Coventry Ladies Kennel Society

Thank you to the Committee for asking me to judge at this show and to the exhibitors who braved the wild weather to attend, understandably there were a number of absentees across the board but I was pleased with the quality of my exhibits and particularly the puppies as I would have been happy to place all six in the group! Also thank you to my efficient steward Karen who kept us moving along nicely.

Dobermann

P (4,2)

1st Moore’s Elmorell Ready For It – feminine b/t baby of just 6 months old, head developing well, good depth to muzzle, lovely ear set and soft expression, good eye colour. Loved her body proportions, she has good forechest and tight elbows, well muscled rear which showed in her smooth movement in one so young and held her topline well on the move, tight feet all round. BP & PG4

2nd Merchant’s Krieger’s Mark Miwords at Mandareus – 8 mth b/t dog of good size, wedge head, stop a little too deep, dark, almond shaped eye, neck still to muscle up which will balance him better, good body proportions and level topline, movement a little wayward in rear today but good in profile with drive.

J (4,3)

1st Brannan & Mycroft’s Supetas Boys are Back in Town JW – 14 mth b/r male, nice masculine head with level planes and good depth of muzzle, eye of nice shape and colour to match coat, nice forechest, square proportions, well muscled rear with good angulation, regular, powerful rotary movement. RBOB

PG (3,2)

Exhibit withdrawn

O (4,3)

1st Merchant’s Cockneyoka Get Over it at Mandareus – 2 ½ yr b/r male, strong masculine head, good ear set, dark almond eye, square body proportions, well muscled all around, was a little unsettled at first on the move but strode out well and even better in the Group to take BOB & WG2

Leonberger

P (1.0)

1st Mousdale’s Kalizmar the Aviator of Berglowe – 8 mth dog, head developing well with good proportions, soft, dark, oval eye, well coated with lovely black mask, correct body proportions, rear could be a touch more muscled, excellent bone & feet. Moved very well given his age, a little close behind at times but flowed in profile. BP, BOB, PG3 & WG4

J (2,0)

1st Jackson’s Lunahai Like a Hurricane – 14 mth male, head still developing but good proportions, dark eye, nice ear set and carriage. Body shape is square at this stage, rear angulation is good. Good outer coat which is dark but virtually in his underwear today! Movement regular and even. Would like a little more of him all over. RBOB

2nd Moulsdale’s Cookie Bombs Leo from the Old Oaks to Berglowe (Imp Deu) – 16 mth dog, head still developing, kind, dark eye, lovely black mask. Good lay of shoulder, body a touch longer than ideal and would prefer to see a little more hind angulation. Regular movement in profile, well coated.

PG (0,0)

O (1.0)

1st Davies Alfross Kapuko Aelius – 7 yr male showing his age a little today. Masculine head, good shape and colour of eye, dentition good for age. A little weak on his pasterns, good body proportions. Reduced muscle in the rear showed in his movement which was reluctant but did show some good steps. Well coated with good colouration and mask but presentation on the day wasn’t ideal.

Newfoundland

P (2,1)

1st Moore & James’ Starnewf Mr Dark Sky – 6 mth black male, a real baby, masculine head even at this stage, good muzzle proportions. Good front angles and forechest and correctly proportioned body. Good bend of stifle and muscling up nicely, movement is steady for his age. BP

J (3,1)

1st Popple’s Mileoak Wishing on a Star – 14 mth black bitch, feminine in head with good proportions. Lovely colour and shape to eye. Good front angulation but would like a little more length of foreleg to balance her, feet could be tighter. Body has 9:10 proportions, nicely ribbed, well muscled rear with even, flowing movement although a little close coming to, well coated.

PG (1,0)

1st Blahuta’s Daybreaker’s You Give Me the Shivers – 22 mth black male, masculine head of good proportions, nice colour and shape to eye, a little loose in lip. Nice angles front and rear, body ratio correct. Well coated. Would like to see a touch more rear muscle, movement was regular in profile. RBOB & Best RBOB in Group

O (3,2)

1st Popple’s Mileoak Loch Noir - 4 yr old petite, black female, good head and muzzle proportions, stop appears deep but this is an optical illusion created by her coat, good eye colour. Excellent angulation fore and aft, good forechest. Well muscled all over and moved accurately with even footfall and drive. Well presented. BOB

Rottweiler

P (3,1)& Stubley’s Gouldthiassi Wise One – 6 mth female, a real baby developing well. Nice head proportions, dark almond eye, good ear set but not used to advantage today, possibly a little overawed. Well filled forechest, correct body proportions, well muscled rear for age, well angulated fore and aft, moved well given her young age. BP

J (1,0)

1st Wilkinson’s Rottkinson Dark Knight – 15 mth male, masculine and up to size, nice balance to head which is proportionate to his size, dark, well shaped eye. Nice length of neck flowing into a straight topline. Good body proportions and front angulation. Well muscled rear but would prefer a little less angulation. Moved powerfully around with regular steps. Facial markings a little sooty.

PG (1,0)

1st Borne’s Starrosak Dance With Me at Trevearl – 2 ½ yr bitch, feminine head with good skull to muzzle ratios, nice shape and colour of eye. Decent body proportions, would like a touch more length to neck. Good angles front and rear, would like to see a little better rear muscle, moved out well in profile but a touch close behind going away. RBOB

O (1,0)

1st Willis-Impey’s Abacab’s Duchess – 3 yr bitch, feminine head of good shape, nice depth of muzzle and well defined stop. Well made all over in body, well ribbed with level top line and deep brisket, strong pasterns and hocks. Powered around the ring with assurance, presented in excellent condition. BOB

AVNSC Working

P (5,3)

1st Pearn’s Bonmac Little Star – Boxer – 9 mth brindle bitch, feminine head with good width of muzzle, firm lips, good eye colour and shape, well arched neck flowing into a slightly sloping topline. Good forechest. Nicely muscled all over, movement is good for her age, lovely in profile. BAVNSCP & BAVNSC

2nd Reed’s Wildflower Patch at Minezara – Gt Dane – 6 mth black bitch, I loved this girl but she had to give way to the more mature 1 today. Beautiful feminine head, ears a little large at this stage. Tight, dark eyes, good depth to muzzle. Nice length and set on of neck, good angles front and rear, well proportioned body. Movement very together in profile for a young giant breed but a little wayward coming and going.

J (1,1)

G (0,0)

PG (2,2)

L (0,0)

O (3,2)

1st McFarlane’s Micador Will I Am - PWD – 7 ½ yr black male, up to size, masculine head but would prefer more depth to muzzle. Good forechest and front angulation. Firm topline and decent muscle for his age. Regular movement but hackneying a little in front.

AV Working Veteran (7,5)

1st Tinker’s Multi Ch Zaltana Kiss My Paws at Lolotea – Siberian Husky – 7 ½ yr male, masculine foxy head, good ear set and he uses his ears to advantage, good length and set on of neck. Good body proportions, well muscled rear, typical flowing, workmanlike movement with good head and tail carriage. Well coated and in great condition. BWVet

2nd McFarlane’s Micador Will I Am - PWD – Critique as above

AV Imported Breed Register Working

No entries

Working Group – I ended up with four puppies in my quality Group lineup and was happy to place three of them

1st Warren’s Copperfield Jonas Mudge – Bullmastiff – 11 mth fawn male. This young man walked into the ring and I couldn’t take my eyes off him! Substantial in size but all in proportion, fabulous masculine head of correct proportions, square skull with deep muzzle to balance. Tight eyes of good colour. Well muscled and strong all over and he powered around the ring, a true showman!

2nd Merchant’s Cockneyoka Get Over it at Mandareus – Dobermann – Critique as above

3rd Simms’ Seaqualina Echo of Light – Siberian Husky – 7 mth male, lovely, developing head with fabulous expression, well set and used ears. Good angulation all around and moved in all directions with effortless purpose, coat coming along nicely.

4th Mousdale’s Kalizmar the Aviator of Berglowe Leonberger – Critique as above

Working Puppy Group – a really lovely group of six puppies, all of whom could have been placed

1st Warren’s Copperfield Jonas Mudge – Bullmastiff – Critique as above

2nd Simms’ Seaqualina Echo of Light – Siberian Husky – Critique as above

3rd Mousdale’s Kalizmar the Aviator of Berglowe – Leonberger – Critique as above

4th Moore’s Elmorell Ready For It – Dobermann – Critique as above

Best Reserve Best of Breed Working

1st Blahuta’s Daybreaker’s You Give Me the Shivers – Newfoundland – Critique as above

Judge – Wendy Simmons