Taking a prize of sterling 500,000 in the finals of Britain’s Got Talent was the pair of Ashleigh Butler (16 years old) and her dog Pudsey (said to be a mixed breed of Border Collie, Bichon Frise and Chinese Crested cross).

Simon Cowell who is a fairly regular visitor to Barbados, supports one of our local rescue dog organisations, the Hope Sanctuary, is known to love dogs said that act was one of his favourite acts ever.

When Simon Cowell visits here and participates in an auction to help The Hope Sanctuary, lots of people not involved in dogs, will attend just to be around. But the donation paid to enter the auction helps The Hope and I believe some of these rescue organisations do an excellent job. It is great for Barbados that a celebrity like Simon Cowell will spend some time helping our local organisations.

This show is a high rated programme with reported audiences peaking at 14.5 million.

Now I agree that non dog lovers and also the ones who are maybe looking at breeding and keeping aggressive dogs might not like to see a win like this. But it must have taken a lot of training for a teenager to achieve this and besides being creative, it depicts a happy and healthy dog with a bond to its owner.

Looking at Pudsey’s breed mix, Border Collies are one of the best breeds if a person is looking to work with a dog, Border Collies love to work and be busy and are reportedly one of the smartest breeds of dogs. Watch agility at top levels and nearly every top dog is a Border Collie. The Bichon Frise has in its history that it was a “circus” dog so like the Border Collie is suggests a suitable breed for a certain type of training. I don’t know too much about the Chinese Crested and its background for training.

I understand the ads for sale in the UK are appearing already and read something like this – Pudsey look alike, same mixes, ready to go puppies!

Tibetan Terrier and Labrador Retriever puppies enjoying beginner's agility

This Club used to be able to run both agility and obedience classes at different levels, several times a week. The club had gone to the expense of providing electricity for this purpose.

The first copper raid was last year when the meter was removed from the fenced area, and the cables cut and removed. At considerable expense, the Club replaced the cables, putting them higher in the trees and into conduit to make their removal more difficult.

Classes resumed and everything was going well but the copper thieves raided again and this time the Club will have to look at alternative arrangements for agility and obedience classes as the grounds are in an isolated area and it would not make sense to undergo that expense again.

Agility classes and obedience at the CD and CDX level are expected to resume in June, 2012, and currently there is a Special Beginners’ Obedience class on Saturday evenings. Advantage can be taken of the longer evenings of sunshine as well and of course, weekends.

As there are no longer any active breed clubs in Barbados, these overseas judges are selected and invited to come here to judge by The Barbados Kennel Club.

Our March 18th show had 21 breeds, the 6 of our breeds which she is approved to judge in the UK are as follows: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Flatcoated Retriever, Irish Setter, Dachshunds, Bouvier Des Flandres.

Barbados shows have 6 groups, the Toy, Terrier, Hound, Gundog, Utility and the Working Group. (We do not have a Pastoral Group and German Shepherds fall under the Working Group.)

This judge is approved to judge the Gundog Group and is known for her love of this group.

At this show, she awarded Best in Show to a Rottweiler (imported) and from the Working Group. Reserve Best in Show she awarded to an imported Japanese Shiba Inu from the Utility Group. Her Best Locally Bred in show was a Golden Retriever, her Best Puppy in Show was an imported Labrador Retriever, both from the Gundog group, with the best locally bred puppy going to a Rottweiler from the Working Group.

Below is her critique with some photos, compliments from my friend Franz Phillips:

TERRIER GROUP

Bull Terriers – Dogs
Puppy
1st – Mr. D.R. Brathwaite’s KINGDOM’S MERLOT – Good head, balance, could be slightly stronger in bone but right shape. Needs to be more positive in movement which will come with training and age. Res.CC. Best Puppy Dog.
Junior
1st – Miss S. Layne’s KINGLISCH ICE THE CRUSHER – Good head shape, not quite depth of brisket yet. Moved really well. CC & Best Dog.
Bull Terriers – Bitches
Maiden
1st – Mr. D.R. Brathwaite’s KINGDOM’S LOVE – Good head, type, would like stronger bone, steady mover. Res.CC.
Open
1st – Mr. M. Cottrell’s CH. BULLYWOOD BOSSY BOOTS, Imp.- All Bull Terrier, head, balance, bone, depth of brisket. Moved well. CC & B.O.B.

Scottish Terriers – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. J. Parris’ MILLINGSFORD HOLLYBERRY, Imp. – Typical, thick set, short legged, alert. Correct head, good neck & shoulders, good front, well rounded ribs, powerful quarters. CC, B.O.B. & Best Terrier in Group.

Winner of the Terrier Group

Staffordshire Bull Terriers – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. I. Watson’s COBBYBULL MR DEXTER, Imp. – Well balanced, muscular, active & agile. CC, B.O.B & Reserve in Terrier Group.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Dr. W. Welch & Mr. W.A. Welch’s DEVILS AND FARIES ICON BY BS, Imp.
Lovely type, bone, ribs, quarters & movement. CC & Best Puppy in Group.

TOY GROUP

Papillons – Dogs
Open
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. KINGSHAVEN WONDER MAN AT HOTHERSALL, Imp. – Typical, lovely head & expression, sloping shoulders, correct deep chest, fine bone, correct body balance, good quarters, light free flowing positive movement. CC, Best of Breed, Toy Group winner.

Papillons – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Miss S. Blandford’s HOTHERSALL’S DANCING QUEEN – Dainty, balanced, free flowing mover, needs to keep tail arched over back when moving, which it does when its got it all together. CC, Best Puppy & Best L/B Puppy in Group.

Papillon wins Toy Group

GUNDOGS

Retrievers (Golden) – Dogs
Open
1st – Mrs. L. Husbands’ SH.CH. THATCHERS STORMY KNIGHT C.D. – Good head, balanced, good bone, ribs & topline, in good coat. Moved well. CC, B.O.B. & Best L/B in Show.
2nd – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. FENWOOD LOUIS VUITTON OF THATCHER C.D., Imp.
Lovely head & eye, good bone, ribs & quarters. Not in the best of coats. Moved well. RCC & Res. B.O.B..

Retrievers (Golden) – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s AMIRENE MIDSUMMER DREAM OF THATCHER, Imp. – Good head, ribs, bone, topline & quarters. Moved well. CC

Retrievers (Labrador) – Dogs
Open
1st – Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s SH.CH. LINTHWAITE CENTAURUS OF ZINZARA C.D., Imp. – Good head & expression, strongly built, short coupled, active, deep through chest & ribs. Strong loins & quarters. Moved well. CC, B.O.B., Res. Gundog Group.

Retrievers (Labrador) – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock & Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s LINTHWAITE FANTINE OF THEBERTON, Imp. – Lovely puppy, head, balanced body, ribs, bone, topline & quarters. Moved well. CC & Best Puppy in Show.
2nd – Mrs. S.H. Leacock’s CROSSCROYDE CALYPSO MAGIC FOR THEBERTON, Imp. – Close up, all the breed essentials. Will firm up in topline with age. RCC.

Retrievers (Flat Coated) – Bitches
Limit
1st – Miss A. Corbin’s PARADISE CASH AND PRIZES – Typical balanced bitch, well shaped head, good ribs & quarters, in good coat. CC & B.O.B.

Irish Setters – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS, Imp.
Lovely head, racy, balanced. A quality dog in lovely coat & condition. Good ribs, bone, topline & quarters. CC, B.O.B. & Best Gundog

Gundog group winners March 2012

HOUND GROUP

Beagles (Dog)
Open
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. DIALYNNE STORM REFLECTION AT HOTHERSALL, Imp. – Lovely type, head powerful, not course in any way. Free from frown & wrinkle, perfect balance, sturdy compactly built, strong topline, straight front, muscular quarters, moved with free stride, strong behind. CC, B.O.B. & Best in Hound Group.

Winner of the Hound Group

Beagles – Bitches
Limit
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ ANZAC’S DIAMOND AT KINOLA – Correct type, sound free mover, level firm back, free stride, good drive behind. RCC.
Open
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CALYSTA – Typical balanced bitch, daughter of B.O.B. & like him all quality beagle with no coarseness.
Moved well. CC & Res.B.O.B.
2nd – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CLEO – A typical bitch who decided to-day was the day not to settle & behave like a circus dog.

Dachshunds – Min. L/H. – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mrs. G. Wilson’s DARAMYDONS SPICE GIRL AT WILSONBY, Imp.
Good head, neck, great keel, topline & quarters. First show & when settled moved well.
2nd – Mrs. G. Wilson’s CUPCAKE CANDY AT WILSONBY, Imp. – Again should make up well. To-day moved well.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. O. & Master K. Holder’s CROWNRIDGE FLASH FORWARD – Quality puppy, head, balance, straight front, correct chest & loin. Strong free mover
CC, Res. B.O.B. & Best Hound Puppy.
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED REGENT (AI) C.D.)
Straight forward free active mover. RCC.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mrs. S. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CROWNRIDGE CATCH ME IF U CAN
Balanced puppy, correct shoulder, front, ribs, topline & quarters. RCC.
Limit
1st – Mr. O. & Mrs. N. Holder’s CROWNRIDGE RED RUFFIAN (AI) – Lovely type, free moving, good front, topline & quarters. Correct bone. CC, B.O.B., Best L/B & Res.in Group

UTILITY GROUP
Akitas – Dogs
Puppy
1st – Mr. M. Rock’s PRISONER OF AZKABAN – Large, powerful, heavy bone. Broad head, chest wide & deep good quarters, good coat. CC.
2nd – Mr. A. Taylor’s MASSIMA’S RALPH LAUREN – Good bone & coat. Moved with drive. RCC.
3rd – Mr. D. & Mrs. R. Alleyne’s HALF BLOOD PRINCE – Good coat, bone & quarters.
4th – Mr. A. & Miss D. Callender’s RED DIAMOND RISING SUN
With ring training will move freely.
Limit
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. A. Herbert’s YOSHI YANG – Impressive large head, bone, moved with drive.

Akitas – Bitches
Limit
1st – Mr. W. Smith’s DONKEMRE VENUS – Good head, bone & balance, moved well, pleasing to go over. CC, B.O.B. & Best L/B.
French Bulldog – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mr. H. Jordan’s JAFRAK PASSING SHIP, Imp. – Quality, sturdy. Compact, solid, good head, great bone; muscular body. When settled moved well. CC, B.O.B., Res. Best in Group.
Japanese Shiba Inu – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s CALICELESTI THE ONE N’ONLY AT MASSIMA, Imp.
Small, well balanced, sturdy. Very good head. Straight front, short loin, level back, good moderate ribs, correct tuck up. Correct stifle, light quick movement.
CC, B.O.B., Best of Group, Res. Best in Show.

Utility Group winners, March 2012

Japanese Shiba Inu – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s CALICELESTI IT TAKES TWO AT MASSIMA, Imp.
Balanced, good head & expression, light quick mover. CC.
Tibetan Terrier
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s ARAKI MISS CONDUCT AT CALLIOPE, Imp. – Sturdy, medium sized, balanced, well shaped head, good eye & expression, good shoulders, ribbed well back, topline level. CC & B.O.B.

WORKING GROUP

Bouviers Des Flandres (Dogs)
Open
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CH. CALLIOPE RHAPSODY C.D. – Quality bitch. Compact body, short coupled, powerful build, good bone, good coat, ribs & topline, strong quarters, moved well. CC, B.O.B. & Best L/B in Group.
Dobermanns – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. J. Haynes’ MARKET HILL MUSKETEER – Medium size, muscular & elegant. Free sound mover. CC & B.O.B.
2nd – Mr. J. Grazette’s FILAGO WOT A THRILLER, Imp. – Balanced on a bigger scale, moved sound & free. RCC.

Dobermanns – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mr. J. Grazette’s FAY DE LA MAISON DE KEYALA, Imp. – Good head, outline, ribs & quarters. Lovely free sound mover. CC.
Open
1st – Messrs. R. Wood & J. Haynes’ SHERCASTRE DIONE – Balanced, good coat texture. To-day not moving so well behind. RCC

Bullmastiffs – Dogs
Novice
1st – Mr. H. King’s KING BOWSER THE BRAVE – Powerful build, wide deep chest, well boned, kept topline on the move.
2nd – Mr. H. Leacock’s EMMERTON NERO – Firm topline, well boned, not as steady in movement.
3rd – Mr. D. Cobham’s FOUL BAY SEA HAWK – No purpose in movement, so never saw straight movement.
Limit
1st – Mr. M. Jones’ PRINCE CASPIAN – Powerfully built, deep brisket, back short & straight, fair mover. RCC & Best L/B.
2nd – Messrs. O. Holder & R. Straker’s TREONE DARK SULTAN – Powerful dog, with deep chest, bone, would like a level topline.
3rd – Mr. A. Riley’s LORD MAXIMUS – Powerful dog, good ribs, never settled in movement.
Open
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s CH. BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL, Imp. – Very much to the standard. Skull large & square, broad nose, correct flew, correct shaped eye giving correct expression, balanced. Chest wide & deep, forlegs powerful, wide muscular loins, strong quarters. Steady sound mover & excellent coat & condition. Well handled. CC, B.O.B. Res.Best in Group.

Bullmastiffs – Bitches
Open
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – CH. ARDHUB STRIKE A POSE AT HOTHERSALL, Imp. – Powerfull but still feminine, super coat & condition. Good head & expression, powerful bone, good front, short straight back. CC & Res.B.O.B.
2nd – Mr. P. Ashby’s HOTHERSALL’S CAGNEY – Good head & expression, correct out-line, powerful bone, wide deep chest, short back, strong quarters, free mover. RCC.
3rd – Mr. R. Wood’s CH. MERIGNAC WOODYS CHOICE FOR WOODNEY, Imp.
Completed a very good class, powerful balanced bitch, to-day not quite as positive in movement.

Rottweilers – Dogs
Puppy
1st – Mr. A. Maynard’s ASHTORIA OLD BRIGAND – Lovely type, head, balance. Compact, powerful, moved in a positive fashion. Res.CC & Best Puppy in Group.
2nd – Mr. R.T. Alleyne’s RICHWOOD ARRELEUS’ FIRE – Very much a baby puppy, has prospect to finish well.
Novice
1st – Mr. P. Waterman’s DERSIEGER DATZ ODIN AT BRANDY WINE, Imp.
Moved so well, firm back, powerful quarters & good stride.
Limit

1st – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK ORLANO – Balanced, good head & expression, shoulder, plenty of bone, hard topline, strong quarters, moved well.
Open
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER, Imp.
Lovely head & expression, balanced breed outline, compact & powerful, excellent topline, ribs & quarters. Movement supple strength & purpose, firm back, powerful quarter thrust, free movement, true temperament, excellent coat, condition & handling. CC, B.O.B., Working Group & Best in Show

Working Group winners, March, 2012

Rottweilers – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mr. R. T. Alleyne’s ELTHOR DARK QUINKA – True type, moved well.
Maiden
1st – Mr. R. Bascombe’s MISS LACY – Nice youngster, developing right way.
Novice
1st – Mr. S. Howell’s ELTHOR DARK NESTA AT KEMROROCKS
True temperament, very good mover, correct outline & bone. RCC.
Limit
1st – Mr. S. Howell’s ELTHOR DARK JASMIN – Compact powerful but still feminine, good head & eye, balanced, plenty of bone, roomy chest, good quarters, free sound move. CC.
Open
1st – Mr. P. Waterman’s DERSIEGER DATZ LILLY AT BRANDY WINE, Imp.
Correct make & shape, good ribs, moved free & positively.

German Shepherd Dogs – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mrs. C. Cox’s MAYANSER BANKO, Imp. – Well balanced. Sound free mover.
Limit
1st — Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD ESKO, Imp. – Correct outline, head balanced, good bone, brisket, ribs, good front, body correct length, broad quarters, gaited well. RCC.
Open
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s LORK AUS DER BRUNNENSTRASSE, Imp.
Handsome dog of correct ratio’s, good bone, front, topline, quarters, gaited well with correct head carriage. CC.

German Shepherd Dogs – Bitches
Novice
1st – Miss L. Pearson’s MAYANSER BESSY OF THORSSON HAUS, Imp. – In correct hard condition, moved soundly.
Limit
1st – Dr. N. Barker’s SILKENWOOD BRIDGET, Imp. – Balanced, correct ratios, good head, bone, topline, ribs, length slightly exceeding height at withers, sound movement. RCC.
Open
1st – Mr. L. & Mrs. L. Harris’ MONIFA BRANDI – Well made, correct length in comparison to height, powerful well muscled, feminine, in good coat. Correct structure of fore & hind, quarters correct & give when she settled, correct movement. CC & B.O.B.

Happy Xmas and Best Wishes for 2012

Left to right is my Tibetan Terrier puppy, Araki Ms Conduct at Calliope and one of my Bouvier Des Flandres dogs, Ch. Calliope Rhapsody C.D.

The challenge in taking this pix. was to get the Tibetan Terrier puppy to leave the small Xmas decorations alone as she loves toys.

Wishing my blog’s readers, a Happy and Healthy Xmas and also Best Wishes for the year ahead.

The Working Group entries and breeds shown in the Working Group have been decreasing.

Entries in the Utility Group have been encouraging with several nice Akita puppies in the ring and also new breeds.

When Robin Searle was here in 2004 he put up an imported Akita as Best in Show with a locally bred Labrador Retriever as the Reserve Best in Show and his Best Puppy in Show was a locally bred Bullmastiff.

This year his Best in Show winner was a locally bred Boxer, and his Reserve Best in Show was a locally bred Bouvier des Flandres and his Best Puppy in Show was an imported Tibetan Terrier, with the Best Locally Bred Puppy going to an Akita.
His two top winning dogs came from the Working Group. And the two top Puppy winners both came from the Utility Group.

Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show Winners

These photos were given to me by my friend Franz Phillips.

The rain started at Waterford in the afternoon and for the group judging, the grounds were muddy and slippery and most handlers and dogs who had to return to the ring got drenched to their skins.

This was the winners’ group line up for Robin Searle’s pick for Best in Show. When he selected the Boxer who was the winner of the Working Group, the Working Group Reserve who was the Bouvier Des Flandres joined the line of the best of the group winners and Robin Searle then selected the Bouvier as Reserve Best in Show.

The group winners lined up for the Best in Show selection

Below is the judge’s critique:

TERRIER GROUP

Bull Terriers – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Miss S. Laynes’s KINGLISCH ICE THE CRUSHER – C.C. & B.O.B.
Typical type with egg-shaped head, proper shaped eye small & intelligent. Correct size & dead sound. Needs a little more bone & substance. Tail good length, just a little gay on the move.

Bull Terriers – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. N. Harrison’s KINGDOM’S WHISKY – C.C.
Nice type, well filled in foreface & good egg-shaped head. Small ears. Substantional body for age. Excellent temperament, sound moving. Needs more bone & too gay a tail on the move.

Scottish Terriers – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mrs. J. Parris’ MILLINGSFORD HOLLYBERRY – C.C., B.O.B. & Best in Group.
Nice shape & size with coat going harsh. Strong foreface well filled in & deep, skull flat with nice stop, small fine ears with good tail set & length. Well rounded ribs, level topline & muscular loin. Sound.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers – Dogs
Limit
1st – Mr. I. Watson’s COBBYBULL MR DEXTER – C.C. & B.O.B.
Good type with super temperament. Excellent head, expression, stop & jaw. Large teeth. Correct height for age, needs much more substance. Standard calls for great strength for his size. Tail little too gay.

Scottish Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier

TOY GROUP

Papillons – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Miss S. Blandford’s HOTHERSALL’S DANCING QUEEN – B.O.B.
Good size 8-11 inches to withers. Correct length of body to height with fine bone. Typy but young of course. Liked head of 1/3 foreface to 2/3 skull. Ear fringes have to grow, quite a bit. She needs much more confidence to use her tail.
Pomeranians – Bitches
Novice
1st – Mr. L. Ellis’ CARRIPOM ABI’GAIL – C.C., B.O.B & Best in Group.
Good size & weight, lovely foxy foreface, flat skull with small ears, coat is coming, boxy outline & sound. Needs to be more extrovert.

(no pix. as yet)

GUNDOGS

Retrievers (Golden) – Dogs
Open
1st – Mrs. L. Husbands’ THATCHERS STORMY KNIGHT C.D. – C.C.
Out of coat. Super temperament. Solid body, bone. Good length of neck, balanced outline, sound easy moving.

Retrievers (Golden) – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s AMIRENE MIDSUMMER DREAM OF THATCHER – C.C. & B.O.B. – Another with good body & type. Little more coat length. Sweet expression, good shaped eyes, deep brisket & good angulation. Excellent length & set of tail. Free Moving.

Retrievers (Labrador) – Dogs
Open
1st Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s SH.CH. LINTHWAITE CENTAURUS OF ZINZARA C.D. – C.C. & B.O.B. – Overall balanced with good bone & type. Excellent head, eye & good foreface. Deep brisket, short loin with ottertail. Tight fitting coat. Sound easy moving.

Retrievers (Labrador) – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st Mrs. S.H. Leacock’s CROSSCROYDE CALYPSO MAGIC FOR THEBERTON Res.C.C. – 7 months only. Weather proof coat. Nice size & type. Needs more time to fill in foreface & generally thicken overall.
Puppy
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock & Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s LINTHWAITE FANTINE OF THEBERTON – C.C. – Nice balance overall. Lovely melting expression, deep length & width of brisket. Good bone for age, ottertail. Moved well.
2nd – Mr. E. Maynard’s ROCHEBY REGAL ROSE – Lovely temperament with tight weather coat. Deep body with nice bone. Feet little splayed. Moves well behind, front legs need more length.

Retrievers (Flat Coated) – Bitches
Junior
1st – Miss A. Corbin’s PARADISE CASH AND PRIZES – B.O.B. – Nice temperament, super eye & shaped head. Needs more bone & substance overall. Type is there, moves particularly well on the front. Rear not working properly.

Irish Setters – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS – C.C., B.O.B. & Best in Group – Excellent colour & gleaming coat, so well presented. Very nice type & size in good body. Liked head, expression & ear set. Moved well. Just needs time to mature and do very well.

Irish Setter and Golden Retriever

HOUND GROUP

Beagles (Dog)
Open
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. DIALYNNE STORM REFLECTION AT HOTHERSALL – C.C. – Good size & type. Nice body & length
of tail. Moves soundly & well. Would like more length of front legs to give more reach in front.

Beagles – Bitches
Novice
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ ANZAC’S DIAMOND AT KINOLA – Res.C.C. – Liked head & expression, foreface, large nose. Needs more body width & length plus bone. Movement could be more positive. Shows well.
Open
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CALYSTA – C.C., B.O.B. & Best in Group – Good temperament. Shows well. Nice head, placement of eyes with good length of ears. Large nose. Liked body, bone & tight feet.
2nd – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CLEO – Just a bit longer overall. Nice temperament. Not moving so well until handler increased speed.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Dogs
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED REGENT (AI) C.D.) – C.C. – Strong well made with typical outline. Good head & expression. Deep body & hard short loin. Moved well. Would like two crowns to be more prominent over the withers.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED RED RED (AI) – C.C. & B.O.B. – Balanced overall, nice size for a bitch. Gleaming coat in lovely condition. Moved very well.

Beagle and Rhodesian Ridgeback

UTILITY GROUP

Akitas – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. M. Rock’s PRISONER OF AZKABAN – C.C. – Compact body, with excellent tail in good body condition for 6 months. Liked head, expression & hooded ears. Moved well with ease. BEST LOCALLY BRED PUPPY IN SHOW.
2nd – Mr. D. & Mrs. R. Alleyne’s HALF BLOOD PRINCE – Res.C.C. – Needs time to move, but when he goes he is fine with good hind action. Liked outline, head lines & large teeth. Ears are coming hooded.
3rd – Mr. A. & Miss D. Callender’s RED DIAMOND RISING SUN – Best of ears, nice bone & body condition. Head a little strong for 7 months. Moved well.
Puppy
1st – Mr. D. Marshall’s ID GRIZZLEY – Good size with nice bone, tight tail in good body for age. Nice length of neck & well developed rib. Ears set well. Moved well

Akitas – Bitches

Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. A. Rock’s CHAMBER OF SECRETS – Res.C.C. – Went well & easy. Good outline & body for 6 months. Liked type, bone, shaped eye & ears. At the moment just a bit long in foreface.
Limit
1st – Mr. W. Smith’s DONKEMRE VENUS – C.C. & B.O.B. – Mature in lovely body & correct tail. Good head, eye & filled in foreface. Large teeth & nose. Very nice type, plenty of bone. Sound moving

Miniature Schnauzers – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s CH. RISEPARK PRETTY SMART GUY AT JAMROCK – C.C. – Excellent type, shape head & beard. Showed well. Nice harsh coat. Correct size for breed.

Miniature Schnauzers – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s JAMROCK POETRY IN MOTION – Res.C.C.– Just needs time to mature. Good head, expression, eyebrows & beard. Compact body with harsh coat.
Open
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s CH. RISEPARK’S HALLMARK AT JAMROCK – C.C. & B.O.B. – Well balanced, compact body with good legs & feet. Harsh coat. Shows well. Best mover of this trio.

Tibetan Terrier
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s ARAKI MISS CONDUCT AT CALLIOPE – C.C., B.O.B. & Best in Group – Only 7 months, a very nice puppy. Moves so well & soundly. Correct head, eye & ear placement. Compact body with good set of tail. Nice size. When coat comes in, will trouble the best. BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

Tibetan Terrier and Akita

WORKING GROUP

Bouviers Des Flandres (Dogs)
Open
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CH. CALLIOPE RHAPSODY C.D. – C.C. & B.O.B. – Bullet shaped head that was feminine but strong. Liked her eye & teeth with good length of neck. Excellent solid body that was compact & having a short hard loin. Moved so well with ease.
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW.

Dobermanns – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. J. Grazette’s FILAGO WOT A THRILLER – C.C. – Great outline, with nice topline. Deep body with nice bone, feet & slight slope of croup. Sensible temperament.
Dobermanns – Bitches
Open
1st – Mr. J. Grazette’s FUNKY FREIDA WOT A THRILLER – C.C. & B.O.B. – Ouality girl, good type with feminine outline. Very good bone & feet with good length of neck. Moved soundly.

Bullmastiffs – Dogs
Novice
1st – Mr. A. Riley’s LORD MAXIMUS – C.C. – Nice size & type, square head with black mask. Good strong body, bone & feet. Moved with purpose. Needs training to show his teeth.
Limit
1st – Mr. M. Jones’ PRINCE CASPIAN – Res.C.C. – Well made, good outline with strong body, bone, with hard loin. Nice dark mask.
2nd – Messrs. T. Ifill & O. Holder’s TREONE DARK SULTAN – Not so balanced as 1st, strong body & sensible temperament. 1st moved better.
Open
1st – Mr. P. Ashby’s ZAHARA BULLS VINTAGE – Good outline & type. Strong body with deep rib. Nice angulation with good length of tail. Dark mask. Nice moving with power.
2nd – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s CH. BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL – Beautiful bone & body. Excellent temperament. Not moving with freedom.

Bullmastiffs – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. R. Alleyne’s EMMERTON KHLOE – Not typical in head, also flying ears. Good size for bitch, nice body condition. Not moving so well.
Limit
1st – Mr. R. Wood’s MERIGNAC WOODYS CHOICE FOR WOODNEY – C.C. & B.O.B. – Nice type in very nice body condition. Excellent topline & size for a bitch. Correct eye & mask. Moved well & easy.
Open
1st – Mr. P. Ashby’s HOTHERSALL’S CAGNEY – Res.C.C. – Mature girl with solid body, bone & good feet. Nice eye & strong jaw. Sensible temperament. Not moving with purpose.

Rottweilers – Dogs
Limit
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK ORLANO – Res.C.C. – Balanced of nice type. Nice size. Correct head & expression. Moved well. Little nervous to be handled.
Open
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER – C.C. & B.O.B. – Good rich tan markings. Solid body, nice angulation with strong bone & well knuckled feet. Excellent large teeth. Sensible temperament. Moving well.

Rottweilers – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mr. R. Bascome’s MISS LACY – C.C. – Moved well. Nice size, bone, body. Head needs more work. Excellent sensible temperament. Balanced.
2nd – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK QUINNA – Res.C.C. – Nice type of quality, plenty of body substance for age. Nice condition. Bit nervous to be handled by judge. Could be coming in season.

German Shepherd Dogs - Dogs

Junior
1st — Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD ESKO – Res.C.C. – Moved well with good side extension. Nice type, good size, bone, excellent large teeth. Sensible temperament. Would like more width throughout the body.
Open
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s LORK AUS DER BRUNNENSTRASSE – C.C. & B.O.B. – Strong body with width, depth & length throughout. Noble head with excellent expression, correct length of neck & stands well balanced. Pasterns have slight spring. Moved well with ease.

German Shepherd Dogs – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Miss L. Pearson’s MAYANSER BESSY OF THORSSON HAUS – Res.C.C. – Full of life, good body & size for age. Very nice mouth. Needs time to settle on the move.

Junior
1st – Dr. N. Barker’s SILKENWOOD BRIDGET – C.C. – Nice type & size with a good outline, construction & feet. Attractive head, good large teeth. Moves very well, showing great stride on side movement.

Boxers – Dogs
Open
1st – Miss J. Wilson’s CH. WORTHINGTON’S WISH ME LUCK – C.C., B.O.B. & Best in Group – Find of the show. Quality dog, with deep compact body, hard short muscular loin, overall balanced. Correct bone & feet. Head is right, 1/3 foreface wide with large teeth, 2/3 skull, excellent eye & intelligent. Sensible calm temperament. Moved with confidence, never put a foot wrong on the move. Best Locally Bred Exhibit & BEST IN SHOW

Boxers – Bitches
Junior
1st – Miss M. Farmer’s WORTHINGTON’S PUNCH A CRÈME – Res.C.C. – Compact outline & short coupled with a nice tuck up. Solid bone with tight feet plus nice length of neck. Moved very well.
2nd – Miss G. Leach’s WORTHINGTON’S PRETTY N PEACH – Good temperament, well grown for age, with good legs & tight feet. Thought 1st outline better.
Open
1st – Miss G. Leach’s CH. SEEFELD SEA GODDESS OF WORTHINGTON – C.C. – Mature girl of nice type. Excellent body condition. Liked head with nice foreface & eye shape. Eventually settled down and moved well.

Boxer and Bouvier Des Flandres

BEST VETERAN
Mrs. J. Ray’s Golden Retriever SH.CH. BURPHAM WINTER STORM OF THATCHER C.D. – Excellent type of great shape & condition for 8 yrs. Correct head, excellent body with strong hindquarters, legs & feet. Moved very well with purpose & drive.

Jeff Horswell judging dogs at a Barbados show

The first time Jeff Horswell judged dogs in Barbados was on October 9, 2011, at a Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breed Championship Dog Show.

He told me that he had, however, visited Barbados before his judging assignment.

Jeff is a breed specialist for Dachshund, Field Spaniel, Great Dane and Irish Wolfhound and an all rounder for other breeds. I believe he is authorised to give Challenge Certificates for approximately 70 breeds in the UK, across 6 groups.

Below is his critique:

TERRIER GROUP

Bull Terriers – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Miss S. Laynes’s KINGLISCH ICE THE CRUSHER – Promising dog, immature in body as to be expected. Well shaped head, well filled under eyes. Dark Eyes. Well made front, broad cheat. Just needs to firm in topline. Moves with a lengthy stride. CC & Reserve in Group.
Open
1st – Mr. N. Harrison’s CH. KINGDOM’S POWERS – Masculine dog in very hard condition. Slightly short in foreface and mouth not quite right. Strong neck. Broad chest. Slightly long in back. Very good ribs. Hind angulation balances front. True mover. Res.CC.

Bull Terriers – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. N. Harrison’s KINGDOM’S WHISKY – Really good bitch, feminine, but with plenty of strength. Well filled egg shaped head. Good neck, super front. Just a little bit long in the back. Well bent stifle and low hocks. Just needs to settle in hind action. CC, BOB, Best in Group, Best Puppy in Group & Best L/B Puppy in Show.

Scottish Terriers – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Mrs. J. Parris’ MILLINGSFORD HOLLYBERRY – Feminine bitch, true moving out and back with good length stride. Long head with strong jaws. Super eye and expression. Ears could be smaller. Enough neck. Good legs & feet. Slightly long in back. Well set tail. Very good hindquarters. CC & BOB.

Staffordshire Bull Terriers – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mr. I. Watson’s COBBYBULL MR DEXTER – Free moving, beautifully conditioned masculine dog. Broad scull, expressive eyes. Ears could be better. Strong neck. Well laid shoulder. Just needs to develop in body still. Well turned stifle with low set hocks. CC & BOB

TOY GROUP

Australian Silky Terriers – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ CH. BALKANA THE FLYING FINN AT SHILOH – Masculine dog, lengthy, well balanced head with flat scull. Ears ok. Balanced angulation. Topline not his fortune. Very good colour. Well muscled rear. CC & Reserve in Group.

Australian Silky Terriers – Bitches
Open
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ BALKANA LILY AT SHILOH – Feminine bitch of good colour and when taken at right pace is a good mover. Like her head, flat scull. Good angulation front & rear. Super body with a level topline. Could just use her tail more. CC, BOB & Best in Group.

Papillons – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Miss S. Blandford’s HOTHERSALL’S DANCING QUEEN – Very much a baby of 6 months. Feminine head, super ears & a fine muzzle. Well made front. Level topline, correct ribs. Needs a bit more hind angulation. True mover front & rear. CC, BOB & Best Puppy in Group.
Open
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. HOTHERSALL’S ATHENA – Dainty feminine bitch. Ears slightly high set, but well fringed. Good neck. Level topline. Plenty of angulation & in silky coat. Movement could be tidier. RCC.

GUNDOGS

Retrievers (Golden) – Dogs
Open
Fairly similar in many ways, especially in heads.
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. FENWOOD LOUIS VUITTON OF THATCHER C.D. – He has just a bit more width to him and more fill of chest. Well laid shoulder and lengthy upper arm. Holds a better topline than 2. Just a little over angulated in the rear. True out and back. CC & BOB.
2nd – Mrs. L. Husbands’ THATCHERS STORMY KNIGHT C.D. – Nice proportions and again has a very well made front. Has a good turn of stifle and low set hocks. Nice tight feet. RCC

Retrievers (Golden) – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. THATCHERS STORM IN A TEACUP C.D. – Feminine bitch with a lovely eye and expression. Could have a slightly better shoulder, flips her front on the move and looses topline. She has a very good rear which powers her around ring and true going away. CC.

Retrievers (Labrador) – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Mr. E. Maynard’s ROCHEBY REGAL ROSE – Absolutely sound feminine bitch, 10 months old and could just come up on leg a little more and fill in her topline. Well laid shoulder. Lengthy neck. Barrel ribs. Super coat. Strong rear. Well set tail. Super temperament. CC, BOB, Best Puppy & Reserve in Group.

Retrievers (Flat Coated) – Bitches
Junior
1st – Miss A. Corbin’s PARADISE CASH AND PRIZES – Feminine, very good moving bitch. Head could be better, slightly receding in skull and brows pronounced. So not quite a one piece look to it. Fair neck and front. Deep chest. Firm topline. Well made rear. Can just muscle up. Very good tail action. CC & BOB

Irish Setters – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS – Very handsome dog. Lengthy and lean head. Super eye. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Deep chest. Topline is firm with slight slope. Well turned stifle with low hocks. Quite true on move and goes with even stride. Correct Irish temperament. CC, BOB & Best in Group.

HOUND GROUP

Beagles – Bitches
Junior
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ ANZAC’S DIAMOND AT KINOLA – Feminine bitch and moves well. Well set ears. Lengthy neck. Fair front. Needs more width of chest and tends to turn feet out very slightly. Chest to elbow. Well set tail. Good turn of stifle and low hock. Could be slightly more compact.
Open
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CLEO – Type workmanlike bitch with a most appealing head, eye and expression. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Turns feet out slightly. Chest to elbow. Holds better topline than 2 and has better rear. Would like a shorter back. CC, & BOB & Best in Group.
2nd – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CALYSTA – Workmanlike sort of a bitch who has flashes of pulling herself into a good shape. Slightly more compact than 1. Slightly plain in head. Good neck. Needs more width to chest. Topline could be better. Has good ribs. Low hocks. RCC

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Dogs
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED REGENT (AI) C.D.) – Fit and powerful moving dog. Has a very good head. Lengthy neck. Could have more angulation front and rear and is slightly steep in croup. Firm topline. Chest to elbow. Correct rib. CC.
2nd – Mr. P. Atkinson’s CH. BALLYRIVER MILTON – Strong dog, nice proportions. Is rather short in muzzle. Very good neck. Fairly good front. Slightly upright in pastern. Ok for chest. Flat in croup and not width of thigh of 1. Moves with easy stride. RCC.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CROWNRIDGE RED RED RED (AI) – Very good type bitch. Feminine head. Strong neck. Could have slightly better shoulder. Well filled chest. Slightly tied on move but true rear and a very easy stride. Very good body and topline. Enough hind angulation. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group.
2nd – Mr. P. Atkinson’s CH. ROTTZRIDGE CELTIC PRINCESS – Pleasing head, ears a bit large. Very good neck. Chest could be better filled. Fair underline. Correct croup. Not bend in stifle as 1. RCC.

UTILITY GROUP

Akitas – Dogs
Puppy
1st – Mr. D. Marshall’s ID GRIZZLEY nice shape pup with a good head, can still grow into his ears. Enough neck. Well laid shoulder. Deep & broad chest. Firm topline. Just needs to firm up and movement come together. RCC.
Junior
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. A. Herbert’s YOSHI YANG – Easy moving dog once settled. Masculine head, ears could be smaller and better set. Moderate and balanced angulation. Firm topline. Just needs to body up. CC.
Limit
1st – Mr. W. Smith’s MAN OF GONDOR – Mature 5 year old dog with tendency to drop his tail. Masculine head with hooded ears. Plenty of neck. Well laid shoulder. A bit soft in topline. Would like slightly more leg for his body length. Broad chest. Super ribs. Not rear of Junior dog.

Akitas – Bitches
Limit
1st – Mr. W. Smith’s DONKEMRE VENUS – Very good bitch, just lacks muscle. Feminine head, ears ok. Good neck. Well laid shoulder. Super Body. Firm topline. Well made rear. Low hocks. Tail ok. Moves very well. CC & BOB.

French Bulldogs – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. H. Jordan’s JAFRAK PASSING SHIP – 8 months old dog who moves very well. Super face, large bat ears. Open nostrils. Very good eye and expression. Very good skull. Enough neck. Broad in chest. Well sprung ribs. Just a bit rounded in croup. Enough hind angulation. CC & BOB.

Japanese Shiba Inu – Dog
Limit
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s CALICELESTI THE ONE N’ONLY AT MASSIMA – Light moving dog of excellent proportions. Immature in head, neat ears, correct shaped eye but could be more obliquely set. Correct thick neck. Feet flat. Firm topline. Super tail. Well angulated front and rear. CC, BOB, Best in Group & RESERVE BEST IN SHOW.

Miniature Schnauzers – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s CH. RISEPARK PRETTY SMART GUY AT JAMROCK – Smart dog of correct shape. Super head, flat skull, clear cheeks and super muzzle. Lengthy neck. Well laid shoulder. Big ribs. Good turn of stifle. Slightly untidy out and back and looses topline. Very well presented body coat. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group

Miniature Schnauzers – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s JAMROCK POETRY IN MOTION – Promising pup. Feminine with a lovely head. Flat skull. Super eye and expression. Enough neck. Well made front and very true on move. Slight slope to topline. Just needs to strengthen up in rear. RCC.
Open
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s RISEPARK’S HALLMARK AT JAMROCK – Very typy feminine bitch. Like her head, flat skull. Very good eyes. Ears could be better. Good neck. Excellent front. Big ribs. Looses topline on move. Straight tail, long stride, true front. Could have a stronger rear. Low hocks. Super body coat. Love chest and forechest. CC.

Tibetan Terrier
Minor Puppy
1st Miss M. Ashby’s ARAKI MISS CONDUCT AT CALLIOPE – Square, feminine bitch. Heavily coated with puppy coat. Good head. Correct neck. Very good front with correct flatish feet. Level topline. Good rear, true mover with a lengthy stride. Really promising bitch. CC, BOB & Best Puppy in Group & in Show.

WORKING GROUP

Dobermanns – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. J. Grazette’s FILAGO WOT A THRILLER – Masculine dog with a good outline. Lengthy head. Good neck. Fair front but could be better coming towards. Rather heavy in body and short ribs with long loin. Hard topline. Rear matches front. Easy stride. CC.

Dobermanns – Bitches
Open
1st – Mr. J. Grazette’s FUNKY FREIDA WOT A THRILLER – Strong, feminine bitch. Lengthy head, almond eyes, planes not parallel. Good neck. Well laid shoulder. Chest to elbow. Long in loin. Hard topline. True front, slightly weak in hock. Maybe too flat in croup. CC & BOB.

Bullmastiffs – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mr. D. Cobham’s Foul Bay Sea Hawk – Very good young dog who moves very well. Correct proportions muzzle to skull. Ears could be better. Broad chest. Well laid shoulder. Good body. Level topline. Stands a bit cow hocked but good turn of stifle and hock.
Maiden
1st – Mr. H. Leacock’s EMMERTON NERO – Super temperament. Masculine head, square skull. Too far undershot. Lacks body and very weak in his rear and almost too short in back. Nice legs and feet.
Limit
1st – Messrs. T. Ifill & O. Holder’s TREONE DARK SULTAN – Masculine dog of very good type and moves very well. Maybe slightly short in muzzle. Grand neck. Very good front. Looses topline slightly on the move. Deep body. Long ribs. Fairly good rear. CC, BOB, Reserve in Group & Best L/B in Show.
2nd – Mr. M. Jones’ PRINCE CASPIAN – Masculine dog. Has a square skull, nice muzzle. Broad chest. Almost too short in back and needs more turn of stifle. Like his front action.
Open
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s CH. BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL – Rather a heavy type dog who excels in profile action. Square skull, short in muzzle and eyes too light. Very well placed ears. Strong neck. Front ok. Too steep in croup. Well bent stifle and hock. Decent feet. RCC.
Bullmastiffs – Bitches
Limit
1st – Mr. R. Wood’s MERIGNAC WOODYS CHOICE FOR WOODNEY – Very nice type bitch, feminine but strong. Slightly short in muzzle, square skull. Ears could be smaller. Super neck. Needs more width chest. Topline ok. Fair rear, but lacks drive going around. CC.

Rottweilers – Dogs
Maiden
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK ORLANO – Masculine dog with well balanced, dry head. Good profile gait, but is also rather long in loin and back. Correct neck. Well filled chest. Moderate hind angulation. Slack topline but super tail.
Limit
1st – Mr. S. Harrison’s LONNE BIGGZ – typy masculine dog of correct proportions. Dry skull. Good eye and expression. Lengthy neck, slightly upright in carriage and shoulder. Deep chest. Scores in firmness of topline. Could have a stronger rear. RCC.
2nd – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK NAM – Different type dog with a tendency to look a bit boxy at times and is a bit slack in topline. Nice head, correct neck. Good width of chest.
Open
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER – Quite spectacular in side gait. He really covers the ground with ease. Masculine head, maybe a bit full in cheek. Good front. Super neck. Broad chest. Firm topline. Enough hind angulation. Tail carriage not correct. CC, BOB, Best in Group & BEST IN SHOW.

Rottweilers – Bitches
Puppy
2 good pups.
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK QUINNA – excellent outline and is so sound with reach and drive. Feminine head. Strong neck. Well made front and rear and holds firm topline. CC.
2nd – Mr. R. Bascombe’s MISS LACY – Type bitch. Needs to develop in chest and firm up in topline. Good neck. Well laid shoulder. Ribs go far enough back. Strong rear, full of muscle. RCC.
Maiden
1st – Mr. A. Weekes’ HOPEVIEW MISS QUEENBE – Feminine bitch with lots of angulation, she tends to sink into herself stood. Like her head. Good neck. Good legs. Tends to run up slightly moving. Needs just to firm up. Fairly true out and back.

German Shepherd Dogs – Dogs
Junior
1st — Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD ESKO – Correct proportions, pretty hard to assess his movement. Lengthy head. Good neck. Needs to develop in chest. Upright in shoulder, long well angled upper arm. Hind angulation ok. RCC.
Open
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s LORK AUS DER BRUNNENSTRASSE – Very good dog for type. Masculine head. Strong neck. Well laid shoulder. Good chest. Bit weak in pastern. Withers could be more pronounced. Firm topline. Long lower thigh. True on move, could just have a bit more power. CC & BOB

German Shepherd Dogs – Bitches
Minor Puppy
1st – Miss L. Pearson’s MAYANSER BESSY OF THORSSON HAUS – Very much a baby at 7 months. Feminine bitch, lengthy head. Good neck. Fair shoulder with a long upper arm. Long ribs. Firm topline. Needs to spring in rib and firm in hock. Has good proportions. CC.

Boxers – Dogs
Open
1st – Miss J. Wilson’s CH. WORTHINGTON’S WISH ME LUCK – Masculine dog who carries plenty of weight. Fairly clean head, decent chin. Good neck. Well made front but pins slightly. Firm topline. Well bent stifle, slightly close going away. Lengthy stride. CC.

Boxers – Bitches
Puppy
Very good pups and not much between them.
1st – Miss G. Leach’s WORTHINGTON’S PRETTY N PEACH – Just slightly better in topline and rear as yet. Feminine head with strength in muzzle. Super neck. Well filled chest which reaches elbow. Fairly true for age. CC, BOB & Best Puppy in Group.
2nd – Miss M. Farmer’s WORTHINGTON’S PUNCH A CRÈME – Has a very good front with good fill of chest. Super legs and feet. Chest to elbow. Feminine head.
Open
1st – Miss G. Leach’s CH. SEEFELD SEA GODDESS OF WORTHINGTON – 6 year old bitch who presents a very good outline. Feminine in head, strong neck. Well made front with good fill of chest. Just a bit slack in topline now. Moderate hind angulation. But goes well. RCC.
BEST VETERAN
Mrs. S. Leacock’s SH.CH. BENATONE SECRET MISSION OF THEBERTON – Grand Lab, very well made. Super head. Big ribs. Correct coat, went well, holding a level topline.

2. Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. BURPHAM WINTER STORM OF THATCHER C.D. – Nice proportions on Golden Retriever. Just a bit narrow through. Slightly domed in skull. Strong neck. Keeps level topline.

I did smile when I read it and I know some of it would be true although it is put here for a laugh. It is up to all sensible people listening to show people talk about their dogs to read between the lines.

Especially if a person in Barbados is importing an adult dog, they need to be cautious. They should ask for written critiques of the dog and reference to the shows the dog was in. Currently most of our dogs/puppies come from the UK and I realise it might not be possible to get critiques from countries like the USA but it would still make good sense to see the show results (number of dogs and names of dogs if it won its class overseas)

In Barbados, a person could say they won best puppy dog and be the only puppy dog of that breed But it also might have gotten beaten by a minor bitch puppy. So it important to ask how that puppy did against other puppies in its breed, its group, and against the other groups.

Dog Show Definitions…

1. Great stud dog …………… Mounts anything that can fog a mirror.

2. Excels in movement …….If he gets loose, run like hell.

3. Personality Plus ………… Wakes up if you put liver up his nose.

4. Good bite …………………. Missed the judge, got the steward.

5. Large boned …………….. Looks like a Clydesdale.

6. Good obedience prospect ..Smart enough to come in from the rain, but ugly.

7. Quiet and good natured ….. In his kennel.

8. Excels in type and style ….. However, moves like a spider on speed”.

9. Won in stiff competition ….. Beat four puppies and a 9 year old novice dog.

10. Multiple group winner ….. At two puppy matches.

11. Pointed ………………… His head is shaped like a carrot.

12. Noted Judge …………. He put up our dog.

13. Respected Judge ……He put up our dog twice.

14. Esteemed Judge …… He puts up anything that crawls.

15. Specialty Judge ……. Puts up anything that looks like his own breeding.

16. Won in heavy competition …The other dogs were revoltingly overweight.

17. Shown sparingly ………..Only when we had it in the bag.

18. Show Prospect …………. He has 4 legs, 2 eyes, 2 ears, 1 tail.

19. Finished in 5 shows ….. And 89 where he failed to win a ribbon.

20. Well Balanced ………….. Straight as a stick, front and rear.

21. Handled brilliantly by …. Nobody else can get near him.

22. At stud to “approved” bitches …… Those bitches whose owner’s check is
good.

23. Linebred from famous champions…… Ch. Whoozitz appears twice 6th
generation.

24. Terrific brood bitch …… Her conformation is the pits, but she conceives
big litters.

25. Wins another Best In Show … His second, under the same judge, our uncle.

I think in importing a puppy/dog there needs to be a lot of trust in the overseas breeder. We all know that a dog/puppy can be set up in certain positions to hide faults which may never correct, like a poor topline. And a good handler can disguise conformation faults in videos.

Thanks in advance!

Quite a few differences between the Barbados dog show scene and the Bahamas one.

Your judges are from the USA, ours are from the UK.

It is also good that US exhibitors also attend the Bahamas show as they can offer advice among other things.

Our judging system, based on the UK one, requires a written critique from the judge. I don’t believe that in the USA the judges have to do critiques. It is, to me, always interesting to read critiques on your own as well as your competitors’ dogs.

We have different breeds.

What is a Potcake? I know you told me that is a local dog, but is that a registered pedigree dog and I would love to see what it looks like as its name does make me wonder.

However, the people in obedience and rally have it better because they have three events to look forward to annually. Also now the dog training clubs are trying on bringing agility into the mix as one club already holds sanction trials already.

Well before I get ahead of myself,  let me start several months before. So this past year I took Mrs. Barbara Demsey-Aldermans’ (AKC All Breed Judge) advice and placed my dogs on the coat supplement for a longer period. They were on it from the last week in October so that was a total of about 4 1/2 months they were on it. Last time it was 7 weeks. They got more coat. However, Krillan still didn’t fill out fully around the mane and topline near the tail. Afterwards I did some strenuous research on bathing, shampooing, the pH of water and shampoos, conditioners and how they affect the coat. Trust me, I went all out and broke the simplest of tasks down into chemistry and was amazed of after 9 years of owning dogs what I have found out.

Well, now the actual show. The conformation judges that were brought over were Mr. James Noe and Mr. James E. Frederickson both from Knoxville, Tennesse. For the obedience and rally, the judges were Mr. Jon and Mrs. Carol Mett came over from Savannah, Georgia, however there would be very little talk about obedience and rally because I am not a fan of it. Our shows are relatively small, and it doesn’t seems so competitive as at an AKC event. Although I did test a U.S. exhibitor to see if I could have picked their mouth on their grooming secrets, I did it to an extent but it was very difficult. I must say I am glad I did because I learned something useful, so I am very appreciative for that. It is a more relaxed enviroment and thankfully above all I didn’t have to wear a coat suit.

So Krillan turned 9 years on the 15th and Shadow is going to be 8 in July. This is Krillan’s 3rd year competing in the Veterans class and Shadow’s 1st. Now for the past previous years Krillan had never placed in Veterans at all. Or and for Veterans Class it is an unofficial class for locals on where dogs must be 7 years or over and are placed in a ring and the judges pick 1 – 4. So on that Saturday 7 dogs were entered Mr. Frederickson pulled out the Golden Retreiver, followed by a Potcake (local breed), followed by the Sheltie. Then he took a hard look down the line and asked for me to bring the Chow in fourth. However, he had pulled the Shih Tzu and a Yorkie infront of Shadow leaving him in last position.

Yorkshire Terrier at a Bahamas Dog Show

So I waited in the ring to ask Mr Frederickson about Krillan’s coat to see if it was up to par with Chows in the U.S. He said that he had Collies when he use to live in Florida and it was practically impossible to compete coat wise like those in the northern states even when keeping them in air condition day and night. However, he said for this weather his coat is in good condition. So when I was up to a booth getting something sorted out, Mr Frederickson came to me to told me about their temperments because he was able to go over them with ease. He was telling me one time on a judging assignment in China assessing Chows, about 70 of them and that most of them were untouchable and that my dogs have nice temperments. Or and I had my little brother (14, he did a pretty decent job for the first time) showing Shadow. Then onto breed again with Mr Frederickson, Krillan won the breed, now onto group. In the Non-Sporting there were only two dogs Mrs. Betty Umberto-Wells again with another American Eskimo Dog (this time a miniature). Well history repeated itself. She won the group and I came second.

A Chow Chow at a Bahamas Dog Show

Now for other results for the Herding Group there were only 2 entries a German Shepherd Dog came second and a Shetland Sheepdog came first both from the U.S. Then the Terrier Group winner was the Bedlington in first and the American Staffordshire Terrier in second both locally owned however the Bedlington was U.S bred. Sporting went to a U.S. owned striking black Labrador and second went to a locally owned Golden Retreiver. The winner of the Toy Group was the Yorkshire Terrier, followed by the Pomeranian both U.S. owned and the Shih Tzu came in third and fourth was the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel both locally owned. Working was the Doberman Pinscher a gorgeous one followed by a nice tailed european Rottweiler, the Great Dane and then Bullmastiff rounded out fourth which I handled (we won’t go there and it wasn’t my dog) all of which were locally owned. Hound went to the U.S. Afghan Hound puppy followed by a locally owned Bassett Hound. Then for Miscellanous (or and this group is official and dogs compete for championship points) the Shiloh Shepherd puppy first, Cane Corso second, Miniature Cattle Dog third and Pumi fourth all of which were locally owned. Now Local Best In Show (which I was qualified to go in) went to the U.S. bred Bedlington Terrier and it also snagged Best In Show.

Bedlington Terrier wins Best in Show in Bahamas

Now day 2, on Sunday for Veterans under Mr. James Noe, after everyone went around for the final time, he called up Golden (what a suprise), then he looked at me for a second literally, he was then looking down the line hard (I was like crap now I have to fight for fourth), then all I saw was when he asked me to bring the Chow behind the Golden I was estatic, however I had to keep my mood in check because Krillan acts up if I am excited or stressed which he then pulls on the lead or sniffs the ground so I had to play it cool. Then he pulled the Potcake behind followed by the Sheltie. He asked Shadow and the others to follow behind For the group, Mrs Betty Umberto-Wells from the U.S. came in first again and yes I took a lovely red ribbon for second.

Other group results were (in order from 1 – 4):
Herding: Shetland Sheepdog, German Shepherd Dog
Terrier: Bedlington Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier
Toy:Shih Tzu, Yorshire Terrier, Pomeranian, Cavalier Kiing Charles Spaniel
Sporting: Labrador Retreiver, Golden Retreiver
Hound: Afghan Hound, Bassett Hound
Working: Doberman, Rottweiler, Bullmastiff, Great Dane
Miscellaneous: Miniature Cattle Dog, Shiloh Shepherd, Cane Corso, Pumi
Best In Show and Local Best In Show (again): Bedlington Terrier

So while I was in the Local Best In Show ring under Mr. Noe when he sent everyone around, he went and signed his book. He brought out the ribbon and said take them all around. I was like this man serious he want us to go around some more and he already made his mind up. Well anyway, as I was at the other end of the ring he said who the winner was, I turned around to see who it was. When I was going to make my way out of the ring he headed to me and told me that I was an excellent handler and that I need to teach these people a thing or two. So that swell my head abit. So while I waiting in for Best In Show to start (they were having an agility demo from the Puerto Rican Agility Team (PRAT), the club’s President came to me and said that Mr. Frederickson would like to have a word with me. So I went he told me that he just wanted to tell me that I am an excellent handler and that it seems as if I have a natural nack for it. So if I were to get a better quality dog (honestly both my dogs aren’t the greatest examples of the breed) I would be cleaning up at shows. So if I thought my head was swell from before, I was suprised that I could have fit my head in the car to go home.

So on the little obedience and rally I was going to talk about, the lady who brought 2 Shelties over, her female cleaned up in one or the 2 as it took High In Trial in something and Local High In Trial went to a Doberman owned by a dog trainer on Sunday.

Another year has come and gone and like this year depending on how Krillan and Shadow are we would be going back again. I have 2 veterans on my hands and they still act like chaotic puppies no sign of slowing down (and I hope they stay like this), so if everything is good in January, we’ll be going again.

Oh yeah, several days after the show the lady who won a Best In Show last year on her Siberian Husky said that she will be coming back next year as she has already hired to show 3 dogs to bring over here for our show next year. A Sheltand, Smooth Coat Chihuahua, and a Beagle. Also depending on how her new Siberian puppy turns out then she’ll bring him as well. So she said that she may need assistance showing. So do you see how things turn out

Links to some photos

www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=339703&id=517421367&l=9957678a98

So until next report, see you 2012.

Shane