Judge: Emma Black

This was my first time awarding CC’s to Wire’s, and I would like to thank the committee for their invitation to judge, to my stewards for their fantastic help, and to all the exhibitors for their entries. I thought that the overall standard of dogs was excellent, there were many dogs that were an absolute pleasure to go over and in many cases I was spoilt for choice. It is a pity that I can only award two CC’s, as there were many fantastic dogs which no doubt will go on to later win their titles. There were a few very well constructed dogs that were let down slightly on the move with heads down/distracted movement. Understandably every dog can have an off day, although it was a pity as I would’ve really liked to place them higher if they had gotten going and showed off themselves off better. Finally I was delighted to see a very good level of hygiene with lots of clean teeth and clipped nails. The vast majority of dogs were very well turned out, which speaks for the love and care their owners put in.

Veteran Dog or Bitch (3, 2) 1st: HOWLETT & PROWTING Boloria’s Arabella. Well proportioned head with correct ear set and shape, well angulated front with ample width throughout. Good spring and length of rib, short loin, good rear angulation. Moved well round the ring with purpose and drive. BV

Minor Puppy Dog (4, 2) 1st: MEASE Barembak Quill. Super masculine head with almond eyes. Elegant neck, filled out at the front with well placed shoulders. Good ribbing, excellent rear angulation with a good turn of stifle. Once he got going he moved with drive, very sound coming and going. A promising pup. BP 2nd: TURNER & MERRIFIELD Cloudside Tomfoolery. Dark almond eyes, correct ear set and shape. Very good front angulation, excellent lengthy ribbing and a short loin, ok rear angulation. Overall a well balanced dog free from exaggerations, just preferred the rear on 1.

Junior Dog (3, 1) 1st: AKEHURST Boloria All Spice. A tidy front with correctly placed shoulders and ample width throughout. Good length of ribbing and a short loin. Excellent well angulated rear which gave him drive behind on the move. Correct topline and underline, overall create a pleasing balanced outline. 2nd: WHARTON Ernest Hemingway V H Ruwielse Land to Greyhayne (Imp NLD) Correct proportions from muzzle to skull, dark almond eyes, good front with tight elbows. Correct ribbing thats well developed for his age, ok rear angulation. Overall a sound boy, just preferred the rear on 1.

Yearling Dog (2) 1st: HUTCHINGS & PRICE Collidach Percy Cute at Samlane. Excellent head with an intelligent expression, correct ear shape and set. Well arched neck, correctly placed shoulders and a harsh coat. Correctly angulated at the front and rear, moved around the ring with drive. Nice size with a pleasing outline. 2nd: WHARTON Ernest Hemingway V H Ruwielse Land to Greyhayne (Imp NLD)

Post Graduate Dog (3, 1) 1st: LANGRIDGE Calicoe Thank God It's Friday. Masculine head, sound front assembly with correct feet, plenty of width throughout with good ribbing and a short loin. Correct rear angulation, moved well round the ring with drive behind and a good reach at the front, which won him the class. 2nd: DAVIES Atahira Ruffian. Well proportioned head, elegant neck that flowed smoothly into the withers. Well constructed at the front with correctly placed shoulders, ribs extended well back, good rear angulation. On the day he had his head down while moving, but he is very well constructed and I did really like him.

Limit Dog (3, 1) 1st: MCCALMONT Silvae Timekeeper. Correct mouth and dark almond eyes. Good length of neck, excellent front with well laid shoulders and tight elbows. A strong rear with excellent angulation which allowed him to move with drive. He was a little unsure on the table, but had a wonderful outline displaying a correct underline and steady topline that was maintained throughout. 2nd: LITTLEWORTH Sussexdaxi Gooseberry Fool for Ablebody. Masculine head with an intelligent expression, correct shoulders, ribbing extends well back. A good rear with great angulation, correct tail set and good turn of stifle. Moved well round the ring with drive and a pleasing outline. Overall a well balanced dog, just preferred the front on 1.

Open Dog (6, 2) 1st: MCCALMONT Ch Silvae Trader. Fantastic head with correct mouth. Ample forechest with perfect angulation, well sprung ribs with a short loin. Well angulated at the rear, flawless underline and topline that were maintained throughout. Moved perfectly round the ring, showing confidence with correct reach in front and excellent drive behind. A fantastically well made dog, balanced with correct proportions, I was delighted to award him the DCC & BOB. 2nd: PHILLIPS Royal Pepper's Vice Versa (Imp Fin). Another excellent dog with a great outline, who I very much liked. Masculine head with dark almond eyes, a strong front with well laid shoulders and ample forechest. Well ribbed with a short loin. Very good angulation at the rear with parallel hocks, he moved fantastically with good reach at the front and drive behind, and was so sound coming and going. RDCC 3rd: CHAMBERS Cishelvine Just a Kiss with Hototo.

Minor Puppy Bitch (6, 1) 1st : ELLIS Vixendax Extravaganza. A well balanced and compact bitch, with correct proportions and free from exaggerations. Correctly proportioned head with almond eyes, a solid front with well placed shoulders and long keel. Well sprung ribs, reaching back well into a short loin, good topline and underline. Moved very well with drive, which won her the class. 2nd: COVERLEY Aventine Aunt Patience. A very nice young bitch, elegant head and neck with dark almond eyes. Front is well developed for her age, with correctly placed shoulders and feet. Ample width throughout with a good amount of ribbing, moving to a strong rear with fantastic angulation. She looked a picture on the table although had her head down on the move, which was a pity as I really liked her. 3rd: PHILLIPS Tendrow What I Am I Am.

Puppy Bitch (4) 1st: PHILLIPS Tendrow Makes the Right Turn. Correct head proportions, tidy front with correctly placed shoulders and ample forechest. Correct ribbing and a short loin, a well angulated rear with a good turn of stifle. Moved excellently round the ring with purpose, showing correct reach at the front and drive behind, which won him the class. 2nd: ARTHURS Elderkine's Hot Gossip. A compact bitch, well balanced out. Good front with correct angulation and well laid shoulders, a keel that extends well back and tight elbows. Well ribbed, ok rear, moved well round the ring. Overall she had a pleasing shape, just preferred the rear on 1. 3rd: COVERLEY Aventine Milady

Junior Bitch (4, 3) 1st : ROWE Boloria Nice’N Spicy. Immaculately presented with quality construction. Appealing head with an intelligent expression, elegant neck, super ribbing which extends well back with a short loin. Level topline and correct underline, excellent rear angulation with a good turn of stifle. Moved well with a lengthy stride, handled excellently to bring out her best.

Yearling Bitch (7, 1) 1st: HUTCHINGS Ch Collidach Brook Ling. Correctly proportioned head and good reach of neck neck, moving smoothly into a strong front with a prominent breast bone and keel that extends well back. Ample ribbing, with a fantastic topline that was maintained throughout. A strong rear with excellent angulation which allowed her to move with drive. Overall a really lovely bitch, very well balanced out. 2nd: MCCALMONT Silvae Timeless. Feminine head with an intelligent expression, good neck and an excellent front with well placed shoulders. Super ribbing with a short loin and level topline, very well angulated at the rear with a good turn of stifle. Another really lovely bitch with some fantastic features, just preferred the movement on 1. 3rd: PUGHE & FRASER Bystock Tina Turner.

Post Graduate Bitch (8, 4) 1st: DAVIES Atahira Dolciami. Well proportioned head with correct eye, a good amount of neck, correctly placed shoulders and well sprung ribs. Correct top and underline, excellent rear angulation giving her drive on he move. Very sound coming and going overall she had a pleasing outline which caught the eye. 2nd: ARTHURS Elderkine Rumours. A balanced bitch, feminine head with correct ear set and shape. Good front angulation, correct ribbing and short loin, moved ok with good reach at the front. Overall a sound bitch with some good points, I just preferred the rear on 1. 3rd: PHILLIPS Tendrow Wired to Succeed

 Limit Bitch (4, 3) 1st: WHARTON Greyhayne Harriett. A balanced dog with a good amount of ground clearance. Correct proportions from muzzle to skull, dark almond eyes, good reach of neck, ok front angulation. Well ribbed with a correct underline and level topline which was maintained throughout. Moved well with purpose.

Open Bitch (6, 2) 1st: MOORE Megline Bohemian Rhapsody. Well proportioned head with an intelligent expression, elegant neck leading into well placed shoulders. Ample forechest, plenty of width throughout with ribbing that extends well back. Correct body and height ratios, with excellent rear angulation. She had a wonderful reach at the front and drive at the rear, moving with confidence and purpose. Definitely deserving of the BCC. 2nd: MCCALMONT Silvae Sky Dancer. A feminine head with almond eyes, elegant neck that flows into correct shoulders. Tight elbows and correct feet, good ribbing with a short loin. Level topline, excellent rear angulation which gave her drive on the move, she was very sound coming and going, and excellently handled to bring out her best. A really lovely bitch who I very much liked. RBCC 3rd: ROWE Boloria's Trick or Treat JW