Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Darlington

Bullmastiff

Very nice entry which I very much enjoyed. As always plenty of compromises to be made. Temperaments were super, and conditioning excellent. Just a couple with mouths I didn’t care for.

Veteran D (1)

1st: 894 MARSHALL, Miss L & TANKARD, Mr B Ch Stoneglad Jumpin Jack Flash At Verosa JW Sh.CM

Fit d who excels in profile action. He has excellent proportions. Strong head with a square skull, good mouth. Enough neck. He could have more angulation in front, including pasterns. Well ribbed. Strong rear. BV, well done on winning Veteran Group.

Puppy d (6,1)

1st: 881 BOWN, Mr Daniel & READER, Mrs Ellaine Brinkybull Wilfys Legacy At Sundabish (a.i.) (imp

He is v good in profile action. Liked his head proportions,. Super mouth. Strong neck. Quite a good front, just needs to firm up moving. Deep chest. Good topline. Liked his rear. Really promising pup. BP

2nd: 915 WARREN, Mr William & WARREN, Mrs Amanda Copperfield Jonas Mudge

Square, masc pup. Square skull, would prefer a slightly longer muzzle, but good width, strong neck. Liked his front. Ok topline. Rather moderate in rear.

3rd: 886 JONES, Mrs Amy King Of The Manor By Sundabish

Junior d (1)

1st: 892 LINDLEY, Mrs J Hyerdunscar All About Keith Through Optimus

Well grown junior of good proportions. Square skull, which is slightly rounded. Eyes could be tighter. Lengthy and strong neck. Shoulders a bit forward. Deep enough chest. Well sprung ribs. Good topline. Well bent stifle. Rises up slightly in rear but holds his outline on move.

Post grad d (1)

1st: 879 BIGHAM, Mrs Gail & BIGHAM, Mr Brian Daisonville Im Your Man

Fairly square d. Well proportioned head with straight muzzle and square skull. Strong neck, but just a bit forward in shoulder. Deep chest. Well bent stifle. Could carry tail lower, athletic and easy mover.

Limit d (4)

Out and back movement could have been better here.

1st: 887 LATTER, Mr & Mrs Paul And Cathy Stoneglad Casanova

Square d, who is masculine and fit. Well proportioned in head. Square skull. Decent length of muzzle, which has good width. He has a fairly well filled front. V good. Body. Tail could be carried slightly lower, but a lengthy and easy stride.

2nd: 878 BEAL, Miss Elizabeth Emsuart Rocketman JW

Liked his shape and proportions, not quite as good in front as 1. V good head. Square, masc, super eye and expression. V good width muzzle. Just enough neck. Deep chest. Good topline. Well bent stifle and low hocks.

3rd: 905 ROBERTS, Mr & Mrs C & J Joybull Mister Bossman

Open d (5)

1st: 900 MYERS, Mr Peter & MYERS, Mrs Deborah Ch Optimus Douglas ShCEx

Outmoved the competition in this class. Liked his head v much. Square in skull. Super eye and expression. Well set ears. Lengthy neck. Could have a better front but strides out well and clean coming towards. Deep chest. Well ribbed. He is slightly longer than ideal. He has a v good rear, which he uses well. CC

2nd: 912 FRESHNEY, Mrs C A Ch Hyerdunscar Renaissance For Bullenca

Quite a shapely d, if also a fraction long. Square in skull. Could have better eyes. Super neck. He too is slightly forward in shoulder, but better in pastern and feet than 1. Deep chest. Well sprung ribs. Firm topline. Moderate rear, used v well. RCC

3rd: 877 ASTON, Mr R & ASTON, Mrs K & PAVESI, Miss F Ch Angel's Phoenix Ron Weasley Astonpride (imp It

Veteran b (1)

1st: 896 MURPHY, Mrs C & MURPHY, Mr Robert & MURPHY, Mr Jam Angel's Phoenix Cherry Sauna Chocolate At Nanahboo

Fem b of strength. Liked her proportions. V good head, square in skull. Liked her width of muzzle. V good eye and expression. Strong neck. Well laid shoulder. Good fill of chest. Well ribbed. Topline slightly soft now. Moderate rear.

Puppy b (2,1)

1st: 890 LATTER, Mr & Mrs Paul And Cathy Stoneglad She's All That

Fem b of great promise. Liked her head for balance and has a lovely expression. Square in skull with v good ears. Lengthy and strong neck. Can firm in pastern and feet. Well bodied. Topline is ok. Moderate in rear. Easy mover.

Junior b (3)

1st: 910 TRIM, Mrs Emma & TRIM, Mr Daniel Satisfaction Dell Urbe Immortale Roycepride (Imp)

Liked her proportions, not too long in back. Good head, square skull, high set ears. Well placed eyes. Good muzzle. Enough neck. She could have better feet. Well sprung ribs. Moderate rear. Best mover in class.

2nd: 880 BIGHAM, Mrs Gail & BIGHAM, Mr Brian Daisonville Philippa

Liked her shape. She has a good head, fem of strength. Square in skull. Medium neck. Fairly balanced in angulation. Better hind action than 3.

3rd: 902 MYERS, Mr Peter & MYERS, Mrs Deborah Hyerdunscar Our Cilla At Optimus

Post grad b (3,1)

1st: 903 NIELD, Miss Kerry Daisonville You Got To Me

Typy b who won on her head. Square in skull. Well set ears. Strong neck of good length. Deep chest. V good topline. Quite a good rear. Could be tidier out and back.

2nd: 885 HARRIS, Mr Jason Lynchspride Doja Cat

She is slightly too undershot and tends to show her tongue, spoiling expression. Strong neck. Well sprung ribs. Slightly light in body. A v good mover.

Limit b (4,1)

1st: 883 DOWNS, Mrs Nicola & DOWNS, Mr Dan Optimus Mulberry

Best mover in class. Square in skull, ears could be better. Enough neck. Quite a good front. Level topline. Well sprung ribs. A fraction long in loin. Moderate rear. RCC

2nd: 906 THOMAS, Miss Carolyne & BULL, Miss Rebecca Phoria's Eden

V typical b who could be in better coat. Square skull. V good neck. Could be better in feet and pastern. Deep chest of v good width, well bodied. Decent rear. Could be more precise our and back.

3rd: 916 WEMYSS, Miss Ashlyn Angela Lydia Nanahboozoo No April Fool

Open b (12,2)

V good class, plenty of compromises to sort out.

1st: 882 COLLINS, Mr Peter & COLLINS, Mr Peter Crimlisk Puff Of Magic

Shapely b who excels in profile action. She could be slightly better going away. Quite a good head. Well set ears. Dark eyes. Liked her neck. She has a well filled front. V good topline. Correct turn of stifle with low hocks. So impressive going round, looks like she could catch anyone up to no good. CC & BOB, new Champion today, well done.

2nd: 893 MARSHALL, Miss L & TANKARD, Mr B Safety Of Flatland You Are My Destiny At Verosa

Strong and powerful b, slightly more of her and she is quite precise our and back. Square in skull. I liked her neck. Deep chest. Moderate rear. Not topline of 1, but liked her short back.

3rd: 904 READER, Mrs E & BOWN, Mr D Ch Sundabish Belle Amour Jw

Jeff Horswell