DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Judges Critiques

Mr Graham HILL

Judging: German Shepherd Dog, Pastoral Group

DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Show Results - Pastoral Group 

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Judge: Mr G Hill

BEST OF BREED : 5668 BELL, Miss V Surfstone Rhysent Edition
Dog CC : 5668 BELL, Miss V Surfstone Rhysent Edition
Res Dog CC : 5684 HENSLEY, Mrs D Ch Desjiem Van De Herdesfarm (Imp) Deu
Bitch CC : 5682 FORMAN, Mr A J & FORMAN, Mrs S P Ch Kintaro Grace Kelly With Suzdans
Res Bitch CC : 5681 FOLKSMAN, Miss Holly Windgunn's Phoenix
Best Puppy : 5680 DODDS, Mr Neil & SWIFT, Ms Ann Monksley Uschka
Best Veteran : 5684 HENSLEY, Mrs D Ch Desjiem Van De Herdesfarm (Imp) Deu

Class 2188 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5684 HENSLEY’S Ch Desjiem Van De Herdesfarm (Imp) Deu a mature 7-year-old male, well bodied and possessing a very handsome head. Pleasing in front, pasterns and forequarters, with a sturdy body showing good depth and spring of rib, carried well back. Pleasing in body length, with a firm topline that presents a very attractive profile. When settled, he gives a powerful, full-bodied impression. Moved freely and purposefully. Best Veteran in Breed and later Pastoral Veteran Group 2.
2nd: 5687 KEARNAN & WILSON’S Swiss Ir Ch NL Ch Int Ch HR Ch Lux Ch Bel Clynalwi Nukon Vw a sturdy, shapely 10-year-old who is well boned and bodied. Attractive head and pleasing overall profile. Good body and topline with pleasing spring and depth of rib. I would prefer a tighter front and pasterns. Moved freely and eagerly, and was presented in commendable coat and condition.

Class 2189 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5672 BLACKBURN’S Dramana Anno Domini a promising 6-month-old male, with pleasing proportions of length to height. Satisfactory development in bone and body, with an attractive head and alert, attentive expression. Nicely covered and pleasing in front. A little unruly, which made him difficult to assess fully; he needs to settle and be more controlled on the move.

Class 2190 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5671 BILLSON’S Barwoods Matt a shapely 11-month-old male, well grown and showing an attractive head shape, with good dark eyes and mobile ears. Proportionate length of neck to overall body length. Good spring and depth of chest, with great promise and scope for further maturity. A free, eager mover, with pleasing front action and side gait, though a little close in the hocks behind.

Class 2191 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5668 BELL’S Surfstone Rhysent Edition an impressive 15-month-old male, with desirable conformation all-through with nothing in exaggeration. He has a handsome, breed-typical head, with eyes and ears that enhance his expression. Sound in front, with a firm body of correct length, proportions and balance. Strong hindquarters, ideally angled. He complements his sound conformation with true extension in front and ideal width and driving action behind. An eye-catching standing profile. Delighted to award him the Dog CC and Best of Breed.

Class 2193 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5667 AMIS & STANLEY’S Droyales Present Verdandi JW a striking nearly 2½-year-old sturdy male who has an attractive head and attentive expression. Pleasing forequarters and pasterns, which I preferred to 2nd. Good width across the chest, with pleasing proportions of body length to height and adequate depth and spring of rib. Strong in hindquarters, he moved well with good extension and a pleasing free moving side gait.
2nd: 5683 GIBSON’S Droyales Forever Proper At Echosands a Mature, nearly 2½-year-old male, noted as the litter brother to first and sharing several of his qualities. Pleasing in bone, body and overall development. Masculine head set on a strong neck of good length. Good in front, although his pasterns were not as strong as 1st. He has pleasing substance and overall body length. Moved well and freely when settled, though he tended to overreach in side gait.

Class 2194 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5700 VORRIAS’ Windgunn's Matheos a mature looking 7-year-old male, of striking appearance when standing naturally. Handsome, all-male head and expression, set on a strong neck of good length. True, well-boned front, although I would prefer tighter pasterns. Substantially made in body, with pleasing depth and ribbing. Well-let-down hindquarters, which could be more controlled on the move; nevertheless, he moved freely and positively.
2nd: 5690 MOONEY’S Draycore Kenneth a powerful 5-year-old male, who needs to settle to give of his best. Tended to pull his handler, particularly on the move, which affected his control and overall presentation. Attractive in head and body, make and shape; with greater composure and control in movement, he would present to better advantage. Although unsettled not as unruly as 3rd.
3rd: 5696 STEVENS’ Ch Windgunn's Blaze To Ashvens

Class 2197 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5680 DODDS & SWIFT’S Monksley Uschka a well-grown 11-month-old young bitch, with pleasing bone and body. Very attractive, breed-typical head of pleasing shape, size and proportion, giving an obviously feminine expression. Pleasing length of neck and body, with well-made front, body and hindquarters. Moved with a free, extended and easy gait. My Best Puppy in Breed.
2nd: 5692 NICOLL’S Norris Lady Nancy a very promising 9-month-old, with an attractive head shape, good dark eyes and alert, mobile ears. Excellent bone and body, presenting a pleasing overall appearance. Pleasing proportion of neck length to overall body length, with good spring and depth of chest. She has plenty of promise for further maturity, with the basic structure providing a sound foundation for quality development. She just needs greater confidence to give of her best, particularly on the move.

Class 2198 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5669 BELL’S Surfstone Limited Design a well-constructed, shapely 15-month-old bitch, noted as the litter sister to my Dog CC winner and sharing many of his qualities. She presents a balanced, ideally proportioned side profile. Lovely head and expression, with a good length of neck flowing into pleasing forequarters. Well made in front, body and hindquarters, with proportionate width throughout. Pleasing topline. True in front movement, with decent width behind and a satisfying side gait.
2nd: 5697 STEVENS’ Surfstone Summer Solstice Over Ashvens litter sister to 1st and of similar make and shape. She also is of pleasing proportions and profile appearance. Very breed typical head with good eyes and ears giving a very pleasing expression. Well made in forequarters, body and hindquarters. Not as controlled in action on the move as 1st.
3rd: 5685 HENSLEY & HENSLEY’S Felsental Indiana At Zuberg

Class 2200 LB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5681 FOLKSMAN’S Windgunn's Phoenix a nearly 3-year-old, well-constructed and shapely bitch, presenting a balanced and ideally proportioned side profile. Lovely head and expression, with a good length of neck flowing into pleasing forequarters. Well made in front, body and hindquarters, with proportionate width throughout. Pleasing topline. True in front movement, with decent width behind and a fluid side gait, displaying extension both fore and aft. Pleased to award her the Reserve Bitch CC.                                                                                                           2nd: 5693 O'NEILL’S Kidaforce Corin Of Dunningwell a sturdier-looking, nearly 7-year-old, well boned and bodied bitch. Not quite as well defined in outline as first, but with a pleasing head and overall profile shape. Powerful in body, with good spring and depth of rib. Striking in appearance both standing and on the move, she moved with purpose and a steady action.

Class 2201 OB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5682 FORMAN & FORMAN’S Ch Kintaro Grace Kelly With Suzdans a very attractive 6½-year-old bitch, presenting a most satisfying, breed-typical appearance. Feminine, with ideal shape, proportions and balance, and nothing in exaggeration. Lovely head and expression, with a well-made front, firm body and strong, nicely angled hindquarters. She confirmed her quality when moving freely around the ring. Pleased to award her the Bitch CC.
2nd: 5670 BENJAMIN’S Ch. Barwoods Ida Mature 4-year-old, well-bodied bitch with a very attractive head. Pleasing in front, pasterns and forequarters, with a sturdy body. Her consistent, deep underline contributes to a mature, breed-typical overall profile. When settled, she presents a powerful, full-bodied appearance. Moved freely andpurposefullyand more controlled in action on the move than 3rd.                                                                                                                                                                        3rd: 5694 PRYDDERCH’S Ch Droyale Flower Power
Res: 5689 MIRECKI’S Hamadryas Gold At Wakanda

 

JUDGE: GRAHAM HILL