OPEN SHOW 2023

Critiques

Judge: Tracey Hill (Ridgmic)

As a stand in judge on the day, also a CC working judge, I would like to thank the exhibitors for taking my placements so well.

Border Terrier's

Post Graduate 3 (2a)

1st May, Whisker Miss J Mr S

1st Best puppy and Puppy Group 1

Thistlestone Winter Gold (b)

Stood alone in her class, 6 month old baby and full of quality. Her head is feminine and coming alone well.

Dark eyes small ears scissor bite.

Good through the front standing on straight legs coat texture correct, and held topline on the move

Best Puppy and congratulations on your group 1

Open 4 (3a)

Tanton- Joy Miss L

Orangebox a New Hope (b)

31?2 bitch, thought this bitch was full of quality, her head is beautiful her muzzle was broad and strong neat ears dark eyes and good teeth.

She was in hard condition lovely neck and shoulders and good through the brisket. Ribs well back coat has a good texture, hindquarters were firm tail short. Moved out soundly BOB great to see this bitch go group 2

Staffordshire Terriers

Hands, Badman,& Freeman Miss A & MrsH & Mr D Skystaff The Limit (b) 11mth old I loved this puppy for her femininity and was so well balanced.

Her head was full of quality and coming a long well.

Being short ,but broad and well muscled. Eyes dark and alert. White teeth, neck clean with good shoulders.

Body was in hard condition without being course.

Hindquarters well muscled. Moved out soundly. 1st Best Puppy and congratulations on your puppy Group 2

2nd Skystaff,s take me on.

Litter sister to 1 I thought she was lovley but was just abit heavy over the shoulders moved well.

3rd Skystaff trust desire for Gazstaff,

Open 7(4a)

1st Hands 7 Freeman Miss A , Mr D

Skystaffs she conquered JW (b) Thought this bitch stood out in the class for her overall breed type.

Head was short and broad with stop coat was in good condition and short.

Darkest of eye,s correct ear placement, her dentition was correct and white, short muscular neck into a good body and was well put together.

Correct tail placement her movement was powerful, but full of drive.

1st BOB congratulations on your Group1

2nd Jones Mrs K.M

Kamaristaffs Royal rumour (d)

9mth puppy did well in this class good breed type and should have a bright future.

West Highland White terrier

Post Grad (1)

Bartley Mrs E P Mr M V

Atelib Enigma Code (b)

7 month puppy lovely head and ear set dark eyes ears small black nose teeth correct great coat texture body was compact short legs and good tail set moved well once settled.

1st best puppy and puppy group 3

Open (2) (1a)

1st Thompson Mrs S M

Ashgate Kelvin I thought this dog was stunning he shouts breed type beautiful head and expression darkest of eyes with small ears and a black nose good dentition.

Good width through the brisket his front was so correct deep chest and good ribs his body was compact well muscled excellent coat texture.

He moved out with drive and purpose.

So pleased to see him go group 2

Judge Tracey hill (Ridgmic)

Judge: Lois Wilson (SIBRA)

"Thank you for the Invitation to judge Best in Show and the Gundog Group, this hardworking committee are an example of people with a passion for our hobby giving back by serving on a committee and running an efficient show. Thank you for to my wonderful stewards Jan & Rob for their efficiency, with an entry of nearly 190 dogs they worked very hard."

BEST IN SHOW

Thank you to my fellow judges for sending through some lovely dogs. The dogs were between an Irish Water Spaniel, Miniature Longhaired Dachshund, Bearded Collie, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, English Toy Terrier, Standard Poodle and Siberian Husky. My Best in Show was the IRISH WATER SPANIEL - SH CH STANEGATE STAGE DEBUT (AI) a quality bitch who was a picture of health and true to the Breed Standard with an excellent coat, who moved soundly. Reserve Best in Show was the beautiful Blue BEARDED COLLIE – PIPADENE XTRAA HINT OF CHILI JW bitch with a sweet expression, and correct head and body proportions, who moving with purpose, with correct texture of coat and expertly groomed.

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BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

my choice was between an American Cocker Spaniel, Whippet, Border Terrier, Miniature Pinscher, Schnauzer and Great Dane. The winner was the WHIPPET – DODDRIDGE STRICTLY CHA CHA, who took my eye from when she came into the ring, a great shape that she kept on the move and a true velvet coat. Reserve was the AMERICAN COCKER SPANIEL – PARTISKY PLATINUM BLACK AT CHALLEYMEAD another who kept his correct topline on the stack and on the move, happy with a true wagging tail.

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BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

these golden oldies enjoyed their time in the big ring. Winner was a TIBETAN TERRIER – TETSIKARMA STARGAZER ShSM ShCEX VW, 11 years young, he moved well and was in full coat. Reserve was the IRISH SETTER – THENDARA THE WATCHMAKER he is nearly 8 years with good front and hand angulation, which showed when he moved around the ring.

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BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED IN SHOW

winner was the LHASA APSO – KENTWONE DEREK JEWEL BY SKYLAX he moved effortlessly around the ring, having correct front legs and was groomed to perfection.

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SPANIEL (COCKER)

PG (2:0) 1st MANCHELA LITTLE TEASE (Masters & Dott) BOB; Best Puppy; Puppy GR4; 11 mth dark blue roan bitch, correct body proportions, correct head with sweet expression. She had the best front angulation, level topline, a little unsure to start, but improved, having correct bustling movement. Coat correct texture. 2nd ZHERIDONS ZEPHYRANTHES AT GRANTULLY (McCabe-Bell) 13 mth red bitch, she needs to firm up, still young, correct head with tight eye rims & sweet expression, would like more front angulation. Well -rounded hindquarters, short hocks. Coat coming on nicely.

OP (2:0) 1st CACHEL POP THE QUESTION TO MELONERAS JW (Green & Brain) Res BOB; Blue roan bitch 4 yrs, well developed skull, good chiselling on head. Back a little long, well-rounded hindquarter, short hocks, topline could be firmer on the move, needing more front extension. Correct coat texture, well presented. 2nd CRIMICAR INDIGO ECLIPSE (Salmon). Blue roan dog 2 yrs, correct head, dark eyes with well coated correct length ears. Would like more front angulation and better brisket. Good bend of stifle & rounded rump. Excellent coat, merry dog.

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SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER)

PG (2:0) 1st CARLYQUINN MORWENNA (Cokell & Nicklin) Res BOB Best puppy; 11 mth liver & white bitch, still young, correct head proportions dark almond shaped eyes, ears well set with good feathering for age. Good length of neck, flowing into shoulders, would like more front angulation. Level topline, well sprung ribs, correct moderate bend of stifle. Movement a little loose at this stage. Straight coat. 2nd TRIMERE TAYLOR MAID AT PINHAYS JW (Kibby) liver & white nearly 2 yrs correct head proportions, dark almond shaped eyes, with well set ears with good feathering. Nice arch of neck, would like more front angulation and tighter elbow. Level topline, not too long, correct moderate bend of stifle. Front movement not swinging straight forward. Good coat happy girl.

OP (1:0) TRIMERE TURN BACK TIME JW (Kibby) BOB; GR3 a bitch 2-year liver & white with tan markings. Correct head and body proportions rectangular body. A little lippy, large nostrils. Almond shaped eyes. Good arch of neck, well developed chest. Sufficient front and hand angulation, good muscle tone. Front movement has correct, swing forward from the shoulder, hind a little close. Straight coat, happy.

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WEIMARANER

PG (4:0) 1st BRITMANS AURIOL (Hillen) Res BOB 18 mth grey coloured dog, balanced with correct head proportions, flews not pendulous, scissor bite. Would like better front angulation, level topline, correct set of tail. Sound coming and going, would like more reach. Correct coat. Handler a little unsure, more practice needed in stacking. 2nd NETHERHILL EURO VISION OF GREYFLYER (Kemp) nearly 3 yr grey dog. A very strong dog, I would like a more refined head. Ears correct length, scissor bite. Pasterns quite upright, level topline, not much tuck-up. Very happy with tail wagging all the time. 3rd HOLLIESEAST CHANEL CHIC (Anderson).

OP (5:2) 1st GUNALT VETTEL TO HANTZBURG (Burgess) BOB 4 yr grey dog Good head and body proportions, scissor bite, medium sized eyes with keen expression, slight arch of neck, level topline, tight feet and moves true. Excellent muscle tone. 2nd HOLLIESEAST CHANEL CHIC (Anderson) 15 mth grey bitch. Not happy to be shown, not shy just does not like it. Correct head and body proportions, level topline, drop to tail set, carried down. As she moved around the ring, she did relax a little, parallel hind movement.

Best Puppy: SILBERMEER ANNIE GET YA GUN (Jefferies) A real youngster at this stage, still learning where to put her feet. Friendly.

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IRISH SETTER

JR (5:1) 1st YOKOHAMA LOFTY TO EVENFLOW (IMP) (Bielecka) Best Puppy 10 mth bitch Very much a puppy, racy in appearance, oval skull with pronounced occiput, sweet expression, correct flow from neck over level topline. Best angulation and proportions in class. Moves a little close behind. Rich chestnut colour. 2nd SHELDONITE GENGERBREAD MAN (Chapman) 1 yr dog Masculine happy dog, oval skull with pronounced occiput, would like more front angulation and back could be stronger, this showed in the movement as well. Rich chestnut colour, slight wave to coat, which is acceptable. 3rd PENCLIPPIN CELTIC FLYER (Childs).

PG (4:1) 1st COVARNEY TIME AFTER TIME FOR MARZANNE (Hadfield) 2 yr bitch Good head and body proportions, correct flow from neck down back to slightly sloping topline. Hind movement a little loose, but best in the class. Front movement correct, not high stepping. Rich chestnut colour with good feathering. 2nd COVARNEY DREAM TIME FROM BRONRIANS JW (Clarke) 2 yr bitch Nice dog on the stack but her movement let her down. Racy in appearance, oval skull with pronounced occiput, kind expression. Would like more front angulation and this showed in the high stepping front movement. Good depth of chest. Level topline, rich chestnut colour and good feathering. 3rd GRENDA LOFTY CZERWONY (IMP POL).

LIMIT (3:0) 1st COVARNEY ESTEE AVEC MARZANNE (Hadfield) 4 yr bitch Best body proportions in class. Oval skull prominent occiput, eyes a little round. Slight arch of neck onto firm topline. Balanced front and hind angulation. Tendency to stand a little east/west. Moves a little close behind. Rich chestnut colour. 2nd REDCLYST PERSHING (Henderson & Szwajkowski) 4yr dog. Masculine oval skull with pronounced occiput, correct almost almond shaped eyes. Flews a little pendulous and some loose skin on throat, with slight arch onto firm topline. Sufficient front and hind angulation, down a little in pasterns and this showed in front movement, correct tail set. Rich chestnut colour with good feathering except ear feathering which was trimmed short. 3rd REDCLYST HEAD FULL OF DREAMS (MacDonald).

OP (3:0) 1st REDCLYST MAXIMUS (MacDonald) BOB nearly 6 yr dog Racy in outline, correct head & body proportions, free from exaggeration. Oval skull, prominent occiput, correct eye shape & colour, kind expression. Correct flow of neck onto firm topline. Would like a little more front angulation. Tight feet. Front deep but not too wide. Correct tail set & carriage. Flowing movement, could extend more in front. Rich red chestnut colour and excellent coat. 2nd STARATLANTA GET A WIGGLE ON TO MARZANNE (Hadfield) Res BOB nearly 6 yr dog. Masculine deep but not wide chest, more hind than front angulation. Excellent head proportions, dark eye, slight arch of neck onto firm topline. Down in pasterns which shows in movement. Correct tail set & carriage. Rich red coat and excellent coat. 3rd THENDARA MARSHMELLO JW.

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SPANIEL (FIELD)

JR (6:4) SYLVIDAE TELL ME TOMORROW (Johnson) Best Puppy 8 mth liver bitch, better proportions and movement at this time than 2nd in class. Correct head shape, dark eyes, low set ears. Strong neck well laid shoulder. 2nd KINGSMIST REMEMBER ME (Harding) 8 mth liver dog, very immature, still learning where to put his feet. Correct head and body proportions, excellent bone, still a little down in pasterns. Level topline with short loin. Flat coat coming in well.

PG (4;3) 1st KINGSMIST THE BLACK KNIGHT (Harding) 3 yr black dog with white spot on chest. Mature with correct head and body proportions, dark almond shaped eyes, level top line. Would like better muscles on the hind quarters and this showed in movement. Flat glossy coat.

OP (5:3) 1st KINGSMIST LADY IN BLACK (Harding) BOB 7 yr black bitch, top of the size but with good proportions. Dark almond shaped eyes, no haw showing. Level topline, would like more front angulation, deep chest moved with unhurried stride, with drive. Correct coat texture. 2nd SONNETEND SILK STOCKINGS FOR SYLVIIDAE Res BOB 3 yr liver bitch. Good head soft expression, her neck could be longer, she has more hind angulation than front angulation, down a little in pasterns and on the move her topline should be stronger. Chest deep, correct tail set, coat of correct texture and not wavy.

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SPANIEL (AMERICAN COCKER)

PG (2:0) PARTISKY PLATINUM BLACK AT CHALLEYMEAD (Woolley) BOB; Best Puppy; Puppy Gr1; Res Best Puppy in Show 8 mth black dog great in stance & kept his sloping topline on the move. Correct head & body proportions. Rounded head, broad muzzle, scissor bite. Round dark eyes, low set ears. Chest developing well. Good hind angulation, covers ground well, coat developing well for age. Happy dog. 2nd FABELSFEE NOTHING BUT FUN FOR KANARA (IMP FIN) (Luczynski) 3 yr buff bitch Feminine, rounded head with good stop, round eyes, scissor bite, pigmentation could be darker on nose, low set ears. Would like better angulation front and hind. Short coupled, no slope in topline. Movement coming and going smooth, but not much reach and drive. Sparse coat.

OP (2:0) 1st BALADEVA SCARLET LETTERS FOR KANARA SchCM ShCex (Luczynski) Res BOB 8 yr black bitch. Correct head and body proportions, would like more slope in the topline. She has good movement and the quality of coat was excellent. Happy dog. 2nd CHESVIK TOP IF YOU WISH YOU CAN AT CHALLEYMEAD (IMP) (Wooley) 5 yr Parti coloured bitch. Rounded head, broad muzzle, neck a little short, would like more front angulation. Not long in body correct tail carriage. Crabs in movement, has a lot of coat.

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GORDON SETTER

PG (4:0) 1st AMSCOT AIR BORN VIA KEWSTOKE (Smith) Res BOB; Best Puppy 11 mth bitch Best head & body proportions in class. Head developing well, scissor bite. Dark brown eyes low set thin ears. Would like more front angulation and this shows in movement. Correct flat bone. Black with chestnut markings. 2nd BEECHLAKE SOMERSETTER (Jarvis) 10 mth dog Playful immature dog. Friendly needs to settle. Head correct proportions, with flat bone, level topline in stance, needs to firm up. Black with chestnut markings. 3rd GRAYLACIER BLUE MARLIN (Taylor).

OP (1:0) WHEN I WAS YOUR MAN BLACK LOFTY (IMP POL) ShCEx (James) BOB 3 yr dog . A solid dog very good head and body proportions, balanced outline, Deep head but not lippy, arched neck, Sufficient front & hind angulation. Level topline moderate length of back, deep chest. Close knit toes. Excellent coat free moving.

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POINTER

PG (5:0) 1st TENSHILLING JIMMY MACK (Webb) 1 yr lemon & white dog. A youngster with a lot of promise. Correct head proportions with slight dish-face, dark eyes. Good length of neck, would like a little more front angulation, slight tuck up. Oval feet. Tail carried level with topline. Best movement in class, covering ground well. Fine coat, white with some lemon markings. 2nd PENCAIRE SANDPIPER WITH MOENFAIR (Tregaskis) 18 mth orange & white bitch. A little shy to start but once she settled allowed me to go over her. Strong but feminine head, slight dish-face, long neck. Needs more front angulation. Slight tuck up, oval feet, tail carried level with topline. True movement coming and going, but a little high stepping on side gait. Fine coat, white with orange markings. 3rd TEISGOL HOT SHOT (Williams) . My hardest class of the day. In my opinion, excellent examples of the breed.

OP (4:0) 1st TEISGOL LOVE IS IN THE AIR (Oliver & Phillips) BOB 2 1/5 yr orange & white with some flecking, dog . Correct head and body proportions, slight dish-face. Good depth of brisket, long neck with slight arch, loin not too long. Oval feet tight elbows, movement smooth plenty of drive & reach. Fine smooth coat. 2nd TENSHILLING IT’S MY PARTY FOR SALMONMIST JW (Philo) Res BOB 2 1/5 yr orange & white dog. Correct head and body proportions. Good depth of brisket, long neck with slight arch, loin a little longer than 1st in class. Oval feet, tight elbows, movement smooth with plenty of reach & drive. Fine smooth coat. 3rd FLEURFIELD FIRETHORN AT MIRISSOLO SchCEx (Osman).

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RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED)

PG (2:1) ELGAR’S ENIGMA TORNADO BETA CON REDANIMO (Davies & Bradstock) BOB 18 mth black dog. Strong masculine, friendly with wagging tail. Head and body proportions correct, oval shaped dark eyes, ears lying close to head covered in curls. Slightly arched neck. Strong bone throughout, level topline moderate turn of stifle. True coming and going with some reach and drive. Excellent coat, full, with tight curls.

OP (3:0) 1st MAYCOURT HEARTBREAKER (Edworthy) Res BOB 2 ½ yr dog. Very strong masculine. Head proportions correct, oval shaped dark eyes, small ears lying close to head covered in curls. Strong medium length neck. Would like more front and hind angulation and this showed in movement. Excellent coat, full of tight curls, Friendly dog with wagging tail. 2nd TENGORE RUBY TUESDAY (Perkins) 3 yr bitch. A shy bitch, better body proportions and movement than other in class. Correct head with oval shaped eyes, ears small with tight curls. Sufficient angulation, has a dip behind the withers. Parallel movement, Good coat with tight curls. 3rd MAYCOURT STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN (Courtier).

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RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED)

JR (2:2)

PG (1:0) FENFLUSH PANSY (Berry) BOB 2 yr black bitch. Friendly outgoing girl. Head correct, dark eye with kind expression. Chest deep to elbows, angulation sufficient. Topline should be stronger. Paddles when coming towards you. A little out of coat at the moment, tail never stopper wagging, carried straight out.

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RETRIEVER (GOLDEN)

JR (4:2) 1st KADAKA KALYPSO AT ISCADU (Leeming) 13 mth light cream bitch. Correct head and body proportions. Broad skull with good stop, dark eyes with sweet expression. Scissor bite, good length of neck correct angulation, level topline. Coat Flat. Hind movement a little close but has good reach and drive. 2nd KLASSICAL LEGACY FROM DOUBLE GOLD AMONG GILLANSGOLD (IMP NLD) (Hurrell) Best Puppy 11-month golden colour dog. Broad skull with good stop, dark eyes with keen expression, scissor bite. Would like neck a little longer, level topline. Needs more muscle tone, but still young. Movement loose. Excellent coat and a super golden colour.

PG (4:1) 1st KADAKA KALYPSO AT ISCADU – As above 2nd KIDSTON PRIDDY WITH CASSATESS (Callow) 2 yr golden colour bitch. Correct head, dark eye with soft expression. Strong neck, more hind than front angulation and this shows in movement. Dense coat with a slight wave. 3rd KADAKA KAOS AT GILLANSGOLD (Hurrell).

OP Dog (1:1) CHALKSVILLE HIGHLANDER AT JANEBURN (Fenn) Res BOB 4 ½ yr golden colour dog. Masculine strong dog. Head has correct proportions, dark eyes. Ears set on level with eyes. Scissor bite. Loose neck skin. Straight legs, with strong bone, would like more front angulation. Short coupled, tail set level with topline & carried level. Moves with purpose no hackney action. Dense coat.

OP Bitch (6:3) 1st BALSAMINA BELLINI JW (Ives) BOB 2 ½ yr cream bitch. Feminine Correct head and body proportions. Dark eye, ears set on level with eyes, scissor bite. Clean neck with slight arch. Good bone, straight legs, ribs well sprung, level topline. Tail set level with topline & carried level. Moves straight and true, no hackney action. Flat coat with a little feathering. 2nd SERUILIA SHINNING STAR JW (Hewitson) 2 ½ yr light gold bitch. A solid girl carrying a bit of weight. Head has correct proportions, dark eyes, ears set level with eyes, scissor bite. Neck could be a bit longer. Straight legs with strong bone, ribs well sprung. Deep chest. Dense coat wavy. Good movement coming and going. 3rd KADAKA KALYPSO AT ISCADU (Leeming).

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RETRIEVER (LABRADOR)

JR (5:2) 1st LEMBAS CLEMENTINE (Mills) Best Puppy; Puppy Gr3 8 mth yellow bitch. Head still developing, would like more front angulation. Straight well bones legs, well sprung barrel ribs, good turn of stifle. Round compact feet. Correct Otter tail, wagging all the time, carried level with back. Dense coat. Movement a little loose at this stage. 2nd CLAYCHALK COSTA FOLLIS (Johnson & Hynd) 6 mth black bitch. Feminine still very much a puppy, head developing well for age. Dark eye, scissor bite. Straight front legs, needs to firm up in topline, deep chest to elbows, Barrel ribs, correct otter tail. Carried level with topline. Movement loose. Friendly. 3rd DONAMICK STRAWBWERRY FIELDS (Wilcox).

PG (5:3) 1st MEADOWLEIGH TURN BACK TIME (Hoban) BOB 2 yr chocolate bitch. Excellent colour with the best head and body proportions in the breed. Powerful well-muscled neck. Well boned legs, placed well under body. Level top line, barrel ribs. Round compact feet. Otter tail carried a little gaily. Weather proof dense coat all over. A good mover, true coming and going. 2nd LEMBAS BLACK PEARL (Mills) 1 yr black bitch. Feminine head without being weak. Strong muscular neck. Would like more front angulation. Deep chest, Barrel ribs, correct otter tail carried level with topline. Has a tendency to pace in movement. Dense thick coat, jet black.

LIMIT (5:0) 1st RODSTAR ROCKS ZERO BULLY AT LEMBAS (ATC) (Mills & Mills) Res BOB 15 mth yellow dog. Best head in the breed. Top of size, masculine. Strong bone, straight front legs. Would like more front angulation and this shows in movement with a sloping topline. Barrel ribs, otter tail, wagging all the time. Dense weatherproof coat. 2nd CHYANHAL PENTEWAN AT PUDLEIGH (Evans) 2 ½ yr black dog Correct head proportions, a little throaty, sufficient front and hind angulation. Bone could be stronger. Barrel ribs, tail same width all the way down, carried level with topline. Moved true coming and going. Dense weatherproof coat. 3rd TRENDLEWOOD EBONY AND IVORY (Moody).

OP (4:2) 1st MEADOWLEIGH BLACK IN STYLE (Hoban) 5 yr black bitch. Good head, broad skull, scissor bite. Dark eyes correct ears close to head. Strong neck, dip in topline. Barrel ribs, Ottertail carried in line with topline. Would like more reach and drive. Dense weatherproof coat. 2nd LEMBAS SWINGS BOTHS WAYS AT MIBRIDGE (Jeffrey) 8 yr black with grey on his muzzle dog. Broad head, dark eye. Strong bone, straight front legs. Level top line, barrel ribs Tail not thick enough at base. Hind action a little weak. Dense weatherproof coat.

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RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING)

PG (4:2) 1ST CHAMAREL WINNIPEG AT EXETOLLERS (Roberts) 3 yr bitch. Correct size, head & body proportions, head wedge shaped, almond shaped amber eyes, tight fitting lips with scissor bite. Sufficient angulation, level top-line. Correct set of tail and carried up on the move. Hind movement quite close. Springy gait. Rich gold colour with white on feet. 2nd EUSANIT WILD ATLANTIC WAY (Palfrey) 3 yr dog. Masculine very large in size. Head wedge shaped almond shaped eyes, tight fitting lips scissor bite. Would like more front angulation. Forelegs straight. Tail high set and carried up over his back. Jaunty movement. Excellent coat, dark red with white on chest, toes and tip of tail.

OP (3:1) 1ST MELANITTA PALMATA (Ward) BOB 4 ½ yr dog Correct head and body proportions, stands 4 square. Wedge shaped head, almond shaped eyes. Lips could be tighter, scissor bite. Level topline. Movement true coming and going with springy action. Straight coat, medium length with feathering. Red with white on chest ad toes, tail carried up on the move. 2nd CFYRE’S SPELLBREAKER AT TOLLPEPPER (IMP CAN) (Trickett) Res BOB 3 yr bitch Happy girl correct size. Wedge shaped head, almond shaped eyes, good use of ears. Neck of medium length. Abundance of coat, carrying a little weight. Good use of tail, orange colour with white on tips of toes. Tends to crab on movement going and coming. Springy action.

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HUNGARIAN VIZSLA

PG (13:2) A strong class. 1ST PITSWARREN SO NEX CENTURY (Harper) BOB GR4 18 mth Russet Gold dog. Best head and body proportions in class. Head masculine, lean, skull a little longer than muzzle. Oval eyes with correct colouring, with tight eyelids. Scissor bite. Slight arch to well-muscled neck. Straight legs, would like a little more front angulation, level topline, moderate hind quarters. Low set tail, carried out on the move. Elegant in movement. Dense coat of a rich russet gold colour. Correct size. 2nd VIZSLANYA VIZI (Challis) Best Puppy 10 mth bitch. Feminine Correct head and body proportions. Lean, skull a little longer than muzzle. Oval eyes with colour matching coat colour, tight eyelids. Scissor bite., brown nose. Long neck, chest developing well for age. Would like more front angulation. Straight legs, low set tail. Moves true coming and going. Shiny coat, colour on the darker side. 3rd RUSSETMANTLE MAIA (AI) (Gottlieb).

OP (6:1) 1st VIZSLANYA ARAGONIA JW (Challis) Res BOB 4yr masculine dog. Correct head and body proportions. Head lean, skull a little longer than muzzle. Oval eyes, correct colour. Scissor bite, lips not pendulous. Long neck, elbows close to body, back level, tail low set and carried out. Movement true coming & going. Dense shiny coat, colour dark. Correct size. 2nd PITSWARREN SIYON (Harper) 18 mth bitch. Head needs to be leaner, quite “lippy”. Oval eyes of correct colour, scissor bite. Long neck with correct front and hind angulation. Straight legs, level topline on the move. Low set tail carried out straight. Russet Gold colour, shiny coat. 3rd RAROG RUDA SZATA FOR PIROSPONT (IMP POL) (Roe).

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GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER

PG (4:1) NEWTONBRIAR PURE BISS (Powell & Tarrant) Res BOB Best Puppy 6 mth liver bitch, a nice puppy well put together for her age. Feminine, correct head proportions, straight front legs slight slope to pasterns. Correct rear angulation, a little straight in front. Moved true coming and going. 2nd FRAULYNZWAY HAYLEYS COMET (Russell) 10 mth bitch. Feminine head, dark eyes, scissor bite. More hind than front angulation. Straight front legs. Moved more together than 3rd place. Was enjoying her day out, very strong willed. 3rd FRAULYNZWAY LIGHTENING BOLT (Russell)

OP (2:1) PINGARYPOINT PUZZLED AT KNABYNNUS (Taylor & Thomas) BOB 3 yr bitch Feminine head good shaped dark eyes. Scissor bite. Neck flows well into slightly sloping topline, with good tail set. Stands a little east/west. Pleasing mover, not hectic. Correct coat texture.

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ITALIAN SPINONE

PG (2:0) 1st ANNILANN TEMPTRESS DEL MICHIAMO (Anderson & Mayne) Res BOB 1 yr white with orange patches, bitch. Feminine youngster, with solid construction, powerful bone, muscles developing well. Head is divergent, skull oval, spongy nose. Skull equal to muzzle. Scissor bite. Eyes almost round, close fitting, light brown colour. Powerful neck, thick with some dewlap, body almost square. Topline down/up/down, low tail set, chest developing well for age. Relaxed trot, tick tock tail action, thick skin. Coat rough brush. 2nd SCODINZOLARE PHOTOULLA (Mortimer) 2 ½ yr brown roan bitch. Solid construction, powerful bone. Head is divergent, skull oval, spongy nose. Skull equal in length to muzzle. Eyes almost round with kind expression, close fitting, brown in colour. Thick powerful neck with dewlap. Body a little long. Topline down/up/down, low set tail almost reaching the hocks. Pounding gait, thick skin with flat coat.

OP (3:2) AMBERELLIE ROSANNA (Kruglow) BOB 2 ½ yr white and orange patched bitch. Feminine with solid construction, powerful bone, good muscle tone. Head is divergent, skull oval, spongy nose, large nostrils. Skull equal to muzzle. Scissor bite. Eyes almost round, close fitting, light brown colour. Powerful neck, thick with some dewlap, body almost square. Topline down/up/down, low tail set, chest well developed. Relaxed trot, tick tock tail action, thick skin. Coat rough brush.

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A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG

JR (5:1) 1st Spaniel (Clumber) ETHERIDGE PENARTH (Baird) Best Puppy 10 mth white and orange dog. Solid, balanced dog. Correct head and body proportions. Eyes not showing haw. Excellent bone, well developed deep chest for age. Level topline on strong back. Good turn of stifle. True movement coming and going. Silky coat with feathering developing well. 2nd Lagotto Romagnolo ARTICBREEZE HOPSCOTCH TO FLOREYDOWN (Heller) 18 mth bitch Squarely built, small to medium size, rustic appearance, sturdy. Head, moderately broad, muzzle/skull diverge slightly. Skull slightly longer than muzzle, lips tight. Eyes fairly large, round, close fitting lids, colour brown. Ears moderately large, triangular, with rounded tips. Reverse scissor bite. Short neck, no dewlap. Topline level & loin short, well-developed chest. Correct angulation. Tail set on correctly with slightly sloping croup. Smooth gait. Wooly, waterproof coat. Liver with some white on shoulders. 3rd German Wirehaired Pointer MATRAVERS CHEROKEE (Brown).

OP (2:0) 1st Spaniel (Irish Water) SH CH STANEGATE STAGE DEBUT (Bradley) BOB, Gr1 & Best in Show 3 yr quality bitch, who was a picture of health & true to the Breed Standard with an excellent coat, & moved soundly. Correct head and body proportions. Muzzle long with depth, skull covered with long curls. Deep chest with ribs carried well back, straight legs. Good hind angulation. Tail low set with no hair on after root. Coat was expertly groomed. 2nd Bracco Italiano BUSHWACKER ALLEGRA AT MARLABLUE (Cawley) Res BOB 3 ½ yr bitch. Correct head and body proportions. Strong, powerful, Harmonious, still elegant. Distinctive, sculptured head with chiselling under eyes, muzzle and skull = length. Eyes, large oval brown with close fitting eyelids. Ears level with corner of eyes, extend to tip of nose. Scissor bite, a little dewlap. Chest reaches elbows, top line slopes very slightly down from raised withers to middle of back without dipping, broad hindquarters. Colour orange, with some white and speckled. Movement true with correct powerful drive. Tough skin with short glossy coat.

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AV IMP REG GUNDOG

OP Portuguese Pointer TEISGOL GALAHAD (Williams) Best; Puppy GR2 9 mth yellow in colour, puppy dog. Medium size, almost square, well boned. Skull/muzzle 3:2 skull almost flat, occiput not pronounced, corner of lips visible, nose black large open nostrils, muzzle square. Eyes oval brown eye rims black. Ears set high above level of eyes, darker shaded. Scissor bite. Neck medium slight dewlap. Withers slightly marked, topline level, short broad back, chest developing well for age. Tail low set, in line with croup, carried just above topline. Easy gait when he had four feet on the ground. A very happy puppy.

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GUNDOG

Puppy 1st TEISGOL GALAHAD as above. 2nd Retriever (Golden) WARRENTOR NOHKALIKAI (Clunie) 9 mth good golden coloured bitch. Correct head with broad skull with good stop, dark eyes with sweet expression. Scissor bite, good length of neck, correct angulation, level topline, a little long in body at this stage. Coat has slight wave. Movement has good reach and drive for age. 3rd Gordon Setter AMSCOT AIR BORN VIA KEWSTONE (Smith).

Veteran (9:0) 1st Irish Setter THENDARA THE WATCHMAKER (Pym) Res Veteran in Show nearly 8 years with good front and hind angulation, which showed when he moved around the ring. Racy in outline, correct head & body proportions, free from exaggeration. Oval skull, prominent occiput, correct eye shape & colour, kind expression. Correct flow from arched neck onto firm topline. balanced angulation. Tight feet. Front deep but not too wide. Correct tail set & carriage. Flowing movement. Rich red chestnut colour and excellent coat. 2nd Retriever (Golden) KADAKA KAMEO AT ISCADU (Leeming) 7 yr bitch. Correct head & body proportions. Broad skull with good stop, dark eyes with sweet expression. Scissor bite, pigmentation on nose a little light. Good length of neck, correct angulation, level topline. Well set tail with slight curve at end. Coat has slight wave, dense. Movement with good reach and drive. 3rd Gordon Setter FLORES-LILLA OJCOWSKIEJ (Smith)"

Judge: David Strange (Norvanik)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge the Pomeranians at this show.

I would also like to thank my stewards for their assistance.

Pomeranian

1. Lovell Miss A

Pawsamy’s Rose

6 month old orange bitch with pretty head, ears well set and neat shaped body. High set tail, good barrel ribs. Moved well to win BOB.

2. Lovell Miss A

Pawsamy’s Sweet William

Little brother to 1 and very similar in type, I just preferred the movement of one but two very sweet babies.

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Judge: Chris Van de Burgt (Norvanik)

I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge the Toys and some variety classes.

I would also like to thank everyone who supported me with a very good entry.

A massive thank you to my two wonderful stewards who did a fantastic job keeping the ring running smoothly all day.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Puppy

1. Martins Ms C. V.

Babette of An excellent Choice to Clemartill (ATC FCI136)

Blenheim 11mth old Bitch with a lovely head and eyes. Excellent lay of shoulder, level top line, excellent coat, very attentive to handler. Move extremelt well to win BPIB / TPG2

2. Lewis Mrs C. & Miss J.

Carleeto Cutie Pie.

Just 6mth old Dog, Ruby, beautiful type with a lovely head and neck leading into well laid shoulders. Level top line. Moved very soundly. Pushed 1 very hard.

3. Hawkins Miss K.

Lexody Pandemonium. Dog.

Junior.

1. Lewis Mrs C & Miss J.

Carleeto Minnie the Minx.

17month black and tan Bitch. Pleasing head and expression, long well feathered ears, tail never stopped wagging. Shown in beautiful condition. Excellent sound movement. Res BOB

2. Martins Ms C. V.

Babette of an Excellent Choice to Clemartill (ATC FCI136) Bitch

Post Grad.

1. Jones Mrs.

Gaverdi Fleur Alyse

Black and tan Bitch with a pleasing head, kind expression. Lovely to go over. Very sweet and sound on the move.

2. Hawkins Miss K

Lexody Shenanigans JW.

Blenheim Dog. Another lovely example of the breed. Very attractive head lovely eyes, made a lovely shape stood but was not as accurate on the move as 1 today.

Open Dog.

1. Wawman Miss. S.

Bellrise Lil Boy Blue

8year tri colour. Stood alone in this class but was still a quality lad. Excellent breed type with a lovely head and ears, soft sweet expression. Clean shoulder, lovely top line. Good rib cage. Nice rear angulation, a tail that never stopped wagging. I was pleased to award him BOB

Open Bitch.

1.Lewis Mrs. C. Miss. J.

Carleeto Nikita

Solid gold, classic head and eye. Lovely lay of shoulder, super level top line. Moved with ease.

2. Jones Mrs.

Ynyspfeil Black Anges

black and tan. Another very pretty head with a kind soft expression. Lovely ears. Not quite the top line of 1, but moved sound.

3. Cragg Mrs. E. M.

Loranka’s High Class Lady with Aureus.

Chihuahua Long Coat

1. Taylor Miss C.

Chantaydan High Priestess.

9mth old Bitch, cream with a nice flared ears pretty head, small and dainty. Fine on the move. RBOB and BPIB

2. Poyner Ms. M. D.

Ismirelle’s Shining Star.

6mth old fawn Bitch. Very nice but unfortunately lacking confidence otherwise could easily have changed places with 1.

Post Grad

1. Skinner Mrs. A.

Mujerose Bobby’s Heart in Heaven

Cream and white Dog, with a lovely head and round eyes. Nice proportions. Moved clean and sound.

2. Taylor Miss C.

Chantaydan Strike a Pose

black and Tan Bitch with a very appealing head. Held top line on the move. Has a stickle tail and was very close to 1.

Open

1.Skinner Mrs. A.

Tyssul Zafira at Majerose JW

Fawn Bitch of ideal size and super type. Apple dome head, flared ears. Has a lovely top line and stickle tail. Movement was clean. BOB / TOG4

2. Skinner Mrs. A.

Tyssul Awel Y Mymydd

Cream Dog. Nice type but larger than 1.

Chihuahua Soft Coat.

Junior

1. Poyner Ms. M. D.

Anadeia Ovation for Mikichi

9mth old fawn Dog. Has a nice muzzle with correct bite. Very attractive head with lovely eyes. Correct body proportions – being slightly longer than height. Moved sound to win BPIB / Res BOB

2. Dodd Mrs. H

Anadeia Endeavour

9mth old Fawn Dog. Very similar to 1, however I prefer the bite of 1.

Post Grad.

1. Dodd Mrs H.

Anadeia Amaris

Nice sized cream Bitch. Good head and top line. She was not using her ears due to luck of confidence which unfortunately spoilt her chances today.

Open

1. Morris Mrs. A. A.

Mikichi Mr Moonlight.

Fawn and White Dog. Super head, fab type making a lovely shape. Moved super sound to win BOB

2. Dodd Mrs. H.

Anadeia Gingerbread.

Fawn Bitch, very beautiful with lovely expression. Stood fabulously but moved a little wide behind going away.

Chinese Crested.

Post Grad & Open Class

1. Sanders Mrs. S.

Zerachiel Soul Survivor

Fawn and White powder puff Dog. Very nice type, attractive head and expression. Excellent bite and shape. Super sound movement. However he was larger than I would have liked. BOB

Coton de Tulear

Open

1. Scott Mrs. J

Mopseyscoton Minti Minki

This Dog was an excellent breed type. He has a beautiful head and pigment. Good bite. Lovely body proportions with correct height to length. Fabulous coat in pristine condition. Shown to perfection heigh lighting his fabulous movement. BOB / TG3

2. Trickett Miss P.

Happypaws Going Places.

Another nice Coton. This Bitch had a lot to like, but just wasn’t as good on the move as 1. Res BOB

English Toy Terriers. (Black & Tan)

Post Grad

1.Haffenden & Wood Mrs. H & Mr. J

Nasabe Play the Game.

6mth old Bitch. A very well balanced puppy with a wedge shaped head, flat skull and well placed candle flame ears. Nice length of neck, well placed shoulders. Correct tan and thumb print. Fabulous condition. Moved wonderfully. Im sure she will have a wonderful future. BOB BPIB TG2 TPG1

2. Whitehouse Mr. S. & Mrs. N

Amalric Coco Chanel with Dalmonde

This 11mth old Bitch has a quality head and well placed ears. Good reach of neck. Correct tail carriage and moved well.

3. Warren Mrs. T. & Mr. J. M. L.

Lasagesse Angle of Harlem with Rhymswell – Bitch

Open

1. Haffenden & Wood Mrs H and Mr J

Ch. Witchstone Minnehaha

This Bitch is a fabulous breed type, correct candle flared ears, lovely head and skull. Nice dark eyes. She has all the correct breed characteristics. Res BOB

2. Warren Mrs T. & Mr. J. M. L

Pedara the World is Mine

This Dog has a masculine head and shown in super condition. Rich tan, was very unlucky to meet winner today.

Miniature Pinscher

Open

1. Casey Mrs J

Rayjen Pumpkin Pie for Shamal

This Dog was very good for type, has a strong under jaw, nice top line and correct hackney movement. BOB

2. Ironside Miss A & Mrs P

Adurus Enable

This Bitch was very close to 1 but just didn’t have the same good top line. Res BOB

Papillion

Junior

1. Olof Ms D

Tarnock Sweep the Board

This red and white Dog is excellent breed type, ideal size and has an attractive head. Large flared ears with plenty of fringing. Quality coat, very showy and sound on the move not - quite as straight in front. Res BOB

2. Morris Mrs A A

Black and white Dog nice head and ears, good body proportions and moved soundly but lacked coat of winner.

Post Graduate

1. Orchard Miss S

Panspayon Natasha JW

Tri Colour Bitch nice large ears, square body, good coat and movement.

2. Casey Mrs J

Melangel Lovely Lexi for Shamel

Black and White Bitch enjoying her dog out

Open

1. Orchard Miss S

Nightfire’s be Unique in Style at Panspayon (IMP DEU) JW

Black and White Dog, I have judged this dog as a puppy and he certainly fulfilled his early promise. He has large flared ears with plenty of fringing, very pleasing head and expression, fabulous body with correct angle front and rear. Well set tail, super free sound movement (he is top size for me) BOB

Pug

Junior

1. Crump Mrs D

Cedilla Maskerade Pigalle

14mth old Fawn bitch. Nice shape and size, lovely head, good nostrils moved lovely and sound Res BOB

2. Crothers Mrs. L. J.

Hazempugs JayJay.

10mth old fawn. I really loved this boy. Fabulous head, lovely movement but was not showing to advantage today. BPIB

3. Makepeace Mrs. S.

Cedilla Cherry Jubilee at Sandigara

Post Grad.

1. Crothers Mrs. L. J.

Hazempugs Miss Lucy.

Fawn bitch with black mask. Very good foe type and size, good nostrils compact body – well muscled. Moved well.

2. Webb Mrs. G.

Rosemoorpugs Tinker Bell for twirlytops.

Fawn bitch. Very nice shape, lovely on the move. Was just splitting hairs between 1 and 2.

3. Makepeace Mrs. S.

Sandigara Sweet Dreams.

Open

1. Makepeace Mrs. S.

Sandigara Second Thoughts.

Fawn dog excellent type, fabulous head, good nostrils. Lovely cobby body, good rib cage, neat top line, well muscled. Fabulous side gait. Moving soundly from all sides to win BOB

Pekingese.

Open.

1.Paradise Mrs. J. L.

Shardlow Rag ‘N’ Bone Man

1year 9mth old well constructed black dog. I liked his head proportions. He has a firm under jaw and well defined chin, dark eyes and not to large. Open nostrils, broad chest, nice size, excellent back not overcoated. Moved well with correct dignified roll. BOB TG1

A.V.N.S.C. Toy

Post Grad

1.Lovell & Thatcher Miss A & Mrs. C

Devonia’s Anzio

This 14mth Bolognese dog is a super breed type. Sound excellent coat of correct texture. Extremely well presented BOB

2. Cockwell Miss C. S.

Devonia’s Lucca

This 6year old Bolognese dog is very similar to 1 but

just lost out to the sparkle of the younger dog today.

Open

1. Thatcher B T & C

Kobanyal Pelyhes Odan with Denonia (IMP HUN)

Another excellent example of Bolognese type. Excellent bite, lovely eyes, good body proportions moved soundly. Well handled. Res BOB

A. V. Imported Breed Register Toy

Open

1. Casey Mrs. J

Ezra Elliot for Shamal

Russian Toy 1year 9mths. Sweet elegant dog with nice leg length. Fine boned, attractive intelligent head. Moved nicely. BOB

2. Casey Mrs. J

Russiandream Cody Fleming for Shamal

3. Lovell & Britton Mrs. A 7 Mr. C

Russiadream Frodo Strudel

A. V. Toy

Puppy

1.Taylor Miss C.

Chantaydan High Priestess

Chihuahua (long coat) 9th old Bitch

Vet

1. Ironside Miss A

Hawksflight If You Dare ShCM

Miniature Pinscher dog. Excellent for type and size. Super Hackney Movement.

2. Scott Mrs. J

Cotonkiss Conqueror

Coton De Tulear dog. Correct height to length, good head shape, high set ears good pigment. Good coat texture and sound movement.

3.Wawman Miss S

Bellrise Lil Boy Blue

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dog

Judge: Malinda Thomas (SHIMANI)

WHIPPET

Puppy (7:6)

1. BAILEY’s DODDRIDGE STRICTLY CHA CHA Bitch, 7 months old.

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down perfect, side gait reach and drive Was very happy to give her her placings and see her go BPIS. BOB, Best Puppy, Group 2, Puppy Group 1, Best puppy in Show

2. NICHOLAS’ CROSSCOP SAVE IT FOR ME Bitch 11 months old

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Good topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, side good gait reach and drive.

Junior (5:2)

1. HOSKINS’ BODLON KIND OF MAGIC AT SHELSUE Bitch11 months old

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Filled under eye acceptable. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Moderate bend in stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, side gait good.

2. TAYLOR’s DAPPERDIVA ANGEL'S ENVY AT OTTERCOMB Bitch 11 months old

Flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Filled under eye acceptable. Good underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, some bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, would prefer more reach and drive on the side.

Post Grad (11:7)

1. LAWRENCE & WOODWARD’s BRYNTREIA HIGH MAINTENANCE Dog, 1 year old.

2. LIVSEY’s PALMIK ACE OF SPADES Dog , 5 years old

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Filled under eye acceptable. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, side gait good.

Open Dog (6:4)

1. LIVSEY’s BRYNTREIA SEA OF LOVE Dog, 4 years old

Good head. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, would prefer a little more strength in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Feet acceptable. Movement up and down good, side gait good. Would prefer him a little smaller.

2. WAYMAN’s COLLOONEY CHARLIE BROWN AT SCARLETFAIR JW Dog, 1 year old

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Filled under eye acceptable. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, Would prefer more reach and drive on the side. Would prefer him a little smaller.

Open Bitch (6:3)

1. MITCHELL’s HACCASBROOK SEE YOU AGAIN Bitch, 3 years old.

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Would prefer more filled under eyes. Good underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Some lay back of shoulder, and forechest. Would prefer more return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Muscled back legs. Moderate bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, would prefer more reach and drive on the side.

2. WHITE’s TRUELOVE LOVE IN A MIST AT ISCAGLADES Bitch, 8 years old.

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Would prefer more filled under eyes. Would prefer a stronger underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Some lay back of shoulder, would prefer more forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, would prefer a stronger pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Need to tighten up on the more a little.

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AFGHAN HOUND

Post Grad (3:3)

1. GODBER-FORD’s AFFYNEETA TOSKCAN SUN Dog, 5 years old

Long head. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Would prefer a stronger underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Ears set low. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Would prefer a stronger topline, slight fall away to stern, deep chest. Moderate spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Tail set low with ring, would prefer a lower carriage. Well muscled back legs. Moderate bend stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down close behind, side gait good.

2. GUNN’s KATANGA'S GOD OF THUNDER Dog, 9 months old.

Long head. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Would prefer a stronger underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Ears set low. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Would prefer front legs a bit more parallel, slight bend in pastern. Would prefer a stronger topline, slight fall away to stern, deep chest. Moderate spring ribs, ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Tail set low with ring, would prefer a lower carriage. Well muscled back legs. Moderate bend stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down acceptable, would prefer more reach and drive on the side.

Open (2:2)

1. GODBER-FORD’s AFFYNETTA MOUNTAIN BREEZE Dog, 2 years old.

Long head. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Ears set low. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Topline acceptable, slight fall away to stern, deep chest. Moderate spring ribs, ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Tail set low with ring, would prefer a lower carriage. Well muscled back legs. Moderate bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, side gait good. BOB

2. GODBER-FORD’s AFFYNEETA DESERT WIND Dog, 2 years old.

Long head. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Ears set low. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Would prefer a stronger topline, slight fall away to stern, deep chest. Moderate spring ribs, ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Tail set low with ring, would prefer a lower carriage. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, would prefer more reach and drive on the side. Res BOB, Best puppy

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BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT)

Post Grad (2:2)

1. SCOTT’s OVERBECKS TOMMY SHELBY Dog, 1 year old

Domed oval scull. Large nose, dark pigmentation, lips close fitting. Scissor bite. Good underjaw. Large dark oval eye. Ear set, carriage and length correct. Long neck, good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest. Elbow close to body, straight front legs, slight bend in pastern. Level topline, deep chest well ribbed back, strong short loin. Tail set high, carriage correct. Moderate bend stifle. Strong hock, parallel back legs. Tight feet. Moved parallel up and down, side gait good. Res BOB

2. SCOTT’s OVERBECKS POLLY GRAY Bitch, 1 year old

Domed oval scull. Large nose, dark pigmentation, lips close fitting. Scissor bite. Underjaw acceptable. Large dark oval eye. Ear set, carriage and length correct. Long neck, some layback of shoulder, Would prefer more return of upper arm and forechest. Elbow close to body, almost straight front legs, slight bend in pastern. Level topline, deep chest well ribbed back, strong short loin. Tail set high, carriage correct. Moderate bend stifle. Strong hock, parallel back legs. Tight feet. Moved up and down good, side gait good.

Open (3:1)

1. SCOTT’s SOLETRADER LANGHAM ROSE FOR OVERBECKS Bitch, 4 years old.

Domed oval scull. Large nose, dark pigmentation, lips close fitting. Scissor bite. Good underjaw. Ear set, carriage and length correct. Long neck, good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest. Elbow close to body, straight front legs, slight bend in pastern. Level topline, deep chest well ribbed back, strong short loin. Tail set high, carriage correct. Moderate bend stifle. Strong hock, parallel back legs. Tight feet. Moved parallel up and down, reach and drove on the side. BOB

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BASSET FAUVE DE BRETAGNE

Post Grad (2:2)

1. LEECH’s MOCHRAS MAHMALADE BY JAMCHALA Bitch, 10 months old.

Slight domed scull. Foreface, slightly arched and medium length. Moderate stop. Strong. Dark pigmentation. Nostrils wide open., correct eye and colour. Scissor bite. Ear set level with eye, correct length of ear. Short neck (Correct), good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest. Front correct, Deep chest, well ribbed back, strong loin. Straight, level topline, high tail set and carriage correct. Moderate Bent stifle, parallel hocks. Moved well up and down, reach and drive on the side. BOB, Best puppy, Puppy group 3

2. CARTER’s RANGALI BOOTY LICIOUS Bitch, 8 months old.

Slight domed scull. Would prefer a little more length in muzzle. Moderate stop. Strong. Dark pigmentation. Nostrils wide open., correct eye and colour. Scissor bite. Ear set level with eye, correct length of ear. Short neck (Correct), good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest. Front correct, Deep chest, well ribbed back, good loin. Straight, level topline, high tail set and carriage correct. Would prefer more length in thigh and second thigh. parallel hocks. Moved restricted in the hind quarters.

Open (2:1)

1. LEECH & THORNTON’s MOCHRAS MAHGAUX Bitch, 10 months old.

Slight domed scull. Foreface, slightly arched and medium length. Moderate stop. Strong. Dark pigmentation. Nostrils wide open., correct eye and colour. Scissor bite. Ear set level with eye, correct length of ear. Short neck (Correct), good layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good forechest. Front correct, Deep chest, well ribbed back, strong loin. Would prefer topline a bit more level, high tail set and carriage correct. Moderate Bent stifle, parallel hocks. Would prefer tighter feet. Moved well up and down, Side gait good. Res BOB

BEAGLE

Overall I found the muzzles a little shorter than the scull. They should be equal.

Junior (2:2)

1. SCARLETT’s ROSSUT VESTRY WITH MICHELROY Bitch, 9 months old.

Good length of head, slight domed scull. Well defined stop. Dark pigmentation (lighter in lemon). Scissor bite. Dark eye of good size. Ear set low, good length of ear. Good length of neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, straight and round bone. Foreleg ½ of height. Level topline, Chest deep, below elbow. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters, well bent stifle, parallel back legs. Tail set high, carried correct. Good feet. Movement up and down wider in the rear, side gait good.

2. KINGSLAND & STEVENS’ REDCAP THE LOCO MOTION Bitch, 8 months old.

Good length of head, slight domed scull. Well defined stop. Dark pigmentation (lighter in lemon). Scissor bite. Dark eye of good size. Ear set low, good length of ear. Good length of neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, straight and round bone. Less bone than no 1. Foreleg ½ of height. Level topline, Chest deep, below elbow. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters, moderate bend in stifle, parallel back legs. Tail set high, carried correct. Feet acceptable. Movement up and down good, side gait good.

Post Grad (3:1)

1. PHILLIPS’ LANESEND REDCAP BUSHRANGER Dog, 8 months old.

Good length of head, slight domed scull. Well defined stop. Dark pigmentation (lighter in lemon). Scissor bite. Dark / hazel eye of good size. Ear set low, good length of ear. Good length of neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, straight and round bone. Foreleg ½ of height. Level topline, Chest deep, below elbow. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters, well bent stifle, parallel back legs. Tail set high, carried correct. Good feet. Movement up and down straight, side reach and drive. Res BOB, Best puppy

Open (3:1)

1. KINGSLAND’s THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL TO REDCAP Bitch, 8 months old.

Good length of head, slight domed scull. Well defined stop. Muzzle approximately same length as scull. Dark pigmentation (lighter in lemon). Scissor bite. Dark / hazel eye of good size. Ear set low, good length of ear. Good length of neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, straight and round bone. Foreleg ½ of height. Level topline, Chest deep, below elbow. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters, well bent stifle, parallel back legs. Tail set high, carried correct. Good feet. Movement up and down straight, side reach and drive. BOB, Group 4, Puppy group 2

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DACHSHUND (MIN SMOOTH-HAIRED)

Post Grad (2:2)

1. ZAIVEJ’s VICTORYPAW GAYA OF INDIA Bitch, 6 months old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Would prefer back legs a little more parallel. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. Best Puppy

2. WILKINSON & WAKEHAM’s DARQUE ANGEL FOR WAKYWILKS Bitch, 1 year old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Would prefer tighter feet. Legs move very wide in the rear in the up and down, Side gait good.

Open (4:2)

1. ASHBY’s MIDLANDBULLS WILLOW Bitch, 1 year old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. BOB

2. ZAIVEJ’s VICTORYPAW TAKARA CH J LT Bitch, 4 years old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Acceptable feet. Move a little close on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. Res BOB

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DACHSHUND (MIN LONG-HAIRED)

Post Grad (2:1)

1. LATHAM-JACKSON’s HANISHAN NEAPOLITAN URISHAY Dog, 1 year old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, lovely reach and drive on the side. BOB, Group 1

Open (2:2)

1. LATHAM-JACKSON’s URISHAY PENNYROYAL Bitch, 3 years old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Feet acceptable. Legs move parallel on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. Res BOB

2. NORRIS’ WILLOWHEATH BRINGING HOPE TO CRISCAN Bitch, 4 years old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Would prefer tighter feet. Movement up and down a little close, Side gait good.

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DACHSHUND (MIN WIRE-HAIRED)

Post Grad (1:1)

1. KILROY’s BLACKVEIN RAMBLER AT JANACOP JW Bitch, 1 year old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Move a little close in the rear going up and down, Side gait good. BOB

Open (2:2)

1. KILROY’s BLACKVEIN CUPID AT JANACOP Dog , 4 years old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Would prefer stronger hocks on the stack. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. Res BOB

2. KILROY’s ARBENNIK BERTIE DELIGHTFUL AT JANACOP Dog, 9 months old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, would prefer a more level topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, good side gait. Best Puppy

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DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED)

Post Grad (6:5)

1. RYCROFT’s JACKSONDAX HORNET HURRAH Dog, 1 year old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good tight feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, reach and drive on the side. BOB

2. RYCROFT’s FANTASTIC FRANK Dog, 9 months old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and downside gait good. Best Puppy, Puppy group 4

Open (3:3)

1. SMALL’s ULYBKA FORTUNY ZLATOVLASKA AT DEVONDAX Bitch, 2 years old

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, well ribbed back. Strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set and carriage correct. Good feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, side gait good. Res BOB

2. RYCROFT’s SKYWALKER BLUE Dog, 2 years old.

Moderately long, Good length of head, filled in under the eye. Muzzle roughly equal to skull. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark eye and pigmentation. Ear set high, carriage correct. Long neck. Well laid shoulder, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Body moderately long, strong topline. Deep chest, would prefer a little more ribbed back. Well muscled hindquarters. Well bent stifle. Hocks strong, parallel back legs. Tail set a little high. Would prefer tighter feet. Legs move parallel on the up and down, Side gait good.

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FINNISH SPITZ

Open (2:2)

1. ROLFE’s ENKELINI HOPEINEN UKKONEN Dog, 10 months old.

Head longer than broad, moderate stop. Tapering muzzle, Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Almond eye. Small pointed ears. Medium length neck. Shoulders laid back, would prefer more forechest and return of upper arm. Parallel front legs, slight bend in pastern. Body square. Leve topline, deep chest. Well ribbed back. Tail set and carriage correct. Moderate bent stifle. Parallel back legs. Round feet. Movement up and down good, drive on the side. BOB

2. ROLFE’s ENKELINI KIRSIKAN KUKKA Bitch, 10 months old.

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IBIZAN HOUND

Open Bitch (3:1)

1. CARTER’s CH AFILADOR ROOM ON THE BROOM ShCM Bitch, 7 years old

Flat scull. Correct ear set and carriage. Good length of neck. Good forechest. Correct shoulder and slight return of upper arm. Correct depth of chest. Straight legs. Level topline, moderate angulated rear, parallel hocks and correct croup and tail set. Good movement up and down, side gait good. BOB

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A.V.N.S.C. HOUND

Post Grad (1)

1. BAKER’s SILVERBRIAR SURAYYA Basenji Bitch, 2 years old.

Flat skull, tapering to nose. Slight stop. Scissor bite. Dark eye, Small slightly hooded ears, set and carried correctly. Good length of neck. Some layback of shoulder, would prefer more forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Strong topline, well sprung ribs, well ribbed back. Moderate bent stifle. Would prefer a tighter foot. Movement up and down good. Side gait good. Res Best AVNSC

Open (2:2)

1. BAKER’s SILVERBRIAR SAFIYA Basenji Bitch, 2 years old.

Flat skull, tapering to nose. Slight stop. Scissor bite. Dark eye, Small slightly hooded ears, set and carried correctly. Good length of neck. Well laid shoulders, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel. Strong topline, well sprung ribs, well ribbed back. Moderate bent stifle. Good feet. Movement up and down good. Reach and drive on the side. Best AVNSC, Group 3

2. SOUTHHALL & SOUTHALL’s SEASARA HERMIONE Bitch, 1 year old

Good head dark eye, scissor bite. Ear carriage and set correct. Good layback of shoulder, some forechest and return of upper arm. Deep chest, level topline, strong loin. Tail set and carriage correct. Slight bend in stifle, parallel front and back legs. Movement wider in the front going up and down, would prefer more reach and drive on the side.

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A.V. IMPORTED BREED REGISTER HOUND

Open (1:1)

1. GUNN’s STONEMARTIN AILBE WITH KATANGA (IKC) Azawakh Bitch, 3 years old

Long chiselled head. Flat skull flat. Slight stop, dark pigmentation. Scissor bite. Would prefer a little more underjaw. Almond eyes. Ears triangular and set high and carried correctly. Long neck. Slight lay back of shoulder and little return of upper arm. Parallel front legs. Topline level. Chest just above elbow. Well ribbed back, Short loin. Would prefer more length in the thigh. Tail set low and carried correctly. Moderate bend of stifle, parallel back legs. Good feet. White should not go above the front pastern. Movement up and don good, Side gait good. Best Import

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A.V. HOUND

PUPPY (10:5)

1. LEECH’s MOCHRAS MAHMALADE BY JAMCHALA, Basset Fauve De Bretagne

2. RYCROFT’s FANTASTIC FRANK, Dachshund (Smooth-Haired)

VETERAN (8:4)

1. WAYMAN’s CREME ANGLAISE'S ONE MORE KNIGHT AT SCARLETFAIR (IMP NLD), Whippet, Dog, 7 years old

Long head, flat scull. Muzzle tapering. Well filled under eye. Strong underjaw. Scissor bite. Dark pigmentation. Rose ears, set correct. Long neck. Shoulders well laid back, good forechest and return of upper arm. Front legs parallel, slight bend in pastern. Correct topline, deep chest. Well spring ribs, well ribbed back. Loin strong well tucked up. Fall way over croup, tail set low, carriage correct. Well muscled back legs. Well bent stifle. Back legs parallel. Good feet. Movement up and down good, side gait good. Would have preferred him a little smaller. Best Vet in Group

2. CARTER’s CH AFILADOR ROOM ON THE BROOM ShCM, Ibizan Hound