Blackpool & District Canine Society

I would like to thank the committee of Blackpool for inviting me to judge at this very successful show, I had good entries in the breeds I was judging and two of my Best of Breeds where well placed in their respective groups The Newfoundland being first in the working group and the Norwich Terrier placing second in the Terrier Group. I wish I had got the name of my steward because after many years of showing, judging and stewarding myself, I have no hesitation in saying that she is the best steward I have ever come across and she saved my life on the day!

Newfoundland’s

MPD(2)

1st. Miss J & Mr R C Burton’s Vodahond Arlo.

An 8 month old black, showing a balanced outline, head and muzzle are masculine, dark eyes and the correct bite, he has a neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders and a deep chest, correct length of rib, topline a little unsettled at the moment but this should correct itself. Strong rear quarters, nicely angulated stifles and he moved with drive and purpose, a promising prospect for the future, pleased to award him best Puppy Today.

2nd. Miss E O’Hara’s Shirebears Supernatural (AI).

A 6 month old black, he has a head of the correct proportions, dark eyes and a strong muzzle, correct bite, strong neck, well angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest, correct spring of rib for his age, ribs carried well back, his movement was a little erratic today and difficult to assess, his young handler did well and I am sure in time he will settle and be easier to handle.

JD(2)

1st. Ms A Moir’s Newgraden To The Moon A Back JW.

A 14 month old brown, showing a balanced outline of the correct proportions, well boned throughout, masculine skull and a deep strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong powerful neck, well laid shoulders and a deep chest, correct spring of rib for age and ribcage carried well back. Level topline and strong rear quarters with nicely bent stifles, his movement was sound and true, I am sure he has a very promising future.

2nd. Ms R & Mrs M Jenkins & Slaughter’s Pure Love Kazko Slupski With Mirawaters (IMP POL).

A 12 month old black of pleasing proportions, substantial throughout, masculine head and muzzle, dark eyes, correct bite, neck strong and leading into well laid shoulders, deep chest and ribs carried well back, level back, strong rear quarters, he made it difficult for his handler today being a little unruly making it difficult to assess his movement.

PGD(4)2

1st. Ms T & Mr G & Mrs N Mcintyre, Yates & Hall’s Shirebears Mystify With Edbear.

A 3 year old brown, being large and masculine throughout, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid shoulders and a deep brisket, ribs well sprung and carried well back, level back, strong rear quarters, he moved with reach and drive in profile, I would prefer more width in front.

2nd. Ms S Morgan’s Darkcove Another Brick In The Wall At Harbourcove.

A 2 year old black, I would prefer more overall size and substance, presentation spoiled by not being groomed as well as he could have been. Masculine head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, Strong neck, nicely angulated front and rear quarters, level back, he moved soundly.

LD(10)7

1st. Miss N Mrs C & Mrs C Owles, Owles & Bristow’s Zentaur Fizzical Therapy.

A 3 year old black, showing a very typical and balanced outline, masculine throughout with a broad skull and a strong deep muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong powerful neck, correct width across his chest, well laid shoulders, deep chest and a well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back, level topline, strong loin and powerful rear quarters, coat in good condition and his movement was sound and true, well handled.

2nd. Mr J & Mrs N M Mcintyre’s Shirebears Enchanter For Edbear.

A 4 ½ year old male, another substantial male with a masculine head, dark eyes and the correct bite, strong neck, well laid front and rear quarters, deep chest and ribs carried well back, he moved with reach and drive, but I would have preferred a more level topline.

3rd. Mrs N Arkell’s Grimm Black Cullinan For Cannark.

OD(4)

1st. Mrs L Chapman’s CH Nandobears You’ll Never Walk Alone (IMP DEU).

A 2 yrs 11 month old black, he is one of the best Newfoundland’s that I have had the pleasure of judging for a long time, he is everything that the standard asks for-well balanced, strong and active. He has the type of head that I want to see, broad skull, broad muzzle and clean cut. Dark eyes and the correct bite, ears well set on, strong powerful neck, broad forechest, well laid shoulders, deep chest and the correct spring of rib, ribcage carried well back making for a strong loin, powerful quarters with the correct bend of stifle and hocks well let down, he moves showing reach and drive in profile, correct feet. He is still a young dog and not yet fully mature but difficult to see how he could improve, his handler has a good rapport with him and handles him with respect and a light touch. Very pleased to award him the CC and BOB today, fortunately I was able to watch him winning a very strong group under one of the country’s most respected judges, Derek Smith.

2nd. Ms S Blake’s CH Sandbears Masterpiece.

A 5 year old black, I preferred the overall size of the first placed dog, but he has a lot of good qualities, with a well-balanced, and strong outline, head compact with a strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, well laid shoulders and a deep chest, correct spring of rib and ribcage carried well back, strong loin and well angulated rear quarters, low set hocks and his movement was sound and true showing reach and drive in profile, handled impeccably as usual, very pleased to award him the RCC today.

3rd. Ms K Thompson’s Comfortcove You Can Fly To Safeharbour.

VD(4)3

1st. Mrs E & Mrs H Hudson & Bone’s CH Newfangled Bone Idle.

A 7 year old black, showing a balanced and typical outline, masculine and well boned throughout, strong head and muzzle proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, powerful neck, well laid shoulders, correct width across his forechest. Deep chest, ribs well sprung and carried back to a strong loin, level topline and well angulated strong rear quarters, low set hocks, he moved powerfully around the rind with reach and drive.

2nd. Mrs E M Dickson’s Zentaur Der Kapitan Wisperedomen JW ShCM shCex VW.

An 8 ½ year old black and another quality exhibit, he has a breed typical outline being substantial and well boned throughout, strong head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, well angulated front and rear quarters, deep chest and a level topline, powerful rear quarters and low set hocks, he moved purposefully with drive in profile.

3rd. C & J Sayle’s CH Baranova Top Gallant.

Almost 11 years old and a credit to his owner.

MPB(3)2

1st. Mr K & Mrs K Hosie’s Shadowrise Smash’N Grab.

A 6 month old black, she shows a lovely balanced outline, correct head and muzzle with a feminine expression, dark eyes and the correct bite. Correct length of neck, well laid shoulder blades, deep brisket and ribs nicely sprung. Level topline, strong rear quarters, low set hocks and she moved very well being sound and true.

2nd. Mrs C Chapple’s Vodahond Violet For Peakcharm.

An 8 month old, black and litter sister to the puppy dog winner, I preferred the overall balance of the first placed bitch, but she is a very promising puppy that needs time. Head and muzzle of the correct proportions, ears well set on, strong neck, well laid front and rear quarters, deep chest and the correct spring of rib. Level back, nicely bent stifles and low set hocks, she moved with drive and purpose.

PB(3)

1st. Miss C Latham’s Valentine De La Baie De Pempoul For Morrelham NAF.

A 9 month old black, she has a balanced outline and gives the impression of strength throughout, she has a lovely head with a broad skull and muzzle, she has the correct bite and dark eyes giving a feminine expression. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest, correct spring of rib for her age and ribcage carried well back. Level topline and strong rear quarters with nicely bent stifles, her movement was sound and true and showed reach and drive in profile, pleased to award her best Puppy Bitch.

2nd. Miss J & Mr R C Burton’s Vodahond Bluebell.

An 8 month old black, I preferred the head and expression of the first placed bitch, she has a typical breed outline being balanced throughout, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite. She has a strong neck leading into well laid shoulders and level topline, deep chest and ribcage carried well back, loin of the correct length and strong rear quarters, well bent stifles and she moved with drive and purpose.

3rd. Mr & Mrs W J lloyd’s Stelamah Zafirah Hefo Cewrirdwr.

JB(5)

1st. Ms S M McDonald’s Sandbears Dreams And wishes.

A 15 month old black and she impressed immediately with her overall appearance having a balanced outline, feminine but strong throughout, lovely head and expression with a broad skull and a strong muzzle, ears well set on and the correct bite. She has a strong neck of the correct length and well laid shoulders and upper arms, correct width across her forechest and a deep chest, ribcage nicely sprung and ribs carried well back. Level back and a strong loin, Strong rear quarters well bent stifles and low set hocks, her movement is sound and true, and she moved effortlessly around the showing reach and drive, well-presented and handled, I was very pleased to award her the RCC today and learn that she was awarded third in the Junior working group. I think she has a very promising future ahead.

2nd. Mrs A & Mr D Duff’s Titanbears Requiem.

A 13 month old black, I preferred the overall outline of the first placed bitch, but she has obvious qualities, having a strong head and muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, ears well set, powerful neck, well laid shoulders, and a deep chest, ribs nicely sprung, ribcage carried well back, loin of the correct length, strong rear quarters and low set hocks, she moved well showing reach and drive.

3rd. Mrs P & Mr J G Leech’s Mileoak Dee Day Darling.

YB(4)2

1st. Dr M & Mrs G Popple’s Mileoak Wishing On A Star JW.

A 19 month old black, substantial throughout and showing a balanced outline, broad skull and a strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite, powerful neck leading into well laid shoulders, level topline, deep chest, correct spring of rib and strong rear quarters, nicely bent stifles and low set hocks, she moved with drive and purpose showing reach and drive in profile.

2nd. Mrs P & Mr J G Leech’s Mileoak Dee Day Darling.

A 13 month old Landseer, nicely marked with virtually no ticking, balanced outline, I preferred the head proportions of the first placed bitch, dark eyes and the correct bite, neck of the correct length, well laid shoulders, deep chest and ribs nicely sprung, ribcage carried well back, level back, strong rear quarters with well bent stifles and low set hocks, she was well handled and moved with reach ad drive.

PGB(7)4

1st. Mrs A & Mr D Duff’s Titanbears Pious Charlatan.

A 3 year old black showing balanced and typical outline, substantial throughout but still feminine, broad skull and a strong muzzle, long strong neck, shoulders well laid back, level topline, and a deep chest. Ribs well sprung, strong loin, and powerful rear quarters, nicely bent stifles, low set hocks and she moved well.

2nd. Mrs L & Mr N Hartley’s Shadowrise Forged In Fire.

A 2 year old black, she has obvious qualities, being substantial throughout, broad skull and a strong muzzle, dark eyes. I just preferred the balanced outline of the first placed bitch. Strong neck, leading into well laid shoulders and a deep chest, level back, strong rear quarters, low set hocks and she moved soundly with reach and drive.

3rd. Mrs K L & Mr S M Hietschold’s Davistell babe Love At Chrishelkate (AI).

LB(7)5

1st. Ms K Thompson’s Saskinbears True Blue For Safeharbour JW.

A 3 yrs 9 month old black, she is substantial and well boned throughout, head and muzzle of the correct proportions, dark eyes and the correct bite, ears well set on, strong neck, shoulders well laid back, deep chest and a level topline, correct spring of rib and nicely bent stifles with low set hocks, her movement was sound and true.

2nd. Mrs N Arkell’s Camnoire She’s A Star.

Another quality black being 4 years old and showing a breed typical outline, substantial and well boned throughout, well presented. Head and muzzle substantial and strong, dark eyes and the correct bite, long strong neck, well laid shoulders, correct width across her forechest and a deep chest and well sprung ribcage, ribs carried well back. Strong nicely angulated rear quarters, low set hocks and she moved well.

3rd. Coldwell’s Zentaur The Jam Is Pumpin.

OB(6)

1st. Coldwell’s Twillin Gate Villustrious Among Zentaur (IMP BEL) JW.

A 2 ½ year old black, she impressed me with her overall substance and balanced outline, she has a broad skull and a strong muzzle with feminine expression, dark eyes and the correct bite, powerful neck, well laid shoulders, correct width across forechest, deep chest and ribs well sprung, ribcage carried well back and strong loin. Level back, strong rear quarters and well bent stifles, low set hocks, her movement was sound and true and showed reach and drive in profile, coat in good condition and she was well-presented and handled, very pleased to award her the CC today and she pushed very hard for BOB.

2nd. Mrs K J & Mr A G Farrar’s CH Darkpeak Starlight Express.

A 3 ½ year old black and another quality bitch, balanced and in proportion, substantial throughout, coat in good condition and she was well handled and presented. Head and muzzle strong but still feminine, powerful neck, well laid shoulders, deep chest and ribs well sprung, strong back and a level topline. Strong rear quarters, nicely bent stifles and low set hocks, her movement is sound and true, and she moved around the ring showing reach and drive in profile.

3rd. Mrs K Thompson’s Comfortcove Pixie dust.

VB(3)1

1st. Mrs K J & Mr A G Farrar’s CH Disoranto Juliana Blue At Darkpeak (IMP POL)JW.

A 7 year old black and in great condition for a veteran, well-groomed and presented, a strong and powerful bitch with a balanced outline and well boned throughout, head with a broad skull and a strong muzzle, dark eyes and the correct bite. Strong neck, leading into well laid shoulders and a deep chest, well sprung ribcage and ribs carried well back and a strong loin, strong back and a level topline. Very pleased to award her Best Veteran Today.