Bath Canine Society

Dog Challenge Certificate and Best Of Breed 5525 - Esp/prt Ch Devael Itz Killefitz (Mr N Strahl)

Reserve Dog Challenge Certificate 5517 - Waldershelf Bjorn to Be King JW (Mrs A & Mr I & Mrs E Manix & Manix & English)

Bitch Challenge Certificate 5509 - Waldershelf Queen’s Inglish (Mr S J & Mrs J & Mr P & Mrs E V Green & Green & English & English)

Reserve Bitch Challenge Certificate 5510 - Monalou Devil Woman (Miss M Gurney)

Best Puppy 5503 - Fancy Pants von Romanshof at Bulldaxit (Imp Pol) (Mr G & Mrs J Cox)

Best Special Beginner 5491 - Waldershelf Leading Lady (Miss D Andrews)

Thank you to Bath Canine Society for inviting me to judge and award my first set of CCs. Thank you to my steward, Richard, who helped keep the ring running smoothly. And a huge thank you to all of the exhibitors who entered, showed their dogs and took my decisions sportingly.

Overall I was really pleased with my entry and quality of dogs shown. All dogs were of good type, were presented well and had excellent temperaments.

Class 2229. Puppy Dog Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5503 - Fancy Pants von Romanshof at Bulldaxit (Imp Pol) (Mr G & Mrs J Cox)

• 11 month old puppy dog, who presents a pleasing outline with a plush coat and excellent bone. Attractive, masculine head developing with flat skull. Almond shaped eye but would prefer them a touch darker. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders and upper arm. Good proportions with straight topline and compact loin. Nice bend of stifle and short rear pasterns. Correct tail set and carriage. Moved cleanly and soundly in all directions. Pleased to award him Best Puppy in Breed.

Class 2230. Junior Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5522 - Fortonpark Senator at Mytrue (Ms D & Mr K & Givens)

• 17 month old, medium sized, compact dog. He has a smaller frame than 2nd but all in proportion and ample bone for size. Handsome, masculine head with flat skull and kind, dark, almond eyes and a gentle expression. Correct body proportions, and good angulation fore and aft. Good spring of rib and depth of chest. He appears bum high on the stack, but upon examination he has a level topline. Nice bend of stifle and short, well let down hocks. Nice front and profile movement but a little close behind today. In fantastic condition, and handled and presented beautifully.

2nd Place 5528 - Fortonpark More Class for Bernershaw (Mrs J A Tomkins)

• Another attractive 17 month old male, of different type to first and not quite as mature at this stage. Nice head developing with flat skull and kind, dark almond eyes. Correct body proportions and lovely bone. Balanced angles fore and aft and level topline. Good tail set and carriage. Not as together as 1st on the move, but moved well in front and profile but a little close behind.

3rd Place 5518 - Angelrain Dark Prince (Mrs R & Mr P Meakin)

Reserve (4th Place) 5505 - Malindibeach Harlequin (Miss A & Mrs F Edge)

Class 2231. Yearling Dog Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5517 - Waldershelf Bjorn to Be King JW (Mrs A & Mr I & Mrs E Manix & Manix & English)

• 22 months old, upper size male who was an easy winner of this class. Catches your eye immediately as he is a strong male, full of type, with a balanced outline of correct proportions, and excellent bone. Strong, masculine headpiece, flat skull, with gorgeous dark eye, but slightly loose flews. Good length of neck flowing into strong front quarters. Nice sloping shoulders with well laid upper arm and straight forelegs. Good width and depth to chest, strong loin and well angled rear. Lovely bend of stifle and strong, straight rear pasterns. Correct tail set and carriage. Excellent movement in all directions. Classically marked coat and in top condition. Presented and handled beautifully.

2nd Place 5506 - Kernow Sealion at Fitzford (Mrs J S Ellis)

• 18 month old, upper sized male who is developing well. Attractive, dark marked head with kind expression. Dark, almond shaped eyes and flat skull. Correct body proportions and excellent bone. Well angled fore and aft. Straight forelegs, but back feet can turn outwards at times. Good depth of chest but needs more time to fill his frame. Good length of loin and level topline. Correct tail set and carriage. In excellent coat and condition. Moved well in profile and rear, but untidy in front today.

3rd Place 5527 - Bernervalley Upstart Crow (Mrs T Titchmarsh)

Reserve (4th Place) 5505 - Malindibeach Harlequin (Miss A & Mrs F Edge)

Class 2232. Novice Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5506 - Kernow Sealion at Fitzford (Mrs J S Ellis)

• See 2nd in Yearling Dog.

2nd Place 5523 - Breaghbeau Haranbern Adam (Miss C Rowlands)

• 3 year old medium sized male with correct proportions and good bone for his size. Attractive headpiece with almond eyes but they are a little light in colour. Good length of neck and slope of shoulder but short in upper arm. Straight front legs and tight feet. Good depth of chest, straight topline and compact loin. Nice bend of stifle. Classic markings on the darkest of coats. Moved well in profile but close behind, and rather proud of his tail on the move.

3rd Place 5496 - Southsky Lavazza at Cullumbern (Ms K Bird)

Class 2233. Post Graduate Dog Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5520 - Etterbern Forever First (Mrs A New)

• 2 year old medium sized male who is full of breed type. Lovely, balanced outline, with correct proportions and excellent bone for his size. Attractive head with flat skull, almond eyes and a very kind, gentle expression. Good length of neck with nicely sloping shoulders but could have better upper arm. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline and strong rear. Lovely bend of stifle and short rear pasterns. Correct tail set and carriage. Moved well in profile and good drive from the rear but untidy in front. Classic markings on a plush coat. Handled and presented beautifully.

2nd Place 5500 - Tickbern Ridin The Moon (Mrs P A & Mr J Cooke & Stevens)

• Another 2 year old male but different type to 1st and slower to mature. Nice compact dog with balanced angles fore and aft and correct body ratios. A smaller, lighter frame than 1st but everything is in proportion. Attractive head with flat skull and lovely dark eye. Good length of neck, correct shoulders and return of upper arm. Straight front legs and tight feet. Good depth of chest, compact loin, correct tail set and strong rear. Would prefer a little more bend of stifle. Excellent, clean movement in all directions. Classic markings but not in his best jacket today. Handled and presented beautifully.

3rd Place 5495 - Norburylou Karias Star (Miss M Austen)

Class 2234. Limit Dog Entries: 6 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5511 - Monalou What Ho Jeeves (Miss M Gurney)

• 3 year old medium sized male who catches your eye with his strength and masculinity. He presents a balanced outline with correct body proportions and excellent bone. Strong head with the darkest of eyes and a kind, gentle expression. Good length of neck, nicely built front and good depth and width to chest. Straight front legs and tight feet. Compact loin and strong rear, although would like more bend of stifle. His topline can appear soft on the stack, but hands on it is level and he maintains it on the move. Correct tail set and carriage. Easy, clean movement in all directions. Handled and presented well.

2nd Place 5531 - Meadowpark What A Dream at Glorybern JW (Mr R A & Mrs G R Wort)

• Another attractive, typey male but not as mature as 1st. A 2 year old male with lots to like about him, including correct body proportions, balance, size and excellent bone. He has a strong, handsome head which is developing well for his age with typical kind expression. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, level topline and compact loin. He has good, balanced angles fore and aft which reflects in his sound, easy movement. Correct tail set and carriage. Shown today in beautiful coat and condition. He shows lots of promise.

• 3rd Place 5501 - Tickbern Yardhand (Mrs P A & Mr J Cooke & Stevens)

Reserve (4th Place) 5498 - Krimm Bernenska Sfora at Kernow (Imp Pol) (Mrs S Bridges)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 5513 - Collansues Abracadabra (Miss K Jones)

Class 2235. Open Dog Entries: 7 Absentees: 1

1st Place 5525 - Esp/prt Ch Devael Itz Killefitz (Mr N Strahl)

• A super 3 year old male who caught my eye as soon as he entered the ring. Not the flashiest of dogs but a true workman-like draft dog, full of breed type and a calm, gentle nature. On the stand he presents a lovely balanced outline with nothing overdone, with excellent bone and correct proportions. An attractive, masculine head, flat skull with classic markings, dark, almond eyes and a kind expression. Good length of neck leading to strong, well laid shoulders and good length of upper arm. Straight front legs and tight feet. Good depth of chest and spring of rib, strong compact loin and well angled rear. Nice bend of stifle and short, strong rear pasterns. Excellent topline kept on the stand and on the move. Well rounded croup with correct tail set and carriage. Moved effortlessly around the ring with clean movement in all directions. Beautifully groomed and handled to get the best out of him. Super pleased to award him Best of Breed and then watch take Group 4 later in the day!

2nd Place 5493 - Int/multi Ch Thunder Taro Bohemijos Zibute Int Jch Ew25 (Mrs A Anufrowicz)

• Another lovely 3 year old dog, very different in type to 1st but a quality boy with lots to like. A compact dog with good proportions, is very balanced and he has superb bone. A masculine head with flat skull, and dark eye but would like tighter rims. Good length of neck leading to strong, well-built front quarters. Good depth and width to chest, strong compact loin and well angled rear. Strong topline kept on the stand and on the move. Correct tail set and carriage. The boy excels on the move and has clean movement in all directions with lovely reach and drive. Classic markings but sadly his coat was coarse and not in it’s best condition today. Handled and presented excellently.

3rd Place 5502 - Kernow Dollar Promises at Maxjabar ShCEx (Mr O & Mrs M Copeland)

Reserve (4th Place) 5512 - Ch Waldershelf Cubby Ad Astra (Mr C, Mr J M, Mrs D & Miss D L Hughes)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 5521 - Fortonpark Talk of The Town (Mr & Mrs J O'toole)

Class 2236. Special Beginners Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5491 - Waldershelf Leading Lady (Miss D Andrews)

• A pretty 5 year old bitch who stood four square with lovely bone and correct proportions. Strong yet feminine head with flat skull, dark markings and dark, almond eyes, but slightly loose flews. Correct length of neck, good angles front and back and good spring of rib. A little long in loin but she retains her topline on the stand and on the move. Correct tail set and carriage. Excellent coat and condition. Moved well in profile and rear but toed in a little today coming towards.

Class 2238. Minor Puppy Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5504 - Matera's Royal Empress (Mr G & Mrs J Cox)

• A pretty 8 month old puppy who is developing nicely for her age. She presents a pleasing outline with correct proportions and ample bone for her size. She has a feminine head with flat skull and almond eye, although I would prefer these a shade darker. Good length of neck leading to well laid shoulders and correct return of upper arm. Chest developing well for age, compact loin and rounded croup. Nice bend of stifle and strong hocks. Tail long at the moment but set and carried correctly. Nice steady movement in all directions. Shown in excellent coat and condition.

Class 2240. Junior Bitch Entries: 1 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5507 - Etterbern Made in Essex for Evansly (Miss M J D Evans)

• A pretty 14 month old feminine girl who is maturing nicely. On the stand she presents a balanced outline with correct body proportions and ample bone. She has a very feminine head with classic markings, flat skull and kind, dark almond shaped eyes. Good length of neck, leading to a well angled front. Straight front legs and tight feet. Chest is developing nicely for her age. She is slightly long in loin, but has a strong topline and well rounded croup. Nice bend of stifle and short, strong rear pasterns. Clean movement in front and in profile but a little close at the rear today.

Class 2241. Yearling Bitch Entries: 4 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5509 - Waldershelf Queen’s Inglish (Mr S J & Mrs J & Mr P & Mrs E V Green & Green & English & English)

• Loved this 22 month old bitch; completely feminine but strong and full of breed type. She free stood for her handler, completely four square showing off her balance and correct proportions. Very pretty head, flat skull, dark almond eyes, and kind expression. Correct length of neck leading to excellent forequarters. Correctly placed shoulders, good length to upper arm, good depth and breadth to chest. Straight, well boned front legs and tight feet. Compact loin, straight topline and well rounded croup. Lovely bend of stifle and short, strong hocks. Correct tail set and carried beautifully on the move. Everything in the right place and not overdone in any way. Excellent, clean movement in all directions with reach and drive. Presented in immaculate condition and handled beautifully. Pleased to award Best Bitch and Reserve Best of Breed.

2nd Place 5499 - Oonelladream A Stolen Kiss at Kernow (Mrs S Bridges)

• A lovely 23 month old bitch, larger and heavier built than 1st. Full of breed type, excellent bone and correct proportions. Feminine head with full skull, dark, almond eyes and kind expression. Correct length of neck and good front angulation. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Topline is soft in appearance but hands on is level. Good rear angulation, nice bend of stifle and strong hocks. Correct tail set and carriage. Classic markings on a beautiful, plush coat. Moved well in all directions.

3rd Place 5529 - Kernow Penguin (Mrs C & Mr M Vaughan)

Reserve (4th Place) 5519 - Bellatrix Do Monte Dos Ursos (Imp Prt) (Mrs R & Mr P Meakin)

 Class 2244. Limit Bitch Entries: 5 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5510 - Monalou Devil Woman (Miss M Gurney)

• A very pretty 2 year old bitch, who is full of breed type, presenting a lovely outline and correct proportions. I loved her strong yet feminine head which is classically marked, with flat skull and dark, almond eyes, giving a gentle expression. Good length of neck, nicely sloping shoulders and correct return of upper arm. Straight front legs with excellent bone. Good chest proportions and spring of rib. Compact loin, strong back with level topline and nicely rounded croup. Excellent rear angulation with nice bend of stifle and short, strong hocks. Correct tail set and carriage. Clean, free movement in all directions. Not in full coat but she has nothing to hide.

2nd Place 5530 - Fortonpark Sweet Dreams at Oakbern (Mrs E Worrall)

• Another quality bitch in this class. A 4 year old bitch who was more mature than 1st but lost out as I felt she had slightly stretched proportions and is longer in loin. She is of excellent breed type and has lovely bone. She has a strong yet feminine head, flat, broad skull, dark, almond eye and classic markings. Good length of neck leading to a well angulated front. Straight front legs and tight feet. Good chest proportions, level topline and well angulated rear. Nice bend of stifle and strong hocks. Correct tail set and carriage. Steady, sound movement in all directions. Handled and presented well.

3rd Place 5524 - Kernow Blue Lagoon (Mrs C Sokel)

Reserve (4th Place) 5491 - Waldershelf Leading Lady (Miss D Andrews)

Very Highly Commended (5th Place) 5515 - Kernow Goin Back to My Roots at Glamrock (Mrs S J Long)

Class 2245. Open Bitch Entries: 3 Absentees: 0

1st Place 5508 - Waldershelf Gin and Tonic (Mr S J & Mrs J & Mrs E V Green & Green & English)

• A quality 3 year old bitch who has balance, correct proportions and good bone. Feminine head with flat skull, a touch long in muzzle, dark, almond eyes and ears used well. Good length to neck, nicely angled front and good chest proportions. Straight front legs, tight feet and always standing four square. Good spring of rib, compact loin and strong level topline which she maintained on the stand and on the move. Well rounded croup and correct tail set and carriage. Well angled rear with nice bend of stifle and short, straight rear pasterns. Easily had the best movement in this class today; sound, clean movement in all directions with reach and drive. Not in her best coat today but handled and presented well.

2nd Place 5514 - Tremywyddfa Black Lace (Mrs B W Jones)

• A lovely 5 year old bitch who is full of breed type and femininity. She has correct body proportions and is well balanced. She has a gorgeous head and expression; flat skull, dark, almond eyes and correct stop. Can appear a little short in neck. Well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Straight, well boned front legs and tight feet. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Compact loin, well rounded croup and correct tail set and carriage. Well angulated rear with lovely bend of stifle and short, strong hocks. Sadly she couldn’t retain her topline today which was soft over her withers and rising over her rump. Shown in beautiful full coat with classic markings, handled and presented well. Moved steadily and was clean in profile and rear but toed in a little coming towards.

3rd Place 5526 - Ch Nelstephbern Dior by Design (Mesdames J & H Sutton & Davenport-Willis)

Judge: Rebecca King