Champ Show - 21st November 2015

I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this well run friendly show, i would also like to give a big thank you to my stewards who kept everything organised and free flowing.

Veteran Dog (1, 1 abs)

1. Abs

Minor Puppy Dog (3, 3 abs)

1. Abs

Puppy Dog (6, 2 abs)

1. Marchmanor BackpackerLovely red boy of just 9 months, kind dark eye and nice dark pigment, well up to size for age, solid body for one so young and great rear angulation he was very excitable but once settled i could assess his good movement, his handler needs plenty of practice to get the best out of this nice youngster, Best Puppy Dog
2. MarchmanorExclusiveThis young dog is very similar to winner of the class but i preferred the rear angulation of winner, very nice youngster.
3. Whiteseal Caractacus
4. Irishpride Don’t Look Back
5. Abs

Junior Dog (3, 0 abs)

1. Stoneglad I’m Your Man15 months well up to size red dog , large square skull, good ear placement, good fill of cheek, wide under jaw, good stop, strong solid neck leading onto a good lay of shoulders and a level top line. This young dog has plenty of bone, will look forward to seeing this youngster when he is fully mature.
2. Priambulls ATouch Of MagicNice fawn of just 14 months, head coming on nicely, he is well coupled and well balanced, overall coming on nicely at this stage.
3. Optimus GuinnessJust 12 months brindle, nice level top line, nice rear and angulation, lovely tight feet.

Yearling Dog (1, 0 abs)

1. Fowlerheight AstroGood sized brindle of 18 months, nice dark eye and excellent mouth, strong straight front and good rear angulation, sound positive mover, although he stood alone in the class he certainly had a presence in the ring, overall a nice young dog.

Post Graduate Dog (5, 1 abs)

1. Moorbull Back To The Future At Dreadnot JWQuality clear fawn of 2 years, lovely square headpiece of correct proportions, good mouth and dentition, nice pigment and kind dark eye, strong short neck, well let down front, compact body ,good spring of rib and nice level top line which he kept level on the move,moved positively fore and aft . Overall a very nice young dog.
2. Klaus Blood Lust20 months red dog, good pigment and good mouth, nicely balanced throughout, very fit athletic looking dog, muscles are all well toned, moved with ease, a shame a eye sore spoilt his overall head appearance.
3. Optimus Guinness
4. Heriol Porthos
5. Abs

Limit Dog (12, 2 abs)

Fabulous class I was really spoilt for choice here, it was a shame that some quality dogs didn't get a placing.
1. Joybull Rocks With DavikWhat acracker this young dog is, 21 months he has correct ear placement, good defined stop, correct pigment, good mouth and nice dark eye, excellent shoulder placement, nice straight front, fair spring of rib, good level top line leading onto a strong rear end, correct tail set, he moved with purpose and drive, pleased to award him Reserve Dog CC I’m sure his time will come.
2. Optimus Barrington Sh.CMAother cracking young dog, 2 years clear fawn, bigger in mould of the winner but still in proportion and well balanced, good headpiece, good shoulder placement, straight front, correct rear angulation, he moved with purpose and drive, he seemed very happy and outgoing, he was unfortunate to meet the class winner to day, one to watch for the future.
3. The Nightshifts Hotmail At Joybull Quality brindle of 2 years, nice head, darkest of eyes, good mouth, strong neck and strong shoulders, good spring of rib, good rear angulation, lovely nature, he was a perfect gentleman
4. Jessiemai Reason To Believe
5. Ballindaloch Bobby Dazzler

Open Dog (6, 3 abs)

1. Ch Old Manila's Whisky Mac For Optimus JW (IMP NOR)Fabulous 4 year old fawn dog who oozes quality, solid square head, broad skull, correct ear set, broad under jaw and good mouth with correct dentition, super pigment, darkest of eyes, strong short neck, correct lay of shoulder, strong straight front with a well let down chest, compact body with a good spring of rib, correct rear angulation, he moved so solid with purpose and drive for and aft, he is solid and square from all angles but not cumbersome in any way, this dog you cannot ignore. Pleased to award him. Dog CC and Reserve Best in Show
2. Jessiemai Can’t Stop Me Now At AribaxNice 2 year old brindle boy, good head and mouth and nice dark eyes, good front and lay of shoulder, nice rear angulation, moved well, needs to body up but I’m sure this will come with time, one to watch for the future.
3. Vertish Reul An Inchair JW Sh CM
4. Abs

Special Brindle Dog (4, 0 abs)

1. Fowlerheight Astro
2. The Nightshifts Hotmail At Joybull
3. Jessiemai Reason To Believe
4. Irishpride Don’t Look Back

Veteran Bitch (3, 2 abs)

1. Brynfaw Numero Uno Via JaynosWonderful girl of almost 10 years, great conformation, she moved like a dream and i'm sure she could of gone all day, what a pleasure to go over her, her owners should be proud of her Best Veteran In Show.
2. Abs

Minor Puppy Bitch (6, 6 abs)

1. Abs

Puppy Bitch (11, 3 abs)

A very strong puppy class with all winners having quality and great balance, they will I’m sure change places on a regular basis
1. Optimus SevenClear fawn girl of almost 1 year, good mouth and a very good headpiece for such a youngster, complimented with a nice dark eye, front straight which is strong and she has plenty of bone, great rear angulation, nice dark toe nails, great movement. BPIS Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show
2. Stoneglad Uptown Funk11 months, Lovely clear red and correct pigment, very feminine head of correct proportions, nice compact body, level top line which she kept level on the move, lovely youngster.
3. Stoneglad Who’s That girl At MarshbullClear fawn, lovely feminine head, good ear placement, kind dark eye and nice dark muzzle, straight front, compact body and nice rear angulation, she is just 9 months old and giving a lot away in age to the 1st and 2nd placings but still a quality youngster of which i would be happy to take home.
4. Cadenham Abbie
5. Optimus Maddison

Junior Bitch (6, 4 abs)

1. Stoneglad She’s Got The LookWow her name is so apt, gorgeous 14 month red girl, very feminine head of all the correct proportions complimented with a good mouth, good spring of rib and very good angulations, correct tail set, nice cat like feet with dark toe nails, moved well, she is a very balanced young girl and one to watch for the future. Reserve Bitch CC.
2. Allwatcha Mabon Equinox At Shirostar14 months brindle girl, head of nice proportions, compact body of nice proportions, pleasing young girl, she seemed so happy to be in the ring her tail never stopped wagging.
3. Abs

Yearling Bitch (3, 1 abs)

1. Fowlerheight Florentina Von WoodaxPleasing girl of almost 2 years, well up to size, good proportions, moved well, shame she is slightly two toned.
2. Xena Of Mansfield nice dark eye, moved soundly, a little on the petite size.
3. Abs

Post Grad Bitch (6, 4 abs)

1. Vertish Reul Na MadineFully mature brindle girl, square and compact but still kept feminine, moved with purpose and drive, best mover in her class.
2. Millkeeper Hidden Treasure At DreadnotQuality 2 year old fawn girl, nicest of heads of correct proportions complimented with nice dark eyes, good compact body and good angulations, unfortunately she wasn't sound on the move so this cost her higher honours.
3. Wonderbull's Double Trouble
4. Abs

Limit Bitch (14, 4 abs)

1. Moorbull Up Town GirlQuality young bitch, Good head of correct proportions and good pigment, strong straight front, good lay of shoulders, great rear angulation and good tail set, moved like a dream, really nice all round girl.
2. Tychel Ailsa An Banrigh AegismhorNice girl of 3 years, good head with good pigment and good mouth, moved well.
3. Cairnmount Bootylicious
4. Medjezelbab Goldon Girl At Fowlerheight
5. Joybull Stare If You Dare

Open Bitch (6, 2 abs)

1. Ch /IT Ch Optimus Rhondda JWWhat a absolute beauty this girl is, she has come out of the top drawer, 2 year old fawn with exceptional head proportions complimented with great pigment, lovely sparkling dark eyes with a hint of naughtiness in them, strong neck and correct lay of shoulders, well let down strong straight front with lovely tight feet, level top line which she kept level on the move, fantastic spring of rib with just enough covering, strong rear with with great angulation and good second thigh, strong pasterns which she fully used on the move, handled to perfection, i couldn't take my eyes off her and loved her look at me attitude, pleased to award her Bitch CC and Best In Show
2. Ch Stoneglad Rumour Has ItAnother very nice girl, much the same to say as the class winner, sheer quality and finesse.
3. Phoria’s Zsa Zsa JW
4. Luconevar Shooting Star At Whiteseal
5. Abs

Special Brindle Bitch (2, 1 abs)

1. Ch Optimus ScarletWonderful brindle girl almost 7 years, super head and kind dark eye, lovely firm fit body, very balanced and very feminine, moved effortlessly, Best Brindle In Show.
2. Abs