SHOW REPORT
First Championship Show - Sunday 1st February 2004
Bitches - Sheena Kilsby
I was honoured to be invited to judge Bitches at this clubs first Ch Show at Bretby Conference Centre Burton on Trent. Thanks to the exhibitors for a lovely entry of 159 Bitches.
Although there was many quality bitches to choose from in most of the classes, the older bitches I felt had the edge over the youngsters in both conformation and movement.
Be careful in your breeding programmes as I felt that shoulders could be better. There were quite a few short steep upper arms resulting in restricted forward reach when gaiting. Also drive from the rear end needs a good croup of correct length and slope, also a good bend of stifle.
Many exhibits lacked muscle which will also inhibit correct movement.
Minor Puppy Bitch 10/0 abs.
1. V Moss’ DORVALE MAID WELCOME Just 6 months so still quite a baby. Very pretty head and ears. Well-angulated shoulders and hindquarters, good backline. Came into her own when moving, she is very sound coming and going and her side gait showed excellent reach and drive. One to watch for in the future.
2. H Turner's LOCHEIL LOOK AT GINGERBELL 6 month b/w, another lovely type and so pretty. Good head and ears, very well made all-round, just needs to get her act together on the move.
3. G Brown's SHEPWOOD ZOE'S REASON
Puppy Bitch 11/0 abs.
1. Jefferson & Hornsby’s BEKKIS DULCIMER A quality tri-colour 10 months old, very glamorous and eye catching. Very pretty head and expression alert and responsive to her handler. Well constructed with excellent shoulders, backline and hindquarters that enabled her to move smoothly and effortlessly with minimum lift of feet and lovely ground covering side gait.
Well handled and presented. BPIS
2. H Turner's ROSARA VA VA VOOM AT LOCHEIL An excellent b/w 9 month old. A very pretty bitch of quality. Excellent construction, very sound mover with ground covering
side gait, just needs to be more settled on the move that will come with experience. Close up to one.
3. A Gillespie’s PONDEBOYS MEGNONYMOUS FOR DETANIA
Junior Bitch 20/6 abs.
1. A Hamilton’s BRIDGEBANK A TOUCH OF LOVE 14-month b/w. This bitch caught my eye immediately and I was not disappointed on closer examination, Beautifully constructed, excellent shoulder angles and back line, ideal body length, ex hindquarters, correct croup and turn of stifle with neat little hocks. Her side gait is excellent when taken at the correct pace for her, that is, not too fast!! Very sound coming and going, in excellent coat and condition. I was pleased to award her the Res CC and will watch for her progress with interest.
2. S Beaumont’s TONKORY YORUBA AT BORDERBEAU 16-month b/w A very glamorous young bitch of good construction. Pretty head and expression, ex ear carriage, good neck, shoulders with strong back line and hindquarters. Good sound movement all-round but not quite the side gait of my first.
3. C Johnson’s SHIPELLE DOLLY MIXTURE
Special Yearling Bitch 21/7 abs.
1. J Hastie's LETHANS FUTURE FOCUS 18-month b/w. A pretty bitch of quality. Good head and ears, correct neck and shoulders, good back line and hindquarters. Moved soundly with good side gait. Not showing herself off to her full potential today.
2. H Broadhurst's ROSEHURST WHICH BROOMSTICK FOR THISTLEMIST 18mnth b/w bitch of quality. Attractive head and expression, excellent neck, back line, shoulders and hindquarters, moved soundly coming and going and showed good extension when gaiting. A little on the heavy side for me but there is no denying her quality and soundness.
3. L Freeman’s BEKKIS APHRODITE
Novice Bitch 5/3 abs.
1. A Gillespie’s PONDEBOYS MEGNONYMOUS FOR DETANIA A sound pretty, quite dark bitch that was placed 3rd in the puppy class. Well constructed all round, very sound coming and going, good side gait
2. M Hargreaves COLLSHEP DIDO AT HARBECCA
Graduate Bitch 9/2abs.
1. R Walmsley's GLENSHANNON REVERSE AIR WITH ROBENGER A classically marked black and white bitch built on correct lines. Sound both ways good side gait, well handled and presented
2. V Paesler's RESLEAP JINGLEBELLE Attractive black and white that caught my eye when standing, just needs to tighten in movement to complete the picture.
3. Lucas’ ACULSIA ENCHANTED TILLY
Post Graduate Bitch 17/6 abs.
1. S Jones' SIANWORTH CELTIC MAGIC 4-year-old tri-colour. Not a glamour puss but a well constructed bitch all round. Very sound movement both ways and good steady side gait with good extension. Well handled and presented
2. Young’s COLLSHEP CAMEO A blue tri colour 2yrs old. A pretty bitch that stands well with presence and is very eye catching. She is very correct to go over. Very sound both ways, good side gait but could not match the extension of the first today.
3. Ravenscroft's MIRAJE PLAY MISTY FOR RAVENSCOL JW
Limit Bitch 21/8 abs.
1. V Moss’ DORVALE NICE TRI A three year old who’s her name sums her up; she is a nice tri, in fact a lovely tri! She is a quality bitch that commands attention, lovely, pretty head, and expression and ear carriage. Beautifully constructed all round that showed in her effortless ground covering side gait. Very sound coming and going. Lovely shoulder placement, neck, backline, croup and hind angulation. She was a strong contender in the challenge but would not pull out the stops when it mattered but I’m sure her day will come.
2. T Carlton’s STARSIDE ANGELICA AT WEARSIDE A very attractive eye catching young lady of excellent construction. Looks a picture standing and moving. Pretty head and expression, good ear carriage. Lovely neck, shoulders and backline, correct body length, excellent croup and hind angulation, unlucky to meet one, another who will have her day
3. Hagen’s BLACDIMONZ BLUE VELVET OF TRIBBOCH
Open Bitch 27/4 abs.
1. Forster-Cooper’s SHELTYSHAM SUCH A DREAMER 6yrs old B &W who I have long admired and previously placed 1st at Crufts in 2000, she is a very pretty eye catching, feminine young lady who has matured into something special. Beautiful standing, her construction is superb, everything being so correct in all respects. She came into her own on the move, her correct construction producing movement to die for so reminiscent of her mother
Sh.Ch. Sheltysham Saucy Sue to whom I have also given a ticket. She is sound coming and going and her side gait displays effortless reach and drive a trademark of our Breed. I was pleased to award her 3rd CC and BIS with my co-judges agreement.
2. Dalglish's TONKORY SANNA AT CORINLEA Another 6 year old now in full bloom, she pushed hard for first place, she is a pretty B & W with feminine head and good ear carriage, excellently constructed all round, lovely coat and condition and shown to perfection, movement very sound and fluid, should gain her title soon.
3. Hynes' SH. CH. BRIDACRE BRONTE JW
Veteran Bitch 11/3abs
1. Porter’s SH. CH. ROSEHURST KARISMA AT CROXLEA 12yrs, B&W, who is still as beautiful as she ever was. Her construction is excellent and her movement superb, a joy to watch, thanks for bringing her.
2. Spencer’s SH. CH. WIZALAND WHISPERING FROST AT JENWISP Eye catching bitch beautifully constructed, lovely outline. Movement very sound smooth and easy, well presented and handled.
3. Tasker’s SH. CH. CARISTAN TE'AR MARIA AT GOYTRE
Special Open Working 5/2abs
1. Jenkinson’s BEESTING POP IDOL AT MELESWOOD A sound attractive B&W, moved steadily with good side gait.
2. Jordan’s LAETARE CERAFYN FOR MARIE AT JAKOVALL JW Another quality B&W bitch, pretty head and expression, moved soundly.
3. Johnson’s SHIPELLE CIDER WITH ROSIE
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