Bath Canine Society

My thanks to the exhibitors for their sportsmanship and laughs. Particular thanks to my two lovely stewards who kept me on track and on time. 

Veteran Dog 1 Michadaine Crazy for You ShCM VW ShCEx (Ms L Bartlett). Sounds with good outline and a correctly textured coat. Cleanly chiselled head, with dark and almonds shaped eye, well set and carried ears. Moved with clean action and goood reach in front. A bit on the large side, but his qualities are still there there to enjoy. BVIB.

Minor Puppy Dog 1 Ravana's Miracle Avokaduh for Gemadar (Imp Cze) (Miss D K Boden). Supple skin. Nicely balanced, deep and broad chest. Chiselled skull, clean, nice small and dark eye. Moved well. I hope his topline strengthens as he matures. 2 Karamouche Top Hat 'n ' Tails (Mrs G Peppett). Quite shy at first, but settled. His head could be a little more refined but he has a good dark and expressive eye. A nice outline, level topline, good angulation. Good reach of neck, moved well with drive from behind and good reach.

Puppy Dog 1 Exotic Spirit Vvildeers Dragon avec Michadaine (Ms L Bartlett). Lovely outline, good topline, moved well with good drive and reach in front. Nice clean and chiselled head, with dark and small eye. Good length of neck and carriage. well set ears. Nice coat. BPIB. 2 Karamouche Top Hat 'n ' Tails (Mrs G Peppett)

Junior Dog 1 Apache Red Horse Draczata at Oolagha (Imp Cze) (Lady M & Miss G Kempster & Rees). He has the most appealing head and expression, clean and chiselled with good balance between head and skull, dark and small eyes, well set and carried ears. Level back. Straight and strong front. Good reach of neck. Smooth and elegant on the move with good drive and clean action coming and going. DCC. 2 Chestnutcres Beam Me Up (K M & D J Lock). Well set ears, good long neck and carrying head proudly. Nicely angulated hindquarters giving good drive to balance once extension in front.

Yearling Dog 1 Concrete Clouds Sieger (Mrs W Koot-Van Oosten). Lovely movement, very balanced and with excellent drive from well angulated hindquarters and lovely reach in front. Clean muzzle, well set ears, large. Level topline. Would prefer a more refined head, dark eye. 2 Miatory Split Decision for Zanjero JW (Mrs C Piper). Good long neck, carrying head well. Dark eyes. A bit long, nicely angulated rear and level topline, well set and carried tail.

Post Graduate Dog 1 Exotic Spirit Undercover of The Darkness avec Michadaine JW (Ms L Bartlett). Nice clean and chiselled cheeks, dark and small eyes, well set ears, good reach of neck, carrying his head proudly. Well set and carried tail, moved well when settled. Would prefer him a little shorter in back for balance.

Limit Dog 1 Ynchreenoo Masquerade at Annamyha (Mrs Panayiotis). Nicely balanced overall, good rib and smooth lines. Level topline, good length of neck, well set ears, dark eye. Correct tailset, well angulated hindquarters, good reach in front. 2 Nocturne Gambitas by Lavieest JW (Imp Ltu) (Miss Inta Larina-Sekreta). Compact. Clean movement coming and going. Well set ears and dark eye. Good depth of chest but his cut up is a little exaggerated which affects his outline.

Open Dog 1 Ch Habiba Gotham Knight for Kettrice (Mr T Loader). Nice for overall shape and balance. Dark and small eyes. Balanced head and well set ears. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder. Moved clean coming and going and with good reach in front with sufficient drive. Well set and carried tail. Good rear angulation. RDCC. 2 Shumllea Hot Spot of Brighthound (Ms K Van Zyl). Larger type that 1. Decent head with well set ears and a good reach of neck. Moved cleanly with good drive. Clean underline. Well angulated hindquarters

Special Beginners 1 Chestnutcres Beam Me Up (K M & D J Lock). 2 Etiopia Dream of Coffee (Imp Pol) (Mr Rafal Irzyk). Nice head and earset, good front with well laid shoulder. Good rear angulation, well set tail.

Minor Puppy Bitch 1 Karamouche All Dressed Up (Mrs K Laws). Delightful and characterful puppy. Nice clean head with dark and expressive eyes. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder. Level topline, well set and carried tail. Moved with elegance and drive. Good front action.

Puppy Bitch 1 Zerachiel Fur Comb Hall (Mrs J Hampson). Lovely head and eye, well set ears, good reach of neck and well laid shoulder. A tad long in loin which affected his overall balance. Well set and carried tail, good reach angulation. Elegant on the move.

Junior Bitch 1 Zerachiel Air of Beauty (Mrs J Hampson). Nicely balanced and clean head, good length of neck, well set tail. Good rear angulation, driving and helping with good reach in front. 2 Etiopia Dream of Coffee (Imp Pol) (Mr Rafal Irzyk).

Novice Bitch 1 Zerachiel Fur Comb Hall (Mrs J Hampson).

Post Graduate Bitch 1 Zerachiel Air of Beauty (Mrs J Hampson). 2 Annamac Black Tulip (Mrs A D & Miss T A Mcguigan). Moved well when settled, good drive and reach in front, carrying a level topline. Well set and carried tail. Nicely balanced head, with clean cheeks and muzzle. Good reach of neck.

Limit Bitch 1 Ynchreenoo Kesmadyn Shee (Mrs Panayiotis). Lovely shape, size and well balanced throughout. Elongated skull with lean and tapering muzzle. Well set ears, dark and small eyes. Moved very nicely, with good reach in front and maintaining a level topline throughout. 2 Bryelis Maid in Scotland for Annamac (Mrs A D & Miss T A Mcguigan). Appealing head and eye, well set and carried ears, good reach of neck and well laid shoulders. Clean coming and going. Level topline, but a bit too long in body for overall balance.

Open Bitch. Two very nice and typical examples of the breed, both powderpuff with correct veil coats, a pleasure to judge 1 Ch Karamouche Parti Frock JW (Mrs K Laws). She has a beautiful, clean and elegant head, dark, small and almond shaped eye, well set ears and good length of neck that she uses to effect when on the move. Level topline that she retains on the move. Just edged the class with a slightly more flowing action and profile on the move. BCC & BoB. 2 Ch Oolagha Kristol Ayla JW (Lady M & Miss G Kempster & Rees). So well balanced, and another with a beautifully appealing head and expression, good reach of neck carrying her head proudly, correct for size and shape, well set and carried tail. RBCC

Derfel Owen