Larkhall & District Canine Club

LARKHALL & DICTRICT CANINE CLUB

29/06/2024

JUDGE: ADAM ASHBY (Togepi)

Firstly, I would like to thank the officers and committee for inviting me to judge at this very friendly and well-run show, I was very pleased with my entries and the quality of dogs was very high, some dogs stood alone due to absentee’s but they were all worthy winners, also thank you to all the exhibitors who entered their lovely dogs under me, it was great to see such good sportsmanship and respect and between exhibitors. Also, a big thank you to my lovely Stewards who kept the show ring flowing smoothly, although there was a slight mix up with exhibitors wearing the wrong numbers

I thoroughly enjoyed my day judging and I do apologise for my late critiques being sent off and published, which was due to my open-heart surgery the day after the show.

TIBETAN SPANIEL

Junior (No Entries)

Post Graduate (3, 2 Absent)

1. Clement’s TULIBELL DIVA PAWTROL, 2yo, Bitch, correct head proportions, lovely dark expressive eyes, correct bite, good stop and width to muzzle, decent lay of shoulders and return of upper arm, strait front, nicely muscled throughout, correct high tail set with a lovely plume, hare feet, she kept a level topline on the move, she moved true coming and going, well presented.

Open (6, 3 Absent)

1. McLean’s GLENCOUL MAGICAL DUST, 2yo, Dog, this boy had such confidence and that “Look at me I’m fabulous attitude” typical masculine head with beautiful dark expressive eyes, good stop and muzzle, correct bite, he oozed quality and type, he was presented in super coat and condition, nicely muscled throughout, lovely small feet with neat feathering between toes, strong hocks well set down with a good turn of stifle, firm back with correct high tail set with a lovely plume carried nicely over his back when on the move, he moved around the ring with a stylish and excellent gait, was a picture standing, well presented and handled to perfection. BOB

2. Coughtrie’s JAZPIPER STARLIGHT EXPRESS, 4yo, Dog, lovely masculine head of correct proportions, beautiful dark eyes, good fall of neck into well placed shoulders, correct bone and body proportions, he had charm and held himself together well, very attentive with his owner, he had a lovely silhouette under which I found a well-constructed sound body, correct high tail set, handled and presented beautifully.

3. Christie’s BETRANNA ATHOS

FRENCH BULLDOG

Open (3, 1 Absent)

1. Curran’s SILVER SHADOW, 16mths, Fawn Bitch, beautiful dark round eyes, correct alert expression with those typical bat ears, correct undershot bite, fine wrinkling with a well-defined muzzle with good stop, she had a powerful well arched neck, good depth of chest, with well sprung ribs, she had a strong gently roached back with short loin, correct low tail set, she had excellent free flowing movement keeping a level topline on the move, well presented an d handled to perfection BOB

2. Hendry’s CASTLEALLEN RISING STAR, 6mths, white bitch, just a baby but such a young superstar in the making, she certainly had character and style, just needs to settle but that will come in time, she’s such a sweetheart, lovely well set bat ears, very alert and enjoyed everything that was going on around her, she was very feminine and oh so pretty with large expressive eyes, such a pleasing head, good body shape, well presented and with a little more training this little girl will come on leaps and bounds, and I’m sure she has a good future ahead of her.

LHASA APSO

Post Graduate (4, 1 Absent)

1. Hinshelwood’s MUIRFAULD MIRROR IMAGE JW, 19mths, Bitch, Silver Sable & White, lovey girl with dark endearing and very expressive eyes, correct bite, nicely arched neck with well laid shoulders, well balanced throughout, nicely ribbed back with short loin, high set and well carried tail, presented well and moved around the ring with a graceful positive drive, keeping a level topline on the move.

2. Logan’s SPYANKI EOBARD THAWNE, 14mths, Dog, Gold Sable, lovely dark expressive eyes, good stop with a nicely arched neck flowing into well placed shoulders, nicely muscled throughout, correct tail set, he moved around the ring with a good drive keeping a level topline on the move, well presented.

3. Logan’s SPYANKI EXCESSIVE KISSES

Open (4, 1 Absent)

1. Logan’s SPYANKI IMPULSE, 14mths, Dog, Gold Sable, he caught my eye when he entered the ring, very typy with lovely expressive dark oval eyes, good stop, correct bite, lovely pendant ears, strong slender neck flowing into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest, with a good spring of rib and short loin, correct high tail set which he carried well over his back, Quality coat in excellent condition, nicely muscled throughout, he moved around the ring with such style and panache, oozing quality and with that “Look at me” attitude. Very sound going to and from, keeping a level topline on the move, well presented and handled to perfection. BOB & UTILITY GROUP 3

2. Hinshelwood’s MUIRFAULD FAIRY TALE JW, 19mths, Bitch, Gold Sable, attractive girl, with beautiful dark expressive oval eyes, good stop, with well-placed shoulders, good depth of chest, well bodied with a good spring of rib and short loin correct tail set, she is very stylish and in excellent coat for her age, she moved to and from positively, well presented and covered the ground well with an even gait and powerful drive.

3. Cunningham’s SIFRASON IRON BRU WITH MOYARD

SHIH TZU

Open (4, 1Absent)

1. Pope Smith’s SHIDIZZLE BRYAMZY SUE AT MASKEEN, 18mnths, Bitch, Gold Sable & White, she had such beautiful dark expressive eyes, correct dentition, good ear set, she had that beautiful typical chrysanthemum-like face, she was well coupled and very sturdy, correct high tail set nicely plumed carried well over back, she just sparkled as she entered the ring, and excelled in movement and showed her little socks off, moving in perfect harmony with her owner, well presented and handled to perfection. BOB

2. McMillan’s YAZHI DANCING QUEEN, 13mths, Bitch, Gold Sable & White, lovely dark round eyes, giving that warm expression so typical of this breed, correct bite, good lay of shoulder, nicely ribbed back with short loin, correct tail set, she was slightly distracted by something, but soon got back into the job in hand, she moved soundly around the ring, well presented.

3. McMillan’s YAZHI THE ONE

JAPANESE SPITZ

Open (4, 2 Absent)

1. Mcgowen’s MAIHIMKAI STOLEN KISS, 10mths, Bitch, correct scissor bite, lovely dark eyes, good stop, strong arched neck flowing into well placed shoulders, nicely ribbed back with short loin, correct tail set with beautiful, plumed tail, lovely profuse coat of correct texture, nicely muscled throughout, she was a little unsettled at first, but she soon got back into the swing of things, covering the ground well. Well-presented and handled to perfection. BOB

2. Marshall’s CHARNLEY MORNING SONG FOR SHANDALAR, 2yo, Bitch, beautiful dark eyes, correct dentition, good stop, strong neck, good spring of rib with short loin, correct tail set with good plumage, she coved the ground well, keeping a level topline on the move, well presented.

AKITA

Open (3, 1 Absent)

1. Hunter, Allen & Cunningham’s CASAKURA HIHLAND DREAM, 2yo, Bitch, Sable & white, lovely dark eyes, correct scissor bite, strong slender neck flowing into well-placed shoulders, nicely ribbed back with short loin, correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, she was a little unsettled at first, but once she started to move she soon got back into the stride of things, and covered the ground well, keeping a level topline on the move, well presented. BOB

2. Hunter, Allen & Cunningham’s SHANABURN ABOUT DAMN TIME AT CASAKURA, 13mths, Bitch, dark sable & white, dark eyes, correct dentition, good stop, adequate depth of chest, good spring of rib, correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, not much separating these two, but I just preferred the movement of 1

BULLDOG

Open (2, 1 Absent)

1. Bertram’s RUCIONA BULLSEYE, 10mths, Dog, White, good pigment, lovely expression, so typical of the breed, very alert and affectionate with his owner, flat forehead with fine wrinkles, lovely furrow towards middle of skull, large wide nostrils, correct bite, large dark eyes set well apart, he had a strong muscular neck, wide deep brisket, he was nicely muscled throughout. Correct tail set, he moved around the ring with a short trot motion, keeping a level topline on the move, he moved in perfect harmony with his owner. BOB

KEESHOND

Open (2, 1 Absent)

1. Gate’s WINKLESTAR ALSEPHINA VIA LACETROM JW, 2yo, Bitch, Silver/Grey profuse coat of correct texture, Beautiful feminine head with lovely dark eyes, correct scissor bite, neat ears with a lovely arched neck leading into well placed shoulders, short back with good tail set, good balance and overall shape, she moved around the ring with good reach and drive, covering the ground well, keeping a level topline on the move, very attentive to his owner, well presented and expertly handled, BOB

SCHIPPERKE

Open (No Entries)

GERMAN SPITZ (Mittel)

Open (No Entries)

GERMAN SPITZ (Klein)

Open (3, 1 Absent)

1. Spence’s SPENCERIAN KISS ME QUICK ShCM, 8yo, Bitch, such beautiful girls both being sisters in this class, Black, with endearing dark eyes, she had such a lovely expression, well balanced head with good stop, neat ears, good depth of chest, nicely ribbed back with short loin, correct high set tail, lovely neat feet, profuse coat of correct texture, she moved around the ring with such ease and charm, keeping a level topline on the move, she was a picture standing, expertly handled to perfection, it was difficult to decide with these two lovely girls, both deserved to win 1st place, but I had to make my choice, I’m sure these girls swap places at shows, they both just sparkled and oozed quality. BOB

2. Spence’s SPPENCERIAN DOGGY STYLE VW ShCM, 8yo Bitch, just like her sister she had beautiful endearing dark eyes, correct scissor bite, nicely set ears, good stop and lovely strong neck into well placed shoulders, deep chest with good spring of rib, short loin and correct tail set, just preferred the movement of 1 today, expertly handled and presented well.

JAPANESE SHIBA INU

Open (2, 1 Absent)

1. Best-Rawling’s TAPENA NO RYUU TOMODACHI AT TRIXWOOD IMP, 2yo, Boy, correct scissor bite, with beautiful dark eyes, nicely placed pricked ears, strong arched neck flowing into well placed shoulders, he had good depth of chest with good spring of rib, short loin, well balanced throughout, correct tail set, he moved out well covering the ground well with a good strong drive and an even gait, keeping a level topline on the move, well presented.

DALMATIAN

Open (8, 6 Absent)

1. Grant’s KEVIN DUDE OF THE GLEN, 2yo, Liver spotted Dog, correct scissor bite, dark eyes, good stop, strong muscular neck flowing into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest with good spring of rib, short loin, correct tail set, good carriage movement so typical of this breed, he covered the ground well with a good powerful drive and even gait, keeping a level topline on the move, well presented. BOB & UTILITY GROUP 2

2. Pratt’s SOPHTSPOT OOPS ADAISY OF LYNDALLA, 2yo Black spotted Bitch, dark eyes with good stop, correct scissor bite, strong neck with well-placed shoulders, good depth of chest and nicely ribbed back, correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, she covered the ground well, with a good strong drive keeping a level topline on the move, I just preferred to overall movement of 1. Well presented.

POODLE (Toy)

Open (3, 1 Absent)

1. Grant & Murphy’s SILVORA AMORECANO, 17mths, Black Bitch, I wrote in my notes “Absolutely Stunning!!!” she had such beautiful dark eyes, correct scissor bite, good stop, and has a strong slender neck flowing into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest and nicely ribbed back, correct high tail set, nicely muscled throughout, As soon as she came into the ring she took my eye, she was so happy and just oozed quality, such a confident little lady and so well coordinated with her owner, she covered the ground well with a light free flowing gait, keeping a level topline on the move, she just sparkled from start to finish, well presented expertly handled to perfection. BOB & UTILITY GROUP 1

2. Tolin’s DORIAN GRAY’S ACE UP MY SLEEVE IMP DEU, 20mths, Silver/Grey Bitch, Another beautiful young lady, she had such lovely dark eyes, good stop, with correct dentition, slender neck flowing into well placed shoulders, good spring of rib, short loin, and correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, she had a well-coordinated soundness on the move, keeping a level topline as she moved around the ring, well presented and expertly handled.

POODLE (Miniature)

Open (2, 2 Absent)

AV IMPORT REGISTER

Open (No Entries)

AVNSC (Utility)

Open (2, 1 Absent)

1. (Shar Pei) Todd’s CH WITCHGAIT TOASTED CHEESE JW, Dog, 2yo, Handsome boy with lovely dark almond shaped eyes, cheeks well developed with strong muzzle, correct bite, strong neck with well-placed shoulders, good depth of chest, nicely ribbed back, he was in excellent coat of correct texture, good tail set, he moved around the ring with an even gait, keeping a level topline on the move, expertly handled and well presented.

UTILITY GROUP

1. (Toy Poodle) Grant & Murphy’s SILVORA AMORECANO, Bitch, (See Toy Poodle Open)

2. (Dalmatian) Grant’s KEVIN DUDE OF THE GLEN, Dog, (See Dalmatian Open)

3. (Lhasa Apso) Logan’s SPYANKI IMPULSE, Dog, (See Lhasa Apso Open)

4. (Tibetan Terrier) Pediani’s ARAKI YUBETCHA, White & Gold Dog, 14mths, dark eyes with adequate stop, correct scissor bite, good depth of chest with good spring of rib, correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, he has an abundance of coat for his age and of the correct texture, he moved out with good reach and drive, well presented and handled to perfection. I’m sure this young boy will do well in the future.

AV UTILITY Minor Puppy (8, 4 Absent)

1. (Chow Chow) McCallum’s FALECEA GOGO YUBARI BURLESK, Bitch,19mths, Femimine head, she has such beautiful dark oval eyes, correct scissor bite, good depth of chest, nice spring of rib, correct tail set, excellent coat of the correct texture, nicely muscled throughout, I wrote in my notes “WOW!!!! Stunning Girl!!!!!!” and such quality, she had such confidence as soon as she entered the ring I knew she would excel, and boy she did just that, she was a pleasure to go over, and moved around the ring with such style and panache, she held her head up proudly above her topline as she moved free and soundly around the ring, she was so eager to please her owner who showed her to perfection!

2. (Tibetan Terrier) Ritchie’s ARAKI THE DEVIL’S CANDY, 14mths, Dark Gold Sable & White Bitch, correct scissor bite, endearing dark eyes with good stop, correct scissor bite, well placed shoulders, nicely muscled throughout, correct tail set, good abundance of coat for her age, she moved around ring with good drive and an effortless gait, well presented.

3. (Shih Tzu)

AV UTILITY Puppy (10)

1. (Poodle Miniature) Hunter & Murphy’s SILVORA CRISTAL STAR, 9mths Black Dog, Gorgeous Handsome boy, with beautiful dark eyes, good stop and correct scissor bite, good depth of chest for his age and nicely ribbed back, correct tail set, lovely coat of correct texture, he moved out soundly to and from, he had the confidence to move around the ring keeping a level topline on the move, well presented and expertly handled.

2. CASTEALLEN RISING STAR, (See French Bulldog Open)

3. RUCIANA BULLSEYE. (See Bulldog Open)

4. (Tibetan Terrier) ARAKI DEVIL’S CANDY (See AV Utility Minor Puppy)

AV UTILITY Veteran (9, 3 Absent)

1. (Poodle Toy) Grant & Murphy’s AFTERGLOW AMERICANO AT SILVORA ShCERTEX, 7yo, Black Dog, I wrote in my notes “WOW!!!!” he was very eye-catching and what a mover, especially for his age, he was such a happy confident boy, lovely dark eyes, good stop, correct bite, with slender neck flowing into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest, nicely ribbed back with short loin, correct tail set, in beautiful coat of the correct texture, he moved true to and from, he looked a picture standing and moved around the ring with a beautiful free flowing “Look at me” attitude, expertly handled to perfection

2. (Poodle Miniature) Wylie’s ARCANEON RISING RIVALS, 8yo, Dog, lovely dark eyes, correct stop, with correct scissor bite, good depth of chest, well sprung ribs with short loin, correct tail set, nicely muscled throughout, he was such a handsome boy who was with in sync with his owner, they moved so well as a team together, with the boy very attentive to his owner, well presented and he covered the ground well with sound free flowing gait.

3. (Tibetan Spaniel) Coughtrie’s CH. TULIBELL STAR STRUCK WITH JAZPIPER JW ShCM, 9yo, Bitch,

4. (Tibetan Spaniel) Campbell’s TULIBELL SU PRYZE PARTI JW, 7yo, Bitch