Dog showing in Barbados
One of the poorest number of entries for a Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship dog show in Barbados for a while and by the time some exhibitors scratched their dogs, there were only 54 pedigree dogs for UK judge Jenny Miller to go over.
Jenny Miller has judged here before at the invitation of The Barbados Kennel Club and the now defunct German Shepherd Dog Club of Barbados which used to have approximately 100 members and could put on its own breed show and also sponsor an All Breeds Championship Show. When last she judged German Shepherd dogs here through The Barbados Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show, German Shepherds were still at a height of popularity and she had 17 entries to critique. At this show she had only 6 German Shepherd dog entries and at recent shows here, there might have been fewer than 4 German Shepherds dogs and if I remember correctly, at one show there were none.
In the above photo, are the group winners she had selected and from these, she chose the Irish Setter, from the Gundog group as her Best in Show with the French Bulldog, from the Utility Group as the Reserve Best in Show. The best locally bred dog was the Rottweiler from the Working Group with a Dogue Des Bordeaux, locally bred, being awarded Best Puppy in Show.
According to published information from The Kennel Club, UK, Jenny Miller is approved to award Challenge Certificates in the UK to only 2 of the 20 plus breeds which were shown in Barbados on October 14th. These 2 breeds which she is approved by The Kennel Club, UK, to award the Challenge Certificates to are the German Shepherd Dog and the Irish Setter. There is currently only one Irish Setter being shown in Barbados.
Jenny Miller is approved to judge only the Gundog group. Barbados has 6 groups which are Terrier, Toy, Gundog, Hound, Utility and Working. The Pastoral group in the UK goes into the Working Group in Barbados. There are not many dogs nor breeds in the Gundog group and this is the second (out of 2) shows in the year where The Barbados Kennel Club has brought in a Gundog group judge!!! Only 3 breeds were shown in the Gundog group, the Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retriever and the Irish Setter with a total of only 6 dogs!
I did show under this judge on October 14th but only the Tibetan Terrier as I scratched the Bouvier Des Flandres entry. My scratching of my Bouvier entry had nothing to do with the judge.
I have shown Bouviers under her twice and when last she was here she did give one of my Bouviers the Working Group win at The German Shepherd Dog Club’s show. She was pleasant to me at the show.
This judge was the replacement judge for Zena Thorne-Andrews who cancelled the Barbados judging assignment. Zena Thorne-Andrews is approved to give Challenge Certificates to over 150 breeds in the UK and the only ones in Barbados that I see that she is not yet approved to award Challenge Certificates to by The Kennel Club, UK, are Dogue Des Bordeaux, Neopolitian Mastiff and the Australian Silky Terrier. She is also approved to judge all of the groups and also Best in Show. So even if she does not award Challenge Certificates to those 3 individual breeds above, she judges their groups so would have had exposure to the top dogs in those breeds.
During the day, there were very few visitors to the show. In the chairs were mainly the exhibitors, owners of the dogs and exhibitors’ friends and family. So besides a poor entry of exhibitors, there was a very poor entry of people coming to support the show.
There are reasons, other than whom the judge might be, why exhibitors choose not to return to The Barbados Kennel Club’s Championship shows and also for new comers to choose not to enter these shows.
The Barbados Kennel Club is a nonprofit organization. And I believe most members will agree that this club does little to promote pedigree dogs on the island except having dog shows.
Her critique of the dogs shown to her on October 14th, 2012, appears below with some pix. taken by one of my friends Franz Phillips. She did write very detailed critiques on the dogs she judged.
TERRIER GROUP
SCOTTISH TERRIER – Dog
Puppy
1st – Mr. S & Mrs. F. Drakes’ SAMSTEVEVER SOULJAH AT SHILOH, Imp.
Very immature black 9 months. Strength and width of head developing but lacking the balance with foreface being longer than skull, dark eyes well shaped, dentition not correct, face furnishings coming. Moderate length of neck into top line little soft and overly long in back, tail set on well. Ribs lacking spring and development, too long in the loin. Enough front angulations and good return of stifle on short legs needing more bone, lacking in body substance and muscle tone just needs a lot of time building this youngster up. Coat styling and presentation needs help with. Moved out freely once settled. BOB BP, Reserve in Group.
STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER – Bitch
Junior
1st – Dr. W. Welch & Mr. W.A. Welch’s DEVILS AND FAIRIES ICON BY BS,Imp.
14 months black bitch of good size and balance with a nice outline stance. Feminine well developed deep short head, ears need to settle, eyes of good shape and colour, level bite. Well sprung ribs in short close coupled body, firm back line, nice tail set. Deep wide chest straight well boned legs and feet, good return of stifle would have liked more rear muscle tone. Well presented smooth coat. Free moving gait well handled. CC BOB & Best in Group.
TOY GROUP
AUSTRALIAN SILKY TERRIER – Dog
Open
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ CH. BALKANA THE FLYING FINN AT SHILOH, Imp.
Australian Silky Terrier at dog show in Barbados
Stylish male well matured 4 year old, moderate correctly balanced head good breadth between well set ears, nice eye shape and colour. Would have liked more friendly alert attitude, but very nice to go over, nice height compact and refined in body, arched moderate neck well laid back shoulders, level top line to well set and carried tail. Would have liked more substance to have sprung his ribs. Correct front and rear angles, nice legs, feet could be tighter and not so heavily trimmed. Super grey-blue silky well presented and conditioned coat. Stands well and moved with nice stride once settled. CC BOB & Best in Group. No need for the box.
PAPILLON – Bitch
Open
1st – Miss S. Blandford’s HOTHERSALL’S DANCING QUEEN
Papillon
Very smart 18 month B/W youngster with good overall balance and outline. Feminine head needing more development to her stop, good eye shape, colour and expression, correct ear carriage needing more fringes. Good neck length firm back line nice tail set and plume just needed to be used to advantage. Coat could be silkier with more undercoat taken out. Lovely front angles, straight fine bone neat feet, good return of stifle. Moved soundly once settled, failing to use her tail spoilt the overall picture but the type awarded her CC BOB
YORKSHIRE TERRIER – Bitch
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. S. & Mrs. F. Drakes’ ZARA Z UDOLI LIBERKU AT SHILOH, Imp.
Sweet 8 months alert puppy with a pretty head well coated and presented, lovely eye colour and shape, neat erect ears. On the bigger side but well balanced and her size is not too bad for bitch just reframe from walking her too much. Lovely firm level top line and nice tail set and carried well. Nice body for age and in beautiful coat and condition although I believe the sun has lightened it much more, lovely rich tan in all the correct places. Well boned legs and neat feet moved freely with drive just needs to settle. CC BOB BP, Reserve in Group.
GUNDOG GROUP
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS – Dog
Open
1st – Mrs. Jean Ray’s SH.CH. FENWOOD LOUIS VUITTON OF THATCHER C.D., Imp.
Golden Retriever at a dog show in Barbados
Smart and masculine 3 year old medium gold well coated and presented dog with nice furnishings, tail with good feathering and happy action. Well defined head good pigmentation, dark eyes and well placed ears. Well constructed under a firm backline, well sprung ribs, a body of good substance and depth, elbows well in on straight well boned legs and tight cat like feet. Well angulated front and rear with good muscle tone, moved with good side stride, sound at front closer behind. Handled well. CC BOB.
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS – Bitches
Open
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. AMIRENE MIDSUMMER DREAM OF THATCHER, Imp.
Headed a class of quality bitches. I just preferred the head shape and over all balance, better carriage and use of ears on my winner, lovely shaped dark well pigmented eyes giving that gentle expression. Good neck to shoulder, firm back line to tail, good body depth and substance, spring to ribs set well back. Little straight in upper arm, good bend of stifle well muscled, neat hocks and feet. Moved out well with drive, little close behind, sound at front. Handled well CC RBOB.
2nd – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. THATCHERS STORM IN A TEACUP C.D.
Nice size and shape to this feminine 6 years old lady, would have liked more strength and work within her head, lovely eye colour and better use of ears would give the sweet expression. Firm back line to happy well furnished tail. Nice body and substance, little out of coat so not the condition of 1. Preferred her front angulations and depth of chest, well bodied and good hindquarters, hocks and feet. Nicely handled moved out well with drive. RCC.
LABRADOR RETRIEVERS – Bitches
Novice
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock’s CROSSCROYDE CALYPSO MAGIC FOR THEBERTON, Imp.
Lovely outline, balance and type on the stance and a lovely bitch to go over. Presented in immaculate black shinning jacket, good depth of undercoat. Sweet feminine head dark expressive well shaped eyes, little too much stop and the lack of using her ears spoilt overall expression. Well muscled neck clean shoulders and firm level back line to good rooted otter tail. Super chest and body depth well ribbed back, correctly boned legs and feet, excellent return of stifle with muscle tone. Very sound once settled, needed stronger handling. RCC.
Open
1st – Mrs. S.H. Leacock & Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s LINTHWAITE FANTINE OF THEBERTON, Imp.
The same age of 18 months as my previous winner but much more mature and settled into herself, beautiful on the stance and the move. Lovely feminine well developed head piece, dark well pigmented eyes and good use of her ears giving sweet expression. Super strength to neck, clean shoulders and firm level back line and well set on and carried happy otter tail. Great body of correct balance with depth to chest and body with substance and with ribs well back. Well presented and conditioned Yellow with good undercoat. Good legs and feet moved with excellent side stride and
sound fraction close behind. CC BOB unlucky to meet Setter on top form, Reserve in Group.
IRISH SETTER – Dog
Open
1st – Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS, Imp.
Irish Setter with the judge
My star of the day of excellent breed type this 2.5 year old. Lovely picture on the stance and the move being racy and glamorous, superior long and lean head shape being well developed with correct eye shape and colour and set on of ear. Strong neck into well laid shoulders firm slightly sloping top line to well carried and happy tail. Great body substance with lovely ribs and depth of chest, well angulated shoulder and upper arm and good return of stifle well muscled. Super condition to his rich red coat with enough feathering to complete the picture. Very straight well boned legs and firm tight feet stylish mover covering the ground well and sound both ends. Well handled CC BOB. Best in Group & Best in Show.
HOUND GROUP
Head of one of the Beagles on show in October
BEAGLES – Bitches
Limit
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ ANZAC’S DIAMOND AT KINOLA
An attractive tri colour of good size and shape, feminine but powerful head with good stop and nice shape to eye which could be darker. Long low set ears. Slightly arched neck into firm level back to firm tail set on and carried well. At 2.5 years I would have liked more compact body with more depth of chest and body substance into the loin. Straight fore legs needing more bone, tight firm feet. Stifles firm and well bent, moved with free stride and soundly once settled but not helping her handler today.
Open
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CLEO
Much more the sturdy balanced compact build with feminine head of strength with good stop, alert dark eyes well shaped with mascara outline, well hung ears. Good length to arched neck into clean shoulders and firm back with a fraction of a rise to strong tail set and carried high. Much better depth of chest and body with excellent sprung ribs well back into loin. Well presented and condition of her B/W/Tan coat. Good front angles straight round boned forelegs and muscular hindquarter, tight firm feet. Stylish sound driving mover holding backline and tail firmly. CC BOB well handled. Reserve in Group.
2nd – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. KINOLA’S CALYSTA
Lighter frame to her sister and not as balanced. Slightly finer but feminine head with enough strength, nice expression to dark eye and well held ears. Enough front angles but lacking the depth of chest, firm backline with more rise in it to her sturdy held tail. Well bodied but not that of her sister, covered in attractive lemon and white jacket well presented. Straight round boned forelegs tight feet and muscular return of stifle well let down hocks. Not the rear movement or drive but sound both ends. RCC well handled.
DACHDHUND MINITURE LONGHAIRED – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mrs. G. Wilson’s DARAMYDONS SPICE GIRL AT WILSONBY, Imp.
2 young bitches both 15 months born within a few days of each other but very different in character and build. Pretty uniformed head of good shape with better arching to skull, almond shaped dark eyes and high set ears very mobile just needing to settle a tad. Long clean neck into well laid shoulders to firm level top and under line, moulded rump leading into her sloping tail set. Good depth of keel with forelegs covering well, nice body well coated in excellent shine and condition, a little more coat length required to finish the picture. Neat short well boned legs and broad front feet, nice return of stifle best mover being sound and free with enough drive. CC BOB.
2nd – Mrs. G. Wilson’s CUPCAKE CANDY AT WILSONBY, Imp
Not as mature or confident and not so well constructed, certainly a bitch but slightly unbalanced in head, good skull but longer and narrower in foreface than the length of skull. Strong clean neck and shoulders firm level top line with good length of back into tail slightly sloping away. Enough body but not the substance but with good ribbing not in such good coat as 1. Lacking the depth of keel, enough bone to straight legs broad feet, developed stifle and hocks, lacking the confidence showed in her movement but was sound once settled, gave handler a hard time. RCC.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS – Dogs
Junior
1st – Mr. O. & Master K. Holder’s CROWNRIDGE FLASH FORWARD
Very handsome youngster of good type and is super rich short dense coat and in lovely condition. All male head of good construction, good breadth between the ears well carried and nice intelligent expression. Strong neck clean throat and shoulders, back fraction long cast with slight dip behind the shoulders, nice ridge crowns could be more defined. Good body substance in excellent condition and muscle tone for age. Deep chest well angulated front straight close in at elbow, legs well boned and compact arched feet. Stifle well muscled let down in hock free strong moving dog once settled. Well handled and stood. RCC.
Open
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. CROWNRIDGE RED REGENT (AI) C.D.)
Quality all male with strong body and great muscle tone. Masculine long deep muzzle broad skull between the ears. Alert round eyes. Strong neck to clean well laid back shoulders firm back line, croup little steep (shame about low tail set….sorry could not resist) ridge of good length crowns could be more defined. Good deep strong chest and super substance and muscle tone to depth and length of body with well sprung ribs into slightly arch in loin. Clean well conditioned rich dense coat covering good body, super straight strong boned forequarters arched tight feet, well turned hindquarters hocks well let down showing powerful free striding action on the move. CC RBOB.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS – Bitches
Junior
1st – Mrs. S. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CROWNRIDGE CATCH ME IF U CAN
Very promising sisters both with lovely outlines and overall balance.
On going over I felt my winner just had the better head shape and development and used her ears to advantage to show of her alert and intelligent look. Long muscular neck clean throat and clean well laid shoulders, firm back line, nice ridge shape and length, good
rump and well set in tail. Good depth and body substance presented in dense rich red wheaten coat, best depth of chest and nice straight well boned legs and tight arched feet. Good return of stifle, hocks. Movement was very positive with good side stride and sound. RCC.
2nd – Mr. E. Maynard’s CROWNRIDGE FLASH DANCER
Very attractive well coated red with dense short jacket in lovely condition and presentation. Lovely overall balance and so similar to her sister, not quite the length or strength of head of breadth between the ears, lovely look in her eye, not the use of ears as 1. Deep and well bodied with good spring to ribs well back. Well angulated front, would like little more return of stifle but well muscled. Strong straight well boned legs and tight feet. Movement was sound with good drive will no doubt change places.
Limit
1st – Mr. O. & Mrs. N. Holder’s CROWNRIDGE RED RUFFIAN (AI)
I was very impressed by this lovely symmetrically built bitch with a super outline of strength and yet showing such lovely femininity. Pretty head of strength and breadth good length of foreface to skull kind eyes, high set correctly carried ears. Muscular longish neck clean throat, well laid shoulders and firm level back into well set in tail. Good clean ridge with enough definition of crowns, super rich red wheaten coat in lovely clean condition of good density. Well developed angles shoulder to upper arm good depth of chest, elbows held well in on straight strongly boned legs and tight compact feet. Great body depth, ribs and substance, muscular hindquarters with return of stifle, hocks well let down. With such hot weather conditions she excelled in soundness of movement with lovely side stride and ground coverage also having the advantage of an excellent handler. CC BOB seemed to give up in the challenge. Best in Group.
Rhodesian Ridgeback in the show ring in October
UTILITY GROUP
AKITA – Dog
Novice
1st – Mr. D. & Mrs. R. Alleyne’s HALF BLOOD PRINCE
I was stunned to find only one Akita after my last visits when the breed was so numerically strong. Just 18 months this correctly balanced and sized clearly marked brindle and white in nice coat and condition. Masculine large head, eye shape and rim colour good but eye colour needs to darken. Short neck requiring more strength, good shoulder and back line, tail could sit better. Would like much more body substance to widen chest and deepen brisket and his body. Straight well boned legs moved out soundly enough but giving handler a hard time. CC BOB.
FRENCH BULLDOG – Dog
Open
1st – Mr. H. Jordan’s JAFRAK PASSING SHIP, Imp
French Bulldog with judge
This young 20 months brindle youngster who stood out for quality with a compact, sturdy and solid body fitting very much the standard, with a great character from round eyes with cheeky expression in a large broad well worked and wrinkled head good regular teeth, medium ears. Arched powerful neck well sprung ribs, strength and depth of chest and body. Straight well boned short forelegs set wide apart and strong longer rear legs well muscled. Coat could be cleaner. Very free gait and sound but handler needs to present and handle his dog to greater advantage but I just could not deny his final top honour RBIS CC BOB Best in Group.
JAPANESE SHIBA INU – Dog
Open
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s CH. CALICELESTI THE ONE N’ONLY AT MASSIMA, Imp.
Shiba Inu at dog show
Fabulous well balanced male who fits the standard with good breed type. Correct shaped head bright alert small dark almond shaped eye and lovely pricked ears could be a tad smaller. Moderate arched neck into level back over a deep chest and good body with slight tuck up would have liked little more substance behind ribs, correct angles both ends, forelegs straight neat catlike feet correct rear proportions well muscled. Quality red and white marked coat just on the blow, white in correct places not exceeding points. Longer tail hair and well coated. Stunning mover very quick and sound with an excellent handler getting the most from his dog. CC BOB. Reserve in Group.
JAPANESE SHIBA INU – Bitch
Junior
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s CALICELESTI IT TAKES TWO AT MASSIMA, Imp.
Such a stunning and feminine 12 months bitch with a sweet well developed head, beautiful small almond shaped dark eyes neat ears. Pity over an accident with her teeth but all her other qualities out weighed this in my final decision. Lovely breed type, level back well set on and coated thick tail. Well developed fore chest and depth to body with nice tuck. Straight fore legs elbows well in lovely catlike feet. Correct rear proportions with nice stifle well muscled. Super red with overlay of black guard hairs to hard quality coat very well presented. Super free light moving action and sound, very well handled. CC RBOB.
TIBETAN TERRIER – Bitch
Open
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CH. ARAKI MISS CONDUCT AT CALLIOPE, Imp.
Tibetan Terrier at a dog show in Barbados
True to type and of a good square shape, moderate size with overall balance although this shape was lost in carrying far too much weight. Head well balanced with dark eye and good dentition well furnished, having the correct medium length of neck, as she was carrying too much weight lost both her head carriage, her shape and level top line. Tail set on well. Back too broad, ribs too sprung but well ribbed back, deep body which needed more muscle tone. Good forequarters and well bent stifles short hocks. Black/white coat with good undercoat top very thick and a little woolly just a little better presentation and conditioning needed. Coat on forelegs needs more attention. Moved out soundly with good reach. CC BOB.
WORKING GROUP
DOBERMANNS – Dogs
Open
1st – Mr. J. Haynes’ CH. MARKET HILL MUSKETEER
Really nice outline and overall correctly balanced this 4 year old male. Lovely head piece of correct shape and dark eye well carried ears. Strong neck to correct shoulder angulations to upper arm with good depth of chest straight, well boned legs and arched feet. Firm level top line to tail set on well over a deep body with good substance and well ribbed, attractive brown /tan coat in excellent condition. Well muscled hindquarters with good return of stifle excelled in free moving action with good ground coverage and sound both coming and going. CC BOB.
2nd – Mr. P. Waterman’s BRANDY WINE ARIES
Much heavier type and taller B/T now in his 8th year. Masculine head not the balance of 1. Good bite but teeth worn and discoloured, nice eye colour and ear placement. Strong neck to shoulder, little slack in top line and pin bones showing. Enough body with good ribbing, lacked the depth of chest and body of my winner, stomach lesions spoil outline. Well developed hindquarters slightly longer in hock, very positive mover and sound. RCC.
BULLMASTIFFS – Dogs
One of the Bullmastiffs at the October show
Junior
1st – Mr. B. Lowe’s AFFIRMED AT COTTAGE
On the stance this 16 months is a very smart youngster of excellent type, lovely size and balance and powerfully built. Gave his handler a hard time being high spirited laying down refusing to move, but once onto his feet showed his good side. Large strong and square head super black muzzle mask running into and around his dark eyes, even teeth well placed, well placed ears. Muscular neck into firm backline and well set and carried tail. Would like more let down and depth to chest, compact deep body, well ribbed with good loin. Straight powerful well boned legs and tight feet. Very smart red jacket in nice clean condition. Once settled moved with good stride.
Maiden
1st – Mr. B. Brathwaite’s ZAHARA BULLS KINGSLY STREET
Well developed square head of strength correct bite, strong under jaw, black mask to muzzle and around eyes which were dark and alert. Head carried on medium very strong neck to clean shoulders and short backline falling away at his croup into lower set on of tail. Powerfully built 2.5 year old with chest well developed and let down body of substance with good ribbing, well presented short flat fawn coat. Straight powerful legs and feet, not the strength in hindquarters between stifle to second thigh which showed in his movement, sound at front with good stride but very close a foot to the rear.
Novice
1st – Mr. R. Jemmott’s MISTER BIG
Powerfully built and very strongly built dog with a good outline just looking a little on the big side. Massive but balanced square head black mask dark alert eyes well carried ears, strong under jaw and dentition. Head carried on powerful moderate neck clean shoulders and firm short back well moulded croup to tail set. Very well conditioned short Red coat. Deep well let down chest and body but carrying far too much weight which showed in his movement. Well boned straight legs and tight feet, not the strength of second thigh making his rear action very close at foot.
Limit
1st – Mr. M. Jones’ PRINCE CASPIAN
More balanced and well built masculine Fawn with nice flat well presented coat, strong masculine squarely built head nice under jaw good dentition black mask running up around his dark eyes with kind alert expression, correct ear carriage. Well developed body with depth and substance, firm back line and nice croup, good length of tail. Strongly boned legs and feet, correct upper arm, depth of chest and nice hindquarter strength which showed on a good ground covering stride, sound at front, little close behind. Lovely nature and temperament see he is the sire of the puppy bitch also with nice attitude to life.
2nd – Mr. R. Jemmott’s SILVER SANDS
Smaller male and not with the overall balance of my winner. Excellent head shape and under jaw, nice eye colour and ears well set but not used to advantage. Not the depth of chest also lacking in the front and rear angles of my winner. Enough body substance and well ribbed back with good loin and well coated in a smooth red jacket in nice condition. Lacking muscle tone in the rear quarters made him very unsound behind.
Open
1st – Messrs. O. Holder & R. Straker’s TREONE DARK SULTAN
Very impressive youngster with a lot of developing to do at 2 years, great substance and in well constructed with a lovely symmetrical shape. Super square head shape dark eyes and mask, upturned bottom jaw correct dentition. Stronger and better arch shape to neck and lay back of shoulders, firm top line to super croup and tail set well on. Great depth of chest and body and well ribbed back with good loin. Super dark short haired brindle coat very well conditioned and presented. Well angulated front into strong straight boned legs and tight feet. Well muscled quarters and good hock shape. Powerful stride free and sound both coming and going CC RBOB Very well handled and shown his handler could not stop him loosing his top line on the stance in the challenge. CC.
2nd – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.’s CH. BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO
HOTHERSALL, Imp.
Different in type and shape to 1 this fawn brindle for me verging nearly on the Mastiff than Bullmastiff but still retaining much quality. A much bigger more masculine dog carrying for me far too much weight, still very impressive on the stance and well handled in this heat to get the best from him. Masculine square head with such good masking and pigment strong even teeth, nice ear carriage and use, eyes well shaped could be shade darker. Very well constructed just felt there was too much of him for me but he has so many good qualities and his construction is very good that I could not deny the RCC. For his size moved out very freely not as sound behind as my winner.
BULLMASTIFFS – Bitches
Puppy
1st – Mr. R. Wood’s WOODNEY DIANA WHITE
Stylish very much a breed type 10 month maturing nicely with good balance of height to length. Feminine but strongly developed head, good turn up of bottom jaw and correct line of teeth. Good use of ears well carried and positioned and dark eyes with good pigment and masking. Correct angles to front with good depth of chest and a good body well ribbed for age nicely presented and well conditioned Rich Red smooth jacket. Hindquarters were little weak in second thigh lacking muscle tone which showed in her movement. Sound from good legs and feet at front but very close with lack of drive behind. Lovely character, BP.
Open
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – CH. ARDHUB STRIKE A POSE AT HOTHERSALL, Imp Headed a nice class of two very promising bitches both being Champions it came down to movement in the end. Loved this bitches outline and symmetrical balance and is of such good bred type. Beautiful slightly smaller in head than 2 but with strength and squareness, nice wrinkle filled in cheeks correct black mask, mascara markings around her medium shaped dark eyes, well used wide and high set ears correct evenly placed teeth. Super moderate, muscled arched neck holding head well on the move set into laid back shoulders and firm level compact back to tail set in correctly. Great body substance well ribbed correct width and depth of chest, impressive straight boned legs and tight feet. Coat well presented and conditioned a lighter shade of clear Red. Well handled and moved very sound coming and going correct action with powerful stride holding top line both on the stance and move, winning her BCC BOB A little less active and gave up in the challenges.
2nd – Mr. R. Wood’s CH. MERIGNAC WOODYS CHOICE FOR WOODNEY, Imp.
Very typical and attractive pure Red coated bitch in lovely condition and well muscled throughout. Slightly stronger in head than 1 but feminine, dark mask with dark expressive medium eyes, well set on high ear carriage, strong jaw and good dentition. Head carried well on medium arched neck of good strength, clean shoulders and firm backline to tail well set on and on good length. Compact and short bodied with depth, ribbing good. Well angulated front with depth to chest, well boned legs and feet, not the strength in hindquarters as 1 this showed in her movement lacking the powerful driving action from the rear. RCC.
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF – Bitch
Puppy
1st – Mr. M. Knight’s MIO IMANI MINI BLESS, Imp.
It took a little bit of time and persuasion to allow this shy 11 months young lady at her first show that I was not going to hurt her. I thought as she went around the ring although not performing well for her owner/handler that she was worth me trying to handle her. It finally paid off and I found a nice head piece of good shape and correct proportions, body of correct length to height with long ribs well sprung back into loin plus substance and strength. Shoulders well sloped, elbows free strongly boned legs and shaped feet, broad croup and powerful hindquarters and hocks. Super skin and Blue-grey coat in nice clean condition. Did not move out well but the slow long striding ground covering action could be seen. BP BOB Hope her character improves with regular training classes.
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX – Dog
Minor Puppy.
1st – Mr. K. McClean’s RICHELLE’S FIRE STORM
This very promising 8 months youngster of nice size with a lot of qualities really caught my attention today and I could not deny him the top honours. Head developing nicely showing lots of powerful lines, broad skull, wide forehead good stop with correct wrinkles on each side, correct undershot dentition, good eye colour and shape well set on and placed ears. Muscular broad neck fitting into his head well, plenty of loose skin and carried cleanly into well laid shoulders, broad well developed back line into sloping croup to tail set, broad deep chest and well sprung ribs, very well boned and strong forelegs and feet, broad thighs well angulated stifle with good muscle tone for age. Fine short very well presented coat with loose fitting skin, slight hot spot (which I forgave). During faster striding movement carried head well, soundness both ends with strong rear action, very free ground covering strides. BP CC BOB Best Puppy & Best L/B Puppy in Show.
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX – Bitch
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. T. Pierre’s RICHELLE’s FIRE FLAME
Very impressive on the stance with a nice overall outline, slightly small feminine head with good developing points broad skull and wide forehead nice wrinkle, correct mouth, nice eye shape and colour. A little worried about being handled and being slightly temperamental. Head held well on broad neck clean shoulders and firm wide backline to broad croup sloping to tail set on well. Lovely depth of body, well sprung ribs good loose skin, coat of darker fawn and in nice presentation and condition. Strong fore chest and legs well boned and well padded feet, good strength in rear quarters. Movement a little erratic lacking the drive or soundness of her brother. A little extra handling and training classes will help the character of this youngster in the show ring. BB.\
ROTTWEILERS – Dogs
Minor Puppy
1st – Mr. L. Lavine’s GUNIS BLUE FELIX
For his 7 months is a nicely balanced of good size and well bodied with depth and presented in a shinning B/T coat. For me his head is lacking the correct shape, work and development for his age and lacks the expression needed. His temperament was weary and I did not like the look in his eyes. I managed to handle him but could feel his body tensing, good strength and length of neck and firm top line, good depth of chest and deep body with ribs well back, good front and rear angles, moved out ok appeared to be sound but difficult to assess as he was unsure so lacked drive. Well handled in keeping good control but needs more training and socialising at the training sessions. BP.
Junior
1st – Mr. A. Maynard’s ASHTORIA OLD BRIGAND
Such a very impressive 17 months male and so well handled to get the best from him. Lovely on the stance of medium size with appearance of power from correct compact and very balanced outline. I really liked his correct breed type masculine head but just needs a little more time to break as he ages and develops, medium length with broad skull enough wrinkle good stop super dark almond eyes high set ears used well. Excelled in length and strength to neck, lay of shoulder and firm back line to tail. In lovely shinning condition and well presented B/T coat. Super skin, body and chest depth very well ribbed and muscled throughout. Correct thighs well muscled with stifles fairly bent. Excellent straight boned legs and strong compact feet. Very sound positive and powerful ground coverage stride. CC BOB Best in Group and Best Overall Local Dog.
2nd – Dr. W. Welch’s ELTHOR DARK UNO
Very nice type to this 12 months youngster much slighter in body construction but good overall development. Broad head lacking the refinement and development and plain in skull, not the heads I remember from this talented breeder. Dark almond shaped expressive eye and broadly high set on ears. Strong fairly long neck clean shoulders good back not as firm as 1. Good depth of body and nicely ribbed just a little long cast. Straight well boned legs and compact feet. Good first and second thighs and enough stifle. Moved out soundly with good drive.
Novice
1st – Mr. P. Waterman’s DERSIEGER DATZ ODIN AT BRANDY WINE
Good size and shape to this 2.5 year old impressive head well developed with good eye shape and colour, very happy temperament. Strong well muscled neck and lay of shoulder firm back to well moulded and slightly sloping croup. Nice width and depth of chest and body, ribs well sprung but could be further back, little too long in loin. Well presented coat and in nice condition. Straight bone with substance and compact feet, good stifle and thighs lacking the strength in his hocks which showed on the move which was free but lacking drive.
Open
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s CH. JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER, Imp.
Much bigger dog in both size and construction but of excellent type with a nice outline. Masculine head correct shape and developed and with good eye and ears. Strong, round muscular neck into clean shoulders and firm backline to broad moulded croup and tail. At 4 years old is well muscled and has good strength and development to depth of chest and body with ribs well sprung with short deep loin good skin and coat condition. Strongly boned straight forelegs and tight round feet, strong rear quarters, good stifle and thighs and powerful hocks. Sound powerful mover with great stride just preferred size of other exhibits RCC.
Rottweilers being judged at a show in Barbados
ROTTWEILER – Bitches
Abs – very disappointing not to have one bitch shown on the day.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS – Dogs
Another breed that had so much popularity in the past when I judged with such stunning dogs, has the interest in this lovely breed been lost?
Limit
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD ESKO, Imp.
Masculine 2 year old with a proportioned head in balance with his size, good broad skull and well placed ears just too lean and long in foreface. Nice eye and temperament. A dog on the biggish side and little over exaggerated, good length of neck with strength, steep in shoulder and upper arm, top line firm but roaching behind the withers and too steep into croup and low set tail. Lacking in depth of chest and body substance showing the development of all his ribs. Presented in clean condition this red sable with harsh close coat over a thick undercoat. Long in forelegs lacking bone, hindquarters with good return of stifle but hocks little long. On the move walking and gaiting away was very unsteady and unsound, forward reach was sound, although at the gait showed correct stride pattern was not driving away and very weak on hocks. RCC.
Open
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s LORK AUS DER BRUNNENSTRASSE, Imp
This 6 year old male was much more type in shape and size and in very nice muscular condition. Masculine balanced head broad skull and well placed and used ears, good eye shape and colour alert expression, well developed foreface correct dentition 1 missing front tooth jaw perfect. Strong long clean throat and neck set well into laid back shoulders firm backline to well moulded croup fraction steep well held and carried tail. Good shoulder to upper arm angles correct depth to chest, well ribbed back to well muscled and developed loin. Body with good substance and depth and covered with short dense B/G well conditioned harsh coat with good under coat. Straight well boned fore legs and tight feet, rear quarters well let down with good return of stifle and firm short hocks. On the move was sound walking, gaiting and his free side stride was far reaching with correct stride pattern. CC BOB.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS – Bitches
Limit
1st – Dr. N. Barker’s SILKENWOOD BRIGID, Imp.
Smart outline of correct balance and type. Feminine head not as well balanced as 2 with enough breadth between the ears which she lacked the alertness. Kind dark eyes with alert kind expression, good neck length with strength clean throat, well laid shoulders and firm backline, croup little steep well carried tail. Well presented B/G in nice condition over a well developed body with ribs well developed and back, enough upper arm, elbows well held on straight forelegs and tight feet. Good return of stifle and firm hocks. Movement sounder than 2 little close behind but with good side stride and gaiting well. CC BOS RBOB.
2nd – Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD FOXXI, Imp.
Nice size and balance to this lovely feminine headed bitch with good ear carriage and use, expressive kind dark eye. Strong long neck into withers to high set and roach backline falling into steep croup. Both steep in shoulder to upper arm and with no depth of chest would have liked more body substance, ribs well back strong loin. Well coated and in nice condition. Straight legs lacking bone, feet flat. Little exaggerated in stifle and weak hocks. Movement walking was unsound gaiting was unsteady, side gait correct but lacking drive and extension.
Open
1st – MR. L. & Mrs. L. Harris’ MONIFA BRANDI
An attractive bitch on the stance of correct height to length and of good size. Feminine but fine in head good balance would like more breadth of skull and foreface, eye shape good too light in eye, ears set and carriage good. Good dentition. Good neck to shoulder and firm backline to croup little steep, well bodied and ribs well formed and back into short loin. Very well presented B/G smooth healthy coat with thick undercoat. Would like more depth of chest and upper arm. Straight bone of substance and round arched feet. Good thigh and return of stifle well muscled short firm hocks. Moved out with purpose, sound on the walk, and the gait, side gaiting with powerful reaching stride of correct pattern. Well handled RCC.
2nd – Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD JESSE, Imp.
Slightly bigger bitch and of a heavier build, very nice overall type of correct standard proportions. Well constructed pretty wedge shaped head well set on and used ears, dark alert eyes correct balance to foreface and good teeth. Not the length of neck but strong and well muscled, clean lay back of shoulder and firm back line to broad croup and nice set of tail. Well presented and coated over a body with depth and ribs sprung and back. Preferred her front angulation and depth of chest, good thighs with strength and well turned stifle and short hocks. Moved out with sound action but started to limp on the walk and limped again during the gait and more noticeable on her side stride. Nice bitch well handled.
BOXERS – Dog
Open
1st – Miss J. Wilson’s CH. WORTHINGTON’S WISH ME LUCK C.D.
On the stance presented a good square profile and size. Smart dog of good breed type and well constructed with plenty of muscle tone. Masculine head little too much stop, strength in skull and back skull making muzzle look little small but never the less a handsome dog with strong under jaw and good undershot incisors, black mask, well pigmented dark straight looking eyes, well hung ears. Lovely red and white head and body markings glossy smooth clean coat well presented. Firm short backline, broad croup over a body and chest of depth straight boned legs and tight arched feet, correct well developed stifles and thighs short hocks. Positive forward movement, rear action little close but with good driving stride side gait ground covering. CC.
BOXERS – Bitch
Open
1st – Miss G. Leach’s WORTHINGTON’S PRETTY N PEACH Just so feminine and appealing this beautifully balanced youngster. I see she is the repeat mating of my dog winner. Slightly smaller in stature but so well constructed with great muscle tone. Pretty well worked balanced head and muzzle well creased, strong under jaw and undershot incisors. Lovely black mask and pigmentation to her dark bright eyes. Super ear set looks so appealing when using ears correctly. Clean round neck with strength to firm short back and good rump. Beautiful smooth solid rich red coat in lovely clean condition on a body well developed of good depth with arched ribs well back. Lovely depth of chest, straight legs to white marked tight cat like feet. Strong rear quarters with plenty of power shown in her stride and very sound both ends. CC BOB, Reserve in Group.
VARIETY CLASSES
Brood Bitch
Mr. O. & Mrs. N. Holder’s Rhodesian Ridgeback CROWNRIDGE RED RUFFIAN (AI)
With three of her progeny
Super outline and overall balance to all 4 exhibiting very good breed type and so well constructed in great muscle tone and clean condition, moved out well together and well handled.
Veteran
Mrs. J. Ray’s SH CH BURPHAM WINTER STORM OF THATCHER C.D, Imp.
I remember seeing this now 9 year old Golden Retriever dog on my past visit. Such a masculine upstanding dog he is still retaining his lovely head shape and dark eye, with super condition to teeth, strong neck to firm top line. Great body substance and depth with a body well ribbed presented in a well conditioned light golden coat with nice feathering. Well boned and muscled legs showing a good powerful reach, stride and still sound with happy tail action.
