Lancashire and Cheshire Open May 2019

Reserve Best in Show - Lockett Walters & McDermott's Ralines for Pete's Sake

Junior (2)
1st - Starkey's Carpaccio Black Obsidian at Hamoura
2nd - Lombardelli's Kelmbeck Sydney

Post Graduate (3,1)
1st - Kent's Lokmadi Magic Dragon
2nd - Kerry's Kireton Hebe

Mini Smooth Dachshund PD (1) Paget and Carroll's Metadale Lark Ascending at Marvale. A real little prospect. Beautifully balanced throughout. Excellent head with good dark eye. Neat front assembly which fitted well into crook, neck flowed into well laid shoulder. Good ribbing, nicely bodied and with good angulation behind. Moved well when settled and covered the ground with drive. Neat feet. Just a touch proud of his tail but only his second time out so this will settle as he gains experience. BOB, BP. Will follow this one with interest. PB (2,1) Kent's Lokmadi Catherine Wheel. Very pretty girl. Correct head, dark eye, nicely laid shoulders, tidy front and good feet. Topline level when standing but tended to lose it slightly on the move however as she matures this should improve. Well angulated behind move,d steadily and with ease.RBPIB. JD/B (2) 1 Starkey's Carpaccio Black Obsidian at Hamoura. Smart dog. Typical head with good eye shape and colour, strong neck. Neat front sitting well into crook. Well laid shoulder and balanced outline. Tidy feet. Good rear angulation and moved well. 2 Lombardelli's Kelmbeck Sydney. Correct head, dark eye, muscled neck, and tidy front, good length of body and well muscled overall. Preferred the movement today of 1. PGD/B (3,1) 1. Kent's Lokmadi Magic Dragon. Confident and smart bitch. Correct head, set on long neck and well laid shoulder, tidy front and good legs and feet. Elbows neatly tucked in. firm body and moved with drive. 2 . Kerry's Kireton Hebe Feminine and neatly constructed, Head and eye correct, well laid shoulder, good ribs, topline held on the move. Just not so positive in front or as confident as winner. L (2,1) 1. Kerry's Kireton Cici. Feminine head and expression, good length of neck flows into well laid shoulder. Nicely filled front and sturdy body with level topline standing. Firm quarters and moved very steadily. O (6,1) 1. Paget and Carroll's Marvale Master of Disguise. Handsome masculine and mature. Balanced front and rear. Good head. Strong neck well laid back shoulder, neat front held securely in crook. Good length of ribs and well angulated quarters which allowed for easy movement.RBOB. 2. Kent's Lokmadi Goodnight Irene JW. Another nice exhibit. Correct head and eye, clean neck tidy front, good feet. Ribs carried well back and supported a level topline, Firm quarters but just a touch less positive behind than winner. 3. Lombardelli's Kelmbeck De Montespan of Melriding.

Miniature Wire Haired - Mrs S Johnstone

Best of Breed - Morris's Stargang Peggy Sue at Pennywave JW

Best Puppy - William's Brytonian Tegeirian

Puppy (3, 2 Abs)
1st - William's Brytonian Tegeirian

Junior (2)
1st - Dance's Emem Constance Sunshine

2nd - Macklam's Templestowe Harvest Moon

Novice
No Entries

Post Graduate (1)

1st - Morris's Pennywave Pollyanna

Open (2)

1st - Morris's Stargang Peggy Sue at Pennywave JW

2nd - Dance's Summer Sunshine

P (3,2) 1. Williams' Brytonian Tegeirian Sweet and feminine, typical head and soft expression, would prefer more lay back of shoulder to aid development in front, Very immature and needs plenty time. Calm and confident in the ring. BPIB. J (2) 1. Dance's Emem Constance Sunshine. Just out of puppy, Nicely boned and with good feet. Correct head set on strong neck which flowed well into shoulder, Good length of body. Level topline and well angulated quarters. Moved well. RBOB 2. Macklam's Templestowe Harvest Moon. Very sweet girl, nice balance to her from her head to hindquarters, kept her topline on move. Tidy front. Good bone and feet. Just a bit less active on the move. PG (1) Morris' Pennywave Pollyanna. Feminine and typical. Dark eye, Neat front, nicely boned throughout, enough layback of shoulder. Neck well set on. Topline level standing but a tendency to rise slightly on move. O (2,) 1. Morris' Stargang Peggy Sue at Pennywave. Attractive and balanced girl. Everything fitted front front to back . Lots of breed type and nicely constructed. Neat front cradled in the crook, good bone and feet, Excellent length of body and nicely angulated quarters. Confident temperament and active on the move. BOB. 2. Dance's Emem Summer Sunshine. Litter sister to junior winner and several similarities. Nicely boned, neat feet. Good length of body but not moving so positively as winner.

Smooth Haired - Mrs D Allam

Best of Breed - Lockett Walters & McDermott's Ralines for Pete's Sake

Best Puppy - Lucas's Hampdach Dr Watson

Puppy Dog (1)

1st - Lucas's Hampdach Dr Watson

Puppy Bitch

No Entries

Junior (1)
1st - Lucas's Wanderhund Make a Wish at Tramardachs

2nd - Lucas's Tramardachs Dunkirk Dustup

Post Graduate (3,1)
1st - Lucas's Tramardachs Milkcart Driva

2nd - Paterson's Phaeland Secret Dream

Limit (3,1)
1st - Lockett Walters & McDermott's Ralines for Pete's Sake

2nd - Lucas's Cwmdarhian Two to Tango

Open (5,1)
1st - Paterson's Phaeland Second Delivery to Ambiesque
2nd - Kerry's Kireton Beau Diddley

3rd - Starkey's Carpaccio Jasper for Hamoura

Res - Stringfellow's Sontag Silvan Sorcerer

PD 1 1.Lucas’ Hampdach Dr Watson 11 months Red – promising puppy with strong masculine head, and good eye. Well off for bone, good height to length ratio, shoulders well placed, ribbing well rounded and correct coupling. Movement was the problem with this one, it was all over the place. Possibly he did not like the venue or floor and would prefer to be on grass. I am sure if & when he settled he would move with a more steady pace.

PB 1 T/ferred to Junior

J 2 1.Lucas Wanderhund Make A Wish At Tramardachs B&T (B) Another promising youngster. Pleasing head with correct dark almond eye. Reach of neck OK as was shoulder placement. Well rounded ribbing & turn of stifle. Same remarks apply regarding movement as to PD – such a shame.

2.Lucas’ Tramardachs Dunkirk Dustup – Red (D) Loved his head. Not as good a front as 1 but better shoulder placement. Depth of keel sufficient, ribbing carried well back with adequate coupling. Well padded feet. Yet another that was let down by his movement, difficult to assess.

PG 3(1Abs) 1.Lucas’ Tramardachs Milkcart Driva Red (D) Good overall even conformation, although taller than some he was balanced. Good front assembly and shoulder placement, tight elbows, ribbing OK, correct tail set. His movement was better than his kennel mates, moved true coming but wide going.

2. Paterson’s Phaeland Secret Dream – Did not present for critique.

L 3(1Abs) 1. Lockett-Walters’ Ralines For Pete’s Sake – B&T (B) – She has a classic picture book profile for a smooth bitch. Not as big as some but everything as it should be. Feminine head, good reach of neck, front assembly & shoulder placement true, correct length of upper arm. Well rounded ribbing and depth of keel. Moved true both going & coming. Well presented. BOB & RBIS

2.Lucas’ Cwmdarhian Red To Tango - Red (B) – Did not present for critique

O 5 (1 Abs) Good class with quality exhibits.

1. Paterson’s Phaeland Second Delivery to Ambiesque - Red (D) – Super boy with masculine head, dark eye & reach of neck. Prominent forechest, short upper arm with elbows well tucked in, good shoulders, correct length of ribbing & loin. Well muscled & angulated hind quarters. Tidy feet. Moved true going & coming. Well presented. RBOB

2. Kerry’s Kireton Beau Diddley – B&T (D) – One that I admired as a puppy and he has gone on to fulfil his potential. Well up to size but this does not detract from his overall conformation. Strong jacket. Masculine head, well arched neck, shoulder placement correct, good oval forechest, well off for bone, evenly angulated fore & aft. Unlucky to meet 1. on the day.

3. Starkey’s Carpaccio Jasper for Hamoura SHCM

Res Stringfellow’s Sontag Silvan Sorcerer

Puppy Bitch (3)
1st - Robert's Ralines Cupcake to Denver
2nd - Whitfield-Robert's Minard Your Own Kind of Music

1st - Pretty's Lyndarlea Bracken Boy at Jaxrubydax
1st - Fitzgerald's Harilisun Harrybo Summer

My thanks to the Officers & Committee members for the invitation to judge at their Open Show also for their friendly hospitality. A special mention has to be made of the hard working steward for the day, any judge, at whatever level, appreciates good stewarding.

In general - temperaments of the three varieties I judged were OK, just one that had a ‘grumble’ but it was short lived. Presentation in a couple of exhibits could have been better with more attention given to detail.

PB (3) 1. Roberts’ Ralines Cupcake t Denver – cream of 7 months. Promising baby, attractive feminine head with dark eye, good reach of neck going into correct shoulder placement.

Well rounded extended rib cage for age and correct coupling. Turn of stifle correct. Neat feet with nails well clipped. Adequate bone throughout. She was not overdone in any way. Moved well, presented in tip top condition. When she tightens & with maturity I am sure she will have a bright future. BPIB & RBPIS

2. Whitfield-Roberts’ Minard Your Own Kind Of Music red of 9 months. Another attractive baby, with good balance all through. Front assembly correct, perhaps coupling could be less, tight elbows and good angulation fore & aft. Well padded trimmed feet. She moved with purpose. Unlucky to meet 1. on the day

J.3(1 abs) 1.Breese’s Silkdown Dark Star b&t (B)– her head was in correct proportion - nose to stop & then to skull, eyes slightly rounded, ears well set. Front assembly & ribbing OK, Shoulder placement acceptable. Hind angulation correct, moved true coming but a little wide going. Overall a nice youngster.

2. Pretty’s Jaxrubydax Creamy Dream – Cream (B) – smaller type than 1. Very attractive youngster & well balanced all through with good bone for size, front assembly could be better but was acceptable. Ribbing well extended and short coupled. Kept her topline on the move which could have been more positive.

PG4(1 abs) 1. Pretty’s Lyndarlea Bracken Boy at Jaxrubydax - S.Dapple (D) Handsome boy with excellent bone & good oval front. Well angulated with correct turn of stifle and strong well let down hocks. Good tail set. Moved steadily going & coming keeping his topline. I liked him.

2.Fitzgerald’s Harlilsun Harrybo Summer – Sh.cream(B) – Kind expression and with dark eye & pigmentation. Good overall height to length balance, shoulders OK and ribbing adequately extended. Feet badly in need of a trim and looked untidy which let her down presentation wise.

L 3 1.Whitfield-Jones’ Dandydayo I Am Moana – Red(B) She definitely stood out with her excellent profile when stacked and did not disappoint on the table. Lovely head with dark eye, excellent coat, good reach of neck, front assembly correct, well placed shoulders, nicely rounded & extended rib cage and short coupled. Sealed her placing and came into her own with her positive movement both coming & going. Well presented & handled. BOB

2.Breese’s Silkdown Samson – Red (B) Similar in type to 1. Attractive head & expression, good reach of neck. Shoulder placement acceptable. Adequate bone for size. Well balanced height to length ratio. Ribbing OK, good hind angulation. Neat feet with short nails.

OD 1 Breese’s Silkdown Rising - Liked this boy when stacked but his hind movement let him down on the day. Masculine head & strong muzzle. Well off for bone and correct balance all through. Good depth of keel & correct ribbing. Tight elbows and prominent forechest.

PD 1 Adams’ Tecklegarth Gatling JW –11 months Brindle - This boy has everything you would look for in a Wirehaired. His conformation & attitude belies his age. Super head & furnishings, good reach of neck going into text book shoulder placement, excellent bone, so well balanced all through. Prominent forechest, ribbing well extended, short coupled. Well muscled hind quarters & correct hind angulation. Well padded feet and trimmed nails. His movement was spot on both going and coming keeping his topline at all times.

BPIB & BOB – He then went on to be awarded BIS & BPIS – Congratulations, what a day!

PB 1 Fitzgerald’s Fowlerheight Moonshine at Harlilsun – Slightly taller than some but still well balanced height to length ratio. Feminine well proportioned head with correct furnishings, good dark eye, adequate bone, shoulders acceptable. Well muscled hind quarters. Happy temperament. Stood four square. Moved OK both coming & going.

PG 2 1. Horne’s Salixian Café Noir (B) Excels in her attractive head & kind expression. Correct oval dark eye, good furnishings, strong coat, good bone. Adequate reach of neck, shoulders ok as was ribbing. Moved true going & coming on well padded feet.

2.Baker’s Allfreys Henrietta (B) Smart brindle, strong head, shoulders a little steep, good overall length and well balanced. Adequate ribbing extension. She moved with drive going but a little close coming. May be carrying a little too much weight on the day.

L 2 1. Carter’s Romanchi Stargazer (D) Masculine head well furnished, well up to size with excellent bone, good shoulder placement, prominent forechest, ribbing ok as was coupling, correct depth of keel giving an overall well balanced profile. Strong hindquarters which he used to the maximum on the move. RBOB

2. Baker’s Tilstock Leo (D) Presented a good profile when stacked. Good head & kind expression with correct almond shaped eye. Correct reach of neck well arched. Ribbing was OK, coupling could be shorter. Hindquarters well angulated. Correct tail set. Movement could have been more positive but it was at an even pace.

O 1 1. Adams’ Wyldetarn Shoot From The Hip – (D) – Kennel mate & Sire of BOB and he has passed on his attributes to his progeny. Lovely temperament. Strong head & furnishings, correct shoulder placement, prominent forechest, well rounded ribbing, correct length of loin. He moved true going & coming keeping his topline.

Puppy Dog (1)

1st - Roylance's Clentry Gertrude Jekyll

Puppy Bitch

No Entries

Junior (1)
1st - Roylance's Abbilis Dionysus

Post Graduate (2)
1st - Hutton's Abbilis Theoden by Dachalune
2nd - Bushel's Ranglewood Harvest Hops

Limit (3)

1st - Hutton's Dachalune Araxia
2nd - Hutton's Dachalune Annysia

3rd - Reston's Ranglewood Gloxinia

Open (1)
1st - Hutton's Ch River Rumpus Through Dachalune SHCM

1st - Walter's Ch Ralines Just Ozzie
2nd - Kelmbeck's Mylforbe Fleur De Lys at Kelmbeck

1st - Hutton's Ch River Rumpus Through Dachalune SHCM
2nd - Starkey's Carpaccio Jasper for Hamoura

P (1) Roylance's Clentry Gertrude Jekyll. Another super find. Smart puppy with lots of potential. Well up to size for age but balanced. Lovely and typical head, dark eye, correct ear carriage. Whilst neck could be a touch longer it still swept smoothly into a well set shoulder,. Sternum prominent and settled in crook, eIbows fit nicely, well boned front, tidy feet, good ribbing helps create a level topline , short loin, muscled quarters, moved well and plenty coat. Will follow this one with interest. BPIB. RBOB. J (1) Roylance's Abbilis Dionysus Well coated, typical head and expression, good bone, and feet, good ribs level back, rather unsettled on the move. PG.(2) 1. Hutton's Abbilis Theoden by Dachalune. Good balance to this one and wellboned. Typical head, tidy front, Shoulder laid well back, ribs long and quarters nicely muscled. Sedate on the move but rather proud of tail at times. 2. Bushell's Ranglewood Harvest Hops. This one was not too happy today and did not make the best of itself. Good bone. Neat feet. L (3) 1. Hutton's Dachalune Araxia. nicely headed , with dark eye, strong neck, good shoulder, prominent sternum, tidy front, level back. Started movement erratically but improved greatly as it covered the ring. 2. Hutton's
Dachalune Annysia. Feminine in aspect but difficult to assess properly since it was slightly uneven and not so enthusiastic on the move. 3. Reston's Ranglewood Gloxinnia. O (1) Hutton's Ch River Rumpus Through Dachalune ShCM. This was a veteran but certainly did not show signs of age. Well constructed with correct head, strong neck, neat front, good sternum, elbows well tucked in, good length, of back, firm hammy quarters and a lovely balance overall. Moved well. BOB AV

Veterans – I enjoyed these two classes very much with some pleasing exhibits present. It just goes to show that a good dog will last.

It was a difficult decision between the two winners of the Veteran classes. Apart from size they matched each equally in every aspect. In the end it just came down to slightly better head carriage in the Miniature.

1.Walters’ Ch Ralines Just Ozzie – Cream – 8 years M/L (D) Well & truly deserves his title. Has great ring presence and a real showman in every sense of the word. Super head, correct pigmentation & dark eye, perfectly balanced all through. Well extended ribbing & length of loin, excellent hind quarters which he used to the maximum on the move which was faultless. Presented immaculately and well handled. BVIS

2. Lombardelli’s Mylforbe Fleur De Lys at Kelmbeck – B&T - 10 years M/S (B) – Pleasing girl not overdone in any way and in good coat. She carries her age well. Attractive head, well balanced height to length ratio. Front could perhaps be a little more prominent. Good extension of ribbing with sufficient coupling. On the day not moving as well as she could.

3. Nolan’s Kelmbeck Lord Of The Dance At Eddyval 10 years M/S (D) Still looking good for his age.

1. Hutton’s Ch River Rumpus Through Dachalune SHCM – B&T (L) – 9 years (D) Impressive boy and you can see why he has his title. Presented in excellent coat, strong masculine head, good reach of neck. Plenty of bone but not excessive. Good forechest & lay of shoulder. Correct length of ribbing. Well muscled hind quarters with correct turn of stifle. One of the best movers of the day moving true and precise coming and going.

2. Starkey’s Carpaccio Jasper for Hamoura SHCM – B&T – (S) 8 years (D). You need to take a good look at this boy and then go hands on to appreciate his qualities. My preference would be for a slightly stronger head but saying that it was well in proportion. Good reach of neck & head carriage. Ribbing well extended, correct length of loin. He was neither over nor under exaggerated in any way. Movement was more precise and purposeful in this Class than the Breed Class.

3. Preston’s Ranglewood Gloxinea (L) 11 years (B) Another who put in a good performance and carried her age with style.

AV Puppy Stakes (3,1) Whitfield-Roberts Minard Your Own Kind of Music. Pretty Mini Long with good coat, nice head, tidy front, balanced outline and smart little mover. 2. Fitxgerald's Fowlerheight Moonshine at Harilsun. Feminine Standard Wirehaired. Just a bit lean in head but overall well boned. Still needs to drop into crook but lovely feet, good length and happy mover.

AV Open Stakes (3) 1. Morris' Stargang Peggy Sue at Pennywave M/W. 2. Hutton's Natali Victory Asmic to Dachalune M/L . A nice type with correct head, dark eye, good feet, well balanced but topline has a tendency to rise on the move. 3. Morris' Pennywave Pollyanna