Full Critique for South Wales 2019
Judge : Sarah Hattrell (Khinjan)
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Tameron Mr Pure Xcess | Lovely puppy to start the day, still young and lots of maturing to do, appealed in head with dark round eye, wide nostrils, good finish to mouth with good width to jaw, nicely arched neck sits cleanly on well laid shoulders, ample bone, round well padded feet, firm level top line, well coupled and sturdy, well balanced quarters and high set tail carried gaily over his back with good height, really came into his own on the move with excellent forward reach and drive from his rear showing full pad, his lovely carriage won him BPIB today. |
| 2nd | Miracey Sand Warrior For Tilbe | Promising gold/white but not quite as forward as 1, head developing nicely with excellent finish to mouth, dark round eye with appealing expression, enough neck and fair lay of shoulder, deep broad chest, firm top line and high set tail carried well over his back, well presented, moved well fore and aft but tends to dip his head on the move, hopefully will gain a bit more confidence to show himself off to full advantage. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Jardhu Lord Of Fire And Ice | Another lovely puppy, liked his typy broad round head with dark round eyes, correct nose placement and wide nostrils, enough neck sits cleanly on well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, well coupled, firm level top line, thighs well rounded and muscular, high set tail carried well over back and in balance with head, well off for coat and in good muscular condition, moved out displaying good forward reach and showing full pad as went went away. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira Ragamuffin At Middletune | Lovely young pup and close up to 1, super head and expression from his dark round eye, wide jaw with excellent finish to mouth, slight arch to neck, ample bone, straight front with well padded round feet, firm level top line, good depth to chest, high set tail, well balanced and sturdy quarters, well presented coat in lovely condition, moved out fairly well fore and aft. |
| Res | Shirkeira Razmatazz | Sweet boy who showed better in this class than earlier, appealed in head properties with dark expressive eyes, excellent pigment and nose placement, would like a better neckline, level topline, high set well carried tail, strong quarters with nicely rounded thighs , well presented and handled, he moved out well showing good forward reach and drive from the rear. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Daltricia Jamie Lee JW ShCEx OSW | Black/white, Eye catching boy who presented a lovely typical outline of the breed, appealed in head properties with muzzle of good width, square and short, correct nose placement, dark round eyes with warm expression, excellent pigment, slight arch to neck sits cleanly on well laid shoulders, ample bone, broad chest with good depth, firm level top line, high tail set carried gaily over his back in balance with head, strong quarters, moved so well in all directions, well presented and handled, one to watch. |
| 2nd | Debeaux Obsession | Black/White, larger than 1 all through but very eye catching and beautifully turned out, makes a nice shape on the stack, he has a broad round head with a slightly longer nose than I, good finish to underjaw, slight arch to neck which blends into well laid back shoulders, excellent depth and width to chest, firm level top line, high set tail carried gaily over back, strong well muscled quarters, he is an excellent mover reaching out well in front and driving off from his rear showing full pad. |
| VHC | Shirkeira Ragamuffin At Middletune | Lovely young pup and close up to 1, super head and expression from his dark round eye, wide jaw with excellent finish to mouth, slight arch to neck, ample bone, straight front with well padded round feet, firm level top line, good depth to chest, high set tail, well balanced and sturdy quarters, well presented coat in lovely condition, moved out fairly well fore and aft. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Debeaux Having A Ball | Exciting solid black in bandbox coat and condition, loved his well proportioned head with his dark round expressive eyes, good width to jaw and correct nose placement, wide nostrils, slight arch to his neck which he carries so proudly, straight front and well padded round feet, good depth and width to chest, well coupled and sturdy, well rounded muscular thighs, high set tail in balance with head completing the picture, excellent mover fore and aft and had super carriage in profile, considered for higher honours in hot competition. |
| 2nd | Warathwaite King Int North De Jardhu | Quality typical dog unlucky to meet 1 on top form, he has a really nice broad round head with dark round eyes with warm expression, good width to jaw and correct nose placement, slight arch to neck with good lay of shoulders, firm in forehand with level top line, good width and depth to chest, high set tail carried well over his back in balance with his head making a really nice well balanced outline, in good coat and condition, he moved out well with good forward reach and showing full pad in the rear. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ta Maria Black Edition at Matsuba (Fin Imp) | Black/White, Super boy showing lovely breed type, loved his head and expression with his dark round eyes, excellent width to mouth, wide nostrils, slight arch to neck blending in well with his well laid back shoulders, ample bone, good depth and width to chest, sturdy and well coupled, firm level top line, high set tail carried gaily over his back in balance with his head, well rounded and muscular thighs, so well balanced all through, came into his own on the move showing that typical arrogant smooth flowing carriage I admire in the breed, close up for top honours. |
| 2nd | Sistasu Silver Top JW ShCM | Gold/White with much to like, really lovely head, eye and expression with excellent width to mouth and correct nose placement displaying wide nostrils and excellent pigment, not quite the neck of 1, good width and depth to chest, ample bone, firm level top line, strong well muscled quarters with high set gaily carried tail, in fabulous coat with good body condition, moved out with good reach in front and driving well in rear. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zamadar Majic Potion for Cedarhythe | Black/White and hard to believe he is a veteran, super typy dog who makes a lovely outline on the stack, loved his broad round head giving a warm expression with his dark round eye, good nose placement and excellent pigment, lovely neckline with slight arch sitting cleanly on well laid shoulders, broad deep chest, ample bone, level top line with high set tail carried gaily over his back in line with his head, strong muscular quarters, in bandbox coat and condition, scored highly on the move with excellent forward reach and drive from the rear showing full pad like a ‘ship in full sail’ this carriage took him through to the CC just pipped by a stunning bitch for top spot. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Zero Hour | Gold, glorious young dog who stole my heart and reminded me so much of his mother, loved his well proportioned head and super expression so typical, excellent width to jaw, slight arch to neck, shoulders well laid, ample bone, straight front, good width and depth to chest, firm level top line, sturdy and well coupled, high set tail carried gaily over his back with good height, strong well muscled hindquarters, in beautiful coat and condition and handled to advantage, I feel his best is yet to come, moved out with super forward reach and drive from his rear showing lovely carriage, RCC in good company. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy JW ShCM VW | Alone today but such a worthy champion I have had the privilege of judging before, ideal size and balance, he has a lovely headpiece with a super expression so typical of the breed, slight arch to neck, well made in forehand with firm level top line, strong hindquarters, high set tail gaily carried over his back, excellent mover from all direction with such good carriage which I admire in the breed, expertly handled and presented, another in close contention for top honours today. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Dogs | ||
| 1st | Shirkeira Razmatazz | Sweet boy who showed better in this class than earlier, appealed in head properties with dark expressive eyes, excellent pigment and nose placement, would like a better neckline, level topline, high set well carried tail, strong quarters with nicely rounded thighs , well presented and handled, he moved out well showing good forward reach and drive from the rear. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ashmakin Red Is The Rose At Jaxtzu (IKC) JW | Pretty feminine solid gold, liked her head and expression, dark round eyes well placed, excellent pigment and good finish and width to jaw, slight arch to neck with decent lay of shoulder, deep broad chest, firm level topline, muscular quarters, high set and well carried tail with good height, well presented coat and in good body condition, loved her attitude and cheeky nature, she moved out well with good reach and drive from her rear showing full pad, best puppy bitch |
| 2nd | Keola Tailor Maide | Black/white, promising baby and not as settled as 1 today, makes a nice shape on the stack, appealed in head properties with good width to jaw, dark round eye and correct nose placement, not quite the shoulder of 1, good width and depth to chest, firm level topline, well balanced hindquarters, high set tail carried well over her back, very well presented and sympathetically handled, moved fairly well. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ashmakin Red Is The Rose At Jaxtzu (IKC) JW | Pretty feminine solid gold, liked her head and expression, dark round eyes well placed, excellent pigment and good finish and width to jaw, slight arch to neck with decent lay of shoulder, deep broad chest, firm level topline, muscular quarters, high set and well carried tail with good height, well presented coat and in good body condition, loved her attitude and cheeky nature, she moved out well with good reach and drive from her rear showing full pad, best puppy bitch |
| 2nd | Keola Tailor Maide | Black/white, promising baby and not as settled as 1 today, makes a nice shape on the stack, appealed in head properties with good width to jaw, dark round eye and correct nose placement, not quite the shoulder of 1, good width and depth to chest, firm level topline, well balanced hindquarters, high set tail carried well over her back, very well presented and sympathetically handled, moved fairly well. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Corrlough Ice Maiden | Loved these 3 super young bitches, excellent prospects for the future.Beautiful red/white headed these exciting 3 youngsters, just loved her head and expression so feminine and pretty with good finish to underjaw, slight arch to neck sitting cleanly on well laid shoulders, straight front, chest filling out nicely, firm level topline, ample bone for size, strong muscular well rounded thighs, round well padded feet, high set tail carried gaily with good balance to head, in lovely coat and condition, came alive on the move with super forward reach and drive from the rear showing full pad, one to watch |
| 2nd | Ch. Marpalyn Phab Gold | Solid gold and similar comments apply, splitting hairs between these 3 young bitches, she makes a lovely typical outline, scored in head with such a lovely expression from her dark round eyes, excellent neckline with slight arch blends into well laid shoulders, ample bone, right for leg length, firm level top line, good depth and width to chest, well coupled and sturdy, high set and well carried tail in line with head, strong muscular well balanced quarters, in super coat and condition, moves with good forward reach and drive from rear showing full pads, holds her shape so well on the move in profile. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Essvana Matilda | Black/White lovely young bitch at that ‘in between’ coats stage but could not be denied the class on her overall quality and super movement, lovely broad round head with dark round eye and warm expression, good width to jaw and correct nose placement, slight arch to neck sitting nicely on well laid shoulders, straight front, round well padded feet, ample bone, level topline, good depth and width to chest, well balanced muscular quarters, high set tail carried gaily with good height, makes a typical outline on the stack and holds her shape so well on the move, loved her arrogant free flowing movement for and aft. |
| 2nd | Isishouse Queen Meritaten for Chellanda | Another lovely pretty feminine bitch with so much to admire, makes a lovely outline on the stack, gorgeous head and expression, dark round eye, good width to jaw and correct nose placement, slight arch to neck blending into well laid back shoulders, firm in forehand, level topline, good width and depth to chest, thighs well rounded and muscular, high set tail carried gaily in line with head. Moves out with good forward reach and driver from the rear straight and true, just lacks that little bit of extra ‘Oomph’ and carriage with 1 on top form. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zeeva Reflections JW | Beautiful red/white who now carries her well deserved crown, she makes a fabulous shape in outline, ideal for size and balance, love her pretty feminine head with the warmest expression from her dark round eyes, good width to jaw and correct nose placement, slight arch to neck, firm in forehand, ample bone, straight front, level topline, good depth of chest, high set and gaily carried tail in line with head, firm well balanced quarters, still young and feel her best is yet to come, just needs to develop a bit more body condition, she is a super mover with excellent reach and drive and holds her lovely outline in profile. |
| 2nd | Isishouse Princess Tiaa | pale gold and full of quality, loved her pretty feminine head, dark round eye with warmest expression, excellent pigment, holds such a good neck line with slight arch, well laid shoulder with straight front, ample bone, round well padded feet, deep chest with good width, firm level topline, strong muscled quarters, well plumed high set set carried gaily over her back, so well presented and in good body condition, moved out freely with good reach and drive, unlucky to meet 1 |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Black Opium | Possibly one of the best open classes I have ever had the privilege to judge with several beautiful bitches going cardless, would happily sign CC’s all down the line and beyondStunning Black/White simply oozing quality, loved her well proportioned feminine head with warmest expression from her dark round eyes, correct nose placement, good width to jaw, excellent pigment and wide nostrils, slight arch to neck blends into well laid back shoulders, straight front with ample bone and well padded round feet, level topline, excellent depth and width to chest, strong well muscled quarters, high set tail carried gaily over her back in line with her head, expertly presented and handled to get the best from her, in excellent body and coat condition, she came alive on the move with smooth free flowing arrogant movement, perfect footfall with excellent reach and drive showing full pad, please to award her CC & BOB and delighted to see her win a strongly contested Utility group.. |
| 2nd | Ch. Miracey Fruity Kisses | Possibly one of the best open classes I have ever had the privilege to judge with several beautiful bitches going cardless, would happily sign CC’s all down the line and beyondGold/white, I have long admired this stunningly beautiful feminine bitch and was delighted to finally handle her, she didn’t disappoint in any way, hard to believe she is a veteran now and see her young son won the RCC today, she has a glorious head and expression, dark round eye, excellent width and finish to mouth, correct nose placement, slight arch to neck sitting on well laid back shoulders, straight front, round well padded feet, excellent width and depth to chest, ample bone, firm level topline, well balanced quarters, high set and well carried tail in balance with head, her condition of body and coat is fantastic, love her outline and holds herself so well on the move which is free and true, one nano second where she put the brakes on but so worthy of the RCC in hot competition.. |
| 3rd | Ch. Bishbow Summer Breeze | Possibly one of the best open classes I have ever had the privilege to judge with several beautiful bitches going cardless, would happily sign CC’s all down the line and beyond. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Bitches | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Xclusive Model at Yunquishing | Feminine gold with lots to like, appealed in head properties with round broad head, dark round well placed eyes, good width to jaw, slight arch to neck, firm in topline, balanced front and rear, has an abundance of coat which makes her look taller than she is, moved out steadily but can firm up in rear. |