Boston & District Canine Society

BOSTON & District Canine Society Championship Show 9-12th January 2020

Thank You to The Officers & Committee for inviting me to judge all the puppy groups & B.P.I.S. also to my able stewards for helping organise the rings on each of the four days. This was my first appointment judging groups at Championship level and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience & thank you all for accepting my decisions on each day. This show has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and has progressed well since I last judged for them several years back, I wish you all well for a prosperous future. The hard work put in by the committee & helpers is very much in evidence.

PUPPY GROUPS

DAY ONE

Pastoral Group : Out of the 15 dogs present I short listed down to 7 for further consideration. Along with my top 4 I also selected the Australian Shepherd, Norwegian Buhundand and O.E.S.

1, Vorrias’s Windgunn’s Matheos (G.S.D.) masculine and of pleasing size, lovely shaped head with strong well set jaw, correct almond shaped eye and confident intelligent expression, erect high set ears of medium size, strong neck of fair length, excellent shoulder & corresponding upper arm, has excellent length of body, sloping croup but certainly no exaggeration, firm back & strong in loin, correctly set quarters & tail which is carried correctly when moving, in excellent coat & firm muscular condition, moves with precision & soundly both fore & aft.

2, Irving’s Twinah Finger Lickin Good (Pembroke Corgi), bold & workmanlike feminine b, pleasing head with skull fairly wide & flat between her pricked ears, eyes well set & round in shape, strong jaw with correct scissor bite, still a little raw in body & coat but scores highly for sound free flowing movement, oval feet & stands well on them, well set tail, another in excellent hard condition & handled to perfection.

3, Fawcett’s Laceway Raise The Roof (Border Collie), pleasing in profile this b did not disappoint when moved, is of lovely balance and has a desirable head with well set ears, her eye is of oval shape & set wide apart, strong in jaw. Muscular neck of fair length, shoulders well laid back, quite mature in body for a youngster, good length of thigh & well set hocks, tail correctly set & carried on move, well shaped oval feet. Excellent coat & condition.

4, Edward’s Roxilyn Take A Bow (Bearded Collie), liked this b a lot but thought she started flagging on the move in final run off. It is a long day for puppies to keep going. well proportioned head shape with well set eyes & has the desired soft & affectionate expression, slight arch of neck and moderate length, straight front legs, body raw but as it should be at this stage, excellent top line well held at all times, correct tail set & carriage, correct double coat, well presented but not overdone.

Working Group : Out of the 13 dogs present I short listed down to 7 for further consideration. Along with my top 4 I selected the Boxer, Newfoundland and Russian Black Terrier.

1, Robinson’s Korifey Ivan (Dobermann), quite mature this male won today on his sound movement, well shaped head in proportion to his well developed body, gives the desired impression of elegance & is well muscled, almond shaped well set eye, small neat ears correctly set high on head, fair length of neck leading to correctly set forequarters, square in body with well developed foretaste, well developed hindquarters, muscular condition & gleaming coat.

2, Horwood & Nagrecha’s Chandlimore Big Weekend (St. Bernard), correct head with the large skull & short muzzle, masculine & excels in body substance without being coarse in any way, medium sized eye & dark in colour, ears of correct size & lying close to cheek, strong in jaw. Well developed in body & lovely rounded ribs, correct depth of chest, holds his level top line at all times, correct feet & his tail set high but carried low, in excellent coat and presented to perfection, needs to gain in confidence a little but told later this was his very first show.

3, Gendler’s Yakee Tigers Eye (Bullmastiff) large square skull with dark medium sized eye, well arched neck of moderate length, very mature in body, excellent rib & loin, correct well held top line, sound quarters & correctly high set tapering tail, short & hard gleaming coat, well muscled which was evident on the move, well arched feet with desirable rounded toes, well handled & presented to perfection.

4, Lambert, Eastham & Craig’s Bon Idee’s Shes Lookin At Bouvpilot (Bouvier Des Flandres), pleasing head shape with well defined nostrils, head in proportion to her compact body, certainly lively on the stack but thankfully settled on the move which she showed free & easy strides. Well muscled strong neck, straight in foreleg, body developing well it is short & deep with a good top line, well muscled quarters with moderate angulation, tail well set, presented well & in hard condition.

DAY TWO

Gundog Group : Out of the 22 dogs present I shortlisted down to 7 for further consideration. Along with my top 4 I also selected the flat coated retriever, welsh Springer spaniel, and american cocker spaniel.

1, Alcorn, Davidson & Johnstone’s Gunalt Hendricks (Weimaraner), he certainly presents that desired picture of power, stamina & balance, desirable head with prominent occiput & grey nose, strong jaw with excellent dentition, moderate in length of neck leading to strong straight forelegs, chest well developed for young age with well sprung ribs, stands well at the rear with hocks well let down, compact feet and his tail carried in a confident manner, sound ground covering movement won him top honour in todays group, excellent gleaming coat & hard condition.

2, Bell & Maddox’s Tolriver Enzo At Owlspoint (Bracco Italiano), well balanced & noble male, correct proportions of head with slight stop, strong jaw, moderate widening neck, forelegs straight & correct oval bone, chest & ribs developing well for age, long thighs & has well set hocks, well set tail, presented & handled well, when he got into his stride it was flowing with head held high.

3, Harrison’s Chanderhill Talk Of The Town Is Glenbrows (Spanish Water Dog) flat skull with slight stop, v shaped ears correctly above level of his eye, short well set neck, particularly liked his the set of shoulder & upper arm with elbows close to body, deep in chest & level back, tight round feet, well muscled quarters, coat all black, curled and consistent all over, presented & handled to a high standard, moved in the desired brisk action.

4, Neil’s Moloko Am I Bovvered (Golden Retriever) ultra feminine & most appealing balanced picture in profile, exquisite head shape & correct jaw, lovely expression from her correct eye, well set ears, excellent front & in lovely body, well set hocks, tail carried correctly on move & well set on, liked her a lot & although moved well think she was tired in finale run of, excellent coat & presented in top form.

DAY THREE

Hound Group : Out of 15 breeds present I shortlisted down to 7 for further consideration. Along with my top four I also selected the Basset Hound, Saluki & Whippet.

1, Bell’s Tolberg Jelly Tot (Min S/H Dachshund), correct balance of skull & jaw which is strong & has excellent dentition, well rounded ears of moderate length, slight arch of neck which leads to an excellent shoulder & corresponding upper arm, moderate in length of body, excellent rib & loin, correct tail set & carried on move, excellent feet both front & rear, bl/tan colour & in excellent coat & condition, moves as her conformation suggests, excellent reach in front & sound well set rear, full of vigour & never stopped showing.

2, Allenby’s Rangali Yum Yum (Basset Fauve De Bretagne), very raw b but everything in the right place, bit of a handful on the stack but enjoying herself as a puppy should, when she moves it all falls into place, correct eye & ear sets on a well balanced head with moderate stop, strong jaw, correct neck, straight in forelegs, body developing well for raw age, level toppling is text book, tapering tail correctly placed & used, strong driving quarters, in excellent coat and presented in perfect order.

3, Geeson’s Abydachs All About Me (Min L/H. Dachshund) excellent size, feminine but in no way fine could do her job, very raw but taking it all in her stride, moved with utmost soundness & confidence, well set front & correct rib for age, firm top line and clean in underline, well set hocks & tail correctly set & carried on move, her head is in proportion and has lovely almond shaped eyes, correct ear set & size, presented & handled to perfection in excellent coat & condition.

4, Craig’s Bayard Glory Bee (Beagle), no mistaking this one for a bitch, excellent size & balanced profile, lots to like just think she was a little tired this late in the day when moving, has a well shaped skull & correct expression, well set ears, excellent neck & front, body still raw but as it should be, firm hocks with stifles well bent, excellent sturdy tail carried correctly, short & dense coat, most promising young girl.

Utility Group : Out of the 15 breeds present I selected 6 for further consideration. Along with my top 4 I also selected the Keeshond & Shar Pei.

1, Christie’s Sophtspot Josephine (Dalmatian) balanced in head & skull, strong jaw with good dentition, intelligent expression from her oval eyes, ears correctly set, arch of neck, shoulders well laid back, equal length in her shoulder & upper arm deep in chest & ribs well sprung for age, well set hocks, tail reaches to her hock & is tapering, carried correctly on move, glossy coat with even well sized spotting, movement is a dream, excellent long stride and never stopped showing. I understand is her first show today & she showed like an experienced adult.

2, Godber’s Lechan Lewis (Chow Chow), quite mature for his age but I thought his breed type & conformation were outstanding, a dog that was a pleasure to put your hands on, has all the breed characteristics required, excellent head shape & dark oval eyes, ears well set & tilting forward, proud head carriage, very mature in body & ribs well sprung, small feet & tail correctly set & carried, profuse black rough coat with abundant undercoat, moved soundly but sadly a little lethargic at this stage of the day.

3, Kitchener’s Michandy Turn Back Time (Min Poodle), male of correct size & impressed me on stack the movement then confirms his excellent conformation, elegant & he knows it, well shaped head & strong jaw, long low set ears, well laid back shoulders, well sprung ribs for age, powerful driving quarters, tail well set, in excellent profuse black coat, a dog who impresses you on entering the ring & does not disappoint when you lay your hands on.

4, Clifford’s Cedarhythe Dance To Our Tune, broad head with enough space between round eyes, large ears blending well into neck, neck carries head proudly, well laid back shoulders, body developing well for young age, excellent top line, thighs well rounded, stands with confidence & lovely free flowing movement, coat as it should be at this stage of development, in excellent condition & sympathetically handled.

DAY FOUR

Terrier Group : Out of the 16 breeds present I selected 6 for further consideration. Along with my top four I also selected the S.F.T. and Manchester T.

1, Fox’s Hillstead Sweet Destiny (W.H.W.T.)ultra feminine, well coated head of excellent shape & proportions, lovely dark intelligent eyes & ears small, erect & correctly set, strong jaw with correct dentition, neck merges well into lovely shoulder set, level back held all the time, deep rib & strong well set hocks, tail straight, feathered & correctly set, excellent feet with correct thick pads, has excellent double coat, gleaming white & of correct textures, presented & handled in first class condition, super front extension on move & drive from her rear, feminine & of lovely size & overall balance.

2, Lothian’s Lairhope Ocean Charm (Border T) has the desirable otter head & short strong muzzle, well set ears of v shape & well set, clean neck to lovely front construction, her size & femininity make her rib easy to span, lovely body shape for young age & development, excellent top line, carrot tail well set on & carried when moving, racy quarters with well set hocks, in excellent hard condition & presented neat & in correct coat, lovely free action on move & stands to present a balanced profile picture.

3, Cooke’s Star Du Neufmoulin For Montelle (Irish T), masculine d with the lovely active approach to the show ring, alert & ready for action. long head with desirable flat skull, strong jaw with lovely big teeth & correct bite, gradually widening neck with fringing either side, shoulders well laid back, ribs fairly sprung for age, correct feet & pads, stands firm behind & moderate bend of stifle, excellent tail, once settled moved well.

4, Dowdy’s Denzilly Sweet Cariad (S.C.W.T.), very raw but lovely sized bitch, moderate length of head with strong jaw & correct bite, dark & bright eyes with correct brows, moderate length of neck widening to well laid back shoulders, good body for age, strong top line with short firm loin, moved well just needs to tighten a little in rear but plenty time for that, well set tail & in excellent coat & well presented.

Toy Group : Out of the 18 breeds present I short listed 6 for further consideration. Along with my top for I also selected the Coton de Tulear and Papillon.

Compared to all the other groups judged I was disappointed with several of the toy puppies today and sadly had to ask two dogs to leave the ring who were not happy to be handled.

1, Dixon’s Witchstone Mines A Double At Lasagesse (E.T.T.) excellent head shape with tight lips, almond shaped dark eye, ears well set & shaped, strong jaw with correct bite, slight arch of neck, good front & has deep chest & slight curve of back, hocks well let down & stands firm, glossy close coat presented to perfection, in lovely condition & well handled, covers the ground with ease & purpose, correct shaped feet front & rear, low set tapering tail. Easy winner of this group today.

2, D’Arcy & Duffield’s Ta Bozi’s Ragnar (Pomeranian) desirably compact & short coupled male, medium sized eyes set on a pleasing head, short neck & compact body, quite mature in body for age, good depth of chest, shoulders well laid back, compact feet, tail high set & curled over his back, stands firm fore & aft & moved freely with ease, good coat which is presented to perfection & desirable feathering coming through.

3, Rooney’s Copymear Costa Blanca At Yorone (S.C. Chihuahua), well rounded skull with defined stop, good strong jaw, large round eyes well set. arch of neck, forelegs well under chest, well sprung ribs & level back, small feet, medium length of tail carried correctly over back, good turn of stifle & firm in rear, smooth soft double coat in excellent condition, confident & moved well once settled into stride.

4, Care & Mutum’s Thunderail Hello Buoys (Pug) square & cobby in shape, intelligent expression, large round eyes but not protruding, thin velvet ears , her head held proudly at all time in ring, for young age her ribs are well sprung, handles well under her body, tail curled over back, glossy smooth coat, well handled & presented, moved out well with confidence.

Best Puppy In Show

I was more than pleased with all of my finalists and thought they were all excellent examples of their breeds and bode well for a good future. All performed well in the big ring today and I thought the W.H.W.T. bitch just outshone the others when moving fore & aft then in profile and presented a perfectly balanced picture in the quality line up before me. In the finale run around my decision was confirmed to award her top spot today. For reserve I thought the G.S.D. was well refreshed deserved the award for breed type, sound conformation and lovely free stride, presented to perfection and nothing exaggerated. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to go over your quality puppies and I will watch their future careers with interest. Good luck to you all.

Mark Ord (Judge)