Yeovil & District Canine Society

Such a lovely show in gorgeous sunshine. Well organized and friendly. Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge& huge thanks to Stuart Byrne, the BIS judge, for confirming my choice of WG1 Boxer, by awarding her BIS.

Working Group

Rottweiler

Class 189 Open (2/1)

1.Vicks Mia Von Der Alten Festung At Vickangels (Imp HRV) JW ShCM ShCEx As lovely to go over as she was 4 years ago and just as spritely. Still powerful this 6 year old bitch drove around the ring so smoothly. Dark eyes, good mouth and nicely proportioned head with good stop and strong jaw. Alert ears on flat skull held smartly by muscular neck. Still showing off her filled front and deep well sprung ribs. Held her strong topline as she extended her movement. Although standing alone a well deserved BOB/WG3

Boxer

Class 191 Open (2)

1. Robinsons A Star Is Born taking my eye as soon as she entered the ring, This 2 yr old brindle bitch stood four square showing her socks off. A very neat head held high on her muscled crested neck. Having good teeth and drop of lip, the darkest eyes and alert ears. Depth & substance yet not foregoing elegance, she just seemed totally balanced and excelled on the move. A great future awaits I am certain. BOB WG1 & BIS

2. Richards Markinshell Pombear at Dajoxx 3yr old all male red in lovely condition. Deep stop & well set ears on flat head with wrinkle on alert. Well bodied & another good mover RBOB

Alaskan Malamute

Class 192 Open (1)

1.Edwards & Molloys Wintablizzard Cowabunga A very attractive hood on this wolf grey and white, ample coated 4yr old boy. His broad skull, well used perked ears and correctly proportioned muzzle, having the whitest of teeth and correct bite. Plenty of substance on solid legs having moderate angulation and topline gently sloping to his correct croup & nicely furnished tail. Very balanced throughout with easy smooth movement BOB

Dobermann

Class 194 Graduate (2)

1.Popes Viemar Sunrise Special 7 month brown boy standing just long enough for me to assess his outline, Happy natured and confident with a smart wedge shaped head, great dentition and kind hazel coloured eyes. Good topline held steadily on the move, tight feet and good driving action A well deserved RBOB BPIB WPG2

2.Laffords Lateagain Wild at Heart Avec Sariandobes Elegant 9 month brown half sister to 1 with pleasing front and great length of foreface on a smart head. Nicely muscled with lots to come I’m sure.

Class 195 Open (1)

1.Groves & Laffords Lateagain Satisfaction JW. Black & tan sire of both in the previous class obviously passing on his attributes. At 5 ½ with a chiseled head, long foreface and broad nose and complete scissor bite, carried on a crested neck. Lovely shoulders depth and topline producing a good profile. Another smart mover. BOB WG4

A.V.N.S.C. Working

Class 196 Graduate (4/3)

1.Readers Lempileijonan Unelmien Prinssi (ImpFin) Black tipped rich golden Leonberger boy just 9 months old with baby feathered legs, main developing beautifully and a beautifully furnished tail in super condition. A correct head with the darkest mask, dark hazel eyes and a broad foreface. Lovely to go over and feel the form under his double coat. 9 to 10 in profile with a strong topline and so pleasing to see him on the move. This confident boy was BA.V.N.S.C.W & BPAVNSC.W, WG2 & WPG1

2.Lawrences Dinahtron French Fancy 8 month fawn Great Dane bitch who was delightful to go over. A little inexperienced in the showring but well worth campaigning. A super shape throughout with lovely angulation and good topline. Plenty of bone. Dark eyes, dark mask and an elegant crested neck. Depth & substance in the stand and on the move. RBA.V.N.S.C.W

3.Bourton-Thornes Virano Vivacious Great Dane.

Pastoral Group

Bearded Collie

Class 201 Graduate (1)

1.Lenaghans Balnaid Magic Moment 5 yr old bitch, silver & white and in gleaming condition. Alert hazel eyes visible under her long brows, having a nicely proportioned head and perfect dentition. Very steady on the move and a lovely shape in the stand. RBOB

Class 202 Open (3)

1.Webbs Megamaree Just Amazing JW ShCM Sh CEx 6 yr old black & white boy with a lovely head of correct proportions and a nice dark eye. Good conformation throughout and not disappointing on the move, gliding energetically around the ring driving from behind. A well earned BOB

2. Lenaghans Balnaid Magic Moment from previous class

3. Pattersons Corimist Magical Soul at Eltimaris

German Shepherd Dog

Class 203 Open (2/1)

1.Morton-Hadleys Kingsfrome End of an Era 1yr old black & tan girl having alert pert ears, plenty of expression and a kind dark eye. Alert & keen to move with super strength throughout and pleasing in profile. Elegant and driving on the move with a well conditioned coat and furnished tail, BOB

Collie (Rough)

Class204 Junior(1)

1. Lockyers Gataj Out Of The Woods. Apricot sable & white super profuse double coat, on this young lad with good mouth, almond eyes on a correctly proportioned wedge head. Ears alert and tipped forward, neck showing off his lovely mane. Very pleasing throughout with sound effortless movement. Although standing alone a well deserved BOB & PG4

Class 205 Graduate (3/2)

1. Lockyers Gataj Out Of The Woods

Class 206 Open (4./3)

1. Lockyers Gataj Out Of The Woods

Finnish Lapphund

Class 208 Open (2/1)

1.Rutter & Mortimer-Hampsons Lapponnia Lunar Cosmos. Such a smart black & sable 2 ½ yr old boy having the most attractive head, with a broad muzzle, face markings accentuating his dark eyes. Short coupled with a good topline and abundant tail carried high over his back. Energetic yet flowing on the move with a well filled front under a super coat with feathered legs & profuse tail. BOB & PG2

Shetland Sheepdog

Class 212 Puppy (1)

1. Haensels Philhope Summertime to Sherkarl The most delightful golden 10 month bitch with a dense well tended golden coat, glorious collar and flowing tail. Neat & pretty head with pert ears tipped forward. Enchanting throughout with smooth movement to match. A very exciting future I’m sure, BPIB and beating her older competitors to BOB & PG1 & PPG1

Class 213 Graduate (2)

1.Goldes Blenmerrow Mazurka 18 month red & white boy having a dark eye producing a gentle expression, well used ears. Neat yet driving motion and pleasing in profile.

2. McShanes Blenmerrow Ring of Roses. Feminine sable 21 month bitch with correct head proportions, arched neck and good topline. Well furnished coat with abundant tail. Moved well.

Class 214 Open (2/10)

1.Haensels Philhope Sumer Highlights at Sherkarl This 3 yr old bitch, older sister to winner of puppy class, is another great example of her breed. Very similar qualities to younger sister, presented in the best condition with superb movement and everything to like. RBOB

A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral

Class 215 Graduate (8/2)

1.Taylors Darian End Game. Border Collie. Steady temperament on this strong 13 ½ month boy who used his good conformation to glide at speed around the ring. Alert expression with correct head proportions and good topline he was so pleasing to go over. RBA.V.N.S.C.P

2.Edwards Mopies Dr Zhivago. Old English Sheepdog.18 month boy shown in superb condition. Good size and substance with a profuse well groomed coat. His head was of the breed with correct proportions, strong muzzle and wide nostrils and good mouth. Steady in the stand and on the move.

3. Crakers Fostbrie Just Exquisite of Crakebrie. Briard.

Class 216 Open (3/2)

1.Lees Master of Illusion JW. Border Collie. 4 yr old boy having a soft expression and alert well used ears. Good proportions, good angulation and topline. Very good condition all over, covering the ground with speed & flowing driving movement. BA.V.N.S.C.P & PG3

A.V Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Class 217 Ridgwells Brigam Snow Blanket. Always a thrill to go over and learn about a breed that I have not encountered before, this 14 month Swiss Shepherd dog did not disappoint. In a snowy white coat with well set upright ears and a showy crested neck supporting his pleasing head. Good angulation, super level topline, good croup and full furnished tail. BAVIMPBRP

A.V.Pastoral

Class 218 Veteran (2/1)

1. Pattersons Corimist Magical Soul at Eltimaris Bearded Collie. Although placed 3rd in her breed class this 7 yr old silver & white girl belies her age and showed well. Very smart throughout having a smooth shaped skull & wide foreface, neat in profile with a flowing coat & good topline held, as she covered the ground. BAVPV