Loughborough & District Canine Society

Loughborough and District Canine Society Open Show 28th May 2023

Many thanks to the officers and Committee for the invitation to judge at this well run show

Also many thanks to the exhibitors for their entries and for the way they accepted their placings

My main winner and B.I.S was Bodle’s Leonberger. Fairy Clocks Bonus Catch the World into Lionsridge (Imp Norway)

What an outstanding Leonberger. Nothing exaggerated and when you put your hands on him,it was a delight.

Head in balance with his body . Strong but not heavy, elongated rather than stocky. His head is of the correct proportions. Muzzle to skull equal with no wrinkles. Medium stop with black nose.

Eyes of medium size,with no haw.His ears are set on high and of medium size.

Mouth with correct scissor bite. His neck is strong,flowing into his withers with a slight arch. Shoulders well laid back and elbows are tight Good depth to chest and good hindquarters. Tight feet and with well arched toes. He covered the ground so well and looked the part.

Res.B.I.S was Ryan. Cavallibrook George Ezra Jw. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

He was unlucky to meet my main winner today, but nevertheless he deserved his win.

A lovely Blenheim male of 15 months.His head is of the desired proportions. Skull almost flat between the ears. A shallow stop. Nostrils are black and muzzle well tapered. His eyes are dark and round without any prominence. Ears set on high with plenty of feathering. Correct scissor bite. His neck is of a moderate length leading into well laid shoulders. Body is short with a good spring of rib. Level back. His hindquarters have moderate bone and he has a good turn of stifle. Compact feet and tail set on correct. Lovely free movement and well handled.

B.P.I.S Blake. Sandbears Fourty Four. What a superb Newfoundland Male of 11 months.

He is well balanced with a noble air and great ring presence. Beautifully presented and he covered the ground with ease.

His head is broad and relatively large.Muzzle is short and clean. Eyes are small and dark brown, showing no haw. His ears are small and set well back, laying close to the head. Correct scissor bite. His neck is strong,leading into well laid shoulders. His front assembly is correct;Legs perfectly straight and fitting close to his body. His body is well ribbed with a broad back and level topline. Very well built and strong hindquarters. Feet are large and webbed shaped. Tail of moderate length and carried correctly. Large webbed feet and he had the free rolling gait which is desirable.

R.B.P.I.S Thornley & Smith.Jack Russell Terrier. Dancing in the Dark at Robythorn. His skull is flat and of moderate width to the eyes. Strong muzzle. His stop is well defined and his cheek muscles are well developed. Nose and lips are black.

Eyes are almond shaped fairly small and dark. Ears are dropped and carried close to skull. Correct scissors bite. His neck is strong and clean. Shoulders are well laid back with a visible forechest. Level back with a slight rise over the loin. Good hindquarters, stifles well bent and low set hocks. Round feet and tail set on correct. Free movement and a lovely outline

B.V.I.S Whitaker-Crosby. Cobyco Could be the last at Mulcair. JW Shcm. 7 year old whippet girl. She is of the correct size with a graceful outline. Her head is long and lean, flat on top and tapering to the muzzle. Her eyes are oval and bright and her ears are small and rose shaped. mouth has the. correct scissor bite. Neck is long and elegantly arched.Her shoulders are well laid back leading into a deep chest,with a well filled front. Good tuck up and her hind quarters are strong with well developed second thigh. Good feet and her movement could not be faulted.

AVNSC Puppy. 3.

1st Thornley-Smith. Jack Russell. Critique above as he was r.b.p.i.s

2nd Walsh. Kenzduo Juniper at Pippaway.

Junior. 2

1st Miller Mellowdee Fancy Nancy for Millwinkle. 15 months Old English Sheepdog.14 month old bitch. Beautifully presented , She presents a square outline and her head is in proportion to her body. Skull rather large and is well arched above the eyes. Muzzle strong and square and black nostrils.Dark eyes set well apart and ears small and carried flat to the side of the head. Correct scissor bite. Neck has a slight arch to it. Well laid shoulders and body is short and compact. Gentle rise over the loin and moved well

2nd Evans. Scpetune Artemis Blaze avec Simcha.

3 Yearling. 2 (1)ABS.

1ST Evans Scpetune Artemis Blaze avec Simcha. 2 year old Chow Chow bitch.

Compact fawn bitch. Her head is of the correct shape and she is well filled out under the eyes. Muzzle is moderate in length . Nose is large and wide. Her eyes are dark and oval in shape. Earset on correct and she has the correct scissor bite. Short strong neck and her forequarters are strong. Feet are small and round,but she was not as free flowing on the move.

Post Graduate. 4

1st Stevenson. Mymmsbrook Matador with Blythway. Jw. 2 year old Welsh Springer Spaniel.

In beautiful condition and his movement was true both ways. His head was of the correct proportions and he had a clearly defined stop. Eyes were of the correct colour and correct scissor bite.

Neck was long and muscular, no throatiness,neatly set into well laid shoulders.Body was strong and muscular with well sprung ribs.Good hind quarters and feet were firm . Unlucky to meet my overall winner today.

2nd Summerfield. Holtsmere Royal George. Wire haired Dachshund. There is a lot to like about this young male. He has a lot of the breed attributes; good head and shoulder placement correct. Low in keel and good round rump. Just a little hesitant on the move today.

Open

1st Bodle. Leonberger,

2nd Tarabad & Whitman , Cofton All I have to do is Dream with Khatabi.

 3 year old King Charles spaniel. A lovely example of the breed ,but not on her best form today.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.

Puppy 1

1st Tarabad & Whitman. Khatibi Chewed A Rose.

11 months old Ruby Bitch. She is delightful to go over. Her skull is almost flat between the ears. She has a shallow stop. Nostrils black and developing well. Face is filling out below the eyes. Lovely large dark eyes, full of puppy fun. Her ears are set on high, long with plenty of feathering.

Correct scissor bite and her neck is of a moderate length,leading into well laid shoulders. She has a good spring of rib for her age and is short coupled. Good hindquarters and her feet are compact. Tail carriage was correct and she moved well when settled.

Junior 6

1str Ryan Cavallibrook Ophelia. Blenheim bitch of 13 months. She oozes breed type and is a pleasure to go over. Skull flat between the ears ,black nostrils and well filled out under the eyes. Correct scissor bite. Neck of moderate length,leading into well laid shoulders. Her body is short coupled and a good spring of rib. Tail set on correct and compact feet. Moved true both ways

2nd Tarabad. Frondhil Dahlia Smith. 12 months old black and tan. Another that oozes breed type. Much of the same applies, I just preferred the movement on my winner.

Open. 4 (1)abs

1st Ryan, Cavallibrook George Ezra JW.

Res B.I.S

2nd Lund Oaktreepark Royal Austin.

A lot to like about this Blenheim boy. He just needs to fill out and to be more positive on the move.

Papillon.

Puppy 1.

Headley. Yeldaeh’s Miss Elizabeth. 10 months old bitch puppy,but I was unable to assess her.

Junior 1.

Junior. Headley. Yeldaeh’s Mr Chizlewick. 10 month old male who is top size. Skull slightly rounded between the ears and muzzle slightly pointed.Black nose.

Eyes were of a medium size and his ears were very large with rounded tips. Correct scissor bite and neck of medium length.Good lay of shoulder and fairly long in body. Correct hare type feet and tail arched over his back.

Open. 1.

1st Headley . Yeldaeh’s Lady in Red.Lovely brindle bitch. Her head is of the correct proportions with a black nose.

Eyes of medium size and ears large and flaring with rounded tips.

Neck of correct length, with a good lay of shoulder. Long in body and tail set on correct Moved well. B.O.B

Pugs.

Puppy 3(1)abs

1st Weston. Ivollyoca Painted Lady. Her head is relatively large and in proportion to body.

Her muzzle is relatively short, nose is black and fairly wide open nostrils. Not over wrinkled, Her eyes are dark and round with a soft expression. Ear set on correct. A slightly undershot mouth. Neck is slightly arched and thick. Good cobby body with well sprung ribs. Black nails and tail set on high. Moved well when settled. B.p.i.b

2nd.Mantell& McAlinden. Ivollyoca Pretty Pinion. Much of the same applies but she just lost out on her movement.

Junior 3.

1st Revill. Verendo Maybe Baby. She has the most delightul head, relatively large in proportion to body. Not over wrinkled and her eyes are dark and round and full of mischief.Good open nostrils and ear set on correct.

 Strong neck which is slightly arched and her body is short with well sprung ribs, good feet and tail set on high. Moved well when settled.

2nd Weston. Ivollyoca Midnight Ares.

Black Pug who has a lot of good points. However I would not want him to grow on any more.He lost out on movement today.

Open 6(1)abs.

1st Byrne. Miluckskin Ekanite. What a beautiful bitch. A clear fawn. Her head is large without being coarse. Eyes are dark and round and ear are thin and small. Neck is relatively short, and her body is short and cobby with well sprung ribs. Tail set on correct and when she settled to the job in hand her movement was faultless. B.O.B

2nd Revill. Milucksin Vanadininte at Verdeno.

There is much to like about this bitch and much of the same applies to her. She was unlucky to meet my winner today, whose movement was faultless.

Border Terrier.

Puppy. 2.

1st Masefield. Fevstone Rosie Posie.

10 months old btich puppy who has a lot of developing to do. She is of the correct size and her head is otter shaped. Her eyes are dark,with a keen expression. Small v shaped ears and correct scissor bite.

Her neck is of a moderate length and her body is deep and narrow. Her feet are small with thick pads. Tail set on was correct,fairly thick at the base then tapering. Set high. Movement was good. B.O.B and B.P.I.B

2ND Martinez Bullbrothes Witch Spell.

A grizzle male who is up to size and his movement was hard to assess.

Junior. 1

Martinez. Bull Brothers The Charming. Little brother to the second in puppy and the same applies.

Open 1.

1ST Singh. Tiedcott Badger of Borderbridge,

An up to size grizzle male. His head is otter like in shape and his eyes are dark in colour. Ears are small and v shaped,carried close to the skull. Correct scissor bite. Neck is of a moderate length and his body is deep and narrow,fairly long.

Good tight feet and tail set on correct. His movement was erratic and hard to assess.

Import Register.

Puppy. 2(1) abs.

1St Sandford Ancient eyes gemma Nel Boscoatino (Imp USA)

Bergamassco of 9 months of age.

Very much a baby still,but her head is developing nicely. Skull and muzzle of equal length. Definite stop and muzzle tapers towards the nose.

Eyes are oval large and dark. Ears set on high and correct scissor bite.

Medium length to neck leading into well laid shoulders. Body is broad with well sprung ribs.

Oval feet and tail is strong at root. Free movement and strands are starting to form. B.P.

Junior No entries

Post Graduate.2

1, Collins& Cooper. Brauqe D’auvergne.

What a stunning outline . His head is long, but proportional to his size.His occiput is slightly prominent with a moderate stop. Nose black and correct scissor bite. Neck is relatively long and well laid back shoulders. His hindquarters are well angulated and tight feet.

Tail set on rather high and he moved so well.

2nd Ancient Eyes Gemma Nel Boscoantico(Imp USA).

Another young Bergamassco and much of the same applies as my winner in puppy. Not as true in movement.

Open 2

1st Sandford. Calshair Sgur Fiona Nel Boscoantico. Bergamassco bitch who is developing nicely.

Skull and muzzle of equal length ,with a defined stop. Eyes are oval,dark and large Mouth with a correct scissor bite.Medium length to neck,well laid shoulders. Body is broad with well sprung ribs. Oval feet and tail is strong at root. Covered the ground with ease. Best AV, IMPORT Register.

2nd Sladden. Khyannes Vilette at Canemamans (Imp Hun.

Braque D’auvergne. A lovely example of the breed. Lovely outline. Head is long but proportional to her size, moderate stop. Correct scissor bite. Neck is relatively long leading into well laid shoulders. Hindquarters are well developed, but on the day was not moving as freely as my winner.

M L Taylot(Judge)