Thank you all for the pleasure of this
engagement to judge Miniature Long Haired, I thoroughly loved going over
this variety, how it has changed in the last few years. There were a few
flat feet, elbows in some were proud, on some ribs were flat sided, a
few teeth needed a clean. I found that most of my winners were offspring
of the BOB winner. *MPD.* 1. Pike and Carter’s, Zarcrest Flash Harry at
Breezleyn. Silver dapple. In profile balanced boy, good forehand and
shoulder. Good coat, kept topline on the move. Moved soundly. *PD.* 1.
Hall’s, Cliffmere Woodman. Red, stood out for one so young, filled my
hands when going over him. Enough coat. Moved out covering the ground.
BPIB. 2. Broad’s, Dinkydax Dionysus. Shaded red. Smaller than winner.
Unfortunate to meet the winner. 3. Hall and Osbourne’s, Dinkidax All
Fired Up. *JD. *1. Payton’s, Garbosa Prince of Thieves of Marajo. Black
and tan. Good bone throughout his construction. Balanced, strong
movement. *PGD.* 1. Wallaces’, Willowheath Rebel Rock. Black and tan.
Another good boned dog. Everything in the right place. Strong dog
throughout. Moved out well. 2. Broad’s, Eldmour Sea lord at Dinkidudlor.
Shaded red. Good size and good height to length when on stack. Moved
well. *LD. *1. Wood’s, Wildstar Wreward. Black and tan. Balanced in
profile. Nice size. Nicely covered in body. Nice forehand, rib, full
rump. Nice coat. Moved out soundly. RBD. 2. Hall and Osbourne’s,
Dinkidax Midnite Charmer. Black and cream. Good forehand, covered body.
Moved well. 3. Findowirw Mr McKensie. *OD. *1. Wood’s, Ch. Wildstar
Wrobinson JW. Red, classic head and eye. Enough length of leather.
Flowing elegant neck on good shoulders. Prominent keel. Elbows correct.
Good length of ribbing. Neat loin to nicely roudned rump. Good
condition. All balanced showing correctly, moving soundly. BD and BOB.
*V*. 1. Bowman-Davies’s, Timshaws Moondust. 8 year old shaded red bitch
in tip top condition. Lovely feminine head. Good reach of neck and
forehand. Knew her job on the table and in the ring moved effortlessly.
BV. 2. Broad’s, Neertanauf Sea Majic JW Sh CM. Shaded red. 3. Norris’s,
Criscan Khesia. *MPB.* 1. Murphy’s, Frenchfavour Linen at Classicdax.
Dark black brindle. First time out. When going over her she has
everything in the right place. Hope she will progress not being nervous.
Showing this on the move. 2. Rothchilds’, Tothmia Tahitian Moon.
Chocolate dapple. Larger all through than winner. In profile, higher on
leg. Strong mover. *PB *1. Hall’s, Cliffmere Woodlark. Red, very
feminine in profile. Good head and forehand. Well laid back shoulders.
Good length of rib. Neat loin. Nice rounded rump. Good coat. Covered the
ground on moving. BPB. 2. Rothchild’s, Rothmia Tathtan. Chocolate and
tan. More rangier than winner. Moved out strongly. *JB.* 1. Goddard’s,
Minard Darque Angel. Rich black tan. Classic conical head, eye and ear
set on good reach of neck flowing onto good shoulders. Quality bitch.
Sound forehand. A difficult decision. She pressed hard for top honours.
2. Worswick’s, Dolyharp Music of the Night. Black and tan. Smaller than
winner. All there in construction. 3. Norse’s, Willowheath Bringing Hope
to Criscan. *PGB.* 1. Johnston’s, Charpudy’s Dandy Dutches. Red.
Balanced in profile. Good feminine head, eye and nice neck and forehand.
Good body coverage, rib and loin. Nicely rounded rump. Enough quality
hair, not overdone. Sound movement. RBCC. 2. Brown’s, Devoncream Crystal
Tiara. Shaded cream. Unfortunately she had dropped her coat but showing
all her virtues for this variety. Moved soundly. 3. Bowman-Davies’s,
Timshaws Silver Spirit. Silver dapple. *LB. *1. Worwick’s, Dolyharp Fur
Elise. Cream. Filled my hands. Feminine classic conical head, dark eye,
good ear set. Flowing neck onto good shoulders. Stood balanced in
profile. Showing good front keel, good length of robust rib. Carrying
good topline. Muscular rump. Covering the ground when moving. BCC. 2.
Michell’s, Bronia Whichcraft. Red. Petit girl all round. Stood in
proportion on the stack. Moved soundly. 3. Whitefield’s-Roberts’,
Dandydayo I Am Moana. *OB *(3). 1. Dare’s, Larkhund Sofia. Black and
tan. In profile and well balanced. Feminine all through. Lovely head,
dark eye. Good forehand. Good shoulder. Robust ribbing. Good loin and
rump. Moved around the ring with ease. 3. Michell’s, Bronia First
Edition. Shaded red. Sweet girl. Neat, full in coat. Moved out soundly.