Retford Canine Society

Many thanks to the Officers & Committee for the kind Invitation to judge at this well run popular Premier Open Show. Also, my appreciation to my 2 efficient Stewards who did a sterling job on the Day.

TIBETAN TERRIERS

P (1:0) 1st. Thomas’s KELMORESPITZ DARK MAGIC 6-Month-old dog who is well developed for his age with good head proportions, dark round eye and scissor bite. He shows a square outline with a strong neck leading to a level back with a slight rise to croup, tight elbows and well sprung rib. Moves very confidently and true with good front reach. BP. JR (2:0) 1st Green’s MALCOMI DANCED THE SKIES 13-Month-old B&W female with a dark eye & strong jaw. She is balanced & sturdy with a strong neck, tight elbows, well ribbed & muscular HQs. Move well in profile. RBOB 2nd Thomas’s KELMORESPITZ DAZZLED SMOKE. 6-Month-old female with a dark round eye, scissor bite & marked stop. She is balanced with straight forelegs. well placed shoulders and a good length of ribcage. She is firm in body and moved confidently but not as true as the winner.

PG (1:0) 1st Thomas’s KELMORESPITZ LOVE N’WAR. 2-Year-old Black female who is sturdy with a balance square outline. Feminine in head good coat furnishings, dark eye, marked stop, black nose and strong jaw with a beard all enhancing her expression. She is firm & muscular in body with tight elbows and well sprung ribs. She moves confidently with reach & drive keeping her shape. BOB O (2:1) 1st Thomas’s KELMORESPITZ SMOKIN STORM ShCEx 4-Year-old male who is sturdy & balanced He has plenty of head furnishings with a dark round eye, black nose and strong jaw giving a resolute expression. He is well ribbed back with a level topline & muscular HQ’s. He moves soundly but would have like more from him in the challenge.

GLEN OF IMAAL TERRIER J (1:0) 1st Hannington’s BOUDIVELLA DOTTIE 12-Month-old wheaten coloured female with a wide skull, round brown eye, half – prick ears & scissor bite. She has good bone with forelegs slightly bowed, well ribbed back and a rising topline. She moved true with strong drive from behind.

PG (3:1) 1st Hannington’s BOUDIVELLA LOVE STORY JW 23-Month-old male with a harsh, wheaten coloured coat. His head is masculine with round brown eyes set wide apart, defined stop and wide strong jaw. He has strong neck with good bone, firm body and muscular HQs. Sound easy movement. RBOB 2nd Salletti’s JOJASE BRIDIE TRUE BLUE. 20-Month-old blue female. She has a beautiful head with half-prick ears, dark eyes and wide strong scissor bite all carried on a strong neck. She is well ribbed back with a rising topline and firm loin. Just didn’t have the movement of the winner. O (3:0) 1st Hardy’s AMHARD TORNADO. 2-year-old wheaten coloured male with a harsh coat. His skull is wide with half-prick ears, a round dark eye, defined stop and strong wide scissor bite. He has a strong neck, muscular shoulders with a firm body and loin. He is well boned with muscular HQ’s which shows in his strong driving action. BOB.                                                      

2nd Lilly & Reynard’s ROMAINVILLE BLUE INDIGO 4-Year-old male of a larger size. He has a masculine head with round brown eyes set wide apart and a wide scissor bite. His forelegs are well boned with a slight bow. Moved soundly with a strong driving action. 3rd Saletti’s JOJASE AISLING PIXIE JNWC

AV VETERAN STAKES (35:20)

1st Wright’s CH/INT/FR/IR/R CH/R GCH OBJET D’ART DU HAMEAU DE BAIKA AVEC SOESILBERN JW (IMP FRA) KJW19 (Bernese Mountain Dog) 7- year- old female who is compact and balanced. She has attractive head markings with dark eyes, defined stop, strong jaw & scissor bite. She has good bone & substance with firm shoulders, top line & loin. She moves soundly in profile with good front extension and follow through. 2nd Heslop’s TIANOLA CHASING SHADOWS (RE-IMP) (Standard Poodle) Eye-catching 7-year-old black male who is balanced with excellent handling & presentation by his young Handler. Lovely head with dark almond shaped eyes, slight stop & scissor bite carried on strong neck. His body is firm with well sprung ribs, well laid shoulders & straight forelegs. His movement is sound driving well from behind. 3rd Clare’s BENOLEO SHIRAZ (Chow Chow)

MEL HARDY MEMORIAL MEMBERS OPEN STAKES (21:10) 1st Taylor, Taylor & Michalski POL.CH. DOM CORGI EASY BOOST (Welsh Corgi Cardigan) 6-Year-old male who is long in body & sturdy. He has a wide skull with a moderate width between large ears. He has a deep chest, well sprung ribs, level topline & short muscular HQ’s. Free sound movement with good reach. 2nd McClaren’s TEUSCHONS RASPBERRY BERET. (Doberman) 13-month-old female with a balanced & muscular outline. Her skull is long, wedged shape with dark brown eyes, small ears & scissor bite. She has a developed forechest, firm back, muscular HQ’s and well bent stifle. She moves freely with good reach and a driving action. 3rd Johns BEL/NID/IR CH BREEZELYN EARS A BREAKTHROUGHFOR ALEPENKYE ShCEx CW’25DW’25 (Hungarian Pumi)

MARGARET FANTHORPE MEMORIAL PUPPY STAKES (69:51) 1st Broome’s KINGSVIEW JUST PERFECT AT EVINGBRIAR (Scottish Terrier) Very smart 7-month-old female. Her head proportions are good with a slight stop, dark eyes, neat erect ears & scissor bite. She is well boned for her age with a deep chest, tight elbows, round ribcage, short firm back and well angulated HQ’s. Her movement was sound with a strong drive. She was well presented & handled. 2nd Ryan’s CAVALLIBROOK BEATRICE. (CKCS)11-Month-old Blenheim coloured female with a balanced outline. Her well-furnished head giving a soft expression with a large round eye, long ears and scissor bite. Her arched neck leads to a level topline, well sprung ribs. Her movement was true keeping her balanced shape on the move. 3rd Adkin & Pickering’s BOUVIBEAR ISABELLA EMERALD (Catalan Sheepdog)

MARGARET FANTHORPE MEMORIAL OPEN STAKES (41:31) 1st Richardson’s TECKELTOWN ELTON JOHN (Dachshund. Mini Smooth-Haired) .3-year-old male who is lovely condition with a well-muscled body. His skull to muzzle ratio is equal with a strong jaw and clean, slightly arched neck. He stands proud on muscular forelegs & HQ’s and covers the ground easily showing a true movement both coming & going. Expertly handled by his young Handler. 2nd Fisher’s SHULIAN SAN ANGELO STAR AT POPPYKINS JW ShCEx OSW (Chow Chow) Quality 4-year-old red male with a compact & balanced outline. He has a moderate length of muzzle, clean dark eye & strong scissor bite. His dense coat covers a well sprung ribcage & firm short back. He has a short striding sound action. 3rd Courtney-Baughan’s JEZEVE DÉJÀ VU AVEC WHISPERDOWN (Rottweiler)

JUDGE: Tony Packowski