Isle Of Man Canine Society

Isle of Man Canine Society

Sunday 1st May 2022

Many thanks to the hard working committee for their kind invitation and wonderful hospitality. I really enjoyed the snapshot of this wonderful island and the opportunity to judge some top quality dogs. My top winners are already making their presence felt at the highest level on the mainland and competition for the major awards was very keen. An impressive array of trophies made their efforts worthwhile. It was good to hear warm applause for the winners.

AV Utility

Puppy (2,1abs)

1 Davies’ Our Devil in Disguise, French Bulldog, what a promising youngster. Looked well here but got better as the day went on and he settled on the move. Well-proportioned head with correct ears and an attentive expression. Well sprung ribs. Should go on to do well. Best in Show 4, Best Puppy In Show.

AV Toy

Open (2)

1 Fletcher and Merryweather’s Jean Dark Sunshine in The Rain Over Ynchreenoo, Chinese Crested

What a super youngster, so good to go over, full of vigour and showing herself to advantage. Out of the very top drawer. Well-shaped head, neat straight front. Balanced body of good length, firm level topline. Well angulated quarters with sweeping stifles and lovely hocks. Moved well especially in profile. Presented in top condition and handled to advantage. Best Toy and Best In Show.

2 Clucas’ Feena Fairmaiden, Pug

Seven years, pleasing in head with strong neck and good depth of body. In good body. Tended to pace on the move.

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1 Feena Fiarmaiden

2 Ballard’s Kiss for Bajalon Corsairey Casch, Griffon

9 Years. Well marked B/T, typical head and good width to his front. Well made quarters. In good body and condition for his age.

AV Working

Junior (1)

1 Murphy’s Dromnagus Dragon Lady, Russian Black terrier

Well grown and nicely boned 12 months old. Balanced in head with bright eyes. Well laid shoulders. Firm topline. Well-developed quarters with good muscle tone for her age. Moved freely.

Limit (2,1)

1 Dromnagus Dragon lady

Open (2)

1 Tyrer’s Jantonely Rio Passinho, Leonberger

5 year old girl, Lovely head, strong rather than heavy. Well-shaped eyes of good colour. Strong, arched neck leads to well-placed shoulders. Plenty of width and depth to her chest. Broad quarters with width to her second thigh. In good body and coat. Moved well going away from me. Best Working.

2 Dromnagus Dragon Lady

Veteran (1)

1 Tyrer’s Euphrosin Andjety, Leonberger

8-Year-old male really enjoying his day out. Strong head, arched neck with well laid shoulders. Strong quarters with good angulation and hocks are well let down. Moved well enough for his age.

AV Pastoral

Junior (2) Two lovely youngsters here. Both should go on to do well.

1 Dowson’s Lyla Johnson, Old English Sheepdog

Super 8 months’ girl with lots to like. Balanced in head with well-placed ears. Well-constructed front, elbows nicely tucked in and shoulders well laid back. Super topline. Well-developed quarters for her age. In good muscular condition making her so good to go over. She moved well especially when coming towards me.

2 Cowley’s Chrisvale Top Tier, Groenendael

Presented a super outline when standing and was good to go over. Alert in expression, balanced in head with good length of jaw and well placed ears. Straight in front, well placed shoulders. Firm over her quarters with enough width. Hocks well let down. Just a bit wary of her surroundings. Should go on to do well.

Post Grad (1)

1 Duggan’s Syanne Mirror Edition, Border Collie

Two year old, looking alert and attentive. Balanced in head with strong neck. Straight well boned front. Good length of rib. Firm over her loins. Well rounded quarters with good width to her thigh. Moved with verve. Best Pastoral. Pressed for top honours.

Open (2)

1 Syanne Mirror Edition

2 Cowley’s Chrisvale Born To Love at Thiehelder, Groenendael

Another lovely one from this kennel. Well headed with good neck and shoulder placement. Balanced in body and shown in good coat and condition. A little bit reticent but very nice through.

Veteran (2)

1 Cowley’s Thielder Violet Hill Groenendael

At 9, is in really good coat and condition. Correct head proportions with well-set ears and bright eyes. Good reach of neck and well constructed front. Good length of body and strong quarters. Moved well in profile.

2 Hayes’ Conorvean Tonkin, Shetland Sheepdog

Another 9 year old in full coat and well bodied. Lovely front with well laid shoulders. Attractive head and typical expression. Steady mover.

AV Hound

Junior (1)

1 Fletcher and Merryweather’s El-Ubaids Bedouin Al Khalifa to Ynchreenoo, Saluki

Super youngster. Impressed on first sight and did not disappoint in any way. Refined head, dark eyes and correct ear placement. Long clean neck leads to well-placed shoulders. Straight in front with sloping pasterns and neat feet. Good length of rib. Well-turned stifles, hocks well let down. Moved well for her age. One for the future. Best Hound Best in Show 3.

Post Grad (1)

1 Taylor’s Teyora Wandering Star, Cirneco Dell Etna

Lovely head with intelligent expression and good eyes. Long clean neck, well off for bone without being overdone. Good length of body with enough spring of rib. Square behind with moderate stifle and good width of thigh. Moved well.

Limit (1)

1 Taylor’s Teyora Nara, Cirneco Dell Etna

Half sister to previous class winner and similar comments apply. So correct in front and in good body and coat condition. Moved effortlessly making the most of the space available.

Open (3) – A super class, three quality hounds.

1 Waggett and Wilkinson’s Saxonmill Kiss Bang Bang Clenagh, Afghan

Impressive girl presented a classy outline. Refined in head with aloof expression. Good reach of neck leads to nicely sloping shoulders. Correct in front, she has enough depth to her body. Quarters are well angulated but not exaggerated in any way. Moved with reach and extension. Close to top honours.

2 Fletcher and Merryweather’s NL CH Ynchreenoo new Edition, Pharoah

This two year old has such an imposing outline. Masculine but not coarse in head, strong neck of good length. Well laid shoulders. Well developed in body with firm couplings and correct topline. Well angulated quarters. Moved well, would like to see him in a larger ring.

3 Taylor’s Teyora Ronco, circneco Dell Etna

Veteran (2)

1 Waggett’s Just For You De Koulangar At Clenagh, Afghan

Another quality afghan in good coat and presenting an impressive outline. Balanced in head with good ears and super reach of neck. Good topline and strong quarters. Hard to believe she is a veteran. Moved so well in profile.

2 Taylor’s Int Ir Ch Hadranensis Arena over Teyora

Nine years and mother to my previous winners. Lovely head with correct chiselling and high set ears. Enough depth of rib and well angulated quarters. Moved well covering the ring freely.

AV Gundog

Puppy D (2,1)

1 Crellin’s Aalin Carrey let’s Smile Labrador

10 months and well grown yellow boy. Balanced in head with dark eyes and well placed ears. Strogn neck of good length. Well ribbed for his age and good width of body. Strong quarters and correct tail. Moved with drive. Just a bit out of coat, nevertheless very promising.

Puppy B (1)

1 Druggan’s Hip Hop Hooray for Balladoole, Labrador

Another promising puppy of 10 months. Feminine yellow with a head of good width and strong jaw. Clean neck of good length leads to well laid shoulders. Balanced in body with good length to her ribs and short firm couplings. Well angulated quarters. Moved steadily and correctly. Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

Junior D (1)

1 Readshaw’s Orchidstar About Time Two GSP

Lovely headed boy with a good outline when stacked. Good reach of neck and straight in front. Well off for bone. Firm in topline he has a lovely turn of stifle and super coat texture. He strode out well. Just a little proud of his tail.

Post Grad D (2,1)

1 Orchidstar About Time Two

Post Grad B (1)

1 Crellin’s Aalin Carrey Black Pearl Labrador

Six year old black with a correct coat and constantly wagging tail. She has an appealing head with dark eyes and kind expression. Strong quarters with good width to her thigh.

Limit D (4,3)

1 Qualtrough’s Jasuebelle Loving You, Cocker

Mature black. Masculine head with dark eyes, defined stop and good length of muzzle. Good width and depth to his ribs. In good body condition. Moved freely and easily.

Limit B (3,1)

1 Crellin’s Wahnahish Get Freaky, Labrador

Well-made yellow girl balanced in head with keen expression and well placed ears. Strong clean neck of good length. Straight front with nicely tucked in elbows. Balanced in body with firm short couplings giving a correct topline. Good width to her quarters. Moved easily.

2 Kelly’s Ballamoddey Enya’s Dream, Flat Coat

Attractive black with pleasing head, clean neck of god length. Well boned straight legs. Well-developed chest showing enough width and depth. Looked well standing. Not as fluent on the move as the winner here.

Open D (4)

1 Druggan’s Sh Ch A Sense of Pleasures Et Toro At Balladoole, Labrador

No surprise to find out that this handsome boy is already a Champion. Up to size but so well balanced through. Strong head with good width and correct length of muzzle. Clean neck of good length leads to sloping shoulders, elbows tucked in but still enough width of chest. Well ribbed and firm short couplings, firm over his loins. Excels in topline and tail. In first class coat. Moved well especially from behind. Best Gundog and Reserve Best In Show.

2 Kelly’s Ghilgrange Crusader Prince with Ballamoddey, Flat Coat

Lovely boy in good body and gleaming black coat. Good length of neck and well laid shoulders. Straight front with correct bone and good feet. Deep in chest with strong quarters and well set tail. Moved correctly but not the animation of the winner.

3 Qualtrough’s Helenwood Trade Secret, Cocker

Open B (3,1)

1 McCourt’s Kanix Opihr, Pointer

A quality o/w in super coat and condition. Refined head with plenty of shape between her eyes and correctly placed ears. Clean neck of good length. Straight front with sloping pasterns. Well laid shoulders and balanced in body with a good length of rib. Firm topline and well set tail. She moved soundly. Pressed hard for top honours.

2 Quirk’s Mompesson Blinkin Nora for Connaghyn, ESS

At 10 years, the type and quality is plain to see even though the expected grey hair or two have appeared! So good to go over. Classic head with well-constructed body, compact with substance but still plenty of style. Presented in good coat and moving to show her virtues. Difficult decision here. Later she went on to Best Veteran in Show.

Veteran D (3,1)

1 Qualtrough’s Helenwood Blue Flame, Cocker

Lovely 8 year old b/r Good head with plenty of shape and depth of muzzle, low set ears and dark eyes. Well ribbed, deep enough in body and firm over his loins. Moved freely carrying his tail correctly.

2 Ghilgrange Crusader Prince with Ballamoddey

Veteran B (2)

1 Mompesson Blinkin Nora for Connaghyn

2 McCourt’s Kanix Izzy, Pointer

B/w in good body and coat. Nicely boned with good reach of neck and sloping shoulders. Firm in topline with good width through. Moderate stifles. Looked well.

Junior Handling

1 Lilee Fletcher Merryweather

This class was renamed by the ringside as the smallest handler and the biggest dog class! This young lady showed her Leonberger really well. She followed my instructions to a tee. She could show many of us how to do a correct triangle. A very able handler. Well done.

Adult Handling (5)

1 Caroline Qualtrough

Showing a cocker to advantage, standing it correctly and moving at the right speed. She followed my instructions precisely and got the best out of her exhibit at all times. A competent performance.

2 Lorna Tyrer

Showing a Leonberger, not an easy breed for a class such as this but again followed my instructions with minimal of fuss and paying attention to her dog at all times. Moved it at the correct pace. Well done.

3 Helen Cowley

Stood her BSD so well and moved at the correct pace. Just went on the wrong side of her at the crucial moment.

AV novice (1)

1 Syanne Mirror Edition

AV bred on Island (2)

1 Conorvean Tonkin

2 Feena Fairmaiden

AV Brace (4)

1 Cowley’s BSDs – Well matched and more settled here. Looked so well together. Moved out nicely.

2 Qualtrough’s Cockers

Close decision, standing square and moving well together.

3 Tyrer’s Leonbergers

David Howarth

Judge