Chichester & District Canine Society

Chichester & District Canine Society 

Sunday 23rd March 2025

I would like to thank the society for the invitation to judge BIS at their show. The committee were incredibly hospitable with the show running smoothly. A big thank you to my very able stewards for keeping a smile on my face all day. 

A cold start to the day where some of the dogs were feeling it and I feel that I didn’t see the best of the Dalmatians today. Some were unsure of the loose gravel underfoot which cost a place or 2. 

Dalmatian 

Puppy (3,0)

1st - HOWARD RIDDLE, MRS S L - SHYDALLY STARS ALIGNED. A heavier black spotted bitch who really appealed for her size and shape and at one with her handler. Headpiece is feminine and developing well with good width and depth to skull. Eyes are placed well. Ears set on and carried high. Long arched neck leading onto a well laid shoulder placement. Straight clean front finished with well arched feet. Chest is developing well with good depth. Topline is good with a muscular arch over loin finished with a good tail set. Rear is well muscled with a good turn of stifle. On the move this girl really covers the ground showing drive in the rear and a lovely reach in front. It was lovely to see this girl back in the BPIS ring where she put on a strong performance. 

2nd - ENGLAND, MS M - SILVERSPOT VOYAGE OF THE SEA. A liver spotted dog who I wouldn’t want any bigger. Masculine headpiece with being broad in skull with high placed ears. Muzzle to skull ratio is good leaving the headpiece balanced. Eyes are oval in shape and of good colour. Long arched neck sat well into a good lay back of shoulders met with enough return of upper arm leading into a straight front. A little heavier in bone than winner. Feet ok. Level back with a strong loin. Round in rear with ample muscle and enough turn of stifle. Strong hocks. On the move this boy is strong in rear just needs to tighten up in front to get the overall balance. 

Junior (1,0)

1st - TILLSON, MRS E B - TAMILANDA ROSE GOLD AT ELABRI. Feminine well distributed liver spotted bitch who is super for size. A feminine headpiece with everything where is should be. Ears are set high on a broad flat skull. Muzzle is strong without being overdone with enough stop. Tight lips. Lovely reach of neck into a firm topline which was held on the stand and move. Good depth to chest. Clean front assembly with good bone throughout finished with correct cat feet. Rear is well muscled with a good turn of stifle. This girl was shown on a loose lead which showed off her self carriage and demonstrated a good rear drive with a lovely reach in front. BOB 

Post Graduate (3,0)

1st - PATTINGTON & BLOMFIELD, MISS A & MR A - HAFWENNA HONEY PIE. A heavier spotted bitch. Skull has enough width to skull with high set ears. Muzzle to skull ratio is good with enough stop to balance the headpiece. Eyes ok. Neck is long and arched. Would like a little more layback in shoulder. Straight front with enough bone finished with good feet. Super depth to chest. Level back with arch over muscular loin. Would like a little more length in body to balance the overall picture. Rear has enough turn of stifle and muscled well. On the move this girl

Is parallel with good drive in rear, just need a little more reach in front. 

2nd - LYNCH, MISS FAL - MEDIOLANUM BLUE SHINY DIAMOND AT COLOURDALLY (IMP SRB). A bitch who really appealed with so much to like. Needs to develop in confidence and additional training so handler and dog can grow in confidence together. A feminine balanced headpiece with correct proportions. Eyes are of oval shape and set well in head. Skull is broad between defined ears. Just needs to be carried better. Long arched neck leading into well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Good for bone throughout. Feet are well arched. Nails need trimming and this was evident on the move. Firm in topline with a well set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle and muscled enough. On the move she displays drive in rear and reach in front, just needs confidence so that the balance is more consistent. I’d love to see this pairing in the future once they have grown in partnership. 

Open (6,1)

1st - ENGLAND, MS M - DALENS QUEEN OF THE SEAS AT SILVERSPOT ShCEx. A 4 1/2 year old bitch who won this class on overall balance on the move with the conditions that were present. Lovely expression with broad, flat skull with high set ears used to frame the face. Good length and depth to muzzle. Eyes are set well and of good almond shape. Neck has good reach sat well into laid shoulders and enough return of upper arm. Good for bone finished with well arched feet. Level back with a strong muscular loin finished with a good tail set. This girl has a super depth of chest and well ribbed. Rear is well rounded with muscular thighs. On the move this girl has such a great drive staying parallel with enough reach in front. RBOB

2nd - WILLIAMS & TANSWELL, MR K & MS C - TOLKAIN STORM KING FROM PHADANTE JW. 6 year old dog who presents a lovely silhouette. A cheeky character who tries his handler. A lovely broad skull with high set ears. Super length and depth to muzzle with tight lips. Enough stop. Eyes are oval in shape and of good size placed well. Neck is well arched and of good length set onto well laid shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Straight parallel front. Would like slightly tighter feet. Topline firm with a good tail set. Rear has a good turn of stifle with strong hocks and muscled well. On the move had a lovely drive, just didn’t quite have the reach in front of 1. 

AVNSC PASTORAL 

PUPPY (2,0)

1st - KING, MISS I - ORIGINAL BEAUTY LADY ORLEANSNOW (IMP CZE). A young Samoyed bitch who I feel has a very exciting future. On first look she is beautifully balanced and exceptionally well schooled for one so young. A feminine headpiece with a broad flat skull tapering to create the wedge shape. Ears are set and placed well on head and of good size. Beautiful almond eyes with super pigmentation obliquely set. Getting hands on this girl you really appreciate what is under the coat. An arched neck of good length leading into well laid shoulders with the cleanest of fronts finished with long flat feet which makes her fit for purpose. Chest is developing well. Broad and muscular throughout body and loin finished with a correct tail set. Rear is so well constructed with a good turn of stifle and enough muscle. On the move this girl has power in rear whilst maintaining balance. When I finished judging her in the group I thought to myself it’s going to be hard to beat her today as she was on form. I will watch her career with great interest. BPAVNSC, PPG1 and ultimately BPIS. 

2nd - FOWLER, MISS A - TABANYARUU UNELMA KUKINTA AT LAPINRUSKA Finnish Lapphund who was really unfortunate to come up against 1 today. Another that is nicely balanced for one so young. A lovely headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio. Front of skull slightly rounded with defined stop. Ears are placed well and of good shape and size. Lovely soft expression coming from oval eyes of good colour. Strong neck leading into a balanced and well constructed front. Good for bone throughout. Topline is firm with a chest that is developing well. Enough tuck up. Tail is set high but could be carried a little better. Good muscle tone in rear with enough angles and let down of hocks. On the move it is brisk whilst maintaining balance throughout. 

Junior (1,1)

Post Graduate (4,1) 

1st - RIDDELL, MR D - PRIMO BELL'UOMO. Collie Rough. A rough collie who is on the upper scale of height, that said he is in proportion. This boy has a lot to say when in the ring being vocal to his handler which you can hear is devoted to. Wedge shape with flat skull tapering to muzzle. Good planes throughout headpiece. Obliquely set almond shaped eyes and of good colour. Ears are set well and of good size. A lovely length to arched neck leading into a sloping shoulder with a good return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Topline held with rise over loin finished with a good tail set. Good angles in rear with muscular thighs and well let down hocks. Once settled this boy can cover the ground with a good rear drive whilst maintaining lightness. 

2nd - PRIHODOVA, MISS S - CZERIANA REALE DI NARNIELAND (IMP CZE). 4 year old Australian shepherd bitch. Pleasing headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio with enough stop. Lovely almond shaped eyes obliquely set. High set ears. Lovely length to neck which leads into well laid shoulders and a good return of upper arm. Straight front with oval feet. Enough depth of chest. Firm topline. Tail ok. Angles in rear are good and good muscle tone throughout. On the move this girl is parallel with a lovely reach in front, could do with a little more drive in rear. 

Open ( 6,2)

1st - LATTIMER, MRS LA - AUS CH OTTABA RIGHT ON QUEWE ShCE (AI) (IMP AUS) Old English Sheepdog. A masculine dog that didn’t disappoint under the coat. Higher at loin than withers. A masculine headpiece with super muzzle to skull ratio with a well defined stop. Lovely eye shape which is placed well in head. Ears are small in size and carried close to head covered in plenty of feathering. Lovely long arched neck leading a super front assembly with shoulders being well laid with a good return of upper arm. Super bone throughout with front being straight and parallel. This boy is super compact with deep well sprung ribs. Lovely topline with desired arch over loin leading down into rounded rear with strong macular thighs. Well let down hocks. Great texture of coat. On the move this boy has such a great drive in the rear with a lovely extension in front all whilst maintaining balance. BAVNSC PG1

2nd - HANSFORD & DONNELLY, MRS D & MISS C - PEREGOS MINERVA'S WISDOM Catalan Sheepdog who presents a lovely outline. Balanced headpiece being longer than broad. Eyes are lovely and round and of good colour placed well in head. High set ears lying close to head covered with plenty of fringing. Neck is short and muscular with a good lay back of should and a good return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep well filled chest. Longer than high in body with a lovely level topline. Rear is well constructed with good angles and muscled well. On the move this boy keeps himself together with enough drive in rear all whilst maintaining a level topline. 

Bearded Collie

Puppy (1,1)

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st - ROWAN, MR P J & MRS L M. - BEABEARDIES GOLDEN BROWN. What a cheeky little chap pushing his owner at all times. Presenting a pleasing outline with a super level topline. Skull is broad with good proportions and enough stop. Eyes are placed well and of good colour. Neck is muscular and set well into sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Good for bone throughout. Longer than high in body with a super depth to chest and well ribbed. Rear is angled well with well let down hocks. On the move he covers the ground well with good drive from rear and reach in front. BOB 

Open (1,1)

Border Collie

Puppy (2,0) 

1st - SHAHMATOVA, DR - NASHDOM WHISPERING ANGEL. A bitch who won this class on overall balance on the move. A feminine headpiece with a broad skull that tapers down to a muzzle that is of good length. Lovely oval shaped eyes of good size and colour which are set well in head giving the alert expression. Ears are set on ok. Good length to muscular neck. Shoulders are well laid with elbows close to a developing chest. Straight parallel front with good feet. Topline held on stand and move with good strength to look finished with a low set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. BPIB PPG4

2nd - HAWKER, MRS V - TAYTINJA SHOOTING STAR - pleasing 7 month old bitch who is developing well. Skull has enough width with ears that are set on well and of good size. Wide set oval shaped eyes of colour. Shows a little white of eye. Muzzle is of good length with enough stop to balance the headpiece. Lovely length of neck leading into a a good shoulder placement with a good return of upper arm. Good for bone throughout and front is straight a parallel. Topline good with a low set tail of good length. Rear is well muscled with a good turn of stifle. On the move displays a good rear drive just needs to tighten a little in front. 

Junior (1,0)

1st - HAWKER, MRS V - TAYTINJA DEFYING GRAVITY. A young bitch and a super patient, empathetic handler. A mention should be made to this young handler on how pleasant and polite she was at all times whilst maintaining calmness when the puppy was being difficult. This said a pleasing feminine headpiece with good balance throughout the head. Skull is broad with ears of good size and set well to finish expression. Eyes are of good shape and colour set wide. Neck is arched and set well onto a good layback of shoulder. Front is straight with good bone. Chest has good depth with elbows close. Lovely topline with muscular loin finished with a low set tail. Rear has super muscle tone and angles with well let down hocks. A lovely puppy just needs to settle into herself on the move. 

Post Graduate (1,1)

Open (3,1)

1st - HAWKER, MRS V - MOSHANTA MAGIC PENNY FOR TAYTINJA JW. 3 year old bitch with a super headpiece with good muzzle to skull ratio and skull being broad with well set ears. Eyes are set wide and a lovely oval shape and of good colour. Neck is of good length, slightly arched and leads into a well constructed front with a a good shoulder placement and straight parallel front with good bone. Topline is good with good depth to chest, length of loin and finished with a low tailset of good length. Rear has a good turn of stifle with broad, muscular thighs and well let down hocks. On the move there was great drive from the rear and reach in front whilst dropping the head on the move. BOB

2nd - SHAHMATOVA, DR

NASHDOM ALL EYES ON YOU JW. Attractive masculine male who presents a lovely outline. Broad skull which tapers down to a muzzle of good length. Ears are set on well and used at all times. Eyes are set wide and of good shape and size. Good depth to muzzle with tight lips. Neck is ok. Shoulders are well laid with a good return of upper arm and elbows are close to a deep well filled chest. Clean front. Topline is held on stand and move finished with a good tail set. Rear has enough muscle tone with good angles throughout. On the move had enough drive in rear and reach in front. 

German Shepherd Dog 

Puppy (2,2)

Junior (1,0) 

1st - MILHAM, MRS P - DROYALES ONE AND ONLY AT SHADDOWSHACK. 14 month old bitch who really appealed for shape and size. A broad skull with a slightly domed forehead. A clean headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Lovely high earset which she uses well. Eyes are almond in shape and of good colour placed well in head. Good length and depth to muzzle with tight lips. Super length to neck which leads into a firm shoulder placement being well laid and a good return of upper arm. Super depth to chest with elbows close. Good for bone throughout. Topline is good with strong back and loin leading to slight slope of croup. Lovely rear construction with broad muscular thighs and strong hocks. On the move this girl was super sound in all directions with good rear drive without any weakness and good reach in front. BOB PG3 

Post Graduate (1,0)

1st - CHAPMAN, MR D - KONATIAN BAGGY TROUSERS. A 2 year old long coat male who is equally as impressive as the bitch with soundness on the move. A masculine headpiece being well developed without being coarse. Good width to skull with slightly rounded forehead. Lovely high set ears of good size. Balanced planes. Good strength to muzzle with tight lips. Eyes are set well and a lovely almond shape and of good colour. Super front assembly with being straight and parallel and good for bone. Shoulders are well laid with a good return of upper arm. Good length to body with back being strong and a strong, muscular loin. Tail is set on and carried well. Rear is well constructed with good muscle tone and well let down hocks. Had to settle for RBOB today as the bitch was on her toes. 

Open (2,2)

Hungarian Pumi

Puppy (1,0)

1st - WOLF, MS J - ARKOSLIGETI KOCOS HAJNAL. A spirited 6 month old bitch who presents a lovely outline. A pleasing headpiece with good proportions. Ears are set on high with the desired fold. Eyes are obliquely set and of a good oval shape and of good colour. Lovely arch to neck leading into well laid shoulders with a straight front. Lovely level topline with enough depth of chest for age. Tail is set on high but could be carried a little better. Rear has enough angle to finish the balance. Muscled well in rear. On the move need to settle into self to maintain the balance on the move. But displayed desired short stride with good drive and reach in front. BPIB

Post Graduate (3,2)

1st - WOLF, MS J - SULLI'S DAWN BREAKER. Feminine bitch either a pleasing headpiece. Good muzzle to skull ratio with good width and depth to skull. Ears are set high and of good size. Eyes are placed well and oval in shape and of good colour. Good length to neck with slight arch which is set inti well laid shoulders and enough return of upper arm. A straight parallel front. Level topline with short loin finished with a high set well carried tail. Rear is good with super muscle tone. On the move it was balanced with enough reach in front and drive in rear. 

Open (2,1)

1st - KIRKWOOD, MR S - SCHNAUBERN DRACO STAR AT YOLSTEK. An up to height dog who has a lovely headpiece and expression. Good muzzle to skull ratio with a level bridge and enough stop. Eyes are almond in shape and of good size and obliquely set. Ears are set high with desired fold framing the face. Neck is arched and of a good length. Shoulders are well laid with a good return of upper arm. Good for bone throughout. Good depth to chest with elbows tight. Lovely level topline with a short loin. Tail ok. Rear is well muscled and has enough angles to balance the silhouette. Super sound on the move in all directions. BOB 

Pyrenean Mountain Dog

Puppy (1,0)

1st - REILLY, LADY S - MANGROVE XIPHOS SPARTAN SWORDSMAN AT DARMAROR (Al) (IMP BEL) a masculine headpiece on this dog. Good width and length to skull with enough depth to muzzle. Lips are tight. Lovely almond shaped eyes which are placed well in head. Ears are set on well and lay close to head. A lovely strong neck leading into a good layback of shoulders with enough return of upper arm. Straight parallel front and good for bone. Feet ok. Great depth to chest and well ribbed. Topline is good with a muscular loin leading to a well set tail of good length. Rear is angled well with super muscle tone. Desired double dewclaws. On the move just needs to maintain topline a little more. But displayed enough drive in reach in front. BOB BPIB PPG3

Junior ((1,0)

1st - REILLY, LADY S - MANGROVE XIPHOS SPARTAN SWORDSMAN AT DARMAROR (Al) (IMP BEL) 

Post Graduate (2,1)

1st - REILLY, LADY S - MANGROVE XIPHOS SPARTAN SWORDSMAN AT DARMAROR (Al) (IMP BEL) 

Open (2,2)

Shetland Sheepdog

Puppy (3,0)

1st - METTAN-URE, MISS L - SAVENDIE MELEYS. 8 month old bitch had the edge over 2 with her balance on the move. A long tapered skull with enough width and depth. Lovely almond shaped eyes which are of obliquely set. Great pigmentation throughout. Ears are of good size and set well on top of skull. A well laid shoulder with a good return of upper arm. A straight parallel front with good shape to feet. Neck is of good length leading into level back and desired arch over loin leading down into sloped croup and finished with a low set tail. A lovely rear assembly that matches the front allowing her to have a great drive in rear and reaching well in front. BOB , BPIB, PG4 PPG2

2nd - RENNISON, MISS M - KARAMEL KISS ZE SHETLANDU BY ZANIAH (IMP CZE). Bitch that is bigger in stature than 1. A fabulous feminine headpiece with correct proportions and good width and depth to skull. Ears are set and carried high on skull. Obliquely set eyes of good shape, size and colour. Neck is well arched and has good reach leading down into well laid shoulders with an equal return of upper arm. Lovely straight front with good bone throughout. Feet could be tighter. A good depth to chest. Level back with an arch over a muscular loin leading into a well rounded croup finished with a low set tail of good length. Rear has a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. Muscled well. On the move this girl uses the rear well showing a strong drive. Just needs to tighten up a little more in front and the overall balance will be there. RBOB 

Post graduate (1,0)

1st - MIER, MRS E - SHERKARL COPPER MASK. A bitch of smaller stature. A pleasing headpiece with good width and depth to skull and enough stop. Good muzzle to skull ratio. Eyes are a lovely almond shape obliquely set and of good colour. Ears are set high. Neck has a lovely arch and of good length. A good layback of should with enough return of upper arm. Elbows are close to a deep well filled chest and well ribbed. Front is good for bone being straight and parallel with oval feel. Topline is good and held on the stand and the move finished with a low set tail

Of good length. Enough turn of stifle with broad muscular thighs and well let down hocks. On the move this girl is balanced coming and going. 

Open (2,0)

1st - CREAMER, MRS L S - LYNGARSO CAPTAIN TOM. A masculine dog who present a good shape. 4 year old with a masculine head with good planes and muzzle to skull ratio. Ears are of good size and set well on top of skull. Eyes are a good shape and obliquely set with good pigmentation throughout. Front assembly is straight and parallel. Shoulders are ok. Chest has a great depth and well ribbed with a muscular loin leading into rounded croup finished with a low set tail. Rear has a good turn of stifle, muscled well with strong well let down hocks. On the move has a lovely rear drive but can be a little untidy in front 

AV Imported Breed Register Pastoral

Post Graduate (1,1)

Open (1,0)

1st - DENNIS, MR & MRS M - SHADOWSHACK ALL MOONS. What a striking male this dog is. I met this dog at a fun show when he was a youngster and boy has he matured. A masculine wedge shape, flat skull with erect high set ears which he uses at all times to finish the expression. Eyes are a lovely almond shape and of good colour with dark rims. Long, arched neck leading into the cleanest of fronts with a sloping shoulder and a good return of upper arm. Super forechest and super depth to chest. A straight front with good bone finished with good shape to feet. A super strong topline with good length to loin and slightly sloping croup to a low set tail which is of good length. Angulation in rear matches the front with good muscle tone throughout. This boy shows such good drive in rear and equals the reach he has in front all whilst covering the ground well. He pushed the OES hard but today has to settle for PG2.  

AV Veteran Pastoral 

1st -HANSFORD & DONNELLY, MRS D & MISS C - LE MAGICIEN D'OZ DU CLOS MILLETTE AT PEREGOS (IMP FRA) Catalan Sheepdog. If you want to see a veteran that moves soundly look no further. This dog showed earlier in the day and when I saw him in the BIS ring later in the day he put on a performance that couldn’t be faulted. The owner/handler should commended on presenting a veteran in great condition. A super headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. High set ears which lie close to the head. Eyes are set well and round of good colour. Short, muscular neck leading into well laid shoulder with a good return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep chest with well sprung ribs. Good for bone. Super level topline with a muscular loin which leads to a low set tail. Rear is well constructed with super muscle tone. Well let down hocks with low double dewclaws. Coat in good condition. Best Pastoral Veteran and ultimately BVIS. 

2nd - SHAHMATOVA, DR - NASHDOM LA VIE EST BELLE JW. A border collie who was incredibly unfortunate to meet 1 today. A lovely headpiece with super muzzle to skull ratio. Ears are of good size and placed well on broad skull. Lovely oval shaped eyes set wide. Muzzle is of good length and depth. Arched neck which leads into well laid shoulders with elbows close to a well filled chest. Super topline with muscular loin leading to low set tail which is of correct length. Rear is well constructed with a good turn of stifle, well muscled thighs leading to a good let down of hocks. On the move he really covers the ground with a good drive in rear. Can get a little close in front at time which list him the top spot today. 

Pastoral Group 

1 - Old English Sheepdog

2 - White Swiss Shepherd Dog

3 - German Shepherd Dog

4 - Shetland Sheepdog

Pastoral Puppy Group

1 - Samoyed 

2 - Shetland Sheepdog 

3 - Pyrenean Mountain Dog

4 - Border Collie 

AV Puppy Stakes (55,39)

1st - LEWIS, MRS S - OLPHAE GOVERNOR Otterhound. A cheeky chap who put on a stellar performance. A head piece that is developing well with a slightly domed skull. Good muzzle to skull ratio with enough stop. Good width and depth to muzzle with clean flews. Deep set eyes. Ears are set on well with correct fold. Shoulders are well laid with enough return of upper arm. Front is straight and parallel. Finished with well knuckled feet. Chest is developing well and well ribbed. Strong muscular loin. Rear is angled well with lovely muscle tone. This boy comes alive when he moves. Showing a good rear movement with lovely reach in front maintaining balance and covering the ground well. 

2nd - CHAPMAN-REITH, MRS H A - WANDERHUND UNDER YOUR SPELL WITH HAYVENHUND Dachshund (Smooth). A feminine headpiece with good proportions. Obliquely set eyes which are a lovely almond shape. Ears are set on high which are carried well. Lovely arch to neck which leads into a strong topline with a short loin leading to strong muscular croup. Shoulders are sloping leading into a clean front and prominent breast bone. Feet good all round. Super angulation in rear and well muscles throughout. On the move super drive in rear with a free action in front all whilst covering the ground. 

AV Junior Stakes (28,18)

1st - HOWLETT & ROWE, MISSES R & R - BOLORIA OH DARLING B - Dachshund wire haired. There was no denying this girl this class. She demanded my attention from the beginning presents a beautiful silhouette. Good width and depth to skull whilst being slightly arched. Good length to muzzle. Lips are tight and free from lippiness. Eyes are lovely and dark with being almond in shape. Ears set high framing the frame and finishing the expression. Lovely reach of neck leading into super shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Good bone throughout. Super level topline with good strength to loin finished with a tail that is set and carried well. Good depth and spring to chest. Rear is so well balanced and muscled. On the move this girl covers the ground so well with a super drive in rear and a clean parallel action in front. 

2nd - REVILLAS RODRIGUEZ, MISS R - KHUMBILA CAUSING CHAOS Lhasa Apso. What a handsome young man this dog is. A headpiece that is developing well. Good length to muzzle with good shape and size to skull. Lovely eye placement and of good colour. Ears are set well and carried correctly to frame the face. Correct reverse scissor with good width to underjaw. Good reach of neck leading into a well laid shoulder. Front is straight and parallel. A super level topline with muscular loin leading to a high set tail with enough furnishing for age. Rear is well muscled and angulated and strong hocks. On the move this boy has such balance with good rear action and super clean and tidy in front. Kudos goes to the owner for the presentation of the coat. 

AV Post Graduate (23,13)

1st - CARDIFF, MISS T - FREEBREEZE PIXAR AT PROSPERITY B pointer who presents a lovely silhouette. A balanced headpiece with good depth throughout skull and muzzle. Muzzle to skull ratio good with enough stop and defined occiput. Neat flews without being over done. Eyes are set well. High earset with leathers of good length and lying close to the head. Good length to arched neck leading into long sloping shoulders with a good return of upper arm. Good for bone and of correct shape. Well arched feet. Good length to body which slopes gently to rear with a strong, muscular loin finished with a good tail set which is an extension of the topline. Lovely muscled rear with a good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. On the move this girl really knows how to drive from rear which having a balanced lift and reach in fronts 

2nd - BALL, MS V A - BOUGHTON BACK IN TIME. Greyhound. Lovely elongated headpiece with enough width to skull and enough stop to create balance. Dark oval eyes set oblique. Ears are of correct shape and set well. Long, arched neck leading into super shoulders with elbows well under body. Limbs are straight and parallel with good bone throughout. Chest has super depth and well ribbed. Good length to muscular loin leading to a low set tail of good length. Rear is angled well with a good turn of stifle and let down hocks. On the move put in a great performance with a good rear drive and a lovely low reach in front. 

AV Limit (17,12)

1st - PARKER-STOKES, MISS A - AURORA MOONLIGHT Poodle (Standard) bitch who won this class on balance on the move. A feminine head piece with lovely proportions. Eyes are a lovely almond shape of good size and colour set well in head. Low set ears which hang close to skull. Still tightening up in front. Good for bone throughout. Feet ok. Where this girl scored is her neck into topline which was firm at all times finished with a high set tail. Lovely rear with good turn of stifle with well let down hocks and muscled well throughout. Moved with a light, powerful action with plenty of purpose. 

2nd - CHAPMAN-REITH, MRS H A - HAYVENHUND HUNKY DORY. Black and Tan standard smooth dachshund. Overall balance throughout with the cleanest of toplines. Good headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. Eyes a lovely almond shape of good colour and set well in head. Definite stop. Super shoulder placement with prominent breastbone, enough return of upper arm allowing elbows to be in the correct place. Feet good all round. Good length to body with with muscular loin and enough depth of chest. Rear is angled and muscled well. On the move was balanced in all directions. 

AV Open (15,13)

1st - PROUDLER, MISS M E - KIMAPA KWACKERS KALON. Cocker spaniel dog that I saw in several classes and got better in each class. A pleasing headpiece with good width to skull and a square muzzle with a defined stop to balance headpiece. Low earset which is carried well and feathered well. Eyes are set well and a lovely colour. Muscular neck leading into sloping shoulders and good return of upper arm with elbows close to a well developed chest. Straight front with good bone throughout. Feet ok. Firm slightly sloping topline with a muscular loin finished with a tail that extended the topline and never stopped wagging. Rear has enough turn of stifle and let down hocks. On the move especially in this class he put on a good performance with a strong drive from rear, maintaining balance with enough reach in front all whilst covering the ground. 

2nd - RUFFLES, MISS M - HOLBAM MIDSUMMER KNIGHT AT RUFFMAR (AI) JW. What a handsome young man this Irish terrier is. Long narrow skull with correct shaped ears set on well which he uses to his advantage. Small dark eyes that are set well in head. Good length and depth to muzzle with tight lips. Lovely length to neck leading into a good lay back of shoulders. Front limbs are good for bone, straight and parallel. Super depth to chest with being well ribbed. Firm topline with arch over muscular loin. High set tail which was carried well. Rear is angled well with enough turn of stifle well muscles thighs and well let down hocks. On the move this boy uses his rear well, but today he was a little untidy in front which cost him the class. 

I had a great selection of dogs in my BIS line up and I was truly spoilt for choice. 

Best in Show - BARNES & KING, MS L & MISS I - IZLOU GOSSIP GIRL JW - this bitch taught me a valuable lesson in my judging. A cream German Spitz (Mittel) who I have seen out showing quite a lot and she never appealed to me ringside. Well once I got my hands on her I ate my words. A beautifully balanced headpiece whilst being feminine. Broad skull tapering down to muzzle to create that blunt wedge. Ears are erect and a good size set high on skull. Eyes are a lovely almond shape of good colour and obliquely set. Tight lips and good pigmentation throughout. Where this girl really excels is her front assembly. Well laid shoulders, good return Of upper arm and a straight parallel front which has a good amount of bone. Good height to length ratio in body with a well developed chest and muscular loin. Rear is angled well with super muscle tone with well let down hocks. Coat presented well. On the move this girl is brisk and balanced all whilst maintaining balance on the move super pleased to have judged her and I shall watch her career. Congratulations on Best in Show. 

Reserve Best in Show - HOWLETT, BOGGIA & KOULERMOU, MISS R, MISS C & MRS I - INA'S FASHION IMPERIAL (IMP DEU). What a striking male who is beautifully made and balanced for one so young. A masculine headpiece with a long flat skull. Ears are small and of correct shape. Eyes are oval in shape and of good colour which showcases his expression. A beautifully arched neck leading into a super shoulder placement. Long limbs which are good for bone finished with compact feet. Chest is deep and still developing. Good length to back with a super length and strength to loin. Rear assembly is just as good as the front. With super muscle tone and angles well throughout. In BIS this boy was straight and parallel with a lovely rear drive and reaching low in front. Unfortunately in BPIS he started to tire and got a little untidy in front. 

Best Puppy In Show - KING, MISS I - ORIGINAL BEAUTY LADY ORLEANSNOW (IMP CZE). Samoyed. A young Samoyed bitch who I feel has a very exciting future. On first look she is beautifully balanced and exceptionally well schooled for one so young. A feminine headpiece with a broad flat skull tapering to create the wedge shape. Ears are set and placed well on head and of good size. Beautiful almond eyes with super pigmentation obliquely set. Getting hands on this girl you really appreciate what is under the coat. An arched neck of good length leading into well laid shoulders with the cleanest of fronts finished with long flat feet which makes her fit for purpose. Chest is developing well. Broad and muscular throughout body and loin finished with a correct tail set. Rear is so well constructed with a good turn of stifle and enough muscle. On the move this girl has power in rear whilst maintaining balance. When I finished judging her in the group I thought to myself it’s going to be hard to beat her today as she was on form. I will watch her career with great interest. BPAVNSC, PPG1 and ultimately BPIS. 

Reserve Best Puppy in Show - O'CONNELL, MS A - LETOHA MAID IN ITALY Welsh Terrier who was pushing the Samoyed. And once had a toilet break I then saw a truer view of her movement. Lovely and compact. A balanced headpiece with a good width to skull and length to muzzle with good depth. Lovely eye which is dark and full of mischief. High set forward facing ears which were good for size and shape. Arched neck leading into good shoulders with a super straight front with upright pasterns and small cat feet. Chest developing well. Topline is firm with good length to loin finished with a high set tail. Rear has lovely balance with a good turn of stifle, muscular thighs and strong hocks. One the move everything was balanced showing a lovely drive in reach with a super reach in front. 

Best Veteran in Show - HANSFORD & DONNELLY, MRS D & MISS C - LE MAGICIEN D'OZ DU CLOS MILLETTE AT PEREGOS (IMP FRA) Catalan Sheepdog. If you want to see a veteran that moves soundly look no further. This dog showed earlier in the day and when I saw him in the BIS ring later in the day he put on a performance that couldn’t be faulted. The owner/handler should commended on presenting a veteran in great condition. A super headpiece with good muzzle to skull proportions. High set ears which lie close to the head. Eyes are set well and round of good colour. Short, muscular neck leading into well laid shoulder with a good return of upper arm with elbows close to a deep chest with well sprung ribs. Good for bone. Super level topline with a muscular loin which leads to a low set tail. Rear is well constructed with super muscle tone. Well let down hocks with low double dewclaws. Coat in good condition. Best Pastoral Veteran and ultimately BVIS. 

Reserve Beat Veteran in Show - WEST, MRS - BYABYE BRILLARE WITH ARCHIDAX JW Dachshund (Min Wire-Haired). A feminine girl throughout. Slightly arched skull with ears set high and leathers of good length. Lovely dark almond eyes obliquely set. Clean long slightly arched neck set nicely into a good shoulder placement with enough return of upper arm. Strong for bone throughout with a short upper arm. Long in body with a muscular loin staying level throughout finished with a tail that extends the topline. Chest well developed and well ribbed. Rear is very well muscled for a veteran with enough angles. On the move this girl impresses with the drive that she generates with enough reach in front and covering the ground super well. 

Judge 

Richard Forsythe (RICHPIN)