MPD. (2). 1. Rees’s, Harvey River of Yumares. C/m well put together. Balanced head, nice dark eye. Good spring of rib. Level topline kept on the stand and on the move.

PD. (6). 1. Graham’s, Jadag Brookbond. 10 months old b/t well made dog. A lovely shape. Balanced head, good length and excellent spring of rib. Tight feet, strong hindquarters. Showed and moved well. BPIB. 2. Harrison’s, Lacerking Jack Pot. 11 months old. Another well made b/t with everything going for it. Level topline, lovely length of keel. Well muscled rear end which he used on the move. 3. Welton’s, Chelane King of the Castle.

JD. (4). 1. Palin’s, Aslan Freedom Fighter at Sanmik. C/r lovely head and soft expression. Dark eye, good shoulder placement. Tight elbows. Nice short loin. Strong topline which he keeps both moving and standing. 2. Watkin’s, Melvalley Midnight Star. B/t. nice to go over everything in the right place. Good strong neck going into well placed shoulders. Tight feet. Good turn of stifle. 3. Banting’s, Indicott Galaxy.

PGD. (5). 1. Farmer’s, Jenwood Field of Gold. Red dog that caught my eye at once in this class, you get what you see. Lovely outline, balanced head with a deep dark eye, correct shape. Not like some. Excellent layback of shoulder. Long ribbing. Short loin, level topline. Good flat coat well put down. 2. Cope’s, Jumanda’s Hamlet. Another good specimen. Just like the first. Splitting hairs but for me first won on movement on the day. Who knows tomorrow could be another story. 3. Johnson’s, Charpurdy Sir Lancelot.

LD. (11). 1. Watkin’s, Bidornis Pinball Wizzard. Shaded cream with a masculine head, lovely expression. Good body, has width in front. Level topline, nice angulation. Could do with a little more go in him. 2. Croxford’s, Arbroath Mr Macinno. Red with a deep body, very good shoulder placement. Prominent front and good length of keel. 3. Jamison’s, Airwaves to Carlang via Djeata.

OD. (3). 1. Dunn’s, Ashbridge Private Ryan. Shaded red well balanced. In top condition. Lovely head and dark eye with a soft expression. Strong neck going into well placed shoulders. Deep keel, good spring of rib. Short loin, nicely muscled hindquarters. A real showman both on the stand and on the move where he really excels. CC and BOB. 2. Jamison’s, Djeata Lord of the Dance. B/t nice shape to him. Masculine head, excellent ribbing carried well back. Good turn of stifle. Short hocks. RCC. 3. Winchurch’s, Ch. Moonstalker to Zarcrest.

MPB. (4). 1. Mack’s, Topgem Louisa May. B/t still tightening up but everything in the right place. Good head, neck and shoulders. Level topline, nice spring of rib. Lovely tight feet, but still a baby when on the move. 2. Buchan’s, Oakboro Debonair. B/t very nice little bitch with an excellent body. A very good coat for her age, nice firm backline and good underline. Lovely layback of shoulders. Strong backend. Just lost out on her head to first. 3. Thomas’s, Shenaligh Sweet Dreams.

PB. (8). 1. Welton’s, Chelane Reach for the Stars. Shaded red. Sweet head and expression. Strong topline, nice deep body. Well sprung ribs with a good length of keel. Level topline, lovely rounded hindquarters. 2. Mack’s, Topgem Suzie-Q. B/t another nice one from this kennel. Litter sister to MBP. overall a nice picture. Good depth and length. Nice backend. 3. Hartley’s, Lyrosh Petite Fleur.

JB. (5). 1. Brown’s, Norhtnook Ellie Mat at Garbosa. A lovely choc, well balanced little girl with a feminine head and expression. Good layback of shoulders. Firm topline, nice tight feet. Moved and showed well. 2. Poole’s, Findowrie Christmas Rose. Cream just a shade smaller than first but still well put together. Deep body well sprung ribs. Short hocks, well turned stifle. 3. Lake’s, Ollyrue Dreamcast.

PGB. (11). 1. Crocford’s, Arbroath Lady of Skye. Red in lovely coat and bloom. Lots of substance. Prominent front, good bone and feet. Nice one. 2. Johnson’s, Charpurdy New Dawn. Very well schooled little red. Good head carriage. Moved and showed well. 3. Cooper’s, Jumanda’s Rosie.

LB. (8). 1. Palin’s, Sanmiks Pioson Ivy. Clear red in superb condition. Long, low and level. Excellent ribbing. Strong backend well muscled which she used on the move. RCC. 2. Thomas’s, Shenaligh Sweet Symphony. Another quality bitch. Beautifully put down. Very close decision which on the day went the way of the first. 3. Breese’s, Silkdown Perephone.

OB. (6). 1. Colley and Buchan’s, Howrigg Amber at Stainesacre. Elegant s/r in full coat. Lovely head with well placed ears and gorgeous fringes. Good topline maintained on the move. Good depth of chest and width. Excellent shoulder placement. Moved with drive. CC. 2. Elworthy’s, Jamiespring Desert Song. Nicely constructed overall with sweet head and nice expression. Moved quite well. 3. Welton’s, Chelane Bewitched.

T M Hall