St Helens & District Canine Society

German Shepherd 

Puppy 

 1st Mrs S Platt , Charbonnel Ruma, 10 month old black and gold bitch presents overall picture of balance. Correct proportions, being slightly longer in back, well boned and good muscle tone for one so young. Excellent temperament, clean in head with good strength of muzzle, scissor bite. Ears correct size and texture, and placed well. Good width of skull, dark almond shaped eyes. Neck of good length and nicely muscled, leading into well placed shoulders. Front assembly correct, chest developing nicely but still needs time. Good length of back with correct tail set, rear angulations of moderate proportions. Tail held correctly when standing and on the move. On the move she had good drive throughout. Pleased to award BP, very promising youngster.

Junior  1st Mrs J K Johnson , Kastina Jodie 17 month old black and gold bitch of good size and proportions, all the while retaining her femininity. Displayed strength and elegance. Skull of good proportions with ample width to skull ,muzzle tapering nicely to nose, correct scissor bite with good strength of jaw. Eyes of medium size, dark in colour and almond shaped. Neck of moderate length and shoulder well placed. Moderate front angulations , elbows in and under body. Legs straight, chest of good depth and good lay of rib. Well muscled with moderate rear angulation and good straight strong hocks. Moved soundly around the ring.

2nd Mrs S Platt , Charbonnel Ruma 

Post Graduate 

1st Miss R Amis & Miss J Stanley , Droyales Present Verdandi JW 2 year old sable male who displayed a picture of strength and size, good bone through out. In head he shows a typical wedge shape with good width of skull, moderate stop and muzzle tapering to nose whilst retaining strength throughout. Cheeks correct with soft curve. Eyes medium sized, almond shaped and dark in colour. Ears well placed and of good texture. Scissor bite. Neck of good length, firm and well muscled, shoulders correctly placed and close in body, well let down chest with good width of brisket. Front legs straight and elbows correctly placed and good lay of rib. Topline strong and level with moderate tuck up. Moderate rear angulation, well muscled and nicely developed second thigh. Hocks well let down, straight and firm. Good onset of tail, which was held correct both when standing and on the move, on the move this boy did not disappoint displaying all the assets required of the breed , however this young male needs to settle.

2nd Miss D S Finnigan , Reyakosa Diablo 3 year old male with excellent temperament. He was presented in good coat and condition. Well muscled throughout. He had a pleasing head with lovely expression, good dark eyes and of correct shape. Good ear set, correct size and shape. Shoulders correctly placed, well boned and straight forelegs. Rear angulation was slightly over angulated for my liking. Preferred movement in one. 

Open 

1st Miss H Folksman , Windgunns Phoenix 2 year old black and gold female of lovely proportions, presented in excellent condition. She presented an image of strength while retaining her femininity throughout, she is balanced in head with good width of skull, muzzle tapering to nose, with good strength of jaw. Scissorbite. She has gentle enquiring expression, eyes of medium size, almond shape and dark in colour. Cheeks have a soft curve and she has a good clean lip. Ears of correct texture, placed and used well. Her neck is moderate in length, well muscled and firm to the touch. Shoulders angulated correctly. Chest deep, good straight front legs and feet of correct shape. Good lay of rib with moderate tuck up. Topline strong and firm and held level when standing and on the move. She has ample width across the rump with well defined muscles of first and second thigh. Hocks strong and parallel. Onset of tail correct, carried correctly when standing and on the move. On the move this girl did not disappoint , dropping into her stride with enough reach and drive to maintain balance. I was pleased to award this bitch first and BOB.

2nd Miss D S Finnigan , Reyakosa Brando VW , masculine 8 year old male, showing me strength and good bone through out, his body condition was excellent with well defined muscle. He had a lovely calm temperament and a pleasure to go over. Clean in head, with good strength of jaw and muzzle. Skull to muzzle ratio is balanced. He has a good ear set and of correct size and texture. He had lovely dark eyes of correct shape. Scissorbite. Neck of moderate length of which is well toned, flowing on to nicely set shoulders. Correct front assembly and good width of brisket. Topline firm and strong, gentle sloping croup. Good onset of tail and held well. Moderate tuck up. Moderate rear angulations with good first and second thigh. When asked to move this boy showed all his assets off with good foot placement and dropping into his stride correctly.