Worcester & Malvern Canine Society

Worcester & Malvern CS Open show Sunday 7th January at The KC Building, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

I wish to thank the Committee and the club for inviting me to judge and thank the stewards for the help with my ring on the day. I am very grateful to all of those who gave me the honour of judging their dogs. Thank you.

Japanese Chins

Puppy (3) 1. Pearce & Hann’s Somergemz Tanjobi Rakuchin, Elegant, well-balanced B/W puppy, square and very well made, good shoulder placement and return of upper arm, well-proportioned body with a good depth of chest and spring of rib, level top line and well-set tail, carried well over the back. Nice rounded head with good markings, dark well-placed eyes, wide nostrils and a correct bite. Moved well. BPIB

2, Baranzeck’s Capevidles Chinook, well balanced B/W dog of 7 months, nice head & eye, good spring of rib for age and good depth of chest, well-marked on head and body. Moved well.

3, Baranzeck’s Capevidles Lemon Drizzle, R/W slightly longer in back to the first two, not as controlled on the move.

Junior (3) 1. Tong’s Cranvarl The Red King Of Jakconas, Flamboyant Red & White dog. Really liked this young man, He was well balanced & stylish on the move, he had a good outline with a nice rounded head with a dark well shaped eye, open nostrils and correct bite, good length of neck leading into a well laid shoulder and good length of upper arm, good forechest and spring of rib. Level top line with a high tail set and good carriage, he was sound on the move and had good hare feet. BOB.

2, Quinn’s Sharlana Swindler, B/W dog with good balance, good head and dark eye correct bite, good length of neck, shoulder placement and level topline, good depth and spring of rib, plumed tail. Not as steady as 1 on the move today. RBOB

3, Pearce & Hann’s Rakuchin Born In The USA (ImpUSA) Lovely B/W Dog Really liked this young dog, still a puppy and not yet settled, but a lovely type, lovely head and eye, good length of neck leading into well laid shoulders, good front, with a good spring & depth of rib. Very eye-catching with lovely markings.

Post Graduate No entries.

Open (2, 1abs) Tong & Crane’s Cranvarl Maude, Beautiful, feminine well coated R/W bitch Rounded head with a dark well shaped eye and undershot bite, good length of neck & shoulder placement, good depth of chest, straight forelegs, balance front & rear angulation, good hare feet with quills, nicely balanced throughout and really enjoyed herself twirling around for her handler.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune

Shih Tzu

Puppy (4, 2abs) 1, Sullivan’s Santosha Black Charm At Jacquinta, Feminine 7 ½ month old solid Black bitch with a very good overall balance and excellent head to tail balance on the move, very pretty head, with a well-shaped dark eye. good nose placement with wide open nostrils and a good undershot bite, well laid shoulders and good length of upper arm, good front with width, straight forelegs, elbows held in, good size and balance throughout, moved and showed really well covering the ground well. BPIB. Lovely to see her go Puppy Utility Group 4 under Stephen Goodwin.

2, Gordon’s Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas At Cavateena, Beautifully presented & well handled G/W bitch, well grown in lovely coat & Condition almost 12 months very mature for her age. Not the angulation of 1 and a slightly lower tail set. She moved well and soundly although not the extension & drive of 1.

Junior (3) 1, Sullivan’s Santosha Black Charm At Jacquinta. Repeat Puppy.

2, Shulver’s Crimsonleash Ruby Star, B/W feminine bitch with a Round Head, open nostrils, correct bite, I would like a little more width throughout, she carried her topline well both standing and, on the move, she had a she had a good tail carriage and moved well.

3, Gordon’s Mapimakastar Goldie Jol Jas At Cavateena, 2nd Puppy. It was a shame that she was spooked by the large dogs that were allowed to come and set up with cages banging at the side of the ring whilst she was in her second class.

Post Graduate (6,2abs) 1, Maule’s Daltricia Jane Austen JW, Quality Pale G/W feminine bitch, very pretty feminine head with a round dark eye, very good head and lovely expression, good ear set. Good length of neck and lovely shoulder placement, with corresponding length of upper arm, good spring of rib & depth of brisket, good length of ribcage, level topline with a firm strong loin, good tail set & Carriage, good rear angulation, really on form today and moved & showed herself really well, pleased to award her RBOB.

2, Skawska’s Mapimakastar Delilah Hugo, Feminine G/W bitch, round head, dark expressive eye, well set ears, Not the front of 1, well handled & presented, enjoyed herself on the move.

3, Shulver’s Crimsonleash Ruby Star, 2nd Junior.

Open (8, 1abs) 1, Maule’s Daltricia Jack Higgins JW, Heavily coated pale Gold & White dog of quality, You really have to get your hands on this dog to appreciate him properly, he has a very good front & shoulder placement, excellent width and depth of rib and is well ribbed back with a firm strong loin, he is well angulated fore & aft, level topline and well set tail, great body and a beautiful coat, he has a nice head with a well-placed dark eye, great dentition and a correct bite, he is sound on the move and able to over the ground with extension and rear drive. BOB

2, Sullivan’s Ch Jacquinta Lets Go Andy JW, 7 year old G/W dog, who I judged as a puppy, so glad to see that he reached his full potential gained his JW & became a Champion. He has a super balance to him with a lovely shape, good body, depth of chest & spring of rib, level topline with good tai set & carriage. Loved his head big, round and very expressive, with a dark eye, good nose placement and good bite. Pleased to see he went on to win the AV Utility Veteran class under the Utility group Judge Stephen Goodwin.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune

Tibetan Spaniels

Thank you for the honour of judging your dogs and for your good sportsmanship on my first appointment for the breed.

No Puppies entered.

Junior (3,1abs) 1, Wallis Baga’s Kavarnagh Star Of Jabir RBOB Lovely head, dark expressive oval eye, good muzzle with black nose, wide nostrils & definite stop. Slightly undershot mouth, Moderate length of neck with a good front, well laid shoulder and good length of upper arm forelegs slightly bowed, good depth and spring of rib, level topline, good tail set, moved well.

2, Stevens & McKnight’s Mullagh My Irish Ivy At Tibbygold (IKC) At first sight I thought this well presented and handled young bitch just over 12 months would be my winner, she was feminine, a lovely shape slightly longer in muzzle than my first place she had a pretty head, dark well shaped expressive eye and good ear set, nice shoulder placement with a level topline, but I just preferred the width in front of my first placing today, Moved well.

Post Graduate (5) 1, Wallis Baga’s Velrock Rafina, Very Pretty Gold sable very feminine bitch, with a nice head, with a definite stop, Dark Oval eye lovely and bright and very expressive, good length of muzzle with a black nose and open nostrils, correct mouth and good ear placement. She had a good front & shoulder placement, good forelegs with good feet, level topline with a good tail set & carriage, moved freely with extension & drive. RBOB.

2, Rice’ Ricox I Love My Mini Me Pretty Sable 18 month old bitch, with a good head & eye, correct bite, good length of neck, good lay back of shoulder and return of upper arm, good front, depth of chest, well ribbed back, with a level topline and good tail set & carriage, moved well very close decision, two very nice bitches.

3, Rice’ Parloueve Back To Black Of Ricox JW. Attractive well balanced smaller bitch with a lot to like.

Open (3,1abs) 1, Stevens & McKnight’s Ch Rhubisk Dressed To Impress At Tibbygold, Beautifully presented & well coated elegant 8 year old bitch, lovely balance, filled the eye, pretty, well shaped head with a lovely dark oval eye with dark rims, really bright and expressive, well set ears, correct bite. Good length of neck, layback of shoulder, corresponding upper arm width & depth of chest, level top line, well set tail, moved soundly, freely with style & purpose with front extension & rear drive, very pleased to award her BOB

2, Rice’ Ricox All About Me JW. Lovely feminine bitch, good width throughout, level topline, good tail set & carriage, nice head with a dark oval eye, moved well. just preferred the mouth & overall balance of 1.

Judge Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira/Middletune

Handling classes at Worcester & Malvern CS Open show on 7th January 2024

Junior Handling Association

6-11 Years (4, 3abs) 1, Lucy Kinchin age 11 with Jack Russell Terrier, Lucy has only been doing handling for a year and still needs to gain more confidence, she presented her young bitch very well but needs to perfect the stand, her triangle and reverse triangle were good, she was not confident when answering my questions on the points of the dog. I have recommended that she study on the KC Academy and if she can read Marina Whites Book on Junior handling to help her. A promising young handler. Well done.

12 – 18 Years 1, Megan Slack age 15 Handling a Portuguese Water Dog, very well turned out and at one with her dog, was able to answer all of my points of the dog questions and complete the figure work really well with smooth lead changes and her adherence to the golden rule was excellent, she moved and presented her dog really well t win over a very good handler in second place, I am sure both girls have a bright future. Well done. Was awarded Best Junior Handler but lost out to the Best Adult handler in the challenge.

2, Francesca Wilson age 15, well turned out, handling a German Spitz (Klein) Veteran bitch, she was gentle with her dog and answered my questions on the points of the dog well, her figure work was good apart from she did an extra up and down that I didn’t ask for, she was good with the golden rule both on the table and on the floor. Had her ring number under her blouse and not on show. A good handler well done.

Adult Handling Association

17-35 Years (8,6abs) 1, Georgia Brown very well turned out handling a very smart Springer Spaniel, very good presentation of her dog, good lead changes on the corners of the triangle and reverse triangle, easily answered my questions on the points of a dog and was very good with the golden rule. She followed my instructions to the letter. A very nice handler. Well done.

2, Brenda Jenkins handling a well turned out Welsh Springer Spaniel, she was smart, well turned out and an alert handler, who followed my instructions well and answered my questions, her figure work was very good and this was very close between my first and second placings. Well done.

36 Years & Over (15, 7abs) This was a lovely class to judge with handlers of varying experience some of the newer ones need to study on the Kennel Club Academy for the points of a dog and maybe have a read of Marina White’s book on Junior handling, as all of the same points apply to adult handling as to Child handing and some good points can be gained from this book. My first two placings were very close and excellent handlers.

1, Hailey McKnight handling a Mature Tibetan Spaniel, very smartly turned out both dog and handler, smooth lead changes, excellent figure work, followed the golden rule both on the table and the floor, answered my points of a dog questions with ease and confidence, very attentive to her dog and gentle whilst handling at every point. Won this class and was awarded Best Adult Handler and Best Overall Handler, I could not fault her, when asked to do a T her smooth lead changes and flowing handling of the dog were excellent. Well done.

2, Kaye Whittingham handling a well turned-out Australian Shepherd, very close up on the winner, so well presented and answered all of my questions, moved her dog correctly for all of the figures, very good gaiting and standing, was easily able to answer my points of the dog questions and never put a foot wrong with the golden rule, just unlucky to meet my first place who just had the edge with smoother lead changes. Well done.

3, Sarah Slack.

Suzanne Keree-Bartolo (Shirkeira / Middletune)