Large Munsterlander Club

The Large Munsterlander Club Open Show 04th June 2022

Thank you to the LMC for the invitation to judge this lovely breed at their Jubilee Show 2022.  The breed is one I have admired for many years therefore it was such an honour to judge the breed club open show with such a high number of entries.  I very much appreciate the exhibitors for staying until the end of such a long day.  Thank you to the 2 stewards for all their time and efforts.

All the exhibits were presented in wonderful coat and condition.  The breed specific points which make a Large Munsterlander a Large Munsterlander rather than a generic HPR were very evident.  There were a couple of level bites seen and in general rear angulation could be stronger but that did not detract from many quality dogs and bitches which were a joy to judge.

MPD (2,0) 1st Caile’s Foxy Gabber Uut‘T Vossebeltseveld for Kamaze (Imp NLD) 7mth – pleasing outline of a young dog, head balanced to his body with dark eye and high ear set.  Good shoulder angulation, chest still to drop as he matures.  A little longer coupled than I would prefer.  Loose on the move as expected at this age but had front reach.  A little close in his rear movement 2nd Siddon’s A Foxy Gozer Uut’T Vossebeltseveld (Imp NLD) 7mtn – litter brother to 1 and similar qualities.  I preferred his squarer outline, being shorter coupled with a stronger loin however not quite so strong on the move especially at the rear. PD (2,0) 1st Logie and Braidwood’s Albadhu Wish Upon a Star 10mth.  Lovely head with a super soft expression.  Good length of upper arm and shoulder angulation, chest needs to deepen.  Prefer less length to his loin.  On the move he had good front reach but was a tad close behind. Showed his maturity over 2nd, I am sure he will have a good future, pleased to award him BPIS. 2nd Foreman’s Crumpsbrook Geum at Toberworry 9mth.  A heavier set dog than 1st.  In profile presented a squarer outline due to being shorter coupled.  Good head, spring of rib and stronger over the loin.  Would prefer more shoulder angulation.  Loose on the move especially at the front. JD (1,0) 1st Logie and Braidwood’s Albadhu Wish Upon a Star ND (2,0) 1st  Foreman’s Crumpsbrook Geum at Toberworry 2nd Carr’s Quilesta Simply Astounding 3yr. A finer boned dog.  More animated on the move than the winner but not the reach or drive.  I would prefer more angulation front and rear.  Has a tendency to carry his tail proud. GD (1,0) 1st Waddington and Chick’s Albadhu Walk of Life 20mth Presented a nice balanced outline and in good coat.  Super head, with a dark eye.  His neck flowed into his shoulders.  A good length of upper arm but needs more overall shoulder angulation.  Chest still needs to drop fully.  Liked his spring of rib and short couplings.  I would prefer more stifle.  Had a spring to his gait and was balanced on the move but showed some looseness of a young dog.  Has a good tail set and carriage. PGD (2,1) 1st Horton’s Crumpsbrook Jay 2yr presented a nice balanced outline, with good front angulation.  Super head and neck into his shoulders with a good length of upper arm.  Still time for his chest to drop.  Short coupled and strong in the loin.  Could have tighter feet and stronger front pasterns.  He was balanced on the move but could have more animation and spring to his gait.  LD (5,1) A lovely class of quality dogs 1st Logie’s Albadhu Walk on the Wildside Super 21mth presented a very good balanced outline which he held on the move from his topline through to very good tail carriage.  Very pleasing head with dark eye.  Had strength to his neck, seamless into a strong front with angulation and length of upper arm.  Good depth of chest, strong forelegs and pasterns.  Short coupled.  Moved well with drive and reach.  I am sure will have a good future. 2nd Jenks Albadhu Hidden Potential 3yr brother to 1 and liked his very similar qualities.  A heavier set dog.  Preferred the head and movement of 1 which was the difference between the 2. 3rd Powell and Murrell’s Crumpsbrook Woodrush 4yr.  Another with the same qualities of 1 and 2 just not the depth of chest.  He had a good stifle.  I would prefer a bit more of him bone and substance wise, had rear drive on the move but needed more animation to complete the picture. OD (7,3) Another class full of quality. Macgregor’s Sh Ch Ekolander Snowstorm 6yr Liked this dog very much, stood he presented a wonderful pleasing balanced outline.  Super head, balanced to his body, lovely expression and dark eye.  Strong arched neck leading to his well angulated shoulders with nice length of upper arm.  His high withers led to a strong back and loin.  Well set tail and carriage.  Lovely depth to his chest, strong pasterns.  Short coupled which he used on the move to hold his topline. In super coat and condition. Not surprised to see he is a champion.  Very pleased to award him BD and BIS. 2nd Day’s Sh Ch Waldo vom Busshof mit Alfriston (Imp DEU) 4 yr, another quality dog, liked his head, strength of neck and shoulders. He had a lovely outline stood and was presented in super coat and condition.  A little longer coupled than 1.  Not quite the movement of the winner however liked his quality to award him RBD. 3rd Davis-Green’s Abdecker Dancer 3 yr a smaller stature dog.  Liked his head, had a moderate stifle just not as strong on the move as those above him. SWD (1,0) Lane’s Rokko vom Florbach CW11 4yr.  This is a super moving dog with a lovely springy gait.  Lovely front angulation just not so balanced to his stifle though.  Nice head I would prefer it to be a little more elongated.  Super depth of chest, not quite as strong in his front pasterns as some.    Ribs could be a little further back to shorten his couplings.  VD (4,2) A class of 2 super veterans 1st Disney’s Sh Ch Wonglepong Will’s Faramir 7 yr.  Presented such a balanced outline, no mistaking he is all male and well up to size.  Nice head but a little too broad for me.  Strong neck into good shoulders, lovely depth to his chest.  Just beginning to show his age in his front pasterns.  Held his topline on the move, had good reach and rear drive.  Had a lovely tail carriage. 2nd Day’s Raycris Constantin at Alfriston 9 yr.  Another lovely veteran, just did not present the balanced outline of one.  Beginning to show his age at the front which showed on the move.  Shown in lovely coat and condition.  MPB (2,1) Scotford’s Raycris Flaming Tully 7mth very much enjoying her day out! Needs to mature.  Her chest needs to drop which will strengthen her front, has moderate stifle angulation which she used on the move to show some rear drive.  So nice to see a happy puppy enjoying her time in the ring even if not quite so enjoyable for her handler. PB (5,1) Bisset’s Albadhu Written in the Stars  10mth.  Not surprised to see this is the litter sister of the BPIS.  Very similar qualities, she is a little behind her brother at this stage in maturity. Won this class on her movement. Super pretty head with a dark eye. Chest still needs to drop. Strong in her front pasterns which showed in her front movement.  Ribs well back, short coupled and strength over her loins. 2nd Bargman’s Crumpsbrook Alcemilla 9mth Another pup to watch, looked far less mature than 1 and not quite so balanced on the move or in her outline at this stage.  Lovely head and dark eye.  Liked her length of upper arm.  Ribs well back.  Just needs time to come on. 3rd McKew’s Liatroim Jade at Gunnershill 9mth Another who needs to mature.  A longer cast bitch.  A lovely head.  Very loose on the move and was a little close behind.   JB (5,1) 1st O’Connell’s Jaudas on the Road Again 15mth larger stature bitch.  Presented a balanced outline stood with good front angulation especially her length of upper arm.  Chest not fully developed yet but I am sure it will come. A little longer in the loin than preferred.  Very pretty feminine head, lovely arch to her neck.  Used her angulation on the move for front reach and drive, still a little loose but to be expected, should mature well. 2nd Reader’s Toberworry Peacekeeper at Kalimna 13mth smaller stature bitch , looked very pleasing with a balanced outline.  Very well handled.  Lovely head with dark eye.  Balanced front angulation which she used well on the move.  Just looked far less mature than 1 but should come on well. 3rd Bisset’s Albadhu Written in the Stars  NB (6,3) 1st Reed’s Jaudas Miss Grace 3yr Presented a balanced outline stood and was the strongest mover in the class.  Nice head but would have preferred less stop.  Nice arch to her neck.  Needs to strengthen in the pasterns which will show in her front movement. 2nd Powell and Murrell’s Tureagh Crystal Cider 18mth a smaller stature bitch enjoying herself in the ring.  Would prefer slightly more darker coat on her head.  Ok moving. 3rd McKew’s Ashlowrick Fidelius Freyja at Gunnershill.  5yr Another small stature bitch and one I would prefer to have more bone and substance.  A very pretty bitch in her outline and head.  I would prefer her to have a better length of neck.  Erratic on the move especially in her front.GB (1,1) PGB (4,2) 1st McKenna’s Albadhu Hidden Agenda 3yr presented a nice outline of a bitch with good bone.  Nice head with dark eye but just a tad too much stop for me.  Super length of upper arm and good lay of shoulder.  Could be a little shorter coupled.  Movement just slightly stronger than 2, could have been less close behind going away though. 2nd Bargman’s Crumpsbrook Molinia 4 yr A very different type to 1 of a much smaller stature.  Nice square outline.  Pretty head with a dark eye, nice arch to her neck.  Ribs well back and very short coupled.  Just not the ground covering movement. LB (7,3) 1st Ward’s Braccpoint Song of the Wind for Gemiorien 4 yr old bitch.  Preferred her depth of chest and raised withers to others in the class.    Ok on the move but close behind. 2nd Putnam’s Asterpoint Faraday at Ebormist 5 yr a happy pretty bitch with a very a lovely head.  Too long coupled for me and this showed in her topline on the move.  3rd Wilkin’s Quilesta Simply Exquisite 3yr pretty smaller, lesser boned than 1 and 2.  Another moving close behind. OB (5,2) 1st Logie and Braidwood’s Albadhu Pawsitive Vibes JW 3yr A very pretty eye catching bitch in super coat and condition both stood and on the move.  Her movement had drive, front reach, a springy gait and animation, which made all the difference in the bitch challenge.  Super head, feminine and with all the correct proportions.  Lovely arched neck into high withers and well laid shoulders.  I liked her length of upper arm.  Chest deep, strong pasterns, ribs well back and short coupled.  More to her stifle would complete the picture. She has a beautiful outline but her handler can overstretch her hindquarters which upsets that outline.  She has a super topline from her withers to tailset, which she held on the move.  BB and RBIS 2nd Butler’s Sh Ch Toberworry Breaking Dawn at Jendella’s 3 yr.  Very close to 1 with the same similar qualities.  Smaller in stature than 1 and just not quite the balanced outline stood.  I actually preferred her rear angulation to 1.  Slightly longer in the loin which meant not quite as strong in her topline on the move but both nice bitches. 3rd Prowse’s Quilesta Just Endearing mit Mermilmar 5yr another pretty bitch.  Shorter in the leg than 1 and 2.  A little weaker in her topline. SWB (1,0) 1st Ogle and Suchett-Kaye’s Ch Raycris the Temptress 2yr no doubt this is a true working bitch, evident in her muscle condition, especially the strength in her second thigh.  A larger stature bitch but still feminine.  The most balanced bitch on the move but just lacked that spark on the day, needing more animation to complete the picture.  Presented a square outline stood and held that outline on the move.  Lovely head with dark eye, her neck flowed into well laid shoulders.  Liked her topline from her raised withers to a good tailset.  Her chest is not quite fully deep yet but still has more maturity ahead of her.  Lovely length of upper arm, short coupled and strong over the loin.   Not surprised to see she is a champion.  Pleased to award her RBB.  VB (5,1) What a super class to finish the day with. 1st  Patrick’s Ob Ashlowrick Yngvi Episkey belied her 10 years, presented a balanced picture stood and on the move with strong rear drive from good rear angulation.  Lovely pretty head, dark eye.  Arched neck to shoulders with a good length of upper arm.  Ribs well back, short coupled and strong over the loin.  On the move she is beginning to show a bit of width now in the front but that can be forgiven at 10 years.  Pleased to award her BVIS 2nd  Darby’s Sh Ch Brockchime Besta Both to Incadar R12 Vw another 10 year old not showing her age.  Super balanced outline stood, not quite the length of upper arm of 1 and this showed on the move with not quite the front reach.  Good depth of chest, ribs well back and strong in the loin.  Pretty head with dark eye. 3rd Robin’s Sh Ch Destani Jedda’s Diamond 7 yr not quite the balanced angulation of others in the class.  A little weaker in her front pasterns which showed on the move.

Judge Keeley Newman-Jones