Lancashire Heeler Association

VULNERABLE NATIVE BREEDS OPEN SHOW

24th August 2015

Bloodhound

SYD/B (2,1)

1. Burnside & Manley’s Houndseeker Endeavour. 19 mth old red dog carrying good bone, well-muscled all through and presented a well balanced outline. Correct length of neck to balance, firm through the topline, good depth to brisket, strong loins and tail pleased for set but not using it on the day. Masculine head with correct skull, good planes, expressive oval-shaped eyes, ears set on low, depth to muzzle and scissor bite. He has good angles front and rear and stands true in front on well-knuckled feet and is good in forechest. Opens up well on the go around and also pleased fore and aft. Reserve BOB.

LD/B (1,0)

1. Burnside & Manley’s Houndseeker Enchanted. 19 mth old black/tan bitch who pleased for type, is feminine all through and has a super temperament. She has a nice long neck, is correct in topline, deep in chest, firm in loin but with a touch more length and tail is good for set and carriage. Pleasing head which is narrow as desired, good planes, expressive eyes of correct shape, ears set on low, good depth to muzzle and correct dentition. She is well off for bone and stands on pretty good feet but elbows could be closer to the chest. Moving pretty well all through.

OD (3,1)

1. Priestley’s Marksbury Railway of Quikotic. Two quite different dogs competed in this class with this 2 yr old black/tan coming out on top. I thought him an excellent type and he presented a super outline. Neck of good length, firm topline, good depth to chest, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail just right for set and carriage. Well proportioned headpiece with masculine expression; narrow skull of good length, super oval-shaped eyes, ears set on low, good planes, muzzle pleased for both length and depth and scissor bite. He stands true in front on excellent feet and has a very good forechest. Moves out well on the go around and has excellent carriage. BOB.

2. Burnside & Manley’s Houndseeker Dragon. 3 yr old red who is quite hefty in comparison to the winner. He presented a pleasing outline with good length of neck, is firm in topline, nice depth to chest, well sprung ribs, muscular loin and tail good for set and carriage. Balanced headpiece with masculine headpiece but with a little more breadth to skull and planes are not as good as those of 1. He has pleasing angles front and rear, and has nice straight well-boned forelegs and stands on good feet. When gaiting, he pleased on the go around and when coming towards but is a touch wider going away.

OB (1,0)

1. Burnside & Manley’s Houndseeker Dragonfly. 3 yr old red. Feminine all through, this girl pleased in outline with neck of good length, firm topline, brisket reaching the elbows, correct ribbing, well-muscled loin and tail good for both set and carriage. Head of correct proportions and planes, narrow skull of pleasing length, oval-shaped eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite but she has quite a different expression to others here today. I liked her angulation both ends and she stands true in front and also pleased in forechest. On the go around she opened up ok, is so good when coming at you but another who is a little wider when viewed from the rear.

Lakeland Terrier

PD/B (2,0)

1. Blow’s Renevis Serena of Coppatrota. Two very different puppies challenged here with this 9 mth old black/tan bitch coming out on top. Balanced girl who presented a compact outline with an excellent neck which is slightly arched, firm back, ribbing carried well back, short in the couplings and first class tail for set and carriage. Feminine head with flat skull, keen expressive eyes, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Soundly constructed all through, standing on well padded feet and moved true on the down and back and also pleased on the go around. Harsh jacket which was very well presented. Reserve BOB and Best Puppy.

2. Atkin’s Loreleilee Doe Dandy Dan. 7 mth old liver dog who was very well handled here. He has a super length of neck, is firm in topline but a little longer cast, pleasing rib development, muscular loin and tail set on well. Flat skull but with more breadth, expressive eyes but a lighter shade due to pigmentation, strength to muzzle, correct dentition and self-coloured nose. Pleasing angles but not standing as well as winner in front, however he moved out well with good carriage and is true behind. Dense, harsh jacket.

OD (1,0)

1. Blow’s Jodean Tennesse at Coppatrota. 3 yr old black/tan who I thought an excellent type, is all male and good to go over. He pleased in outline with a reachy neck, firm through the topline, correct ribbing, nice short loin and tail well set on. Balanced headpiece with flat skull, dark expressive eyes, super ears for size and set, powerful muzzle, scissor bite and harsh furnishings. He stands nice and straight in front and has such good feet. On the move, he is accurate on the down and back and pleased on the go around but just could extend a tad more in front. Quality jacket and presentation.

OB (1,0)

1. Betts’ Laketrix Pretty Things with Raniero. 2 yr old red grizzle who is full of quality, presented in firm hard condition and was a delight to go over. She has an excellent length of neck which is slightly arched, firm backline, super ribbing, muscular loin and the best of tails. Feminine head with keen expression; flat skull, powerful muzzle of correct length to balance, scissor bite and harsh furnishings. Well boned, she has good angles both front and rear and really impressed on the go around, using herself as she goes and so very well handled here. Good quality jacket, dense and harsh as desired and very well presented. BOB.

Skye Terrier

PD/B (1,0)

1. McManus’ Feorlig One Short Day. 9 mth old dog who shows much promise and was good hands on. He has a good length of neck, topline still to settle but nothing untoward, ribbing carried well back, short in the couplings and tail good for both set and carriage. Lovely headed pup with moderate width to skull, correct stop, super eyes, ears of correct set and scissor bite. When gaiting, he pleased on the go around and has super firm hind action. Best Puppy.

SYD/B (1,0)

1. Heale & Davies’ Rhoderns Arbika of Trelawneki. 23 mth old dog who I have met before and he still pleased today. He presented a really good outline with nice long neck, excellent topline, correct spring of rib which extends well back, muscular loin and tail correct for set and carriage. Masculine headpiece with correct skull, dark expressive eyes, feathered ears of correct set, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Well boned, he has pleasing angles front and rear with good width in front. Moving out so well on the go around, just a little closer going away. Excellent coat and presentation.

OD (2,0)

1. Heath’s Ch Lavauxs Bahamian Chris. Two very nice dogs challenged in this class and my winner was found in this 6 yr old. He presented a lovely outline with a nice long neck which is slightly crested, firm through the topline, excellent ribbing, short muscular loin and tail pleased for set and carriage. Quality head with moderate width to skull, super expressive eyes, feathered ears good for both size and set, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Well constructed front and rear and he also pleased in forechest. Moving well on the down and back and just a touch more fluid on the go around than second which secured him this placing. Excellent coat with correct hard texture. Very well handled. BOB.

2. Sanderson’s Esgia Highland Laddie VW. 7 yr old who is a heavier lad all through than the winner but he was good to go over and has so much to like. Muscular neck of good length, firm in topline, deep in chest, ribbing carried well back, short loin and feathered tail of good carriage. Nicely proportioned head with masculine expression; correct breadth to skull, dark eyes of medium size, ears pleased for set and carriage, powerful muzzle and scissor bite. Good angles front and rear and he moved well coming and going and although went well when viewed in profile, 1 just had the edge. Very good coat. Well handled.

OB (1,0)

1. Heath’s Skyeshire Rosie. 5 yr old who is feminine throughout. She has a nice long neck, ribbing extends well back but topline just rises slightly, firm loin and feathered tail of correct carriage. Nicely proportioned head with correct skull, expressive eyes of good size and colour, excellent ears, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. When gaiting, she went pretty well on the go around and carries herself well, just a little closer going away. Good quality coat with correct texture.

VD/B (2,0)

1. Kendrick’s Ch Frisco Kiaora at Jeraro (Imp Cze) VW. 9 yr old dog who is all male, pleasing for type, carries such good bone and was presented here with super muscle-tone. Balanced in outline with slightly crested neck of good length, ribbing carried well back, good depth to brisket, short muscular loin and feathered tail which he carries just right. Masculine head with excellent skull, dark expressive eyes, super ears of correct set, slight stop, strong muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angles front and rear and so good in forechest. On the move, he went well on the down and back and also pleased on the go around with good drive from the rear. Excellent coat and presentation. Reserve BOB and Best Veteran and at the end of the day he was my choice for Reserve Best Veteran in Show.

2. Heath’s Perrylands Hello Again. 9 yr old bitch. Balanced girl who has a pleasing length of neck, long body as desired but topline slightly rising, ribcage of good length, short in the couplings and tail of correct carriage. Feminine headpiece with expressive eyes of good colour, feathered ears but a little higher on the skull, slight stop, strength to foreface and correct dentition. When gaiting, she went well enough on the go around but could not compete with overall action of the winner. Correct hard texture to her straight coat.

AV Junior (23,12)

1. Collins’ Full of the Dickens Winner Takes It All for Kingswud. 16 mth old Bearded Collie dog. Quality young male who was a pleasure to go over and presenting a beautifully balanced outline. Slightly arched neck of correct length, firm level back, excellent ribbing which extends well back, muscular loin and tail set on low and of correct carriage. Super head and expression; breadth to his flat skull, eyes set well apart, strength to muzzle and scissor bite. Soundly built all through and he stands true in front with good forechest. Gaiting freely all through with correct carriage. Excellent coat and presentation.

2. Naismith’s Shaggybo Mineral Mist. 16 mth old Old English Sheepdog dog who pushed the winner all the way. I have done this boy well before and pleased to see how he’s maturing. He is all male, carries plenty of bone and was presented here in excellent coat and condition. Strong neck of good length, firm backline, excellent ribbing and muscular loin. Super head and expression with excellent skull, eyes placed well apart, strength to muzzle and correct dentition. Excellent forequarters with well laid shoulders, elbows close to the chest and standing true. Moving freely all through and showing great drive from the rear. Harsh coat.

3. Downs & Myers’ Optimus Johnnie Walker (AI)

AV Special Yearling (20,12)

1. Wensley’s Blamorder Starstruck. 7 mth old sable Smooth Collie bitch. Feminine all through, this youngster has an endearing temperament and I thought her an excellent type. She pleased in outline with nicely arched neck, firm topline, good depth to brisket and rib developing well for age and tail correct for both set and carriage. Well proportioned head with flat skull, slight stop, excellent planes, expressive eyes good for size, set and colour, clean through the cheeks and scissor bite. She stands straight in front on very good feet and has a pleasing action throughout. Correct texture to coat.

2. Heale & Davies’ Rhoderns Arbika of Trelawneki. Skye Terrier.

3. Pendlebury’s Ettology Small Gods of Pendlethrine

Best Veteran in Show: Haffenden & Wood’s Ch Witchstone Minnehaha VW. 8 yr old English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan) bitch who is right out of the top drawer and simply could not be overlooked today. Full of elegance and compact as desired, she has a slightly arched neck of good length, correct in topline, deep in brisket, short in the couplings, gentle rounding to rump and tail set on low and of good carriage. Super head and expression, totally feminine, with flat skull, almond-shaped eyes which are obliquely placed, the best of ears, clean through the foreface and scissor bite. Soundly constructed front and rear and she stands true at all times on correct feet. On the move, she was a delight and she was so very well handled. Super rich tan.

Reserve Best Veteran in Show: Kendrick’s Ch Frisco Kiaora at Jeraro (Imp Cze) VW. Skye Terrier.

3rd Best Veteran in Show: Benton’s Ch Oakestelle Venus De Milo VW ShCEx. Beautifully balanced blue merle Smooth Collie bitch of 12 yrs who was shown in super condition and muscle-tone. Neck of correct length to balance, firm topline, good depth to brisket, well sprung ribs and tail pleased for set and carriage. Feminine headpiece with good proportions and parallel planes, expressive eyes and clean cheeks. She stands well naturally and has correct feet and certainly didn’t disappoint when gaiting.

4th Best Veteran in Show: Bennett’s Sh Ch Jesham Baronet. 8 yr old Field Spaniel dog who was so very well handled here and good to go over. He presented a super outline with good length of neck, firm through the topline, correct ribbing, well-muscled loin and tail set on low and of good carriage. Masculine in head but with no suggestion of coarseness; expressive eyes, ears set on low, good length to muzzle and scissor bite. Pleasing angulation both ends and he stands nice and straight in front and has a good forechest. Gaiting so well on go around. Super coat and presentation.

Judge: Tim Ball