Full Critique for Midland Counties 2016
Judge : Mr Stuart Mallard
This critique reflects the judge's opinion
based on what they saw on the day of the show.
| Minor Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Zeeva Zhivago JW | 6 mth old of excellent breed type and attitude, shows a deal of promise with everything as I would wish for at this age, sound and lively on the move with an air of importance. |
| 2nd | Senobles Happy | Same age and of a similar mould, sturdy and not overlong, head well laid out, decent topline and tail, also promising, I just preferred action of first, well presented. |
| Puppy Dog | ||
| 1st | Minfaa Take Me To the Limit at Middletune | Development spot on for age, he carries a large head of correct proportions, large nose, defined stop and large dark eyes not too close, fairly straight strong bone, ribcage with shape and he has width through, level topline with high set and carried tail, moved soundly, BP. |
| 2nd | Paliden Sparkle and Shine at Wharfeview | Excellent head and properties, quite well balanced, his frame is well built, needs handling with a little more compassion. |
| Junior Dog | ||
| 1st | Isishouse Lord Grantham JW | Pleasing profile, he carries a quality head, large nose, defined stop and dark round eye, just enough neck, he is sturdy in build with breadth through, clean forehand with hindquarters to compliment, moved soundly with good deportment. |
| 2nd | Ch. Carlita Reason To Dream JW ShCM | Clean lines with suitable head and properties, clean neck into well placed shoulders and broad chest, good bone and feet, shape to body with topline, tailset and carriage to suit, quality coat and presentation. |
| Yearling Dog | ||
| 1st | Gladmin Transkei Teddy JW | Masculine without a hint of coarseness, large head, defined stop, clean dark eye and capacious nose, clean neck, well boned fairly straight limbs and good feet, ribcage well sprung, level back into correct tailset and carriage, muscular hindquarters, well presented. |
| 2nd | Shirshaun Tazie Man | Lovely outline with snooty expression and carriage, I liked his head and clean neck, shoulders well appointed, level back, well set and carried tail, well presented. |
| Post Graduate Dog | ||
| 1st | Laurmerand Ace Of Spades | Black in immaculate coat and condition, head of good size, correct bite, large nose, defined stop and large dark round eye, just enough reach to neck into reasonable shoulder placement, correct high set tail gaily carried, moved well in profile. |
| 2nd | Shiawase Look At Me at Linoco | Balanced G/w, liked his head and forehand, marginally preferred topline of first, well made muscular hindquarters, moved steady. |
| Limit Dog | ||
| 1st | Carlita Surrender To Dream | B/w, masculine lad with clean lines and quality head, gently arched neck into well appointed shoulders and strong straight bone, width to chest, ribcage with shape, topline, tailset and carriage to suit, muscular hindquarters with shape, lovely coat and presentation. |
| 2nd | Ch. Matsonic Chasing Storms to Bishbow JW | Also b/w with large well proportioned head, reach to neck into well made front assembly, solid body with topline to suit, slightly longer caste than first, decent tail and carriage, moved soundly and typically with aloof carriage. |
| Open Dog | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Mr Red Edition JW | Quality through and through, portraying excellent breed type, solid in build with class, masculine with excellent head and properties, clean arched neck flows into totally honest front assembly, firm body with level back and correct tail, moved soundly with purpose and important carriage, CC & BOB. |
| 2nd | Ch. Cremefern Sweet Talkin Guy JW ShCM VW | Such an attractive lad, most appealing head in balance with body, clean neck into well placed shoulders and width to chest, strong bone, muscular hindquarters with shape, sound movement with correct carriage, quality coat and presentation, RCC. |
| Minor Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Zeeva Zafirah | Feminine with nosey attitude, solid through, well made and good to go over, shall watch her with interest. |
| 2nd | Norboo Majestic | Well up to first and very attractive, just preferred head of first today, gently arched neck, well boned straight forelegs, solid body and decent hindquarters. |
| Puppy Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Tameron Miss Dark Obsession | I was totally drawn to this b/w and consider her rather special, superbly balanced, in excellent condition and sporting a beautiful coat, impressive mover with lovely carriage, just a little bit windy today. |
| 2nd | Shenedene Bowgate | Quality lady, feminine and sturdy, immaculate head being well laid out, reach to neck, frame well constructed and carrying just the right amount of substance, well sprung ribcage, topline and tailset to suit, useful hindquarters and movement, well presented. |
| VHC | Norboo Majestic | Well up to first and very attractive, just preferred head of first today, gently arched neck, well boned straight forelegs, solid body and decent hindquarters. |
| Junior Bitch | ||
| 1st | Shihdances Giovanna Calore | Very smart feminine lady and totally honest to go over, projects a balanced outline, moved well and was shown in immaculate condition. |
| 2nd | Shanitaus Hot Pursuit | Ultra feminine, I loved her outline and stylish deportment, just preferred forehand of first, quality coat and presentation. |
| Yearling Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Gladmin Inala | Quality lady of convincing breed type, balanced head well supported on clean neck, functional shoulders supported by strong straight bone and good feet, shapely body, level back with typical tailset and carriage, she moved out very well with important deportment and was presented to full advantage. |
| 2nd | Minfaa Dancin Cheek To Cheek at Middletune | Very similar stamp and close up here, also totally feminine, she is balanced but I just favoured forelegs of first but very little in it, moved well and looked a picture. |
| Post Graduate Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Rossvale Secret Obsession | Shapely lady, stocky and loyal to her gender, she carries a large head with defined stop and muzzle in proportion to skull, inviting large round dark eye, clean neck, ample bone, ribcage well sprung, level topline with tailset and carriage to suit, moved stylishly. |
| 2nd | Sayen Rayen at Kirstaman | Classy lass with balanced head, correctly made forehand, breadth to chest, just favoured topline of first, decent hindquarters, moved steady, shown in beautiful coat. |
| Limit Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Ziams Mary-Lou JW (imp) | Beautifully constructed lady and totally sound, head large enough, she carried good bone and is sturdy, impressive silhouette, moved soundly with dignity, shown in quality coat, well presented. |
| 2nd | Ch. Zeeva Love Unlimited for Maili JW Sh CM | Best of heads and shown in superb condition, well constructed and a difficult decision, she moved soundly enough but not quite as freely as first. |
| Open Bitch | ||
| 1st | Ch. Cloughlea One Step Beyond Dolha | Charming lady, I considered her very special, her expression is beautiful, and she was interested in all around her, she conveys beautiful lines and is super sound, this is echoed by her lovely action and I love me attitude, shown in profuse quality coat, CC. |
| 2nd | Ch. Jia Lidzhuan for Shenedene JW (Imp Israel) | Stocky lady, well coupled and up on her toes, very well made and a free mover with aloof attitude, shown in beautiful coat, well presented, RCC. |