Sunderland & District Canine Society

English Setters

GRADUATE

1st Vallance’s Rowanmyle of Prudent Lore - A 17 month old beautiful blue belton bitch who sadly was lacking her finest clothes today but this did not distract from her super construction, sound movement and showed off her balanced outline. Long, lean head with oval skull, defined stop, head planes equal. Well developed muzzle with clean lips. Expressive eyes, dark brown and well set in her pretty face. Ears low set. Reachy neck with good arch flowing elegantly into well laid shoulders. Good depth of chest for age, forelegs straight with quality, rounded bone. Ribs carried well back, strong, short loin. Muscular hindquarters with good width to thighs, well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Correct tailset and carriage with typical slashing movement. Powered around the ring displaying free, effortless reach and drive. Tidy coming and going. Couldn’t be denied BOB in today’s entry. 

2nd Taylor’s Kanietter Kocoa - 5 year old tricolour male. Handsome head, masculine but not coarse, skull oval with plenty of brain room, well pronounced occiput, stop well defined, muzzle strong with well developed flews. Dark eye giving intelligent expression. Ears of correct shape and set. Good amount of neck into well placed shoulders. Good depth to chest, straight forelegs with strong bone, well padded feet. Correct length to body, deep ribs with good amount of spring. Hindquarters matching angles of his forequarters. Silky, wavy coat of good texture. Moved steadily. 

3rd Linskey’s Latjeata Pavane

OPEN

1st Vallance’s Ennydloc Yorkshire Liaison to Rowanmyle - Another lovely dog from this exhibitor. Male blue belton of 3 years old presenting a typy, balanced outline. Lovely, masculine head, balanced throughout with equal head planes, skull oval, good width and depth, correct stop, well developed muzzle with clean flews. Expressive, kind, dark brown eyes. Muscular neck of good length flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Good return of upper arm, forelegs straight and well boned. Well muscled throughout with well sprung ribs, strong short loin and a solid level topline held at all times. Muscular hindquarters with good angles. Silky, wavy coat with good feathering. Tail set and carriage correct. Moved well from all angles. 

2nd Taylor’s Kanietter Kocoa

3rd Linskey’s Latjeata Pavane

Irish Red & White Setters

GRADUATE

1st Gibson’s Foreverknox Mo Anam Cara - 9 month old bitch who is rather raw at the moment but has plenty of time on her side. She is a nice shape and is of good size. Feminine head and expression, skull domed with enough stop and squarish muzzle. Dark brown, kind eyes. Ears of correct set, shape and size. Enough neck into a sound front assembly. Still to develop in chest and body as expected. Forelegs straight and of good bone, strong feet. Well ribbed back with good spring, strong loin. Hindquarters sound and angles matching that of her forequarters. Good tailset and carriage with feathering coming in nicely. Moved steadily. 

Open

1st Tait’s Talintyre Fomhar Reiver - Eyecatching, handsome young male of 2 years. Good for size and presenting such a balanced outline. Masculine head and expression without a trace of coarseness. Skull domed, well defined stop with square, clean muzzle. Dark brown eyes of correct set, shape and size giving intelligent and kind expression. Good length of neck, muscular with slight arch and flowing seamlessly into well laid shoulders. Well developed chest of good depth, forelegs straight and of quality oval bone. Muscular body throughout, nicely ribbed back with good spring. Hindquarters sound and strong with good muscletone, well bent stifles with low set parallel hocks. Tail well feathered, of good set and carriage. Rich red coat on a pearl white background, well textured with good feathering. Moved soundly with effortless reach and drive. BOB

Irish Setters

GRADUATE

1st Wheeldon’s Quensha Fine and Dandy at Colemist - Handsome 2 year old male with super clown-like attitude! Gorgeous outline, so well balanced, racy. Quality head, long and lean, skull oval with well defined occiput. Equal head planes, stop well defined with expressive brows. Muzzle of good length and depth, clean lips. Kind eyes of correct colour, shape and set giving the most beautiful expression. Good length to neck, muscular and flowing elegantly into well laid shoulders. Good return of upper arm, chest well developed and of good depth. Straight forelegs with quality bone. Well sprung ribs carried well back, muscular, short strong loin. Muscular, strong hindquarters with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Well feathered coat, silky and moderately long. Moved well with elegant, effortless reach and drive. BOB

2nd Cormack’s Polmennor Silver Ball - 17 month old male who just didn’t quite have the maturity of 1st. Handsome head of good proportions, oval skull of good width and depth with plenty of brain room. Strong muzzle of good length, clean flews. Kind eye and expression. Good ear set. Would like a little more neck, moderate lay of shoulder, chest of good depth. Good body proportions, well ribbed back with strong loin, nice topline, just needs to mature and body up a little. Hindquarters well developed with angles matching that of his fore. Moved ok. 

PUGS

Post Graduate (2)

1st Walker’s Sunlea Beryl The Peril - Black pug bitch of good size and enough substance. Proportionate round head, with short, blunt muzzle, well pigmented black nose with wide open nostrils. Large, dark round eyes, clear and expressive. Neat ears. A nice reach of neck fitting into well laid shoulders. Forelegs are straight and well boned. She is a shade longer than I would like, but her body is fit and in good muscular condition. Ribs well sprung. Hindquarters are muscular and her angles match that of her forequarters. Moved well.

2nd Cowie’s Roxmarr Whole Loatta Rosie for Megipugi - A nice 4 year old fawn bitch who was more cobby than 1st but just carrying too much weight today. She is feminine with a round head, short, square muzzle with lovely wrinkling and detail to her forehead. Clear, dark, round eyes well set in her pretty face, good pigment and correct earset. Enough neck into a sound front, good depth to chest. Well sprung ribs carried well back with a short loin. Hindquarters of correct angulation. High set, double curled tail. Moved soundly.

Limit (4)

1st Cairns’ Anzhela Scent Francis JW - Handsome young man of 2 years old, topped this class with his balanced outline and movement. He is of good size for a male and has nice substance for his size. His head is round with a short, square muzzle, well pigmented with clearly defined wrinkle, not overdone in any way. Large, dark, round eyes so full of expression, neat little ears of correct set, shape and size. A good neck with slight arch fitting smoothly into a sound front assembly, shoulders well laid, straight forelegs with quality bone and neat feet. Cobby, compact body in fit muscular condition, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short, strong loin. Hindquarters well muscled with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail with good curl. Moved purposefully, tidy coming and going with typical roll. BOB

2nd Walker’s Afterglow Wild West Hero at Sunlea JW - Another nice young fawn male who pushed 1st, he was just slightly closer behind today. Tidy outline, well balanced and of good size and substance. Handsome head with good detail and wrinkling, well pigmented, black nose with wide open nostrils. Muzzle short and square with good width to underjaw. Large, dark, round eyes giving pleasing expression. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, forelegs well boned. Nice depth to chest with well sprung ribs and a short, muscular loin. Hindquarters strong and sound. Good tailset with well curled tail. Moved with attitude.

3rd Cowie’s Megipugi Day Or Knight JW

Open (2, 1abs)

1st Walker’s Afterglow Able Mabel of Sunlea JW - 3 year old fawn bitch who I have judged previously. She is a lovely shape and type, of good size and has the correct substance. Beautiful round head with fine wrinkles and good work in her forehead adding to her pleasant expression, her muzzle is short and square with good width to underjaw, nose black and with wide open nostrils. Large, dark, lustrous eyes, round in shape and well set, neat ears. A good amount of neck, well crested and fitting seamlessly into a sound front. Good depth of chest, well boned forelegs, neat feet. Cobby, compact body, well sprung ribs carried well back, short, strong loin, level topline kept at all times. Her hindquarters are well muscled with correct angulation. High set tail with good curl over her hip. Moved soundly with typical action. 

AV TOY NSC

1st Panton’s Guereza Goody Goody Yum Yum - Delightful little Affenpinscher male who has such a big personality in a little package! Typical shape and make, he is of good size. Handsome head of good proportions, domed forehead and defined brow, short, blunt muzzle, good turn of chin with enough width to underjaw giving typical monkey-like expression. Black nose with wide open nostrils. Dark, sparkling eyes, round and fitting well in his face, neat little ears set high on his skull. Neck of correct length into good front assembly, forelegs straight with small, compact feet. Square, sturdy body with well sprung ribs carried well back, strong, short loin with slight tuck up. Hindquarters sound with moderate angulation. Coat of good harsh texture. Moved well with typical lift in front. BAVNSC & Group 4 in a quality group. 

TOY GROUP

1st - Dixon’s Ch Lasagesse Kashmir JW (ETT) - Quality bitch who presents an elegant picture of balance. So full of breed type, correct for size and so fit and well conditioned throughout. Long head, narrow and flat, typical wedge shape, strong muzzle of good length and strength, strong jaws, black lips fitting cleanly. Dark, almond shaped eyes, obliquely set of correct size. High set, candle-flame shaped ears, fine leathers and of good size. Elegant neck with slight arch flowing gracefully into correct shoulder placement. Forelegs straight and of quality fine bone, enough chest, elbows held close to body. Compact body with ribs carried well back, strong, muscular loin with correct amount of tuckup. Muscular hindquarters with good width to first and second thighs, well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved so soundly covering a lot of ground and illustrating an extended trot so typical of this breed.  

2nd - Barbi’s Cilleine Last Wicket for Sparlero (Griffon) - Delightful youngster of just 11 months. Red rough male, well sized and of good substance for age. Cobby and square in outline and just shows his devotion to his young handler, and it’s obvious that the feeling is mutual! Large, round, handsome head with monkey-like expression, well defined stop, muzzle short, well turned up chin and with good width to underjaw. Nose well pigmented with wide open nostrils. Large, dark round eyes so expressive, black eye rims and well set apart. Neat, high-set ears carried semi-erect which he used well. Moderate amount of neck, slightly arched and fitting soundly into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest for age, forelegs straight and well boned. Compact, cobby body with level topline, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Sound hindquarters with angles matching that of fore. Moved well from all angles. Delighted to see him also go BPIS. 

3rd - Moss’ Quissmar Lightning Chaser for Mamose (Bichon) - Another smashing young male who is of good type, shape and size and his ice-white coat is presented to perfection. Super head with masculine yet sweet expression. His skull is slightly round, moderate stop and muzzle of good length with good width to underjaw. Lovely pigment with black nose, eyerims and lips. Large, dark, round eyes, forward facing and so full of expression surrounded by lovely dark haloes. Neck of good length, slightly arched carrying his head proudly. Sound front assembly with well laid shoulders, straight forelegs of quality bone, good feet with black pads. Still to develop in chest as expected at this age, body is of correct length, ribs well sprung and carried back to a short, strong loin. Broad, well muscled thighs, well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Tailset correct and tail well plumed over his back. Moved beautifully in profile, just ever so slightly close behind at the moment. A very promising puppy. 

4th - Panton’s Guereza Goody Goody Yum Yum (Affenpinscher)

TOY PUPPY GROUP

1st - Barbi’s Cilleine Last Wicket for Sparlero (Griffon)

2nd - Moss’ Quissmar Lightning Chaser for Mamose (Bichon) 

3rd - Patterson’s Pekehuis Sweet Dreams of Bratilda (Pekingese) - Typy Pekingese puppy who is of good size and shape. He picks up well and has good substance for his age. Lovely large, masculine head, skull broad enough, flat and of good width, short, wide muzzle with slight wrinkle. Nose large with wide open nostrils, lips clean and well pigmented. Definite chin. Eyes are large, dark and round, good ears of correct set, shape and size with feathering coming in well. Strong neck into sound forequarters, well boned forelegs which are slightly bowed. Short pear-shaped body with definite waist. Ribs well sprung and chest developing well. Hindquarters showing moderate angulation. Large flat feet. High set tail. Abundant puppy coat presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly with typical, unexaggerated roll.

4th - Corbett’s Starceylon Empress by Mandistarz (Chihuahua Smooth) - Sassy little girl who put on an excellent performance in this strong puppy group. So well schooled for one so young. Feminine with apple domed skull, defined stop, short, pointed muzzle of correct length. Large, round eyes of good set, colour harmonising with coat colour. Ears large and flaring which she used well. A good reach of neck fits into a sound front assembly. Body not too long, ribs well sprung, short loin and a level topline which she kept at all times. Hindquarters strong and well angulated. Sickle tail. Moved with brisk, purposeful strides.

AV Toy Veteran

1st - Thornton’s CH Milbu Ciciobello at Shevid JW VW - Well balanced, elegant black & white Papillon male who topped this wonderful class of veterans. Defying his age completely. He has a slightly rounded skull, fine, pointed muzzle with defined stop. Eyes are well sized, round well placed in his handsome face. Lovely, large ears with excellent fringing. A correct amount of neck fits seamlessly into well laid shoulders, forelegs are straight and slender with fine bone, hare-like feet. Good depth of chest, body in super condition, well sprung ribs carried well back to a short, strong loin. Hindquarters well developed with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. Tail is set on high with handsome plume over his back. Excellent coat, long, fine and silky. Moved soundly with good reach and drive.

2nd - MacFarlane’s Kerryken Keir Rob - Handsome lowchen who I’ve judged before. He never seems to tire of showing himself off and demonstrates total devotion to his handler. Handsome head with broad skull, muzzle is strong and of good length with good width to underjaw, stop well defined, well pigmented nose and eyerims. Expressive, large round eyes well set. Well fringed pendant ears. Nice reach of neck into a sound front. Good depth of chest, forelegs straight and of quality bone. In good body condition, well sprung ribs carried well back to a taut, short loin. Hindquarters are muscular with a well rounded bum and good angulation. Moved well.  

3rd - Corbett’s Saras Pleasure In Blue Light by Mandistarz

AV Toy Puppy

1st - Gilbert’s Ouzlewell’s Ron Weasley at Gryffingil - Handsome blenheim cavalier pup who is of good size and shape. Handsome head, flat between high set ears, moderate stop and a well cushioned muzzle of good length. Large, dark round eyes, full of expression. Well set ears with feathering coming in well. Enough neck into a sound front assembly, chest still to develop as expected at this age, forelegs well boned. Body compact, well sprung ribs, level topline with short loin. Hindquarters sound with angles matching that of his fore. Good tailset and carriage. Moved well.

2nd - Gray’s Rubyanlo El Vincitore - A very nice example of a Long Coat Chihuahua. He is balanced and of good size. Apple domed skull, pointed muzzle of good length. Good bite. Large, dark eyes of correct size and set, ears large and flaring. Nice reach of neck into well laid shoulders, forelegs placed well under him, neat feet. Good length to body, not overly long, well ribbed back with a short, strong loin. Sound hindquarters with good bend to stifles and parallel hocks. Correct sickle tail high set and carried in line with his level topline. Moved typically with brisk strides.

3rd - Patterson’s Pekehuis Alouette avec Bratilda

AV Toy Junior

1st - Patterson’s Pekehuis Sweet Dreams of Bratilda (Pekingese)

2nd - Beadling’s Sharlarna Eclipse - Lovely black & white Japanese Chin male. Very much at the “teenage” stage just now but with lots to like about him. He presents a balanced, elegant outline and is of good size for a male. Good head of correct proportions, short, well cushioned muzzle, black nose with wide open nostrils. Eyes of correct size, round and forward facing with ideal amount of white in each corner to give the desired “astonished” look. Good reach of neck with slight arch fitting into a sound front. Chest developing well, finely boned forelegs. Square, compact body, well ribbed back with good spring and short loin. Sound hindquarters. High set tail with good plume. Straight, silky coat presented well. Moved in a co-ordinated manner. 

3rd - Routledge’s Pufflepaws Dream To Reality

AV Toy Graduate

1st - MacFarlane’s Curiosity Beside the Victory at Altina - Very nice Australian Silky terrier who presents a compact balanced outline. He has plenty of substance and is of ideal size. Good head with good breadth between ears, flat skull, muzzle strong and of good length. Oval, dark eyes adding to his handsome expression, ears small and V-shaped. Good reach of neck, well crested and flowing seamlessly into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, forelegs straight and of quality bone. Body of good length, not overly long, well sprung ribs carried well back, short, muscular loin. Hindquarters well muscled and with good angulation. Straight, flat, glossy coat presented very well. Moved soundly from all angles.  

2nd - Routledge’s Pufflepaws Somnis De Utopia - Very nice black & white hairless bitch who is of good size and shape. Pretty head with slight stop, muzzle strong and of good length tapering to a well pigmented nose. Enough chiselling, lips tight and thin. Very dark, medium sized eyes spaced well apart. Ears large and erect. Enough neck into a tidy front, forelegs straight and slender with moderate bone. Chest well developed, muscular body, well ribbed back with strong loin. Level topline kept at all times. Well rounded rear with angles matching that of her fore. Supple skin in good condition. Moved well with elegance. 

3rd - Gilbert’s Queenslake Quinn at Gryffingil

AV Toy Open 

1st - Mitchell’s CH Alcum Tee Rex - Not surprised to see this young man has his title. Red. Lovely size and shape presenting a pleasing outline. In super body condition throughout. Handsome head with flat, elongated skull, strong muzzle of correct length. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Eyes oval and of good size. Neat ears, erect and set high. Good reach of neck flowing into a moderate lay of shoulder, forelegs straight and of quality bone. Neat feet with dark nails. Square, solid little body with well sprung ribs, moderate tuck up with strong, short loin. Hindquarters well angulated with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. Moved soundly demonstrating some hackney action.   

2nd - MacFarlane’s Curiosity Beside the Victory at Altina

3rd - Kynaston’s Granasil Ovaltine JW

CATALAN SHEEPDOG

Graduate (3, 2abs)

1st - Fieldsend’s Starwell Here Comes Solo - Eyecatching 11 month old puppy who is of good size and presents a picture of balance. He has a strong, handsome head which is proportionate, skull of good length and width, correct amount of stop with a strong, straight muzzle. Well pigmented nose and eye rims. Eyes are rounded adding to his lovely expression. High set triangular ears with fringing coming in well. Correct amount of neck into a sound front assembly, Forelegs straight and strong with quality bone. Chest developing well. Body of correct proportions, slightly longer than high with length coming from his ribs which were well sprung. Short, strong loin. Hindquarters well angulated with good bend to stifles and low set parallel hocks. Double dew claws set well down. Low set tail of correct carriage. Moved soundly from all angles. Will watch his career with interest. BOB & BPIB   

Open (4, 2abs)

1st - Fieldsend’s Ir Ch Starwell The Show Must Go On - Lovely bitch of good size and shape. Feminine head of good proportions, balanced with slight stop, prominent occiput and muzzle of ideal length. Intelligent expression with round eyes of good colour and set. Good ears of correct set. Nice amount of neck into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs which are carried well back to a strong loin. Correct topline. Hindquarters well muscled with good angulation. Double dew claws evident. Tail of correct set and carriage. Moved well.

2nd - Fieldsend’s Int/Fr/Bel/Ir/Nld Ch Pacco Du Domaine Des Dhalbergs at Starwell - Handled by a different handler today who he wasn’t showing his best for. Well sized and in good muscular condition throughout. Balanced outline. Handsome 6 year old male with a well proportioned head, skull of good length and width with pronounced occiput. Muzzle of good length and strength, well pigmented nose and eyerims. Enough neck into a decent front assembly, good depth of chest and well boned, straight forelegs. Body of ideal proportions, well sprung ribs carried well back to a strong loin. Hindquarters well muscled and of correct angles. Another good mover.

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Graduate (2)

1st Landgren & Towning’s Yakasimba Bianca - 22m female. Nice bitch with good outline and of correct size and substance. Clean cut head with good breadth between ears. Strong, straight muzzle of good length, jaws powerful. Eyes of good shape, set and size. Erect, firm ears, firm and used well. Muscular neck fitting into a sound front assembly. Forelegs well boned. Good depth of chest, body slightly longer than high, well sprung ribs which were carried well back to a strong loin. Good topline to a slightly sloping croup. Muscular hindquarters. Moved well.

2nd Topham & Maltas Chalksvilles Running Eagle at Virlees - 10 month old eyecatching bitch who sadly was not playing ball today and would not let me go over her. On first glance she is so well balanced and has good breed type. Balanced outline and of good size and shape. She has a feminine head of good proportions, strong muzzle. Eyes dark and of good set, shape and size. Ears well placed. She has a good reach of neck. Still to develop in chest and body as expected at this age but has plenty of time to mature in body and mind. Sound hindquarters. Moved typically. With more confidence this girl could be an exciting prospect. 

HUNGARIAN PUMI

Graduate (1)

1st - Benstead’s Schnaubern Gakyid Star - 17 month old lighter grey male. A little unsure of his surroundings today but sympathetically handled to get the best out of him. Sturdy and of good size. Long, narrow head with good length to a tapering muzzle, very slight stop, well pigmented nose. Expressive, kind eyes, oval and dark brown. Typical pumi ears, set high, triangular with top third bending forward. Correct amount of neck into well laid shoulders. Forelegs straight with moderately fine bone. Good body proportions, ribs with slight spring, strong, short loin with correct amount of tuck up. Muscular hindquarters of moderate angles, low set hocks. High set tail of good carriage. Moved well with light, energetic short strides. 

OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG

Graduate (2)

1st Ferguson’s Mellowdee Soul Man with Lexalby JW - 2 year old male who is so square and balanced. Of good size and plenty of substance. Balanced square head with a well defined stop, strong, square muzzle, large black nose. Eyes well spaced giving pleasing expression. Good bite. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, straight forelegs with strong bone. Chest of good depth, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a short loin. Compact body in super muscular condition throughout. Well rounded hindquarters with good width to thighs, correct angulation and low set parallel hocks. Harsh, dense coat presented in excellent condition. Moved soundly with typical roll. 

2nd Halladay’s Hazyland Girl of Ice and Fire - 7 month old bitch who was giving a lot away on maturity today. Nevertheless she is a lovely puppy who has everything in the right place to develop into a rather nice young lady indeed. Balanced and square in outline. Feminine head of good proportions, square, good length to muzzle, stop definite and well pigmented nose and eye rims. Dark eyes set well adding to her expression. Nice reach of neck fitting seamlessly into a sound front assembly. Forelegs straight and well boned. Chest and body developing well, well ribbed back, short, strong loin, compact with correct topline. Hindquarters sound and angles matching that of her fore. Coat coming in well and presented beautifully. Tidy movement coming and going, demonstrating plenty of reach and drive with desired roll. Will watch her progress with interest. BPIB & Delighted to see her go PG3. 

PYRENEAN MOUNTAIN DOG

Graduate (3, 1abs)

1st Holmes’ Lisjovia Nitty Gritty - 7 month old bitch. Ever so feminine with lovely balanced outline. Head of good proportions, good breadth to skull, very slight stop, muzzle strong and slightly tapering to a well pigmented nose. Almond shaped, dark brown eyes, well set and of good size, black eye rims. Strong neck into a sound front assembly, forelegs straight and well boned, chest and body still to develop as expected at this age but everything in the right place. Well ribbed back with good spring, strong loin, level topline kept at all times. Hindquarters well angulated, double dewclaws evident. Tail of good set and carriage. Moved soundly from all angles.  

2nd Cave’s Lisjovia Crowning Glory at Casiann - Litter sister to 1st and lots to like about her as well, today, she just was showing a little more immaturity than her sister but I am sure they will change places many times in their career. Proportionate head, good broad skull, muzzle of good length and strength. Black nose and eye rims. Dark brown eyes of good set, shape and size giving pleasing expression. Nice neck into well laid shoulders, well boned forelegs. Good ribbing and correct length to body. Hindquarters sound. Double dewclaws. Another good mover

Open (3, 1abs)

1st Holmes’ Lisjovia Pardon The Pun - Brother to the 2 girls in the previous class. What a lovely trio he completes! Masculine, well sized with balanced outline. Looking slightly more mature which gave him the edge over his sister in the challenge. Beautiful head of good proportions, strong, muzzle of good length, very slight stop, well pigmented. Eyes of correct shape, set and size giving intelligent expression. Good amount of neck into a well made front, shoulders well laid, chest developing well, forelegs straight and well boned. Well sprung ribs carried well back, strong loin and a level topline. Hindquarters strong and sound with moderate angles, double dewclaws. Tail carriage and set correct. Moved freely and soundly

2nd Holmes’ Lisjovia Hanky Panky - 5 year old bitch and mother to the pups. Well balanced and of good size and substance, just still carrying a little bit of maternity weight. Head feminine, proportionate and strong, well filled below eyes, muzzle of good length, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Strong neck of correct length into a sound front assembly. Chest deep and forelegs straight and strong with quality bone. Well ribbed back with good spring, muscular loin and a level topline. Hindquarters sound and muscular. Moved steadily. 

SAMOYED

Open (1)

1st - Dent’s Bondsmoor Wolfmoon Into Snowsense - 22 month old male of moderate size and a well balanced outline. Good wedge shaped head with flat, broad skull. Tapering muzzle of good length, well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Almond shaped eyes of good size and set giving intelligent, kind expression. Erect ears, well furred. Strong, proudly arched neck flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders, forelegs straight and of good length with quality bone. Good depth of chest, well sprung ribs carried well back, level topline kept at all times, strong, short loin. Hindquarters well muscled with well bent stifles and low set parallel hocks. High set tail, well feathered and carried well over his back. Moved freely with good reach and drive. 

WELSH CORGI (PEMBROKE)

Graduate (1)

1st Evans’ Modlen Mair - 5 year old bitch, thoroughly enjoying herself in the ring and giving her all to her handler. Strong and sturdy, well balanced and presenting a pleasing outline. Good width to flat skull, good stop, muzzle strong and well tapered. Round eyes, well set in her pretty face. Pricked, slightly rounded ears. Good reach of neck into a sound front assembly. Forelegs short and straight with good bone. Nice length to body, well ribbed back, enough depth to chest, ribs well sprung, short loin. Hindquarters strong and sound with good angulation. Moved well.  

Open (3)

1st Roper’s Twinan Raise Your Game JW - Lovely 2 year old bitch. Typy outline, well balanced, of good size and full of substance. Feminine head and expression, good width to a flat skull, foxy, correct amount of stop, slightly tapered muzzle of good length and strength. Eyes round, of good size and harmonising with coat colour. Ears pricked and slightly rounded which she used well. Nice reach of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, forelegs short and straight with quality bone. Sturdy body of good length, well sprung ribs carried well back to a muscular loin. Very good depth to chest, well let down. Hindquarters muscular with well bent stifles and low set hocks. Tail of correct set and carriage. Moved soundly with free, active motion.  

2nd Evans’ Hortonpoint Blue Lagoon - 2 year old male, not quite the chest or front of 1st. Handsome head of good proportions, broad, flat skull, defined stop and a strong muzzle of good length. Round, expressive dark brown eyes. Ears of good set, shape and size. Well boned forequarters, short and strong. Nice length to body coming from ribs, muscular loin. Strong hindquarters. Moved well. 

3rd Reay’s Saniaquinto Fly By Magic at Jacqueilas ShCEx

YKC HANDLING

6-11

1st Arlo Barbi - Smart young handler showing his Griffon Bruxellois. This young man has such a fantastic rapport with his dog, encouraging his charge quietly and confidently. Freestanding his dog to perfection. Polite handler who had tidy tablework and executed patterns well. Tidy corners and shadowing. Aware of where I was at all times, making sure not to get in between the dog and judge. Should have a bright future as a handler in front of him.

2nd Jasper Chorlton - Another confident, calm and collected handler who handled his Shetland Sheepdog to the best of his ability. Aware of where I was at all times, didn’t break the golden rule. Good tablework and tidy lead control. Carried out patterns well with sharp corners. Freestood and presented his charge well, encouraging it at all times. 

3rd Catherine Chandler

12-17

1st Amelia Patterson - A quiet, calm and sympathetic handler who topped this strong class of handlers. Handling a Pekingese so breed specifically. Presented face on, tidy table work, answered all questions and made sure not to get in between dog and judge. Moved her charge at correct speed to show of typical rolling gait and encouraged her dog quietly and patiently when he showed a little tiredness after a long day. Tidy lead control and shadowing.  

2nd Lucy Mallinson - Polished handler who pushed Amelia hard in this class. Presented and handled her Whippet to perfection. Tidy shadowing, patterns and table work. Moved charge at correct speed, tidy corners and straight lines. Another quality handler. 

3rd Chantelle Stewart

18-24

1st Abigail Marshall - Competent handler who handled her PBGV calmly, encouraging her charge at all times. Showed teeth correctly, tidy table work, moved her dog at the correct speed with tidy straight lines and tight corners. 

ADULT HANDLING

18-40

1st Zoe Davis - Confident handler who showed off her Labrador to the best of her ability. Made sure I had a good view of her dog at all times, freestood her charge as typical for her breed and shadowed well. Showed teeth well. Moved her dog at a suitable speed, tidy lead control, tidy corners and straight lines. Made sure not to get in between the dog and the judge. 

2nd Jennifer Bartlett - Another good handler, presenting her Basset Bleu de Gascogne very well. Stacked her dog foot perfectly and shadowed well, making sure not to get in between me and her dog. Tidy tablework, moved dog at correct speed and executed patterns well. Lead could be a little tidier.  

40+

1st Caroline Gammon - Calm, composed and competent handler who handled her Hungarian Vizsla sympathetically, at one with her charge. Tidy shadowing and lead control. Presented and stacked her dog foot perfect, efficiently and without fussiness. Showed teeth well and replaced back leg when moved. Executed triangle and up and down well with tidy, straight lines and sharp corners. 

2nd Mandy Corbett - Quiet, gentle handler who showed off her Smooth Coat Chihuahua so well. Unobtrusive and freestood her dog, gently encouraging her to stand fore square. Spoke to her dog at all times to keep her attention and use her ears and tail. Tidy tablework, showed bite gently. Moved her dog at correct pace and following the golden rule of not coming between dog and judge

3rd Jayne Clarke