Durham County Canine Association

Thank you to the committee for inviting me to judge and special thanks to David Robbins and Sue Boothe for stewarding for me.

Dogue De Bordeaux

Postgraduate 4 entries, 2 absent

1st Gargettys Domino Effect (Robertson) 16-month-old dog of good size. Impressive head of good proportions, good eye shape, set, and colour, excellent expression. Good ear set and carriage. Correct dentition. Well set shoulder, good front, good topline, show in excellent condition. Res. Best of Breed

2nd Airbrean All That I Know (Moran) 3 yr old bitch who was strong but feminine throughout. Pleasing in head, well set shoulder, good front, preferred the movement of 1st

Open 1 entry

1st Airbrean Kenzo (Moran) 3 yr old dog of excellent size and proportions. Striking in head with good eye shape, set, and expression, good dentition, well laid shoulders, good front, well off for bone. Excellent breadth and depth of chest, strong muscular back, good rear assembly. Moved well once settled. Best of Breed

Great Dane

Special Yearling 2 entries, 1 absent

1st Anadain Dead Ringer for Love (Mclellan) 10-month-old Fawn male of good size and development for his age. Attractive head of good proportions, good eye shape, set and colour, good dentition, well set ears, cracking expression. Ample reach of neck, well laid shoulders, straight front. Good depth of chest/ strong, level topline, good rear angles. Moved well once settled. Reserve Best of breed.

Postgraduate 1 entry

1st Anadain Life is a Lemon (Mclellan) litter brother to previous class winner and most definitely of the same type and quality. With similar attributes throughout, on the day he was just that little more together, more so when on the move. Best of Breed, Working Puppy Group 1

Open 2 entries, 2 absent

Tibetan Mastiff

Postgraduate 1 entry

1st Tamdrin Rinchien (Doran) 2 yr old bitch of balanced proportions. Feminine head, good eye shape, set, and colour. Good ear set, lovely expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, straight front. Good depth of chest, well ribbed, muscular in loin, level topline with good tail set. Moved well. Best of Breed.

Open no entries

Working group

1st Chateaunewf Make My Day for Darebear (Adair) 19-month-old Beautiful Black Newfoundland bitch. Feminine head of good proportions, good eye set, shape and colour, good ear set and carriage, the most exquisite expression. Good lay of shoulder, straight front, well bodied, and in good coat. Delightful watch on the move.

2nd Ch Seittor Lovebug JW (Lambert) 2 ½ year old Rottweiler bitch of excellent type. Feminine head of excellent proportion, with good eye set, shape and colour, good ear set and carriage, and super expression. Ample neck into well laid shoulder, straight front. Good depth of chest, level topline which is held beautifully on the move. Good rear assembly. Excellent on the move.

3rd Kernow Dollar Promises at Maxjabar (Copeland) Bernese Mountain Dog

4th Korifey Reckless JW (Kent) Dobermann

Working Puppy group

1st Anadain Life is a Lemon (Mclellan) Great Dane

AV Working

Puppy – 2 entries, 2 absent

Junior – 3 entries, 3 absent

Postgraduate – 6 entries, 5 absent

1st Elbrusbern Amadeus (Jefferson) Bernese Mountain Dog 20 month old dog of good size and proportion. Ok in head though I would prefer a little more width to give better balance. Good lay of shoulder, straight front. Good depth of chest, well ribbed, level topline, good tail set and carriage. I would like a little more turn of stifle. Moved ok but a little lazy.

Open – 2 entries, 1 absent

1st Lyfearon Off With Her Head ShSEx (Kent) 4 year old Siberan Husky bitch of lovely size and proportions. Feminine and foxy in head with a superb expression. Good eye set, shape, good ear set and carriage, good dentition. Ample neck into well placed shoulders, straight front, very tidy feet. Good depth of chest, well ribbed, level topline, strong muscular loin. Good rear angulation, moved well. Very well handled.

Veteran – 3 entries, 2 absent

1st Ch King of Helluland Love Actually at Darebear (Imp) JW ShCM ShCEx OSW (Adair) What a treat! 7-year-old Black Newfoundland bitch that just ticks every box. Beautiful from every angle and breath taking on the move. Delighted to see her take Best Veteran in Show

2nd Zentaur Der Kaitan Wisperedomen JW ShCM (Dickson) 8-year-old Black Newfoundland dog another excellent example of this beautiful breed. Impressive size and balanced proportion. Masculine in head, plenty of neck, good shoulder, straight front. Good depth of chest, good topline, good tail set and carriage. Good rear assembly. Show in excellent condition, I just preferred the movement of 1st

French Bulldog

Special Yearling – 1 entry, 1 absent

Postgraduate – 3 Entries, 2 absent

1st Edinfrench Ice Ice Baby Via Clonnysmush (Young) 3 yr old White bitch of balanced proportions. Attractive, feminine head with enough muzzle. Good eye set, colour, and shape. Superb ear set and carriage and such a delightful expression. Ample neck, straight front of good width. Cobby in body with a good topline. Good rear angles. She certainly enjoyed herself on the move. Reserve Best of Breed

Open – 3 entries, 2 absent

1st Clonnysmush My Spartan (Young) 4 yr old Brindle dog with a striking, balanced outline. Masculine in head with good width of skull. Good eye set, shape, and colour, good ear set and carriage, cracking expression. Ample neck, straight front, well off in body width and depth, good topline, good rear assemble. Lovely to watch on the move. Best of Breed

Tibetan Terrier

Special Yearling – 1`entry, 1 absent

Postgraduate – 1 entry, 1 absent

Open – 2 entries, 1 absent

1st Pippalata Overtime Magic (Metcalfe) 4 yr old bitch of balanced proportions and size. Feminine in head with a good eye set, shape, good length of muzzle, enough fill under the eye. Ample neck into well placed shoulders, straight front, correct feet. Well bodied with good depth of chest and spring of rib. Good rear assembly, moved effortlessly with good reach and obvious drive. Shown in excellent coat. Best of Breed. Utility Group 2

Lhasa Apso

Puppy – 2 entries, 1 absent

1st Kalizmar Vogue (Chesterfield) 7-month-old Crème bitch with an eye-catching outline. Beautiful head of good proportions. Good dentition. Good eye shape, set, and colour and a delightful expression. Ample neck into well laid shoulder with a good front. Good depth of chest, level topline both standing and, on the move, and what lovely movement! Show in good coat. Best Puppy, Reserve Best of Breed, Utility Puppy Group 1, delighted to see her take Best Puppy in Show

Junior – 3 entries, 3 absent

Postgraduate – 2 entries, 2 absent

Open – 3 entries, 1 absent

1st Ithera Dulce De leche into Burnsett (Chesterfield) 22-month-old Crème bitch with a cracking, balanced outline. Feminine head, good dentition, good eye set, shape, and colour, lovely expression. Well arched neck into good lay of shoulder, straight front, well bodied, level in topline, good rear angles, moved really well. Shown in good coat. Best of Breed, Utility Group 3

2nd Aibrean Jenga (Moran, Holmes) 2-year-old Gold Sable bitch of good proportions. Pleasing head, good arch of neck, well laid shoulders, straight front. Well bodied, good rear angles. Shown in good coat. Preferred the movement of 1st.

Shih Tzu

Puppy – 1 entry

1st Kalawoo Maverick from Isishouse (Kendrick) 11-month-old Gold and White dog. Pleasing head, good dentition, good eye set, shape, and colour with a lovely expression. Well placed shoulder and good front with ample bone. Good depth of chest, level topline, well-set tail. Good rear angles, moved well. Reserve Best of Breed

Junior – 1 entry

1st Kalawoo Phoenix from Isishouse (Kendrick) 11-month-old Black and White bitch, litter sister to Puppy winner and of equal type and quality. Beautifully balanced, pleasing head with good eye set, shape, and colour, and delightful expression. Good dentition. Ample neck, well places shoulders, good front with ample bone. Well bodied, level topline, well set and carried tail. Good rear assembly. This girl excelled on the move which gave her the edge over her brother. Best of Breed, Best Puppy, Utility Puppy Group 3

Postgraduate – no entries

Open – no entries

Akita

Postgraduate – 4 entries, 2 absent

1st Sensha Big Dreams at Shinzam (Davies) 21-month-old bitch of lovely proportions, balanced in outline. Feminine head with good eye set, shape, and colour, good ear set and carriage, excellent expression. Ample neck into well set shoulders, straight front with plenty of bone, tidy feet. Good depth of chest, level topline, moderate rear angles, moved really well. Reserve Best of Breed

2nd Meiho’s Son of Legend (Bulmer) 10-month-old dog of good size and substance. Masculine head of good proportion, good eye set, shape, and colour, good ear set and carriage, good dentition. Strong neck, good shoulders, straight front, tidy feet. Good topline, moderate rear angles, I preferred the movement of 1st. Best Puppy. Utility Puppy Group 4

Open – 2 entries, 1 abssent

1st Ch Redwitch This is Me at Shinzam (AI) (Davies) 4yr old dog. First word in my notes reads Wow! This dog impresses from the second he walks into the ring. Stunning outline that is just so balanced. Masculine head with good eye set, shape, and colour. Good Ear set and carriage. Good dentition. Strong muscular neck, flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight front that is well off for bone. Good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, muscular loin, level topline, moderate rear angles. His movement was flawless. Best of Breed, Utility Group 1

Boston Terrier

Postgraduate – 3 entries, 2 absent

1st Jayneze Miss Winniepeg among Clovipop (Rowell) 16-month-old bitch with a pleasing outline. Feminine head that is balanced, with a good eye set, shape, and colour, good ear set and carriage and the most delightful expression. Arched neck of ample length into well set shoulders. Straight front with tidy feet. Good depth and width of chest, clean topline with good set on of tail. Good rear assembly, moved with ease. Best of Breed.

Open – 1 entry, 1 absent

German Spitz (Klein)

Special Yearling – 1 entry

1st Longsdale’s Miss Holmes (Holmes) 2 yr old bitch of lovely proportions. Pleasing head with good eye set, shape and colour, high set ears, good dentition. Ample neck with excellent furnishings, well laid shoulder, straight front. Good depth of chest, well sprung rib with a moderate tuck up. Good rear angles and effortless movement. Best of Breed

Postgraduate - 1 entry

1st Longsdale’s Miss Holmes (Holmes)

Open – 2 entries, 2 absent

Poodle (Miniature)

Postgraduate – 2 entries, 1 absent

1st Highsummer Delta (Wightman) 1 year old Black bitch of balanced outline. Feminine in head with good eye set, shape, and colour and a stunning expression. Good length of neck, well laid shoulder, straight front. Well bodied with good depth of chest and spring of rib. Short in back with strong loin. Werll muscled rear with good turn of stifle. Moved freely with plenty of drive, beautifully presented. Best of Breed. Best Puppy. Utility Puppy group 2

Poodle (Standard)

Postgraduate – 3 entries, 1 absent

1st Highla Dream Machine (Burton) 21-month-old Black dog of good size and proportion. Masculine head with chiselled features. Good eye set, shape, and colour, good dentition. Good reach of neck into a well-placed shoulder. Straight front. Good depth of chest, well ribbed, short in back with well-muscled loin. Moved freely with drive and excellent footfall. Beautifully presented coat, I would like a little more weight on him. Best of Breed

2nd Little Thom (McGouran) 18-month-old White bitch of good size and outline. Pleasing head that is very feminine, good eye shape, set, and colour, good dentition. Ample neck into well laid shoulder, straight front. Good depth of chest, short in back with a muscular loin. I would like a little more to her rear angulation. Movement was unsettled and showed a tendency to crab. Reserve Best of Breed

Utility group

1st Ch Redwitch This is Me at Shinzam (AI) (Davies) Akita

2nd Pippalata Overtime Magic (Metcalfe) Tibetan Terrier

3rd Ithera Dulce De leche into Burnsett (Chesterfield) Lhasa Apso

4th Songshijia Chief Kwangchow (Hunt, Oliver) Chow Chow

Utility Puppy group

1st Kalizmar Vogue (Chesterfield) Lhasa Apso

2nd Highsummer Delta (Wightman) Poodle (Miniature)

3rd Kalawoo Phoenix from Isishouse (Kendrick) Shih Tzu

4th Meiho’s Son of Legend (Bulmer) Akita

AV Utility

Puppy – 12 entries, 10 absent

1st Highsummer Delta (Wightman) Poodle (Miniature)

2nd Kalawoo Phoenix from Isishouse (Kendrick) Shih Tzu

Junior – 10 entries, 7 absent

1st Songshijia Chief Kwangchow (Hunt, Oliver) 17-month-old Chow Chow dog, impressive head, good eye, good dentition, good pigmentation. Well laid shoulder, straight front, well off for bone. Well ribbed with good depth of chest. Level topline both standing and in motion, good rear assembly, moved well. Shown in excellent coat.

2nd Jayneze Miss Winniepeg among Clovipop (Rowell) Boston Terrier

3rd Little Thom (McGouran) Poodle (Standard)

Postgraduate – 6 entries, 4 absent

1st Pippalata Overtime Magic (Metcalfe) Tibetan Terrier

2nd Songshijia Chief Kwangchow (Hunt, Oliver) Chow Chow

Open – 7 entries, 6 absent

1st Pippalata Overtime Magic (Metcalfe) Tibetan Terrier

Veteran – 5 entries, 4 absent

1st Mosspark Blue Spangle VW (Hunt, Oliver) 8-year-old Chow Chow in excellent condition. Striking head with good eye set, shape, and colour, good dentition and pigmentation, good ear set and carriage. Ample neck into well laid shoulders, straight front that is well off for bone. Well bodied with level topline, good rear assembly. Great on the move. An absolute pleasure to go over. Pleased to her take Reserve Best Veteran in Show.