Crufts

It was a pleasure to judge at Crufts and I would like to express my sincere thanks to all who entered. Having had a considerable break from the showring I was able to assess the changes within the breed over this period. I was extremely impressed with the much-improved temperament, all exhibits were confident on the table and behaved impeccably on the floor – well done to all. However, tail carriage, eye shape and eye colour are a concern, and these are breed points that I would advise breeders to pay particular attention to when planning litters.

DCC Mr F & Mrs P Warner’s Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx

RDCC Ms A Barkowsky’s X-Pected Dine Mites Why Not Finn

BCC Mrs J Jones’s Erkenwyne Firefly

RBCC Mrs J Thurlow’s Erkenwyne Lady Guinevere JW ShCM

BOB Mrs J Jones’ Erkenwyne Firefly

BP Mrs J Walker’s Wystry Depths of Glory for Sizlin

BV Mrs J Thurlow’s Erkenwyne Lady Guinevere JW ShCM

Veteran Dog (5,0)

1 Miss L & Miss M Olbinson & Kelly’s Paucelin Andoni at Carapast

Looking superb. Quality stamped and presented in tiptop condition, a credit to his owner. Masculine with no coarseness, A lovely head with good placement of ears. Eyes correctly shaped and dark enough. Good depth of chest and moved with drive. Enjoying and delivering his best on the day.

2 Mr D & Mrs A Hebb’s Paucelin Falster JW

Another quality stamped, masculine male. Pleasing outline and slight arch over the loin to a muscular rear. Plenty of substance and bone. Wedge shaped head, ears well placed to be held correctly. Moved with good reach and drive from behind.

 Puppy Dog (3,0)

1 Mrs J Walker’s Wystry Depths of Glory for Sizlin

Very promising dog puppy. Head strong and ears placed well enabling the best of expressions. Well laid shoulder and length of neck. Markings well defined without being overly strong. Already has a quality stamp about him and will no doubt further strengthen and develop as he matures. Presented immaculately and with appropriate muscle tone for his age. BP

2 Ms M & Mr G Davies & Brown’s Wystry Agony and Ecstasy

Pleasing outline with a nice crest of neck. Good feet, straight front and correct angulation allowing for good drive from behind. Moved out well and with confidence. Ears were unsettled, hence expression did not fully complement his lovely wedge shaped head.

Junior Dog (4,1)

1 Miss F Lancaster’s Erkenwyne Wildfire

A promising young dog with plenty to like. Eyes were correct, dark and almond shaped. Moved with confidence and purpose both across and round the ring. Kept balance and topline. Ears could be better but with increased confidence will hopefully be used to enhance expression. Marking were clear and tan rich. Physically he still has a way to go, further bodying up and development of depth will come as he matures.

2 Mrs V & Mr H Williams-Wegmann & Wegmann’s Talanors Typically Trouble for Essvana

Slightly unsettled but plenty to be pleased about. Has the most fabulous small ears, perfectly placed and beautifully held. Thumbprints strong and tan dark. Would prefer a slightly stronger head with more length and strength of muzzle. Presented in gleaming black coat and hard muscular condition.

Post Graduate Dog (2,0)

1 Mrs E Bunning’s Ysabelkid Dusty Fog TAF

Stood well and showed himself to advantage. Slightly unsettled on the move and lost some straightness as he moved away. Head strong and complimented with excellent eye shape and colour. Straight front with a firm topline. Good hind angulation and well-muscled hind quarters. Ears on the larger side, but well held when stood.

2 Miss C Swart’s Plantocracy Dapper Dexter

Presented in excellent condition, glossy coat and good colouration. Stood well on the table and was attentive to his handler. Good length of neck. Struggled to settle and this reflected in his ear carriage and consequently expression. Ears quite large and not used to best advantage. Movement could be better, tendency to move close behind.

Limit Dog (2.0)

1 Mrs L Broadhurst’s Eaglespur Dutch Showman

Good body shape, with correct length of neck and well-set tail. Has good bone and substance, proportionate and masculine. Great head with strength and fill under the eye. Good colour and shaped eyes. Ears were excellent, good shape, size and placement. Would like slightly stronger thumbprints. Movement was slightly unsteady and not always true.

2 Ms M & Mr G Davies & Brown’s Wystry Dempsey's Tipple JW

Lighter boned than 1st placed dog, though maintained masculinity. Has a neat small ear, but was clearly struggling with the noise within the halls. Lovely eye shape and potential for excellent expression once his ears are able to be used to advantage. Handled with understanding and sensitivity – well done.

Open Dog (9.2)

1 Mr F & Mrs P Warner’s Ch Talanors Time for Fun ShCEx DCC

A strong masculine head with a good reach of neck and a well laid shoulder. Depth of coat colour excellent and presented in excellent condition. Marking were strong and clearly defined. Eye shape good. Stood well and was attentive to his handler. In profile, pleasing outline and held topline whilst moving. Moved with confidence and purpose.

 2 Ms A Barkowsky’s X-Pected Dine Mites Why Not Finn RDCC

Smart dog with plenty of ring presence. Glossy black coat, strong clear markings. Presented in tip top condition, fit, muscled and carrying the right level of condition. Handled extremely well, moving at the correct pace to enable drive and balance to be maintained throughout. Ears were a good size and enhanced expression when stood. Ears became more erratic when moving and detracted from the overall picture.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Dog (2,0)

1 Miss L & Miss M Olbinson & Kelly’s Paucelin Andoni at Carapast

                Veteran winner

 2 Mrs L Barton’s Ir Ch Davlynn Tasmanian Devil (IKC) Jun Ch Cw23 Cib-J

 A strong masculine dog. Good bone and overall proportions. Excellent strength of tan. A combination of ear placement and noise within the halls impacted on expression.

  Veteran Bitch (5,1)

1 Mrs J Thurlow’s Erkenwyne Lady Guinevere JW ShCM

What a credit to her owner, immaculate in presentation and superbly attentive throughout. Superb body condition, fit and muscular without exaggeration. A beautifully feminine bitch, everything about her elegant and balanced. Ears proportionate to head, correctly held both stood and on the move. Eyes dark and expressive. Moved round the ring with confidence. BV RBCC

2 Ms A Barkowsky’s Black Bandits Rylee

Another lovely veteran bitch. Ears neat and held correctly throughout. Good front and using drive from correctly angulated stifles to stride out and cover the ground with excellent reach. Carrying the perfect amount of condition, enhancing body shape and outline Markings correct and defined, acceptably fading with age.

Junior Bitch (3,0)

1 Mrs J Jones’ Erkenwyne Firefly

A young bitch with huge potential. Arrived confidently in the ring and never stopped showing her socks off. Stood out immediately and demanded the top slot. Perfectly proportioned depth, length and bone. Moved extremely well – true and straight. Head pretty, and feminine. Has ears to die for, just perfect and knew exactly how to use them to produce the perfect expression. My ring notes concluded – Ioved her!

Congratulation to the handler for her outstanding professionalism in the big ring – well done. BCC and BOB

2 Miss A Brown’s Erkenwyne Firecracker

Another quality youngster. Has a lovely dark eye and head proportions. Ears slightly larger than the class winner but held well. Well laid shoulder, firm in front with a well-muscled hind quarters. Showy and confident both on the table, stood and on the move.

 Post Graduate Bitch (4,0)

Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1 Mrs L J Plant’s Spring Wren at Plantocracy

Has good overall proportions, excellent balance and good angulation. Ear set good and once settled held correctly, eyes dark and almond shaped enhancing a breed type expression. Presented in beautiful condition, fit and firm. Markings clear and complemented with a gleaming black coat.

2 Miss C Lomas’s Hurrockheath Miss Emmeline

Lovely head with plenty of fill under her eye, shape and colour correct. Ear placement good but tended to be slightly wild and unsettled – particularly on the move. Good angulation and topline. Liked her proportions and overall balance.

Limit Bitch (5,1)

1 Mrs V & Miss L Sharpe’s Rosettia Keepsake JW

A quality bitch with plenty of bone. Ears were held well and placed correctly on a strong but feminine head. Good length of neck with a nice crest. Eye shape pleasing. Well ribbed with a good topline. Moved out positively with balance and plenty of drive from strong, well angulated quarters.

2 Ms C Tauscher’s Nele von Der Spree (Ms C Tauscher)

Lovely shape, moved steadily and maintained topline throughout. Eyes a good colour. Well laid shoulder, muscular hindquarters producing ground covering action. Markings correct and coat gleaming.

Open Bitch (8,2)

1 Mr C & Mrs G Knight’s Ch Talanors Typically Special

Quality Manchester – pretty head with dark eyes. Very feminine with a good outline when stood and on the move. Confident and showy throughout. Clearly adores her handler and remained focused throughout. Moved with drive and fluidity. Presented in tip top condition, fit and immaculate.

2 Mrs C & Mr D Straughan & Cripps’s Ch Talanors Time to Shine at Mannikai

Another pretty bitch with the most delightful small ears. Really knew how to hold her ears and use to enhance expression. Eyes good shape and colour. Coat in excellent condition, shiny black and rich tan markings. Straight front, good shoulder and depth of brisket.

Good Citizen Dog Scheme Bitch (5,0)

1 Mrs J Thurlow’s Erkenwyne Lady Guinevere JW ShCM

Veteran winner

2 Mrs Murphy’s Ir Ch Digelsa Dark Emerald

Feminine and pretty – a nice bitch with a lovely small ear. Enough bone to maintain balance of overall body proportions. Not phased by the size of the ring and able to move out with purpose with good ground covering reach.

Miss M J Clifton