Full Critique for Boston & District CS 2015
Judge : Miss Sue Bird
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank all the exhibitors for braving the strong winds to get here. The entry was very mixed in quality with fronts still being a major issue. I also found far too many lacking muscle and/or carrying too much weight. This did affect placings in some cases. I know it is winter, but apart from the fact they still need exercise, the standard also requires "short, muscular legs". However, I was very happy with my line-ups and delighted to watch my BOB achieve third in the Group and my BP win the Puppy Group. Congratulations. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Kezang d’Artagnan | G/w, well balanced throughout, good head with dark eyes and correct length of nose. Good front and bone, level topline, high set tail, good turn of stifle. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Wilbur Smith JW ShCM | G/w. Another well made youngster of correct balance and similar comments apply. Good head and expression, good length of neck, level back and good tailset. Moved well when he settled. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | G/w. This 11 mth boy has so much to like. Good bone, well balanced, no exaggeration. Broad head, good width to muzzle. Good shoulder placement, well ribbed, well angulated hindquarters, moved well. In excellent condition. BP |
| 2nd | Shirkeira High Spirits For Middletune | Gave a lot away to the winner as he is younger, but he is of correct size and balance. Typical character! Lovely head and expression, good front, neck and topline. Moves well when he settles. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Pekoe One Direction JW | In profile, the first two were quite similar and both shown in excellent coat. First has a balanced head with good width of muzzle, correct length of neck, good front, deep chest, level back, and high set tail. Moves well. |
| 2nd | Cremefern Double Trigger | Presents a lovely profile, balanced throughout, good head with correct dark, round eyes, good neck and topline. Preferred the front of first. |
| Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Warathwaite Prince Vegas | B/w of lovely type. Liked his size and shape. Totally balanced with correct tail carriage. Has a good broad head, dark, round eyes, good width to muzzle. His topknot was a little tight which spoiled his expression. Has good bone, deep chest and good turn of stifle. Moves with required reach and drive. |
| 2nd | Cremefern Double Trigger | Presents a lovely profile, balanced throughout, good head with correct dark, round eyes, good neck and topline. Preferred the front of first. |
| VHC | Chanikos Lewis For Shanjora J.W. | G/w with many attributes. Broad head with good width between correct dark, round eyes. Good bone, deep chest, level topline. Steady mover. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Miracey Count Me In | Another typey b/w of correct size and balance. Broad, round head, good eye giving correct expression. Ample bone, good front, good spring of rib, level topline, lovely tailset, good turn of stifle. Moves with good reach and drive. |
| 2nd | Chanikos Lewis For Shanjora J.W. | G/w with many attributes. Broad head with good width between correct dark, round eyes. Good bone, deep chest, level topline. Steady mover. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Polmac Ice Road Trucker of Shorestar | B/w with lovely broad head, wide muzzle, good mouth, good length of neck, good front and spring of rib. High set tail well angulated. In good coat and condition. Moves with good reach and drive. |
| 2nd | Cedarhythe Devilish Darlin | G/w with beautiful head, dark eye, good mouth. Has ample bone, deep chest and level topline. Good tailset and turn of stifle. Moves well. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Zamadar Majic Potion for Cedarhythe | Loved everything about this b/w boy. So typey, exudes arrogance, darkest of eyes with wonderful expression. Good length of neck, well laid shoulders with straight front. Good depth and breadth of chest, level back with high set tail which balances the picture. Correct well rounded thighs. Typical movement, flowing round the ring with good reach and drive. Delighted to award him CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Cloughlea Dare To Believe (Ir) | This cream dog pushed first hard. Lovely size and shape. Also has a good head with excellent mouth, dark, expressive eyes. Good neck and shoulders, well ribbed up, good topline and tailset. Well angulated and in good muscular condition. Moves so well with excellent reach and drive. I’m sure he will soon gain his English title. RCC. |
| Veteran Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rudiki-Tsin Fatinat Al Sjark At Shirkeira (IMP NL (Dutch Veteran Champion) | Gr/w, 9 years young, who flew round the ring like a youngster. Well balanced with good bone. Good head with broad muzzle. Nice length of neck, good spring of rib, level back and high set tail. In excellent coat. |
| Good Citizen Scheme Dogs | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Secret Affair is Yunqishing JW | G/w girl with a lovely head and expression. Good width between her dark eyes, good width to muzzle. Neck of good length, good bone, well ribbed, level back. Just lacked drive on the move today. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Debeaux Glitz and Glory | G/w of 7 mths, headed a lovely class of babies. Lovely size and shape. Beautiful head with dark well placed eyes and good length of nose. Has good bone, well laid shoulders and straight front, level back and high set tail. Moves with typical arrogance. BPB. Will watch her future with interest. |
| 2nd | Debshore Fifty Shades of Play | Red/w baby of just 6 months who pushed 1 hard. Totally balanced, lovely head and expression, good length of neck, well ribbed, level back, well angulated. Not quite as together on the move as first, but this will settle with age and she will have such an exciting future. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Shirkeira Hearts Afire At Middletune | Another Strong class, G/w of correct size and balance. Good, broad head, dark eyes, good length of neck. Good bone, straight front, well ribbed, level back and high set tail. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Viola-Hirtas Almost An Angel at Jacquinta (IMP NOR | Another g/w with lots to like. Good head, eye and mouth. Correct arch to neck, well laid shoulders, level back, correctly carried tail, good turn of stifle. Just needs to settle on the move. |
| 3rd | Debshore Fifty Shades of Play | Red/w baby of just 6 months who pushed 1 hard. Totally balanced, lovely head and expression, good length of neck, well ribbed, level back, well angulated. Not quite as together on the move as first, but this will settle with age and she will have such an exciting future. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Minfaa Lavolta | Red/w with a beautiful head, good width between dark eyes, good mouth. Good front and bone, well laid shoulders, level topline, correct tailset, good turn of stifle. In excellent coat. Moves with reach and drive. |
| 2nd | Lyndatzu Jai Mali | G/w of correct proportions. Good head and expression, deep chest, level topline, high set tail, moved well. Preferred the shoulders of first. |
| Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Sapphire | G/w. My notes say ’Loved her!’ So feminine yet sturdy with adequate bone. Lovely shape. She had the best conformation in the class with well laid shoulders, straight front, deep chest and good turn of stifle. Lovely head and expression. Shown in good coat and condition and moves with reach and drive. Pleased to award her the RCC. |
| 2nd | Zeeva Shadow Dancing with Meilijo | . Similar size and shape to winner. Also has a good head, with lovely, dark eyes with good width between. Broad muzzle and good nose length producing typical expression. Good length of neck, level back and good turn of stifle. Moves well. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Debeaux Golden Saffron at Manjuari | Gold who is so well put together. Correct for size and balance. Has good bone, lovely head and expression, well laid shoulders, straight front, well ribbed, level topline and high set tail. Flows round the ring showing full pad. |
| 2nd | Katonier Miss Pandora | Balanced b/w of excellent type. Good head, dark eyes, good nose length and broad muzzle. Good length of neck, well ribbed up, level back and high set tail. Moves well. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Taydale Dancin In The Stars with Cedarhythe | B/w, whom I awarded BP to in 2013 and she has certainly fulfilled her early promise. Love her size and shape. Beautiful head, darkest, expressive eyes, tip tilted nose giving that wonderful, arrogant expression. Well laid shoulders, good spring of rib, level back, high set tail. Moves with good reach and drive |
| 2nd | Minfaa Gypsy Queen At Middletune | G/w of correct size and balance. Also has a good head with lovely dark eyes and broad muzzle. Good neck, deep chest, level topline and good turn of stifle. Moves well. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cloughlea One Step Beyond Dolha | Cr/w, loved her size, sturdy but feminine. Totally balanced, no exaggeration. Gorgeous head, dark, round eyes with good width between, broad muzzle, excellent pigment. Neck of correct length, good front and well laid shoulders. Broad, deep chest, well ribbed up, level back and high set tail. Correct, well rounded thigh and good turn of stifle. Flowed around the ring, oozes typical arrogance. Pleased to award her the CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Santosha Sweet Cherry | G/w of similar size and shape to first. Loved her for type. Also has a beautiful head and expression, good bone, straight front with well laid shoulders. Level topline and good tailset. Well muscled and shown in good coat. Sound mover but needs a little more confidence. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Matsuba Rising Without Wings for Shihfon | Three of totally different type and shape,. B/w who won this class on her confirmation. Broad, round head with correct dark eyes with good width between. Would prefer a shorter nose. Good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulders, straight front, well ribbed up, high set tail. Flowed round the ring with good reach and drive. |
| 2nd | Matsonic Diamond In The Dark at Bellwaycharm | Solid black. Shorter in leg than first. Lovely head, darkest of eyes with a lovely expression. Good bone, deep chest, well ribbed up, high set tail. Preferred the front of first. |