager’s Blamorder Magic Maker With Freejack. A good head shape with correct proportions. Nice dark eyes with alert expression. Ear carriage okay. Sloping, well angulated shoulders. Good length to body with level back and slight rise over the loin. Well sprung ribs. Good hindquarters. Smooth, effortless movement. Good drive. Best puppy

Post-graduate
1^st: Very pretty bitch with a lovely expression. Nice head shape and well proportioned. Shoulders sloping and well angulated; good neck; body proportions were good; deep chest and slight rise over the loin. Good hindquarters with muscular thighs. Very easy flowing movement.
2^nd Blamorder Magic Maker With Freejack.

Open
1^st: Lusty’s Ch. Blamorder Ice Cream Dream 7 years old blue merle in superb condition. Very feminine head of pleasing shape and proportions. Lovely eye with sweet expression. Ear carriage very good. Nicely arched neck; good angulation on front shoulders; straight muscular forelegs; very good body shape with good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Muscular thighs and well bent stifles. Excellent movement. BOB
2^nd: Wensley’s Constella Hazy Cosmic Jive JW. Very close thing here as both dogs deserved top prize. Another lovely outline with pleasing head planes. Correct eye set and colour. Alert and friendly. Ear carriage good. Correct length of neck; good angulations both front and rear; very good movement. Res BOB

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

Shetland Sheepdogs

Puppy
1^st: Lampier’s Fernfarm Hummingbird bitch of almost twelve months. Refined head with blunt wedge tapering from ear to nose.Skull and muzzle of equal length. Correct stop. Dark brown, almond shaped eyes. Small ears carried correctly. Very sweet expression. Correct mouth and full dentition. Well arched neck with good muscle tone for age. Shoulders well laid back and well angulated at shoulder jpint. Straight forelegs. Deep chest reaching point of elbow, well sprung ribs, level back with slight slope of croup. Good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Beautiful coat in excellent condition. Covered the ground very well. Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2.

Junior
1^st: Coppock and White’s Dinmore The Belle of the Ball. Bitch of 17 months. Nice head with good proportions and parallels. Correct mouth. Eyes correct shape, size and colour. Ears of good size and position but not being used as well as they need to be. Body shape was good and correct length to height ratio. Forequarters and hindquarters okay. Good feet. Lovely coat. Rather unsettled on the move.
2^nd Coppock and White’s Dinmore Blue Velvet. Litter sister to 1^st and hard to separate. My comments for 1^st apply to this young lady too. She was all over the place when being moved and both could probably benefit from more schooling.

Post-Graduate
1^st: Coppock and White’s Dinmore Blonde Ambition. Almost 5 years old. Beautiful shade sable in excellent coat condition. Elegant head. Width and depth of skull in proportion to length of skull and muzzle. Beautifully balance head. Lovely dark eyes of good shape and position. Ears carried very well giving alert expression. Good mouth. Well arched, muscular neck. Shoulders well laid back with upper arm and shoulder bone equal in length; straight forelegs and strong pasterns. Body shape very good; deep chest reaching the elbow; well sprung ribs, level topline with good sweep over the loins and croup sloping to rear. Hindquarters very good with correct angulations; good feet; very good on the move.
2^nd: James’ Valmay In Vogue. Another pretty sable who challenged hard for 1^st place. Not quite the oomph of 1^st. Well balanced and proportioned head; good eyes and ears used well; good neck; shoulders well laid and forelegs straight; very good body shape and proportions; hindquarters good and very good movement.

Open Dog

1^st: Gruszka’s Japaro Timeless Design For Samphrey.four years old male. Very nice boy exuding confidence. Loved his head: beautifully balanced and correct proportions throughout. Good mouth. Lovely eyes and ears well carried. Good muscular neck well arched. Angulations all round were very good. Very good movement. Best Opposite Sex
2^nd: Ayres’ Gemette Gone Platinum two year old blue merle dog. Full of himself and playing up today. Nice head shape and well balanced. Good eyes but ears were a little on the large side. Good body shape; correct depth of chest reaching the point of elbow; good length; well sprung ribs; a little too much slope on the croup for me; angulations on fore and hindquarters was good and forelegs were straight. Sadly he was in a playful mood and didn’t show to his best.

Open Bitch
1^st: James’ Mohnesee’s Mayd Marion at Valmay. Very pretty 5 year-old sable. Beautiful head; well balanced and good proportions. Lovely expression. Good eyes in colour, shape and position. Ears set well and carried well. Very alert. Well arched neck with good muscle tone. Shoulders well laid back and upper arm equal to shoulder blade. Striaght, muscular forelegs. Strong bone. Good pasterns. Body shape very good, correct depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Lovely sweep over loins and and correct slope of croup. Hindquarters well angulated, correct turn of stifle and hocks well let own. Good feet. Beautiful coat. Very good on the move. BOB
2^nd: Dinmore Blonde Ambition. Sadly no Res BOB rosette as this young lady would have been awarded it.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

AVNSC Pastoral.

Yearling
1^st: Reynold’s Austmans Barb Dwyer With Shardlow two year-old Australian Cattle Dog. Just screamed quality as soon as she entered the ring. A compact bitch with substance and power. Has muscular condition. Strong head well balanced with body. Broad skull slightly curved between the ears. Definite stop. Muscular cheeks and strong under jaw. Muzzle parallel to skull. Broad foreface tapering down the muzzle. Dark brown, oval eyes, alert and intelligent. Moderate ears, pricked and moderately pointed, wide set and inclining outwards. Excellent mouth with complete dentition. Strong and muscular neck. Very good forequarters with strong, muscular shoulders well laid back. Legs straight and of strong bone. Excellent body shape and good strong back. Level topline. Well sprung ribs. Good depth to chest. Hindquarters broad and strong with good muscle tone. Long, broad, well-developed thighs. From the rear hind legs from hocks to feet were straight and parallel. Rounded well arched feet. Very good tail set. Moved tirelessly with excellent drive from behind. Excellent coat condition. Best AVNSC and Pastoral Group 1.
2^nd: Reilly’s Endearing Warrior At Darmaror. GSD of 13 months. Attractive dog. Lovely well-balanced head. Good reach of neck. Forequarters good; upper arm and shoulder blade equal in length and well-muscled. Forelegs straight and parallel. Body length of good proportion; deep chest; back between withers and croup not as straight as is desired. Strong, broad and well-muscled hindquarters. Movement was good.

Limit: Austmans Barb Dwyer With Shardlow.

Open Dog
1^st: Jones’ Dakamar Amazing Journey three year-old GSD male. Handsome boy. Well balanced and shaped head with correct planes. Excellent eyes in both shape and colour. Good expression. Ear carriage very good. Well-muscled neck. Good strong, muscular forequarters. Shoulder blade and upper arm equal in length. Straight, parallel forelegs. Good body shape with correct depth of chest. Well-formed ribs and relatively short loin. Nice topline running in a straight line to the croup. Strong, broad and muscular hindquarters. Upper and lower thigh equal in length. Good feet. Lovely tail. Coat in good condition. Moved extremely well.

Open Bitch
Jones’ Kintaro Hot Off The Press ShCM JW. GSD. Not surprised to see her previous awards. Gorgeous bitch one day short of ten years. Proves what the right care and exercise can achieve. Lovely head, well-balanced and excellent shape. Well-muscled throughout with good, strong bone. Neck was very good and angulations were good all round. Correct forelegs. Good depth of chest and ribs well-formed and long. Excellent movement. Res Best AVNSC

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Open
1^st: Jeavons’ Picardy Sheepdog. Int/Multi Ch Pic D’Arlee Nelson Avec Bergerpicard (Imp Fra) Bel/Ir J Ch. Such a fabulous representative of the breed it came as no surprise to see his titles. Almost 6 years old and in superb condition. Really takes the eye. Skull and muzzle of equal length with parallel planes. Slightly convex forehead. Well defined stop but not too deep. Strong foreface with good eyebrows, beard and moustache. Dark, oval eyes. High set erect ears with slightly rounded tips. Good mouth with strong jaws and correct dentition. Long, sloping shoulders; straight, well-muscled forearms and elbows close to body. Good length of body to height at withers ratio; correct depth of chest which reaches the elbow. Level topline which he maintained on the move. Well sprung ribs. Well-muscled hindquarters with correct angulation. Parallel hind legs. Compact, rounded feet. Tail of good length. Harsh coat all over, crisp to the touch and a dense undercoat. Movement was excellent: fluid and effortless with moderate reach. Pastoral Group 4.
2^nd: Henshaw’s Whitehemi’s Aurora White Swiss Shepherd. On entering the ring she looked good and was a nice shape. Unfortunately she was very nervous and didn’t want to be handled.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

AV PASTORAL – PUPPY

1^st Australian Shepherd D – Aussiame Hot to Trot, owned by Ms EL Burt

2^nd Collie (Smooth) D – Blamorder Magic Marker with Freejack, owned by Seager Mr l & Mrs E

AV Pastoral – Junior

1^st Hungarian Puli D – Kashbeluli There We Are Then, owned by Cowley Mrs L & Mr K

2^nd Bearded Collie B – Winaria Winter Solstice for Mobuff, owned by Price & Horne Miss A, Miss J

AV PASTORAL – POST GRADUATE

1^ST Old English Sheepdog B – Jandoes Forget Me Not, owned by Bayliss Mrs T & Mr M

2^nd Bearded Collie B – Winaria Winter Solstice for Mobuff, owned by Price & Horne Miss A, Miss J

AV PASTORAL – SPECIAL VETERAN (7 – 9 YEARS)

1^stNorwegian Buhund B – Ch Maidofcopper for Koromandel JW (imp Fin), owned by Mrs J Shorer-Wheeler

2^nd Hungarian Puli D – Ch Callendu Despicable Me at Kashbeluli, owned by Cowley Mrs L & Mr K

AV PASTORAL – SPECIAL VETERAN (10 YRS AND OVER)

1^st Border Collie D – Tonkory I’m All Right Jack, owned by Lampier Mr K & Mrs A

2^nd Rough Collie D – Pelido David Weir VW, owned by Wright Mr S & Mrs D

AV PASTORAL – BEST SPECIAL VETERAN

Norwegian Buhund B – Ch Maidofcopper for Koromandel JW (imp Fin), owned by Mrs J Shorer-Wheeler

Judge: Michele Colbourne

Pastoral Group

A lovely line up to choose from.

Group 1: Australian Cattle Dog Austmans Barb Dwyer With Shardlow

Group 2: Australian Shepherd Dog Harvey’s Gemthorne Swirling Snow. 21 month-old bitch. In beautiful condition and showed very well throughout. Good head and skull with correct proportions. Expressive eyes. Ears well set and carried nicely. Good mouth. Slightly arched neck of moderate length; very good forequarters and straight forelegs. Body shape good and well balanced; deep chest and well-sprung rib. Hindquarters good with moderate stifle and hocks well let down. Lovely coat. Covered the ground very well.

Group 3: Border Collie Goytre Chance To Reflect.

Group 4: Picardy Sheepdog Pic D’Arlee Nelson Avec Bergerpicard.

Pastoral Puppy Group

Another lovely line up.

Group 1: Bearded Collie There’s Something About De Chester At Snowmead. Almost 10 months old and a quality bitch. Broad, flat and square skull equal in length to strong muzzle. Moderate stop. Large, square nose. Eyes were a lovely colour toning with the coat. Medium sized, drooping ears. Correct dentition. Moderate length to neck but well-muscled and arched. Shoulders sloping well back. Straight forelegs. Level topline and well sprung ribs. Deep chest and strong loin. Well-muscled hindquarters, good bend of stifle lower legs perpendicular to the ground. Low set tail of good length and well-feathered. Superb coat. Moved across the ring smoothly and with good drive.

Group 2: Shetland Sheepdog: Fernfarm Hummingbird.

Group 3: Pembroke Corgi Haresfoot Fates Align (NBT) Male and nearly two years old. Very typical of the breed. Lovely head with correct proportions. Alert and intelligent expression. Well set brown eyes. Medium sized, slightly rounded pricked ears used well all of the time. Well laid shoulders ; short lower legs with ample bone. Elbows fitting close to the side. Length of body good. Well-sprung ribs. Level topline. Hindquarters very good. Covered the ground freely and actively.

Group 4: Briard Tant Mystique De La Chaume Du Bois Dieu. Typical outline of the breed with very good head and skull. Dark brown eyes set correctly. Ear carriage very good. Correct dentition. Good length to neck and angulations were good on fore and hind quarters. Good body with firm and level back; broad chest and medium spring of ribs. Moved effortlessly with plenty of drive.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

WORKING

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge Dobermann’s at your friendly show, thanks to my stewards Steph and Julie for helping everything run smoothly. Thank you to the exhibitors who brought their beautiful dogs under me especially after such a long day showing the day before.

Dobermann:

Puppy (4,2) – Two beautiful puppy bitches present in this class, of different type to each other but both full of quality. 1st, Merrett’s Korifey Sweet Child Of Mine – An 8 month old black and rust bitch of standard size and very elegant, feminine and balanced all through. Her beautiful head piece and expression was what won her the 1^st place today for me. She has the darkest of eyes in the correct almond shape. She has good head planes and the correct earset. A long lean neck into good front angulation which balances with her rear. Her front legs are straight and finish with tight feet. Her rear hocks are straight and parallel. She is built squarely with nothing overdone. On the move she showed good reach and drive and was very precise for such a youngster. Pleased to award her Best Puppy and see her go on to take Puppy Group 2. 2^nd, Tant’s Rafthouse Bundlebrent at Granadeya – An 11 month old brown and rust bitch of different style to 1^st. Absolutely packed with quality and I was splitting hairs between these two beautiful girls. This girl was also very balanced and square on a slightly larger frame. She has substance but isn’t coarse. Her head has good planes and her eye is dark, her ear set is correct and she has good depth to her muzzle. Her neck is strong and leads to well laid shoulders and straight parallel legs on tight feet. She is very solid to go over with a firm topline leading to her well angulated rear. Straight hocks. She moved well round the ring showing good reach and drive.

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (3,2) – 1^st, Seward’s Teuschons the Fierce Knight with Elleonia JW, this super smart young black and rust male of 19 months caught my eye for his balance and shape. He has substance without being overdone in any area. His masculine head has correct head planes, dark eye of the correct almond shape with correct ears set high and lying close to his cheeks, excellent underjaw. His neck is strong and leads to good shoulders that balance with his rear. Strong straight legs on tight feet. He has good spring of rib and a strong loin. Shown in hard condition he moved with enthusiasm exhibiting good reach and drive. Pleased to award him BOB and very happy to see he took WG2

Limit (1,0) – 1^st Thorn’s Grafmax Lucy in the Sky, 3yr 10m old black and rust bitch who is balanced and square in profile. Her head is of correct proportions and has correct planes with a beautiful expression and dark almond shaped eyes. Lovely arch to her neck which is strong and lean. Balanced angles front and rear. She has enough forechest and good spring of rib. She moved with beautiful side profile action. RBOB

Open (1,1)

Judge: Mrs Sarah Lafford

Leonbergers

Junior (3)
1^stWatson’s Lunahai Astronomy Domine 18 month old bitch of good size and substance, maturing well into a substantial girl, although slightly long in body. She has a lovely strong yet feminine head of correct type, with scissor bite, well placed ears and lovely brown oval eyes that together give an excellent expression. Good length of neck, correct angles fore and aft, still firming up in her top line, strong limbs and well off for bone. She moves soundly with a steady correct gait and tail carriage.
2^nd Lear-Schofield’s Alfross Tulabo Beaumaris 13 month old dog still very much in a transitional stage. He presents a somewhat square outline, which could lengthen with age, with a level topline, nice length of neck and the beginnings of a lovely, full and richly coloured coat. He has a strong masculine head with a full black mask, correct eye and well placed ears, is a bit loose in the flews, but overall has a very typical head coming on. He is well off for bone and has strong, well made shoulders and correct angles front and back, but he does tend to be a touch left – right at the front. He is moving well for his age with a lovely tail carriage.

Post Graduate (5)
1^st Pugh’s Alfross Tulabo Xavier a 2 and a half year old masculine male of good size and substance wearing a dark tipped red coat with full mane still developing. His outline is excellent and says Leonberger at a glance. Has a lovely masculine head with full black mask, kind, rich brown, correctly shaped eyes, well placed expressive ears – although he could perhaps benefit from a touch more back-skull. He has a strong muzzle and under-jaw with correct bite, and although he is losing a bit of black pigment in his lips, he still has a lovely typical expression. He has an excellent top line and a gently rounded croup, correct shoulders and strong, parallel front limbs with excellent feet. His rear angles are also correct and he stands four-square with minimum fuss. He moves with steady power and grace, finished with a lovely correct tail. BOB and I was pleased to see him subsequently placed 4^th in a strong working group.
2^nd Cleary’s Benellieson Time In Motion a 19 month old bitch of excellent size and correct height to length proportions. Still some way to go for full maturity but she is showing great promise. Her outline is ideal, with excellent balance, super topline and length of neck. She has a very good typical head with dark mask topping rich brown eyes, excellent ears, correct under-jaw and a lovely profile. She is developing well with good bone and harmonious structure front and back, but still a touch adolescent at times, although when she gets into a rhythm, she moves with drive and elegance. RBOB

Open (2/1)
1^stWescomb’s Fieldshouse Sun Dancer 3 year old mid-sized bitch with a lion-red coat. She has a black mask just reaching to her lovely, sweet brown eyes. Her ears are a touch low set, which, combined with a slightly oval skull, produces a less than ideal head. She has balanced height to length proportions as well as angles front and back, but she is carrying a touch too much weight for her structure and this is causing her topline to sag a bit. She is a willing and sound mover, with correct tail carriage and she displayed a happy outgoing character.

Judge: Sharon Springel (Lionscourt)

UTILITY

Boston Terrier

Junior 2
1st Snell’s Sonduriya Banchi, 8 mo pretty young girl with a nice head, good eyes and good ears. A nice outline with good neck running into a fair shoulder and return of upper arm.Good depth of chest with quite a compact body, nice topline and good hind angulation. Lovely free stand and she moved well, a nice puppy. BP.
2nd Sambrook’s Ringablok King Of Stars this year old lad was upset by the downpour which had us all move indoors. It was very noisy inside and stopped him from giving of his best. A nice head and a very compact body. Nice depth of chest but would not stand or move today.

Post Graduate 1
1st Jones’ Olearia Yellow Brick Road rising 3 yrs nice dark eyes, compact body, fair front with good return of upper arm. V deep chest and moved ok. RBOB

Open 4 (2 abs)
1st Monk’s Olearia Over The Rainbow rising 3 yrs this is a mature well made girl of good proportions. She has a fair head and good ears, strong neck runs into moderate shoulder would like slight more angulation in upper arm. Good depth of chest and carry back of ribs, nice topline and good hind quarters. She showed and moved well. BOB
2nd Sabri’s Hilltop Skepta Boy Knows (Imp USA) 4 yr old male masculine head and strong neck, fair front though a touch wide, topline ok and moderate hind angulation. He moved ok.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

Thank you to the officeholders and committee for inviting me to judge some breeds in the Utility group, at this very well run Premier Open show. Most of the dogs were of very high quality and a delight to judge. Thank you to my very professional, efficient, helpful stewards, Colin and Michelle Stanley. Some of the best stewards I have had for a very long time. A shame we got soaked when trying to judge outside, but indoor accommodation was adequate.

Bulldog

I found all exhibits in good health and fit for show.

Junior (1)

1. Crothers’ Hazembulls Raspberry Beret. Of correct size and weight for her age. Head shape good, with skull relatively large in circumference and furrow extending up the middle. Round eyes nicely positioned. Rose ears set high on top corners of skull. Mouth OK. Correct ‘tacked on’ shoulders. Good body shape and condition, although I would have liked more flow of her topline, however, her belly was tucked up. Tail set and movement OK.

Postgraduate (3)

1. Cradock’s Gypsytart Pin Up Girl. A very nice looking red and white bitch, just over a year old. Very good shaped head with skull relatively large in circumference. Flat forehead with furrow. Good ear placement and fine wrinkle, not overdone. Nice clear, dark, round eyes and correct mouth. Nostrils large, wide and Open. Good front and bone leading to neat feet. Body well ribbed. Lovely flowing ‘bulldog’ topline. Slight fall behind shoulders, rise to loins and curving to the tail. Good tuck up and tail set. One of the best movers. BEST OF BREED.

2. Crothers’ Hazembulls Disco Boy. Brother to the Junior class winner, with similar attributes. He had a masculine better shaped head, with good eyes and ears. Nice, shaped front with ‘tacked on’ shoulders. Topline flowed correctly, with belly tucked up. Moved OK.

3. Mayo’s Gasholi Starlight Evie.

Open (3)

A hard class to judge.

1. Crowthers’ Hazembulls Paris. A very nice shaped head, with good flat wrinkled skull, having well placed rose ears, dark eyes with good width between them. Large nose with good nostrils, pigment and upsweep of underjaw. Correct shaped front with ‘tacked on’ shoulders. Straight, well boned front legs set wide a part, with strong pasterns and good feet. Well arched strong neck leading to broad back with rise over loin, deep brisket and good tuck up. Good hindquarters. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Parker’s Andlare Miss Fire at Albionpride. Attractive quality bitch all through. Good head properties with flat skull, nice width of muzzle and moderate turn up. Clean dark eyes and wide-Open nostrils. Straight well boned front legs, plenty of brisket, enough spring of ribs and tuck up. I felt she did not have the flow of topline and mouth of my No 1.

3. Cradock’s Kinlockbulls Swiss Toni.

Dalmation

Thank you to the exhibitors for a wonderful entry, both quantity and quality. I am keen on good movement and enjoyed judging your lovely breed.

Puppy (7)

There were a couple of apprehensive puppies at a show for the first time in this class. I wanted to give them time and a chance to settle down to show themselves off. Then the terrible rain came, we had to abandon to the wet weather sheds and start all over again.

1. Richards & Davies’ Hafwenna King of the North. Absolutely lovely in every way. Balanced, strong, muscular and capable of endurance. 8-month-old dog Puppy, who should go far. Correct head shape with flat skull, round sparkling eyes and good ear set. Fairly long, nicely arched neck. Clean shoulders and straight, strong round boned forelegs. Well sprung ribs, level back, strong loin slightly arched. Rounded, muscular hindquarters. Smooth, powerful movement with long strides. Evenly distributed spots of correct size. BEST PUPPY.

2. Bradley’s Hafwenna Valyria. Sister to above and most of the same attributes. Carried her tail rather high, but I thought the tail set was OK. She had a nice feminine head. Enough neck and level topline. Good hindquarters, giving her the same lovely movement.

3. Addis’ Lilibetbijou Greatest Love.

4. Addis’ Lilibetbjiou She’s the One.

5. Addis’ Lilibetbijou You Know Me.

Junior (5)

A strong class.

1. Neath-Duggan & Coyne’s Kelevra Pickle my Fennel with Buffrey. A beautiful liver spotted bitch, with matching nose, eyes and points. Well defined spotting on a good clean elegant outline. A lovely feminine head, with lengthy muzzle. Good neck, nicely arched. Well laid shoulder onto straight legs with a good amount of bone. Ribs well sprung. Level topline which she held on the move. Muscled hindquarters. Very impressive on the move to win the class. Very well presented and handled. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Richards’ Mediolanum Winterfell (Imp SRB). A very nice well-balanced dog. Head of fair length, with flat skull. Medium neck. Elbows close to body, straight forelegs with strong round bone. Nice frame, good depth of body and level back. Well-muscled, strong hindquarters. Nice tail set carried correctly. Moved well.

3. Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition.

4. Kaal’s Schunikka Ifor Dream.

Postgraduate (8)

1. Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition. Although placed third in the Junior class, I found him a very nice specimen who appeared to get better as time went on. A well built, balanced, masculine dog, well boned and muscled, with well distributed black spots. Nicely proportioned masculine head with flat skull. Good eyes giving intelligent expression. Well placed ears. Fairly long, well arched neck. Good depth of chest and ribs extending well back. Nicely bodied, round, compact feet with well arched toes. Correct tail set and carriage. Very good hind action propelling him around the ring. He won this class on movement as he moved smoothly, powerfully, rhythmically with long strides.

2. Wootton’s Tolkain Caliban. A very nice, elegant dog, who I initially placed first, but felt he did not move with the long stride of the above. He had good sized spots on an immaculate white coat. Well-proportioned head, flat skull, with good eyes and ear placement. Correct length of neck. Nice depth of chest, ribs well sprung and powerful level back. Well-muscled hindquarters. Moved well.

3. Chappell & Williams’ Steyndal Star Sapphire with Waltzaway.

4. Pedlar’s Capearlla Diamond.

5. Chappell & Williams’ Nalderhill Aphrodite at Waltzaway.

Open (7)

1. England & Edens’ Dalens Queen of the Seas at Silverspot. A very striking bitch with a lot of quality. She nearly threw her chances away by playing up her handler. However, when she finally behaved herself and concentrated, she was the one to beat with outline and movement. A really beautiful bitch. Well balanced feminine head, with flat skull. Round eyes with plenty of sparkle, giving an intelligent expression. Ears high set. Neck of moderate length. Good straight front with strong round boned forelegs and compact feet. Clean shoulders and elbows close to body. Level back. Nice depth of chest and well ribbed back. Firm loins. Rounded hindquarters. Good turn of stifles, with well-developed second thighs to aid her with her wonderful movement. Hocks firm. Good tail set. Great freedom of movement, smooth, powerful with long strides. Very ‘Fit for Purpose’. Her coat is in excellent condition and well spotted. Such a likable character. BEST OF BREED.

2. Williamson’s Shydally Ultimate Edition. See above.

3. Wootton’s Tolkain Caliban.

4. Richard & Davies’ Hafwenna We Will Rock You.

5. Chappell & Williams’ Tolkain Storm King from Phadante JW.

German Spitz (Klein)

Junior (2)

1. Foster’s Claran Court Your Eye. A 10 month old dog Puppy. Correct shaped head with nearly flat skull and small triangular ears, set high. Nice body with level top line. In excellent coat for a youngster. Very pretty light colour, but had black eye rims and points. Tail profusely covered with long spreading hair. It was difficult to assess his movement on the day. BEST PUPPY & RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

Postgraduate (1)

1. Foster’s Bemojo Pearls of Honey. A bitch lacking in top coat, spoiling the outline in this type of breed. Correct head with triangular ears. She decided not to behave making it difficult to assess movement.

Open (1)

1. Jackson & Minshall’s Ch Perrymere Just Bertie JW. I see I have judged this chap several times and he never disappoints. A very worthy champion. Absolutely beautiful. Mature 5 year old dog. Good pigmentation and breadth to skull. Lovely eyes, triangular ears and head proportions. Well laid shoulders, good length of neck, level topline, held on the move, compact body and super cat-like feet. Good hindquarters. High set, well plumed tail curled over his back. Finished off with a lovely cream coat. Moved well. I was pleased he was placed fourth in a very strong Utility group. BEST OF BREED.

German Spitz (Mittel)

Junior (2)

Both nice puppies.

1. Francis & Pearce’s Longsdale’s the Aviator. Absolutely beautiful specimen and lovely to go over. An 8 month old black dog Puppy, who must have a great future. Such a little showman. Well-proportioned head and lovely dark eyes of correct shape. Jet black pigmentation on fully made up nose. Well boned straight legs and cat-like feet. Super body, well-muscled underneath the coat. In super double coat for one so young, even a distinctive ruff coming around the neck and shoulders. Stood four square front and rear. Moved rather strangely on the day. BEST PUPPY & RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Smith’s Jansanleis Night Fever. Another nice dog Puppy who was not so mature as the above. He had excellent feet and coat. He moved extremely well, effortlessly and briskly.

Open (2)

1. Francis, Pearce & Roberts’ Ch. Longsdales Rebel Rouser at Cwrtafon JW. A beautiful black dog. Not surprised he is a champion. He produced a lovely outline and moved well. Of good size and proportions, compact in outline. Lovely well-proportioned masculine head, flat skull, moderately defined stop and clean cheeks narrowing to a wedge shape at the nose. Dark brown oval shaped eyes with black rims, neat triangular ears set on high. Good neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Moderate forechest, straight front with good bone down to well-rounded feet. Nice spring of rib, level topline and strong loin. High set, beautifully plumed tail carried well over the back. Good rear angulation. Moved well. Profuse double coat, presented immaculately. BEST OF BREED.

2. Smith’s Sobriety Suited and Booted. Very nice for 7 years old. Appeared not so compact and longer in body. But a nice type. Good head and super coat. Moved very well.

Kooikerhondje

Junior (2)

1. Purser’s Twybrook Charming Prince. A very nice specimen, giving a beautifully balanced outline. Well-proportioned head. Ears long feathered with ‘ear rings’ and correctly set. Almond eyes with alert expression. Shoulders well laid back and straight forelegs. Good spring of rib and level back. Strong and broad hindquarters. Small, tight feet. Lovely tail with a well feathered white plume carried correctly. Quality coat, shown in good and muscular condition. Moved well with reach and drive, holding his topline.

Postgraduate (2)

1. Jones’ Gladsheim Savanna at Maplecoombe. A very feminine bitch. Pleasing head, well set ears and dark eyes with correct pigmentation. Medium length neck. Body had good spring of ribs and level topline. Not in the best of coats. Loved the markings, with ‘earrings’ on the ears and dark ring around her tail. Moved OK.

Open (4)

1. Davies’ Millhanger Kemboy. A very eye catching, smart dog, good type, top quality, with lovely outgoing personality. Super markings and colouring, so well balanced. Well-proportioned head with dark eyes giving alert expression. Well set pendant ears with ‘earrings’. Correct neck. Well laid shoulders and straight front legs. Good bone and feet. Strongly made body, level back, deep chest and good spring of ribs. Muscled hindquarters and angulated stifles. Well set and carried tail with white plume. Presented in excellent coat and condition. Wonderful movement. The front straight with extension, driven by the hindquarters. Jaunty and springy. I was very pleased he was placed third in a strong Utility Group. BEST OF BREED.

2. Jones’ Valleyrise Inspiration at Maplecoombe. A bitch of quality, with nearly square body. Well-proportioned head with good eyes. Nice ears with ‘earrings’. Medium neck. Well-constructed body with muscled hindquarters and correct turn of stifle. Level topline. Moved well. Very nice, but not that extra style of the above. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

Tibetan Terrier

Puppy (3)

1. Plummer, Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma. What a wonderful 11-month-old bitch Puppy, so mature for her age. A star in the making and so beautifully presented. My notes say ‘absolutely gorgeous’. Sturdy and square in outline. Well-proportioned head. Medium length skull, narrowing slightly from ear to eye. Marked stop and large, round dark eyes with black rims. Correct neck. Nicely laid shoulders, straight parallel front legs down to large round feet. Well muscled, compact body with level top line. Ribbed well back and short loin. Muscled hindquarters and well bent stifles. She moved very well, smoothly, effortlessly with reach and stride. Wonderful double coat. I was so pleased she was placed runner up Best Utility Puppy. BEST PUPPY.

2. Green’s Verony Looks Like a Lady. A very nice, well balanced 9-month-old bitch Puppy who was not so mature, but very nice and square. Feminine, well proportioned head. Correct large, round eyes. Medium length neck. Well placed shoulders, straight front with correct feet. Nicely bodied with good depth of chest, level topline and spring of ribs. Muscled hindquarters and well bent stifles and good tail carriage. Moved well with good reach and drive.

3. Tonge’s Araki Santana for Aonachmor.

Junior (5)

1. Green’s Verony Danish Romance. Not much to choose between the first two. I see I have judged this one before. Nice square outline, black and white in colour. Very smart and presented in wonderful condition. Super reverse scissor bite. Well-proportioned head with pleasing expression. Correct neck. Excellent front assembly. Good body shape and bone overall. Level topline and good turn of stifle. Nice tailset with tail carried in a gay curl over back. Moved very well with reach and drive. She is in good overall muscular condition and has an abundance of well-presented coat. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Chessell’s Araki Areu the Queen of Bees for Stylaxian JW. Very nice and similar attributes as above. A striking golden and white colour. She too is square in body with a super head. Well laid shoulders and good body. Not quite the topline of above and appeared longer in back. Enough bone and ribbed well back. Bent stifles with low set hocks. Correct set tail and good feet. Moved well. In good coat, but not quite the finish of above.

3. Tonge’s Araki Santana for Aonachmor.

Postgraduate (4)

1. Plank’s Araki All About Koori Bear. Black and white parti-colour. Well-constructed and presenting a very nice outline. Good head. Medium length skull, narrowing slightly from ear to eye. Strong, muscular neck. Good shoulders and straight fore legs. Level topline, well-muscled hindquarters and hocks well let down. Moved out well.

2. Plummer, Plummer, Knight & Bingham’s Home Town Glory by Tetsikarma. Very well presented in excellent double coat and very well handled. Moved well with reach and drive.

Open (5)

1. Plummer’s Araki Dream Perfection for Tetsikarma JW. Both bitches appeared nice, but this one had the edge, with a very nice square shape and good construction. Typical head with correct proportions of skull to muzzle. Eyes were dark and round, giving the correct expression. Strong, muscular neck flowing into well laid shoulders and straight fore legs. Depth of brisket to elbows. Firm, level topline and strong loins. Well-muscled hindquarters, bent stifles and hocks well let down. Good bone and typical large feet. Tail is set high and carried well. Great mover, enhanced by her handler. Smooth effortless stride with reach and drive from the rear. Lovely side gait. Well presented in good coat. BEST OF BREED.

2. Plank’s Rogell’s Victim of the Kick (Imp Nor). A very nice, beautifully presented 6-year-old dog. He appeared to have almost too much coat. Overall, he was very nice but did not appeal as much as the bitch above. He moved OK, but not with the same amount of reach and drive.

Judge: Felicity A Snook (Pitcombe)

French Bulldog

Puppy 2(1)
1^st: HUCKER’S BEVANRAY TERRYPENDRY. 10 months old, pied dog. Very pleased to go over this lovely puppy. A balanced, sturdy unexaggerated puppy with an appealing masculine head and alert expression. Lovely medium sized ‘bat ears’, set high but with enough space between them. Dark eyes of moderate size, well defined stop, nicely broad jaw with a correct slightly undershot mouth. Lovely open nostrils. Good cushioning on his muzzle with enough lip to cover teeth when mouth is closed. Moderate neck that is well arched, nice front angulations with broad shoulders leading on to straight front legs set wide apart. Really nice depth of chest and spring of rib. Strong short loin. Topline is gently roached as it should be with good ‘cut up’. Moderately angulated at the back and beautifully muscled at this age. Nice and sound on the move, lovely to see how confident he is whilst moving. Lovely puppy who stood out in the entry for me, I could not deny giving him BOB and BPIB. Pleased to see him win the Puppy Group later on.

Junior 2(1)
1^st: ESKRETT’S KATAKIA’S LIGHT THE WAY. 16 months old, brindle bitch. Nice bitch, dark eye, well defined stop, medium sized ‘bat ears’, could have a higher ear set to help give an alert expression. Slightly undershot mouth with enough cushioning around muzzle and well-muscled cheeks. Strong neck, good front angulation and depth of chest. Well ribbed, strong short loin, gently roach back, moderate rear angulation and lovely muscle. Moved out well with confidence. RBOB.

Post Graduate 1(0)
1^st: ESKRETT’S KATAKIA’S MINNIE THE MINX. 16 months old, pied bitch. Attractive feminine head with medium sized ‘bat ears’ set on correctly giving an alert expression. Dark eyes, well defined stop, nicely cushioned muzzle, correct slightly undershot mouth, strong moderate neck, nice front angulation, gently roached back and short strong loin and good ‘cut up’. Moderate rear angulation, another with great muscle tone. Moved soundly and confidently. Messed her handler about in the challenge and therefore lost her shape a bit, close decision between her and the junior for RBOB.

Judge: Elise O’Connor (Charizgate)

Lhasa Apso

Puppy 4(3)
1^st: CLEAVER’S RISONDOCK ACE I COULD KEEP. 9 month old dog. A beautiful puppy showing a balanced outline at all times. Masculine yet pretty head that is not too heavy anywhere. Nice shape to his head, pretty eyes which are dark medium sized and oval shaped. Stop neither too well defined nor too shallow, nice length of muzzle, correct reverse scissor bite. Well arched neck which flows into a well laid back shoulder, nice front angulations, straight front legs that flow into strong round feet. Great shape, well ribbed with a nice depth of chest. Level topline, with a correctly set tail. Equally good hind angulation. In beautiful coat and condition. Moved in a clean, confident and happy manner. Pleased to award him RBOB and BPIB.

Junior 1(0)

1^st CARTER’S BELAZIETH QUEEN’S JUBILEE. 13 month old bitch. A pretty bitch, feminine head, nicely shaped eyes, good length of muzzle, nice medium stop and correct reverse scissor bite. Liked her level topline as well as her overall shape, nice tail set completing this outline. Equally angulated both in front and behind. Could have tighter elbows and a deeper depth of chest. Moved nicely each way with a happy confident attitude. Well presented.

Post Graduate 2(1)
1^st: HAYES’ RAUSHANARA BLUE SKY OVER SAKSFIFTH. 2 year old dog. A masculine dog with that typical Tibetan look and attitude. Lovely head that is clearly male, liked his dark oval eyes, muzzle length, reverse scissor bite. Strong, arched neck leading into well laid shoulders and front angulation with tight shoulders. Straight legs flowing into round cat like feet. His body is longer than it is tall with a level topline and high tail set. Nice spring of rib and depth of chest. Nicely muscled. Moved out soundly and cleanly. Lovely coat which was well presented.

Open 3(0)
1^st: REVILLAS RODRIGUEZ’S CRYSTAL EYE’S WHAM BAM BOOM AT KHUMBILA (IMP DK). 18 month old dog. A stunning young male who I have seen at other shows, I have always been impressed by him and he certainly does not disappoint on closer inspection. Balanced overall appearance. His head is clearly masculine but not overdone at all. Moderately narrow skull, medium sized eyes which are dark and oval shaped. Heavily furnished, pendant shaped ears. Good length of muzzle with a correct reverse scissor bite giving him that typical Tibetan appearance. Beautifully arched, strong neck that flows into a lovely and well laid back shoulder. Good front angulation, tight elbows, straight legs with great bone. Round cat like feet. Level topline, well ribbed and ribs extending well back, good depth of chest. Strong loin and high tail set, equally good hind angulation compared to the front. Well muscled which helps him power around the ring. His movement is beautiful, so easy for him. In immaculate condition, could not deny him BOB. Pleased to see him be awarded Utility Group 2 later on and qualify through to the Junior Warrant Semi Final out of 64 entries- congratulations!
2^nd: CARTER’S AVONBOURNE CILLA BLACK AT VOWCHURCH. 4 year old bitch. A nicely put together bitch. Feminine head with nice shape to skull, medium sized eyes, good muzzle length, correct mouth. Good strong neck, well laid shoulder. Tight elbows and straight legs. Straight topline, strong loin and high tail set. Well angulated at back with good muscle. Moved well and well presented.

Judge: Elise O’Connor (Charizgate)

Schipperkes

Junior 1/0

1. Rollinson Mrs M – Chadbower Fell From Heaven (B) – Pleasing outline, unfortunately not carrying tail, Good proportions with balanced angulation. Excellent body and bone if not slightly longer cast. Head of good shape with excellent ears and eye. Correct bite. Moved well

Post Graduate 1/1

Open 4/1

1. Cheatham Mr AJ & Mrs LA – Ch Skipdale A Kind Of Magic (D) A super upstanding dog of excellent shape and size. Loved his head shape and expression, a very pleasing dog to go over with very good proportions in excellent physical condition. Very typical movement from all angles. A dog I previously judged as a puppy and has developed so well and did not disappoint. BOB and pleased to award him Utility Group 1

2. Rollinson & Manners Mrs M & Mrs B – IR CH Summerhaze Shafran Among Chadbower (RUS IMP) A very pleasing young male, a little unsettled and reluctant to allow examination on his rear. Loved his overall shape and size and very cobby. Excellent proportions with body and bone. Super head and expression. Moves well all round, tail slightly off. Would like to see him, when more positive.
3. Manners Mrs B – Ch Chadbower Nevaeh Lahetti

Judge: Glenn Davies (Waterley)

Shih Tzu

Junior 1(0)
1^st: MAULE’S DALTRICIA JANE AUSTEN. 15 month old bitch. A pretty bitch with a lovely feminine head with that classic chrysanthemum shape. Broad head, with large dark eyes placed well apart a definite stop. Nice width on her muzzle and a good mouth. Correctly pigmented nose with open nostrils. Good strong neck, nicely arched leading into well laid shoulders. She has a nice amount of bone, straight legs with tight elbows. Good chest, nice and deep with decent spring of rib. Level back. would prefer her to carry her tail higher to give that distinctive outline. Nice hind angulation with good muscle. In lovely condition and well presented. She moved soundly but I think she would have moved out better outside as it was very noisy inside after the downpour of rain. RBOB

Post Graduate 1(0)
1^st: MAULE’S DALTRICIA JACK HIGGINS. 15 month old dog. A lovely masculine dog with a pleasing head, again with that typical chrysanthemum shape. Broad, round shape to his head with lovely large, dark eyes with a good width between them. Square, short muzzle with plenty of width. Another with a good mouth. Strong, arched neck which allows him to carry his head proudly as he moves. Well laid shoulder, good front and hind angulations to match. Good bone, straight legs which have a nice amount of muscle and tight elbows. Level topline, deep chest, good width and spring to ribs. Like the junior winner, would like him to carry his tail higher to give him that classic outline. Well presented, with a lovely coat on him. Confidently moved with good reach and drive. BOB.

OPEN 1(1).

Judge: Elise O’Connor (Charizgate)

A.V.N.S.C. Utility

Puppy 5/2

1. Cherry Mrs B – Arrowflight Aristocrat (Min Poodle) D – Very smart black of excellent proportions. Super head and expression, so well put together and shows great potential. Excels in outline and held on the move. Best AVNSC Puppy
2. Cherry Mrs B – Shanandi Leonardo (Min Poodle) D – Very young raw puppy, ? 1^st show. Not balanced proportions at the moment and needs time. Loved his head and expression, body needs more time. Not settled on the move.Butler Mrs D – Brown Sugar Lady

Yearling 4/1

1. Weaver Miss T – Heartdog Aspire to Indpire (Imp Rus) – Akita D Excellent size and substance. Very pleasing head and expression with good body and bone. Holds shape on the move. Positive front movement and side gait. Prefer stronger rear movement. Res Best AVNSC

2. Taite-Shoosmith Mrs A & Miss M – Std Poodle – A stunning shape and size and very feminine. Liked her overall proportions on examination. Needs to settle moving for and aft but excellent side gait. Shows potential.
3. CLoughlin Mrs K – Jester The Chester De Isla De Kann Zantescwtch – Std Poodle

Limit 1/0

1. Goman Miss J – Afterglow Divine Comedy – Std Poodle D White male of super shape and size, excellent body and bone with a forechest ! Very Pleasing head and expression. Balanced angles used on the move, powerful and positive on the move. Best AVNSC

Open Dog 2/1
1. Weaver Miss T – Estava Rain Perfect Day (Imp Nor) Akita Powerful in appearance, very good head and expression with good ears. Slightly longer cast but with excellent body, bone and substance. Balanced angles with overall good movement.

Open Bitch 1/1

1. Bawden & Brown Mr C & Mrs SI – Amigris Ain’t Misbehavin At Khanate –Schnauzer Very good shape and size, good body and substance for age. Head of good proportions with good eye and ears. Quality coat texture coming. Liked her overall balance with steady easy movement.

Judge: Glenn Davies (Waterley)

AV Imported Breed Register Utility 2/2

1. Cunningham Miss R – IR CH Champ OF Noryeong Sanmaek For Yulyeong (Imp Kor) AN CH 22 CENT CH Stood this dog is exciting if a little wary. I liked his overall balance which shows on the move. Both 1&2 were balanced on the move with a great side gait.

2. This boy was more settled than 1, and equal in many respects, liked he was more positive in temperament. Just preferred width throughout of 1.

Judge: Glenn Davies (Waterley)

Utility Group

This group headed by the winner of the breed I judged, and I make no apology for this. He was a very worthy winner. Followed by another super dog who has caught my eye on many occasions and did not disappoint on examination. Likewise the Kooiker who I have also judged previously and did not put a foot wrong. The German spitz was new to me and a fine example of the breed.

Group 1.      Cheatham Mr AJ & Mrs LA – Ch Skipdale A Kind Of Magic (Schipperke)

Group 2.      Revillas Rodriguez Miss R – Crystal Eye’s Wam Bam Boom At Khumbila (Imp DK) (Lhasa Apso)

Group 3.      Davies Mr I 7 Mrs C – Millhanger Kemboy (Kooikerhondje)

Group 4.      Jackson & Minshall Mrs A & Mrs F – Ch Perrymere Just Bertie (German Spitz Klein)

Utility Puppy Group

Another super group headed by the FB who was a proper showman who was a powerhouse for his age and showed his socks off. The TT has had a super puppy career and also did not disappoint on examination. The chow was a stunner , such good proportions in body and well put together and went so well for the handler. All of these dogs should have bright futures.

Group 1.      Hucker Mrs B – Bevanray Terrypendrey (French Bulldog)

Group 2.      Plummer and Bingham Mr G & Mrs K & Mrs KJ – Araki Dream Perfection at Tetsikarma (Tibetan Terrier)

Group 3.      Osborn Mis H – Beaconpride Tatiana For Jasava (Chow Chow)

Group 4.      Cherry Mrs BJ – Arrowflight Aristocrat (Poodle Min)

TOY

Bichon Frise

Post Graduate (1)

1^st Dean’s DELBRUPAR THE CATEGORY
IS AVEC SNOWPUPS 20 months old dog with well proportioned head and correctly
placed eyes and ears. Sufficient pigmentation, I would prefer slightly darker
haloes. I would prefer a slightly shorter loin to give a more typical outline.
Moves well when settled but was giving his handler a bit of a hard time today
and consequently not moving with his head up at all times. Correct coat, very well
presented. RBOB

Open (3) 2 Absent

1^st Marsden’s WINHARLEIGH MAGIC OF
MUSIC 4.5 years old dog presenting a breed typical outline with proud head
carriage. Well proportioned, masculine head. Sufficient pigmentation, I would
prefer slightly darker nose and haloes. Lovely arched neck fitting smoothly
into well placed shoulders. Correct topline and tailset. Effortless mover,
displaying good reach and drive and holding his topline. Well presented and
handled. BOB

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Puppy 2
1st Hawkins’ Lexody Pandemonium almost a yr old Blenheim bitch that is well developed for her age. A nice head with a kind eye and good pigment. Nice ear set and and neck well set on to shoulders. Presents a very nice outline with a well laid shoulder and good return of upper arm. Nice depth and carry back of ribs with good length of body and nice topline held on the move. Well angulated hind quarters and good tail with a lovely coat. She moved fairly well, BP and RBOB.

2nd Liverton-Ovey’s Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (IKC) just 6 mo a pretty pup and longer cast at present. Less mature but has a nice head, correct bite, good front and rear angulation and moved ok.

Junior 3 (1 abs)
1st Bennett’s Rishtte I’m Tanisha Of Remmya, nice balanced ruby bitch of nice size. She has a good head, nice eye and well set and feathered ears. Neck well set on and good shoulder and return. Nice depth to body, level topline and good set of tail. Nice hindquarters and well feathered feet. Good coat. Fair profile movement. BOB

2nd Liverton-Ovey’s Kinvaar Sunshine In Pocket, Blenheim just 18 mo and a very happy girl, she did not stop wagging. Good eye and a lovely expression with nice well feathered ears. She has a nice front, good topline and moved well up and back and in profile.

Post Graduate 2 (2 abs)

Limit 3 (2 abs)
1st Bennett’s Rishtte I’m Tanisha Of Remmya

Open 1 abs.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

Chihuahua (Long Coat)

Junior (6,0)
1. Skinner’s
Mujerosa Mr Chocolate Box. A smart youngster showing many signs of good
potential for the
future. A little raw right now meaning he lacks coat but what is there is
correct. He moved well with
drive although a little unsettled I think due to the noise in the halls.
Everything is in balance,
lovely apple dome head, good shoulders, level back and nice tail set. A bit more
maturity will I’m sure
give him a great future. BPIB.
2. Taylor’s
Chantatydan Veni Vidi Vici. Another raw puppy again lacking in coat but what he
has is correct and
coming in nicely. Sturdy in body and very alert with an intelligent expression.
Well laid shoulders,
nice level topline and well angulated back end. Lovely strong jaw, small feet
and a brisk mover with
lovely rear drive.

Post Graduate
(3,1) 1. Taylor’s
Chantandayan High Priestess. A very alert and happy little bitch with a nice
outline and a super tail
set. She could do with a little maturity to help her with the finishing touches
but overall, she is quite
sound. Well balanced with a sweet head and lovely dark eyes. Level topline,
good well laid
shoulders and firm rear angulation. She moved well although a fraction
unsettled. RBIB. This was a
tough choice in this class as both dogs suffered from being unsettled which
made it a hard class to
judge.
2. Skinner’s Mujerose Bobby’s Heart in Heaven JW. Slightly more mature than first place with
ample fringing and
a lovely tail plume. Another unsettled during moving but still enough to show
true movement with
good forward reach. Head is well balanced, but he could do with a slightly
longer neck to
accentuate his good front.

Open (4,1)
1. Skinner’s Tyssul Zafira at Mujerose JW. A lovely small, dainty and delicate bitch. She
has a sweet and lively
temperament. Her head is well balanced with the correct dome, nice large round
eyes. Well laid
shoulders and ample rear angulation allows her to swiftly cover the ground well
and is true coming and
going. Pleased to award BOB.
2.
Berrington’s Elochi Crazy Nights for Pappersley JW. This male had a superb coat
with a lovely plume tail
and ample fringing accentuating his correct ear set. A balanced head all in
proportion with a good
stop. Another nice mover just slightly pulling against his lead which affected
his front movement,
however overall, a good mover holding his topline level at all times and moving
briskly.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Chihuahua (Smooth Coat)

Junior (1,0)
1. Baker’s
Daisy Bukovynian Star. Very nice little bitch, smart outline, alert expression,
correct apple dome head
with large ears set correctly. Well set shoulders, nice rear angulation
allowing good reach and
drive. Coat in lovely condition and correct. BOB.

Post Graduate
(1,0)
1. Brackstone’s Picklesberry Precious Pica. This little bitch unfortunately
suffered from nerves today but
well-handled she made it through the class. She sports a neat head with a very
sweet expression and lovely
large round eyes. Her topline is correct and she has nice angulation. Her
movement was harder to
assess but she appeared to move true once settled.

Open (2,0)
1.Brackstone’s Rosarias Scarlett Kiante with Picklesberry. Well bodied bitch with good depth
of chest and strong
loin. Nice eye set, pretty head and correct ears. Move with good drive and
level topline throughout.
RBOB.
2. Brackstone’s Tinamyrose Tinas Gem Avec Picklesberry. This sweet girl
unfortunately would not move very
well for her handler today, so her movement was affected. She is, however,
quite a smart bitch
with a well-balanced head and nice outline. She sports a correct coat and well
set tail with neat
feet.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Chinese Crested

Junior (4,1)1. Hill’s
Penemunde Asia. This hairless male is full of spirit showing many qualities I
was looking for. Coat was
positioned correctly and of the right texture with the characteristic smooth
body. Out of all the dogs
I judged in this breed he was by far the best mover with super reach and drive
with a lovely
outline. The rounded elongated head with tight lips and dark eyes gave him the
correct expression
and balanced head. Long sloping neck leads onto well angulated shoulders and
good deep chest.
BOB.
2. Brookes’ Karamouche Kiss This at Zetamaz. A hairless male presented in beautiful
condition. He is also a super
young male with plenty of opportunity to progress with a little more maturity.
Nice outline,
lovely head balanced with clean narrow shoulders and a deep chest. He is
muscular and this showed with
the rear drive. Correct forward reach but first place just showed that little
more.

Postgraduate
(2,0)
1. Boden’s
Jean Dark Zimzallabim at Gemadar. More mature male with correct topline, tail
set and beautiful
furnishings. Slightly more of the cobby type but still showing an active
graceful dog. Good elongation of
the skull with dark eyes and very large ears. Strong jaw, lean neck and nice
outline with plenty
of depth of chest. Overall movement best out of the class as he showed truer
coming and going.
RBOB.
2. Eaton’s
Chestnutcres Sun Set River for Elmsatce. Young bitch puppy pleased to award
BPIB. She is a very nice,
elegant bitch and shows huge potential as she is correctly made and sports some
lovely angulation
allowing that active free movement to show through. She is, however, clearly
well spirited and
a handful for her owner and unfortunately this did affect her movement although
there were still
small opportunities to see her movement. Hopefully she will calm for her owner
and have a good show
career.

Open (4,1)
1. Eaton’s
Chestnutcres Miss Fammie at Elmsatce. Powderpuff presented in lovely condition
with plentiful
correct coat. She is a quieter and less outgoing bitch but this does not take
away from her construction.
Lovely tight lips with almond eyes and a scissor bite lead onto a sloping neck
with good depth of
chest. Moderate tuck up with a good long tail. She moves with purpose and
drive. This was a
lovely class with three nice dogs but tipped the edge with her overall balance.
2. Boden’s
Ensidias You Me You Wish at Gemadar (IMP SWE). Another nice dog this time a
hairless. Cobby with
good strong bone, beautiful topline and super movement coming and going. Nice furnishings
on large ears, long tail and nice balance overall. Hard to choose between but
just lost it on the final
move.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)

Junior (4) 2 Absent

1^st Whitehouse’s AMALRIC COCO
CHANEL WITH DALMONDE JW 15months old bitch, elegant and compact with feminine
wedge-shaped head and dark eyes. Correctly shaped ears which she held erect. Correct topline and tailset although she has a
tendency to carry her tail a little high. Moves well coming and going as well
as in profile. RBOB

2^nd
Warren’s LASAGESSE ANGEL OF HARLEM WITH RHYMSWELL 14months old bitch not quite
the outline of 1^st. Feminine, well proportioned head with dark
sparkling eyes. Good depth of chest. I would prefer slightly more hind
angulation. Preferred the movement of 1^st. Well handled.

Post Graduate (1)

1^st Baranzeck’s RUSSIATREE DARK
ANGEL 2years old bitch presenting a breed typical outline with a well
proportioned feminine head. She has candle-flame shaped ears but I would prefer
them set slightly higher and closer together and she tends to not always hold them
erect. Moves well in profile but is
somewhat erratic and a little untidy coming and going. Well handled and
presented

Open (4)

1^st Dennison’s ETTOLOGY BOUNTEOUS
BARNEY JW 2 years old dog, masculine, wedge shaped head with very well placed
and shaped ears. Good depth of chest. Balanced front and hind angulation. I
would prefer very slightly shorter loin. Excellent movement both in profile as
well as coming and going. Correct coat and markings. Very well handled. BOB

2^nd Love’s WITCHSTONE FOLLOW THE
DREAM WITH TETTOY 4years old dog with masculine head but ears not quite as well
set as 1^st. Preferred forequarters of 1^st. Movement not
quite as correct as 1^st and tends to move a little wide coming
towards. Well handled.

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Griffon Bruxellois

Junior (1,0)
1. Suggit’s
Aptrick Dolly Mixtures JW. I was quite taken with this puppy and I think she
really has something
special for her future in the show ring. Her cobby body is square and balanced
and her overall
outline is quite special. She has a large head with black nose and wide muzzle
with correct bite. Good
depth of chest although a little more to come with maturity I think. Straight
legs with plenty of
bone and adequate length of neck. She moved with energy and enthusiasm and has
great muscle tone.
She nearly took BOB but just let herself down on too much excitement on the
move. I was pleased
however to award her Puppy Group 1.

Post Graduate (1,0)
1. Suggit’s
Aptrick Buttersky. A very cobby and square bitch who although only young gives
so many characteristics
of the breed. Very lively temperament expressed so clearly in her face with a
nice wide skull,
dark eyes and large ears. Good short length of back, super front and rear
angulation with deep chest
and straight legs. Free moving with a lovely topline and finished with neat
small feet. BOB and Group
4.

Open (2,1)
1. White’s
Emjaycee time Flies at Wistley Hill. More mature male in super condition again
a nice specimen of
the breed. Cobby and balanced with good coat in super condition. Nice head with ample width
and correct bite. Good neck, balanced overall and clearly showing a more mature
dog with great
depth of chest. Nice feet, correct tail and rear angulation. Today he didn’t
quite have his full heart in
it so just lost out on that.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Japanese Chin

Junior (1)

1^st Tong’s CRANVARL THE RED KING OF
JAKCONAS Nine months old dog still very much a baby but with lots to like about
him. Breed typical outline with masculine head and correct amount of white
showing in the corners of the eyes giving really typical expression. Stylish
profile movement just a touch close going away. Correct coat for his age. Well
presented. BP

Post Graduate (2) 1 Absent

1^st Martin’s SLEEPYHOLLOW COVER
GIRL TAF FOR KIRDANCHI 3.5 years old bitch with a feminine head, rounded
between the ears and with a well cushioned muzzle. Small amount of white
showing in the corners of the eyes giving characteristic expression. Moves well
in profile but a little close coming and going. Coat of correct texture with
sufficient length. RBOB

Open (2)

1^st Tong & Crane’s CRANVARL
MAUDE 2years old bitch presenting a lovely, breed typical outline, being smart
and compact with a profuse coat. Feminine head with well cushioned muzzle. Neck
giving proud head carriage. Stylish mover when she settles but giving her
handler a bit of a hard time today. Very well presented. BOB

2^nd Swain’s CHOLAS KEIKO AT
DANTALIES 4 years old bitch not as profusely coated as 1^st and not
holding her topline on the move. Moderately large, dark eyes but with no white
showing. Moving very close both coming and going. Well presented and handled.

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

King Charles Spaniel

Junior (2,1)
1. Bowles’
Baldragon Dippity Do Dah. Tri colour
male full of enthusiasm and happiness. Lovely coat in great silky condition and
plenty of it, covering a
good cobby body with level back and deep chest. His head shows a defined stop with ample
cushioning and a tapering muzzle. Large dark eyes and well set ears. He has
free movement with lovely
rear drive and well feathered tail correctly positioned. BOB.

Post Graduate
(1,0)
1. Wallhead’s
Downsbank Matilda. Very sweet
little bitch quite reserved and gentle. Another nice example albeit lack of
confidence didn’t help
her movement show as good drive as bob. Lovely cat shape feet, short legs with
good shoulder
angulation. Level topline, cobby shape and medium length neck. Correct coat,
nicely balanced head
with good dark eyes, well feathered ears and shallow stop. RBOB.

Open (1,1)

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Miniature Pinscher

Junior (2,0)
1. Parker’s
Kaypin Happy And You Know It. Nice compact
male with good arched neck and straight legs. Nicely balanced head with oval
eyes and a strong
muzzle with small ears. Moved correctly and with purpose just tipped the class
with his lovely strong
back end and soundness.
2. James’
Jaegerson The Edge. Very raw
young puppy with a lovely strong temperament enjoying his day. Good topline
with straight
back, sloping at rear and ample tuck up. Lovely head with good balance, much
more of a delicate type
in comparison to first. Good mover even if a fraction excited. BPIB.

Post Graduate
(3,1)
1. Twigg’s
Teffys Felix Felicis. This was a
very nice and flashy bitch shown to her advantage by a young handler. Superb
outline with good,
hackneyed movement won her the class. Her head is well balanced and just needs
a little more maturity
to give that overall finish. RBOB
2. James’
Jaegerson Hendrix Smart male,
not as flashy as first place but more reserved in temperament. Good strong
compact body with
correct outline and nice tail set. Ample length of neck, good cat feet and
hackneyed movement.

Open (3,0)
1. Coull’s
Vardenais Petite Noir. This was a
really lovely class to judge and pleased to have had such quality to judge.
This bitch is super breed
type with absolute soundness. From outline to head to movement she was exactly what I was
looking for. She has a very proud and elegant presence in the ring. Narrow head
with strong muzzle
and scissor bite with high ears leading onto a moderately arched neck, well
laid shoulders of
moderate angulation. She moved parallel from the rear and showed super drive.
(BOB)
2. Parker ‘s
Vardenais Lumos. Another nice
to judge. Heavier in head than first but still correct. Good strong compact
body with moderate
angulation and correct topline. Moved well and true. Elegantly balanced head
correct to standard with
good high set ears, oval eyes and a strong muzzle with scissor bite.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Papillon

Puppy (3) 1 Absent

1^st Curry’s WILACHANS GRYFFINDOR
FOR DAVANKIRK 8 months old dog. Still very much a baby but with lots to like
about him. Pleasing proportions and outline. Masculine head with well placed
ears with sufficient fringing for his age. He needs to tighten a little in
pasterns as sometimes stands a little East/West. Moves well for his age when he
settles. Coat correct for his age. Well-presented. RBOB and BP

2^nd Anderson’s KEOMANDI JUST A
LITTLE MAGIC AT PAPPRETTY 8 months old bitch who really appealed, she has such
a feminine shape with all the right proportions. Beautiful head with well
placed ears and I found it very frustrating that she just would not cooperate
with her handler and move with her head up at all and was far more interested
in sniffing the ground and what was going on around her. Whilst I always prefer
a puppy to behave like a puppy (and not a robot) and have fun in the ring, particularly
when they are very young, I still do need to assess a few steps of movement! With
a little more training and maturity she will be something special.

Junior (1) 1 Absent

Post Graduate (1) 1 Absent

Open (2) 1 Absent

1^st Anderson’s PAPPRETTY GEORGY
GIRL 2 years old bitch with a pretty, feminine head and very well placed ears. Another
one determined to give her handler a hard time today! Tends to lose her topline
a little until she settles on the move but when she gets into her stride she
has very typical light and positive profile movement, although she is a touch close
coming and going. Coat of correct texture and well presented. BOB

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Pekingese

Open (2) 1 Absent

1^st Oades’ BRENTOY MAX POWER 5
years old male who appealed greatly, presenting a breed typical outline with a large
masculine head and firm under jaw. Dark, clear eyes with intelligent
expression. Particularly pleasing forequarters with correct bone and substance.
Correct topline and tailset. Moves well with typical rolling gait when he settles.
Correct coat, very well presented. BOB

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Pomeranian

Puppy (3)

1^st Cawthera-Purdy’s LIREVA’S WILD
TO FLY THE BEAR 6 months old dog, still very much a baby but with so much to
like about him and could have happily taken him home! Lovely proportions to him
with a typical foxy head. Correct topline and tail set and found his overall
shape very appealing. Just needs time to mature but very correct for his age. Excellent typical brisk movement. Correct coat
for his age. Very well presented and handled. BP

2^nd Minas’ MINASPOM SANDY 8 months
old bitch somewhat heavier in bone than 1^st. Well proportioned head
with dark eyes and appealing, intelligent expression. Correct topline and
tailset. Moves well in profile but a little wide coming towards. Correct coat
for her age, well presented.

Junior (4) 1 Absent

1^st Cawthera-Purdy’s LIREVA’S YOU
ARE MY SUNSHINE 18 months old bitch, typical outline with correct foxy head and
well placed and particularly appealing expression. Correct topline and tailset.
Typical brisk and buoyant movement, both in profile and coming and going.
Double coat of correct texture. Well presented and handled. RBOB

2^nd Minas’ MINASPOM SANDOKAS 8
months old dog, heavier in bone than 1^st but still a pleasing shape,
being compact and short coupled. Masculine head with ears that hopefully he
will grow into! Brisk profile movement. Correct coat for his age. Well presented.

Open (3) 1 Absent

1^st Cawthera-Purdy’s LIREVA’S
GLORIA SWANSON 2 years old bitch presenting a breed typical shape and a characteristic
foxy head with lovely expression. Correct topline and tailset. I would prefer
slightly stronger pasterns. Brisk, buoyant profile movement but a little wide
coming towards. Correct coat, very well presented. Preferred the slightly shorter
back of this one to the reserve best of breed but both really lovely examples
of the breed. BOB

2^nd Baranzeck’s VILLENELLE’S CREAM
CRUSH 5.5years old bitch a little heavier in head than 1^st. Somewhat
shorter in muzzle so tends to lose foxy expression. Compact body, well ribbed
up. Moves well in profile but a little wide coming towards. Correct coat. Well
presented and handled.

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Pug

Junior (4) 2 Absent

1^st Bradley & Edwards’
BOLOHKABERETTA WITH TOMALCA 15months old
dog presenting a typical square and cobby outline. Masculine head with short, blunt muzzle. Clearly
defined wrinkles. Well placed button ears. Would prefer slightly stronger pasterns and
tighter feet. Correct tail, well set. His movement really appealed, with
typical rolling gait and moving true coming and going. Correct coat. Well
handled. BOB

2^nd Crothers’ HAZEMPUGS JAYJAY
14months old square, cobby dog with large round head and some wrinkling.
Preferred the ears of 1^st. I would prefer slightly more open
nostrils. Strong neck with good topline and tailset with single curl. Moves
well in profile but preferred the hind movement of 1^st. Well handled.

Post Graduate (3) 2 Absent

1^st Burrows’ TWIRLYTOPS LEST WE
FORGET 20months old dog square and cobby with good bone. Masculine head with
blunt muzzle and black nose. I would prefer slightly less wrinkle on the head.
Well placed, dark eyes with soft expression. Strong neck. Would prefer slightly
stronger pasterns. Correct topline and tailset. I would prefer slightly more
hind angulation. Movement could be a little more purposeful. Correct coat.

Open (2) 1 Absent

1^st Bradley & Edwards’
MOPSZAWAWA’S FREDDIE WITH TOMALCA 5years
old dog, strong and well knit but would prefer very slightly more length of leg
to give a more square outline. Large masculine head with black mask and black
button ears. Lovely dark eyes with soft expression. I would prefer slightly
more open nostrils. Good top line and tail set with double curl. Excelled in
movement, very purposeful with correct roll when he slows down. Correct coat. Very
well handled. RBOB

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Yorkshire Terrier

Junior (2) 2 Absent

Post Graduate (2) 1 Absent

1^st Conway’s STADMEYER ROMEO 4
years old dog well up on size, has pleasing head proportions with dark eyes. I
would prefer slightly darker tan on head. Good spring of rib but doesn’t quite
hold a level topline, either on the move or when standing. Long coat, well
presented. RBOB

Open (1)

1^st Kerchey’s MURTAGH THE MACHO
4.5years old dog presenting a typical breed outline with a well proportioned,
masculine head but not appearing coarse in any way. Moderately angulated front
and hindquarters. Holds a level topline at all times. I would prefer the tan on
his head to be clearer. Moves true coming and going. Coat of correct texture
and of good length. Well presented. BOB

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

AVNSC Toy

Puppy (0)

Yearling
(1,0)

1. Ross’s
Lightening Glitters (Lowchen) Strongly
built little dog with super long wavy coat. Nicely angulated overall with
lovely free parallel movement.
Sweet broad head with strong muzzle and well defined stop with large dark eye. Carried his
head proudly throughout.

Limit (0)

Open Dog (5,2)

1. Scott’s
Cotonkiss Conqueror (Coton de Tulear). This was a
beautifully presented male in lovely condition with a white cotton texture coat
in abundance. He
moved so well he flowed across the ring smoothly and with purpose. Nice round dark eyes,
slighty stop and a black nose, correct balanced head with scissor bite. Well
balanced being
slightly longer than high and topline rising and falling as the breed should.
Best AVNSC
2. Thatcher’s
Kobanyal Pelyhes Odin with Devonia (IMP HUN) (Bolognese). Another well presented
with an absolutely pure white coat. A nice wide flat skull, high set ears and large dark
eyes giving a very intelligent expression. Level topline with a square outline
and sufficient length of
neck with good tail set gave an overall sound appearance. Moved smartly and
parallel.

Open Bitch (2,1)

1. Thatcher’s
Devonia’s Calabria (Bolognese) This is
another nice bitch, and it is a shame that she makes her handler work so hard
because underneath
her coat is a very well angulated little body in good proportions and a head
very well balanced. She
had lovely smart movement when she did settle and overall, a nice bitch.
Reserve AVNSC.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

AV Imported Breed Register Toy

Open (3,0)
1. Dale’s
Just Angel Dalia (IMP LVA) (Russian Toy). Lovely little
bitch with long legs and fine bone. Built square with a long neck, moderate
angulation front and
rear and showing lovely brisk movement. She has large round eyes and big ears
placed well on a
slightly rounded skull and thin lips with a lean muzzle creating a very sweet expression. Ample coat
and feathering very nice outline throughout. BOB.
2. Dale’s Mechta Yuvelira Palermo (IMP RUS) Russian Toy). Different
style to first, heavier set overall, head not as delicate or pretty and less
balanced with length of
muzzle to skull ratio. He has lovely angulation, and this was shown on his
movement. He moved
positively and true with purpose. Good topline, scissor bite, ample length of
neck and good oval feet.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge at your show and for your generous hospitality. Thank you to all the exhibitors who entered today and who accepted my decisions with good grace. A big thank you also to my ring stewards, Boo Thorp and Grant Hughes who kept everything running smoothly including a dash to the wet weather ring when the heavens opened.

AV Toy

Puppy (8) 4 Absent

1^st Liverton-Ovey’s CHANTISMERE
CONCHETTA FOR HALOSEY (IKC) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 8months old bitch who
presented such a typical graceful and well balanced outline. Feminine head,
almost flat between the ears with well proportioned muzzle. Large dark eyes
with most appealing, typical soft expression. Slightly arched neck with correct
topline and well set tail. Won this class on her movement, free and active with
plenty of drive. Correct coat for her age, well presented.

2^nd James’ JAEGERSON THE VIXEN
Miniature Pinscher 7 months old bitch who also appealed greatly. Presenting a
typical sturdy, compact yet elegant outline. Feminine head, well proportioned
with dark eyes and alert expression. Graceful,
arched neck flowing smoothly into well developed forequarters. Correct topline
and tailset. When she settles on the move she has such a correct Hackney both
in profile and coming towards but still a little untidy going away. Beautifully
presented and handled.

Junior (8) 6 Absent

1^stBaker’s DAISY BUKOVYNIAN STAR
(IMP UKR) Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) 12months old bitch presenting a typical small
and compact outline. Well proportioned apple skull with well placed eyes and
ears and typical saucy expression. Correct topline and well set, sickle tail. Balanced
front and hind angulation, just needs to tighten in elbows as she can be a
little untidy coming towards. Lovely brisk, profile movement. Correct coat.

2^nd Burrows’ ORAYSHA PERFECT
HARMONY Pomeranian 12 Months old dog a little strong in bone. Dark eyes with
intelligent expression. Well placed ears. Correct topline and tailset. Correct coat. Well presented and handled.

Post Graduate (4) 2 Absent

1^st Burrows’ TWIRLYTOPS LEST WE
FORGET Pug, moving much more typically in this class than he did in the breed
classes in the morning.

2^nd Baranzeck’s RUSSIATREE DARK
ANGEL English Toy Terrier

Open (8) 3 Absent

1^st Rutherford’s POTBELLI LIMITED
EDITION JW Pug 2 years old dog, square
and cobby with masculine head, large but still in proportion with black mask
and ears. Dark, round eyes with typical expression. Correct topline and
tailset. Preferred his hind movement to 2^nd place dog. Well handled.

2^nd Bradley & Edwards’
MOPSZAWAWA’S FREDDIE WITH TOMALCA Pug

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

AV Toy Special
Veteran (7 – 9years) (10) 2 Absent

1^st Francis & Blatchford’s CH
WITCHSTONE NOT APACHE ON ME FOR PEOPLETON English Toy Terrier (Black &
Tan). 9years old male showing typical breed outline and in marvellous condition
for his age. Well proportioned, masculine head with correct ears. Arched neck
flowing smoothly into typical topline. Lovely smooth mover with reach and drive
completely belying his age. Very well presented and handled.

2^nd Scott’s COTTONKISS CONQUEROR
Coton de Tulear 8 years old dog, again not looking or acting his age. Really
was taken by both these Veterans but just felt that the Coton didn’t quite hold
his tail correctly on the move. Very typical head with good pigmentation.
Pleasing topline with rise and fall in exactly the right places. Excellent
coat, both in texture and colour. Moves true coming and going with free profile
movement. Beautifully presented and handled.

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

AV Toy Special Veteran (10 years and over) (3) 1 Absent

1^st Dale’s DALROSMIC’S BLUEBERRY
FOOL Chinese Crested 12 years old dog in great condition for his age, presenting
a breed typical outline. Well proportioned head with clean cheeks and slight
stop. Dark eyes with pleasing expression. His movement was particularly
impressive for his age, still showing good reach and plenty of drive whilst
maintaining a level top line. A credit to his owner.

2^nd Dale’s ZANJERO ODYSSEY’S SHADOW
WITH DALROSMIC Chinese Crested 14 years old bitch in good condition for her age
but a little heavy in head and not quite holding her topline as well as 1^st.
Shows her age in her movement, not having the elegance or reach and drive of 1^stalthough she is clearly still enjoying her day out!

Judge: Elizabet A. Caminade-Lavault

Toy Group

1. Coull’s Vardenais Petite Noir (Miniature Pinscher). See breed critique.

2. Scott’s Cotonkiss Conqueror (Coton de Tulear). See breed critique.

3. Cawthera-Purdy’s Lireva’s Gloria Swanson (Pomeranian). Compact little male, fine boned with a dainty appearance. Head foxy in outline with beautiful bright eyes and dark rims giving an intelligent expression. Short neck with good shoulders and moderately deep chest. Good angulation overall and nice high tail set carried flat over back. Moved very well with quick brisk movement and true coming and going. Immaculately presented in full coat of correct texture.

4. Suggit’s Aptrick Buttersky (Griffon Bruxellois). See breed critique.

Toy Puppy Group

1. Suggit’s Aptrick Dolly Mixtures JW (Griffon Brixellois). See breed critique.

2. Cawthera-Purdy’s Lireva’s Wild To Fly The Bear (Pomeranian). Lovely puppy with a fabulous character. He showed extremely well and is a very smart pup. He is dainty and compact with fine bones, foxy type head and small ears. Short neck with well laid shoulders and moderate angulation at front allows him to move briskly and freely with lovely drive. Nice short back and high set tail with correct coat and plumage give him an overall nice finish. I’m sure he will be something special when fully matured.

3. James’ Jaegerson on The Edge (Miniature Pinscher). See breed critique.

4. Tong’s Cranvarl the Red King of Jakconas (Japanese Chin). Male puppy full of intelligence and very lively. He has a profuse coat with feathering and more to come in with maturity. Short muzzle on a well cushioned face with moderately broad skull and large eyes gives the gentle expression. Well angulated front and rear with a cobby square outline and plumed tail. Lovely forward reach and rear drive due to his good angulation.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

AV RARE BREEDS

AV Rare Breeds

Puppy-3 entries, 2 absent
1st -Atkins and Cunningham’s Canadian Eskimo Dog Qimugta Hendricks
A nice boy to start these classes off with. Well grown for 6 months and in good coat and nice body. Still has plenty of maturing to do in order to firm up in body and condition. Very typical.

Junior-6 entries, 4 absent
1^st Ridyard’s JRT Kulawand Wicked Waffle
Nice sized girl, good coat, nice proportions with her tail in the right place complimenting a good outline. Moved ok behind. Needs to tighten a little in front
2^nd Purser’s Kooikerhondje Twybrook Charming Prince

Post graduate-3 entries 1 absent
1^st Lightfoot’s Lagotto Romagnolo Gaesten Danny’s Delight at Joydon
Balanced, nice outline on the move, ok up and back. Very typical
2^nd Jones Kooikerhondje Gladsheim Savanna at Maplecoombe

Open-8 entries, 6 absent
1^st Davies Kooikerhondje Millhanger Kemboy
Very much the finished article, very together and in great condition. Overall I felt was very typical with a good rear. Could improve slightly in front. Filled my eye and is the best Kooikerhondje that I have seen. A well deserved best AV rare breed.
2^nd Jones Kookerhondje Valleyrise Inspiration at Maplecoombe

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

AV Vulnerable Native Breeds
Puppy-14 entries,6 absent
1^st Fitzpatrick-Graham’s Cardigan Corgi Ancksunamun Hallows Eve Very typical and put on a good show. Lovely proportions which caught my eye whenever I looked, lovely head, moved quite well and generally filled the eye.
2^nd Williams SCWT-Evesdale Summer Breeze

Junior-16 entries, 8 absent
1^st Harding’s Field Spaniel Kingsmist Remember Me
This one is developing well, handled well, steady as a rock and super sound in all directions. I liked the overall balance and conformation.
2^nd White’s Beardie Moonhill Rodney Trotter

Post Grad-21 entries, 13 absent
1^st Rivers Beardie Orora’s French Silk at Merrimak
Nice shaped bitch, well presented, nothing overdone, ok in head, moved ok.
2^nd Curtis’s Skye Brakemill Midsummer Dream JW

Open-27 entries, 14 absent
1^st Sheppard’s Gaelmarque Treasured by Goldswift JW
I reported on this one above as she was ultimately by BIS. Won a strong open class here and was my best AV vulnerable native breed.
2^nd Warners Manchester Ch Talanors Time For Fun

Judge: Paul Eardley (Sherex)

STAKES CLASSES

JOE & BETTY NEATH MEMORIAL PUPPY STAKES

JUNIOR STAKES

1. Purser Mrs A – Twybrook Charming Prince ( Kooikerhondje) A very smart example of his breed who never put a foot wrong and so well handled.

2. Challis Mr S & Mrs KM – Vizslanya Praxis (Hungarian Vizsla)

3. Price & Horne Miss & Miss J – Winaria Winter Solstice For Mobuff (Bearded Collie)

4. Wilson, Wilson & Harrison Mrs D, Mr R & Mrs J – Jenkir Artemis (Min Bull Terrier)

Judge: Glenn Davies (Waterley)

YKC MEMBERS’ STAKES

YEARLING STAKES

1^st: ASD Gemthrone It’ A Hotspell

2^nd: Hungarian Vizsla Vizslanya Visszater

3^rd Miniature Pinscher Twigg’s Teffys Felix Felicis

4^th Jack Russell Terrier Cameron Blazing Jacks

5^th Bull Terrier (Miniature) Jenkir Artemis.

Judge: Anne Mar-Gerrison (Valkira)

BRYAN & JEAN DYSON MEMORIAL OPEN STAKES

Open Stakes (35, 25)
1) Davies’ Millhanger Kenboy, Kooikerhondje. A quality eyecatching exhibit, who immediately impressed, with great balance, conformation and a real freedom in movement. Presented in glorious coat and condition, his richly coloured coat gleaming and a great rapport with his talented handler. The most delightful head and expression, with dark eye and jet black pigment. Super body properties, legs and feet.

2) Suggitt’s Aptrick Buttersky, Griffon Bruxellois. What a poppet, another most appealing exhibit, with a striking square and cobby outline and great proportions. Most attractive expression. Super body properties, being well ribbed and with excellent strong hindquarters. Well carried tail and strong movement. At one with her handler and in super coat and condition.

3) Whittaker’s Pingarypoint Milk Shake, GSP

Judge – Fiona V Thurm (Beldonburn/Bryburn)

CHAMPION STAKES

1st Jeavons’ Int/Multi Ch Pic D’Arlee Nelson Avec Bergerpicard (Imp Fra) Bel/ Irish J Ch Picardy Sheepdog. This dog has a lovely outline, proud attitude, lovely head and ear set and a good front assembly. He has a good body, well angulated hindquarters and was shown in good coat. He had lovely profile movement, measured and easy, and looked as though he could go all day. Delighted to award him first.

2nd Coull’s Ch Vardenais Mischief Managed JW a Miniature Pinscher that has great ring presence, is well made and moved very well. She worked hard for 2nd place.

3rd Warner’s Ch Talanors Time For Fun, Manchester Terrier.

Judge: Sue Finnett (Hyndsight)

CRUFTS 2024 QUALIFIED OPEN STAKES (30,19)

1. Whittaker’s Pingarypoint Milkshake (German Shorthaired Pointer). This beautiful bitch caught my eye when she came into the ring. She has a graceful yet muscular outline of a working dog. She was so well balanced in head, body and angulation that I really thought she was my worthy winner. Medium eyes with high set ears and strong jaw gave a gentle expression. Her overall soundness could not be ignored on the move when she covered the ground smoothly with great stride and single tracking.

2. McLoughlin’s Jester the Chester De Isla De Kann Zantescwtch JW (IMP ESP) (Poodle Standard). I have judged this male before, and he has matured since I saw him last. He is full of elegance and has an incredibly presented coat covering his deep chest and strong mature body. Ample length of neck leading onto strong angulated shoulders, level topline and correct ear set. He moves with purpose and drive in absolute soundness.

Judge: Sophie Langdon (Skyvana)

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME STAKES

Handling Classes

Thoroughly impressed with a large amount of handlers on the day throughout all age groups including multiple of lovely up and coming juniors especially some in the 6-11 class who I think will be impressive in the future. Very refreshing to hear lots of polite handlers not only to me but also to other competitors. One thing I would like to point out is the number of those wearing trainers, mainly in younger classes. Most juniors were dressed very smartly but I feel that trainers do spoil this. It has become more popular over the past few years to wear them but for the overall look it really does help to put on some smarter shoes for the ring, I was brought up showing as a junior and this was frowned upon when I was competing, it just helps the overall picture and neatness.

Junior Handling Association
Class 499: 6-11 6(2)
1^st Abigail Twigg, 9 years old. A lovely handler who had her dog presented well at all times. Abigail stood her dog advantageously at all times and moved them out confidently at the correct pace. Lovely straight lines, neat corners of the triangle. Abigail also shadowed well, moving when necessary to make sure her dog could be seen at all times. Just needs to make sure that she shows all three sides when showing the teeth and to keep the lead neat and tidy when showing these to the judge. Overall, a very nice performance.
2^nd Thomas Taylor, 11 years old. Another impressive handler who showed his dog well. Lovely pattern work with straight lines and neat corners, moving his dog at the correct pace, Thomas also quickly corrected himself when turning at the end of the up and down to ensure he did not break the golden rule. Similarly to the first, Thomas just needs to make sure he shows all three sides when showing the dog’s teeth and to make sure to keep the lead neat when doing so. It was a difficult decision between these two handlers and the deciding factor was that Abigail shadowed whilst I was walking around the final line up. Overall, two strong performances and I am sure these two handlers will continue to do well in the future.

Class 500: 12-16 8(5)
1^st Morgan Tate Shoosmith, 16 years old. A standout winner for me today. Morgan had her dog stood beautifully at all times, moving at the correct pace with a loose lead. Her individual work was lovely, teeth shown gently and carefully, lines straight, neat corners. She was aware of where I was at all times, changing hands smoothly. Morgan finished off her pattern work at the correct three paces away, stacking her dog quickly, neatly and gently. A polite and attentive handler, really lovely to watch.
2^nd Ellie Middle, 15 years old. A nice handler who had a good rapport with her dog. Clean table work, showing teeth well and kept her lead neat at all times. Her pattern work had straight lines, I would’ve preferred to see Ellie walk with this particular dog as she was moving a bit too fast with this one and just make sure you finish your pattern by coming back to the judge on the up and down.

Adult handling
Class 501: 17-30 6(3)
1^st Chloe Clark. Chloe showed her Irish Setter beautifully in this class, always having them stood well and on the move they looked great. On her individual work she showed the teeth clearly and gently and once again her dog was stacked beautifully. Just needs to be careful on the up and down that she does not turn the wrong way, coming in between myself and her dog. Overall, a strong performance.
2^nd Brenda Jenkins. Another nice and gentle handler who has a good bond with her dog, has a quieter style of handling than the first but not disadvantageously. Brenda had her dog stood nicely, showed the teeth well as well as her pattern work being tidy. Unfortunately, Brenda made the same mistake as the first by turning the wrong way on the up and down, coming between myself and the dog. I would like to see some of the turns in the patterns to be slightly more fluid, apart from that she put on a decent performance.

Class 502: 31-45 9(4)
1^st Andrea Keepence-Keyte. Andrea put on a good performance with a somewhat stubborn young dog today who did settle as they got onto their individual pattern work. Free stood well in the line up, moved the dog at the correct pace, stood nicely on the table and was patient with the youngster when he did not want his teeth to be shown. Individual patterns were clean, straight lines with neat corners. A nice handler and I am sure this pair will be lovely as this dog gains more experience in the handling classes.
2^nd Laura Elliot. Another lovely handler who got her dog going very well. She showed the teeth correctly and had a great rapport with her dog. Laura completed her patterns correctly and neatly. The only thing that split her and the winner today was on the final line up her dog was not stood four square.

Class 503: 46+ 15(8)
A lovely class full of good quality and polite handlers!
1^st Janet Rice. A great handler who put on a lovely performance with her dog, stood advantageously and moved on a lovely loose lead. On the table she showed the teeth really well, especially on a Tibetan Spaniel as they can be stubborn with this. Her lines were straight, her corners were neat, she finished the pattern work well and shadowed tidily. Just make sure the dog is in line with my feet on the final presentation. Overall, a lovely handler to watch.
2^nd Julia Marsden. A handler I enjoyed watching in the class. Neat, gentle and polite at all times. Stood her Bichon advantageously on the table, showed the teeth correctly too. Her patterns were lovely however her lines were not quite as straight as the winner. A very good performance.

Judge: Elise O’Connor (Charizgate)

Junior Warrant Competition Qualifying Heat Beautiful class full of quality and I had a very hard choice to pick 5 but in the end selected Miniature Pinscher, Pug, Lhasa Apso, Irish Wolfhound and Lhasa Apso. Ch. Hawksflight Hot Pursuit JW. Potbelli Limited Edition JW. Gaelmarque Treasured by Goldswift JW. Crystal Eye’s Wam Bam Boom at Khumbila (imp DK) JW. Irisbel English Rose JW.
Judge: Mark Cocozza