Newton Abbot & South Devon Canine Society

Tibetan Spaniels

Post Graduate (3,0)

1st: Smith’s Lacoral Anya. I felt this was a very nice young bitch indeed who shows great promise. Small head in proportion to size. Blunt muzzle with correct cushioning. Correct depth and width of chin. Lovely dark, oval eyes. Super expression. Ears good for shape, size and set. Nice body proportions and really nice well-balanced angulation. Firm topline. Body to develop on. Correct hare feet. High set tail. Really sound mover. RBOB

2nd: Rice’s Ricox I’ll Love You As You Are JW. Slightly smaller than 1st. Head small in proportion to body. Skull is slightly domed. Correct cushioning to muzzle. Dark, oval eyes. Moderately short length to neck. Moderate angulation. Back is level and she has a good spring of rib. Hocks well let down. Tail set on high. Typical hare feet. Little shorter on leg than 1st and moved soundly around, but a little erratically out and back.

3rd; Quest & Conibere’s Lilileian Dancing In The Rain with Devontibs (Imp Fin)

Limit (2,0)

1st: Rice’s Ricox I Deserve Your Love JW. Handsome black dog. Masculine head. Medium length of muzzle which is blunt with correct cushioning. Skull is slightly domed. Good chin. Dark brown, oval eyes which are medium is size and set fairly well apart. All this gives him a super expression. Well set ears of correct size. Correct length to neck and super angulation. Moderate bone. Lovely proportions. Hare feet. High set tail which is carried over the back. Lovely coat and condition. Super mover. BOB.

2nd: Smith’s Pure Soul Lucy’s Secret at Lacoral (Imp CZE). Different type and smaller in size than 1st. Preferred head and expression of 1st. Head is smaller in proportion to body. Dark, oval eyes, Well set ears. Shortish neck. Moderate angles. Good bone for size. Level back. High set tail. Hare feet. Moved soundly.

Open (4,2)

1st: Rice’s Ricox I Love My Mini Me JW. Another with a very nice head. Slightly domed skull. Correct muzzle and good chin. Correct bite. Dark oval eyes. Well set ears. Very nice expression. Correct neck. Medium angulation of shoulders. Upper arm could return slightly more. Level back. Good bone. Hare feet. Moderate tune of stifle. High set tail. Super sound mover.

2nd: Smith’s Tibbiestars Tutti Frutti at Lacoral JW. Pretty bitch. Slightly domed skull. Muzzle shows correct cushioning. Good dark eyes which are oval in shape. Head not quite in correct proportion to body. Shortish neck. Would prefer slightly more angulation. Just a tad soft in topline on the day. High set tail. Hare feet. Moved soundly, bit erratically at times.

Miniature Schnauzer

Open (2,1)

1st: Woods’ Ch Penbro Carbon Copy. An honour to judge this lovely boy. Such a smart lad who shows himself off so well. Sturdily built. Square. Head is strong and masculine and of correct width and length. Medium stop. Correct moustache and whiskers. Lovely parallel head planes. Black nose. Dark oval eyes. Correct ears for shape, set and size. Moderately long neck. Well laid shoulders. Lovely body with deep chest reaching to elbows. Ribs well sprung. Correct rear which enhances his outline. Round cat-like feet. Tail set on high. Great jacket and super mover. Lovely dog and very well handled. BOB

Bulldog

Open (1,0)

1st: Vosper’s Busterleigh Kinda Magic JW ShCEx OSW. A very handsome and happy dog. Masculine and showing good breed features. Head is quite standard fitting and well balanced overall. Large, wide-open nostrils. Eyes well positioned and moderate in size. Ears are highest and of typical shape. Good fit body. Tail set on low. In super condition. Sound mover. BOB

Tibetan Terrier

Always a strong breed down in the South West!

Post Graduate (4,1)

1st: Plummer, Plummer & Harrison’s Boshay Pupkin Spice with Tetsikarma. 15 month old with a gorgeous outline. Really fills the eye. Of excellent overall make and shape. Skull is medium in length and not coarse. Good muzzle and strong in underjaw. Lovely round, dark eyes which are well set. Super expression. Strong medium length neck. Well laid shoulders. Square in outline. Firm topline. Ribs carried well back. Balanced angulation to rear. Well set and carried tail. Superb mover. Loved her. RBOB

2nd: Rutley’s Waterley Time To Shine at Javey. 7 month sweet puppy who shows lots of promise. Head developing well with correct proportions, good underjaw, lovely dark well set eyes and well-set ears. Lovely expression. Square in outline and adequate, well balanced angulation throughout. Well set and carried tail. Coat coming along ok. Super mover when settled. Very promising indeed.

3rd: Lawrence’s Waterley Soldier of Love.

Open (3,0)

1st: Plummer, Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW SHCEX OSW. A truly beautiful girl. Caught my eye from the start. Most lovely outline with everything well-proportioned and just in the right place. Beautiful head and expression -so typical of the breed. Gorgeous eyes and expression. Moderate length of neck leading to well laid shoulders. Good upper arm. Chest is deep enough and ribs are carried well back. Lovely and square in outline. Firm, level topline. Short loins with slight arch. Well-turned stifles and low set hocks. Level croup. Tail carried well on the move. Superb moving covering the ground with great reach and drive and so effortlessly. In great coat and fabulous condition. What a super girl! BOB.

2nd: Rutley’s Araki Not On Your Nelly at Javey JW. Another super bitch. Preferred her size to 1st. Many qualities here too. Super feminine head which is well proportioned and not overly broad. Expressive eyes. Strong underjaw. Medium length of neck. Moderate angulation fore and aft. Square in outline. Level topline. Short couplings. Well set and carried tail. Low set hocks. Lovely side gait, but not so tidy out and back as 1st.

3rd: Lawrence’s Tazique Kiss of Life.

French Bulldog

Such a mix of makes and shapes here.

Graduate (4,0)

1st: Barrett’s Membully The Sting of Wisdom. I thought this young dog had a super expression. His head is square and well proportioned. I appreciated his defined muzzle. Nice wide-open nostrils. Lovely dark, round eyes with no white showing. Has the typical ‘bat ears’ of medium size. I felt he was nice for size. Really strong, well-made front. Strong back. Has a slight rise over the loins. Neat rear. In super condition. Excellent mover and first class presentation. BOB & BP

2nd: Hucker’s Oschalben Olissa at Bevanray. A bitch with a generally nice head. Good dark eyes showing no white. Defined muzzle, strong underjaw. Wide open nostrils. Strong, square front. Cobby in body. Good cut up. Topline firm. Decent angulation behind. Again, very well presented. Moved soundly.

3rd: Bayliss-Smith’s Ravendale Rupert Bear

Open (5,0)

1st: French’s Bincombefarm Morsmordre JW. An eye-catching dog who immediately impresses for his overall balanced outline. Strong, typical head with good muzzle. Good dark, well placed eyes. Good open nostrils. Good reachy neck and nice square front with moderate angulation. Good for size and body proportions. Deep chest without exaggeration. Topline is typical of the breed. Strong rear. Great condition. Moved out soundly. Just preferred the expression of the BOB. RBOB.

2nd: Hucker’s Ch Bevanray Terrypendry JW. Very handsome dog with correct markings. Good square head and good underjaw. Super ears for shape, size and set. Open nostrils. Well-made throughout. Strong, square front. Nice overall shape. Good ribbing. Short loins. Strong rear. Superb presentation. Moved out well, but not as precise as 1st out and back on the day.

3rd: Bayliss-Smith’s Ravendale Rupert Bear.

Toy Poodle

Open (2,0)

1st: Parker-Stokes’ Afterglow Gilbert Grape. A dog that had the outline and shape I was looking for. Was overawed in the hall but settled more and more as the class went on and eventually did move with his tail up. Refined, well chiselled head. Nice expression. Nice for size and shape. Moved soundly. BOB

2nd: Nunn’s Persempre Solstice Star. A big boy but overall has a nice shape. Really typical masculine head and expression. Ok in body and topline correct for the breed. Slight tail imperfection. Sound.

Standard Poodle

Graduate (4,1)

1st: Volgarus Make A Choice at Jomarnelli. A standout winner here today. Presents a very pleasing overall picture. Long refined head with correct degree of chiselling. Dark, expressive almond eyes. Square in outline. Neck could be a tad longer for perfection. Balanced angulation. Good for bone. Deep chest. Short back. Typical in topline. Tight feet. Tail is well set and carried on the move. Excellent mover – really needed a larger ring to excel even more. Very well presented. BOB

2nd: Golley’s Itzapromise Pawlet. Good for type and overall make and shape. Head could perhaps benefit from slightly more stop but is long enough and has just enough refinement. Good angulation. Short back. Typical topline. Tail set on well. Moved erratically at first but settled to show a nice stride. Well presented. RBOB

3rd: Parker-Stokes’ Aurora Moonlight For Ronarker

Open (5,3)

1st: Golley’s Itzapromise Pawlet.

2nd: Parker-Stokes’ Aurora Moonlight For Ronarker. Very pretty bitch of a nice type with more stop than 1st. Long, refined head. Eyes ok for shape and set. Correct ears. Reachy neck. Balanced angles. Short back. Topline typical. Not the best coat. Moved erratically.

Dalmatian

Puppy (2,0)

1st: Edens’ Dalens Jewel In The Crown. Big lad. Head is in proportion to size. Skull is reasonably flat and of correct width at this stage. Moderate stop. Clean lips. Medium sized oval eyes which are also dark in colour. Ears are well set. Moderate length to neck. Well angulated fore and aft. Chest reaches to elbows. Good bone. Slight slope to pasterns. Loins strong with slight arch. Moderate turn of stifles. Tail well set and carried on the move. Good sound mover. Needed a bigger ring really. BP

2nd: Carrington’s Caprilli Remember Me. Smaller than 1st. Really nice for type. Head is feminine but with desired strength and breadth. Moderate length of neck. Shoulders not quite so well laid as 1st. Nice through the body with enough chest and not too broad. Loins firm with slight arch. Well bent stifles. Not quite so well balanced as 1st. Well set tail. Sound mover.

Graduate (3,2)

1st: Smart’s Wibmeister Remy At Coastalcove. A big dog. Quite heavy in head. Eyes rather round for my preference. Ears set high. Fairly long neck. Well angulated. Deep chest. Ok bone for size. Well set tail. Movement sound when he came out of a pace.

Open (6,2)

1st: Kaal’s Schunikka Ifor Dream JW. A tall boy. Had was I was looking for today in overall balance. Showing strength but not over boned in body. His head is a little stronger than I prefer but it is well balanced in skull to muzzle. Skull is relatively flat. Moderate stop. Clean lips. Well placed eyes which are of correct shape and colour. Ears are well set. Moderate length of neck. Well laid shoulders and good return of upper arm. Slight slope to pasterns. Deep brisket. Nice underline. Topline is firm with slight arch over the loins. Well set tail, which he carries well on the move. Spotting could be a little more even. Moved out well and soundly. BOB

2nd: Davies’ Maddidalli True Loves Kiss JW. Very pretty bitch. Feminine head with correct proportions of skull to muzzle. Dark, oval eyes and well set ears. Medium neck. Moderate angulation all through. Ok for bone. Deep chest. Well ribbed. Tail set ok. Sound enough when she settled.

3rd: D’Allen’s Kingshaka Brown Sugar Into Plutoverse.

Shih Tzu.

Such a strong entry and such a pity that there was only one class available – which made my task tricky!

Open (6,0)

1st: Diffey’s Ch Marhilway Explorer The Edge. Loved her! Beautiful head which is broad with enough width between the eyes. Great width of muzzle, which is square, short with no wrinkle. Correct length of muzzle. Top of nose perfectly placed. Wide-open nostrils. Large, dark eyes of the correct shape. Ears are well set just below crown of skull. Such a snooty expression! Correct mouth. Nicely arched neck. Well angulated fore and aft. Correct body proportions. Chest is broad and deep. Level back. Tail set on high with correct plume and gives a really balanced outline. Smooth-flowing gait and certainly displaying the arrogance one should expect! Great coat and condition. Lovely bitch. BOB

2nd: Smith’s Ralphina All About Otto at Showshoes. Only 9 months and showing so much promise. Broad head and well-spaced between the eyes. Correct length and positioning of muzzle. Correct shape to dark eyes. Well set ears. Fab expression. Nicely put together with good angulation fore and aft. Lovely for bone. Good topline. Well set tail. Coat obviously to develop and mature. Super mover. Shall watch his progress with interest.

3rd: Smith’s Snowshoes Black Bettie.

Keeshond

Open (2.0)

1st: Hill’s Bargeway Dark Night at Plymkees. Wow! What a cracking young dog! Fabulous Kees of outstanding type. Great head with super wedge. Definite stop without being overdone. Dark muzzle. Lovely dark eyes which are almond in shape and obliquely set. Correct spectacles! Small ivy leaf shaped ears of correct coat texture. Super neck and great body. So well proportioned. Typically angulated for this breed. Strong firm loins. High set tail. Super bone. Excellent feet. Fabulous coat of good texture and no tawny colouring here! Super mover. Upstanding and so impressive. I wanted to take him home! A sure fire big winner of the future I’m sure!

2nd: Hill’s Whizzkees Silver Spirit. A good all-round bitch of a very nice type indeed. Typical wedge and expression. Good dark eyes of correct almond shape and set obliquely. Small ivy leaf shaped ears. Dark mask and defined spectacles. Balanced angles all through. Good colour. Not in her best coat today. Another super sound, typical mover.

German Spitz (Mittel)

Open (2,0)

1st: Folkes’ Spellcast Love Talks at Dacfolke (AI). Handsome dog. Broad flat skull. Good wedge. Definite stop. Correct length of muzzle. Black nose. Oval shaped, oblique set eyes. High set ears. Well laid shoulders. Good upper arm. Square enough in outline. Deep chest reaching to elbows. Short loins. Level topline. Moderate turn of stifles and low set hocks. Small, cat-like feet. High set tail. Effortless, brisk action. In fabulous coat and condition. BOB

2nd: Smith’s Dacfolke Barney Bear. Another attractive dog with many similar qualities to 1st. Good wedge-shaped head. Dark, oval eyes and high ear set. Medium length of neck. Moderate angles. Square, short coupled. Level back. High set tail. Brisk action. Not as tidy as 1st out and back. Great coat and condition. RBOB

German Spitz (Klein)

Open (3,1)

1st Foster’s Claran Court Your Eye. A super Klein. Excellent wedge-shaped head. Skull could be a tad flatter. Defined stop. Correct length of muzzle. Dark, oval eyes which are well set. High set ears. Medium neck. Well balanced moderate angulation fore and aft. Deep chest and well ribbed. Short coupled. Level back. High set tail. Super quality jacket of correct harsh texture. Super mover with light, brisk action. BOB

2nd: Foster’s Bemojo Pearls of Honey. Overall nice type. Good wedge. Skull could be flatter. Correct length of muzzle. Eyes a tad full for me but good dark colour. High set ears. Moderate length of neck. Little narrower in front than 1st and turns front feet out just a little. Deep chest. Level back. Ok for bone. Not quite so well balanced in angles as 1st. High set tail. Good coat for texture. Sound on the move. RBOB

AVNSC Utility

Really strong classes!

Graduate (8,2)

1st: Barnett & Carter’s Alamiks So Macho. Lhasa Apso. My notes just say super! What a handsome puppy. Head is coming along very well indeed. Correct shape to skull and length of muzzle. Dark oval eyes with no white showing. Correct ears. Super expression. Strong neck. Well balanced angulation fore and aft. Good bone for age. Longer than tall. Level topline. Strong loins. Cat-like feet. High set tail which he carries well over the back. Superb mover. Coat typical for age. Must have a great future ahead. Superb presentation as always. Res best AVNSC & BP AVNSC

2nd: Moore’s Odivane Brotherhood of Man. Schnauzer. Another baby. Sturdy in build. Strong head of good length with enough moustache and whiskers. Flat creaseless forehead. Medium stop. Good parallel head planes. Dark, oval eyes. High set, v-shaped ears. Strong neck. Moderate angles. Square in shape. Correct topline. Tail set on high. Free, sound mover. Coat to mature.

3rd: Rickard’s Jackarhys Our Lady at Rokatoc.

Open (2,0)

1st Eden’s Ch Snowshoes Hex Girl at Dalens JW. A most lovely Japanese Spitz. Really super in outline and to go over. Lovely feminine head with super dark pigmentation. Good wedge. Lovely dark oval eyes which are set slightly obliquely. Small, high set ears. Excellent shoulders and upper arm. Nice in body with deep chest, good ribbing and firm topline. Well turned stifles. Strong hocks. High set tail. In super coat. Really fab mover. Loved her. Best AVNSC.

2nd: Pearce’s Albionspitz Diphda. Eurasier. Unlucky to meet 1st. Has so many breed attributes. Lovely standard fitting head. Good neck. Excellent construction with well angulated stifles, upper arm and stifles to balance. Deep chest. Good bone. Ok for proportions. Good tail set and carriage. Really pleases the eye. Super sound mover.

Utility Group – a strong group. All critiques as above.

Group 1: Plummer, Plummer & Bingham’s Araki Krazie Maizie for Tetsikarma JW SHCEX OSW

Group 2: Woods’ Ch Penbro Carbon Copy

Group 3: Diffey’s Ch Marhilway Explorer The Edge

Group 4: Folkes’ Spellcast Love Talks at Dacfolke (AI).

Utility Puppy Group – again a strong top 4!

Group 1: Hill’s Bargeway Dark Night at Plymkees

Group 2: Barnett & Carter’s Alamiks So Macho. Lhasa Apso

Group 3: Smith’s Ralphina All About Otto at Showshoes.

Group 4: Rutley’s Waterley Time To Shine at Javey.

AV Utility

Puppy (9,7)

1st: Smith’s Snowshoes Black Bettie. Shih Tzu. 3rd in a very strong breed class. Super shape and developing well. Makes for a stunning outline. Pretty head with typical expression! Well made throughout with correct body proportions. Super mover when settled. Lots of promise here!

2nd: Barrett’s Membully The Sting of Wisdom. French Bulldog – see critique above

Open (6,1)

1st: Rikard’s Jackarhys Our Lady Luck at Rokatoc. Boston Terrier. Showing good breed type with typical head. Lovely eyes. Ears are well set. Longish neck. Square in body. Level topline and slight curve to croup. Deep chest. Moderate angles. Small, compact feet. Sound mover. Real personality!

2nd: Golley’s Itzapromise Pawlet. Critique as above

Special Veteran 7-9 Years (8,5) – Some great dog here!

1st: Rice’s Ricox All About Love JW ShCEx OSW . Tibetan Spaniel. Stylish veteran with super head and expression. Correct length of muzzle and typical padding. Correct shape to eyes. Ears are well set. Correct body proportions. Well angulated fore and aft. Deep chest and ribs carried well back. Hare feet. High set, well caried tail. Great mover. Super presentation.

2nd: Folkes’ Spellcast Love Talks at Dacfolke (AI). Critique as above.

Special Veteran 10+ years (4,2)

1st: Rice’s Ch Souska Devotion VW. Another super Tibetan Spaniel from this kennel. Looking an absolute picture. Superb breed type. Lovely head and wonderful Tibby expression. Fab front with well laid shoulders and super upper arm. Nice bone. Hare feet. Great body. Deep chest. Level, firm topline. Well-turned stifles. Low set hocks. High set tail. In fantastic condition. Excellent mover

2nd: Plummer’s Mikudi Counting Stars For Tetsikarma. Tibetan Terrier. A real charmer and thoroughly enjoying her day. Lovely head and expression. Many breed attributes evident. In lovely condition. Not moving her best today.

AV Utility Champion – What a cracking class to end my day. Filled with quality!!

1st Barnett & Carter’s Ch Alamik’s Perfect Illusion ShCEx. Lhasa Apso. One of my favourite dogs and a dog I have previously awarded a BIS. Still as stunning as ever. I have eulogised about him so many times that I can’t really add to what I have written before. Nevertheless, he still had to perform and show off his best here today, and he certainly did that in spades. Looked an absolute picture for the breed and moved around with style and grace. Fantastic dog.

2nd: Woods’ Ch Penbro Carbon Copy. Another great performance and just pipped by the Lhasa. Looked even better than in his class. Such breed type and a personality that makes him the consummate show dog. Fab!