City Of Birmingham Canine Association

Working Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 484 WILLIAMS, Miss E Proud Of Being Ava Gardner At Evrussky (Imp) - RUSSIAN BLACK TERRIER – Bitch

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2nd : 556 TAYLOR, Mrs P & TAYLOR - MORRIS, MRS H Ch Pelenrise Chat A Lot JW Sh.CM VW - SIBERIAN HUSKY – Bitch

Very elegant bitch with lots of quality, great head eye and expression, enough bone and good feet firm well made body with good muscular tone, she moved with precision and was very hard to overlook. She was handled by a very young handler who could teach the adults a thing or two so very well done.

3rd : 391 COLDWELL, Miss Elaine & COLDWELL, Mr Gary & COLDWE Jsy Ch Ch Zentaur This Is Jam Hot (ai) JW ShCEx OS - NEWFOUNDLAND – Bitch

Well made brown looked great when stacked scored for overall balance with good bone and feet, strong body and nice angulation front and rear. Sound and positive on the move.

4th : 218 EVERLEY, Mrs Amanda & HUGHES, Mr NICK Ch Manzart Wise Guy - DOBERMANN - Dog 

Masculine with the required substance, in great muscular condition, clean neck and shoulder, deep body with good ribbing firm top line and strong Quarters. Moved with precision.

Pastoral Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 1186 REDPATH, Mrs J Sonymer Storm Doris Into Pathaaron JW - SHETLAND SHEEPDOG – Bitch

Very smart and surprised she is not a Champion, sweet head and eye well set and used ear, lovely front and feet clean neck and shoulder, very well made and excellent balance and size. She moved well here bur was a little overawed in the main ring on the final day.

2nd : 1098 JONES, Miss Lisa Mair & KIRKWOOD, Mrs A Ch UK Ir Bel Ned Int Dk Ger Vandreem Imperial Kazh - SAMOYED – Dog

Utra sound male up to size but great body properties, very typical on most respects whilst he moved very well out and back I felt he lost his top line a little in profile.

3rd : 1237 JONES, Mr K M A Ch Tanellis Bloomin William - SWEDISH VALLHUND – Dog

Again very typical for breed type scores in head and expression, clean well angulated front and equally good to the rear. Once again I felt top line could have been firmer.

4th : 627 ROBERTS, Miss M Ch Magical Love Elvikam JW OSW VW (Imp Pol) - AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD - Bitch 

Such a nice bitch bang on for size and balance, great head and eye lovely bone and front assembly, well made balance and moved out smartly.

Hound Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 1736 ROBERTS, Mr D Ch Swansford Gabrieldor - CC - DACHSHUND (LONG-HAIRED) – Dog

Top winning male and I can quite see why, not overdone in any area and scores particularly for size and balance. He has a first rate head and eye with a lovely expression. Excellent front and feet, very well ribbed up with a strong top line which he maintains on the move. Uses himself well on the move from strong quarters.

2nd : 1473 NASH, Mrs P Ch Tokaji Moon Over Miami With Mutoko JW ShCEx OSW - BASENJI – Bitch

Tri of high order looks great on the stack, and handles well, lovely expression and well used ears, scores for neck and shoulder and body is equally wll made. Enough angulation behind and free fluid action on the move.

3rd : 1537 BAILEY, Mr Robert & YATES, Mr Andrew Ch Ir Ch Tarmachan Ice Cool (vw) - BASSET GRIFFON VENDEEN (GRAND) – Dog

Another very well made all male with a great head and eye, clean outline and nicely angulated front and rear, great drive and reach on the move.

4th : 2170 LEWIS, Mrs Samantha Ch Olphae Charman (vw)** - OTTERHOUND - Dog 

Strong and well made, very nice to go over and excellent body and coat condition, he moves extremely well but at times breaks his stride which cost him a higher placing

Toy Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

I felt this was a particularly strong group.

1st : 2652 MAULT, Mrs L A Ch Limartine Mr Blue - BICHON FRISÉ – Dog

Top class male who never put a foot wrong, very difficult to fault as he is so typical, loved his head and expression first rate pigment. Looks great when stacked and doesn’t disappoint on the move, which was foot perfect.

2nd : 2951 FRANCIS & BLATCHFORD, Mr & Miss Jw & W Ch Witchstone Not Apache On Me For Peopleton VW - ENGLISH TOY TERRIER (BLACK & TAN) – Dog

This dog was amazing for his age, excellent mouth, lovely eye and expression, body remains firm and muscular with an excellent top line. Hs good angulation front and rear and moved with drive and precision a very smart male.

3rd : 3050 AMSEL, Mrs J B Ch Florita Tavalino - ITALIAN GREYHOUND – Dog

Classy male out of the top drawer and little to dislike, lovely head and eye, great through the neck and front good feet. Correct balance to body for the breed along with top line and quarters. Put up a good show on the move.

4th : 3354 WILCOX, Mr Robbie Osminines Whim Wham At Boazpoms - POMERANIAN - Bitch 

Smart well made in full coat and beautiful condition, sweet head and eye. Good front neck and shoulder well made body and looks good on the stack, moved with precision.

Terrier Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 5396 MANITO, Mr David Catstaff's Used To - STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER – Dog

Strong and well made, scored in head for balance, his front is first rate and well angulated good neck and shoulder well muscled body with good ribbing and firm top line. Typical movement for this breed.

2nd : 5222 HOVAGIMYAN, Mrs Christine Eng Ch Verascott Pearl Queen - SCOTTISH TERRIER – Bitch

Very well made bitch with the desired strength both in head and body, excellent ribbing and strong quarters she moved extremely well and looked the part.

3rd : 5106 KNIGHT, Mrs Gillian & KNIGHT, Mr Clive Ch Talanors Typically Special - MANCHESTER TERRIER – Bitch

Smart bitch looks good when stacked, has a lovely head and expression with good angulation front and rear, not quite as positive on the move as those above.

4th : 5054 MCCLUSKEY, Mr Philip & YOUNG, Miss Jillian O' Mare Mio Delle Syrenuse Of Chadbrook (Imp) It - JACK RUSSELL TERRIER - Bitch 

Very smart certainly belied her age and was very free and active on the move if a little unsettled.

Utility Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 3521 HARRISON, Ms Chelsey Ch Ch Eairycor Celtic Manxspirit - BOSTON TERRIER – Dog

Gorgeous Boston Terrier, on top form he has a correct head and eye with well placed and used ears, strong neck and first rate front which is a major problem in this Breed. His body is well made and he looks great when stacked as he stand without any help from his handler. He moves very well out and back a very good example of the Breed.

2nd : 4392 FAIRLEY, Mr & Mrs Edmund & Ann Ch Senousi Dressed For It By Fairmere - SHIH TZU – Dog

Another top class example of the Breed, who I feel has improved with age he is very typical in all areas coupled with excellent move typical for the Breed.

3rd : 3749 TINGEY, Mrs Helen & TINGEY, Mr Roy Dallyador Secret Addiction - DALMATIAN – Bitch

Looked very well here today and needs to be handled to appreciater her quality as she is not a glamour girl. She looks great when stacked and is very typical of the Breed she to put up a very good show on the move.

4th : 3899 WILLIAMS, Miss B Ch Dulais Moonlight Over Paris At Trebettyn JW VW - GERMAN SPITZ (MITTEL) - Bitch 

This bitch was in first rate coat and condition and could have placed higher but she was a little unsettled on the move. Nothing to dislike and she could still win at the highest level.

Gundog Group - Veteran

Judge: Mr E Paterson

1st : 6845 HILLIER, Mr I & HILLIER, Mrs S Sh Ch Coedcernyw Calendar Girl JW - SPANIEL (COCKER) – Bitch

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2nd : 5639 BLAY, Mr M & Mrs B Sh Ch Barleyarch Skye At Longbarrow Sh.CM ShCEx VW - GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER – Bitch

I liked this bitch a lot she takes the eye immediately on the stack for her quality and overall balance, she has a beautiful head and eye. First rate front bone and feet, body is well made and is firm and muscular free fluid mover.

3rd : 5868 Upton – SH CH Tragus Honey Bee. Hungarian Wirehaired Vizla, well made with a lovely head and expression, clean neck and shoulder, body is well made and she has excellent angulation front and rear. Put up a good show out and back.

4th : 6249 CLACK, Mr&mrs Stephen & Elaine Bazzy Inti Anka At Molokain (Cze Imp) - RETRIEVER (CURLY COATED) - Dog , Very well made and handled, liked his head eye and expression, good head and eye. Great front and feet. Used himself well on the move particularly in profile.

Ernie Paterson

Judge