Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society

Ashfield (Notts) Canine Society 9/6/2024 

 A challenging day with very cold and windy conditions, many thanks to the exhibitors and dogs who coped very well. Huge thanks also to my steward who managed to keep things moving along and anchored down. 

 Bolognese

 J (2,1abs) 

1. Whateley’s Arkadian Alfredo Ferrari. Quality 10 mth puppy, liked his compact size and square balanced outline. Very attractive head, with the darkest of eyes with well pigmented rims and nose. Soundly made throughout with a firm level topline, well set on tail and moderate hind angulations. All topped off with a well presented white coat with flocking coming along. Steady and sound on the move. BP & RBOB 

 PG (1) 

1. Whateley’s Belstown Beloved Amee at Arkadian. Mature girl, overall impression is that she is square in build and compact with required substance. Sweet and feminine head, dark eyes, her nose could be a little more densely pigmented. Good body proportions and moderate hind angulation. Flocked coat. She went well enough on the go around not always keeping her tail up on the move today . 

 O (2,1abs) 

1. Whateley’s Lyckalotte Enzo Ferrari at Arkadian. 3 year old male who appealed for his overall size and square cobby outline. Attractive masculine head of good proportions, with dark nose, eye rims and dark expressive eyes. Good front and legs, well ribbed, firm level back and well set on tail. Coat of good texture with desire flocking. It was on the move that won him BOB, moving out smartly and freely looking particularly impressive in profile. 

 Fox Terrier (Smooth) 

Junior (1) 

1. Brookes’ Zetamaz May Bee. Lovely young bitch not long out of puppy. Pleasing outline, lovely clean neck, well laid shoulders, strong loin and high set tail. Feminine well proportioned head with keen well shaped dark eyes, long head and muzzle. Shown in super coat, and fit muscular condition. Moved soundly in all directions just pipped by the more mature dog in PG for the RBOB. 

 PG (2) 

1. Nichols’ Chantalle’s Ink Spot. Won this good class, scoring on his more mature body and shapely outline. Attractive head with flat skull, neat ears, small dark eyes all giving a keen expression, Straight front, good reach of neck and depth of chest. Very good topline and tail set. Well-muscled hindquarters and presented in good coat and body condition. Moved out well, true both ways 

 2. Brookes’ Zetamaz Stand and Deliver, Another smart youngster, a lot less mature than the winner at the moment and not using his ears to best advantage today but shows bags of promise. Pleasing head, small dark eyes with keen expression and strong jaws. Straight front, very good topline and tail set with good depth of rib for his age. Moved out soundly

 O (1) 

1. Brookes’ Ch Zetamaz I’m Your Man JW. Very smart top quality boy with a well balanced outline. Super headpiece, with keen expression, neat ears and small dark eyes full of character. Clean neck running into well laid long shoulders, body strong, well ribbed, level back, and tail correctly. Shown in fit hard condition. Strong, well-muscled hind quarters resulting in very good movement with good drive coming from behind, covering the ground effortlessly and freely. BOB.

 Fox terrier (Wire) 

O (1) 

 1. Roulston’s Kentwone Boston to Ivyjewel. Eye catching male who was shown in great condition with a wiry and hard crisp textured coat. Good length of head, dark expressive eyes, good muzzle and strong underjaw. Super neck, short backed, correct set tail and well angulated behind. Moved soundly and with purpose giving a very well balanced profile.

Irish Terrier 

PG (1) 

1. Lovelace’s Dotsfirth Pearl’s A Singer. Very smart young lady giving a typy outline. Feminine head, dark eyes and good dentition. Strong neck, well laid back shoulders, straight forelegs with clean pads. Firm topline, high set on tail and well-muscled hindquarters, all topped off with a well-presented richly coloured jacket which is harsh and wiry texture. Moved soundly all directions, lovely girl, close up in the challenge, the more mature male just pipping her on his free striding side gait. RBOB. 

 O (1) 

1. Lovelace’s Dearg Morris at Brazan. Mature male, pleasing overall size and shape. Masculine head which was long and narrow, dark eyes and good bite. Good depth of chest, straight forelegs with clean pads, nicely ribbed back body with short loin and slight tuck up, tail set on well. Shown in super coat and body condition, richly coloured and wiry texture . Came into his own on the move with good ground covering action. BOB.

 Lakeland Terrier 

O (2,1abs) 

1. Hjelm’s Fin Ch Big Lady’s Micro Ebonite (ATC). Lovely black typy male, good for size with a pleasing well balanced and smart outline. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest, well ribbed, short backed with firm topline and muscular hindquarters. Super head and keen expression, very dark eyes, good ear set and powerful jaws. Moving well on the go around, with a particularly impressive profile gait. Well presented harsh jacket.   

 Welsh Terrier 

O (1) 

1. Graham’s Saredon Heritage. Handsome lad, compact in outline with a smart appearance. Masculine head and expression, dark eyes, and well placed ears. Decent length of neck with well laid shoulders, short back with strong rear quarters and tail bang on top. Presented in fit condition and hard wiry jacket. Shows plenty of promise. Moved soundly enough, just needing to settle a little which time and experience will improve this. 

 Vanessa Cox (Judge)