Reading & District Kennel Association

 Reading & District Kennel Association Premier Open Show 29th May 2019

Judge – Caroline Friend-Rees (Amical)Many thanks to the officers and committee for asking me to judge at this well organised friendly show. The weather was against us but thank you to the exhibitors and dogs who just took it in their stride.

Australian Shepherd Open 1st Mrs Knott Lyveden Texas Ranger. Lovely head and expression to this 4 year old male. Good length of neck, chest to elbow and well sprung ribs. Sound mover 2nd Mr & Mrs Barr Allmark Yogi Bear. Lovely masculine male of good breed type.Good length of neck, firm topline and balanced angulation. Free easy movement 

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)Junior 1st & Best of Breed - Mrs White’s Wichahpi Angpetu, Lovely feminine bitch with chiselled head of correct proportions and good ears giving a super expression. Arched neck, deep chest and firm topline. Shown in excellent condition. 

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)Puppy 1st Best of Breed & Best Puppy in Breed - Ms Monks’ Bergeau Forever Starlight Handsome 7 month old quality male. Just made so well and overflowing with breed type. Well developed head with dark almond shaped eyes and high set ears. Arched neck into well placed shoulders and deep chest. Firm topline and strong hindquarters. Lovely sound mover. Junior 1st – Ms Monks’ Bergeau Forever Starlight – As previous classPost Graduate 1st & Res Best of Breed Mrs S Lewington’s Corsini Prelude2 year old elegant bitch of correct proportions. Correct length of neck and firm topline . Shown in excellent coat and condition but needs to settle on the move. Briard Open 1st & Best of Breed Mr & Mrs Chester’s Lysdenoire Le Roc JW ShCM, Masculine male of good size and shape. Strong neck of good length and firm level topline. Well angulated hind quarters and strong feet. Moving with lovely rear drive action.

Rough Collie, Puppy 1st & Best Puppy in Breed Mrs J Margetts’ Lynmead Lemonade for Collingvale, Lovely young bitch with dark almond eyes and sweet expression. Arched neck into sloping well angulated shoulders and firm topline. Sound mover. Junior 1st & Best of Breed – Mr & Mrs Walders - Hanvale Polly Shelby, Pretty bitch with lovely dark almond shaped eyes and of good proportions. Arched neck, deep chest and well sprung ribs. Firm topline and shown in excellent coat. Post Graduate 1st & Best of Breed - Mr & Mrs Walders Hanvale Polly Shelby ( As previous Class) 2nd & Res Best of Breed – Mrs J Margetts’ Collingvale Cava Feminine bitch of good size and shape. Head of good proportions and dark eyes. Lovely mover.3rd Mrs H Lyall’s Santaloly’s Sky Amidalas. Open 1st Mrs H Lyall’s Santaloly’s Sky Amidalas Good head and expression with correct eye colour and shape. Good neck with chests down to elbow and firm topline. Moving a little close behind.

Collie (Smooth) Open 1st & Best of Breed – Ms R, Mr S & Ms O Pletz-Kazantzis & Busby’s Foxearth Fandella, Ultra feminine bitch with head of good proportions and lovely dark almond eyes giving a super sweet expression. Well arched neck of good length and firm level topline. Moving with light effortless ground covering strides and driving from the rear. 

German Shepherd Dog - Puppy 1st & Best Puppy in Breed Miss R Gaffin’s Ylanris Dreamboat, Masculine head with good eyes and well set ears. Lovely front assembley, deep chest and good ribbing. Lovely moving youngster. Junior 1st & Res Best of Breed – Miss K Wilenczyc’s Nellinka Christmas Khaos at Kashiba, Strong masculine male with lovely dark eyes, correct dentition and powerful muzzle. Long strong neck into good front assembly. Firm topline and moving well. Post Graduate 1st Miss Gwilliam’s Kazaura’s Forever & a Day at Louajak Long coat male of good size and shape. Masculine well proportioned head. Good length of neck and lovely front angulation. Sound mover. 2nd Mrs AG Shaw’s Astradine Keepsake JW. Feminine bitch with good head and eye. Lovely well made bitch with good forequarter and firm topline. Open 1st & Best of Breed Mrs AG Shaw’s Astradine Kornishman JW Shcm Lovely strong male with good bone and proportions. Masculine head, good length of neck into well muscled shoulders, deep chest and firm topline. Lovely ground covering action. 2nd Miss R Gaffin’s Hagie Best of the Gods,

A/V NSC Pastoral Puppy 1st & Best Puppy – Mrs K Harrell’s Beauceron - Odyssee De Sainte Petronille Lovely well made bitch. Good outline with strength and bone yet still feminine. Balanced head of correct proportions and dark oval eyes. Effortless movement with good reaching strides. Post Graduate 1st & Best of Breed AVNSC Mrs P Gilbert’s Hungarian Puli - Silkata Howay Hugo 2 ½ year old square male of correct size and shape. Lovely head of good proportions and excellent pigment. Correct angulation with good sound movement 2nd Mrs K Harrell’s Beauceron Pebbleena’s Millie Murphy with Beaukita Lovely bitch of good bone and substance. Good strong neck and proud head carriage. Chest down to elbow and firm level topline. Just preferred the movement of one Open 1st & Res Best of Breed AVNSC Mrs K Harrell’s Beauceron – Chiceron Edeavour with Beaukita . Impressive 3 ½ year old powerfully built male. Head proudly carried and muscular neck. Deep chest down to elbow and correct angulation. Lovely ground covering powerful movement. A/V Pastoral Puppy 1st Ms E L Smith’s Finnish Lapphund Rajarani Christmas Rose Smart young bitch with dark oval eyes lovely soft feminine expression. Neck of correct length firm strong topline. Lovely brisket effortless movement. 2nd Mrs K Harrell’s Beauceron - Odyssee De Sainte Petronille As previous

A/V NSC Pastoral Puppy class 3rd Miss R & Mr D Swales-Glasscoe & Carter Bearded Collie Cheryshd One Golden Kiss at Hewanorra Junior 1st Miss J C Spurr’s Border Collie - Dreamwork Collat’Ral Beauty. 13 month old bitch with piercing blue eyes and well balanced head. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and firm topline. Lovely free easy tireless movement. Open 1st M & G Allan’s Shetland Sheepdog Janetstown Jillions. Pretty bitch with good head and expression. Muscular neck and body of correct proportions. Shown in excellent coat and condition.2nd Mrs C Le Poidevin’s Shetland Sheepdog Conorvean Bobbin Joan 9 ½ year old bitch who doesn’t look her age. Pretty bitch with sweet expression and good body proportions. Preferred the movement of 1.

Pastoral Group A fabulous group one of the best I have judged, just full of breed type and quality. 1 Mr P Jacksons Finnish Lapphund Ch Tilkkuturkin Hallantuoma to Elbereth JW ShCM (IMP FIN) stunning Wolf Sable Finnish Lapphund with lovely dark oval eyes and the most beautiful head and expression. Totally balanced throughout with medium length strong neck, moderately laid back shoulders and strong straight broad back. Balanced angulation and sound movement .2 Lady S Reilly’s Pyrenean Mountain Dog Lisjovia Boris Bear at Darmaror JW ShCM. Very close between 1 and 2. This quality male just screams breed type. Beautiful head with typical eye and expression. Strong neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Lovely bone and substance with broad chest reaching just below his elbows and firm topline. Very good typical movement.3 Mr & Mrs LJ Betts Bearded Collie Pipadene Whiskey and Lace JW . Lovely feminine bitch with good head and soft expression. Slightly arched neck and shoulders sloping well back. Well sprung ribs and level topline. Well muscled hindquarters and moving with lovely long ground covering effortless strides.4 Miss M & Miss L Green & O’Brian’s Samoyed Taronakits Kall Me Kosmic ShCM.Quality masculine male with excellent head shape and brown almond shaped eyes. Medium neck and excellent front assemble and deep chest. Shown in excellent coat and condition. 

Pastoral Puppy Group 1 Ms Monks’ Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren) Bergeau Forever Starlight. Handsome 7 month old quality male. Just made so well and overflowing with breed type. Well developed head with dark almond shaped eyes and high set ears. Arched neck into well placed shoulders and deep chest. Firm topline and strong hindquarters. Lovely sound mover. 2 Mrs S J Ritchie’s Bearded Collie Cheryshd One to Kiss. Beautiful young bitch with attractive head and lovely expression. All in proportion and balanced thoughout. Effortless long-reaching ground covering strides. 3 Ms E L Smith’s Finnish Lapphund Rajarani Christmas Rose. Smart young bitch with dark oval eyes lovely soft feminine expression. Neck of correct length firm strong topline. Lovely brisket effortless movement.4 Miss R Gaffin’s German Shepherd Dog Ylanris Dreamboat. Masculine head with good eyes and well set ears. Lovely front assembley, deep chest and good ribbing. Lovely moving youngster. 

Veteran Stakes D/B1st Miss S Wolfe’s Alaskan Malamute Ch Hawkeye Polarni Usvit (Imp Cze) Stunning 8 year old male which is built so well. Lovely broad powerful masculine head and large brown almond shaped eyes and correct bite. Excellent bone and substance with correct proportionsand balanced angulation. Shown in good coat and condition. 2nd Mr C & Mrs A Makey’s Basset Griffon Vendeen (Grand) Ir Ch Gairside Ferdinand JW ShCM Anch’15 Another quality male who doesn’t look his age. Masculine noble head , strong neck into well laid shoulders, ribbing well back and level topline. Moving with straight reaching well forward strides.3rd Mrs J Jackson-Haines’ Golden Retriever Leighsham Little Beeper JW 4th Mr & Mrs LJ Betts Bearded Collie Pipadene Ultimate Dream JW 5th Miss L E Norman’s Siberian Husky Skimarque Silver Sno Queen ShCM