St Austell & District Canine Society

St Austell & District CS

3rd November 2019

Judge: Mr Krystyan Greenland

It was an absolute pleasure to judge at this very well run show. Thank you to all those who entered and supported this very good club. Thank you to the hard working Committee for looking after us all day. The venue was excellent and the weather for the most part was a lot better than it could have been! Thank you to my hard working steward for the day - Tina Capell. You were awesome! There were some lovely dogs on exhibition here and I was greatly spoilt for choice. Thank you for a wonderful day in Cornwall.

Best In Show.

A lovely line up awaited me, and the decisions were hard. Thank you to my fellow group judges for sending through these quality dogs. In the end, for me, two dogs stood away here and ultimately this top award went to the beautiful Finnish Lapphund, Cooper & Critchlows Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu, who never put a foot wrong all day. He excelled today and looked an absolute picture. Oozing breed type and powered round with super movement. Well done. RBIS went to the outstanding Leonberger, Skilling & Folkes’ Ch Dacfolke Obie Odakota. This super dog was likewise full of breed type and so light of foot for his size. Presented to perfection. Quality dogs indeed.

Best Puppy In Show

Again, a lovely line up of very promising puppies. Some sure fire Champions of the future here. For BPIS I chose the super Briard, Jacobs-Pearce’s Arundall Mithra. As I have detailed in the breed critique, a super puppy with so much potential. Has that stamp of quality and style that you need at this level and above. Faultless on the move today. For RBPIS I chose a magnificent Westie, Minnett’s Duskhunter Shines Bright. Sassy and cheeky, she had it all. Oozing quality and just daring me not to pick her. Delightful to go over and so sound. Must have a great future ahead of her.

Best Veteran In Show

Quality seniors line up here who showed the youngsters how it should be done! The line up was again full of quality, but for me there was a clear winner in Ainsworths’ Hawksflight Light My Fire. A super BSD Tervueren who has class and style in abundance. Really stepped it up here to beat hot competition. RBVIS was a Cesky Terrier – Lewis’ Komidion Nickelodeon Avec Dajaces. What a beautiful outline and head. Presented to perfection and moved so true for the breed. Beautiful dog indeed.

Best Champion In Show: Cooper & Critchlow’s Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu (Finnish Lapphund)

Res Best Champion In Show: Skilling & Folkes’ Ch Dacfolke Obie Odakota (Leonberger)

Australian Shepherd

Graduate (3,1)

1st:Scanlan’s Allmark Fairytales of Franmar. A good quality Aussie of a nice type. Head in proportion to body with equal length of muzzle to skull. Slightly rounded skull. Stop well defined without being overdone. Almond shaped eyes. Kind expression. Ears medium in size and set reasonably high. Enough length to neck. Moderate, balanced angles fore and aft. Correct length of body to height. Well ribbed. Firm topline. Would prefer tad more tuck up. Hocks well let down. Excells on the move, covering the ground with a very free and easy gait. BOB

2nd:Richards’ Birkcross Secret Agent with Accra JW. Altogether more leggy and finer than 1st. Head has good qualities being equal in length of skull to muzzle and slightly rounded in skull. Would prefer slightly more width to skull to balance length and tad more stop. Eyes not such a nice shape as 1st. Attentive expression. Good length to neck and shoulders are well placed. Chest could be slightly deeper. Bone medium to light for size. Sound on the move.

Open (3,1)

1st: Richards’ Accra Mystical Man. Liked this one for overall shape. Pretty good type. Head balanced with nice almond eyes. Neck is long enough. Moderate angulation fore and aft. Good depth to brisket and enough width to chest. Topline tends to dip a little when standing, but is ok on the move. Bone sufficient for size. Good feet. Tail present which is set on following line of croup and medium in length and feathering. Moves out with purpose.

2nd: Richards’ Accra Mystical Man. Skull is a tad too rounded for me. Stop strong. Muzzle correct for length. Ears correct for shape and set. Neck short. Shoulders rather upright. Down in pasterns on the day. Correct bone. Topline firm. Would prefer more bend to stifle and definition at the hock. Rather long in loin. Did not move as well as 1st , but was sound.

German Shepherd Dog

Open (2,1)

1st French’s Figynberg Igema. Alone here. Of a nice type with typical head. Lovely expression. Very well made all through. Good depth to chest and length to rib. Bone good for size. Very firm topline and no weakness observed behind. Super mover in all directions. Well handled and presented. BOB

BSD ( Tervueren)

A very nice entry indeed.

Graduate (2,1)

1st: Hawksflight Papa Don’t Preach at Dacfolke. A very attractive dog. Head is finely chiselled, if a little too ‘pointy’ at present. Very good head planes. Lovely dark slightly almond shaped eyes. Lovely high ear set. Great mask and dark ears. Good neck with slight arch. Balanced angled fore and aft. Just off square. Goof length to foreleg. Chest still to drop slightly. Firm topline. Lovely feet. Super tail set and carriage. Moved with light brisk strides. Just needs to gain in confidence.

Open (4,1)

1st: Hesketh, MacKie & Nicoll’s Ch Hawksflight The Hustler. Impressive and eye catching. Very nice to see that this dog is a Champion. Quality head. Lovely parallel head planes. Gorgeous, dark eyes and typical Belgian expression. Excellent head planes. Sufficient width to head which is balanced in skull and muzzle. Eyes dark brown and almond in shape. High set ears. Slight arch to neck. Well laid shoulders and good length of foreleg. Square in outline with enough length through ribs. Well turned stifles. Strong back. Excellent tail set an carriage. Brisk free mover. Super dog. BOB.

2nd: Ainsworth’s Hawksflight Milady De Winta. Oozes quality like 1st. Feminine version and full of breed type. Lovely head with excellent balanced length. Good head planes. Dark almond shaped eyes. Very good mask. High set ears. Neck is muscular and long enough. Well angulated fore and aft. Longer through body than 1st. Chest good for depth and width. Slight tuck up. Croup angles enough. Tail set and carriage perfect. Needs to learn to keep all four feet on the ground. When she does, she moves very well in profile. Not so steady as 1st out and back.

3rd: Simpson/Mackie’s Hawksflight The Phoenix

Rough Collie

Graduate (1,0)

1st: Scamp’s Stregato The Maleficent at Marketdene. Good length through the skull without being overdone. Head planes ok. Dark eyes of correct shape. Kind expression. Moderate angles fore and aft. A tad short in body and long in loin, but didn’t show much weakness. Correct tail set and carriage. Tail tad short. Moves soundly, but could be tidier out and back. Very well presented. BOB

Open (2,1)

1st: Scamp’s Aaronwell Ayebeecee at Marketdene. Lovely eyes and expression. Correct length of skull to muzzle. Ears ok for shape and set. Neck looking a tad short. Moderate angulation. Short in rib, Verging on a bit square in outline. Good bone and feet. Tail just about reaches hocks. Very well presented like winner of previous class. Preferred the overall type and movement of the BOB winner.

Shetland Sheepdogs

Great entry. Thank you. A wide variety of types and sizes presented here.

Junior (3,0))

1st: Hirst’s Sundark Spirit Mistress. I found the type of this young lady very pleasing. Good wedge shape which was long enough. Stop positioned correctly demarking equal length of skull to muzzle. Ears set well and held correctly at times. Dark eye of almond shape and oblique set. Neck of good length. By far the best angulated in this class with very good shoulder and upper arm which are matched well behind. Slightly longer than tall. Chest developing well. Tail set low and reaches below hocks. Displays a good gait with easy reach and drive. Loses topline at times.

2nd: Robinson’s Lavika Mi Vida. Not the most confident in the hall, but displays good breed type. Like her head, but doesn’t use her ears very well . Refined head which is developing along nice lines. Lovely dark, almond eyes. Moderate angles fore and aft. Little up behind at present. Moves soundly from all angles. Preferred her body shape to 3rd, but close up in this class and both 2nd and 3rd looked very much the babies. Will both develop on nicely I’m sure.

3rd: Robinson’s Lavika Star Babe

Graduate (6,0)

1st Moore’s Jacanshe Be Our Guest at Santiara. An easy winner. Upstanding young man. Head is long enough with good balance all through. Could be a tad more chiselled in foreface. Correct position to eyes which are dark in colour and set obliquely. Correct set to ears and uses them well. Correct length of neck which is slightly arched. Excellent angulation fore and aft. Correct depth to chest and has enough width. Good bone and feet. Excellent topline and body proportions. Tail reaches to hocks. Very sound mover in profile. Very close up for BOB, just slightly preferred the winners head and freeness of gait. Very nice boy who was well presented.

2nd: Marsh’s Malaroc Keep The Promise for Tinolyn. Another good for overall type. Excellent eyes and expression. Perhaps just a shade narrow through the muzzle and too much cut away under the eyes. Preferred the steady diminishing width of muzzle of the winner. Neck a little shorter than 1st. Shoulders look upright in stance, but hands on proved they are pretty well set. Upper arm slightly more upright than 1st. Good topline. Just length enough. Tail tad short. Easy, free, sound mover. Well presented.

3rd: Eldred’s Karmidale Talk Of The Town at Belthorne

Open Dog (5.0)

1st: Robinson’s Lavika Lush Life. Up to size, but a gorgeous outline that filled my eye. Most definitely masculine. Enough length to head. Skull is quite broad with flattish skull. Good head planes. Eyes a little full for my taste. Didn’t use his ears very well on the day. Neck is long enough and shoulders slope nicely. Little upright in upper arm. Super body of correct proportions. Great bone. Firm topline. Nice croup and low set tail which reaches to hocks. Lovely coat and condition. Superbly handled to show of his qualities. Moves with an easy stride.

2nd Hirst’s Sundark Starlight. Amazingly 11 years, Very typey. Really great head showing the many desirable qualities of a good Sheltie. Neck long. Super angles fore and aft. Level topline. Good for size. Colour rather dark now, but for 11, pretty good. Great mover. Preferred overall shape of 1st.

3rd: Moore’s Invictus Prince Iago Du Domaine Des Danaide (Imp)

Open Bitch (5,0)

1st: Hirst’s Sundark Simply A Star. This one fought off a strong battle from 2nd. Loved this one for body shape and her excellent angulation. Scores in head in many ways with even skull to muzzle, flat skull which is broad enough. Good head planes. Super neck leading into excellent shoulder. Super return to upper arm. Chest is deep enough and reaches to elbows. Ribs carried well back. Excellent turn of stifle. Tail reaches to hock. Lovely feet. Has an excellent gait, but has a tendency to just be a little hesitant and can drop her topline a tad. Overall breed type took her to the top here. BOB

2nd: Robinson’s Lavika Black Beauty. And a beauty she is. Incredibly attractive tri bitch. Head planes good and wedge is refined with good even length through skull and muzzle. Skull flat. I’d like a bit stronger in underjaw. High set ears which she used so well. Shoulders not as well laid as 1st and upper arm is rather upright. Good for chest. Slightly shorter in ribcage than 1st. Stifles moderate in angulation. Tail flew a little bit on the day. Moves very soundly but not quite the reach and drive of 1st. Tip top presentation and perfect coat.

3rd: Mitchell & Fiddock’s Karmidale Secret Love At Lowenek

Briard

Quality in this breed

Open (5,2)

1st: Jacobs-Pearce’s Salieri Heaven Knows At Arundall. Rugged bitch of much quality. Head presents a series of rectangles. Muzzle square and strong. Eyes dark and horizontal in placement. Ears set high. Good length to neck . Good slope to shoulders. Upper arm shows good return. Brisket reaches to elbows. Good bone. Well ribbed back. Good angulation behind. Tail is carried low and displays typical hook. Double dew claws present. Reachy, effortless mover. BOB

2nd: Jacob-Pearce’s Arundall Mithra. Upstanding puppy. Obviously lots of development to do, but already has a strong head with good length and width, Dark eyes of correct shape. Ears are set high. Reach neck. Excellent shoulders and upper arm. Chest dropping well. Displaying enough width for age. Lovely firm topline. Excellent turn of stifles. Low hocks. Double declaws present. Tail set low and carried well on the move. Coat coming along nicely. A super prospect who moves round the ring with consummate ease and grace. Beaten by maturity here. BP

3rd: Sweet’s Arundall Ebony

Bearded Collie

Graduate (1,0)

1st Tippett’s Potterdale Fernando at Snowtip. This Beardie had a pretty decent head. Good even width and breadth to skull and muzzle. Admirable expression. Moderate angulation all through. Body built along good lines with strong (but not overdone) bone. Correct croup, tail set and carriage. Easy mover without any exaggeration. Well presented.

Open (4,0)

1st: Webbs’ Megamaree Just Amazing. The personality of the day. That tail never stopped wagging. Absolutely gorgeous head with good skull and muzzle. Perfect eyes which helped give the most typical Beardie expression. Lovely reachy neck. Very well built with excellent angulation all through. Good length to body through the ribs. Excellent tail set and carriage on the move. Not overdone in coat on the day. Superb mover – so typical and sound and in the true style of the breed. Super dog who I shall watch with interest.

Samoyed

I do not expect Sammies to grumble at me, but a few did here.

Graduate (2,0)

1st: Argyle’s Elgyra Ice Precious Moment. Pretty bitch with typical expression. Good wedge. Enough stop. Dark eyes and pigment. Moderate angulation fore and aft. Firm in body. Developing well. Moves soundly.

2nd: Turner & Meakins’ Plyushka Gypsy Lunar Star. Very typical indeed with a wonderful head. Dark eyes and pigment. High set ears which are well furred. Ok for length of neck. Body proportions ok. Firm topline. Chest of good depth and width. Excellent coat and condition. Reaches well enough in front but is very stilted behind which ultimately let her down here.

Open (3,0)

1st: Turner & Meakin’s Sarnoushka Penny Lane at Plyushka. Of an excellent type. Super head with great eye shape, set and colour. Good wedge. Balanced skull to muzzle. Neck arched and leads into well placed shoulders. Good firm body with length through ribs. Slightly longer than tall. Good bone. Well turned stifles. Excellent coat with silver tips. Moves soundly with a reasonable stride. BOB

2nd: Argyle’s Elgyra Ice Poetry In Motion. A puppy who is developing nicely. Pretty head with good wedge. Dark eyes and pigment. Neck of good length. Shoulders well laid and upper arm is ok for return. Firm topline. Chest developing. Good turn of stifle. Tail set high and carried well. Moves with nice stride when settled.

Polish Lowland

Open (1, 0)

1st Burdett-Coutts’ Dobrany Dorianblue Odyssu at Chrevle. An honest dog who presented a pleasant picture. Typical in outline. Head was standard fitting with correct eye shape and colour. Neck of good length. Balanced angles. Slightly longer than tall. Well ribbed. Firm and well-muscled. Moves soundly. BOB

OES

Open (1,0)

1st: Hick’s Oldoak Memory Maker at Lanxon. Enjoying his day out. Square in outline. Head in proportion to body. Square. Well arched above eyes. Muzzle strong. Eyes set well apart. Neck could be longer . Shoulders moderate in angulation. Brisket deep and broad. Stifles well bent. Moves soundly with typical lower head carriage.

Import Register

Open (1.0)

1st Cuidado Yikes Y’All (Imp). Pumi. Sweet dog who gained in confidence as the class progressed. Head typical. Muzzle quite elongated. Slightly domed skull. Square in outline. Moderate angulation. Firm, short back. Deep chest. Well tucked up. Moves steadily with moderate ground coverage.

AVNSC Pastoral

Graduate (2,1)

1st: Hackney’s Starvon Bring It On. Swedish Vallhund. Really liked this lad. Strong and sturdy and with a super head. Displays a blunt wedge with near flat skull. Tight lips. Medium size, dark eyes. Pricked ears which were set well. Long muscular neck. Well laid shoulders and good return to upper arm. Strong firm back. Typical harness marking present. Well turned stifles. Excelled on the move, though could have been taken a tad faster to enhance his qualities. Very impressive dog.

Open (3,1)

1st: Cooper & Critchlow’s Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu. Finnish Lapphund. Has really matured into an upstanding, quality dog. Has enough breadth to skull. Good muzzle which gives him a masculine appearance but with that essential teddy bear look. Eyes are dark and of a typical shape. Ears are well set - could just be a tad smaller and wider set. Good length to neck, which displays a slight arch. Shoulders well laid and really good return to upper arm. Chest deep and well developed. Upper end of standard size wise but so well balanced throughout. Back firm and strong. Well turned stifles. Low set hocks. Tail perfect for set and carriage. Coat was harsh to touch. Absolutely owned the ring today. He moved round with purpose, displaying reach, drive and overall excellence that made him stand out from everything. Cracking performance. So very well presented. BAVNSC. Little did I know he’d end up my BIS! Well done!

2nd: Hackneys’ Starvon All About Me. Swedish Vallhund. Typical head. Good wedge. Lovely dark eyes. Pricked ears of nice shape. Good bine. Moderate angles. Shoulders are well laid. Upper arm returns well. Topline is firm. Rather less angulated behind and standing a little up behind. Moves soundly.

Pastoral Group –

A really strong group that was lovely to judge. Thank you all.

PG1: Cooper & Critchlows Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu. (Finnish Lapphund)

PG2: Hesketh, Mackie & Nicoll’s Ch Hawksflight The Hustler. (BSD – Terv)

PG3: Jacob-Pearces’ Salieri Heaven Knows At Arundall. (Briard)

PG4: Scanlan’s Allmark Fairytales of Franmar. (Aussie)

Pastoral Puppy Group

PPG1: Jacob-Pearces’ Arundall Mithra. (Briard)

PPG2: Argyle’s Elgyra Ice Poetry In Motion. (Samoyed)

PPG3: Robinson’s Lavika Mi Vida. (Sheltie)

AV Pastoral Veteran (13, 5)

Lovely class

1st: Ainsworth;s Hawksflight Light My Fire (BSD TERV). A super quality lady. I love her. Super head. Enough width to skull and good length through head and muzzle without being overly snipey. Parallel head planes. Eyes good for shape, set and are nice and dark. Nice arch to neck. Well laid shoulders. Upper arm angles nicely and is of correct length. Lovely square body. Mature in body with deep chest and adequate tuck up. Firm topline, Excellent turn of stile. Lovely croup, tail set and carriage. Superb mover. Well presented in excellent coat and condition.

2nd: Cooper’s Elbereth Kippis to Pavoskas. A super Lapphund who really was enjoying his day. Built along sturdy lines as I like. Super masculine head with strong skull and muzzle. Good neck. Excellent angles throughout. Really typical boy who moved out with purpose and drive. Would put many youngsters in this breed to shame.

3rd: Marsh’s Mohnesee’s Mackeson. Sheltie

AV Pastoral Champion

1st: Cooper & Critchlows Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu. Finnish Lapphund

2nd:Hesketh, Mackie & Nicoll’s Ch Hawksflight The Hustler. BSD – Terv

Working Breeds

Alaskan Malamute

Graduate (2,0)

1st: York’s Chardicea Mr McFly With Snowstruck. Good strong masculine head. Wide set ears. Lovely eyes for shape and set. Muzzle broad with little change in width. Tight lips. Neck is long enough. Well laid shoulders. Return of upper arm is sufficient. Good feet and bone for size. Strong firm topline with slight slope from withers to croup. Chest reaches to elbows. Enough width. Good turn of stifles and low set hocks. Tail carried over slightly more than I prefer. Good positive rhythmic gait and certainly coverd the ground. Good double coat. Well presented. BOB

2nd: Lethbridge & Simler’s Palladium Glimmer. Such a baby and lots of maturing to do through the head and body. Attractive head which will develop. Balanced angles throughout. Topline firm. Presented very well. Moves with ease.

Open (1,0)

1st: Tippett’s Cristakell Quin Julias at Snowtip. Really up to size. Head strong and rather round all through for me. Muzzle large and of good width. Eyes ok for colour. Ears set well apart at back of skull. Shoulder and upper arm good. Topline slopes rather too much for me. Croup short and straight. Well bent stifles. Covers the ground well.

Boxer

Graduate (2,1)

1st: Burnetts’ Sushe Too Cool To Fool. Boxer with a nice outline. Really good head with good skull and muzzle. Correct eyes give a lovely expression. Nice arch to neck. Good shoulder and return to upper arm. Well developed chest. Topline correct for the breed. Deep chest. Well turned stifles. Moves quite precisely.

Open (2,1)

1st: Burnett & Kelly’s Lahaina Sushetime With Casemates JW. Another dog with a pretty good head. Well balanced all through. Good arch to neck. Impressive body. Firm topline with slight slope from withers to croup. Deep chest of good width. Muscular loins. Excellent angles behind. Good set of tail and carriage in move. Steady mover. Well muscled.

Bernese

Open (4,0)

One of my favourite breeds and some nice ones here.

1st: Akehurst & Bridges’ Ch Kernow All My Loving. Really catches the eye. Classy looking girl. Lovely head with strength but retains femininity. Symmetrical markings on head. Skull to muzzle of correct proportions. Lips slightly developed. Dark, almond eyes. Ears set high and raised slightly when alert. Good muscular neck. Moderate angulation to shoulder. Lovely bone for size. Would prefer slightly more length to foreleg. Chest does reach to elbows. Well ribbed. Tad long in loin. Firm topline. Slightly straight in stifles. Hocks low to ground. Smoothly rounded rump. Well balanced stride on the move. Lovely rich markings. Really light on her feet. Presents a most solid overall picture.

2nd: Akehurst’s Jesterbrok Alpine Storm. A really attractive dog who is full of personality. Upstanding and handsome with lovely rich markings and gleaming jet black coat. Strong head with good width to skull. Well defined stop. Slightly developed lips. High set ears of medium size. Medium length to neck. Good shoulders and upper arm. Lovely bone. Round feet. Just off square in body. Deep chest of good width. Muscular loins. Good turn of stifle and hocks well let down. Not such a nice rump as the winner and croup was a little straight. Tail a little high set for me. Moved very soundly, though not as precise as the winner who also has that edge of class.

Great Dane

Open (1,0)

1st Ryan & George Keirkane’s Poetry In Motion. I really liked this Dane. Ultra-elegant and holds herself in such a sophisticated manner. Liked the length through her head, but also looks strong. Well sculptured. No loose skin. Gorgeous eyes with no haw. Excellent reachy neck with lovely arch. Well laid shoulders. Upper arm angles back well. Brisket reaches to elbows. Ribs carried well back. Loins strong. Athletic in appearance without weakness. Well bent stifles. Hocks low set. Lovely graceful action. Just lost topline on occasions. Very nice Dane indeed – one of the nicest I’ve judged for a long time.

Leonberger

Super entry here today – Thank you.

Junior (2,0)

1st: Skilling & Folkes’ Dacfolke Haukuharuko. Delicious! Very promising young lady. A little overawed at times, but her qualities shine through. Head is developing well and showing decent length. Medium stop. Good black mask. Eyes are oval in shape and are dark enough in colour. Ears ok for size and set. Light arch to neck. Shoulder well laid and upper arm angles back nicely. Brisket reaches to elbows. Just of square in body. Firm topline. Slight tuck up. Good croup. All in all, developing very well. Moves lovey in profile Needs to firm up out and back.

2nd: Bolsovers’ Condalf Forging Ahead. Real baby with delightful ‘fluffets’ on her ears. Muzzle of good length compared to skull. Ears are a bit low set. Neck is medium in length. Moderate angulation at the front. A tad straight in stifle at present. Good level topline. Moves with easy stride.

Graduate (2,0)

1st: Skilling & Folkes’ Dacfolke Ogin. Quite a heavy bitch who could have a tad more femininity. Head a little domed. Moderate stop. Enough length to muzzle. Medium size eyes. Ok for colour. Good length to neck leading into really well angulated shoulders. Upper arm is well under her. Chest reaches to elbows. Good length through the chest. Muscular loins. Nice croup and tail set. Would prefer more definition at the hocks. Moves soundly in all directions.

2nd: Skilling & Folkes’ Dacfolke Ianthe. Preferred the head on this bitch. Lovely skull to muzzle ratio. Lovely dark mask. Typical roman nose towards the tip. Medium length to neck. Great construction throughout. Medium bone for size. Lighter all through than 1st at present. Really admired her super side gait. Lacked the confidence today to win this class. Very promising.

Open (2,0)

1st Skilling & Folkes’ Ch Dacfolke Obie Odakota. Super quality dog. Lovely head with equal skull to muzzle. Not over done in stop. Lovely shape to eyes. Ok for colour. Nice proportions to skull and chiselling to foreface. Not too cheeky. Muzzle of good breadth. Slightly arched neck leading into super shoulders. Upper arm is well angulated. Deep brisket reaching to elbows. Good width to ribcage. Correct length to height ratio. Correct croup and tail set. Stifles are sufficiently well bent. Low set hocks which are strong and parallel. Excellent feet. Super coat and condition. First class mover – effortless and ground covering. A super dog who caught my eye every time I looked at him. BOB

2nd: Bolsovers’ Condalf Masquerade. An attractive bitch who is starting to develop grey on her muzzle. Typical head for proportions. Ears set correctly. Really kind expression. Medium length to neck. Moderate angles fore and aft. Topline dipping just a little today. Moves soundly. Very well presented.

Newfoundland

Graduate (1.0)

1st: Mayhews’Merrybear Jolly Roger. Lovely brown colouring with eye colour harmonising with coat colour. Head was of a quite good type. Broad and in proportion to body. Medium stop. Muzzle shorter than length of skull. Moderate angulation. Correct body proportions. Ears neat and well set. Topline a little dippy today. Moves soundly and true. Well presented.

Open (2,0)

1st: Woodhalls Ch Wyrleybears Peter Pan For Bearhugs. No doubting this dogs quality when he came in the ring. Broad head. Moderate stop. Well-spaced eyes. Muzzle ok for length. Ears well set, maybe a touch large. Good length to neck. Shoulders are well angulated. Good bone. Chest reaches to elbows. Good width through. Well ribbed with length through the ribcage. Well bent stifles. Tail set on correctly and carried well on the move. In excellent coat and condition. Fit and agile on the move.

2nd: Coupe’s Bridgestone Harbour Point. White and black who has a pretty good head with short muzzle and nice broad skull. Eyes well placed but little too much haw for me. Basic angulation and body proportions were very good, but despite being quite sound, the dog did not move with much verve or vigour. I was looking for a little more lightness in movement.

Rottweiler

Open (1,1)

1st: Vick’s Ava Von Der Alten Festung At Vickangels. A little unsettled to start with, but she became more comfortable as we progressed. Head is standard fitting. Good stop and typical in muzzle. Neck slightly arched. Moderate angles fore and aft. Firm topline. Nice gentle rise in underline. Tail set on well. Moves very soundly. Well muscled.

Working Group

WG1: Skilling & Folkes’ Ch Dacfolke Obie Odakota. (Leonberger)

WG2: York’s Chardicea Mr McFly With Snowstruck. (Alaskan Malamute)

WG3: Ryan & Georges’ Keirkane’s Poetry In Motion. (Great Dane)

WG4: Woodhalls Ch Wyrleybears Peter Pan For Bearhugs (Newfoundland)

Working Puppy Group

WPG1: Skilling & Folkes’ Dacfolke Haukuharuko (Leonberger)

WPG2: Lethbridge & Simler’s Palladium Glimmer.(Alaskan Malamute

AV Working Veteran

1st: Carters’ Bearhugs Courage. Upstanding Newf who put his best foot forward to take this class. Good breed type. Lovely bone. Well-proportioned body. Well put together and in excellent condition.

2nd: Woodhalls’ Ch Bearhugs Anya. Newf. Again, excellent breed type and so good to go over. Did not move as well on the day as her construction would suggest which gave ground to the winner. Well presented. In excellent condition.

3rd: Skilling & Folkes’ Dacfolke Evita. Leo

AV Working Champion

1st: Skilling & Folkes’ Ch Dacfolke Obie Odakota

2nd: Woodhalls Ch Wyrleybears Peter Pan For Bearhugs

3rd: Akehurst & Bridges’ Ch Kernow All My Loving