Leonberger Association

Leonberger Association 26/08/2024

Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of the Association for their kind invitation to judge a breed I truly admire. Temperaments were excellent throughout .Well done for the reorganisation of the Show following the cancellation of Driffield .Many thanks to my Steward and to all the exhibitiors who allowed me the privilege of judging your dogs.

Apologies for the tardy submission of the critique.

Dogs

Baby Puppy (3)

1. Studholme Kalizmar the Voyager Lovely puppy with lots of promise just 4 months old but no denying he is a male.

Masculine head with correct mask Eye and earset correct. Lovely proportions giving well balanced profile . Excellent movement for one so young Best Baby Puppy in Show.

2. Burrell Kalizmar the Hitch Hiker Litter brother to 1. Splitting hairs between these youngsters both of excellent breed type and many of the same qualities apply but preferred the movement of the winner.

3. White Bedeburn Ragdie Gadgie at Denzleos.

Puppy 

1. Ansell & McKenzie Gisabosie Skyblu Egilsay Naughty boy of 7 months Excellent breed type with strong head with black mask. Lovely dark eye. Correct bite. Overall he is still very raw as expected at this young age. Standing on good feet. Moved well when settled. Best Puppy in Show 

2. Jackson Lunahai Like a Hurricane Male of 9months with masculine head and correct mask. dark eye . Overall confirmation is good but would prefer less length in his backline which needs to strengthen. Coat in excellent condition. Moved well when settled.

Post Graduate 

1. Lear- Schofield & Schofield Alfross Kapuko Haruki Mature male of 7 years a smaller male who oozes masculinity. Excellent breed type with head of correct proportions with medium eye I loved his overall balance with excellent bone and moderate angles. Excellent coat of darker hue. Moved well Best Dog & Best in Show

2. Simmonds Dragongardens Turn it on at Billboos Male of 2 years larger type than first giving too much away to the mature winner. Good masculine head with lovely expression and pleasing demeanor Overall he has good breed type but his movement is spoilt by his high tail carriage.

Open 

1. Lear- Schofield & Schofield CH Alfross Romabo Harper Substantial 3 year old male in his prime Masculine head with dark eye with slight haw. Good bite Excellent pigmentation throughout. Strong neck into a level topline Good bone . Overall proportions correct. Moved well with correct tail carriage. Reserve Best Dog

Veteran 

1. Burrell Leosrus Never Forget ShCEx VW 

Fabulous old man of 8 and half oozing quality but now showing his age. There is no denying his masculinity. Beautiful head and expression Overall confirmation is excellent being so well balanced in profile . Moved around the ring with drive.

Best Veteran in Show 

Females

Baby Puppy

1 Westwood Kalizmar Guided by the Stars Another quality baby of 4 months from this litter. Feminine head with darkest of eye and sweetest expression. Showing lots of promise with good bone . Overall proportions are developing nicely. Moved well when settled. Reserve Best Baby Puppy in Show.

2 Studholme Kalizmar Guided by the Moon Litter sister to the winner and the same comments apply but I just preferred the head of her sister. Movement erratic until settled.

Puppy

1. Hurren Debbollinby Kandy Floss at Shaleodust. Puppy of almost 12 months who is still very raw but shows promise.

Pleasing feminine head with black mask and dark brown eye well placed ears .

Slightly longer in leg but overall conformation is good, Good feet. Moved well. Reserve Best Puppy in Show 

Junior 

1. Page Pagency Megsul.Tessa Quality female of 17mths, feminine head with correct mask. Eyes and ears correct .Correct body ratio with a strong neck into a firm topline. Would prefer just a little more rear angulation Good tail 

Moved with good ground covering gait Reserve Best Bitch

2. Cole Simden Born to Boogie Another lovely girl just out of puppy Excellent breed type with feminine head, medium brown eye and pendant ears held correctly. Lovely kind expression. Slightly longer in back but angles are good and she moved out well. Difficult decision between both girls but just preferred the overall profile of the winner

Post Graduate 

1. Hope Leosrus How About That 20 months old with lots to like . Head is feminine but still retains strength . Medium oval eye and correctly carried ears. Black mask present. Slightly arched neck into strong backline with rounded rump Moved well with tail carried level with backline.

Open

1. Westwood Hillhaven You're a Heartbreaker Female of almost 3 years . Excellent breed type creating a perfect picture in profile. Her head is so feminine . Her skull is of good proportions. Her dark eye giving the kindest of expressions. Body ratio is correct with moderate angles shown in excellent order. Standing on good feet Effortless movement around the ring. Pleased to award her Best Bitch & Reserve Best in Show 

2. Studholme Ch Leosrus Roksanda to Kalizmar 5 year old female who was unfortunate to meet the winner Feminine head with good expression Eyes and ears correct Well balanced outline with strong firm topline into rounded rump tail set and carriage correct Moved well.

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