Oswestry & District Kennel Association

Thank you very much to the Oswestry Show Committee for the kind invitation to judge. I would also like to extend my sincere thanks to all the exhibitors for supporting the entry and for bringing along such a lovely quality of dogs. Your sportsmanship and presentation made the day all the more enjoyable. I was grateful for the opportunity and had a great day judging.

German Shepherd Dog

Junior

1 Platt's Charbonnel Ruma, very promising 10 month old bitch of excellent type and quality. Feminine head with good proportions, well set and carried ears and a pleasing expression. Good length of neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Balanced outline with a firm topline and good depth of chest for her age. Strong, well muscled hindquarters and good width of thigh. On the move she was free, positive and ground covering, maintaining her outline well and showing good reach and drive. BOB BP 

2 Johnson's Kastina Jodie, 18 month old bitch of pleasing type and overall good balance. Feminine head with correct ear carriage and a kind expression. Good length of neck leading into well placed shoulders. Body of good proportions with adequate depth of chest and a firm topline. Moved soundly around the ring with good drive from the rear, maintaining a balanced outline.

Post Graduate 

1 Amis & Stanley's Droyales Present Verdandi JW. A well presented and balanced dog with masculine head with good expression, well set ears and correct proportions of skull and muzzle. Good length of neck flowing into a firm topline, maintained well on the move. Well laid shoulder with good upper arm allowing for balanced forehand. Correct tail set and carriage. Moved freely and confidently around the ring, maintaining balance and outline, which secured him the class. 

2 Stanley's Blanik Meerah. Another quality exhibit with much to admire. Good head proportions with pleasing expression and well set ears. Correct length of neck leading into a firm back and good overall outline when standing. Well developed body with good depth of chest and balance. Moved with drive and purpose around the ring, however on the day was not quite as straight coming and going as the winning dog.

Open 

1 Stanley's Blanik Kyriacos. Strong, masculine male with good proportions. Correct eye shape but would like his eye colour to be tad darker. Correct ear set and alert expression. Well laid shoulder and good length of upper arm, allowing for a balanced outline. On the move he covered the ground with ease, showing good reach in front and strong drive from the rear while maintaining a firm topline. Moved with purpose and confidence around the ring. RBOB

2 Finnigan's Reyakosa Brando VW. A well balanced and masculine male of good overall type. Pleasing head with good proportions and alert expression, ears well set and carried. Good length of neck leading into a firm topline and well developed body with adequate depth of chest. Moved steadily around the ring with good drive from the rear, although not quite the reach and freedom in front of the winner today. 

Mini Smooth Daushund

Junior

1 Jones' Jenivon's The Last Waltz. 6 months old black & tan dog. A very appealing puppy with excellent breed type and overall balance. Presents a lovely outline with correct proportions. Head is well shaped with a pleasing expression, good length of muzzle and correct ear set, carried well at all times. Neck of good length flowing cleanly into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline which was maintained both standing and on the move. Moved freely and confidently around the ring, covering the ground with ease while maintaining balance and outline. A promising youngster with a bright future ahead, deserving of the class win. BP

2 Blackshaw's Llansansior Do You Want Me. Presenting a balanced outline with correct proportions. Pleasing head with a good length of muzzle, dark eye and typical expression. Ears well set and used to advantage. Neck of fair length flowing into a level topline, which was held reasonably well. Moved steadily around the ring, maintaining outline, with such confidence. A promising youngster who should continue to develop nicely.

Post Graduate

1 Lewis' Trixhund Magic, presenting a pleasing and well balanced outline. Shows correct proportions with good length of body and overall symmetry. Head is well shaped with a typical expression, good length of muzzle and correct ear set, carried well. Neck of good length flowing into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline, which was maintained throughout. Moved soundly and with purpose, covering the ground well while maintaining balance and outline. A solid, well put together exhibit that deserved the class win. RBOB

2 Hambling's Chaseover Pascala. Another lovely bitch presenting a balanced outline with correct proportions. Attractive head with a kind expression, good length of muzzle and well set ears. Neck of fair length leading into a level topline, which was maintained well enough. Moved soundly around the ring, maintaining outline, just lacking a little in drive and presence compared to 1 on the day. 

Open

1 Lewis' Trixhund Magic Moment. presenting a very balanced and pleasing outline. Shows correct proportions with good length of body and a strong, well knit frame. Head is of correct type with a clean outline, good length of muzzle and a keen, typical expression. Ears well set and used to advantage. Neck of good length flowing into well laid shoulders and a firm, level topline, held well throughout. Moved with purpose and confidence, covering the ground effortlessly while maintaining balance and outline. BOB

2 Thomas' Kenxtwen Merguez. Another quality exhibit of good breed type, presenting a balanced outline with correct proportions. Attractive head with a pleasing expression, good length of muzzle and well set ears. Neck of good length flowing into well laid shoulders and a firm topline, which was maintained well. Forehand is sound with straight front and adequate bone. Moved soundly and with purpose, maintaining outline, just lacking the overall finish and ring presence of the winner on the day. A very nice exhibit who should continue to perform well.

Amy Clinton

Westlawn