Ashbourne & District Canine Society

Ashbourne & District Canine Society

28th Dec 2022

Judge Mike Blay (Longbarrow)

I must thank the committee for the invite and their running of the show, the exhibitors for taking my decisions with grace, and my fellow judges for putting through a super selection of dogs to officiate over in the BIS ring.

BEST IN SHOW

A quality selection to go over, on any other day any of the 7 could have won. At the top of the Christmas tree I chose the Tibetan Spaniel.

Cooper’s – Ch Malia Pumpkin Pie by Susu JW. A fantastic 2 yr old bitch who didn’t put a foot wrong in the main ring, loved her head shape and alert eyes, super neck and shoulder placement, liked her proportions when stacked, being slightly longer in body than height at withers, found her in super silky coat, well muscled behind with a moderate turn of stifle, came alive on the move, jaunty but straight and true both going and coming towards. Couldn’t deny her BIS.

RESRVE BEST IN SHOW

Bott, Allen and Morgan – Quensha Crimes of Passion. An Irish Setter Bitch who I judged earlier in the day, sweetest of feminine heads, super neck and shoulders sloping well back, deep in chest and well sprung ribs, straight front legs, slight slope to topline shown without any exaggeration, well muscled loin and super hind quarters, muscular with well turned stifles yet not over stretched when stacked. Loved her free flowing movement showing great drive.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Again another set of 7 who all deserved to be there, unfortunately I could only pick 2. I must mention my own breed, one tends to be harder on ones own breed, but the GSP Winterwell Iggy Inch merits a mention being a super example of the breed and I think will have a good future ahead of him in the show ring, just unlucky to come across 2 outstanding puppies ahead of him at the top of their game already.

Craig’s – Annavah Belinda of Davricard. Wow, apparently the first show for this Beagle bitch, absolutely beautiful and took my eye the moment she entered the ring, loved her head shape, kind eye and without coarseness, strong neck and well laid shoulders, good rib and level topline, strong loin leading to super hind quarters, well muscled (even at this age) and correct turn of stifle, on the move she didn’t put a foot wrong, free striding, taking everything in her stride with maturity defying her 6 months, thoroughly deserved to go BPIS.

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

 Ryan’s – Cavallibrook George Ezra. Cavalier Kings Charles Spaniel a smart pup already at the top of his game, lovely balanced outline when stood, best of heads with a kind gentle expression, slightly arched in neck set on well laid back shoulders, good front, and super body shape, tight compact feet and under his profusion of coat well turn stifles. Loved his free flowing movement and on another day would have stood top of the class.

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Bawden & Brown’s – Ch Khanate Gin Fizz ShCM. Schnauzer. Lovely well turned out 10 yr old, who didn’t put a foot wrong. Nothing over exaggerated about this boy, super head shape, moderate length to neck and set on well laid shoulders, good front and well sprung ribs, short strong loin and well muscled rear, found him in super harsh coat, loved his angles behind, so balanced on the move, showing a power from behind that defied his 10yrs.

RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Burrage’s – Ch Komidion Night Music at Sametova ShCM ShCEx VW. Cesky terrier. Male who’s I’ve done well for in the past, if anything his movement gets better with age, full of drive and propulsion, best of head shapes, slightly long and blunt wedge in shape, good neck and correct shoulders, good rib and correct body shape with rise over his well muscled loin, found him in good coat and pleased to award him RBVIS

ITALIAN SPINONE

Puppy. 2 Entries 0 Absent

1. Culling – Lucoru Blown Over. D. Impressive O/Roan, 9mths old, Well put together and liked his shape when stacked, good head and kind expression, well off for bone, found him with a good coarse coat, fluid on the move showing good drive from well angled quarters.

2. Munro -Talpalupo Monello. B. 6mths old with the sweetest of heads and expressions, good neck and shoulders, correct in topline with slight arch over her loin, good coat to her and moved well for her age, just not the presence and schooling of 1 on the day.

Junior. 2,0

1. Fordham – Lucoru Blow a Fuse at Cloudnine. D. Another impressive dog for same litter as puppy winner, good head shape and liked him when stacked, moved well for 9mths old, and in good coat,

2. Etches – Tintibel This is the One. D. 15mth old, unfortunately spooked and found it difficult to go over him, liked his overall shape, tighter feet than 1 and moved well but overall not the maturity or steadiness of 1 on the day.

Special Yearling. 2,0

1. Etches – Tintibel This is the One. D.

2. Coldwell – Lucoru Peachblow. B. liver roan bitch who again I struggled to go over, pleasing shape when settled and shown in good coat, moved ok but preferred overall balance of 1.

Post Grad. 1,0

1. Robinson – Gradevole Strufolli. D. Liver roan, good head planes, found him slightly stuffy in neck, good shoulders and well off for rib, harsh coat of a good texture, liked his free flowing movement. RBOB

Limit. 1,0

1. Culling – Lucoru Fairy Tale of New York. D. good head and expression, good through neck and shoulders, good front, and correct shape in profile, well muscled loin and rear quarters, found him in good coat, moved well in profile and straight line both going away and coming towards.

Open. 2,0

1. James – Innosticani Fianna. B. O/roan bitch of excellent type, super shape when stood with no exaggerations, lovely head with softest of expressions, super front assembly to her, well sprung rib and correct top line with slight rise over her well muscled rear quarters, liked her angles behind with again no exaggeration, best of movements, free flowing and one that could definitely do a days work in the field BOB

2. Coldwell – Lucoru Summer Breeze. B. Liver roan, found her a little loose on the day, liked her head shape, good through neck and front but not the strength in back and loin as 1, would like to see a tighter undercarriage, moved ok but preferred the overall qualities of 1.

IRISH SETTER

Puppy. 6, 1

1. Crocker & Lewis – Riverbrue Ophelia Winky. D. Super head shape, correct length to neck set on shoulders sloping well back, good front and deep well sprung ribs, super topline and a strength to rear quarters that defies his age, well coated and showed a maturity on the move, pleased to award him BP

2. Holehan – Loganrish Out on the Town. D. of a type with 1 but just not the maturity on the day, super shape when stacked and moved well for a pup, another with good coat for his age.

3. Cole – Riverbrue Ophelia Bobby. D.

Junior 1,0

1. Holehan – Loganrish Athos de Trois. D. another in the same mould as the puppy 1 & 2, well built male who I found in good coat, good head and correct through neck and shoulder, well off for rib good topline and strong behind, moved well on the straight, but just losing his footing a few times on the turn.

Post Grad. 2,0

1. Bott, Allen & Morgan – Quensha Crimes of Passion. B. BOB See RBIS

2. Holehan – Loganrish Taste of Diamonds. B. Slightly bigger cast bitch than 1, unlucky to come against winner in such good form, lovely head and good eye, well boned legs set on tight feet, correct topline with slight slope from withers, strong behind, but not the power on the move as 1 and just tending to cross front legs on the return.

Limit 1,1

Open 2,0

1. Holehan – Loganrish Lets go Crazy. D. Bigger cast dog who won this class on his power and drive on the move, correct in head and good front assembly, well sprung rib and muscular loin, good angles behind with nothing over exaggerated, RBOB

2. Weir – Kerrimere Irresistable. D. liked his shape when stacked, presented in good coat, good head and kind eye, powerfully built body but just a bit lethargic on the move on the day.

FLAT COATED RETRIEVERS

Puppy 4,2

1. Joyce – Stranfaer One Fell Swoop. B. 8mth old liked her head and sweet expression, no coarseness, good neck and well laid shoulders, well ribbed for age and good topline, good rear quarters and found her in good coat for age, showed enough about her on the move to warrant BP but still a work in progress.

2. Perry – Glenturret Bumbleberry Pie for Casanjay. D. liver boy not the shape of 1 when stacked with a slight rise over his rump which should settle once he’s over his growth spurts, ok on the move but preferred the angulation behind of 1 on the day.

Junior 3,1

1. Strudwick – Burpham Lotties First Love. B. 17mth black bitch who was pushing hard for top honours today, lovely head with a kind eye and correct shape, good neck and well placed shoulders, super front assembly, well off for rib, muscular loin and strong behind without being OTT. Full of life on the move but showed power and gracefulness both going and coming towards, found her in good coat today RBOB

2. Perry – Glenturret Bumbleberry Pie for Casanjay. D. 2nd in Puppy

Post Grad 1,1

Limit. 2,0

1. Joyce – Stranfaer Get Over It JW. D. black, lovely shape when settled, good head set on good length neck and well placed shoulders, gradual spring to rib and strong loin, good topline, muscular hind quarters and flowing movement, heavier in type than I would normally prefer but enough about him to warrant his BOB

2. Leavy – Hopevalley Morning Shine over Wychwizard. B. pleasing in profile but head on slight 10-2 with her feet, just not the coat of 1 on the day, liked her head and overall shape, moved well in profile and straight lines going away and back toward.

Open. 2,2

BRACCO ITALIANO

Puppy, 5,2

1. Goode – Braccorion’s Xpressive at Brackenvale NAF. B. O/W 8 month old, well schooled girl of correct shape and size, liked the planes to her head, strong neck and good front, enough rib for age, good topline and good rear angulation with good bend of stifle, steady on the move showing great maturity for age, straight both going away and coming towards. Pleased to award her BP

2. Beecham – Titano Della Casa Di Lombardo at Rydonmist (Imp Fra). D. Good square shape, good head and strong neck, correct shoulders and correct through topline to rear quarters, who prefer his feet to be tighter and just not the maturity of 1 on the day when moving.

3. Bond – Teverlarni Cama Da Rosas TAF. B.

Special Yearling 3,1

1. Pipes & Groves – Bushwacker Demetrio. D. o/w of good shape in profile, clean head of correct shape, good front and well sprung rib, short backed and good behind with a good turn of stifle, showed enough about him on the move in a difficult ring for a breed with their distinguished gait

2. Bond – Teverlarni Keep the Faith TAF. D. 9 month old L/W. clean head, strong neck although showing more dewlaps than I would normally expect, well laid shoulders, good rib for age, still very raw as one would expect at his age, needs to settle on the move still.

Post Grad. 4,2

1. Pipes & Groves – Bushwacker Demetrio. D.

2. Beecham – Keks Canero Bass (Imp). D. L/W strong headed boy, good neck and shoulders, well off for rib, found him heavier across the loin compared to 1, moved ok

Open. 6,,3

1. Beecham – Grafskoe Gnezdo Arlo (Imp) D. O/W big imposing male of a good type, loved his head shape and overall balance, super shape to body in profile, well laid back shoulders, good front and well sprung ribs, square in shape when stood with good topline, strong quarters behind which allowed him the drive required on the move showed enough reach in the small ring to allow me to award him the BOB

2. Goode – Rus De Viaro Olympia at Brackenvale. B. O/W Close run as another of super type, very feminine, clean head and good through front and shoulders, another with super profile when stacked, for me on the day she just lacked the presence of 1 on the move, but strong enough to give her RBOB.

3. Beecham – Allegro Nord Bohemia Sheram at Rydonmist (Imp CZE). D.

CESKY TERRIERS

Puppy 2,1

1. Weston – Wherrypoint Engelbert. D. Young dark blue male, lovely demeanor to him, best of heads of correct length and shape, loved his shape when stood, medium length to body and slight rise over his well angled rear quarters, moved ok for age, but would like to see more oomph and propulsion to him. BP RBOB

Special Yearling 1,0

1. Burrage – Komidion Sonata for Sametova. B. Young bitch who’s crossed my radar before, loved her head and gentle expression, good shape to skull and set on a strong neck, good front and well sprung ribs, strong loin and correct topline, super rear angulation which allowed her to drive around the ring in typical Cesky style BOB

Post Grad 0,0

Open 3,3

MANCHESTER TERRIERS

Puppy 5,2

1. Davies & Brown – Wystry Dempsey’s Tipple. D. 11 months old, super head shape with tight well placed ears, good length to neck and clean front, correct rib and good topline with slight arch over the loin, strong behind for age and well turned stifle, correct tailset and harsh coat, moved well for age. BP

2. Watkins – Rooksback Midnight Bella. B. very raw young bitch who still needs time, good shape to her when settled, but ears still need to tighten, good coat and well made, just needs to mature on the move.

3. Swart - Plantocracy Dapper Dexter. D.

Special Yearling 3,1

1. Bunning – Ysabelkid Dusty Fog TAF. D. smart young dog with good head shape, carried his ears well, good neck and shoulders and clean front, well sprung rib and strong loin, good topline and good angles behind, allowing him freedom of movement showing good drive behind.

2. Sharpe – Rosettia Keepsake. B. sweet bitch who just needs more time, ears still need to settle down, good neck and front, and good shape to her when stood, just not the drive and presence of 1 on the move but at 12mths time is on her side.

Post Grad 3,2

1. Watkins – Ruffagga Bewitching Girl. B. 4yrs old. Correct shape and size, clean head with good ear carriage and a good eye, clean neck and correct through shoulder, good rib but found her a little thick across the loin on the day, moved ok but just a little insipid for me.

Open 6, 1

1. Oxley - Ch Digelsa Double Agent. D. A super class with this male coming out on top, super size and shape screaming Manchester at you when you stand and back and look at the line up, best of heads with good eye and super ear carriage, strong clean neck and best of shoulder placements, good rib and correct through loin and topline, excellent rear quarters with good turn of stifle, powerful on the move defying his size, straight and true both going and on the return, couldn’t not award him BOB, shame to see him spooked in the group.

2. Plant – Plantocracy Bold Bruce JW. D. /Another of a type with 1, lovely head and expression, good neck and well placed shoulders, super shape when stood and another with a strong back end, moved well just not the look at me presence of 1, but good enough for me to award him RBOB

3. Davies & Brown. Ch Digelsa Dark Indulkgence at Wystry JW. B.