- Show Date: 22/02/2025
- Show Type: Open/Limited/Sanction
- Judged by: Richard Gunn Contact Judge
- Published Date: 15/04/2025
Torquay & District Canine Society
Judges’ critiques for Torquay & District CS 22.02.25.
Judge Mr R.J.Gunn.
Tibetan Spaniel:
Puppy 3 entries 1 absentee.
1st Rice Mrs J. Ricox I’ll Love You as You are.
Beautiful bitch typical in her head with a slightly domed skull and dark oval expressive eyes. Moderately boned front with her shoulders well laid back and small, neat hare feet. Good spring of rib and a level back leading to her moderately turned stifles with good muscle. She moved well around the ring.
2nd Wayman Mrs P.E. Mynapaw Spring Blossom.
Another beautiful bitch again full of breed type and presented in excellent condition with nothing exaggerated. Feminine head with dark expressive eyes. Well-made front and rear which she used moving straight, free and positively around the ring.
Graduate 5 entries 1 absentee.
1st Rice Mrs J. I Deserve Your Love.
Handsome dog of correct size. Masculine head of moderate width, with dark eyes and medium sized ears. Correct in his front with shoulders well laid and forelegs slightly bowed. Well made strong rear with hocks well let down hocks. On the move he covered the ground with a free and active gait. BPIB.
2nd Bevis Mrs P.J. Souska Touch The Sky Over Starlance.
Quality dog of correct proportions with a typical head, dark eyes and correct ears. Well made in his front and level in his backline with a good muscular, moderately angulated rear. He moved well around the ring.
3rd Quest & Conibere Mrs M. & Mrs T. Back In Black With Devontibs.
Limit 4 entries 2 absentees.
1st Quest & Conibere Mrs M. & Mrs T. Tiny Winnie De La Valoubiere With Devontibs (IMP FRA).
Beautiful bitch presented in good coat with a typical head and oval bright eyes. Well laid back shoulders to her front with nice long hare feet. Good spring of rib to her body of sufficient length leading to her muscular rear with moderately turned stifles and strong hocks. She moved well with a very positive action around the ring.
2nd Rice Mrs J. Parloueve Back To Black Of Ricox JW.
Immaculately presented bitch of correct proportions with a good head, well made in her front and rear which allowed her to move well around the ring.
Open 8 entries 2 absentees.
1st Wayman Mrs P.E. Mynapaw Perfect Symphony.
Bitch who was so typical in head with a domed skull, ample length of muzzle and expressive dark oval eyes. Well laid shoulders to her moderately boned front and set well on her body which is slightly longer than her height. Her rear is muscular with a moderately turned stifle and good strong hocks. She moved with a very free and positive action around the ring. BOB and 3rd in the Utility Group.
2nd Hirstwood Miss K.E. Quintrelle I Am I Said With Tibbitude.
Handsome male dog of correct proportions with a masculine head and dark, oval expressive eyes. Well-made moderately boned front with his forelegs slightly bowed. Level in his body with good spring of ribs and a powerful, moderately angulated rear. On the move he demonstrated a free and positive action. RBOB.
3rd Rice Mrs J. CH Ricox Somebody To Love JW ShCM ShCEx VW.
Miniature Schnauzer:
Open 2 entries.
1st Maher Mrs R. Jastalla Jazz Time.
Feminine bitch presented in a good jacket and square in her outline. Correct in her head of ample width and length with a good muzzle. Well laid shoulders to her front fitting well around her deep body with well sprung ribs. Good strong muscular rear with her angles complimenting her front. She moved with a vigorous, free action around the ring. BOB & BPIB.
2nd Keats Miss T.J. Rosanyos Spring Tide.
Another well-made bitch with a correctly proportioned head and dark oval eyes. Well made in her front and rear with her body moderately broad and deep.
Good width & length to head, strong muzzle, dark oval eye & neat ears giving alert expression. Square body with broad loin, arched neck and good top-line, harsh coat. Moved well coming, going, & in profile. Presented in a good jacket she moved with a free and balanced action around the ring I just preferred my winner’s movement on the day.
Shar Pei:
Open 0 entries.
Bulldog:
Open 3 entries 1 absentee.
1st Crothers Mr B. Hazembulls Hetty Sketty.
Well-made bitch of correct proportions with a feminine head with round dark eyes. Ample depth to her body with a straight front and her shoulders tacked onto her deep body. Muscular rear quarters with strong hocks. On the move she had a rolling gait around the ring. BOB.
2nd Crothers Mr B. Hazembulls Funny Face.
Another beautiful bitch of correct proportions with muscular, broad shoulders. Ample depth and with to her body and a strong powerful rear. Again she moved well with short, quick steps around the ring. RBOB.
Tibetan Terrier:
Special yearling 2 entries.
1st Plumer, Plumer, Knight & Bingham Mrs K. Mr G.V.R. Mrs L. & Mrs K.
Araki Colour My World For Tetsikarma.
Beautifully presented bitch, feminine throughout with a well-proportioned head, expressive eyes and good strong underjaw. Well laid back shoulders to her front all fitting well around her compact, muscular body with her ribbing extending well back. Well bent stifles to her muscular rear with her hocks well let down. On the move she covered the ground with a smooth and effortless stride. RBOB.
2nd Charlesworth Mrs C. Tiamastae Imagica.
Well-presented bitch in good coat and of correct overall proportions. Excellent head and eye with a well-made front and complimenting rear quarters which allowed her to move effortlessly around the ring.
Post Graduate 3 entries.
1st Plumer, Plumer, Knight & Bingham Mrs K. Mr G.V.R. Mrs L. & Mrs K.
Araki Colour My World For Tetsikarma.
2nd Honeywill Mrs J. Tegkei Hippi Chic.
Immaculately presented bitch with a square outline. Feminine head of correct proportions carried well by her medium length neck and leading down to her well laid back shoulders and straight legs. Ample depth to her body and with a muscular rear complimenting her front. She moved well around the ring.
3rd Charlesworth Mrs C. Tiamastae Regale.
Open 3 entries.
1st Plumer, Plumer, & Bingham Mrs K. Mr G.V.R. & Mrs K.
Araki Krazie Maizie For Tetsikarma JW ShCEx OSW.
This bitch just took my breath away today. She was immaculately presented in super coat and muscle condition. Typical head, medium in length with expressive, dark round eyes set nicely apart and a strong muzzle with good underjaw. To her front she has well laid back shoulders, straight legs and strong sloping pasterns. Her body is muscular and compactly built with a fair spring of rib and ample depth. Well bent muscular stifles to her rear with low set hocks and her high set tail carried in a curl over her back. On the move she moved with a smooth, effortless action with excellent reach and drive. BOB and pleased to award her 1st in the Utility Group and later see her win Reserve Best In Show.
2nd Charlesworth Mrs C. Tiamastae Starlight Dragon.
Masculine dog of correct proportions with a good head and eye all carried well by his medium length strong neck. Good front and rear quarters all fitting well around his body of ample depth and width. He moved effortlessly around the ring and was presented in good coat.
French Bulldog:
Graduate 4 entries 3 absentees.
1st Stidwell Miss M Beaufrogz That’s My Girl.
Compactly built brindle bitch with a square head, flat skull, undershot jaw and her nose turned upwards with her nostrils wide open. Moderate size dark round eyes and bat like ears carried upright. Correct front with her legs set wide apart and short in length. Ample depth and width of chest with her ribs well sprung. Moderate angulation to her rear with a small tail. She moved soundly around the ring. BPIB.
Open 7 entries 3 absentees.
1st French Mrs K. Mr N & Miss K.P. Bincombefarm Serpensortia JW.
Compactly, sturdily built bitch of correct size. Square head with a flat skull, nostrils wide open, dark eyes and ears of correct size which she used well. Excellent front, strong with good muscle, set wide apart and short in leg. Her body is deep and wide in her brisket with her ribs well sprung. Good strong back with a gentle rise to her loin and narrowing nicely. Moderate angles to her strong, muscular rear. On the move she was sound at all times. BOB.
2nd French Mrs K. Mr N & Miss K.P. Bincombefarm Morsmordre JW.
Masculine dog , cobby in his outline with a square head of correct proportions. Excellent front fitting well on his well-rounded body and with a powerful rear which complimented his front and allowed him to move soundly around the ring. RBOB.
3rd Green Mrs M. Jiakang Ariam The Gift.
Chow Chow:
Open 1 entry 1 absentee.
Dalmatian:
Special yearling 6 entries 1 absentee.
1st Davies Mrs H.L. Maddidalli True Loves Kiss.
Well-marked, elegant and symmetrical bitch of correct size. Excellent head of sufficient length and ample width between her ears. Medium sized, dark brown oval eyes giving a bright expression, powerful muzzle with clean lips and correct high set ears. Well laid back shoulders to her front with strong, round bone to her legs. Her body has ample width and depth of chest with her ribs well sprung, carried well back. Muscular, clean rear with a good turn of stifle and well defined hocks. She covered the ground with a smooth, powerful rhythmic action. RBOB and BPIB later taking 2nd in the Utility Puppy Group.
2nd England Ms M. Silverspot Voyage Of The Sea.
Well balanced dog of good proportions with ample substance to his build. Correct bin his head proportions and with those bright oval eyes. Well-made front with clean shoulders fitting well around his deep chest. Muscular rear with angles balancing to his front. He moved well with good long strides to his action.
3rd Howard Riddle Mrs S.L. Shydally Stars Aligned.
Open 5 entries 2 absentees.
1st Edens Miss P & Dr D. Steyndal Diamond White At Dalens JW.
An elegant, symmetrical bitch of correct proportions throughout. Beautiful, feminine head with dark oval expressive eyes, strong muzzle and she carried her ears well. Long, nicely arched neck leading down to her clean, muscular well laid back shoulders and good strong rounded bone. Her body is deep, allowing plenty of heart and lung room and her ribs are well sprung extending well back to her strong loin. Good turn of stifles to her rear with clean, rounded muscles and her tail carried up in a curve. On the move she covered the ground well with good rhythm to her action showing plenty of reach and drive. BOB and 2nd in the Utility Group.
2nd Williamson Mrs E.L. Shydally Ultimate Edition JW.
Handsome dog of correct proportions with a good head, strong muzzle and correct ears. Well laid shoulders to his muscular front fitting well around his body which has ample depth and well sprung ribs. Muscular rear quarters complimenting his front perfectly and allowed him to move soundly with great rhythm to his action.
3rd Steventon Kystuno Rosemary Russett.
Shih Tzu:
Open 6 entries.
1st Smith Mr D.C. Densown Little Miss Dorothy.
Loved this young bitch who was presented in excellent coat and muscle condition. Feminine in her head which is broad and round with large dark eyes. Well defined stop, nostrils wide open and that chrysanthemum look from her hairs growing upwards. Sufficient length to her slightly arched neck leading down to her well laid back shoulders with her legs short with good bone. Her body is broad and deep with a level back leading to her high set tail which she carried over her back. Her rear is well muscled with good bone and compliments her front perfectly. Her movement was smooth and flowing, showing her rear pads as she went around the ring. BOB and pleased to award her 1st in the Utility Puppy Group.
2nd Puleston Miss L.M. & Mrs S.D.A. Chanikos Mystical Dream For Shanuleas.
Handsome dog who was both sturdy and balanced in his outline. Correct in his head with large dark round eyes and long ears. Well made in his front with a complimenting rear fitting well around his deep, broad body. He moved well reaching well in front and driving from his rear.
3rd Puleston Miss L.M. & Mrs S.D.A. Daltricia Thana At Shanuleas ShCM VW.
Keeshond:
Open 6 entries 3 absentees.
1st Marshall Mrs V & Mr S. Devonia Black Pearl.
Compactly built bitch with that typical fox shaped head with well-defined spectacles around her dark, almond shaped eyes and definite stop. Sloping shoulders to her front with ample bone. Good depth to her chest with ribs well sprung. She has slight angulation to her muscular rear with her trousers reaching her hocks. Good length to her tail which she carried tightly curled over her back. On the move she covered the ground with a clean and brisk action. Presented in a dense, harsh coat with a good ruff. BOB and later 4th in the Utility Group.
2nd Marshall Mrs V & Mr S. Devonia’s Hakuna Matata JW.
Another beautiful bitch again presented in excellent coat and full of breed type. Well proportioned, wedge shaped head with dark almond shaped eyes. Muscular, sloping shoulders to her front with her rear muscular and complimenting her front. She again moved briskly around the ring. RBOB.
3rd Hill Mr A & Mrs S. Whizzkees Silver Spirit.
German Spitz Mittel:
Open 2 entries 1 absentee.
1st Smith Mrs A.L. Dacfolke Barney Bear.
Compactly built dog appearing square in his outline and presented in a profuse, dense coat.. Masculine head with good expression from his sparkling dark eyes. His front has moderate angulation set around his moderate fore chest and with straight legs. Well ribbed up in his body leading to his short loin. Moderate angulation to his rear complimenting his front perfectly. On the move he covered the ground effortlessly. BOB.
German Spitz Klein:
Open 4 entries 1 absentee.
1st Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow Mr S.J. Mrs S. & Mrs S.
Well-knit bitch of correct size and presented in good coat. Feminine head of correct proportions with small, high set triangular ears. Oval shaped obliquely set eyes with good pigmentation. Sloping shoulders to her front with moderate angulation. Her body is rounded and well ribbed up leading to her short loin. Her rear has moderate angulation and she stands well on her hocks. On the move she had a smooth, effortless and brisk action. BOB.
Oberitz Sweet N’Spicey For Pavoskas VW.
Well-presented bitch who has a square outline. Correct in her head with dark oval eyes and neat ears. Well made in her front and with a level topline leading to her well curled tail carried over her back. Muscular rear complimenting her front. She moved briskly around the ring. RBOB.
2nd Foster Mrs J. Bemojo Pearls Of Honey.
3rd Foster Mrs J. Claran Court Your Eye.
AV Import Register Utility:
Open 0 entries.
AVNSC Utility:
Graduate 3 entries 1 absentee.
1st Furse Mrs S. Lovliwithy Barbie Girl JW (Japanese Spitz).
Well-made bitch presented in excellent coat. Typical in her head with good expression from her dark, obliquely set eyes and correct small hood ears and carried well by her medium length of neck. Her front has moderately sloping shoulders and a well filled in front. Her body has a level topline and she is well ribbed up leading to her short loin. Slightly bent stifles to her rear and a high set tail. She moved with a light footed brisk action around the ring. RBOB.
2nd O’Connor Ms A. Albionspitz Drakaina (Eurasier).
A medium sized bitch of good proportions. Correct in her head with good eyes carried by her medium length, clean neck. Moderate angulation to her front with moderately bent stifles to her rear she moved with a moderate length to her strides. Later she took 4th in the Utility Puppy Group.
Open 4 entries 1 absentee.
1st Pearce Mr R. Albionspitz Diphda (Eurasier).
Medium sized bitch of correct proportions. Wedge shaped head with dark oval eyes and medium sized triangular ears. Muscular front with shoulders slightly sloping and straight, parallel legs. Well developed in her fore chest with an oval shaped ribcage and slight tuck up to her loin. Moderately turned stifles to her muscular rear with good strong hocks. On the move she was straight and true covering the ground. BOB.
2nd Edens Dr D. CH Snowshoes Hex Girl At Dalens JW (Japanese Spitz).
Beautiful bitch presented in a profuse coat. Wedge shaped head of medium size with dark, oval eyes and small, high set triangular erect ears. Moderately sloping shoulders to her front with her legs straight and elbows firm. Ample depth and width to her body with ribs well sprung tucking up nicely. Her hindlegs are parallel to each other with moderate angulation. On the move she was both light and nimble covering the ground well.
3rd Furse Mrs S. Charney Glamour Girl At Loveliwithy (Japanese Spitz).
Utility Group:
1st Plumer, Plumer, & Bingham Mrs K. Mr G.V.R. & Mrs K.
Araki Krazie Maizie For Tetsikarma JW ShCEx OSW (Tibetan Terrier).
2nd Edens Miss P & Dr D. Steyndal Diamond White At Dalens JW (Dalmatian).
3rd Wayman Mrs P.E. Mynapaw Perfect Symphony (Tibetan Spaniel).
4th Marshall Mrs V & Mr S. Devonia Black Pearl (Keeshond).
Utility Puppy Group:
1st Smith Mr D.C. Densown Little Miss Dorothy (Shih Tzu).
2nd Davies Mrs H.L. Maddidalli True Loves Kiss (Dalmatian).
3rd Wheeler Mrs P.J. Verismo The Great Caruso (Toy Poodle).
Well-balanced elegant puppy who has a typical head with almond shaped expressive eyes and good chin. Well made in her front and rear quarters all fitting well around her deep body with well sprung ribs. She moved so effortlessly around the ring with good reach and drive. Presented in a good harsh coat.
4th Rice Mrs J. Ricox I Deserve Your Love (Tibetan Spaniel).
AV Utility:
Puppy 15 entries 8 absentees.
1st Davies Mrs H.L. Maddidalli True Loves Kiss (Dalmatian).
2nd Wayman Mrs P.E. Mynapaw Spring Blossom (Tibetan Spaniel).
3rd Mcloughlin Mrs K. Zantescwtch Nordic Flame (Poodle Standard).
Open 7 entries 2 absentees.
1st England Ms M. Dalens Queen Of The Seas At Silverspot ShCEx (Dalmatian).
Beautifully marked bitch presented in excellent condition. Correct head of fair length with a powerful muzzle, oval bright eyes and high set ears. Muscular, well laid back shoulders and straight legs to her front. Ample depth and width to her body with her ribs well sprung and extending well back. To her rear she has muscular, well developed thighs and a good turn of stifle. On the move she covered the ground with good length to her strides.
2nd Elson Mrs J.C. Volgarus Make A Choice At Jomarnelli (Poodle Standard).
Immaculately presented bitch who was full of breed type. Correct head with good chin, almond shaped eyes and long ears. Well laid back shoulders to her front with tight oval shaped feet. Her body is deep with her ribs well sprung leading to her broad, muscular loin. Well bent stifles to her rear with good strong hocks. She moved effortlessly with plenty of drive.
3rd England Ms M Silverspot Voyage Of The Sea (Dalmatian).
Special veteran 7 to 9 years 11 entries 3 absentees.
1st Cooper, Cooper & Critchlow Mr S.J. Mrs S. & Mrs S.
Oberitz Sweet N’Spicey For Pavoskas VW (German Spitz Klein). BVIG.
2nd Conibere Mr S, & Mrs T. Chenrezi My Girl (Tibetan Spaniel).
Beautiful 7 year old bitch presented in excellent condition and well balanced throughout. Her head has a slightly domed skull of moderate width with oval, dark expressive eyes. Well laid shoulders to her moderately boned front and level in her back. Well-made rear with moderate bend of stifle. She moved with a straight and very free action around the ring.
3rd Edens Miss P & Dr D. Dalens A Spot Of Trouble JW ShCM Sh CEx VW (Dalmatian).
Special veteran 10+ years.
6 entries 2 absentees.
1st Puleston Miss L.M. & Mrs S.D.A. Daltricia Thana At Shanuleas ShCM VW (Shih Tzu).
Bitch of correct size and well balanced. Good head of correct proportions with large, round dark eyes and good width to her muzzle. Well laid shoulders to her front with herb legs straight. Broad and deep in her chest with a firm, level back. Ample bone to her muscular rear and standing straight on her rear legs. Shev moved well around the ring showing full pads.
2nd Rice Mrs J. Ch Souska Devotion VW (Tibetan Spaniel).
Well balanced bitch with slightly domed skull of correct proportions with dark, oval expressive eyes. Good front with moderate bone and shoulders well laid. Good length of body with her back level and her rear is well made with a moderate turn of stifle. On the move she had a free, straight and positive action.
3rd Hill Mr A & Mrs S. CH Whizzkees Ebony Silver For Plymkees JW ShCM VW (Keeshond).
AV Utility Champion 6 entries 1 absentee.
1st Edens Dr D. CH Snowshoes Hex Girl At Dalens JW (Japanese Spitz).
2nd Bevis Mrs P.J. CH Skyvana Empty Dreams Of Starlance ShCEx (Tibetan Spaniel).
Immaculately presented dog of correct overall proportions. Masculine head of moderate width and length and medium length of muzzle. Dark bright expressive eyes and medium sized pendant ears. Excellent front with his forelegs slightly bowed and shoulders well laid. Good length of body with ribs nicely sprung. Moderately turned stifles to his strong rear with hocks well let down. On the move he was very positive in his action.
3rd Hill Mr A & Mrs S. CH Whizzkees Ebony Silver For Plymkees JW ShCM VW (Keeshond).
AV Veteran Stakes 23 entries 17 absentees.
1st Edens Miss P & Dr D. Dalens A Spot Of Trouble JW ShCM Sh CEx VW (Dalmatian).
Beautifully marked bitch presented in excellent condition. She has ample with to her head with a powerful muzzle, oval shaped bright eyes set moderately apart and high set ears that taper to a point. Her front has muscular, well laid back shoulders with her elbows fitting closed to her deep body of sufficient width and her ribs well sprung. Her rear compliments her front perfectly with a good turn of stifle and muscular thighs. On the move she had great freedom in her rhythmic action.
2nd Russell Mrs L & Miss H. Gaia’s Novaterra Vom Fraulynzway (German Shorthaired Pointer).
Beautiful bitch with a graceful outline and presented in good muscular condition. Her head was in proportion to her size with sufficient width of skull and medium sized brown eyes giving good expression. Sloping shoulders to her well-made front with her legs straight and lean. Deep in her chest with ribs well sprung and a firm, short back. Her rear has broad hips and well bent stifles. She moved with a smooth and effortless action around the ring.
3rd Lewis Mrs S & Miss M. SH CH Lovehayne Bijou Among Fairwinds JW (Golden Retriever).