• Show Date: 08/05/2025
  • Show Type: Championship Show
  • Judged by: Jeff Horswell Contact Judge
  • Published Date: 16/05/2025

Birmingham Dog Show Society Ltd

Breed: Finnish Lapphund

Birmingham DS. Finnish Lapphund

Thanks for your support for having a student judge. The main thing I should comment on is eyes, many were round and the expression not correct. Proportions are quite varied.

Special Beginners D (2,1)

1st: 5432 DALY, Miss Emma Tabanyaruu Borealis Boo

V good type and proportions and goes with an even stride. Fairly broad skull, well set ears. Eyes could be darker. Medium neck. Well balanced and moderate in his angulation. Well ribbed. Level topline. Hind actions could be slightly tidier. Lots to like. BSB

Minor puppy d

1st: 5427 ARISTIDES-PICKARD, Mrs Maria Muzoku We Can Be Heroes

V much a baby who shows so well. Liked his balanced stride. Obviously needs to develop in skull. Medium neck. Would prefer a longer ribcage. Could be more accurate in hind action.

Puppy d

1st: 5440 GREENLAND, Mrs B Oberitz Valonvalke

Plenty of him. V well constructed and has a v easy stride, could be firmed up and back. Fairly broad in skull. Ears well set. Lengthy neck. Liked his angulation front and rear. Level topline. Correct depth chest. V promising .

2nd: 5433 DALY, Miss Emma Whinfoss Kesansoturi (ai)

His is younger and just a little finer in bone than 1. Head can develop. Medium neck. Moderate and balanced in angulation. Chest to elbow. Topline ok. Correct ttail.

3rd: 5427 ARISTIDES-PICKARD, Mrs Maria Muzoku We Can Be Heroes

Junior d

1st: 5449 SHORT, Mrs Elaine R & SHORT, Mr S W G Arianrhod Aavevalo To Glenchess (ai)

V good d for type, well balanced in his proportions and a fairly easy mover. Would prefer a better shaped eye. Medium neck very moderate in his angulation. Level topline. Well set tail. A little narrow coming towards.

2nd: 5443 LLOYD, Mrs T T Arianrhod Havukruunu (ai)

V moderate type d. V alert and showy. Eyes could be better. Medium neck. Well spring ribs. Tail quite tight. In v good coat.

3rd: 5433 DALY, Miss Emma Whinfoss Kesansoturi (ai)

Post grad d

1st: 5452 WHYMAN, Mrs Julie & MURRAY, Mr John Lappviken Keltainen Of Manu JW

V good for breed type, he has a very easy side gait and is v good moving away. Liked his width of skull. Well set ears. Large and round eyes. Lengthy neck, quite a well laid shoulder. Well sprung ribs, could be shorter in loin. Well set tail

Limit d

1st: 5445 MEIKLE, Miss Evelyn & HENDERSON, Mr Scott Elbereth Etiainen At Lintukoto JW -

V typy d who has a v easy stride. Liked his width of skull. Quite good ears. He could have better eyes. Medium neck. Correct depth chest. Firm in topline. Low hocks. RCC

2nd: 5432 DALY, Miss Emma Tabanyaruu Borealis Boo

3rd: 5439 FOX, Mrs Kate Sambreeze Pingviini

Res: 5426 ARISTIDES-PICKARD, Mrs Maria Sambreeze Mikki Bear Cub

VHC: 5450 SMALL, Miss Gemma Louise & THOMPSON, Mr Chris Ansalfrose Weikko Jw

Open d

Interesting class which was quite diverse.

1st: 5435 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate Ch Arianrhod Black Sun Aeon At Muzoku

Fully coated d who is not as heavy as he looks. Proportions are correct and he has enough leg length. Masc in head. Enough neck into well laid shoulders and a sloping upper arm. Well sprung ribs going back to a short loin. Level topline, well set tail. Correct rear with low hocks. Could be slightly tidier out and back. Super in profile, easy stride of moderate, lengthy stride, v economical. CC

2nd: 5422 ALLISON, Ms N J Oberitz Kaamoksen Ruhtinas JW

He has quite good proportions. Masc in head. Correct length of neck. Maybe needs a fraction more length for perfect balance. Chest to elbow. Level topline and a v good tail. Enough hind angulation. Has an easy stride, could be slightly tidier, slightly elbowy in front and hocky at rear.

3rd: 5428 BRACHE, Mrs J Jsy Ch Elbereth Oreokeksi At Lappiness

Res: 5448 SAMUEL, Mrs Cheryl & SAMUEL, Mr N & SAMUEL, Miss S Ch Oberitz Buoremus

VHC: 5424 ANDERSON, Miss K L Limishka Vainamoinen

Veteran d

1st: 5447 SAMUEL, Mrs Cheryl & SAMUEL, Mr N & SAMUEL, Miss S Oberitz Upponalle

Liked his proportions the best of these 2. He has a good head, decent width to his skull. Medium neck. He is moderate in angulation. Topline better than it looks. BV

2nd: 5451 SMALL, Miss Gemma Louise & THOMPSON, Mr Chris Ansalfrose Jani

He has a v pleasing head, good proportions and width of skull. Medium neck. Just a bit too square in his proportions. Level topline. Low hocks.

Special beginners b

1st: 5434 ELLIS, Miss Kate Louise & CROSBY, Mr Max Tabanyaruu Borealis Bliz

V fem b of v good proportions and coat is in such good condition. Enough width of skull, eyes could be better. Medium neck. Moderate and balanced in angulation. Firm topline. V good tail.

2nd: 5431 CLARK, Ms Nicola Aateli Koira Vakker Yuna At Lumenico (imp Fra)

Quite a well balanced b. She could be better out and back and more fluid in profile. She has a fem head of strength. Medium neck. Level topline.

Minor puppy b

1st: 5436 FORSEY, Mr Edward & FORSEY, Mrs Tate Muzoku Devil's Daughter

Baby that shows a lot of promise. Her head has enough width for her age. Neck longer than it looks. Well laid shoulder with good return of upper arm. Level topline. Moderate rear. Easy mover. BP

2nd: 5438 FOWLER, Miss A Whinfoss Kesanlehvisto At Lapinruska (ai)

Would prefer just a little more of her, but can grow on. Lengthy neck. Moderate in angulation. Elbows could be better. Her topline is ok. Well set tail.

Puppy b

1st: 5438 FOWLER, Miss A Whinfoss Kesanlehvisto At Lapinruska (ai)

2nd: 5423 ALLISON, Ms N J Oberitz Valontuojatar

Didn’t really want to be here she is quite feminine. Good coat texture. Correct depth of chest.

Junior b

1st: 5431 CLARK, Ms Nicola Aateli Koira Vakker Yuna At Lumenico (imp Fra)

Post grad b

1st: 5431 CLARK, Ms Nicola Aateli Koira Vakker Yuna At Lumenico (imp Fra)

2nd: 5437 FOWLER, Miss A Tabanyaruu Unelma Kukinta At Lapinruska

Not quite the proportions of 1. V fem in head. Enough neck. She is balanced in angulation. Slightly better in out and back movement than 1 but not as good in profile. Her coat could have more texture.

3rd: 5441 GREENLAND, Mrs B Skimarque Luminen Metsa From Rajarani

Limit b

1st: 5446 MOORE, Mrs & Mr S & R Samerajerna's Zaluda Of Morval (Swed Imp)

Really lovely young b, excellent proportions and type. She is fem in head with enough width. Ears could be better. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Level in topline. Correct dept and well ribbed. Firm loin. Correct rear. She is parallel out and back and goes with an easy stride. Quality b. CC & BOB

2nd: 5434 ELLIS, Miss Kate Louise & CROSBY, Mr Max Tabanyaruu Borealis Bliz

Open b

This was quite an even class.

1st: 5442 JACKSON, Mr S Ch Elbereth Unisieppari JW

She moves with a v easy stride. Fem head with oval,dark eyes. Enough neck. Quite a good front, slightly too much slope in pastern. Well bodied. Level topline. Better rear than 2. RCC

2nd: 5425 ANDERSON, Miss K L & NARDONE, Mrs S Ch Limishka Kareitar JW

Liked her head. At times she looked a little square. Correct length of neck. Well sprung ribs to a short loin. Well set and carried tail. Chest to elbow.

3rd: 5421 ALLISON, Ms N J Oberitz Tumma Ruhtinatar

Veteran B. ne

Jeff Horswell