Crufts

DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE FILISITE BRASH RIDDLE OF FATE
(Mrs R. Baranauskiene)

RESERVE DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE CHATTERDALE STAR ECLIPSE
(Ms G. Dixon)

BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE AMCH/AM GR CH INVERCREST DARK INTRIQUE VIA MACBLAIN
(Mrs D. Eggert)

RESERVE BITCH CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE BLACK ROSE UGNINIS CHALCEDONAS
(Mrs R. Baranauskiene)

BEST OF BREED FILISITE BRASH RIDDLE OF FATE

BEST PUPPY KINGSVIEW JUST ELIZABETH
(Mrs J. Coley)

BEST VETERAN INT/FR/SP/DE CH NO WAY DU MOULIN DE MAC GREGOR Ww
(Mrs C. Kieffer)

I would like to thank the Royal Kennel Club for the invitation to judge my favourite breed at this prestigious event and for their wonderful and efficient organisation of such a show. My two amazing stewards Shirley Hockenhull and Penny Forrest who ably managed to keep me to a tight schedule and always have the next classes ready to come into the ring. They did this with good grace, humour and kept me on my toes - Thank you ladies. I would also like to take this opportunity in thanking every single exhibitor who entered and to all the beautiful dogs I was given the opportunity and privilege to examine. I know some had travelled great distances and at a great expense – this was greatly appreciated by me.

Never did think, in my wildest dreams, when I exhibited my first Scottie dog at Crufts back in 1984 that I would one day have the privilege of judging here on the famous green carpet. There seemed to be a great atmosphere ringside especially when a certain exhibitor managed to lose her skirt due to dieting – she did it with great aplomb and took it all in her stride with great humour. There was also much amusement when the BOB decided to use me as a lamppost (fortunately he missed me).

I had some beautiful dogs to go over and I literally was spoiled for choice - several decisions being so very close. I obviously was after a dog of outstanding quality, as close to breed standard as you can get but with charisma and attitude. I found this in my Best of Breed – what a true example of everything I was wanting. Overall, I found the majority with good heads, one or two a little course,

and a couple had suspect teeth. Some fronts weren’t their fortune and tail placements were a little lazy on some, but the majority were acceptable. I only had one suspect temperament.

I am delighted that we have some new and younger exhibitors coming into the breed who are certainly learning their craft, improving their stock and presenting and handling them in the ring to a high standard.

I felt that the presentation of the dogs was second to none with some beautiful quality coats of right texture and bloom.

My only disappointment was the fact I had to rush the Bitch classes, but this was due to the timing element for the Terrier Group. I think exhibitors would have liked more time for photographs but I’m sure they will have some great photos of the day regardless.

I hope everyone had a super day, whether you were placed or not, and we all go home with the best dog anyway, and I’m sure many of you will have made several new friends from near and far and that’s what it’s all about. Friendship through the love of our beautiful breed.

VD (2)

1. Kieffer’s Int/fr/sp/de Ch No Way Du Moulin De Mac Gregor Ww

This smart, black 8-year-old boy was a delight to go over with all the qualities of being an international champion. Clean head, good eye and correct ear placement, good run in of neck with correct front, well boned, good rib and tail well set. He was in excellent form throughout. Moved like he owned the ring, and he did. Was happy to award him Best Veteran.

2. Hovagimyan Ch & Multi Ch Jumpin Jack Flash

At 12 years old this young man certainly knew his stuff and never faulted! Well-constructed throughout, with clean head, eyes dark and almond shaped, well-placed ears, correct shoulders, was a little reluctant on the move but still held topline. Still in great coat and showed very steady and hope he enjoyed his day. This Kennel should be very proud of all their dogs.

PUPPY DOG (3)

1. Chapman & Tyler - Berrybreeze Soul Man

This young man of 8 months old was beautifully presented. Balanced head, with dark almond shaped eye, neat well-placed ears and run in of shoulders. Needs time to mature and was a little reluctant on the move, possibly overawed by the occasion.

2. Tilley - Fredrick Oriono Kerai

11-month-old black boy with good substance. Masculine head with dark feisty eyes, correct teeth, good shoulders and lovely front on him, would have liked a better tail placement, but moved out well. Nicely balanced and beautifully presented.

3. Lockwood - Fennekin Kiss the Sky with Lochgems

JUNIOR DOG (8 - 2 AB)

1. Dixon - Chatterdale Star Eclipse

This young man is striking and certainly demands your attention with his ‘look at me attitude’ and going over him I certainly wasn’t disappointed Beautiful clean and balanced head, correct bite, lovely dark almond eyes leading into correct shoulders and front assembly Short coupled, tail bang on top, good angulation He simply powered around the ring. Excellent movement and presentation top notch Delighted to award him RDCC.

2. Breden, Skudder & Caley - Honeypaws Mister Sandman

Watched this wheaten young man mature nicely. Great substance but a little strong in the head. Lovely expression, dark almond eye, correct ear placement and correct scissor bite with black pigmentation to nose. Deep chest and low to ground, excellent coat texture. Well up to size. Moved and handled well.

3. Taylor - Pamaswater Hakuna Matata

POST GRADUATE DOG (9 – 2AB)

1. Kenny-Marriott, Marriott - Millingford Blue Thunder

Beautiful black masculine boy from this top kennel with great bone and substance. Long clean head correct eye, mouth and ears with sloping shoulders leading into good deep front and spring of rib, short coupled and good angulations and well-set tail giving him a super outline. Excellent on the move.

2. Bodman - Severus Snape

Another black dog with strong head plenty of bone but slightly out at elbow, compact and solid square dog with good ribs. Grooming could be better, moved ok

3. Webster - Eimahans’ Phantom Menace of Pepilarue

LIMIT DOG (10 – 2 AB)

1. Kenny Marriott, Marriott - Heath Hill Kingly Step to Millingford (Imp Jpn)

Another excellent type from this kennel. Beautiful clean balanced head correct mouth, eyes, ears. Lovely front on him and with bone substance, good layback of shoulder, low to ground and short coupled, good tail set, excellent coat and as always very well presented. Super movement.

2. Broome - Evingbriar War of the Roses

Another well put together black boy with a lot going for him who is maturing nicely. Clean head, nice eye, good front and low to ground, well set tail, super harsh coat and strode out well on the move.

3. McNiven & Bryson - Frazandmitch Top of the Game at Dajaveil

OPEN DOG (28 – 5 AB)

This was an outstanding class of top-quality dogs, and I want to thank everyone for giving me such a (wonderful) headache and brilliant moment in my judging career.

1. Baranauskiene - Filisite Brash Riddle of Fate

Well, what can I say about this beautiful dog other than when I was going over him, all I could think of is WOW!! He simply blew me away. Not only did he have the most stunning masculine head, but all body properties also I could ever wish for. His front was outstanding, and this quality followed right through. Tail bang on top and he covered the ground like a train and his movement was a dream. He so well-deserved Best Dog, and Best of Breed. Later I discovered who his dam was, and I thought the same of her when I judged her in Finland. She also was outstanding!

2. Skrobiszewska & Huber & Cross - Am Gch Black Thistle Once in a Blue Moon

Here we have another stunning dog who I was thrilled to go over. His quality was once again something to behold. Masculine head with all the right attributes, shoulders and front were excellent, as were the lay of shoulder, depth of chest and tail bang on top. Movement was excellent. It was only a pity he met the 1st today or things might have been different!

3. Cockayne - Ch/am Ch Trakside Gabriel Oak

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME DOG

1. Allsopp - Magic Murray R12

Black dog who seemed to enjoy his day out as did his handler, both novices, but let’s hope she continues to embrace our breed and improve her stock. This little boy had a nice head, but body was a little long and high off the ground, he moved out when asked to and thoroughly enjoyed himself.

VETERAN BITCH (10 - 2 AB)

1. Broome - Liroda Midnight Kiss at Evingbriar

Here we have a beautiful black 10-year-old who so enjoys her showing! Feminine balanced head, good eye and bone, lovely depth of body and short coupled allowing her to move out with drive and still hold her topline and using her tail well. As usual this little lady always enjoys her day. Beautifully presented.

2. Van Der Steen - Sv/no Ch Mandowal Classic Charm for Stonegarth Sv V’19

Another beautiful black veteran bitch 8-year-old who was another to be proud of. Balanced throughout with good head properties, great substance and good front, lay back of shoulders, depth of rib and correct tail. She moved out with drive and determination and didn’t put a foot wrong and thoroughly enjoyed her day

3. Knight & Poolton - Orrscot Mod De Baliol with Russalan

PUPPY BITCH (4 – 1 AS)

1. Coley - Kingsview Just Eleanor

Beautiful black puppy lovely to go over with quality head and very feminine. Correct eye, ear, and run in of shoulder to deep chest, and wide rear. Excellent coat and moved with drive and determination. Beautiful outline - full of sass and owned and talked her way around the ring! In the challenge I was splitting hairs for Best Puppy.

2. Skudder & Caley - Honeypaws Isn’t She Lovely

And yes, she is. Such a pretty black little girl with very feminine head, correct eye, ears and good to go over. Moved out well. Should have a promising career.

3. Looren De Jong – Bianco-Neri Miracolo A Milano

JUNIOR BITCH (12 – 3AB)

1. Coley - Kingsview Just Elizabeth

Black young lady who is litter sister to previous class winner. Such a feminine head, with all the attributes of her sibling and just as naughty. Was pleased to award Best Puppy in Breed.

2. Beckton - Glengracie She Will Rock You

Lovely wheaten bitch with excellent substance. Good head proportions, dark almond eye, excellent mouth, good pigmentation. Run in of shoulders, depth throughout, super coat and tail bang on top. Moved with drive and determination.

3. Norton - Divadell Harleyquinn

POST GRADUATE BITCH (6 – 1AB)

1. Mahmoudi - Stellanera High Society

Big black girl with loads to like about her. Clean head with good eye and super front and huge rib and low to ground, tail well placed. Although she was a little larger, she was of excellent type.

2. Ble & Tosi - Polvere Di Stelle Lolita

A pretty black with feminine head, and all the right attributes. Super front, and low to ground. Well placed tail and moved with plenty of drive.

3. Kenny-Marriott & Marriott & Wilcock - Millingford Bluebell

LIMIT BITCH (8 – 3AB)

1. Bell - Slievecroob Maclili

Lovely brindle bitch who caught my eye and had lovely ring presence. All the right qualities of a good head, with correct bite deep dark almond eyes. Great layback of shoulder and depth to spring of ribs, short back and correct tail placement excellent coat and moved with drive like she owned place.

2. Mahmoudi - Stellanera High Society

3. Hovagimyan - Perhaps Special Edition at Verascott Jun Ch

OPEN BITCH (27 – 9AB)

What a class!! Here again the quality was outstanding, and everyone should be proud to be here in this class. So many champions and I was so sorry they weren’t able to receive the award they so deserved.

1. Eggert - Am Ch/am GrCh Ivercrest Dark Intrigue via Macblain

What a joy to be able to go over this outstanding brindle girl. Again, I thought WOW. She had it all. All proportions were correct, and she was so well balanced throughout. Moved in true harmony with her handler and as we have come to expect with our American dogs, groomed and presented to perfection. More than delighted to award her Best Bitch and Reserve Best in Show

2. Baranauskiene - Black Rose Ugninis Chalcedonas

Beautiful black girl who was also out of the top draw and presented a beautiful outline free standing and on the move. Happy to award her Reserve Best Bitch

3. Winowicz - Pl/hu/rom Ch Nefertari Euri-Escot

GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME BITCH (5)

1. Greenwood - Petmon Royal Gift JW

Great girl for good citizens’ dog. Super temperament, such a happy dog and lovely to go over and as credit to her owner.

2. Knight & Poolton - Russalan Marta Rose JW

Pretty black bitch with lovely feminine head and presented as always in excellent condition. Well balanced and showed her socked off

3. Hill - Skircoat Sicilienne of Tahgmor

This year’s competition was a privilege to judge, with exceptional entries reflecting the strength of the breed. My sincere congratulations to all winners and exhibitors—your dedication and passion for the breed were evident in every presentation. I look forward to seeing many of these dogs’ progress and shine in the future.

Thank you again to all involved in making this such a memorable day.