Midland Counties

Many thanks to all sporting exhibitors for their entries and for a most enjoyable day. Thank you also to my two able stewards who contributed most efficiently to the smooth running of each class. I was extremely pleased with all my placing, although again, there were the usual ‘gripes’. Untypical, plain heads with bold eye and lacking in expression, narrow fronts devoid of sternum, incorrect dentition and some quite alarming movement. However, there were many quality exhibits and it was most reasurring to see so many beautiful Minor Puppy bitches, sadly many of whom many had to go cardless - I felt it was the most overall quality class of the day.

MPD. (13). 1. Burke’s, Clachnahor Ami Pierrot. Quality youngster exhibiting lovely balance throughout. Well moulded skull and finish to foreface. Soft dark eye. Arched neck smoothly flowing into well laid back shoulders. Excellent topline and tailset. Good spring of rib and depth to brisket. Stood squarely on lovely bone and feet. Rich shining coat. Strong quarters used soundly and positively on the move. Most appealing young man. BP. 2. Hyslop’s, Summergate Chozan. Another handsome boy with appealing head, dark kind eye and correct low set ears. Good reach of neck, depth of brisket and well angulated shoulder and length of upper arm. Good tightly padded feet. Just preferred topline and strength of upper arm. Good tightly padded feet. 3. Bott’s, Bardonhill Storm Moon.

PD. (12). 1. Burke’s, Clachnahor Ami Pierrot. 2. Edwards’, Jenaleas Tuscany. Pleasing head and earset, well shaped gentle eye. Nicely angulated both fore and aft. Well presented in gleaming coat and condition. Covered the ground well on the move. 3. Bott’s, Bardonhill Storm Moon.

JD. (17). 1. Ciechonska’s, Caskeys Concept at Aoibheanne. Outstanding youngster. Just my type. Ruggedly handsome and just oozes quality. Refined well proportioned head with endearingly soft expressive eye. Excellent body properties from his strong arched neck, beautifully angulated shoulder and upper arm, through gently sloping topline to wide, muscular quarters. True front and ample spring of rib. Moved with exuberance and style Just a little more time and I am sure he will take top honours, but most pleased to award him ResCC on the day. 2. Walsh’s, Janter Moon Magician of Millcroft. Different type to winner, much yet to come. Needs to finish over croup and to ‘track up’ better on the move, but pleasing in many departments. Masculine head with correct finish to muzzle and with kindly expression. Presented in good bloom and well handled. 3. Roberts’, Cairacailie Roco.

YD. (9). 1. Stockton’s, Kespas Infrared. Handsome head and attractive outline throughout. Straight front with plenty of depth to chest and well ribbed up. Gently sloping topline and correct tailset. Standing over strong quarters, well let down hocks and neat feet. Moved and handled to advantage. 2. Kenny’s, Burrenmist Hot Toddy. Unplaced in previous class. Well balanced head, good depth and spring of rib. A little shallow over loin which lost him the strength over quarters on the move. Presented and handled well. 3. Murray and Robert’s, Colanme Wizard of Oz.

GD. (13). 1. Armstrong’s, Atron Limited Edition. Refined head, lovely dark eye full of wicked charm, which he exudes throughout. He really tests his handler’s fortitude to the full. Great body properties, rugged and masculine with beautiful angulation both fore and aft. Ample forechest, generous heart and lung room and well ribbed back. Super bone and strength over topline and quarters. Moved with spirit and exhubernace. 2. Hillocks’, Spirit of the South to Jonola. Similar in type and soundly constructed throughout. Rangey and handsome with lovely head and expression, well constructed throughout. Presented in hard condition and gleaming coat. Preferred topline and hind movement of winner, but nevertheless much to like about this boy. 3. Murray and Roberts’, Colanme Wizard of Oz.

PGD. (19). 1. Fauvrelle’s, Shaytell Andante. Have judged this boy well previously and he did not disappoint on the day. Maturing well and exhibits a strong, masculine aspect. Well moulded skull with no coarseness in any way and expressive gentle eye. Excellent angulation in all departments, beautiful topline and tailset. Over wide muscular quarters. Moved with animation and style. 2. Muir’s, Grayrigge Ewan by Romarne. Very impressive. Lovely balanced head and soft expression. Correct topline and tailset with sweeping, strong quarters. Good depth to sternum, ample spring of rib. Presented in immaculate coat and condition as always from this exhibitor. Moved soundly, using his tail well. 3. Lorrimer’s, Danaway Destiny.

LD. (18). 1. Mugford’s, Scotselaw Jackson at Lynwood. My star of the day! I have long been impressed with this boy and it was a pleasure to award him CC and BOB on the day. He is a gorgeous example of the breed and completely fills the eye. Most classical head with quizzical, gentle expression and lovely finish to foreface. Strong arched neck, flowing into sloping shoulder and upper arm. Great sternum and spring of rib, so lacking in many exhibits at the moment. His topline flows gently to his well finished croup and wide rugged quarters. Well let down hocks and deeply padded feet completed an exciting overall picture. The whole complemented by strong enthusiastic movement. 2. Hogsflesh’s, Lyngor Prophet. Such a sound, honest dog with nothing to hide. Masculine head with kindly expressive eye. Ample bone and substance. Good sternum, well ribbed back to strong loin and quarters. One of my best movers of the day, driving strong and true. 3. Lewis’s, Lynwood Pioneer of Seadog.

OD. (8). 1. Lorrimer’s, Sh Ch. Karidell Connoisseur. Well known dog exhibiting lovely qualities. Beautifully presented and handled as always by this owner. Classical head with lovely eloquent eye. Arched neck fitting smoothly into well angulated shoulders. True front with good depth of brisket. Standing on well boned limbs and neat tight feet. Gently sloping topline. Well let down hocks and strong quarters which contributed to his keen, sound movement. 2. Abbott’s, Milligan and Bott’s, Sh Ch. Baibreeze Bi Thendara. Another worthy Show Champion with all the breed attributes. Handsome head with correct stop and nicely moulded skull and muzzle. True straight front and ample spring of rib. Good strength over loin and quarters. Presented in lovely condition and handled well. Moved soundly and with verve. 3. Wicks’, Sh Ch. Popeswood Pie in the Sky at Birguma.

MPB. (20). 1. Ellis’s, Brayville Love Affair. What a little sweetheart! Exquisite head with lovely raised brows revealing gentle eye and quizzical expression. Excellent angulation throughout. Lovely bone and feet. Good spring of rib. Plenty of strength over loin and quarters. Presented in gleaming coat and sympathetically handled. Covered the ground in happy and exuberant style. A lovely win in this really beautiful class of babies. 2. Spence’s, Follidown Windflower at Springle. Pleasing feminine head with gentle expression. Nicely balanced throughout. Lovely depth to chest and good spring of rib. Strong topline held well in her sound steady movement. 3. Roberts’, Polmennor Priceless.

PB. (8). 1. Wilkins’, Margaretwoods Kitty Cat. Although unplaced in previous very strong class, this is another lovely puppy who excelled in type and quality. Feminine head, good shoulder and upper arm placement, wide, strong quarters and pronounced sternum. In lovely bloom, moving with cheerful enthusiasm. 2. Botts’, Bardonhill Snow Moon. Bigger puppy and very mature. Balanced skull and foreface with kindly expression. Correct low earset. Good body properties. Just preferred the quarters and overall balance of winner. Presented in rich dark coat. Moved quite well. 3. Dickson’s, Clarix Atlanta.

JB. (14). 1. Pollard’s, Grayrigge Maeve. A well known quality duo first and second on the day, both possessing excellent body properties and maturing well from puppyhood. Both presenting beautiful feminine heads with melting expression and correct finish to muzzle. Just preferred the topline and overall finish and bloom over her sister on the day and her positive flowing movement completed a lovely picture. 2. Pollard’s, Grayrigge Mairona. 3. Evans’, Goldings Pansy.

YB. (16). 1. Pollard’s, Grayrigge Maeve. 2. Nevitt’s, Romarne Jessica. Lovely, typy bitch with appealing head and kind expressive eye. Good angulation both fore and aft. Straight front and lovely depth to brisket. Gentle sloping topine to well muscled quarters. Movement sound, but somewhat lacking in animation on the day. 3. Sheldon and Muir’s, Romarne Jasmine at Delsanto.

GB. (17). 1. Hillock’s, Jonola Liberty X. Eyecatching bitch with beautiful head and presenting an elegant, balanced outline. Excellent topline and tailset. Good front assembly, well ribbed up, strong over loin and standing squarely on good bone and well padded feet. In lovely bloom. Topline held well in her stylish and animated movement. 2. Hall’s, Glennara Klipspringer. Different, more rugged type but again a sound well presented lady. Correct body properties and lovely angulation. Nicely moulded skull with dark soft eye. Ample bone and substance. Just preferred topline and movement of winner. 3. Harris’s, Goldings Helleana of Trapwell.

PGB. (16). 1. Pickersgill’s, Barleydale Lulu with Maolruadhan. Racy, elegant outline. Totally feminine yet with ample bone and substance and presented in rich lustrous coat and hard condition. Beautifully balanced head, displaying soft quizzical expression. Pronounced sternum, well sprung ribs and excellent topline and tailset. Strong quarters, well let down hocks which allowed her to move with drive and vivacity. Impeccably handled throughout, was pleased to award her RCC. 2. Loynd’s, Kirkavagh Sinola at Crimbledale. This bitch has improved tremendously over the past 12 months, and is now more at one with her handler. Lovely racy outline. Well balanced with keen soft expression. Well laid shoulders, true front and good spring of rib. Spirited but sound movement. 3. Muir’s, Romarne Melinda.

LB. (13). 1. Hunter and Brown’s, Braidmount Geisha Girl. Charming bitch presenting a beautiful, classical outline. Prettuest of heads and sweet expressive eye. Best of shoulders and firmness over loin and quarters. Presented and handled to perfection. Her flawless, driving movement earned her a well deserved CC. 2. Evans’s, Goldings Silver Sixpence. Well balanded head with kindly eye. Nicely angulated all through with strong hard muscled quarters and good second thigh. First class presentation. An honest, sound moving bitch with good forward reach and using her tail well. 3. Milligan-Bott and Bott’s, Lunaline Lady Madonna by Thedara.

OB. (7). 1. Mugford’s, Lynwood Promises Promises to Gimaroch. I have always loved this bitch and although she was a little lacking in furnishings on the day, her placing could not be denied. She is so absolutely feminine throughout with a charming head and expression. Beautifully put totether in all departments and compliments all with her sound stylish movement. 2. Muir’s, Sh Ch. Romarne Melissa. Beautifully exhibited as always. This bitch presents a lovely outline both standing and in her stylish movement, covering the ground well and using her tail to advantage. Just preferred the femininity and overall balance of winner, but nevertheless much to admire. 3. Powis’s, Sh Ch. Amberwave Spangle.

June Henderson