MPD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st Mitchell’s Dachyclan Connelly at Bronia 9imp Aus) – Super baby, best shape overall in the class and one of the best fronts in the entire entry. Moved with purpose and drive, RCC, when he went in the challenge for best puppy, just looked a bit long compared to the proportions of the bitch.
2nd O’Neill’s Ranglewood Pheonix at Donnadach – Another nice baby, ideal length and good ribbing, moderate proportions throughout, moved well, just not the front of 1.
PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st McNaughton’s Cedavoch Circeo – Masculine red boy, loved his head proportions and expression. Good chest and ribbing, bit upright in shoulder, held a good shape stood and moving and moved out very well. Good coat.
2nd Vincent’s Swansford Padraciador at Gainscroft – Nice, very moderate boy, didn’t quite have the shape of 1, good proportions and good coat. Not enthusiastic on the move and a bit untidy behind.
JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st Robert’s Swansford Padawanador – Lots to like but a bit heavy through for me, good overall balance, correct forechest, not too long and well ribbed, tended to slope of a tad but very sound on the move.
PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st O’Neill’s Ranglewood Finlaggen at Donnadach – I appreciated the size and balance of this one, well constructed front assembly, ribs well back and moderate in length. Moved out well and sound coming and going.
2nd Paskin’s Kindeace Hit The Road Jack JW – Upstanding dog with good balance, needs more fore chest and upper arm, head a bit broad, long neck ad moved out very well.
LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st Vincent’s Gainscroft Dashing Dudley – Liked the size and proportion better on this one. Correct front assembly, moderate in length with ribs far back, good shape and topline stood and moving and sound on the move.
2nd Wedge’s Dolan The Last Time – Not the front of 1, tended to lose his topline on the move. Just a bit heavy but moved very well and with accuracy.
OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st Geeson’s Abydach’s Return of the Night – By some way, the outstanding male in this entry, I liked virtually everything about him, super for size, balance, presence and movement. Correct head and eye, OK in front, super topline stood and moving, ribs well back and on the move, just floated around the ring. For BOB, just lost a little of his sparkle from the class CC.
2nd Paskin’s Kindeace Texas Ranger ShCEx – Smart dog, not the size of 1 and straighter through the front, nicely proportioned but tended to slope up in topline. Excellent mover.
VD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st Metcalfe-Bilgin’s Monterey Jack – Liked this red boy’s size and overall shape. Super head and eye, ok in neck, correct front assembly and ribbing, a great shape, held on the move, just a tad sluggish going around.
2nd Garlick’s Ranglewood Arashi – A close decision with 1, just a bit heavier throughout but great for age. Good head, long neck, moderate angulation and level topline.
SBD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st Turton’s Bay of Biscoff of Damoradaxies – Like the head and neck set better on this one, good overall shape and topline, although a tad long, excellent on the move, really using his hocks.
2nd O’Neill’s Ranglewood Finaggan at Donnadach – This boy was moderate everywhere, nice headpiece, ok in neck, not the front angles of 1, good length of ribbing and moved very soundly.
MPB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4495 GARLICK, Miss E A Ranglewood Andromeda – I liked this feminine girl, super headpiece, good neck, well laid shoulder, good length of loin, moved very well from all angles.
2nd: 4511 PALMER, Miss J Abydezi Time Will Tell – Another nice pup, nicely moderate throughout, not the front angles of 1, ribs well back, bit too moderate in rear bit moved very well.
PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: ROBERTS, Mr D Swansford Padmeadora – I loved this one’s overall balance and shape. Good head and expression, very feminine, well laid shoulder, good ribbing, good ground clearance. Lots of energy on the move and went soundly and with real purpose and lengthy stride holding her topline. Best Puppy.
2nd: MCNAUGHTON, Ms Lesley Cedavoch Just An Illusion – Another nice puppy, feminine, little less moderate than 1 and more upright in front but presented a lovely shape overall. Moved very well.
JB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4488 DARE, Mrs C Darsoms Zyrhona – I liked this one for size and shape, good forechest, well laid shoulders, ok in neck, good ground clearance, strong rear. Moved out very well. Good feet!
2nd: 4520 REID, Mr P & Mrs D Swansford Daphnedora At Maudaxi – Another nice girl, not quite the front or rear of 1, good forechest, ribs well back and firm loin, very sound on the move.
PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4487 CHAPMAN, Mrs M Melminds Up On The Catwalk – This one had the best shape overall, super for size, good head, ok for neck, correct topline and good on the move.
2nd: 4490 EVE, Mrs S Sundayshill Savannah – Preferred the size of 1, but another with excellent proportions and shape. OK in front, ribs well back, smooth top line and very moderate all through. Sound mover
LB (9 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4494 GARLICK, Miss E A Kyrenia Queens Request With Ranglewood – A lovely shaded red bitch who has the correct angulation both ends and balance. Good proportions and nice ribbing, good forechest. Best mover in the class.
2nd: 4507 METCALFE-BILGIN, Mrs S Metadale Merengue – This was another bitch that many of the same qualities as 1, with a better head, was sound on the move but not the most enthusiastic.
OB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4534 WHITFIELD-ROBERTS, Mr A Ch Swansford Patriciadora – I liked pretty much everything about this bitch, superb for size, balance and outline stood and moving, really flowed. Feminine, good headpiece and neckset, correct front with good forechest, nice ribbing and well back. Loved the topline and the way she held it. Best mover of the day, loved her CC and BOB
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2nd: 4498 HANNEY-MITCHELL, Mrs F Ch Cavallibrook Final Fling Bronia – Another really lovely bitch and so good to go over, just a shade longer than 1 but with a beautiful head, good neck to shoulder, strong rear which she used so well on the move. RCC
SBB (4 Entries) Abs: 0 – Difficult class
1st: 4499 HEAP, Miss Patricia Ranglewood Katrine – Liked this bitch for size and shape, OK in front, heavier through but with a good topline, nice moderation throughout, short loin. Mover out very well, Best Special Beginner.
2nd: 4512 PARTRIDGE, Mrs A Pettigans Viva La Vida By Riveroyal – Slightly larger overall frame than 1, OK in front, lovely headpiece and ribs well back, strong rear and moved out well.