RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging: Lancashire Heeler, Pastoral Group

RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

10/9/2023

LANCASHIRE HEELER

BEST OF BREED : 4248 SWANN, Mrs J & Miss J Ch Taigwynion Johnny's Boy at Swanndale
Dog CC : 4248 SWANN, Mrs J & Miss J Ch Taigwynion Johnny's Boy at Swanndale
Res Dog CC : 4251 WHITEMAN, Mrs Caroline Madincrowd Edred
Bitch CC : 4241 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Ch Selestar Salix Lutea With Foveaux
Res Bitch CC : 4247 SWANN, Mrs J & Miss J Taigwynion the Special One at Swanndale
Best Puppy : 4243 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Foveaux Queens Gambit
Best Veteran : 4245 GORDON, Mrs E & Miss E Ch Foxthyme Eleanor with Troutop
Best Special Beginner : 4240 BUDD, Mrs Imogen Parabar Primrosa

 

Temperaments were excellent and despite the intense heat, most of the dogs performed really well.  Thanks to my two excellent stewards.

Class 2033 VD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4235 BELLINGER, Mrs Trisha & BELLINGER, Mr John Limebrooks Take A Chance On Me At Heelstone SHCM. Workmanlike with a very typical head and expression.  Clear, nicely shaped eye and good dentition. Decent forehand with good bone and sturdy, well ribbed body.  

Class 2034 MPD NO ENTRIES

Class 2035 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4244 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Foveaux Kings Troop.  Nicely balanced with a keen, alert expression.  Good breadth of skull, good eye.  Nicely boned with some forechest and good front assembly.  Moved out well.

Class 2036 JD NO ENTRIES

Class 2037 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4238 BINGHAM, Mrs D Lankeela Our Marnie.  Very appealing head and expression which matched his lovely temperament.  Decent bone and feet.  Well ribbed, good topline but I would like a slightly higher tail set. Good hindquarters and particularly good hind action. 

Class 2038 LD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4242 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Lankeela You Go Boss At Foveaux JW.  A strong contender for the CC.  Masculine head with good breadth of skull and well placed ears.  Well laid shoulders with some forechest and good bone and feet.  Firm topline. Good tailset and carriage. Moved out well.

Class 2039 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4248 SWANN, Mrs J & Miss J Ch Taigwynion Johnny's Boy at Swanndale.  Very pleasing head and expression with dark, alert eyes.  Good forehand with ample bone and well laid shoulders. Ribs extend well back and and he is sturdily made.  Stepped out well despite the intense heat.  CC & BOB.
2nd: 4251 WHITEMAN, Mrs Caroline Madincrowd Edred.  A good showman who was alert and keen.  Nicely balanced and typical in all respects.  Well ribbed with a good topline and high set tail.  Moved well.  Reserve CC.

 

Class 2040 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 2041 VB (4 Entries) Abs: 0

A good class.
1st: 4245 GORDON, Mrs E & Miss E Ch Foxthyme Eleanor with Troutop.  Best Veteran.  Attractive head and expression with a clear, dark eye.  Very good bone, decent forehand and neat, well padded feet.  Sturdy, well ribbed body with good tail set.  She made the most of herself on the move.
2nd: 4250 WHITEMAN, Mrs Caroline Ch Madincrowd Bathsheba JW.  Keen and alert with a lovely temperament.  Pleasing for both balance and type and like the winner she is well ribbed and short coupled. Sound and typical on the move.
3rd: 4236 BELLINGER, Mrs Trisha & BELLINGER, Mr John Heelstone Genevive

Class 2042 MPB NO ENTRIES

Class 2043 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4243 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Foveaux Queens Gambit.  Smart and attentive to her handler and she really made the most of her chances here.  Certainly not a big bitch, she has ample bone and a good forehand with well laid shoulder and a strong, sturdy body.  Good topline and tailset. Impressed on the move.  Best Puppy.

Class 2044 JB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4243 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Foveaux Queens Gambit.

Class 2045 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4249 WEBB, Mrs Julia Hoscar Isabella (AZ2).  Good head and expression. Food forequarters with decent bone and well laid shoulders.  Well bodied with good ribbing but could be shorter in couplings. Excellent topline and she moved out well with a typical brisk action.  
2nd: 4239 BUDD, Mrs Imogen Tudorbrook Hocus Pocus.  Nicely balanced, good head with a keen but feminine expression.  Good body but a shade soft in topline.  Good profile action.  Lovely temeperament.

Class 2046 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4240 BUDD, Mrs Imogen Parabar Primrosa.  Typical in all respects and pleases for overall balance.  Good bone, decent forechest.  Well ribbed and short coupled. High set, well carried tail.
2nd: 4237 BELLINGER, Mrs Trisha & BELLINGER, Mr John Heelstone Jasmine.  Smart with an appealing head, ample bone and decent feet.  Well ribbed but carrying a fraction too much weight.  Movement ok.

Class 2047 OB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
Two good quality bitches.

1st: 4241 FELSTEAD, Mrs D L Ch Selestar Salix Lutea With Foveaux. CC.  Shown in good coat and condition.  Presents a very good outline as she is beautifully balanced with a good tailset and carriage.  Good skull and ears.  Dark, keen eye.  Good hindquarters with pleasing angulation.  Sound and moved out well. 
2nd: 4247 SWANN, Mrs J & Miss J Taigwynion the Special One at Swanndale.  Reserve CC.  Another who moved out well and with a typical brisk action.  Good head and expression.  Well ribbed and short coupled.  High set tail.

Class 2048 SBB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4240 BUDD, Mrs Imogen Parabar Primrosa
2nd: 4249 WEBB, Mrs Julia Hoscar Isabella (AZ2)
3rd: 4239 BUDD, Mrs Imogen Tudorbrook Hocus Pocus

 

Judge: Tom Mather