THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mr Andrew NATTRISS

Judging: Dogue De Bordeaux, Working Group

I would first like to thank the committee of the LKA for inviting me to judge and award my first set of tickets in the breed I have loved and been involved in for a number of years. Also thank you to all the exhibitors who entered and although numbers were low I had some quality Bordeaux’s to judge. We had a change of ring which meant we had a double ring so I could assess the dog’s movement better 

JUNIOR DOG
1st: 2806 LEONARD, Mrs Kirsha & LEONARD, Mr Mark Bearox Jackpot - 13 month old well constructed male who has a lovely typical head, good dentition, nice straight front, good spring of rib and good top line which he holds on the move, looking forward to seeing this boy develop 
2nd: 2803 ISETON, Mr Rob Bobiso Amos - 12 month old who has just come out of puppy, nice head with pleasing expression, plenty of bone and lovely rear angulation, was slightly out of coat but another one to watch in the future 
 

OPEN DOG

Out of the 4 entries 3 were champions and all are worthy champions and the result could have easily been different on another day 
1st: 2794 BRUNGER, Mr C M & RAINGER, Mr Mark Ch Loggerheads Thor - impressive male with a large imposing head and plenty of bone, nice deep chest, straight front, strong neck leading to well laid shoulders. Level top line and moved with purpose and drive, pleased to award him the dog CC
2nd: 2802 ISETON, Mr Rob Ch Bobiso Matteo - 4 year old male who was presented in fantastic condition. Lovely typical head with correct bite and nice wide muzzle, straight front and deep chest. Fantastic rear angulation and moved well, awarded him reserve CC

VETERAN DOG/BITCH

So pleased to have a couple of veterans to go over and both are a credit to the breed and their owners 
1st: 2798 HOLLAND, Mrs Linda Willsanburg Simply The Best At Rougerocco - 8 years old who still enjoys the ring, presented it excellent condition, still had good dentition which is a rarity in a Bordeaux at this age, straight front, well sprung ribs and good top line, can still move well around the ring - awarded best veteran 
2nd: 2789 ATKINSON, Miss Leah Wendisal Spice At Sachella - another lovely veteran biitch, again good dentition for her age, lovely head, wide muzzle, good body in great condition, just thought 1st place moved slightly better on the day but another great example of a veteran Bordeaux 

PUPPY BITCH
1st: 2807 LEONARD, Mrs Kirsha & LEONARD, Mr Mark Bearox Ryatt - 8 month old who I have seen grow since since she was very young, she has a lovely feminine head with plenty of wrinkle, straight front, good depth of chest and level top line, her body needs to develop more but she’s still young, moved with confidence both in the breed ring and the group ring - Best puppy 
2nd: 2791 BAILEY, Mrs Samantha & BAILEY, Mrs Ellen Pasya Bernaux De Picardi Avec Nesaluma ( Imp Pol) - 7 months old who was a bit overawed by the size of the ring and the echoes in the hall but was a lot better after she was brought back in for the special beginners class , she has a lovely feminine head with a great expression and for such a young pup has plenty of bone. Slightly down on her pasterns but that will come with age, looking forward to see how she develops 

JUNIOR BITCH
1st: 2808 LEONARD, Mrs Kirsha & LEONARD, Mr Mark Bearox Rebel - litter sister to my best puppy. Her head needs to mature but she’s still only young. She has a lovely wide muzzle and nice clear eyes. Her body is well developed for a pup so young with a great wide chest and straight front, lovely top line and good rear angultion. She was a bit overawed with the venue and kept lying down but still easily won the class.
2nd: 2792 BOSWELL, Ms Amanda Jayne & KIRK, Mr Aaron & KENYON Desquire Halo On Fire - 16 month old who just looked like she wasn’t enjoying her day. Had to ask her to move twice as she was pulling away from her handler. She has presented in good condition, has a wide chest but I would like a straighter front. She has a level top line and good rear end.

GRADUATE BITCH
1st: 2790 ATKINSON, Miss Leah Purple Treat For Brohnisal - 2 years old. Feminine head with good wrinkle, wide muzzle, correct bite. Straight front and stands on nice tight feet. Moved well and hold her top line well on the move. Was handled well on the day.

POST GRADUATE BITCH
1st: 2799 HOLLAND, Mrs Linda Aibrean Legacy At Rougerocco - 2  years old. Feminine head with good wide open nostrils and simetrical wrinkle. Nice tight feet however nails are slightly long. Good top line and handled well on the movement.

LIMIT BITCH
1st: 2815 HAMBLETT, Mr S Ironmastiff-kennil Zartha - Lovely 21 month old who has really matured of late. Very feminine head with correct wrinkle and good clean eyes. Well defined chin, Wide chest leading to a very straight front with tight feet, powerful shoulders, nice spring of rib, good muscular rear quarters. Thought my best bitch moved slightly better but was pleased to award her reserve CC 
2nd: 2793 BRUNGER, Mr C M & RAINGER, Mr Mark Doguesden Unique - 26 month old, slightly longer in leg than 1 but again a strong powerful bitch. Destintive head with good chin, Broad neck and good shoulders, good drive on the move. 

OPEN BITCH
1st: 2795 CAVANAGH, Ms C Ch Real Akragas Ananke Shimano - 3 year old who I would prefer to be bigger but apart from that you can’t fault her. Lovely feminine head with correct black mask markings. Stands so proud when stacked up with a great wide chest, powerful shoulders and a “ look at me” attitude. Handler moved her a bit fast when first went round the ring but once she settled her movement is correct and she will move all day. Movement is what won her Best Bitch and BOB
2nd: 2804 JUDD, Miss Jodie-leigh Im Rhonda Avec Tissie TAF - 3 year old with lovely feminine head, wide muzzle and correct ear set. Powerful shoulders, good neck and top line, good rear angultion. Feel like she could show a bit more enthusiasm on the move but a nice female. 

SPECIAL BEGINNER BITCH
1st: 2791 BAILEY, Mrs Samantha & BAILEY, Mrs Ellen Pasya Bernaux De Picardi Avec Nesaluma ( Imp Pol)