It was my pleasure to judge at such a well organised show. I thank the society for my invitation and to the assistance of my stewards.

Class VD

Class MPD (6 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 612 HINE Miss L Swifthocks Sir Winston- Black and White. Lovely head, body shape and a good size. Straight front and very sound in movement. Awarded best puppy dog. 2nd: 626 MEADOWS Mrs S Shamead Ruddy Spitfire- Red and White pretty smaller boy with a lot to like and well balanced. Marked well. 3rd: 624 MCKENZIE, Mr A & MULDOON Mr K Rakuchin Dangerous Liaison Von Queshian

 

Class PD (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 586 BANKS Ms R Choya Tadashi- Black and White very eye catching boy with a nice head. Good front, level top line. Would like a little shorter in the back. Good tail and very good coat for age. Moved well and was playful on the day. 2nd: 600 DORAN Ms M Choya Takahiro With Osakazuki- Brother to the winner, heavier in bone. He has a lot of good qualities. Very sound in movement and well presented in coat.

 

Class 182 JD (7 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 596 DAVIDSON Mr A W Tillashby Russian Infusion At Sharlarna- Black and white. A small dog, very masculine with good head qualities. Very pleasing on outline. Heavy coat coming in, good movement, one to watch. 2nd: 602 FLYNN Mrs L A Linjato Issey Miyake- Black and white. Nice head, not as short in back as the winner. Pleasing expression with good width of skull. Moved very well, coat of very good texture which is coming in well. 3rd: 646 SMITH, Ms J K & DANKS Miss P J L Glendyke Magical Dream

 

Class 183 PGD (7 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 601 DORAN Ms M Shardlow Mikado With Osakazuki- Black and white. This boy is very balanced in outline with a lovely head and expression. Good front, level top-line and well angulated in the rear. A good coat of nice texture, he moved very confidently. 2nd: 613 HUDSON, Mr S & STEELE Mrs S E Sharlarna Elvis At Threadgold JW- Black and white. This was a close call for placings. A very nice boy, balanced throughout with pleasing head and expression. Good finish of coat and moved and showed well. 3rd: 593 BURNS, Miss T & BLACK Miss L Yama Take A Chance

 

Class 184 LD (8 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 597 DAVIDSON Mr A W Omikudz Don Juan At Sharlarna (Imp) Sable and white. A really pretty boy and carried a lovely head and expression. Totally balanced in body. Moved with drive. Profusely coated and very eye catching. It was my pleasure to award him the RCC on the day. 2nd: 628 MOUNTCASTLE Mrs & Miss A & H Holmchin Gorgeous George- Black and white- I love this boy. Small but substantial with a lovely head and sweet expression. Balanced in body and very strong in the rear movement. Coat of good texture and beautifully presented. 3rd: 601 DORAN Ms M Shardlow Mikado With Osakazuki

 

Class 185 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 634 PEARCE, Ms T & HANN Ms S Ch Rakuchin Kenji Na- Black and white. I love this boy and I have watched Hi. Grow and blossom. His head is lovely, to be picky, I would like more expression through the eye, but I cannot fault balance, shape and construction of the dog. He moves beautifully both coming and going and carries a super coat. It was my pleasure to later award him the CC and my later choice for Best Of Breed. 2nd: 616 JACKSON Mrs T Amantra Shoji- Black and white. Another very smart boy who closely fits the criteria. Well balanced throughout with elegance of neck and well laid shoulders. Good broad head, nice front and sound rear. Moved and showed well in good coat. 3rd: 625 MCLEOD Mrs J E Dunline Oh What A Night Sh.CM

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Class 186 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 635 PEARCE, Ms T & HANN Ms S Ch Stepheter Wanna Shout For Rakuchin. Black and white. Amazing for 9 ½ years. Pretty and feminine, she belays her years. Good overall balance. Good and sound in movement. She carries pleasing coat. Her biggest virtue in my opinion is her enthusiasm and enjoyment of the show ring. 2nd: 647 SPEIGHT Mrs G Bonniroy Yasafii. Black and white. Veteran of 7 years. Pleasing and soft expression. Good neck and body proportion. Sound in movement, not carrying as much coat as the winner.

 

Class 187 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 658 WALLHEAD Mrs J Merida Masquerade- Red and white. I love girls head and general outline and balance. Good straight front. Well angulated in the rear. Can be naughty, but she is a very nice puppy and one to watch. It was my pleasure to award her Best Puppy. 2nd: 611 GEORGE Mrs N Ossidcla Shina- Black and White. Very pleasing puppy and feminine in type with a nice head and expression. She has a good outline and stands straight in the front and is sound in rear movement 3rd: 617 KILCOYNE Mr R & Mrs L A Ouzlewell's Charlotte Class

 

188 PB (2 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 594 CRANE Mrs L Cranvarl Truly Scrumptious. Black and white- she stood alone but was a worthy winner. She is lovely in balance and outline, with elegance of neck. She is good in both front and rear movement. Very good coat for the age and she moved and showed well. Class 189 JB (4 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 588 BANKS Ms R Choya Sakurako- Black and White- Feminine in head and refined in type overall. Movement could have been more steady, but not unsound. 2nd: 622 MATCHES Miss J Godheim Star Spangle Banner At Fochai. Black and white- I love this bitch, she is a beautiful girl with a lot to like. She has a sweet head, with lovely expression. Nice outline with elegance in neck with good tail set. This bitch could have stood first place but lost out on presentation. 3rd: 604 FLYNN Mrs L A Linjato Mimiko

 

Class 190 PGB (10 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 642 ROONEY, Mr S J & GREEN Mr & Mrs J A Swifthocks Paws For Thought. Black and white. I like this girl very much. She has a sweet head and expression, but her best virtue is her conformation. She cannot stand wrong. She is sound as a pound, but today she is short of coat. However, it was my great pleasure to award her the Res Bitch CC 2nd: 595 CRANE Mrs L Cranvarl Le Mistrall JW. Black and white. Another quality bitch who excels in outline. She has a nice head, good reach of neck, good front and well angulated in the rear. She showed well. 3rd: 589 BARTLETT Mrs K Pebblecombe Roobi

 

Class 191 LB (11 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 618 LINDSAY Miss L Anjuli Beryl JW. Black and White- She filled my eye on entering the ring. Very flashy, very sound both moving away and coming towards. I really did like her and she is very glamours in coat. 2nd: 654 VINCENT Mrs S C Yama Here Comes Kitty. Black and White- another quality girl with a beautiful head which you would expect from this kennel. A very good balance of body. Unfortunately, she did not hold her top line as well as the winner. Very sound and well coated. 3rd: 630 OATRIDGE Mrs C M Dalehouse Iponema Class 192

 

OB (6 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 619 LINDSAY Miss L Sleepyhollow Mavis At Anjuli JW- Black and White- I love her type, small but with substance. Feminine throughout, with a wealth of coat. She tickle a lot of boxes for me. Can be temperamental, but today she was in a good mood and showed well. Very sound and enjoyed her time. It was my pleasure to award her the Bitch CC, which I later believe is her 3rd making her a UK CH. 2nd: 599 DAVIDSON Mr A W Ch Hin Satori Evita Karmensita At Sharlarna (Imp). Red and White. I love this bitch, she is very feminine, sweet in head and expression with good eye. She has lovely outline and moves very soundly. Was beaten today by the winner who has the edge with coat. 3rd: 633 PARADISE Mrs J L Shardlow Knickerboka Glory Sh.CM