National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society

Judge Ms T Forsey (Muzoku).

Thank you to the Society for the invitation to Judge at this lovely Show We were blessed with beautiful weather on the day and despite a nasty injury to myself making my second breed take a little more time due to the pain, it was a wonderful day especially as I had the honour of awarding CC’s in Finnish Lapphunds for the first time. I would like to give a big thank you to my super stewards for taking good care of myself and my ring and checking in on me later on in the week but the biggest thanks goes to all of the exhibitors and their dogs for their entries today It will definitely be one to remember for me.

Temperaments were sound across both breeds and despite the heat all dogs appeared to have been kept in the shade and most coped admirably. However, I was very upset to hear comments made about myself, other breeders and their dogs right outside the ring next to me. It is not professional nor is it acceptable behaviour.

Please accept my apologies for the critiques being a little over due, my health has had a bit of a knock after COVID and Pneumonia combined with my illness has left me very weak and disorientated.

CANADIAN ESKIMO DOG

JUNIOR DOG (1)

1.HOOLEY’S AKNA PALMATUM

13 month old male of good size and outline. Broad skull with still time to mature. Lovely dark eye and I loved his inquisitive cheeky expression Ears slightly relaxed but mobile on engagement. Tapered muzzle. Short muscular neck Good breadth and depth of chest Moderate bone Excellent coat texture. Balanced angles. He is a little uncoordinated on the move at the moment but I’m sure this will improve as he tones up all through However he has plenty of power reach and drive in his side-gait.

POST GRADUATE DOG (1)

1.BAILEY’S AKNA RUN SILENT RUN DEEP

Presented well in profile and very good under hand Lovely head and expression with dark eye good bite and broad skull and muzzle. Thick well furred ears of good set and carried forward. A little bit excited but of excellent nature and very engaged. Another excellent coat. Good bone and substance. Balanced angulation Tail set well Good bend of stifle and nice feet Moved with power and reach and drive

OPEN DOG (4, 2 Abs)

1.BAILEY’S IR CH AKNA PANDA IR JR CH

I loved this boys profile and type. Strong powerful and with an excellent outline, well let down hocks and good bone and substance. Masculine head with balanced proportions Dark eye well set with small thick triangular ears of nice thick leather, well furred and carried forward. He had a super temperament and was a very happy boy. Front and rear angulation was correct and this showed perfectly in his side gait. He moved with power reach and drive. Not as settled as the bitch in challenge. BD BOS.

2. BYRNE’S AAVUUTA QIMMIQ AKIAK (IMP CAN) (AZ3) BEJCH IR JCH SHCEX

Another very nice dog who was in super condition and beautifully presented. I have judged him before and I was pleased to see his head and his frame has matured well. Masculine head and attractive expression Good leg length and bone with tidy well arched feet. Good breadth and depth of chest Well set and carried bushy tail Moved cleanly and true but I think he struggled in the heat today and didn’t have the power of my class winner. RBD

VETERAN DOG OR BITCH (2)

1.BYRNE’S INT CH IR CH NI CH HARPAN CHARLOTTE BAY IRJCH BJCH (B)

Attractive 7 year old bitch Beautiful feminine head yet retaining strength Good breadth to skull with tapering muzzle. Medium sized ear with rounded tips Short neck to well angulated front Well sprung rib. Very good coat texture with a lovely bushy tail. She had excellent short strong hocks and good bend of stifle and she used those to advantage on the move. BB BOB BVIB

2.BAILEY’S AKNA KING PEAK (D)

10 year old male most definitely presenting his age today Loved that character and sled dog puppy attitude that just oozed out of him Not only that he was an excellent representative of the breed Attractive, masculine head without coarseness. Lovely expression with eyes and pigment harmonising with his coat. Of good size and proportions. Coat of excellent texture Hard guard hair and thick dense undercoat Good angles all through Excellent bone and feet Gave his all on the move shower plenty of power from the side.

SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG OR BITCH (0)

JUNIOR BITCH

1.HOOLEY’S SNOQUALMIE FAIRY FIREFLY

At 14 months tomorrow this youngster was very excitable however has a very promising foundation. I loved her head and expression with such beautiful dark eyes and well-set ears. Good angles and well-toned. Lovely coat and bushy tail A little uncoordinated on the move but hopefully a little more time and training she will fulfil the promise she shows.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (0)

OPEN BITCH (3)

1.ATKINS QIMUGTA HARPIST

Beautiful head on this 6 year old bitch Lovely dark eye, well set and thick well furred ears which were used to her advantage Super personality and temperament and just happy to be here. Balanced ‘ moderate angulation with good bone and substance and tidy feet. She covered the ground well with power reach and drive.RBB

2.ATKINS IR CH LUX CH QIMUGTA MISS MARPLE IR JUN CH

Initially my class winner I really liked this girl for type Lovely head coat bone and angulation. Lovely kind expression and enthusiastic attitude Markings can be misleading but under hand she was built well and muscled and toned all through Not as tidy as class winner on the move but I look forward to seeing her again as she has the power and strength I like to see.

FINNISH LAPPHUND

Some lovely examples of the breed here today and nearly every one with sound temperaments Just a few observations. Firstly, there are some hocks that are not only weak but also not straight This is a concern as it seriously affects the movement of the dogs Several knocking hocks and very weak joints. Secondly fronts, some exhibits are short in upper arm and this impede movement, adding to that some lack the width required. Finally, movement “effortless brisk, agile and straight” is what the breed standard calls for and this was lacking in some exhibits today. On a positive note, it was nice to see come consistency coming through, some promising youngsters and some cracking Veterans who at 10+ years old still doing the breed proud.

PUPPY DOG (1)

1.DALY’S WHINFOSS KESANSATURI (AI)

11month old brown tri. Kind expression Head still to mature. Wavy coat of good texture Must be going through a growth spurt as a little high at rear Moderate angulation Moderate bone in balance with frame. Straight short hocks Slight slope to pasterns Moved well in all directions in a brisk trot Clean and true.

JUNIOR DOG (3, 1Abs)

1.LLOYD’S ARIANRHOD HAVUKRUUNU (AI)

I loved this boys head One of the best on the day and he still has time for it to mature. Strong broad and clearly defined stop. Muzzle broad and slightly shorter than skull. Dark eyes with a soft kind expression. Good bite and pigment. Lovely thick triangular ears set well apart which were used well on invitation. Medium neck into moderately laid shoulder. Firm topline both stood and on the move. Super body proportions being slightly longer than tall He has super bone and his rear has width too. He has moderate angulation super feet and good bend of stifle His leg length to body proportion is correct and he is one of the dogs with excellent short strong hocks and slight slope to pasterns. Although a little out of coat it was of good texture and his tail which was well set and covered with profuse hair gave an indication of how good his full coat is. His handler needs to be mindful of how he is stood as at times he was underneath himself at the rear and I know he is built correctly. He is brisk and agile on the move and was seriously considered for the cards.

2.as first puppy

POST GRADUATE DOG (1)

1.as first Junior

LIMIT DOG (5, 1 Abs)

1.WHYMAN’S LAPPVIKEN KELTAINEN OF MANU JW

A classy young male of 21 months who really put on a fabulous performance today. He has an excellent side profile with just about everything you could hope for. He has a fantastic coat which was profuse with a long coarse outer coat and soft dense undercoat. Plenty of bone and substance for age with time to mature further He has a beautiful head with kind soft expression without losing strength. Broad skull and muzzle Lovely thick ear leather, triangular ears set wide apart which were very mobile. Balanced correct angulation front and back. Firm strong topline Moderate bend of stifle and strong short hocks which were well let down. Good feet and pasterns. Rib well sprung and well-muscled and toned all through Tail well set and carried covered in profuse long hair. He excelled on the move and definitely had the brisk, agile and straight gait and he made it look effortless. DCC

2.SHORT’S ARIANRHOD AAVEVALO TO GLENCHESS (AI)

A nice young male who is brother to my Junior class winner. Very different in type although many good qualities. Nice profile with good angles and good sized feet Attractive head good eye colour and shape and medium ears which were well set He was awarded on his movement in this class which was clean and true in all directions however he does have a tendency to pace when moved too slow. RCC

3.ARISTIDES-PICKARD MIKKI BEAR CUB

OPEN (2)

1.ALLISON’S OBERITZ KAAMOKSEN RUHTINAS

Balanced body proportions in profile with good bone and substance Excellent feet strong pasterns and lovely strong straight hocks Dark eye, broad skull correct bite. Medium neck Correct coat texture. Cleaner on the move than 2 with those hocks coming into effect.

2.SAMUELS CH OBERITZ BUOREMUS

Preferred the head and expression on this male He presented typically in profile and had a good neck and well sprung rib. Good bone and substance. Not as clean or true on the move as class winner as not focussed.

VETERAN DOG (4,1 Abs)

Three super veterans who represented the breed so well today in type presentation and agility. I’m sure on a different day they could change places.

1.LLOYD’S ARIANRHOD FINNTROLL JW

This boy came flying out the gates He was very up to show off his gait and that did not diminish throughout Typical in outline with profuse coat excellent bone and substance. Broad skull and muzzle with correct stop. Good feet and pasterns Well sprung rib and firm topline BVIB

2.COOPER’S CH PAVOSKAS ALY ARTTU JW SHCM SHCEX VW

 Another fine example of the breed who was presented and handled superbly Lovely expression Good eye shape and ear set. Correct coat texture Good spring of rib and firm loin Well off for bone and substance. Balanced angles moved clean and true in all directions.

3. SAMUELS OBERITZ UPPONALLE

PUPPY BITCH (2)

1.ISHERWOOD’S STARLAPPS JAVRI

Beautiful head and expression Lovely dark oval eye and broad muzzle and good stop for age, ears well set with nice thick well furred leather. Good angles and excellent coat texture Good breadth and depth of chest and bone in balance to frame. She moves well when settled with a lovely side gait. Just needs to come up on leg for balance.

2.FOWLER’S WHINFOSS KESANIEHVISTO AT LAPINRUSKA (AI)

Sable bitch of good size and proportions for age. Pretty head with well set ears Medium brown oval shaped eye. Good angulation front and rear and well sprung rib. Tail set moderately high. Moved with brisk gait.

JUNIOR BITCH (3)

1.CLARK’S AATELI KOIRA VAKKER AT LUMENICO (IMP FRA)

Another very pretty girl Feminine head with dark oval eye, defined stop and well set ears. Medium neck and good lay of shoulder. Firm topline and good spring of rib. Good bend of stifle. Excellent coat texture. A little close at rear at times but moved well once motivated.

2.As 1st Puppy.

3.As 2nd Puppy.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (2) 1 Abs

1.As 1st Junior

LIMIT BITCH (3, 1 Abs)

1.PROCTOR’S ALKANTARA TALVI HAMARA WITH CATHBRI

Pretty brown bitch who presents well in profile I loved her character full of confidence. Hazel wyes harmonising with coat, broad skull and muzzle. Medium sized ears set well apart. Moderate neck into well laid shoulder. Moderate angulation front and rear. Oval feet covered with thick hair. I liked her for balance and she was a very confident girl.

2.ARISTIDES-PICKARD’S SAMBREEZE TIIAN MARIA

At 11& ½ this young lady did not present her years She still has the typical Lapphund attitude and character. Feminine head with dark oval eye Ears set well set. Excellent coat, good angles and well let down hocks. Oval well arched feet which were covered with hair. Moved well in profile.

OPEN BITCH (3, 1 Abs)

1.ALLISON’S OBERITZ TUMMA RUHTINATAR

This 4 year old bitch just had everything I was looking for today and I could not fault her in construction or performance. Her head and expression just melted me with her teddy bear expression. Broad skull, oval dark eye, erect ears set well apart and used to advantage. Defined stop, muzzle slightly shorter than skull. Medium neck into moderately laid shoulder. Firm topline. Her body proportions were spot on, with clearly defined fore-chest well sprung rib and short strong loin. Slight slope to croup and high set tail. Coat was profuse and she was presented in tip top condition. Being well muscled and toned all through Excellent bone. Absolutely flawless on the move, a brisk agile gait with a perfect footfall. Cracking girl BCC BOB

2.LLOYD’S CH ARIANRHOD HALLATAR

Another quality girl who presented well in profile. Beautiful head and expression with the darkest of eyes and medium well furred ears. Broad muzzle and defined stop. Well balanced angulation front and rear Well boned, short strong, well let down hocks, good pasterns and oval feet which were covered with hair. Coat was profuse and of correct texture. Vey clean and true on the move. RCC