Southern Counties Canine Association

Canadian Eskimo Dog. It is always a joy to be invited to judge this breed; there is something incredibly charismatic about them, which captures my heart every time I see them; stunning, functional, friendly and so much more. The entry was not large, but the quality was present so definitely quality over quantity. VD (1). 1. Bailey’s Akna Morzine – 12-year-old who has not been told he is a veteran and if he has, he is ignoring the information given. He has a super breed typical head with thick, triangular ears and eye shape is correct for the breed’s working climate; his neck is strong; topline is level. Perhaps he is a little narrow in front, but his front action is nonetheless good. Coat is spitz-typical; Nice to see him move with so much drive at his age. Super boy. BV. JD (1). 1. Bailey’s Akna Mittimtalik*** - Super breed type and moves like a 13-month-old! He has a super harsh, weatherproof coat. He has a good mouth and no loose flews and a beautiful head shape. His back is already quite strong but needs to level a little more and this could happen as he matures; tail set and carriage is good. Front and hind quarters have strong bones; his hindquarters angulation is lovely. At the moment he stands a little down on his pasterns but a fabulous dog. Came close to giving him BD but was pipped at the post at the last moment. RBD. OD (2). 1. Bailey’s Ir CH Akna Panda * Ir Jch – I have watched this boy through all the stages of his life so far, from puppy to adult. I loved him as a puppy, and I still love him now. His head is so typical for this breed, being large, broad and a beautiful spitz shape. His eyes are an excellent shape as are his ears; neck shape is good and he has sufficient muscle; his body is powerfully built with plenty of depth for heart and lungs; side-on his back is level, and he held this when going around the ring. Hindquarters are lovely, good angulation and enough muscle for age. I don’t think this boy has reached full maturity yet as in some ways he is still ‘more boy than man’. When stacked, he occasionally leans back which gives the impression of a short upper arm but going over him, I don’t find this to be the case. Fabulous dog! BD. BOB. 2. Hooley’s Akna Palmatum – As my class winner, there is so much I like about this male and although I think at this stage the class winner, although not fully mature is more ‘finished’. That said, I will watch this dog’s progress with interest as I think he is gorgeous. So masculine, but not quite there. He is easy on the eye and a joy to go over; it is difficult to find a specific part of him I don’t like. His head is all spitz, neck of good length, shoulder are well placed, head strongly carried; angulation fore and aft good. Beautifully handled by his young charge; an amazing rapport between dog and handler. PB (1). 1. Hooley’s Akna Zira – 11-months-old and so pretty! Her beautiful head is very feminine even at such a young age; it would be difficult to mistake her for a puppy dog. Her forequarters are muscled enough for her age, and her legs are straight with plenty of bone. Side-on, her body outline is nice, but her back and topline need to strengthen. Muscle isn’t quite there yet but it will come Despite her young age, her double coat is of good texture, and she has breed typical feet. Time will be her friend. BP. RBB. PGB (1). 1. Hooley’s Snoqualmie Fairy Firefly – This 2-year-old is of a slightly different type to the ones I have gone over so far but she does have many breed positive points. She is Spitz and CED through and through. Her wedge-shaped head and her expression, are typical of this breed; her ears are well carried. She is a tad narrow in forequarters, but front angulation is quite good, and front movement is strong enough. Her outline is also breed typical and her back is strong and level with sufficient muscle; feet are of a good shape and strong. Hindquarters have enough angulation and her rear movement is good. Coat texture is good. BB. BOS.