Sheringham & District Kennel Association

Thank you to Jacky Cutler for inviting me to judge at this very prestigious dog show. Initially, I only asked her if she could find me some Cairn Terrier classes, as I was a couple short for the RKC to pass me to give CCs in the breed. I ended up judging a number of different breeds over the Toy, Hound, Pastoral, Utility and Gundog groups, plus Terriers. I did enjoy my day very much, with so many breeds, classes and dogs to judge. It culminated in me having the honour and pleasure of judging Best Puppy in Show. A special thank you to Nick, Yvonne and other stewards, for helping me through the day.

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – Samuel’s Siberian Husky, Clehatro Psychic Vortex at Hazylights. A very attractive 9 months old Siberian Husky bitch puppy. So balanced, with good substance, showing off a wonderful profile. She has the correct finely chiselled fox-like head. Slightly rounded on top, tapering gradually from widest point to eyes. Skull and muzzle of equal length and defined stop. Obliquely set almond shaped eyes and high set ears placed relatively close together. Lovely arched neck, well laid shoulders and straight forelegs. Enough depth of chest for her age, level topline, slope over croup to a low set tail, with well bent stifles, low set hocks and neat oval feet. She excels on the move with an easy ground covering action. Presented with a good double coat. I shall follow her career with interest.

RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW – Hunter’s Whippet, Katiesue’s Attraction at Salatini. Another lovely youngster with such beautiful flowing lines, required of a whippet. So elegant with a graceful outline. Again, her movement won her the place. Correct long, lean head, flat on top, tapering to muzzle. Expressive eyes and rose shaped ears. Elegantly arched neck flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs, tight oval feet with well arched knuckled toes. Deep chest and correct graceful arch over loin coming well. Definite tuck up. Hindquarters also developing well. Correct length of tail and tail set. Presented in lovely coat and condition with a very attractive colour. 

There were a couple of other puppies worthy of consideration, but unfortunately, decided not to move well and ‘had enough’ after a long day. 

TERRIER GROUP

BEST TERRIER:- Goodley’s Fox Terrier (Smooth), Ch. Spirit Du Manoir Saint Adrien for Thunderail (IMP FRA).

RESERVE BEST TERRIER:- Hart’s Bedlington Terrier, Silverkinn Spice Girl JW.

GROUP THREE:- Thomas’ Irish Terrier, Montelle All is Bright at Sunnystone (AI).

GROUP FOUR:- Fewings’ Cesky Terrier, Komidion Symhoniques at Sarminja.

BEST TERRIER PUPPY:- McCracken’s Scottish Terrier, Kingsview Just Matilda at Amawyn.

RESERVE BEST TERRIER PUPPY:- Hall’s Border Terrier, Borderrush Riscal Rioja.

PUPPY GROUP THREE:- Saich’s Cairn Terrier, Lindcoly Beautiful Zuri.

PUPPY GROUP FOUR:- Burrage’s Cesky Terrier, Galbraith Galaneia Sametova (IMP FIN). 

RETRIEVER (NOVA SCOTIA DUCK TOLLING)

SPECIAL YEARLING (3)

1. Rice’s Tiamaria Bella Rosa. A very promising bitch, just over a year old. A lovely type, compact, powerful and well-muscled. Giving the impression she could work all day. She was very well balanced with a super outline. Well-proportioned feminine head. Clean cut skull, slightly wedge shaped. Almond shaped brown eyes with good flesh pigmentation, creating the desired expression. Moderate stop. Triangular dropped ears, set correctly. Good length of neck, flowing into well-laid shoulders. Straight, strong forelegs going down to good pasterns. Nice sternum and depth of chest. Ribs well sprung, with brisket reaching elbows. Level topline and strong loins. Stifles well bent, well-muscled hindquarters and hocks well let down. All of this contributed to her being the one of the best movers in the breed on the day, with plenty of reach and drive. She carried her tail correctly and used it to advantage, flashing that tip well and clearly enjoying her time in the ring. Presented in good coat, to complete the picture. RESERVE BEST OF BREED.

2. Powley’s Tiamaria Fire Opal at Danehaven. I see he is brother to the above, but in my opinion, she excels more in breed type. His head, eye shape and ear set are good, giving a friendly, intelligent expression. A strong neck and straight forelegs. Deep ribcage, level topline and well-muscled hindquarters. Tail is well-feathered and reaches the hock. Feet are tight with well-arched toes. He appeared to move wide in front on the day. Presented in good condition.

3. Powley’s Danehaven Morell.

LIMIT (4) 

1. Rice’s Tiamaria Juniper Berry. Another super bitch, who is half-sister to my Special Yearling winner. No wonder I picked her as my Best of Breed and half-sister as Reserve. She has much the same attributes. An excellent type with super style and balance, power, correct bone and well-muscled body, being very fit for purpose. She had the best outline and movement. Lovely well-proportioned feminine head with almond shaped dark eyes, giving a soft expression. Broad skull and triangular ears well set on high. Moderate stop. Good neck, flowing into well laid shoulders. Straight forelegs on round tight feet. Good topline, muscled loin and well bent stifles. Tail with white tip, well set on and carried. Presented in good coat of attractive colour. Moved with plenty of reach at the front and drive from the rear. BEST OF BREED.

2. Hey’s Danehaven Deeks. Another moderate, well-balanced dog with good breed type. Quite nice head with correct ear set, giving the correct breed expression. Nice neck flowing into well placed shoulders. Good tail with white tip, held well on the move. Good overall proportions and nicely balanced. A nice all-round type, scoring in different ways above the others.

3. Powley’s Danehaven Exploits.

4. Fincham Danehaven Despreux.

OPEN (2)

1. Collins & Powley’s Sh Ch Devero Duchess of Danehaven. Now a Veteran, in her day, I expect she was very nice. She has a really beautiful outline. Excellent, well-proportioned head. Broad skull, moderate stop, kind dark almond-shaped eyes, blending with coat colour, with expressive ears. Straight forelegs of good bone. Strong neck, flowing into well laid shoulders. Level topline and well sprung ribs. Well bent stifles. In very good muscular condition and fit for purpose. Thick double coat and tail. Moved jauntily with power.

2. Fincham’s Danehaven MacDonalds. A larger, taller dog, heavier in build but in no way course. He was a bit silly about his backend. I expect someone has spoilt him, which is a great shame. He has a nice masculine well shaped head, with moderate stop and flat cheeks. High set ears. Clean neck leading to well laid shoulders. Deep in chest with good spring of ribs. Strong hindquarters, with good bone and feet. Moved quite well.

Felicity A Snook

JUDGE