Kington Horse Show And Agricultural Society

Thank you for inviting me to judge at the above-mentioned show. A special thank you to my very hard-working steward, Jane Palmer. She was excellent at her job and had to deal with some awkward situations. A small comment I would make. When the show Manager lays out the ring for toys in future, could they choose an area with less long grass, thistles and dock stubs. Some of the exhibits found this difficult to negotiate. I gave them more time to compensate, resulting in me ending later than the secretary would have liked.

CHIHUAHUA (LONG COAT)

JUNIOR (7)

1. Platek’s Laptek All You Ever Wanted. Won on movement and maturity. Very sound and stylish on the move. He has a masculine ‘apple dome’ skull with pleasing expression. He keeps a firm, level topline and uses his lovely ‘sickle’ tail. Nice hindquarters with good turn of stifle. Good feathering and coat developing.

2. Taylor’s Chantaydan Strike a Pose. Nice 6-month-old puppy, quite mature for her age. Correct ‘apple’ domed skull, good ear set and ‘saucy’ expression. Nice spring of rib, level topline and ‘sickle’ tail. Feathering coming. Unfortunately, it was hard to assess her movement, because of the state of the ground. Pretty colour. BEST PUPPY.

3. Thomas’ Tyssul Daydream Believer.

4. Taylor’s Chantaydan pray for Poetry.

5. Martin’s Leathea’s Moonstar Girl.

LIMIT (5)

1. Hughes’ Trefnanney Peggy Sue. Super domed head, with large, round expressive eyes and large ears, giving a lovely, bright expression. Very well constructed, with super tail. Super soft textured red coat, with good feathering. Moved well. BEST OF BREED.

2. Platek’s Tinasjoy Dark Destroyer. Well domed skull with good breadth between the ears. Large dark eyes, definite stop and good dentition. Well bodied with good turn of stifle. This produced a good outline and excellent movement. In super coat of fawn sable, soft texture and attractive feathering. Good tail set and carriage.

3. Taylor’s Chantaydan Pray for Poetry.

4. Martin’s Lemaritz Enchanted.

OPEN (4)

1. Hughes’ Trefnanney Lottie. What a showgirl! Nice apple dome skull, large dark round eyes, large, well-placed ears, balanced muzzle, good mouth with correct scissor bite. Good sized, well-balanced body. Straight forelegs, deep brisket, level topline, with good turn of stifle. Moved very well, but a little high stepping in front, which may have been due to the vegetation. In good coat. BEST OF BREED.

2. Baranzeck’s Ch. Capevidle License to Thrill. A very nice old lady and very worthy champion. Well rounded ‘apple domed’ skull, correct ear set and lovely eyes giving correct expression. Super body with good topline and tail set. Good turn of stifle and moved well. In super, full coat and condition.

3. Martin’s Leathea’s Mums Little Star.

CHIHUAHUA (SMOOTH COAT)

JUNIOR (2)

1. Stading’s Stadmeyer Aramis. A stylish young puppy. Nice apple domed skull, with good length of muzzle, well placed ears and large dark eyes. Cream colour with pale pigmentation. Level topline and sickle tail well placed and carried. Moved very well for one so young on the rough ground. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Baker’s Leri’s Gang Priority of Silverbriar (Imp Ita) NAF. Another youngster of similar age. Unfortunately, very shy, which was a great shame. Correct head, level topline, good turn of stifle, correct tail set. Moved OK when settled.

OPEN (1)

1. Stading’s Stadmeyer Dashin Dexter. Only 9 months old, a handsome boy and what a showman! Correct apple domed skull, dark eyes, black pigmentation and large well- placed ears. Good reach of neck. Super outline with good proportions and correct length of back. Excellent top-line and tail. Balanced front and rear. Stands four square when stacked and strides out well on the move. BEST OF BREED AND BEST PEUPPY.

CHINESE CRESTED

JUNIOR (4)

1. Gudgin’s Scherzando Quaver at Jassendue. Well-proportioned head with slightly rounded, elongated skull and nice dark eyes. Good crest. Well set, large, erect ears. Super, well-proportioned body, well ribbed back. Presented in lovely condition. Excellent, elegant movement, long and flowing with good reach and drive. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Parker’s Doonbeg Carbon Copy at Khatira. Good head, but didn’t use his ears, which was a shame. Nice dark eyes with good top-line and tail. Appeared not to have the length of body as 1. Moved OK.

3. Kempster & Rees’ Oolagha Kristol Ayla. BEST PUPPY.

4. McGuigan & Blackwell’s Reznor Tinseltown Bell at Annamac.

LIMIT (2)

1. Gudgin’s Scherzando Quaver at Jassendue. As Above.

2. Parker’s Doonbeg Carbon Copy at Khatira. As Above.

OPEN (3)

1. Parker’s Ynchreenoo Black Magic at Khatira. I fell in love with this lovely mature, well- balanced, powder puff. Nice, well-proportioned head, presenting graceful appearance, with good alert expression. Lovely large, erect ears well set, with dark eyes and correct dentition. Chest broad and deep, good firm body, topline and hindquarters, with well angulated stifles. Moved extremely well, elegantly flowing around the ring with good reach and drive. In lovely coat. BEST OF BREED.

2. McGuigan & Blackwell’s Bryelis Maid in Scotland for Annamac. Very feminine, beautifully balanced with a lovely head and expression. Well bodied with good depth of brisket. Excellent coat texture and showed in lovely condition. Moved soundly with both reach and drive. Just lacking any animation.

GRIFFON BRUXELLOIS

JUNIOR (1)

1. Suggitt’s Aptrick Alpha Centaurus. Smart, black dog. Correct masculine, rounded head, with round dark eyes and black nose. Relatively short, wide muzzle, neat lips and good turn-up. Level body from withers to tail root. Good turn of stifle. Well held tail. Moved well with drive from the rear. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

OPEN (2)

1. Suggitt’s Ir Ch Aptrick Time for Elevenses CW19. I fell in love with this lovely chap, no wonder he is an Irish champion. Well-proportioned round, head and skull. Short, wide muzzle, nice black nose and wide-open nostrils. Definite stop and dark round eyes. Chest wide and deep, well sprung ribs, short back and level top line. Correct tail set. Stifles well bent. Animated movement, with drive from the rear. Harsh, wiry coat of a lovely red colour. BEST OF BREED.

2. Suggitt’s Aprick Sacha. Quite a different type. Pleasing head with high set, neat ears. Dark, round eyes, giving an alert expression. Enough turn up and chin. Pleasing square outline, with good top line and tail set. Well balanced. Good, black coat that was well presented. Moved well.

MINIATURE PINSCHER

OPEN (1)

1. Cox’s Petaz Georgia at Petitpaws. 8 years old and showing her age. Well-proportioned head, with flat skull and good muzzle. Good fore chest and straight front legs. Square body and straight back line. Lost some of her figure. Good tail set. Correct cat-like feet. Movement was difficult to assess with the ground, but there was true hackney action. BEST OF BREED.

POMERANIAN

LIMIT (1)

1. Dixon-Hardwick’s Altina’s Denis the Menis at Aacharmoe. Black colour of correct size and compact outline. Dark, twinkling eyes and erect, small high set ears. High set tail carried over back. Excellent double coat that was well presented. Small, compact, cat-like feet. Moved very well.

OPEN (2)

1. Dixon-Hardwick’s Aacharmoes Dazzles Reign. Mature dog of good type, size and compactness, showing a super outline. Correct foxy like head with skull larger in proportion to muzzle. Dark, bright eyes and small erect ears. Short neck and very good front. High set tail. Super outer coat, but not so much undercoat. Excellent mover. Stands and shows off so well, giving a super outline. BEST OF BREED.

2. Baranzeck’s Villenelle’s Cream Crush. Nice type of bitch, short and compact with a well- set tail. A pretty head. Showed well, in good coat and condition. Has more body than 1. Moved very well. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

 YORKSHIRE TERRIER

JUNIOR (1)

1. Larina-Sekreta’s Argudan Graf Lucifer Monte Oscar Le Grand by Lavviest (Imp UKR). Correct head, with dark, sparkling eyes, but I would prefer smaller ears. Good reach of neck. Level top line. Compact outline. Good tail carriage, with plenty of hair. Well presented with long, glossy, fine silky hair.

OPEN (3)

1. Kerchey’s Murtagh the Macho. A lovely Yorkshire Terrier. Correct size and overall balance. Masculine head with small, high set ears and sparkling, intelligent eyes. Good reach of neck. Very well constructed, compact body and level back. Very good tail set carried well and nicely furnished. Moved exceptionally well, maintaining a level topline throughout. Beautiful coat, presented to perfection. Consisting of Long, glossy, fine silky textured hair. BEST OF BREED.

2. Prophet’s Beezneez Kiss Me Kate. 11 years old and super for her age. Correct, well -made head. Presented in good condition. Excellent coat. Good body with level topline. Moved very well for her age, with her tail up. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

3. Larina-Sekreta’s Argudan Graf Lucifer Monte Oscar Le Grand by Lavviest (Imp UKR).

ANY VARIETY NOT SEPARATELY CLASSIFIED TOY

JUNIOR (3)

1. Dixon-Hardwick’s Havanese, Rostellars Lady in Black at Aacharmoe. Nearly a year old and a lovely example of the breed. Well balanced head, with broad skull. Dark, large, almond shaped eyes and moderately pointed, dropped ears. Excellent pigmentation. Good neck. Nice length of back, well laid shoulders. Always held a firm level topline. Well bodied and good hindquarters. Tail set high and carried over the back, profusely feathered. Moved very well, parallel, with a spring in her step. Good, soft, silky coat very well presented. BEST A.V.N.S.C. TOY.

2. Arnold-Stronge’s Affenpinscher, Wizabeanie I’m a Soup Dragon at Meemozett. A very nice type. Good head, in proportion to body. Dome forehead and broad brow. Prominent chin with good turn up. Square body with a short back. Nicely made. Good rough, harsh coat. Moved very well with a lively, strutting action.

3. Baranzeck’s English Toy Terrier, Russiatree Dark Angel.

LIMIT (1)

1. Arnold-Stronge’s Affenpinscher, Wizabeanie Moff Gideon at Meemozett. A lovely little smart chap. Good head with domed forehead. Muzzle appeared longer but had a prominent chin with good turn up. Ears set high and dropped. Nice square body with short back and level topline. Rough, harsh textured coat. Moved OK. RESERVE BEST A.V.N.S.C.TOY.

OPEN (1)

1. Arnold-Stronge’s Affenpinscher, Datiro Hi-Design at Meemozett. Returned from maternity duties and still recovering. A nice type with an attractive head and good square body. Lacking in coat, but it will grow again. Good hindquarters and moved OK.

ANY VARIETY TOY

JUNIOR (6)

1. Baranzeck’s English Toy Terrier, Russiatree Dark Angel. A nicely constructed bitch, creating a nice outline. Straight front and well-rounded loin with a good turn of stifle. Moved OK.

2. Larina-Sekreta’s Yorkshire Terrier, Argudan Graf Lucifer Monte Oscar Le Grand by Lavviest (Imp UKR). See above.

LIMIT (2)

1. Bradley & Edwards’ Pug, Witherford Amereto with Tomalca. A nicely bodied dog. Short and cobby, wide in chest. Not coping with the ground conditions on the move.

OPEN (5)

1. Baranzeck’s Chihuahua (Long Coat), Ch. Capevidle License to Thrill. See above.

2. Baranzeck’s Pomeranian, Villenelle’s Cream Crush. See above.

3. Bradley & Edwards’ Pug, Mopszawawa’s Freddie with Tomalca.

4. Larina-Sekreta’s Yorkshire Terrier, Argudan Graf Lucifer Monte Oscar Le Grand by Lavviest (Imp UKR).

TOY GROUP

BEST TOY - Parker’s Chinese Crested, Ynchreenoo Black Magic at Khatira.

RESERVE BEST TOY - Suggitt’s Griffon Bruxellois, Ir Ch Aptrick Time for Elevenses CW19.

GROUP THREE – Dixon-Hardwick’s Pomeranian, Aacharmoes Dazzles Reign.

GROUP FOUR - Kerchey’s Yorkshire Terrier, Murtagh the Macho.

BEST TOY PUPPY - Dixon-Hardwick’s Havanese, Rostellars Lady in Black at Aacharmoe.

RESERVE BEST TOY PUPPY – Stading’s Chihuahua (Long Coat), Stadmeyer Dashing Dexter.

PUPPY GROUP THREE – Houston’s Pug, Snugglepug Plan Bee.

PUPPY GROUP FOUR - Kempster & Rees’ Chinese Crested, Oolagha Kristol Ayla.

Felicity A. Snook

JUDGE