Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

The National Dog Show

Large Munsterlanders

Judge: Anthony Allen

I had a super entry with some lovely dogs to go over, my thanks to the exhibitors for entering under me and for taking my decisions so sportingly. My BCC and BEST OF BREED was SUCHETT-KAYE, Dr Robert & OGLE, Mrs Christine Dual Ch Raycris The Temptress, My Dog CC and Best Veteran was POWELL, Ms Jan & MURRELL, Mr Anthony Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush. Winning the Res Dog CC was LOGIE, Miss Erin & BRAIDWOOD, Mrs Fiona Graf Iii Vom Busshof at Albadhu (Imp) Deu, my RBCC went to the exciting youngster BUTLER, Mrs Barbara & BUTLER, Mr David Almonrigg Sweet Honey Baby At Jendella's. My Best Puppy was awarded to EVANS, Mrs H J Tarkanya Ritas Raspberry.

JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2834 GRAHAM, Mrs Cathy & GRAHAM, Mr Andrew Crumpsbrook Jager

Super type about this young man, just over the 15 months mark and progressing in all the right directions. He has a pleasing headpiece which is well proportioned, a well assembled front, clean reach of neck, shoulders well laid back and has enough depth to his chest for his age. Ribs well sprung, good in loin and holds his topline well. Decent quarters on him to give a balanced picture. Moved out well with a typical action. A smart youngster, I will follow his career with interest.

PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2828 BODIMEADE, Mrs Lea Car Z Brumovskeho Udoli (Cze Imp)

In this class this chap stood alone but a worthy winner. Head is masculine with a pleasing expression, strong in neck, shoulders Ok, decent layback, he needs to drop into his front which he will do with age. Good through the body, ribs need a bit more spring which they will do as he matures. Good quarters on him. In lovely coat and condition, moved well with a good action.

LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2842 LOGIE, Miss Erin & BRAIDWOOD, Mrs Fiona Graf Iii Vom Busshof At Albadhu (Imp)

Young dog who is a very exciting prospect. On the stack he has a super outline but for me just needs some finish to complete the picture. I thought he had a super head piece on him, which gave a kind masculine expression. He has a strong neck which led into a super front assembly, shoulders well laid back and a good return of upper arm. Stands on well boned legs and super feet. His body is well made, ribs well sprung and he has a well-muscled loin all giving a firm strong back. Moderate rear, correct bend of stifle and hocks well let down. Handled to advantage. Won the class on his effortless free movement over another smart dog, in the challenge he just flowed and pushed the veteran winner hard but had to be content with the RCC today.

2nd: 2835 GRIFFITHS ROSE, Mrs Nicola Vonstrahlend Kam Das Leben

A difficult decision between this chap and the winner, this boy looked impressive on the stack in full coat but couldn’t match the winner on the move. He has a masculine head and expression, strong muscular neck into a well assembled front, I would like him tighter in elbow, stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Good through the body, good spring of rib and holds his topline well, quarters well developed. Smart in profile action, a shade untidy on the up and down today.

OD (6 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2839 LOGIE, Miss Erin & BRAIDWOOD, Mrs Fiona Sh Ch Albadhu Walk On The Wildside

Impressive dog, presented to perfection but for me is slightly long cast and doesn’t quite have the outline of the principal winners. I like his head piece, masculine in expression and eyes of good shape. Good neck into a well assembled front, shoulders are well laid back. He stands on well boned legs and tight feet. He has depth to his chest and is well made in body with well sprung ribs, a tad long in loin. Quarters are well developed with stifles well turned. Excellent presentation and coat in super condition. Moved out very well, very sound.

2nd: 2836 HORTON, Mrs Joanne Crumpsbrook Jay

Four year old who again is full of breed type, he has a pleasing refined head with a gentle expression. Good through the neck in to well set shoulders, stands on well boned legs. Well made in body and has good well developed quarters, good muscle tone, firm in topline. Not quite the finish of the winner today.

3rd: 2855 WEBB, Mrs Alison Albadhu Counting Stars

VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2848 POWELL, Ms Jan & MURRELL, Mr Anthony Sh Ch Crumpsbrook Woodrush - CC

This chap won the RCC under me last time, today he looked fabulous, and I was delighted to be able to award him the CC. He looked super on the stack; he had the square shape and stature I was looking for. A 7-year-old male with a classic head and expression, enhanced by super dark eyes. Strong neck into well laid-back shoulders, good depth to his chest and standing on well boned legs and tight feet. In body he is well proportioned, ribs well sprung through the loin and strong in back. He has super quarters on him with stifles well bent. He moved out well to take the class with a free action. In the challenge he upped his game and made sure I could not ignore him, thank you for bringing him again.

PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2832 EVANS, Mrs H J Tarkanya Ritas Raspberry

A pleasing lady, 9 months old I liked her make and shape a lot, she is well put together with good angles front and rear and balanced proportions. Her head is feminine, good eye. good overall body proportions and quarters well developed. Needs to fill her frame to complete the picture which she will do as she matures up. Did enough on the move but needs to find her feet a little. My Best Puppy.

JB (5 Entries) Abs: 1

I liked the first two in this class and I think they will change places often through their careers.

1st: 2829 BUTLER, Mrs Barbara & BUTLER, Mr David Almonrigg Sweet Honey Baby at Jendella's

A young bitch but she is full of quality and very typy. I liked her overall make and shape; she has balanced proportions. Head is feminine with a good eye to enhance her expression, good tight lips. Her neck is strong and her shoulders well-set, good return of upper arm. Good through the body, correct topline and quarters well angulated, stifles well turned. Good well boned legs and tight feet. Excelled on the move. Pushed hard for top honours in the challenge but had to be content with the RCC today, just needs a bit more maturity to complete the picture and I then suspect she will be knocking on the door for the big green and white cards.

2nd: 2827 BARGMAN, Mrs J Crumpsbrook Anki

A smart youngster with a lot of potential, rising 18 months. I liked her headpiece; she has a lovely expression enhanced by a kind eye. Good through the neck and a decent lay-back of shoulder, she stands on well boned legs and tight feet. Body developing nicely, a tad long in loin, quarters are well made with stifle well turned. Moved out well, good drive about her, just lost her shape a bit on the stack at the end. Another that should have a bright future ahead of her.

3rd: 2851 STANFORD, Mrs Heather & BARGMAN, Mrs Jo Crumpsbrook Mariet

PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2847 PEARCE, Mrs Marie Tralale Feath At Cabadaich

This lady is rising 3 years old, she had a good overall make and shape. Her headpiece is feminine, well proportioned with a kind eye. Good through the neck into shoulders which are well set, I would like a little more return of upper arm. Stands on well boned legs and good feet. Well made in body, good spring of rib, a tad long in loin. Quarters are well made, moved out well with an even gait.

LB (4 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 2849 POWELL, Ms Jan & MURRELL, Mr Anthony Tureagh Crystal Cider

Good overall size and make on this lady, she presents a good overall shape and outline. Neck strong, balanced angles front and rear. Decent front assembly, good overall size, quarters well made with stifles well turned and hocks well let down. Moved out with drive, a shade close behind.

2nd: 2831 EVANS, Mrs H J Tarkanya Sophies Sunflower

I liked her type and overall shape. Lovely head on her with a kind expression, shoulders well set and stands on well boned legs. Would like her a little tighter in elbow. Well made in body, would like a little more fill to her frame, super quarters on her, stifles well turned. Coat in lovely condition. Moved out well, not quite as accurate as the winner on the up and down today. Should do well.

OB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 2852 SUCHETT-KAYE, Dr Robert & OGLE, Mrs Christine Dual Ch Raycris The Temptress

This lady looked very smart on the first walk round the ring and didn’t disappoint when I got my hands on her. She has the most super outline and good angulation front and rear. Her head is well made and feminine with a lovely kind expression. Clean in neck into well laid shoulders, tight in elbow and standing on well boned legs. Well developed through the body, ribs well sprung, a little longer in loin, firm in topline. Quarters well made; stifles well turned. Coat in excellent condition. Moved with drive and had carriage, the most accurate mover in the class. Pleased to award her the BCC and later BOB.

2nd: 2846 O'CONNELL, Mrs Lynn & O'CONNELL, mr TJ Jaudas On the Road Again

Another smart lady. She has a super head piece, feminine in expression with a lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck in to well set shoulders, standing on well boned legs and tight feet. Depth to chest, ribs well sprung and quarters well developed a tad long in loin, handled to advantage, in super coat and condition. Great in profile movement, not as tidy on the up and down, pushed hard for the RCC.

VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 2840 LOGIE, Miss Erin & BRAIDWOOD, Mrs Fiona Sh Ch Cindy Vom Hundsfeld At Albadhu (Imp) Deu

Another good one, she was close up for top honours, impressive on the stack but not quite the front action of the principal winners today. She has a super head piece, feminine head and expression with a lovely dark eye. Strong through the neck in to well set shoulders, standing on well boned legs and tight feet. Depth to chest, ribs well sprung and quarters well developed. In super coat and condition. Great in profile movement, would like her a little tidier on the up and down. A quality bitch, not surprised to see she has her title.