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SMOOTH HAIRED
I thank the exhibitors for the good entry. Overall I thought the breed showed improvement, temperaments were good. I found that hind movement in some of the dogs was very poor. My thanks to my stewards.
VD. (9). Excellent class. Lovick-Gibbs and Gibbs’, Champion Roleta Playwright. Black and tan of super type and size. Excellent shoulders and strong well muscled quarters. Very good feet. Good head, masculine expression. In wonderful coat and condition. Very sound free movement. Seriously considered for top awards. 2. Hosegood’s, Lauralee Welsh Guard at Hydax. Very masculine black and tan in excellent coat and condition. Long ribbing. Sound movement. Winner just scored in front. This dog really enjoyed his day showing with great attitude. Well handled and presented. 3. Davies’s, Champion Undeg Elenius. Red dog of good size. Very well balanced both standing and moving. Good movement with plenty of drive. Very good head and expression. Not the body of the winners on the day and a little light in lion.
SpPD. (1). 1. Hunt’s, Carpaccio Black Sabbath. Strong black and tan in excellent coat and condition. Thick tight feet. Excellent topline and well muscled quarters. Very sound free movement with excellent drive and extension. Well handled and presented. BP. Should have a good future.
SpJD. (5). 1. Punter’s, Welcumen Kiss Me Quick. Black and tan dog of super shape. Very good outline stacked and moving. Correct front and shoulders. Excellent well angulated quarters. Good shaped head, small eye. Promising future. 2. Eales and Tite’s, Lauralee Roll of Honour via Rijobeau. Very nice red dog which ran the winner close. Excellent head and eye. Reachy neck on firm shoulders, good quarters. Moved with drive and purpose. Excellent condition. Well handled. 3. Oxley’s, Lauralee the Real Thing at Owlery. Black and tan larger type. Good bone. Masculine head and expression. Would like longer and rather upright in shoulder. Well presented and handled.
PGD. (10). 1. Wolage’s, Matzel Milord. Quality black and tan. Excellent bone and substance. Correct shoulders. Good front, well muscled quarters. Excellent thick feet. Sound free movement. Well handled and presented. In the challenge could have just been a bit more enthusiastic. 2. Marsh’s, Marshwick Moonlight Shadow. Black and tan of good type and size. Long ribbing and excellent underline. Sound movement. Presented in excellent condition. Just preferred the more masculine expression of the winner. 3. Goads’, Rosanport the Illusionist. Black and tan again good size. Nice front. Liked the head and expression. Preferred the quarters and movement of the winners.
LD. Strong class. 1. Armstrong’s, Lauralee Lloyd George. Excellent black and tan of ideal size. So well balanced. Correct shoulders and front. Well angulated muscled quarters. Long ribbing, short short loin. Excellent thick feet. Moved with great ring presence. Beautiful head and eye. Just needing to relax a little. Liked him very much and awarded him the RCC from a strong line up. 2. Cooper’s, Sontag Simon Le Bone JW. Masculine black and tan dog in excellent condition. Good feet. Firm shoulders and head quarters. Sound movement. Bigger frame than the winner and therefore needing more maturity. Well handled and presented. 3. Girvens’, Marictur Mansfield. Black and tan of good type. Nice front, strong topline. Moved well. Just preferred the quarters on the winners.
OD. Excellent class. 1. Hunt’s, Champion D’Arisca Class Distinction at Carpaccio JW. Very impressive chocolate and tan in top class coat and condition. Thick tight feet. Firm well placed shoulders. Well filled front. Good long ribbing. Loved the head and eye. Moved with great ring presence. Has matured into a most worthy Champion. Delighted to award him the CC and gave me a difficult decision when it came to BOB. Handled to great advantage. 2. Norton’s, Champion Matzell Mateus. Very worthy quality black and tan Champion. Presented in excellent body and condition. Good head and eye. Excellent shoulders and front. Strong quarters. Sound free movement with good drive and extension. 3. McNaughtons’, Ch/Aust Ch. Nicholyev the Hobbit. Red dog of immense quality which I have always loved. Beautiful head and eye. So balanced in outline. Sound free movement. On the day was very light in condition which affected his topline.
VB. (1). 1. Turner’s, Champion Marictur Marine. Black and tan bitch of great quality. Almost 10 and in incredible condition. Excellent strong clean teeth. Very feminine head and expression. Good body and balance and free sound movement. I awarded her her first CC many years ago and she still looks as good. A great credit to the owner/breeder.
SpPB. (2). 1. Eales and Tite’s, Rijobeau Ready to Rumble. Quality black and tan bitch. So feminine in outline and size. Long ribbing, excellent underline. Sound front and well angulated quarters. Sound free movement. Just a little wavy, but maturity should easily solve this. Very promising BPB. 2. Britts’, Undeg Starlight Von Ryepiece. Nice type of black and tan. Larger mould than the winner. Sound movement. Just preferred the front and movement of the winner on the day. Well handled.
SpJB. (4). 1. Armstrong’s, Lauralee Single Girl. Very impressed with this quality black and tan. Beautiful head and eye. Excellent condition. Super front and quarters. Moved with great drive and extension with loads of ring presence. Well handled and presented. I liked her very much. 2. Dunseith’s, Dubreys Pride of Our Alley. Red bitch. Good body and condition. Sound movement. Would just like finer head to give a more feminine expression. 3. Grahams’, Abtendach Sensation at Gameron. Black and tan. Light in condition. Sound but needing more ring training and maturity.
PGB. (12. Excellent class. 1. Dalgetys’, Thundergay Surely Charmed. What a fabulous chocolate and tan bitch. Ideal size, best of feet. Correct firm shoulders. Well turned quarters. Good ribbing long and deep with excellent underline. Beautiful head and eye, so feminine. Precise easy movement with good extension and drive. In excellent coat and condition. So well handled, no fussing. Delighted to award her the CC and later BOB over a very good dog. 2. Lovick-Gibbs and Gibbs’, Roleta Indulgence. Another very beautiful deep chocolate and tan bitch. Excellent substance. Moved with great drive and purpose. Just very unlucky to meet the winner on the day. 3. Bethels’, Regendachs Rich and Famous at Hampdach. Black and tan of good type and size. Good front and shoulders. Not the length of ribbing of the winners. Well handled.
LB. (10). Very strong class. 1. Norton’s, Matzell Melua. I liked this bitch very much and she was close to top honours. Correct size. Feminine head and expression. Deep well filled body. Well angulated, strong quarters. Moved with great drive and extension. Handling and presentation was first class. 2. Armstrong’s, Lauralee Under Milkwood. Another very smart bitch of excellent type and shape. Good ribbing. Sound long movement. Very good bone and substance. A quality bitch. 3. Hunts’, Carpaccio Tanzanite JW. Black and tan in excellent condition. Good substance. Nice head and eye. Well handled. Unsettled in movement on the day.
OB. (4). 1. McNaughtons’, Cedavoch Aarwen. Top quality red bitch of ideal size. Good bone and substance. Best of quarters. Correct firm front an strong topline. In excellent coat and condition. Very good movement. Delighted to award her the RCC in a very strong line up of unbeaten bitches. 2. Dalgety’s, Champion Thundergay Lady be Good. Black and tan bitch I have always admired. First class condition. Excellent in head and eye. Very sound movement but a little unsettled in rear movement on the day. 3. Armstrong’s, Champion Lauralee Inspiration. Black and tan heavier than the winners. Very balanced bitch both in profile and on the move. Excellent front construction. Moved well. A worthy Champion.
Roy Metcalfe
