South Western Great Dane Club

GREAT DANE   The annual Brean weekend which included the Leagues, dinner dance and club show, was another great success, thanks to the amazing South Western GDC committee. Thank you all for allowing me the pleasure of going over your special danes, all presenting the kindness of character desired in our breed.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (4)4 1. Waterfields Galenowa Mendelsohn Sweet 7 month black masked fawn with dark eyes and happy demeanor. Good head planes, even breadth throughout with correct length of foreface, a good stop, correct mouth and enough drop of lip. Plenty of bone and breadth viewed from the front, plenty of depth with good angulation, viewed side on. A good top line and rise over the loin with tight feet. A very well balanced puppy, just needing to be moved a little faster to avoid pacing. BPD . 2. Summers Tokmak Quantum of Solace for Giorgios, is a substantial looking 7 month fawn without mask. Showing plenty of personality, well set ears, lovely neck and good clean overall shape. Carried his tail a little high but moved out with drive.3. Pococks Tamzdane Paper Gangsta 4.Byrnes GlentarnTelegram Sam

PUPPY DOG (3)3 1. Cookes Tantallon Leica A pleasing masculine head on this big 11 month big fawn boy with black mask, correct mouth, nice wide muzzle, good drop of lip and dark eyes. Nicely filled front and straight legs finished with tight feet. A showy stance using his well set neat ears and crested neck. Short coupled , deep chest and good tuck up with a nice turn of stifle and lovely tail set. Floating gait, with correct movement coming and going, just missing out on BPD. 2. Ryan and Georges Rosenbach in the Limelight 11 month brindle boy with correct head planes. Chiseled head of equal breadth and correct proportions, set on elegant neck, finer than 1 but with depth of brisket and elbows tucked well in. Plenty of angulation front and back allowing balanced even movement.3. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake

JUNIOR DOG (3)2 1. Pococks Tamzdane Hanky Panky beautifully marked 15 month big boned harley with clean underground and well arranged torn black patches. Overall powerful appearance with pleasing showy outline, well sprung ribs and deep well filled chest, good tuck up and top line. Good straight foot placement and lithe springy movement with loads of drive from behind. 2. Babbs Damarkan Russian Spirit 13 month well conditioned blue boy with gentle expression and long crested neck. A little bum high at present, and slightly lacking in angulation, which affected his movement.

YEARLING DOG(3)1. Booth’s Roucandane Seeing Stripes 22 month tall but evenly proportioned brindle boy, exuding confidence and elegance. Correct mouth and well chiseled features and dark eyes on neat head, set on the most showy neck. A well filled front, straight legs and tight feet. Good lay of shoulder and depth of brisket with well sprung ribs. Good tuck up and rise over the loin, well muscled throughout with no hint of bulkiness. A most pleasing outline on the stand and striding out with plenty of drive, although standing alone in his class, took a well deserved place in the dog lineup.

NOVICE DOG (3)3 1. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake nicely handled 11 month mantle, 3rd in PD having a strong head with good stop and correct scissor bite, just a little loose in eye. Pleasing outline, could do with strengthening his topline and a little more turn of stifle. Proportionate in depth and width of body, moving out with a steady driving gait. 2.Hood’s Carsan Angels Ward 22 month old blue with a penchant for the exit door. A strong minded lad, a little wide in back skull but correct mouth. Plenty of substance, with a nice outline in the stand and shown in good condition. 3. Babbs Damarkan Russian Spirit.

POST GRADUATE DOG (2)1 1. Battersby’s Internos the Heavyweight. 2 ½ yr old blue with the gentlest expression, having correct bite and a head of equal breadth throughout, with correct lip and underline. Wanted him to use his ears a little more. Not the tallest but well put together with good outline. Elbows tucked tightly under deep, filled chest and neat tuckup with even topline. Smooth and steady movement, just needs to find his dash and dare.

LIMIT DOG (6)4 1. Battersby and Williams Internos Arizona 2 ½ nicely marked harly who has grown in stature and confidence since I judged him in Scotland at 14 months. Well proportioned in body with ears set high and well used on an expressive head with good stop, square lip and good bite. Everything to like on this balanced boy who is maturing well. Correct smooth movement coming and going. 2.Byrne’s Glentarn Harvi Moon happy natured, outgoing, 2 yr old blue boy with good mouth and strong jaw line. Nice over all shape and good top line but needing a little more length of neck. Moved out well. 3.Summers Toscade Touch of Class for Giorgios. 4. Babbs Trishdane Blue Warrior.

SPECIAL VETERAN DOG (3)2 1.Griesons Jaydania Sun Burnt JW ShCM How wonderful to be able to go over this 6 yr old fawn that I have seen mature throughout his show years. Still impressive with good head planes dark neat ears and kind dark eyes, carrying his breadth with pride. Good laid back shoulder and well turned stifle, moving with great dignity. 2.Rippingtons Berevale Conrad at Shaumacill delightful 7 yr black boy carrying a few pounds extra but holding his topline well. Typical of his Berevale breeding holding his head high, and deservedly so. Two special boys.

SPECIAL OPEN FAWN DOG (3)2 1.Middletons Dornoir Tostig 5yr old fawn who I have watched mature from a puppy into a strapping adult. Always an honest mover, with a well filled front, a great depth of chest and well sprung ribs. His head, reminiscent of my late Corindane Tax Evasion of Lisvane, light in mask with dark eyes, gentle expression and good dentition, well filled under the eye with well proportioned features . Good ear set and strong crested neck. Well muscled all over with good lay of shoulder, correct angulation and nicely turned stifle. Would have liked to see him move out a little faster to show off his powerful movement. 2.Summers Toscade Touch of Class for Giorgios 4yr old with lovely masculine head , strong black mask and ears, good stop, dark eyes, correct bite and square jaw. Needs to use his ears for a more alert expression. Not as deep or broad in body as 1 but exceptionally smooth and even in movement.

SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE DOG(1)1 1.Ryan and Georges Rosenbach in the Limelight also 2nd in PD.

SPECIAL OPEN BLUE DOG(4)4 1. Battersby’s Internos the Heavyweight 1st in PGD. 2. Byrne’s Glentarn Harvi Moon 2nd in LD. 3. Babb’s Trishdane Blue Warrior. 4. Hoods Carsan Angels Ward.

SPECIAL OPEN BLACK DOG(2)1 1. Battersby and Williams Ch. Internos the Challenger JW Sh CM having gained his title since giving him BD & BIS at the SGD Club Open Show at 14 months old. The most elegant clean outline with plenty of front and rear angulation and well laid shoulder with no creasing on the withers. Still showing a strong topline with just the required rise over his loin, good croup and tail set. Well muscled and in good condition throughout, still love the commanding expression on his strong head with good mouth and well used ears. Smooth gait with correct driving action. Not as broad as my BD but a close runner and very worthy RBD.

SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN DOG(1)1 1. Battersby and Williams Internos Arizona also 1st in LD.

SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE DOG(2)2 1. Sibleys’ and Bainbridge’s Aust. and Cypriot Ch Rorlyn White Collar Worker taf 4 ½ yr old nicely marked mantle, tall in stature with a showy, pleasing outline, side on. Sadly narrow in frame when viewed from the front and rear but with a well proportioned head, correct head planes, good teeth and alert expression. Good tail set and correct angulation, keeping his topline on the move. Very well handled but needed more substance throughout to complete the picture. 2. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake also 1st in ND.

OPEN DOG(4)4 1.Roberts Ch Arondyke Absent Minded JW Stunningly masculine 2½ yr fawn who ticks all the boxes. Soft wide muzzle, correct dentition, strong jaw and dark eye producing a kind yet alert expression on this pleasing head. 

Nicely filled front with good bone on straight legs finished with tight feet. Long arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders, muscled but not overloaded. Great depth of chest and well sprung ribs with good tuck up, visibly strong in back and loin. Superb front and rear angulation with nicely turned stifle and developed second thigh. Balanced throughout with great driving action on the move and, when viewed from any aspect, exuding dash and dare, great strength and elegance. An impressive and worthy BD, and BIS. 2. Toohey’s Jaydania Sun Tan 3 yr old rich fawn with correct teeth, dark mask and eye, and well used neat ears. Shorter coupled than 1 with deeper brisket and slightly steeper in croup. Well laid back shoulder, good turn of stifle and low set hocks, producing smooth movement driven from the rear. 3. Seddon’s Tenaya Apache Bold Warrior JW. 4. Babb’s Trishdane Blue Warrior.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (3)2 1. Smith’s Jaydania Liz Taylor Sweet faced black masked 8 month baby with the darkest eyes, most beautiful head and sparkly attitude. Correct head planes proportionately narrow throughout, with good mouth and drop of lip. Clean well used elegant neck set in good shoulders. Good front, ample bone and deep in brisket. Her rear end just a little high and close at the moment, but plenty of time to let down as she develops. 2. Waterfield’s Galenowa Miss Saigon another very nice puppy, brindle litter sister to BPD. At 7 months this puppy seems very together and well balanced with good front and rear angulation. Plenty to go forward with just preferred the head of 1 today.

PUPPY BITCH (3)3 1.Hempsteads Majosun Jenny Wren neatly proportioned and beautifully constructed dark brindle11 month girl with confident and calm personality. Sweet expression on a head with kind eyes, good length of foreface and equal depth throughout. Correct bite and pleasing front aspect with reachy neck set smoothly into sloped back shoulder. Good deep brisket with elbows tucked well under and very neat feet. Smooth movement and overall appearance gained her BPB and BPIS. 2.Bithel’s Seumelga Heilan Lassie of Bourntwyn a clean looking 11 month fawn with black mask, very showy stance and delightful expression. Smart head, just a little loose in eye, with plenty of body and well sprung ribs. Stifle a little straight but plenty of time to let down. A lot to like with good prospects as she matures. 3.Davies Foaldown Tenoree Blues.

JUNIOR BITCH (4)3 1. Gough and Gorman’s Ravendane Hollywood. Very pretty 13 month harlequin using her ears to her advantage. Feminine headpiece with correct bite and drop of lip, presenting a nicely filled front with good bone on straight legs. Reachy neck held high with no creasing on her withers and a topline holding well on the move. Gentle rise over the loin, croup and tail set producing pleasing outline. Moved like a harly with loads of lithe springy action. Much promise I think. 2. Battersby and Williams Internos Belle Starr 15 month gleaming black daughter of the RBD and sharing many of his attributes. Smooth flowing movement from this girl, with deep set eyes and pleasing head. Elegant outline, depth and width of frame, with nothing overdone. 3. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Beau

YEARLING BITCH(4)4 1. Davies Cenninpedr Diamond Bright 20month well marked and presented harlequin with clean underground and sturdy well built body. Good head, teeth, ear set and expression with well used attentive ears. An arched neck with correct lay of shoulder and angulation fore and rear. A powerful young lady, not lacking in elegance, retaining a strong topline as she drove round the ring, sometimes a little erratically, but enough for me to see her true movement with no pinning or turning out. 2. Day and Fry’s Merribox Heaven Sent to Janriche litter sister to winner of PGB and another quality yearling. At 19 months this girl has the most amazing expression with well defined brows over her kind eyes, and the calm, happy demeanor all breeders wish to attain. Well covered but not stuffy, balanced in physique and on the move with correct angulation front and back. Close decision, just preferred the croup and front movement of 1 today. 3. Cranfield’s Foaldown Black Majic for Zefather. 4.Thurlby’s Justinian China Rose JW.

NOVICE BITCH (5)3 1.Cartledge-Blake’s Vanmore Hiawatha Plenty to like on this atractive19 month strong harlequin, standing in a very expressive and alert manner. Pleasing head, scissor bite and well used ears. A good body and smart outline, driving powerfully from behind while keeping her topline, as she strode out. 2. Smith’s Jaydania Liz Taylor also 1st in MPB 3.Baker’s Grand Electra’s Initiativ of Preveli.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (5)3 1. Day and Fry’s Merribox Love Affair with Janriche JW Such a balanced fawn with as forward and loving a personality as her litter sister (in YB). Similar in conformation to her sister but marginally more refined. Steady as a rock in the stand showing off her well proportioned head, reachy neck, depth of frame, well turned stifle, muscled hindquarters and second thigh. Smooth and forthright on her movement and a pleasure to go over. 2.Smith’s Vavavoom Born to be Fawn. 21 month fawn girl, taller than 1 but equally as showy. Black mask and well used dark ears on a chiseled head, resulting in an alert expression. Short coupled with filled front, good depth and muscled body. Rise over the loin, holding her topline as she moved out with drive. Preferred length of neck on 1. 3.Summers and Lefeuvre’sTokmak Take a Chance.

LIMIT BITCH (5) 3 1. Hogarth’s Sunlind Summer Lovin’ Beautifully constructed rich fawn of 18 months demanding attention, as she held her head high in a superior attitude. Correct head planes with flat skull, defined stop, good length of foreface and broad muzzle. Lips square in front, strong jaw, correct mouth, and head of equal breadth as well as equal depth throughout. Pleasingly dark in mask and eye with ears folded against her cheeks. Filled front with strong boned straight legs and neat feet, turning neither in, or out. Great depth of chest, complemented by, well muscled hind quarters. Level topline with good tail set and well angulated front and rear. Well developed long second thigh and low hocks allowing drive and a smoothness of movement. A well deserved BB, RBIS and BOS. 2.Cranfield’s Roucandane Total Flame for Zefather. Another well muscled, yet not overloaded, 3 yr fawn presented in tip top, hard condition. Head not equal to 1 and doesn’t use her ears to her advantage yet, shows an elegant reachy neck and showy outline. Strides out with power and great drive. 3.Byrne’s Galomax Black Betty with Glentarn.

SPECIAL VETERAN BITCH (7)5 . A truly special class which I found quite moving to judge.1. Lord’s Murrayvhayle Mamba at Hecklehaze. The most magnificent 8 yr old brindle, exuding charisma and dynamism while retaining , elegance of form and construction. She was able to power around the ring with lithe spring in her step. She held her own in the bitch line up, brimming with dash and dare. 2.Gifford’s Garsak Camellia 6 ½ yr fawn who is as lithe as ever. Showing grace of form and a pleasing outline, she moved around the ring with ease, characteristic of good conformation. 3. Ingram’s Ch. Allours Miss Chief of Dainmajik. 4.Smith’s Calomar Wish upon a Star for Vavavoom. 5. Young’s Tyak Lady Luck for St. Piran

SPECIAL OPEN FAWN BITCH (4)2 1. Cranfield’s Roucandane Total Flame for Zefather 2nd in LB. 2. Laidlaw’s Kantalar Drop Dead Gorgeous . 5 yr old well named fawn with a gorgeous head displaying better than average head planes and proportionately narrow throughout. Well filled body, shorter coupled than 1, with dark mask and eyes. Another steady mover with the gentlest personality.

SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE BITCH (1)1 1. Lord’s Murrayvhayle Mamba at Hecklehaze.

SPECIAL OPEN BLUE BITCH (2)2 1. Middleton’s Dornoir Fiall 2 ½ yr gentle in nature and expression. Plenty of depth and substance to this young lady, displaying a pleasing outline, with required angulation. Correct mouth and strength of back, keeping a sound topline as she covered the ring with spring in step. 2.Davies Foaldown Tenoree Blues. 3rd in PB yet a pretty11 month young lady with much promise. Neat feminine head with high set ears and showy elegant neck there is plenty to like. She just let herself down on the move by continuing to pace.

SPECIAL OPEN BLACK BITCH (5)4 1. Cranfield’s Foaldown Black Majic for Zefather. 3rd in YB but up against tough competition. 21 month old gleaming girl, using her ears to great advantage, with plenty of dash and dare, and a very happy nature. Very showy, looking good in the stand though a little straight in stifle. Great on the move. 2. Battersby and Williams Internos Belle Starr. 3. Byrne’s Galomax Black Betty with Glentarn. 4. Middleton’s Dornoir Eira

SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN BITCH (5) 4 1.Pearsons Cenninpedr Inspired by Ravendane Having watched this bitch as a very together puppy, is was good to see that she has matured without losing any of her early promise. Beautifully and evenly marked with the cleanest of undergrounds her whole frame has the appearance of being perfectly balanced. A strong, well bodied , but not overdone, 3 ½ yr old with well proportioned head and attractive features. Superb angulation and so gracefull and steady on the move. Didn’t move her best in the bitch line up but did enough to win RBB. 2. Gough and Gorman’s Ravendane Hollywood 1st in JB. 3. Sibleys’ and Bainbridge’s Aust and Cyp Ch. Rorlyn Who Spilt the Paint taf. 4. Black’s Batemanor Pure Magic.

SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE BITCH (1)1 1. Jaques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Alina. Well presented 2 yr old nicely marked mantle with sweet and happy persona. Needs to fill out in the chest and requires more angulation. Good drop of lip and correct dentition but head needs more definition. Would like a slightly longer neck to balance her outline but moved out well.

OPEN BITCH (6)5 Another strong class filled with quality 1. Seddon’s Tenaya Apache Brave Starr has been one of my favorites since puppyhood and didn’t disappoint today. At almost 3, this substantial fawn girl has dash and dare in abundance but never compromising on elegance and grace of form. No creasing on her withers as her arched neck eases smoothly into her well laid shoulder. Superb conformation throughout and smooth as silk on the move. 2. Lord and Lewis’s Axeford Mystify for Hecklehaze. Quality shone through in this 2 yr old fawn who looked amazing from every angle. Well muscled and conditioned throughout with the best of heads, held high on reachy neck. Plenty of attitude and command but fractionally stressed, today, which showed in her face. Great future. 3.Smith’s Garsak Angel Eyes ShCM. 4. Laidlaw’s Kantalar Sweet and Innocent JW ShCM. 5. Gifford’s Danetime Azalea.

BRACE (2)1 1.Laidlaw’s Katalar Drop Dead Gorgeous and Kantalar Sweet and Innocent JW SCCM 1. Beautiful matching fawn sisters having the most pleasing of natures. KDDG placed 2nd in SOFB. Both having particularly pleasing heads with expressive features. Covering the ring smoothly, smartly and in unison.

 The annual Brean weekend which included the Leagues, dinner dance and club show, was another great success, thanks to the amazing South Western GDC committee. Thank you all for allowing me the pleasure of going over your special danes, all presenting the kindness of character desired in our breed.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (4)4 1. Waterfields Galenowa Mendelsohn Sweet 7 month black masked fawn with dark eyes and happy demeanor. Good head planes, even breadth throughout with correct length of foreface, a good stop, correct mouth and enough drop of lip. Plenty of bone and breadth viewed from the front, plenty of depth with good angulation, viewed side on. A good top line and rise over the loin with tight feet. A very well balanced puppy, just needing to be moved a little faster to avoid pacing. BPD . 2. Summers Tokmak Quantum of Solace for Giorgios, is a substantial looking 7 month fawn without mask. Showing plenty of personality, well set ears, lovely neck and good clean overall shape. Carried his tail a little high but moved out with drive.3. Pococks Tamzdane Paper Gangsta 4.Byrnes GlentarnTelegram Sam

PUPPY DOG (3)3 1. Cookes Tantallon Leica A pleasing masculine head on this big 11 month big fawn boy with black mask, correct mouth, nice wide muzzle, good drop of lip and dark eyes. Nicely filled front and straight legs finished with tight feet. A showy stance using his well set neat ears and crested neck. Short coupled , deep chest and good tuck up with a nice turn of stifle and lovely tail set. Floating gait, with correct movement coming and going, just missing out on BPD. 2. Ryan and Georges Rosenbach in the Limelight 11 month brindle boy with correct head planes. Chiseled head of equal breadth and correct proportions, set on elegant neck, finer than 1 but with depth of brisket and elbows tucked well in. Plenty of angulation front and back allowing balanced even movement.3. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake

JUNIOR DOG (3)2 1. Pococks Tamzdane Hanky Panky beautifully marked 15 month big boned harley with clean underground and well arranged torn black patches. Overall powerful appearance with pleasing showy outline, well sprung ribs and deep well filled chest, good tuck up and top line. Good straight foot placement and lithe springy movement with loads of drive from behind. 2. Babbs Damarkan Russian Spirit 13 month well conditioned blue boy with gentle expression and long crested neck. A little bum high at present, and slightly lacking in angulation, which affected his movement.

YEARLING DOG(3)1. Booth’s Roucandane Seeing Stripes 22 month tall but evenly proportioned brindle boy, exuding confidence and elegance. Correct mouth and well chiseled features and dark eyes on neat head, set on the most showy neck. A well filled front, straight legs and tight feet. Good lay of shoulder and depth of brisket with well sprung ribs. Good tuck up and rise over the loin, well muscled throughout with no hint of bulkiness. A most pleasing outline on the stand and striding out with plenty of drive, although standing alone in his class, took a well deserved place in the dog lineup.

NOVICE DOG (3)3 1. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake nicely handled 11 month mantle, 3rd in PD having a strong head with good stop and correct scissor bite, just a little loose in eye. Pleasing outline, could do with strengthening his topline and a little more turn of stifle. Proportionate in depth and width of body, moving out with a steady driving gait. 2.Hood’s Carsan Angels Ward 22 month old blue with a penchant for the exit door. A strong minded lad, a little wide in back skull but correct mouth. Plenty of substance, with a nice outline in the stand and shown in good condition. 3. Babbs Damarkan Russian Spirit.

POST GRADUATE DOG (2)1 1. Battersby’s Internos the Heavyweight. 2 ½ yr old blue with the gentlest expression, having correct bite and a head of equal breadth throughout, with correct lip and underline. Wanted him to use his ears a little more. Not the tallest but well put together with good outline. Elbows tucked tightly under deep, filled chest and neat tuckup with even topline. Smooth and steady movement, just needs to find his dash and dare.

LIMIT DOG (6)4 1. Battersby and Williams Internos Arizona 2 ½ nicely marked harly who has grown in stature and confidence since I judged him in Scotland at 14 months. Well proportioned in body with ears set high and well used on an expressive head with good stop, square lip and good bite. Everything to like on this balanced boy who is maturing well. Correct smooth movement coming and going. 2.Byrne’s Glentarn Harvi Moon happy natured, outgoing, 2 yr old blue boy with good mouth and strong jaw line. Nice over all shape and good top line but needing a little more length of neck. Moved out well. 3.Summers Toscade Touch of Class for Giorgios. 4. Babbs Trishdane Blue Warrior.

SPECIAL VETERAN DOG (3)2 1.Griesons Jaydania Sun Burnt JW ShCM How wonderful to be able to go over this 6 yr old fawn that I have seen mature throughout his show years. Still impressive with good head planes dark neat ears and kind dark eyes, carrying his breadth with pride. Good laid back shoulder and well turned stifle, moving with great dignity. 2.Rippingtons Berevale Conrad at Shaumacill delightful 7 yr black boy carrying a few pounds extra but holding his topline well. Typical of his Berevale breeding holding his head high, and deservedly so. Two special boys.

SPECIAL OPEN FAWN DOG (3)2 1.Middletons Dornoir Tostig 5yr old fawn who I have watched mature from a puppy into a strapping adult. Always an honest mover, with a well filled front, a great depth of chest and well sprung ribs. His head, reminiscent of my late Corindane Tax Evasion of Lisvane, light in mask with dark eyes, gentle expression and good dentition, well filled under the eye with well proportioned features . Good ear set and strong crested neck. Well muscled all over with good lay of shoulder, correct angulation and nicely turned stifle. Would have liked to see him move out a little faster to show off his powerful movement. 2.Summers Toscade Touch of Class for Giorgios 4yr old with lovely masculine head , strong black mask and ears, good stop, dark eyes, correct bite and square jaw. Needs to use his ears for a more alert expression. Not as deep or broad in body as 1 but exceptionally smooth and even in movement.

SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE DOG(1)1 1.Ryan and Georges Rosenbach in the Limelight also 2nd in PD.

SPECIAL OPEN BLUE DOG(4)4 1. Battersby’s Internos the Heavyweight 1st in PGD. 2. Byrne’s Glentarn Harvi Moon 2nd in LD. 3. Babb’s Trishdane Blue Warrior. 4. Hoods Carsan Angels Ward.

SPECIAL OPEN BLACK DOG(2)1 1. Battersby and Williams Ch. Internos the Challenger JW Sh CM having gained his title since giving him BD & BIS at the SGD Club Open Show at 14 months old. The most elegant clean outline with plenty of front and rear angulation and well laid shoulder with no creasing on the withers. Still showing a strong topline with just the required rise over his loin, good croup and tail set. Well muscled and in good condition throughout, still love the commanding expression on his strong head with good mouth and well used ears. Smooth gait with correct driving action. Not as broad as my BD but a close runner and very worthy RBD.

SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN DOG(1)1 1. Battersby and Williams Internos Arizona also 1st in LD.

SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE DOG(2)2 1. Sibleys’ and Bainbridge’s Aust. and Cypriot Ch Rorlyn White Collar Worker taf 4 ½ yr old nicely marked mantle, tall in stature with a showy, pleasing outline, side on. Sadly narrow in frame when viewed from the front and rear but with a well proportioned head, correct head planes, good teeth and alert expression. Good tail set and correct angulation, keeping his topline on the move. Very well handled but needed more substance throughout to complete the picture. 2. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Blake also 1st in ND.

OPEN DOG(4)4 1.Roberts Ch Arondyke Absent Minded JW Stunningly masculine 2½ yr fawn who ticks all the boxes. Soft wide muzzle, correct dentition, strong jaw and dark eye producing a kind yet alert expression on this pleasing head.

Nicely filled front with good bone on straight legs finished with tight feet. Long arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders, muscled but not overloaded. Great depth of chest and well sprung ribs with good tuck up, visibly strong in back and loin. Superb front and rear angulation with nicely turned stifle and developed second thigh. Balanced throughout with great driving action on the move and, when viewed from any aspect, exuding dash and dare, great strength and elegance. An impressive and worthy BD, and BIS. 2. Toohey’s Jaydania Sun Tan 3 yr old rich fawn with correct teeth, dark mask and eye, and well used neat ears. Shorter coupled than 1 with deeper brisket and slightly steeper in croup. Well laid back shoulder, good turn of stifle and low set hocks, producing smooth movement driven from the rear. 3. Seddon’s Tenaya Apache Bold Warrior JW. 4. Babb’s Trishdane Blue Warrior.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (3)2 1. Smith’s Jaydania Liz Taylor Sweet faced black masked 8 month baby with the darkest eyes, most beautiful head and sparkly attitude. Correct head planes proportionately narrow throughout, with good mouth and drop of lip. Clean well used elegant neck set in good shoulders. Good front, ample bone and deep in brisket. Her rear end just a little high and close at the moment, but plenty of time to let down as she develops. 2. Waterfield’s Galenowa Miss Saigon another very nice puppy, brindle litter sister to BPD. At 7 months this puppy seems very together and well balanced with good front and rear angulation. Plenty to go forward with just preferred the head of 1 today.

PUPPY BITCH (3)3 1.Hempsteads Majosun Jenny Wren neatly proportioned and beautifully constructed dark brindle11 month girl with confident and calm personality. Sweet expression on a head with kind eyes, good length of foreface and equal depth throughout. Correct bite and pleasing front aspect with reachy neck set smoothly into sloped back shoulder. Good deep brisket with elbows tucked well under and very neat feet. Smooth movement and overall appearance gained her BPB and BPIS. 2.Bithel’s Seumelga Heilan Lassie of Bourntwyn a clean looking 11 month fawn with black mask, very showy stance and delightful expression. Smart head, just a little loose in eye, with plenty of body and well sprung ribs. Stifle a little straight but plenty of time to let down. A lot to like with good prospects as she matures. 3.Davies Foaldown Tenoree Blues.

JUNIOR BITCH (4)3 1. Gough and Gorman’s Ravendane Hollywood. Very pretty 13 month harlequin using her ears to her advantage. Feminine headpiece with correct bite and drop of lip, presenting a nicely filled front with good bone on straight legs. Reachy neck held high with no creasing on her withers and a topline holding well on the move. Gentle rise over the loin, croup and tail set producing pleasing outline. Moved like a harly with loads of lithe springy action. Much promise I think. 2. Battersby and Williams Internos Belle Starr 15 month gleaming black daughter of the RBD and sharing many of his attributes. Smooth flowing movement from this girl, with deep set eyes and pleasing head. Elegant outline, depth and width of frame, with nothing overdone. 3. Jacques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Beau

YEARLING BITCH(4)4 1. Davies Cenninpedr Diamond Bright 20month well marked and presented harlequin with clean underground and sturdy well built body. Good head, teeth, ear set and expression with well used attentive ears. An arched neck with correct lay of shoulder and angulation fore and rear. A powerful young lady, not lacking in elegance, retaining a strong topline as she drove round the ring, sometimes a little erratically, but enough for me to see her true movement with no pinning or turning out. 2. Day and Fry’s Merribox Heaven Sent to Janriche litter sister to winner of PGB and another quality yearling. At 19 months this girl has the most amazing expression with well defined brows over her kind eyes, and the calm, happy demeanor all breeders wish to attain. Well covered but not stuffy, balanced in physique and on the move with correct angulation front and back. Close decision, just preferred the croup and front movement of 1 today. 3. Cranfield’s Foaldown Black Majic for Zefather. 4.Thurlby’s Justinian China Rose JW.

NOVICE BITCH (5)3 1.Cartledge-Blake’s Vanmore Hiawatha Plenty to like on this atractive19 month strong harlequin, standing in a very expressive and alert manner. Pleasing head, scissor bite and well used ears. A good body and smart outline, driving powerfully from behind while keeping her topline, as she strode out. 2. Smith’s Jaydania Liz Taylor also 1st in MPB 3.Baker’s Grand Electra’s Initiativ of Preveli.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (5)3 1. Day and Fry’s Merribox Love Affair with Janriche JW Such a balanced fawn with as forward and loving a personality as her litter sister (in YB). Similar in conformation to her sister but marginally more refined. Steady as a rock in the stand showing off her well proportioned head, reachy neck, depth of frame, well turned stifle, muscled hindquarters and second thigh. Smooth and forthright on her movement and a pleasure to go over. 2.Smith’s Vavavoom Born to be Fawn. 21 month fawn girl, taller than 1 but equally as showy. Black mask and well used dark ears on a chiseled head, resulting in an alert expression. Short coupled with filled front, good depth and muscled body. Rise over the loin, holding her topline as she moved out with drive. Preferred length of neck on 1. 3.Summers and Lefeuvre’sTokmak Take a Chance.

LIMIT BITCH (5) 3 1. Hogarth’s Sunlind Summer Lovin’ Beautifully constructed rich fawn of 18 months demanding attention, as she held her head high in a superior attitude. Correct head planes with flat skull, defined stop, good length of foreface and broad muzzle. Lips square in front, strong jaw, correct mouth, and head of equal breadth as well as equal depth throughout. Pleasingly dark in mask and eye with ears folded against her cheeks. Filled front with strong boned straight legs and neat feet, turning neither in, or out. Great depth of chest, complemented by, well muscled hind quarters. Level topline with good tail set and well angulated front and rear. Well developed long second thigh and low hocks allowing drive and a smoothness of movement. A well deserved BB, RBIS and BOS. 2.Cranfield’s Roucandane Total Flame for Zefather. Another well muscled, yet not overloaded, 3 yr fawn presented in tip top, hard condition. Head not equal to 1 and doesn’t use her ears to her advantage yet, shows an elegant reachy neck and showy outline. Strides out with power and great drive. 3.Byrne’s Galomax Black Betty with Glentarn.

SPECIAL VETERAN BITCH (7)5 . A truly special class which I found quite moving to judge.1. Lord’s Murrayvhayle Mamba at Hecklehaze. The most magnificent 8 yr old brindle, exuding charisma and dynamism while retaining , elegance of form and construction. She was able to power around the ring with lithe spring in her step. She held her own in the bitch line up, brimming with dash and dare. 2.Gifford’s Garsak Camellia 6 ½ yr fawn who is as lithe as ever. Showing grace of form and a pleasing outline, she moved around the ring with ease, characteristic of good conformation. 3. Ingram’s Ch. Allours Miss Chief of Dainmajik. 4.Smith’s Calomar Wish upon a Star for Vavavoom. 5. Young’s Tyak Lady Luck for St. Piran

SPECIAL OPEN FAWN BITCH (4)2 1. Cranfield’s Roucandane Total Flame for Zefather 2nd in LB. 2. Laidlaw’s Kantalar Drop Dead Gorgeous . 5 yr old well named fawn with a gorgeous head displaying better than average head planes and proportionately narrow throughout. Well filled body, shorter coupled than 1, with dark mask and eyes. Another steady mover with the gentlest personality.

SPECIAL OPEN BRINDLE BITCH (1)1 1. Lord’s Murrayvhayle Mamba at Hecklehaze.

SPECIAL OPEN BLUE BITCH (2)2 1. Middleton’s Dornoir Fiall 2 ½ yr gentle in nature and expression. Plenty of depth and substance to this young lady, displaying a pleasing outline, with required angulation. Correct mouth and strength of back, keeping a sound topline as she covered the ring with spring in step. 2.Davies Foaldown Tenoree Blues. 3rd in PB yet a pretty11 month young lady with much promise. Neat feminine head with high set ears and showy elegant neck there is plenty to like. She just let herself down on the move by continuing to pace.

SPECIAL OPEN BLACK BITCH (5)4 1. Cranfield’s Foaldown Black Majic for Zefather. 3rd in YB but up against tough competition. 21 month old gleaming girl, using her ears to great advantage, with plenty of dash and dare, and a very happy nature. Very showy, looking good in the stand though a little straight in stifle. Great on the move. 2. Battersby and Williams Internos Belle Starr. 3. Byrne’s Galomax Black Betty with Glentarn. 4. Middleton’s Dornoir Eira

SPECIAL OPEN HARLEQUIN BITCH (5) 4 1.Pearsons Cenninpedr Inspired by Ravendane Having watched this bitch as a very together puppy, is was good to see that she has matured without losing any of her early promise. Beautifully and evenly marked with the cleanest of undergrounds her whole frame has the appearance of being perfectly balanced. A strong, well bodied , but not overdone, 3 ½ yr old with well proportioned head and attractive features. Superb angulation and so gracefull and steady on the move. Didn’t move her best in the bitch line up but did enough to win RBB. 2. Gough and Gorman’s Ravendane Hollywood 1st in JB. 3. Sibleys’ and Bainbridge’s Aust and Cyp Ch. Rorlyn Who Spilt the Paint taf. 4. Black’s Batemanor Pure Magic.

SPECIAL OPEN MANTLE BITCH (1)1 1. Jaques and Kirby’s Jacqukir Alina. Well presented 2 yr old nicely marked mantle with sweet and happy persona. Needs to fill out in the chest and requires more angulation. Good drop of lip and correct dentition but head needs more definition. Would like a slightly longer neck to balance her outline but moved out well.

OPEN BITCH (6)5 Another strong class filled with quality 1. Seddon’s Tenaya Apache Brave Starr has been one of my favorites since puppyhood and didn’t disappoint today. At almost 3, this substantial fawn girl has dash and dare in abundance but never compromising on elegance and grace of form. No creasing on her withers as her arched neck eases smoothly into her well laid shoulder. Superb conformation throughout and smooth as silk on the move. 2. Lord and Lewis’s Axeford Mystify for Hecklehaze. Quality shone through in this 2 yr old fawn who looked amazing from every angle. Well muscled and conditioned throughout with the best of heads, held high on reachy neck. Plenty of attitude and command but fractionally stressed, today, which showed in her face. Great future. 3.Smith’s Garsak Angel Eyes ShCM. 4. Laidlaw’s Kantalar Sweet and Innocent JW ShCM. 5. Gifford’s Danetime Azalea.

BRACE (2)1 1.Laidlaw’s Katalar Drop Dead Gorgeous and Kantalar Sweet and Innocent JW SCCM 1. Beautiful matching fawn sisters having the most pleasing of natures. KDDG placed 2nd in SOFB. Both having particularly pleasing heads with expressive features. Covering the ring smoothly, smartly and in unison.