Houghton Le Spring Canine Society

HAUGHTON-LE-SPRING CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW

           SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2024

WORKING GROUP….

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge the Working Breeds. I had a good entry with great dogs to judge. Thank you to my steward for everything running smoothly and all the exhibitors who came under me. I had an enjoyable day.

SIBERIAN HUSKY

Postgraduate

Entries 3…Absentees 1

1st..Colmans Icehowlers Spectacular 2 yr old female of good size Well defined feminine head in proportion to body with no coarseness strong jaw, complete scissor bite Neck medium length & thickness moulding into a straight medium level top line slight arch at loin into angled croup. Well laid shoulder slightly steep upper arm. Sound moving away & back side gait effortless holding level topline but not as much rear thrust as BOB. Presented in good condition.

2nd…Johnsons Atlanticbreeze Bailey by Lupinemoon JW 2yr male. Masculine head of good proportions without coarseness. Medium neck, steep upper arm, deep chest. Short forelegs parallel & straight set well apart. Good feet. Straight back slight rise is loin into short croup. Away and back slightly wide, held top line on side gait. Presented in good condition.

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1st…Kents Lyfearon off with her Head ShCEx 4 yr female of med size well-proportioned body feminine head free from any coarseness. Friendly expression and good Ear set. Medium length neck merging into med, straight, strong level top line with slight arch over loin into angled croup. Chest deep with well sprung ribs. Well laid-back shoulder, straight parallel forelegs sitting on medium compact well-padded oval feet. Good movement away and back showing single track movement. Side Gait effortless, light, good thrust and power from the rear, holding level top line. Presented in excellent condition BOB / G3

2nd…Colemans Siberiadrift Lunar Eclipse Over Icehowlers 6 yrs female of good size head medium size in proportion to body. Dark eye, well set ears, short neck into straight level top line into steep croup. Well laid-back shoulder, straight parallel forelegs sitting on medium, compact well-padded feet. Moved soundly away and back held level top line from side gait. Presented in good condition.

ALASKAN MALAMUTE

Postgraduate

Entries 2…Absentees 0

1st Perfitt Samjoe Seelie Queen 2yr female of correct size. excellent feminine head in proportion to body. With good dark eye and small, triangular good ear set, good strong neck with moderate arch, moulding into good shoulders into straight back sloping downwards to croup. muscled loin. Moderate depth of chest, muscled forelegs with good bone, pasterns strong sitting on good compact feet. Thighs muscular. Movement away and back hind legs vertical and in line with front legs showing single tracking at a trot. Side gait showing excellent movement with moderate l drive. Shown today in excellent condition & coat

2nd Jarvis & Troisi Cedercreek Uptown Girl 9 mths female head in proportion to body. With good dark eye with good ear set, good strong neck with slight arch, moulding into good shoulders into straight back sloping downwards to good croup. Prefer more muscled loin which will come with maturity. Moderate depth of chest, good forelegs with good bone, good pasterns sitting on compact feet. Strong Thighs with moderate muscle. Movement away and back hind-legs vertical and in line with front legs showing single tracking at a trot. Side gait showing good movement with moderate drive. Shown today in excellent condition & coat. This young lady still has a lot of maturing to do which no doubt she will.

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1st Phoenix Ch. Nordicwinds Grtest Showman JW 3 yr male of correct size. excellent masculine head in proportion to body. With moderately large dark eye and good ear set. Neck strong with moderate arch, moulding into good sloping shoulders into straight back sloping downwards to croup. well-muscled loin. Deep chest, well-muscled forelegs with good bone on good pasterns to large compact feet. Thighs powerful and muscular. Movement away and back hind-legs vertical and in line with front legs showing single tracking at a trot. Side gait showing excellent movement with a powerful drive. Shown today in excellent condition & coat. Really liked this dog. BOB

2nd Perfitt Samjoe Shadowhunter 2yr male of male of good size slightly smaller than 1st dog, masculine head in proportion to body. With dark eye and good ear set. strong neck with moderate arch, moulding into good shoulders into straight back sloping downwards to croup. Medium muscled loin. Moderately deep chest, muscled forelegs with good bone on good pasterns to med compact feet. Thighs powerful and muscular. Movement away and back hind-legs vertical and in line with front legs showing single tracking at a trot. Side gait showing good movement with good drive not as powerful as 1st dog showing tireless rhythmic movement. Shown today in excellent condition & coat. Did liked this dog shame it met 1st dog today.

GREAT DANE

Postgraduate

Entries 2…Absentees 1

1st McLellans Anadain Dead Ringer For Love 12 mth Fawn dog good masculine well-proportioned head. Med dark eye correct ear set. Long well arched neck set in to well laid-back shoulder. Moderate depth of chest. good spring of rib, strong back level top line with loin slightly arched. Straight forelegs, good pasterns on good well arched tight feet. Muscular hindquarters giving strength in his movement but being 12 mths old his body still has a lot of maturing to do. Sound moving away and back. Side gait elegant, with power. Preferred the movement & overall body tone of the open class winner.

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1st McLellans Kinnegans Daydream Believer at Anadain 2 yr female strong feminine head of correct proportions, viewed from all angles. Deep set dark eye, correct ear set. Perfect scissor bite. Long well arched neck well set in shoulders, strong muscular back with level topline to strong loin with a slight rise into a gentle sloping croup. Deep chest, well sprung ribs good underline into a good tuck-up. Forelegs straight good flat bone on good pasterns & feet. Strong, muscular & powerful hindquarters seen in movement covering ground with drive & power. Strong hocks. Muscular overall but elegant. Good movement away and back, side gate powerful & majestic holding level top line. Excellent female BOB

ROTTWEILER

Postgraduate

Entries 1…Absentees 0

1st Simpsons Rominjay im on Fire 19 mth female with a feminine head of good proportions with complete scissor bite, dark eye and good ear set. Strong muscled neck of good length with a slight arch into a moderate straight back into a slight steep croup. Deep roomy chest mod spring of rib. Straight well bone forelegs. Firm pasterns, good feet. Sound away & back and side gait portrayed strength, endurance and purpose. Preferred the power of my open female. This girl still has some maturing to do as she is still a youngster.

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1st Simpsons Apocalypto Famba by Rominjay 23 mth female very elegant/strong feminine head of correct proportions. Good length of neck strong muscular with slight arch moulding into a strong moderate straight back with short, strong deep loin into gentle sloping croup. Shoulders well laid back, chest deep/roomy well sprung ribs sitting on straight muscular well boned legs. Good feet and pasterns. Excellent away and back, from side movement portrayed strength, purpose, with powerful hind thrust, unrestricted stride while holding a firm top line. Impressive female. Presented in excellent condition BOB

BERMESE MOUNTAIN DOG

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Entries 3…Absentees 2

1st Jeffersons Elbrusbern Amadeus 21 mth male of moderate size. Strong masculine head with flat skull & straight muzzle, dark eye, good ear set. Medium well-muscled neck flowing into firm straight back. Well laid shoulder forelegs straight/parallel, good pasterns sitting on small compact feet. Moved soundly away & back balanced side gait reaching out well in front. Well boned, strong & sturdy will improve with maturity still a youngster. Presented in excellent condition. BOB

NEWFOUNDLAND

Postgraduate

Entries 3…Absentees 2

1st Russell’s Zentaur Fizzical Damage 3 yrs male of medium size. Masculine head of good proportions. Well defined skull of appropriate size, dark eye correct ear set, complete scissor bite, moderate strong muscular neck moulding into a strong muscular broad back with a level top line firm loin into a slightly steep croup. Good lay of shoulder straight/parallel forelegs with good bone. Good pasterns. Sound away and back and showing powerful muscular hindquarter s retaining good top line and an effortless side gait movement. Presented in excellent condition BOB

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DOG DE BORDEAUX

Postgraduate

Entries 2…Absentees 0

1st Robertsons Gargettys Domino Effect 20 mth male good large strong masculine head of good proportions, Good Oval, dark eye small ears of good colour well set on skull. Good strong solid muscular neck in equal proportions to the head merging into well laid shoulders, well defined withers. Broad chest with good depth, back broad & muscular into a slightly sloping croup. good top line good underline. Strong muscular well bone forelegs on good pasterns’ excellent feet. Broad loin, strong muscular legs good hocks. Sound away and back showing free easy movement with good drive & soundness from the side gait. Shown in excellent condition. BOB

2nd Moran Aibrean Killer Queen 2 yr female with a feminine good size proportionate head. Nice dark eye with good ear set. . Good solid muscular neck in good proportions to the head merging into well laid shoulders, with defined withers. Broad chest with moderate depth, back broad & muscular into a slightly sloping croup. good top line good underline. muscular well bone forelegs sitting on good pasterns with nice tight feet. Broad loin would prefer more muscle on Hind quarters, muscular legs good hocks. Sound away and back showing free easy movement with moderate drive & soundness from the side gait.

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1st Moran Aibrean Kenzo 2yrs male good large strong masculine head of good proportions, nice oval, dark eye, ears of good colour well set on skull. strong solid muscular neck of moderate proportions to the head merging into shoulders, well defined withers. Medium chest with good depth, moderate broad & muscular back into a slightly sloping croup. good top line good underline. Muscular, boned forelegs, pasterns good, excellent feet. Moderate broad loin, muscular legs strong hocks. Sound away and back showing free easy movement with moderate drive & soundness from the side gait. Unfortunately loosing coat today.

2nd Moran Aibrean All That I Know 2 yr female good large strong masculine head of good proportions, Good Oval, dark eye small ears of good colour well set on skull. Good muscular neck in proportions to the head merging into well laid shoulders, GOOD withers. Medium Broad chest of moderate depth, back muscular into a slightly steep croup. good top line good underline. muscular well bone forelegs on good pasterns’ excellent feet. Broad loin, muscular legs good hocks. Sound away and back showing free easy movement with soundness from the side gait. Unfortunately loosing coat today.

BOXER

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1st Gray A lot of Hot Commotion at Rizzlebox 2yr Male of medium size with a lovely masculine head of excellent proportions. Well balance skull & head with good mouth, well set Dark eye & moderate ear well set on skull. Good length, round & muscular neck into short, straight slightly sloping broad back into broad flat slightly arched croup. well laid shoulder , good upper arm on straight strong boned forelegs on good feet. Deep chest, good underline. Hind quarters well-muscled, with good angulation which showed in the powerful movement on the away & back and side gait. Excellent condition & temperament. BOB

2nd McVay Seacrest Dr Devious at Lochsunart 3 yr female of medium size nice feminine head. Short neck into short straight back with slight arch. Dark eye with good ear set. Would prefer more muscle in hindquarters. moderate depth of chest pasterns’ weak good feet. Good hocks. Moved straight away and back. Side gait not as powerful or ground covering as 1st place dog. Presented in good condition.

Judge Anne Cave