Results 2005 April Champ Show
Judge:
Mr Des
Manton
126
Dogs,
136 Entries,
52 Absentees
Firstly, many apologies for the late submission of this critique;
life for me is normally a rollercoaster but recently a few big dippers,
not to mention some swings and roundabouts, have been added to the mix.
Many thanks for the wonderful hospitality, before, during and especially after,
and a special thank you from my wife for the surprise bouquet of flowers.
What a wonderful compliment to be asked to judge a Club show,
especially in a breed in which you are not an active participant.
My love of the breed is well documented, and as such,
when I last judged I expressed certain reservations about the direction it was headed.
Thankfully, on today’s evidence, those fears were well and truly allayed and the emergence of some outstanding youngsters,
of both sexes, bodes well for the future. The weather maintained a steady heat factor over the weekend;
indeed one or two may have preferred a cooler environment, but the sunshine added to the general
ambience of the proceedings and there was definitely a ‘garden party’ atmosphere
during the whole event. A 40th birthday party added that little something extra to the
occasion, pity you didn’t invite me as I have great experience of these celebrations!
As I said, the quality was much improved, certainly less variation in heads,
much less of the ‘other breed’ characteristics I have encountered previously.
No doubt some of this is down to a greater trend in undershot mouths,
far too many for my liking, especially in bitches, but it has certainly added breadth to
many under jaws. It’s up to the breeders to ensure that this doesn’t get out of hand,
moderation is the keyword. When you have to go looking for the top teeth, then perhaps
things have gone a little too far.
Fronts in this noble breed have never really been a big problem,
depth of chest though is a different matter. Many specimens looked to have
sufficient depth when viewed laterally, but on front inspection many left a lot to
be desired. A number of saggy toplines put paid to some for higher placings but movement
was not of great concern. Overall the breed, certainly compared to many others I can think
of, is in a reasonably good state and breeders are to be congratulated on their devotion to breed type.
Finally I’m aware of the debate on size, but must confess I wasn’t over concerned on
this issue, size is relative and balance and type are the watchwords.
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MINOR PUPPY DOG (10)
5
shown
- 5 absent |
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| 1st |
Jalanath Flashman BPD |
 A promising red baby of 7 mths,
pleasing balance and shape for age.
Head developing nicely and has pleasing angles and topline. Moved well,
if a little tentatively, just needing a little more confidence.
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| 2nd |
Garmondsway Watchman |
Another 7 mths youngster who has much to admire in terms of type, shape and balance. These two will, I’m sure,
change places many times. |
| 3rd |
Newchurch Leo at Ceetee |
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| RES |
Bullhar
Rascal at Neworld |
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| VHC |
Brynfaw
Melody Maker |
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PUPPY DOG (8)
5
shown
- 3 absent |
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| 1st |
Zapheno
Glyath |
 9 mths red of good size and shape, built on sturdy lines. Good head, eyes and mouth. Pleasing angles and moving very well. Expertly handled, to get the best from him.
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CRITIQUE
| 2nd |
Ferdhu Harrison |
11 mths red of good size and balance, pleasing head, good front & topline, not as definite on the move as winner. |
| 3rd |
Naukeen Brier at
Dreadnot |
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| RES |
Taurleone Ragolamento |
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| VHC |
Garmondsway Watchman |
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JUNIOR DOG (14)
10
shown
- 4
absent |
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| 1st |
Sundabish Luka DCC & BIS |
 only 12 ½ months.
An outstanding fawn dog, all male, massive frame but so well balanced.
Pleasing headpiece, strong neck, excellent angles fore & aft,
good depth of chest for his age. All round today I felt he was the complete package.
Moves with controlled ease, and in profile has a great balance of reach and drive.
To top it all off, he has an excellent temperament and disposition.
Pleased to award him the CC and Best in Show.
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| 2nd |
Serirnos Lord of the
Titans |
Another just out of puppy, red with a lovely head and expression. Good balance throughout, and clear precise rear movement. Just needs to tighten up a little in front action.
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| 3rd |
Braeaaron Nathaniel |
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| RES |
Flintstock Easy Does It For
Talbadan |
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| VHC |
Hilderstone Be Fifty Two at
Colkevar; |
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SPECIAL YEARLING DOG (4)
3
shown -
1 absent |
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| 1st |
Rosco's Rough Diamond
JW. |
 Lovely young dog of almost 18 mths,
excellent head & expression, well balanced throughout with good angles and topline. Moved very well and expertly presented, close up for Res CC.
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| 2nd |
Atlantia Top Gun at
Trebrad |
18 mths, bigger type than 1, still to come together, pleasing head with ok eyes & mouth.
Not as definite on move as winner |
| 3rd |
Hercules the
First |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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GRADUATE DOG (5)
5
shown -
0 absent |
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| 1st |
Cairmount Glenfiddich |
 17 mths, a strong big red dog with good bone & feet, needs to balance out. Just a little longer cast, at moment. OK head, moved freely around ring.
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| 2nd |
Charling
Ablaze |
2 ½ yrs fawn, pleasing for type and shape. Very alert expression,
just preferred freerer action of winner. |
| 3rd |
Optimus Brutus |
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| RES |
Joybull Pinball
Wizard by Ferdhu; |
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| VHC |
Emperor Sirius of
Mans at Oldwell |
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POST GRADUATE DOG (4)
3
shown - 1
absent |
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| 1st |
Wherewithall
Jasper |
 2 ½ yrs old dog with nice head and expression.
OK for shape and balance, nice front but rather sluggish on the move.
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| 2nd |
Joybull Dragon
Master |
2 yrs old today, pleasing enough for size & shape,
ok headpiece, very loose on the move and perhaps feeling the heat today. |
| 3rd |
Serirnos Sir
Lionheart |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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MID LIMIT DOG Dog
(2)
1
shown
-
1 absent |
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| 1st |
Serirnos Sir Lionheart |
![]() 3rd in PG, 21 mths.,
but still needing time to develop, would like tighter front & rear action. Good temperament.
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| 2nd |
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| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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LIMIT DOG Dog
(7) 7
shown - 0
absent |
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| 1st |
Rodekes Wellington of Jalanath
RDCC |
 Almost 3 yrs.
Striking red of lovely type, shape & balance. Good balance of head properties, though to be picky,
would prefer just a tad cleaner. Good bone, with well developed chest and topline, clean lines,
really excels on the move. Pleased to award him Reserve CC in good competition.
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| 2nd |
Judamar the Gladiator JW.
ShCM |
now 3 yrs old, a dog I have admired well in the past and still do.
Built on solid lines and so well balanced, just preferred strength of foreface and more settled movement of winner. |
| 3rd |
Torraguard Royal Red
Rambler |
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| RES |
Murbisa Rocky at
Allwatcha |
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| VHC |
Oldwell Leader of
Alwencourt |
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OPEN DOG (12)
4
shown - 8
absent |
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| 1st |
Wyburn Remarkable at
Gardavie |
 3 ½ yrs, fine upstanding red dog of good balance & type.
Pleasing head, ok eyes & mouth, good front, strong bone and good topline, moved well, another in contention for the RCC.
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| 2nd |
Ch. Ferdhu Rostar JW.
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Another favourite of mine from the past, pleases for breed type and conformation with good head, eyes & mouth and excellent temperament. Not moving today with the positivity I have seen on other occasions./td> |
| 3rd |
Ch. Dreadnot
Gabriel |
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| RES |
Ch. Ferdhu
Hudson |
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| VHC |
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VETERAN DOG
(1))
0
shown - 1
absent |
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| 1st |
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 CRITIQUE
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| 2nd |
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| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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MINOR PUPPY BITCH (9)
4 shown - 5
absent |
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| 1st |
Optimus Camella |
 Such a feminine 8 mths fawn
with a most enchanting expression, good balance of skull & muzzle, good eyes & mouth.
Pleasing angulation throughout and moved very well & soundly, sometimes though, it must be said,
rather reluctantly, expressing her female prerogative no doubt!
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| 2nd |
Alwencourt Mz Dynamite |
8 mths fawn, another with a most appealing expression derived from the balance
of her head. Nice clean lines, just a little bit up on the leg at present and will need a little
time to settle. Moved well, lovely temperament.
Definitely 2 young ladies to keep an eye on. |
| 3rd |
Brynfaw Mistique |
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| RES |
Morynpark Funky Fairy |
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| VHC |
Morynpark Funky Fairy |
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PUPPY BITCH (6)
5
shown
- 1
absent |
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| 1st |
Jenmore Tutti Fruiti BPD |
9 ½ mths with a very settled disposition, pleasing type & shape,
with a balance belying her youth. Good head, clean lines, good angles and easy movement.
Best Puppy Bitch, and subsequently
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| 2nd |
Sundabish Lady La Roux |
9 mths deep red bitch of good shape & balance, good skull and ear placement
which add to her expression. Good angles and bone,
firm topline, just needs to tighten in front. A natural showgirl. |
| 3rd |
Forevergreen Lucky Star |
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| RES |
Alardanaer Lorian the
Fair |
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| VHC |
Taurleone Talento |
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JUNIOR BITCH (16)
11
shown - 5
absent |
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| 1st |
Wyburn Topaz at
Bramarley |
14 mths fawn, feminine type, pleasing size and shape, balanced head, clean outline of mask,
good eyes & mouth. Pleasing angles front & rear and excelled in profile movement.
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| 2nd |
Braeaaron Serenity |
Deep rich red, bigger type though still retaining balance,
most pleasing angulation, bone & depth. Moved very well,
I just preferred headpiece of winner. |
| 3rd |
Flintstock Lady in Red |
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| RES |
Arrancraig Enchantment |
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| VHC |
Imp Ita Greendragon Morgana at
Bogatyr |
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SPECIAL YEARLING BITCH
(5)
2
shown - 3
absent |
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| 1st |
Atlantia Changes at Trebrad
RBCC |
 Deep red in
good shape and balance, pleasing head properties, lovely expression. Pleasing angles, moves so well in profile.
A natural show girl, I was pleased to award her Reserve CC in strong competition.
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| 2nd |
Imp Ita Greendragon Morgana at
Bogatyr |
Only 13 mths, nice shape and balance with strong topline.
Not at her best today in the heat and would have preferred less sluggish movement. |
| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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GRADUATE BITCH (4)
3
shown - 1
absent |
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| 1st |
Leyrigg Dynamite of
Stoneglad |
 14 mths red, pleasing headpiece, good mouth & eyes, ok
for angles front & rear, good bone & depth, would have liked tighter front action.
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| 2nd |
Jenmore Sugarheart |
2 yrs old with good skull & expression.
Ok for angulation but needs to tighten front action. |
| 3rd |
Benzac Linders Dream of
Jalumia |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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POST GRADUATE BITCH (3)
2
shown
- 1 absent |
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| 1st |
Meitza Craving Cali at Tartuffe |
 16 mths fawn with most appealing expression. Good neck & quarters,
strong topline, held on the move, moved very well. V. pleasing for type and shape.
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| 2nd |
Naukeen Timara st Lindarosa |
Just gone 2 yrs, pleasing type and shape,
good temperament. Ok angles and topline but needs more confidence on the move. |
| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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MID LIMIT BITCH (4)
2
shown
- 2 absent |
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| 1st |
Leyrigg Strike a Pose for
Ferdhu
|
16 mths bitch with a good balance of skull & muzzle giving a lovely expression.
Lovely quarters, good topline and balance, moving freely in all directions.
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| 2nd |
Wyburn Surprise |
2 ½ yrs, ok skull, would prefer a little more definition of muzzle. Ok angles,
just a little steep on croup and movement could have been more definite. |
| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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LIMIT BITCH (8)
4
shown - 4 absent |
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| 1st |
Dajoxx Dazzling Diva |
18 mths of feminine type & shape, well balanced with good skull & muzzle, clean angles
and topline & moved well in all directions, in strong contention in final line-up.
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| 2nd |
Joybull Heaven Scent JW |
– 2 yrs red, another of good type & balance, pleasing head properties,
good angles & topline. Not so settled on the move as winner. |
| 3rd |
Arrancraig Mystical
Charm |
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| RES |
Aralders Baal Hill
Dancer |
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| VHC |
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OPEN BITCH (13)
8 shown
- 5
absent |
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| 1st |
CH Dreadnot Nearly An Angel
BCC & BIS |
absolutely outstanding 4 yrs old bitch, so reflects the breed standard,
most beautiful head & expression, gorgeous type, shape & balance, great angles and topline. Moved easily and soundly,
delighted to award her CC, just lost out for BIS to the greater enthusiasm of the younger male,
no reflection on her at all, I absolutely loved her.
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| 2nd |
Ch. Optimus Holly |
– 5 yrs light fawn, another of correct type, shape & balance,
lovely head and expression, good angles and topline,
moved so well in profile, would just like her a tad tighter in front action. |
| 3rd |
Ch. Chalfs Miss Motown |
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| RES |
Aralders Dougies Girl at
Cairnmount |
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| VHC |
Zapheno Tilly |
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VETERAN BITCH (3)
2
shown - 1 absent |
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| 1st |
Tartuffe Pilmuir Awesom
JW |
7 ½ yrs brindle of lovely type & shape,
good head & mouth, pleasing angles & topline and moving so easily today.
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| 2nd |
Nashbank I’m One Alone |
8 yrs of good type, shape & balance. Lovely head & expression,
just preferred front action of winner. |
| 3rd |
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| RES |
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| VHC |
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