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MPD (2) 1 Naden’s Samik Endevour for Marielle, promising puppy, well constructed front, decent ribbing, good angulated hindquarters, level topline on the move with good driving action; 2 Norris’ Criscan News Hound, well presented, good conical head, correct eye shape, prominent forechest, well ribbed, good shoulder placement, good hindquarters, sound movement. Just preferred outline of 1. PD (1) 1 McCarthy’s Nagshall Digby Mac, 10 months cream, lovely dark eye, good head & expression, well constructed, good front, tight elbows, well angulated, firm topline, moved soundly. Lovely puppy. JD (3) 1 Brooks’ Obdax Lynns Badger, b/br, eyecatching with good dark pigment, good head & expression, level topline, tight shoulders, excellent construction with prominent forechest, firm quarters, positive driving movement won this class; 2 Mortlock’s Metadale Leandrose at Hartsmerry, red, good head & eye, decent reach of neck, good length of keel, well angulated, covered the ground well. A close decision; 3 Green’s Eldmour Electra. PGD (5) 1 Brooks’ Lyndarlea Kenny, appealing b/t, masculine head & eye shape, decent reach of neck, prominent forechest, well ribbed & angulated quarters, sound movement won this class; 2 Ham’s Zarcrest Fixed Assets, cream, excellent head & expression, good reach of neck, firm topline, well angulated quarters, covered the ground well. Just preferred outline of 1; 3 Green’s Neert Anauf Jack Jones. LD 96) 1 Way’s Sudasam Livin The Dream, cream, ,lovely head, dark eyes, good reach of neck, good shoulder placement, strong firm quarters, her sound movement won her this class. RCC; 2 Latham-Jackson’s Criscan Leonel of Urishay, red, masculine head, good coat, prominent forechest, good ribbing, well angulated quarters. Just lost out to 1 on movement; 3 Bedford’s Rossdach Cream Of The Crop. OD (5) 1 Walters’ Ch Ralines One Of Those, cream, excellent type, correct conical head with good reach of neck, firm topline, well balanced, good ribbing & excellent hindquarters. His sound positive driving movement won him this class. CC & BOB; 2 Palin’s Donnadoon Boo Gee Woogy, shaded/r, pleasing head with good reach of neck, tight shoulder placement, level topline, strong quarters, moved well with drive.

VB (4,1a) 1 Green’s Eldmour Electra, red, 8 years old, presented in lovely condition, feminine head, good reach of neck, well ribbed body, firm quarters, moved positively with drive. BV; 2 Mee’s Barlaine’s Summer Star, 8 years old, presented in lovely condition for her age. Lovely head & expression, presented in good coat, firm topline, moved soundly; 3 Naden’s Marielle Purest Gem. MPB (3) 1 Brown’s Devoncream Montserrat, red, correct conical head, lovely expression, correct front with tight elbows, level topline, well angulated quarters, moved soundly, good conformation; 2 Way’s Hillstar Saffron with Sudasam, red, lovely shape & outline, well constructed, good head & expression, lengthy neck, happy temperament, well developed front & hindquarters, moved well with drive; 3 Latham Jackson’s Samik Heartbeat for Urishay. PB (4,1) 1 Brooks’ Lyndarlea Lady’s Mile, choc, lovely head & expression, dark eye, correct front with tight elbows, good ribbing & level topline, well developed quarters, well balanced, her sound positive movement won this class. Lovely puppy; 2 McCarthy’s Nagshall Hey Kari Ann, shaded/r, correct conical head, well placed shoulders, prominent forechest, good outline with good length of keel, level topline, lovely body, strong hindquarters, moved well. Lost out to 1 on movement, a close decision; 3 Poole’s Findowrie Tears N’Roses. JB (10,1) 1 Cooper’s Jumanda’s Silver Slipper, b/t, well presented, good expression, good reach of neck, prominent forechest, good width all through, good outline with firm topline & quarters, moved with good driving action, well balanced; 2 Lockett-Walters’ Ralines Blind Date, shaded/cr, coat in lovely condition, feminine head, dark eye, super outline & reach of neck, tight shoulders, firm topline, strong angulated quarters, sound positive movement. On another day these two quality dogs could change position; 3 Whitnall’s Cankasper Myss China Doll. PGB (9) 1 J Silver Slipper; 2 Brown’s Devoncream Diamond Trinket, lovely feminine head, well proportioned body, good shoulder placement & length of keel, level topline, strong firm quarters, good outline on the move, well presented. Just preferred movement of 1; 3 Brace’s Xemxija Ice Flirtini. LB (9) 1 Worswick’s Dollyharps Desert Song, r/br, good head & expression, soundly constructed with prominent forechest, good length of keel & excellent ribbing, well proportioned body. Firm topline with well angulated quarters, moved well with good reach of drive. RCC; 2 Angear’s Ridgegrove Polly Anna, red, lovely shape & size, correct head & eye, well constructed, prominent forechest, well angulated quarters, firm level topline, moved soundly forward & aft, presented in lovely condition. A close decision; 3 Edwards’ Barok Blond E Bombshell. OB (13) 1 Wood’s Ch Jumanda’s Replica of Wildstar, excellent b/t, lovely head & expression, good reach of neck, firm topline, well developed quarters, well presented, in good coat & condition. Moved soundly & confidently around the ring. CC; 2 Angear’s Ridgegrove Bell Of The Ball, b/t, lovely head, dark eye, excellent type & balance, soundly constructed, good prominent forechest, good firm topline, well angulated quarters, moved with plenty of drive; 3 Worswick’s Ch Dollyharp Coppelia.