Isle Of Ely Canine Society

Isle of Ely Canine Society

Premier Open Show – 10th February 2024

Bernese Mountain Dog

PD/B (5,3)

1. Worrall’s Oakbern Kodiac Gold. 9 mth bitch who scored for overall type and was good to go over. She carries good bone and pleased in outline with strong neck of good length to balance, firm topline, excellent rib for age and tail of good carriage. Feminine head but eye not quite the shape I was looking for. She stands true in front on excellent feet and has a very good forechest. Moved pretty well all through when settled. Best Puppy.

2. Wright & Kirk’s Roesilbern Forbidn Forrest. 8 mth old dog with an excellent temperament. Not quite outline of winner, needing to settle in topline and tail carried a tad higher but he is ribbed well back. Head still to fully develop but I preferred this boy’s eye to that of the winner. Pleasing angles front and rear and stands nice and straight in front. Moving true on the down and back. Well handled.

JD/B (3,2)

1. Wright & Kirk’s High Oaks Still Water Run Deep to Roesilbern (Imp Ita). 12 mth old bitch who has lots to like. Feminine all through, well balanced and good to go over. Muscular neck of moderate length, firm topline, good length to ribcage, strong loin and tail good for set and carriage. Attractive head with flat skull, dark expressive eyes and scissor bite. Straight forelegs and stands on good feet. Moving freely and another well handled. Reserve BOB.

PGD/B (2,1)

1. Watson’s Stepdashar Magical Wish. 20 mth old bitch. This girl pleased for type, carries good bone and has a lovely temperament. Quality head and expression; flat skull, super eye and ear and correct dentition. She stands straight in front and has a well developed forechest. Good neck, topline and tail but would like more length of leg to give balance. Moves well on the go around.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Green, Green & English’s Ch Waldershelf Can’t Ignora JW. 3 yr old bitch. Quality girl who appealed for overall type, carries good bone and was a delight to go over. Excellent neck, firm straight back, deep brisket, nice spring of rib, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Feminine headpiece with flat skull, dark almond-shaped eyes, well defined stop and scissor bite. Good angles both ends and moved out well when viewed in profile with good carriage. Good coat, markings and colour. Very well handled. BOB and later shortlisted in the group.

Dogue de Bordeaux

PGD/B (4,1)

1. McEnaney & Oldman’s Bravadogue Mad Hatter. Rather varied class which saw this 22 mth old bitch come out on top. She appealed for overall type and carries lovely bone and substance. Feminine head yet with the strength of the breed, excellent eyes, good ears and proportions. Muscular neck, excellent ribbing, well-muscled loin and tail of good carriage. She could stand better in front but she moved well on the go around and has a lovely sound rear. Well handled. BOB.

2. Bailey’s Kenzduo Glad All Over with Nesaluma. 22 mth old bitch. I would like a little more of this girl all through but she has a good length of neck to balance, deep brisket, ribbed well back, muscular loin and tail correct for both set and carriage. Balanced head, defined stop and pleasing eye. She stands well naturally in front on good feet. Moving well enough all through but felt the action of winner was more breed typical.

3. Hixson’s Chardanmar Little Bit of Argee Bargee

OD/B (2,0)

1. Hixson’s Kenwone Peach Posy avec Chardanmar. Two very different bitches challenged in this class. My winner was this 2 yr old. Soundly constructed girl but a tad plainer. Having said this she pleased in outline with muscular neck of good length to balance, firm topline, excellent ribbing and tail carriage. Feminine head with correct length of muzzle, good eyes and underjaw. She stands well in front and has nice feet. Moving well all through. Reserve BOB.

2. Hixson’s Punkie de la Tribu de Laza avec Chardanmar. 4 yr old bitch who is full of type but a little much for me and not nearly as well balanced as winner. Carrying a lot of bone, she has a strong neck, acceptable topline, very good rib and muscular loin. Well proportioned head with good eye and ear and broad underjaw. Moves pretty well all through but she wasn’t at all relaxed.

Mastiff

PGD/B (4,2)

1. Facey’s Wiggenhalls George. Another class which saw two very different dogs competing. My winner was this 2 yr old dark brindle dog. He pleased for size, carries good bone and was good to go over. Muscular neck, firm topline, good depth to chest, ribbed well back and tail of good carriage. Masculine head with good breadth to skull, good eye and ear and correct dentition. He stands well in front with well developed forechest and has good feet. A little straighter in the rear but no suggestion of weakness. Reserve BOB.

2. Wilson’s Hitcher The House of Art. 18 mth fawn dog. This boy also pleased for size and is well off for bone. Muscular neck of good length to balance, not quite topline of winner, ribbed well back, firm loin and good tail carriage. Good breadth to skull, Eyes of good size and placement but could be shade darker, ears set on well and broad underjaw. He stands on good feet and moved out well on the go around but the winner had the edge in front.

OD/B (1,0)

1. Burgoine’s Ch Hallbred Finbar. 2 yr old dark brindle dog. This boy greatly appealed and I thought him so good for type. All male, he carries excellent bone and substance and presented a very well balanced outline with muscular neck of good length, level topline which he maintains at all times, excellent ribbing, firm loin and good tail for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with excellent skull and correctly proportioned, expressive eyes and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and moved out well on the go around. Very well handled. BOB and made the group shortlist.

Bearded Collie

PD/B (6,3)

1. Waldron & Gray’s Une Histoire D’Amour de Chester with Snowmead (Imp Fra). A tough decision between 1 and 2 here but the nod went to this 10 mth old bitch. Feminine all through and I thought her an excellent type plus she was so good to go over given her correct construction. Slightly arched neck, level back, super rib, firm loin and tail good for set and carriage. Quality head; well proportioned with expressive eyes, moderate stop and scissor bite. Moves freely all through with particularly good profile action and carriage. Best Puppy.

2. Salter’s Whole Lotta Love from Noonie Bears by Irisaddition (Imp Bel). 8 mth old dog who is full of fun. He also appealed for type and presented a lovely outline with neck of good length to balance, firm topline, good length to ribcage and rib developing well, strong loin and tail of correct carriage. Head of good proportions, broad flat skull, expressive eyes and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and stands true in front. Another who impressed on the go around.

3. Dobrowolski’s Highglade Moon Child at Trileada

JD/B (3,1)

1. Waldron & Gray’s There’s Something about de Chester at Snowmead JW (Imp Fra). 17 mth old bitch standing alone here but more than worthy of competition. She presented a super outline with excellent neck, firm level back, deep brisket, well sprung ribs, strong loin and tail of correct set and carriage. Broad, flat skull which is proportionate in length to that of muzzle, expressive eyes, moderate stop, strong muzzle and good dentition. Well made all through and another who really looked the part on the go around. Good coat texture although changing coats right now. Reserve BOB.

PGD/B (6,2)

1. Skinner’s Tamjenta Bendelacreme. 2 yr old dog who I felt was the best to go over here. Masculine all through, he pleased in outline with muscular neck, level back, good depth of chest and ribbing carried well back. Excellent skull, moderate stop, pleasing eyes and muzzle of correct length to balance. Moves true coming and going and has a pleasing length of stride. Coat of good texture. Very well handled.

2. Butcher’s Sylvabrae Newtons Law. 21 mth old blue dog who is changing coat right now. Balanced in outline with slightly arched neck of moderate length, firm topline, nice spring of rib and tail good for set and carriage. Head or good proportions but not quite expression of winner. Pleasing angles front and rear and stands well naturally in front. Moving freely with correct carriage. Excellent temperament.

3. Bevis’ Beabeardies Cinnamon Girl

OD/B (5,2)

1. Edwards’ Kelham Like Dreams Do at Roxilyn JW. 2 yr old bitch who excels for type and is beautifully balanced with slightly arched neck, level back, good depth of chest, first class ribbing and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Quality headpiece with good breadth to her flat skull, expressive eyes, moderate stop and correct length of muzzle to balance. She stands true in front and moved out well on the go around with correct carriage. Good quality coat. Very well handled. BOB.

2. Skinner & Beech’s Dychix The Rag Nymph. This 3 yr old bitch was also pleasing to go over but she didn’t quite have the outline of the winner. Having said that she pleased for neck, has excellent ribbing and tail of good set and carriage. Balanced head with feminine expression; moderate stop, good eyes, strength to muzzle and good dentition. Pleasing angles both ends and another who has a good length of stride.

3. Bevis’ Beabeardies Xtra Special

Collie (Rough)

PD/B (3,0)

1. Blake’s Oakley Imagine Dragons at Corydon (Imp Che). I really liked the first two in this class although they are really quite different to one another. My winner was this 11 mth old tricolour dog. He appealed in outline with well arched neck of good length to balance, firm topline, deep chest, good length to ribcage and tail correct for set and carriage. Most attractive head and expression; flat skull, correct stop, dark eyes, very good ears and muzzle of correct length to balance. He has a good length of leg, pleasing angulation front and rear and stands true in front. Moving freely with good length of stride. Reserve BOB and Best Puppy.

2. Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Daggers at Dawn. 8 mth old sable dog. This lad also appealed and although he has a good outline, for me the winner just had the edge. He too has a nice length of leg, good neck and topline, which slight rise over the loins, and tail is good for both set and carriage. Good skull to muzzle proportions with correct stop and planes, eyes good for shape and placement, correct ears, good underjaw and scissor bite. Standing well naturally and moves well all through. Good quality coat.

3. Bartram’s Ambartr May Queen

JD/B (5,2)

1. Ross’ Siluto Blue Wizzard. 14 mth blue merle dog who is in between coats at the moment but he was the best to go over here and of sound construction. Neck of good length to balance, firm topline with slight rise over the loins, good depth to chest and tail carried correctly. Attractive head and expression; good proportions and planes, excellent eye and correct stop. Moves out with good length of stride.

2. Farthing’s Didek Once In A Blue Moon. 13 mth old blue merle dog who also has plenty to like. Balanced in outline with slightly arched neck, firm topline, ribs well sprung and tail good for both set and carriage. Head of good proportions with very good ears but not quite expression of winner. Nice layback of shoulder and stands straight in front on good feet. Pleasing profile action but a little closer when going away. Good quality coat.

3. Corben’s Wisewyn For Eternity via Caprioara (Imp Prt)

PGD/B (4,0)

1. Blake’s Corydon The Baron. 18 mth old sable dog who won this class with some room to spare. I thought him an excellent type, so well balanced and he didn’t disappoint upon closer inspection. There is no mistaking his sex but he certainly is a ‘dog of great beauty’ as outlined in the standard. Super neck, correct topline, deep brisket and tail of good set and carriage. Most attractive headpiece; flat skull, slight stop, best of eyes and ears and muzzle of correct length to balance. Good angles front and rear and moved out so well on the go around. Shown here in excellent coat and condition. BOB.

2. Chaplin’s Takhisis Lysander. 2 yr old sable dog who has plenty to like. Neck of good length to give balance, firm topline but could have more rise over the loins and good depth to chest. Well proportioned head but has a little more stop than the winner, eyes of good colour and scissor bite. Nicely constructed and stands straight in front on good feet. Moves well enough all through but winner had the edge. Well handled.

3. Walton’s Sassari Smudge

OD/B (6,3)

1. Wray-Ramsden’s Takhisis Lady of Illusions. This 3 yr old sable is totally feminine and for me, she presented the best outline in this class. Slightly arched neck of correct length to give balance, correct topline with slight rise over the loins, deep brisket and tail good for both set and carriage. Attractive head of good proportions, parallel planes, slight stop, almond-shaped eyes and pretty good ears. Pleasing angles both ends and standing straight in front on acceptable feet. Moves freely with very nice profile action.

2. Radford-House & Durrant’s Ingledene Midnite Skye with Fivejays. 3 yr old tricolour bitch. Balanced girl with neck of good length, firm topline, deep brisket, ribs well sprung and tail of good carriage. Nicely proportioned head with good planes, sides tapering gradually, almond-shaped eyes of good placement and very good ears. Feet could be better. Pleasing profile action and self carriage. Good quality coat.

3. Farthing’s Aldreen Illusion In Blue for Didek

AVNSC Working

OD/B (2,0)

1. Simmons & Pierpoint’s Chepam Queen of Swords. Two good ones competed here with the winner being this 3 yr old Bouvier des Flandres bitch. Appealing for type, carrying good bone and presenting a compact outline. Strong neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, deep brisket, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Quality head with flat skull, good proportions, expressive eyes and powerful muzzle. Soundly constructed and moves freely and with purpose. Best AVNSC Working.

2. Drake & Bishop’s Elena (Imp Esp). 3 yr old Neapolitan Mastiff bitch who I have done well for previously. Today she still appealed. Feminine all through yet with the bone and strength required in the breed. Muscular neck, firm topline, excellent ribbing, strong loin and tail of good carriage. Quality head with broad skull, super eyes, deep muzzle and good dentition. Good angles front and rear, standing on excellent feet and moved freely all through. Shown in excellent condition. Reserve Best AVNSC Working.

AV Working

PD/B (10,8)

1. Williams, Newton & Slack’s Rarjo Macduff Making Waves with Megulcie. 6 mth old Portuguese Water Dog bitch. Most promising youngster who was good to go over and presented a good outline with correct length of neck, firm topline, slight incline to croup and tail of good carriage. Good skull, eyes of good colour, well defined stop and correct dentition. Good angles front and rear and moved very well on the go around. Well handled.

2. Kendall’s Kendarctic Lady In Red. Siberian Husky bitch just coming up to 12 mths. This girl was pleasing to go over and presented a lovely outline with arched neck of moderate length, firm topline, pleasing rib, muscular loins and tail of good carriage. Feminine headpiece with good eye and ear and correct dentition. Soundly constructed all through and stands on correct oval-shaped feet. She also placed 3rd in the Puppy Group.

JD/B (8,5)

1. Perfitt’s Samjoe Seelie Queen. 16 mth old Alaskan Malamute bitch. Well handled girl who was pleasing to go over and presented a nicely balanced outline. Strong neck, pretty good topline, ribbed well back, muscular loin and good tail. Attractive head with good breadth to skull, expressive eyes, ears set on wide apart and good dentition. Stands straight in front on good feet and moved out well on the go around.

2. Harvey & Bole’s Harvlin’s Mystification. 16 mth old brindle Boxer bitch. This girl presented a nice outline with arched neck of good length to balance, short back with slight slope, deep brisket and tail of good carriage. Feminine head and expression with good eyes and deep muzzle. Carrying sufficient bone, standing true in front and moved pretty well all through.

3. Constable’s Valhalabears Just In Time

OD/B (2,1)

1. Perfitt’s Samjoe From Russia With Love JW. 2 yr old Alaskan Malamute bitch. Balanced outline with moderately arched neck, firm topline with slight slope from withers to croup, deep brisket, muscular loin and correct ‘waving plume’. Attractive head with feminine expression; good eye and ear and excellent dentition. Good angles front and rear and she stands well naturally and has good feet. Pleasing action all through.

VD/B (5,1)

1. Hughes’ Ch Siberiadrift Keep Forever JW ShCM ShCEx OSW. 8 yr old Siberian Husky bitch. Moderate girl who pleased for type and presented a lovely outline with arched neck, level topline, good depth to brisket, correct ribbing, well-muscled loins and tail of correct carriage. Attractive head with correctly placed almond-shaped eyes, ears set on high and correct dentition. Well made all through and moving freely and shown to advantage by her unassuming handler.

2. Simmons’ Ch Chepam Woronora ShCM VW. 8 yr old Bouvier des Flandres bitch. Substantial girl carrying super bone. She appealed for overall type and presented a lovely outline. Muscular neck of correct length to balance, short back with firm topline and excellent ribbing. Strong head yet retaining femininity; flat skull, expressive eyes, strong muzzle of correct length to balance. Sound all through and moving true on the down and back.

3. Nicholls’ Arcticskies Got It Flaunt for Shyllar

Working Group

1. Kerr’s Dreamcatcher Beat Goes On. 5 yr old Siberian Husky bitch who was shown to advantage here and really looked the part. She presented a balanced outline with arched neck of moderate length, firm topline, correct ribbing and tail good for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with lovely eye and ear and correct dentition. Soundly built all through, stands foot perfect and moved freely with excellent carriage.

2. Blaney’s Esp/Int Ch Fenrirkin Can’t Be Late ShCEx Sui Jch. 3 yr old Greenland Dog bitch. I have met this girl previously and always admired her. Today she was bang on form and in full coat. Feminine through, she presented a beautifully balanced outline with muscular neck, level back, first class ribbing, deep brisket and tail set on high. Most attractive head and expression with such good eye and ear. Of sound construction and moved so well when viewed from any angle.

3. Williams, Newton & Carter’s Rarjo Calm The Storm Macduff. 2 yr old Portuguese Water Dog bitch. Another good one who greatly appealed and was a delight to go over. Well balanced in outline with correct short neck, firm topline, excellent ribbing, muscular loin and tail of good carriage. Feminine head of good proportions, expressive eyes and good dentition. So very well handled and moved true when coming and going.

4. Beal’s Emsuart Rocketman JW. 3 yr old fawn Bullmastiff dog. Not yet fully mature, this boy has lots to like. Carrying good bone, he pleased for type and presented a nicely balanced outline with muscular neck, firm topline, deep brisket, well-muscled loins and tail good for set and carriage. Masculine head with broad skull, pronounced stop, expressive eyes and skull of correct length to balance. Stands well naturally and didn’t disappoint on the move.

Working Puppy Group

1. Bailey’s Akna Panda*. Canadian Eskimo Dog. 9 mth old Canadian Eskimo Dog. I thought this youngster an excellent type and he was so good to go over. Muscular neck, level topline, rib developing well for age and carried well back and tail of good carriage. Quality head and expression with obliquely placed eyes of good colour, ears set on well and scissor bite. Well made all through and moved freely and with purpose. Delighted to hear he came back the following day and went on to take Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

2. Hosie’s King of Helluland Jungle Book at Shadowrise (Imp Svk). 9 mth old black Newfoundland dog. This youngster appealed for overall type and presented a well balanced outline with strong neck, firm topline, ribbing carried well back which is developing well, muscular loins and tail good for length, set and carriage. Good breadth to skull, dark expressive eyes and correct dentition. Carrying good bone, standing true in front on good feet and moved out freely with good carriage.

3. Kendall’s Kendarctic Lady In Red. Siberian Husky.

4. Williams & Newton’s Rarjo Captain Curl Macduff. 6 mth old Portuguese Water Dog. This dog pup is very raw right now but has much to like. Well proportioned head with good eye and ear. Well muscled neck, firm topline, ribbed well back and tail of good carriage. Soundly built both front and rear and moved true when coming and going. Well presented.

Basset Griffon Vendeen (Petit)

PD/B (1,0)

1. Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy’s Pua. This 6½ mth bitch pup is quite the character and she has lots to like too. She presented a nicely balanced outline with strong neck of good length, level topline, rib developing well, firm loin but a smidge longer and tail good for set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with feminine expression; excellent eye and ear and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and moved out well on the go around and true when going away. Best Puppy.

JD/B (3,0)

1. Bartley’s Erylan Poseidon de la Mer. Coming up to 13 mths, this young dog was so good to go over. Neck of good length to balance, firm topline, good depth to brisket and tail good for both set and carriage. Masculine head of good proportions, expressive oval-shaped eyes, ears set on low and correct dentition. Moving freely all through and full of attitude. Good texture to coat and well handled. Reserve BOB.

2. Watson & Kenna’s Cynetkoy’s Heihei. 6½ mth old dog who turned out to be the litter brother to the previous class winner. This lad pleased for type and has a good length of neck, level topline and correct tail for both set and carriage but would like to see a tad more length to ribcage. Pleasing head and expression; good eye and ear and scissor bite. Moves out well but preferred overall stance of his sister in the puppy challenge.

3. Townsend’s Overbecks Esme Shelby at Roxastan

PGD/B (1,0)

1. Taylor’s Erylan Pois de Senteur for Nottorg. 12 mth old bitch who has a delightful temperament. Neck of good length, firm topline and tail of pleasing carriage. Head of good proportions, ears set on low and correct dentition. A little longer in rear pastern than preferred but she moved well enough all through. Pleasing texture to coat.

OD/B (6,1)

1. Allenby’s Ch Soletrader Fun Times for Rangali JW. 2 yr old bitch who appealed for overall type and is feminine all through. She was so good to go over with neck of good length to balance, firm level topline, correct ribbing which extends well back, muscular loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Nicely proportioned head with good eye and ear and scissor bite. Soundly constructed all through and moved true when coming and going. Good texture to coat. BOB.

2. Bartley’s Erylan Zeus Roi Des Dieux ShCEx. 6 yr old dog of completely different type to the winner but he was pleasing to go over and soundly constructed all through. Excellent neck, level topline, deep brisket and tail of good carriage but another who could be a tad shorter in loin. He stands well naturally in front on very good feet and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move, using himself as he goes.

3. Hutchings’ Tangaer French Romance

Whippet

PD/B (4,0)

1. Thomas’ Bowdonia Sky Full of Stars. 10 mth brindle/white bitch. Feminine girl who presented a nicely balanced outline with arched neck of good length, deep brisket, firm topline with graceful arch over the loin leading to tail of good length and set which she carries correctly. Head of good proportions, excellent eye and ear and scissor bite. Standing well naturally on good feet and for me she was the best overall mover in the class. Reserve BOB & Best Puppy.

2. Wilton-Clark’s Shalfleet Chasing The Dream. 10 mth brindle/white trim dog. This boy has lots to like and was close up to the winner. I thought him so good for type and correct in outline with elegantly arched neck of good length, firm back, good depth of chest, arch over the loin and correct tail for set and carriage. Quality headpiece with good proportions, rose-shaped ears, super expressive eyes and correct dentition. Moves out so well on the go around but winner had the edge on the down and back.

3. Wilton-Clark’s Shalfleet River Lord

JD/B (3,0)

1. Wilton-Clark’s Shalfleet Chasing The Storm. A rather varied class which saw this 10 mth pale brindle/white trim dog come out on top. Up to size but he appealed for overall type and presented a lovely flowing outline. Long, muscular neck, well-laid shoulders, firm topline with arch over the loin and correctly set tail. Most attractive head with good skull to muzzle proportions, slight stop, expressive oval-shaped eyes, very good ears and scissor bite. Moves well on the go around.

2. Lowe & Wilcox’s Nevedith Gold Peach. 18 mth fawn/white trim bitch. Feminine girl who presented a pleasing outline with nicely arched neck, correct topline, deep brisket, good underline and tail set and carried correctly. Nicely proportioned head with oval-shaped eyes of correct placement and good ears but overall preferred expression of winner. She stands true in front on good feet and is well muscled all through. Another who goes well when viewed in profile.

3. Wheeler & Rutter’s Ranveli Royal Touch

PGD/B (6,3)

1. Higginbottom’s Ranveli Royal Duke of Dawnsafon. 13 mth fawn/white trim dog who was a comfortable winner in this class for me. He pleased in outline which arched neck of good length, correct topline, good depth to chest and tail correct for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with appealing expression; good eye for shape, colour and placement, rose-shaped ears, slight stop and scissor bite. Standing on good feet, good angles front and rear and he moves out well on the go around, is true behind and straight, albeit a tad wider, when coming at you.

2. Hope’s Demerlay On A Promise. 3 yr old fawn/white trim dog. Balanced outline with long neck, good depth of chest, firm back with arch over the loins leading to tail of correct set and carriage. Pleasing head and expression with good eye and ear, slight stop and correct dentition. Would prefer better feet. He goes well when viewed in profile but could be better on the down and back.

3. Gordon’s Batnoir Lady Victoria

OD (3,2)

1. Hope’s Demerlay Charming Charlie. 5 yr old fawn dog. Neck of good length, pleasing topline and tail of correct set and carriage. Head of good proportions with rose-shaped ears, eyes of correct placement and scissor bite. Stands nice and straight in front and is well angulated in the rear. Moving well on the go around and true when going away. Has a tad more covering than I would like to see.

OB (4,2)

1. Thomas’ Aarminias Princess of China at Bowdonia. 6 yr old brindle/white who very much appealed. Of excellent type, feminine throughout and presenting a lovely curvy outline with long, elegantly arched neck, deep brisket, correct topline with arch over the loins and tail good for length, set and carriage. Quality head and expression; good skull and muzzle proportions, oval-shaped eyes of good colour, correct ears and scissor bite. Standing well naturally on good feet and moved more than well enough all through and with good carriage. BOB.

2. Woodward’s Brochinbelle Joyride at Hinxwood. 4 yr old brindle/white bitch who is feminine all through but she couldn’t quite match the outline of the winner. Having said that she pleased in rib and her tail is carried correctly. Attractive head and expression with very nice eye and ear and correct dentition. Nice straight forelegs and stands on correct feet. Moves soundly all through and was very well handled.

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

PD/B (1,0)

1. Thompson’s Oakfayre’s Whiplash Weasel. 10 mth white bitch. Smart pup who appealed for type, has the very best of temperaments and was so good to go over. Strong, yet feminine headpiece; good depth throughout, lovely eye and ear and perfect scissor bite. Muscular neck, firm topline, ribbed well back, short loin and tail of correct set and carriage. Carrying good bone, she stands on good feet and moved out with purpose. BOB & Best Puppy.

PGD/B (1,0)

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Affenpinscher

PD/B (6,1)

1. Callow’s Scapafield Schwarz Siskin. 10 mth old bitch who greatly appealed for type and presented a super outline with correct neck, firm topline, short in the couplings and tail set on high and of good carriage. Super head and expression with lovely eye and ear, short muzzle, wide open nostrils and prominent chin with good upturn. She stands well naturally on compact feet and moved freely and is full of attitude. Good texture to coat. BOB & Best Puppy.

2. Hill’s Scapafield Schwarz Skylark with Scalene. 10 mth old bitch who turned out to be the litter sister to the winner. This girl is rather raw and needs more time but she is full of potential and certainly a character! Correct short neck, ribbed well back and tail of good carriage. Feminine headpiece with domed forehead, good stop, expressive eyes, good ears and dentition. Soundly constructed both front and rear and moving freely.

3. Waller’s Scapafield Schwarz Swallow at Lilnrose

JD/B (3,1)

1. Callow’s Buffels Evidently Obvious. 14 mth old dog. Quality youngster who pleased for type, was good to go over and presented a nicely balanced outline. Correct length of neck, short back with firm topline, lovely rib, short loin and tail of good set and carriage. Most appealing head and expression; good dome to forehead and broad brow, excellent eye and ear and good turn up to underjaw. Straight front and compact feet and firm hindquarters. Excellent coat.

2. Hill’s Scapafield Schwarz Skylark with Scalene

PGD/B (3,1)

1. Wiggins’ Carmichan More Than A Dream with Scapafield. 2 yr old dog who won this class on overall type. Sturdily built with correct length of neck, firm topline, excellent ribbing and tail good for both set and carriage. Most attractive head with good skull, marked stop, expressive eyes, correct ears and prominent chin. He stands nice and straight in front and has good feet. Moving well on the go around and when coming towards but could be firmer behind.

2. Haigh’s Yorcrechi’s Dream Come True for Neviwesh. 18 mth old bitch who has lots to like and another with such a super temperament. Not quite as short in back as she good be but she has a correct length of neck, firm topline, pleasing rib and tail is good for both set and carriage. Feminine head with good eye and ear, wide open nostrils and good upturn to underjaw. Standing well naturally and moves well on the go around and ok on the down and back.

OD/B (6,1)

1. Dowsett & Jackson’s Ch Avantgarde Italys Secret with Tteswood JW ShCEx OSW. 5 yr old dog who made the most of himself at all times. He presented a compact outline, has the correct short neck desired in the breed, excellent ribbing, short in the couplings and tail of good carriage. Pleasing head with domed forehead, marked stop, dark expressive eyes, good nostrils and prominent chin. Correct angles front and rear and stands true in front on compact feet. Moves freely when viewed from all angles. Reserve BOB.

2. Atkinson & Clarke’s Pretty Woman at Darksprite. Coming up to 6 yrs, this girl has lots to like and pushed the winner all the way. She pleased for type and outline with correct length of neck, lovely ribbing, short loin and tail good for set and carriage. Quality headpiece with excellent skull, dark round eyes, good ears and correct turn up to underjaw. Soundly constructed all through and stands well naturally on compact feet. Good quality coat.

3. Maskell’s Scapafield Schwarz Quarrel

Italian Greyhound

By the time the breed got into the ring the conditions were less than ideal and the temperature had dropped quite considerably; some exhibits therefore did not give their best on the day.

PD/B (4,1)

1. Knight’s Aelaro It’s All About Me. 6 mth black/white bitch. This pup has lots to like and she presented a nicely balanced outline with arched neck of good length, correct topline with slight arch over the loin leading to low set tail which she carries correctly. Balanced headpiece with expressive eyes and correct dentition but one ears spoils the picture somewhat. She stands true in front on good feet and moved freely on the down and back and pleased on the go around too.

2. Fryett’s Kensesqui Jive. 9 mth fawn/white bitch. Feminine all through with neck of good length to balance, ribbed well back but chest still to drop and tail of good carriage. Expressive eyes of good colour, rose-shaped ears and good dentition. Straight forelegs, standing on good feet and sound on the move but not quite front action or elegance of winner.

3. Henshall’s Aelaro A Bit of Magic by Gemolli

JD/B (4,2)

1. Hunter’s Salatini Supremo. 16 mth fawn dog who presented a pleasing outline with long, arched neck, chest of good depth, correct topline with arch over the loin and tail set on low. Attractive headpiece with slight stop, expressive eyes, good ears and scissor bite. Moving freely both fore and aft, with propulsion from the rear but would like to see a tad more lift in front.

2. Henshall’s Gemolli One Moment In Time. 11 mth fawn/white trim bitch. This youngster pleased for overall type and presented a good outline with nicely arched neck of good length, correct topline, ribbed well back, slight arch over the loin leading to low set tail which she carried correctly. Attractive head with feminine expression, good eye and ear and scissor bite. She needs to settle in front but did more than enough here to take Best Puppy.

PGD/B (2,0)

1. Hunter’s Salatini Statuesque. Neither of the exhibits in this class were settled. My winner was this 15 mth fawn bitch. She pleased for type and presented a good outline with gracefully arched neck, correct topline and tail good for both set and carriage. She stands well naturally in front on correct hare feet and has a good turn of stifle. Moving freely on the down and back but could lift more in front on the go around.

2. Hunter’s Salatini Dakota Gold. 2 yr old fawn dog. Similar in type to the winner and I see they share the same sire. Long, arched neck, pleasing topline, well ribbed back, good underline and tail set on low. Balanced headpiece but overall preferred expression of winner. He stands true in front on correct feet and is well angulated in the rear. Moves true both fore and aft.

OD/B (8,1)

1. Hunter’s Salatini Rose Gold. Ultra-feminine 2 yr old fawn bitch who pleased for type and presented a nicely balanced outline. Neck of good length with graceful arch, correct topline, good depth to chest, firm loin and tail set on low and correctly carried. Pleasing head with long, flat skull, eyes of good colour, rose-shaped ears and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear, straight forelegs, hare feet and firm rear with hocks well let down. Moves true on the down and back and went more than well enough on the go around. BOB.

2. Henshall’s Gemolli Midnight Magic. 4 yr old blue/white trim dog. This lad has lots to like although is quite different to the winner. He pleased for outline with good length of neck, correct topline with slight arch over the loin and tail set on nice and low. Balanced head but not quite expression of winner. He stands well naturally and has good feet. Moving freely all through and well handled. Reserve BOB.

3. Knight’s Aelaro At Last

Judge: Tim Ball