City Of Birmingham Canine Association

Thank you for having me judge at City of Birmingham. I thoroughly enjoyed judging my own breed and thank you to the exhibitors who entered the show.  

Principle winners 

BEST OF BREED : WHITWORTH, Mrs Judi Mad Max Madiba Of Freworth JW (Imp) It  

Best Dog : WHITWORTH, Mrs Judi Mad Max Madiba Of Freworth JW (Imp) It  

Res Best Dog : CUDDY, Mr James & CUDDY, Susan & NORBURY, Mrs V Bedeslea Prada Paradoxe -  

Best Bitch : GERRARD, Mrs Margaret Gina Lollobrigida With Carmandine 

Res Best Bitch : STEPHENSON, Mrs A Made Chianti For Timtaurn Jw 

Best Puppy : COOPER, Mrs L Gameglow Toy Story 

Best Veteran : WHITTICK, Mr Simon & WHITTICK, Mrs Barbara Moonreed Warbler At Allsong 

Best Junior : CUDDY, Mr James & CUDDY, Susan & NORBURY, Mrs V Bedeslea Prada Paradoxe - 

Class 2879 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 

1st: WILSON, Miss Vanessa Sikama Stargazing 

Nice youngster. Squarely built brown and white puppy. Head of correct shape with well-coloured, expressive eyes. Intelligent expression. Moderate bone with tight feet. Well-laid shoulders and good bend of stifle. Moved out well. Preferred the movement of the puppy bitch.  

Class 2880 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 

1st: CUDDY, Mr James & CUDDY, Susan & NORBURY, Mrs V Bedeslea Prada Paradoxe -  

A male of good overall balance and proportions. Presents a pleasing outline with substance and a natural appearance. Masculine head with correct skull and muzzle proportions, giving a typical expression. Good coat texture, dense and curly, well presented. Neck of sufficient length leading into laid-back shoulders, with a level topline and well-bodied frame. Hindquarters adequately developed, allowing him to move steadily and with purpose. RBD and Best Junior in Breed  

2nd: MCGUIRE, Ms Grace Valburg Lagotto Heaven Devil's Dance 

A finer-made male who has a pleasing head with correct proportions and a typical, intelligent expression. Coat texture okay, preferred coat condition of first place. Balanced profile with a level topline and sufficient neck into sound shoulders. Would benefit from a little more substance and depth to complete the overall picture. On the move he was keen and covered the ground well, at times just a touch enthusiastic. 

Class 2881 PGD (6 Entries) Abs: 1 

1st: CUDDY, Mr James & CUDDY, Susan & NORBURY, Mrs V Bedeslea Prada Paradoxe -  

See first in junior  

2nd: WILLOTT, Miss Georgina Arcticbreeze On Vacation 

Another pleasing male in this class. Good head with correct ratio of muzzle to skull. Kind eyes and correctly set ears, contributing to an attentive and intelligent expression. Coat of correct texture and length, presented in true rustic fashion. Moved very well, showing soundness and maintaining his balance throughout. Just preferred the overall finish and presence of the winner on the day. 

Class 2882 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1 

1st: LIGHTFOOT, Mr David Hulme Rajo Del Carpino Nero 

A sound exhibit presented in correct curly coat albeit a tad short. Good head and proportions. Moved well around the ring with his handler.  

Class 2883 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 0 

1st: WHITWORTH, Mrs Judi Mad Max Madiba Of Freworth JW (Imp) It  

A well-balanced and typy male who immediately appealed for his overall outline and breed character. Presents a pleasing silhouette with good proportions. Head of correct shape with good breadth of skull and well-defined stop, giving a typical and intelligent expression. Excellent coat texture, dense and curly, shown in natural condition as required. Strong neck flowing into well-laid shoulders, with a firm topline and well-developed body. Hindquarters well-muscled, enabling him to move with purpose and steady drive, maintaining his outline on the move. Tail well set and carried appropriately. A worthy Best of Breed winner. 

2nd: WHITTICK, Mr Simon & WHITTICK, Mrs Barbara Arcticbreeze Turbulence At Allsong 

Another typical male of pleasing type, his head and eye appealed, good coat. Good length of neck leading onto shoulders, firm topline. Overall balanced fore and aft. Moved off well, although a tad close behind. Would prefer more drive from his hocks. Handled well.  

Class 2884 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 

1st: CUDDY, Mr James & CUDDY, Susan & NORBURY, Mrs V Bedeslea Prada  

See first in junior.  

Class 2886 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0 

1st: WHITTICK, Mr Simon & WHITTICK, Mrs Barbara Moonreed Warbler At Allsong 

Feminine head with alert expression. Neck of moderate length into balanced forehand. Ribs of good depth with a firm loin. Moved steadily. Temperament sound. 

Class 2887 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 1 

1st: COOPER, Mrs L Gameglow Toy Story 

Lovely puppy bitch of delightful character. Good overall head. Well-balanced proportions, presenting a pleasing square outline, with adequate bone for her age. Neck of good length flowing into well-laid shoulders, level topline. Chest developing well with good rib for a youngster. Soundly constructed, with balanced angulation, enabling her to move out freely and confidently, holding her outline well. BPIB  

Class 2890 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 2 

1st: GERRARD, Mrs Margaret Gina Lollobrigida With Carmandine 

Well balanced bitch of correct proportions, presenting a true square outline. Feminine, with pleasing overall type and no exaggeration. Head well-proportioned with correct breadth of skull and defined stop, carried on a short, strong neck. Good bone and substance throughout. Level topline, held on the stand and on the move, with a well-developed loin. Chest of correct depth with well-sprung ribs. Balanced angulation fore and aft. Coat a strong feature, of correct dense, woolly texture with tight curls, presented in a natural manner appropriate to the breed. Moved a touch quick in the ring and would benefit from a bit more confidence. However, I could not deny her BB due to her overall construction and breed type.  

2nd: STEPHENSON, Mrs A Made Chianti For Timtaurn Jw 

Another bitch I really liked in this class. Really spoilt for choice between the two. Compact, squarely built bitch showing true rustic character. Feminine head of good proportions with defined stop and keen, intelligent expression. Neck clean and of good length, flowing into balanced forehand. Chest reaching elbows with well-sprung ribs, short, firm loin and well-muscled quarters. Presented in a curly coat of correct woolly texture, enhancing her overall outline. I preferred the tail set of first place. Moved well around the ring with her handler. RBB 

Class 2891 OB (4 Entries) Abs: 2 

1st: LILLICRAP, Mrs Lucy Mizani Sebio Iola 

Another feminine bitch. Pleasing proportions and curly coat of woolly texture. Head moderately broad with slightly convex skull and slight but evident stop. Eyes fairly large with attentive, intelligent expression. Ears set slightly above eye level, triangular with rounded tips. Neck muscular and powerful, leading into a straight topline, loin short and wide, croup gently sloping. Chest well-developed, reaching elbows. Balanced fore and hindquarters. Today she was not as sound on the move compared to principal winners.  

2nd: WHITTICK, Mr Simon & WHITTICK, Mrs Barbara Allsong Nuova Luna 

Feminine bitch of correct size, presenting a compact outline. Balanced proportions with body length equal to height at withers. Head of correct shape with attentive, intelligent expression. Neck strong, leading into a straight topline. Good bend of stifle. Moved ok. I preferred the overall condition and presentation of the winner today.