Yeovil & District Canine Society

Yeovil & District Canine Society

Open Show – 5th May 2024

Judge: Michael Masters

It was an honour to be invited to judge the Stakes classes and Best In Show, Best Puppy in Show and Best Veteran in Show at this friendly show, my sincerely thanks to the Officers and Committee for the invitation. The show set up was excellent with big rings; shame the weather wasn’t so kind to us. My thanks to my steward for keeping the show on the road and special thanks to the brave exhibitors for battling the rain to show your dogs under me. I was spoilt for choice for the top honours, thank you to the Group judges for sending forward such quality.

BEST IN SHOW

O’Higgins & Knudtzen’s CATWALK PRIVATE DANCER AT SARNIA (IMP NOR) – (Standard Poodle)

Cracking young male with elegant, balanced outline, stood four square, proud like a young stallion. Everything flowed from nose to tail, one part seamlessly fitting the next with no interruptions. Defined head with correct eye shape and colour giving that desired intelligent expression. Text book front assembly with good depth and width, ribs well sprung extending back to short, broad loin. Strong, well angulated quarters with good width to first and second thigh. Tail set on and carried correctly, to top it off a quality jacket sympathetically prepared. He moves freely, sound fore and aft covering the ground effortlessly with great reach and drive in profile, with fabulous ring presence.

RESERVE BEST IN SHOW

Ergis’ SOUXLINE MARY ROSE – (Miniature S/H Dachshund)

Another young exhibit oozes breed type and balance with no exaggerations. Typical head of correct proportions, eyes of good shape and colour. Her front construction is to be desired with correct sternum and depth to brisket, well developed ribs extended well back to short, strong loin. Plenty of width over the rear, well muscled thick thighs giving that power of driving action that she has on the move. For a small dog she coped with the wet ground admirably, showing free, flowing and sound movement fore and aft with reach and drive in side gait holding a firm level topline.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Guvercin’s FOREST ZPOD CHLUMSKYCH HAJU GLEBEHEATH (Imp Cze) – (Border Terrier)

My notes say “Wow”, this young puppy at his first show captured me as soon as I saw him enter the ring for his typical breed type and balance - everything in the right place at the right amount for his age. On handling, the reasons for my instant attraction was confirmed with its appealing head, correct front assembly and correct body for age. Such accurate footfall for one so young and the correct harsh jacket. Goosebumps stuff!

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Moore’s ODIVANE BROTHER IN ARMS – (Schnauzer)

Sturdily built male of ideal size, make and shape, really smart with good balance, he was a joy to handle with correct construction and in good condition. Typical head with dark eye giving that keen expression, well made front construction with plenty of body and depth. He has strongly muscled quarters with well developed first and second thigh, correct harsh, wiry coat. Not as footfall perfect as the BPIS on the wet grass.

BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Robinson’s GRAVITY PULLS TO ROBINSTECK – (Boxer)

This boxer boy headed up a collection of quality veterans, I was spoilt for choice and had to split some hairs. His handsome masculine head was well balanced with clean skull and broad foreface, eyes were brown giving lively, intelligent expression. He carries the correct amount of body and condition with great muscle tone. Moved sound, with purpose holding himself well.

RESERVE BEST VETERAN IN SHOW

Gray’s CH JISGARD DAYDREAM BELIEVER – (Basenji)

This is a well balance female with typical breed type. She has a feminine head with dark eye of correct shape, small ears of good shape and carriage. Well made throughout, in fit condition and effortless sound movement, close up for BVIS.

AV PUPPY STAKES – 44 entries, 27 adsent.

1. Rose’s BARRATINI SONG AND DANCE WITH ROSENCRANTZ – (Mini W/H Dachshund)

She has a pretty head of good proportions, well developed body with correct front and plenty of depth, ribs extending well back to short loin. Strong, well muscled hind quarters giving great drive on the move, sound fore and aft, striking in profile. Coped with the ground well.

2. Pardoe’s ARITAUR DARING AT DOBIEDAR – (Dobermann)

A very smart and elegant exhibit, full of promise. I loved her breed type and balance, appealing head, dark eye of good shape and neat ears set high. Flowed from nose to tail with lovely depth and well developed body for age. Moved sound but she didn’t like the weather conditions much.

3. Satherley, Satherley & Wynter’s LAKKAS YANKEE SWEET SILKCROFT (Imp Swe) – (Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier)

AV SPECIAL BEGINNERS STAKES – 45 entries, 26 absent.

1. Pearson’s BRACCORIONS YOU CAN CONQUER – (Bracco Italiano)

A strong, powerful male with masculine, distinctive head of good proportions. He has a well made front assembly with ribs extending well back to strong short loin. Clinched this class with his super sound movement with great reach and drive.

2. Davis’ PERLLANSIDE ROYAL FANFARE – (Hungarian Vizsla)

One that I have judged before and boy has she come on in leaps and bounds. Today I see a mature young female that has lovely breed type and balance. Attractive feminine head with good eye, strong well developed front, correct body. Moved sound covering the ground with ease. Pushed hard.

3. Steel’s TIGSISLE TIME AFTER TIME – (Whippet)

AV OPEN STAKES – 32 entries, 17 absent.

1. Willcock’s SLO CH MISHKA NA SEVERE JAM N HONEY FOR TEA AT DYNAR (Imp Rus) BE JCH – (Samoyed)

Striking female with feminine wedge shaped head, eyes of correct shape. She has a well made front with plenty of depth, broad and muscular in body with well sprung deep ribs. Stood four square and parallel. Moved sound with such confidence despite the rain. In full coat.

2. Lattimer’s AUS CH OTTABA RIGHT ON QUEWE (AI) (IMP AUS) – (Old English Sheepdog)

Another exhibit that appealed greatly for his strong breed type and balance. This boy is masculine throughout without any coarseness; his head is of good shape and in proportion with his body. His front is strong and well constructed giving plenty of depth to brisket, ribs well sprung and extending well back to short loin. Moved sound holding a good shape in profile.

3. Siviter’s FAYWAIDD SPICE – (Cardigan Welsh Corgi)

AV GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME STAKES – 22 entries, 15 absent

1. Hellewell’s FRANMAR THE THRILLER – (Australian Shepherd)

This mature lad showed his heart out and didn’t put a foot wrong, at one with his handler. He appealed for his breed type, masculine head and well made strong body. He moved sound fore and aft, holding a striking shape in profile, in full coat.

2. Morgan’s BENOVEOR ENDLESS LOVE AT RUBYDOWN (Welsh Springer Spaniel)

A pretty headed female with well made front and correct in body. She moved sound holding a good topline. Unlucky to meet 1 in such good form.

3. Harrell & Branchflower’s BEAUKITA’S MCCRORY PARK – (Beauceron)

AV VETERAN STAKES – 16 entries, 12 absent

1. Taylor’s CLYDEBECK SOLITAIRE VW – (Border Terrier)

A very smart female with lovely breed type, stands four square. Loved her appealing otter head, well made front and body that spans correctly. Moves with accurate footfall holding firm topline. Harsh jacket.

2. Johnson’s SENSATION VOM TESPELKOOI OF VALLEYRISE VW (Imp Deu) – (Kooikerhondje)

An appealing female with typical head. She is well made throughout with correct body, good balance and well muscled hind quarters. Moved sound.

3. Shaw’s ASTRADINE KORNISHMAN JW ShCM – (German Shepherd Dog)