MINIATURE LONGHAIRED:

Thankfully the weather was bright and sunny and judging could be done outside at this lovely venue! Type was varied and this variety still has problems with poor front construction. a lot of the males lacked the correct well developed front with poor shoulder angulation. This results in poor front action, a number of dogs were crossing their legs coming towards me, short keels are still prevalent and some over long loins which results in soft toplines. On the plus side temperaments were good and coats were clean and well presented. pigment needs watching as a number of exhibits had white nails! All the above reflected in my placings.

MPd (4) 1 Jamieson’s Zoflora Cocoa man to Djeata. Nice choc/tan clean shape shoulders better than most in this class. good ribbing into equal loin. compact little dog that moved well keeping a good topline. 2 Browns Devoncream dew n Thyme. rather a baby nice brindle cream rather loose in shoulders yet. 3 Weltons Chelane Masterclass.

Pd (1) 1 Kennedy’s Denkena Solar Flare. Promising Cream rather immature yet, but has the potential with time, moved well still loose in front, good length of ribbing and kept his outline on the move.

JD (4, 1) 1 Warren & Rowell’s Jadag Continental diplomat. Smart b/t with a nice front and good ribbing strong hind quarters which he used on the move, still immature, but with maturity should do well, flowed round the ring with good extention. 2 Kennedy’s Denkena Vinilla Moon. Another nice cream from this kennel, not as clean in front on the move, but has time on his side, well handled. 3 Shutts Donnadoon Diplomat.

PGd (1) 1 Oxleys Dinkidax Tidal wave. Neat little red, not the best shoulders, well sprung ribbing and moved out well.

LD (6) 1 Weltons Chelane Casper Carrot. Smart cream good shoulders, topline and underline in good coat, well handled to get the best from him, free flowing mover. 2 Breeze’s Silkdown on Parade Neat little red not the reach of neck or shoulders of winner. Moved well. 3 Oxley’s Wild hatch Cropston Boy at Dinkidax.

Od (8) 1 Lockett & Lockett-Walters Ch Ralines Royal Statesman CC & Res BOB Fits his name a real statesman! Lovely head correct front, well filled with a good prosturnam. Correct shoulder lay and ribbing carried well back, strong hind quarters which showed on the move, flowed round the ring with ease. 2 Browns Ir Ch Jympens Houdini at Garbosa. Have judged this dog before, he is another quality dog who excels on the move just lacks the forchest and body of the winner. Res CC. 3 Brooks & Leanings. Lyndarlea Choc ice.

Vb (1, 1) 0

MPB (5) 1 Coopers Jumanda’s Gipsy Silver very promising silver dapple, nicely marked and has a good textured coat, a real baby but her quality shone through, lovely bone and substance in a small package, she should have a bright future!

BP 2 Browns Devoncream Ruby Red Dress. Quality puppy sired by Houdini very immature at the moment and lost her topline slightly on the move. 3 Brook & Leaning Lyndarlea in my Thoughts.

PB (4, 1) 1 Coopers Jumanda’s Gipsy silver. 2 Kennedy’s Denkena Vivaldi immature b/t nicely balanced baby good front but needs to settle on the move. 3 Harrisons Sonrimar Mistletoe.

JB (3) 1 Thomas’ Shanaligh Teasle. Very nice b/t with a good flat coat, good front & shoulders and ribbing carried well back, moved out well. 2 Brooks & Leanings Lyndarlea Lacey Rather immature yet, nice shape and style, just needs more time. 3 Johnsons Charpurdy Millie McStar.

Pgb (9!) nice class. 1 Roberts Denver Suzi Wong. very nice quality, good shape, moved really well. Clean front and shoulders kept a level topline on the moved. 2 Mc Naughtons Bronia Miss Rabanne Elegant b/t pushed the winner hard will probably change places another day, clean front, kept a nice outline on the move. 3 Scotts Mayday Regal Lady.

LB (5, 1) 1 Holmes Tammera touch of elegance. Well named! Nice red with a good front construction, moved clean coming towards me and going away. well sprung ribbing and a level topline, should be pushing for top honours soon. 2 Lockett’s Glenfin pumpkin at Ralines. Similar type but longer cast would like a better shoulder lay, splitting hairs here! Moved out well. 3 Browns Devoncream Star Quality.

OB (7, 1) A super Class. 1 Goddards Ch Minard Krystal Darque Most of everything has been said about this bitch, and it was a pleasure to handle her, she is a superb show dog and as near the breed standard as is possible, my hands just flowed over her and to watch her move with such drive made my day! CC & BOB. 2 Turners Rafthouse Tallula lovely clear red with good front and shoulder lay, ribbing carried well back, just lacks the coat finish yet and unlucky to meet the winner. Moved out really well. Res CC. 3 Roberts Ch Denver Babycham. Completed a trio of lovely bitches. My Thanks to my Steward who kept things moving along.

Kath Bethel