Sheringham & District Kennel Association

Sheringham and District Kennel Ass. 26th April 25

I would like to thank Sheringham and District Kennel Association for the kind invitation to judge at their show, and to the committee and stewards for all their hard work in ensuring the day ran smoothly. A special thank you to my steward for keeping everything organised and efficient throughout the day.

Thank you also to all the exhibitors for your entries and for accepting my decisions sportingly. I was pleased with the overall quality of exhibits presented to me, many of whom were turned out in excellent condition and clearly enjoying their day in the ring. It was a thoroughly enjoyable appointment.

Afghan

L (1)

Mullen -El Roalito Keep Smiling (imp Deu), 7yr old male, presented well, typical european style head, bite correct and masculine. Dark correct shaped eyes, ears set in line with eyes. Strong neck into good chest, shoulders were slightly straight in upper arm not as good forward reach, ribbing correct and in proportion to the body, topline kept on the move with slight spring, hip bones prominent enough width between, had good tail set and correct ring and carriage, hind quarters were enough, moved out well, BOB.

BGV grand

Sp yearling(1)

1st Marshall – Claela Laughter is Timeless With Soufriere, 18mths bitch, has time on her side, not as settled on the move, lovely head of equal proportion, ears set correctly, dark eyes, scissor bite. Strong neck into well placed shoulders. If anything needs a little more bend in stifle.

L (1)

1st, Weymouth – Soufriere Tourbillon At Woolybassets nice bitch, looked good in profile, strong feminine head, dark eyes and pigment, head in proportion with correct bite, ears set correct and of good length. Strong neck into reasonably placed shoulders, upper arm slightly short, depth of chest plentiful, ribbing well sprung and carried back to strong loin, kept topline on the move, hind quarters were good moved a little close in rear. RBOB

O (3)

1st, Collier – Jayanel Alfabeti Spageti, best mover in this class, I liked his profile and overall presence, masculine head all in proportion, correct bite strong jaws, dark eyes, ears correct and of good length, neck of good length into well laid shoulders, enough chest depth, ribbing and kept his topline on the move well balanced. BOB

2nd, Marshall – Soufriere One Vision JW, bitch similar, smaller in size, had lovely feminine head. Again all in proportion to her. I just preferred the rear action of winner, pleasure to go over. She really enjoyed her outing.

3rd Marshall – Soufriere Paserelle Bateau

BGV petit

P (1)

Osbourne – Beaujons Sophie Avec Braego, 8 mths old bitch, really smart lovely little show girl, from head to tail was all well proportioned. Beautiful feminine head and expression, scissor bite, eyes, correct shape and dark, correct ear set of good length. Enough neck and into well placed shoulders, ribbing sprung, kept her topline on the move, nicely balanced. BP

L (3)

all 3 were similar to each other

1st Osbourne – Beaujons Wayne Sleeps with Breago, won on movement as was much more balanced, still needs to settle as when excited was a little erratic at times. Overall profile and movement won this class RBOB

2nd Guernari & Dane – Soletrader Basil Fawlty, again similar to 1st, just not as settled to winner, once did settle can move out well.

3rd Bishop – Jamar Miss Skylar

O (2)

1st Guernari & Dane – Cynetkoys Tinker Tailor, commanded the ring, such attitude. From profile to movement a lot to like. Was easy to award BOB

2nd Bishop – Jamar Ina Countessa, another nice specimen, similar to winner just moved a little close at rear, such pleasure to go over two lovely dogs.

Basset

Sp Y (1)

Mclean – Lauralee Dreams of Magic at Stookewood, lovely bitch, not over exaggerated in any way, really enjoyed her time in the ring. Houndy head, good depth to her muzzle with correct bite. Eyes set correctly not to much haw, ears set correct and long reaching her nose when pulled forward, enough reach of neck, well laid shoulders, breastbone prominent, depth of keel is proportionate to her, good forequarters with enough fold. Ribbing well sprung and carried back with strong back and loin, hinds were well angulated and used, tail not carried too high. BOB

L (1)

Mclean – Switherland Gabriella at Stookewood, similar to previous class winner just a little big, I learned that she is her mother. Similar remarks apply only the youngster was more superior than her mother. Was a pleasure to have hands on. RBOB

Finnish Spitz

OD (1)

Knights & Stokes - Ch Lelaps King in the North, really nice and typical to breed standard. Stood balanced, moved out really well covering the ground. Head not too short, had correct bite, muzzle chiselled, eyes set close, dark and correct shape. Ears alert, neck strong, shoulders placed with straight forelegs, tight feet short dark nails. Ribbing in proportion to body carried back to loin, hinds enough turn of stifle and tail correct. BOB

OB (1)

Knights & Stokes - Ch Toveri Evie of Lelaps, completely ruled her handler! Attitude at its best, absolutely took her handler through the motions, again lovely feminine example just lost out to her son on movement. RBOB

Irish Wolfhound

Sp Y (1)

Crosse – Cairnstorm Lullaby, a bitch of quality, being really picky, I would have liked a slightly more angualted rear. Typical head, all in the furnishings and coat is of good texture. Correct bite, chiselled jaws, ears set on correctly, long neck, good depth to her chest and brisket, strong back, tail set not too high and just enough rear, moved out well. RBOB

L (1)

Crosse – Cairnstorm Lullaby, from previous class

O (1)

Webb & Shepphard - Killoughery Mission Two For Inkleboys JW, dog, mature masculine and typical of the Irish wolfhound. Good head and strong scissor bite, ears, eyes, neck, well placed shoulders, straight forelegs, tight at elbow, close to body. Plentiful depth, ribbing carried back, strong back into loin and enough hind angulation to power round. BOB

Rhodesion

Sp Y (2)

1st Nevison – Bikquest Sunshine Ember, winner and 2nd are littermates, I preferred the male for over all profile and balanced movement. Had correct crest on broad back. Head not too course, masculine and dark eyes and pigments, nails short feet were tight. Enough neck length and shoulders placed well. Moved well RBOB

2nd Nevison – Bikquest Helios Sunreacher, sister to winner, similarly to winner. Wasn’t as well angulated at the rear than her brother.

L (2)

1st Collier, Collier, Collier & Cox – Carlincox Knock Ya socks Off, very nice masculine true type, as soon as he walked into the ring was my winner. He was all of a piece, flowed from head to tail, his movement was effortless, balanced and true. Easiest BOB and HG1

2nd Nevison - Dabola Lola, again was very similar to 1st. Lost out as winner was really on form and stood out.

Whippet

P (5)

This was a very good competitive class.

1st and 2nd were littermates and could have been either way.                                                              

1st Hunter – Katiesue's Attraction At Salatini, preferred her as she was more together on the move for such a youngster. Nice feminine head, scissor bite, correct shaped eyes, ears correct shape and set correctly. Enough reach of neck into shoulders, a little short in upper arm long forelegs, tight feet and short nails. Ribbing with enough depth and tuck up, strong loin and sound hind used well. BP, PHG1 learned she went on to Res BP in Show.

2nd Wells – Katiesue's ShotGun Fred, nice masculine male, had better front than 1st but wasn't as settled on the move at the rear, I really liked both of these puppies. Both shoud have a good future.

3rd Reece – Velandor Illuminada Over Saleehah

Sp Y (4)

1st Bidmead – Ballauren's Precious Love At Bodelli, again another nice class, both these bitches could have been either way. Winner was much more together on the move as balanced. From head to tail all in proportion, lovely head, eyes, ears rose shaped, set on as should be, strong neck into well placed shoulders, good depth of ribbing, tuck up into strong loin well muscled and sound quarters strode out well. RBOB.

2nd Pye – Lolani Under The Influence Of Perromono, similar to winner, just lost out on movement, similar remarks apply. Pleasing to go over.

3rd Manfield – Wrennalla Silver Dreams

L (5-3)

1st Wells – Selinko Stargazer, this one won on maturity and movement, had better front than 2nd, both are lovely to go over. Masculine head, chiselled, scissor bite, correct shaped dark eyes, ears rose shaped & set on correctly, strong neck into well placed shoulders, good depth of chest and ribbing with enough tuck up, strong loin with well muscled hinds, used with drive. BOB, HG4, 4th in AVH Open

2nd Hunter – Dapperdiva Sugar And Spice At Salatini feminine version of winner just not as good in front but still similar remarks apply. Moved and showed well.

V (4-2)

1st Reece – Saleehah Moonflower, both these bitches strutted their stuff around with attitude, lovely to see that they enjoyed their day. Both lovely to go over. Winner won on overall balance.

2nd Pye – Blusteren Midnight Ink At Perromono, again pleasure to go over, bite was a little level everything else was in proportion to her. Loved her attitude.

AVNSC H

P (1)

Hills - Rangali Anna with Shimmeree, Basset Fauve De Bretagne, I really liked this one, lovely show lady attitude. Nicely balanced, correct coat texture. Feminine head not course, good depth to her muzzle and scissor bite, dark eyes, ears set well and of good length. Enough reach of neck, her front assembly still to drop, good shoulder placements, ribbing sprung and in proportion to her, strong loin, a little straight in rear angles. Tail set is correct and carried well. Moved with such drive. B AVNSC & BP.

Sp Y (1)

Sanders Parker – Heart & Soul JP Northern Dancer At Classicus (imp JP), Saluki. Typical type profile and balanced outline. Gentle head expression, dark eyes, good proportion of head and depth of muzzle with correct bite, ears set on with enough feathering and length, enough reach of neck into well laid shoulders, long forequarters, correct feet, light feathering on legs, enough chest depth and ribbing. Hip bones prominent with enough width, tail set and carriage good with enough feathering. Hind quarters were slightly lacking in upper thigh, not quite the elegant flowing gait movement, moved well.

L (1)

Hills - Rangali Gretel At Shimmeree, Basset Fauve De Bretagne. Similar to youngster, only I preferred the overall balance and rear action of the puppy. Similar remarks apply, just lost out the puppy with movement.

O (1)

Wolstenholme, Moughton & Farleigh – Kinabula Rouge Diamond At Dekris, Cirneco Dell'etna. Masculine dog, typical profile and appearance. Dark pigments and eyes. Head not too broad with scissor bite, ears alert, short neck into full front, chest enough width, forequarters straight, tight feet, ribbing sprung, topline kept on the move, hind quarters enough bend and moved well. RBOB.

AV Imp Reg Hound

O (1)

Searle – Stonemartin Bron CW26, Azawakh. Typical breed type, profile and balanced. Lovely head and expression, lean and chiselled with scissor bite, strong jaws, eyes correct and obliquely, high ears placed well triangular shaped, arched long muscular neck, long shoulders enough angulation, set under body. Round shaped feet tight, narrow in forechest, long ribbing, topline slight rise, hind long, hip bones prominent, tail set ok, moved well. B AV Imp.

H G

HG 1 Rhodesion Collier, Collier, Collier & Cox – Carlincox Knock Ya socks Off.

HG2 Standard Wire, Norman - Silvae Standard Bearer. A lovely dog, good masculine head, with his furnishings, dark almond shaped eyes, strong correct jaws and scissor bite. Good reach of neck into well laid shoulders, prominent breastbone, good coat texture, kept his topline on the move, ribbing carried back, sound hind angulation, moved with drive.

HG3 portuguese podengo, Cross – Kalispell's Fonzarelli Logetta (imp Prt) a very smart boy. He just commanded the ring with a stylish presence. Lovely gentle head expression, correct bite, eyes, ears are correct, good neck into well placed shoulders, ribbing carried back firm back and topline and sound hind angulation. Moved effortlessly around.

HG4 whippet - Wells – Selinko Stargazer

P HG

PHG1 Whippet Hunter – Katiesue’s Attraction At Salatini.

PHG2 Basset Griffon Vendeen petit. Osbourne – Beaujons Sophie Avec Braego.

PHG3 Wire dachs Osbourne – Cloudside Xander Around Braego, another nice specimen of the breed. Still fairly raw and needs to finish but loved his movement.

PHG4 Beagle, Rushforth – Charterwood Speciality of Campionfield. Lovely bitch, houndy head not overdone, strong jaws with correct bite, nicely balanced profile and on the move. Moved out really well.

AV Hound Veteran (10, 7 absent)

1st S L dachshunds Paskins – Cedavoch It’s Taboo At Kindeace VW. A handsome veteran of good size and presented in excellent condition. I have judged him before and he has matured very well. Still holds a pleasing outline and carried himself confidently around the ring.

2nd Mini S Dachshund Watkinson -Logetta Boom And Bust. Nice compact miniature with good size and substance. Well balanced throughout and moved soundly, showing happily for the handler.

3rd Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Marshall – Soufriere One Vision JW.

4th Greyhound Prince & Ballentine – Westview Puddles Elegant veteran bitch with a pleasing outline and typical breed shape. Moved around the ring with ease and still showed plenty of enthusiasm on the day.

5th Afghan Mullen -El Roalito Keep Smiling (imp Deu).

All were presented well and clearly enjoyed their outing.

P (8-6)

1 Whippet, Wells - Katiesue’s ShotGun Fred.

2 min smooth, Coote – Kelsomaid Phoenix Rising. Not quite together, has time on her side. Would prefer more rib length lost topline on the move.

J (3-1)

1 Irish wolfhound Cross – Cairnstorm Lullaby

2 Saluki Sanders Parker – Heart & Soul JP Northern Dancer At Classicus (imp JP).

O (5-3)

1 whippet Wells – Selinko Stargazer.

2 whippet Manfield – Wrennella Silver Dreams.

Stakes classes

Av MP (24-10)

1st Standard Poodle Dawson – Kamarri Meant To Be With Achara. Absolutely caught my eye as soon as she entered the ring. A beautifully balanced puppy with nothing to dislike. Presented a lovely outline both standing and on the move, carrying herself with confidence and style. One I will certainly be watching with interest for the future.

2nd Miniature Schnauzer Savage – Victorious Star Eminence. Another quality puppy and very similar remarks apply. Smart profile, well balanced throughout and moved soundly. Full of promise and showed herself well throughout.

3rd Cocker Spaniel Saunders – Aylesmead Just The Tikket At Oxford oyster. Lovely puppy dog who still has time to come together and mature. Pleasing overall shape with a sweet expression and moved happily around the ring. One to watch as he develops.

4th Scottish Terrier McCracken – Kingsview Just Matilda At Amawyn. Loved the attitude on this youngster. Smart in profile and moved with confidence and purpose. Really showed herself well and caught the eye throughout the class.

5th Fox Terrier Drake – Travella Stride Out. Similar remarks apply to the Scottish Terrier. Full of attitude with a smart outline and pleasing movement. Another youngster enjoying his day in the ring.

AV Puppy (17, 8 absent)

1st Wallis – Dando Guerra Del Badulake With Wallensis (Imp Esp), Miniature Schnauzer Very smart puppy who impressed for overall balance on the move in this class. Presented a pleasing outline with good breed type and showed confidently throughout. Moved out soundly and deserved the win today.

2nd Chambers – Valento Enigma Code, Lhasa Apso A quality puppy with much to admire. I did feel it had perhaps been a long day, as I have no doubt the movement can be stronger than shown today. Lovely breed type and presentation, and still a pleasing exhibit overall.

3rd Samuels – Clehatro Big Bang At Hazylights, Siberian Husky Very smart overall and clearly enjoying the day out. Pleasing outline, moved well around the ring and showed with confidence. Another promising youngster.

4th Fairhurst – Fairleniums Snow Storm, Staffordshire Bull Terrier Another nice puppy with a pleasing overall balance. Strong for age, with a good outline and sound movement. Showed well and handled nicely.

5th Kent – Laurellakes Mon Amour At Merryvista, Cocker Spaniel Similar remarks apply to the previous class winner. Lovely puppy still maturing and coming together, with a pleasing outline and happy attitude in the ring.

Judge

Clare Bethel