THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Miss J HODGES

Judging: Australian Shepherd, Pastoral Group

It was an honour to judge this lovely breed and I was thrilled with such a super entry. Thankyou to everyone for your entries where I was spoilt for choice on quality  especially in the higher classes  .

BEST OF BREED : 3282 LAROCHE, Mrs Perrine Ch Shepherds Of Paradise Tango Hillarious
Dog CC : 3282 LAROCHE, Mrs Perrine Ch Shepherds Of Paradise Tango Hillarious
Res Dog CC : 3240 BOTHWELL, Miss S Ch Norcis Slippery Jack JW
Bitch CC : 3238 BEARD, Mr J Ch Try Again De L'aussie Happy At Boskenna (imp Fr
Res Bitch CC : 3248 COWLEY, Miss T L Ch Sparkaway Black Magic
Best Puppy : 3246 CHOU, Mr Gary Devilsbloom Lifes A Party
Best Veteran : 3250 CRAWFORD, Mrs P A & MCDONALD, Miss Chloe Ch Mistyholly More Magic For Louiston
Best Special Beginner : 3287 SIMPSON, Miss J Lamintone For The Drive At Applecreek RL2ex

Class 1296 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3262 HARRIS, Miss F & HARRIS, Mrs G Acotar Suriel Via Draconis (Cze Imp)
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6 month red merle, lovely pup, all in proportion with good bone and substance for age….good strength to muzzle, correct stop, ears a tad large at this stage of development but didn't distract from his cheeky expression .  Moved steadily, driving well from behind. Lovely bold rich coloured markings..promising baby 
Class 1297 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3245 CHOU, Mr Gary Airplane's Voucher Player

11 month B/T Upstanding male with great substance and lovely bone. Loved his head which is balanced, slightly rounded skull, clean cut muzzle, correct almond   eye shape giving an alert expression. Excellent forechest, shoulders are well laid back and with  great rear angulation he covered the ground with ease on neat feet. Just needs to be a bit tidier behind . In super condition, will follow him with interest BPD

2nd: 3272 KNOTT, Mrs J Zuni Someone U Loved Fallcat

12 month Handsome b/m who is maturing nicely, would prefer more depth to his body and a touch more of him all over but I'm sure that will come. Strong head, dry well filled muzzle and correct ear carriage. Strong arched neck, moderate bone,  moved with drive. In lovely condition .
3rd: 3267 HEGGIE, Mrs J Talard It Wasn't Me NAF TAF
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Class 1298 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3275 MASON, Mrs Kelly Blamorder Call It The Blues

17 month b/m , not a big dog but has a lovely outline , enough bone for his size. Head is in proportion with body and balanced, ears are set correctly . Strong neck, well muscled thighs, not in full coat but was well presented and well handled by his young handler 
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Class 1299 YD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3277 MC DEVITT, Ms Karen & HENDERSON, Mr William Caronlea Sea's The Day Jnr Ch ( Cpw '24 )

15 month R/M   , upstanding dog who is all male. I would say he is nearer to the top end of the standard for size but he is balanced and proportionate. Strong head; muzzle is well filled and dry, alert masculine expression, ears are a tad on the heavy side . Muscular neck and correct forechest, well ribbed, stood well on strong hocks and nicely padded feet . Moved with a free and easy stride, covering the ground well . Beautifully presented. 
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Class 1300 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3279 MEE, Miss Heather & HOLLIGAN, Ms Jayne Lamintone For A Reason (ai)

2 Yr B/T moderate throughout,  typy dog with a lovely workmanlike outline who could do a day's work no problem. Skull and muzzle are proportionate, ears are set correctly, handsome expression when alert.  Strong arched neck leading to well laid back shoulders, excellent forechest which reflected in his true front movement. Well off for bone and in hard muscular condition. Moved effortlessly holding a level topline . 
2nd: 3273 LAND, Mrs Christine & GITTINS, Mrs Suzanne Kimberl Soloyal Kiss Artist Around Casmawllan

2yr R/T, slightly longer cast than winner, head is balanced with a well defined stop , has a lovely expression and neat earset. Good reach of neck  , well angulated front and moderate bone. Displayed decent rear drive once he settled into his stride .
3rd: 3269 HUNT, Mrs Cheryl Shepwood Grey Knight
Res: 3260 HADDOCK, Miss Veronica Glamour Aussie's Easy Rider Jicarilla (imp Hun)
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Class 1301 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3274 PUGH, Mrs Lisa T & MC TAGGART, Ms Sarah & MACKENZI Northbay Xsells Can't B'leaf My I's (Imp USA) 

2 and half Yr B/M, has super bone and substance, would prefer him an inch or so bigger all over but no mistaking his sex .Strong head with slightly rounded skull, wellset ears, almond eye,  defined stop, all added together gives a handsome expression  . Neck is strong leading to laid back shoulders, level topline, well angulated hind quarters and strong well padded feet. Moved with reach and drive, coat is a lovely clear colour and well presented .
2nd: 3244 BOTHWELL, Miss S Louiston Whispered A Storm At Norcis JW

4 Yr B/T really coming into his own now, a dog i have judged before and still like, has a lovely profile with moderate bone and substance. Head is balanced and proportionate, good fill of muzzle, neat ears and a lovely expression.  Of good type , well muscled thighs he moves with drive, in lovely condition .
3rd: 3258 FORT, Miss J M Shulune Never Say Never
Res: 3266 HEGGIE, Mrs J Winstead Brave New World. Ir Jun Ch Ir J Ch
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Class 1302 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3282 LAROCHE, Mrs Perrine Ch Shepherds Of Paradise Tango Hillarious

2 yr B/M who instantly draws your eye for overall ring presence and style. Of moderate size, masculine with good bone and substance but not overdone. Head is balanced, stop well defined and has a keen alert expression. Neck is Muscular and  strong , to be critical would prefer a tad more length of neck, correct lay back  of  shoulder,good length  to height ratio, level topline, good turn of stifle, hocks are strong and well let down . A steady effortlessly mover with purpose and no exaggeration. Put down to the minute in pristine condition CC and BOB 

  3240 BOTHWELL, Miss S Ch Norcis Slippery Jack JW

2 Yr red merle who pushed winner hard, not quite the masculine outlook as winner but no mistaking his sex. Nice moulding to foreface , defined stop, almond eye giving a handsome  expression. Reachy neck, well angulated fore and aft , holding a level topline. Well muscled thighs, moved with a light easy action covering the ground with ease.  Also in super condition.   Res CC
3rd: 3292 TIMPERON, Mr & Mrs J & R Louiston Outlander With Triforce
Res: 3268 HELLEWELL, Mrs Angela Lynn Franmar The Thriller ShCEx
VHC: 3270 HUTCHCROFT, Mr Gerard & HUTCHCROFT, MRS ALISON Allmark One Of These Days

Class 1303 VD (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3247 COWLEY, Miss T L Sparkaway Supernatural

7 yr glorious coloured B/M of good type, moderate throughout and all in proportion.Balanced head, good fill of muzzle, decent ear carriage and a handsome alert expression. Neck is arched , onto well laid back shoulder , level topline and well bent stifles. Moved with  moderate stride, again without any exaggeration.  Very well presented BVD

2nd: 3278 MCKNNON, Miss Sharon Dialynne Enzo Farrari

8 yr red tri , have always liked this dog if only he would settle to the job in hand, still thinks he's a puppy. An upstanding dogwith substance, well balanced throughout.  Strong head, lovely ear carriage, has a handsome intelligent expression.  Correct forechest and well angulated front and rear, in good coat and condition.  Can move with drive when he settles in his stride.
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Class 1304 GCD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3287 SIMPSON, Miss J Lamintone For The Drive At Applecreek RL2ex

2 yr B/T who is maturing each time I see him, moderate throughout; balanced head, neat well set ears and handsome  expression.  Enough neck, correct length to height ratio, stands on well boned legs and neat oval feet. Watching him move in profile, with a free and easy stride he covered the ground well. In super condition, thrilled to hear he was spec beg Group 3 .  
2nd: 3278 MCKINNON, Miss Sharon Dialynne Enzo Farrari

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Class 1305 SBD (5 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3287 SIMPSON, Miss J Lamintone For The Drive At Applecreek RL2ex

As above
2nd: 3273 LAND, Mrs Christine & GITTINS, Mrs Suzanne Kimberl Soloyal Kiss Artist Around Casmawllan

As above , 2nd PGD
3rd: 3275 MASON, Mrs Kelly Blamorder Call It The Blues
Res: 3278 MCKINNON, Miss Sharon Dialynne Enzo Farrari
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Class 1306 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3246 CHOU, Mr Gary Devilsbloom Lifes A Party

8 month b/m,feminine throughout with enough substance and great proportions for one so young. Pretty puppy with a lovely  expression, defined stop and correct ear carriage . Good reach of neck leading to well laid back shoulders, level topline, rear quarters are well angulated and she moved with drive, lovely profile action just needs to tighten in front when coming towards. Very promising, in lovely condition.   BPIB
2nd: 3253 DAVIS, Miss Michelle & WALSH, Mr Jake Rosschell Maid Out Of The Blu

Another promising b/m baby of almost 9 months but at a different stage of development. A bigger girl, well grown for age with good bone. Strong head, neat ear set, has a keen alert expression.  Good length of neck; I found her a little  straight in front angulation so not quite the reach of winner but she held a level topline and drives well from behind. Super presentation and well handled, just preferred the overall balance of winner on the day . Two lovely bitches
3rd: 3256 DOWNES, Mrs J Acotar Feyre Via Draconis At Milwyr Naf Taf
Res: 3257 FEDINA, Mrs Kristina I Too Good To Be True Junassminis Naf Taf
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Class 1307 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3259 FORT, Miss J M Birkcross New Beginnings With Shulune

8 month red tri, quality puppy of lovely type. Balanced throughout with substance and bone yet retains feminity. Loved her head, neatest of ears and true aussie expression.   Correct forechest, well angulated fore and aft, strong hocks and oval feet, looked a picture standing and in lovely coat  . I felt she was carrying a tad too much weight which reflected in her movement, however when she settled into her stride she covered the ground well .
2nd: 3257 FEDINA, Mrs Kristina I Too Good To Be True Junassminis Naf Taf

Pretty coloured b/m of 8 months, res in mp, head and body are proportionate although a little unbalanced at present, she tends to tuck under herself at the rear as she stands bum high. Very much a baby , just needs more time to develop. 

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Class 1308 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 3257 FEDINA, Mrs Kristina I Too Good To Be True Junassminis Naf Taf

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Class 1310 PGB NO ENTRIES

Class 1311 LB (7 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 3252 DAVIS, Miss Michelle & WALSH, Mr Jake Rosschell Maid You Look

2 and half year B/T, typy bitch, all in proportion with good substance and bone. Balanced head, stop is well defined, alert expression enhanced by well set ears. Lovely in profile, maybe a tad more length of neck would enhance but her front and rear quarters are well angulated. With well let down strong hocks she moved with drive. Well muscled and in full bloom, considered for top honours.
2nd: 3294 TURNBULL, Mrs J & CLEGRAM, Mrs J & DOUGLAS, Mrs J Talard She's Got The Look (Imp)

2 and half Yr b/m who I have judged before and still admire, pushed winner hard. In between coats at present but maturing nicely . Balanced head, neat ear set , alert expression. Super neck, correct forechest, and layback of shoulder, holds a level topline, firm hind quarters, move with reach and drive, well presented .  
3rd: 3249 CRAWFORD, Mrs P A Louiston Lost Sister
Res: 3242 BOTHWELL, Miss S Norcis Dusky Disco JW
VHC: 3264 HARVEY, Mrs J M Gemthorne Swirling Snow

Class 1312 OB (9 Entries) Abs: 2

It was an honour to judge this class, although mixed in type full of quality which made the job harder
1st: 3238 BEARD, Mr J Ch Try Again De L'aussie Happy At Boskenna (imp Fr

2 and half year red tri who commands attention, feminine outlook, yet with substance and moderate  bone.  Pretty head with almond shaped eye, slightly bigger ears but didn't distract from her keen alert expression. Strong arched neck, correct forechest and lay back of shoulder. Well bodied with good depth, moderate tuck up and holds a level topline. Well muscled thighs, and bend of stifle, movement was smooth and effortless.   Excellent presentation CC and BOS, coming back into coat so had to give way to the  male in full bloom 

2nd: 3248 COWLEY, Miss T L Ch Sparkaway Black Magic

3 yr B/T of good type, moderate and balanced throughout, she has a touch of glamour about her. Head is clean and dry cut, well defined stop, ears are of good size and she has an alert expression .Arched neck, shoulders well laid back.   Good spring of rib and length to height ratio. Strong hind quarters enabling her to move with drive . Res CC  
3rd: 3239 BLYTON, Miss Tamsin Mia & GIBBONS, Miss Sarah Wispafete Light My Fire
Res: 3283 RAYMOND, Mrs Melanie Dialynne Heist Society (ai)
VHC: 3241 BOTHWELL, Miss S Norcis Summer Truffle JW

Class 1313 VB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 3250 CRAWFORD, Mrs P A & MCDONALD, Miss Chloe Ch Mistyholly More Magic For Louiston

8 year b/m, again in super condition .   Has good substance and bone yet still retains her feminine charm. Head is balanced, stop well defined , lovely eye set and shape, giving her cheeky expression. Correct forechest, reachy neck, strong body with depth and well angulated front and rear. Moved with such an easy stride she just floated around the ring  BIVB 

2nd: 3284 ROBERTS, Miss M Ch Magical Love Elvikam JW OSW (Imp Pol)

7yr red tri of exceptional colour; the darkest boldest red along with her sparkling whites she looked a picture.    Head is balanced and proportionate to body, muzzle is well filled and dry cut, a keen show girl with super ear carriage.neck is strong of good length, correct layback of shoulder, level topline and well bent stifles.  Movement was fluid and smooth.
3rd: 3288 SIMPSON, Mrs Jacqueline & SIMPSON, Mr David Amberslade Santa Ana Breeze At Javison
Res: 3243 BOTHWELL, Miss S Dialynne Sophia Loren Of Norcis
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Class 1314 GCB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 3249 CRAWFORD, Mrs P A Louiston Lost Sister

2 yr b/m (3rd limit) has good substance and well rounded bone, pretty head, neat well set ears, well sprung ribs with good depth, a tad long in the loin for her height, good turn of stifle, profuse coat of good colour which was well presented.   
2nd: 3286 SIMPSON, Miss J Rannaleroch Chilaca At Applecreek VW Beg.Ex RL2ex

11 and half Yr b/m who never falters. In super condition, both muscular and coat presentation.  Correct forechest, deep ribs and well angulated hind quarters. Moved freely and never took her eyes of her handler, what a lovely repor they have, thankyou for bringing her .
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