Minehead & District Canine Society

Minehead and District Canine Society Open Show 2.11.2025

AFGHAN HOUND

P (1) 1. Gunn & Cannon, Ms C & Mrs V Golddragon Bubble Bounce into Zushkhan (Imp Esp) 10 mth old fawn girl. A very feminine puppy with the gentlest of expressions. Under the coat, she is a well-made puppy. Ears are close to the head, skull is long, without being too narrow. Correct scissor bite in a good strong jaw. Her neck is developing correctly into her very good topline, with short croup and obvious hip bones. Very well angulated rear quarters, with the beginnings of powerful, well turned stifles. Excellent shaped feet . She was a little nervous today so did not really show off her movement at its best. She is a cracking puppy and with all the makings of a well made adult. Shown in lovely condition for her age. BP

PG (1) 1.Godber-Ford, Mr NGW & Mrs FJ Affyneeta Desert Wind 5 yr old fawn male. Beautifully presented and in excellent condition, this boy carried all the attitude of an adult boy. Correct shaped foreface with a slight stop. Lovely dark, triangular eyes that helped convey dignity and strength. A good strong jaw . Correct scissor bite. Lovely long neck into a good topline and short straight loin. Prominent hipbones and very good ringed tail and carriage. He covered the ground effortlessly with a smooth and springy step. I think he would have benefitted from a larger ring to show even more reach . However, with his beautiful expression and elegance, I could not not award him BOB.

O (3,0) 1. Green & Powell, Mrs S & Mr D Yansukhim’s Candy Floss. 4 yr old black bitch. Lovely head carriage, prominent occiput and long face extending into a strong jaw with correct scissor bite. Beautiful ears, correctly held. Very good neck leading to a good level topline, showing prominent hip bones and a correct short, straight loin. Excellent length between hip and hock, giving a springy , smooth and powerful movement. Presented in excellent condition and showing the strength and dignity at all times. Delighted to award RBOB. 2. Godber-Ford, Mr NGW & Mrs FJ Affyneeta Mountain Breeze 5 yr old black male. Litter brother to the BOB winner with a lot of similar attributes as his brother. Also beautifully presented, with a lovely attitude and displaying the signature dignity and strength especially when standing. Slightly shorter neck lovely topline leading into a well angulated rear. Somewhat lacking in purpose today on the move which resulted in a rather halting step. However, still a beautiful outline and a lovely boy.

BULLMASTIFF

P(1) 1. Cox, Mrs P.M. Dancing in the Moonlight of Black Hunar at Rainwilds (Imp Nld). 8 mth old brindle male . Lovely balanced boy who tried his hardest to not let me see him at his best! However, when he settled, he showed himself well. Head large and square with a decent wrinkle and lovely dark expressive eyes. Ears well set. Solid topline still developing, leading into a good tailset. Excellent bone and correct leg length which he used powerfully on the move, showing definite purpose. Lovely feet and good angulation. Overall, a very pleasing outline with symmetry and alertness. Today he was in quite high spirits, which gave his handler a bit of a challenge. Well done! RBOB & BPIB. PG (2/1) Cox, Mrs P.M. Dancing in the Moonlight of Black Hunar at Rainwilds (Imp Nld). As above. O (3/1) Cox, Mrs P.M. Blue Thunder of Black Hunar at Rainwilds(Imp Nld) 2 yr old red male of good size and proportions. Large, broad skull but slightly narrow in muzzle. Lovely dark expressive eyes and correctly shaped ears lying quite flat to the skull. Chest wide and deep leading to well boned, straight legs. Back short and straight. Feet not as tight as I would like but overall a balanced and consistent movement, although today he wasn’t completely in the mood for showing himself off to his best advantage! Scored on maturity to take BOB.

DOBERMANN

 PG (1/1) 1. Trego, Miss J Amazon Breathless 20 mths B. Lovely looking girl with plenty of attitude today! Excellent wedge shaped head free of wrinkle and with the darkest of eyes and nose, leading into a correctly shaped neck and onto an excellent shoulder. Correct small ears, held close to the head. Great angulation front and rear giving rise to a very good rotary action. Moved with purpose and reach and drive. She was well handled and scored highly for alertness and elegance today. BOB

O (1/1) 1. Caldicott, Mrs S Aritaur Cirilla with Philmont 2 yr old B. Another lovely looking girl who gave her handler a bit of a hard time today! Good overall shape, nice wedge shaped head with good depth of muzzle and expressive dark almond eyes. Ears larger, high but slightly away from the head. Beautiful shaped neck leading to good front angulation and correct shoulder proportions. Good bone leading to lovely catlike feet. Moved with reach and drive keeping a firm topline when on the move but was somewhat unsettled today. RBOB.

ROTTWEILER.

O (3,1)1. Eynott Jezeve Perfect Storm at Bohannons. 3 yr old substantial male with very good proportions and a sunny disposition. A definitely masculine head with good width of skull, just slightly wrinkled. Lovely almond shaped eyes and correct pendant ears lying fairly close to the head. A good strong neck leading to a straight front and giving a good front assembly. Standing on tight feet, with excellent pencil marks. Plenty of bone and substance. Level topline and hocks well let down. Good tail set and shape. In excellent condition. Today he was a bit lively on the move which made it difficult to see a regular gait but he was attentive to his handler and stood nicely once settled. Well done!. BOB

Jenny Broadbank

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