Having been a large part of my life for many years, this is a breed, that is close to my heart, they are beautiful, both to look at, and in their nature. I am always interested to note the various improvements and lesser attributes taking place in the breed when I judge. I have taken note of the fact that the majority of the dogs shown to me today were  of good breed type and are of an acceptable size 4-7 lbs. in weight as the standard requires. the heads are very pleasing to the eye and body shape and balance on many was good. The problem that seems to be is mouths the standard states neither showing tongue or teeth. I was told by a very eminent Vet many years ago the mouth gene was a very strong gene that is very difficult to eradicate, so in the case of our breed being flatter faced we need to remain aware of this.

My other observation today was movement a lot of dogs are showing irregular action both in the rear and their front, nothing is perfect as we know but we should always stride for this. Always aim for improvement and be aware of these factors. On a final not presentation on several dogs was poor with staining which distracts from the overall appearance of even the best of dogs. Having made all of these observations I thank the exhibitors for an excellent entry and the privilege of judging all of these dogs.

 

Veteran Dog.

Ms. T. Pearce &Ms.S.Hann.Ch. Rakuchin Kenji Na, Blk./Wht. I have judged this dog on a previous occasion ,and awarded him BOB he is 9 years old and still looks extremely good and moved soundly I love his head ,broad in skull with a lovely soft expression, he once again filled my eye today .shown in super condition with exception coat he looked a picture and it was my pleasure to once again award him the Dog CC  and eventual Best Veteran.

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Puppy Dog.

Jaschin Paw Star.Blk./Wht.A  slow to mature puppy , he has a pleasing head and expression good neck and short back he covered the ground well and one who shows good promise for the future ,a little raw at present but what he lacked in maturity he gained in temperament and showmanship.

2 Mrs L Flynn’s Sharlarna Its All About Me At LynJato another youngster who has so much to like he is more mature than the winner his head is very typical broad in skull wide and soft  in cushion  good length of neck and beautifully balanced in body with a good covering of coat for his age . he is a handful and today didn’t settle and behave himself , but age is on his side.

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Junior Dog.

(1) Mr S Rooney &Mr J and Mrs A Green’s Jaschin Working Man I Am.15mths Blk/Wht Very eye catching he is carries a good head and expression, I see him as elegant good neck well laid shoulders good front and well angulated in his rearwhich enabled his free movement coat in progress just needs time to mature.

(2)Mrs A .Baranzeck ‘s Capevidles Chinoock  Blk./Wht. A lot to like about this boy a stronger boned lad than winner his head is large with a good clean expression ,good  neck balanced throughout he lost his topline today on the move and I would prefer his colour to be more broken on his body ,all that said a very honest dog .

(3)Mrs D. Bailey Brentwood Wagamappa Suni At Aldoricka.

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Post Graduate Dog.

 (1)Mr D Hubble & Mr B. Summerbell Sharlarna Hit Man For Dabrives.BLK./WHT. This boy stood alone in this class but never the  less a worthy winner, he is a handsome lad with a lot of good qualities, he has a large broad head with appealing expression, he has a good make and shape good front well angulated in the rear, and his crowning glory is his profuse coat of good texture presented in good condition, moved and showed well.

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Limit Dog.

(1)Mesdames Christine Reeves Sargant & Mrs S Diment’s Alstella Eadweard. Blk./Wht. A smart lad correct in size and balance with a very nice head and finish in expression correct front level topline correct tail placement well angulated in rear he carries a good coat and moved around the ring with confidence.

(2)Miss T Burns& Miss Leila Hampton. Sleepyhollow Vincent. Blk/Wht. Another nice type with a good headpiece and sweet expression a nice outline strong in movement he covered the ground well stood with a good front and carries a good coat.

 

Open Dog.

(1)Mrs T.& Mr A.. Quinn Sharlarna Swindler JW BLK.Wht I like this boy a lot he has the sweetest of heads, his neck is elegant and he had a good overall outline in body god tailset he moves with good reach and drive and carries a good coat of correct texture, he is a hare foot and could be stronger on pastern when standing ,this was the deciding factor that lost him the CC today in the final assessment but a very worthy Reserve CC.

(2) Mrs G Blair’s Sharlarna’s Chaos at Bellflows Blk./Wht. A very smart boy who has that cute appearance that is such an endearing quality he is a nice head and expression with good qualities a good size I would like to see perhaps a half an inch on leg to balance him out but nothing can be taken away from his movement and showmanship , beaten on head of the winner.

(3) Mrs. Linda Flynn’s Sharlarna Evolution At Linjato.

 

Veteran Bitch.

(1)Mrs. G. Blair’s Bellflows Honey Bee, Blk. what a sweet girl looking good at 81/2 years nice in head good in profile she is still very stylish and sound on the move well set tail all of this enhanced by a good coat.

(2)Mr S Rooney MrJ.& Mrs A Green’s Ch. Swifthocks Paws For Thought JW I have always loved this girl and have judged her in her younger days when I awarded her the Res, CC she is a so well put together she literally cant stand wrong this is also seen in her strength of movement, unfortunately she is showing her age with her grey eye markings and today is very sparce of coat so had to stand second on this occasion.

 

Puppy Bitch.

(1)Mrs C.Oatridge& Mr Lee & Irvine Dr Ross. Dalehouse Royal Secret. She is a little cracker who pleases me greatly overall , she is of super proportions and well put together in body . She is a little strong underjaw which held her back in my opinion in the challenge but her ring presence is undeniable. I was happy to award her Best Puppy in breed

(2)Miss L Bradley Blk./Wht. Sharlarna All Eyes On Me. Another very promising baby who has very good qualities nice head piece good neck short coupled, good topline strong on movement, a very close decision I am sure that they will change places many times in the future.

(3)Mrs V. Streeks Sharlarna’s Harmony At Sherazade.

 

Junior Bitch.

Mrs S. & Mr M Leach’s Ashaka Puss In Boots Blk./Wht. 14ths. A lovely head with a really good eye expression, she is a little heavier marked on her back. she moved well because she is well put together showed well her coat is still to come.

(2)Mrs S. Steele’s Naomi Jantarowa Chata At ThreadgoldRW.9ths. Well marked with a lovely open expression well constructed with a good neck and level topline, a tad longer in back moved well.

Mrs J. Cushing’s Spirtisle Lil Miss Muffit.

 

Graduate bitch.

Mrs A. Baranzeck’sNaomi Blk./Wht.a lovely bitch of true type she didn’t make the most of herself today and lost her tail when she was on the move .

 

Post Graduate Bitch.

(1)Mrs S. Lindley’s Sharlarna Conchita For Meglind, Red/White 2 yrs. old . An eye catching young lady who has a good head qualities, she is elegant in neck and shoulder, balanced in outline with a level topline she moved and showed well, presented in top condition.

(2)C Reeves Sargant mesdames S Diment,

Sable/White. This girl made a good impression upon entering the ring she is the full package so beautiful in head perfectly balanced in body good front nice size with good colour and markings. She wasn’t happy today which lost her first placing .

(3)Mrs J. Cushing’s Spiritisle Fairy Magic,

 

Limit Bitch

1. Ms L. Bradley’s Sharlarna Vivacious, the name say’s it all she is small but substantial with a really pretty head and expression balanced in body throughout,good topline ane tail carriage, she showed well and carries a good coat pressed hard for the Res. CC.

(2)Mrs J. Cushing’s RED/White.Siritisle Angel Delight,Red/White.another beauty she carries a lovely head with sweet expression, elegan in neck running into a level topline, she has good coat of correct texture she moved and showed well, just a little longer in back than winner.

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Open Bitch.

(1)Mrs T & Mr A Quinn’s CH. Sharlarna Eye Candy JW.Blk./Wht. She suits the name very well, very femanine with a sweet expression, balanced in overall proportions, well marked she has a beautiful profile when standing a lovely coat presented to perfection, and she does exactly what is expected of her a born showgirl . It was my pleasure to award her the bitch CC and later the Best Of Breed.

(2)Mrs C Oatridge’s Ch. Sleepyhollow Peace Flower At Dalehouse, she is a worthy champion I would label her as a very honest bitch, she is not overdone in any area but she gels, a lovey broad head a good proportionate body shape

Good front well angulated in the rear, correct tailset all in all filled my eye ,her temperament is sound, today being shown by a new handler but still she put her best foot forward and secured her award of Res. CC unbeknown to me she is the mother of my Best Puppy winner.

(3)Ms C Reeves-Sargant& Mrs S Diment’s       Sharlarna Midnight At Alstella.