PD & YD: 1. Cole’s Sturmoor Dream of Kasvelyn, 9 month old s/w, stunning youngster, well presented, and kept on his toes at all times. Very well developed head piece, even planes, lovely eye shape and colour, moderate stop. Ears well placed and active, strong in neck which was of good length into an excellent top line. His fore hand was so well made with long bone at a very good angle. Fore legs straight into tidy feet. Very good chest proportions with an acceptable tuck in loin, rear angles correct not over done in any way, strong hock well let down. Gave a good account of himself on the move, which included running true coming and going, and a far reaching side gait with a good follow through. BPD, RBD and BPIS.
LD: Leach’s Manordeifi Dionysus at Hilltarn, 4 year old merle of good type, confident and on his toes. Well balanced head, with all the furnishings, eye very dark, ears well set and active. Neck of moderate length which flowed onto a very firm top line, fore hand good with elbows well tucked in. Under line very good coupled with a very well made hind quarter. Looked smart on the move, sound, but also very buoyant. Showed well and had the coat and colour I so like. Well done. 2. Denton’s Rycombe Jaffa Cake at Brackenhaye, two and a half year tri, came very close to winner, just spoilt for choice. Loved his rich colour, strong head, very good for bone and substance, just did not get under way on the move, not really his fault, handler needs to get more involved.
OD: Hutchings’ Ch Collidach Molloney Ta Tu You, 6 year old in his prime, strong well made tri, looked the part from start to finish, classic male head piece, eye so well set and showing a very calm confident expression, ears on the go and so well set. Strong well-muscled neck into high withers and the finest of top line, he didn’t disappoint on the fore hand and had a matching rear assembly I so admire in any breed. Shut the door on all the rest when it came to movement, smooth action, powerful accurate side gait. BD and well deserved, coupled with BOB and a great RBIS.
VB: 1. Moores’ Manordeifi Sweet Suzanna, 7 year old tri just in the veteran class and looking in peak condition, so feminine, and so well handled, just gave her the time to settle on the move which most find difficult. Strong head without being course, moderate stop, eye very dark. Very keen expression and used her ears to best effect. Powerful in neck and shoulders with both top and under line correct. Feet good, tail set a little high with the tail a little gay at times. Moved with a real sense of purpose, running straight, away and coming, her side gate an absolute asset, smooth, powerful and very well balanced. BV and BVIS. My co-judge in total agreement. Well done. 2. Lusty’s Juniperwood Dream Maker at Blamorder, at 8 years old had a job to keep up but by no way let herself down. Still has a great profile and very good presentation.
PB: 1. Williams’ Blamorder Just Like Magic, 9 month old tri, very rich colouring, but still has some way to go in presentation. Very feminine, good for shape and size with a very well balanced profile, quite loose though, but that’s just her age. Just needs to build up her confidence. Smart in head, very good front and rear but as I’ve said, she needs to firm up. Very sound on the move.
SY: 1. Moores’ Manordeifi Summer Magic, 15 month old tri, very good for type with a very attractive head piece, darkest of eye, ears well set. Neck of good length into high withers and a well-muscled top line. All angles good with long bones, and a firmness to match. Did well on the move handler needs to steady down, she lost her balance a few times, well done. 2. Williams’ Blamorder Just Like Magic, My nice puppy bitch.
LB: 1. Beeney’s Rycombe Jolly Jonquil at Coneypark, 3 year old s/w. The way she moved has stuck in my memory, she has the look of a real worker. A lovely sable, with a neat wedged head, good stop, well placed eyes of good shape and colour. Ears veryactive even on the move. Neck of good length, fore hand and chest proportions very good. Very good tuck to under line. Very flexible pastern which gave her such a smooth action on side gait. Rear cannot. Very sound, get any better. BB and RBOB. Well done. 2. Sweeney’s Plaisance Blue Belle, 2 year old merle, I found her not wanting in any area, attractive girl showing good type, and a confidence missing in some today. Clean well cut head, dark eye of good shape. Very good profile with super level top line, held I might say at all times. Nice angles to shoulder and she kept her elbows well tucked in. Very sound if a little erratic at times.
OB: Hutchings’ Collidach Molloney Fay Mouse ShCM, 6 year old mature merle in her prime but up against some stiff opposition. Loved her presentation, had a steady approach and a confidence one expects from the open class. Nice shape to her head, with eyes, ears and stop very good. Impressive well build fore hand, bones long, angles correct. Tidy feet, and very roomy chest which had both depth and width. A power house of a rear assembly used to best effect. Sound all round. Gave her a second look in the challenge. 2. Denton’s Ch Kevranna Theras Enate Echo, Stunning s/w, at a first glance has it all, I just felt she lost her top line, too often during the class. Fab head with eyes, ears and that reach of neck giving her a real elegant look. All angles very good especially her fore hand. I will say the ground was very uneven in places which did not help, I’m sure I’ll see this one again.
Mike Vines