Leeds City & District Canine Association

Leeds. Keeshond

Generally I thought most of the dogs moved quite well. However two things did concern me. There were a lot of exhibits that did not have the correct breed proportions, many were too short in leg, long in body and often looked a bit heavy and dumpy. There were also a number of soft, long coats. When you have an over long coat on a short legged dog the proportions look even more untypical.

Puppy D (2,1)

1st: 3050 PATTISON, Mrs S Quest Eastkees Del Monte Dragnone

V promising pup of just 6 mths. Correct proportions. V good head with flat skull. Neat ears. Enough neck. Balanced and moderate in his angulation. Slight rise in topline as yet. Accurate on the move and a brisk stride. BP

Junior d (2)

1st: 3051 PATTISON, Mrs S Eastkees King Of Kings

Plenty of him for 9 months. He has a masc head,.good eye and expression. Medium neck. Could have a better front. Grand body. Moderate rear.

2nd: 3039 PECK, Mr D KEITAKEES TO LOVE SOMEBODY AT BYQUY

Liked his outline and proportions, just needs more confidence. He has a v good head. Correct neck. Good angulation. Sound mover.

Post grad d ne

Limit d (5,1)

1st: 3049 PATTISON, Mrs S Serenaubach Full Of Wonder

Liked his proportions. He had the best hind action in class but could be better coming towards. Has a masculine head with good eye and expression. Correct neck. Well balanced and moderate in his angulation. Level topline. Correct tail.

2nd: 3018 ATKINSON, Mrs A Vivids Majestic Prince Of Winklestar

He has a lovely shape, could just be a little more of him. Has a pleasing head. Correct neck. Well made in front. He is well ribbed with a level topline and well set tail. Could be better going away. V good jacket.

3rd: 3059 WILKIN, Mrs Christina & WILKIN, Mr Roger Whizzkees Quicksilver

Open d (5,1)

1st: 3031 HARRIS, Mrs Melanie Kichigai Boy Is Back In Town For Watchkees JW

Best mover in class. Liked his proportions and super coat texture. He has a well balanced head. With good eye and expression. Enough neck, good front. Well ribbed. Firm in topline. V good rear. CC & BOB

2nd: 3046 HOPKINS, Mrs D Int Ch Ir Ch NL Ch Bel QUASARS BRILLIANT LIGHT VAN

Liked his shape, just not as good in hind action as 1. Liked his head. Dark eyes. Well set ears. Good neck and shoulder. Firm body with a level topline. Well set tail. Correct coat texture.

3rd: 3056 ROSE, Mrs Sharon & ROSE, Mr George Rossvale Endeavour to Esorkees

Veteran d (4,2)

1st: 3033 HICKSON, Miss Natasha L & HICKSON, Mr Colin Ch Kichigai's Only The Lonley

Liked his proportions and he moved v well. Would just prefer a better coat texture. He has a masc head. Good eye and expression. Enough neck. He has a good front. Well bodied. Firm topline. Moderate rear. RCC & BV

2nd: 3055 ROSE, Mrs Sharon & ROSE, Mr George Ch Rossvale Master of Destiny for Esorkees

In great form. Carrying slightly too much body. He has a masc head. Dark eyes. Enough neck. Level topline with well set tail. He too could be better in cot texture.

Special beginners. D/b (1)

1st: 3021 BATES, Mrs Becky Allforus Eternal flame

Fem b who is well proportioned. Liked her head. Enough neck. Well made front with good width of chest. Slightly slack in pastern. Level topline with a well set tail. Strong rear. Moved well.

Puppy b (1 abs)

Junior b (3,1)

1st: 3040 MATTHEWS, Mr David & LEE, Mrs Tracey & MATTHEWS, M Winklestar Aurora at Valindale

Very good moving b of correct proportions. Fem head. Would like a better expression. Correct neck. Well laid shoulders. Well sprung ribs with a firm topline. Moderate rear. In v good jacket, CC

2nd: 3035 LUSH, Miss S Dianakees Carolina Moon

Slightly heavier b. She has a fem head. Would prefer a longer neck and better shoulder. Level topline. Moderate rear. I think less weight might improve front action.

Post grad b (5,2)

1st: 3058 WILKIN, Mrs Christina & WILKIN, Mr Roger Whizzkees Silver Spark

Thought she had the best proportions in class. She has a fem head. V good eye, expression and markings. Ok neck and shoulder. Well ribbed. V good tail set. She uses her rear well. Coat ok.

2nd: 3045 HOPKINS, Mrs D Serenaubach Auroras Dance

She just looked a little lower on leg than 1 but a better coat than 3. Fem head, could have a longer muzzle. Medium neck. Moderate in her angulation. holds a level topline. Well set tail.

3rd: 3052 POTTS, Miss Nicola Michelle Shelderon The Legal Eagle

Limit b (4,1)

3rd: 3052 POTTS, Miss Nicola Michelle Shelderon The Legal Eagle

Not in full coat, but what she has is of correct texture. Thought her the best proportions in class. She has a fem head. Enough neck. Well balanced and moderate in angulation, so moved well. Level topline. Colour could be better but she is the right shape. RCC

2nd: 3048 PATTISON, Mrs S Eastkees Purple Gem

She is a v good moving b, just looks slightly long for her height. V good head. Correct neck. She is balanced and moderate in her angulation. Coat is ok.

3rd: 3023 BELL, Mrs C Allforus Game Set N'Match (ai)

Open b (6,2)

Not easy to sort as all 4 different.

1st: 3030 GREGORY, Ms Dawn Christina Amikirs Lovealicious JW

She has a v lovely head and is a good mover. Would prefer her to have more leg length. Correct neck. Front is ok. Firm topline. Liked her rear.

2nd: 3038 PECK, Mr D BYQUY STARMAKER

She was the best shape in class but needs a bit more confidence. Fem in head. OK neck and front. Level topline. Could be tidier coming towards. Good rear.

3rd: 3022 BELL, Mrs C Foxifayre Keep The Faith With Allforus (ai) JW

Veteran b (2)

1st: 3041 MCKEAN, Ms W Ch Kichigai This Girl Is Mine At Yawren

Very good moving b, accurate and a brisk action.she has a fem head. Good eye and expression/ She has enough neck. She is slightly long in loin. Holds a level topline with well set tail. Coat could be harsher.

2nd: 3026 FITCHES, Mr A J & Mrs J M Samoykees Exclusive Moon (ai)

She is a heavier type v. Medium neck. Shoulders set slightly far apart. Plenty of body. Level topline. Moderate rear.

Jeff Horswell