Full Critique for Manchester 2016
Judge : Miss Helen Howard
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge, there was a happy and friendly atmosphere all-day, and a big thank you to the exhibitors for trusting me to give them my honest opinion of their dogs. Also thank you to the hard working stewards. |
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Matsonic Chasing Storms to Bishbow JW | Black/White, good broad head with darks eyes, nice length of neck leading into a level top-line. Very well constructed front and rear allowing him to move freely and beautifully balanced. |
| 2nd | Shalehan Erik for Mifcah | Gold/White, Lovely boy to go over. Pleasing head, good mouth, well-constructed and very sound on the move. Well balanced. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | Cream/White 10 months old. What a beautiful boy, I have admired since he started his show career and he did not disappoint me. Beautiful masculine head and expression, good width of jaw and dentition. Well-constructed with good body. Moved and showed himself beautifully. Really pleased to award him BP and Res CC. |
| 2nd | Laurmerand Ace Of Spades | Solid Black. Pleasing head, well bodied and good substance. Moved well with good balance. In excellent coat. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Kengai Toy Story JW | Nice head and expression, good broad jaw, lovely big dark eyes. Good length of neck and level top-line. Well-constructed front and rear, allowing him to move well with good balance. In good coat. |
| 2nd | Ch. Honeyshuchun God of Thunder | Very nice boy to go over and a lot of the points of the class winner applies to this boy, would just prefer higher tail carriage. Well handled. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Carlita Surrender To Dream | Black/White. A very honest dog to go over, nicely constructed front and rear holding a level top-line. Pleasing head with a good width of jaw, well bodied with good substance. In good coat and condition. |
| 2nd | Shirkeira High Spirits For Middletune | Gold/White. Smaller type but full of character. Well put together boy who is in good coat and condition. Moved well. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Cwmaur Dance With Givenchy ShCM | Very strong class to judge, the first two could change places on a different day.Beautiful head and expression, lovely big dark eyes and good width to his jaw. Good construction front and rear which allowed him to move so well. Well balanced stood and on the move. In good coat and condition. |
| 2nd | Daltricia Wilbur Smith JW ShCM | Very strong class to judge, the first two could change places on a different day. Prefer the head and expression of winner but still a very worthy winner. Beautiful dog to go over, excellent shoulders and construction. Moved well, presented and handled to a high standard. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cloughlea Dare To Believe (Ir) | Cream/White. Very appealing head with a melting expression, lovely dark eyes and excellent mouth. Nice length of neck flowing into a well laid shoulders and level top-line. Well bodied with good depth of chest. Excellent rear angulation which allowed him to drive so well around the ring. Excellent presentation, in beautiful coat and condition. Was really pleased to award him his crowning CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Isishouse Tutankhamun ShCM | Gold/White. Another lovely dog that did not disappoint me when going over him. He is a very worthy champion, I would just like a bit more get up and go from him on the move. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Paliden Take That to Ekland | What a lovely class to judge! Gold/White, lovely elegant head and expression with dark eyes. Nice size but still has good bone and substance. Moved well for one so young, holding herself well on profile movement. |
| 2nd | Koko Kimama at Kayasim | What a lovely class to judge! Solid Black. A little higher on leg than winner but another puppy that holds great potential. Will look forward to see how she develops. Beautifully presented and handled. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Paliden Take That to Ekland | What a lovely class to judge! Gold/White, lovely elegant head and expression with dark eyes. Nice size but still has good bone and substance. Moved well for one so young, holding herself well on profile movement. |
| 2nd | Ch. Gladmin Inala | Gold/White. Lovely head and expression, well-constructed front and rear. Good bone and substance. Moved well. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Rossvale Summer Breeze | Solid Gold, pretty head with a lovely width of jaw. Beautiful stood and in profile movement. Moved well. In good coat and condition. |
| 2nd | Wynele Sugarbabe To Laurmerand | Gold/White, pleasing head, good length of neck leading into a level top-line. Well presented. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Santosha Cosmos | Black/White. Pretty head, well-constructed youngster, nice size but still has substance. Lovely high tail carriage stood and on the move. Very sound - just needs a little more confidence and then I am sure she will take higher awards. |
| 2nd | Meilijo Some Like It Hot JW | Solid Gold. Very pretty head and expression, a lovely and honest to go over with plenty of bone and substance. Would just prefer a little more neck as she seems to lose her shape when standing. Well presented. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rosaril Naughty Moments with Bishbow | Solid Gold. This young lady has a beautiful head and melting expression with the darkest of eyes. Good mouth and dentition. Nice length of neck flowing into a level top-line, well-constructed front and rear - showing full pads when moving. Coat nearly finished and in good condition. Beautifully handled and I was pleased to award her, her second CC. |
| 2nd | Tansingh Angel and Demon | Gold/White with a pleasing head. Good body with a good ribcage. Lovely balance and shape stood and on the move. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Popeye’s Creme De La Creme (JW) (Imp Swe) | I judged this young lady at her first show and she still does not disappoint me. Beautiful feminine head with the darkest of eyes. Excellent mouth, good body and substance. Moved well in front and rear. Excellent coat and condition. Res CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Taydale Dancin In The Stars with Cedarhythe | Black/White. Preferred the head and expression of winner, but you cannot deny this bitch of all the winning she has achieved. Well-constructed, lovely shape. Moved well, in good coat and well presented. |
| Veteran Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Marhilway She’s Got The Edge ShCM | Gold/White. Pleasing head and expression with a nice dark eye. Nice length of neck but would prefer more body. Level top-line, lovely tail carriage stood and on the move. Moved well and still enjoys herself. |