VD/B (1 )1 West’s Archidax Bonneville. 7 yr red bitch carrying a tad too much weight, however this did not detract from her overall pleasing construction. Classic head, good reach of neck flowing into a well-placed shoulder. Well-ribbed back, nice turn of stifle. Moved true fore & aft. BV

SBD/B (6) 1 Helman’s Janacop Maggie May. This attractive outgoing bitch won her class with ease. 15mth compact B/T with no exaggerations. Feminine head, with correct front assembly and nice length and depth of ribbing; firm top-line. Well angulated strong rear with lovely short hocks. Moved with verve covering the uneven ground with ease. BSB

2 Bullis’ Goodtry Ruby Tuesday At Amaffery. 2yr shaded red with a delightful outgoing personality. Pleasant head, reasonable shoulder placement, firm top-line. Good ground clearance, strong rear. However rather high in hock. Energetic mover but a little close coming. 3 Dear’s Moragden Dizzy Lizzy At Onadaire.

PD (6,2) 1 Sly’s Ardenrun Ronnie. I was very taken with this 11mth quality brindle dog.

Conical head, excellent reach of neck flowing into a well-placed shoulder. Adequate length and depth of ribbing, short loin and firm top-line. Well angulated rear with a lovely turn of stifle. Moved very true coming but at times a little loose behind> However I felt this was forgivable as still a baby. BDP & RBOB

2 Bullis’ Amaffrey Betcha By Golly Wow. Smart 8 mth B/T. Classic head, a tad short in neck, reasonable front assembly with enough ribbing. Firm top-line, strong rear but would have preferred slightly shorter hocks. Moved freely covering the ground. 3 Starkey’s Carpaccio Black Obsidian For Hamoura.

JD (2) 1 Sly’s Ardenrun Ronnie. 2 Protheroe’s Royalmaple Fiddle Sticks. 12mth B/T who was unfortunate to meet 1. Still a raw youngster with a lot to like. Masculine head, reachy neck flowing into well placed front. Ribbing a little short and loin a tad long. Firm top-line, well-muscled rear. Enthusiastic mover but a little erratic over the challenging surface.

OD (5,2) 1 Ergis’ Siouxline Jacob JW. A quality balanced dog with no exaggerations. Classical head, correct ear and eye placement. Elegant reach of neck flowing into well-angulated shoulder. Tight elbows, prominent forechest, good length and depth of keel. Firm top-line, wonderful turn of stifle with short well let down hocks. Very true mover, covering the ground effortlessly. BD BOB & Group 4. 2 Protheroe’s Ch Royalmaple Anky Panky. Beautifully presented eye-catching dog. Conical head, adequate reach of neck, muscular prominent shoulders. Good forechest with deep well-sprung ribs. Firm top-line, well angulated quarters. Moved with verve; however goes a tad wide behind. 3 Bourne’s Yaapeet Rafferty.

PB (10,1) 1 Hunt’s Carpaccio Clarice Cliff. Very promising 9mth B/T puppy. Feminine head with correct front assembly and lovely length & depth of ribbing. Firm top-line, excellent rear with a lovely turn of stifle and short hocks. Moved true fore & aft. BPB BPOB & Puppy Group 2. 2 Rudkin’s Keydax Layla For Dynastydax. 10 mth B/T taller type. Conical head, reachy neck, well placed shoulders. Slightly short in ribbing, firm top-line held on the move. Strong rear, good tail set. Moved freely, true fore & aft. 3 Bullis’ Amaffrey Good Golly Ms Molly.

JB (10,1) 1 Reed’s Deercroft Daybreak. A nicely proportioned 14mth B/T bitch with no exaggerations. Feminine head, angulated shoulder with good length & deep of ribbing. Firm top-line, excellent turn of stifle, free balanced mover. 2 Protheroe’s Royalmaple Evil Edna. Another expertly handled and presented bitch from this kennel. The same attributes apply as to the 1. Just not the length of ribbing. Moved with verve covering the ground with ease. 3 Helman’s Janacop Maggie May.

PGB (8,1) 1 Bourne’s Yaapeet Persephone. I was really taken with this honest

unexaggerated B/T bitch. Conical head, adequate length of neck, correct front assembly.

Well-ribbed back with corresponding short loin. Firm top-line, nice turn of stifle with short hocks. Very sound mover with good ground clearance. RBB 2 Rudkin’s Dynastydax Tiger Lilly

Smart shaded red who lost out to 1 on ground clearance. Classical head, adequate length of neck, beautifully angulated front with prominent forechest. Good ribbing, firm top-line,

Well- turned stifle. Free mover but a shade close coming but true going. 3 Protheroe’s Royalmaple Daphne Blake.

OB (5) 1 Rudkin’s Dynastydax Periwinkle JW. An elegant shaded red with pleasing classical lines. Feminine head, reachy neck flowing into correctly angulated shoulders. Prominent forechest, good ribbing with corresponding short loin. Strong top-line with an excellent turn of stifle. Very true, balanced mover making nothing of the challenging ground conditions. BB RBOB 2 Hunt’s Ch Carpaccio Midnight Lace JW. A quality, beautifully proportioned bitch where all the above attributes apply, I just preferred the ground clearance of my winner.

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