Firstly I want to thank you to Paignton for the opportunity to judge this wonderful breed at their show. I was truly honoured. Secondly I want to thank the exhibitors for their entry and their patience as we waited a long time to get in to a ring. Finally, once we started it was evident that I had some beautiful specimens of the breed and in some cases it was finding a little edge for the winners. 

PD (3) 1 Tong, Cranvarl the Red King of Jakconas. A stunning and smart young red head with all the right qualities. A mature 9 month old who was very self assured and moved with confidence, good reach and stood square. His overall body and shape were distinctive of breed type, being well built but not overdone. A promising boy, who I am sure will have a great show career. RBD, BP and delighted to see he took Puppy Group 2 as well. 2 Quinn, Sharlarna Swindler. Another 9 month old who was equally as confident and showed a happy disposition. A beautiful black and white coat in good condition. He moved with ease, stood square and also of correct type and proportions. Overall, a beautiful boy, who, with increased maturity will continue to challenge 1st. 3 Vincent, Yama Midwood Master Tailor. 

PGD (2) 1 Vincent, Cholas Yasu At Yama. Mature 4 year old black and white boy. A beautiful classic Chin head with eyes, ears and mouth all within the correct proportions. A sturdy chap who maintained balance on the move showing off his elegant coat. 2 Speight, Bonniroy Yoto. Another 4 year old who did well to show for his handler today. His overall structure was not overdone. Once on the move, he developed confidence and general balance. However I would have preferred a straighter hind quarter. Although his coat was of a nice quality, it was not as profuse as 1st. 

OD (1) 1 Rooney & Green, Jaschin Hold That Thought. Although he stood alone in this class, everything about this 16 month old boy spoke quality. He was a joy to go over, with a well built ‘cobby’ body and classic strong but fine bone. Perfectly sized head with correct eye and ear set, and a well cushioned muzzle. His coat was silky and well feathered in all the right places. He did not disappoint on movement as he confidently and stylishly displayed his overall excellent balance. Glad to award BD & BOB and delighted that he was shortlisted in the group too. 

VD (2)1 Doran, Ellinghurst Dark Sorcerer With Osakazuki. Although a little tentative this nearly 11 year old performed well. Lovely broad head, reasonable amount of muzzle and ears well set. For an older example of the breed, his coat is in good condition. A little tentative on the move but overall balance was reasonable given his age. 

PB (3,2) 1 Speight, Bonniroy Yanagi. Stood alone in this class but this black and white 7 month old, at her first show did well for her handler. Although, her overall body was within the proportions for the breed, with maturity she will further develop the breadth needed to fully see her potential. A little tentative and unsure of herself which hindered her movement. 

JB (2) 1 Calvert, Somergemz Balenciaga. Lively, happy sable girl who was captivating. This 14 month old bitch has all the right qualities and all the right proportions. Although, I would have preferred a darker eye pigmentation. Her generous, silky coat gleamed was well maintained. She confidently moved back and forth and stood square. 2 Speight, Bonniroy Yanagi. See notes for Puppy Bitch. 

PGB (1) 1 Martin, Sleepyhollow Cover Girl for Kirdanchi. A 3 year old black and white bitch, small in stature but happy. In good coat condition with a fair amount of feathering on a well balanced body. Pleasing head with correct ear set. An appropriate cushioned muzzle and reasonably sized eyes with the classic astonished looked given by the slight bit of white shown. Moved with confidence, keeping tail set high. 

LB (6) 1 Quinn, Sharlarna Eye Candy JW. A smart, quality, black and white 20 month old bitch. She has substance with fine strong bone and a well balanced compact body. Beautiful dark eyes, set well on a moderately sized head. This bitch has confidence when moving, freely displaying reach and drive but equally maintaining the straightness desired. Although a little out of coat on this occasion, she has elegance and was a happy girl. RBB. 2 Tong & Crane, Cranvarl Maude. This red and white bitch put a smile on my face. She displayed a captivating personality as she spun her way around the ring. She has a profuse coat in excellent condition and well feathered in all the appropriate places. Her soft expression was pleasing but also conveyed the astonishment through the correct amount of white in her dark eyes. A confident mover, maintaining good overall balance, just lacked in body substance compared with 1st. 3 Calvert, Jaschin Fendi with Somergemz. 

OB (2) 1 Rooney & Green, Ch Jaschin First Edition

A nice, square ‘cobby’ 4 year old black and white bitch. Appropriately sized head, with dark eyes, well set and correct amount of white. Ears of correct size and well feathered. Also muzzle was well cushioned. A happy girl who moved with confidence front and back and maintained a level topline and held her tail high. An easy class winner. BB. 2 Rooney & Green, Jaschin Paws For Applause. From the same kennel as 1st and equally has the quality of 1st. She too has a nice compact body, within all the correct proportions for the breed. Similar head with dark eyes and well set ears. Just lacked the coat of 1st, so less feathering and fullness. An eager girl who moved with confidence and stood square. 

VB (1) 1 Speight, Bonniroy Yasafii. A 12 year old black and white bitch who although tentative and with a little bit of something in her eye, she did well for her handler. A A mature head of good size with dark eyes, well set. Although showing some greyness, her coat is in good condition given her age. Given time and support she moved around the ring but struggled to keep her tail high. BVIB