Burnley & District Canine Society

Huge thanks to the Secretary and Committee for a brilliant day, entries not fabulous because of Darlington show, but massive thanks to those exhibitors who entered. Also thank you to the two most welcoming and friendly stewards, Sam and Becca. They put up with me very well and made the day very enjoyable indeed.

Bullmastiff

Open (1)

1st SKYLINEBULL AMARULA (Bowman), 14 month old bitch, overall a powerful and well grown youngster, with an excellent friendly temperament, little unsettled with proceedings, but should gain her confidence, dark fawn, with black mask, lovely tight dark eye and well set ear, nice square head shape, good width to skull, good underjaw, she has a lovely strong head, but still so feminine, lovely well held topline with nice rise over loin leading to well set tail and strong rear, moved very well, both dog and handler will gain in confidence, worth the practice and already have a lovely bond with each other. BOB

Newfoundland

Open (1)

1st DAVISTELL SPRINGSTEEN OF ELBEAR JW (Austin), 2 year old black male, overall stands well with lovely outline, excellent coat and preparation, absolutely full of himself and up for a game, lively and very sound mover, good size and substance, his head is clearly masculine, good skull to muzzle proportions and good width, lips and dentition correct, pleasing stop, correct brow, well set ear and lovely dark eye, keeps beautiful outline on the move, and a sound steady mover once he started to settle. BOB

AV WORKING VETERAN (3:2)

1st BRYNARIAN BALLIMORY FOR BERGLOWE (Moulsdale), nearly 9 year old Leonberger, in great shape, in his summer coat still, but of good texture and had enough mane and feathering, masculine head of good proportions, nice tight mouth and tight dark eyes, good mask, dentition correct, well boned and stands nice and straight front and rear, still has good strong topline, could have a little more fore chest, just a little straight in front, so elbows not as tight to chest, but lowest point of chest in in line with elbow, showing a little age in strength of rear pastern, but he moves very well and very sound and shown in firm condition. BV

BEARDED COLLIE

Postgraduate (1)

1st WRECKINROC WONDERLAND (Dodgson), just 1 year old dark slate male, beautiful masculine head, good width and length to skull and correct muzzle length, good stop, lovely tight dark eye, very intelligent, keen expression, well set ear, nice tight mouth, stands nice and straight in front with good bone, and lovely tight feet, good height and plenty of leg length, coat coming along so well, well set tail and moves keeping a really good overall outline, effortlessly RBOB

Open (1)

1st WRECKINROC BLACK SATIN (Dodgson), 3 year old dark slate full sister to PG, very similar, this lady is the full mature picture, beautiful coat, has a really lovely overall outline and stands nice and straight from front and rear, pleasing bone, ultra feminine, another with very good head proportions, such a gentle tight dark eye, her expression is melting, she floats round the ring, lowers her head and flows, holding her lovely topline BOB

BORDER COLLIE

Special Yearling (2)

1st BLACKGOLD ANISE FROM STARSIDE (Ward), 22-month-old b/w bitch, feminine head with well set tipped ears, tight mouth and good dentition, lovely overall outline, stands well front and rear, very well ribbed back, strong topline, moves very well with typical outline and brisk easy step with very little lift to feet, brilliant eager to please temperament.  

2nd WINDWALKER AURORA (Ward), what a charmer, beautiful b/m 9 month old bitch, so pretty and so balanced, coat of such a lovely clear blue, overall coming along so well, well set tipped ears, used very well, lovely tight mouth, beautiful eye, moves very well, nice sound temperament and shown in such lovely condition, think she will do very well, BP

Postgraduate (1)

1st BREEVANA QUEEN OF HEARTS (Baldwin), 8 year old red sable bitch, pleasing feminine head, slight white blaze, coat a beautiful colour, tight eye and lips, well set and used ears, could have a little more strength to muzzle, stands lovely and straight front and rear, good bone and lovely tight feet, coat quite profuse on rear, comes alive moving, in such good condition and has such a typical outline once settled.

Open (3)

Most difficult decision of the day placing the first two in this class.

1st WIZALAND TIME FOR CHANGE AT GINNYLANDS JW (Charlesworth), 3 year old b/w male with a head and expression that demands attention, lovely stop, breadth and proportion of skull and muzzle, lovely tight dark eyes with melting expression, strong muzzle and underjaw, so well-constructed with beautiful outline, holds strong topline, well set tail, lovely strong rear, good width throughout, light efficient mover and beautiful temperament. BOB

2nd AMKAMEL HALF BLOOD PRINCE JW (Buckley), 3 year old male, just 20 days younger than 1, lighter frame throughout, really good masculine head, good stop, well proportioned, tight eye, with bright alert expression, stunning overall outline in profile, lovely tight feet, lovely profile movement, just a little looser still coming towards, just feel he is not as finished as 1 at the moment but will watch with interest. RBOB

3rd MALNEG MAGIC MYSTERY AT BREEVANA (Baldwin)

COLLIE (ROUGH)

Limit (1)

1st BELDONES CLEMENTINE AVEC COLORATURA (Rose), 3 year old pretty sable with good length of head, correct stop, good head planes, head a pleasing smooth wedge, well set tipped ears, used well, could have bit more strength to underjaw, beautiful profile movement, with well set and carried tail, little bit loose still coming towards, but still has time to firm. BOB

Open (1)

1st UFFSPRING ULTRAVOX FOR COLORATURA (Rose), 6 year old b/tri bitch stronger head, but still elegant, good stop and tight dark well placed eye, planes are good, ears well set and used, slight drop at front of muzzle, stands nice and straight front and rear, good bone, pleasing feet, holds topline and moves out well, raises tail which does distract. RBOB

WELSH CORGI (CARDIGAN)

Special Yearling (1)

1st ANCKSUNMUN HOST OF GOA’ULD (Smith), 9 month old br/pt tri male, stole my heart, what a charmer, absolutely full of his own self-importance, absolutely stunning head, bob on for ear set and balance, intelligent, mischievous expression from perfect eye placement, good length of neck, lovely bone, correct typical front, so together for age, chest will drop and develop further of course, needs to firm a little in loin, lovely strong sound mover, makes you look, he is clearly the king of his universe, couldn’t deny him BOB over his very lovely older housemate. Lovely to see him take adult group 2 and puppy group 1

Open (1)

1st CERANDA GOWER DIAMOND JW (Smith), 3 year old br/w bitch, super feminine, lovely foxy head, another with beautiful ear placement and balance of head, dark expressive eye, holds lovely topline, strong bone, correct front, strong tight feet, carries tail a little high, very well ribbed, nice strong loin, moves out very well with good reach and drive, sound happy girl, RBOB

WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE)

Special Yearling (1)

1st CHERASTYNE SMARTY JONES AT CHILILBOMWE (Asbridge), 16 month old r/w male, he has a really lovely masculine foxy head, well set ears, good eye position and stop, good reach of neck, correct front and good bone, just the right amount of curve to leg to allow clean free movement, strong bone, nice tight feet, a little long in body at the moment, but sure will all balance out as he matures. BOB

SAMOYED

Open (3:2)

1st JEWEL CHILD OF JOY ORLEANSNOW (Imp CZE) (Cornwell), 3 year old bitch with sparkling white diamond tipped correct coat, excellent eye shape, beautiful expression with dark eye, small well furred ears, set and used well, stands nice and straight front and rear, pleasing bone and lovely feet, well set tail curled over back, happy girl, moves out well with good drive, little bit short upper arm, just bringing her front a little forward, overall a good size and presents a lovely picture, beautifully presented and in firm condition. BOB and GP1

SHETLAND SHEEPDOG

Postgraduate (4:2)

1st BALIDORN OLYMPIC STAR WITH SOLYRIC (Gamble), 13 month old s/w male, beautiful coat, shown in tip top condition, very nice head at this stage, he has good fill, gentle stop, nice balance of eye placement, pleasing head planes, very well placed and used tipped ears, moves out with good reach and drive, but little too close out and back today, very promising young boy. RBOB

2nd SHELLAMOYED MIDNIGHT MAX AT SAVATAURUS (Savage), 3 year old bl/tri male with very appealing head and expression, well set ear, good muzzle, and uses well set tipped ears well, no doubting he’s a boy, coat a good colour and attractive markings, pleasing tight feet and lovely bone, he stands a little wide in front and is a little upright in shoulder which creates a little looseness in movement.

Limit (4:2)

Repeat of previous class

Open (4:2)

1st WILLOWTHORN KOBALT STAR BY SAVATAURUS JW JCH VW VET CH (Savage), 9 year old b/m dog not showing any of his years, pleasing masculine head, lovely tight eye, well set tipped ears, pleasing balanced well filled head, beautifully put together, stands nice and straight front and rear, good width throughout, tight feet, nicely broken coat pattern, moved so soundly and shown in firm condition, absolute credit to his delighted owner, who told me this gave his final points for his ShCEx to go with his string of other titles, well done. BOB

AVNSC PASTORAL

Puppy (1)

1st LAD’S UNESCO DA ESTRELA (Reid & Haslett), nearly 8 month old male Estrela MD, and wow, stunning masculine head, long and just slightly tapering to nose, beautiful black mask, correct tight eyes, slightly domed skull, ears just a tiny bit heavy, but he is so handsome, body coat of good length and lighter fawn in colour, well grown and well boned for age, stands lovely and straight to rear, with dew claws present, front he’s a little looser in pastern at present, loads of knuckle still, and the most beautiful tight feet, well ribbed back, lovely rise over loin, strong in topline, good slope of croup, and slightly low set tail, delightful temperament, steals hearts, BP, RBAVNSC & PGP2

Postgraduate (1)

1st LIZONI LONE RANGER (Leavesley), 2.5 year old bl/tri Smooth Collie, really liked his head, very masculine, lovely nearly flat skull, balanced with length of muzzle, mid-point slight stop and beautiful eye shape, colour and placement, well set tipped ears, used continuously, good dentition, nice tight mouth, really good for underjaw, good width of body, strong topline, lovely rear angles and slope of croup, just a little short in upper arm so loosing fore chest and tightness of elbow, moved soundly very steady temperament.

Limit (1)

1st GALLIAGH ALYA WITH MILAGRE (Reid), nearly 3 year old Estrela dark fawn bitch who I have seen before a few years ago as a youngster, lovely to see how she has grown on, lovely feminine lady, excellent bone and substance and size, strong topline with good rise over loin, well set tail, stands beautifully straight front and rear, strong tight well furred feet, correct head and expression, ears lying just a little flatter today, good reach of neck, excellent construction which shows in her effortless movement. BOB

AV PASTORAL VETERAN

1st MELNEG MAGIC MYSTERY AT BREEVANA (Baldwin), 12-year-old Border Collie bitch who really doesn’t know how old she is, very pretty, feminine lady, pleasing head, good eye, well set ear, she is just so sound and effortless on the move, keen, happy and alert with lovely temperament, enjoying her day. BV

2nd HOSCAR ELLIS’S EDDIE ShCEx (Lawrence), neat 7 year old b/t Lancashire Heeler, this boy is carrying a bit of weight at the moment, but he is such a handsome little lad, excellent head and expression, keen and alert, very neat, compact body shape, good height to length ration, sound on the move with good topline and nice neat front and elbows. RBV

3rd WILLOWTHORN KOBALT STAR BY SAVATAURUS JW JCH VW VET CH (Savage), 9-year-old Shetland Sheepdog, see previous critique