Taunton & District Canine Association

Judges’ Critiques Taunton & District 06.01.24

Judge Mr R.J.Gunn.

Bichon Frisé:

Open 2 entries 1 absentee.

1st Zienke Mrs J Amore Mio Morengas.

Handsome dog presented in super coat. Masculine head of correct proportions with superb pigmentation and a dak eye giving an alert expression. Arched neck leading down to his obliquely set front with straight legs and good depth of brisket. Well bent stifles to his rear and nice tight, rounded feet. On the move he kept a level topline covering the ground effortlessly. B.O.B.

Bolognese:

Post graduate 1 entry.

1st Whateley Mr M, & Mrs D, Lyckalotte Holly At Arkadian.

Beautiful compact and square bitch presented in a well flocked coat of good length. Correct in her head with muzzle slightly shorter than length of skull. Dark eyes and black nose all carried well by her clean neck. Good front with ample depth of brisket and good spring of rib. Moderate angulation to her muscular rear and good strong hocks. She moved well around the ring. R.B.O.B.

Open 3 entries.

1st Lovell & Thatcher Miss A & Mrs C. Devonia’s Anzio.

A very well presented dog of correct proportions and covered in a well flocked and clean coat. Handsome head of correct proportions with a nice, large dark round eye. Well laid shoulders to his front fitting well around his deep chest with well sprung ribs and leading to his slightly arched loin. Good tail, set on level with croup and carried in a curve. Muscular rear with good strong hocks. He moved effortlessly around the ring. B.O.B.

2nd Thatcher B.T. & C. Kobanyal Pelyhes Odin With Devonia (IMP HUN).

Compact dog again presented in superb coat. Good head with a broad flat skull, typical eyes and Nice high set ears. Correct front with a complimenting rear assembly which he used well moving with a positive stride around the ring.

3rd Whateley Mr M, & Mrs D, Lyckalotte Enzo Ferrari At Arkadian.

Cavalier King Charles:

Puppy 1entry.

1st Thomas Mrs J.A. Amiryck Cisco At Elberryview.

Handsome young lad with a typical head of correct proportions and with an appealing expression from his large, dark round eyes. Moderate bone to his well-made front. His chest is well ribbed up to his short loin ad he has a nice turn of stifle to his muscular rear. Presented in a beautiful coat with nice feathering he moved freely around the ring. B.P.I.B.

Graduate 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st Lewis Mrs C. & Miss J. Carleeto Cutie Pie.

Well-made ruby dog of correct size. Typical head with large expressive eyes, nicely balanced between skull and muzzle with nice long high set ears. Moderate neck leading to his well-made front with well laid shoulders and moderate bone. Short in his body with well sprung ribs and his tail balancing perfectly with his body. Well-turned stifles to his rear and nice compact feet with ample feathering. On the move he was elegant in his action with plenty of drive from his rear. B.O.B.

2nd Liverton-Ovey Miss H.A. Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (IKC).

Compactly built, elegant bitch of correct size. Beautiful head with nice expressive dark eyes. Well made in her front with everything in moderation and a balancing rear assembly she again moved well with ample drive from behind.

3rd Cox Ms N.J. Amiryck Beatrice Fujairah.

Limit 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Lewis Mrs C. & Miss J. Carleeto Cutie Pie.

2nd Liverton-Ovey Miss H.A. Chantismere Conchetta For Halosey (IKC).

Open 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Cox Ms N.J. Fujairah Eric Morecombe ShCEx.

Well-presented dog of correct size in excellent coat. Handsome head with flat skull between his high set ears and a shallow stop between his dark, large round eyes. Moderately built in his front with a well laid shoulder and sufficient depth to his chest with good spring of ribs. Well-made rear complimenting his front perfectly with nice strong hocks and well cushioned compact feet. On the move he covered the ground well with a free flowing action. R.B.O.B.

2nd Lewis Mrs C. & Miss J. Carleeto Minnie The Minx JW.

Beautiful black and tan bitch presented in superb coat. Well made in her head and with a good front and balancing rear assembly where everything was in moderation she again moved freely with plenty of drive around the ring.

Chinese Crested:

Open dog 2 entries.

1st Parker Miss C.M. Ynchreenoo Black Magic At Khatira.

I loved this immaculately presented black and white powder puff dog who I just wanted to take him home with me. Typical head with a slightly rounded, elongated skull and muzzle tapering and erect ear carriage. Nice chiselling to sides and dark almond shaped expressive eyes. Well-made front with nice flat muscle, well laid back shoulders and elbows close to his broad body with moderate tuck up. Muscular rear quarters with good strong well let down hocks and nice tail carriage. On the move he used all of his excellent construction to cover the ground with good long flowing strides. B.O.B. and 1st in the Toy Group.

2nd Parker Miss C.M. Riveralca Stenness At Khatira.

Another well-made powder puff dog, son of the class winner and full of breed type. Masculine in his head of correct proportions and with a beautiful crest all carried well by his long neck. Correct well laid front, ample depth of chest and level in his backline at all times. Good strong muscular rear which he used well covering the ground with plenty of reach and drive. R.B.O.B. and B.P.I.B. later he took 2nd in the Toy Puppy Group.

Open bitch 1 entry.

1st Parker Miss C.M. Riveralca Tulla At Khatira.

Black and white powder puff again presented in immaculate condition and so full of quality and promise for the future. Loved her head which was graceful in its appearance, with balancing head planes and an alert expression from her dark almond shaped eyes. Good reach of neck leading down to her well laid back shoulders with elbows nicely under her body and nice hare feet. Ample length and depth to her body leading to her well rounded rump. Balancing angles at her rear so as to keep a level topline at all times and with good strong hocks. On the move she covered the ground with long and free flowing strides.

English Toy Terrier:

Post graduate 3 entries.

1st Snell Mrs C. Moretonia Black And Decker.

Lovely young dog correct in his size and well balanced throughout his body. Nice wide flat skull with correct wedge shape, good dark small eyes and candle flame shaped ears of ample length. Well laid shoulders to his front fitting well around his chest with well sprung ribs. Well-turned stifles to his rear and good strong hocks. He moved well with an extended trotting action. R.B.O.B. and B.P.I.B. and later 4th in the Toy Puppy Group.

2nd Warren Mrs T. & Mr J.M.L. Lasagesse Angel Of Harlem.

Elegant bitch of correct size. Nice wedge shaped head with small dark eyes and good ears. Slightly arched neck of ample length leading down to her finely boned well-made front. Slight curve to her top line leading to her well rounded loin. She again moved well.

3rd Johnson Ms H. Moretonia Royal Wren.

Open 3 entries.

1st Warren Mrs T. & Mr J.M.L. Pedara The World Is Mine.

Well balanced dog of correct size with a long and narrow wedge shaped head, small dark almond shaped eyes and erect candle flame ears of sufficient length. Nice straight front with legs falling well under her body and fine in bone. Ample depth of chest with well sprung ribs leading to her well cut up loin. Strong rear with good muscle and good turn of stifle. She moved with a beautiful suspended trotting action covering the ground well. B.O.B. and 3rd in the Toy Group.

2nd Snell Mrs C. Skin Deep’s Mint Condition (IMP NOR).

A nicely balanced dog of correct size with a typical head and correct ears. Well laid back shoulders to his front with balancing rear assembly all fitting well onto his compact body. He moved effortlessly around the ring with a steady trotting action.

3rd Dicker Mrs D.A. Neerodan Thyme Bomb.

Havanese:

Post graduate 0 entries.

Open 1 entry.

1st Lane Mr D. & Mrs S. Starleisha Midnight Kiss.

Beautiful bitch presented in a good soft and silky coat. Correct in her head of equal length to skull and slightly rounded. Large dark eyes giving a soft but gentle expression and ears carried slightly raised. Well laid shoulders to her front fitting well around her deep chest with well sprung ribs. Nice level topline with a slight rise over her loin leading to her moderately angulated rear quarters. On the move she covered the ground well keeping her legs parallel and with good spring in her steps. B.O.B.

King Charles Spaniel:

Post graduate 1 entry.

1st Baker Mr R.S. & Mrs R.K. Cofton Part Of Your World.

Beautiful young bitch who was so full of charm and character. Loved her domed head of ample size with square muzzle, well defined stop and large dark eyes. Well feathered low set ears and a medium length arched neck. Well laid shoulders to her front with short straight legs and elbows held close to her deep chest. Muscular rear with well bent stifles, good hocks and a correct well feathered tail. On the move she was sound covering the ground with plenty of drive from her rear. B.O.B. & B.P.I.B.

Open 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Champion Mrs C. Rivermoor Stan Laurel At Lankcombe.

Handsome dog of correct size and well balanced throughout. Good head of correct proportions well cushioned under his dark round eyes and carried well by his arched neck. Correct in his front with a good lay of shoulder and sufficient bone to his straight legs. Correct length to height ratio. Good rear assembly with well let down hocks all presented in a super silky coat. He moved with an active gait around the ring. R.B.O.B.

2nd Baker Mr J. Headra Ethel.

Beautifully presented bitch in super coat. Correct in her head with domed skull and black nose with wide open nostrils. Well made in her front with a balancing rear assembly and ample depth of chest to her short back. She again moved well with plenty of drive from her rear.

Miniature Pincher:

Graduate 1 entry 1 absentee.

Open 2 entries 2 absentees.

Papillon:

Graduate 3 entries.

1st Casey J. Melangel Lovely Lexi For Shamai.

Beautifully presented white bitch with black patches. Pretty head with large well fringed ears set correctly, dark expressive eyes, good strong jaw and a black nose. Well laid shoulders to her front and well sprung ribs to her deep chest. Well-turned stifles to her muscular rear and long well fringed tail falling over her side. On the move she moved with a light, free flowing action. R.B.O.B.

2nd Sellick Miss K.A. Inixias Chaser NAF.

Beautifully made young bitch who again was full of quality. Typical butterfly expression from her nicely fringed ears. Correct head and eye with good dentition. Nice straight legs in front with correct shoulder placement set well around her deep chest. Balancing rear assembly which she used well when moving to cover the ground easily.

Limit 1 entry.

1st Orchard Miss S. Panspayon Pennyroyale.

Beautiful, dainty bitch of correct size and well balanced throughout. Appealing head with a slightly rounded skull, well set ears with good fringes, defined stop and a beautiful expression from her dark eyes. Good neck leading down to her well-made front with sloping shoulders and good strong bone. Nice firm topline and good length of body leading to her well angulated rear. Nice hare like feet and presented in a super long, fine silky coat. She moved freely around the ring with ample length to her stride. B.P.I.B. and later Toy Puppy group 3rd.

Open 1 entry.

1st Orchard Miss S. Panspayon Natasha JW.

Loved this well made, dainty and very attractive bitch. Pretty head with excellent pigmentation, slightly rounded skull framed well by her well fringed ears giving that butterfly look. Nice straight legs to her front with good hare feet and shoulders well developed and sloping. Good depth of chest with well sprung ribs leading to her strong loin. Well-turned stifles to her muscular rear and a correct high set tail carried arched over her back. Presented in excellent coat and well-handled she covered the ground well with a light and free flowing action and keeping a firm level top line at all times. B.O.B. and 4th in the Toy Group.

Pomeranian:

Puppy 1 entry.

1st French Mrs K. & Mr N. & Miss K.P. Norvanik Gold Smith At Bincombefarm.

Loved this well-knit, correctly proportioned orange dog. Typical in his foxy shaped head with dark eyes, good pigmentation and lovely small well set ears. Nice clean well laid shoulders to his front and good depth to his well-rounded chest. Finely boned rear with moderate angulation and excellent high set tail carried curled over his back. He moved around the ring effortlessly with a brisk action. Presented in super coat and well handled. B.P.I.B. and later 1st in the Toy Puppy group.

Graduate 4 entries 2 absentees.

1st Lovell Miss L. Pawsamy’s Bluebella.

Compactly built bitch presented in excellent coat and muscle. Foxy shaped head with a fine muzzle, medium sized eyes and correctly set ears. Short neck leading down to her well laid shoulders to his front all set well around her deep well ribbed up chest. Correct moderate angulation to his rear and good tail carriage. On the move she was brisk and true in her action covering the ground well. R.B.O.B.

2nd Lovell Miss L. Pawsamy’s Sweet William.

Litter brother to winner and again well balanced throughout his masculine outline. Correct head with eyes set well apart. Well made in his front and with ample depth of chest. Good finely boned rear complimenting his front well. He again moved briskly around the ring.

Limit 4 entries 1 absentee.

1st French Mrs K. & Mr N. & Miss K.P. Norvanik Happy Go Lucky At Bincombefarm.

Beautifully presented orange bitch of correct size. Intelligent expression from her dark almond shaped eyes, small erect ears set neatly on her flat skull. Short neck covered leads down to her well laid shoulders and nice cat like small feet. Well sprung ribs to her compact body and a nice finely boned rear with moderate angulation. He again moved briskly around the ring.

2nd Lovell Miss L. Pawsamy’s Rose J.W.

Beautiful bitch presented in good coat. Good head of correct proportions with typical eyes, good stop and small erect ears. Parallel in her legs with good angulation front and rear and with ample body depth. She moved freely around the ring.

3rd Soulsby Mrs C.M. Trenarwyn Forged In Fire.

Open 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Soulsby Mrs C.M. Trenarwyn Ebony Firecracker.

Beautifully presented black bitch correct in her proportions. Loved her foxy shaped head with dark well set expressive eyes and correct small ears. Short in her neck with a beautiful frill covering leads down to her well laid shoulders and straight finely boned forelegs. Compact body with a level top line and well ribbed up barrel chest. Well feathered high set tail laid flat on her back and a moderately angulated rear. Presented in a profuse dense coat she moved briskly around the ring. B.O.B. and later 2nd in the Toy Group.

2nd French Mrs K. & Mr N. & Miss K.P. Norvanik Rumor Has It At Bincombefarm JW.

Another beautifully presented bitch in good coat. Correct in her head with bright expressive eyes and with ample stop. Well-constructed front with fine bone and cat like feet. Good body with ribs extending well back to her moderately angulated rear. She moved well around the ring.

Pug:

Graduate 2 entries.

1st Reid Mrs M. Bubbapug King Of Puddings.

Squarely built bitch of correct size. Rounded head with good wrinkling and nice dark eyes giving a charming and attractive expression. Good strong front with leg set well under her broad chest with well sprung ribs. Level in her topline leading to her nice high set tightly curled tail. Good turn of stifle to her rear with moderate leg length. She moved well with great purpose in her action. B.P.I.B. and R.B.O.B.

2nd Kelsall Mrs B. Kelbrend Dreamy Duchess.

Compact and well-knit bitch of correct size with ample substance throughout her body. Pleasing head proportions with dark pigmentation and wide nostrils. Good strong rear with correct high set curled tail. She moved soundly around the ring.

Open 2 entries.

1st Reid Mrs M. Bubbapug Queen Of Puddings JW.

Beautifully built compact, cobby bitch. Correct head, large and with short muzzle with nostrils wide open. Large, dark expressive eyes set well on her head. Thick, slightly arched neck leads down to her broad chest with well sprung ribs which are carried well back. Sloping shoulders to her front and nice feet with toes well split up. Strong rear with curled high set tail and muscular well-turned stifles. On the move she covered the ground putting her forelegs well forward and keeping a true action at all times. B.O.B.

2nd Kelsall Mrs B & Mr B Flaikwell Damson Jam.

Feminine fawn bitch with a good square head and muzzle. Large dark eyes giving typical expression. Short in her body with moderate angulation front and rear she again move soundly around the ring.

A.V. Imported Breed Register Toy:

Open 3 entries.

1st Lovell & Britton Mrs A & Mr C. Russiadream Frodo Strudel (Russian Toy Terrier).

Black and tan dog of correct proportions. Good head with a slightly rounded skull, large dark round eyes and nicely fringed large, high set erect ears with good fringes. Long neck leads down to his slightly sloping shoulders and nice finely boned forelegs. Ample width to his body with a slight slope in his topline to his well-rounded croup. Moderate angulation to his rear with legs standing parallel. On the move he was brisk in his action, keeping a level topline at all times. B.O.B.

2nd Harrison Mrs S. Russiadream Ezra Elliot For Shamal.

Handsome black and tan dog of correct proportions. Good head and eye with nicely fringed ears all carried well by his slightly arched neck. Correct angles in front with fine bone and good body sloping well to his moderately angulated rear. He again moved briskly around the ring. R.B.O.B.

3rd Harrison Mrs S. Russiadream Cody Fleming For Shamal.

AVNSC Toy:

Junior 3 entries 1 absentee.

1st Drake Miss V. Porsche The Blue (Italian Greyhound).

Beautiful bitch, elegant in her outline with super curves and nice fine bone. Correct head with a long muzzle, dark eyes and correctly set rose shaped ears all carried well by her long, gracefully arched neck. Neat front with sloping shoulders and straight legs set well under her deep chest. Good tuck up and beautiful arch over her loin. Muscular rear with good length of thighs and well bent stifles. On the move she covered the ground well with a good high stepping action. B.P.I.B. and R.B.O.B.

2nd Mullan Mrs B & Mr R.J. Tamdon Pretty Princess (Affenpinscher).

Well balanced bitch of correct size presented in a good harsh coat. Correct head with short muzzle and dark round eyes. Straight front with legs carried close to her sides and a complimenting rear with legs set neatly under her body. She moved with good lift in her stride.

Post Graduate 4 entries 3 absentees.

1st Drake Miss V. Lavieest Madame La Isabella (Yorkshire Terrier).

Beautifully presented bitch well balanced in her outline. Small feminine head with super expression from her dark, sparkling eyes and neat v shaped ears all carried well by her neck. Well laid shoulders to her front fitting nicely around her compact body with moderately sprung ribs. Level in her back leading to her tail which she carried well. Moderate angulation to her rear which all came together well as she moved with plenty of drive keeping her top line level at all times. B.O.B.

Open 2 entries.

1st Mullan Mrs B & Mr R.J. Guereza Suck It Up Buttercup (Affenpinscher).

Beautifull presented sturdily built bitch of correct size. Good head with a dark round eye giving that mischievous expression. Well made in her front with nice compact feet and elbows carried close to her side. Well sprung ribs to her body and short in her back leading to her moderately angulated rear and nice high set tail. She moved well with good lift to her front.

2nd Meaden A.M. Beauborne Nadal At Topmead ( Griffon Bruxellois).

Well balanced dog of correct size with a rounded head, high set ears and dark eyes. Good width to his chest with nice straight bone in front. Muscular rear quarters with good strong hocks and a nice high set tail. He moved freely around the ring with ample drive from his rear.

AV Toy:

Puppy 9 entries 3 absentees.

1st French Mrs K. & Mr N. & Miss K.P. Norvanik Gold Smith At Bincombefarm (Pomeranian).

2nd Skinner Mrs S. Mujerosa Lucky For Me ( Chihuahua Long-Coat).

Compactly built bitch with a well rounded head, bright eyes and large ears. Good straight front with good lay of shoulders. Deep chest with well sprung ribs and a level back line. Good strong rear with well turned stifles and strong muscle. Moves briskly around the ring.

3rd Parker Miss C.M. Riveralca Tulla At Khatira (Chinese Crested).

Veteran 6 entries 3 absentees.

1st Day Mrs J. Cubadias Caribbean Damsel ShCM (Havanese).

Beautifully presented feminine bitch of correct size. Typical head with equal lengths of nose to stop and stop to occiput. Dark almond shaped eyes giving a gentle expression and nice slightly raised ears all carried well by her medium length of neck. Well laid shoulders to her front and good length to her body with well sprung ribs. High set tail carried over her back and moderate angulation to her rear. On the move she had lovely spring in her stride. Presented in superb coat condition.

2nd Dicker Mrs D.A. CH Neerodan Naughty Nancy VW (English Toy Terrier).

Typical bitch with a well balanced wedge shaped head of correct proportions and a dark almond expressive eye. Good length of neck leading down to her finely boned front with her elbows close to her chest. Compact body with well sprung ribs and a well rounded loin leading to rear with a good turn of stifle and strong hocks. She

3rd Lewis Mrs C & Miss J. Carleeto Nikita ( Cavalier King Charles Spaniel).

Toy Group:

1st Parker Miss C.M. Ynchreenoo Black Magic At Khatira (Chinese Crested).

2nd Soulsby Mrs C.M. Trenarwyn Ebony Firecracker (Pomeranian).

3rd Warren Mrs T. & Mr J.M.L. Pedara The World Is Mine (English Toy Terrier).

4th Orchard Miss S. Panspayon Natasha JW (Papillon).

Toy Puppy Group:

1st French Mrs K. & Mr N. & Miss K.P. Norvanik Gold Smith At Bincombefarm (Pomeranian).

2nd Parker Miss C.M. Riveralca Stenness At Khatira (Chinese Crested).

3rd Orchard Miss S. Panspayon Pennyroyale (Papillon).

4th Snell Mrs C. Moretonia Black And Decker (English Toy Terrier).

AV Graduate Stakes 20 entries 11 absentees.

1st Flower Miss K. Serenlas Chloe (Rough Collie).

Beautiful bitch presented in super coat and well balanced throughout her outline. Classic well blunted clean wedge shaped head with a flat skull, slight stop and lovely dark almond shaped eyes and correctly placed small ears all carried well by her arched neck. Her front has well angulated shoulders with ample bone. Nice firm back to her body and a deep chest with well sprung ribs. Muscular rear with well bent stifles and good strong hocks. On the move she moved with good long strides effortlessly and was true coming and going.

2nd Ellis & Crosby Miss K & Mr M. Tabanyaruu Borelais Bliz (Finnish Lapphund).

Immaculately presented bitch full of quality. Correct in her head with a broad skull, well defined stop and with an alert expression from her dark oval eyes. Medium sized very mobile ears set well apart. Good front with shoulders well laid back and ample length of leg. Deep in her brisket with moderate spring of rib and a firm, level back. Muscular rear with moderate angulation and good strong bone. On the move she covered the ground effortlessly with a brisk and agile stride.

3rd Storrie Mr B. Blanchutton Cazar (White Swiss Sheppard Dog).

4th Marshallsay Mrs L.J. Risibully Have You Seen Her With Fergustaff (Bull Terrier Miniature).

5th Jackman Miss N.S. & Mrs S.R. Dryfevalley Willow (Dandie Dinmont Terrier).