Let’s be objective. The numbers say it, only 46 dogs in the show ring at The Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship dog show in October, 2013. Excluding the variety class and that only had one entry!
At one time these shows could show case over 120 dogs. I believe this is the lowest I have seen the numbers drop to.
And look at the group breakdown: 1 breed in the Toy Group (2 entries by same owner) 1 breed in the Terrier Group (1 entry only) The Hound Group only had 2 breeds, the Beagle (1 only entry) and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. For the Utility, for the group run off, there were only Miniature Schnauzers, (same owners) Akita (1 entry} and the French Bulldogs (same owners). Imagine the once popular Akita which had its own breed club at one time only had 1 total Akita entry in the whole show. The Gundog group had 3 breeds, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever and an Irish Setter. I don’t know the number of spectators at the show but from what I saw in the morning, it was similar to the number of exhibits, very low.
Records show that, at one time, these shows could have as many as nine breeds alone in the Working Group line up, which has always been a popular group in Barbados and also the largest group. The show under the judge Meg Purnell Carpenter had only 4 breeds in the show ring in the once powerful working group: the BullMastiff, the Rottweiler, the German Shepherd and the Boxer. (only 2 Boxers were at the show and 3 German Shepherd Dogs.)
From what I know, the other 5 working group breeds still exist on the island, some of these breeds have very young dogs and others older but could still compete if their owners wished to participate in The Barbados Kennel Club’s Championship All Breeds dog shows.
There is, I am told, at least one recent new breed to the island and also some puppies, another breed, that were imported fairly recently and their breed has been in the island before but I don’t recall if in the show ring. I am not sure if these owners even bother to register their dogs with The Barbados Kennel Club.
The judge who came in from the UK as judge for the October show was Meg Purnell-Carpenter. From what I see, this judge is approved in her own country to award Challenge Certificates to the below breeds which were at our show: Akita, German Shepherd Dog, Boxer and Rottweiler and she is approved in the UK by The Kennel Club UK to judge the Working Group and Best in Show.
This judge has been here before and the records show her putting up, with one exception, the same breeds, as her major winners, 17 years ago! German Shepherd, Boxer, Rhodesian Ridgeback and she substituted the Irish Setter for a Golden Retriever this time.
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These lovely pix. were taken by my friend Franz Phillips who spent a lot of time taking and editing them and always allows me to post them on this blog. This blog post also has some lovely pix. taken by Alex Phillips, Franz’s grandson.
Thanks, Franz and Alex.
Best in show was a locally bred Rhodesian Ridgeback and Reserve Best in Show was a locally bred German Shepherd dog.
Below is her critique of the dogs who showed under her:
Terrier Group
Scottish Terrier – Open – Bitch
1st – Mrs. J. Parris’s CH. MILLINGFORD HOLLYBERRY – 3yrs, smart, well presented with a good outline, sound movement. I would like to see her carrying less weight and a harsher coat.
CC, BOB and Group winner
Yorkshire Terrier
Toy Group
Yorkshire Terrier – Maiden – Dog
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ DANIEL-FIZZ Z UDOLI LIBERKU AT SHILOH – 2yrs, good expression, moved extremely well, would have preferred a better coat but it was wet so not showing it off to advantage. CC, BOB and Group winner.
Yorkshire Terrier – Puppy – Bitch
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ SHILOH FAITH’S HOPE – 9mths., very immature and unsure, when she moved and settled was sound. I would prefer a better head and expression, feet need attention. Reserve BOB, Best Puppy and Puppy Group winner
Gundog Group
Retriever (Golden) – Minor Puppy – Dog
1st – Mr. S. Corbin’s BUZZ LIGHTYEAR DE RIA VELA – 6 mths. Still very immature as he should be at this age, loose but extremely sound, good angulation all through, slightly undershot at present but feel this will correct as his head and jaw matures. Very promising. Res. CC. Best Puppy dog.
Retriever (Golden) – Open – Dog
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. FENWOOD LOUIS VUITTON OF THATCHER – 3 yrs. Good head and expression, good construction just a little short in upper arm, well muscled movement, sound just a little wide coming towards me. CC, RBOB.
Retriever (Golden) – Minor Puppy – Bitch
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s NANCY DE RIA VELA AT THATCHER – 6 mths. Feminine head and expression, good construction all through, would just like to see a little more body length, very sound on the move. Res. CC.
Golden Retriever Puppy
Retriever (Golden) – Puppy – Bitch
1st – Mrs. L. Husbands & Mrs. J. Ray’s ANGELUSPARKS HEAVEN’S GIFT TO THATCHER – 11 mths. Feminine head and expression, lovely outline, extremely well balanced, good construction, well conditioned and very sound. A youngster of great promise. CC. BOB, Best Puppy in breed and Best Puppy in the Gundog group.
Retriever (Golden) – Novice – Bitch
1st – Mr. S. Corbin’s HOTHERSALL PEACHES ‘N CREAM – 5 years, shown in good hard condition, would like a more feminine head and expression. Hind movement needs improving. Best L/B in group.
Retriever (Labrador) – Open – Dog
1st – Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s SH.CH. LINTHWAITE CENTAURUS OF ZINZARA C.D. – 6 yrs, lovely dog, well constructed and balanced, good head and expression, good firm topline, very sound hind movement, unfortunately was lame on his front leg so had to withhold on the CC when sound would be well worthy of top honours.
Labrador Retriever wins Gundog group
Retriever (Labrador ) – Limit – Bitch
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock’s CROSSCROYDE CALYPSO MAGIC FOR THEBERTON – 2yrs 6 months, lovely feminine head and expression, good clean outline, well constructed, extremely well balanced in all ways, good topline which she held on the move, in superb coat and condition very sound. CC, BOB & Gundog group winner.
Retriever (Labrador) – Open – Bitch
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock & Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s LINTHWAITE FANTINE OF THEBERTON – 2yrs 6mths. A quality bitch good outline, very balanced ,well constructed and extremely sound, good head and expression. I just preferred the head and expression of the CC winner. Res. CC & Res. BOB.
Irish Setter – Open – Dog
1st – Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s SH.CH. FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS C.D. – 3yrs 6 mths. Lovely outline in super coat, good head and expression, very balanced, shown in excellent order, well constructed, sound on the move. CC & BOB.
HOUND GROUP
Beagle – Open – Bitch
1st – Mr. & Mrs. P. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CALISTA – 5yrs.6 mths. Very smart, extremely balanced body. Would prefer a little more definition on the head, very sound moving. CC & BOB.
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Junior – Dog
1st – Mr. P. Atkinson’s CELTIC RIVER RADIUM – 15mths. Very promising youngster in superb order throughout, good head and expression correct construction, well muscled, lovely outline, very sound on the move. CC & RBOB.
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Limit – Dog
1st – Mr. O. & Master K. Holder’s CROWNRIDGE FLASH FORWARD – 2yrs 6 mths. Another well made dog, good head and expression, correct angulation, sound moving. Would just like to see him in harder condition.
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Open – Dog
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED REGENT (AI) CDX – 4yrs. Good head and expression, shown in good hard condition, sound on the move, well constructed although I would like to see a better hindquarter. Res. CC.
Rhodesian Ridgeback – Junior – Bitch
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CELTIC RIVER FIZZ – 16 months lovely bitch full of quality with
correct feminine head and expression, super front and rear angulation, excellent topline, absolutely sound on the move, well muscled and conditioned. I was pleased to award her the Bitch CC. BOB. Hound group, also Best in Show which she so deserved. I was interested to note that the dog CC winner and this bitch are litter mates. Best locally bred Exhibit in Show.
2nd – Mr. P. Atkinson’s CELTIC RIVER SOLO DROP – Another full of quality, litter sister to winner this bitch has the same construction and balance, just lacking the firm top line of winner. RCC.
UTILITY GROUP
Akita – Limit – Dog
1st – Mr. & Mrs. R.O. Alleyne’s HALF BLOOD PRINCE – 2yrs 5mths. I am sorry to say this is a very poor specimen of the breed. It had a poor and untypical head, lacked bone and substance. He had no muscle Tone whatsoever.His movement was incorrect. Having said all that, he had a clean coat and an excellent tail set, most of all he is a wonderful pet. BOB
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French Bulldog- Open – Dog
1st – Mr. H. Jordan’s CH. JAFRAK PASSING SHIP – 3yrs good head and expression just a tad long, otherwise well constructed and balanced, good on the move, feet need some attention. CC & RBOB.
French Bulldog
French Bulldog – Junior – Bitch
1st – Mr. H. Jordan’s JAFRAK DORADA – 15 mths, very feminine, excellent head and expression, well bodied in good order throughout, sound moving. CC, BOB & also Utility group winner.
Miniature Schnauzer – Puppy – Dog
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s JAMROCK NATURAL MYSTIC – 11 mths. Very smart youngster, good head and expression, excellent coat, well constructed moved, well shown in extremely good order. Very promising future. CC, BOB & Utility Puppy group winner, also Best Puppy & Best L/B Puppy in Show.
Miniature Schnauzer – Open – Bitch
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s CH. RISEPARK’S HALLMARK AT JAMROCK – 3yrs.6mths Good body proportions, side gait sound, moving wide behind, coat good, would like to see a little better head expression. CC & Res.BOB.
Ch. Araki Miss Conduct at Calliope, C.D.
Tibetan Terrier – Open – Bitch
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CH. ARAKI MISS CONDUCT AT CALLIOPE C.D. – 2yrs.6mths. In good coat and condition, I would like to see a more balanced outline. She is a little short in the leg, her hind movement was good, front movement poor, her nails require attention. BOB.
WORKING GROUP
Bullmastiff – Puppy – Dog
1st – Mr. B. Lowe’s ROYCEPRIDES EPIC DREAMER AT COTTAGE – 10 months, lacking a little in confidence which he seemed to gain as the day progressed, a promising puppy who is very sound moving, he has the promise of a good head, just needs to mature. Best Puppy and Best Working Group Puppy.
Bullmastiff – Junior – Dog
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s HOTHERSALL’S SAMSON – 13mths. Mature head, good front and shoulder placement, holds his topline on the move, powerful hindquarters, very sound. CC & BOB.
Bullmastiff – Open – Dog
1st-– Messrs. O. Holder & R. Straker’s CH. TREONE DARK SULTAN – 3yrs.Good head and expression with clean body outline, sound moving, would like to see a firmer backline with more body weight and condition. Res.CC. & RBOB.
2nd-– Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn’s CH. BRAEAARON AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL – 6 yrs. Large head with a good expression, although very sound extremely overweight which made it difficult to assess him properly.
Bullmastiff – Puppy – Bitch
1st – Mr. M.J. Koeiman’s FORTESQUE ALBERTA – 11 mths. I would like to see a stronger head she was of good construction and sound on the move but really does need to mature. Best L/B puppy in breed.
Bullmastiff – Junior – Bitch
1st – Mr. B.A. Bascome’s ZAHARA BULL KATNISS AT NEXGEN – 15 mths. Would like to see a little more development in head, good forequarters, hindquarters weak, steep croup, poor hind movement.
Bullmastiff – Limit – Bitch
1st – Mr. R. Wood’s WOODNEY DIANA WHITE – 21 mths. Fair outline, sound moving, lacks muscle, weight and condition.
Rottweiler – Minor Puppy – Dog
1st – Dr. W.L. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK COCHISE – 8 mths. Very immature, expressive head, good shoulders and hind angulation, a little long at present, very sound., good coat. Best Puppy in breed.
Rottweiler – Puppy – Dog
1st – Miss P. Ramsay & Mr. K. Streek’s FORTESQUE BALLY – 10 mths. Head good all though would like a slightly smaller eye, well shaped body, he needs ring training as I really could not assess his movement as he was moving so erractically.
Rottweiler – Limit – Dog
1st – Mr. R.T. Alleyne’s RICHWOOD ARRELEUS’ FIRE – 2yrs.2mths.Smart dog good head and expression, well laid shoulder, level top line, well constructed, strong hindquarters, sound moving. Res.CC & Res. BOB.
CH. ASHTORIA OLD BRIGAND
Rottweiler – Open – Dog
1st – Mr. A. Maynard’s CH. ASHTORIA OLD BRIGAND – 2yrs 6mths.All male, strong head good expression,
well angulated throughout, very strong hindquarters, with plenty of power, sound moving. CC & BOB.
CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER
2nd – Dr. W.L. Welch’s CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER – 5 yrs. Not quite the head of winner, would prefer
him a little shorter, other than that a good quality dog who is well constructed, in good order and sound.
Rottweiler – Minor Puppy – Bitch
1st – Dr. W.L. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK BENETA – 8mths, lovely outline head feminine and still developing good angulation with a lovely outline sound moving
Rottweiler – Limit – Bitch
1st – Mr. S. Howell’s ELTHOR DARK NESTA – 3yrs.4mths. Good head and expression, well balanced body proportions with good angulation, moved soundly, in good order throughout. CC.
2nd – Mr. R.T. Alleyne’s RICHWOOD AKINA’S FIRE – 26mths. Good head with correct front shoulder placement, would like a little more angulation in hindquarters, movement a little loose. Res. CC.
3rd – Mr. R. Bascombe’s MISS LACY – 2yrs. Not as good in head as first two, reasonable balance, loose in movement.
Rottweiler – Open – Bitch
1st – Mr. S. Howell’s CH. ELTHOR DARK JASMINE – 4yrs. Head good, reasonable construction,lacks condition and muscle and movement needs tightening.
German Shepherd Dog – Junior – Bitch
1st – Mr. P. Williams’ BRIVAL MEDUSA – 12mths. Reasonable head and expression, incorrect front angulation, extremely loose hocks. I could not assess her movement properly as she needs ring training.
German Shepherd Dog – Maiden – Bitch
1st – Mr. R.L.A. Weekes’ SHOTAAN PHENIX – 18mths. Very feminine extremely balanced and sound she and her handler need a little more confidence. Res.CC & Res. BOB..
German Shepherd Dog – Open – Bitch
1st – Mr. L. & Mrs. L. Harris’ CH. MONIFA BRANDI – A quality bitch of excellent type, lovely head and expression, correct angulation, balanced and sound when she settled, in excellent order.
CC & BOB. I was pleased to award her the Working Group and Reserve Best in Show.
Boxer – Open – Dog
1st – Miss J. Wilson’s CH. WORTHINGTONS WISH ME LUCK C.D. – 5 yrs. Shown in good hard condition, good head and expression, to be critical would like to see a little more angulation all over, sound on the move. CC.
Boxer – Open – Bitch
1st – Miss G. Leach’s CH. WORTHINGTON’s PRETTY N PEACH – 3yrs. Good head and expression well balanced with good angulation, sound movement, well presented, CC, BOB & second in Working Group.
Stud Dog – Variety Class
Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s CH. BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL Well balanced and all together.
