Newtown & District Canine Society

Newtown and district Canine Society - Limited show 12/05/24 – all breeds

I must first thank the committee for asking me to judge at their show and for the lovely, warm welcome I received. I was truly honoured to have this appointment. Absolutely lovely atmosphere at this show, from the committee through to the exhibitors, which should be strongly commended. Many thanks to Karen, Alice and Sophie for kindly keeping me to task so well in their stewarding, which at times with repeat entries, must have been tasking.

Although not having a vast entry, in part, due to a prestigious Championship show being held on the same weekend and day, I was very happy with the standard of so many exhibits, with many hard decisions having to be made. Although only shortlisting 7 in the group, I could have easily had others added in as well. Similarly, many young dogs/ puppies were on show from mainly the Junior Classes, which are learning their trade, and I am sure will go on to great things. Many thanks to all.

Irish Setter

Class 1 - Irish Setter Junior Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 82 - Webb’s ALOLFRANA WHOLE LOTTA LOVE WITH REDESHKA (BA2) – A young girl I have been afforded the opportunity to go over previously and she is developing well from our last encounter. At 14 months, she is still a little raw, as to be expected with this slow burning breed. However, this pretty young lady has retained her raciness, which is good to see. Femininity seen throughout. Long and lean in foreface, and skull. Chiselling accentuating a dark in eye, well framed by good pigmentation, that made for a lovely gentle expression. Gentle stop, retaining her femininity. Lean neck, with good reach. Angulation to front construction. Straight in foreleg. Chest down to elbow. Filling out well in chest and ribs. Balance between front and aft. Proportional throughout. Good tail placement and croup angulation. Good width behind. Although not a massive ring, she moved around the ring best in class. Was true on the around and retained topline well.

2. 14 - Evans and Lloyd-Jones’s CLONAGEERA HONEY HONEY AT BLODAUGOCH – This 13 month girl was a little bit more solidly built than that of my first, which is generally more to my liking. Big, wide black nose, well pronounced stop, dark in eye of correct shape, bordered by a dark pigmented skin, ample amount of working under eye which provided a lovely soft expression. This was maintained by the framing of the head with ears of good length and placement. Strong neck of moderate length. Good angulation to front quarters. Well sprung ribs and solid over loin. Good width to upper thigh and rear angulation. Width to croup and correct tail placement. Rich in coat and presented well. Nice, neat feet. On the move, didn’t have the drive of that of first and a touch close on the up for my liking.

Class 2 - Irish Setter Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 28 - Hart’s GWENDARIFF HANDS OFF UR MINE – 4-year-old girl has a lot to like. Very feminine in head, long and lean with fairly square finish to muzzle. Dark in eye with good definition to chiselling. Moderate reach of neck, with prominence seen to arch. Shoulders fine at point. Rather narrow in front, but still having plenty of thoracic room. Loin quite solid and slight arch noticeable. Excellent width behind, with plenty of upper and second thigh. Gently sloping croup and correct tail set. Well-presented in rich coat. Moved out well on the up and back. Correct foot fall on the around.

2. 13 – Evans and Lloyd-Jones’s ALOFRANA MAKIN SECRETS AT BLODAUGOCH – This racy girl, nearly 4-year-old, did everything to please her handler. Fine in head with good definition to chiselling. Beneficial stop. Lovely shape to skull and occipital protuberance. Dark in eye, with dark pigmented framing. Well-set ears, hanging neatly to moderate neck. Front and rear construction in balance. Gently sloping topline into a racy rear. Good width over rear end. A little close for my liking on the move, but was lovely to see the bond between handler and charge.

Class 3 - Irish Setter Open Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 29 - Hart’s GWENDARIFF IN THE LIMELIGHT WITH GILLIEGRAE JW SHCM – This 7-year-old boy has a lot of what I would look for in an Irish. Absolutely loved his overall proportions and balance. In head, lean, a beautiful expression, with dark unshelled almond eye, well worked zygomatic arch, prominence to stop and parallel planes. Well placed ears of good length and strength to a moderately long neck. Shoulder construction and angulation lovely. Straight front legs, showing plenty of bone. Depth to chest, down to elbow. Good spring to rib and strength to loin. Rear angulation in balance with front and well developed upper and second thigh. Lovely topline, which was appealing in the stack and didn’t waver on the move. Movement sound in all aspects. Although not a huge male Irish, very well proportioned. Can easily see why JW and ShCM follows pedigree. Handled well, but not in his best coat today. BOB. Strongly considered for top honours in the show, but did not have the presence of those ahead of him today.

2. 83 - Webb and Danks-Kemish’s ALOFRANA AZZARO BESIDE REDESHKA (AW1) – Another that I have had the opportunity to go over previously. Not a lot has changed in my opinion of this man of some 5.5-years. A pleasing male head. Beneficial workings seen under dark, well-shaped eye. Well defined stop. All providing a lovely expression, as is second nature to this breeding. Correct ear placement. Long reach of slightly arched neck, flowing well in to angulated shoulders. Straight in forelegs. Down at elbow and decent spring to ribs. Strength to loin. Width over hindquarters. Personally, would prefer a little more rear angulation and width to thigh. Neat feet. Well-presented by handler, as always. Didn’t move as well as first, but ring size may have played a part in this, as previous experience says otherwise.

BOB 29 - Hart’s GWENDARIFF IN THE LIMELIGHT WITH GILLIEGRAE JW ShCM (from Open)

Spaniel (English Springer)

Class 4 - Spaniel (English Springer) Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 5 - Spaniel (English Springer) Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,1):

Class 6 - Spaniel (English Springer) Open Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 8 - Bullock’s TRIXHUND THIS IS MY DESTINY – Very much liked this nearly 3-year-old liver and white boy and that’s why he was considered for top honours. Good proportions seen throughout, providing a smart outline in the stack and on the move. Lovely head type, showing a very kind expression to male head and well-browed. Good shape to skull. Reach of neck also in balance with rest of dog. Forelegs upright and well boned. Had good strength to loin. Well-muscled hindquarters. Plenty of drive from behind on the up. Held topline well. BOB

BOB 8 - Bullock’s TRIXHUND THIS IS MY DESTINY (from Open)

Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

As with all the Welsh Springers, the movement was lovely to see. Each exhibit drove out well and in proportion to size. All covered the ground effortlessly, and movement was so lovely to see and difficult to differentiate between. Having looked at the breeding of those exhibits present in these classes; it is obvious why the movement was similar. This was because similar breeding had been used. Therefore, my decisions were made, in keeping with my type/style.

Class 7 - Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 8 - Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 56 - Moore’s KIDENOAN MARK THAT BIRD – presented very well indeed. A charge that is clearly worked, not only from the bond between handler and dog, but also from the tone of muscle, seen over the entirety of the dog. Quite a compact dog, but with much in proportion. Head showing domed shape, with good rise to stop and well chiselled under eye. Ears folded neatly next to head. reach of neck proportional to body construction. Well laid-back shoulders. Well-sprung ribs. Strength to loin. proportional width to upper and second thigh, providing level topline. Docked tail carried well on the move. Merry, active action on the move, with good footfall and drive. Presented so well in rich coat.

Class 9 - Spaniel (Welsh Springer) Open Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 61 - Philipson’s MENSTONIA METEOR – Absolutely loved this 6-year-old boy as soon as I saw him. In the stack was lovely and as mentioned, moved ever so well. Head was very much in my style. Strong in male appearance, but without harshness in the expression. Large and dark nose, clean in foreface. Excellent in head proportions and having the characteristic slightly domed shaped skull, and clearly defined stop. Lovely dark eye medium shaped eye, with lovely dark trim. Complementary chiselling. Long and lean neck, whilst still being muscular, that flowed effortlessly into well angulated front construction. Good in depth to chest and brisket. Well sprung ribs and strength to loin, showing slight arch. Well balanced in body proportions, showing lovely compactness and correct topline. Hindquarters very well balanced in moderate angulation with front, with excellent width and strength, which was used so well on the move, with drive, reach and ground covering, coming so easily. Finished well in rich coat. Smart in all respects. BOB. Just pipped to BIS by a superb Newfoundland. RBIS.

2. 57 - Moore’s KIDENOAN SECOND FLUTE – mother of that of 1st in postgraduate, who showed many of the same qualities of that of her daughter. A girl that although compact, quite strong in body. A 7-year-old girl, that did not show her age. Appealing in feminine in head with good workings to zygomatic arch, hazel eye with dark trim, with domed head visible once more. Muscular in neck, with well angulated shoulder. Solid over well sprung rib and loin. personally, would prefer a little leaner, for show ring. However, very well-muscled in rear end, showing moderate angulation. Width across croup and placement of tail set correct. Again, clearly visible that she was worked. Movement, correlating with that of daughter. Very much in tune with handler on the move showing good drive from rear and footfall on the around.

BOB & RBIS 61 - Philipson’s MENSTONIA METEOR (from Open)

AVNSC Gundog

Class 10 – AVNSC Gundog Junior Dog or Bitch (3,1):

1. 37 - Kelly’s KENZDUO NEPHRITE – Retriever (Golden)- the 18-month-old girl was a well-proportioned and balanced girl. Really liked her head and kindly expression. Soulful, dark eye, with dark trim, matching nose in colour. Ample chiselling under eye, provided on a broad skull. Whole head construction sitting well to neck. Neck of good proportion to overall girl. Front angulation well-laid back and in proportion to aft. Well off for bone throughout. Ribs deep and well sprung. Level topline. Good width to upper and second thigh, combining with front construction to give a level topline. Tail carried level with back on the move. Moved around the ring confidently. Well-presented in lovely texture and coloured, rich light golden. Personally, preferred this example to that in Postgrad for type and balance. BOB

Class 11 – AVNSC Gundog Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 38 - Kelly’s LONG MOUNTAIN EXPLORER – Retriever (Golden) – A very solid example of a 2-year-old boy. Again, presented very well in golden, dense coat. Taller male, with again a lovely kind, friendly expression. Very friendly disposition. Dark in eye and rims, with good amount of working. Balance in broad skull with stop, well-defined. Well-set ears hanging neatly next to muscular neck. Strong in layback of shoulders and front angulation. Plenty of bone. Deep in chest and brisket. Topline flat and correct tail placement. Personally, would prefer a little more bend at stifle. Well-muscled in upper thigh. For movement, strong in the around.

2. 43 - Le Mesurier’s BRYNFFRWD SAINT GWENAFWY – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla- 4-year-old girl. Sorry to say that is not my preference for the style of breed. Personally, looking for a more robust dog. However, she has a very gentle expression, with good width to skull. This was also slightly rounded, with moderate stop and well-fitting flews. Colour of eyes and nose complementary to golden coat. Moderate length to neck. Straight in foreleg with level topline. Well off in feet showing slight oval, arched and tight. Moved harmoniously with handler. Was lovely to see the relationship.

Class 12 - AVNSC Gundog Open Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 41 - Le Mesurier’s BRYNFFRWD ANGEL GABRIELLE – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla – to my surprise a 12.5-year-old girl, that really did not show her age. More robust in appearance and russet in colour, but still would prefer a little more muscling and bone. Very lovely in expression, coming from a slightly oval eye complementary in colour to coat. Correct in head proportions with characteristic covering over muzzle. Good reach to neck, with slight arch. Layback of shoulders ok. Good width and strength to chest. Straight in foreleg. Decent depth to thoracic region, and level topline. slightly sloping croup rounded off towards tail set. Ample angulation in rear, that complemented front. Straight in hindquarters, when viewed from rear. On the move was much better than age. Went well with handler and again harmoniously. Was lovely to see that grandmother, mother and daughter all exhibited at the show.

BOB 37 - Kelly’s KENZDUO NEPHRITE – Retriever (Golden) (from Junior).

Beagle

Class 13 - Beagle Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 14 - Beagle Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 15 - Beagle Open Dog or Bitch (0):

Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

Class 16 - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Junior Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 48 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND MAGIC DDU – very much like this girl also, who I find out is litter sister to my winner of BOB, BP and RBPIS. I will also point out that she shares many of the same qualities with him and pushed him very close for BOB. This black and tan 8-month bitch was highly pleasing in the stack. Mature in appearance. Lovely and compact, but still well-muscled and correct proportions/height. Feminine in head construction, adequate arch to muzzle and strong in jaw, but still long in head. Very dark eye, very much in keeping with coat. long in muscular neck, but remained clean, with graceful lines, that swept into excellently angulated shoulders, of good proportions also. Well sprung ribs and lovely topline, with strength to loin. excellent in width to thigh already and roundness to backend. Croup length most favourable. For the challenge, just beaten on movement as brother didn’t put a foot wrong against her.

Class 17 - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (4,0):

1. 49 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND MAGIC MOMENT – loved this little one as soon as I set eyes on him. Not only was this 8-month dog so well presented in beautiful, rich red coat, but also in proportions. Has so many qualities. I felt was very mature for age. Fitted the bill, in terms of type. Beautiful expression from very gentle rise between medium, dark almond shaped eyes, with beautiful dark trim. All set suitably obliquely on long, slightly arched skull. Parity between tip of nose to eyes and eyes to occiput. Power to jaws. Correct in ear placement and shape. Length to neck, without being excessive, which flowed effortlessly into long, broad shoulder blades. Lovely construction to front quarters, in keeping with breed standard, with good angulation and front leg placement allowing for movement. Excellent in prominence to sternum. Moderate length to muscular body. Excellent in topline with slight arch at loin. extension to ribs well back. Loved the roundness and width to thigh. Good length to croup also. Nicely boned throughout. Movement in the class, challenge and for BPIS was so very good, with free-flowing style and plenty of drive. Nit picking in the BPIS. BOB, BP & RBPIS.

2. 27 - Hamer’s HARTLANDAX IO MOON – chocolate and tan, 19-month dog. This boy was quite strong in body, in many aspects and well-muscled. Long to head construction, but still in balance with rest of dog. Good arch to skull and muzzle. Nice shape and colouration to eyes that were slightly lighter, but still in keeping with coat colour and pigmentation. Strong neck showing good arch. Correct front angulation. Very good topline. very strong in body and loin. A little tentative in the stack and in the backend when going over. Moved well in all aspects.

3. 40 - Lane’s KENXTWEN MERGUEZ – very honourable mention to this dog and young handler, who did very well indeed.

Class 18 - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired) Open Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 40 - Lane’s KENXTWEN MERGUEZ – red 4-year-old. This bitch was a repeat from the previous class. If the dog had moved as well in the previous class as it did in this, it would have been placed higher. Good balance to head, with dark eye surrounded by dark pigmentation. Lovely width to black nose. Excellent placement of ears and showing alertness. Quite long in neck. Upper arms lying closely to ribs. Excellent in topline showing balance with rear end. Roundness and width to thigh and backend. In this class the action on the move was sound on the back and the around. Well handled.

BOB, BP & RBPIS 49 Lewis’s TRIXHUND MAGIC MOMENT (from Postgraduate)

Dachshund (Long Haired)

Again, very difficult to judge these dogs, as I find out they are from similar or the same breedings.

Class 19 - Dachshund (Long Haired) Junior Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 46 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND ONE QUEEN – 8-month bitch, who is a litter mate to my best of breed, and showing similar qualities. Very close to winning, herself. This time black and tan in a super coat that was of excellent quality, lustre and good length for age. Loved her head showing length and gentle taper to nose. Very mischievous expression, which she used well. Very dark in medium, almond-shaped eye and surrounding pigmentation that enhanced expression. Well-rounded in ear, of correct placement. Strength to jaw for dog of this size was very evident, in keeping of the breed. Length seen to neck. Front and back construction sound and in balance, giving rise to lovely topline. Good spring to ribs also. Well-boned for age. A difficult decision in challenge, but brother just pipped her.

Class 20 - Dachshund (Long Haired) Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 47 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND TEN FROM LEN - 8-month, dapple black and tan dog. A very nice example that I am sure will go far in the future. Very appealing in long cranium of which was slightly arched. Soulful in dark, medium eye that was obliquely set. Correct ear placement, shape of good length and well covered. Strong in jaw with correct dentition. Long in well arched neck, that was muscular. This showed no break when flowing into long, broad scapulars. These were well placed on strong, well sprung, robust ribs. Lovely length to the body of the dog, with strength over the loin that allowed for a super topline. Long in croup. Well-rounded in rear construction, showing plenty of width to thigh. Excellent angulation was also present in the aft. This was even more evident on the move, where he showed lively and courageous actions, characteristic of the breed. Footfall was spot on in all aspects that was difficult to fault. In the challenge, although very similar in many aspects to litter mate and the other charge from the same breeder, this example stood out in terms of how he held the ring, moved impeccably and was statuesque in the stack. This also enabled him to not only win BOB, BP but also BPIS.

Class 21 - Dachshund (Long Haired) Open Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 44 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND ALLO ALLO JW – nearly 2-year-old dog, that again had a lot to like. Strong in male head construction, which was lovely to see. Yet again, dark in eye that matched the coat so very well. Lovely planes to head and showing that characteristic nose. Nice expression. Slight slope to stop. Strong in neck and front shoulder construction. Well-angled showing ample bone for age. Scapulae long. Upper arm lying close to ribs. Moderately long in body, showing off topline. Presented immaculately in full coat. On the move a touch close from behind on the up. Still enabling to gain 1st in class, but not pushing on to win BOB.

BOB, BP & BPIS 47 Lewis’s TRIXHUND TEN FROM LEN (from Postgraduate).

Whippet

Class 22 – Whippet Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 23 - Whippet Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 24 - Whippet Open Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 12 - Evans’s COBYCO CATCH A FALLING STAR AT ANNABEC - this lightly coloured fawn and white bitch, of some 19th months, seems to be developing well. Much to like about her. From this well-known kennel, she follows many of the stereotypes of the breed. Head long and lean, with breed expression. Alert eye, colour in keeping with coat, framed with mascara like trim. Black in nose. Correct in ear placement. Neck of proportionate length, which follows breed standard well of length and showing arch. Well off in front construction and angulation. Straight in forearms, front not too wide. Good depth to chest and brisket. Arch to back apparent. Good strength to loin, enabling, with definitive tuck up. Width across croup, decent amount of bend at stifle. Although well off for muscle, would prefer a little more tone. However, well balanced. On the move, sound, showing good reach with long stride. BOB.

BOB 12 - Evans’s COBYCO CATCH A FALLING STAR AT ANNABEC (from Open).

AVNSC Hound

Class 25 - AVNSC Hound Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 26 - AVNSC Hound Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (3,0):

1. 65 - Spencer’s HIGHTIMBERS SUGAR MAPLE - Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) – bitch of very nearly 3-years-of-age. Won this class on movement and attitude. Well balanced girl, presented well in sable and white, rough coat. good planes and length to cranium, showing slightly domed shape. Correctly defined stop. Dark oval eye, skirted with long eyebrows. Good length to ears. Well-set neck of good length and strength. Correct lay-back of scapula and front construction. Good strength to hindquarters. Such a happy mover, with head held high and so willing to please handler. Best mover in class. BOB.

2. 34 - Hughes’s ALISHAN SENSA UNA DONNA AT NANTMELAN (FR IMP) – Afghan- this 3-year-old bitch, was presented in a moderately long black coat with white flash to the bib. Favourable in expression and head construction, showing length and prominence to occipital protuberance. Dark in eye, which matched coat well. good length to neck. Straight in front quarters, moderate length to back. Personally, would like a little more substance to this dog. Didn’t have the movement of 1st, but had true foot fall on the around. Effort was clearly seen in coat maintenance.

3. 84 - Wilbraham’s ARDLANCIEN IDRIS – Deerhound.

Class 27 - AVNSC Hound Open Dog or Bitch (3,0):

1. 59 - Mortimer’s LAAKSO HELLI – Norwegian Elkhound – following that typey Spitz appearance, this 2.5-year-old bitch, showed very well indeed. Just being pipped to BOB by guile of winner. Excellent in head, and loved expression, with appropriate nose bridge length, stop and broadness between ears. Good in dark eye. Correct in erect ear, that moved inquisitively and tirelessly. Head carriage good on the move, well suited to medium powerful neck. Strength to well angulated front construction, that was also seen to rear. Well balanced overall. Nice and short in body, with definite strength to loin. well curved in rib. Straight topline. Firmly muscled hindquarters. Nicely square, compact and showing power. Nicely oval feet and good tail carriage. For me, well off in bone. In the class moved very well. Would have been awarded BOB but in challenge moved a little close on the up and back.

2. 51 - Lewis’s RAVENSBEECH RAINDANCE AT TRIXHUND - Dachshund (miniature Wire Haired) – very little between 1st and 2nd in this class. This 6-year-old bitch, with a lovely expression and attractive head. Coat in a rich shade of wild boar. In the stack, compact, but still showing moderately long in comparison to height. In head showing apparent broadness to skull, from prominent ridges over lovely dark medium, almond shaped eye. Good set for ears. Good length to neck, showing muscularity also. This flowed freely into well laid back scapula and front construction. Upper arm laid close to ribs. Good strength to loin and strong in sternum. Good width to hindquarters and thigh. Tail set on well, which was carried well on the move. Very much close to winning class, however, on the move a little tentative on the day, and not showing on the up and back as hoped. On the around, had very good foot fall, as expected from construction.

3. 69 - Thomas’s MISCHRAN ASHERAH AT MOURNEBRAKE – Borzoi.

BOB 65 - Spencer’s HIGHTIMBERS SUGAR MAPLE - Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit) (from Postgraduate).

Hungarian Puli

Again, very little to chose with many exhibits in this breed because they are very closely related, and qualities aligned.

Class 28 – Hungarian Puli Junior Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 72 - Thomas’s CHESMES KUTYA MAGYAR HETTIE AT MOURNEBRAKE – A black bitch of some 7-months. Much to like. A girl, balanced in the stack and seemingly on the move. Still needing time to develop, but I’m sue will do, well. Fine in head, of good proportions, with nice definition to arches of eye socket. Dark brown in eye, with dark surrounds. That umbrella covering, quite apparent. Correct shape of ear, set below level of skull. Neck very much of correct angulation and muscular, even at this age. Withers well angulated and balanced with that of rear. Good depth to ribs and well sprung. Muscled throughout. Nice low hocks. Good width to rear and straight hocks. Preferred the bend at stifle on this example, than that of 2nd. Very lively on the move, and better than that of 2nd in the up and back. Still to be fully corded, as to be expected for age. Very much considered for BPIS but did not have the refinement in movement in the group as the winning two.

2. 19 - Gracie’s MOURNEBRAKE DEAR PRUDENCE – A 10- month white bitch, that was difficult to put 2nd. Maybe due to age, but slightly larger and little less compact than that of 1st. Light in nose colour. Good in head construction looking round from front, but small and domed. Expressive in dark eye. Good angulation to neck into well laid shoulders. Good width to loin. Good strength to thigh. Again, still to get fully corded, but very much in profuse coat. Did not drive out as well as 1st.

Class 29 - Hungarian Puli Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (3,0):

1. 71 - Thomas’s CHEMES KUTYA MAGYAR GRYFF AT MOURNEBRAKE – 2-year-old dog that is black in colour, presenting mid length cords. More compact and squarer in appearance to that of 2nd, which to me, was more in keeping. This gave the impression of sturdiness and muscularity. Broadness to a small skull that was fine. Correct shape of ears and carriage. Dark medium shaped eye, complementary to that of coat. Good pigmentation. Good in front and rear angulation. Firm in body, of complementary length. Good tail carriage and position. Best mover in the class, using that good angulation with graceful and driving movement.

2. 20 - Gracie’s MOURNEBRAKE PRETTY LITTLE ANGEL EYES AT CELEBROS –2-year-old bitch who is daughter of winner of Open. Black in mid length, corded coat. In the stack, taller in appearance than 1st. Still nice in head and lovely disposition. Very lively and active. Showed lovely stop and neat small head construction. Favourable proportions to length of muzzle to cranium. Dark in eye again. Excellent strength to neck. Decent in angulation, but personally preferred that of the rear, to that of the front. Fine in bone. Well-muscled. Was a little close in action when moving on the up and back. Did not move as well as 1st. therefore, dropping her down to 2nd.

3. 75 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE TOUCH AN ANGEL.

Class 30 - Hungarian Puli Open Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 74 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE INSOMNIA CAFÉ - 4-year-old black bitch that I liked quite a lot. Gave the appearance of being sturdy and muscular, without being overdone. Fine off for bone throughout. Well balanced girl, that was presented as a square figure in the stack. Really lovely head construction, showing domed shape, well defined stop, and definition to arches of eye sockets. Darkest of brown eyes. Correct shape and size to ears, with more profuse hair. Dark pigment to roof of jaw and tightly flewed. Muscular neck and well laid shoulders. Elbows kept tight to thoracic region. Very strong over wide loin. Well sprung ribs. Excellent in width to thigh and bend at stifle. Nicely rounded feet. All coming together on the movement showing lively, typical, correct action. Following the breed standard for coat, being profuse and well covered. Lots of ring presence to be seen. Shortlisted for BIS, but eventually beaten by two great dogs in fine form on the day. BOB.

2. 73 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE FLOWER CHILD VW – A bitch of 13.5-years of age! Wonderful to see a dog of this age still in such fine fettle. Still dripping in full, black corded coat. An absolute credit to the breeder and owner. Lovely small, female head, with deep dark eye and correct pigmentation. Nice prominence to stop and cheeky expression. Neck of very good proportions and angulation, flowing ever so well into well-built forequarters. Elbow retained tightly to body. Very balanced in angulation. Strong in loin, but under the coat, tummy nicely tucked. Wide in pelvis. Has retained muscles well, throughout. Movement still very good, especially in terms of age, but didn’t have as much verve as that of 1st, considering this was an Open Class. Still ran true. Also lost out on presence to that of 1st. However, still a very good example enabling her to gain BVIS.

BOB 74 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE INSOMNIA CAFÉ (from Open)

BP 72 - Thomas’s CHESMES KUTYA MAGYAR HETTIE AT MOURNEBRAKE (from Junior)

AVNSC Pastoral

Class 31 – AVNSC Pastoral Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 32 - AVNSC Pastoral Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 15 - Field’s CRUGLWYD CRISTYNE - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) – This nearly 2-year-old blue merle girl, again had a lot to like. Very bright in expression who only wanted to please handler. Typically, foxy in head appearance with width seen to skull, of good proportions. Moderate in stop, with large flecking to each, predominantly blue eyes. Strength to jaws. Well muscled neck in proportion to rest of body. This flowed well in shoulders of very good angulation, fitting that 90-degree requirement. Elbows held well to side. Good prominence to sternum. Good length to thoracic region with well sprung ribs and level topline. Would prefer a little less weight. Good proportions to rear angulation. Strong in bone throughout. Not bad on the move, but think would improve all the more with the little weight off. Still showed reach and thrust on the up and back. True in foot fall on the around, indicating good construction. BOB.

Class 33 - AVNSC Pastoral Open Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 16 - Field’s GOWERSTON GRANTCHESTER - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)- again a Cardi that has a lot to like. This 2.5month tricolour with red point male, was very well off for male shaped head. well-shaped skull, good head proportions, lovely bright ears and expressive dark brown eyes in keeping with colouring around head. loved head markings also. Nice length to neck, flowing seamlessly into strong shoulders and chest. Good in forechest, whilst showing depth, but also ground clearance. Well off for bone throughout, but unlike other in group, could do with a little more weight as body substance could easily take it. Strong in loin and long in body. Retained more than ample rear angulation and width. Good in tail set and carriage. Didn’t bring his best coat with him today, as influence of bitch in season. Didn’t move as well as other in group today, but has all the attributes to do so.

BOB 15 - Field’s CRUGLWYD CRISTYNE - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) (from Postgraduate).

N.B. Very unlucky in the group as adverse weather conditions hit. Did exceptionally well to recover, but did not move as well as had done in the class and challenge.

Tibetan Spaniel

Another breed that did not have a lot to choose between.

Class 34 – Tibetan Spaniel Junior Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 2 - Beasley’s BAARNAYTOMS THIS IS ME@MARYOAK – 10-month bitch of black and fawn. Full of character. An alert expression, with nice head construction. Eye colour very much on par with coat, and set well, making it very pleasant. Free from coarseness, whilst still maintaining masculinity. Ears framing head well in shape, size and set. Short in neck, covered in typical mane. Moderate bone seen throughout. Good lay of shoulders. Decent length to body and rear angulation. Gave the handler a little bit of a hard time on the move, which is lovely to see at this age, however, when able to see, moved well. A little maturing will help this youngster bloom. BP.

Class 35 - Tibetan Spaniel Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 4 - Beasley’s MARYLOAK HEART FULL OF LOVE – 16-month dog, fawn with black mask. A very pleasing young boy. As with youngster in previous class, a little maturing will help this boy emphasise his already apparent assets. Throughout, this dog was proportional, and well built. Would like to see the development of the thigh to push on. Head still young, but still pleasing and certainly alert, with very good type. Black mask accentuation dark eye, well wide apart, providing that expression. Excellent ear set and hair length. Width seen to muzzle. Excellent in front and aft angulation. Neat feet and well haired. Appealing in body length, giving that impression of being proportional. Good spring to rib and strength to loin providing stable topline on the move. Correct in the movement, in all regards. Considered for BOB, but didn’t have presence and the feeling of being complete, in comparison to that of the final winner.

2. 60 - Perfitt’s RICHEARON ALL ABOUT AUDREY – 18-month bitch, gold with black mask. I actually preferred this over first in the stack. Very kind in expression, with roundness to head, good in light stop. Expressive in dark, eye. strength to short neck which flowed well into well laid shoulders. Moderate bone. Well sprung in rib. Retention of solid topline on the move. Excellent width to rear and thigh, but would like a touch more rear angulation also. Didn’t have the drive on the move as 1st, therefore dropping her into 2nd. Presented in beautiful coat.

Class 36 - Tibetan Spaniel Open Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 5 - Beasley’s MARYLOAK LOST IN THE SHADOWS – 3.5-year-old dog, shown in full coat of fawn sable with black mask. Very much liked this boy as soon as he entered the ring. Smart in appearance in the stack on the floor and table. Strong in male head, lovely width between dark brown, oval, expressive eyes. Nicely domed shape to cranium. Well feathered in ears. Well-conditioned short neck, carrying full mane. Well-constructed in front and rear quarters, providing the dog with balance. Excellent length to body, with ribs well sprung and muscularity to loin. Excellent width to thigh. Well held tail in the stack and on the move. Best mover of all Tibetan Spaniels. Really went well. BOB.

BOB 5 - Beasley’s MARYLOAK LOST IN THE SHADOWS (from Open)

BP 2 - Beasley’s BAARNAYTOMS THIS IS ME@MARYOAK (from Junior)

French Bulldog

Class 37 - French Bulldog Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 38 - French Bulldog Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 39 - French Bulldog Open Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 11 - Evans’s RUAKURI EMPRESS OF THE NIGHT WITH ANNABEC – This 4.5-year-old bitch was very much in keeping with breed standard when it came to being compact and in sturdiness. A brindle girl showing dark eye and characteristic head shape and bat ears. Very strong in neck. forequarters showing plenty of width. Short and strong in front construction. Body well rounded, with decent depth. Strength seen to short loin. moderate rear angulation. Coat of fine texture. BOB.

BOB 11 - Evans’s RUAKURI EMPRESS OF THE NIGHT WITH ANNABEC (from Open)

AVNSC Utility

Class 40 – AVNSC Utility Junior Dog or Bitch (3,2):

1. 70 - Thomas’s HAZEMBULLS NESSA VANESA – Bulldog – very raw 7-month youngster. Imposing in the stack, even for a young girl. Flat skull with good length of foreface, short and broad muzzle. Showing relative bluntness. Wide set on dark eye and roundness to cheeks. Correct rose ear. All showing characteristics of the breed. Very strong in moderate neck. Excellent width to front, with strong bone seen throughout. ribs rounded. Strong in large hindquarters. Strength to entire body seen. Distinctive Bulldog roll clear to see, but I believe will improve with age. BOB & BP.

Class 41 - AVNSC Utility Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,1):

Class 42 - AVNSC Utility Open Dog or Bitch (0):

BOB & BP 70 - Thomas’s HAZEMBULLS NESSA VANESA – Bulldog (from Junior).

AVNSC Working

Class 43 - AVNSC Working Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 44 - AVNSC Working Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 9 - Chamberlin’s KENZDUO COMET QUEEN OF ROTTSTAR – Rottweiler – 2-year-old bitch showing a lot of presence, through her power and balance. Feminine head, but still strong, with dark almond shaped eye. Muscular in cheeks and good head construction giving appealing expression and look. Powerful in neck of good reach, into appealing front assembly. Straight in front. Robust in rib. Strong firm topline, with super loin, in terms of length and strength. Balanced in rear angulation to that of front, and both favourable. Drove with reach and drive, covering the ring easily and with confidence. Beautifully presented in rich tan markings. Moved so very well and best in class.

2. 67 - Spencer’s HIGHTIMBER AMARETTO – Hovawart- unlucky to come up against a strong Rottweiler. This nearly 2-year-old bitch was presented very well indeed and was prominent in the stack. Well-proportioned in head construction. Breadth seen, with equal proportions to foreface to skull, whilst maintaining femininity. Attractive, alert expression, with depth to medium shaped eye. Strength seen to neck, without being heavy. Strong in front construction and angulation, well off for bone. Forearm straight. Broad in chest. Good strength to loin, also. Width to upper and second thigh. Lovely gentle slope to croup. would prefer a little wider behind. On the move a little close on the away, but foot fall sound on the around. Beautiful in a black/gold coat, of quality and texture.

Class 45 - AVNSC Working Open Dog or Bitch (3,1):

1. 62 - Plant’s BARRACECHI ROMANI CHARM FOR SHADANN (AI) – Newfoundland – I absolutely loved this 4-year-old black bitch as soon as she entered the ring. Although owning Irish Setters, there are a couple of other breeds very close to my heart and would love to own, this being one of them. However, going on the quality, appearance, movement, handling and show presence, this dog really caught my eye. Complete package on the day. Very well off for bone and noble in the stack. Strong in broad, large skull, with most beautiful, soulful dark brown eye. Excellent in strong neck that flowed effortlessly into well angulated shoulders with straight, strong front legs that were close to thoracic cavity, yet providing enough room for deep, quite broad chest. Excellent spring of ribs, with flat topline that was held so well on the move, showing strength from loin. Excellent in rear angulation, mirroring that of front, with width to upper and second thigh and over croup. Free flowing in gait, even in smaller ring. When rings opened up for BIS, even more impressive. Presented beautifully and in coat of superb texture. Overall ring presence super. BOB & BIS.

2. 66 - Spencer’s DUXFORTIS HARRIS AT HIGHTIMBERS – Hovawart- same as previous class, in that the Hovawart came up against a very good challenge. No shame to lose out to my best in show. In another class would have done well. 5-year-old male, in good proportions throughout. Very nice in the stack. A gentle expression, due to soulful, dark, oval eye. In keeping with rest of dog. Excellent in head construction and proportions. Well-muscled throughout, which was eminent in neck of medium length. Balance with front and back construction, of good angulation. correct topline and strength seen to loin. Solid muscling to upper and second thigh. Similarly, to other Hovawart, would prefer a little more width behind, which was seen on the move, with the away a touch close. Again, presented so very well in dark, rich black/gold coat.

BOB & BIS 62 - Plant’s BARRACECHI ROMANI CHARM FOR SHADANN (AI) – Newfoundland (from Open).

Pug

Not a great deal to choose between any of these exhibits. Maturity and movement provided the outright win.

Class 46 – Pug Junior Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 24 Hall’s CONQUELL MORNING SUN – This youngster of some 7 months, did not want to play ball on the move today. A youngster that has a good amount of potential. Appealing in male face that is yet to fill out completely, but going in the right direction. Front and rear angulation in balance, and well-muscled for age. Plenty of bone. Very good in topline and robust in body, for age. Although showing his rawness, also showed great attitude, which must be kept. Difficult to assess, but when all 4 paws were on the ground, seemed to cover well. BP.

Class 47 – Pug Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 48 – Pug Open Dog or Bitch (2,0):

1. 23 - Hall’s CONQUELL CAN WE PRETEND – this near 5-year-old male, made for a pretty picture in the stack and on the move. Definitely cobby in appearance, showing substance and well off for type. Masculine in head, in correct proportion to body. Short in muzzle, with clear definition to nose wrinkle without being heavy. Dark, large eye. Thick and strong through neck. Spring to ribs. Good in topline. Well-muscled, which was obvious in upper thigh width. Best in body condition score of all pugs. Lively on the move and went with attitude, which was great to see. Presented in fawn coat of lovely texture. Won this class and BOB on movement, but also proportions. Also, better off for thigh width. BOB.

2. 25 - Hall’s SEPHINA THE PICKPOCKET - 6.5-year-old male. Did not have the presence or character shown in the ring, as 1st did, today. Still very pleasant in facial expression and composition, with roundness to head and large in proportion to body. Dark in eye. Inquisitive rose ears, which folded neatly. Again, strong in neck. Well-boned and constructed front limbs. Short in body and well sprung ribs. Good topline. A little strong in body in my opinion. Good rear angulation also. A little subdued on the move, but still showed good action on the up and back.

BOB 23 - Hall’s CONQUELL CAN WE PRETEND (from Open)

BP 24 - Hall’s CONQUELL MORNING SUN (from Junior)

Class 49 – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 50 – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 32 - Hopkins’s DROLEUS THAT’S M’CALON AUR AT GWAWR – a pleasing 3-year-old in full coat. Appealing in typical in head, showing flatness between ears. Well developed in black nostrils. Large, dark eye giving a very gentle expression. Correct ear set and good length. Decent bone seen throughout. Short couple, strength to loin and good spring to ribs. Moved out on the around well. In fine silky coat. BOB.

Class 51 – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Open Dog or Bitch (1,1):

BOB 32 - Hopkins’s DROLEUS THAT’S M’CALON AUR AT GWAWR (from Postgraduate)

AVNSC Toy

Class 52 - AVNSC Toy Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 53 - AVNSC Toy Junior Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 33 - Hughes’s PIPES OF PEACE AT NANTMELAN – Affenpinscher – not a breed I have a lot of experience with, but having assessed this 18-month youngster, certainly fills many parts of the standard. General appearance says, “mischievous monkey-like expression”, not only did this one have that, but also retained it in personality. Presence in the stack, a compact youngster. Well-sprung in rib. Very slight in tuck-up. Decent balance seen in front and behind. Gave handler a little trouble on the move, where everything was interesting, therefore difficult to judge, however, handler did well to bring under wraps. BOB.

Class 54 - AVNSC Toy Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

BOB 33 - Hughes’s PIPES OF PEACE AT NANTMELAN – Affenpinscher (from Junior).

Norfolk Terrier

Class 55 – Norfolk Terrier Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 56 – Norfolk Terrier Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (4,3):

1. 81 - Ward’s LITTLEMOUNT MACKMYRA – 4.5-year-old bitch that showed nice construction to head. Skull broad, oval shaped, keen dark brown eye. Alert and focused in ears, held close to head of medium size. Well angulated in front and rear, showing balance. This gave rise to lovely topline. Short and compact in body. Well-muscled in rear. On the move, a little close in front, but topline did not waver. Tail did not stop, the whole time she was in the ring and presented in lovely wiry coat.

Class 57 – Norfolk Terrier Open Dog or Bitch (3,2):

1. 80 - Ward’s LITTLEMOUNT CELYN Y MOR – 2.5-year-old dog, that I felt had plenty of substance. Made you look twice in the stack not only because of the deep red coat, but also because of construction. Loved the strong dog head, that was without coarseness. Oval dark eye, with surrounding pigment to match. skull broad with width between ears, and of good proportions. Good definition to stop. Correct in ear shape and placement. Strength to neck of medium length. Well laid shoulders with balance to back end. Strong in body and over loin with well sprung ribs. All showing powerful little man. Muscle seen throughout. Moved well with attitude and ring presence. Again, tail didn’t stop and worked well with handler. BOB.

BOB 80 - Ward’s LITTLEMOUNT CELYN Y MOR (from Open)

Jack Russell Terrier

Class 58 - Jack Russell Terrier Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 59 - Jack Russell Terrier Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 26 - Hamar’s AS A KITE – absolutely loved the attitude of this 2-year-old bitch. Squat in stature, but not in personality, keeping with the fundamentals of the breed. Well balanced girl both in head proportions and in construction. Bright alert in rich brown eye, trimmed well in black. Slightly longer in muzzle length than that of rest of cranium. Strong in jaw. Well-defined stop. Correct in ear placement. Strength to neck. Clearly visible forechest because of angulation to front construction. Slightly longer in body than height. Well-sprung ribs of oval construction. Strength seen to loin. Well-balanced in the pine end, with muscular, well-bent at stifles. Pasterns parallel. Tail did not stop. Very appealing on the move, where confidence and free striding gait was seen, especially on the up and back. Richness to white chestnut coat. BOB.

Class 60 - Jack Russell Terrier Open Dog or Bitch (3,2):

1. 26 - Hamar’s AS A KITE – see 1st in class 59.

BOB 26 - Hamar’s AS A KITE from (Postgraduate and Open).

AVNSC Terrier

Class 61 - AVNSC Terrier Junior Dog or Bitch (0):

Class 62 - AVNSC Terrier Postgraduate Dog or Bitch (1,0):

1. 64 - Simpson-Jones’s CWMPLENYN JACK OF HEARTS – Airedale Terrier – very taken by this nearly 4-year-old. Strongly considered for top honours in the show, but overall presence of BIS and RBIS took it away from this good example. Muscular in appearance. Presence of flat skull with good proportions and balanced. Foreface well-filled, with light chiselling. Eyes dark in colour. Loved the muscularity of neck, although remaining still clean and of moderate length. Long shoulders characteristic of the breed well laid back and in good construction. Nice straight front legs of good bone. Well sprung ribs, with excellent muscle to loin, and topline. Correct tail set. Width to long, powerful thighs, which were used well on the move. Impressed on the move with forelegs moving freely and drive given from powerful rear. Excellent harsh coat. Very close to top honours in the show. BOB.

Class 63 - AVNSC Terrier Open Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 64 - Simpson-Jones’s CWMPLENYN JACK OF HEARTS – Airedale Terrier - see 1st in class 62.

BOB 64 - Simpson-Jones’s CWMPLENYN JACK OF HEARTS – Airedale Terrier (from postgraduate and Open).

AV Import Register

Class 64 – AV Import Register Open Dog or Bitch (0):

Any Variety

Class 65 –Special Veteran 7-10 Years Dog or Bitch (6,1):

1. 6 - Bullock’s TRIXHUND PICK POCKET – Spaniel (English Springer) – showing well below her age, especially on the move during the class. Compact and symmetrical 7-year-old girl. Beautiful balance to head, with lovely dark eye in complement with coat colour, of liver and white. Softest expression given from good brow, stop and fluting. Ample chiselling below eye. Good length to well hung ears. Neck of strength and showing arch, without throatiness. Angulation good in front and aft with balance seen. Good spring to ribs. As mentioned, went around well in the class. Super happy to go around the ring, showing correct characteristics. Would have taken some beating not to have made mark in top honours in Best Veteran in Show. Only pushed into reserve as Puli did not put a foot wrong. RBVIS.

2. 58 - Mortimer’s GRASILVA CRUGGLETON WITH LAAKSO – Norwegian Elkhound – a dog that, again, had a lot to like and unlucky to come up against a dog in good form. Some 8.5 years with movement and presence of a dog half that age. Yet again, had a lovely expression, similar to handler’s other charge. Seen in very good condition throughout. Balanced in head proportions, and to that of rest of body. Good expression with lovely dark eye. Excellent in neck strength. Correct angulation to front. Strong over well sprung ribs. Well-off for muscling over complete dog. Strong in width of rear end. Had plenty of drive from rear, but did not move as well as that of 1st today.

3. 57 - Moore’s KIDENOAN SECOND FLITE – Spaniel (Welsh Springer) – Very honourable mention, this lady is in good condition and not showing that she is a veteran.

Class 66 - Special Veteran 11 Yrs and Over Dog or Bitch (3,0):

I must point out that all that entered were very good in appearance and movement for 11+ years of age. Very well done to the owners for keeping their dogs in such good condition.

1. 73 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE FLOWER CHILD VW - Hungarian Puli – see 2nd in class 30.

2. 18 - Goddard’s SONEVE STARGAZER AT GLANSEVERN VW – Retriever (Golden) – 12.5-year-old boy that still looked so good. Handsome in strong, masculine head, showing broadness of equal lengths. Good strength to muzzle and black in wide nose. Black trim to dark, gentle eye. Excellent strength to neck. ears level with eyes. Straight in forelegs, not turning in or out. Shoulders well angulated and of good length. All fitting neatly. Good depth to chest and nice spring to ribs. All providing a level topline, with thanks to well angled rear. All well-muscled for age. Tail carriage correct on the move. Very much a steady mover, would have liked a little more drive, which evidently cost him top spot, but for his age, so well done. Just pipped to class by BVIS. Presented in a lovely lighter coat.

3. 41 - Le Mesurier’s BRYNFFRWD ANGEL GABRIELLE – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla.

Class 67 – Brace Dog or Bitch (4, 0)

1. 57 - Moore – Spaniel (Welsh Springer) – both dogs very much in time with each other and similar in appearance. Movement with handler absolutely spot-on. Both dogs much of a muchness.

2. 58 - Mortimer – Norwegian Elkhound – moved very well with handler, but not quite as well as well 1st.

3. 15 - Field - Welsh Corgi (Cardigan).

Class 68 – Puppy Dog or Bitch (4,1):

1. 45 - Lewis’s TRIXHUND ONE KING - Dachshund (Long Haired) – 8-month dog from similar breeding as in the breed classes. Again, very much to like about this one, showing very similar characteristics to previously presented long haired dachshund. A black and tan boy, that was very nice in presence in the stack from his good balance in construction, and topline. Strength to forelegs and hindquarters were seen. Long and lean in skull, whilst retaining strength. Correct in dark eye that complemented coat well. well off for length of neck of good muscularity, which swept well into well balanced front construction. This was of correct angulation and proportions. Good retention of muscle was seen here also. Well sprung in ribs and good loin meaning topline was great. On the move, very sound in all that was asked of him. Although the Tibetan Spaniel had good movement, the Dachshund had the edge, and in presence.

2. 2 - Beasley’s BAARNAYTOMS THIS IS ME@MARYOAK - Tibetan Spaniel - see 1st in class 34.

3. 17 - Forsythe BUENOS AIRES – Spaniel (Cocker).

Class 69 - Junior Dog or Bitch (2,1):

1. 75 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE TOUCH AN ANGEL – Hungarian Puli – A very excitable 10-month white bitch, litter sister to my 2nd in junior. 3rd in a previous class, mainly on movement as difficult to contain excitement, but moved much better in this class. Still to get her cords, but prolific in coat that I am sure will come with age. Absolutely love this little one’s character. Very dark in eye with super dark pigmentation around eye and to flews. Good ear carriage. Well off for bone seen throughout. Good front and rear angulation that was well balanced. Very good width to upper and second thigh. Decent spring to rib and strength to loin. Moved so much better in this class.

Class 70 - Open Dog or Bitch (5,2):

1. 61 - Philipson’s MENSTONIA METEOR - Spaniel (Welsh Springer) – See 1st class 9.

2. 69 - Thomas’s MISCHRAN ASHERAH AT MOURNEBRAKE – Borzoi – came up against several strong dogs today that edged this 3.5-year-old bitch down the order. This tri-colour girl was appealing in the stack. Stereotypical in head, converging to tip from above. Long and lean with plenty of working under eye. Lovely dark eye, with doe-ful expression. long in neck and good muscle. Decent front angulation, fine at withers, straight in foreleg. Point of curve of back over last rib. Decent muscling over loin. did not move as well as 1st as a little close on the away. On the around was better in this class than earlier on as room to show movement. Coat in very good condition.

3. 42 - Le Mesurier BRYNFFRWD PENARDDUN CDEX – Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla.

Class 71 – Bred By Exhibitor Dog or Bitch (8,1):

1. 64 - Simpson-Jones’s CWMPLENYN JACK OF HEARTS – Airedale Terrier - see 1st in classes 62 and 63.

2. 59 - Mortimer’s LAAKSO HELLI – Norwegian Elkhound – see 1st in class 27.

3. 75 - Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE TOUCH AN ANGEL – Hungarian Puli.

Class 72 - Not Bred By Exhibitor Dog or Bitch (9,4):

1. 71 - Thomas’s CHEMES KUTYA MAGYAR GRYFF AT MOURNEBRAKE – Hungarian Puli - see 1st in class 29.

2. 58 - Mortimer’s GRASILVA CRUGGLETON WITH LAAKSO – Norwegian Elkhound – see 2nd in class 65.

3. 60 - Perfitt’s RICHEARON ALL ABOUT AUDREY – Tibetan Spaniel.

Overall Results

I was very blessed with the quality of dogs that were entered and so very happy with those in my final line up. After shortlisting to 7, including Irish Setter, Spaniel (English Springer), Spaniel (Welsh Springer), Dachshund (Long Haired), Hungarian Puli, Newfoundland and Airedale Terrier, it left me with a hard decision. Thank you all.

BIS

BIS 62 Plant’s BARRACECHI ROMANI CHARM FOR SHADANN (AI) - Newfoundland

RBIS 61 Philipson’s MENSTONIA METEOR - Spaniel (Welsh Springer)

BPIS

BPIS 47 Lewis’s TRIXHUND TEN FROM LEN - Dachshund (Long Haired)

RBPIS 49 Lewis’s TRIXHUND MAGIC MOMENT - Dachshund (Miniature Smooth Haired)

BVIS

BVIS 73 Thomas’s MOURNEBRAKE FLOWER CHILD VW - Hungarian Puli

RBVIS 6 Bullock’s TRIXHUND PICK POCKET - Spaniel (English Springer)

Dr. Hefin Jones (Pencastan).