Midland & Northern Counties French Bulldog Club

Midland & Northern Counties French Bulldog Club – Championship Show May 11th, 2025 Judge: Vanessa Bryant

Thank you to the Committee of MNCFBC for inviting me and to the Exhibitors for their entries and for the opportunity to go over your lovely dogs and accepting my placings graciously. Thanks also to my efficient stewards Jackie and Richard Mavro- Michaelis who kept everything ticking along nicely and thankfully delays in judging due to ring clashes were kept to a minimum. I thoroughly enjoyed the day.Judging our wonderful breed these days involves not only consideration of the breed standard, but also of the newly updated RKC Breed Health Watch document. This is something that all exhibitors should familiarise themselves with, as it sets out what cannot be overlooked by a judge on the day in relation to breed health. We should all be mindful of this when presenting our dogs in the ring, as obvious signs of skin, mouth and breathing issues cannot be ignored. Despite being a particularly warm spring day, there were no dogs giving me cause for concern with their breathing and Nares overall were acceptable. If I did find one fault that was more prevalent since the last time I judged, it was the number of dogs rather tubular in shape, the standard calls for a well-rounded body and ribs well sprung. The ground in the ring did throw movement off in places and the dried sheep droppings seemed a popular delicacy for some.

BABY PUPPY DOG (3/0) 1st. CASTRUM OSINIUM NO LIMIT (IMP HRV) NAF TAF– SUHAREVA & CRUTTENDEN, MISS S & MR J

Adorable expression on this 5mth old Dark Brindle who has a compact body shape. Dark, round, well placed eyes, prominent stop, and nice dome to forehead with desired fine wrinkling. Well set Bat Ear which are correct for size and shape. Developing width to muzzle, which has just enough viewable in profile. Nice lip placement with upsweep to lower jaw. Well boned straight front. Good length of neck. In side profile he has enough fore chest and well laid shoulders and tight elbows. Good hind angulation with low set hock. Small Tail. His topline is a little flatter than 2nd but overall he scored on balance and movement. He struts the ring like he has been here and done this before. BBPIS

2nd. OLIJAH LUCKY STAR FOR CARKENNAR NAF - ADAM, MRS E J, another 5-month-old Brindle who is developing nicely and has a lovely cobby shape with nice amount of substance, particularly in his hindquarters. Developing squareness to head with good width of muzzle, cheeks and lower jaw with lip placement giving good amount of visible chin. Eyes are dark and wide set level with his well-defined stop. He has better fill under eye than 1st at this stage of development. Large nose pad with good nares. Well boned straight front, feet just need to tighten a little. Good Spring of Rib, short loin, shapely topline leading to well set tail of decent size and a nicely rounded rump, he also has good hind angulation. Not as settled on the move as 1st.

3rd BESTFRENCHIE LOLEK - HANSLOW, LADY L & LORD L

BABY PUPPY BITCH (0)

VETERAN DOG (2/2)

MINOR PUPPY DOG (6/0)

Lovely couple of puppies taking the top two places here and a lot to like about them both, really did come down to nitpicking on the day with 1st just pipping it on being so well schooled.

1st OLIJAH GOING IN DEEP - TIMMS, MISS O - Almost 7 months, Dark Brindle presented in fabulous condition. He has well placed dark eyes of a moderate size set level with his well-defined stop, large nose pad and good nares. Good width to cheek at this stage and overall has a developing squareness to his head. Ears are large and well set and upright, if hyper critical he still needs to grow into them a little, but I felt this should come as his head continues to develop. He has a nice amount of cushioning to his tight lips and a good amount of visible chin. In profile he has a shapely neck of moderate length, good amount of fore chest, depth to brisket and well laid shoulder. Front is straight and has enough bone for his size. He is balanced in shape with his topline having a small rise over his loin to a low set tail and that is complimented by a good underline. He is well angulated in hind quarters. True on the move coming and going and holds his topline in profile. I hope he stays with this balance as he continues to mature and today, I felt he was worthy of the DRCC in particularly good company and BPIS.

2nd KHANIN HIS A VERY NAUGHTY BOY – SMITH & PRATT, MR R, MRS M & MRS J D, Another lovely boy with clear close Fawn coat and well pigmented black mask. There is more of him in substance than 1st, so he needs time to mature into himself. I liked his head properties very much, there is a lovely balance to his masculine square head with good width throughout, well developed cheeks. Fabulous width and depth to muzzle with well cushioned tight lips and enough upsweep to lower jaw. Skull is flat between upright Bat Ears which are of good size and shape. Dark round eyes which give him a lovely melting expression. Well off for bone in his strong front and has good width of chest. He is well ribbed back and in profile his topline has slight rise over loin and is finished with small tail and he has a good underline, shapely hindquarters with good width of thigh. Not as settled on the move as 1st but gave me enough to assess coming and going.

3rdRAVENDANE PADDINGTON BEAR - WALTON, MISS J R

PUPPY DOG (8/1)

1st OSCHALBEN OLYMPUS - HUTCHINSON, MISS S Brindle male of nearly 9 months. Cobby with good substance throughout. Masculine square head with well-muscled cheeks. Strong muzzle of good width and depth and tidy flews with good cushioning. Nose is well-placed, and he has good nares, muzzle is visible in side profile. Good rise to forehead which has enough fine wrinkling when alert. Bat Ears are well set and neat. I would have preferred a darker rounder eye. Lovely squareness in front with good bone to straight legs and neat feet with lovely dark short nails. In profile he has enough length of neck, well laid shoulders, and deep chest. Good spring of rib and a short muscular loin. His topline could rise a little more over his loin. Small low set tail present. Moved well in all directions.

2nd KHANIN NUDGE NUDGE WINK WINK - SMITH & PRATT, MR R, MRS M & MRS J D, sadly there were no prizes for the dog that the judge would most like to take home, but I loved him, he lost out purely on maturity. He has a lovely square head with a good wide strong muzzle, lovely upsweep and well-padded tight lips and good mouth. He has a well-placed nose and prominent stop and his dark eye being set level with it. Forehead is broad and finely wrinkled and has well carried Bat Ears which are wide at base. He also has a lovely squareness in front, is well boned with strong pasterns and has good depth and width of chest. Good amount of fore chest visible in profile and his neck is of moderate length with nice arch. He is Cobby with a good spring of rib and topline rounds off nicely over a short loin to a low set tail. Good width and depth to thigh and moderate hind angulation with hocks that are well let down. Moved well and as one would expect for his age.

3rd RAVENDANE PADDINGTON BEAR - WALTON, MISS J R

JUNIOR DOG (8/0)

1st BESTFRENCHIE PIRAT AT MUGGSHOTTS - BONSALL, MRS L – 16-month-old clear coated Brindle Pied, he has a lot of substance in his compact frame. Large mature square head with well-developed muscular cheeks. Good width, depth, and squareness to muzzle. Large well-placed nose with good nares. Dark eye set level with his stop. Bat Ears are of good size and shape and are set upright and parallel with good width of skull between them. Strong boned and straight in front but would prefer tighter pasterns. Ample width to chest, broad across shoulder and he has good spring of rib. He has a strong thick neck with enough length. His topline shows correct rise over loin, with low set small tail. Moderate angulation behind. On the move he is sound and straight coming and going and holds topline in profile, attentive to his handler at all times.

2nd JAFRAK SUGAR RAY FOR GWYNSEL - WILLIAMS, MISS S 14mth old Clear coated Fawn with black mask. He too has a strong square masculine head with good overall proportions. Lovely dark well placed eyes. Muzzle is broad with good depth and is clearly visible in side profile. Tidy lips, which are well padded. Correct rise to his forehead, and he carries his medium Bat Ears well. He is broad in front, and legs are well boned, his pasterns are tight, and he has neat feet. Neck is broad and strong. Topline has a correct rise over his loin and he has a low set tail. He has a gentle cut up to underline. Well let down hocks with enough hind angulation. I preferred the overall front assembly on 1st when stood and on the move.

3rd NARCYZ Z LIPKOWEGO RANCZA AT BESTFRENCHIE (IMP POL) - PLOMINSKA & KIL, MRS D P, MR S K, MISS K P & MR E K

YEARLING DOG (3/0) 3 males of differing types.

1st FRANSTELGO'S LOW RIDER - ROSS & MARRS, MISS V & MS D 22mth old compact brindle with lovely close smooth coat. He is a clean compact dog and scored here for his balanced head properties. Head is square with good width created by his muscular cheeks. Balanced in muzzle proportions and has enough visible in side profile. Good upsweep to lower jaw and a good mouth. Dark eyes of moderate size and well placed and he has a lovely kind expression. Good Nares. Forehead has a nice dome; his ears are carried upright and parallel. Clean in front with good bone, good width of chest. Lovely spring of rib. Strong muscular short loin and a topline which has the correct rise over the loin to low set tail. His hind angulation is typical, and he has well let down hocks. He is fluent on the move.

2nd BINCOMBEFARM MORSMORDRE JW – FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P 23month old gorgeously marked brindle male, who presents as a rangier type than 1st but he is well balanced in his frame. He has a good well-proportioned head with required square shape, a good muzzle in side profile, and it is balanced for width and depth, and lower jaw has enough upsweep. Good dentition. Cheeks are well defined. Forehead is domed with good width of skull between his Bat Ears. His eyes are well placed and round. He is balanced in front and rear angulation, has good depth to chest and underline, but could benefit from a little more spring of rib and carrying a little more weight. Lovely topline with gentle rise over his loin and a low set tail of acceptable length. Moved well with free-flowing action, just preferred the overall cobbiness of 1st.

3rd MEMBULLY RAZZLE DAZZLE JW - MEMBURY, MRS T A & MR T M

SPECIAL BEGINNERS DOG (7/2)

1st LEYENDA MR TUMBLE - BANKS, MRS E – A mature 12-month-old Fawn with Black Mask. Large square head with good width and depth to well-padded muzzle and good amount viewable in profile. Well-developed cheeks. Strong underjaw with enough upsweep. Dark well-placed eyes. Good width of skull and ears are neat and carried upright and parallel. Moderate length of neck. Well boned front, neat feet, and dark nails. Well laid shoulder. Good depth to chest. He has a nice shape in profile and a gentle rise to his topline and small low set tail. Moderate hind angulation. Held topline on move and moved OK coming and going.

2nd KIANSPUCHI DARK STORM TAF - SAUNBY, MISS K M 9-month-old Brindle male repeat from puppy class. He covers more ground than 1st. Head is still developing the required squareness, but has good width to cheeks, and muzzle is wide with good lip placement, and a good amount of visible chin. Dark eyes are set wide and are level with his stop. He has good nares. Forehead has a nice dome and is finely wrinkled, and he has well placed neat Bat Ears. When viewed in front he needs to drop in brisket, but he still has a lot of maturing to do. I would have preferred a straighter front which reflected on the move. He lacked the spring of rib of 1st. His topline is ok and he has a good tail. In rear he needs to develop more muscle and width of thigh, he has well let down hocks.

3rd. SERENANT STAND AND DELIVER FOR CHAREVE - MASSEY, MRS T A & MR D P

NOVICE DOG (2/0)

1st MEMBULLY RAZZMATAZ AT ELLOUAB JW – SMITH, MRS D 19month old well marked Brindle with a lot to like. He has good head properties. Nice width of skull with dome to forehead and required fine wrinkling. Well placed Bat Ears that are carried upright. Dark eyes are set level with his well-defined stop. Good nose placement and nares. He has a well-padded broad muzzle and a good mouth. He is straight in front and is good for bone, just feels he lacks a little on foreleg to balance him in profile. Good length and shape to neck. Well Laid shoulder. Slight rise over loin and a small tail. Muscular in hind quarters and has well let down hocks. It was nice to see him working with his handler today on the move and proving that he can move out well.

2nd MYNTIE PURE MAGIC - COLE, MRS J 14-month-old Brindle male, giving away a lot in maturity to first. He covers a similar amount of ground to 1st. Maturing square head with broad skull and well-placed Bat Ears of correct size and shape. Round dark eyes set in line with his stop. Well-padded wide muzzle but would prefer a tidier lip, as this detracted from his overall look. Head is carried well on his shapely arched neck. Lovely rise over loin and rounds off over croup to a low set small tail. He has enough bone for size. He has a moderate turn of stifle and well let down hocks. I preferred the front assembly and movement on 1st.

GRADUATE DOG (0)

    POST GRADUATE DOG (4/1) A class of males that I have judged previously, so was nice to reassess them with their developed maturity.

1st RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT BACK TO BLACK – VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S Well Marked Brindle almost 4 years old and presented in hard condition. He has lost none of his head qualities from the last time I judged. Large and square in shape, good width and depth to his muzzle and well-placed tight-fitting lips. Round dark eyes and a kind gentle expression. Ears are carried high upright and parallel Well-placed nose and adequate nares. Good width of lower jaw. Shapely neck of good length and correct shoulder placement. Front is straight and well boned. In profile is has enough of a rise of topline over his loin and a pleasing underline with gentle cut up. His rear is strong and well-muscled, and this allows him to move out with power in a free-flowing action.

2nd SERENANT MAVERICK - BROOKS, MRS L & MR J 2-year-old with close soft Dark Brindle coat, who frustratingly likes to give his handler a hard time. His head has matured on, he is all male, it is large but in proportion to his size. with correct squareness. Good width and depth to muzzle with correct cushioning to lips. Wide lower jaw and correct undershot and good bite. Eyes are round and well placed but could be a little darker. Correctly carried Bat Ears which I liked for shape and size. Good length to neck. Strong straight front, good depth and width of chest and enough spring of rib. His topline rounds off over croup a little more steeply than 1st but he has a low set small tail, Strong muscular hind quarters with good width of thigh with well let down hocks. When he stops playing the clown and moves for his handler, he too has a free-flowing action.

3rd . CASTRUM OSINIUM ROLLER COASTER AT AVERMAYZ JW (IMP CRO) - SUHAREVA & CRUTTENDEN, MISS S & MR J

MID LIMIT DOG (1/0)

1st PINEDOWN GLORY BOY - LOVELL & STONES, MRS F & MRS N Another male who I have met before. 3years old and fully mature. Masculine balanced square head with good proportions throughout. Broad across finely wrinkled forehead and he has well-developed muscular cheeks. Eyes are well placed and round. Bat Ears are of decent shape and size, although he does have a little more width of skull between them than ideal. Muzzle is broad and has good cushioning. Front is straight with enough bone for his size. He is shapely in profile, with nice length to neck and good amount of forechest and correct lay of shoulder. Good spring of rib and topline rises over his loin to low set small tail. Good turn of stifle and low hocks. On the move he tends to be a little untidy in front, but he moves out with drive from the rear.

LIMIT DOG (3/0)

1st ROALICE MAJOR MOUSE – ROACH, MISS L 2-year-old Brindle Male who was a pleasure to go over as everything just flowed from front to back and with nothing about him being exaggerated in any way. He is nicely balanced throughout. Lovely square head with soft expression, yet he is masculine. Broad flat skull between well carried Bat Ears. Lovely width created from well-developed cheek muscles. Muzzle is square and strong with good upsweep of wide lower jaw, correct bite, and tidy lip placement with enough cushioning. Visible muzzle in side profile. Eyes are well placed and level with his well-defined stop and have good fill under them. Well boned straight front and tight feet. Good shape and length of neck. In profile he has a topline and underline that complement each other. Topline rounds off nicely over his loin to a small low set tail. Moderately angulated behind and moved out well both coming and going and holds his topline. Was pleased to award him DCC and RBIS.

2nd CHIVASREGAL INNES OF ISLAY ARDHUB - FORSYTHE, MRS H 3-year-old Fawn. A heavier set than 1st. Large square head with a fair amount wrinkling to broad forehead. Skull is flat between his ears which are ok for size and shape but could be carried a little more upright and parallel. Muzzle is broad, deep and has plenty of padding to his thick lips, good upsweep of lower jaw. Well off for bone in front. He is a little heavy through neck, but it is of moderate length. Ribs are well rounded, and he has a strong muscular loin. Topline has a gentle rise over the loin. Tail present. Hindquarters are well muscled and have enough angulation. Preferred the overall balance and cleaner lines of 1st.

3rd XANDENE IT’S A KINDA MAGIC AT BALISTIX – HUNT, MR P D & MRS S

OPEN DOG (4/1) Two mature males worthy of their titles that I have judged before.

1st CH BULLHAWK CEASE'N DESIST - PEARCE, MRS S. 3-year-old Brindle shown in well-muscled condition. His head is large and square with good proportions throughout. Good width and depth to well-padded muzzle, excellent bite, and straight dentition. Good nares. Carries his Bat Ears upright and parallel. Round eyes set level with well-defined stop, and he has enough muzzle visible in side profile. Good width to chest and a well boned straight front with lovely, neat feet. Strong neck of acceptable length. Topline has a gentle rise over his loin to his small tail. Gentle cut up and is well ribbed back. Muscular hindquarters. He is free flowing on the move. Covers a similar amount of ground as 2nd but for me scored on head properties.

2nd. CH CHELMBULL SPACE MAN - HICKIN & RANKIN, MR G & MISS L Another 3-year-old well marked brindle shown in good coat condition. Overall, just felt he was a little unsettled today having been toing and froing from the adjacent ring.

Mature square masculine head, finely wrinkled forehead. Skull is flat between ears, and they are of a good size and shape. Well placed round eyes and a well-defined stop. Squareness to muzzle and correct bite. Straight well boned front, tidy feet. More leg length than 1st. Good forechest and well laid shoulder, and a good length of neck. Correct underline and small rise over his loin. Low set small tail. He is moderately angulated behind and moved soundly in all directions.

3rd D'CAMERON JANOEL – PLOMINSKA & KIL, MRS D P, MR S K, MISS K P & MR E K

VETERAN BITCH (2/1)

1st CH XENTIQUE BWITCHED FOR TAFFIQUE JW - SWATERIDGE, MR R & MRS C 8 yr old Brindle with lovely square head with good width and depth of muzzle, Dark round expressive eyes. Well defined stop and good nares. Ears are upright and parallel. She is standard for size and maintains fabulous body and coat condition. Front is well boned, and she has a lovely shape and length of neck. Good Spring of rib. Strong cobby body and topline has the required rise over loin. Rear is well muscled, and she has good hind angulation. Enthusiastic on the move. BVIS

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (2/0)

1st . KIANSPUCHI HEDY LAMARR - GODDARD, MRS A – Pretty Dark Brindle 8 mth old, Head is still developing. Soft kind expressive dark eyes, which are set level with a well-defined stop. Developing upsweep to lower jaw and width of muzzle, which is visible in side profile. Wide nose pad and excellent nares. Good width across cheeks. Nice size and shape of Bat Ear. Straight front with enough bone for size, good feet. Shapely neck of correct length. She has well rounded body with spring of rib present. Topline rises over loin and she has a lovely tail present. Moderate angulation behind and she moves soundly in all directions.

2nd HALLOXWISHES ELENA COCO – COX, MRS Y, MR L & MR C 7 mth Brindle of vastly different type and lacks the balance of 1st. Head is still developing. Eyes are dark and of good size. Excellent nares. Muzzle is well defined in side profile. Her lips are thick and well-padded, and she has enough width to lower jaw. Bat ears are carried upright and parallel. Straight front which has just enough bone for her size. Her neck is a little long. She covers a lot of ground and lacks roundness to body. Hindquarters are moderately angulated, and she has good width of thigh. Small tail present. Moved OK,

PUPPY BITCH (7/2) Some lovely puppies in this class.

1st RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT HELLS BELLS - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S –Brindle 11 mth. She scored here for her head properties. Feminine, square head with good strength throughout. Wide and deep muzzle with excellent upsweep of lower jaw. Tight fitting lips with enough padding. Expressive dark round eyes. Finely wrinkled forehead and she has correct shape and set of Bat Ears. Lovely length and shape of neck. Straight boned front with neat feet. Enough spring of rib. Shapely topline with rise over her short loin. Small low set tail. Well-muscled hind quarters with good width and depth of thigh. She is in fit hard condition, and I would have liked her carrying a little more weight. She moves gracefully in all directions. BPB

2nd KIANSPUCHI AUDREY HEPBURN – GODDARD, MRS A 8mth old Brindle , litter sister to MP 1st and shares many of her qualities. Square feminine head which is still developing. Dark round expressive eyes set level with her well defined stop. Correct rise of forehead which is finely wrinkled . Ears are carried upright and parallel. She has good width and strength of underjaw. Good nares. Well boned straight front , neat tidy feet. In profile she has a lovely flowing shape with gentle rise over her loin and a nice cut up to underline. Her tail is low set. Thighs are muscular and she has well let down hocks. Sound and free moving in all directions. Lovely girl who was unlucky to met 1st on day.

3rd CHELMBULL SUPERSONIC FOR SERENANT – BROOKS, MRS L & MR J

JUNIOR BITCH (4/0)

1st PRINCESS Z NASZEJ BAJKI AT MANOLTA (IMP POL) - GREENALL, MR K 12mth old brindle who have admired from ringside at a few shows, so was pleased to get the opportunity to go over her. She has a feminine square head with good proportions throughout. Eyes are dark and of moderate size, good fill under them. Well defined stop. Her ears are of correct size and shape and carried upright and parallel. Muscular well developed cheeks. Correct dentition. Muzzle has good width and depth and padded tidy lips. Straight boned front with neat feet. Her body shaped is well rounded and she has good depth of chest; her underline compliments her topline and both flow nicely from front to back. Her small tail is low set. Hindquarters are well muscled and moderately angulated, and she has low hocks. She moves very well with free flowing action in all directions. She pushed hard for top spot today but had to settle for BRCC.

2nd RISCHALE ESMERALDA - SMITH & WATT, MISS Z & MISS K 17mth old Brindle. She has a good square head with well developed cheeks. Strength in muzzle with good width, depth, and excellent upsweep. Her eyes are moderate size and set level with her well defined stop. She has well placed nose pad and open nares. Bat ears of correct size and shape. Good bone throughout, straight front, neat feet. Her body is shapely, and she has good spring of rib lovely rise of topline and low set small tail. Moderate hind angulation and nicely rounded rump. She moves well coming and going and holds topline in profile.

3rd CASTLEALLEN RISING STAR (IKC) - HENDRY, MISS Z M

YEARLING BITCH (4/1)

1st KHANIN DARK N’DELICIOUS FOR NORCAIRN JW - CONWAY & CHAPMAN, MR P & MR I - 23mth old Brindle, She has a lovely square strong but feminine head. Good width through cheeks, well placed dark eyes with melting expression. Good width and depth of muzzle, lovely upsweep to wide lower jaw. Well placed nose with adequate nares. Ears when she decides to use them are set correctly. She has a lovely rounded cobby body shape, strong straight well boned front. good spring of rib. Deep chest and her cut up is well defined. Topline has a nice rise over her loin. She has a shapely rear with small low set tail. Moves soundly in all directions.

2nd BINCOMBEFARM SERPENSORTIA JW - FRENCH, MRS K, MR N & MISS K P 23mth old Single Hooded Brindle Pied she also is a nice size and shape but not the substance of 1st. Her head is square and well balanced. Excellent upsweep to lower jaw. Good width and depth of muzzle. Well placed dark round eye. Ears are of nice size and set. Enough bone to her straight front, Well laid shoulder. Moderate length of neck. Shapely in topline and rounds off to a low set small tail. Her rear is well muscled and has good thickness through thigh. Hocks are well let down. She is so sound on the move and at one with handler.

3rd MEMBULLY BEDAZZLED WITH MYNTIE JW – COLE, MRS J

SPECIAL BEGINNERS BITCH (5/1)

1st MORRIOGHAIN MARGOMOLE - SYMONDS, MS C 11mth old brindle. Lovely coat condition. Feminine head . Eyes are well placed and dark. Well defined stop and enough muzzle viewable in profile. Good nares. Tidy lips and good width to underjaw. Neat Bat Ears with flat skull between and fine wrinkling to forehead. Good length of neck. Straight boned front, slightly down on pasterns. Well laid shoulder. Topline has gentle rise over loin and she has enough spring of rib and is well ribbed back. Low set tail. Moderate in rear angulation. Moved out soundly in all directions.

2nd RAVENDANE OLIVE OIL OVER REDOLOUZ - JONES, MS L E - 2yr old Brindle Feminine Square head with good proportions to muzzle and width underjaw. Eyes are dark and moderate in size. Her skull is flat between her ears that are of good size and shape. Strong neck of moderate length. Could have a little more forechest. Shapely cobby body with good spring of rib and short loin. Topline rounds off to low small tail. Not very animated today on the move but she is sound in all directions.

3rd BESTFRENCHIE BECKY – KAY, MR P

NOVICE BITCH (5/0)

1st RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT HELLS BELLS - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S – See 1st in Puppy Class.

2nd CHAREVE XTRASPECIAL – MASSEY, MRS T A & MR D P Brindle almost 15mths. Not the balance in head of 1st. Good width of skull and well-padded cheeks, could have a little more fill under her dark eyes. Well defined stop and enough muzzle in side profile. Good upsweep to lower jaw. Finally wrinkled forehead and her Bat ears are of good shape and size. Good nares. Lovely straight boned front leading to tidy feet with dark nails. Good length of neck and shoulder placement. Topline has correct rise over her loin and her small tail is low set. Could have a little more spring of rib. Firm hindquarters with good angulation. She is very sound on the move in all directions.

3rd SYRAM LOTUS ELISE - FORSYTH, MRS G & MISS P

GRADUATE BITCH (3/0)

1st CHAREVE XTRASPECIAL – MASSEY, MRS T A & MR D P – See 2nd in Novice Class.

2nd RAVENDANE OLIVE OIL OVER REDOLOUZ - JONES, MS L E – See 2nd in SBB

3rd ONLYFRENCHIE ETNA ZIMBLISTIC – WOOD, MISS L

POST GRADUATE BITCH (6/0)

1st MEMBULLY MAYBE MY TIME – MEMBURY, MRS T A & MR T M 3yr old well marked brindle. Feminine square head with lovely expression. She has round eye of moderate size. Good width through cheeks. Muzzle has good width and depth and tidy lips. Good width to lower jaw. Open nares. Ears are carried upright and parallel. Straight front with enough bone, tight pasterns, and good feet. Well arched neck. She has good angulation in front and correct rise to topline with low set small tail. Preferred her more overall compact body shape to 2nd. Moved soundly in all directions once settled.

2nd ROALICE MAXI MOUSE JW – ROACH, MISS L 2yr old Brindle she covers more ground than first. Square feminine head with nice balance throughout. Good width and depth to strength to muzzle with lovely upsweep to lower jaw. Correct bite and dentition. Good nares. Round well placed eyes but would prefer them a little darker. Good rise to forehead and lovely set and shape of Bat ears. Well boned straight front, neat feet. Deep chest and gentle cut up to underline. Topline has the required rise over her loin. Moderate hind angulation and moves out with a free flowing action.

3rd BESTFRENCHIE AMNEZJA – PLOMINSKA & KIL, MRS D P, MR S K, MISS K P & MR E K

MID LIMIT BITCH (3/0)

1st KHANIN SHINE ON JAFRAK - KRALL, MR & MRS J – 23mth old dark brindle, litter sister to 1st YB, Feminine square head with good width and depth of muzzle, as nice cushioning to lips, well defined cheek muscles. Dark well placed eyes set level with defined stop. Good nares. Ears are medium sized and wide at base. Good width through her chest and strong straight well boned front, tight pasterns, and good feet. Shapely neck of moderate length. Well laid shoulder. Classical shapely topline with rise over her short loin and small low set tail. Moderate hind angulation and well let down hocks. She is free and flowing on the move.

2nd ZIMBLISTIC PARIS -– WOOD, MISS L 2yr old Compact Brindle with feminine sweet expression head but not the balance in proportions as 1st. Well defined cheeks, lacks a little in width of muzzle but good upsweep of lower jaw. Round dark eyes set level with her stop. Ears are nice size and shape but a little wide set. Enough width of chest and front is straight boned. Neck is of moderate length, and she has well laid shoulder. Body is compact in size and her topline rises nicely over her short loin Tail present. Moderate hind angulation. Sound mover.

3rd KATAKIA’S LIGHT THE WAY JW – ESKRETT, MR

LIMIT BITCH (7/0)

1st ROALICE MEGA MOUSE JW - ROACH, MISS L 2yr old brindle bitch litter sister to 2nd in PG and they are very alike.

Balanced Square head, well defined muzzle with good width and depth, it is visible in side profile, nicely padded lips. Wide under jaw, straight dentition. Round well placed eyes. Well developed cheeks. Lovely set to her ears which she uses at all times. Good nares. Strong straight well boned wide front, neat feet. Good depth of chest. Gentle rise to topline and small tail present. She covers similar ground to 2nd. Moderate hind angulation and moves out with a free flowing action. Moves well in all directions.

2nd AMUELLE FABULOUS FLORENCE JW - SCOTT, MISS 3yr old brindle with lovely markings throughout her short close coat. Square head with soft expression. Kind dark round eyes. Broad skull flat between her upright and parallel Bat Ears.

Good muzzle proportions and upsweep to lower jaw, well placed large nose with good nares. She has a strong wide straight boned front assembly. Good depth of chest and gentle cut up. Good spring of rib. Well-muscled hind quarters with moderate angulation and good width and length of thigh, well let down hocks. She is very sound and economical on the move. Close decision just preferred the topline on 1st.

3rd RUPTION KNIGHTCOTT BACK IN BLACK JW - VEARNCOMBE & HALE, MR J A, MRS A J & MRS S S

OPEN BITCH (6/1)

1st CH RISCHALE HENRIETTA AT ELLOUAB JW - SMITH, MRS D - 3year old quality bitch who I have judged before, and she was deserving of her 1st in this quality class today. Loved her for her balance, size and shape, there is nothing exaggerated about her. Square head and a lovely soft kind expression. Well defined muscular cheeks. Good width and depth of muzzle which is visible in side profile. Good width of lower jaw and correct bite. Round dark eyes, set in line with her stop. Good rise to finely wrinkled forehead and her medium sized Bat Ears are carried upright. Straight boned front leading to neat feet and dark nails. Good width and depth of chest. In profile she has a shapely neck which leads to correct shoulder. She has a rounded body with good spring of rib, short strong loin and her topline has correct rise over loin and finishes with low set small tail. She has a nicely rounded rump, muscular thighs, and moderate hind angulation. She is so sound on the move, I was delighted to award her BCC and BIS, she is a credit to her owner and breeder.

2nd BUDBULLS MAXIMUM IMPACT FOR OLIJAH JW (IMP SRB) – TIMMS, MISS O 22mth old Brindle, who is nice for size and shape. Square head with good proportions throughout. She has good depth and width of muzzle with good cushioning to lips, would prefer a little more visible chin. Lower jaw is wide, good bite and dentition. Eyes are round and very dark in colour, deep stop, and enough muzzle visible in profile. Her Bat Ears are always carried upright and parallel. Large nose pad with open nares. She is straight boned in front and has good amount of forechest. Well laid shoulder and shapely body with good spring of rib. Her topline rises over short loin and is finished with good tail present. Moderate angulation behind and she has well-muscled thighs and is shown in hard condition. Fluent on move.

3rd BOULE & ONUBA DREAMGIRL (IMP ESP) - HICKIN, MR G