Sovereign Pekingese Association

Sovereign Pekingese Association

Many thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at this lovely show. The welcome from the committee and exhibitors was warm and although entries were thin on the ground due to quite a few absences, I had a lot of quality exhibits to handle. Thank you for a lovely day and to all exhibitors for graciously accepting my placings.

Baby Puppy Bitch (1)

1st Morley & Hitchcock’s Shardlow Come On Over to Lizlanmor - Delightful 4 month old, so confident and clearly enjoying her time in the ring. Heaps of attitude. Well balanced for age with such a pretty face. Feminine head of good proportions, skull already showing that desirable broadness, flat between ears, wider than deep. Short, wide muzzle, clean lips, well pigmented. Eyes large, dark and round, clear and full of mischief. Ears of correct set, shape and size, framing her face well and with feathering coming in. Short, thick neck, well boned forelegs. Short, pear shaped body with distinct waist, already picks up heavy. Well sprung ribs carried well back, topline level. Sound hindquarters. High set tail. Moved with confidence.

Minor Puppy Dog (1)

1st Morley’s Klerkshof Red Rum at Lizlanmor - 9 months old and looking mature for his age. Well sized, balanced and presenting a typical outline. Handsome, enveloped shaped head. Skull large, of good breadth and flat between ears. Well pigmented nose, nostrils wide open. Short, wide muzzle with good width to underjaw, level lips. Chin defined. Lovely large, dark round eyes, well set. Neck short and set well into a correct front assembly. Well boned forelegs with correct slight bowing, chest developing well for age. Short body, well sprung ribs carried well back, distinct waist. Topline level. Hindquarters of moderate angles, parallel and sound. Feet large and flat. High set tail with plenty of feathering. Correctly textured puppy coat presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly with typical roll. BPD & Ultimately Best Puppy In Show

Junior Dog (3, 1abs)

1st Morley & Hitchcock’s Lizlanmor Declaration - Stunning young dog who catches the eye on his typical leonine appearance, balance and strikingly handsome head. Would not like him any larger, nevertheless his many qualities shone through today. Quality headpiece, undeniably masculine without a trace of coarseness, enveloped shaped head, wider than deep, large, broad, flat skull, slight, broken wrinkle, short, wide, strong muzzle, level lips. Strong underjaw with well defined chin. Well pigmented nose with wide open nostrils. Black lips and eye rims. Large, dark, round, sparkling eyes so full of expression. Ears of correct size, set and shape, well feathered and framing his face well. Short, thick neck fitting into well laid shoulders, forelegs slightly bowed and of strong, quality bone, feet large and flat. Chest broad and deep. Pear shaped body, well sprung ribs carried well back, short loin with defined waist. Hindquarters correctly lighter than fore with moderate angulation, parallel and straight. High set tail well plumed and profusely feathered, carried well. Harshly textured coat presented to perfection. Moved soundly with typical rolling gait. BD & Best In Show

2nd Blakeway’s Klerkshof English Crown at Bellablake - Another lovely young male who was unlucky to meet 1st on such top form this morning. I just preferred 1sts hind movement. Handsome, masculine head of good proportions, broad, flat skull, wider than deep, well pigmented nose, lips and eyerims, wide open nostrils and tidy, broken wrinkle. Muzzle strong and short with firm underjaw. Dark, round eyes, clear and of good size. Neck of correct length into a sound front assembly. Forelegs of correct bone, slightly bowed with good depth and breadth to chest. Short, compact body, well sprung ribs, clear waist. Hindquarters sound and well made. High set tail, well feathered. Coat of correct texture presented well. Moved well just slightly close behind.

Post Graduate Dog (1)

1st Roberts’ Wyn D Hill Fabulous Frankie at Klerkshof - 3 year old dog of good size and shape. Lovely head, very pretty, if being picky perhaps a little feminine, nevertheless, his skull is broad and flat with good width and correct depth. Well pigmented. Short, evident muzzle with firm underjaw, defined chin. Level lips. Eyes clear, large and round, well set in his face. Ears of correct set, shape and size with plenty of feathering. Short neck into well laid shoulders, forelegs well bowed and boned, enough chest. Ribs well sprung and carried well back, a shade longer in loin than my ideal, distinct waist. Hindquarters moderately angulated and correctly lighter than forequarters. Parallel, straight hocks. High tail set with long, profuse feathering. Coat of correct texture, presented well. Moved soundly.

Open Dog (1)

1st Morley’s Klerkshof We Will Rock You at Lizlanmor - Handsome 20 month old presented in excellent condition. Presents a typical outline, and ticks the boxes for size, shape and balance. Masculine head, large and proportionate, envelope shaped being wider than deep, skull broad and flat, correctly broken wrinkle, nose large and nostrils wide and open. Muzzle short with broad underjaw, clearly defined chin. Large, dark round eyes, clear and sparkling. Ears framing face well. Neck of correct length and fitting into a correct, sound front assembly. Forelegs well boned and slightly bowed, chest broad and deep fitting well between forelegs. Short, strong body, well sprung ribs, level topline held at all times, distinct waist. Hindquarters sound and of moderate angles. Coat presented in pristine condition as with all this exhibitors’ dogs. A credit to her. Moved with typical rolling gait. Push hard for top awards today.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)

1st Cardy’s Calliswold Loveday - A very raw 6 month old puppy, clearly enjoying her day out and taking everything in her stride. Pretty head and feminine expression, proportionate skull which is slightly wider than deep, short, wide muzzle, nose well pigmented with wide open nostrils. Chin well defined, black, level lips. Eyes round and clear, large and well set - full of mischief. Enough neck into sound forequarters. Enough bone for her size. Chest and body still to develop as expected at this age. Short, pear shaped body with well sprung ribs and distinct waist. Hindquarters of moderate angles, parallel. Large flat feet. Tail set high with feathering coming in well. Correctly textured puppy coat presented well. Moved with confidence. BPB & RBB

Junior Bitch (1, 1abs)

1st - Blakeway’s Rickenny’s Tigerlilly at Bellablake - 12 month old of good size, needs to develop in body and substance but has plenty of time on her side. Feminine head giving pleasing expression, skull large, envelope shaped, broad and flat between ears, short, wide muzzle with enough underjaw and definite chin. Well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Eyes large and round, clear and well set in her pretty face. Ears of correct shape, size and set and framing face well. Short, thick neck into well laid shoulders, forelegs short and strong with correct bowing. Enough depth to chest, ribs carried well back, distinct waist. Would just like her to pick up a little heavier. Hindquarters sound with moderate angulation. High set tail. Coat between stages at the moment but presented well. Moved typically and soundly, just lost her topline a little in profile today.

Post Graduate Bitch (3, 2abs)

1st - Davenport’s Greyport Gorgeous Gussie - An honest 4 year old bitch who unfortunately was missing her clothes today. Nevertheless, she is of good size and shape and picks up heavy. Large, though proportionate head, wider than deep, broad and flat between ears, short muzzle, clean, unobtrusive wrinkle over a black nose with wide open nostrils. Level lips, definite chin. Lovely, large, dark eyes, well set. Neck of correct length and fitting into well laid shoulders, correct forelegs with enough bone for her size. Well sprung ribs carried well back, defined waist, level topline. Lighter hindquarters, sound and of moderate angles. High set tail. Lacking in coat today but still enough to demonstrate correct double coat and texture. Moved soundly with typical roll.

Open Bitch (2, 1abs)

1st - Morley & Hitchcock’s Dinarth Daisy Mazie at Lizlanmor - A bitch I had previously judged as a very young puppy and I was so pleased to see her once again and having matured so well. Scored highly on size, shape and substance. Beautiful head of good proportions, broad, flat skull, evident muzzle, short and wide with clean wrinkle. Strong underjaw with definite chin. Well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Expressive, large, round dark eyes well set in her skull adding to her appealing expression. Earset correct and framing her pretty face well. Neck short and thick and fitting into a very sound front assembly. Forelegs strong with quality bone, broad, deep chest. Ribs well sprung and carried well back, distinct waist and carrying a level topline at all times. Lighter hindquarters yet well muscled and of correct moderate angulation. High set tail carried well over her back. Correctly textured coat presented in excellent condition. Moved at just the right pace to show off her typical rolling gait. Best Bitch.

Veteran Dog or Bitch (1)

1st - Tilsead’s Pekehuis No Persuasion at Shiera - 8 year old bitch who is an absolute credit to her owner. Presented in full coat in excellent condition. Pretty, feminine head of good proportions. Large, broad, flat skull, wider than deep, short, wide muzzle. Well pigmented. Eyes. clear, dark and round, large and well set in her pretty face. Ear set, shape and size correct, plenty of feathering framing her face well. Correct amount of neck into a sound front assembly. Well boned forelegs, slightly bowed, enough width to chest. Well sprung ribs, a shade longer in loin than i’d like, pear shaped body with defined waist. Level topline. Hindquarters strong and sound. High set tail carried nicely over her back with long feathering. Coat of correct texture presented in super condition. Moved soundly with animation. Best Veteran In Show

Breeders Dog or Bitch (2)

1st - Oades’ Brentoy Max Power - 5 year old male who catches and fills the eye with his compact, balanced outline. Well sized and of excellent bone and substance. He has a gorgeous large head of good proportions, wider than deep, clear, clean wrinkle, muzzle short and of good width with strong, firm underjaw and definite chin. Black, level lips. Expressive, large dark round eyes giving such a handsome and striking expression. Short, thick neck fitting correctly into well laid shoulders, forelegs strong and of quality bone, slightly bowed. Chest broad and deep, ribs well sprung and carried well back, muscular, short loin with distinct waist. Picks up heavy and is of correct weight with most being in front. Hindquarters firm and muscular, correctly lighter than forequarters but with sound, moderate angles. Excellent coat of correct texture, fitting his frame well. Moved at correct speed to show off his typical rolling gait. Unfortunately in the challenge, he just wasn’t giving his all this morning but nevertheless his obvious breed type and many qualities secured him Reserve Best Dog and Reserve Best In Show.

Claire Mills (Clanscot)