Ladies Kennel Association

I would like to thank the committee of the LKA for inviting me to judge Newfoundland’s for them, it was well organised, and I had a very enjoyable day. I would also like to thank the exhibitors for their entries. I found the depth of quality in the breed very encouraging and there were some very promising young dogs and bitches. I think some of the younger exhibits were suffering, due to a lack of training caused by the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ and the lack of training classes. I had to ask one exhibitor to withdraw two exhibits this was not due to the lack of merit but the fact that I could not assess them properly.

Newfoundland’s

MPD (2)

1st. Ms. S Blake- Sandbears One Formula (Naf).

A 6 month old black, well put together, lovely head and muzzle, dark eyes, correct bite, correct length of neck, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, balanced and in proportion even at this age, in good coat and well presented, he moved soundly around the ring, another promising youngster and sired by my BOB winner, BPD.

2nd. Mr. M Drakeford- Sasquatch Zero to Hero.

A 7 month old black, a little unsettled on the day and difficult to assess, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes, ears well set on, neck of the correct length, everything as it should be at this stage, just needs more confidence when in the ring.

PD (4)2

1st. Mrs. H Cadman-Newfangled Frute Basket.

A 10 month old black, Masculine and well grown for his age, large head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribcage, nicely angulated rear quarters, in good coat and well presented.

2nd. Mr. D & Mrs. A Duff-Titanbears Vainglorious.

A 10 month old black, taller than the first placed puppy and looking a little raw today but should improve with age and maturity. Head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, level topline, deep chest, nicely angulated rear quarters and his movement was lively showing reach and drive in profile.

JD (4)1

Critique as 1st in Puppy Dog.

YD (3)1

1st. Ms. S Blake-Sandbears Masterpiece.

An 18 month old black, a substantial and well timbered youngster, masculine head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, powerful neck, well laid shoulders and a deep chest, well sprung ribcage and ribs carried well back, level topline, correct bend of stifle and strong hocks, his movement was sound and true, in his underwear today, but well handled and presented, also sired by my BOB winner.

PGD (5)3

1st. Ms. M Kafno-Iron Man Canadian Pearl.

A 4 year old brown, a very honest dog being well constructed throughout, masculine head and a strong muzzle, powerful neck, strong forequarters, well laid shoulders, deep brisket and a well sprung ribcage, level topline and nicely angulated rear quarters, he moved freely with a proud carriage and plenty of drive from behind.

2nd. Mr. & Mrs. N Cotton- Toms Tender Moments Vom Burgseell (Imp Nld).

A 2 ½ year old black, carrying too much weight today, substantial and well boned, masculine head and strong deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Looked a little stuffy in neck, deep chest ribcage carried well back, nicely angulated rear quarters and moved steadily around the ring.

3rd. Mrs. L Chapman-Vodahond Prince Charming.

LD (10)8

1st. Ms. H Hudson & Mrs. E Bone- Newfangled Bone Idle.

A 4 year old black, masculine and substantial throughout, large head, strong deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong powerful neck, deep broad chest, well sprung ribcage and ribs carried well back, strong loin, correct amount of angulation in rear quarters. His movement was sound and true, showing the correct gait with drive from behind.

2nd. Mr. K & Mrs. S Crosier- Nurburgnewf Cayman.

A little smaller than the first placed dog but another typical male being balanced and in proportion, masculine head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck of the correct length, level topline, deep chest, well sprung ribcage, nicely angulated rear quarters, correct feet, he moved freely with reach and drive.

3rd. Mrs. M Black- Gunnersnewfs Black Desire for Blackcoast.

OD (8)5

1st. Ms. S Blake-Ch Sandbears on the Money JW.

At 4 year old, another quality back male from this kennel, a breed typical and balanced outline that is very pleasing to the eye, masculine and substantial throughout, broad skull and a strong deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong powerful neck leading into well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep brisket, well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back and a strong loin. Level topline, strong nicely angulated rear quarters, his movement was free, strong and powerful with plenty of drive form his rear quarters, coat correct, well presented and handled, very pleased to award him, the CC and BOB, well done for third in the working group.

2nd. Mrs. A P Springthorpe-Ch Millthorpe Mr. Rochester JW Sh. Cm Shcex Osw.

A 4 year old black male, matured nicely since I last judged him, substantial throughout, masculine head and deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Powerful neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back, strong loin and rear quarters with just the right amount of angulation, coat of the correct texture and well presented and handled, I would have preferred a little more drive when going around but very pleased to award him the RCC.

3rd. Mrs. D & Mr. S Milburn- Ch Gunnersnewfs All About Me at Dawstenbears.

VD (2)

1st. Miss. S McPhail- Spirebear Golden Barley.

A 7 year old brown, masculine with a typical breed outline, balanced and in proportion, head of the correct proportions, strong deep muzzle, correct bite. Well laid shoulders, level topline, powerful rear quarters with the right amount of angulation and bend of stifle, his movement was free and showing drive from behind.

2nd. Miss. F Carter- Bearhugs Courage.

A 9 year old black, not the size of the first placed dog but showing a typical outline, balanced and in proportion, masculine head, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep brisket and a well sprung ribcage, level topline and strong rear quarters, he moved soundly around the ring.

MPB (6)5

1st. Miss. C Latham- King of Helluland Copacabana for Morrelham (NAF).

A 6 month old black, feminine but substantial, balanced and in proportion, correct head and muzzle proportions and a soft expression, dark eyes and the correct bite. Correct length of neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a nicely sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back. Nicely angulated rear quarters, everything as it should be at this age, correct coat, well handled and presented, a promising youngster.

2nd. Mr. S Betts, Miss. N Davis & Ms. N Butterworth-Sasquatch in it together.

Another promising 6 month old, she was just a little unsettled on the day but another fine example, feminine but strong head proportions, deep muzzle, dark eye and the correct bite, elegant neck leading into well laid shoulders, deep chest and ribs well sprung, level topline, nicely angulated rear quarters, her movement was sound and true.

3rd. Miss. M Bull- Sandbears What Ya Fancy NAF TAF.

PB (7)4

1st. Mrs. N Arkel- Camnoire Call Me Pretty

A 9 month old, and she certainly lives up to her name, she has a lovely typical and balanced outline with a lovely head and expression with dark eyes and the correct bite, deep muzzle, elegant neck, well laid shoulders and a deep brisket, nicely sprung ribcage and ribs carried well back, level topline well bent stifles and strong hocks, coat in lovely condition and she was well presented and handled, a very promising puppy. I had no hesitation in awarding her Best Bitch Puppy and Best Puppy in Breed.

2nd. Mr. P Castner Nandobears Victoria Secret.

A 10 month old brown and another promising youngster, substantial but still feminine, presenting a typical and balanced outline, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, correct bite, strong neck and shoulders well laid back, deep brisket, well sprung ribs and a level topline. Strong rear quarters and well bent stifles, her movement was free and steady with drive.

3rd. Mrs. S Pallett- Yulla for Sheenmarie Von Baywatch.

JB (4)3

1st. Mr. D & Mrs. A Duff- Titanbears Wicked Method.

A 10 month old back, showing lovely breed type, substantial and in proportion, head of the correct dimensions, deep muzzle, correct bite and a dark eye, lovely expression. Elegant neck, shoulders well laid back, level topline, deep brisket, nicely bent stifles and strong hocks, she moved well, another promising youngster.

2nd. Critique as for 2nd in Puppy bitch.

YB (4)3

1st. Mrs. M Jenkins & Mrs. E Bone- Newfangled Realms of Glory.

A 22 month old black, substantial throughout, head strong with a deep strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulder blades, level topline, deep chest, strong rear quarters and well bent stifles, she moved freely and soundly.

2nd. Miss E Haresign- Will of The Emperor’s Could This Be Love (Imp Esp).

An 18 month old black, she is substantial throughout being balanced and in proportion, head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, shoulders well laid, deep chest, level topline, nicely angulated rear quarters, she moved soundly but proud of her tail today.

3rd. Ms. A Pant Barracechi Romani Charm for Shadann (Ai).

PGB (5)4

1st. Mrs. J Ryan- Newfangled Juniper Berry at Elleandre.

A 22 month old black, typical outline being balanced and in proportion, head of the correct proportions, deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong elegant neck, well laid shoulders, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and ribcage carried well back. Strong loin, nicely angulated rear quarters, she moved soundly with the required reach and drive, I would prefer a more typical tail carriage.

2nd. Mrs. K Steels- Nurburgnewf Beamer.

A 23 month old brown, showing a balanced outline, strong head with a deep muzzle, correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulders, level topline, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest and well ribbed back, strong loin, stifles ell bent, she moved soundly.

3rd. Mrs. E Bone- On the Horizon.

LB (7)5

1st. Mrs. K & Mr. S Hietschold-Newfangled Bone Voyage to Chrishelkate.

A 4 year old black with plenty of substance and well boned throughout, broad head and a short deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, powerful neck, well laid back shoulders, deep chest and well sprung ribcage, level topline, strong rear quarters with the right amount of bend to her stifle, she moved freely being sound and true coming and going.

2nd. Mrs J D Groves- Bridgestone Manor of Groves.

A 21 month old black, substantial and well built, brad head, short strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck leading into well laid shoulders and upper arms, deep brisket, level topline, tail set a little high, strong rear quarters, she moved soundly with reach and drive.

3rd. Mrs. A P Springthorpe- Sandbears First Class at Millthorpe.

OB (10)6

This was the strongest class of the day with some quality Ch Bitches, and I am sure they will all change places on a regular basis.

1st. Ms. S E Farrell- Ch Gunnersnewfs Beyond a Doubt for Lazybears.

A 2 year old black, everything I was looking for in a bitch, strong and substantial throughout but still feminine, very typical outline being balanced and proportion, broad head, short strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck well set on, level topline, deep brisket and a strong loin, powerful rear quarters with the right amount of bend to her stifle, correct coat and well presented, a young quality champion bitch, very pleased to award her the CC and she pushed hard for best of breed.

2nd. Mr. & Mrs C Baldock- Ch Gunnersnewfs All or Nothing Jw.

A 4 ½ year old black and a half sister to the 1st placed bitch, and not a lot to choose between them, I just preferred the head and muzzle of the class winner, feminine and substantial, dark eyes and the correct bite, correct length of neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest well sprung ribcage and well ribbed back, broad back, level topline and a strong loin, well presented and handled, very pleased to award her the RCC.

3rd. Mrs. K J & Mr. A Farrar-Ch Disoranto Juliana Blue at Darkpeak (Imp Pol) JW.

VB (4)3

1st. Mrs M Jenkins- Ticklecove’s Sofia.

An 8 ½ year old black, she has a typical outline being balanced and in proportion, a broad head and muzzle correct, strong neck, well laid shoulders, level topline and a deep chest, well sprung ribcage and a strong loin, nicely angulated rear quarters and she moved soundly around the ring, Best Veteran.

2nd. Mrs. T, Miss. F, Mr. G & Miss. E Caldwell- Ch Zentaur How Fickle my Heart Jw Sh.cm.

A 7 ½ year old black, a strong but feminine girl with a head of the correct proportions, deep short muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Neck well set on and the correct lay of shoulder, deep brisket and well ribbed back, nicely angulated rear quarters and she moved well with purpose.

Judge-Ian Sexton.