Larkhall & District Canine Club

HAVANESE

Junior (1)

1st Russell’sDyffrynsands Ziggy’s Way to Claravi - 15 month old black & white bitch of good size and proportions. Pretty, well balanced head. Slightly rounded and broad skull between ears, nice length to her muzzle with good underjaw. Well pigmented nose and lips. Dark eyes of good size, almond in shape and of correct set. Ears well set, pointed, with evident folds. Moderate amount of neck fitting into well laid shoulders. Well bodied and of good bone for size. Ribs well sprung and carried well back, short, strong loin with correct amount of rise. Hindquarters strong and sound, matching angles of her forequarters. Well plumed tail set high and carried well over her back. Soft, silky coat going through a bit of a change just now. Moved ok. 

Post Graduate (2, 1abs)

1st Gunn’s Pinkie Pie for Harvahope - 2 year old black & tan bitch who has a very appealing head and expression. Good for size and substance. Very pretty, feminine head of good proportions, broad skull, good amount of stop, muzzle of good length, flat cheeks. Well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Dark, almond shaped eyes of good size and set. Ears of good set, shape and size. Decent neck into a moderate lay of shoulder. Some chest, forelegs straight and of good bone for her size. Ribs well sprung, a little long in loin, topline correct with slight rise over loins. Moderate hindquarters. Coat of good texture presented well. Tail carriage could be better. Moved well in profile however, slightly close behind today. 

Limit (2, 1abs)

1st Holliday’s Pandaprint Casanova - 7 year old male who was up to size but sound front and rear. Huge coat which spoils his outline slightly. All male! Broad, slightly rounded skull, strong muzzle, cheeks flat with a moderate stop. Expressive, dark, almond shaped eyes well set in his handsome face. Ears of correct set, shape and size with desired folds. Nice neck into a sound front assembly, good depth of chest, forelegs straight and of strong bone. Good length to body, well ribbed back to a muscular loin. Topline correct. His rear is well muscled and of moderate angulation. Tail is high set and carried well over his back. Abundant coat is well presented - not a knot in him, a credit to his owner and handler. Moved smoothly and soundly from all angles. 

Open (4)

1st Gunn’s Ch Janabear Dance O’The Knights - 8 year old cream male who can absolutely still show some of the youngsters how to move. I judged this dog as a youngster and like a fine wine, he has only got better with age. A worthy champion. Handsome head, well balanced and of good proportions, skull broad and slightly rounded, flat cheeks, medium stop and a strong muzzle of good length. Lovely dark pigment on nose, lips and eye rims. Expressive, almond shaped dark eyes well set in his handsome face. Ears well set, pointed and dropped with good folds. Good amount of neck into a sound front assembly, lovely depth of chest, forelegs straight and of quality bone. Slightly longer than high without being overly long, ribs well sprung and carried well back to a muscular loin. Correct rise over loin. Hindquarters well muscled with correct angulation. Coat of good texture, presented well. High set tail with good plume and carried well over his back. Moved freely and soundly with a spring in his step. Delighted to award him BOB in some fierce competition. 

2nd Russell’s Ch Dyffrynsands Destiny’s Day to Claravi - Another quality veteran who pushed 1st hard. As feminine as 1st was masculine. Lovely size and shape with a well balanced outline. Super head of good proportions, her skull is broad and slightly rounded, moderate stop, muzzle of good length and strength, well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Almond shaped eyes, full of expression still with that glint of mischief, well set and of good size. Ears well set, dropped with correct folds. Enough neck into a moderate lay of shoulder, good chest depth, forelegs straight and strong. Good body proportions, well ribbed back to a short loin. Correct topline with slight rise. High set tail carried well over her back. Moved with such attitude and absolute soundness. 

RUSSIAN TOYS

Puppy (1)

1st Russell’s Moyadacha Good Chap at Russteck - 8 month old red baby who was a little unsure of his surroundings today. Nevertheless when settled and relaxed he creates a lovely little shape. Well balanced and of good size. Proportionate head, slightly rounded skull, defined stop with a pointed muzzle of good length. Well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims, harmonising with his coat colour. Dark, rounded eyes, well sized and fitting his handsome face well. Large, well set, erect ears with fringing coming in nicely. Nice reach of neck, shoulders moderately sloped, chest developing. Forelegs straight and of good length and fine bone. Compact little body, well ribbed back to a short loin with slight tuck up. Hindquarters moderately angulated. Moved well when settled, just needs to build in confidence. BPIB

Post Graduate (3)

1st Lynch’s Garnox Katerina - Young black & tan bitch who was the best for balance and proportion in this class. Small, feminine head, skull rounded, muzzle proportionate and of correct length, pointed, jaws strong. Black lips fitting tightly. Large, round dark eyes spaced well apart. Erect ears, well fringed and of correct set. Nice neck into a moderate lay of shoulder. Forelegs of good length. Solid little body, compact, well muscled throughout, well ribbed back to a short, strong loin with correct amount of tuck up. Hindquarters strong, moderate bend of stifle. Good sickle tail of correct carriage. A little loose in front movement, moved tidily in profile with animation.  

2nd Lynch’s Garnox Anastasia - Another young bitch, this one a red. Half sister to 1st although of a different type. Out of a slightly larger mould and needing a little more time to mature, just looking a little raw just now. She has a good head with a feminine expression, well balanced and good skull to muzzle ratios. Pointed muzzle of correct length, defined stop. Expressive eyes, dark and well rounded fitting her face well. Ears are large and erect with fringing coming in nicely. Good neck into a sound front assembly, forelegs of good length and slightly longer than depth of body. Well ribbed back with good spring, just a shade long in loin making her look just a little longer than square. Hindquarters strong and sound with angles matching that of her forequarters. Good tailset and carriage. Moved well from all angles.

Open (7, 3 abs)

1st Russell’s Grande Misterio Jett Dark Sapphire Russteck - Lovely black & tan bitch of good size and balanced proportions. Fine and dainty. Pretty head and expression, very feminine. Skull is slightly rounded, not too broad with definite stop, flat cheeks and a correct length of muzzle. Lips fitting well. Well pigmented throughout. Lovely dark, rounded eyes well set in her pretty face. Ears large, erect and well fringed. Nice reach of neck fitting into a correct front assembly. Straight forelegs of fine bone, of good length. Compact, square little body, good substance for size, well ribbed back to a strong, short loin. Well developed hindquarters of moderate angles. Moved freely with brisk action. BOB

2nd Hobbs’ Grande Misterio Carte Blanche Aoc For Beaconsfylde - Red male and a heavier type than 1st. Balanced and handled so well by his young handler. Handsome head of good proportions. Slightly rounded skull, good muzzle and well pigmented nose, lips and eye rims. Eyes rounded, dark and well set, could be a little larger. Good ears of correct set, well fringed, erect and used well. Sound front assembly, good depth and width to chest, straight forelegs of good length. Compact body, well sprung ribs, loin strong. Hindquarters sound. Moved well