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MINIATURE WIRE HAIRED
Always an honour to judge at Crufts. I enjoyed my day and my thanks for the sporting acceptance of my placings. I had a good entry and some decisions were tight. I was concerned to find that front movement was often in correct, legs so close together they were almost touching, feet were splayed and flat, depth and prominence in keel was often lacking. Many moved close behind without extension. I appreciate the difficulties in getting everything in a small package and exhibitors are to be congratulated on the great improvement in heads with, in the main, a smaller darker eye. Coats and presentation were on the whole excellent, much improved leg hair texture. Dentition was good, as were temperaments.
VD. (2). 1. Moore’s, Sangate Alder at Danvichar. Nicely constructed brindle. Very fit with good jacket for age. Has nice head and eye. He moved in good order with verve. 2. Dunk’s, Bothlyn Knight Dreamer at Bronia. This brindle was also still good in make and body shape. He moved out freely round the ring. Topline lost a little on the move.
SpPD. (5). 1. Hassall’s, Charnealis Cost a Lotta Money. Liked this puppy for his good head, dark eye, neck length and topline. He was long and low to ground. Came at me well enough. Needs to tighten behind. Had the best front in class. 2. Poxon’s, Kapodach Acer Trier. Pleased in head and neck. His basic body shape was good. He was a sound free mover with good coat. Outline good. Not the front of winner. 3. Millar’s, Trelanis That’s my Boy. Harsh, double coated brindle. Good expression. Topline good. He moved freely. Short loin rib giving cut up underline.
SpJD. (6). 1. Singleton and Race’s, Drakesleat Wong Number. A lot to like about this harsh double coated brindle. Clean head with good eye shape. Reachy neck into well placed shoulders. Rib length good. Long and low with well angulated quarters, which he used with drive. Front good with sweep of keel. Movement sound. Outline kept on the move. Good in underline. 2. Wright’s, Rotella De La Hoya. Very smart dog. Super outline. Classic head with dark small eye. Good reachy neck into clean shoulders. Front good as was rib length. Quarters well let down. Tail set good. Moved out and back in good order. Body coat good. Unfortunately tail was completely bald. 3. Cochrane’s, Tysar Peterpan at Kanix.
YD. (7). 1. Punter’s, Welcumen Top Hat. Sound, honest brindle. Head, eye and expression good. His overall correct body construction and his oval thorax, prominence of keel, spring and rib length gave him this class. Well angulated quarters. Underline good. He is sound and steady on the move. True fore and aft. 2. Barney’s, Verrami Brown Doff. Very stylish. Harsh coated chocolate. Expression good. Liked his overall body construction. Topline held, good tailset and quarters. Good on the move. A little steep in shoulder. 3. Presivail’s, Taree Franz Josef. Super coated dark brindle did not want to co-operate with handler. Pity but on the move he showed good shape and body construction. He moved well out and back. Looked good in profile.
PGD. (9). 1. 22512 Sorry no name. Really liked this boy, from his classy head, carried on reachy neck, shoulders, front rib length top and underline and quarters all pleased. Dark brindle with correct coat. So stylish on the move. Moved with drive. 2. Rathbone’s, Briarlind Galahead. Sound with pleasing head, neck and shoulders ok. Coat, top and underline good. Moved with verve. Would like more hind angulation. 3. Fletcher’s, Spiredals Winnats Pocket. Red boy. His make and shape was adequate. Coat good. Would like more positive movement.
LD. (13). Good class. 1. Blackburn’s, Kanix Hugo to Stargang. Quality brindle who pleased me standing and on the move. Head, eye, neck length, shoulders and forechest all good. Tight elbows, good feet. Well let down quarters, used to advantage. Outline excellent. Movement parallel with extension. 2. Morton’s, Molloney Terra Fried at Cotherstone. Very smart and well proportioned harsh coated brindle. Head, front, ribbing, top and underline and quarters good. Outline kept on the move. Not quite the freedom of stride as winner. 3. Womble’s, Emam Wind in the Willows. Another brindle who was very pleasing to go over. His construction was good as was his head, forechest prominent. Level and low to ground. Not the drive behind of winner.
OD. (8). Hotly contested class. 1. Allan and Dicks’, Ir Ch. Auchans Roger the Dodjer. Although not a flashy dog he is a joy to go over. Absolutely well made, and as sound as a bell. Correct in coat, so tight and harsh without abundance. Front girdle and shoulders correct. Robust ribcage, extending well back giving correct merging underline. Prominent chest and sweep of keel. He has bone and substance. Strong quarter and short hocks. His movement was parallel both fore and aft, steady with good length of stride. CC. 2. Iwama and Dellar’s, Jap Ch. Drakesleat JP Jest Dis. RCC. Another out of the top drawer. So stylish and well presented and very balanced. He presented a stylish outline at all times. Has bone and substance for size. Beautiful expression. Neck flow into shoulders, front, top, underline and quarters good. Tight elbows, straight front legs, good feet. He moved out and back correctly with drive. Pushed winner hard. 3. Wilberg’s, Ch. Kanix Duncan. Lovely exhibit, he is all of a piece. His body construction correct. Lovely head and expression, neck, shoulders, front all pleased, as did his quarters. Coat and presentation good. He looked lovely on the move. Outline impeccable. Correct fluid movement. Wish I had had 3 CC’s.
GOOD CITIZEN D (4). 1.Banks and Doyles’, Torabbi Welsh Malt Sh CM. Solid sound brindle. Head good, pleasing body construction. Topline good. Moved well. A little cut up which just spoils the picture. 2. Dunks’, Loretto Snuff Box. Neat, good in head and eye. Front, ribbing and quarters good. He moved freely, but tended to roach his back. 3. Dunks’, Bothlyn Knight Dreamer at Bronia.
VB. (4). 1. Krugon and Holt’s, Brialind Lilly Lace at Waldmeister. This veteran girl is still a lovely bitch. Looking half her age. Pleased me with her good construction throughout. Her coat harsh and double. Her movement was true fore and aft. She strode out with youthful verve. 2. Scotts’, Daisarch Something Special. Also a pleasing exhibit. Good in head and body shape. Keeps a very good outline on the move. A free, sound mover. Coat good. 3. Marston-Teal’s, Lordscairne Love Anew. Light brindle. Another who pleased in head and all over good construction. Outline good. Kept on the move. Not movement of winners.
SpPB. (10). 1. Haywards’, Foxearth Fresh as a Daisy. BP. Very smart brindle, clean outline. Excellent harsh jacket. Lovely head and expression. Reachy neck into good shoulder layback. Good rib length and quarters. Top and underline correct, kept on the move. Movement true with a free ground covering stride. Extending well behind. Best mover in the class. 2. Poxon’s, Kapodach Sakura Blush. Light brindle. Pleasing in general construction throughout. Head and expression good, as was her jacket. Somewhat proud of her tail, not the freedom of movement of winner. 3. Hardy’s, Kushwin Dollar Myte. Pleasing puppy. Has all the essentials. Head and eye good. Ample ribbing and is well let down behind. Moved well enough. Topline needs to strengthen.
SpJB. (12). 1. Wright’s, Rotella Never an Angel. Liked this stylish girl who had such clean lines. Super head, reachy neck, shoulder girdle good. As was ribbing, top and underline. Elbows tight. Good stifle turn. She moved with drive covering the ground, keeping superb outline. 2. Dance’s, Emem Hello Ena. Neat dark brindle. Good to go over. Sound, solid with body depth, bone and substance. Super coat, topline good. Well angulated quarters. Moved soundly. Not front or length of winner. 3. Holgate’s, Drakesleat Gaysha Girl at Nadavin. Pleased in head and construction. Her front, top and underline good. Well let down quarters. Outline kept on the move. Front movement let her down.
YB. (10). 1. Blackburns’, Ch. Kanix Hilda at Stargang. RCC. Quality girl, excellent type. Classic head, reachy neck, front, ribbing, top and underline correct. Tight in elbows, feet good. Well let down in quarters. Coat texture good, free, sound and fluid on the move. Profile good at all times. 2. Hutchings’, Molloney Zena Ghost JW. Lovely stylish dark brindle girl, so much to like. Very impressive outline, both stacked and moving. Not rib length of winner. 3. Wright’s, Rotella Sometimes an Angel. Litter sister to Junior bitch winner. Another very stylish girl. Beautifully constructed. Same r-marks apply. Very smart and free on the move.
PGB. (19). 1. Blackburn’s, Shybu Saffire Perle at Stargang. Brindle, typy quality girl. Very well constructed throughout. Head good, compact with good body depth. Has bone and substance. Quarters well let down, short hocks. Moved freely and well, true both fore and aft. Profile good. 2. Hayward’s, Foxearth Foto Copy. This harsh double coated red brindle pleased me with her good construction. Delightful head and expression. Reachy neck into good shoulders. Top and underline flowed into good quarters. She moved out and back with freedom and ground covering stride. 3. Russells’, Stargang Crafty Music for Russteck. Different type to winner. More compact and lower to ground. Head, front, ribbing, outline and quarters all pleased. Pleasing standing and on the move. Not the length of stride of winners.
LB. (13). 1. Punter’s, Welcumen Black Hat. Although not a flashy girl this brindle is sound and well constructed. Pleasing to go over. Evenrything fits. She scored in front, spring and rib length and body depth. Top and underline good. A sound and steady mover. 2. McLeod and Formstones’, Veni Vidi Vici Janjac. Darkest brindle with a most beguilling expression and dark oblisue eye. Different type to winner. Very shapely girl who was good in construction. Super crisp jacket. Very stylish, free and true on the move. A little more turn of stifle to complete. 3. Presnail’s, Taree Campbells Creek. Head, neck and body properties pleased as did top and underlines. Quarters good, as was type and coat. Profile good on the move. Not rear enxtension or freedom of movement of winners.
OB. (9). 1. Kogon and Holt’s, Ch. Waldmeister Meadow. BCC and BOB. This super brindle took my eye upon entering the rng. I was most impressed by her soundness and super construction, which shows in her movement. Parallel both front and back. She covered plenty of ground with ease and length of stride, keeping excellent profile at all times. Lovely head, dark eye, neck, flows into shoulders. Keel development correct. Deep oval thorax filled the crook. Ribs well back, so underline correct. Hind angulation excellent with short hocks. Feet round and toes arched. Correct tailset. She has lovely body symetry which you get when everything fits. In super condition. Tight crisp coat with coarse leg hair. A real standard in Miniature. Her good head carriage gave her BOB. 2. Blackburns’, Stargang Exquisite. Lovely type, an excellent exhibit, as to be expected from this kennel. Has many of the winners attributes along with good harsh coat. Looked very well in profile. Moved well. 3. Thomson’s, Larklinn Star of Destiny. Elegant, super headed brindle, crisp coat. Different type to winners. Longer cast. Fornt, topline and quarters good. Stylish mover. Would like more length in rib.
GOOD CITIZEN B (2). 1. Blacks’, Bassodon Bargia.
Valerie Skinner
