Torquay & District Canine Society

Torquay & District Canine Society

24th February 2024

Leonberger

Open (3)

1st Reader's LEMPILEIJONAN UNELMIEN PRINSSI (IMP FIN) JW I liked the profile of this 2 year old male, masculine head with a medium kind eye, good muzzle and mask, medium stop and dark nose, ears are well placed and carried well with a nice drop well feathered. Strength in neck onto an adequate front which is well muscled, rear proportions give matching angles, allowing him to move sound and very much together. Strength in bone throughout, stands on good feet. Presented in super condition. BOB

2nd Frances' IVAN LEO VOM ZARENDORF (IMP RUS) 4yr mature male, he has a lot going for him, head has a good expression with good proportions, but showing a little too much haw which is a shame. Strong bone and stands on excellent feet. Muscular neck flows onto a good front with nice lay of shoulder, rear angles not quite as in front, nice depth to chest. Movement was sound but not as free as 1st place, good condition and a lovely rich colour.

3rd Sabine's DACFOLKE LUCK OF THE IRISH Still very much a raw puppy of 11mths, who has grown out of himself at present and now needs time to fill out. Pleasing head, a lovely kind eye, muzzle to head of equal lengths, dark nose, good lip line. A little uncoordinated on the move at present, but hopefully once he develops this will improve. BP

Alaskan Malamute

Open (2, 1abs)

1st Smith's CH SNOWSHOES WHO DARES WINS ShCEx Absolutely loved this 4 year old male, superb temperament, such a character who enjoys his time in the ring. He has a super masculine broad head, small erect ears, nice almond eye, gentle stop and large muzzle, head is complimented with dark flews and eye rims. Good depth of chest, well ribbed, strong back. Strong boned, stands on lovely feet. Movement was super and powerful due to him having lovely broad muscular hind quarters with a good bend to stifle and strength in hock, presented in immaculate condition, a real pleasure to judge. On the day he stood alone in the breed where I gave him BOB but he definitely proved his worth later in the day where he took WG1 and then RBIS, plus Ch of Champions.

Dobermann

Post Graduate (5)

1st Moore's TUWOS NATIONAL HERO (IKC) Black and Tan male at just under 10mths of age, his profile shows how balanced he is. Head is coming along nice, showing masculinity whilst still maturing but has a lovely expression with dark almond shaped eye, level planes, correct proportions, ears carried well, slight stop, tight lips. Nice length to neck which flows well into his well put together front, where his lay of shoulder meets at a correct angle with his upper arm. Good depth of brisket with well sprung ribs, strong top line and loin. Tail set good, rear is developing well where definition of muscle is evident, stifles are well bent, strong hocks for age. Movement was very sound for this young male, so positive with excellent drive and reach. Pleased to award him BOB & BPIB where later he took WG4 and WPG1.

2nd Caldicott's ARITAUR CIRILLA WITH PHILMONT 12mth black and tan bitch who is well put together. Head is of correct proportions and correct planes, with a med eye and well set ears. Balanced front and rear angles, with a nice body, good depth of chest and spring of rib. Stood on good feet and strong in hock. Moved well in all directions.

3rd Daniel's SUPETA'S MIAMI KISS FOR MATTACANE

Open (8, 2abs)

1st Edyveane & Hunt's VIRSCO VAGABOND Top sized very mature 7mth brown male. Good masculine head with a gentle stop, medium ears carried well, almond shaped eye, level parallel planes, nice length of neck onto an excellent front assembly, and equally matched rear angles, body is well developed for age, lovely tail set and carriage. Stood on tight feet. Movement was very free and sound. A lovely quality pup whom I am sure will have a great future.

2nd Daniel's TUWOS MACY GRAY AT MATTACANE 2 year old black and tan bitch who has a lovely body shape, angles are correct fore and aft, with a good top line, and lovely under carriage, nice angle to pastern, strong in hock. She has good feet but would like her nails to be a bit shorter. Head proportions are good, just let down a little with ear carriage, and slightly round in eye. Moved lovely around the ring, very true and with plenty of drive.

3rd Webb's SWISS CH SHALISSA'S PERFECT BLEND

Australian Shepherd

Special Yearling (5, 1abs)

1st Burt's AUSSIAME HOT TO TROT JW 15mth male. Well developed youngster, with lovely bone throughout. Head is pleasing where his skull is broad, medium ears set well with a correct drop, good fill to cheek, complimented with a dark eye to give a good expression. Good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm, nice depth of chest, lovely under carriage, excellent top line onto a nice croup. Strong back end, with super bend to stifle and firm hocks. Moved free and sound, turned out in super condition.

2nd Lee's ACCRA FOREST MOON OVER AMENBURY 13mth red male, good head shape, medium eye, good back skull. Correct neck onto a lovely front assembly, and standing on tight feet. Top line is level, body is still maturing but heading in the right way. Hindquarters would benefit from being a little more angulated as this is noticeable when on the move.

3rd Lee's AUSSIAME FLAMING AUROR AT HORCRUX

Post Graduate (2)

1st Scanlan's FRANMAR BLUE MYSTIQUE Very nice 2yr old bitch. Nice shaped head, good width to skull, ears set correct and with a correct drop. Nice depth of chest, with a good ribcage. Good neck onto a lovely well put together front, rear angles are also good which provides efficient movement. Whilst I feel she is a bit long in loin, it is well muscled and strong. Lovely well-muscled rear, stood on good feet and strong hocks.

2nd Lee's VILLANYDA WITCHES MOON (IMP ESP) 20mth bitch, good head shape, would like a little more to muzzle and for her to use her ears a little more, medium length of neck onto a pleasing front, where she stands well onto tight feet. Level and firm top line, body still developing, good croup. Rear angles are adequate which work well with her front for sound movement in all directions.

Open (6, 1abs)

1st Burt's SAVE THE TEARS FOR ANOTHER DAY WITH AUSSIAME (IMP ITA) 3yr gorgeous male, he made a lovely picture, in full coat and presented perfectly. Lovely head where proportions were good, developed back skull and strong muzzle finished with a black nose, correct ear set and carriage, all complimented with nice almond-shaped eye. Stood straight in front onto lovely tight feet, medium neck onto a well-placed front assembly, strength in back whilst having a well sprung rib, muscular loin. Rear angles are very good which help him to move with purpose and soundness in all directions where he displayed efficient movement. BOB and pleased to award him Pastoral Group 3 in a strong group.

2nd Scanlan's JOTARS REACH FOR THE STARS WITH FRANMAR 3 year bitch of nice type, adequately balance fore and aft which enabled a steady movement. Good head and neck onto a good top line and short in loin. She has a nice depth to chest but I would like a little more width to chest as she can stand a little 10 to 2 in front. Stands on strong hocks.

3rd Lee's AOIRISTAR HUNTERS MOON OVER AMENBURY (IMP)

Shetland Sheepdog

Puppy (5, 1abs)

1st Robinson's LAVIKA SUNSET ROSE 9mth bitch with beautiful conformation and she knows it, such a show girl, presented with a super coat in great condition. Very good head shape, good eye, and correct ear set and carriage, she gives a super attentive expression. Her angles are so well put together, front and rear angles are matched and this is proven when she moves off as it is so free and effective a pleasure to watch, and her look is finished off with tight feet. BPIB and pushed hard in the puppy group where I was pleased to award her Pastoral Puppy G2

2nd Waldron's SHELLAMOYED MOONLIGHT MIA AT FRECIA At just 6 mths this young tri-colour lady did extremely well, yes, she was a little unsure of the table but she soon got it together on the move. She has a good head of nice shape with ears carried well. Overall, she has pleasing conformation, and once relaxed this is easy to see. She stands straight in front onto good feet. Her movement is sound and fluent.

3rd Haensel's SHERKARL SOLE DIVA

Post Graduate (7, 2abs)

1st Hirst's SUNDARK SYMPHONY IN SUEDE 2 ½ year old bitch who is well put together, lovely front construction, tight feet. Neck flows well into her top line, pleasing croup and rear angles which are equally as good as her front. She stood very true from all angles. Her head is a little finer than I like, but it is still correct with good eye and ear carriage and overall expression. Moved well in all directions.

2nd Robinson's LAVIKA LATECA 2 year male, lovely masculine head giving a great expression, such a kind eye. Stood well on tight feet, lovely rear angles, adequate in front construction. Moved sound in all directions just not as true when coming to. A lovely male who was presented well

3rd Crawford's MOHNESEE QUEEN OF CLUBS AT JOSHLINIC

Open Dog (3)

1st Hirst's SUNDARK SCARAMOUCHE 2yr male, very masculine, and gives a nice profile. Good head shape, in keep with his overall size, broader in skull, good ear set and carriage, good eye shape, gentle stop. Lovely neck which blends well onto his super front, body has good development onto adequate rear angles. Coat is correct and in great condition.

2nd Robinson's LAVIKA MOONLIGHT STORM JW 22mth male who caught my eye straight away, his body has good development, excellent rear angles, strong hocks. Masculine head with super expression. Lay of shoulder not as well placed as 1st place, which lost him the class. Stands on good feet. Moved sound. Presented in lovely condition.

3rd ELDRED's PHILHOPE FLAME THROWER AT BELTHORNE

Open Bitch (9, 4abs) This was a great class and my decisions for 1st to 3rd were close.

1st Hirst's SUNDARK SPIRIT MISTRESS Mature bitch, slightly smaller than the rest, but she is very well put together. Good coat, which has a slight wave and can detract from her overly all outline. Such a lovely head, nice length of neck onto a front that is so good, with correct lay of shoulder, and upper arm, stood well in front onto good tight feet with a nice angle to pastern. Nice spring of rib, depth and length of body, nice croup and rear angles that are great. Movement was so good, love her attitude, yes, she is a fidget on the stand but she re-stands correct every time. BOB

2nd Robinson's CH LAVIKA BLACK BEAUTY JW Another mature bitch of 7 ½ years old who is so well presented. She has a lovely head with lovely expression. Her body is well developed, good depth of chest and spring of rib, lovely croup, rear angles are excellent, front angles don’t quite match as her lay of shoulder is a little high. On the move she uses all she has presents soundness in all directions.

3rd Hirst's SUNDARK SIMPLY A STAR VW

Finnish Lapphund

Limit (5)

1st Critchlow's PAVOSKAS ILOILME 9mth sable & white bitch who I really liked, she is so well put together throughout. Broad skull, correct ear set and carriage, dark eye, nice length and width to muzzle. Lovely front construction, chest development, length of body and top line is good, nice croup, rear angles are equal to her front angulation, both of which work well together on the move where she moves with ease and efficiency. She should have a bright future. BP

2nd Critchlow & Rudd's PAVOSKAS HIILI HELMI Nice black and tan bitch of 17mths, I’d like that bit more height to her but she is in proportion which is more important. Head is in keep with her overall size, slightly steeper in stop, good ear carriage, dark round eye. Good neck length. Nice top line onto a good croup and rear angulation. Moved sound where she used all she had.

3rd Critchlow's PAVOSKAS FUCHSIA

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow's CH PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW ShCM ShCEx VW What a super boy of nearly 9 years old, such a credit to his owners. Great size and excellent substance. Great expression, erect ears, almond shape eyes of medium brown. Strong muscular neck blends well onto a nice front, where chest has good width and depth, he stands straight in front onto good feet, maturity in body is there but still retains conditioning, this continues to his rear angles that has great muscle development. Movement was super in all direction showing efficiency and soundness. BOB He also took 1st in a super class of 7-9 yr old veterans.

2nd Rudd's INFINDIGO LINTU HENKKA What a character this 6 year old is, he really enjoys his time in the ring. He is an honest dog, balanced throughout. I liked his head type, good broad skull, medium sized slightly round eye, broad muzzle. Good body, chest development and ribcage. He moved sound in all directions where his balanced helped him maintain his shape.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Open (2)

1st Burdett-Coutts' LEON ASTARTE GOLD AMA ME AT CHREVLE (IMP POL) At nearly 2yrs of age this white and black male is perfectly turned out. Liked his length to height ratio, excellent masculine head broad muzzle, black nose, good ear set and carriage. Body is well developed with a good spring of rib, nice top line and nice croup. Rear angles are pleasing. Complimented with correct tight round feet and strength in hock. Moved sound. BOB

2nd Hillier's MYBEARDS ZIP (AI) 2yr black and white male, well-constructed throughout but let down on coat presentation. Good head of good size, and in keep with body. He has a good front, nice width and depth of chest, level top line, rear angles are also pleasing where he has a good bend to stifle and stands on strong hocks.

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Open (2,1abs)

1st Skilling's HAWKSFLIGHT WRAPPED IN LOVE AT DACFOLKE 10mth male who stood alone. Nice size pup, lovely rich colour throughout. Correct head shape with nice planes complimented with a dark mask. Nice body shape, round croup, angles are balanced, tight feet. He was a little unsure but has got a lovely nature. Presented in lovely condition and in good coat. Moved well. BP & BOB

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

Open (1)

1st Folkes' EVANGELINE DE L'AMBASSADEUR DES BELGES AT DACFOLKE (IMP HUN) 13mth bitch, correct bone throughout. She has a very alert expression, muzzle to skull ratios are good and she has the darkest of eyes. Nice topline and undercarriage with just a moderate tuck up. Rear angles are good as is her croup, she stands straight in front, and movement is very true once she settled. BOB

Hungarian Pumi

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Smee & Coleman's SCHNAUBERN FURUD STAR A gorgeous young male of 13mths of age. Head is very masculine, strength in skull, round dark eye, broad muzzle and black nose. Neck flows well onto a super top line, good strong rear. Body is still maturing but very well developed so far, nice ribcage and under carriage. Movement was sound and a pleasure to observe. BOB

2nd Stuhldreer's ITALIANSTYLE HEIDI FOR WIDOWMAKER (IMP ITA) At just 12mths this young girl is so feminine. She has a pleasing head with ears carried well, neck is of good length onto a nice top line. Body is still developing as expected for age, likewise movement was sound, but a tad close behind, this will improve when her body develops and muscle builds.

Border Collie

Open (2, 1abs)

1st Taylor's DARIAN END GAME 2yr black and white male who stood alone, but was a good example of the breed. Good size with medium bone. Head is good, broad skull, almond shaped eye, broad muzzle, gentle stop. Neck flowed well onto her top line, pleasing front assembly where she stands straight in front onto tight feet, rear angles are well matched. Condition overall was good with evidence of muscle development to thighs, hocks were strong. Presented in beautiful condition. Movement was very sound in all directions where her shape was held at all times. BOB

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Open (5, 3 abs)

1st Thorne's BELSHANMISH NEW SENSATION AT PYRAJAY JW A very athletic free moving girl of 3 years of age. She was well turned out and gave a lovely clean outline in profile. Strong yet feminine head of correct proportions, very dark almond shape eye, medium neck onto a strong body, with good depth of brisket. Rear angles are super with muscle development and strength, these gave her much drive on the move where she was so positive in all directions. BOB

2nd Spier's BELSHANMISH MIDNIGHT MAGIC Little brother to 1st place, big lad who is well off for bone. Lovely head, broad skull, correct eye shape medium brown. Muscular neck, front angles not quite as good as 1st which cause him to be a little turned out, lovely rear angles, with muscle development and strength can be seen. Had a tendency to pace a little on the move, a bigger ring would be better for him.

Bearded Collie

Post Graduate (5, 2abs)

1st Patterson's ELTIMARIS PLATINUM PUDDING JW Nice young bitch, not quite 2 years old. She gives a good outline in profile, pleasing front with lovely rear angles, stands straight in front onto good feet. Top line is firm which blends well onto her croup with nice width and length to loin. Good head type, with nice ear carriage. Very sound positive movement in all directions. BOB

2nd Steele's ROCPEN JURO TWILL At under 2 years this girl has still got some maturing to do as she is very similar to 1st place but not quite as much body. Lovely head with nice expression. Nice neck onto a decent front, top line is good, but ribcage has not yet developed which, good croup and rear angles. Moved sound.

3rd Durndell MEGAMAREE ONCE UPON A TIME AT FENACRE

Open (4, 3bs)

1st Patterson's ELTIMARIS JUBILEE HOORAH JW Litter sister to the Post grad winner. Such a lovely bitch with super outline, she stands so well in front and rear. Head is good, broad in muzzle yet giving a nice feminine expression. Nice neck onto a good lay of shoulder, and super top line, nice spring of rib, good width and length to loin, nice croup, rear is well put together where the first and second thigh are muscled and give a correct bend to stifle. Ribcage is well sprung. Movement was so sound and efficient in all directions a pleasure to watch. BOB

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Open (6, 1 abs)

1st Kurien's TOSCA Y TRYDYDD AT LEVISBROOK A very nice young bitch of 13 mths old. Carrying a little weight at present which hopefully will drop over the next few months. Head is strong yet feminine, with strong ears carried well, balance of muzzle to head is good, and complimented with a dark eye. Short muscular neck, good spring of rib, strong top line and undercarriage. Loved her angles, her front assembly is lovely, her lay of shoulder with her return of upper arm being well placed to her deep broad chest. Rear angles have strength, she has a good bend to stifle and strength in hock. Her movement is so true and sound. Really liked her. BOB

2nd Denning's ERMYN MOONLIGHT Another young bitch, and not much between her and 1st place. She is smaller than 1st placed but her bone and substance are consistent with her size. Lovely feminine head, with correct ear carriage, and good eye. Her neck blends well onto a nice top line, angles fore and aft are equally balanced. Her chest depth and width are good as is her spring of rib. She used her angles well as she moved when viewed at in all directions.

3rd Lee's BALLETCOR GODRIC GRIFINDOR FOR HORCRUX

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Limit (3)

1st Lee's CHRISHAMA MAGIC APPRENTICE FOR AMENBURY Lovely substantial male of 2 ½ years. Liked his head, super expression with lovely strong erect ears and finished with a dark eye. His front angles are well put together, nice lay of shoulder with an excellent return of upper arm, stood straight in front onto good feet, chest is broad and with the correct depth, strong top line onto a broad strong croup and muscular hindquarters which are well angled with a correct bend to stifle and strong hock. Moved so well in all exhibiting soundness and free movement. BOB and later awarded Pastoral Group 4.

2nd Siviter's FAYWAIDD SPICE Strong mature bitch, a tad heavy and would benefit from dropping a little weight. Feminine head with a lovely dark eye and super ears which are well set and carried. Good front, strong in bone, nice depth of body, would like a little more bend to stifle but when moving she used all that she had, where she displayed soundness.

3rd Lee's CHRISHAMA ICE DIAMOND FOR AMENBURY

Open (2)

1st Lee's WILDCARD SPOT CHECK FOR HORCRUX A well conditioned very sound moving dog. Masculine head with good expression, strong neck onto a nice front and developed chest, stood straight in front. Super top line, strength in loin onto muscular hindquarters where he stands straight in hock. Used his powerful rear angles to drive him well on the move, where he carries his tail well.

2nd Siviter’s RUBEGUD TAKIN THE MICK ShCM VW What a fabulous brindle and white veteran of 10years old. He has a strong masculine head with medium eye. Nice topline and croup with a good tail set and carriage. He has retained his muscle which is a credit to his owner. Moved sound in all directions.

Briard

Post Gradguate (2, 1abs)

1st Jacobs-Pearce's ARUNDALL MITHRA 5 year male, with a good head where proportions are correct, lovely square muzzle with dark nose, dark eye and nice ear set and carriage. Strong muscular neck onto an adequate front, pleasing firm top line, body is well developed. Well angulated rear angles with well muscled thighs, these helped to drive with power on the move where he showed soundness in his free movement.

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Hillier's CH CHARSON THIS IS ME A lovely bitch whose title doesn’t surprise me, she stood out to me as soon as I saw her. Strong yet feminine head filled with breed qualities, with furnishings which compliment so well. Broad chest with medium spring of rib, firm top line, good height to body ratio can be easily seen in profile. Good croup and strong muscular hindquarters, where angulation is super, this she used on the move with such freeness, soundness, very pleasing to observe. Turned out in superb condition.

2nd Jacobs-Pearce's SALIERI HEAVEN KNOWS AT ARUNDALL ShCM 8year bitch in super condition for her age, very active and free moving. Feminine head with dark eye and mouth. Not quite the angles of 1st place, but she used all she had on the move. Developed rib cage with good depth of chest, lovely strong top line which was maintained throughout.

Collie (Rough)

Thank you for my entries, I really enjoyed judging your breed where I had some quality dogs to go over.

Puppy (5, 1abs) A class of very nice pups

1st Congdon's AARONWELL ABLE MABEL Lovely young sable and white bitch, much to like about her, she has good size and coverage for age. Super head and expressions with correct eye. She stands straight in front onto correct feet, her front angles were what swayed me for 1st place as she has that little more angle than the others. Very sound mover. Presented in super condition with profuse coat. Best Puppy

2nd Mason's ELSHAJO BOLD OVER FOR LYNOCEAN Another nice young sable and white bitch who is pleasing to the eye. Typical head with a nice expression. Good proportions and balance throughout, good hindquarters with a nice croup and rear angles. Front angles are adequate but would benefit from a better return of upper arm. Moved sound.

3rd Beeney's CONEYPARK CHARMING CHERRY

Post Graduate (8, 3abs)

1st Hawkins' BRILYN SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE Lovely sable and white bitch who took this quality class and then came 2nd in a strong open class. She is very true with superb conformation and balance. Beautiful head, flat skull, and in profile equal parallel lines, blunt muzzle with black nose, medium dark almond shaped eye. She stands straight in front on lovely feet. Muscular neck onto good forequarters and a body that is deep in chest and well sprung rib, muscular thighs and well-bent stifle complete the picture. She moves with power. Her lengthy gait is effortless.

2nd Patman's RIVERSIDE SONG ICE CREAM GIRL (IMP ROM) Another lovely bitch who is very similar to 1st place. This black tri-colour bitch has a lovely head, with correct proportions and parallel planes, complimented with a dark eye. She stands well when viewed from all angles. She has super front and rear angles, which enabled her to move well.

3rd Hawkins' SERENLAS BLACK MAGIC

Open Dog (3, 2abs)

1st Bolt & Hollywood's AMALIE A CHANCE TO SHINE Medium sized sable and white male that stood alone but deserved his place, BOS and RBIB. Lovely head in proportion to his size, flat skull, nice taper to his black nose, in profile skull and muzzle are parallel. Muscular well arched neck only a well laid shoulder with good upper arm. Tight elbows and stands straight in front. Good body development with nice depth to chest. Rear angles are good, if anything a little long in second thigh. Held himself on the move.

Open Bitch (5, 1abs)

1st Patman & Grainger's SAMHAVEN SOUND EFFECTS 5year mature sable and white medium sized bitch. Very much a show girl. Loved her wedge shape head, smooth and nice taper to her blunt muzzle, black nose and darkest eyes, ears carried well especially when alert compliment. Muscular well arched neck, onto a lovely front construction, elbows close and stands straight in front onto correct feet. Firm back, well sprung rib and good depth to chest. Hindquarters are correct, muscular thighs and nice bed to stifle. Stands strong in hock. Her movement is so pleasing to watch in profile where she demonstrates a good lengthy gait that is carried out with a desire to move. BOB

2nd Hawkins' BRILYN SHOWS THE DIFFERENCE 1st in Post graduate

3rd Berry's ATIRAKIN WILD HIALEAH

Swedish Vallhund

Open (4)

1st Ellis' KIMAROFFS SIDNEY 2 year mature male of good bone, I liked his overall appearance, showing muscular, sturdy and powerful. Harsh coat of medium length. Head has the correct blunt wedge shape, defined stop, medium oval brown eye, correct ear set and carriage. Nice length of neck which is well muscled. Strong in body, super firm top line and strong in loin. Strength in legs onto well knuckled feet. Movement has a good action, with a powerful action from behind. Best of Breed.

2nd Howe's VALALLER THE PHOTOGRAPHER A very tidy 11mth male, everything is there but now needs to develop and mature. There was a lot to like about this youngster. Head is pleasing giving a nice expression, strength in neck onto a good top line, and developing body. Nice width to chest for age. Good width to thigh where muscle is building. Used himself well on the move, finished with lovely feet. Best Puppy.

3rd Hackney's STARVON ALL ABOUT ME

Samoyed

Open Dog (2)

1st Meakin & Turner's PLYUSHKA POLAR STAR 4yr male with lovely bone, oozes masculinity. Head is powerful and eye-catching, broad skull, muzzle of medium length broad, almond shaped eyes which are dark and with black rims are enhanced, erect ears set correctly, head complimented with black lips. Well laid shoulder onto short back wand rear angles that are muscular and with a nice bend to stifle. Standing correct feet which have good feathering. Moved well and soundly, but tentative when not on the mats.

2nd Prout's JACKSON MATAYED AT FURZELAND (IMP POL) Larger male who again shouts out male, handsome head all in proportion, everything is in proportion and complimented with dark rims, nose and lips. Not quite as well angled as 1st but adequately balanced fore and aft which gave him a nice gait where he kept his shape.

Open Bitch (6, 1abs)

1st Argyle's ELYGRA ICE POETRY IN MOTION Mature bitch of 5yrs and of good size, she gives the appearance of power but is still feminine. Her angles in front and rear are good, and enabled her to move so well in all directions with a powerful yet free flowing movement. Loved her head proportions, it has a super shape, ears are set and carried well. Body length is correct, strong in loin, chest deep and well sprung rib. She is strong in hock. Whenever she moved, she free stood every time, evidence of true balance. Best of Breed.

2nd Willcock's MISHKA NA SEVERE JAM N HONEY FOR TEA AT DYNAR (IMP RUS) BE JCH 2 year bitch who I feel is still maturing, medium bone but is slightly leaner in body. Head is correct, with nice expression. Correct depth of chest, rib cage just needs to spring a bit more with maturity. Hindquarters are super, and slightly better than her front angles. Strong in hock. Moved sound.

3rd Willcock's TI AMO BOSCHI VECCHI FOR DYNA (IMP ITA) JW RSM JCH

A.V. Imported Breed Register Pastoral

A full class of White Swiss Shepherd Dog, first time judging them so thank you for me to get my hands on four.

Open (4)

1st Hackney's OF TREBONS BERGER BLANC BOO (IMP DNK) A lovely 2 year male, what a picture he is, so eye catching, you can see his strength and soundness whenever he moves. Attractive head in proportion to overall size skull to muzzle are parallel, slight stop, erect ears set and carried well. Strong moderate length of neck blending well onto a good lay of shoulder, and strong level topline. Good return of upperarm, elbows close, defined forechest. Body developed well, nice spring to rib, strong loin with slight tuck up. Hindquarters are so pleasing and put together well, being well angulated and muscular, strength in hocks. Effortless movement in all directions, and so well handled. Best Import Register, and also Group 1 where his performance continued to impress.

2nd West's OJONS GHOST RIDER DE L'AIGE DE LA TOURNELLE SHEPALIAN (IMP FRA) Slightly larger male than 1st place. Nice head of correct proportions, enhanced with a darker eye and flews which I preferred. Moderately length of neck which is well muscled onto a really lovely well put together front, correct lay of shoulder and upperarm, giving a great angle, forechest is well developed. Body has a nice spring of rib, but top line not as strong as I would like, hindquarter are well angled, but would benefit from a short 1st thigh. Strong in hock. Moved sound.

3rd Ridgewell's KONTRASTAS LEONHART A very honest puppy of not quite 7mths old. Head is developing well, nice dark eye and black nose. Very pleasing front with a correct lay of shoulder. Nice top line, lovely rear angles which are correctly proportioned. Super croup and tail set. For one so young he held his shape on the move.

A.V.N.S.C. Pastoral

Puppy (1)

1st Cossin's KINDAMAGIC EXCELENTE NAF Old English Sheepdog – at not quite 8mths old this puppy is very nice indeed. Head developing but correct shape and proportions liked strength in muzzle, good length of neck onto a super front, blending onto a top line that is so level, finishing with rear angles that match well with his front construction. In front he stands straight. Length of body to height is correct, and is square in profile. For such a youngster his movement is so positive. I was very taken with this youngster and am sure he will do well in the future. I awarded him Best AVNSC, and Best AVNSC Puppy, then later in a very strong puppy group I awarded him Pastoral Puppy Group 3.

Open (6, 1abs)

1st Wileman's LINDISFARM HOPE REDEEMED Old English Sheepdog – 2 ½ year bitch, nice type and presented well. Good head with defined stop strong, square muzzle, skull and muzzle in correct proportion. Well off for bone and substance throughout. Would benefit from a little more angle in forequarters. Well developed rib cage and width to chest, lovely rear angles. Moved very sound.

2nd Dosson's KLIGENTHAL BRAN MAK MORN Norwegian Buhund – 4 year compact male, good wedge shape head, broad skull with a correct taper towards nose, brown eye, erect ears carried and used well, overall a lovely expression. Nice body, development in ribcage and with good depth of chest, level topline and nice undercarriage. Stands on lovely tight feet. Movement is sound in all directions.

3rd Taylor, Taylor, Taylor & Frost-Tredwell's FROSTISEN BLAKK ZITTER

PASTORAL GROUP

Group 1. Hackney's OF TREBONS BERGER BLANC BOO (IMP DNK) - White Swiss Shepherd Dog (see AVNSC Open)

Group 2. Stephens’ CHALKSVILLE MADE OF MAGIC FOR BRIGHTMEADOW – German Shepherd Dog – 11mth black & gold male, a lovely youngster who could not be denied his place in this strong group. Such a showman, superb temperament. Head is still developing but displays masculinity, medium sized ears are set well on a skull of good width, gentle stop flowing to a strong muzzle of correct length, dark eyes compliment. Nice length of neck onto an excellent front where his lay of shoulder blends onto his straight top line and with upper arm having a good return this gives the required angulation, stands straight in front onto lovely tight feet. Good width of loin, hindquarters are well put together and with strength in hock. Moved effortlessly around the ring and a pleasure to watch in all directions. I was also pleased to award this young man Group 1 in the Puppy Group.

Group 3. Burt's SAVE THE TEARS FOR ANOTHER DAY WITH AUSSIAME (IMP ITA) - Australian Shepherd

Group 4. Lee's CHRISHAMA MAGIC APPRENTICE FOR AMENBURY – Welsh Corgi (Cardgan)

PASTORAL PUPPY GROUP

Group 1. Stephens’ CHALKSVILLE MADE OF MAGIC FOR BRIGHTMEADOW – German Shepherd Dog

Group 2. Robinson's LAVIKA SUNSET ROSE – Shetland Sheepdog

Group 3. Cossin's KINDAMAGIC EXCELENTE NAF Old English Sheepdog

Group 4. Wilson & Davis’ GWYNEIRA SCARLET WITCH – Samoyed Lovely chunky puppy developing well, and putting on a good performance. Like her over all proportions. Head is coming on nice, dark eye, with black nose, rims and lips. Pleasing front angulation, short backed and hindquarters that are well angled. Stood strong in hock for age. Moving out so soundly in all directions for this 8 ½ mth girl.

A.V. PASTORAL

Puppy (2, 2abs)

Open (6, 1abs)

1st Scanlan's JOTARS REACH FOR THE STARS WITH FRANMAR – Australian Shepherd (2nd in breed Open class)

2nd Patterson’s CORIMIST OVER THE RAINBOW AT ELTIMARIS – Bearded Collie – Nicely balanced bitch at just under 4 years of age. Pleasing head, with good balance and width to muzzle and skull, neck blends onto a balanced front and lovely top line, nice croup, onto well made hindquarters with lovely angulation. Moved fluent and sound in all directions.

3rd Hawkins’ SERENLAS BLACK MAGIC

Special Veteran 7-9yrs (14, 7abs)

1st Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow’s CH. PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW ShCM ShCEx – Finnish Lapphund (1st Breed Open Class)

2nd Robinson's CH LAVIKA BLACK BEAUTY JW – Shetland Sheepdog (2nd Breed Open Bitch Class)

3rd Meakin & Turner’s PKYUSHKA GYPSY LUNAR STAR - Samoyed

Special Veteran 10+ yrs (3)

1st Nolcini’s CH. BROADMAYNES ECLIPSE TO NOLMACDON JW ShCM ShCEx VW – German Shepherd Dog – What a credit this boy is to his owner, 10 ½ years old Sable, such a substantial dog, with super bone throughout. His head is well put together, correct proportions, such a dark kind eye, he still has not lost any fill and hardly a grey hair in sight. Muscular neck of fair length onto a well put together front, which enables him to have such a good reach on the move. Good spring of rib and depth of chest. Rear angles are in keep with his forequarters and have retained muscle and strength. Once settled he moved sound in all directions. To get a dog to this age looking good is an achievement, but for larger breeds like this to stay in condition with muscle tone and body coverage is fabulous. Pleased to award him Best Pastoral Veteran.

2nd Siviter’s RUBEGUD TAKIN THE MICK ShCM VW – Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) (2nd in Breed Open Class)

Best Veteran In Group - Nolcini’s CH. BROADMAYNES ECLIPSE TO NOLMACDON JW ShCM ShCEx VW – German Shepherd Dog

Reserve Veteran In Group - Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow’s CH. PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW ShCM ShCEx – Finnish Lapphund

A.V. Pastoral Champion (5, 1abs)

1st Hillier's CH CHARSON THIS IS ME – Briard (1st in Breed Open Class)

2nd Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow’s CH. PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW ShCM ShCEx – Finnish Lapphund (1st Breed Open Class)

3rd Standlick’s CH. LAVIKA LAGOONA BLUE OF MACSTANRYN – Shetland Sheepdog

Judge: Andrea Maltas (Virlees)