Northern Italian Spinoni Association

Northern Italian Spinone Association – 27th July 25

I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the officers and committee for their kind invitation to judge at this wonderfully friendly show. The ring was an excellent size, and we were fortunate with the weather. A heartfelt thank you also to all the exhibitors for presenting such lovely dogs—your entries made for some very difficult decisions. That said, I did observe a few features in some exhibits that fell short of the desired standard. These included toplines that lacked the characteristic fall and rise, croups that were insufficiently sloped, and overly flat pasterns. In addition, a noticeable lack of muscle tone was evident in some cases.

Veteran Dog (1,0)

1. Sh Ch Larlila Morello (Blythe) Brown Roan all male dog displaying a typical outline. A masculine head complemented by a gentle, melting expression. Skull and muzzle in equal proportion with pleasing divergence of planes. Strong bone and excellent feet. Well-balanced angulation fore and aft, with well-sprung ribs of good length. Has the the desired topline which he maintains on the move. Stylish on the move and moves with purpose. BVIS.

Puppy Dog (2,0)

1. Piacente Giovanotto (Partridge) 7 month old O/W Typical in head piece with good proportions. Well set ears of good length. Short neck flowing into well placed withers. Topline showing correct fall and rise. Balanced angulation front and rear. Good width of thigh. A little fidgety for the handler but is only expected for a youngster. Moved well.

2. Cartrefyspin Oren Seville (Preston)A raw youngster with a pleasing head and correct topline. Looking a bit leggy at the moment but that may change with maturity. Moved steady.

Junior Dog (2,0)

1. Stowledge Soul of Blymara (Blythe) B/R male with a well-proportioned head and a soft expression. Ears set well. Neck short flowing into correct fall and rise to the topline. Deep in brisket and a good spring of rib. Strong loin and well set on of tail. Moved soundly and with purpose.

2. Lucoru Punchinello (Culling) Another quality youngster with a pleasing head and gentle, kind expression. Short, strong neck flowing smoothly into well-laid shoulders. Good rib length and a strong loin. Balanced angulation throughout. Just a little more tuck-up than 1. Moved with drive and purpose.

Yearling Dog (1,0)

1. Javal I Am Groot (Serjeant) This boy gave his handler a real hard time and made my job extremely difficult to assess him, however, I did eventually get my hands on him. Pleasing head with the correct planes. Good depth to chest, ribs well back. Decent width of thigh. Moved OK in between skips and jumps. Needs more ringcraft.

PG Dog (3,0)

1. Testaverde Pilfer’n’purloin (Mountain) O/W with a pleasing head and expression. Short strong neck. Well placed shoulders. Good angles both fore and aft. Correct slope to top line. Ribs reaching well back. Good depth to brisket. Muscular loin. Nice tight feet. Good thigh width. Short hocks. Moved with style. Loved his markings in the shape of a heart.

2. Quebaikei Tartan’n’Tweed (Burrows) Another smart young dog. Brown. Good square outline, Well proportioned head with a pleasing expression. Short neck. Strong bone. Would prefer a little more rise to loin but it was still there. Correct coat texture. Moved well with reach and drive.

3. Testaverde Row To the Pole (Saynor)

Limit Dog (2,0)

1. Stagerun Matteo (Collette) Solidly built O/W. Correctly proportioned head with a kind expression. Short in neck but not too clean in throat. Good spring of rib of good depth. Well muscled loin. Good texture to coat. Decent width of thigh. Moved out well.

2. Fiducia Cho Oyu At Miavita (Giles) Typical head of good proportions and almost human expression. Strong neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Ribs well back. Sufficient oval bone. Moved well but preferred the reach and drive of the winner today.

Open Dog (7,1)

1. Rubino Spinone del Mucrone With Riccini (Whittingham, Wright & Bexon) This boy stood out in the class today. Having placed him well in a group before, he remains a memorable dog. Possesses a correct, square outline with the desired fall and rise to the topline. Excellent head of ideal proportions with divergent planes and a kind expression, enhanced by well-set ears. Short, strong neck leading to well-balanced angulation fore and aft. Quality feet on slightly sloping, but not excessive, pasterns. Well-ribbed with a strong loin. Moved with impressive reach and drive — a joy to watch. BD & Best in Show

2. Stagerun Kestrel (Collette) Brown Roan dog of a smaller build but has all the attributes. Masculine head of correct proportions. Visible median line. Short neck. Correct topline. Ample bone. Tight feet on slightly sloping pasterns. Deep in brisket. Well ribbed and strong loin. Good coat texture. Moved well. Just preferred overall picture and outline of 1 today.

3. Montecani Youre My Only Hope (Davies)

Special Working Dog (1,0)

1. Sh Ch Testaverde Enrico Caruso Del Jocagil (Gill) Substantial B/R dog with lots to like. Masculine head of correct proportions and furnishings. Open spongy nose. Well set ears of good length. Strong short neck. Nice front assembly. Well off for bone of correct oval shape. Very balanced in outline showing the desired top line. Good strong thigh with a decent width. Well muscled. Nice tight feet. Moved with plenty reach and drive. RBD, Best Working Dog

Veteran Bitch (4,0)

1. Sh Ch Bardantop Spells Chaos JW (Guest) Smart, feminine bitch with a well-proportioned head. Displays a kind eye and soft expression. Short neck flows smoothly into well-set shoulders, with a correct fall and rise to the topline. Fore and rear angulation are well balanced. Strong, oval bone without excess, with tight, neat feet. Good spring of rib and a strong loin. Presents a very balanced outline. Coat of pleasing texture. Moved with an easy, flowing stride, though the dog showed slightly more drive for Best Veteran.

2. Quebaikei Russian Blizzard (Burrows) 7½-year-old W/O bitch, another pleasing example of the breed. Feminine head with correct planes. Good front assembly with oval bone, ribs carried well back, and a strong loin. Presents a very balanced outline. Moved OK, although not the movement of 1.

3. Testeverde Rule The World (Hibbs)

Puppy Bitch (4,0)

1. Gellini Special Edition (Pugh) Nine-month-old B/R bitch with many appealing qualities. Attractive head of good proportions with a well-pronounced occiput. Strong, short neck flowing into balanced front and matched in rear angulation. Correct topline with strength over the loin and a well-set tail. Shown in good coat of correct texture. Moved well around the ring with reach and purpose. BPB, BPIS.

2. Floralba Lets Go Round Again With Bessalone (Knowles, Glen & Malcolm) Smart 6-month-old O/W bitch with much to like. Feminine head with a lovely expression. Pleasing outline with balanced angulation, well ribbed for her age, and good length of croup. Plenty of bone, though pasterns still need to strengthen. Moved out well, but I preferred the overall picture of 1.

3. Cartrefyspin Open Sunburst (Davies)

Junior Bitch (1,0)

1. Karankawa Kashira (Hutt) Stood alone today. Appealing head with a soft, almost human expression. Moderate angulation front and rear, with good depth of chest. Would prefer a little more slope to the croup. Moved out well with purpose.

Yearling Bitch (3,1)

1. Quebaikei Royal Highlander (Burrows) A substantial O/W bitch of good proportions. Pleasing head with a kind expression. Strong in neck. Correct topline showing good fall and rise. Balanced in angulation. Good spring of rib. Good width to thigh. Well muscled. Good tight feet. Moved with purpose.

2. Quebaikei Golden Hind (Ord) Litter sister to 1, sharing some similar qualities. Well-proportioned head with a soft expression. Short neck flowing into well-angled forequarters. Carrying a little too much weight today, but moved out well.

PG Bitch (4,0)

1. Fiducia Chamlang (McGregor) 2-year-old O/W bitch with much to admire. Fabulous head with divergent planes, pronounced occiput, and an almost human expression. Well-placed ears of good length. Short, strong neck leading to an excellent topline with pleasing fall and rise, finishing with a good slope to the croup. Very balanced in profile, with well-angled forequarters, good turn of stifle, and strong width of thigh. Oval bone. A young handler presented her to advantage. Moved like a dream with reach and stride. BB, RBIS.

2. Lucoru Perpetual Spring (Coldwell) Another very nice youngster with a balanced headpiece and good furnishings. Strong neck, well-angled fore and aft, and pleasing body proportions with a deep brisket. Strong loin with a good slope to the croup. Excellent width of thigh and good muscletone. Just preferred the topline of my winner. Moved out well.

3. Quebaikei Heather’n’Honey (Lawton)

Limit Bitch (7,0)

1. Inostricani Sky’s The Limit at Milisimo (Sandy) A smart W/O bitch of good size. Feminine head without excess width of skull and with a pronounced occiput. Short, strong neck flowing into well-placed shoulders and a pleasing front assembly. Good spring of rib, correct fall and rise to the topline, with a strong loin and well-sloped croup. Moderate bend of stifle with well-let-down hocks and good width of thigh. Coat of correct texture with close-fitting skin. Moved with purpose and drive. Considered for top honours, though she did not move quite as well in the challenge. I’m sure she’s got a promising future.

2. Gellini Indian Moon (Pugh) B/R bitch of good proportions. Lovely head and expression, with correct balance of muzzle to skull and just the right width of skull. Short neck leading into well-placed withers and correct front angulation. Strong oval bone, well-sprung rib, and strong loin. Excellent feet and well-muscled thigh of good width. Coat of excellent texture. Moved with purpose. I just preferred the topline of 1.

3. Quebaikei Accossato for Oaklaw (Lawton)

Open Bitch (2,0)

1. Piccolonoce Vanilla Crunch (Lea) 6-year-old, W/O bitch with a feminine and pleasing head and expression. Well-balanced in outline with the correct slope and rise to the topline. The rear is rounded, though the croup may be slightly over-sloping. Possesses good oval bone and well-sprung ribs carried well back. Displays good angulation both fore and aft. Her jacket is presented in harsh, correct condition. Moves with plenty of drive.

2. Sh Ch Annilann Temptress Del Michimo JW (Anderson & Mayne) A very close decision in this class, as this is another highly appealing quality bitch. Feminine in head, with an almost human-like expression and correct divergent planes. Ears are low set and of good length. Well-balanced in both front and rear angulation, with a strong width of thigh, good depth of brisket, and ribs carried well back. Topline is correct. Moved well, though when coming towards I preferred the front movement of the first place.

Special Working Bitch (3,1)

1. Diggmere Cortona Sofia del Riccini (Whittingham, Wright & Bexon) A bitch I’ve awarded well as a puppy, now matured into a super adult. O/W bitch who demands attention. Lovely head and expression, balanced skull to muzzle with good depth of muzzle. Low-set ears of good length. Short, strong neck leading into an excellent front assembly with a prominent breastbone. Strong oval bone with tight feet and slightly sloping pasterns. Correct topline with gentle slope and rise, broad croup, and good depth to brisket. Jacket of correct texture with tight-fitting skin. Moved well with reach and drive. RBB

2 Scodinzolare Paola Del Feriiia (Hastings) 2-year-old O/W young bitch with a pleasing head and expression. Short neck flowing into well-placed withers. Topline shows correct slope and rise. Coat of good texture. Brisket has good depth, carried cleanly through to the underline. Presents nice, tight feet. Moved well with reach and drive, though I preferred the movement of the first when coming and going.

Junior Handling

Class 17 – (Age 6-11).

1. Layla Duncan (8 yrs) Handled her dog confidently, showing a good rapport throughout. Listened carefully to instructions and executed them precisely. Initially missed my repositioning but corrected promptly. A promising prospect for the future. Missed out in the challenge by not being aware of her surroundings and standing too close to the tent support, which restricted my ability to move around the back of her. Overall, well done.

Class 18 – (Age 12-16)

1. Abigail Kirkwood Emery (12 yrs) Another excellent young handler who followed my instructions precisely. Handled her dog with gentleness, presenting it to full advantage. Moved at the perfect pace to showcase the dog’s attributes. Awarded Best Junior Handler – well done.

D.Robson (Judge)