Manchester Dog Show Society

Manchester. Leonbergers

I last judged this breed at Crufts 2024, and was absolutely spoilt for choice. Many beautiful dogs and the lovely BOB winner won the group that day. It would be unfair to compare that entry with Manchester’s, but I have to say I was very disappointed with quality. There was a great variation in proportions, some too short and others far too long. Some mouths were not right. Bad tails were a huge worry, the standard is easy to understand; “well furnished, straight, reaching at least to hock. On the move, tail slightly curved, not carried above level of back. Never forming a ring.” Too many were carried too high, too curved, some made a ring and some had a hook at the end. This really spoils the outline and almost makes the dog untypical. Temperaments were delightful.

Special Beginners D. (2)

1st: 4594 JACKSON, Miss Holly-mae Lunahai Like A Hurricane For Reveraki

Presents a v good outline. Lengthy head that could be slightly broader in skull. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. V good spring of rib. Topline slightly soft. Strong rear. He is a v good mover, could curl tail less, but a v good dog. BSB and well done on winning SB group.

2nd: 4579 BRAITHWAITE, Mr Adam Xerius Koda From The Polar Bear (Imp Bel)

Slightly different type of dog. He is short in back. Liked his masc head, dark eyes. V balanced in his moderate angulation. Deep chest. Carried tail well.

Minor puppy d (2)

1st: 4586 CHARWIN, Mrs D Debbollinby Crafty Beggar

V promising pup of 7 months. Lovely shape. Head has good length. Enough neck and quite a good shoulder. Deep chest. Level topline. Well made rear. Obviously v raw and should firm in movement. BP

2nd: 4588 GLOVER, Ms Sarah Lucy Debbollinby Craftsman

Little brother and not quite as developed. Liked his head, eye and expression. More moderate in angulation. Level topline. Just needs to strengthen up

Puppy d (2)

1st: 4586 CHARWIN, Mrs D Debbollinby Crafty Beggar

2nd: 4588 GLOVER, Ms Sarah Lucy Debbollinby Craftsman

Junior d (2)

1st: 4604 SIMMONDS, Mr Andrew & SIMMONDS, Mrs Pauline Skjaergaardens Dance Monkey Dance Jw (imp Nor)

Liked his shape, which he holds on the move. Masc head of good proportions, expression could be better. Lengthy neck, well laid shoulder. Just needs a wider chest. He is well ribbed back. Firm topline. V good tear. Moved well, holding tail correctly. Im not a fan of top awards to youngstrs in large breeds, however for me he has so many breed qualities he had to be CC & BOB

2nd: 4598 JONES, Mrs J & LEAR SCHOFIELD, Mrs C Expressive Bizu Grande Leonis (imp Pol)

Quite good proportions. Balanced head, eyes could be cleaner. Medium neck. Deep chest. Moderate and balanced in his angulation. Curls tail on move.

Post grad d (6)

Tails, eyes and heads an issue here, really hard class to sort out.

1st: 8612 CANTLAY, Mrs L & CANTLAY, Mr W Bavaruki Palow Kiko

Quite a good shape and carried his tail correctly on move. Strong head. Medium neck. Moderate but balanced in angulation. Deep chest. Held his topline moving.

2nd: 4583 BURRELL, Miss C & BURRELL, Mrs Ann Kalizmar The Hitch Hiker

Quite a good shape carried tail correctly at times. Quite a good head. Medium neck. Could be firmer in topline. Quite a good stride.

3rd: 4576 BELL, Mrs Judith Cleon Canis Giganotos

Res: 4590 HARWOOD, Miss C Lendevers Spring Tide

VHC: 4602 MOULSDALE, Mrs Judith & MOULSDALE, Mr LES Kalizmar The Aviator Of Berglowe JW

Limit d ne

Open d. (2)

1st: 4607 THOMAS, Mrs Sue & STUDHOLME, Mr Lee Ch Amathus Karmer

Standing he is a really good d with correct proportions. Strong, masc head. Enough neck. He could have a better laid shoulder. Well bodied. Level topline. Moderate rear. Tail on the move spoils the shape. Lengthy stride.

2nd: 4582 BROWN, Mrs B Davenheath Guilty Pleasure To Brenaljay

More compact type d. V wide in skull. Has a medium neck. He could be firmer in topline. Deep chest. V moderate in rear. V good tail.

Veteran d (1)

1st: 4599 LEAR-SCHOFIELD, Mrs & Mr C & LEAR-SCHOFIELD, mrs C Ch Alfross Kapuko Haruki

Typy d, quite dark in colour. Lengthy head, not the width of skull of some. Medium neck and a bit forward in shoulder. Well bodied.firm in topline. Well made rear. Steady mover with a good tail. RCC & BV

Special beginners b (1)

1st: 4584 BUTTERFIELD, Mrs Mary Dragongardens Lady Madonna At Dragonsfield

V steady mover. Slightly heavy in body and could have more leg length. Strong head that is still feminine. Medium length of neck. Moderate in angulation. Topline a bit soft.

Minor puppy b (3,1)

1st: 4575 ANDERSON, Ms L Debbollinby Cardhu

Much better bodied of these 2. Fem head. Good eye and expression. She has enough neck and quite a good front. Topline needs to firm, strong rear. Good tail.

2nd: 4589 GLOVER, Ms Sarah Lucy & DOWTHWAITE, Mrs Jacqueline Debbollinby Comedy Queen

Very square and up in air ar the moment, liked her head. Straight tail. V moderate in angulation. Needs more body and muscle.

Puppy b (4,1)

1st: 4575 ANDERSON, Ms L Debbollinby Cardhu

2nd: 4597 JONES, Mrs J Bavaruki Cilantro

Liked her proportions. Quite a broad skull & short muzzle. Medium neck. Her shoulders are slightly forward. Better topline than 1. Deep chest. Could use her rear better and tail curls.

3rd: 4589 GLOVER, Ms Sarah Lucy & DOWTHWAITE, Mrs Jacqueline Debbollinby Comedy Queen

Junior b (5)

1st: 4585 CHARWIN, Mrs D Debbollinby Charbella

Best mover in this class. Would just prefer a bit more length in her body. V good head. Enough neck. Quite well laid shoulder. Deep chest and well filled in front. Topline is ok. Liked her rear. V good tail.

2nd: 4609 WATSON, Mrs S L Lunahai Little Girl Blue

Liked her proportions. She has a v good head. Lengthy neck and quite a good shoulder. Deep chest. V moderate rear. Could be tidier coming towards and not quite balanced in profile. V good tail.

3rd: 4606 SPRINGEL, Ms Sharon Lionscourt Orenda

Res: 4611 WESCOMB, Mrs Janet & WESCOMB, Mr David Lunahai Dancing In The Dark At Fieldshouse

VHC: 4596 JEPHCOTT, Ms Madeleine Ann Lunahai Cry Me A River

Post grad b (3)

1st: 4595 JACKSON, Miss Holly-mae Leonmoor Mabel For Reveraki

Liked her proportions. Could have a stronger head. Ok neck and quite a good front. Deep chest with well sprung ribs. Moderate rear. V easy mover. Carries tail well.

2nd: 4577 BENNETT, Miss R E Prideofelsa Amber Heart At Leoflaed.

Liked her outline. Fem head of strength. Lengthy neck. Slightly forward in shoulder. Level topline. Has a well made rear. Carries tail too high and in a curl.

3rd: 4600 LEAR-SCHOFIELD, Mrs & Mr C & LEAR-SCHOFIELD, mrs C Alfross Tulabo Natsuki

Limit b (5,1)

1st: 4592 HEGINBOTHAM, Mrs Helen Sulandi Fallen Angel (IKC) JW

Liked her proportions. Would prefer a wider muzzle. Enough neck. Moderate front angulation. Her topline is ok. She has plenty of hind angulation, but could use it better. V good tail.

2nd: 4593 HEROD, Miss Jennifer Kenna Leosrus Powers That Be

Liked her proportions. Good head. Would like more neck and a better shoulder. Topline can firm, moderate rear. Would like a better tail. V well presented.

3rd: 4603 PAGE, Mr & Mrs Alan & Dianne & PAGE, Mr Alan Pagency Megsul Tessa

Open b (5)

1st: 4587 COLE, Mrs J Ch Simden Born To Boogie JW

Super outline and proportions on this fem b. Liked her head. Enough neck. Slightly better shoulder than 2. Deep chest. Enough width. Firm in topline. Well ribbed back.v good rear. Correct tail. Liked her stride. CC. Male just outmoved her in challenge.

2nd: 4610 WEAVER, Mrs Susan Kaye & WEAVER, Mr Michael Simden Maida Girl Like You

V close up and a v good outline. Liked her head but could be slightly stronger in underjaw. Lengthy neck. Deep chest. Firm topline. V good rear. Just a bit close going away.

3rd: 4612 WESTWOOD, MR R & WESTWOOD, MRS J Ch Hillhaven Your A Heartbreaker (ikc) (az2)

Res: 4581 BROWN, Mrs B Ch Davenheath Gipsy Girl To Brenaljay (q3) Jw

VHC: 4591 HEGINBOTHAM, Mrs Helen Hera Nasza Duma (Imp Pol)

Veteran b (1)

1st: 4613 WOOD, Mrs L Bavaruki Veba Vanilla

Good proportions. I liked her head with v good expression. Medium neck. Deep chest. Well ribbed. Sound if a bit lacking enthusiasm.

Jeff Horswell