Steve Hall judging in B'dos.
Here is Steve Hall’s critique of the BKC’s All Breeds Dog show held on October 11, 2009.
Steve Hall has judged both the Working Group and the Pastoral Groups at Crufts. He is one of the UK judges approved by the FCI to judge every breed approved by The Kennel Club, UK. He is also approved by The Kennel Club to judge more than 40 breeds and also Best in Show.
Two earlier posts have pictures of the group winners and some of the dogs at show handling classes.
G R O U P I – T E R R I E R S
BULL TERRIERS – DOGS
CLASS 1 – JUNIOR
1st KINGDOM’S POWERS – LOC – 19.09.08 – 15641/08 – Dajan Special Cargo ex Kenmilquin Pebble Moon. Breeder: Mr. M. Cottrell. Owner: Mr. N. Harrison.
Young adolescent dog that needs more time to grow on, pleasing in outline and construction, typical head with correct eye and ears, would prefer better bite, needs to develop more in forechest to convey strength, moved with purpose. BOB.
G R O U P I I – T O Y S
PAPILLONS – DOGS
CLASS 2 – LIMIT
1st KINGSHAVEN YOU’RE MY SMIFFY AT HOTHERSALL – IMP – 24.09.2007 – 15523/08 – Pinelan High On Style At Kingshaven ex Serenglade Faith In Future Kingshaven. Breeder: Mr.& Mrs. R. & J. Banfield.
Owner: Miss E. Blanchard.
Nice red & white party colour, nice proportions with a good outline, strongly headed dog that had good but rather heavy looking ears, excellent disposition, well constructed bodily with the right ratio’s, good firm mover in both directions with lovely tail carriage. CC, BOB & Best in Group.
CLASS 3 – OPEN
1st HOTHERSALL’S ARES – LOC – 3.12.06 – 14803/07 – Ch. Kingshaven Wonder Man At Hothersall ex Ch. Ringlands Opal At Hothersall. Breeder/Owner: Miss E. Blanchard.
Another built on similar lines, with a more refined head piece and lighter ears, wonderful expression, ample neck, good forehand, lightly boned with good feet, excellent proportions but struggled to keep his tail up on the move which spoilt his outline, so had to come reserve. RCC & Reserve in Group
G R O U P I I I – G U N D O G S
RETRIEVERS (GOLDEN) – DOGS
CLASS 4 – LIMIT
1st THATCHERS STORM CLOUD – LOC – 11.02.2006 – 14463/06 – Sh.Ch. Burpham Winter Storm of Thatcher C.D. ex Sh.Ch. Thatcher’s Highland Moon C.D. Breeder: Mrs. J. Ray. Owner: Mrs. J. Fields.
A very honest dog that tended to pace at times but once he got into his stride he looked the part, very showy on the move, nicely headed with a good eye & neat ears, ample neck with a good front assembly, good bodily condition, I think he has more to give and should do well. RCC.
CLASS 5 – OPEN
1st SH.CH. BURPHAM WINTER STORM OF THATCHER C.D. – IMP – 23.12.2003 – 13259/04 – Ch. Stanroph Squadron Leader ex Burpham Tolvsupastar. Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. R.A. Strudwick. Owner: Mrs. J. Ray.
A most beautiful outline and looks the part a very steady mover, but needs to give a little more on the move, that’s the reason he was beat by the bitch for BOB, strongly headed with a good eye, flattish broad skull giving a good expression, excellent overlay that caught your eye, good bodily condition. CC & RBOB.
2nd THATCHERS STORMY KNIGHT C.D. – LOC – 11.02.2006 – 14464/06 – Sh.Ch. Burpham Winter Storm of
Thatcher C.D. ex Sh.Ch. Thatcher’s Highland Moon C.D. Breeder: Mrs. J. Ray. Owner: Mrs. L. Husbands.
Nice type with style, needs to fill in more in body to complete picture, nice head that has a pleasing expression, neat ears, ample neck with good forehand, good bone and feet, stout loin, could be firmer going away, well prepared and presented.
RETRIEVERS (GOLDEN) – BITCHES
CLASS 6 – OPEN
1st THATCHERS STORM IN A TEACUP – LOC – 11.02.06 – 14459/06 – Sh.Ch. Burpham Winter Storm Of Thatcher C.D. ex Sh.Ch. Thatcher’s Highland Moon C.D. Breeder/Owner: Mrs. J. Ray.
A very attractive bitch that has the most stunning outline when gaiting around the ring, feminine head with a good kind eye, clean neck, needs more width of forechest, nicely ribbed with stout loin, excellent rear quarters that propelled her along with ease, carrying a lovely coat. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group.
2nd SH.CH. THATCHERS GOLDEN SKY C.D. – LOC – 11.05.03 – 12855/03 – Sh.Ch. Eastonwood Highland Laddie
ex Thatchers Santa Evita. Breeder: Mrs. J. Ray. Owner: Mrs. L. Husbands.
Nice type bitch with a good outline but spoilt rather with a jacket that was a touch too fussy, very feminine in head giving a good expression, nice proportions, good forechest, deep ribbing, moved OK but not with the style of winner, very well handled throughout. RCC.
RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR) – DOGS
CLASS 7 – OPEN
1st LINTHWAITE CENTAURUS OF ZINZARA – IMP – 18.05.07 – 15158/07 – Sh.Ch. Silver Suede over Rocheby
ex Linthwaite Fleur. Breeder: Mrs. J. King Owner: Mrs. Zoe Gray – Marshall
Nice to see legs on a Labrador, this gave him the balance they require to perform, not a big dog but extremely well balanced throughout, a most beautiful head piece that was not overdone, keen eye with very good ears, ample neck, excellent body that was quite lean and fit, very good rear angulation, very good mover, presented and prepared in pristine condition, to be very critical, I would have liked him to move a touch wider behind. CC, BOB, Best in Group & Reserve Best in Show.
Abs. SH.CH. BENATONE SECRET MISSION OF THEBERTON – IMP – 3.07.02 – 12577/03 – Sh.Ch. Tapeatom Gadding Around at Sandylands ex Benatone Barley Sugar. Breeder: Miss S. & Mrs. R. Jackson. Owner: Mrs. S. Leacock.
RETRIEVERS (LABRADOR) – BITCHES
CLASS 8 – JUNIOR
1st FOXRUSH SECRET LOVE – IMP – 10.08.08 – 15759/09 – Rocheby State Occasion ex Foxrush Blue Bell. Breeder: Mrs. J. Charlton. Owner: Miss F. Arthur.
A sweetly expressive bitch, she really needs to start to spring up on the leg a little more to give her better balance, also she is carrying too much weight which does not help, very feminine head with a good eye, good forechest, good bone and feet, good length to back, moves OK in both directions. CC & RBOB.
RETRIEVER (FLAT COATED) – BITCHES
CLASS 9 – LIMIT
1st BALLYRIVER TWEED IN PARADISE – IMP – 9.01.2008 – 15513/08 – Sh.Ch. Covenstead Ambassador ex
Rosy Beauty. Breeder: Ms. C.A. Young. Owner: Mrs. B. Greenidge.
Still only a baby, as this is a breed that is not finished until later in life, you must be patient, typical head piece with an excellent eye and obliquely set, very good clean neck and front, good bodily proportions, quite good in rear, covered in a top class coat that shone with condition, moved well but tail could be straighter on the move. CC & BOB.
IRISH SETTERS – DOGS
CLASS 10 – JUNIOR
1st FEARNLEY FIRE HOSTA OF MOORLANDS – IMP – 11.05.2008 – 16052/09 – Sh.Ch. Danaway Destiny ex
Fearnley Fire Twinkle. Breeder: Mrs. P.M. Rhodes. Owners: Mr. & Mrs. A. Moore.
A well grown male that gleamed with condition, pleasing head with a good eye and well placed ears, good clean neck, good forehand, correct ribbing for this breed, nice tail set and carriage, could move a touch firmer behind. Presented in tip top condition. BOB.
G R O U P IV – H O U N D S
BEAGLES – DOGS
CLASS 11 – OPEN
1st CH. DIALYNNE STORM REFLECTION AT HOTHERSALL – IMP – 26.07.05 – 14306/05 – Ch. Storm Away Of Dialynne ex Konstanza Kleopatra. Breeder: Miss M. Spavin. Owner: Miss E. Blanchard.
Nice type and of quality, pleasing head with a soft expression, good ears, ample neck, would have liked a touch more foreleg and forechest to complete the picture, very well balanced bodily with good proportions, firm back and good tail set, workmanlike gait, very well handled. CC & BOB.
BEAGLES – BITCHES
CLASS 12 – OPEN
1st KINOLA’S CLEO – LOC – 26.01.08 – 15251/08 – Ch. Dialynne Storm Reflection At Hothersall ex Ch. Dialynne Astrid. Breeders/Owners: Senator & Mrs. P. Gilkes. CC & RBOB.
2nd KINOLA’S CALYSTA – LOC – 26.01.08 – 15253/08 – Ch. Dialynne Storm Reflection At Hothersall ex Ch. Dialynne Astrid. Breeders/Owners: Senator & Mrs. P. Gilkes.
I found these two very hard to separate, now I know why, litter sisters, I thought that the winner was a fraction more hound like than the other, very similarly built, quite good in heads and expressions, neat ears, good length of necks with good bone and feet, pleasing bodily ratio’s and firm rear action, both presented in good order by two very capable young handlers.
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS – DOGS
CLASS 13 – JUNIOR
1st BALLYRIVER MILTON – IMP – 20.07.08 – 15760/09 – Ch. Sonstraal Baron Samedi ex Ch. Sonstraal Chrismas Eve At Kazval. Breeder: Ms. C.A. Young. Owner: Mr. P. Atkinson.
Very nice young male with a good outline, pleasing proportions and looks every much a hound, could be cleaner in head, good dentition, ample neck, good bone and feet, lovely bodily condition, with excellent ridge and well placed crowns, good firm mover in both directions, excellent colour. RCC.
CLASS 14 – OPEN
1st KENMILLIX LUSAKA – IMP – 30.04.2006 – 14154/07 – Veldtkammer Challenge ex Mistress Of Sophistication. Breeder: Mr. M. Barnes. Owner: Mr. A. Craig.
A nice well made dog that needs to be moved a faster pace to gain advantage, good head parts, and better crowns than other, not quite as deep and full in ribbing as other dog which made him more attractive to the eye, good firm condition and firmer behind, quite well handled. CC & RBOB.
2nd CH. CENNENRIDGE ZALIKA – IMP – 31.10.04 – 14016/05 – Ch. Eilack Eliakim ex Lady Gwinevre. Breeders: Mr. P.A. & Mrs. V.G. Tommason. Owners: Mrs. R. Lozada & Mr. D. Arthur.
Nice type but a touch overdone in body, good strong head with a good eye and ear, ample neck, excellent bone with deep broad forechest, good topline and tail set, good ridge but crowns could be better positioned, good forward reach but could be firmer behind .
RHODESIAN RIDGEBACKS – BITCHES
CLASS 15 – JUNIOR
1st ROTTZRIDGE CELTIC PRINCESS – IMP – 21.07.08 – 15761/09 – Ir.Ch. Veldtkammer Braces Vom Rottzridge ex Ir.Ch. Trendsetter Aza Vom Rottzridge. Breeders: Mr. G. & Mrs. J. Anthony. Owner: Mr. P. Atkinson.
The star of the show, and what a star she was, so clean cut to the eye, fresh and smart in outline, very correct in head with a most beautiful eye, particularly in colour, good clean front with the best of timbers attached to the best feet you could wish for, so well padded, perfect proportions, too be critical she needs to firm up in topline and drop her tail a little on the move to be perfect, I’m sure this will happen in time as she is only young yet, the best of ridges and crowns, effortless gaiting action, best of colouring and in pristine condition. CC, BOB, Best in Group & Best in Show.
CLASS 16 – OPEN
1st CH. CENNENRIDGE HAZINI – IMP – 31.10.04 – 14017/05 – Ch. Eilack Eliakim ex Lady Gwinevre.
Breeders: Mr. P.A. & Mrs. V.G. Tommason. Owners: Mrs. R. Lozada & Mr. D. Arthur.
Quality bitch that is fully matured and in firm condition, good clean lines that attract your eye, feminine head piece, good eye, clean cut neck, good forehand and feet, good bodily ratio’s but needs to firm up more in back line, good crowns, good positive mover behind but needs to strengthen a touch more in front, excellent colour with a good sheen, well presented. RCC.
G R O U P V – UTILITY
AKITAS – DOGS
CLASS 17 – PUPPY
1st FREE THINKER – LOC – 10.12.2008 – 15690/09 – Free Lance ex Redfire Kulma.
Breeder: Mr. R. Norville. Owner: Mr. M. Jones.
Young male that I thought was rather small in stature, but he was balanced bodily, his head was not quite balanced as yet, a touch too long in muzzle which did not give him the correct expression needed for this breed, maybe this will correct with maturity, good eye and ears, plenty of neck, good feet, very good topline and tail, moved with purpose and was quite firm, coat preparation could have been better.
CLASS 18 – MAIDEN
Abs. MAN OF GONDOR – LOC – 19.05.2006 – 14549/06 – Donkemre Dark Shadow ex Rashad Son Of Queen Hera. Breeder: Mr. W. Daniel. Owner: Mr. W. Smith.
CLASS 19 – LIMIT
1st FREE LANCE – LOC – 22.02.07 – 14916/07 – In Touch With Time ex Tondar Free Will. Breeder: Mr. R. Basdeo Owner: Mr. M. J. Jones.
Whist there where things to like about him I thought he lacked a little breed type, good eye and small ears, good arched neck, rather narrow in front due to lack of forechest, deep ribbing with a good topline, and tail, moved with purpose in both directions.
AKITAS – BITCHES
CLASS 20 – LIMIT
1st ELTHOR DREAM GIRL – LOC – 31.03.2007 – 15026/07 – Ch. Redwitch I Rest My Case at Elthor ex
Barindi Close To You. Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. A. Taylor.
Nice type bitch which I thought was rather on the small side, however, she was a good breed type with a typical head and good eyes, very alert ears, good overall make and shape, good proportions, quite a thick jacket covering, moved ok but could have been firmer. RBOB.
2nd EMBER FIRE GLOW – LOC – 1.12.2005 – 14348/06 – Ch. Melodor Resistnce is Futile At Tondar ex
Vikiing’s Lady. Breeder: Mr. T. Worrell. Owner: Mr. T. Worrell.
Another bitch about the same height as winner, not quite the balanced head of winner, but a little firmer on the move but a touch close behind, good bodily ratio’s throughout, good bone and feet, firm back line and tail set. Thick jacket.
CLASS 21 – OPEN
1st CH. TOPAZ TABOO – LOC – 17.09.2004 – 13685/04 – Redwitch Take No Prisoners At Elthor ex Hachiko Princess. Breeder: Mr. T. Ellis. Owner: Mr. A. Taylor.
A very nice type with a very typical head piece, nice eyes and excellent ears, ample neck and clean throughout, good in forechest and bone, neat tight feet, excellent body ratio’s with a good back line and tail set, good free mover and good in profile, covered in a good quality thick jacket of good colour. CC & BOB.
2nd FREE FLIGHT – LOC – 22.02.07 – 14919/07 – In Touch With Time ex Tondar Free Will.
Breeder: Mr. R. Basdeo. Owner: Mr. T. Inniss
Quite a well grown bitch that looks feminine, could be a touch more typical in skull. Good eye and ears set, just enough neck, plenty of bone with reasonable feet, moderately angulated quarters, moved with style and purpose.
BOSTON TERRIERS – DOGS
CLASS 22 – JUNIOR
1st WILDAX MUDDY PUDDLE OF SPREA – IMP – 8.09.08 – 15737/09 – Ch. Wildax Scaramouche ex
Wildax Silver Sinner. Breeders: Mr. F. & Mrs. M. Wildman. Owners: Mr. S. & Mrs. P. Scott.
Smart dog full of type, good markings, pleased in head with good lip line, strong well developed underjaw, and good small erect ears just enough neck, tends at time to stand a touch wide in front, which needs correcting, stands over a little too much ground, needs more training to get the best out of him, presented in good condition. CC & RBOB.
BOSTON TERRIERS – BITCHES
CLASS 23 – JUNIOR
1st WILDAX ROMANTIC ROSETTI OF SPREA – IMP – 21.08.08 – 15738/09 – Wildax Purple Pebble At Claymurf
ex Wildax Marvellous Molly. Breeder: Mrs. J. Barclay-Murray. Owners: Mr. S. & Mrs. P. Scott.
A most charming young lady that was so correct in her proportions and head qualities, but needs to be handled much better than she was, I thing she can charm any judge she wish if she puts in a better performance, very good mover and at time when she did perform I though her quite outstanding and correct. Cc, BOB & Best in Group.
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER – DOGS
CLASS 24 – OPEN
1st CH. RISEPARK PRETTY SMART GUY AT JAMROCK – IMP – 15.02.07 – 15076/07 – Int.Ch. Hideki Who’s That Guy With Risepark ex Risepark Sweeton Rosie. Breeders: Messrs. P. Newman & B. Day.
Owners: Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson.
A smart dog from a famous kennel, on first inspection he appeared a little too deep in chest which spoilt his proportions, but on closer inspection this was not quite so, he had too much body fridge, good male skull, would have like a fraction more parallel head planes, however, he was flat with good ears, clean cut neck with pleasing forechest, good compact body, and tail set. Good workmanlike gait, harsh jacket. CC & RBOB.
MINIATURE SCHNAUZER – BITCHES
CLASS 25 – JUNIOR
1st RISEPARK HIGH HOPES AT JAMROCK – IMP – 5.10.2008 – 16051/09 – Ch. Risepark Striking Fella ex Risepark All Time High. Breeders: Messrs. R. P. Newman & B.D. Day. Owners: Mr. R. & Mrs. J. Anderson.
A very attractive outline looks every much a schnauzer, very sweet expression coming from a quite correct head, good dark eye neat ears, lovely neck and topline, high wither, needs to give a little more on the move, has lots of presence. Good mover but tends to single track at times. Well presented. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group.
SHIH TZU – DOGS
CLASS 26 – OPEN
1st SANTOSHA SUNNY DELIGHT – IMP – 15.06.06 – 4779/07 – Santosha D’Ya Feel Lucky ex Hiddenkey No Grey Area. Breeders: Mr. D. & Mrs. S.M. Crossley. Owner: Mr. M.J. Bascombe.
Nicely proportioned dog from this well known breeder, good head qualities with the best of dentition and underjaw, bright in eye, excellent expression, good wide forechest good bone, nice ribbing, tail set could have been higher, good firm mover both ways showing full pads, good length to coat but could be thicker, but this must be difficult in this climate. CC & BOB.
SHIH TZU – BITCHES
CLASS 27 – OPEN
Abs. SANTOSHA CENTREFOLD – IMP. – 2.12.06 – 15335/08 – Santosha Nearly An Angel ex Santosha Just Because.
Breeders: Mr. D. & Mrs. S.M. Crossley. Owner: Mr. M.J. Bascombe.
G R O U P V I – W O R K I N G
BOUVIERS DES FLANDRES – DOGS
CLASS 28 – LIMIT
Abs. CALLIOPE RUPERT – LOC – 6.03.06 – 14392/06 – Ch. Rick Lois From The Dogsfarm At Calliope ex Ch. Farleycross So Far So Good Of Calliope. Breeder: Miss M. Ashby. Owner: Mrs. W. Kirton.
BOUVIERS DES FLANDRES – BITCHES
CLASS 29 – LIMIT
1st CALLIOPE RITA – LOC – 6.03.06 – 14389/06 – Ch. Rick Lois From The Dogsfarm At Calliope
ex Ch. Farleycross So Far So Good Of Calliope. Breeder/Owner: Miss M. Ashby.
Stood foursquare and very forbidding, has lots of presence, nothing offends, lovely head piece nice flat skull ears on top, dark eyes, strong thick set neck, compact and well ribbed, excellent rear, lovely jacket, lost out by not giving enough on the move, both these bouviers coming from a Dogsfarm line, these are the quality you come to expect. RCC & RBOB.
CLASS 30 – OPEN
1st CH. CALLIOPE RHAPSODY C.D. – LOC – 6.03.06 – 14386/06 – Ch. Rick Lois From The Dogsfarm At Calliope
ex Ch. Farleycross So Far So Good Of Calliope. Breeder/Owner: Miss M. Ashby.
Another example of quality this bitch catches your eye for her outline and correctness on the move, very firm in topline, not quite as compact as other, lovely head again with the same qualities as above, carrying a good quality jacket, gives more on the move. Same applies to this bitch as the other. CC & BOB.
Pictures of Bouviers judged by Steve Hall Here
DOBERMANNS – DOGS
CLASS 31 – JUNIOR
1st MARKET HILL MUSKETEER – LOC – 14.09.2008 – 16048/09 – Viemar Nobody Does it Better At Market Hill ex Golden Caramel Of Market Hill. Breeder: Mr J.-M. Cozier. Owner: Mr. J. Haynes.
A rather giddy dog that at first gave a poor performance, but once settled he was fine give the outline of strength yet elegant, very clean over skull with a sharp eye, ample neck with a good arch, just enough bone reasonable feet, compact and deep in body, very athletic looking, brown in colour, good reachy mover but needs to firm up a little. CC & BOB.
CLASS 32 – OPEN
Abs. VIEMAR NOBODY DOES IT BETTER AT MARKET HILL – IMP – 25.02.2007 – 15384/08 – Ch. Korifey Iz Zoosfery ex Viemar A Dream Come True A.I. Breeder: Miss J. Jeans. Owner: Mr. J.-M. Cozier.
DOBERMANNS – BITCHES
CLASS 33 – OPEN
Abs. GOLDEN CARAMEL OF MARKET HILL – IMP – 11.03.2005 – 14617/06 – Day Dreamer ex Dobenar’s Design By Granero. Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. S.J. & M.K. Baker. Owner: Mr. J.-M. Cozier.
BULLMASTIFFS – DOGS
CLASS 34 – PUPPY
1st WOODNEY BOOTS AND SOCKS – LOC – 7.11.2008 – 15675/09 – Rising Son ex Tajireh Tapestry At Woodney. Breeder: Mr. R. Wood. Owners: Mr. E. Chase & Miss C. Jonsson.
Well grown puppy that needs to fill out behind, pleasing head piece, with a good strong underjaw, excellent expression, good thick strongly made neck, good in forehand, pleasing bone, very agile mover but a touch close behind at present, very well handled. RCC, Best Puppy & Best L/B Puppy in Show.
CLASS 35 – NOVICE
Abs.42 FORTESQUE TIGER BLACKOUT – LOC – 11.02.2008 – 15325/08 – Edenwood Prince Morgan ex
Fortesque Tiger Baby. Breeder: Mr. M. Greenidge. Owner: Mr. B. Bascombe.
CLASS 36 – OPEN
1st BRAEAARON WALLACE AT ARDHUB TO HOTHERSALL- IMP – 21.10.07 – 15324/08 – Ch. Ferdhu Hudson ex Braeaaron Heavenly. Breeders: Mrs. M. Reston & Miss L.. Thomson. Owner: Mr. P.R.P.Evelyn Q.C.
Good strong dog that has a lot of presence, quite compact when stacked, large headed dog with good balance, formidable expression showing good strong underjaw, ample neck with wide forechest, good spring to rib, good topline but fall off too soon over the croup which spoils his outline a little, good workmanlike gait but needs to firm up behind. CC & RBOB.
Abs. FLANDERS COMMORAWY WOOD AT ZAHARA BULLS – LOC – 14.11.06 – 14867/07 – Zephyrbreeze Storm In The T’Cup At Flanders ex Flanders Bougainvilla Lady. Breeder: Mr. W. O. Small. Owner: Mr. P. Ashby.
BULLMASTIFFS – BITCHES
CLASS 37 – LIMIT
1st HOTHERSALL’S LADY GODIVA – LOC – 11.01.08 – 15257/08 – Ch. Murbisa Connor At Hothersall ex
Ch. Jelspeth First Lady At Hothersall. Breeder/Oowner: Mr. P.R.P. Evelyn Q.C.
Good red bitch with a very strong head, excellent make and shape, thought the head could have been a touch more feminine than it was, super strong underjaw with good expression, good hard condition throughout, built on good lines, excellent type and quite a good mover. Handled very well. CC & BOB.
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFFS – BITCHES
CLASS 38 – NOVICE
Abs. INISBUA BENEDETTA OF MIO IMANI – IMP -2.04.08 – NAF – Ercole Del Nolano Of Inisbua ex Farrugia Tracey Of Inisbua. Breeders: Mr. N. Ray & Miss P. Kellegher. Owner: Mrs. M. Cottrell.
GREAT DANES – BITCHES
CLASS 39 – JUNIOR
Abs. DRAGONFLY’S BLUE VIOLET – LOC – 11.08.08 – 15634/08 – Ch. Bredwardine Blue Victory ex Ch. Bredwardine Blue Kate. Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. J. O’Selmo. Owners: Mr. A. & Mrs. J. Pinheiro.
DOGUES DE BORDEAUX – DOGS
CLASS 40 – OPEN
1st WOLFRAM BEEZLEBUB SLUG VON BOLDHEART AT RICHELLE – IMP – 11.06.2005 – 15917/09 – Temple Felson ex Princess Of Murcia At Wolfram. Breeder: Mrs. P.R. Allen. Owner: Mr. R. White.
Typical in type with lots to like, pleasing head piece with good wrinkle, one could argue a little too much, pleasing underjaw of some strength, deep rib which was too barreled and not long enough, but good bone and feet, rather dippy in topline, plenty of width to chest, moved OK but weak behind. CC & RBOB.
DOGUES DE BORDEAUX – BITCHES
CLASS 41 – JUNIOR
1st BOLDHEART’S FLASH FIRE AT RICHELLE – IMP – 10.07.08 – 15697/09 – Ch. St. Johns Brando ex
Boldheart’s Flame Flash. Breeders: Mr. S. & Mrs. S.J. Luff. Owner: Mr. R. White.
Whist I understand not everyone’s cup of tea is this breed, I though she was quite delightful very correct for the breed and very sound in limbs, which is rather a rarity in this breed and must be rewards, only last week in the UK I judged this breed with 82 dogs entered I can tell you this bitch would have been featured very highly. Looked the gender she was, lovely head and expression, coupled to the soundest of limbs which took her around the ring without any effort. I personally think she is quite special. CC, BOB & Reserve in Group..
ROTTWEILERS – DOGS
CLASS 42 – MINOR PUPPY
1st KEMROROCKS KABUL – LOC – 26.03.2009 – 15818/09 – Elthor Dark Carl ex Jagged Edge.
Breeder: Mr. S. Howell. Owner: Mr. P. Waterman.
A delightful young dog with plenty on bone and good feet, rather sloppy on the move but this is to be expected at this age with the growth, strongish head that needs to break to become typical of this breed, nice bodily proportions, quite a firm back for one so young, well presented.
CLASS 43 – JUNIOR
1st LONNE ALMERA AT CEDALAN – LOC – 8.5.2008 – 15436/08 – Mercury Rising ex Rodina Noir.
Breeder: Mr. D. Dyett. Owner: Mr. D. Cobham.
Nice type, could be a little bigger for a male, quite a pleasing head piece with dark eyes, strong neck and front with broad forechest, ample bone and good feet, good bodily proportions, good firm topline and good gaiting action throughout, very well handled.
2nd LONNE RUNX – LOC – 8.05.2008 – 15437/08 – Mercury Rising ex Rodina Noir.
Breeder: Mr. D. Dyett. Owner: Mr. A. Nicholls
Another nice type hard to split these two, typical head qualities, with a good dark eye, would have preferred a better bite, strong neck and front assembly, shown in hard bodily condtion, good firm rear, positive mover in both directions.
Abs. ELTHOR DARK HERO – LOC – 3.08.08 – 15536/08 – Ch. Ives Vom Hause Neubrand II ex Yawa V.D. Ochsenwiese. Breeder/Owner: Dr. W. Welch
CLASS 44 – MAIDEN
1st ELTHOR DARK DONNER OF GREENWOOD – LOC – 3.01.2008 – 15217/08 – Bev. Hills Ludwig Von Evan ex Cia Von der Hansestadt Bremen. Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. F. Phillips.
A very nice specimen that ticks many boxes, very nice head of the right proportions, good dark eye, excellent dentition, strong jaw, ample neck with clean front and plenty of leg, good balance of proportions with a good firm topline, looks every part a rotty, good rear quarters.
CLASS 45 – NOVICE
1st ELTHOR DARK BARRY – LOC – 3.05.2007 – 15222/08 – CH. Aluma’s Kwazi Behr Von Evman ex Siesta Creek Yoga Von Evman. Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. N. Braginton.
A dog I really like a lot just needs handler to gain more experience to make him look even better, very good breed type particularly in head, very clean over the skull with the best of expressions, excellent bone and feet good in forechest, pleasing rib with the required depth, good firm action in both directions with a firm topline. Presented in good condtion. RCC & RBOB.
2nd GUNI THE HEAT IS ON – LOC – 27.03.07 – 15005/07 – Bev. Hills Ludwig Von Evman ex Ch. Rottsleyne Dark Ceo. Breeder: Mr. L. Lavine. Owner: Mr. R. Alleyne.
Another nicely headed dog but was a touch too long in loin which made him crab at times, nevertheless lots to like about this dog, excellent expression coming from this well balanced head, good dentition, very good muscle tone, good rear angulation and well prepared and presented.
Abs. MARANATHA STUDLEY – LOC – 28.09.2007 – 15122/07 – Dancing Danny ex Rain Dancer.
Breeder: Mr. E. Maynard. Owner: Mr. J. Haynes
CLASS 46 – LIMIT
1st ELTHOR DARK DOC – LOC – 3.01.2008 – 15216/08 – Bev.Hills Ludwig Von Evman ex Cia Von Der Hansestadt Bremen. Breeder/Owner: Dr. W. Welch.
Another nice type dog scores in head very typical with lovely dark eye and neat placed ears, ample strong neck, good firm back line but a little long cast in body, good rear quarters which propelled him without any effort, good presentation.
2nd MARUGA WARRIOR – LOC – 12.07.07 – 15068/07 – Rapti Job ex Chocolate Truffles. Breeder: Messrs. K. & D. Moore. Owner: Mr. R. Jemmot.
Well grown dog of good size, nicely headed with good eye and quite clean cut in back skull, however, his front needs to stand firmer, good bodily proportions with a reasonable overlay with good proportions, lacks drive from behind, presented in good clean order.
CLASS 47 – OPEN
1st JUFFTHER DREAM LOVER – IMP – 22.03.2008 – 15976/09 – Imor Von Der Blockhutte Mit Juffther ex
Ch. Juffther Nutty Tart. Breeder: Mrs. R. Hill. Owner: Dr. W. Welch.
A young dog that was full of quality the type you would expect from this kennel, super head so clean over the skull darkest of eye, excellent dentition, built on really good lines, lovely overlay, looks the part, strong and masculine, very good mover, tail I dismissed as this is a hot topic in previously docked breed, I think he could have carried it lower, but I had no problem with it. CC, & BOB.
2nd ELTHOR DARK CARL – LOC -23.05.2007 – 15129/07 – Iwo Von Schonberg ex Cia Von Der Hansestadt Bremen. Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. S. Howell.
A thick set dog that has too much facial hair should be more cleaner, but the balance was ok, tried to view dentition, but the dog objected, so I left it at that, quite a good mover. Best Stud Dog.
ROTTWEILERS – BITCHES
CLASS 48 – MINOR PUPPY
1st KEMROROCKS KASHMIR – LOC – 26.03.2009 – 15823/09 – Elthor Dark Carl ex Jagged Edge.
Breeder/Owner: Mr. S. Howell.
A sweet bitch with good limbs, head whilst quite strong needs to break to give it more breed type, very good balance throughout, very pleasing disposition, good firm mover for one so young, very well handled and prepared.
CLASS 49 – JUNIOR
1st ELTHOR DARK HILMA – LOC – 3.08.08 – 15542/08 – Ch. Ives Vom Hause Neubrand II ex Yawa V.D. Ochsenwiese
Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. S. Howell.
A rather plain headed bitch that still needs to come together, good dark eye, nice ears ample neck, a little out at the elbow which shows on the move, good proportions with quite a firm back, good rear angulation and drive, presented In good clean order
Abs. ELTHOR DARK HEDY – LOC – 3.08.08 – 15539/08 – Ch. Ives Vom Hause Neubrand II ex Yawa V.D. Ochsenwiese. Breeder/Owner: Dr. W. Welch.
CLASS 50 – LIMIT
Abs. ELTHOR DARK MAGNA – LOC – 17.03.2004 – 13730/05 – Elthor Dark Bardo ex Manorcroft Rude Awakening At Elthor. Breeder: Dr. W. Welch. Owner: Mr. D. Saddler.
CLASS 51 – OPEN
1st YAWA V.D. OCHSENWIESE – IMP – 11.07.2006 – 15535/08 – Dandy Vom Hause Neubrand ex Venda V.D. Ochsenwiese. Breeder: Mr. H. Hochuli. Owner: Dr. W. Welch.
A very pretty bitch of excellent breed type, good clean skull with a good expression, ample neck with good forehand quarters, nice forechest and deep ribbing, good body ratio’s but rather reluctant for me to touch, but once up right she was fine and portrayed a lovely outline of balance and breed type, very good mover . CC.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS – DOGS
CLASS 52 – OPEN
1st BARA BOSS VON SHOTAAN DELLA VINCYBAR – IMP – 12.07.04 – 13819/05 – Shotaan Cuba ex Shotaans Trutsi At Marinita. Breeder: Mrs. A. S. Guy Owners: Messrs. M. Worrell, C. Charles & D. Manning.
Top size dog of good proportions, good male skull, good ears but could have used them to better effect, excellent neck good front could have had a fraction wider forechest, excellent over lay, good shoulder angles, good firm rear, walked with power, but when gaiting he did not give enough, good jacket covering. CC & RBOB.
GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS – BITCHES
CLASS 53 – LIMIT
1st SHOTAAN ASIA AT SEIUNCHIN – IMP – 20.07.03 – 14345/06 – Wasko Vom Aducht ex Shotaan Ratta
Breeders: Messrs. M. & S. Cox. Owner: Mr. M. Worrell.
Top sized bitch, good head with pleasing eye, erect ears, good arched neck, pleasing forehand, rather too deep in body giving the impression of short of foreleg, good firm back but a fraction too long and rather flat, excellent rear quarters with good propulsion, looks more the part on the move, well presented. RCC.
CLASS 54 – OPEN
1st SH. SILKENWOOD POSY OF KIMBERLAND – IMP – 11.09.03 – 13611/04 – Jajos Jago Of Silkenwood
ex Mooridge Ica Of Silkenwood. Breeder: Mrs. H. A. Bibby Owner: Mr. M. Worrell
The complete bitch so true to the correct type, medium size and strength, good proportions and correct angle all normal and length of croup. Lovely head with good ears, excellent expression, excellent overlay and hard condition, good jacket covering both in texture and colour, best of movers once in her stride easy winner. CC & BOB.
BOXERS – DOGS
CLASS 55 – JUNIOR
1st WORTHINGTONS WISH ME LUCK – LOC – 1.06.08 – 15458/08 – Stillwells Prince Of Fire ex Ch. Seefeld Sea Goddess Of Worthington. Breeder: Miss G. Leach. Owner: Miss J. Wilson.
Nice compact red dog with lots to like, needs more time to finish, lovely head with balanced proportions, eye pigment need to fill more, good dentition and turn and strength of chin, being such a young dog he still needs to develop more in forechest, very compact boy with nice spring to ribbing, moved well in both directions. RCC.
CLASS 56 – OPEN
1st STILLWELLS PRINCE OF FIRE – LOC – 02.01.03 – 12618/03 – Ch. Sir Nathaniel Of Seefeld
ex Sundawn In Fashion. Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. R. Mahon Owner: Miss J. Wilson
Very nice red dog with the complete package, the only thing that let him down was his silly skipping at time but when he did go boy did he go with a very honest workmanlike gaiting action that looked effortless, all proportions about this dog are 50/50 so very honest, excellent outline with a good overlay, exceptionally good pigment, really well muscled. CC, BOB & Best in Group.
BOXERS – BITCHES
CLASS 57 – OPEN
1st CH. SEEFELD SEA GODDESS OF WORTHINGTON – IMP – 17.09.05 – 14314/06 – Hocombewood Sea Emperor Of Seefeld ex Female Intuition Of Seefeld. Breeder: Mr. P. Heath. Owner: Miss G. Leach.
Very pretty headed bitch with a good expression, best of pigments, excellent forechest, compact body and firm in topline a good all-round boxer, catches your eye in profile, could give a touch more on the move, preferable I would have liked a touch more of her all round, very well presented and prepared. CC & RBOB.
V A R I E T Y C L A S S E S
CLASS 58 – BEST STUD DOG – ELTHOR DARK CARL – LOC – Rottweiler
CLASS 59 – VETERAN
CH. DIALYNNE MESSENGER – IMP – (Beagle) – 13.08.2001 – 11949/02 – Ch.Storm Away Of Dialynne ex Llanfyndd Solo. Breeder: Miss M. Spavin. Owners: Mr. & Mrs. T. Bentley.
I was amazed how well this dog moved for his age, so free and easy that was the reason he was awarded reserve in the group today, obviously now looking his age this doesn’t detract too much from his obvious qualities he possesses, very good in head with a soft expression, still good in bodily parts and well muscled. Best Veteran & Reserve in Group.
SH.CH. THATCHERS HIGHLAND MOON C.D. – LOC – (Golden Retriever) – 5.06.02 – 12164/02 – Sh.Ch. Eastonwood Highland Laddie ex Sh.Ch. Burpham Moonsong Of Thatcher C.D. Breeder/Owner: Mrs. J. Ray.
A real sweetie of a bitch, a most delightful expression so full of warmth, excellent in proportions with a firm uninterrupted topline, good bone and feet, carrying a most splendid jacket a credit to her keeper, moved with zest but a fraction closed behind today, unfortunate to meet winner.
I think that Steve Hall is one of the friendliest of the UK dog judges whom we have had in the ring with us for a while. He did meet with exhibitors after the show and answer any questions they had on their breeds and other dog related matters. He did not give CCs to all the breeds in the ring and I agree with that one hundred percent as all dogs which enter the show ring might not be worthy conformation wise of the title Champion which can come from three different judges giving a CC to the same dog. However, his critiques remained friendly and polite and even when he withheld the CC, he still encouraged the exhibitor. He was also friendly in the ring with a cheerful smile and responded to our “hi” and “good mornings/evenings” and had patience
going over the dogs.
So although all of us might not agree with his placings, I think all exhibitors and handlers in the ring would agree that his critiques on the individual dogs, when reading them, appear fair and it was nice to have a friendly judge.
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