DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Judges Critiques

Mr Graham HILL

Judging: Newfoundland, Working Group

DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Show Results - Working Group 

NEWFOUNDLAND

Judge: Mr GRAHAM HILL

BEST OF BREED : 5091 MCDONALD, Ms S Ch Sandbears Dreams And Wishes
Dog CC : 5073 BLAKE, Ms S Ch Sandbears Masterpiece
Res Dog CC : 5079 DUFF, Mr Drew & DUFF, Mrs Anna Titanbears Excommunicado JW Ir J Ch ShCEx OSW
Bitch CC : 5091 MCDONALD, Ms S Ch Sandbears Dreams And Wishes
Res Bitch CC : 5104 WATSON, Dame Joanna Tinkerbell Newfangled Yes You Did At Cacodom
Best Puppy : 5082 FOTHERINGHAM, Miss Lynne Shadowrise The Outsider
Best Veteran : 5077 CROSIER, Mr Keith & CROSIER, Mrs Sam Nurburgnewf Cayman ShCEx VW

Class 1942 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5077 CROSIER & CROSIER’S Nurburgnewf Cayman ShCEx VW an upstanding 8-year-old black male, imposing in profile and in pleasing coat and condition. Masculine and powerful, well balanced, with substantial bone and body. Breed-typical head, strong neck and true, well-boned front. Good fore-chest, depth and ribbing; firm back and loin, with strong hindquarters. Moved freely and steadily with true, positive action.

Class 1943 MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5078 CROSIER & CROSIER’S Clifford Midnight Paws Taf (Imp Pol) a smart 6-month-old, very much a baby in coat and appearance. Pleasing bone and body development for his age, with good feet and an attractive head in profile and front view. Has plenty of scope and a sound foundation for growth and maturity. Moved confidently in typical puppy fashion. A very promising youngster.

Class 1944 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5082 FOTHERINGHAM’S Shadowrise The Outsider a very smart, well-grown 11-month-old young male, sturdy in body being well balanced, with pleasing proportions and developing bone, body and coat. Attractive head and eye-catching outline. Very promising, with sound conformation reflected in his good movement. Best Puppy in Breed.

Class 1946 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5097 OHARA’S Shirebears Supernatural Ai (ai) a 21-month-old male of substantial build, with heavy bone and more than necessary body cover. True enough in front, though inclined to be close. Pleasing, well-shaped head set on a heavy neck, in mature coat with pleasing length-to-height proportions. Heavy and reluctant on the move.

Class 1947 LD (7 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 5072 BLACKBURN’S Disaranto A Perfect Match (Imp Pol) JW an upstanding 4-year-old black male of pleasing overall shape, substantial bone and well-made body, with good depth, fore-chest and chest width. Masculine, with an attractive head, strong neck and pleasing proportions. Firm, level topline and moderately angled hindquarters. Moved freely and was the best mover in the class.
2nd: 5103 WATSON’S Tinkerbell Newfangled Don't You Dare At Cacodom a well-presented, mature, nearly 4-year-old male, shapely and well bodied, with pleasing balance and angulation. Substantial in bone, with good body depth, fore-chest and width across the chest. Masculine, with a well-shaped head and strong neck of good length. Pleasing proportions. Moved freely and steadily.
3rd: 5093 MCPHAIL’S Anchorbrook Aye Aye Cap'n

Class 1948 OD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5073 BLAKE’S Ch Sandbears Masterpiece an imposing 6-year-old black male, commanding yet elegant, with a well-balanced, shapely outline and pleasing proportions and angulation. Handsome head and expression, with dark eyes. Substantial in bone, firm in body, with a true, parallel front and strong hindquarters, good width between the hocks. Moved soundly, just edging second. My Dog CC winner.
2nd: 5079 DUFF & DUFF’S Titanbears Excommunicado JW Ir J Ch ShCEx OSW a striking, elegant 3-year-old male of stature, with an excellent outline. Handsome, breed-typical head set on a strong neck of good length. Well-made forequarters, with good forechest, shoulder placement, tight elbows and well-shaped feet. Excellent bone and body substance, with an enough coat displaying his profile to advantage. Lengthy, well-angulated hindquarters. Moved purposefully, though tended to be more unsettled than 1st. Reserve Dog CC.
3rd: 5076 CHAPMAN’S Ch Nandobears You'll Never Walk Alone (imp Deu)

 

Class 1950 MPB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5098 PERVENIS’ Zara Stoneczne Wzgorze (imp Pol) a very promising 8-month-old chocolate bitch, well grown in bone and body, with an attractive overall shape, though a little long in proportion and inclined to lose her topline. Very attractive head, eyes and gentle expression. Soundly made, with excellent body and coat, and plenty of scope for development.

Class 1951 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5096 NIXON & PATTERSON’S Faithful Acres It's A Magical Time At Wilderland (Imp USA) a well-grown 11-month-old black bitch, more mature in body and coat than second. Pleasing head and gentle expression, with good bone and feet. Well made in front, with tight elbows, and good body and spring of rib. Presents a well-proportioned outline. Moved well with a true, steady action.
2nd: 5098 PERVENIS’ Zara Stoneczne Wzgorze (imp Pol) as previous comments.

Class 1953 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5104 WATSON’S Tinkerbell Newfangled Yes You Did At Cacodom a quality looking, nearly 3-year-old bitch, well balanced and impressive in proportion. Firmly stood, with nothing exaggerated and a smart, youthful yet strong, agile appearance. Lovely breed-typical head, well shaped and proportioned, with a gentle expression. True, well-made front and forequarters, good bone and fore-chest. Firm body, well sprung and ribbed back, with just enough length of loin. Impressive profile and precise movement. My Reserve Bitch CC winner. 
2nd: 5088 LLOYD & LLOYD’S Stelamah Zafirah Hefo Cewrirdwr a 2-year-old Landseer bitch who has a balanced, strong-bodied outline, though unsettled today. Pleasing head, with well-shaped dark eyes and a gentle expression. True, well-boned front; tends to look a little long in body. Moved freely but needs to settle to show her movement to best advantage.

Class 1954 LB (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5100 POPPLE, Mrs Ginny & POPPLE, Dr Mark Mileoak Wishing On A Star Jw a nearly 3-year-old black bitch, substantial and attractive in overall appearance, with good bone and body. Feminine, breed-typical head and expression, which I preferred to 2nd, set on a strong neck of good length. True front, with moderate, balanced angulation fore and aft. Moved well, with better rear action than 2nd.
2nd: 5102 RYAN, Ms Julie King Of Helluland Harley Quinn For Bearnessitie (Imp) a pleasing, shapely and sturdy 4-year-old, with a shapely head, gentle expression and strong neck of good length. Well-made forequarters, good bone and body substance, with pleasing spring and depth of rib. Strong and firm in back and topline. Good to go over and move, though unsettled today.

Class 1955 OB (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5091 MCDONALD’s Ch Sandbears Dreams And Wishes a super-quality, elegant 2½-year-old Black bitch who has sound conformation and impressive movement. Noble, feminine expression and beautiful head, correctly set on a strong neck of good length. Well boned, with a firm, well-covered body that retains her elegance. Proudly presented on sound legs and feet, with clean lines and muscular strength. Balanced in angulation, sound front and rear. Excellent construction and movement. My Bitch CC and Best of Breed winner, deservedly awarded Working Group 3.
2nd: 5083 HARESIGN’s Will Of The Emperor's Could This Be Love (imp Esp) a smart, mature 6-year-old black bitch, similar in make and shape to first. Strong yet feminine, with a distinctly breed typical shaped head. True, well-boned front and forequarters, well-made body and nicely let-down hindquarters. Well balanced and strong in appearance. Moved freely, though tended to crab slightly on the return but more settled in action than 3rd.
3rd: 5094 MILLS & CHATBURN’s Ch Oialt Back With A Icy Three JW
Res: 5080 FARRAR, Mrs K J & FARRAR, Mr Alan Ch Darkpeak Starlight Express
VHC: 5099 POPPLE, Mrs Ginny & POPPLE, Dr Mark Mileoak Loch Noir Shce

JUDGE: GRAHAM HILL