South Wales Kennel Association

Many thanks to my stewards. very pleased with my entry, just a couple missing on the day. Noticeable how every exhibitor gave their dog huge hugs at every opportunity . Impressive breed, quality so good and now producing such sound moving dogs. Some just needing to catch up with a bit more bone, and further tightening of eye rims. However very please my BOB passed his vet check  

Junior Dog

Evans - Makaevo Jader - handsome male of 11mths - Good size, well boned. Bit bum high at the moment and not helped by his tendency to slouch in front. However as judging progressed and confidence grew he did stand better and improved his profile shape. Has good angulation front and rear, slight length to height, neck strong of medium length. head in keeping, defined stop. muzzle 1/3 to skull. Clean large open nose. Eye rims need to tighten. Quite outstanding on the move, combined bone, substance and soundness. Definate bear like roll, good length of stride. BP. BOB and moved again so well in the big ring.

Open Dog

Barrett's - Remus (Imp ITA) - 18mths - Pleasing size and bone. Slightly more compact but retaining a slight length to height. Short strong neck. Clean strong topline with parallel underline. Would like a touch more angulation front and rear. For me this lovely boy is let down with his rather weak front pasterns. Good large head, broad flat skull, muzzle 1/3rd. Eyes dark, not quite as open as they could be. Has a well balanced and powerful side gait, not as clean coming towards. RBD

Junior Bitch

Evans - Makaevo Jaquetta  - sister to Jader - More forward in her growth with a better profile shape. Initially lacked confidence but as judging progressed noticeable improvement. Stands on good legs, bone and feet. Pleasing angulation, slight length to height, slightly rounded croup. Head well made and balanced, again eyes could be tighter. In super coat and body weight. Not quite so co-ordinated as her brother today, has a good stride. Just needs time and more experience.

Open Bitch

1   Barrett's - Multi CH Diana (Imp ITA) - 2yrs - Progressing really well, she is so balanced in profile. With a slightly lighter frame, all is in proportion and well constructed. Stands on good parallel limbs and feet. Strong topline with parallel underline. Tail could be slightly lower set. Pleasing flat, broad skull, defined stop with muzzle 1/3rd. Good clean eyes. She was so sound, lighter on her feet felt she just lacked that bear like action to the boy. BB

2  Slater's - Elodi Dei Mastini Della Rupe (Imp ITA) - 3yrs - Again pleasing for size and shape. Slightly heavier and boned than 1. Strong short neck, into good shoulders, topline and rear angulation. Good feet. Needs to loose a touch of weight. Would have liked slightly more muzzle to balance skull, nose clean and open. Good sound action, unfortunately handler recovering from recent illness and unable to keep her at a steady pace. RBB

Marion Hodgson

Judge