Dianna Spavin Judging dogs in Barbados
Dianna Spavin was the judge for The B’dos. Kennel Club’s All Breeds Championship Dog Show on November 21st, 2010. Her mother Marion Spavin has judged here on several occasions. Beagles from their kennel Dialynne are owned by two members of The B’dos. Kennel Club’s Committee and also one more person who shows. Some locally bred puppies from their Dialynne kennels were out for their first show.
Known for judging mainly in the hound, utility and toy group, Di told me she has been studying and passing exams which would quality her for several breeds in the Working Group.
It is interesting to see that she withheld Challenge Certificates from several breeds, and dogs in those breeds which might already be champions.
I think most people who read this blog would realise that I have respect for judges who withhold Challenge Certificates if they do not think the dog that they are judging on the day of the show does not fit the requirements of the breed standard for the title Champion.
Here is her critique, as published by The Barbados Kennel Club:
PAPILLONS
Open Dog
(2) Miss E. Blanchard’s Hothersall’s Super Man – Good breed type, nice head, front and sufficient bone, topline could be better, sound in front but close behind, couldn’t give the CC as would not use tail and lacked confidence.
Minor Puppy Bitch
3) Miss E. Blanchard’s Hothersall’s Bella – Lovely feminine head, good coat and front, ears a little high set, lacked muscle tone on hind quarters and wouldn’t use tail, moved ok in front but not as positive behind.
BEAGLES
Minor Puppy Dog
(4) Mr. T. & Mrs. C. Bentley’s Anzac’s Platinum – Good breed type, pleasing head, good topline and tail set when settled, straight front, could have moved better and was giving his handler a hard time. RCC, BPD.
Open Dog
(5) Miss E. Blanchard’s Ch. Dialynne Storm Reflection At Hothersall – Masculine head, would like straighter front legs, shoulders could be better, good topline and tail set and carriage, strong quarters with good hind movement, not as positive in front. CC, BOB. Group 2.
Minor Puppy Bitch
(6) Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’Anzac’s Diamond at Kinola – Pretty head, shade narrow in front which showed in front movement, nice topline and tailset, would like a little more bone, moderate quarters. Best Puppy in breed.
Limit Bitch
(7) Mr. & Mrs. E. Paskins’ Kinola’s Calypso – Feminine head, would like longer ears, good bone and substance, could have better forequarters, shade over weight resulting in poor topline, good quarters and tailset, moved ok behind
Open Bitch
1st
(9) Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ Ch. Kinola’s Calysta – Nice breed type, good topline, bone and tailset, moderate quarters, moved ok behind not as positive in front. Bitch CC and Reserve BOB.
2nd
(8) Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ Ch. Kinola’s Cleo – not as feminine as winner, shade long in loin which resulted in a dip in topline, bone ok and nice quarters , moved ok behind but not as good in front, Res Bitch.
Best Locally Bred Dog in Show, a Rhodesian Ridgeback
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS
Limit Dog
(10) Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s Crownridge Red Regent (AI) – Lovely breed type, good head, neck, nice front and feet, clean outline, good quarters, showed and moved well, still needs to fill out but only a young dog, Dog CC, BOB, Group 1.
Best Locally bred dog in show.
Open Dog
(11) Mr. P. Atkinson’s Ch. Ballyriver Milton – nice outline, not the head of Limit Winner, good substance, feet and bone, pleasing front with good topline, shade straight behind, good ridge moved and showed well. RCC
Junior Bitch
(12) Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s Crownridge Red Ruffian (AI) – Feminine head, good rich colour, excellent ridge, nice feet, a shade narrow through but still young, pleasing outline especially in profile movement.
Limit Bitch
(13) Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s Crownridge Red Red Red (AI) – Could have used tail better and a shade loose in front movement which will improve with age, super head, good straight front and well knuckled feet, lovely clean outline and good quarters, still needs to fill out, BCC, Res BOB.
Open Bitch
(14) Mr. P. Atkinson’s Ch. Rottzridge Celtic Princess – Lovely for breed type, good head, super bone and feet, good neck and rich colour, shade soft in topline which showed in profile movement and a little straight in angulation. Res CC.
GOLDEN RETRIEVERS
Junior Dog
15) Mrs. J. Ray’s Fenwood Louis Vuitton Of Thatcher – Lovely for type, nice head with kind expression, good neck, topline and bend of stifle, would like more muscle tone and a shade more length of leg, moved ok behind, pinned in a little in front. BOB, CC, Group 1.
Limit Dog
(16) Mrs. J. Fields’ Thatchers Storm Cloud – A little plain in head due to lack of stop, nice length of leg, good bone and quarters, topline ok, could have moved better.
Open Dog
(17) Mrs. L. Husbands’ Thatchers Stormy Knight C.D. – pleasing head and pigment, good bone and nice neck, topline ok, moderate quarters, moved ok behind , coat not at it’s best, Res BOB.
Junior Bitch
(18) Mrs. J. Ray’s Amirene Midsummer Dream Of Thatcher – Lovely pigment, feminine head, nice bone and feet, enough neck, shoulders ok, shade long in topline and needs stronger topline. Best Bitch.
LABRADORS
Open Dog
(19) Mrs. Z. Gray-Mrshall’s Sh.Ch. Linthwaite Centaurus Of Zinzara – Nice head and pigment, would like more angulation and topline could be better, favouring shoulder on move, nice rear movement , super attitude. Best Dog.
Limit Bitch
(21) Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s Figtree Lady Saturn Of Zinzara – Nice shape but not enough of her, pretty head, would like more bone and better tail, moderate quarters, needs to settle on move. Best Bitch, BOB.
FLAT COAT RETRIEVER
Open Bitch
(22) Mrs. B. Greenidge’s Sh.Ch. Ballyriver Tweed In Paradise – Feminine head, would like more bone and substance, lacked muscle tone and out of coat, moved well. BOB.
IRISH SETTER
Minor Puppy Dog
(23) Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore’s FEARNLEY FIRE STORM OF MOORLANDS – Very promising puppy but not ready for CC’s yet, nice head and bone, good neck and tail carriage, good rear angulation, just needs time. BOB, BP, Puppy Group 1.
AKITAS
Junior Dog
(25) Mr. J.W. Browne J.P. ‘s Redwitch It’s a Wrap At Broowen – Nice balanced head, mouth could be better, good neck front and feet, tailset and carriage could be better, ok in front but would like better quarters and rear action. Best Dog.
Open Bitch
(26) Mr. A. Taylor’s Ch. Topaz Taboo – Nice breed type but tailset a little low and coat could be harsher, pleasing head neck and front ok, topline could be better, shade straight behind, showed well. Best Bitch BOB.
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
Open Dog
(27) Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s Ch. Risepark Pretty Smart Guy At Jamrock – Lovely breed type, super head and neck, carrying a little too much weight over shoulders spoiling front movement, good quarters, tail set a shade low, showed well. Dog CC, Group 2.
Miniature Schnauzer goes Best in Show
Open Bitch
(28) Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s Risepark’s Hallmark At Jamrock – Super breed type, lovely feminine head with correct ears and dark eye, well placed neck and shoulders with the correct straight not level topline which she kept on the move, excellent ribbing, good quarters with correct tailset and carriage, good harsh, pepper and salt coat, showed well, carrying maximum weight. Bitch CC, BOB. Group 1. Best in Show
SHIH TZU
Open Dog
(29) Mr. M.J. Bascombe’s Ch. Santosha Sunny Delight – Nice shape and profile movement, drove well behind, topline could be stronger and head more masculine, good coat and texture front ok. CC, BOB.
Bouvier Des Flandres, Rita
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES
Open Bitch
(30) Miss M. Ashby’s Calliope Rita C.D. – Nice breed type with lots to like, pleasing head with good back skull, nice bone, good topline and quarters, moved ok coat acceptable. CC, BOB. BLB.
DOBERMANN
Limit Dog
(32) Mr. J. Haynes’ Market Hill Musketeer – Lovely profile movement , good depth of body but needs more weight all over, nice head, front and feet, good tail carriage, moved a shade wide in front and needs more condition. CC, BOB.
Open Dog
(34) Mr. J.-M. Cozier’s Viemar Nobody Does It Better At Market Hill – Big upstanding dog, lovely bone and substance, strong masculine head, nice front, feet and quarters, deep brisket and sound, sores on legs spoilt picture, RCC.
Open Bitch
(36) Mr. J.M. Cozier’s Golden Caramel Of Market Hill – Pleasing head, enough bone, untidy undercarriage spoils outline, carrying a little too much weight, nice quarters, movement ok but lacked drive and sparkle. Best Bitch
BULLMASTIFFS
Minor Puppy Dog
(37) Mr. D. Cobham’s Zahara Bulls Sea Lion – Very immature, head coming on nicely for age, good neck, nice topline, needs more muscle tone, very promising.
Puppy Dog
(40) Mr. R. Riley’s Lord Maximus – Nice breed type, pleasing head and pigment, good bone and correct length of body, croup a little steep and rear angulation could be better. RCC. Best Puppy Dog.
(39) Messrs. T. Iffill & O. Holder’s Treone Dark Sultan – Nice type, good bone, pleasing head and neck, feet and tail ok, shade weak in topline.
(38) Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. ‘s Hothersall’s Hercule – stronger in head for body and not the balance of first two, needs more ring training .
Junior Dog
(42) Mr. H. King’s Kings Bowzer The Brave – Upstanding dog, strong head, good neck and topline, shade straight in front and rear angulation but looked balanced in profile movement, good pigment and mask.
Limit Dog
(43) Mr. M. Jones’ Prince Caspian – Good head and pigment not overdone in wrinkle, nice front and forechest, strong neck leading into good topline, shade too straight in stifle, good tail, a bit close behind in movement. CC. BOB.
Open Dog
(44) Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. ‘s Ch. Braeaaron Wallace At Ardhub To Hothersall – Over done in head for me and excessive wrinkle, nice front and feet, good strong neck, ample bone, strong quarters, moved ok, carrying too much weight.
Puppy Bitch
1st
(47) Mr. R. Wood’s Merignac Woddys Choice For Woodney – Good head could have darker eye, nice bone, mature for age, good forechest and body, would like better rear assembly. Best Bitch, CC. Reserve BOB. Best Puppy.
2nd
(48) Mr. P. Ashby’s Hothersall’s Cagney – Nice breed type with pleasing head, front could be straighter, enough bone, shade straight in shoulder and rump rises slightly but promising. RCC.
3rd
(46) Messrs. T. Iffill & O. Holder’s Treone Dark Salama – Best profile mover in breed, good free action but very immature, would love to see her in 18 mths, very balanced outline, excellent quarters, needs more confidence.
Open Bitch
(49) Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. ‘s Hothersall’s Lady Godiva – Good honest bitch, head too strong prefer less wrinkle, strong neck, nice front, good ribs and depth of body, moderate quarters, showed well.
DOGUE DE BORDEAUX
Open Dog
(51) Mr. A. Taylor’s Monifa Prince Jabari – Massive head, well boned, strong neck, good ribbing , moved ok in profile, shade close coming and going, lacked condition. CC. BOB
ROTTWEILERS
Minor Puppy Dog
1st
(53) Mr. P. Waterman’s Dersieger Datz Odin at Brandy Wine – Nicely balanced head for age has good bone and nice outline, good rich colour, very immature but promising. Best Puppy Dog.
2nd
(52) Dr. W. Welch’s Elthor Dark Orlando – Nice outline and balance but not the head of winner, showed well, could be more masculine.
Puppy Dog
(56) Mr. F. Prescod’s Fortesque Duncan – Pleasing head, good neck, enough bone, nice topline and tailset, needs to tighten on the move and in front.
Novice Dog
(58) Mr. S. Harrison’s Lonne Biggz – Lovely breed type, super masculine head, good outline and balanced body, good depth of brisket and ribbed well back, moved ok, good temperament with people but not other dogs, he unsettled other dogs in the lineup especially the puppies so lost out on the CC, had to be content with RCC.
(57) Mr. P. Waterman’s Kemrorocks Kabul – Not the head of winner, good neck, shade loose in front and straight in stifle, tailset a little low, super temperament.
Limit Dog
(60) Mr. R. Alleyne’s Guni the Heat Is On – Good head alert but kind expression, excellent neck and topline, front ok with nice forechest but a little straight in rear pastern, colour ok.
Reserve Best in Show
Open Dog
(61) Dr. W. Welch’s Ch. Juffther Dream Lover – Good Masculine head, lovely clean outline, good bone front and feet, nice quarters, moved well, colour ok but could be richer tan. CC. BOB. Group 1. Res BIS.
Minor Puppy Bitch
(62) Dr. W. Welch’s Elthor Dark Opal – Lovely breed type, pleasing head, lovely outline, good neck, front, quarters and feet, needs more confidence in the ring. CC, Res.BOB. BP.
Puppy Bitch
(63) Dr. W. Welch’s Elthor Dark Nell – Not the head of Minor Puppy but very feminine, lovely clean outline, good topline neck and super quarters, good front and feet, good markings and colour.
Junior Bitch
(65) Dr. W. Welch’s Elthor Dark Jasmin – Nice breed type, pleasing head, shade wide in front, enough neck, quarters ok but a bit soft in topline, showed well.
Novice Bitch
(66) Mr. S. Howell’s Kemrorocks Kashmir – Nice outline but head not typical, a little houndy, good front, neck and topline, good quarters, very good rear movement , just ok in front.
Limit Bitch
(67) Mr. R. Alleyne’s Elthor Dark Etta – Head could be better, lovely front, neck and topline, well angulated quarters, sound rear movement a shade loose in front, would like more weight over back. RCC.
Open Bitch
(69) Mr. L. Lavine’s Elthor Dark Helen – Nice head, would like more bone and substance, good neck, topline and quarters, moved ok but a bit unsettled when going over her.
Best Puppy in Show
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG
Puppy Bitch
(72) Mr. O. Holder’s Monifa Brandy – Lovely breed type for quality and temperament, head of good proportions with ears correctly placed, lovely neck and topline, enough bone for age, although sound could have been more fluent. Would love to see her in a year’s time when she has bodied up and more settled on the move. CC. BOB. Group 2, Best Puppy in Group & Best Puppy in Show.
BOXER
Limit Dog
(76) Miss J. Wilson’s Worthingtons Wish Me Luck – Good breed type, pleasing head of good proportions, good bone and feet, pleasing topline and correct tailset and carriage, well muscled quarters, moved ok but lacked drive. CC. BOB.
Open Dog
(77) Miss J. Wilson’s Ch. Stillwells Prince Of Fire – Preferred head of limit dog, good topline and quarters shade loose in front on move, would liked to have judged him as a youngster. Res Best Dog.
Variety
Best Stud Dog – Dr. W. Welch’s Ch. Juffther Dream Lover (Rottweiler)
Best Brood Bitch – Mr. & Mrs. E. Paskins’ Kinola’s Calypso (Beagle)
Best Veteran
(78) Mrs. J. Ray’s Sh.Ch. Burpham Winter Storm Of Thatcher C.D. – Golden Retriever – Good breed type and length of leg, nice bone and feet, good depth of body, moderate quarters, showed well
Tags: B'dos. Kennel Club, Dianna Spavin, Dog shows in Barbados
best in show was well deserved! GORGEOUS!