Bath Canine Society

Bath. Alaskan Malamute

Very sporting ringside with applause for all winners. Thought the quality was very good. A few were rather short legged and compact. Glad to see lots of correct tails waving.

Veteran D (3,1)

1st: 3327 MOUNTSTEPHENS, Miss K & PULLIN, Mr Ian Ch Inupiat's Qulit Henrik At Whitewalker (Imp Nor)

Really super d of correct proportions. Has a well shaped head. Correct set ears. Strong neck. Well laid shoulder. Ribs go well back. Slight slope in topline. He has a strong rear. Could be slightly cleaner coming towards, but a powerful action. Correct waving tail. Strong and fit dog, liked him very much. CC & BOB

2nd: 3322 LOVEGROVE, Mrs N D Weyekin's Light My Fire Within Arctictribe

Such a good moving d. Just not as good in proportions as winner, being slightly shorter in leg. He has an good,masc head. Strong neck. Well made front. Slightl slope to his topline. Strong rear. Correct tail.

Minor puppy d (2)

1st: 3310 DRUCE, Miss Kirsten & DRUCE, Miss Charlotte Kaskae Hell Of A View (ai)

Preferred his proportions over 2. He has a good head. Enough neck. Quite a good shoulder. Sloping topline. Moderate rear. Needs to tighten up on the move. BP

2nd: 3314 ELLIS, Mrs Sue Chayo Spellbinder

Good moving baby, just too square in his proportions as yet. Lengthy head. Strong neck. Shoulder could be better laid. Deep chest. Rear matches his front.

Puppy d (2)

1st: 3310 DRUCE, Miss Kirsten & DRUCE, Miss Charlotte Kaskae Hell Of A View (ai)

2nd: 3306 COPLEY-HOLLAND, Mrs K E KATABATICS THIS IS THE WAY

Nicely proportioned d who moved well. Could have a bit more width to skull. Good neck. His angulation is balanced and moderate. Topline is a bit arched. Liked his tail.

Junior d (4,1)

1st: 3316 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate OWYHEE N BLACKROCK FEEL THE NOIZE FOR MUZOKU

His proportions are ok. Well balanced head. Well set ears. Enough neck. Could have better shoulders. Well ribbed back. Slope to his topline. Moderate rear. Side winds on the move.

2nd: 3302 BRANDENBERG, Mrs Sandra & SMITH, Miss Sue Chayo It's Kurt For Taronakits

Has a v good head. Well set ears. Moderate neck. Well bodied. Topline is level. V good rear. Coat is too long at this stage. Went well.

3rd: 3317 HOLT, Ms L freezefactor savvy affair

Yearling d (4,3)

1st: 3317 HOLT, Ms L freezefactor savvy affair

Big strong d. Broad in skull. Medium neck. Needs to fill in chest. Level topline. Can firm in movement. V good tail.

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Post grad d( (2)

2 dogs of differing types but much to like about both.

1st: 3345 WHYMAN, Mrs Julie & MURRAY, Mr John Tailfly Heart of Gold

Liked his proportions best of this pair. Slightly blocky in his head. Good neck. Enough width of chest. Shoulders are ok. Topline is better than it looks. Well made rear. Good tail. Super on the move.

2nd: 3331 PALASINSKA, Miss M Anson Del Biagio

Would like a bit less body, just looks a bit too heavy. V broad in skull, medium neck. V moderate but balanced in angulation. Topline is level. Good tail. Moved fairly well.

Limit d (3,1)

1st: 3331 PALASINSKA, Miss M Anson Del Biagio

2nd: 3339 SMITH, Mrs J E & SMITH, Miss J Snowshoes Who Dares Wins

He has good proportions. Masc head with good eye and expression. Lengthy neck. Shoulders are rather forward, and with an upright upper arm front legs too far forward. Deep chest. Well ribbed. V good tail. Good hind angulation. V good profile action but could be tidier up and back.

Open d (6,1)

1st: 3304 SHUSHAN, Mrs. Ayelet & SHUSHAN, Mr Koby Int Ch Legacy of Ayla Alaskan beauty

Quite close between first 2, he had the better profile action, covering plenty of ground with long and easy strides. Has a v good head. Moderate neck. Fair front. Chest to elbow. Well ribbed. Topline is level. Strong rear. Liked his tail. Could be better coming towards.

2nd: 3319 JELFS, Mrs K L Lapema Malizioso

Liked his proportions. Well set ears. Strong neck. Could be a bit better in shoulder. Well bodied. Topline is ok. Good tail. Moderate rear. Fairly accurate out and back. Lifts his front feet a bit high, but a quality d.

3rd: 3322 LOVEGROVE, Mrs N D Weyekin's Light My Fire Within Arctictribe

Special beginners d/b (2)

1st: 3332 PITCHER, Mrs J RED FLOWER JUNIOR DEL BIAGIO FOR TATKRESIWOK

Preferred his proportions. Good head, lazy with ears. Short neck and could be better in pastern. Correct topline. Moderate rear, but uses rear v well moving.

2nd: 3333 QUINN, Mrs Patricia ARTIC CHALLENGE LAST FAITH

Just a baby. She has a fem head. Can come up on leg. Level topline. Moderate in angulation.

Veteran b (5 abs)

Minor puppy b (2,1)

1st: 3341 SMITH, Mrs J E & SMITH, Miss J Snowshoes Torvi

Promising pup, just slightly square at the moment. She has a v good head. Well set ears. Enough neck. Could have a better shoulder. Well ribbed. Firm topline. Moderate rear. A bit loose but lengthy stride.

Puppy b (1)

1st: 3333 QUINN, Mrs Patricia ARTIC CHALLENGE LAST FAITH IMP POL (Imp Pol)

Junior b (3,2)

1st: 3323 LOVEGROVE, Mrs N D & LOWE, Mr Marco Snow Place like Nome from Dreamwolves

Really good young b. Fem head. Lengthy neck. Good front. although too upright in pastern. Slight slope to topline. V good rear. Accurate mover with a lengthy stride. Correct tail.RCC

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Novice b (1)

1st: 3330 MURRAY, Mrs Catherine & MURRAY, Mr Graham Snowmischief If I Can Dream

Fem b, somewhat square in proportions. Enough neck. Ultra moderate in angulation, but balanced. Level topline. Needs more spring of rib. Balanced stride.

Post grad b (1)

1st: 3324 MCIVER, Ms S Snowshoes Shimmering Star

Young b. She has good leg length, but a bit compact in body. She has a fem head. Lengthy neck. Forward in shoulder and loose in pastern moving. Enough body for her age. Moderate rear.

Limit b (8,2)

This was a good class.

1st: 3300 AITCHISON, Miss Laura & HURST, Mr Steven Kaskae Oasis

Really lovely b. She is just a little more accurate on the move than 2. Correct outline. Well proportioned, fem head. She has enough neck. Quite a good shoulder. Chest to elbow. Well ribbed. Firm topline. Correct tail. Just right for hind angulation with low hocks. In v good coat. CC

2nd: 3303 BROWN, Miss Rebecca Cupun's Masterpiece

Close up and v similar. She too is the right shape. Not quite the shoulder of 1. Well bodied. Firm in topline. Balanced in her angulation. Super in profile gait.

3rd: 3315 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate Muzoku You're My Obsession

Open b (6,1)

1st: 3326 MOUNTSTEPHENS, Miss K & PULLIN, Mr Ian Whitewalker Winterfell

Excels in profile action. Good proportions, not in her best coat today. She has a fem head. Lengthy neck. Decent front, well ribbed. Firm topline. Moderate rear. Good tail.

2nd: 3312 ELLIS, Mrs Sue Chayo Causin Chaos

Very different in type to 1. She is in super bloom. Appears just a fraction compact in body. She has a strong head, but still feminine. Strong beck. Slightly forward in shoulder. Well ribbed. Rear matches her front. Easy mover.

3rd: 3305 COPLEY-HOLLAND, Mrs K E Am Ch KATABATICS HOLLABACK GIRL

Jeff Horswell