Belfast 2006

Judge: Janet McCleod

MINIATURE SMOOTH HAIRED

J. (7). 1. Davis’s, Barleyfield Pretty Woman. A super black and tan bitch of 8 months. Loved her houndy head, reachy neck and well laid shoulders. Good length of ribbing and super hindquarters. Moves so soundly. Very promising. Found out later that the first four in this class were litter sisters. What a super litter. BP, BB and BOS. 2. Castle’s, Barleyfield Talk of the Town to Seltsac. Another lovely black and tan. So well put together and moving soundly. Her sister just has the edge on maturity, but I am sure they will change places. 3. Barleyfield Hot Gossip.

OD. (3). 1. Bate’s, Radcliffe Pelicanus to Batenbach. A very nice shaded red male. I really liked his head and eye. Super front, level topline. Powerful hindquarters. Maintained a super outline on the move. BD and BOB. 2. Castle’s, Ir Ch Highflier. Shaded red dog. Liked his head, well put together. Moved soundly. I would like him to carry more weight. Sire of Junior winners, useful stud I am sure. RBD.

OB. (6). 1. Bate’s, Batendach Copyright. Lovely black and tan. I loved her head and eye. Good front. Level topline. Sound and free moving. In the challenge for BB just preferred the puppy’s front movement. RBB. 2. Weir’s, Amberglo Charmed with Grace. A lovely black and tan of a nice size and shape. Lovely outline. Sound and in lovely coat and condition. Just her milky underline that spoilt the overall picture.