Large Munsterlander Club

Large Munsterlander Club June 2023

A huge thank you to the committee for privilege to judge at a club show and the exhibitors for their entries. My ring steward for the day was brilliant and ensured the ring kept flowing. The venue was ideal and gave plenty of room to get the dogs moving. Movement is where I judged the dogs today as HPRs I expect to see and feel dogs that could do a good day’s work.

Exhibits were generally shown in good condition- some would benefit from better muscle tone and stamina, which was shown on the move. Front and rear angulation is something that should be considered by anyone breeding or picking a puppy. Without the correct length and angulation of the front and rear assembly, you cannot accomplish the free long-stringing gait with drive, which is a breed requirement. Type was very mixed and my principle winners oozed that real Munster feel and look.

I would urge exhibitors to think about sportsmanship in and around the ring. Showing is meant to be a hobby, where new and old exhibitors feel relaxed and enjoy their day out. Remember you take the best dog home and each dog is very much loved by their family. It would be lovely to see the breed club look at how they can support in uniting the breed. Without everyone working together, especially in a smaller numerical breed, things can become very tricky. I felt a little of the collaboration and all working for the good of the breed has been lost, which is a great shame especially in a breed so close to my heart.

Minor Puppy Dog (2,2)

Day’s Tarkanya Ritas Reinheart At Alfriston Best front angulation, lovely substance and type. Excellent head with the typical Munster squishy nose. Enough rear angulation. Good width throughout. Lovely overall shape and type. True away and back good tail set. Good topline. Overall lovely balance and shape. Although he still has maturing to do, his drive and front extension came alive in the challenge, he looked like he could work all day. Delighted to award him RCC and BPIS

Evan’s Tarkanya Ritas Reinblanc Litter brother to 1 and shared many of the same comments. Loved his colouring. Just felt he didn’t have the front angulation of 1 but slightly better hind angulation. Lovely neck and good head. Still very raw and needs time to mature and body up. True away and back, kept a strong topline and very well muscled.

Puppy Dog (3,3)

1. Day’s Tarkanya Ritas Reinheart At Alfriston

2. Evan’s Tarkanya Ritas Reinblanc

3. Macgregor Raycris Flame Of Glory. A puppy with overall good balance and type. Just lacked front movement of first two, but lots to like and another with good muscle tone.

Junior Dog (4,4)

Weber’s Caesar Ii Svatoborsky Revir (Cze Imp). Best overall movement of the class. Lovely type. Would like a little more front and rear angulation, but balanced. Good width of thigh and well-muscled. Lovely head with a strong neck. Good coat. Super strong topline and carried tail ok. Good width and body throughout. Lovely springy gait and overall style. Considered for ResCC.

Middleton & Trowsdale’s Elmer Vom Blitzenbach At Amasffoy Good front and rear angulation, would like a little more width when coming and tighter front pasterns. Head ok, more pronounced stop than 1 and slightly broader skill. Coat good and lovely colour.

Post Graduate Dog (4,4)

Prowse’s Quilesta Simply Invincible . Just preferred the overall picture and balance, but close between 1 and 2. Head ok. Good neck and shoulders. Good overall size, Good reach and rear drive. Lovely type. Moved away and back true. Would benefit from further settling and ring training.

Waddington & Chick’s Albadhu Walk Of Life Not quite the angulation of 1 but still balanced and a good type. Moved well just needs to settle into himself and relax. Good topline and tail set. Lovely width throughout- Lovely head.

Limit Dog (6,6)

Logie’s Albadhu Wish Upon A Star Jw Best overall presentation of the day and handled to perfection. Lovely front angulation, would like rear to have a little better bend of stifle. Good topline head and overall picture. Good feet. Lovely coat. Nice head. Liked size and balance. Super profile movement and overall style. Considered for the ResCC

Jenk’s Albadhu Hidden Potential Slightly larger frame, lovely profile movement. Good overall balance. Held topline well. Good coat. Would like more neck and better layback of shoulders. Good ribbing.

Caile’s Foxy Gabber Uut ‘T Vossebeltseveld For Kamaze (Imp Nld). Lovely boy and very balanced. Good neck. Nice head. Good angulation and width throughout. Loved his type, size and overall picture just giving his handler a tricky time today and not behaving. Hopefully as his confidence in other dogs improves, he settles and is able to show all his merits fully in a calm purposeful manner. One that should do well but placing today reflected behaviour.

Open Dog (6,6)

MacGregor Sh Ch Ekkolander Snowstorm Best overall picture of the boys today. Good profile movement. Good head and neck . Super topline. Tight feet. True away and back- carried tail a little high. Rear angulation gave super drive and springy effortless ground clearance. Loved his style and enough substance. Best viewed on the move as comes alive and one I’ve no doubt could work all day. Delighted to award him CC, RBIS, BVIS

James’ Darkensky Prometheus Jw Lovely type and balance- excellent angulation and overall shape. Held topline well. Would like tighter feet. Good coat, lovely body. Nice head.

Logie’s Sh Ch Albadhu Walk On The Wildside Lovely type. Would have liked just a little more rear angulation, not quite the overall picture as other two. Lovely front and forechest good width. Loved his head and overall shape- just lacked the rear drive. But shown to ensure put on a good performance.

Field Trial Dog (1,1)

Davis-Green Ch Abdecker Dancer Lovely type and shape. Good body, coat and presented well. Moved true and good extension in front and rear drive. Lovely head and overall balance. True away and back. I really liked this boy just didn’t perform as well in the challenge.

Veteran Dog (1,1)

Disney’s Sh Ch Wonglepong Will’s Faramir Good for size and overall body. Head a little heavy for me. Away movement good, ok profile, would like tighter front action. Kept good topline. Tail set could be lower. Good coat.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,1)

Robins’ Tarkanya Ritas Ruby With Destanli  Superb shape, balance and size. Lovely profile movement- which just flows, although needs to settle a little to improve topline. Best of heads. Good front, lovely width and balance. Good substance, depth and shape. Lots of spirit! Overall giving a lovely balanced picture of a beautiful Munster puppy. One I’ll watch with interest. BPB

Puppy Bitch (1,1)

McLellan’s Raycris Fields Of Glory For Saranden Lovely Outline and shape moved true and kept topline. Looks short in the neck due to colouring but neck good length and strong. Good feet. Lovely substance and overall picture. Would like fractionally more rear angulation and shorter hocks. Another puppy who should do well as she matures.

Junior Bitch (3,3)

One and two I’m sure will swap places and both have promising futures.

Logie’s Albadhu Final Encounter Best balance and width of the class. Lovely head, string neck and good topline. Liked type and overall shape. True away and back. Good width. Good front and rear angulation. Considered for top honours.

Weber’s  Dita Z Miketova Dvora (Cze Imp) Lovely type, lighter in frame and substance, but still maturing so will come. Good neck and lovely head. Super overall balance, with good pasterns. One who is best judged on the move as less settled on stack. Moved true away and back and good profile movement.

Turner’s Kamaze Dream With Your Feet At Gilnockie Lovely overall- excellent condition and muscle. Good head lovey type and shape overall, Good rear angulation, would like better front angulation. Lovely head. Held a good topline.

Novice bitch (1,1)

Hatton’s Ekkolander Riesling At Doubilly Good shape and lovely angulation front and rear. Good topline, true away and back. Good coat and loved her markings. Head ok. Good muscle and shown in superb condition. I must also mention the young handler, who had a great rapport with her charge and did an amazing job at showing her super movement- Keep up the super handling and working on the standing. A super pair!

Graduate Bitch

Hatton’s Ekkolander Riesling At Doubilly

Scotford’s Raycris Flaming Tully  Lovely shape and type. Like substance good coverage. Excellent picture overall and looked lovely stood. Good neck and lovely head. Move back true. Just lacked the drive and front extension of 1.

Post Graduate

Evan’s Tarkanya Sophies Sunflower Absolutely loved her type, shape and feel. Super topline and good front and rear angulation. Good substance but still being feminine. Coat coming and will finish her look. Good neck, well ribbed and good loin. Carries herself with grace and style. Effortless movement. True away and back – but does need sometimes to settle when coming. Excellent front extension and rear drive in profile, giving that typical Munster flowing, purposeful springy movement. She couldn’t be denied the ResCC and one I’ll be watching as she matures.

Limit (5,5)

Miller’s Ekkolander Dark Russian Von Rockfest What can I say, my find of the day! The minute she entered the ring all I could see was her effortless movement, stunning type and shape. So balanced with substance yet still feminine. Good head, best of necks which flows into super shoulders. Best front and rear angulation of the day. Enough coat, which was gleaming. She just ate up the ground and made everything look easy. Delighted to award her the CC (which I was told later was her 3rd) and BIS.

Evan’s Tarkanya Bonnies Beauty Rangier and less typy than 1 but moved true and super rear drive. Good head and topline. Lovely front and rear angulation and overall balance just a bit tall for me.

O’Connell’s Jaudas On The Road Again Stunning head and overall shape. Lovely neck and topline. Good body and type. Good rear angulation, would like letter front angulation.

Open (2,2)

Both lovely girls who are very worthy of their titles and pushed hard. Also must mention both handlers who ensured their exhibits are presented beautifully and shown to perfection- great relationship and ensured they are stood and moved just right.

Wilkins’ Sh Ch Quilesta Simply Exquisite Just preferred her rear angulation over 1 today. Less flashy on the move than 2 but covered the ground well. For me her head could be a little more feminine. Good body and type. She is a delighted to go over and loved her shape and balanced picture. Considered for Res CC just lacked spring of PG.

Logie’s Sh Ch Albadhu Pawsitive Vibes Jw Lovely head and front assembly. Excellent topline, good body and shown in top condition. Good spring of rib and width throughout. Loved her type. Moved with real style and covered the ground well well, just not the workmanship I’d like today, which comes from rear drive. Good coat with excellent shine. Good muscle tone.

Field Trial (2,2)

Suchett-kaye & Ogle’s Ch Raycris The Temptress Lovely head and stong neck. Enough front angulation. Lovey overall shape and type. Held a good topline with super rear drive, coming from excellent rear assembly. True going and lovely in profile covering the ground with a long stride.

Evans’ Tarkanya Hippis Hibiscis Overall better front angulation than 1 but not as positive in extension today or rear drive. Kept a good topline. Good neck. Good feet. Very well-muscled and shown in hard working condition.

Working Test (1,1)

Simpson’s Ekkolander Persephone Red At Leriton Moved round with ease. True away just not as tight coming back. Superb strong topline. Good overall picture- left jacket behind today. Nice head lovely neck good front and rear angulation. She still has filling out to do, but shown in hard condition. Overall very nice would suggest roadwork just to tighten front.

Veteran (2,2)

Both girls a credit to the breed and not showing their age!

Darby Sh Ch Brockchime Besta Both To Incadar Rl2 Vw What a girl for her age! Lovely coverage and type. Nice head. Lovely angulation in rear. Good ribbing. Preferred her action towards me today. Effortless movement and free flowing- just as it should be. For me a little longer in body than I like. But she is still up their giving much young girls a run for their money!

Ogle & Butler Ursel Vom Ahler Esch At Raycris Good balance. Held a strong topline and has good coverage and depth. Lovely flashy colour and shown in superb condition. Elegant girl.

Donna Kirkwood-Emery

(Helydon)