I was happy with the entry and really enjoyed going over your dogs. I felt the general standard very good and exhibits well turned out. Thank you for your sportsmanship and the happy atmosphere. 

VD. 1. Blair. Tillashby Michi At Bellflows. 7 and a half year old B/W. Head of correct shape, size, and in proportion to his body. Large nose and open nostrils with clean finish to muzzle and dark active eye. Gently arched neck with decent forehand, fine bone into hare foot. Level back with tail set high and well carried. Well moulded rear and a sensible mover. Profuse coat of correct texture. 

MPD. (4) 1 Martin. Lizamela Marchello. Dainty and exquisite, on his toes and perky. Totally at one with his handler, I loved his stance and clean lines. Head of good size in balance with torso with large enough nose and beautiful dark eye giving correct expression. Fine Straight legs and correct feet. He is compact with shape to body, level back with tail set high and well angulated hindquarters. A sound nimble mover always holding his shape with an air of pride. Coat of silky texture. BP. RDCC. 2 Meadows. Shame ad Ruddy Spitfire. Very promising being square in outline and soundly built, large head with worthy attributes compliments body. Also sound with good deportment. 3rd. McKenzie & Muldon. Rakuchin Dangerous Liaison Von Queshian. 

PD. (3) 1 Mcledd. Sangria Make My Day For Dunline. I like his head and properties which he carries proudly on gently arched neck of moderate length. He has a clean front which is supported by straight fine bone. His hindquarters are well defined and he moved soundly but could demonstrate a little more lift perhaps. Cleanly presented straight coat. 2 Banks. Choya Tadashi. I liked this balanced well made lad with typical head and expression. He is soundly built in all areas, I just favoured finer bone of winner. Level back with tail set high and a respectable mover. 3 Evans. Evansly Emoji. 

JD. (4) 1 Davidson. Tillashby Russian Infusion At Sharlarna. Compact in outline with an attractive head and appealing expression, dark eye of good size and that little white enabling desired shocked outlook. Shoulders held firm into fine bone and correct hare feet. Shape to body with topline held firm, decent tail set and shape to hindquarters. Nifty action with dignified posture. Well presented coat. 2 Mahony, Leatherhead & Hamersly. Hattori Hanzo Murraylake. R/W displaying typical breed type and character. Well coupled with large head, good finish to padded muzzle, large nose and dark well spaced eye. He carries strong fine bone down to decent feet, just favoured front of 1 at times when in stance. Moved with good reach and was put down to advantage. 3 Blair. Bellflows Wee Tosh. 

PGD. (6) 1 Thomas. Javalcyn Rock On Tommy. Quality head and attributes carried smartly on body of desired compact shape. Well padded muzzle, width between dark eye, touch of white giving a look of slight surprise. He is soundly built and stands true from all angles. Lovely coat and presentation. 2nd. Farmer. Sangria Pamojill Private Eye. Well knit package with largish head, decent eye but marginally favoured that of 1. Pleasing topline and hindquarters. Moved soundly with ample reach and his coat was presented to advantage. 2 Scott. Rakuchin Ring Leader. 

LD. (7,1) 1 Farmer. Sangria Midorchi Motivation. Very appealing lad, totally together with a quality headpiece and typical expression. So honest in all departments he produced sound movement with ample reach displaying dignified deportment. He carries a soft silky coat which was well presented. 2 Godbehere. Tillashby Arubato. Very close up this chap also presents a compact outline. Desired shape to head, his nose is large and padded muzzle gives a good finish. Bright dark eyes and lively expression. He has strong fine bone, shape to body and hindquarters with good, turn of stifle. Moved soundly with an air of self worth. 3 Davidson. Omikudz Don Juan At Sharlarns. 

OD. (7) 1 Pearce Hann. Ch Rakuchin Kenji Na. Mature lad and super sound. His head is large enough, clean with expressive dark eye. Some padding to muzzle and carried with pride on a gently arched moderate neck. Super clean forehand is supported on fine sound limbs. Level back with tail set high and carried sensibly. Hindquarters compliment fore and he is a super sound mover with deportment of importance. Carrying a straight profuse coat with frill. DCC. BOB. 2 Martin. Ch Lizamela Provocation At Sharlarna. This chap has masses of appeal, I adored his head and felt it was possibly the best in this entry, being large, but in balance with torso, beautifully finished padded muzzle and enchanting eyes and true shocked expression. Soundly constructed in all departments and an arrogance of stance. Width of chest and straight slender limbs. He moved soundly although I just favoured that of 1. He carries a truly beautiful coat which was very well presented. 3 Mcledd. Dunline Oh What a Night. 

VB. 1. Pearce & Hann. Ch Stepheter Wanna Shout For Rakuchin. 10 y o of excellent breed type, feminine with well built frame and shown in tip top condition. She carries a quality headpiece and is a credit to the breed and her owners. BV. 

MPB. (2) 1 Wolfenden. Bechinka Minto. 6 m o and naturally still a little raw yet but her virtues are apparent for all to see. Her head is developing well and is carried proudly on a well constructed compact body. She is sound, nimble and sure of foot. Lovely attentive attitude. 2 Wallhead. Merida Masquerade. Slightly longer caste R/W. I appreciated her head and expression carried on clean shoulders and straight legs. Topline and hindquarters to suit, sound reachy action. 

PB. (2) 1 Banks. Choya Tomomi. 11+ month old, maturing well and benefiting from a beautiful head having nicely padded muzzle, well spaced largish dark eye with that little touch of white giving breed specific outlook and small high set ears with space between. Gently arched moderate neck into correct front assembly. Short level back, high set plumed tail and defined hindquarters. Moved soundly with confidence. 2 Crane. Cranvarl Truly Scrumptious. Also of excellent type and promise, very close up. 9 month old with a well moulded head and attributes to enhance. Compact and sound, sporting a profuse well presented coat. 

JB. (4) 1 Banks. Choya Sakurako. Feminine and smart with a developed head, eye dark enough. Strong fine bone, good feet. Shape to ribcage, level back and tail carried well. Sound attentive mover. 2 Matches. Godheim Star Spangle Banner At Fochai. Well padded muzzle, shape to broadish skull with dignified carriage. Well coupled and sound of limb. Moved with accuracy. 3 Constable. Arranbrook Hastobe At Mitapip. PGB. (7,1) 1 Rooney & Green. Swifthocks Paws For Thought. Feminine and exquisite, totally balanced with large head in tune with compact body. Lovely finish to padded muzzle, open nostrils, dark eye with typical white corner and naughty expression. Totally honest construction with strong fine limbs, level back and high set plumed tail. Excellent coat and condition. BCC. 2 Pearce & Hann. Rakuchin Ring Rumour. From a similar mould this well constructed lady displays correct balance and has an attentive attitude. Short coupled and sound with straight silky coat to compliment. 3 Scott. Rakuchin Maid For Samaranda. LB. (9,1) 1 Lindsay. Anjuli Beryl. I considered this lady quite classical and classy. Compact and soundly built with quality head and features. Moderate neck with gentle crest, some width to forehand, strong, straight limbs and correct feet. Compact in stature with quality coat and plumed tail. RBCC. 2 Crane. Cranvarl Le Mistral. Similar ilk she carries a typical head and conveys characteristic expression, small high set tidy ears. Clean neck and forehand, compact with hindquarters to suit. Clean coat and presentation. 3 Davidson. Sharlarna Betty Boo.

OB. (5) 1 Pearce & Hann. Yama Moonflight Over Rakuchin. Totally feminine, I liked her head with clean finish to muzzle, dark forward facing eye, shape to skull with width between small ears. She is soundly constructed, compact and smart. Not in her best dress today. Proud carriage from nimble action that was sound. 2 Davidson. Ch Hin Satori Evita Karmensita At Sharlarna. R/W of considerable quality. Also feminine and smart with a quality headpiece with attributes to enhance. Largish eye with a touch of white enabling typical Jap expression. Shape to moderate neck, clean shoulders and fine limbs. Nicely coupled with level back and high set tail. Defined hindquarters produced sound typical action with reach. 3 Wallhead. Choya Carolina.

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Stuart Mallard