Best in Show Dog
THE BARBADOS KENNEL CLUB
All Breeds Championship Show – 8th June 2008
Judge Mr. Jack Bispham
Critique
TERRIER GROUP
FOX TERRIERS (SMOOTH)(DOGS)
OPEN
1st – Mr. G. & Mrs. S. Spencer’s CH. TAMEDALE NISTELROOY AT BARINDI
A well balanced 4 year old with good skull topped with neat ears. Nice layback of shoulder, straight front with compact feet. Back level, sound hindquarters giving good drive. CC, BOB & Terrier Group.
TOY GROUP
PAPILLONS (DOGS)
LIMIT
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s HOTHERSALL’S ARES
18 months old in lovely and coat presented in top condition. Liked his head and expression. He stands, shows and moves to advantage. RCC.
2nd – Miss E. Blanchard’s HOTHERSALL’S APOLLO
I see is the litter brother to 1 and very similar in make and shape. Not just the expression or as positive in front movement as his brother.
OPEN
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. KINGSHAVEN SILVER LINING AT HOTHERSALL
A well balanced 6 year old shown and presented in top order. Lovely clean head with well set dark eyes, ears carried correctly to give the desired expression. Firm top line. Stands true front and rear, so free on the move to win the BOB, Group and B.I.S
2nd – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. KINGSHAVEN WONDER MAN AT HOTHERSALL
A 3 year old and again a nice dog with a lot to like about him. Not the expression or overall balance as 1, but is a positive mover.
PAPILLONS (BITCHES)
OPEN
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s HOTHERSALL’S ATHENA
A good looking 18 months old, she is a very good showgirl with well set ears. Not just in full coat today, but is nicely presented and did not disappoint on the move. CC.
GUNDOG GROUP
WEIMARANER (BITCHES)
PUPPY
1st – Mrs. N. Huey’s CHERYYVILLE BRANDY
A nicely balanced 11 months old who stands, moves and shows as if she has been around for years. Good straight front, nice body shape with good chest for age, very promising. BP, Res. CC & RBOB.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. N. Huey’s SH.CH. WILSHIER BLAIZE
A well made bitch with good head proportions. Sound in bone and body with a good depth of chest and level top line. Sound quarters giving easy movement. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group.
RETRIEVERS (GOLDEN) (DOGS)
LIMIT
1st – Mrs. L. Husbands’ THATCHERS STORMY KNIGHT
Nice expression from well placed dark eyes. Liked his body shape. Stands well but he could be more positive in front movement. RCC.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s SH.CH. BURPHAM WINTER STORM OF THATCHER C.D.
A nicely balanced dog shown in good coat and body condition. Well boned straight front, soundly made body and hindquarters. In good coat, he made the most of standing and on the move to win the CC, BOB & Best in Group.
RETRIEVERS (GOLDEN)(BITCHES)
LIMIT
1st – Mrs. J. Ray’s THATCHERS STORM IN A TEACUP
Well set eyes, good front angulations, nice level top line. Stands OK but her front movement could be better. RCC.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. L. Husband’s THATCHERS GOLDEN SKY C.D.
Liked her head qualities. Sound body with a good depth of chest and nice top line. Sound hindquarters, a little disappointing in movement but just did enough to win the CC. RBOB.
RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR) (DOGS)
JUNIOR
1st – Mrs. Z. Gray-Marshall’s LINTHWAITE CENTAURUS OF ZINZARA
Only 12 months old but very promising young man. Liked his clean head, good quarter’s front and rear. Sound body for age, lovely out going temperament and did not disappoint on the move. CC & BOB.
HOUND GROUP
BEAGLE (DOGS)
OPEN
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s CH. DIALYNNE STORM REFLECTION AT HOTHERSALL
A well balanced 3 year old, clean head and good expression. Looks good standing and did not disappoint in movement, going with a good reach which won him the CC, BOB & the Group.
BEAGLES (BITCHES)
OPEN
1st – Senator P. & Mrs. J. Gilkes’ CH. DIALYNNE ASTRID
Only 2 years old with a lot to like about her make and shape. Straight front and firm feet, nice overall body shape, not just the freedom on the move as the dog. CC & RBOB.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK (DOGS)
LIMIT
1st – Mr. A. Craigg’s KENMILLIX LUSAKA
Good head plains, liked his neck and top line. Sound front and rear, could put more into his movement. RCC.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. R. Lozada’s & Mr. D. Arthur’s CH.CENNENRIDGE ZALIKA
A well made 3 year old. Liked his head and expression. Good angulations front and rear. Nice overall body shape, so free in movement. CC & RBOB.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS (BITCHES)
LIMIT
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s BROANI CHIKU AT CROWNRIDGE
Only 16 months old and a quality bitch from any angle. Nice head proportions, so sound in bone and body without being over done. Very well handled on the move she looks like she could go all day. CC,
BOB & Reserve in Group.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. R. Lozada’s & Mr. D. Arthur’s CH.CENNENRIDGE HAZINI
A well balanced 3 year old and again sound in bone and body, with a nice depth of chest and good ribs. Stands true but could not match the Limit winner on the move. RCC.
UTILITY GROUP
AKITAS (DOGS)
JUNIOR
1st – Mr. J. Jones’ FREE LANCE
Good muzzle & foreface, well boned straight front and good feet. Liked his top line and tail set. In good body condition, just did enough on the move. RCC & RBOB.
LIMIT
1st – Mr. D. Boyce’s DONKEMRE TAKE NO CHANCE
A 7 year so sound in bone and body. Head handles well topped with neat ears. Good overall body shape with deep chest, stands true front and rear, moves as one would expect from his sound confirmation. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group.
AKITAS (BITCHES)
PUPPY
1st – Mr. T. Worrell’s & Mr. L. Beckles’ TRIDENT PARTY IN THE RAIN
Only 8 months old she has a good out going temperament. Straight front, as one would expect needs time to develop, in good coat for age, she just needs time. BP.
MINIATURE (SCHNAUZER)( DOGS)
JUNIOR
1st – Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson’s RISEPARK PRETTY SMART GUY AT JAMROCK
A 16 months old, of lovely type and overall balance. Good head plains, strong back of correct length. In good coat, he stands and shows to advantage. So balanced on the move, I am told this is the owners first time in the show ring, he did very well in handling Smart Guy to the CC, BOB & Res BIS.
WORKING GROUP
BOUVIERS DES FLANDRES(DOGS)
LIMIT
1st – Mrs. W. Kirton’s CALLIOPE RUPERT
A 2 year with nice overall body shape all well covered, but coat could be a little soft. He stands well showing off his out line but could put that little bit more into his movement. CC & RBOB.
BOUVIERS DES FLANDRES(BITCHES)
LIMIT
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CALLIOPE RITA
18 months old sound in bone and body. Nice head proportions, front OK but could stand better behind, moved with ease. RCC.
OPEN
1st – Miss M. Ashby’s CH. CALLIOPE RHAPSODY
A quality bitch from any angle, clean head with nice muzzle / skull proportions. Neck muscular, short body with well sprung ribs. She stands true front and rear powerful on the move. CC, BOB & Res. in Group.
DOBERMANNS (DOGS)
JUNIOR
1st – Mr. J.M. Cozier’s VIEMAR NOBODY DOES ITBETTER AT MARKET HILL
A well balanced 14 months old. Good muzzle stop and skull. Well made body and quarters. In good muscle condition for age. Balanced in movement. CC & BOB.
DOBERMANNS (BITCHES)
MINOR PUPPY
1st – Mr. J.M. Cozier’s MARKET HILL ANNIE OAKLEY
A very promising 8 months old who should have a bright future. Clean head and body lines. Straight front and nicely angulated hindquarters giving easy action. RCC & Best Puppy in Show.
LIMIT
1st – Mr. J.M. Cozier’s GOLDEN CARAMEL OF MARKET HILL
A 3 year old brown with nice head plains. Good neck and body shape. Looks good in profile. She stands true but moving a little wide in front today. CC & RBOB.
BULLMASTIFFS (DOGS)
MINOR PUPPY
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL
An 8 months old brindle with a lovely temperament. Nice overall body shape, stands and moves very well for his first show. BP.
NOVICE
1st – Mr. D. Daniel’s RED REBEL
A 3 year old with nice head qualities. Good top line and tail set, good drive but could move better in front.
LIMIT
1st – Mr. P. Ashby’s FLANDERS COMMORAWRY WOOD AT ZAHARA BULLS
18 months old with a nice clean head and good expression. Sound in bone and body with a nice depth of chest. Looks good standing and moved with ease. RCC & RBOB.
OPEN
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – CH. MURBISA CONNOR AT HOTHERSALL
A powerful built dog with great strength. Head large and square, with well set eyes and good head proportions. Well boned front, back short, strong hindquarters which gives him power on the move, fully deserved the CC, BOB & the Group, just felt the heat in the run off for BIS.
BULLMASTIFFS (BITCHES)
MINOR PUPPY
1st – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – ARDHUB STRIKE A POSE AT HOTHERSALL
8 months old with nice head qualities. Straight well boned front and well arched feet. Good neck and top line, did not disappoint on the move.
2nd – Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – NADNEIL DAZZLE BORA AT HOTHERSALL
Another 8 months old not just as mature as 1 in body. Both look good standing, and not much in the movement.
JUNIOR
1st – Mr. P. Ashby’s MISS STARLIGHT AT ZAHARA BULLS
An 18 months old fawn, with lovely head and mask. Good top line and body. Stands true front and rear, moved with purpose. CC.
NOVICE
1st – Mr. D. Daniel’s LADY HELENA
Good looking fawn with nice head and expression. Good angulations front and rear which give her easy action.
OPEN
1st Mr.P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – HOTHERSALL’S LADY VICTORIA
A well balanced 20 month old with good muzzle & skull. Sound in bone and body with nice angulations. Makes the most of standing and on the move. RCC.
GREAT DANES (DOGS)
OPEN
1st – Mr. & Mrs. J. O’Selmo’s CH. BREDWARDINE BLUE VICTORY
A well balanced Dane with good head plains. Nice lay back of shoulder, liked his top line and sound hindquarters. Makes the most of standing, he covers the ground with ease. CC & BOB.
GREAT DANES(BITCHES)
OPEN
1st – Miss E. Blanchard’s GRIFFIN LADY AMARETTO
Not what I am looking for in a Great Dane, she has too much white and a lack of breed type. Difficult to assess in head and dentition. Looks OK standing in profile, and just did enough in movement.
DOGUES DE BORDEAUX (DOGS)
PUPPY
1st – Mr. A. Taylor’s MONIFA PRINCE JABARI
11 months old with good head neck and top line. Could stand better in front with one leg ‘out of line’. Depth of chest OK for age, and just did enough on the move. BOB.
2nd – Mr. R. & Mrs. C. White’s TAJIREH TRIGGER
Almost same age and very much the same make and shape as 1. I see they both have the same sire. And again he could stand a lot better in front. RBOB.
ROTTWEILERS (DOGS)
MINOR PUPPY
1st – Mr. J. Haynes’ MARANATHA STUDLEY
A very promising 8 months old, clean head and good expression. Liked his overall construction and body shape. Moves with purpose. BP & RCC.
PUPPY
1st – Mr. R. Alexander’s ALEX ALEXANDER
11 months old with nice head proportions. Straight front and good top line. Did fine on the move, just needs that little bit more ring training;
JUNIOR
1st – Mr. R. Alleyne’s GUNI THE HEAT IS ON
Pleasing head and expression. Good overall body shape stands true and moved with a nice stride.
OPEN
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s CH. BORTERRA STONE MASON AT ELTHOR
A 4 year old, not a big dog but of nice overall quality. Muscular neck and sound body. Good angulations front and rear giving easy action, CC & BOB.
ROTTWEILER (BITCHES)
LIMIT
1st – Dr. W. Welch’s SIESTA CREEK YOGA VON EVMAN
A nicely balanced bitch, nicely constructed front and rear, good neck and top line, looks good standing and keeps her shape on the move, well handled to the CC & RBOB.
2nd – Mr. D.R. Sandiford’s ALOE CARRIE
Another nice looking bitch, again moves with purpose. She could stand better behind, not much in 1 & 2. RCC.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS (DOGS)
NOVICE
1st – Mr. M. Worrell’s DANIA ZAMB
A 4 year old with good head plains. Straight front and good feet. Angulations OK which give him smooth movement.
OPEN
1st – Mrs. A. Sobers-Rice’s MONIFA RODDIE
A good looking dog makes the most of standing showing off his out line. Well made front and rear, on the move he has a good long reach and smooth movement well handled to CC.
2nd – Miss S. Patel’s SHOTAAN FRITZ OF NETANYA
Good head and expression. Straight front and nicely angulated hindquarters. Looks good in profile, not just the freedom in movement as 1st, RCC.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS(BITCHES)
MINOR PUPPY
1st – Mr. A. Rice’s MONIFA MISS BE HAVED
A promising young lady with a clean head and nice expression. Good overall body shape, good angulations giving her easy action. BP.
JUNIOR
1st – Mrs. K.A. Allen’s NETANYA VENUS
Well placed eyes and ears. Nice body shape, she stands OK and once she gets going can move with a nice reach;
NOVICE
1st – Mrs. S. Nieves’ MIRRWOOD WANDA AT DANAMAN
A good looking bitch with nice head plains. Good angulations front and rear, looks good standing and on the move, pressed hard for the top honours.
LIMIT
1st – Mrs. S. Nieves’ SHOTAAN CHARISMA VON MARINITA AT DANAMAN
Head OK but would be a lot better if she used her ears more. Stands true front and rear, body well covered in a good textured coat. Scores on the move.
OPEN
1st – Mr. O. Holder’s CH. MONIFA RANI
Impressive head and expression. Liked her body shape and construction. Well balanced throughout, and moves as one would expect from her sound confirmation. CC & BOB. She did not move with the same ease in the group as she did in the breed class.
2nd – Mr. M. Worrell’s SILKENWOOD POSY OF KIMBERLAND
Another quality bitch again very well handled in good body condition and coat. Pressed the winner all the way when on the move. RCC & RBOB.
BOXER (DOGS)
JUNIOR
1st – Miss C. Evelyn’s RUGBY COCKTAIL CHANCER
Good muzzle and chin, well placed eyes. Good overall body shape, stands true and once settled went very well. RCC.
LIMIT
1st – Ms. J. Wilson’s STILLWELLS PRINCE OF FIRE
Nice body proportions. He stands OK but could be more positive in front movement.
OPEN
1st – Mr. J. Evelyn’s SOOJON CHANCER
Good head and expression. Nice overall body shape with a good depth of chest. Sound front and rear giving him a nice striding action. CC & BOB.
BEST STUD DOG: Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C. – 9Bullmastiff) – CH. MURBISA CONNOR AT HOTHERSALL
From what I saw today, this Bullmastiff male has produced quality stock, all with very good out going temperaments, and good confirmation;
BEST VETERAN:
1st – Mrs. S.B. Hamilton-Outcalt’s CH. ZIPITDEDOD BY CROWNRIDGE C.D. (Rhodesian Ridgeback)
Best veteran was a 9 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback shown in top order and body condition. From across the ring he looks about 4. Lovely clean dentition, a credit to his owner, I am told I awarded him Res. BIS 6 years ago, and he still looks great.
Judge: Mr Jack B. Bispham
Junior Handing, 7 – 10 years,
Brandon Dowding was in full control of his dog both when standing and moving going as one with his charge, Best Junior Handler in Show;
Junior Handing 11 – 16 years,
Kyle Batson, another up and coming handler, he stands his dog well, but needs to look at his dog from time to time when on the move;
Judge: Mrs. Jo Bispham.
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Good job.