• Show Date: 13/08/2022
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Jeff Horswell Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 28/07/2023

Bournemouth Canine Association

Breed: Bichon Frise

Bournemouth. Bichon Frise

I enjoyed judging Bichons for the first time at this level. I thought the standard was very high throughout. A couple had slightly harsh coats. Some tails that came over onto the back.

Puppy D (2)

1st: 3239 COAD, Mr M Deizi He's the One with Pamplona

He has a super head, right balance of muzzle and skull so eyes and nose in right place. Lengthy neck. Quite a good shoulder. He has a super body. Level topline. Well set and carried tail. V good rear. Correct coat. RCC, BP and congratulations on PG2

2nd: 3241 DEAN, Mrs M B Delbrupar The Category Is Avec Snowpups

Lots to like about him. He is slightly long in muzzle. Dark eyes. Well set ears. Would have more width of chest. He has a v well laid shoulder with a long sloping upper arm. Good topline and tail. Moderate rear.

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Post grad d (2,1)

1st: 3243 HART, Mrs Lucy DELBRUPAR BUTLER KNOWS BEST

Liked his head balance and he has fairly dark eyes. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. He has a good body. Level topline. His tail touches his back. Moderate rear. Accurate on the move.

Limit d (2)

1st: 3251 PIKE, Ms JANE & CARTER, MR P CARTIKES MIDNIGHT MADNESS

Best mover of these 2. Liked his size but could be more square in his outline. Rounded skull with high set ears. Dark, round eyes. Lengthy neck. Could have more fill in front. V good topline and tail. Well made rear.

2nd: 3246 MOSS, Mrs M Ashmair Live To Tell Mamose

He is square. He has super head proportions and well placed eyes and nose. Lengthy neck. Ok chest. Level topline. V good tail. Moderate rear.

Open d (3)

1st: 3245 MAULT, Mrs L A Ch Limartine Mr.blue

Quality d. Has very good head proportions. Better shaped eyes than 2. Eyes are large and dark with super expression. He has more neck than it appears. Sturdy body. Correct topline and tail. Liked his rear, which he uses v well. Not quite as square as the lovely BCC. CC

2nd: 3256 WALTON, Mrs Sharon & WALTON, Mr David Ch ASHOKA BLAZE OF GLORY AT KEUNNEVEK

He is square in his proportions. Round skull with high set ears. Lengthy neck. Well ribbed back with level topline and well set tail . Enough hind angulation. Could be more accurate in front.

3rd: 3237 CARR, Mrs Deb Daveyluvs D' Artagnan JW

Veteran d (1)

1st: 3257 WYATT, Mrs Christine Sydney Ch Bobander Too Kool For Skool JW

Really super moving d. He has a well proportioned head with round skull, pigment not what it might have been, which cost him a green card on the day. Well bodied. Angulation is well balanced. Firm topline. Liked him a lot.

Special beginners d/b(2,1)

1st: 3241 DEAN, Mrs M B Delbrupar The Category Is Avec Snowpups

Puppy b (2)

1st: 3248 PARKINSON, Mr D Delbrupar Ella va day

V much a baby and could grow on a bit more. She was the best mover of these 2. Well proportioned head. Dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Good shoulder. Tail touches back. Lovely coat texture.

2nd: 3253 RUSSELL, Mrs D Rusmar Forgive And Forget

Liked her proportions. Rounded skull. Dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Can still fill in front. Level topline with good tail. Can firm in her movement, rather wide coming towards.

Junior b (3,2)

1st: 3247 OSBORNE, Mrs Christine Susan MAGSTARAI FIELD OF SECRETS

She is a well made b who could make a bit more of herself on the move. Fem head. Would prefer a little more muzzle. Dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Level topline with correct tail. She is well angulated front and rear.

Post grad b (1)

1st: 3238 CARR, Mrs Deb Daveyluvs hot tramp i luv u so

She is a very well made b who is accurate on the move. Well proportioned head, so nose and eye placement correct. Dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Firm body. Well laid shoulder. Good rear. RCC

Limit b (2)

1st: 3242 DULSON, Mrs Lindsey & DULSON, Mr Andrew Linsanim Legally Blonde

Good moving and v well made b I liked her size and proportions. Well balanced head. Dark, round eyes. Well set ears. More neck than looks. She has a well laid shoulder. Could have a bit more width in front. She is well ribbed back. Correct topline. Better rear than 2.

2nd: 3255 STOKES, Ms Maryanne Delbrupar Jamaican Me Crazy at Anneymar

Liked her proportions. She has a fem head. High set ears. Enough neck. Quite a good front. Level topline. Could have a better rear.

Open b (3)

1st: 3240 COAD, Mr M Jap Ch Trinity JP Dream Come True (Imp) NAF

Really fem b with the prettiest of faces. She has super dark eyes giving a lovely expression. Long neck. Super front assembly. Well ribbed back with correct topline and tail. Good rear, although could have a fraction more drive. So very accurate in front. Liked her proportions. CC & BOB. Congratulations on G2

2nd: 3249 PARKINSON, Mr D Jaimens petrichor

She has a pleasing head, large and dark eyes. Lengthy neck. Short in upper arm and stands and moves a bit wide in front. She has a grand body. Well set tail. Better hind action than 3.

3rd: 3250 PIKE, Ms JANE & CARTER, MR P DEIZI MISS TINKERBELL AT CARTIKE

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Jeff Horswell