MIDLAND COUNTIES 2001

LONG HAIRED

Judge : Mrs V Foss

MPD (5). 1. Cooper and Steadman’s, Darsoms Zuave at Merrygarth. Well balanced at this age, lovely head and front, moved free with good stride. BP. 2. Magdalene and Steven’s, Rodima Reach for Gold at Millkrees. Another lovely baby, not yet quite the balance of first. 3. Geeson’s, Abydachs Original Sin.

PD. (2). 1. Burke’s, Bonavoir Cloneylogan. Excellent shoulder and front construction, moved freely, strong and powerful rear movement and strong topline. 2. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Make my Day. Quality baby who never really settled.

JD. (3). 1. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Matador. Lovely head with correct balance, eye that gives the intelligent expression, good ribs, depth of chest and quarters, moved well. 2. Garlick’s, Ranglewood Malnut. Well made, strong level back, short strong loin, moved soundly.

PGD. (9). 1. Foxon’s, Larkhund Latest Destroyer at Owlery. Close up, again well balanced, good depth of brisket, short strong loin. 3. Garlick’s, Ranglewood Tagetes.

LD. (12). 1. Cooper and Steadman’s, Darsoms Zartax at Merrygarth. Such a positive mover, correct head carriage, free with great stride and strong quarters, correct head, neck and shoulder, correct keel, ribs and quarters. 2. Negus’, Shardaroba Midnight Sun at Tarramist. Lovely head and expression, good front well ribbed back straight and topline. On the day not quite the drive behind of first. 3. Edwards and Pankhurst’s, Danward Sibelius.

OD. (8). 1. Swann and Robert’s, Ch. Swansford Lanador. Lovely to go over, quality dog who impressed firstly with his movement, correct head carriage, free lovely long stride, lovely head, neck and shoulders, correct front, good ribs and topline, strong quarters. CC and BOB. 2. Mitchell and Hanney’s, Frankanwen Sundance to Bronia. In lovely coat, close up again lovely free mover, with correct head carriage, balanced, good head, front ribs and quarters. RCC. 3. Oxley’s, Owlery Cherokee.

MPB. (3). 1. Geeson’s, Abydachs Rock ‘n’ Roll. Lovely baby, just right for age, steady mover. 2. Jordan’s, Rodima Touch of Gold. Not quite the balance yet but another promising baby. 3. Sutton’s, Dolan Cupid Golden Dawn at Damai.

PB. (7). 1. Geeson’s, Abydachs Modern Girl. Sister to winner of previous class, again just right for age but balanced and moved well. 2. Metcalfe’s, Metadale My Way. Lovely baby who didn’t quite settle on the move. 3. Negus’, Tarramist Angel of Halem.

JB. (4). 1. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Mountain of Dreams. Classical lovely head and expression, super front, well ribbed firm topline, good quarters, free strong mover, good coat and condition. CC. 2. Perry’s, Swansford Tinkadora with Fragglerock. Good type, good head and expression, good spring of rib and well ribbed back, strong topline, moved well. 3. Chapman’s, Melminds Melangee.

PGB. (7). 1. Chappell’s, Gleneddee Sugar Plum Dream. Lovely bitch with free long stridiy movement, good head eyes and expression, correct front, well muscled, strong topline, good ribs and quarters. 2. Garlick’s, Ranglewood Taeda. Balanced with good neck, shoulders and front, good topline and quarters, moved well. 3. Kerry’s, Kireton Slyvia.

LB. (6). 1. Grimes’, Frankanwen Vosne Romanee Via Mondricia. Quality b/t good head and expression, lovely outline, good front, ribs and topline and quarters, moved steadily. 2. Edwards and Pankhurst’s, Danward Symphony. Close up balanced outline, good head, neck shoulders and front, well ribbed up, strong quarters, moved steadily. 3. Metcalfe’s, Metadale Made in Heaven.

OB. (6). 1. Burke’s, Loggeta for Bonavoir. Lovely red with excellent front, neck and shoulders, good ribs, strong short loin, correct topline, sound free mover. RCC. 2. Swann and Robert’s, Swansford Avrildora. Beautifully made bitch, not in full coat, moved and showed so well. 3. Oxley’s, Frankanwen It’s Smartie at Owlery.

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