Birtley & District Canine Society

Birtley and District Premier Open Show 13.04.24 - Judges Report - Utility Group, Terrier Group and Best in Show

Bedlington Terrier

Post Graduate 5,1

1. Hanes’s Janmark The Name of The Game. B. 13 months. Feminine. Lovely size. Liked her coat and colour. Good feet and pasterns. Correct tail carriage. Moved with grace and accuracy which just gave her the edge over 2. BOB

2. McNally’s Conekesheved Out of The Blue. D 10 months. A lot to like. Produces an attractive outline when standing. Wedge shaped head with lovely dark expressive eyes, has good depth of chest. Close Call. BP.

3. Ross & Greggan’s Mactuffs Kindred Spirit.

Open 4,2

1. Ross & Greggan’s Mactuffs Nanny McPhee. B. 2 years. Correct long head with good fill and foreface. Eyes well set. Good width in front with correctly placed shoulders. Moved OK.

2. Blakey’s Little Bristle Charmer. D. 21 months. Lovely size and produces an attractive outline on the stand. Good depth of brisket. Just needs to tighten up in movement.

Border Terrier

Puppy 3

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Moondance. B. 11 months. Correct in head having a dark eye and neat ear set. Liked her ribbing and clean level top line. Feminine but workmanlike. Well-presented jacket of good texture. Spanned well. Excellent tail and carried well. Easy, economical mover. BP.

2. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Moonlight. D. 11 months. Litter brother and decidedly masculine and a touch larger in size. Lovely head. Just preferred front construction and shoulders of 1. Harsh jacket. Steady on the move.

3. Lawrence & Scrimgeour’s Comalegy The Countess with Fiadhaich

Junior 5,1

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Moondance. B. 11 months.

2. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Moonlight. D. 11 months

3. Lawrence & Scrimgeour’s Comalegy The Countess with Fiadhaich

Post Graduate 4,2

1. Dixon’s Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls. B. 20 months. Liked her for type, lovely otter shaped head giving a keen expression. Good mouth. Pigment a tad off. Great jacket. Moved well.

2. Singh’s Goldenmill Illusion At Vandamere. 4 years. Attractive balanced head. Spanned OK. Shown in super condition. Harsh jacket, well presented. Preferred movement of 1.

Open 2

1. Atkinson’s Raedwulf Nightfall JW. Good size and is so well built throughout. Fit for purpose. Best of heads containing super eyes aiding typical expression. Admirable front assembly, well laid shoulders, spanned well, secure topline. Well set, short tail. He moved very well. BOB

2. Dixon’s Otterpaws Red Red Wine. B. 5 years. Attractive, harsh grizzle coat. Thick skin. Feminine head of correct proportions, giving keen expression. Good for neck and shoulders, spanned OK. Preferred movement of 1.

Bull Terrier (Miniature)

Post Graduate 6,1

1. Heard’s Leyfinds Taking Over Louwab. B. 20 months. B/W. Liked her overall shape and size. Correct for head and dentition. Outline was impressive. Good for angulations. In great condition. Strong mover holding a secure top-line. Moved very well.

2. Milner’s Thrydings Marcia’s Heart. B. 8 months. Good length of head with well-placed eyes and ears. Very good bone. Would prefer her shorter coupled. Good wide quarters with well bent stifles; good feet. BP.

3. Pilinska’s Shine From Space Bulls Aria (Imp POL)

Open 5,2

1. Heard’s Kiltonthorpe Jonny Fox With Louwab. D. 4 years. Upstanding Dark Brindle dog. Long head. Very well made and sound throughout. Strong neck and shoulders; firm topline. Extremely well made with well-constructed hindquarters. Moved well both coming and going. Presented in excellent condition. BOB

2. Milner’s Thrydings Orkney Countess. B. 4 years. Very well bodied with a lovely spring of rib and a short strong back. Proportioned head giving typical expression. In super fit condition. Preferred movement of 1.

3. Webber’s Louwab Frau Perchta

Cairn Terrier

Post Graduate 1

1. Dodds Droverlaw Messie Bessie. B. 3 years. Lovely expression; strong skull with well defined stop. Dark, expressive eyes and well placed ears. Strong bite. Hard, muscular body. Secure backline and a well set-on tail. Correct harsh coat. Moved well. BOB.

Fox Terrier (Smooth)

Post Graduate 2

1. Davison’s Tynefox Villa Maria. B. 13 months. Feminine head giving typical expression. Neat ears. Correct length of neck. Body with deep brisket and secure firm topline. Produces a clean outline. Moved well. BP

2. Davison’s Tynefox Valpolicella Sibling to 1. Lovely character! Head containing super eyes. Neat flat skull with slight stop giving a pleasing expression. Muscular neck. OK topline. Well set tail. Just a tad longer cast than 1.

Open 1

1. Davison’s Tynefox La Vida Loca. B. 3 years. Quality bitch, Liked her size. Pleasing head and expression, level top-line, deep chest, straight front legs and tight feet. Well set tail. Moved very well. BOB

Fox Terrier (Wire)

Post Graduate 1

1. Griffith’s Brocolitia Aurora. B. Attractive feminine head with strong jaws. Well set neck and shoulder placement. Correct depth to body and spring of rib. Secure backline. Neat feet and pads. OK tail. Well presented harsh textured coat. Steady mover. Pleasing hindquarters, moved soundly

Open 2

1. Maughan’s Ch Brocolitia Do It For Thy Sen D. 2 years. Loved his size and outline. Super head shape with strength of jaw. Excellent bite. Expressive eyes. ‘V’ shaped ears well placed. Clean, balanced neck leading to well-constructed front. Great body. Top quality textured coat. Accurate mover. BOB

2. Roulston’s Brocolitia Clementina At Ivy Jewel B. Head balance and expression OK. Harsh textured top coat. OK for length of neck. Tail is set well. Liked her feet for shape and thick pads. Moved steady.

Jack Russell Terrier

Post Graduate 4,1

1. Clayton’s Northdrum Highland Gold. B. 6 months. Such an enchanting baby. Gorgeous feminine head, dark eyes, neat ears; straight forelegs. Liked her overall balance. Good coat and pelt and easy to span, Correct tail set. Rear movement to strengthen. BP.

2. Clayton’s Ndiscussed With Russtyles’s Du Vallon De L’Alba Northdrum. B. 7 months. Slightly finer than 1. Feminine head with dark eye; neat ears. Examines well. Well angulated both ends. Good topline which she held on the move. Moved with style.

3. Donnelly’s Calavey Abu. D.

Open 3,1

1. Clayton’s Glendream Maple Moon at Northdrum B. 13 months. Feminine. Sturdy in body and has substance throughout without being overdone. Admired her head piece which contains a keen dark eye, powerful jaws. Topline held well on the move which was impressive overall. BOB

2. Clayton’s Pantycelyn Highland King at Northdrum. D. 5 years. Mature and a larger boy. Correct head proportions; dark eyes. Body is a tad longer cast than 1. He is well angulated front and back and moves very soundly.

Manchester Terrier

Open 1

1. Walshaw’s Kentwone Lyra At Jamark JW. B. 2 years. Quality young bitch with an excellent head giving a feminine expression from such captivating dark almond shaped eyes. Well set ears of correct size and shape. Good for neck and shoulders. Well sprung ribs and deep chest. Secure topline. Impressive rear assembly. Comes into her own on the move demonstrating typical profile. Champion in the making. BOB.

Scottish Terrier

Post Graduate 1

1. Rutherford’s Carisco Colour Of The Wind. D. 21 months Brindle. Well built and has good bone and substance; low to ground. Short body. Head is clean and contains well shaped eyes giving typical expression. Well ribbed body. Secure topline. Harsh coat. Sound on the move.

Open 1

1. Rutherford’s Carisco Careless Whisper. B. 5 years. Brindle. Well made and full of quality. Lengthy head, neat ears with pleasing dark eyes. Strong neck. Harsh coat. Moved very well making full use of her strong rear assembly. BOB

Skye Terrier

Post Graduate 2,1

1. Taylor’s Riskerytree Ruaridh at Billkestar. D. 22 months. Masculine dog. Good for head and eyes. Strong dentition. Well placed ears of correct shape and size. Lengthy neck and well placed shoulders. Held a secure backline. OK for spring of rib. Moved steadily . BOB

Soft Coaten Wheaten Terrier

Open 2

1. Lui’s Eblanahalls Kiss Curl JW. B. 16 months. Feminine head, lovely eyes and correct ear set aids typical expression. Well made. She presents a beautiful outline due to her correct confirmation. Nicely coloured and soft textured coat. She really catches the eye. Moves effortlessly, covering the ground with ease which gave her the nod. BOB

2. Lui’s Eblanahalls Honey Trap JW. B. 3 years. Slightly smaller than 1. A super character! Pleasing head with appealing dark eyes. Very well balanced all round. Neat front, secure level top line. nose, moved well. Close call between two lovely girls.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Junior 6,3

1. Marsden’s Jayneze Doctor Jimmy At Modlife. D. Dark brindle/white. Balanced strong head, good stop and short foreface. Liked his overall substance. Enough leg height. Accurate, sound movement with drive from behind. Fit muscle tone and shown in excellent condition. BP

2. Brown’s Almostaffs Kailani’s Kiss At Northsirius B. 6 months old and giving a lot away in maturity. There is a lot to like. Impressive feminine head of correct proportions. Dark eyes, good dentition and strong jaws, well sprung ribs. Well angulated hindquarters. Moved really well. Close call.

3. Jamieson-Bramley’s Tyneview Alfissimo.

Post Graduate 2

1. Nicholson’s Cafall Pin Up Girl. B. 2 years. Well constructed. Pleasing head for eyes and expression. Clean muscular neck, good width in front, firm topline, muscular hindquarters. Moved well.

2. Jamieson-Bramley’s Tynview Etna Nero. D. 11 months. Developing well. Clean head, correct bite, neat ears and round eyes. Good bone; chest to develop. Tight well padded feet.

Open 3,1

1. Manghan’s Diamondstaff Wee Mac At Durhamstaff. D. 6 years. Lovely head shape, distinct stop, dark round eyes and correct bite. Good spring of rib and level topline. Powerful hindquarters and correct tail carriage. Moved well. BOB

2. Marsden’s Auchdaran My Meggy Sue. B. 3 years. Good for make & shape. Feminine but strong with attractive eyes. Ears well set. Ample bone. Just preferred the movement of 1.

AVNSC Terrier

Puppy 2

1. Clayton’s Nisyros Rigatoni For Lokilake. Lakeland Terrier B. 10 months. Super puppy with so much ring presence. Masculine head, not overdone, lengthy neck, well laid shoulders. Holds a level top line standing and on the move. Tail well set with plenty behind. Sound mover both ways. Best AVNC Terrier Puppy.

2. Hansford’s Dengate Moonstone. Dandie Dinmont. D. Pleasing overall balance. Attractive head; dark eyes. Good for shape and balanced outline. Well laid shoulders. Moved very soundly. Unlucky to meet 1.

Post Graduate 4,2

1. Clayton’s Lokilake Rainbow Red Lakeland Terrier B. 19 months. Very pretty, balanced head. Impressive overall shape. Clean front and short coupled, secure top line, tail on top with a good shelf. Stunning colour presented in correct coat and condition. Comes into her own on the move. Best AVNSC Terrier

2. Pearson’s Winoski Aemond, Cesky Terrier. D. 14 months. Correct skull, with slight stop and dark expressive eyes producing a lovely feminine expression. Nicely proportioned. Good for body and coat texture. Maintains her lovely profile on the move.

Open 3,1

1. Clayton’s Nisyros Cappuccino For Lokilake. D. 3 years. Lovely clean head. Good for length of neck and well laid shoulders. Strong backline. Liked his overall make and shape. Moved with style.

2. Pearson’s Zvonenka Hamentashen At Winoski (Imp Cze). Cesky Terrier. B. 5 years. Attractive head with lovely dark eyes. Presents a pleasing outline having an elegant neck of good length, moderately long body, correct topline and ribbing. Tail well set. Moved well. Unlucky to meet 1.

Terrier Group

1. Lakeland Terrier

2. Fox Terrier (Wire)

3. Bedlington Terrier

4. Border Terrier

Terrier Puppy Group

1. Border Terrier

2. Lakeland Terrier

3. Bull Terrier (Miniature)

4. Bedlington Terrier

AV Terrier

Puppy 7

1. McNally’s Conekesheved Out of The Blue. Bedlington Terrier

2. Atkinson’s Raedulf Moonlight Border Terrier

3. Brown’s Almostaffs Kailani’s Kiss At Northsirius, SBT

Junior 6,3

1. Atkinson’s Raedulf Moonlight, Border Terrier

2. Pearson’s Winoski Aemond, Chesky Terrier

3. Lawrence and Scrimgeour’s Comalegy The Countess With Fiadhaich, Border Terrier

Graduate 4,2

1. Dixon’s Otterpaws The Thunder Rolls, Border Terrier

2. Manghan’s Northstaff Thunderstruck At Durhamstaff, SBT

Open 3,1

1. Atkinson’s Raedulf Nightfall JW, Border Terrier

2. Dixon’s Otterpaws Lyin Eyes JW. B. 6 years. Pretty head giving a very feminine. Balanced bone; good feet. Spanned nicely. Moved with strong rear drive. Front OK. Loved her overall size.

Veteran 5,1

1. Griffiths’s Brocolitia Point of Fire. D. 7 ½ years. Fox Terrier (Wire) Smart and decidedly balanced. Liked his head proportions and expression. Correct eyes. Strong bite. Clean neck. Excellent rear angulations. Harsh coat. Fit and moved accurately with style.

2. Dixon’s Otterpaws Firebird Sh CM VB. B. 9 years. (Border). In super condition. Lovely size and shape. Typical head giving a lovely feminine expression from those fearless eyes! Spanned well. On the move she was stylish.

Best In Show - Poodle (Toy)

Reserve Best In Show – Lakeland Terrier.

Best Puppy In Show – Spaniel (English Springer).

Calvert’s Calvdale With Respect. D. 11 months. Clearly an exciting young dog. Beautifully proportioned. Balanced in body with correct length of leg . His head and expression is impressively typical. Super on the move with a stunning forehand and strong rear drive. In superb coat and condition. An absolute pleasure to judge and champion quality.

Reserve Best Puppy In Show.

Russian Black Terrier, Kerrigan’s Azalia Dominus Vitae For Blakdynasti (NAF).D. 10 months. Looked super in profile. Handled and presented to perfection by his young charge. Quality head, good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Good for legs and feet. Superb body and ribbing. Moved soundly. Loved his friendly temperament.

Best Veteran In Show – Schipperke.

Reserve Best Veteran In Show – Fox Terrier (Wire).

Birtley and District Premier Open Show Saturday, 13th April 2024

Utility Group

Boston Terrier

Post Graduate 5.1

1. Roulston’s Ivy Jewel It Should Have Been Me. D. 11 months and promising. B/W dog being of balanced proportions. Appealing head with correct dark round eyes. Ears well placed. Super coat/markings. Correct topline and tail set on low. Impressive mover. BOB & BP.

2. Winrow’s Jayneze Miss Eleanor. B. Square feminine skull, with well defined stop. Dark round eyes, small erect ears. Good for neck and topline. Well angulated rear. A lot to like, just preferred forehand movement of 1.

3. Winrow’s Fancy Nancy

Open 2,1

1. Winrow’s Jayneze Hubber Bubber. D. Upstanding 2 year old. D. Square shaped head, dark round eyes, small erect ears. Straightish topline. Good turn of stifle. Thighs well-muscled. Well bodied. Sound mover.

Dalmatian

Post Graduate 1

1. Grinham’s Koroyza Pagans Myth. B. 2 ½ years old. Stood alone which was a pity. Liver. Super head with feminine expression. Liked her defined spotting. Good body proportions and nicely angulated. Moved well. BOB.

French Bulldog 1

Open 1

1. Young’s Clonnysmush My Sparton. D. 4 years. Liked his substance. Super brindle coat. Good for head shape. Appealing eyes. Correct finish to underjaw and muzzle. Well placed nose. Well ribbed. Good tail. Typical movement. BOB.

German Spitz (Klein)

Post Graduate 2,1

1. Holmes’s Longsdale’s Miss Holmes, B. 1 ½. Her feminine head portrays such a lovely expression. Dark, sparkling eyes, good mouth and dentition. Not the largest, she is well bodied with a secure topline and tailset. Just needs to gain more confidence on the table. Stylish mover. BOB

German Spitz (Mittel)

Open 1

1. Heslop’s Flamuna Definitely Maybe. B. 1 ½ Brown. Squarely built. Head with appealing oval eyes and correct finish; good dentition. Well ribbed back with short loin. Well muscled. Well set tail. A tad untidy coming towards me. Super coat. BOB.

Japanese Shiba Inu

Post Graduate 3,2

1. Adey’s Burwen Blue Corvette At Echezeaux. D. 1 year. Nice outline with good topline and tail. Body still to develop. Lovely head with small dark eyes, neat ears, well developed cheeks and tight lips. Out of coat at present. Steady mover.

Open 2,1

1. Adey’s Burwen Pink Cadillac At Echezeaux. B. 2 ½ years. Nicely balanced bitch. Well put together. Liked her head and expression. Skull being broad flat skull with appealing dark eyes and good pigment. Moderate reach of neck, deep chest, clean straight front, firm topline and strong rear. Moved well. BOB.

Keeshond

Open 1

1. Burnett’s Torrikees We Will Rock You. D. 2 years. Large boy. Profuse harsh coat. Nicely balanced wedge shaped head, with a definite stop, neat erect ears and dark almond shaped eyes. Well bodied. Moved well in profile. BOB

Bulldog

Post Graduate 2,1

1. Lowthian’s Haddaway The Boss For Tyneamite. D. 10 months. Attractive balanced head with a good mouth and underjaw aiding typical expression. Body with good depth and bone. Admirable front assembly. Good for topline and tail set. On the move he was a tad unsettled. BP & BOB.

Miniature Schnauzer

Post Graduate 6,2

1. Brown’s Violaceous Could It Be Magic At Wansbeck. D. 9 months. Not the smallest but full of type. Correct head proportions with good muzzle and black nose. Excellent dentation. Well-constructed throughout. Good for neck. Coat is of correct harsh texture. Front movement to settle. BP & BOB

2. Gavin’s Violaceous Lady Marmalade. B. 8 months. Feminine. Head is impressive, narrowing between small well-set ears. Appealing eyes. Good for body and topline. Medium dark oval attractive eyes. Correct bite. Moved OK. Close Call.

Open 4,2

1. Brown’s Violaceous Could It Be Magic At Wansbeck

2. Bell’s Glockens Everybody’s Talkin, D. 18 months. Bl & silver. Correct head being balanced and containing dark eyes. Neat ears. Liked his overall size and proportions which produced a typical profile. Needs to strengthen in hindquarters. Excellent coat texture.

Poodle (Miniature)

Post Graduate 4

1. Young’s Chesterhill Oceans Orca At Anorien. D. 6 months. Thought at this stage his leg length and square outline stood out in the class. Long lean head with lovely eye shape. Movement was light and typical. Good coat for age.

2. Church’s Joleena Magnifique Pierre. D. 6 months. Lots to like and sympathetically handled. Secure top-line with body depth and good for overall proportions. Moved steadily. Close call.

3. McIntyre & Smith’s Kayths Carte Blanche. B.

Open 2,1

1. Young’s Chesterhill Oceans Orca At Anorien. BP & BOB

Poodle (Standard)

Post Graduate 3

1. Garbutt & Hoblin’s Kertellas Written In Stars. D. 9 months. Full of quality and presence. Lovely head shape which contains mischievous eyes. Nicely constructed body with short back, good ribbing and well angulated hindquarters. Good for feet. Beautifully presented. Stylish mover. BP & BOB.

2. Wilson & Hall’s Dream Shannara Power Of A Unicorn (Imp ESP). B. 10 months. Eye catching White. Feminine headed with a strong fore face and dark eyes. Straight forelegs, lengthy of neck. Good for rib cage. Well presented. Moved well but in the next class, on her own, she really came into her own.

3. McGouran’s Little Thom.

Open 2.1

1. Wilson & Hall’s Dream Shannara Power Of A Unicorn (Imp ESP).

Poodle Toy

Post Graduate 2,1

1. Thompson’s Afterglow Show Us Your Nuts Trandella, D. 8 months. All male but not overdone. Super Brown coat. Super body. Alert and full of confidence. Liked his head qualities. His movement around the ring demanded attention and demonstrated good tail carriage. BP

Open 1

1. Young’s Ch Afterglow Tina Sparkle For Anorien. B. Black, 4 years. Super for size. Pleasing head containing dark eyes. Good chin and clean back skull. Good for reach of neck set into well laid shoulders. Deep chest well ribbed. Good for front angulations. Strong hindquarters. Coat was presented to perfection. On the move she held a stunning profile and was accurate in every direction. BOB G1 and BIS.

Schipperke

Open 1

1. Collier’s Ch Stoneyburn Banna. D. 8 years and as fit as a fiddle. Super Veteran I have judged and admired before. He is balanced throughout. Head being typical. Body well constructed. Careful accurate mover. Presented in immaculate coat and condition. BOB & G2. Best Veteran In Show.

Tibetan Terrier

Junior 2

1. Pettit’s Rogspa Sunbream. B. 17 months. Balanced and well constructed. OK for neck. Excellent feet. Moved well.

2. Thomas’s Kelmorespitz’s Afire Love. D. 10 months. Giving a lot away in maturity. Nicely shaped. Would prefer more spring of rib and substance. Typical head. Movement to settle.

Post Graduate 4

1. Metcalfe’s Pippalata Overtime Magic. B. 3 years. I thought her overall shape and profile was a feature. Sufficient bone and substance. Tail was carried well. Steady on the move.

2. Thomas’s Kelmorespitz’s Bad Habits. B. 10 months. Nicely balanced and body is maturing. Super for neck and shoulders. Moved well especially in the challenge when he came into his own. BP.

3. Pettit’s Kyipo Hold That Thought With Rogspa.

Open 4

1. Marley & Thirlwell’s Myrlea Motown Ink. B. 4 years. Square, feminine and with substance. Great ribbing, secure topline; high set tail. Moderately angulated with super feet. Moved accurately. BOB & G4.

2. Pettit & Chambers’s Ktipo Sun Goddess To Rogspa. B. 7 years. Another who is nicely constructed all through. Muscled and fit. Balanced and proportioned. Moved steadily.

3. Taylor’s Layoli Sea Of secrets At Billkenstar.

Lhasa Apso

Puppy 1

1. Taylor & Johnson’s Wrenwrox Royal Gem Avec Sifrason B. 11 months. Beautiful feminine head containing dark appealing eyes. Well laid neck and shoulders. Clean front with ample depth and correct placement of ribs. Firm secure backline. Great tail set. One the move she uses her well constructed hindquarters to advantage and covers the ground with ease. Loved her proud deportment, superb black coat and her overall condition. BP, BOB PG1.

Post Graduate 2

1. Moran & Holmes’s Aibrean Jenga. B. almost 2. Attractive head with correct bite, dark eyes. Good overall shape with correct tailset & carriage, OK for ribcage. Excellent forehand reach.

2. Taylors’s Jahneemahs Luna Moon at Billkenstar. B. 2 years. Feminine with a lovely dark eye, correct skull shape & proportions. She has a good length of depth of ribcage. Preferred the movement of 1.

Shih Tzu

Puppy 2

1. Longstaff’s Shihmali Wild At Heart. D. 11 months. Lots to like. Balanced head containing attractive eyes. OK for neck and shoulders. Well made throughout. Tail a tad flatter than ideal. Moved very well making full use of well constructed hindquarters. BP

2. Kendrick’s Kalawoo Maverick From Isishouse. D. 10 months old. Attractive head, super for body proportions. Topline needs to settle. Tail is well set. Moved OK.

Junior 1

1. Longstaff’s Shihmali Wild At Heart. D.

2. Kendrick’s Kalawoo Phoenix From Isishouse. B. Pretty 6 month old baby. Lovely head and expression. Super coat. Liked her body proportions. Topline to settle. She was a little unsure and will gain confidence.

Post Graduate 1

1. Longstaff’s Shihmali Wild At Heart. D

2. Stevenson’s Bishopspark Holly. B. 3 years. Nice size with good topline and tail carriage, enough neck. Head with good length and width of muzzle. Correct mouth. OK for rear drive.

Open 1

1. Mhatre’s Alchez After The Storm. D. 3 years. Mature and masculine without being overdone. Well bodied and extremely well muscled. Correct head proportions, containing super eyes, broad wide jaw. Impressive length of neck, secure level top line and well ribbed body. Presented in super coat and condition. Great rear and certainly shows his pads! BOB & G3

AVNSC Utility

Puppy 2

1. Simpson’s Rominjay King of My Heart. D. 6 months Akita. Good shape and bone substance for age. Liked his overall balance. He moves very well for age. Admired his head and expression. BP & PG2.

2. Bulmer’s Meiho’s Son Of A Legend. D. 6 months Akita. Liked his masculine head. Good for neck and body. Topline to settle but has ample time. Moved OK. Lovely character.

Post Graduate 3,2

1. Robinson, Sutton & Gouldson’s Whitewreath Crystal Lady. B. 13 months. B. Akita. A lot to like here. Very well proportioned. Head is well balanced; broad forehead. Strong muzzle. Strong neck, secure level top line. Strong straight forelegs. When settled, produced impressive movement. BOB

AV Utility

Puppy 20,10

1. Simpson’s Rominjay King of My Heart (Akita)

2. Brown’s Violaceous Could It Be Magic At Wansbeck (Miniature Schnauzer)

3. Wilson & Hall’s Dream shanna Power of A Unicorn. Imp ESP (Poodle Standard)

Junior 7.5

1. Bell’s Glockens Everybody’s Talking, (Miniature Schnauzer)

2. Higginbottom’s Lady Angelique. (Chow Chow) B. 13 months. Presented in good condition. Attractive feminine head with good mouth, eyes and ears. Lovely legs and feet. Good width of chest. Moved OK.

Post Graduate 6,3

1. Irwing’s Tanlap Timeless Touch At Beaconpride JW. B. (Chow Chow). 16 months. Presents typical outline. Good head and mouth, with well placed ears, clean neck and shoulders. Excellent mover and a super temperament.

2. Metcalfe’s Pippalata Overtime Magic.

Open 6,4

1. Metcalfe’s Pippalata Overtime Magic (Tibetan Terrier)

2. Thorman’s Peter Parker At Namroht. (Chow Chow), D. 5 years. Unlucky to meet 1. Have judged him before. Lovely black coat. Well balanced masculine head. Sturdy legs and good feet. Well bodied. Correct coat. Super hindquarters.

3. Gavin’s Violaceous Meredith Grey (Miniature Schnauzer)

Veteran 8,3

1. Collier’s Ch Stoneyburn Banna, (Schipperke)

2. Pettit & Chambers’s Ktipo Sun Goddess To Rogspa, (Tibetan Terrier)

3. Winrow’s Jayneze Slugs and Snails, (Boston Terrier)

UTILITY GROUP

1. Poodle (Toy)

2. Schipperke

3. Shih Tzu

4. Tibetan Terrier

UTILITY PUPPY GROUP

1. Shih Tzu

2. Akita

3. Poodle (Standard)

4. Poodle (Miniature)

TONY ALLCOCK OBE (JUDGE)