Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

National Dog Show 2024

AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral

PD (1,0)

1. Ridgewell’s Kontrastas Leonhart. 9 mth old White Swiss Shepherd Dog who has lots to like and pleased for overall type. Well arched neck of good length to balance, excellent topline, ribbed well back but chest still to fully develop, firm loin and tail carried pretty well. Masculine head with correct planes, almond-shaped eyes of good colour, ears set on high and correct dentition. Stands true on correct oval-shaped feet. Alert and using himself and goes well on the go around.

PGD (4,1)

1. Abbott & Beeton’s Rastafellows Omg Che Gentile (Imp Fin). 12 mth old Bergamasco who presented a nicely balanced outline with moderate length of neck, firm topline, good length to ribcage and muscular loin. Head of good proportions with broad skull, oval-shaped eyes and good dentition. Stands straight in front with good forechest and carries good bone. Moves well when viewed in profile. Good coat. Reserve Best Dog.

2. Storrie’s Blanchutton Cazar. 2 yr old White Swiss Shepherd of excellent type and so good in outline with moderately long neck, level topline, chest of good depth and ribcage carried well back to firm loin. Quality head with good planes, expressive eyes, ears set on high and scissor bite. Pleasing angles but could stand tidier in front. Good ground coverage on the go around.

3. Henshaw’s Whitehemi's Brabham

LD (1,0)

1. Atkin’s Brigham Snow Tempest to Ellupo. 3 yr old White Swiss Shepherd Dog. Pleasing outline with arched neck of good length to balance, level back and tail good for both set and carriage, however would like to see more rib development. Masculine head with good planes, correct stop, very good ears, eyes ok and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and stands straight in front on correct feet. Moves out well when viewed in profile but a tad closer behind.

OD (4,1)

1. Emery’s Kontrastas Huntsman White Von Navajos. 5 yr old White Swiss Shepherd Dog. Soundly constructed boy who was so good to go over and presented in super coat and condition. He presented a lovely outline with well arched neck of correct length to give balance, firm level back, deep brisket, excellent ribbing and tail correct for set and carriage. Quality head with super eye and ear, parallel planes and excellent pigmentation. Stands true on good feet and moves freely all through. Best Dog & Best AV Imported Breed Register.

2. Brown’s Kontrastas Hector The Noble with Tamalden. I see this 5 yr old White Swiss Shepherd Dog is the litter brother to the winner. This lad was also good to go over but is somewhat heavier all through and carries more bone. He also pleased in outline with muscular neck, level topline, excellent ribbing, well-muscled loin and tail correct for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with good planes, very nice eye and ear and good pigment. He stands straight in front but with more width. Moving soundly and with good carriage and was very well handled here. Not quite coat presentation of winner.

3. Sandford’s Swiss Sh Ch Fato Del Boscoantico Ew23. Best Veteran.

PB (2,1)

1. Emery’s Freya White Alexia to Navajos (Imp Cze). I thought this 9 mth old White Swiss Shepherd Dog an exciting prospect. Of excellent type and so good in outline with well arched neck of correct length to balance, level back, good depth to chest and rib developing well for age, muscular loin and tail of good set and carriage. Feminine head and expression with excellent eye and ear, nice dark pigmentation and correct dentition. Good angulation both ends and she stands true in front. Super profile action and so very well handled. Reserve Best Bitch & Best Puppy.

PGB (2,1)

1. Sandford’s Ancient Eyes Gemma Nel Boscoantico (imp Usa). 2 yr old Bergamasco who pleased for overall type and outline. Neck of medium length, firm topline and ribbed well back. Feminine headpiece with good skull, pleasing eye and correct dentition. Would like to see more forechest. Moving out well on the go around, true when coming towards but could be firmer behind. Good quality coat. Excellent temperament.

LB (1,0)

1. Dalby’s Sherry Amour L' Avocat De La Tour avec Axernamoon. 2 yr old Picardy Sheepdog who presented a lovely outline with moderate length of neck, firm level topline, good length to ribcage, muscular loin and slight slope to croup. Attractive head of good proportions and planes, oval-shaped eyes, ears set on high and good dentition. Good angles both ends and really moved out well when viewed in profile. Crisp texture to coat. Not quite fully mature and may need a litter to see the very best of her.

OB (4,2)

1. Gill’s Int Ch Boscoantico Agrifoglia. Quality Bergamasco of 3 yrs. Striking girl who pleased for type and presented a lovely outline with well arched neck of moderate length, firm level topline, excellent ribbing and muscular loin. Feminine head with good breadth to skull, expressive oval-shaped eyes and scissor bite. Shoulders well laid and stands straight in front. Quite something on the go around with excellent carriage, moves true when coming towards, just a tad closer behind. Good quality coat and so very well handled. Best Bitch.

2. Emery’s Brigam Snow White Wolf to Navajos. This 4 yr old White Swiss Shepherd Dog was another who appealed and she was close up to the winner. Very good in outline with moderately long neck, nice straight topline, correct ribbing, firm loin and tail of good carriage. Attractive head with feminine expression; good planes, correct eye and ear and excellent pigmentation. Good layback of shoulder, straight forelegs, ok feet and pasterns. Moved well all through and was well handled.

Judge: Tim Ball