Cheshire Agricultural Society

ROYAL CHESHIRE COUNTY SHOW

TUESDAY 21ST JUNE 2022

JUDGE: KAREN FITZSIMMONS (LANLEADANE)

I was extremely honoured to be invited to judge at one of my favourite shows as an exhibitor and thank the hard working committee for a great show. Thanks also to my very competent steward. However, the biggest thanks goes to all those exhibitors who came under me and I was absolutely delighted with the quality of the dogs in all the breeds I judged.

AUSTRALIAN CATTLE DOG

Junior (1)

1. Colton, Tune & Bonser’s Carerra The Queen Bee

Although this 7 month old puppy stood alone, she was very worthy of her awards. She is very well balanced for her age and has a very pleasing typical head for the breed and a very alert expression. Her chest and body are already developing well and in good muscular condition. Once she settled on the move, she moved with purpose and was very sound in all directions. Should have a bright future. BP & BOB

BRIARD

Was delighted with quality in depth of this delightful breed and for the great numerical entry with no absentees despite the heat.

Puppy (3)

1. Foster’s Fostebrie Just Unique

This stunning 9 month old fawn young man topped a lovely class of puppies. He caught my eye as soon as he came into the ring and did not disappoint when going over him. He is so well balanced front and rear with good bone and in great muscular condition. His head is well proportioned and has strength throughout with good eyes and lovely expression. He already has good width to chest and body and a super strong level topline. Fabulous coat for a puppy and there is nothing I would change at this stage. He moved with great reach and drive in all directions and is so very sound. A credit to his breeder and I am sure he is destined for a very successful future and I shall follow his progress with great interest. He pushed the Open winner very hard for top honours. BP, RBOB

2. Parry’s Zweet Chilli Song Moravia Campanella (imp Cze) NAF

This 7 month old fawn young man is another lovely puppy, who should also have a very bright future. Well balanced throughout and is developing well for his age. Good head properties. He has good width to chest and body and well off for bone. Moved soundly in all directions.

3. Fieldsend’s Sidonie Maronnette De Val De Morteau at Starwell (Imp Fr)TAF NAF

Junior (1)

1. Benyon’s Gilcoru Fenton

This lovely 12 month old black young man, who although stood alone, was very well deserving of his first place and another who surely must have a bright future. He is well balanced and developing well. He has a pleasing well balanced head with good eyes and delightful expression. Shown in good muscular condition and moved with reach and drive in all directions.

Post-Graduate (2)

1. Ledsham’s Touslefell I Have a Dream

This very pleasing feminine black is at the inbetween stage with her coat, but she presents a very well balanced outline. She is well off for bone and shown in good muscular condition. Her head is well proportioned with good eyes and lovely expression. She moves with an effortless gait in all directions and looks like she could work all day if needed.

2. Kingaby’s Stormymoon Thor

This mature black male has a very pleasing head with good eyes and the kindest of expression. He is well off for bone and has good width to chest. He was just a tad heavy on the day, which spoilt his overall balance. He is well muscled throughout and moved well.

Open (5)

1. Parry’s Ch. Stormymoon Untamed Irish

This mature black boy topped this fabulous class and I was delighted to have the opportunity to judge him again in an outside ring. He exudes masculinity, but is not coarse in any way. He has great bone and substance throughout and is well balanced front and rear. He has a really super head with good eyes and expression. He has a broad chest and the required moderate spring of rib. He is so very well muscled throughout and this combined with his construction enabled him to move with great reach and drive in the big ring. He certainly looked like he could move all day despite the heat. He was shown in super coat and condition. I was delighted to award him BOB. Well done.

2. Fieldsend’s Ch. Qessi Heaven Devil at Starwell (Imp Cze)

This lovely fawn bitch pushed the winner of this class very hard for top honours, as I thought she was delightful. She is so very well balanced throughout and has a very pleasing head with lovely eyes and expression. She had good width to chest and body and the correct level topline. She moved well in all directions and was very sound.

3. IrCh Fostebrie Spartan JW ShCM CW17

FINNISH LAPPHUND

Post-Graduate (2)

1. Samuel’s Oberitz Buoremus

This is a lovely exuberant well balanced young male. He has a very typical head with correct eyes and a delightful expression. He is well off for bone and well angulated front and rear. He has a broad strong back and is well muscled throughout. Once settled, he moved extremely well in all directions with the required effortless gait. Pleased to award him BOB

2. Cunliffe’s Infindigo Lintu Valo

This mature male is well off for bone throughout and has a broad strong back. He has a strong head and well defined stop, but just preferred the eye shape of the winner. He was not moving his best today in the hot conditions.

Open (1)

1. Samuel’s Oberitz Upponalle

A very well balanced mature male, who is a great example of the breed. Has a very pleasing head and expression. Well off for bone throughout and has width to chest and deep brisket. He was another, who was shown in good muscular condition. He is very sound in all directions on the move. He was just pipped for top honours by his younger kennelmate, although it was a close decision. RBOB

PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG

Puppy (3)

1. Bowker & Gibson’s Febus Anapeou

This gorgeous 8 month old young lady topped a lovely class of puppy girls. She is very well balanced for her age and already gives the impression of “great size” with the required elegance of this breed. She appears to be developing just as a giant breed should. Her head is well proportioned with absolutely no signs of coarseness. She has a delightful expression. She is well off for bone and has a moderately angulated front and rear. She moved extremely well in all directions with the correct free, unhurried movement. Handled to get the very best from her. She certainly must have a very bright future and I will follow her progress with great interest. BP, RBOB and very pleased to see her get Group 4 in a very strong Pastoral Puppy Group. Well done.

2. Wilcock’s Penellcy Tell It To My Heart

Another very lovely feminine puppy, who has a very pleasing head and expression. Well balanced in outline with moderate front and rear angulation. Well off for bone. Moved well in front, but just needs to strengthen a little in the rear.

3. Flounder’s Kalkasi Just Imperial at Lakamoni

Junior (2)

1. Bowker & Gibson’s Febus Anapeou

2. Goodwin’s Lisjovia White Lady Avec Montmusique JW

This young lady has a delightful head, which is well balanced throughout and great expression. She is well off for bone and shown in great condition. On the day, I did not feel she moved as well as her construction suggested and I think the heat was having its effect. However, another very promising youngster.

Open (6, 2 abs)

1. Wilcock’s Penellcy She’s Like The Wind

This very feminine young lady topped a very lovely class. She presents a balanced picture with moderate front and rear angulation. She is well off for bone and substance and has the elegance required for the breed. Her head is well proportioned with lovely eyes and expression. She was well muscled throughout. She was obviously feeling the heat somewhat, but still managed to move with a free, unhurried gait in all directions. Shown in super condition and handled to get the best from her. Delighted to award her BOB.

2. Goodwin’s Lisjovia Adagio Avec Montmusique JW

This is another lovely example of the breed, who is so well balanced throughout. Has a very pleasing outline and head properties with a lovely expression. Well off for bone and moderately angulated. Moved well in all directions.

3. Jones’ Lisjovia A Sky Full of Stars

SWEDISH VALLHUND

Junior (1)

1. Drinkwater’s Danga’s Norton Junkerson (imp Swe) NAF TAF

What a lovely smart 10 month old puppy dog. He has a very pleasing typical head for the breed and a delightful expression. He is well angulated front and rear and is well balanced. He is well muscled throughout and has a deep chest and good spring of rib. He moved so very well with good reach and drive from the rear. He certainly should have a bright future and I will watch his progress with interest. Pleased to award him BP & RBOB

Post-Graduate (1)

1. Simpson’s Galerita Northern Star of Vallholme

A very outgoing young lady, who was finding standing still somewhat of a challenge today. She has a very pleasing head and expression. Well angulated front and rear and has good length of neck. Handled sympathetically and once she settled, she moved well in all directions.

Open (2)

1. Drinkwater’s Frau Fortuna Aslan (imp Fin)

Another very smart male who is so very well balanced throughout. He has a masculine head with well set ears and dark expressive eyes. Lovely reach of neck and has the required depth and length to chest with good spring of rib. Muscular throughout. Well off for bone. He has a great showman attitude and powered round the ring with the required free and active movement and looked like he certainly could do a days work. Was pleased to award him BOB.

2. Simpson’s Mystarz Muzik Maestro of Vallholme

This mature male has a pleasing head and expression, but just not quite the overall balance of the winner. He is well muscled and moved well in all directions.