British Utility Breeds Association

British Utility Breeds Association

I would like to begin by thanking the committee for giving me this fantastic appointment, and also extend my sincere thanks to everyone who entered and supported the show.

German spitz (Klein)

Junior - 3 

Rosco’s Breeze

A pretty female with a rich sable coat of good texture and presentation. Feminine head with a pleasing expression. Good overall shape with correct tail set and carriage, adding to her balanced outline. Ear set is ever so slightly wide. Moved soundly and with the best action in the class, covering the ground well while maintaining her topline.

Shiva’s Step To Kingdom (IMP BGR)

Slightly longer cast than first, this very playful youngster has much to like. Very pretty head with correct breed attributes and an alert, appealing expression. Balanced outline with a good coat and presentation. Moved well once settled, showing promise for the future. I think he will do very well as he matures and gains confidence in the ring.

Post Graduate - 2

Fecimus We’re On The Ball

Presented with incredible muscle tone, with an abundant coat that can initially affect the outline, however once examined hands on it is clear this dog is very correct in construction. Strong, balanced frame with plenty to admire throughout. A great mover, covering the ground with power and drive while maintaining his overall shape on the move.

Dream Team Stars Infinite Power (IMP BGR)

Smartly shaped exhibit with a pleasing overall outline. Good ear set, of correct size and shape, contributing to an alert breed expression. Nice head with balanced proportions and good detail throughout. Soundly constructed with pleasing angulation front and rear, allowing for free and balanced movement.

Open - 8 (3 abs)

 CH Claran Court Your Breath

Very smart, masculine boy of excellent breed type, presenting a balanced and eye catching outline. Correct size and proportions with a compact, well knit body and good substance throughout. Most stunning head, wedge shaped with correct muzzle to skull ratio, well set ears and a keen, intelligent expression true to the breed. Excellent neck and topline leading into a well set tail carried correctly over the back. Particularly impressive rear construction with strong second thigh, good bend of stifle and excellent muscle tone; the best hindquarters I have seen on a Klein in a long time. Moved with purpose and drive, showing free, positive and well coordinated action while maintaining his shape at all times. BOB

CH Perrymere Just Bertie JW

An older boy who still moves very soundly, showing positive, balanced action and holding his shape well on the move. Scored highly for both movement and side profile, presenting a lovely silhouette typical of the breed. Masculine head with good expression. Well bodied with good substance and a correct tail carriage. I would prefer slightly more leg to complete the picture, however he remains a quality exhibit with much to admire and is definitely a worthy champion. RBOB

German spitz (Mittel)

Puppy - 4

 Tispitza’s Midnight Ritual

My star of the day. A very smart boy of just 11 months who already shows excellent breed type and balance. Lovely shape with a compact, well proportioned outline and correct tail carriage. Attractive head with alert expression and well placed ears, all complemented by lovely pigment for a cream, which completed the overall picture. Correct mover, covering the ground freely and positively with good coordination and soundness for one so young. A very promising youngster with a bright future ahead. BOB & BPIB

 Claran Galaxy Quest TAF

Younger puppy with a pleasing overall shape and good breed outline. Slightly longer in muzzle than 1, but still feminine with a sweet expression. Good ear set and carriage, adding to her alert appearance. Lovely mover, sound and free flowing on the move with good coordination for her age.I would like to see her again once she matures, fills into her head and gets her cheek fill, as she has all the makings of a very promising exhibit.

 Claran Galaxy Girl At Kichigai

Junior - 4 (2 abs)

 Tispitza’s Midnight Ritual - repeat

 Claran Cinnamon Swirl TAF

Lovely shaped boy with a balanced and attractive outline. Good bone and substance throughout, giving him a strong overall appearance. Bigger than 1, but still retaining good breed type and proportions. Pleasing head and expression with well carried ears. Nice mover, covering the ground soundly and freely while maintaining his shape on the move.

Post Graduate - 2

 Kitsune Coronation Queen

A young girl currently out of coat, however this did not detract from her balanced and well proportioned shape. Correct straight front with good construction throughout and she proved herself to be a very lovely mover, sound and free flowing in action. Today she was slightly wary of her surroundings, which cost her the BOB, but there is much to admire in this quality exhibit and I would love to see her again on another day. Very well handled throughout, allowing her many virtues to be shown to advantage. RBOB

Cadasaro Gucci

Very pretty exhibit with a nice head and pleasing expression. Unfortunately not showing her ears today and spending too much time sniffing the floor, which affected her overall presentation and ring performance. Good overall shape with sound movement, however I preferred the front construction of 1 on the day.

Open - 1

Longsdale’s Derun Around At Jeansway

A very lovely dog of correct shape and proportions, presenting a solid and balanced outline. Good bone throughout with plenty of substance without losing breed type. Pleasing head with good ratio of muzzle to skull and a nice front assembly. Sadly was not showing his ears at all today, which detracted from his overall expression. Nevertheless, he has much to admire and I would love to judge him again on a day when he is more attentive and showing himself to full advantage.

Tibetan Terrier 

Puppy - 2 (1 abs)

Waterley Sweet Inspiration 

 A beautiful puppy, full of breed type and showing great promise for the future. Good size with a balanced outline and pleasing proportions throughout. Attractive head with nice dark eye of correct shape, giving a warm and typical expression. Good strength of muzzle with a well developed chin. Sound on the move, covering the ground freely and confidently for one so young. BPIB

Junior - 3 (2 abs)

Silgarhi Catch The Wind To Verony

On the bigger side, but still presenting a pleasing and balanced outline. Nice shape overall with excellent muscle tone and condition throughout. Good front assembly with sound construction and a firm stance. Pleasing head with a typical expression. Moved soundly and with purpose.

Graduate - 6 (3 abs)

1, Waterley Rumour Has It At Ellmarvern JW

Smart bitch with a pleasing overall outline and excellent breed balance. Pretty head with a soft, typical expression and good detail throughout. Good shape with sound construction and well made quarters. Lovely mover, covering the ground freely and effortlessly while maintaining her topline. Good feet completing the picture. RBOB

2, Araki Goldie My Girl At Marcola 

Slightly bigger overall than 1 and a little longer in body, though still balanced in outline. Pleasing breed type with a good head and expression. Soundly constructed and presented in good condition. Moved adequately, however I preferred the cleaner and more positive movement of 1 on the day.

Post Graduate - 4 (2 abs)

Waterley Easy On The Eye JW

Very nice shape with a balanced and attractive outline, showing pleasing proportions and good overall breed type. Pretty expression with feminine head qualities and ears of good length, framing the face well and adding to her typical appearance. Well bodied with a firm, level topline and good depth through the chest. Correct feet with strong pads and sound construction throughout. Moved freely and steadily, maintaining her shape on the move. Presented in excellent coat and condition and very well handled to advantage.

 Tyngeli Give Us A Twirl At Ellmarvern 

   Heavier in build and slightly more compact in outline, giving a strong and sturdy overall appearance. Pretty head with a pleasing expression and good breed character. Well bodied with good substance and sound construction throughout. Moved out effortlessly, covering the ground with an easy, balanced stride while maintaining a firm topline.

Open - 4 (2 abs)

CH Verony Mystic Charm 

I fell in love with this bitch as soon as she entered the ring and she never disappointed on closer inspection. A superb example of the breed, full of type and quality throughout, with a beautifully balanced outline and an unmistakably typical appearance. Her rich black coat was presented in excellent condition and texture, enhancing her overall presentation without disguising her sound construction underneath. Feminine head with correct proportions, lovely dark eye of correct shape and placement, and an alert yet soft expression that immediately draws the eye. Good strength of muzzle with correct foreface and well carried ears completing the picture. Well constructed throughout with a firm topline, good depth of body and excellent balance front and rear. She stood naturally and showed herself well at all times. On the move she was free flowing, effortless and sound, covering the ground with purpose while maintaining her shape and carriage. A quality bitch with so much to admire, and one I found very easy to appreciate. BOB

Renvall Minter Wonderland

Another lovely dog with many pleasing breed qualities to admire. Good shape and overall balance with correct height and pleasing proportions, giving a very typical outline. Masculine without coarseness and presented in good coat and condition throughout. Pleasing head and expression with sound construction front and rear. Moved well around the ring, showing steady and balanced action while holding his topline. Unfortunate to come up against 1 on the day, who just had the edge in overall finish and ring presence, but this is still a quality dog with much to love.