North Devon Canine Association

I would like to thank the committee for the invitation to judge at this show. There were some beautiful dogs here today and I was spoilt for choice in the final line ups.

All dogs were judged on their ability to do the job they were bred for and individually against the breed standard. I was looking for dogs that were sound on the move and balanced in their construction.

My best in show was Stirk’s Irish Water Spaniel Nyllaup Akoya Pearl for Grakar who had an amazing outline and did not disappoint on the move. This dog was strongly built compact smart and upstanding just as required in the breed standard with a head of good size Dome skull long muzzle smooth face large nose correct liver colour eyes and is correct shape size and colour the neck set into shoulders and was long enough to carry the head well above the level of the back. Shoulders powerful and sloping the chest was deep a reasonable width between forelegs, the ribs were well carried back and well sprung behind the shoulder giving the correct barrel chest. The hindquarters and had a low set hock. The tail was short did not reach the hock joint. Moving freely and soundly with reach and drive. The coat on the body was dense free it was abundant. This dog stood out for me due to her clear affection for his handler and her stable disposition.

My reserve best in show was the Shar Pei Bragg’s CH Loopang’s Back in Business (AI). I was not at all surprised to discover this was a champion. This dog stood out as it oozed breed type. Compact short coupled and squarely built a harsh bristly coat with relatively loose skin. This dog was calm and independent it had a relatively large but not disproportionate to the body head with flat skull stop the length from nose to stop approximately equal in length stop to occiput. The eyes were medium size and almond shaped. Ears were triangular in shape pointing towards the eyes. The neck was medium length set well on the shoulders. The elbows were close to the body we're straight. The height at the withers was approximately equal from behind the point of shoulders to the point of buttock. This dog moved freely and was very balanced.

My Best Puppy in Show was the Minature Smooth Haired Dachshund Mrs S Ergis’s Brogansian Battlecry for Siouxline. ‘Intelligent, lively, courageous to the point of rashness, obedient’ is what the standard calls for and for me this puppy exudes these characteristics. Low to the ground with strong forequarters and forelegs. This puppy wanted to go to work and had the strong jaw and a nose that was definitely ready to scent. This dog was outstanding on the move and absolutely drew my eye.

My Reserve Best Puppy in Show was the Lancashire Heeler – who for me was the puppy to beat on the day and was close up to the dachshund.

My Best Veteran in Show was the outstanding Cardigan Corgi who won the Pastoral Group. This is clearly a dog who has matured slowly and is now absolutely in his prime. What a show off – this dog could go all day and proved this today with endurance in immense heat.

My Reserve Best Veteran in Show was the Boxer Mrs J A Richard’s Markinshell Pombear at Dajoxx . At 7.5 years this dog is another in his prime. I have a soft spot for Boxers and this dog had a square outline with strong bone and great nobility. He was lively and clearly loyal to his owner and had a lovely head with dark brown eyes and well set ears of correct shape. His undershot jaw indicated a powerful bite. He moved well to clinch his spot.

My Reserve Best of Breed in Show was the Beardie from AVNSC Pastoral Mrs K Axford’s Bramblemead Bollinger Boy JW. He really stepped up in this competition and showed the fluid movement I was looking for.

Best Champion in Show was the Basset Hound Mrs C Turner’s CH Devonhound Who’s That Girl JW ShCEx OSW. Another breed I have a soft spot for and a breed that has grown on me every time I have judged them. This bitch has good substance, is well balanced and is definitely strong, active and capable of great endurance. I loved her.

My Reseve Best Champion in Show was the Alaskan Malamute Miss & Mrs Smith’s CH Cash The Check Shamanrock at Showshoes (IMP CZE) JW. This dog was heavily boned and powerfully built he was not too compact nor short on the leg. He has a good head and is very balanced with a straight back with correct slope. His loins were well muscled. He is well schooled and immaculately shown but did not have the character shining through like the Basset.

Pastoral Group

I would like to thank the pastoral exhibitors for persevering in the heat. It was a long day and the shade disappeared from the ring very quickly. There were no flock guardians present today and so all dogs shown were bred to herd and some to guard as well. Herding dogs need to have balanced free flowing movement that is enduring and will allow them to work all day. I was delighted to find so many dogs today that I felt could genuinely do the job they were bred for and this made some decisions very difficult. The pastoral group was well represented with many breeds today and this resulted in some fantastic line ups and a strong group. My group winner was the amazing 11.5 year old cardigan corgi Siviter’s Rubegud Takin the Mick ShCM, VW who just got better and better. His consistency and stamina resulted in him being Best Veteran in Show in stiff competition. Also of note was my Group 2 the beautiful 12 year old Shetland Sheepdog Hirst’s Sundark Simply a Star VW who is an absolute credit to her owner. A real sweetheart who did not stop showing and could absolutely still work. Group 3 was the Lancashire Heeler. Webb’s Foveaux Magic Dance one to watch and my Reserve Best Puppy in Show. Group 4 was the White Swiss Shepherd Dog Ridgewell’s Kontrastas Leonhart.

Pastoral Puppy Group

Group 1 was the Lancashire Heeler who later became Reserve Best Puppy in Show. This is an outstanding Heeler in my opinion and I hope to see him achieve great things. Group 2 was the Beauceron Rollason’ Cezarblue Meniko. Group 3 was the Australian Shepherd Dog Scanlan’s Accra Forest Moon over Amenbury and Group 4 was the Shetland Sheepdog Haensel’s Frecia Blue Saffire at Sherkarl.

Pastoral Reserve Best of Beed Group

1. Bearded Collie from AVNSC Pastoral

2. German Shepherd Dog

3. Shetland Sheepdog

4. Finnish Lapphund

Finish Lapphund

Limit (1,1)

1. Critchlow & Rudd’s Pavoskas Hilli Helmi. 2 year old pretty bitch. With dark oval eyes, black pigment, a level topline, enough bone, tight feet, moderate tuck up and gentle angles. Happy girl moving a little close behind

Open (2,0)

1. Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow’ Ch Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM VW 10 year old dog with eyes in keeping with coat colour. Good outline and lovely head with good ear set and scissor bite. Strong firm straight back with good bone. Very balanced and moved covering the ground effortlessly. Best of Breed. Best Pastoral Champion

2. Rudd’s Infindigo Lintu Henkka 8 year old dog with lovely markings and coat colour. Eyes in keeping with coat and oval shaped. Lovely happy dog with a waggy tail who liked to talk. More angulated on the rear than one which resulted in movement that was not as balanced. Reserve Best of Breed.

Australian Shepherd

Postgraduate (6,1)

1. Scanlan’s Sparkaway Jeepers Creepers of Franmar 10 month pretty girl with almond shaped brown eyes. Tricolour bit longer than tall. Moderate all through which I appreciated. Lovely firm level topline , bob tail and balanced angulations. Moved well with moderate stride without exaggeration. Best of Breed and Best Puppy. Puppy Group 3

2. Summerley’s Accra The Triwizard Just over 2. Years bitch. Tricolour. Almond shaped brown eyes and good ear shape and set. I preferred the head of 1. She was a little longer and more angulated than 1. Lovely topline, great muscle tone and moved well with longer stride than 1.

Limit (4,0)

1. Scanlan’s Franmar Blue Mystique. 4 year old Blue Merle bitch. Muzzle shorter than length of skull. Very balanced moderate bitch with lovely straight coat beautifully groomed. Moved covering the ground with free and easy strides. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Lee’s Aoiristar Hunters Moom over Amenbury (IKC). 4 year old Tri Colour Dog. Good bone, broad skull and masculine head adequate neck. Lovely topline and moved with slight exaggeration on the rear.

Open (4,0)

1. Richards’s Birkcross Secret Agent with Accra JW. Almost 8 year old Blue Merle Bitch with blue eyes of almond shape. Shorter muzzle than length of skull. Moderate stop and firm level topline. Good bone and not over angulated. Slight wave to coat. Moved steadily covering the ground

2. Scanlan’s Jotars Reach for the Stars with Franmar. 4.5 year old Red Merle bitch. Brown pigmentation. Good bone and level topline. Slight wave to coat. Longer in body than 1 and standing slightly down on front. Moved ok.

Belgian Shepherd Dog (Tervueren)

Open (1,0)

1. Stansbury’s CH Domburg By Appointment at Woodbriar ShCEx 8 years old red sable boy with lovely eyes and ears of good shape, placement and size. Lovely parallel planes. Good outline and underline. Moving with drive from the rear and occasionally sightly loose in front. Best of Breed.

Welsh Corgi (Cardigan)

Postgraduate (3,0)

1. Lee’s Gowerston Gemstone at Amenbury 2 years Blue Merle Bitch. Yard dog with good markings, a good head and has the Cardi ‘look’. Good bone and moved well. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Lee’s Chrishama Ice Diamond for Amenbury 3 years old Dog with good head. Good bone and lovely topline. Not moving as well as 1

3. Lee’s Analog CC I Like it Like That for Amenbury (IMP NOR) Best Puppy

Open (4,0)

1. Siviter’s Rubegud Takin’ The Mick ShCM, VW. 11.5 brindle boy with a lovely masculine head with broad muzzle. A yard dog with good bone, level topline and who moved free and active reaching well forward without too much lift and driving from behind. He could have kept going all day and was so impressive in the heat of the day. A truly fit for function dog. He got better and better as the day went on and showed his socks of with a consistency to be admired. Best of Breed, Pastoral Group 1 and Best Veteran in Show.

2. Lee’s Chrishama Magic Apprentic for Amenbury. Black and White 4 year old dog. Lovely eyes, good ears, yard dog, level topline, good bone and moving well.

Welsh Corgi (Pembroke)

Postgraduate (3,2)

1. Harvey’s Cornatello Ginny Jeljarmin 2 year old bitch who likes her food. Tricolour. Would prefer a darker eye for a Tri to keep it in keeping with the coat colour. Short loin and bob tail. Enough bone. Quite short on leg. Moved ok.

Open (3,1)

1. Lee’s Rhiew Ravens Royal Tower with Balletcor 8 year old Tri Colour Dog. Bit short in body. Moved freely a little close behind going away. Good shape to head. Best of Breed

2. Lee’s Balletcor Godric Grifindor for Horcrux. 9 year old Red and white Dog. Bit long in body. Head was too Cardigan like for me. Moved ok. Reserve Best of Breed

Shetland Sheepdog

Puppy (2,0)

1. Haensel’s Frecia Blue Saffire at Sherkarl. 11 months Blue Merle Bitch. Balanced. Fine bone. Very feminine. Blue eyes, tipped ears, balanced head. Moved steadily. Best Puppy & Puppy Group 4

2. Prout’s Lavika Black Sea at Furzeland 11 months Tri colour Dog. Bit longer in muzzle than skull. Moderate stop. Dark eyes, tipped ears. Definitely longer than tall (a bit longer than I would like but this could be a growth stage). Good coat. Moved ok.

Postgraduate (7, 0)

1. Rossiter’s Cocaro The Highlander JW. 18 months Sable Dog. Lovely profile and coat Good head with moderate stop and muzzle and skull of equal length. Adequate bone and moved well.

2. Smith’s Pince of Sunlight Four Beasts in One IMP HUN). Nearly 14 months old dog of top height. Old fashioned type. Lovely outline, good bone, good coat, lovely feet. Once slowed down he moved well. When he is moved too fast he throws his front.

Limit (5,1)

1. Hirst’s Sundark Scaramouche. 4 year old Blue Merle Dog. Blue eyes standing four square. Good bone and feet. Good balance and level back. Skull and muzzle of equal length, moderate top with tipped ears. Lovely coat. Moved well. Reserve Best of Breed. Reserve Best of Breed Group 3.

2. Godber-Ford’s Lavika Like A Rock Star. 17 month old Sable Dog. Level Back, good head, good underline, good coat, preferred the stance of one. Moved ok.

Open (5,1)

1. Hirst’s Sundark Simply a Star VW. And a Star she was. 12 year old Tri colour bitch. So lovely I could watch her move all day long. Free flowing and so balanced. Beautiful shiny coat of good length and texture. Moderate stop, dark eyes and adequate bone. The sweetest expression. Best of Breed, Group 2.

2. Hirst’s Sundark Spirit Mistress. Daughter of 1. 6 years Tri colour bitch. Moves freely with good outline and underline. More angulated in the rear than 1.

Collie (Smooth)

Open (2,0)

1. Mrs S Beeney’s Coneypark Golden Brown 6 years old with good pigment, tipped ears, good topline, lovely outlined and moving freely. Best of Breed

2. Mr J Rundle’s Shulune Imperial Bonny Blu. 22 months with good feet. Good outline and markings. Moved well single tracking at speed – would benefit from being moved a little slower as sometimes seems to ‘cross over’ in the middle. Reserve Best of Breed

Collie (Rough)

Postgraduate (5,1)

1. Ms D Hewett’s Serenlas Borrowed Heaven 17 months blue merle with dark eyes and good pigment. Adequate bone and straight coat. Moderate angulations. Good outline and underline. Movement ok. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Mrs S Hawkins & Mrs S Flower’s Serenlas Edge of Heaven litter sister to 1. 17 months blue merle. Dark eyes and lovely head with moderate stop. Straight and shiny coat.

Limit (2,0)

1. Mrs J D Bolt & Mrs V Cronk’s Revdvicki’s Raffles at Chelborn 2 years Black Tri Boy. Brown eyes and good head with tipped ears. Good bone and good outline. Steady on the move.

2. Mrs K Mason’s Elshajo Bold Over for Lynocean 2 years sable girl. Good outline and head. Lovely coat. Moved well. Would like feet more arched in front.

Open (4,1)

1. D Ware’s Millubie Essence of Magic At Wassail (IMP SRB) 3.5 years black tri bitch Slightly longer than high with good bone, lovely head, dark eyes and good pigment. Good Feed and Moving well. Best of Breed

2. Mrs S Hawkins’s Serenlas Black Magic. Nearly 4 years black tri dog Lovely coat and head with tipped ars. Good pigment. Moved ok.

Hungarian Pumi

Open (1,0)

Mrs C & Miss T Gent’s Heathbank Miksa 3 years old moving briskly covering the ground. Good coat with soft curls. Square in outline with head carried well. Skull broad and slightly domed. Brown eyes and tipped ear. Enough bone and good feet. Best of Breed.

Lancashire Heeler

Postgraduate (1,0)

1. Mrs J Webb’s Foveaux Magic Dance 11 months boy and absolute magic, An outstanding heeler that I will watch. Good markings. Lovely head, beautiful dark eyes. Sissor bite, good ears, good bone, good topline and looked like he could work all day Smart, brisk natural movement. Best of Breed, Best Puppy. Pastoral Group 3, Puppy Group 1 and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

Open (2, 0)

1. Mrs J Webb’s Hoscar Isabella Liver and Tan 3 year old bitch. Markings good. Level topline. Good texture to coat and moved ok. Longer in body and lighter in bone than I would like. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Miss S Warner’s Srenscem Edred’s Edwyna 3 year old bitch. Beautiful shiny coat, moving steadily with purpose to get somewhere. Shorter on leg and longer in body than I would like.

German Shepherd Dog

Postgraduate (2,1)

1. Mr J Wallen’s Kensesqui Salamanca 2 years & 3 weeks bitch. Dark eyes, good head, good ears and good bone. Good topline and underline. Good markings. Moved really well. Reserve Best of Breed

Open (4,2)

1. Mrs G A Shaw’s Astradine Keepsake JW 9 years old of English type. Feminine head. Fluid movement. Good bone. Good harsh topcoat and good outline. Best of Breed.

2. Mr J Wallen’s Kensesqui Salamanca.

Beauceron

Postgraduate (1,0)

1. Mrs C Rollason’s Cezarblue Meniko 10 months bitch with good markings and topline. Double dewclaws. Lovely head, eyes and ears. Good bone. Sissor bite. Moving well. Best of Breed, Best Puppy and Puppy Group 2

Samoyed

Postgraduate (3,0)

1. Mr T & Mrs A J Gwynne’s Rosnorske Royal Kylo 15 months boy. Good size and substance. Very typical head with good ears well placed. Good straight coat. Good outline and moved well.

2. Mrs K & Miss C Prout’s Olimpia Maltayed At Furzeland (IMP POL) JW 23 months talkative bitch. Good underline and topline. Head still to develop. Longer feet than 1. Moving a bit close behind.

Open (5,0)

1. Miss K & Miss C Prout’s Jackson Maltayed at Furzeland (IMP POL) 3 years noisy boy. Biggish dog with straight coat and good bone. Good outline and underline. Moved fluidly. Best of Breed

2. Miss K & Miss C Prout’s Frosti Fluff at Furzeland 3 years bitch. Well constructed. Good bone, level topline and good underline. Good coat. Not being cooperative on the move. Reserve Best of Breed.

Best Puppy Miss V Mann’s Bennettia Princess Ariel. 8 months. Very sweet with potential. She behaves very well and has good bone and a good head. She has a good outline and coat. She moves steadily.

Polish Lowland Sheepdog

Open (1,1)

1. Mr K & Mrs C Burdett-Coutts CH Leon Astarte Gol Ama e at Chrevle ShCex (IMP POL) 3 year old dog with dark eyes, good bone, good harshness to profuse coat. Good markings and moved freely. Best of Breed.

Norwegian Buhund

Postgraduate (1,0)

1. Miss C & Ms M Dosson’s Leggatts Part Time Lover 22 months. Adequate bone. Lovely dark eyes. Ears well placed with rounded tips. Good pigment. Good outline. Harsh coat. Rear feet of different shape to front feet. Reserve Best of Breed

Open (2,1)

1. Mr RW & Mrs KA Frost, Mrs AE Treadwell-Frost & Mrs J Walmsley’s Trelowen Ameilia at Frotissen. 7.5 years bitch. Double coat, dark eyes, good ears well set with pointed tips. Good pigment. Moving fluidly. Best of Breed

AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Postgraduate (2,0)

1. Mrs S Conniford’s Yosseleine- Rowella of Haely’s Future (IMP NLD) White Swiss Shepherd. 1 year old bitch. Dark eyes. Pointed ears well set. Good pigment. Nice planes on head. Good topline. Good bone and moved well. Reserve Best Import Register Pastoral

2. Mrs H R Penny’s Blanchutton Gator White Swiss Shepherd. 1 months dog. Good head. Good one. Harsh coat. Moved well once settled

Open (4, 0)

1. Mrs D E Ridgewell’s Kontrastas Leonhart. 2 years just dog. White Swiss Shepherd Good bone. Moved with ease covering the ground Good coat. Dark eyes. Tall ears with round tips. Best Import Register Pastoral and Pastoral Group 4.

2. Mrs C Hackney’s Of Trebon’s Berger Blanc Boo (IMP DNK) ShCex White Swiss Shepherd. 3 years old dog. Bit longer than 1. Good feet, good topline and good coat. Lighter eyes but still brown. Ears well placed with rounded tips. Good bone. Moved well.

AVNSC Pastoral

Postgraduate (3,1)

1. Mrs K Axfords Bramblemead Sparkling Lady JW. Bearded Collie. 2 years old bitch. Moved freely overing the ground. Same length muzzle and skull. Black nose. Straight front. Good outline and underline. Best AVNSC Pastoral

2. Mrs J Webb’s Eltmaris Hip Hip Hooray Bearded Collie. 3 years lovely boy. Good outline and underline. Good coat with correct texture. Good pigment. Moved well but not as freely as one.

Open (2,1)

1. Mrs K Axford’s Bramblemead Bollinger Boy JW. Bearded Collie. 2 years old dog. Litter brother to postgraduate winner. Level topline. Good eyes. Good bone. Good outline and underline. Moved well. Tail carriage a little high – was a happy boy. Reserve Best AVNSC and later Best Reserve Best of Breed in Show.

AV Pastoral Puppy (4,2)

1. Miss V Mann’s Bennettia Princess Ariel Samoyed

2. Mrs A Harvey’s Jeljarmin Arwyn 6 months boy. Welsh Corgi (Pembroke) Tri colour. Lighter eyes. Great pigment. Bit short in body and ears still folded.

AV Pastoral Special Veteran (7-9 years) (12,7)

1. Mr RW & Mrs KA Frost & Mrs AE Treadwell-Frost & Mrs J Walmsley’s Trelowen Amelia at Frostissen. Norwegian Buhund

2. Mrs A G Shaw’s Astradine Keepsake JW German Shepherd Dog

AV Pastoral Special Veteran ( 10+ years) (6,1)

1. Mrs L Siviter’s Rubegud Takin The Mick ShCM VW Welsh Corgi (Cardigan) Overall Best Pastoral Veteran

2. Mrs S Hirst’s Sundark Simply a Star – Shetland Sheepdog

AV Pastoral Champion

1. Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow’s CH Pavoskas Aly Arttu JW ShCM ShCEx VW. Finnish Lapphund

2. Miss J Rivers’s CH Orora’s French Silk at Merrimak JW ShCEx, OSW. Bearded Collie. Lovely eyes. Good length muzzle & skill. Good topline. Good bone & feet. Beautiful tail. Moved covering the ground well.

Siberian Husky

Postgraduate (2,1)

1. Stimpson’s Cwnhapus Takhini with Adellarz 6 year old dog. Absolutely solid with good substance. So balanced with a good topline, sissor bite, brown eyes, good ear placement and lovely head. Moved soundly. Reserve Best of Breed

2. Stimpson’s Articskies Forest Fairy at Adellarz 12 months bitch. Still a baby and still developing. She was moving a little close behind today and could not match one on maturity.

Open (2,0)

1. Stimpson’s Cwnhapus King in the North for Adellarz 3 year old boy who is balanced and moved well. He had a good topline, beautiful head, good bone and good feet. Best of Breed

2. Crowther’s Kobuk Foxtail Lily. 7 year old bitch. Finer in bone than 1. Good topline. Feet a bit spayed (could be her longer nails and wide set ears.

Doberman

Junior (1,0)

1. Capell, Brough & Brannon’s Aniiraz Wild Cybele Avec Llepac 8 month bitch. Good bone and topline. Lovely neck and dark eyes. Good markings and pigmentation. Sissor bite. Would prefer less angulation on the rear. Reserve Best of Breed & Best Puppy in Breed

Open (1,0)

1. Caldicott’s Aritaur Cirilla With Philmont JW 2 years old pretty bitch. Dark eyes, lovely head. Good markings. Straight front, level topline moving slightly wide in front and I would prefer less angulation on the rear. Best of Breed

Louise Paterson