Wolsingham & Wear Valley Agricultural Society

WOLSINGHAM AND WEAR VALLEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

8TH SEPTEMBER 2024

I’d like to thank Cath Leighton and the committee of Wolsingham show for inviting me to judge a number of breeds and congratulate them on both their entry and also their ability to cope with somewhat challenging weather conditions on the day.

BOSTON TERRIER

PG 3(1)

1. Rowell’s Jayneze Miss Winnipeg among Clovipop. Just preferred the movement of 1 on the day, good head proportions, well set ears, good reach of neck, powerful shoulders, as much back length as I would like but impressive on the move.

2. Winrow’s Jayneze Miss Eleanor. Nice feminine head, good overall proportions, correct top-line, light footed gait.

O 2(1)

1. Winrow’s Jayneze Hubber Bubber. 2 year old male, good head, well set ears, nice shoulder, correct top-line, impressive ground covering gait, BOB.

BEDLINGTON TERRIER

J 5(2)

1. Ross/Creggan’s Mactufts Gentleman’s Game. Preferred the overall movement of 1 on the day, although short on coat absolutely sound on the move, well handled and presented, BP.

2. Wilkinson’s Maristella Miitena among Durhamiites. Nice proportions, good head and expression, well angulated rear, good reach of neck, a little close behind on the out and back on the day.

3. Bussey’s Maristella Maeve.

PG 5(1)

1. Ross/Creggan’s Mactufts Kindred Spirit. Very well handled and presented 4 year old bitch, balanced angulation, correct feminine head, absolutely sound on the move.

2. Wilkinson’s Raphelyans Unzipped In Time. Not quite the movement of 1 but correct shoulders, good turn of stifle and shown in good coat and condition.

3. Ainsley’s Rapharnis Mister Versace.

O 6(2)

1. Ross/Creggan’s Mactufts Nanny McPhee. Very well handled and presented bitch, correct feminine head, good front assembly, nice turn of stifle, correct croup, out-moved the class, BOB.

2. Ainsley’s Raphelyans Miss Armani at Rapharni. Correct overall balance but carried her tail high on the move which spoilt the overall impression.

3. Bussey’s Trevelyans Unzip You Got The Look.

BEARDED COLLIE

P 1(0)

1. Leckenby’s Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn. Delightful 10 month old bitch shown in full puppy coat and in excellent condition, correct head, well angulated fore and aft, level top-line, absolutely sound on the move, BP.

J 1(0)

1. Leckenby’s Kiltondale Kisses of Fire at Briaryburn. Repeat.

PG 2(1)

1. Burgon’s Corimist Caissa at Lyngem JW. 2 year old bitch, nice feminine head, excellent angulation front and rear, strong top-line, absolutely sound on the move and very impressive in profile, her adult coat is yet to fully come through, BOB.

O 5(2)

1. Leckenby’s Kiltondale Chicago Flame JW. 5 year old shown in excellent coat and condition, good head, balanced angulation, easy ground covering gait but tended to carry his tail a little high on the move.

2. Jay’s Matamata Lorien Lady at Talraz. This is a bitch I have much admired on previous judging assignments but alas she was not at ease at all on the day, nevertheless superb angulation and covered tremendous ground in profile and parallel on the out and back.

3. Perkins’ Saskyadu Your So Magical.

POLISH LOWLAND SHEEPDOG

O 3(2)

1. Crosier’s Skaijaks Kind N’ Klassic. Nice 2 year old shown in excellent coat and condition, good reach and drive in profile and parallel on the out and back, BOB.

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUEREN)

O 1(0)

1. Arkley’s Domburg On My Mind. 5 year old male I have admired on previous occasions, excellent coat and condition, good balance and absolutely sound on the move, extremely well handled and presented, BOB.

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (GROENENDAEL)

O 4(1)

1. Lawless/Donaldson’s Revloch Kasanova (IKC) JW ShCM VW. Another exhibit I have met on previous occasions and continues to be an excellent example of the breed at 10 years of age, excellent overall proportions, sound on the move, shown in full coat and good condition.

2. Bird/Caden’s Hawksflight Paparazzi at Domburg** Another credit to the breed but not quite as tidy as 1 on the out and back on the day.

3. Ormsby/Donaldson’s Revloch Shakira at Kelflyn (IKC).

DACSHUND (MINIATURE SMOOTH-HAIRED)

PG 3(1)

1. Cumberland’s Mumysami Star Spangled TAF. Correct conical shape head and charming expression, unexaggerated throughout, good underline, absolutely sound on the move with good reach and drive, BOB.

2. Cumberland’s Mumysami One Honest Heart TAF. Not quite the condition of 1, a little ‘aware’ on the day but good overall proportions and parallel gait.

O 3(1)

1. Cumberland’s Mumysami So What TAF. Preferred the rear movement of 1 on the day, good feminine head, balanced angulation, good top-line, correct front, well handled and presented.

2. Cumberland’s Mumysami Beth Level of Crazy JW TAF. Not the quite the head proportions of 1 but good pro-sternum, good top-line, well proportioned throughout, however moved a little wide on the out and back.

DACHSHUND (MINIATURE LONG-HAIRED)

PG 1(0)

1. Bell’s Tolberg Creme Brulee. 7 month old bitch, charming head and expression, excellent proportions, good top-line, absolutely sound on the move, BOB.

DACHSHUND (WIRE-HAIRED)

O 2(0)

1. McPherson/Paterson’s Brumberhill Barbed Wire. Well proportioned, moderate angulation fore and aft, strong top-line, parallel on the move, BOB.

2. Parkes/McKay’s Cloudside Warren with Jubrancy. Well up on the leg and covers plenty of ground on the move, alas his head is not his fortune at this stage.

ANN BURNS MEMORIAL AV CHAMPION STAKES

I was delighted to be asked to judge the Ann Burns’ Memorial Champion Stakes and Marie Burns had presented a wonderful trophy for the winner on the day.

1. Holmes’ Ch. Lisjovia Estevez JW ShCM. Excellent example of the breed, very well handled and presented, shown in excellent coat and condition and gave a very good demonstration of movement both in profile and on the out and back.

2. Patrick’s Ch. Ton Bombadil of Poliarine Arktika at Coldasice JW ShCM VW.

3. Turnbull/Clegram’s Ch. Jenkova To The Other Side. Australian Shepherd.

SIMON LUXMOORE