Paignton & District Fanciers' Association

Paignton & District Fanciers’ Association Championship Show 2024

Bouvier des Flandres

PB (1,0)

1. Bruintjes Schaap’s Crystal Damy Vd Vanenblikhoeve. 11 mth old who greatly appealed. She presented a super outline with slightly arched, muscular neck, short back with firm topline, ribbed well back but as expected chest still to fully develop, short in the couplings and tail good for set and carriage. Head of good proportions with dark expressive eyes, clean through the cheeks and excellent dentition. Good angles front and rear and moves freely all through. Coat could be a tad harsher but this will come with time. Should have a very bright future. Well handled. Best Puppy.

OB (2,0)

1. Simmons & Pierpoint’s Chepam Queen of Swords. Two nice bitches competed here but quite different to one another. This 3 yr old was my winner. Powerfully built girl carrying very good bone. She presents a compact outline with strong, muscular neck, short back with firm topline, good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs, short well-muscled loin and tail pleased for set and carriage. Quality head with strength throughout, expressive eyes, broad muzzle and scissor bite. Coat of good texture. Giving her handler a hard time but when settled moved out well on the go around and was true fore and aft. Best Bitch & BOB.

2. Bruintjes Schaap’s NL Ch Wyfke-opale Vd Vanenblikhoeve. 2 yr old who appealed for overall type and is so good in outline with slightly arched neck of correct length to balance, short back, deep brisket, muscular loin but with a tad more length, correct croup and tail good for both set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good eye and ear, clean cheeks, powerful muzzle and correct dentition. When gaiting she moved so well on the go around, driving from the rear, winner just having the edge when coming towards. Reserve Best Bitch.

VB (1,0)

1. Simmons’ Ch Chepam Woronora ShCM VW. 9 yr old with a super temperament and with lots to like. Neck of correct length to provide balance, short back, good depth to chest, excellent ribbing, short muscular loin and tail pleased for set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression, expressive eyes of good colour, ears set on high, strength to muzzle and good dentition. Well boned and with pleasing angulation front and rear and standing on compact feet. Gaiting true on the down and back and went pretty well on the go around. Best Veteran.

Judge: Tim Ball