Leeds City & District Canine Association

Leeds Championship Dog Show 28 – 30 July 2023 Special Beginners Groups Toy Group – SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 6539 TAYLOR, Ms S Luvtayl Rave About - CAVALIER KING CHARLES SPANIEL – Dog. Such a well-balanced 14-month-old exhibit who for me stood out in this class. With good proportions to head and lovely dark round eyes eye giving super expression. He has such style and is so free moving with plenty of drive from his well-developed hindquarters. Was in lovely coat and condition. 2nd: 6427 GRANTHAM, Mr Aaron Clarke Deizi Yabba Dabba Doozie at Lake Giants - BICHON FRISÉ – Dog. A lively well-balanced male of good substance and at almost 16 months old was so alert and full of confidence both standing and on the move. Good skull to muzzle ratio and a well-balanced head overall. Great shape to body, decent length to arched neck and had a well-developed fore-chest. Presented in superb coat and condition. 3rd: 6720 SEED, Miss Stacey Marie, Sir Lucifer - CHINESE CRESTED – Dog. At just 9 months old, he held himself well against some of the more mature exhibits in the class with his presenting outline both standing and on the move. Good proportions to head, has well placed large and erect ears with dark eyes of correct shape and placement. Still a baby though and needs time to mature. 4th: 7232 MOORES, Mrs Chanene & MOORES, Miss Amber, Klassna Tell Me More with Chibaya - POMERANIAN – Bitch. Free moving 2 ½ year old dainty exhibit in good coat and condition. Compact in outline and of good size. Hound Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 467 GRAHAM, Mrs S L A Marvale Chancellor at Ravold - DACHSHUND (SMOOTH-HAIRED) – Dog. Just out of puppy, this black and tan male had all the desired attributes and was very well made throughout. Good drive from his strong hindquarters enabled sound and free movement, presenting a pleasing picture overall. 2nd: 883 JOLLY, Mrs Nicola J Negasi Elberith for Clanbruachan JW - RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK – Bitch. 19-month-old exhibit who was very sound and well-muscled throughout. Lovely feminine head and expression with good shape and colour to eyes. Good depth to rib, strong back and loin and correct set on of tail. Moved well. 3rd: 188 TAYLOR, Mrs Anita ERYLAN POIS DE SENTEUR FOR NOTTORG - BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (PETIT) – Bitch. A real baby in this class at just over 6 months old, however, she was well put together and of great type with strong substance. In good coat and condition and moved freely around the ring. 4th: 612 HUNT, Ms Jacky Drakkina Wirenth - DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED) – Bitch. Lovely feminine and balanced head on this 10-month-old bitch. Well placed angulation front and rear, with the hindquarters displaying a strong flowing stride on the move. Gundog Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 1105 BOND, Mrs Claire Teverlarni Cama Da Rosas - BRACCO ITALIANO – Bitch. Really liked this young lady who was almost 15 months old. She had a very balanced head of good proportions. Really soft feminine expression with good shape and set to eyes. She has good depth to her chest, a strong back, with super bone throughout and presents a lovely picture. Moved sound and true using her powerful hindquarters well. 2nd: 2046 HARRIS, Ms Joyce Elizabeth Winsleywood Wellington - RETRIEVER (LABRADOR) – Dog. Strongly built and at almost 14-month-old, this exhibit caught my eye in this class for his superb overall substance. Such a well-balanced head, powerful neck and great angulation both front and rear. Covered the ground well and presented a lovely outline. 3rd: 1452 CORLESS, Mrs S Swiftlark Spellbinder - IRISH SETTER – Dog Such a quality upstanding male of great substance who I liked very much. Lovely masculine head which is not overdone in any way. Muscular neck into well laid shoulders, deep chest and firm topline. Moved freely around the ring displaying strong driving action. 4th: 2392 WARRENER, Mrs H Eastfalla SherlockHolmes - SPANIEL (ENGLISH SPRINGER) – Dog. Just under 2 years old, this young man was shown in excellent coat and was in super condition. Lovely dark eyes with gentle expression. Pastoral Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 4181 CUTTS, Miss Angela Helen Haresfoot Fates Align NBT - WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE) – Dog. Quality 11-month-old youngster, who took my eye in this class, with his free and active movement on entering the ring. Appears very much at one with his owner and appears alert and ready for anything. Lots to like about him including his smart masculine head and expression, sturdy body and good angulation front and rear. A pleasure to go over. 2nd: 3568 LEA, Miss Sarah Calareto All My Loving JW - BORDER COLLIE – Bitch. Smart 22-month-old who presents a well-balanced outline both standing and on the move. Lovely shape to head of required proportions with keen and intelligent expression. Presented in super coat and condition. 3rd: 4039 SIM, Mr Colin & HEALY, Ms Nuala & SIM, Mr Diarmuid - Dreambig California (AZ3) - SAMOYED – Bitch. Just over 12 months old, this lovely feminine exhibit is of excellent substance and so well made. Her head has good shape and proportions with correct dark almond eye. She is an elegant mover whilst managing to demonstrate free and powerful driving action. 4th: 3472 SWABY, Mr & Mrs Russell & Julie - Kiltondale Hot Favourite for Marsby - BEARDED COLLIE – Bitch. Just out of puppy, this smart young lady presented a well-balanced outline. She has enough coat and substance for her age and shows such promise for her future. Has a feminine head and soft gentle expression, her effortless movement was a pleasure to watch. Working Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 2821 WEMYSS, Miss Ashlyn Angela Lydia Nanahboozoo No April Fool - BULLMASTIFF – Bitch. At almost 16-month-old, I found this exhibit to be strongly built with good overall proportions. Good head, muscular neck and powerful shoulders. Well-developed hindquarters enable her purposeful movement. Substantial bone and substance. 2nd: 2708 FOX, Mrs Julie & Ian Britesparke Norman Moon - BOXER – Dog Squarely built 3 ½ year old male of a nice type with good bone and substance and well-defined musculature overall. Good balance of skull to muzzle, with dark eyes displaying intelligent expression. On the move showed off his free and easy stride covering the ground well. 3rd: 3282 SMITH, Miss Fiona & BALMER, Mr Malcolm LYFEARON HOW LONG IS FOREVER - SIBERIAN HUSKY – Bitch. 3 ½ years old with lovely feminine head of fox-like appearance. Lovely shape and colour to eye giving a mischievous expression. Shown in lovely coat and condition. Easy steady movement going around the ring which showed off her effortless reach and drive, 4th: 3116 WATSON, Dame Joanna Tinkerbell - Newfangled Don't you Dare - NEWFOUNDLAND – Dog. 9 ½ month old baby of good bone and substance. Still got quite a bit of maturing to do but showed himself off well as he moved freely around the ring. Terrier Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 4768 BLOW, Mrs Denise & BLOW, Mr Ronald JODEAN TENNESSE AT COPPATROTA - LAKELAND TERRIER – Dog. Smart 15-month-old, full of self-confidence and presented a very stylish outline both standing and on the move. He has a well-balanced head of super proportions, good length to his neck and has well laid shoulders. Great bone and substance and his strong hindquarters enable his great driving action. 2nd: 4825 HARRISON, Miss Sophie JACQUIDON RICH TEA - NORFOLK TERRIER – Dog. 2-year-old, strongly made and of good shape and size. Has great substance and bone. Like the proportions to his head and his dark oval eyes giving an alert expression. Strong neck, well placed shoulders, and good turn of stifle. Very smart mover and kept his level topline. 3rd: 5160 CROZIER, Miss C Dalskairth Glamis Girl - WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER – Bitch. Compact 3 ½ year old of good substance. Good angulation front and rear and maintains her level backline both standing and on the move. Correct harsh outer coat and presented in excellent condition. 4th: 4276 HANES, Miss Myla Mae Janmark Man in the Middle - BEDLINGTON TERRIER – Dog. At just over 8 months old, this young exhibit was presented in super coat and condition. He presented a balanced outline and was at one with his young handler and moved out soundly and steadily around the ring. Utility Group - SpecBegin Judge: Mrs Yvonne Billows 1st: 5933 COPPER, Miss Rebecca Alexandra & COPPER, Mrs Ruth, Mary Wells Around Copellstar - MINIATURE SCHNAUZER – Bitch A well balanced smart 20 months old of super proportions overall. Very stylish in outline and good length to head and neck. Strong, straight back with well-muscled hindquarters. Moved freely and with drive. Well presented with great texture to coat. 2nd: 5398 NICHOLLS, Miss Ava May Jasava's Fezziwig - CHOW CHOW – Bitch. Smart, balanced 13-month-old of good size and shape. Compact, squarely built and of great substance. Carried herself well both standing and on the move. 3rd: 5500 PILGRIM, Mrs Marie A NOSPAR'S DRAMBUIE - DALMATIAN – Dog. I found this 18-month-old exhibit to be balanced and elegant in make-up. Lovely proportions to his head with intelligent expression. Nicely arched neck, well laid shoulders and good turn of stifle. Moved well throughout. 4th: 6343 TAYLOR, Mrs Susan & TAYLOR, Mr John Billkenstar Amazing Story - TIBETAN TERRIER – Bitch. 12-month-old feminine exhibit of good size and shape. Lovely dark round eye with alert expression. Strong neck leading to well laid shoulders. Level topline and correct tail set which are maintained both standing and on the move.