Isle Of Wight Canine Association

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JUDGE’S REPORT OF ISLE OF WIGHT CANINE ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW ON 6TH APRIL 2019

Thank you to the officers and committee for inviting me to judge your lovely show. I exhibited at your autumn event and thought you had such a lovely friendly, happy atmosphere, so wanted to come again. My dog gained her Show Certificate of Merit as a result. It was a long way to travel, but it was worth it. I love crossing on the ferry with the super scenery. Thanks to my very efficient steward and your lovely, friendly exhibitors.

My BEST IN SHOW was Drake’s Pointer, Ansona Queen of Hearts at Clamerkin ShCM, who I had awarded Best Gundog. An outstanding mover for her age of nearly eight, she would have qualified to be Best Veteran in Show as well. Correctly proportioned head with well-defined stop. Lovely ears and eyes, with slightly arched neck. She has good shoulder placement with a slightly sloping topline. Well sprung ribs and correct loin. Muscled hindquarters, with well laid down hocks, presenting a super outline. To win Best in Show, I was looking for a dog with lovely outline, showmanship and wonderful movement to command the ring. I thought she had it all. I am surprised she is a not a champion, but understand she has done a lot of winning in her lifetime and had won at a Pointer club show the week before.

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: - Foglia’s Wire-Haired Dachshund, Kentixen Abies Grandis. Well balanced, being moderately long in body with good bone. Nice brindle coat of harsh texture, with lovely markings. Correct head with nice strong teeth, well set ears, slightly arched neck. Good strong breast bone. Back reasonably level, well sprung ribs, with slightly arched loin. Well-developed hindquarters and good feet. Moved freely with drive from behind. Well-presented and handled.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: - Lathwell’s Boxer, Samsconat Paddy Saul at Wihtgar. I fell in love with this 7 month old dog as soon as he entered the ring. Great temperament and personality, attending his first show. Very well developed in bone and muscle for a dog so young. Well balanced head, in proportion to body. Correct eyes and mouth. Nice skull and ear placement. Round neck with elegant arch. Super flowing square, slightly sloping body, with very deep chest, reaching to elbows with excellent forechest. Well-muscled hindquarters with good angulation. Moved well with reach and drive from the rear, when settled, getting better as time went on.

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: - Langford’s Lhasa Apso, Farrenmills Summer Moon over Quaytown. Another lovely puppy, quite mature for his age. Super, well-proportioned head. Moderately narrow skull, not quite flat. Dark, medium sized oval eyes, giving lovely expression. Correct bite with full dentition. Straight forelegs. Correct length of body, balanced and compact with level topline. Good angulation. Lovely round, cat-like feet with firm pads. High set well carried tail, well feathered. Exceptional movement. Abundant coat coming through well, of correct texture.

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW: - Langford’s Lhasa Apso, Quaytown Hear it for the Boys. Quite a name for this 8 year old chap, from the same kennel, who really did look wonderful for his age. I see he wins lots of awards on the Island, so no surprise. Little to fault him on. Super, well-proportioned head, with correct bite. Strong, well arched neck. Straight forelegs, correct length of body with level topline. Stacked and on the move holds himself well. A real natural showman, enjoying his day out. His coat is his glory, with a long, heavy, straight, hard top coat with moderate undercoat. A credit to his owner, for keeping his coat so well. Excellent mover.

RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW: - Holbrook’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Marlhouse Natasha. Another veteran who is a credit to her owner, to be presented and shown so well at the age of 12 and a half. Moved like a dog half her age, with such a lovely gay, friendly personality. Ultra-feminine head, flat skull, beautiful large, round eyes, with long, high set well feathered ears. Lovely short-coupled body, with level topline that she held well. Correct long, silky coat with plenty of feathering. Presented in excellent condition. But she won her place on movement, excellent for an elderly toy.

BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED IN SHOW: - Rackett’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Islanza Spotless Duck (AI). One of my favourite gundog breeds. He gave the impression of being fit for purpose, being well balanced and an excellent mover. Good, balanced head, slightly dome skull with clearly defined stop, muzzle straight and of medium length. Nice eyes and neat low set ears. Straight foreleg, well boned and nicely muscled. Nice round feet. In excellent coat. Moved smoothly and powerfully, covering the ground, with drive from the rear.

SECOND RESERVE BEST OF BREED IN SHOW: - Nolcini’s Irish Terrier, Holbam Celtic Kate ShCM. One of my favourite terrier breeds. Good length of head with dark eye and flat skull. Nice length of neck. Straight forelegs, nicely boned and muscled. Very well balanced body, of good length and ribbed back. Muscled hindquarters and hocks well let down. Well set tail. Excellent coat, both in texture and colour. Moved well and parallel. Put down in hard condition. Handled well.

WORKING GROUP

BOXER

GRADUATE (1) 1. Lathwell’s Samsconat Paddy Saul at Wihtgar. See above critique. BEST PUPPY, RESERVE BEST OF BREED, BEST WORKING PUPPY & BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

OPEN (1) 1. Lathwell’s Uftonponds in the Swim at Wihtgar. Feminine girl with good head. Straight, well boned front legs. Good depth of chest, reaching to elbows. Straight back, nicely muscled. Good hindquarters and angulation. Moved OK. BEST OF BREED & GROUP THREE.

ROTTWEILER

GRADUATE (1) 1. Ezzard’s Jacraila Halfdan the Black to Kassasan. 6 months old, very happy and playful, indicating a lovely temperament. However, as he was so playful I was unable to access his mouth, but what I could see looked fine. Good head and expression, with good balance between skull and muzzle. Dark almond eye and nice ear set. Nice lay of shoulder and good broad, deep, roomy chest. Well developed with plenty of bone and muscle. Correct tail set. Will be interesting to see how he progresses. BEST PUPPY, RESERVE BEST OF BREED & RESERVE BEST WORKING PUPPY.

OPEN (1) 1. Ezzard & Allen’s Jodipas Paint it Black to Kassasan JW ShCM. Mature, feminine bitch without lacking in strength. Nice shaped head, with dark almond eyes and high set ears, wide apart. Strong neck going down into well placed shoulders. Nice broad, deep, roomy chest. Good topline, tailset and carriage. Well-developed hindquarters, stifles fairly well bent, with hocks well angulated. This produced strong, powerful, flowing movement. Well off for bone with round, compact feet. In good coat with clear defined markings. BEST OF BREED & RESERVE BEST WORKING.

A.V.N.S.C. WORKING

GRADUATE (4) 1. Massey’s Dobermann, Kodam I Can Be Your Hero. 6 year old male of good breed type. Super well proportioned, wedge head. Good neck. Well-constructed body, with straight front legs. Short, firm, strong back with straight topline sloping slightly and correct tail set. Moved well and powerfully. RESERVE BEST A.V.N.S.C.WORKING.

2. Sampson’s Tibetan Mastiff, Dokhyi Tibet Gyalpo Chi An. Good head with very expressive kind oval brown eyes to match his coat colour. Correct triangular shaped ears, hanging close to head. Good dentition. Although nicely bodied I felt I would prefer a heavier dog and more of him. He was not in the best of coat and condition which spoilt the overall picture. Correct tail set on high with tail curled over his back. Moved OK.

OPEN (3) 1. Massey’s Dobermann, Jojavik Kissy Suzuki ShCM. Quality bitch, presenting a clean, compact and elegant outline. Well-proportioned wedge-shaped head, with parallel planes, enough underjaw, and a super expression from dark eyes and correct ear set. Well-developed forechest, with beautiful neck into correctly laid shoulders and matching upper arm. Legs are well-set under, with good round bone and lovely well arched, compact, cat-like, tight feet. Strong firm topline with deep brisket. Her correctly angulated and well-muscled rear with strong hocks, gave her drive on the move, with good reach to give lovely profile action. Her overall balance and elegance could not be denied. Pushed hard for top awards. BEST A.V.N.S.C.WORKING & BEST WORKING.

WORKING

GROUP BEST WORKING: - Massey’s Dobermann, Jojavik Kissy Suzuki ShCM.

RESERVE BEST WORKING: - Ezzard & Allen’s Rottweiller, Jodipas Paint it Black to Kassasan JW ShCM.

GROUP THREE: - Lathwell’s Boxer, Uftonponds in the Swim at Wihtgar.

BEST WORKING PUPPY: - Lathwell’s Boxer, Samsconat Paddy Saul at Wihtgar.

RESERVE BEST WORKING PUPPY: - Ezzard’s Rottweiller, Jacraila Halfdan the Black to Kassasan.

BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED WORKING: - Ezzard’s Rottweiller, Jacraila Halfdan the Black to Kassasan.

UTILITY GROUP

LHASA APSO

PUPPY (1) 1. Langford’s Farrenmills Summer Moon over Quaytown. See above critique. BEST PUPPY, RESERVE BEST OF BREED, BEST UTILITY PUPPY & RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

OPEN (1) 1. Langford’s Quaytown Snowdrop. Well proportioned, lovely head. Moderately narrow, not quite flat skull. Dark oval eyes with pendant, heavily feathered ears. Correct mouth. Strong and well arched neck. Straight forelegs, heavily furnished. Super body of correct length, balanced and compact with a level topline. High-set tail, carried well over the back. Moved very well. In superb coat with top coat long, heavy, straight and hard with good undercoat. BEST OF BREED & RESERVE BEST UTILITY.

MINIATURE SCHNAUZER

OPEN (3) 1. Dormer’s Starbound to Sleep to Dream. Nice head of correct proportions, with correct mouth. Neat V-shaped ears, set high and dropping forward to temple. Moderately long, slightly arched neck flowing into nice shoulders. Lovely front assembly. Good body. Would have preferred a thicker tail at the root, tapering towards the tip. Moved freely and well. Correct harsh, wiry coat. BEST OF BREED.

2. Dormer’s Starbound Martin ShCM. Nice head of correct proportions, with correct mouth. Preferred neck and front of 1. Good body, but preferred hindquarters of 1. Coat not so good, but correct tail, set on and carried high, giving balance to the dog. Thick at root and tapering towards the tip. RESERVE BEST OF BREED. SHIH TZU

GRADUATE (2) 1. Silsbury’s Jadoremy Red Bounty Forever. Attractive dark gold colour with lovely head and expression. Broad, round and wide between the eyes. Muzzle having the ‘chrysanthemum-like effect. Excellent mouth, slightly undershot and wide. Round eyes. Well proportioned, nicely arched neck. Good forelegs, level back. Tail set on high carried well over back. Moved smoothly and well. Coat coming through well. BEST PUPPY, RESERVE BEST OF BREED & UTILITY PUPPY GROUP THREE.

2. Silsbury’s Jadoremy Red Bounty Legacy. A delightful pair of Shih Tzu litter mates, much alike. Good head and mouth, but the winner’s mouth was better. Front legs and tail carriage was better on the winner. This one was shorter in length and not so muscled or angulated.

OPEN (1) 1. Silsbury’s Jadoremy Thunder Bolt Zuse ShCM. Good example of the breed. Good shaped head with correct proportions and defined stop. Muzzle having the ‘chrysanthemum-like effect. Round dark eyes. Correct dentition. Nice shape to neck and level back. Nice rounded feet. Tail set high, heavily plumed and carried gaily well over back. Moved smoothly, showing full pads. Presented to a very high standard, with a good quality texture to coat. BEST OF BREED & GROUP FOUR.

TIBETAN TERRIER

OPEN (3) 1. Plummer’s Tetsikarma Stargazer ShCM. 7 years old, but certainly did not look or act like it. I thought he would be my Veteran group winner, until he went 2nd to a dog much older in excellent coat. Lovely well-presented black and white mature, sound, solid boy. Lovely head of good proportions. Large round dark eyes and scissor bite. Strong neck, leading into well placed shoulders, good front, sturdy, square body with excellent bone structure, spring of rib and large round feet. Kept topline on move and stacked. Good bend of stifle and hindquarters, giving smooth, effortless movement with good stride. Handled very well. Tail set on fairly high and carried over the back, giving balance. Excellent profusion of coat and in lovely condition. BEST OF BREED, GROUP THREE & 2ND IN VETERAN.

2. Plummer’s Tetsikarma Lola Stargirl ShCM. Nice gold and white girl, who was well presented in lovely coat. Nice head, eyes, ears, skull and good scissor bite. Good neck, flowing down to well laid shoulders. Correct square outline. Topline not as good as 1. Wonderful hindquarters muscles and angulations. Moved very well and shown in good, hard condition. Stood well down on pads. Good tailset carried in gay curl over the back. Would prefer her with a little less weight, but very nice. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY

PUPPY (4) 1. Brooks & Cairns’ French Bulldog, Corursus Under the Ivy. Promising puppy in good form and condition, presenting a good outline. Nice square head, in proportion to body size. Correct mouth. Dark, round eyes, set relatively wide apart. Expressive ‘bat ears’ of correct shape and size, with ear canal wide and open. Nice forequarters and body line. Good amount of bone and muscle. Small compact feet, lined up straight. Correct short tail, set low, covering anus. Sound, free flowing movement. BEST A.V.N.S.C.UTILITY PUPPY & RESERVE BEST UTILITY PUPPY.

2. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Belle. Younger than my 1st place and quite immature. Nice head, very wrinkled. Will be interesting to see how she matures. Won over her kennelmate in front assembly, body and movement. Would prefer a longer tail.

3. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Jasmine.

GRADUATE (7) 1. Brooks & Cairns’ French Bulldog, Corursus Under the Ivy. See critique above.

2. Turner’s Tibetan Spaniel, Lydanstone Betsan for Turcel. Correct head, small in proportion to body, carried proudly. Skull slightly domed, stop slight but defined. Good length of body with level back. Nice hare feet. Tail set high, plumed and carried in gay curl over back when moving. In good coat and moved OK.

3. Bull’s Boston Terrier, Stonedragon’s Fabella.

4. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Belle.

5. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Jasmine.

LIMIT (6) 1. Mootaz’s Japanese Spitz, Charney Tsukino with Tazapash. A good example of the breed. Good wedge shaped head, moderately broad, slightly round skull and well defined stop. Dark oval shaped eyes with black eye rims. Small triangular erect ears, set high. Good quality bone and lovely to handle. Well-muscled, in lovely condition. Small round, cat-like feet, well cushioned. Well plumed tail, high set, carried curved over the back. Moved correctly – light and nimble. In good coat. A shame he met my Group winner. RESERVE A.V.N.S.C. UTILITY & BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED UTILITY.

2. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Belle.

3. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Jasmine.

OPEN (5) 1. Brooks & Cairn’s French Bulldog, Corusus the Glamorous Life JW ShCM. Fell in love with this brindle bitch as soon as she came into the ring and she did not disappoint. A lovely example of the breed, just what I though a French Bulldog should look like. So lovely to go over and perfectly named, packed with glamour and style. Correct square head, broad muzzle, round dark eyes and ‘bat ears’ set high, carried upright and parallel. Correct dentition. Good front with legs set wide apart, straight boned, strong, muscular and short. Nicely arched neck into well laid shoulders. Strong rounded, cobby body, with good ‘cut up’. Moved free and flowing, very soundly. Adequate bone for a bitch. Small compact feet and correct short tail covering anus. Pushed hard for top wards. BEST A.N.S.C. UTILITY & BEST UTILITY.

2. Bull’s Boston Terrier, Foxbriar Two for Joy Amung Stonedragon RL1 RL2. Nice overall type, in good condition and well-muscled. Creates a nice profile when standing. Unfortunately, movement lets her down, which is a shame. More ring training may do her good.

3. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Belle.

4. Cogger’s French Bulldog, Vectisbelles Lady Jasmine.

A.V.UTILITY VETERAN (4) 1. Langford’s Lhasa Apso, Quaytown Hear it for the Boys. See above critique. BEST VETERAN IN SHOW.

 2. Plummer’s Tibetan Terrier, Tetsikarma Stargazer ShCM. See above critique. 3. Silsbury’s Shih Tzu, Little Minx J’Adore the First.

UTILITY GROUP

BEST UTILITY: - Brooks & Cairn’s French Bulldog, Corusus the Glamorous Life JW ShCM.

RESERVE BEST UTILITY: - Langford’s Lhasa Apso, Quaytown Snowdrop.

GROUP THREE: - Plummer’s Tibetan Terrier, Tetsikarma Stargazer ShCM.

GROUP FOUR: - Silsbury’s Shih Tzu, Jadoremy Thunder Bolt Zuse ShCM.

BEST UTILITY PUPPY: - Langford’s Lhasa Apso, Farrenmills Summer Moon over Quaytown.

RESERVE BEST UTILITY PUPPY: - Brooks & Cairns’ French Bulldog, Corursus Under the Ivy.

PUPPY GROUP THREE: - Silsbury’s Shih Tzu, Jadoremy Red Bounty Forever.

BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED UTILITY: - Mootaz’s Japanese Spitz, Charney Tsukino with Tazapash.

GUNDOG GROUP

A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG

GRADUATE (3) 1. Adams, Hird, Lewis & Hird’s Field Spaniel, Fecimus Best of Both Worlds. This pretty bitch was so well handled by a competent young lady, who I am sure will go far in the future. Well-proportioned head, giving good expression. Nice forequarters, also good depth of chest and rib. Stifles moderately bent and hocks well let down. Nice tail set. Moved well, showing pads. BEST A.V.N.S.C. GUNDOG.

 2. Quinn’s Italian Spinone, Magnificani Draco. Masculine head with soft gentle expression. Short neck. Straight front. Good bend of stifle. Well boned, in good condition, correct coat, showed well. Moved OK.

OPEN (2) 1. Northard’s Spanish Water Dog, Valentisimo’s Lugo. A 5 year old black and white dog with a strong well-proportioned head and medium oval shaped eyes, giving a gentle expression. Short neck leading into straight front. Deep chest and well sprung ribs. Well-muscled rear with sufficient angulation. Moved OK. RESERVE A.V.N.S.C.GUNDOG.

A.V.GUNDOG VETERAN (6) 1. Cotton’s German Shorthaired Pointer, Winterwell Miss Tified. This bitch is in fabulous shape for 12 years old, especially on the move, so true with good extension and drive, winning her the class. Well balanced, giving a super outline when stood and on the move. She has a well-proportioned and lovely head. Kind eye, giving a gentle expression. Nicely bodied, with good depth to the brisket, well developed forechest and good tail carriage. BEST VETERAN IN GROUP.

2. Blackley & Salero’s Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Glenntree Ruby Slipper JW ShCM. Another lovely veteran, who certainly does not look nearly 11 years old. A very worthy champion. Nothing between these two lovely old ladies, so I picked the older one. For an old larger dog to have such a wonderful body and movement at 12 is a real credit to the owner. However, I thought this ‘merry’ Coker was wonderful as well and would have loved to have taken her home. Lovely in every way. She must still be In contention with the younger girls.

3. Walden’s American Cocker Spaniel, Fielgar Majestic Legend ShCM.

GUNDOG GROUP: - Drake’s Pointer, Ansona Queen of Hearts at Clamerkin ShCM.

RESERVE BEST GUNDOG: - Blackley & Salero’s Cocker Spaniel, Cooleela Operation Dynamo.

GROUP THREE: - Gallin’s Golden Retriever, Anguskye Tomorrows Dawn of Wightwind.

GROUP FOUR: - Adams, Hird, Lewis & Hird’s Field Spaniel, Fecimus Best of Both Worlds.

BEST GUNDOG PUPPY: - Walden’s Amrican Cocker Spaniel, Taramount Some Like it Hot.

RESERVE BEST GUNDOG PUPPY: - Andrews & Trickett’s Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Asterlily Tofino by Aftonmarsh.

PUPPY GROUP THREE: - Butler’s Cocker Spaniel, Manchela Genesis.

BEST RESERVE BEST OF BREED GUNDOG: - Rackett’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, Islanza Spotless Duck (AI).

Felicity A. Snook JUDGE