West Of England Ladies Kennel Society

West of England ladies Kennel Society CH SHOW 26/4/26

Samoyeds

Thank you so much to the committee for inviting me to judge and especially to the exhibitors for a fantastic entry.

I have to say a special THANK YOU to my amazing stewards, who kept the ring running beautifully. So often these people are forgotten and without them we would not have these shows! They keep every thing running and on time. Not to mention all that paperwork!

The breed as it stands now is in very good hands. I congratulate the breeders on the wonderful dogs. Decisions were hard and I feel many could easily change places. I was told afterwards we have a New Champion so CONGRATULATIONS!

It was a pleasure and privilege to go over such super dogs,.

I last judged at SKC and noted a concern about eye shape and size . I did notice again 2 years later that even in younger dogs ,there were a few small eyes, and incorrect shape which completely changes the lovely smiling expression, but overall the balance was good but please can you try to address it. . Also to note a lack of silver tips. It was a glorious sunny day, but few dogs sparkled. Last thing to note is size. PLEASE keep an eye on that as many were top of the standard and it is something that can creep in and go unnoticed until it is too late. On the good side, Lovely coat condition, with super harsh coats, also movement was super. . And finally as always it was lovely to feel the warm atmosphere from the exhibitors. A beautiful breed and equally warm and friendly people.

DOGS

VD (1/1)

MPD (1/0) 1st Vandreem Imperial Linken (Miss R & Miss A Mann) Stood alone today in this class, but I feel he could hold his own in any. A super boy with a bright future ahead of him, Very much a baby, but already super on the move. Loved his neat little ears, super pigmentation, lovely reach of neck, onto strong back. Everything balanced about him, and exactly what you would like in a puppy of this age. He moved surely for and back with a lovely drive effortless and covered the ground well, happy to give him 1st today

PD (2/0) 1st Angelicus Furnando (Mr P H & Mrs A Ashbourne) Lovely to type dog Lots to like about him and everything in the right place. A beautiful eye, head and expression giving that sammy smile, nice pigmentation. Good reach of neck, balanced throughout with a lovely spring of rib and chest developing nicely. Lovely harsh coat, and well set tail with good plume. Excellent feet and feathering. Moved very well happy to award BPD.. 2nd Vandreem Imperial Linken (Miss R & Miss A Mann) Still in his baby clothes, only maturity held him back here.

JD (2/0) 1st : Artsam Shining Future Hiro for Hakumichi (Mr N & Mrs P Forster)Lovely masculine dog mature for his age with lovely eye and pigmentation. So much to like about this youngster with a lovely outline showing type and strength without being overdone. Under the harsh coat, was Lovely spring of rib and correct angulation. He moved so well around the ring. 2nd Artsam Bring The Moon (Ms E & Mrs M Hunt & Honey) Not to hide in the shadows, this young lad has a lot to look forward to as well, Everything in place for his age, showing quality and type throughout. Lovely expression, well furred ears. Good angulation and firm loin, Not quite as mature as 1, but he moved soundly and I can see a future for him as he matures

YD (3/1) 1st Novaskaya Yolo Lefay JW (Miss A Haffenden) Masculine to type boy with good bone without being over done, well balanced with good reach of neck. Lovely head and expression, with broad skull, neat ears, lovely eye giving that typical sammy smile In lovely condition and superb feet and feathering. another dog to keep an eye out for in the future as he moved out effortlessly with good drive behind. 2nd Vandreem Imperial Mario at Norjack JW (Mr N & Mrs J D Collinson) Lots to like about this boy, well balanced, with lovely bone, Lovely harsh coat , feet and feathering. Well up to size, moved out well covering the ground, superbly handled.

ND (0/0)

PGD (2 /2)

LD (5/2) 1st Samhaven Driftin High to Shianise (Mr I M & Mrs D J Shepherd) Super to type dog, lovely broad skull, perfect eye and expression and neat well furred ears. Moving down a well set neck onto strong shoulders, lovely angulation, nice deep chest and a lovely spring of rib with a strong loin, correct feet and featherings and a lovely well set plume of a tail. yes this dog was a pleasure and oozed type in every way. He moved out very well with lots of drive. 2nd Rosnorske Royal Kylo JW (Mr T W & Mrs A J Gwynne) Such a close call between these 2. A lovely head and eye, masculine expression, well balanced with a strong neck onto well laid shoulders. lovely bone without being too heavy. Moved well and well handled. 3rd Annecy’s Mischievious Max (Mrs A Helm)

OD (7/2) 1st Ch/int/at/swiss/nld/bel Ch Holy Archie Orleansnow (Imp Cze) (Dr I Hopkins Navratilova) Masculine boy without being over heavy was positively Oozing type. Superb balance throughout, Exceptional head with the most handsome of expressions, lovely broad skull, strong muzzle and lovely pigment and those beautiful almond eyes! Fantastic reach of neck and everything just got better from there leading onto lovely shoulders, superb spring of rib and a nice deep chest with strong loin . Good bone, strong hocks behind and straight in front his coat was lovely texture and has the correct silver tips, finished off by a well set tail with a lovely plume, he powered around the ring very sound on the move with super drive. And superbly handled, It was my pleasure to award CC and BOB 2nd Rosnorske Royal Qui Gon at Glamyarn JW (Mrs E Kosmane) So very tempted to give this lad 1st as he pushed my winner in every department. .So to type in every angle Classic headpiece with melting sammy expression and superb eyes, neat ears and again strong broad skull, lovely balanced outline, but under the coat did not disappoint with a lovely body well laid shoulders, lovely feet and feathering. I just felt he was a tad off being fully mature but in a strong class, he shone I was delighted to award RCC 3rd Ch Vandreem Imperial Ripasso JW (Mrs A & Miss K & Miss N & Mr B Jebson & Jebson & King & Jebson)

BITCHES

VB (4/0) Ch Taronakits Its Kwest JW (Mrs S & Miss S Brandenberg & Smith) Absolutely to type, so feminine, with a melting expression, lovely reach of neck, strong back and loin, everything about her was quality and style. Lovely coat with silver tips, serious contender for top prize today. Moved and handled so well BV. 2nd Zakaytia Guardian Angel VW (Miss H R Smaggasgale) Lovely head piece, again feminine with neat well placed ears, lovely smile, and eyes. Good bone without being heavy, and nice feet and feathering preferred movement of 1. 3rd,Rosskaja Show Me The Ice at Zelenska (Mr S & Mrs H Gulliford),

MPB (0/0)

 PB (3/0) Vandreem Imperial Ocean for Frostia (Mr P & Mrs D Mcgreade) Very promising puppy with everything as it should be for her age. . Settled well and moved superbly with drive, So much to like about her, sweet head and expression, lovely coat, exceptional body being balanced already and it showed by how steady she was on the move, handled to perfection, I can see a bright future ahead for her, I feel she will go a long way as she matures! I just hope she has finished growing as she is well up to size. . Pleased to give her BPB and BP overall. 2nd Angelicus Chiquitta at Rosskaja (Mr C & Miss R Webb & Bates) Head and expression to melt your heart. So feminine throughout no signs of coarseness, Lovely size. good bone and strong hocks, well laid shoulders, out moved by 1 but as she matures I feel she will make some waves, so watch this space. 3rd Lupussky Eos Skadi (Mrs Isa Wickenden)

JB (4/1) Vandreem Imperial Malari (A & B W Jebson) Lovely feminine bitch exactly as she should be at this age, feminine head and expression with lovely sammy smile, good reach of neck, well sprung ribs and lovely top line. Silver tipped coat was lovely to see. Moved extremely well. In her junior stage, but when she blossoms she will go far. Moved extremely well. 2nd Artsam Butterfly (Miss J & Mr J Fowler) such a pretty headpiece with super expression lots to like about her, especially coat and texture. Lovely strong back and loin, would prefer a little more reach of neck, but superbly handled. 3rd Artsam Beloved (Miss E L Hunt)

YB (2//0) Novaskaya Yva Lefay by Taronakits JW (Mrs S, Miss S & Mr R Brandenberg, Smith & Jackson) This stunning lady caught my eye straight away. True to type. Lovely outline, superb head and expression, strong but not masculine, with super eye and broad skull, neat ears, and good stop. Under the coat was a good reach of neck onto a well balanced body. Strong pastern, straight front, whichever angle I looked was pleasing and balanced. All the sammy traits were there in abundance including feet and feathering and it just kept getting better. Strong loin, well set tail, strong hocks, everything was right about this girl. I was thinking when she moved and boy did she move. It was going to take something special to beat this girl despite her young age, so mature already, She wont be long before the titles start coming in! RCC. 2nd Original Beauty Lady Orleansnow JW (Imp Cze) (Miss I & Mr R King & Jennings) Again another super bitch to type in every way. Slightly unsettled but she pulled it together. Lovely head and expression great coat, with silver tips and lovely feet and feathering. Moved very well with drive behind.

NB (1/1)

PGB (3/0) Very feminine bitch with lovely outline Sweet head and expression, with neat well placed ears. Good body with well sprung rib, well angulated, strong loin and balanced front. Moved very well 2nd Bondsmoor Moonlight Kiss JW (Mr D & Mrs C Dodds) nicely balanced bitch with a lovely reach of neck. Such a pretty head and expression strong but so feminine, with beautiful almond eyes, well set and that exquisite sammy smile. Lovely spring of rib, moved well behind. 3rd Mishka Na Severe Kiss of The Rose (Imp Cze) (Miss I Lukkonen)

LB (11/4) 1st Bondsmoor Kiss Me Kate JW (Mr D & Mrs C Dodds) Toughest class of the day all I can say about my winner here was WOW! What a sweet expression, quality and type, broad skull, neat ears, lovely pigmentation, her expression would melt icebergs! Such a lovely outline, a serious contender for top placing with everything in the right place and super condition which showed on the move as she strode out with lovely reach and drive. 2nd Silbertips and All That Jazz JW (Mr J G & Mrs A E Mann) these 2 could change places in a heartbeat again another stunning type, strong, good bone, excellent head and expression super mover out and back and in good condition, lovely sprakling coat with silver tips, and a beautiful well set tail. 3rd Rosnorske Royal Lotus (Mrs D Humphrey)

OB (6/2) 1st Taronakits It's Kayanova JW (Miss A Haffenden) Everything you want and in the right place! This young lady came in and just commanded the ring. Superbly balanced body, exquisite head with good pigmentation, dark almond eye set to give that heart warming sammy expression and that lovely broad head, and neat stop. No sign of coarseness, no weakness, just pure balance. Going over her was a dream, she screamed breed type, neck not too long not short, well arched, and onto well laid shoulder. She took me back to all the samoyeds I have been over and to me she was perfection she had all the attributes in the right place, Head and expression check, feet, and feathering check, strong back, supporting well sprung ribs, and a lovely deep chest. Harsh outer coat with silver tips this lady had it all, and she moved! My Pleasure to award BCC and RBOB pushing the boy very closely had she been in full bloom it was a no brainer, it really was pulling at straws. I found out it was her third that day, and my RCC winner was her daughter, so a delightful end to a days judging. 2nd Vandreem Imperial Amore (A & B W Jebson) what a stunner, so pushed to decide on her and my winner she had everything going for her classic headpiece, and lovely expression, really good reach of neck, and good legs, strong bone, you really would have to look hard to find any fault if there were any, and to see her on the move was an absolute pleasure. As she covered the ground with ease. My only reason for 2nd and even then I looked and looked again was she is well up to size. I said once she would have her day, and I am sure of it that day will come. Sammies mature slowly, so keep going. She will make it! Every dog has their day, and hers will come. 3rd Ch Lisa Z Limanowskiej Kotliny to Vandreem (Imp Pol) (Mrs A & Miss N Kirkwood & Carruthers)

Ros Reynolds (judge)