May I convey my thanks to the Society for their kind invitation to judge at this prestigious show.  Also, thanks to the exhibitors for their lovely entry and their sporting acceptance of my decisions. Thank –you for a lovely day. 

 

 

JUNIOR (6;1Abs)

1. RATTER – SLEEPYHOLLOW SOLOMON SEAFAR

Nicely marked B/W boy of 10mths.  Pleasing head with well cushioned muzzle and large dark eyes providing sufficient white to give the look of astonishment.  Good neck and well placed shoulders.  Fine bone and strong hindquarters with good turn of stifle. At present, maybe slightly longer in body, but moved elegantly around the ring.  Coat and furnishings coming along nicely for age.  Pleased to award him BP

 

1. BURNS & BLACK – YAMA TAKE A CHANCE

Another nice youngster of 17/12.  Lovely shape and size.  Smart compact little dog, just preferred the head on 1.  Moved and showed very well.

1. McFARLANE & McFARLANE – GLENDYKE WHAT A GUY

2. McFARLANE – JESKANDAI HOT GOSSIP

 

POST GRADUATE (6; 1Abs)

1. THOMAS – DZHUNKO GIN DE IMPERIUM AURI AT JAVALCY

Small B/W male.  Nicely rounded head of good size in proportion to body and muzzle well cushioned.  Large dark eyes with sufficient white.  Profuse coat of good texture and ample feathering to tail and legs.  Well-constructed and compact little dog who moved smartly around the ring.

1. PEARCE & HANN  - RAKUCHIN RING ROMEO

Small B/W with lighter markings.  Good head and eye.  Tail set high, with profuse feathering and carried correctly over the back,.  Body coat to come.  Moved ok.

1. POTTS –HOLMCHIN OUT OF THE BLUE TO ADREEAM

1. BAILEY –ALDORICKA GYPSY KING

 

OPEN (9; 2Abs)

1. PEARCE & HANN– RAKUCHIN KENJI NA

Lovely sized dog of good breed type and shown and presented to perfection.  Have admired this dog from the ring side and he did not disappoint.  Good broad  head with ample cushioning to muzzle.  Well placed eyes with look of astonishment.  Well balanced dog, smart and compact with good conformation and in excellent body condition.  Elegant and stylish on the move.  Pleased to award him BDand later BOB and then delighted to see him short listed in the group.

 2 MARTIN– LIZAMELA PROVOCATEUR AT SHARLANA

 

Another quality dog of nice size and an excellent ambassador of the breed.  Similar in type to 1   and very well presented in excellent coat. Handsome head and good dark eye with correct expression.  Moved well, but just preferred the overall balance of 1. RBD

3 THOMAS – JAVALCY ROCK ON TOMMY JW

4 GROGAN, LINDSAY & O’HERLIHY–SLEEPYHOLLOW BAROQUE AT ANJULI ShCM

 

BITCHES

JUNIOR (1;1Abs)

 

POST GRADUATE  (3; 2Abs)

1. PEARCE & HANN  - RAKUCHIN RING RUMOUR

Stood alone, but a well-deserved win.  Pretty bitch of 2 yrs.  Smart compact shape and of nice size.  Attractively marked and in good coat of lovely soft silky texture. Tail well feathered high set and carried correctly.  RBB

 

OPEN ( 6 +1)

1. LINDSAY– CH SLEEPYHOLLOW SAPPHIRE DIVA AT ANJULI ShCM

B/W bitch of lovely breed type and certainly not showing her age.  Very pleasing head with good eye and expression.  Well-constructed bitch in fabulous coat and presented to perfection. Showed very well and moved with great style around the ring.  Her owner should be very proud of her.  BB

2 PEARCE & HANN  - YAMA MOONLIGHT OVER RAKUCHIN

Nice sized bitch of good breed type.  Pleasing head, with good eye and expression. Lightly marked, but left her coat behind today.   Moved well.

3 LINDSAY -  ANJULI BERYL JW

Res CURTIS – ALEEMAI WALK THIS WAY

 

JUDGE - LYNN CRANE (CRANVARL)