Midland Counties Canine Society

Midland counties , Utility Group Liz Dunhill Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge the group, which is very special to me as I judged my first utility group at this show when my dear friend Robert Greaves walked me into the ring. Thank you to Lucy and her team for running another great show so exhibitor friendly . I had a great selection to choose from, and was limited in the amount for the cut. I pulled, miniature poodle ,beautifully balanced male with all the essentials. Standard poodle, a youngster with great ring presence ,who has so much more to come. Tibetan spanial, great showman in super coat, and movement. Standard schnauzer, good size, so typical of the breed with super head and outline and coat. Japanese Akita Inu The most beautiful headed male, translucent red so typical of the breed with much more to come .Bulldog shapely body clean masculine head , no exaggeration and sound on the move. There were many more youngsters in this group who have a great future, congratulations. G1 4503 - Ch Dream High Kai Kennel Afterglow Adrenaline (imp), Breed: Poodle (Toy) (Mr T & Mr J Isherwood & Lynn) Having admired this beautiful sassy black poodle from ringside, it’s not until you get your hands on her do you realise how well formed she is. She has a beautiful head of good length, chiselling to foreface, good chin, dark almond eyes giving captivating expression, framed by long low set leathers. Her set on of neck and head carriage is elegant, good shoulder with prosternum evident. Good depth to chest with straight front and tight feet. She is compact in body with well-sprung rib, correct in topline to set on of tail. She has shapely muscular hindquarters, well let down hocks standing parallel. Her coat is profuse of good harsh texture, turned out to perfection, in beautiful style and presentation. On the move she is dynamic, and footfall perfect, with so much extension in profile and drive from her rear. She has excellent static and kinetic balance, always landing four square. Her attitude is that of a small dog with a big personality! On the final go around she was on another level, the complete wow factor which was totally awesome to watch. She was in total unison with her handler. I had no hesitation in awarding her the group, and huge congratulations, BIS under Tom Mather. G2 3979 - Ch Llwyni Fancy That JW, Breed: Japanese Spitz (Miss L Jones) 21 month old female of excellent proportions, type and size. I have done well for this this bitch before, giving her CC and BOB from the Junior class. She has a beautiful wedge shaped head and well set small triangular ears. The most beautiful obliquely set dark eyes with good pigmentation, giving captivating expression. She has a well proportioned muzzle, strong underjaw and good bite. She has a strong crested neck leading into moderately laid shoulder, good front and feet. She is well bodied with level topline and well carried, high set, plumed tail. Her moderate hindquarters are well muscled with parallel hocks standing firm. Her white coat is profuse, gleaming and in pristine condition . On the move she has great poise and deportment. She is accurate in footfall, and in profile she has a brisk balanced gait, holding perfect carriage with a beautiful silhouette. She is as pretty as a picture. Beautifully presented and handled. G3 3460 - Ch Sensha’s One of A Kind, Breed: Akita (Mrs N & Mr D Willy) Medium sized compact male of excellent type and balance, who was in great coat and condition. He has a masculine head with good width between his well placed padded ears. Furrowed stop, well filled foreface, balanced broad muzzle and good bite. Dark almond eyes, giving intense expression. Strong crested neck leading into well laid shoulders, strong forechest, and depth to brisket. He has big boned straight forelegs and tight feet. Sturdy compact body, with good depth to chest, strong level topline, and high set tail. He has broad, moderately angulated hindquarters, strong well let down hocks, standing parallel. I awarded him CC & BOB recently, and I have to say today he is even better. His well muscled body, and his energy were on another level. He moved with excellent reach and drive, holding a great outline and head carriage, covering the ground with determination. Beautifully handled, he didn’t put a foot wrong. G4 4065 - Ch Shenedene The Gambler with Vallena, Breed: Lhasa Apso (Miss Md & Mrs Hm & Mrs Sm Hall & Bell & Ellis) Another fabulous dog from this kennel, who keep on producing superb type time after time, I have awarded him cc previously. I loved his type, balance, attitude and style. He has the most handsome head, correct in top skull, pendant ears with good furnishings, and fall. Soft expression from dark oval eyes, well balanced muzzle, straight foreface, and good mouth. He has a crested strong neck leading into well laid shoulders, and straight front. He has a sturdy body, well ribbed back and short and strong in loin. He had an excellent topline and a good silky coated carried tail. He has well muscled, angulated hindquarters, with firm parallel hocks. His coat is of good length and of good texture. This dog has perfect foot fall, so accurate on the down and back. In profile he has an excellent balanced gait, holding his poise and head carriage, with a free, easy, jaunty action. He is groomed and presented to perfection, as always from this kennel.