08/10/2024
A big thank you to our Utility Judge Sue Worrell for judging and providing the comprehensive critiques below for the SWECA Open Show 26th August 2024.
Thank you to the Officers and Committee of the canine association for inviting me to judge, I was made to feel most welcome on what was a very hot and humid day. All the dogs took the heat in their stride, so thank you to all the exhibitors who bought their dogs under me. Thanks must also go to my very efficient ring steward Linda Quin for keeping me in line, and a special thank you to the show manager Elesha Palser for keeping the rings and judging moving so well on what I believe was her first show.
AVNSC Utility
P (1,0) 1st Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Izlou Muffin Compares for Shyllar, a black German Spitz (Mittel) a few days shy of her first birthday. She has a pretty feminine expression, small erect high set ears, lovely dark round eyes and clean cheeks. She has a level topline, developing spring of rib, neat feet and a well placed tail. Very exuberant so a tad hard to assess movement, she was active and alert at all times. I was happy to award her BP and later UPG3.
SP (3,1) 1st Johnson’s Marnimica Seven Wonders. An 18 month old Miniature Schnauzer, he has a harsh P & S jacket, and a full beard giving him a strong masculine expression. His head is of good proportions, he has a sturdy frame, pleasing length of neck and a well placed tail. Front movement needs tightening up, but his well muscled rear gave him drive. 2nd Brown’s Fecimus Black Bear, a 15 month old German Spitz (Klein) with a profuse seal coat and lovely black pigment. With a foxy expression on his well proportioned head, neat well placed ears, neck of good length with frill over the shoulders and a square compact outline, he presented a lovely profile, however he was very active and bouncy and unfortunately I could not assess his movement today.
PG (2,0) 1st Buckles’ Karshok Amra Jetsang, a 23 month old Tibetan Terrier with a profuse tri colour coat, very well presented and in excellent condition. He has a balanced square outline, a strong neck, head in proportion to body with a strong muzzle and good dentition. His head is well furnished and he has large dark eyes, giving off an alert and intelligent expression. He is well muscled and compact, with a level topline, well bent stifles and large feet. His movement was free flowing with good reach, and he was very well handled, it was a pleasure to award him BOB. 2nd Brown’s Smilga Visada Kartu (Naf Taf) German Spitz (Klein) a one year old orange sable bitch, profuse in coat and well presented. She has a delightful feminine expression, dark eyes and pigment, small well set ears and correct length of muzzle. Nicely balanced in profile, with a straight front, level topline and correct tailset, she moved with confidence and was very attentive to her handler. Unlucky to come up against 1st place today, I was pleased to call her back in and award her RBOB in the challenge.
O (5,1) Armstrong’s Rigaze Dalai Gartok at Tizzycharm, Tibetan Terrier. 4 year old sable and white dog in lovely condition and very well handled. He has a sturdy frame, straight front and level topline. His well proportioned head sits on a strong neck which leads down to well placed shoulders. He has large dark round eyes, good dentition and well placed ears. He moved well in all directions. 2nd Brown’s Yamakasi For Puplicity, German Spitz (Klein) 3 year old dog, with a lovely harsh texture to his profuse black coat. He has a compact outline, pleasing headset, straight front and small cat like feet. He has good depth of brisket and a level topline, with moderate angulation front and rear
AKITA
SY (1,0) 1ST Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Mamoru Girl’s Best Friend for Shyllar (IKC) at 9 months old this red and white bitch has ring presence in abundance. She has a large powerful frame with plenty of substance and bone, and she was very alert and attentive to her handler. She has a typical head and expression, correct earset and good dentition. Presenting a balanced outline, her powerful neck leads down into well laid shoulders, a level topline and a full tail carried high over her back. Developing in chest and rib, she was well muscled throughout. She moved with vigour and showed fluent strides when settled. BOB, BP, UG4 & UPG1
G (2,1) 1st Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Ruthdale Perfection Through Shyllar (Imp ROM) JW, a red and white bitch approaching 2 years old, she has a smaller frame than the other exhibits today, however everything is balanced and in proportion. She has a pleasing headset, a lovely straight front and good depth of chest. Her strong neck leads down to laid back shoulders, a level topline and well placed tail. She has ample bone and is well muscled. She moved well. RBOB
O (2,0) 1st Nicholls, Nicholls, Oorloff & Oorloff’s Red Dils Million Reasons for Rovijuca (Imp Cro) 3 year old grey and white dog, another quality exhibit with plenty of bone and substance and good angulation. He has a very strong masculine head, well set ears and good length of muzzle. His short muscular neck, good depth and width to chest, and strong well developed thighs adds up to a large powerful profile. Unfortunately he tended to pace when moving today. 2nd Kendall’s Not Fancy Pease Dont Touch TAF, a 4 year old black and white bitch, shorter cast than 1st, she has good length of muzzle, dark almond eyes and well placed ears. Good depth of chest, a level topline and high set tail. Her elbows could be tighter, and this showed in her movement.
DALMATION
G (2,1) 1st Healey, Healey, Wheaton & Gardinor’s Hebemor Careless Whisper From Dakata, a well marked L/W bitch who has just turned 1 year old. She is very well put together, with smooth lines and a balanced profile. She has a pretty feminine head with an alert intelligent expression. Her neck is nicely arched and she carried her head proudly at all times. Her front is straight with ample bone and elbows set close. Developing chest and rib, and a level back with correct tailset, good turn of stifle and definition on the second thigh. Very well handled, she moved smoothly and with ease round the ring in all directions. BOB
PG (2,0) 1st Healey, Healey, Wheaton & Gardinor’s Hebemor Careless Whisper From Dakata, see 1st G. 2nd Barnett’s Salvadorada Happy G o Lucky, a 21 month old B/W bitch. She is shorter coupled, has good depth of chest and ribs are well sprung. Good angulation front and rear, a good cut up and a pleasing turn of stifle. She also moved well, I preferred the headset of 1st
O (3,0) 1st Tysterman’s Carodal Jacobs Ladder, a 3 year old L/W, with a beautiful headset, long slightly arched neck leading down to well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and a straight front with spring to her pasterns. She has a strong level topline and well placed tail, and a good cut up. She moved and was handled very well, RBOB. 2nd Penn & Penn’s Dalfellin Agape at Dalarisa, a 3 year old B/W bitch, smaller cast than 1st, she has a pleasing headset, dark pigment and a powerful muzzle of good length. Her front is straight, leading down to round feet with well arched toes. She has a deep chest, moderate cut up and good turn of stifle. She was alert and at one with her handler.
LHASA APSO
SY (2,0)1st Hill-Lonergan & Duff’s Jodak’s Party All Night with Barnlou, a parti colour bitch coming up to 2 years. She was well presented and in good coat, with a pleasing headset, dark eyes and pigment, and well set ears. She has a straight front, level topline, high set tail and good angulation front and rear. She moved and was handled well 2nd Forsyth’s Nadarley Majestic Murphy, a 22 month old gold and white dog, presented in excellent condition, he is shorter cast than 1st but still presents a balanced outline. He has good length of muzzle, dark eyes, correct heavily feathered ears and an alert expression. He has a strong well arched neck, level topline and well set tail, however I preferred the front movement on 1st place today.
O (2,0) 1st Chambers’ Ch Kutani Enigma, a 4 year old gold bitch and what a delight to see walking into the ring. Everything about her is elegant and effortless. Presented in immaculate coat, she is balanced throughout with a delightful headset, dark eyes, good dentition and pigment. She has a strong well arched neck and holds her head proudly at all times. Her well laid shoulders lead down to a straight front and round well feathered feet. Her topline is level, with a strong loin, she glided round the ring with ease. BOB & UG3. 2nd Forsyth’s Nadarley Quartz Hugo, 5 year old gold dog and another lovely example of the breed. Very well presented with dark expressive eyes, good length of muzzle and pendant ears. He presents a balanced outline, round feet, good angulation front and rear and also moved very well, he was unlucky to come up against 1st today. RBOB
SHIH TZU
PG (2,0) 1ST Bryant’s Middletune Billy the Kid, a 2 year old gold dog with a delightfully arrogant demeanour. He has a round masculine head, large dark round eyes and good nose placement. He presents a balanced outline with ample bone and a broad deep chest. His neck is nicely arched and leads down to well laid shoulders, a straight front and short legs, a level topline and well rounded thighs. His heavily plumed tail is high set, and he shows full pads on the move. I was pleased to award him BOB. 2nd Carter & Leigh’s Gladmin Cape Diamond, a 2 year old black and white bitch with a round broad head, large dark eyes and delightful feminine expression. She is longer cast than 1st but still presents a sturdy outline, with a broad deep chest, level topline and well off for bone. Moved ok but dropped her tail on occasion.
O (1,0) Carter & Leigh’s Gladmin Capetown Candy, 2 year old gold and white bitch, presented in good coat and condition. She had a delightful sassy attitude on the table, and an arrogant demeanour on the move. Her head is in proportion to her body, round and broad with dark eyes and a well placed nose, and a feminine expression. Sturdy and compact, with a dense outer coat, level topline and heavily plumed high set tail. RBOB
A.V. UTILITY
P (2,1) 1ST Sanghera’s King Redcoat, Bulldog, a 9 month old red and white, with a large head, short muzzle, well placed ears and soft wrinkling to forehead. He has developing rib and depth of chest, good width of thigh and a short tapering tail. He was stubborn on the move at times, handler would benefit from ringcraft to aid confidence. BP & UPG4
G (5,3) 1st Fisher’s Townedale Ash, Poodle (Standard) 14 month old black dog, he was well presented with a profuse harsh textured coat. He has a balanced outline, and a pleasing head carried proudly. He has dark eyes, flat cheekbones and leathers of good length. Shoulders are well laid back, and the chest is deep, with rib well sprung. His front is straight and he has a strong level back and high set tail. He moved with plenty of drive and was well handled. 2nd Bryant’s Middletune Billy the Kid, Shih Tzu see 1nd PG
PG (3,1) 1st Fisher’s Townedale Ash, see 1st AV G. 2nd Bryant’s Archness The Vivacious, French Bulldog. A 2 year old fawn bitch with a stunning black mask, round dark eyes, high set ears and wrinkling to her forehead, giving her a beautiful feminine expression. Her muzzle is deep and wide and she has good dentition and a pleasing turn up. Her chest is deep and her ribs are well sprung, she has a good cut up, a strong back and gentle roach. She is slightly down on her front pasterns, however she moved and was handled well.
O (4,1) 1st Bryant’s Archness The Dramallama JW, French Bulldog. Litter sister to the fawn bitch in the previous class, she has a more compact balanced outline. Her well marked brindle coat gleams, and she has a classic feminine head, dark round eyes, ample cushioning to muzzle of good depth and width, cushioning under eye and lovely upsweep of lower jaw. She has ample bone, wide deep chest, ribs are well sprung and she has a gentle rise over the loin. She moved soundly round the ring 2nd Armstrong’s Rigaze Dalai Gartok at Tizzycharm, Tibetan Terrier see AVNSC 1st Open
A.V UTILITY VETERAN (4,0)
1ST Crawford’s Silgarhi O’de Chen at Nytechorus, Tibetan Terrier. Presented in excellent gold sable and white coat, this 8 year old dog was a pleasure to go over. He has a sturdy square balanced frame, well furnished head of good proportions, and a lively intelligent glint in his large dark eyes. He has good dentition, excellent pigment and high set pendant ears. His front is straight and shoulders are well laid, his topline is level and he has a good turn of stifle. He demonstrated sound effortless movement in all directions. 2nd Armstrong’s Lynces Love of my Life at Tizzycharm, Tibetan Terrier. Another delightful 8 year old, she is smaller framed than 1st place, but still presents a square pleasing outline. She has a feminine head with dark pigment and eyes, framed by well furnished pendant ears. Her neck is of medium length, leading down to good shoulder placement, a straight front and pleasing spring of rib. She also moved well on large well furnished feet. Not quite the full coat of 1st place today. I was delighted to hear later in the day that both veterans had obtained their final points for their Veteran Warrants today, congratulations to owners and handlers.
A.V IMPORTED BREED REGISTER UTILITY (4,2)
1ST Thurston & Watson’s Liubice Dahlia, Korean Jindo. A 3 year old red fawn bitch with everything in proportion. She has a pleasing triangular head, small dark eyes with an alert expression and well placed ears. She has clean lines and moderation in all areas, elbows are tucked in and she is well off for muscle. She strode out well maintaining her topline and carrying her head high. 2nd Thurston & Watson’s Liubice Donovan, litter brother to 1st and mostly same attributes, he is larger framed and has a fuller coat and feathering on tail. It was a close call, however I preferred the movement of 1st place on the day.
UTILITY GROUP
1ST Bulldog Anscombe’s Blenhiemstar’s Taliesan of Jraygon. A 2 year old red and white male and what a showman. He strode round the ring demonstrating the distinctive rolling movement, maintaining his topline and totally sound. He has an impressive headpiece, with a broad short muzzle, moderate turn up and dark round eyes giving him a bold expression. He was presented in firm muscular condition and was handled to perfection.
2nd French Bulldog Bryant’s Ch Archness The Audacity JW, a 2 year old well marked brindle dog I have judged before and he never disappoints. Ideal for size and shape, he has a compact sturdy frame, ample bone, and is balanced throughout with no exaggeration. His head is square and masculine and he has an intelligent glint in his dark eyes. His movement was sound and he was at one with his handler.
3rd Lhasa Apso Chambers’ Ch Kutani Enigma, see Lhasa Apso 1st Open
4th Akita Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Mamoru Girl’s Best Friend for Shyllar, see Akita 1st Special Yearling
UTILITY PUPPY GROUP
1ST Akita Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Mamoru Girl’s Best Friend for Shyllar see Akia 1st Special Yearling
2nd Poodle (toy) Moss’ Afterglow Kaptain Krunch at Carianjo, at 9 months old this male was very well presented with a profuse harsh black coat. A tad nervous on the table, his young handler expertly reassured him and showed him off to perfection. He has a balanced outline, straight front with developing chest and rib, a level topline and high set tail. He has an elegant headpiece, and an intelligent glint in his dark eyes. He moved well with proud carriage and drive.
3rd German Spitz (Mittel) Mr & Mrs Nicholls’ Izlou Muffin Compares for Shyllar, see AVNSC 1st Puppy.
4th Bulldog Sanghera’s King Redcoat, see AV 1st Puppy
