Richmond Dog Show Society

Thank you to Richmond committee & officers for asking me to judge my lovely breed. Special thanks to the exhibitors that came and showed under me, in horrendous weather conditions, you were absolute troopers. I had some quality exhibits to go over. We need to remember however, that the breed standard asks for ‘length slightly greater than height’. Some of the exhibits shown, were more than slightly longer than taller. There were also some that were lacking in under-jaw and some had quite low ear set, which breeders need to watch when selecting potential additions, to further their breed lines. I was however, very pleased with my principal winners.VD - no entries. MPD (1.0)1. Knott’s; Zuni Someone U Loved Fallcat (imp Cze)7-month-old blue merle who is coming on well. Good male head with correct proportions and strong muzzle with well-defined stop. Body in proportion, lovely bone and well sprung in rib. Coat going through change, but colour is clear and rich. Moderate throughout, stands lovely in profile. Movement was good with correct length of stride and level top line. This little guy has a bright future ahead of him. BPD.  PD (1.0)1. Land & Gittin’s; - Birkcross Trying for the Top Among Casmawllan.11-month-old black tri who is growing nicely. Moderate bone and body with correct proportions; Head in proportion to body, with correct muzzle to skull ratio and rich almond eyes. Moderate length of neck into well laid shoulders. Level topline and moved OK but would like to see him stride out more in better weather. JD - no entries YD – no entries PGD (2.1) 1. Jarram, Jarram & Whittingham’s; Chalksville Strike a Deal with Kashaella JW 2-year-old black tri who was shown in lovely condition. Strong in head, skull equal in length to width, but would prefer better ear carriage. Good reach of neck and deep chest. Strong in shoulder, with a level topline and good angulation front and rear, with nice turn of stifle. Ribs well sprung and correct compact feet. Moved out well with free and easy gait. LD (2.0) 1. Cowley’s; Sparkaway Ladies Man.Smaller built black tri but still within standard. He has a lovely outline, and correct proportions throughout. Longer than tall, but I would prefer a little more length of leg on him overall. Nice reach of neck and well laid shoulders. Level topline and good tum of stifle, with moderate tuck-up. I liked his movement once he settled, a shame he was spooked in the challenge.2. Myall’s; Altussi Rhythm & Blues.3year old blue merle, with a good head but I just preferred the ear set and eye shape of 1. Nice reach of neck with well laid shoulders -and a level topline. Correct height to length ratio, he has correct moderate bone and correct rear angulation. Stood level and true, and moved out well for his handler. OD (6.1) 1. Hellewell’s; Franmar the Thriller ShCEx 5-year-old blue merle, I loved this dog’s outline. Moderate throughout with nothing overdone. Clean cut head, and skull in proportion to muzzle, with correct stop. Nice reach of neck and deep chest. Good front angulation and coupled with the correct rear angulation, it gave him lovely movement, that was smooth, free and easy. Topline was firm and level which stayed on the move, ensuring he covered the ground well. Coat of correct colour and texture. Was so pleased to give him DCC and BOB.2. Knott’s; Shalako's Come Hell’r High Water (Imp USA) 4-year-old red tri dog that is moderate throughout. Built smaller than 1 but everything is there in moderation. Keen alert expression, with correct almond eye, and lovely moderate size ears, which he used to his advantage. Height to elbow 1/2 to that of height at withers, and slightly longer than tall. Good spring of rib, with a deep chest. He drove well from the rear on the move with a good stride at moderate pace. Coat in lovely condition. Well-deserved RDCC. 3. Laroche’s; Shepherds of Paradise Tango Hillarious SBD (1.0) As PD. VB (2.1) 1. Fuller’s; Ch Trijem Think Outside the Box AW(B) Black bi bitch who is not looking her age at nearly 11! She gives a lovely outline and is feminine throughout. Keen and alert expression, with head in proportion to her body. Lovely almond eye and ears set high on head. Correct front with good angulation. At her age, she still has a strong level topline that stays firm on the move, and she has correct angulation in her rear. Gently sloping croup, and still well-muscled throughout, ensuring that she moved around the ring effortlessly. This lady could work all day, and although she is nothing flashy, she is very correct throughout BV/RBCC.MPB - no entries. PB (5.1) 1. Wray- Ramsden’s; Arohahills A Star Is Born for Takhisis (Imp Zaf) 11-month-old black tri bitch who looks good in profile, but I hope she does not grow any taller. Nice feminine head with almond eyes, good ear carriage giving a keen and alert expression. Strong stop, and I liked her reach of neck. Chest still to come with maturity, but she has a level and firm topline. She is in proportion throughout, with moderate bone, and nice oval compact feet. Movement was free and easy while converging at speed. In good coat. BPIB. 2. Hodges’; Jopium Dark and Demure. Splitting hairs between 1 and 2. Just giving way on maturity now, but a lovely feminine puppy. Well balanced throughout, with a keen animated expression and expressive almond eyes. Moderate ears set high on head, with correct scissor bite. Clean neck of moderate length, with a level topline, and correct proportions in height to length ratio. Good spring of rib and strong in loin. Moved well at correct speed, but she made her handler work today.3. Virgo’s; Amberslade Galway Girl. JB - no entries YB - no entries PGB (2:0) 1. Fuller’s; Norcis Witches' Butter for Inoby. This 2-year-old has the most beautiful head, and she is so feminine. Lovely moderate sized ears set high on head, with rich copper highlighting her head. Well-muscled throughout, coupled with correct angulation front and rear, this girl could move out well with no effort. I would just like a little more length of leg, to complete the picture. 2. Prihodova; Ariana Reale Di Narnieland (Imp Cze) 3-year-old red tri bitch of different type to 1. Lighter in bone but still very feminine. Longer than tall, and narrower in head, but planes still in proportion. Good ears set high on the head, level topline and strong in loin. She had nice rear angulation which could have made her stride out more, if her handler had moved a little longer in her stride. Once settled she moved ok. LB (2.0)1. Davis & Walsh’s; Rosschell Maid You Look.16-month-old black tri bitch, who is another quality bitch who is feminine throughout. Head in proportion with good planes, and a rich almond eye and correct strong muzzle. She stood solid in profile and was moderate throughout. Correct front, standing parallel front and rear, with moderate bone, well sprung rib cage and strong loin. Good muscle throughout, she moved around the ring at correct speed with good drive from the rear. Considered her for RBCC. 2. Basset’s; Dialynne Leave Your Mark at Starlink. 3-year-old red tri, who was smaller than 1 but feminine throughout. Nice proportions throughout, with a correct ear set, nice reach of reck, and a good lay of shoulder. Level topline, with correct tuck up, and a good turn of stifle. A little spooked by the weather but her handler settled her well and she moved out with good drive. OB (6,3) 1. Gibbons & Spencer’s; Wispafete Once Upon a Dream.4-year-old black tri who really caught my eye when stood in profile. Beautiful feminine head with the correct ear set that I like, giving her a keen and alert expression. Rich almond shaped eyes, and a slightly arched neck going into well laid shoulders. She stood strong and straight in front, with nothing overdone. Correct height to length in body, which was in excellent condition. Moved effortlessly around the ring, and I am sure she could work all day. Pleased to award her BCC. 2. Beard’s; Ch Try Again De L'aussie Happy at Boskenna (Imp Fra) 22-month-old red tri. This girl stands lovely in profile with nothing exaggerated. She has a feminine head, correct muzzle to stop ratio, but I just preferred the ear set and eye shape of 1. Good reach of neck, and she is slightly longer than tall. Lovely front and well laid shoulder placement, with a strong back. Good tuck up with nice turn of stifle, and she moved well for her handler.3. Cowley’s; Ch Sparkaway Black Magic. SBB (1.0) See 2nd PGB.

Lydia Brown - Judge