PD. (1). 1. McFaul’s, Dachville Distant Dream. Very confidently composed. Moved soundly with good deportment. Beautifully presented.

JD. (1). 1. Mitchell’s, Dacquoise sebastian Sooty. Strongly made. Masculine in outlook, good underjaw. Nails could be shorter to help compact the feet. Coat a little lack lustre. Moved ok.

PGD. (7). 1. Clarke’s, Tekalhaus Masterpiece Sh CM. Nice coat and body condition. Lovely set on of head. Well ribbed back and strong at couplings. Tail carriage inclined to be really high at times. Nice movement. 2. Thompson’s, Metadale Made to Order for Oleanca. Nice head proportions. Another lad with nice head carriage. He too moved soundly. Just lacking finish in coat. 3. Shield’s, Abydachs a Night to Remember Sh CM.

LD. (4). 1. Negus’s, Shardaroba Rigel by Tarramist. Animated and alert. Went around the ring with purpose and drive. Good shoulder placement and sound front action. Steady and true in profile movement. 2. Wedge’s, Dolan No Matter What. Nicely put together. Would have liked a little more strength over the loins. True action, front and rear. Lacking in coat and feathering. 3. Cook and Coulson’s, Bounder Emerald Star.

OD. (5). 1. Mitchell’s, Ch. Bronia Monte Cristo. Very handsome and presented in hard muscular condition. Carrying just the right amount of body. Classic outline with lovely balanced construction fore and aft. Really struts his stuff. Lovely young man. CC and BOB. 2. Metcalfe’s, Ch. Metadale Macquarie. Another top class male who was up close to the winner in all departments. Just preferred the vivacity in style of winner. 3. McFaul’s, Ch Ir/Int Ch. Darsoms Zwagerson.

PB. (4). 1. McFaul’s, Dachvilla Perfect Blend. Lovely lady with good strong well ribbed back body. Strong muscular rear quarters which she used to produce good drive. This was combined with free reach in front so went around the ring freely. Super feet. BP and RCC. 2. Mitchell’s, Bronia Carmelita. Nicely constructed but in soft muscular tone. She had nice head carriage. Lacking in coat. 3. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Maid for Michiegan.

PGB. (3). 1. McNaughton’s, Cedavoch Bewitched. Pleasing feminine head and expression. Built soundly throughout. Gaited so well with good drive. Carrying enough weight. 2. Warke’s, Loggeta Lavender Blue. Sound construction. Good strong well cushioned feet. Presented in good condition. At times just saying her right shoulder on the move. 3. Plevin’s, Saucy Sara at Rodima.

LB. (4). 1. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Make it Happen. Not a big girl beautifully put together. Lovely balanced smooth movement. She obviously enjoyed putting on the style. Excellent coat texture featherings. Really put it together in the challenge to win CC. 2. Boyle’s, Frankanwen High Light on Zarcrest. Generously proportioned lady. Coat gleaming. Moved steadily and true. Body condition was soft. 3. Thompson’s, Metadale Memories of You at Oleanca.

OB. (4). 1. Metcalfe’s, Metadale My Way. Beautiful head and eye. Balanced front and rear construction. Strong body and well muscled rear end. Moved soundly front and rear. Carried herself well. 2. Mitchell’s, Ch. Bronia Marionette. Lovely quality bitch. Balanced outline. Her coat was gleaming. True coming and going but was inco-ordinated when viewed in profile. 3. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Made in Heaven.

Eleanor Bothwell