Ruthin Canine Society

14/06/2025

Utility Breeds, Group & Handling classes

Judge: Lyndsey Jones (Llwyni)

Thank you to the Society for the kind invitation to judge at their show. Even with the carparking issues, the venue is always one of my favourites to attend. All dogs had wonderful temperaments and exhibitors were very sporting. A big shoutout to my wonderful stewards for the day, Jane and Keith, for keeping the ring running smoothly. Thank you to all those who entered their much loved dogs under me.

Akita

Puppy

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Junior

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Post Graduate

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Open (1)

1st Hocking, Karijini’s Ice And A Slice. 3 year old red & white bitch of good overall size and strength. Lovely feminine head, which creates the correct blunt wedge shape. Lovely dark, almond shaped eyes. Good width to chest and correctly laid shoulders. She has a good amount of bone throughout and stands on nice tight feet. Strong, short loin with high set tail. Enough rear angulation. Moved well all round. BOB & Group 4.

Japanese Akita Inu

Junior

No Entries

Post Graduate

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Open

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Shih Tzu

Junior (1)

1st Gilkes & Finnager, Hin Chen’s My Juliette (IMP NOR). Gold & white 13 month old bitch. Still very much a youngster, with lots of development still due. Nice head with lovely dark round eye and expression. Well opened nostrils, enough chin. Good neck into correct shoulders. Chest and ribs well developing. Good level back, typical in length. High set tail. Coat coming on well. Moved well. BOB.

Post Graduate (2,1)

1st Gilkes & Finnager, Hin Chen’s My Juliette (IMP NOR) Repeat.

Open

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Boston Terrier

Post Graduate

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Open (1,1)

Absent

Chow Chow

Post Graduate

No Entries

Open

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Dalmatian

Junior (1)

1st Carroll, Oobahdal Fieldfare of Dalpaulisa. 9 month old black spotted bitch. Really liked this young lady. Lovely type and style and very well balanced. Flat skull with just the right amount of stop. Beautifully dark, oval eyes. Well marked, okay ear set. Forechest already. Straight, well boned legs, into nice tight feet. Level topline, still needing to strengthen on the move. Correctly angulated rear, well set tail. Could have watched her move all day! BOB, BP & Pup group 3.

Post Graduate

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Open

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French Bulldog

Junior

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Post Graduate (1)

1st Hanslow, Jiankang Adonis Burenperro. 18 month old brindle male. Solid boy, masculine head. Good for eye, with lovely expression. Well cushioned under eyes, with good width to muzzle. Good width all through, well sprung rib and short muscular loin. Level topline. Standing on well boned, straight forelegs. He creates a lovely outline when stood. Well angulated in rear, although not the strongest in rear movement. BOB.

Open

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German Spitz (Klein)

Junior

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Post Graduate

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Open (1)

1st Huntley, Fecimus Brother Bear at Puidelup JW. 2 year old brown dog, who have judged on a few occasions, but he’s definitely starting to come into his own now. Well balanced dog of good proportions. Nice masculine head, with compatible eye colour, of correct shape. Chest width still developing, which does show on his stack. Square in outline, with good bone. Lovely tight feet. High set tail, plumbed well over back. Shown in good coat. BOB.

German Spitz (Mittel)

Junior (1)

1st Huntley, Ciasman Ala Droppaa Mun Tunnelmaa (IMP FIN). 8 month old black dog. Lovely head and eye. Liked his length of muzzle. Good small triangular ear, well set. Good neck into well laid shoulders. Good for bone. Chest Still developing. Lovely typical outline, with high set plumbed tail. Has a tendency to throw his front out on the move, sound and steady in rear. BOB, BP & Pup group 4.

Post Graduate

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Open

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Japanese Shiba Inu

Junior

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Post Graduate (1)

1st Sloane, Rahima Wildest Dreams at Indaklu.18 month old red bitch. Lovely typical outline. Very pretty, feminine head. Dark expressive eyes, well cushioned cheeks. Good neck with high withers. Good forechest. Straight forelegs. Tight feet. Good topline. Nicely curled, high set tail. Well angulated rear, strong hocks. Moved okay. BOB.

Open

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Keeshond

Junior

No Entries

Post Graduate

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Open

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Kooikerhondje

Junior (1)

1st Guy, Middanwinter War Horse At Kerelkoor. 12 month old dog, He really mesmerised me today. Adored his head, with such expressive dark eyes. Correct proportions of skull and beautiful fringing on ears. Body just off square, with good bone. Lovely forechest. Good length of neck into a strong level topline. Carried his tail just above line of back at all times, really creating a lovely picture. Effortless on the move. Just loved him! BOB & Utility group 1.

Post Graduate

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Open (1)

1st Guy, Cirtaps Prinses Bynton Ida Rose MK (IMP SWE). 11 year old bitch, showing a little frosting on face now. Good length of muzzle, but just not the expression of the younger boy. She is still so solid in body, retaining her level topline at all times. Moved precisely and effortlessly, even for her age. What a credit to her owner! Well done.

Lhasa Apso

Junior (1)

1st Shoemark, Filenjar Wicked Dreams 11 month old gold bitch, shown in truly tip top order. Beautifully balanced picture. Lovely head, with good stop. Nice oval shaped dark eyes. Correct bite. Sturdy body, well ribbed back, with a short strong loin. Forelegs straight and well boned, held just under withers. High set tail, over the back. Well angulated rear. Tight feet. Moved well, pushed hard in the puppy group! BOB, BP & Pup group 2.

Post Graduate

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Open

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Miniature Schnauzer

Post Graduate (3)

1st Copper, Copellastar Go With The Flo 9 month old pepper & salt bitch. Loved her as soon as I laid eyes on her. Her strong sturdy square outline, mesmerising expression, faultless movement and attitude to match – what more could I want! Pleased to award her BOB, BP & Puppy group 1. Delighted to watch her go Best Puppy In Show under top, well respected all rounder Tom Mather. I will watch her career with interest.

2nd Butler, Penbro Replica For Devorasjoy Another delightful baby, 8 month old, pepper & salt. Dark oval eyes, surrounded by prominent eyebrows. Lovely overall square outline, Good forechest and rib. Good length of neck into well laid shoulders. Tight elbows, straight legs and round feet. Not quite the topline of the winner. Correct rear angulation. Moved well.

3rd Morris, Tammux Dream Hack

Open (2)

1st Copper, Violis Poetic Haiku For Copellastar JW 22 month old pepper & salt bitch. Lovely outline, solid body, long neck into well laid shoulders. Good forechest. Straight legs. Good topline. Good rear angulation and thick rooted high set tail. Moved okay.

2nd Copper, Mary Wells Around Copellastar 3 year old pepper & salt bitch. Not the outline and balance of 1. Well developed, mature body, with great ribbing and short strong loin. Wider in front than 1 too, did move well.

Poodle (Standard)

Junior (2,1)

1st Bennett & Jones, Celmareva Wicked Dream. 7 month old white bitch. Very much a baby still, with lots of development to do. Lovely long head, well chiselled. Right amount of width to skull. Dark eyes. Good length of neck, forelegs well under body, straight and standing on tight feet. Level back. High set tail, enough rear angulation, square in outline. Moved okay for pup, enjoying her day. BOB & BP.

Post Graduate

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Open

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Poodle (Toy)

Post Graduate

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Open (1)

1st Bull-Harris, Starianna Midnight Rider at Pendream. 3 year old black dog. Top end for size, solid, masculine boy. Well balanced. Nice head and eye. Good forechest & well laid shoulders. Straight gone, on tight feet. Level topline, Okay tail. Well angulated rear. Moved well. BOB.

Tibetan Terrier

Junior (2)

1st James-Collins & Collins, Remmus Under My Spell. 7 month old black & white dog. Good for size and overall type. Square in outline. Good proportions to skull, correct amount of stop. Lovely dark eye. Enough neck, well laid shoulders and ribbing developing well. Short loin, high set tail, although still a little lose at current. Nice side gait, needs to strengthen in rear movement. BP.

2nd Millington, Boshanti Sharlotte 8 month old gold sable & white bitch. Very feminine in head, missing a bit of furnishing on head to complete picture. Smaller all round than 1, a little lower on leg. Good neck and chest developing. Short, level back, high set tail. Rear okay.

Post Graduate (2)

1st Edwards, Boshanti Renata. 1 year old black & white bitch, lovely overall proportions. Square in outline, very typical. Loved her head, with nice dark eyes. Correct amount of stop and good strong chin. Forechest well developed, with straight bone into large feet. Coat in tip top condition. High set tail. Moved very well, pushed hard for in the challenge.

2nd Bains, Boshanti Derrian 3.5 year old black and white dog. Larger all round, and not quite the outline of 1. Masculine strong head, with lovely expressive dark eyes. Good amount of neck, level back into high set tail. Good dept of brisket and tight elbows. Good rear. Moved well.

Open (4)

1st Price, CH Araki Wowie Zowie 2 year old gold sable and white bitch of top quality. Completely square, balanced outline, with lovely head piece and strong jaw. Good amount of neck, leading to well placed shoulders. Standing four square at all times. Large feet. Level topline, high set tail, well feathered. Correct amount of rear angulation, which allows her to power around the ring with ease – her free easy stride is where she really comes alive! BOB & Group 3.

2nd Millington, Boshanti Gerald 3 year old black and white dog. Coat isn’t in the best conditions, but whats underneath is very honest. Lovely head, with good length and width of muzzle. Good amount of neck, into level topline. Well boned, strong straight front legs. Good amount of chest, with good spring of rib. Well angulated rear, moved very well.

3rd Price, CH Araki Already Whispering

Res Wren, Remmus Catch a Falling Star

AVNSC Utility

Junior (1)

1st Braso, Blenhiemstar City Limit. 1 year old red & white Bulldog male. Typical outline, strong and sturdy. Square symmetrical skull, correctly high set ears. Good round eye, very dark in colour. Wide nostrils. Thick flews with good width of jaw. Good cushioning and slightly wrinkled. Good arched neck and wide chest. Well off for bone, with great barrelled ribs. Firm, level topline with the right amount of rear angulation. Strong hocks. Sound mover, with plenty of personality. BOB & Group 2.

Post Graduate

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Open

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AV Imported Breed Register Utility

Open

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Utility Group

1st Kooikerhondje – Guy, Middanwinter War Horse at Kerelkoor

2nd Bulldog - Braso, Blenheimstar City Limit

3rd Tibetan Terrier – Price, CH Araki Wowie Zowie

4th Akita – Hocking, Karijini’s Ice And A Slice

Utility Puppy Group

1st Miniature Schnauzer - Copper, Copellastar Go With The Flo

2nd Lhasa Apso – Shoemark, Filenjar Wicked Dreams

3rd Dalmatian – Carroll, Oobahdal Fieldfare of Dalpaulisa

4th German Spitz Mittel – Huntley, Ciasman Ala Droppaa Mun Tunnelmaa (IMP FIN)

AV Utility

Junior (3,2)

1st Kooikerhondje – Guy, Middanwinter War Horse at Kerelkoor. Repeat from 1st in PG Kooikerhondje.

Veteran (4)

This class was really a delight to judge. All dogs in double figures for age, but still all on their toes wanting to show the youngsters how its done!

1st Hocking, Harivo’s Hot To Trot ShCM. 10 year old Akita bitch. Even in her later years, she holds so much strength and power. Even with a little frosting around her face, he has the most stunning expression. Typical head, with well set ears. Dark almond eyes, rims tight. Good length of neck, with enough arch. Well laid shoulders an tight feet. Holding her topline at all times with a high set plumbed tail. Well muscled in rear and still able to cover the ground with ease and precision. Loved watching her in the big ring! Congratulations.

2nd Guy, Cirtaps Prinses Bynton Ida Rose MK (IMP SWE). Repeat from 1st in Open Kooikerhondje.

3rd Harford, Lydanstone Medwen at Mennimoonz

Res Wren, Remmus My Best Girl

Junior Handling

6 – 11 years (2,1)

1st Osian Owens, aged 9 handling a Rough Collie. Osian was such a calm and collected handler, and I loved his bond with his dog. He stood his dog well at all times, and moved her at the correct pace. Osian worked well with his dog and knew how to get the best out of her. To improve, I would like Osian to go from the judges feet for his movement. He has a great future ahead in handling – well done Osian!

12 – 16 years (1)

1st Chloe Dixon, aged 15 handling a Parsons Russel Terrier. Chloe had a great overall presentation with her dog today. She had a lovely tidy lead throughout the class and her table work was great. Standing her dog square and correcting her dogs leg when I moved it. Chloe moved her dog at the correct pace and her corners of her triangle were tight. I would like Chloe to have a bit more of a gentle approach in her handling, to work with her dog during the class. Well done Chloe.

Adult Handling

17 – 40 years (1)

1st Charley Lowe handling a German Pinscher. Charley has a great understanding of how to get the best out of her dog. She stayed calm and collected throughout the class and worked well as a team with her dog. Charley had her dog standing square every time I looked over and moved her dog at a good pace. Charley showed the bite well, although did drop her lead for this. Unfortunately, Charley did break the golden rule on her straight up and down by getting in between the dog and the judge. Well done Charley.

40+ Years (3,2)

1st Karen Simpson handling a Skye Terrier. Karen was dressed smartly which complimented her dog. She spoke to her dog throughout the class and stayed calm. Karen stood her dog well on both the floor and the table, she showed the bite precisely and corrected her dogs leg back after I had moved it. To help in future, I would like Karen to move from the judges feet before stepping off for her individual movement, so the judge can clearly see the dogs movement. Well done Karen.

Lyndsey Jones (Llwyni)