DRIFFIELD CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mrs Pamela MACLELLAN

Judging:

BEST OF BREED : 947 FOLKSMAN, Miss Holly Windgunn's Phoenix
Best Dog : 942 BROWN, Miss H A & COX, Mr S & BIBBY, Mrs H & THOMA Dillon Aus Silkenwood
Res Best Dog : 934 AMIS, Miss Rachel & STANLEY, Miss Jessica Droyales Present Verdandi
Best Bitch : 947 FOLKSMAN, Miss Holly Windgunn's Phoenix
Res Best Bitch : 941 BROWN, Miss H A & THOMAS, Mr S L Swnynant Isadora JW
Best Puppy : 942 BROWN, Miss H A & COX, Mr S & BIBBY, Mrs H & THOMA Dillon Aus Silkenwood
Best Veteran : 943 CAVE, Mrs Anne Ballynabola Ria At Casiann
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Class 467 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 468 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 1

Class 469 MPD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 952 TAYLOR, Ms Donna Eliteelio Zack. 7 month old male of good size, with lots of enthusiasm and thoroughly enjoying his day out, I am sure he will settle as he matures.  He was presented in good body condition for a young male. Clean in head, almond shaped eye of dark colour. correct scissor bite. Ears of good texture and positioning. good length of neck and body proportions. Moved out well with a typical puppy gaiting. He displayed reach and drive and held his topline reasonably well for such an enthusiastic puppy.    
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Class 470 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 942 BROWN, Miss H A & COX, Mr S & BIBBY, Mrs H & THOMA Dillon Aus Silkenwood 10 months old male of good size and balanced proportions. Loved this boy as soon as he stepped into the ring. He commands your attention and does not disappoint. Superb temperament, calm, yet retaining alertness that is required. He is presented in excellent condition and handled well to show off his assets.  His head is beautifully balanced, skull ratio correct giving the impression of that typical wedge shape with good strength of muzzle, that is required of the breed. Scissor bite with full dentition, lips tight and firm. pleasing almond shaped dark eye set correctly. Ears set well, used correctly and of correct texture.  He has a pleasing length of neck carried at the correct angle, lowering his head and neck when moving at a good pace which is such a requirement of this shepherding breed. Front assembly gives a picture of balance for one so young and well-muscled. Straight forearm with good bone, chest well let down and developing nicely. He has a good ratio of body to height and length which in turn gives a picture of strength and balance. His hindquarters are developing nicely and already at 10 months showing the broadness and muscle required. Rear angulation is correct as it allows him to move freely with drive. On the move he has good reach and drive and importantly retaining that drop into body that allows him to cover the ground with effortless ease. Tail carried correctly when standing, however, I would like to see the same carriage on the move. He is a young male, and I feel sure his enthusiasm will become more controlled as he matures. I feel has a very promising career in front of him. I was pleased to award him BPIB, Best dog . He further went on to take Puppy Group 1 and RBPIS.
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Class 471 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 946 CORKIN, Mrs H & CORKIN, Mr Paul G Ballyvaloon Lycosidae At Fouranfass (ikc)15-month-old male, dark in colour.  Of good size and presented in good overall condition. Well muscle body. Head and muzzle in proportion to size.  Scissor bite. Jaw strong. Ears of medium size and set well. Well-muscled neck of good length, back firm and strong.  Good length of ribs with a deep chest, still developing.  Front legs straight with good oval bone. Feet of correct shape with arched toes. Moved ok, needs to settle
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Class 472 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 934 AMIS, Miss Rachel & STANLEY, Miss Jessica Droyales Present Verdandi  18-month-old male of good size and proportions. Presenting a balanced picture well-muscled.  Balanced and clean in head. Eyes of good colour, dark of almond shape and set correctly giving an intelligent expression.  Ears of good size and texture.  Scissor bite. Neck of good length leading into well set shoulders. Back of good length and firm. Chest deep and well let down.  Front legs straight with good bone. Ribs long. Pleasing underline with firm belly.  Good feet with arched toes.  Hindquarters broad and strong. On the move displayed a good reach, however, had a tendency to overreach with hindlegs under body.  Pleasing temperament.  

2nd: 954 NYE, Mr Thomas Stuart Vytensa Keith Keith  2-year-old sable male of moderate proportions. Not quite as balanced as 1. Head of good proportions with moderate stop.  Pleasing expression with dark almond shaped eyes.  Strong muzzle with firm clean lips and good pigmentation. Scissor bite. High set ears of medium size, firm texture and used well.  Well-muscled neck, slightly upright in shoulders. Back firm. Correct tail carriage and coverage. Moved out ok but as the handler was his first time in the ring I feel the dog may move better once his handler gains more experience. 
3rd: 946 CORKIN, Mrs H & CORKIN, Mr Paul G Ballyvaloon Lycosidae At Fouranfass (ikc)
Res: 935 BEDFORD, Miss Ann Vom Kleinen Holzchen Valian
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Class 473 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 951 GIBSON, Miss A Droyales Forever Proper At Echosands 18-month-old sable male. Of good size and shape, presenting a pleasing picture when standing. balanced in head, giving that typical wedge-shaped muzzle. Scissor bite. Eyes dark, of correct almond shape giving a good lively expression.  Ears medium and firm. chest deep and of good width.  Elbows held well in. Good reach of neck that is well muscled. Front legs strong with ovel bone. Shoulders well set. Firm back of good length, topline held on the move. Good length to ribs with moderately short loin.  Firm underline. Hindquarters broad and well-muscled. Hocks firm.  Tail carried correctly when standing and on the move. When moving head was correctly lowered and movement displayed good reach and drive. 

2nd: 944 CAVE, Mrs Anne Casiann Atlas 4-year-old long coated dark male. A dog of good substance and size.  Clean in head and proportions, with a slight dome of forehead.  Muzzle strong, correct rectangular scissor bite.  Ears used well and of correct texture. Nice intelligent expression, almond shaped eye of medium brown. Neck strong and well-muscled.  Well defined shoulders, set close to the body.  Deep chest with good width.  Good length of rib. Hindquarters broad and muscled. Tail carried correctly. Moved ok, but a little unsettled.

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Class 474 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 959 STEVENS, Mrs Debbie Ch Windgunn's Blaze To Ashvens 3-year-old male, a lot to like about this dog. He stands well and gives a pleasing picture of strength and balance . He is well muscled throughout.  Clean in head, giving good width between the ears, balanced and proportionate to body.  He has symmetry from skull to muzzle, allowing the presentation of a strong wedge-shaped muzzle.  Scissor bite. Medium sized eye of correct shape and colour, with a lovely intelligent expression. Ears are carried and used well of good firm texture. Strong muscular neck of good length that leads onto well laid shoulders. Well-developed chest, and width.  Front legs straight and strong with correct oval shaped bone.  Elbows correct. Firm back and well-muscled with gentle slope to croup. Hindquarters are broad and well-developed showing strength. There is nothing about the rear angulation that is exaggerated, it is balanced and strong. Hocks correct.  On the move he has good reach and drive; also observed good foot fall.

 
2nd: 937 BIBBY, Mrs H & COX, MR STEPHEN Albycox Von Shotaan 2.5 years old presented in good condition, standing well giving a clean outline of a strong and clearly male dog. Balanced head, equal in skull and muzzle, proportionate to body, which is well muscled and toned. Eye of correct shape and colour. Correct ear in texture, shape and carriage. Neck of good length. Shoulders well placed and well attached. Chest of good depth. Forearms are straight.  Well sprung ribs and long back, firm and strong with slightly sloping croup. There is good width over the loin giving strength.  Did not move to his best advantage. 
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Class 475 SBB NO ENTRIES

Class 476 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 943 CAVE, Mrs Anne Ballynabola Ria At Casiann 7-year-old long coated female. Nice clean-cut head of good proportions and wedge shape. Scissor bite. Correct almond shaped dark eye with good expression. Nice medium sized ears carried well, good strong neck that flowed down on to correct shoulders. Well-developed chest, and good length of rib. On the move she held a good firm top line and showed good reach and drive. 

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Class 477 MPB NO ENTRIES

Class 478 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 949 FORMAN, Mr A J & FORMAN, Mrs S P Kastina Heart Of Lutetia 7-year-old long coated female. Nice clean-cut head of good proportions and wedge shape. Scissor bite. Correct almond shaped dark eye with good expression. Nice medium sized ears carried well, good strong neck that flowed down on to correct shoulders. Well-developed chest, and good length of rib. On the move she held a good firm top line and showed good reach and drive. 

2nd: 950 FOSTER, Miss A Daleer Jessie 11 months of age, female, just lacking in substance at the moment.  Balanced head with good skull and muzzle ratio. Ears placed well and of correct firm texture. Neck of good length. Chest still needs to develop depth and width which affects her front assembly at this point in her development. Good length of neck. Firm back with good onset of tail.  Moved well.
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Class 479 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 961 TOWNING, Miss L & LANDGREN, Miss R Yakasimba Bianca .14-month-old female, long coated. presents a picture of strength and substance with a pleasing steady temperament.  Head of balanced proportions with a gently domed forehead.  Graduation through to muzzle giving a clear wedge shape of which she has strength. Tight lips, scissor bite. Ears well placed with good distance between.  Eyes dark and almond shape giving a typical intelligent expression. She has a good length of neck and well-muscled. Upper arm and shoulder equal in length with good lay of shoulder. Chest deep and with sufficient width. Legs straight when viewed from the front. Oval bone. Body of good length with firm back, giving a slight curve.  Ribs long with short loin. Good tail set and carried well both on the move and standing.  Hindquarters broad with correct angulation. Moved out well with good drive.

2nd: 960 TAYLOR, Mrs Pamela Siskiva With Love.  17month old female, long coated. Slighter in build than 1; less substance than I would prefer. Head ok, Eye dark of good shape. Moved ok.
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Class 480 PGB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 941 BROWN, Miss H A & THOMAS, Mr S L Swnynant Isadora JW 19-month-old feminine throughout with substance.  Balanced head that tapers to a clean wedge with strong jaw. Scissor bite. Lips firm. Eyes dark of correct shape and placed well. Ears firm and erect and used well.  Reach of neck that is well muscled. Shoulders equal to upper arm. elbows close in. Chest moderate in depth and width.  Forearm straight. Good lay of rib and length. Back firm, of good length but lacking in width at the moment. Hindquarters still developing. Correct rear angulation. Good tail set and carriage both standing and on the move. On the move she did so with good pace lowering her head correctly. 
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Class 481 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 947 FOLKSMAN, Miss Holly Windgunn's Phoenix. 19-month-old female of pleasing stature and substance. I liked this girl as soon as she came into the ring. She is correctly balanced throughout and presents a picture of strength while at the same time retaining her femininity without sacrifice. She looks fit for function. A lovely clean balanced head: skull equal to length of muzzle that presents a typical wedge shape. Scissor bite. Cheeks gently rounded, eyes medium in size, brown and almond shaped, giving a keen confident expression. Ears set high with good distance between, broad at the base and of good firm texture. Neck has good reach and muscled leading into well-placed obliquely set shoulders. Good depth and width to her chest. Forequarters: Upper arm is equal in length to her shoulders which are flat to her body. Forearms are straight of good bone which is ovel. Pasterns firm with a slight slope. Ribs of good length, underline firm.  She is short in loin with good straight firm back. Correct onset of tail which she carried correctly both when standing and moving.  Hindquarters strong, well-muscled and have good width. First and second thigh equal in length. Rear angulation is clean from any exaggeration, hocks strong.    On the move this girl displayed an effortless stride giving good reach from the front which is matched with equal drive from the rear. Back feet never extending too far under the body. Totally sound in movement. 

2nd: 955 O'NEILL, Mrs Caroline J Kidaforce Corin Of Dunningwell. 5-year-old female of pleasing temperament. Good size, however she was carrying a few extra pounds. Good bone throughout. Good in head with slightly lighter eye. scissor bite, moderate length to neck. Chest deep with enough width. Back wide and enough length. Ribs long and well sprung. Correct tail set carried well. Moving she is close in rear and lacks in drive. 
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Class 482 OB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 939 BROWN, Miss H A & THOMAS, Mr S L Swnynant Guiliana 5.5-year-old, feminine with enough substance.  Balanced in head, moderate stop tapering into a clean wedge shape. Scissor bite. Lips tight. Dark eye, almond shaped. Firm and erect ears used well.  Neck firm and well-muscled with good reach. Shoulders set well onto body, elbows close in. Chest of good depth with pleasing width.  Forearm straight.  Rib long and well sprung. Back firm, good length. short in loin with slope over croup. Good tail set and carriage both standing and on the move. Moved out well with good reach and drive. 
2nd: 948 FORMAN, Mr A J & FORMAN, Mrs S P Ch Kintaro Grace Kelly With Suzdans 5 year old female with plenty of substance.  Good in head with a slight tipping to the nose. Good length of neck, shoulder set firm onto body. Straight in front legs with deep chest, length to brisket.  Well sprung ribs and well laid back. Firm topline, well-muscled. Short in loin with sloping croup. Good onset of tail and carried correctly. Moved out with purpose. 
3rd: 953 KENMARE, Mrs Barbara Ch Windgunns Rio Grande
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