Crufts

Crufts. Leonbergers

Firstly my thanks to my excellent steward, Debbie Clarke, who flew solo and kept the ring running smoothly. Great entry numerically and plenty of good ones and I really enjoyed sorting out the entry. Presentation was excellent, all dogs were clean and groomed. A few bites were a bit borderline, just watch for this going forward. Tails were the biggest problem, some carried much too high and some curling on the move. Quite a variation in heads I thought. Exciting to watch the lovely BOB win a very strong group, well done.

Veteran D (7,2)

Some showed their age on the move.

1ST 10572 - Leosrus Never Forget ShCEx (Miss C Burrell)

Liked his size and proportions. Masc head without being too broad. Decent length neck and quite good in front. Deep chest. Well ribbed back. Moderate rear. V good tail.

2ND 10564 - Brynarian Balilaika (Ms E L Baldwin)

Just a little heavier in type than 1. Strong head. V good eyes. Medium neck. Deep chest. Topline is level. Well bent stifle and low hocks.

3RD 10563 - Dacfolke Okhmhaka (Mr M G Bainbridge)

Minor puppy d. Ne

Puppy d (7)

Tails and. Shoulders were an issue here.

1ST 10651 - Saljay Twick Lord Sovereing (Mrs S A Sandalls)

Baby of the class and can still come up on leg. He has a good head. Enough neck and a well laid shoulder. Deep chest. Well ribbed. Topline can firm He has a moderate rear. V good tail. A good mover just a bit of puppy looseness.

2ND 10620 - Hillhaven Johnny B Good (Mrs M Moore)

Liked his outline which he holds on the. Moved with a well carried tail. Masc head. Lengthy neck. Could have a better shoulder. Chest to elbow. Well ribbed. Moderate rear. Topline is ok.

3RD 10684 - Bavaruki Palow Angora (Mr M Went)

Junior d (8,1)

1ST 10648 - Leosrus That Will Do (Miss K L & Mr L Rushby & Studholme)

Liked his outline which he holds on the move. Masc head, could be longer in muzzle. Enough neck. Liked his width of chest. Decent shoulder. Chest to elbow. Topline could be firmer standing. Good bend of stifle with low hocks. Correct tail. Moved well.

2ND 10677 - Lionscourt Novyy Deni (Mr J Treacy)

This d has a lengthy head, in proportion, muzzle just a bit pointed. Strong neck. Moderate in his angulation. Deep chest. Topline is ok. Fairly accurate out and back. Just rolls slightly in profile, but a v promising youngster.

3RD 10679 - Rosaceeën Neodypsis (Mrs Y.t.m Van Lobenstein)

Yearling d (7 ,1)

1ST 10577 - Alfross Tulabo Aberyscir (Mrs G M Crooks)

Has a really good outline, held on the move. He is parallel and goes with a lengthy and easy stride. Masc head, well balanced. Good eye and expression, lengthy neck and a well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow and correct width in front. Firm topline. Needs a bit more bend of stifle and hock. V good dog.

2ND 10565 - Morwinas Othello of Brynarian (Ms E L Baldwin)

Another I liked v much, just not quite the front of 1. He has a masc head. Has a deep stop. Enough neck. Decent front, but not the width of 1. Well ribbed. Level topline. Rather moderate in rear. Went well.

3RD 10607 - Morwinas Lysander (Miss F Knight)

Post grad d (13,1)

1ST 10674 - Amathus Karmer (Mrs S M Thomas)

Nice typy d. Liked his strength and proportions and he is a good mover. Lengthy head. Good neck. Quite a well laid shoulder, feet ok. Chest to elbow. Firm in topline. Moderate rear. Tail is ok.

2ND 10642 - Alfross Tulabo Xavier (Mrs J Pugh)

Slightly heavier type d who is well made and moves well. Masc head. Deep stop with a broad skull. Neck is ok. Deep chest. Well sprung ribs. Moderate rear.

3RD 10653 - Amber Vitkennel Crimson King Oldholbans (Imp Blr) (Mrs S A Sevastopulo)

Limit d (6,1)

1ST 10630 - Davenheath Guilty Pleasure to Brenaljay (Mrs B Brown)

Won class on his light and easy profile action, could be tidier out and back. Strong and masc head, could prefer a little longer in muzzle. Good neck. Well laid shoulder. If anything a bit wide in front. Super ribs which go well back to a short loin. Firm topline. Moderate rear. Carries his straight tail v well.

2ND 10609 - Alfross Romabo Harper (C E & J Lear-Schofield & Schofield)

Heavier type of d with much to admire. Not quite the front of 1. He has a well proportioned masc head. Enough neck. Chest to elbow. Could be tighter in feet. Well ribbed. Moderate rear, which he uses v well.

3RD 10644 - Lempileijonan Unelmien Prinssi (Imp Fin) JW (Mrs M J Reader)

Open d (17,.4)

Strong class headed by 2 really top class dogs.

1ST 10670 - Ch Corleone Navigator at Kalizmar (Imp Can) (Mr L & Miss K Studholme & Rushby)

Such and easy mover in profile, light on his feet. Masc head. Could be longer in muzzle. Good length of neck and a well laid shoulder. Has a better fill of front than 2. Deep chest. Well ribbed back. Level topline. Has a correct turn of stifle and bend of hock, an area where many failed. Presented in perfect bloom, combines size, strength and elegance. Gave him a Group 2 last summer, think he looks even better now with more maturity. CC & BOB in tough competition.

2ND 10671 - Int Ch Illustris Leo vom Zarendorf (Ms D Gavrysh)

Another with a super outline and great profile action. Prefer his head to 1 but not quite his front. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Deep chest well ribbed. Firm in topline. Has a good rear and so parallel going away. Top quality and again combines strength and elegance. Not much to choose between 2 world class males. RCC

3RD 10628 - Davenheath Gladiator (Mrs H & Mrs G Niall & Rothery)

Good citizen d (3)

1ST 10556 - Ch Sulandi Bring Me Sunshine (Miss Z Alexander)

Liked his outline and proportions, tail carriage detracts on the move. Earnt class on his better performance. He has a typical head. Strong neck. Could be better in feet and pasterns. Well ribbed back. Moderate rear

2ND 10578 - Debbollinby Pepsi Max (Miss C Darling)

Masc head. Strong neck. Deep chest. Well bodied. Moderate rear.

3RD 10654 - Jantonely Zinagalong Baloo (Mrs H Sharkey)

Veteran b (9,4)

Lovely old girls, some not moving as maybe they once might.

1ST 10690 - Ir/int Ch Sulandi A Dream Come True Jun Ch (Mrs D & Miss L Whan)

Liked her outline and proportions. Fem head still with strength. Lengthy neck. She has quite a good front. Well ribbed. Moderate rear. BV

2ND 10659 - Medvebergi Maszkos Kassiopeia (Imp Hun) (Mrs J Slicer)

Liked her head. Medium neck. Moderate but balanced in angulation. Ok topline. Liked her head, eye and expression.

3RD 10685 - Brynarian Ballikissangel at Fieldshouse (Mrs J & Mr D Wescomb)

Minor puppy b (1)

1ST 10611 - Kinglords Miss Selene at Alfross (Imp Fin) (C E & J Lear-Schofield & Schofield)

V promising pup. In full puppy coat and a tendance to roll on the move but has a v easy profile stride. Fem in head. Enough neck. Good front. Well spring ribs. Moderate rear.

Puppy b (4,1)

1ST 10632 - Pagency Megsul Tessa (Mr A & Mrs D Page)

V much a baby. She is v fem and so v well put together. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow and good leg length. Well bodied. Topline is ok. Rather moderate in rear. Fairly accurate. BP

2ND 10652 - Saljay Twick Nice 'n' Sleazy (Mrs S A Sandalls)

She is just slightly heavy in body for her leg length. V good head. Could have a fraction more neck. Well balanced in angulation and went well. Liked her tail.

3RD 10673 - Bavaruki Palow Cashmere (Mr R P & Mrs A Tame & Amesbury)

Junior b (10)

1ST 10672 - Saint Secret Leo vom Zarendorf (Ms D Gavrysh)

Really super young b just needs to mature. Super outline and so v good on the move. Well balanced fem head. Enough neck. Good front. Just needs to fill in chest. Well ribbed. Firm topline. Good rear. High quality. Just loved her and the one I would have taken home. RCC behind a super b with maturity.

2ND 10608 - Warrior Queen Bovidicca Grande Leonis (Ms C E & Mr J Lear Schofield & Schofield)

Liked her proportions and bone more than 3. She has a fem head. Enough neck. Decent front. Deep chest. Underline cuts up a bit at this stage, She has a level topline. Rather moderate in rear. Moved well.

3RD 10675 - Jantonely Tallie Lintra at Melspury (Mrs M Todd)

Yearling b (9,1)

1ST 10601 - Int Ch Dragongårdens Cherry Bomb (Miss J Junehall)

V good young b, just slightly better in proportions than 2, having better leg length. Head is balanced although a bit deep in stop. She has enough neck. Well laid shoulder with lengthy upper arm. Well bodied. Moderate rear. Rolls slightly moving.

2ND 10595 - Powerpuff Butercup Grande Leonis (Mr M Pacyna)

Also a v good youngster. Could be tidier moving up and back.

Enough neck. Shoulder is ok. Well bent stifle with low hocks.

3RD 10664 - Venus Du Plateau Bavarois (Mrs N Spinnael)

Post grad b (13,4)

1ST 10603 - Dragongårdens Love Games (Ms P Junehall)

Super outline and she excels in profile action, could be slightly tidier out and back. Liked her head, well balanced with strength but feminine. Lengthy neck. Well made in front, moderate angulation. Her topline rises v slightly but levels on the move.

2ND 10570 - Condalf Forging Ahead (Mrs N Bolsover)

Fem b who moves v well. Would just like her slightly up on leg. Super head for width and length. Medium neck. Well balanced in her angulation. Well spring ribs went well.

3RD 10656 - Benellieson One More Time (Mr A Shillabeer)

Limit b (13,1)

1ST 10599 - Anjaleo Coconut Ice to Bavaruki (Mrs J A Jones)

Very typy and well balanced b. Liked her head. Good eye and expression.:

Medium neck. Decent front. Well ribbed. Holds a decent topline. Well bent stifle with well bent and low hocks.

2ND 10647 - Shaïny Des Gardiens Des Lions (Mrs A-C Rousselet)

Liked her outline and went so v well. Would prefer a stronger underjaw. Head is lengthy. Medium neck. Well bodied. Topline is better moving than standing. Could have tighter feet.

3RD 10666 - Lionscourt Juno It Had to Be (Ms S Springel)

Open b (19,5)

Handling let a few down here, you can only judge what you see,.

1ST 10646 - Razzia Des Gardiens Des Lions Fr Jch (Mrs A-C Rousselet)

Super all quality b who is such an easy mover. Would like a little longer in muzzle. Correct skull. Lengthy neck. Quite a good front. Well ribbed back to a firm loin. Level topline. Moderate rear. She is just so v well balanced. Male has a better tail. She has strength with elegance and is clearly feminine. CC

2ND 10617 - Scarlett-O'hara Des Songes Du Clan Des Loups (Ms F Martin)

Well made and good moving b. Has a decent head. Enough neck. Balanced in her angulation. Looks much better moving than standing.

3RD 10624 - Skjærgaardens B&b Petite Belle Nor Jch (Mrs T Mosby)

Good citizen b (4)

1ST 10570 - Condalf Forging Ahead (Mrs N Bolsover)

 2ND 10686 - Fieldshouse Sun Dancer (Mrs J & Mr D Wescomb)

Not in her best jacket. She is a sound b. V good head. Medium neck. Just a bit moderate in her angulation, but well balanced.

3RD 10659 - Medvebergi Maszkos Kassiopeia (Imp Hun) (Mrs J Slicer)

Jeff Horswell