Bath Canine Society

Thank you to Bath for inviting me to judge my beloved breed and to my two stewards, Joe and Preston for keeping the ring running smoothly. I’d also like to thank the exhibitors for allowing me the opportunity to judge your beautiful poms. The quality was high and many decisions were extremely close with me having to nit-pick on the smallest of things in order to decide the placings.

Poms are meant to give the appearance of being a round ball but I found some were not only standing long (rectangle instead of square) but also looked long and low on the move.

The sun shone brightly so this was the first opportunity this year to show outside. Unfortunately, some lovely poms were distracted by anything that was happening outside of the ring or saw the grass as being playtime thus affecting their performance.

I found only one open font and one bad mouth, both in young poms.

Minor Puppy Dog (7 entries, 1 abs)

1st Pope’s Klassna Time to Shine at Keisyl – 8 mths orange, lovely head and expression, small ears set high, good mouth, short neck into good lay of shoulder, straight front, good depth of chest, level topline with short loin, tail is straight and set high, good rear angles, huge puppy coat gives the impression he is heavy in bone but he isn’t. Stood four square and attentive to handler to make a lovely shape. Moved soundly. Best Puppy Dog

2nd Brown’s Altina’s Silver Reign – 6 mths old with a pretty but correct head and expression, small ears set well, correct bite, short neck to good lay of shoulder & straight, fine boned forelegs, good barrel of ribs, level topline & short in loin, high set straight tail carried flat over back, good rear angulation, coming into good adult coat of correct texture, stood four square and moved well.

3rd Cawthera-Purdy’s Lireva’s Flyin Black in Time

Puppy Dog (7 entries, 0 abs)

1st Smith’s Sueacres Kiss of Love – fine-boned 10 mth orange sable of good size and in good coat. Small ears set well on a lovely head with typical foxy expression, good mouth, dark pigmentation, short neck, good shoulder placement, straight forelegs, level topline, high set tail with good plume carried flat along his back, appropriate rear angulation. Moved with enthusiasm.

2nd Killick’s Love of My Life at Travillon – 11 mths deep orange with an beautiful head and expression, well set small ears, small dark eyes, correct mouth. Fine-boned and of ideal size, good angles front and rear, level topline, short in loin, straight high-set tail with good plume which he carried flat along his back on the move, presented in good harsh coat. Stood 4 square and moved soundly.

3rd Nolan’s Maximus of Persimoone to Villenelle

Junior Dog (5 entries, 1 abs)

1st Van De Burgt & Strange’s Norvanik Gold Rush – this 12 mths orange had a lovely shape when stood and free, sound movement. He has a classic pom head and expression, ears are set high, good mouth, short neck into good lay of shoulder, straight front legs, good barrel of ribs, level topline, high set straight tail with full plume carried flat along his back, coat of correct texture was presented well

2nd Jones Sharmipom Yustan Star Trek at Mariajon – 15th mths bright orange of good size and shape, shown in full coat of correct texture. Small ears set high, lovely head & expression, good mouth. Fine boned straight forelegs, appropriate angulation at the rear, good depth of chest, level topline, high set tail with good plume. Stood 4 square and moved well.

3rd Gooch’s Paavali’s Paddington at Cassibawn

Yearling Dog (4 entries, 0 abs)

1st Cawthera-Purdy’s Ch Lireva’s Wildest Dreams – clear bright orange presented in excellent coat and condition. Small ears are set high, small dark eyes, good mouth, short neck, good shoulders and chest, fine boned and straight forelegs, good angles front and rear, level topline, straight tail with a full plume is set high and reaches his ears, desired shape when stood, moved freely and soundly

2nd Pike & Carter’s Reta’s Sex in Flames at Breezelyn – smaller black of 18 mths who is maturing well. Lovely head & expression, well set ears, good mouth, short neck into good lay of shoulder, fine boned, level topline, short in loin, high set tail, appropriate rear angulation. Coming into good adult coat of correct texture. Stood 4 square, attentive to handler, moved out well

3rd Allen’s Alexiasdream Golden Boy

Novice Dog (4 entries, 0 abs)

1st Holman’s Altina’s Henry Higgins – 9 mths pale orange with lovely head & expression, small ears set well, small sparkling eyes of correct shape, correct mouth, dark pigmentation, short neck leading to good lay of shoulder, good barrel of ribs, straight front forelegs, level topline, short in loin, high set tail, huge puppy coat at present, stood four square and moved freely

2nd Smith’s Sueacres Kiss of Love – unfortunately distracted in this class

3rd Walkey’s Bonniebears Touch of Magic

Post Grad Dog (4 entries, 0 abs)

1st Pike & Carter’s Breezelyn Time to Shine – fine boned orange, ears set well, foxy expression, small almond-shaped eyes, good mouth, good shoulder placement, straight forelegs, level topline, high set tail with good plume and carried flat over back, stood 4 square making the desired shape and moved freely

2nd Johnson’s Amardica Legend of Magic at Startori – orange sable with a lovely head and expression, small ears set well and hidden by an abundance of head coat, dark eyes, good mouth, short neck, good barrel of ribs, level topline, high set tail with full plume, presented in full coat of correct texture, moved well

3rd Dixon Hardwick’s Altina’s Denis the Menis at Aacharmoe

Limit Dog (4 entries, 1 abs)

1st Slough’s Special Edition of Persimoone JW – clear orange with a classic pom head and expression, well set ears, small dak eyes, good pigmentation, good mouth, short neck into good shoulders, straight forelegs, good barrel of ribs, level topline, high set tail which had a lovely full plume reaching to his ears when stood. Presented in good harsh coat, he was an attentive showman, standing 4 square and creating the desired round shape. Moved freely and soundly.

2nd Pike & Carter’s Breezelyn Ginvincible – orange sable with good head and masculine expression, ears set high, good mouth, short neck into good lay of shoulder, level topline with high set tail. Coat of correct texture and presented well. Good profile shape, moved freely

3rd Walkey’s Bonniebears Magic Potion

Open Dog (8 entries, 0 abs)

A strong class of quality poms, really spoilt for choice and the decisions were close.

1st Cawthera-Purdy’s Lireva’s The Power and Glory – orange sable with classic pom head and expression, small ears set high, small almond-shaped eyes, good mouth, dark pigmentation. Short neck leading to a good lay of shoulder, good barrel of rib, fine-boned straight forelegs, level topline, short loin, appropriate rear angulation, high set tail with the best plume of the day. Standing 4 square and attentive to his handler, his tail reached his ears creating the desired round shape. His full double coat was of correct texture and he was presented in excellent condition. On the move, he was free and sound and retained his shape. CC & BOB and later pleased to see him win Grp 4

2nd Brown’s Snowvilla Tropical Storm JW – this orange sable was close up to 1st, just a little distracted at times but so much to like about him. He’s a lovely size and shape with a classic pom head and expression. He has small ears set high, small correct shaped eyes, a good mouth and good pigmentation. Short neck into good shoulders, fine-boned straight forelegs, level topline, short in loin, high set tail which was straight and carried flat along his back. Good rear angulation. His coat was of correct texture and he moved soundly and freely. RCC

3rd Pastuszka’s Altina Tom Thumb

Special Beginners Dog/Bitch (5 entries, 1 abs)

1st Johnson’s Amardica Legend of Magic at Startori – pleased to see him win Group 2 in the Toy Special Beginners Group, congratulations.

2nd Walkey’s Bonniebears Touch of Magic – small and compact wolf sable, lovely head and expression, good mouth, well constructed throughout with good angles front and rear, high set tail, creates a lovely shape when stood, moves well

3rd Grove’s Neon from Monella’s Dream for Kazariastar

Minor Puppy Bitch (3 entries, 0 abs)

1st Robb’s Gleniren All Eyes on Me – aptly named as she is simply exquisite. 6 mths orange baby full of pom personality and attitude already. Prettiest of heads & expression, smallest of ear set high, dark sparking eyes, dark pigmentation and correct mouth. Short neck, fine-boned straight forelegs, small cat like feet, good ribbing, level topline, short back, high set straight tail, good rear angles, appropriate coat for age. On her toes, she was attentive to her handler and stood 4 square which gave her a lovely round shape when stood and she retained this on the move. She was sound and free moving from all angles.

2nd Killick’s None Such P.s I love You at Travillon – 8 mths cream with a lovely head and expression, ears set high, good mouth, dark pigmentation, short neck, good shoulders, fine boned and straight forelegs, level topline, high set tail with nice plume, good rear angles, coming into good coat of correct texture, moved well

3rd Johnson’s Jacobian Spirit of Dreams for Amardica

Puppy Bitch (6 entries, 0 abs)

1st Holman’s Altina’s Tinkerbell – beautiful 9 mths cream of good size with sweetest of heads and expression, small ears set high, small dark eyes, correct mouth, dark pigment, short neck, good barrel of ribs, fine-boned straight forelegs, level topline, short in loin, high tail set with good plume, presented in good coat of correct texture. Stood 4 square giving a lovely round shape, moved well. Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Breed

2nd Simmons’ Sueacres Legend of the Fall for Petitpom – nice size 10 mths orange sable in good coat of correct texture, lovely head and expression, good mouth, short neck, good ribbing, level topline, lovely plume to tail which was set high, moved well.

3rd Matthews-Jones handling for Cawthera-Purdy’s Lireva’s Gloria Swanson

Junior Bitch (5 entries, 1 abs)

1st Van De Burgt & Strange’s Norvanik Déjà vu – pretty, compact black of 12 mths with a lovely head and expression, small ears which blended into her headcoat, small eyes, good mouth, short neck, good shoulder placement, fine-boned straight forelegs, good ribbing, level topline, short in loin, good rear angles, tail set high with good plume. Presented in good coat of correct texture, she stood 4 square presenting a beautiful silhouette shape which she maintained on the move.

2nd Soulsby’s Trenarwyn Ebony Firekraka – 15 mths black of good size with a classic head and expression, ears set well, dark eyes of correct shape, good mouth, short neck into good shoulders, fineboned straight front legs, good barrel of ribs, level topline, high set tail with a good plume. Moved out well.

3rd Beinarovica’s Lex Fati Junassland

Yearling Bitch (3 entries, 1 abs)

1st Johnson’s Amardica Walking on a Dream – fine boned black with a lovely head and expression, small ears set high, good mouth, straight front, good ribbing, level topline, high set tail with good plume, coat coming in of good texture, moved well

2nd Knott’s Altina’s Costa Pretty Penny – good size orange in good coat of correct texture with a lovely head and expression, good mouth, dark pigment. Fine boned, good front and rear angles, level topline, high set tail with good plume, moved well.

Novice Bitch (4 entries, 2 abs)

1st Holman’s Altina’s Tinkerbell – as Puppy Bitch

Post Grad Bitch (7 entries, 2 abs)

1st Lyons’ Darade Heart of a Lyons Zolouzen – lovely bright orange of dual-purpose size, lovely head and foxy but feminine expression, ears well set, good pigmentation and good mouth, short neck, good barrel of ribs, fine boned straight forelegs, level topline, good plume to tail which was set high, in good coat of correct texture, stood 4 square and moved well

2nd Allen’s Pomstyle Promise for You of Divinity – nice shape and size to this orange with classic head and expression, good mouth, short neck, straight front, good barrel of rib, level topline, good plume to tail which was set high, good rear angles, stood 4 square and moved well retaining her shape.

3rd Simmons’ Petitpom Sunrise

Limit Bitch (6 entries, 1 abs)

1st Van De Burgt & Strange’s Norvanik Gold Dust – good dual-purpose sized light orange with a classic pom head and foxy expression, small ears set high, small dark almond-shaped eyes, correct mouth, dark pigment. Short neck into good lay of shoulder, good barrel of rib, fine boned and straight forelegs, level topline with short loin, her tail is set high with a lovely plume, good rear angles, presented in good double coat of correct texture. Stood 4 square giving the desired shape which she kept whilst on the move. Sound and free moving. RCC

2nd Davey’s Bilijees Wishing on a Star with Klassna – fine boned, bright orange who was close up to 1st just a little distracted at times, good head with foxy expression, small ears set well, dark pigmentation, good mouth. Straight forelegs, good barrel of ribs, level topline, good rear angles, high set tail with good plume. Moved freely and soundly

3rd Lyons’ Darade Heart of a Lyons Zolouzen

Open Bitch (10 entries, 3 abs)

A strong class with multiple contenders worthy of winning 1st place

1st Soulsby’s Rhapsody of Fire at Trenarwyn – this fine-boned black of good size caught my eye with her beautiful silhouette profile shape. She has a beautiful head and expression with small ears which are set high and blend well into her head coat. Small almond-shaped eyes and correct mouth. Her short neck leads into a good lay of shoulder and she has a good barrel of rib with straight forelegs. She has a level topline and is short in loin. Her tail is set high with a full plume which reached her ears. Appropriate angulation at the rear, presented in full double coat of correct texture. She stood 4 square and is a sound and free mover. CC

2nd Holman’s Altina’s Costa Minta – orange with a sweet head and expression, small ears set high, small eyes, good mouth. Short neck and good shoulder placement, fine boned with straight forelegs, good rear angles, level topline, high tail set, presented in good harsh coat and stood 4 square giving a lovely shape, moved well.

3rd Davey’s Pomhaven’s Pretty as U Please at Klassna