Thank you to the officers and committee for making my day so enjoyable. The atmosphere seemed relaxed, exhibitors were sporting and my show stewards efficient!

Overall I found the standard high, especially in some of the bitch classes. Grooming standards were good and the majority presented to their advantage. With regards to health my general observations was poor eyes, nearly one dog per class was either squinting, blinking excessively, wet, had scaring, suffered dry eye or had lashes rubbing. This really isn’t acceptable and should be a big focus for breeders to improve. I also found noses small and pinched, it seemed strange but the bigger the nose rope, the bigger and more open the nostrils?! With respect to breed type, lack of quality jaws seemed to be missing, most were true but lacked any significant width in both sexes. On a positive note bodies have improved massively - lovely ribs, briskets, chest and toplines in dogs and bitches.

Veteran (5, 1abs)

1. Prideofbully Napolian, BVIS, strong non exaggerated br/w male. Best movement in the class, large framed but carrying suitable weight for age. Classic broad skull, unwrinkled with good clear eyes on a good reach of neck. In super condition with strong bone.
   
2. Britishicon It Girl, R/W B, standard size and lovely shape. I awarded this girl RBIS in 2009 and it’s great to see her back in the ring. Lovely cobby body, well boned square front to tight feet. Refined head with good large nose and open nostrils. Moved well for age.
   
3. Mdenapoli Valentine Rose
   

Minor Puppy Dog (8, 4abs)

1. Albionpride a King of Magic, BPIS, really liked this boys outline and cleanliness of head. Broad classic skull with well-set ears following to a good length of neck. Well boned, best movement in the class and walking his width on the return. Strong well filled frame due to super chest and spring of rib, but still showing correct maturity for age and suitability toned with a good coat. Strong rear which was confirmed on the move.
   
2. Hillplace Captain Hook, smaller br/w. Lovely soft coat and type of colour that has to be handled to be appreciated. Good length of skull, well sized nose and good nostrils. True, strong jaw. Short compact body with natural topline.
   
3. Linmist Unique
   

Puppy Dog (3, 0abs)

1. Dempsey Messiah, strong 10mth f/w. Strong forelegs to tight feet with short nails. Brick skull, ok ears and suitable fill of eye. Well-padded foreface and true jaw. Compact body with good ribs finished by well angulated rear with low hocks.
   
2. Nobozz Inspiration, 10mth Br/W who moved with vigour if alittle loose, but not unexpected for age. Well sized unexaggerated head, good eye and big nose. Sufficient bone, well sprung ribs but preferred topline and tailset of 1.
   
3. Albert Dowell
   

Junior Dog (4,2abs)

1. Praetorian Horace, this male won the class on this head piece and sound movement. Classic skull, clear dark eye with a well-fitting and wide jaw. Moved sound if a little close behind but had correctly set tail of good length. Was his first show so both dog and owner still learning the ropes and he would benefit significantly with more weight on him.
   
2. Stellasville Fire Spark, Similar type to 1 but heavier built and well covered but preferred eyes and jaw of 1. Well boned, deep bodied with correct topline and sufficient tail. Moved okay but for me lacking the overall show finish.
   

Maiden Dog (1, 0abs)

1. Rhobull’s Rodger, BIS, stood alone but went on to win all the way through. Tidy compact r/w with good size head of length that’s well worked but not heavy. Wide dark eyes, neatly set rosed ears on sufficient neck. Good bone, to neat feet, nice profile with correct rise of topline, finished suitable tail setting. Excelled on the move which was purposeful and effortless and ultimately won him BIS.

Novice Dog (0,0abs)
Post Graduate Dog (5, 2abs) - strong class were all present had significant merit.

1. Arumus Ready To Rumble, RBD, 3yr old true masculine heavyweight in build and skull formation but this boy totally impressed me on the move, for his size he moved so well, so light and on his toes. A well worked head but with no negative impact on eyes, nose or nostrils. Masses of bone, strong straight forearms to compact feet. Good body shape finished with the perfect tail and set.
   
2. Argarspride Rule Breaker, different type to winner and only just over 18mths old. Super head, broad flat skull and good jaw with width and good fit. No excessive wrinkling giving an honest sour expression. In lean/hard condition providing a great body shape finished with a good tail.
   
3. Hillplace Ambush
   

Limit Dog (2,0bs)

1. Orchardrose Patrick at Hunthorn, standard sized fawn. Good sized skull, solid nose rope over a large black nose, rosed ears set ok. Compact body shape, suitable bone to compact feet. Good topline finished with an ok tail. Moved sound.
   
2. Ivabully Ain’t Misbehavin for Pearcroft, large male with great pigment. Masses of bone and chest resulting in an appealing front. Large skull with big nose and open nostrils, Good topline finished with a sufficient tail. Strong rear angulation due to strength of bone throughout.
   

Open Dog (2,1abs)

1. Linmist By My Side, upstanding young r/w male. Large clean skull, clear big dark round eyes, well turned jaw with good lip placement. Sufficient bone, but for me slightly unbalanced and needs to carry more weight. Ok topline and tail, moved soundly.
   

Minor Puppy Bitch (5, 1abs)

1. Avaword Connie, BPB, 2 really nice girls that should have a great future. For her age this girl is put together really well, lovely body shape that’s compact but not stuffy. Super depth of brisket and spring of ribs, suitable bone, forearms of good length to compact feet. Lovely natural rise of topline finished with a tail of good length. Clean head, correctly set ears, well-padded foreface, big black nose with good nostrils, solid nose rope that does not impact layback. Moved sound, a tad wide in front at the moment but may improve with age. Was more than happy to award her BPB.
   
2. Avaword Betsy as Blenhiemstar, ticked white solid girl when stacked up is a picture. Strong straight forearms to compact feet. Another with great depth of body due to well-developed rib and brisket. Short bodied with good topline and suitable tail. Brick skull with feminine expression, great pigment, dark clear eyes, solid nose rope not impeding on nose that was big and black. Another loose on the move but I’m sure improve with age.
   
3. Eastenders Nessun Dorma
   

Puppy Bitch (9, 3abs)

1. Sgribble Pip, this r/w girl is sturdy! Compact and up to size for age. I liked her build and coverage but I wouldn’t want her any bigger. Classic skull, neat ears, ok eyes but excelled in width and fit of jaw, especially for a female. Strong front well boned, good brisket and rounded ribs. Sorted bodied and smooth coated, thighs a little beefy and tail ok. Moved well.
   
2. Debton Lucilla, I liked this girl’s presence of power without being too big; feminine but strong. Super strong straight forearms to compact feet with short nails. Good body shape, might benefit from a few more lbs but correct topline and finished by perfect tail. Well-padded foreface, ok jaw, ears a tad heavy, head on good reach of neck. Moved soundly.
   
3. Hunthorn Amber Queen
   

Junior Bitch (10, 2abs) - Strong class which I enjoyed judging.

1. Silobull Chase the Dream, shapely well-built red pied. Won the class on movement - effortless, sound with correct roll. Good bone, well-balanced bitch in good coat, plainer in head, ok jaw, clear dark eyes but ears need to settle.
   
2. Cholto Crimson Crown, admired this girl from ringside and wasn’t disappointed going over her. A very honest bitch, what you see is literally what you get. Pleasing expression, well rounded cheeks, round dark eyes, lovely fit of jaw. Good neck, into well laid shoulders, topline slightly elongated and high tail set. A few more inches on her legs would balance her out to her advantage. Moved awell and seemed a lively character. I think on a different day these two could easily swap places.
   
3. Moreross Claira I Dedair at Cheval
   

Maiden Bitch (3, 1 abs)

1. Cholto Crimson Crown, see 2nd JB. 2. Avaword Edna, upstanding large red bitch. Straight bone, ok feet. Enough chest with a short body and big ribs. Moved okay, sufficient rear angulation. Wrinkling alittle heavy across the forehead, ears low set finished with a big black nose and open nostrils. Novice Bitch (5, 0abs) 1. Avaword Connie, see 1st PB.
   
2. Liella I’m Betsie, this girl was naughty! Made her owner work but fortunately I had seen enough of her to make my informed decisions. Clean cut girl, good clear dark eyes, good nose and fit of jaw. Big ribs and ok topline finished with a good tail. Sufficient rear angulation and moved soundly.
   
3. Britishicon Sweetie
   

Post Graduate Bitch (6, 3abs) - I’m sure these could swap places on a different day.

1. Stellasville Olympic Star, unexaggerated F/W with dark pigment, did enough to win the class. Winning on eye shape and fill, big nose and open nostrils, wide foreface and neat ears. Short bodied, good rib and ok tail. Moved ok if lacking confidence.
   
2. Not in Catalogue, Tidy R/W pied. Super short bitch but not stuffy and still maintained a good topline. In strong muscular condition, carrying no excess weight. Large head to body ratio, eyes set wide apart in the head, solid nose rope and ears alittle heavy. Moved ok.
   
3. So Pretty
   

Limit Bitch (5, 2abs)

1. Burchell Mrs Hutchinson, BB, BOS & RBIS, standard sized Br/W. Short shapely body, enough bone to compact feet. Classic skull with length, good layback and pushed back nose. Dark clear eyes, giving a pleasing expression not spoilt by any exaggerations. Natural rise to topline finished with a pleasing tail, moved with ease. For me could do with a little more weight but just so much to like about her, she deserved BB and RBIS.
   
2. Britishurse Marchesa, R/W similar type to 1. Well ribbed and compact body. Front is well filled in chest with sufficient bone to ok feet. Pleasing skull with a feminine expression.
   
3. Florence of Luconevar
   

Open Bitch (5, 3abs)

1. De Ca’n Benet Starmenta Linmist JW ShCM, RBB, R/W bitch that I’ve judged many times before. 4yrs old and still holding her own, Stocky bitch which is still shapely and well-toned. Fine feminine head on a good reach of neck, sufficient bone to small feet. Well-developed chest and big ribs, short coupled finished with a pleasing tail.
   
2. Quilatera Eternal Flame mainly white female in good condition. Super fit and turn of jaw, big round eye on a well sized head. Weaker in front then 1, moved ok but lacking rear strength.

Pugs

Unfortunately Sue Garrard was unable to fulfil this appointment, so I agreed to step in.

Junior (6,4abs)

1. Baysend Cousin Violet, not much in it between these fawn girls. Having just turned 12mths this girl was of the right maturity for age. Compact, deep chested with sufficient bone. Won the class on movement, walking parallel in front and behind whilst maintaining her level topline on the move, finished with high set double curled tail.
   
2. Catrelma Gina Lolobrigida, BP, 11 months old, pleasing head with large clear eyes giving a feminine and pretty expression. Straight forelegs walking her width and deep chested. Dressed in a smooth, quality fawn coat. Pleased hear she went PG1 and RBPIS.
   

Post Graduate (2,0abs)

1. Grosvenorpugs Twiglet, black 2.5yrs old. Stocky bitch in good coat. Well-proportioned in head and body, head on well arched neck, large clear eyes, small neat correctly shaped ears. Large nose with open nostrils. Level topline and high double curled tail. Moved well on tidy feet. Happy to award RBOB.
   
2. Baysend Forget Me Not, 11mths old fawn. Sister to J winner. Immature compared to 1 due to age difference, less width of head but intelligent expression. Movement alittle erratic and took a while to settle but maintained her topline and sound.
   

Open (2,0abs)

1. Stan the Rasta Man at Glorificus, 2yr solid fawn boy. Large skull with large clear dark eyes, wide jaw set on a strong neck. Sturdy thickset body, topline maintained on the move with well boned legs. Moved with ease which won him the class. BOB
   
2. Grosvenorpugs Diesel, handsome 5yr fawn male. Preferred the head and expression of this boy due to slightly less exaggeration, well set in stature and balanced. Tailset a little high but he lost out on the class due to rear movement.
   

French Bulldogs
I really felt the type today was a mixed bag which mean I struggled to pick out some consistent virtues across the classes.

Junior (7,1abs) - Difficult class to judge with so much variation in age and sex.

1. Xentique Total Eclipse, super compact, deep chested brindle bitch. I particularly liked her lay of shoulder which meant her front movement was foresquare on well boned legs. Strong, powerful bitch with expressive well worked head. Well-rounded cheeks with correctly set and shaped ears for head. Pushed hard for BOB but settled with RBOB & BP. Please to hear she went PG3.
   
2. Khanin Dexy’s Midnite Runner, larger framed fawn male. Well-constructed with a quality coat and good pigment. Another that had great front movement on well boned legs. Appealing expression but heavy flews hides his width of jaw. Slightly longer in loin but finished with an ok tail and strong rear.
   
3. Khanin Come on Eileen
   

Post Graduate (4,1abs)

1. Jafrak Never Persuaded at Khanin, Small brindle bitch. Won the class and BOB on her attentive expression and darkest of eye. Well set and shaped ears on a skull of well-rounded cheeks. Good length of neck set on correctly angulated shoulders. Sufficient bone for sex to compact and tidy feet. Moved with soundness and ease.
   
2. Rosco’s Sugar Puff, fawn bitch longer and taller than 1, but to me a very honest and genuine female. No overwrinkling in skull and good use of ears, giving a pleasing and feminine expression. Good length of neck to topline finished with an OK tail. Moved well and sound by her young handler.
   
3. Norcairn Shear Delight
   

Open (6,1abs)

1. Essenceera Imogena, feminine brindle bitch who won the class on overall balance and profile outline. Good expressive head, dark eyes and well set ears. Good neck on to a natural rising topline. Sufficient bone and strength at rear. Moved well and soundly.
   
2. Jafrak Persuade me at Khanin, handsome fawn male. Sire to 2nd in Junior and sharing many of the same attributes. Powerful broad head that not overwrinkled and flat between the ears. Ear set could be set alittle higher. Strong front with good bone and chest, good tuck up matching topline but slightly elongated. Finished by ok tail. Moved soundly.
   
3. Xentique Burlesque
   

​Judge Sara Lamont

I had a great day and some classes that really got the grey matter going! The show had a superb atmosphere which no one can take for granted! I have to say a huge thank you to my able stewards Malcolm Trevis and Sue Worrell, but also to the whole committee for their friendly hospitality and great food! I have to say that the prize cards were outstanding, so much so that I asked for a set if going spare. Wonderful work by Phillip Stemp that could never be matched!

With respect to the dogs I was pleased with my entry and attendance, this meant I was able to select dogs to type providing two consistent line ups. The bitches outweighed the males on overall quality, but I am extremely pleased with all my major winners. I hope you don’t feel I been too harsh with my comments, but I wanted to justify my placings of my assessments. Consistent observations were that I found jaws weak in width and bite. Also toplines that were more camel backed then roached which fell away at the rear and some certainly did their own thing on the move!

MPD (3,0)

1. Forbes De Elka Gyvbes Zyme at Kuredeux, well balanced Brindle of good proportions. Expressive head with dark round eye, good dome to forehead with well set and correctly sized ears. Sufficient bone to compact feet with short nails. Sound movement. Lost out to BPD due to the J class winner being a puppy.
2. Jafrak Parisian Dandy at Khanin, compact and cobby fawn with a quality head piece, well worked and wrinkled but not heavy. Alert expression with good use of ears. Good depth of brisket and tidy tuck up but lost out to 1 on topline.
3. Willsanburg’s Blackthorn

PD (3, 1)

1. Forbes De Elka Gyvbes Zyme at Kuredeux, as MPD.
2. Eastonite Domino Dandy, larger hooded pied brindle. Lovely quality of coat especially the brindle. Ok size and moderate topline. Moved well once momentum was gained. Large skull with width between ears, well set eyes, good size nose but pigment not in favour at the moment.

JD (5, 1)

1. Crashkon The One for Catrelma, handsome fawn with dark mask. Expressive head due to large round dark eyes, well set and shaped ears. Good width of foreface and rounded cheeks completing his head. Balanced body where his tuckup match his topline. Moved well with good rear angulation. Was pleased to award him RBD.
2. Hard Rock Anima Mea at Katakia JW, Hooded brindle pied with a quality head piece and good strength of jaw. Sufficient bone, sound movement but preferred the front movement of 1. Longer cast in body but finished with a good tail.
3. Simon De La Village Iz Palevyh Buldogov Rycolah

PGD (6, 4)

1. Mirus Tangram Bolivar, correct sized brindle. Large round, dark eyes with sufficient wrinkling and well held ears. Shapely body, with correct topline and compact feet. Was overly excited and full of energy which meant the best wasn’t seen of him on the day.
2. Jafrak Persuade Me at Khanin, quality coated fawn with the darkest of masks. Broad skull with good ears. Lost out on profile due to elongated topline but was finished by a great tail. This male was of the most calm and charming disposition.

LD (6, 2)

1. Risethor Sweeney Todd ShCM, compact brindle with white chest. Pleasant head with well filled cheeks and correct set and shaped ears. Well balanced throughout with balancing tuck-up and topline finished with suitable tail.
2. Kuredeux Soul Rebel, smooth coated brindle lacking the strength of head of 1. Sufficient bone and compact paws to short nails. More depth of body would complete the picture but finished with a good tail.
3. Norcairn Fabulous Frank

OD (5, 2)

1. Norcairn Gorgeous George JW ShCM, well built and powerful fawn. I admired his front properties due to strength of head, chest and bone to compact feet. Strong broad skull, well rounded cheeks, good fill under eye and flat skull between well shaped ears and good width of jaw. Short bodied but I wouldn’t want him any bigger, that said this did not impact his exceptional movement. BD & BOS.
2. Busher Pljus Memory Game of Frustyle, smaller hooded brindle pied. Dark round eyes, nicely sized and placed nose. Good length of neck, well-proportioned body supporting good movement on compact paws.
3. Silboveld’s Sandro Hit at Jintjim’s

VD (2,0) Both these gentlemen were pleasing.

1. Hetana Celtic Gold at Karlbull, stocky fawn. Compact body with sufficient bone. Moved well and without restriction for age. Lovely head with large round eye, correct domed skull and good width of foreface.BVIS.
2. Ch. Birique Xentique JW ShCM, another fawn, longer than 1 and not as free moving but still a dog of many great qualities. Still adoring great head properties and alert expression, finished by a good length of tail.
   

Sp. OD Pied (2, 1)

1. Eastonite Domino Dandy, see 2nd PD.
   

Sp. OD Fawn (2, 1)

1. Hetana Celtic Gold at Karlbull, see 1st VD.
   

Sp. OD Brindle (1,1)

MPB (13, 3) What a great class of puppies.

1. Muggshotts Peep Show, 6mth old Brindle, really liked this girl’s size and shape. She has big beautiful melting eyes giving such an attentive expression. Her head has the right amount of work for age, good depth of foreface and strength of head with well set ears. She excelled on moment with straight forearms, walking her width and maintaining her topline in profile. Was pleased to award her BPIS.
   
2. Risethor Paloma Picasso, 7mth brindle, finer than 1 but has many similar qualities with respect to size, shape and movement. Short bodied with sufficient bone and compact paws, correct ear set and size just needs times to mature.
   
3. Essenceera Imogena
   

PB (10, 4)

1. Frabull’s Lets Get It On, 9mth well balanced brindle with good head properties due to big round eyes, well sized nose, good width of foreface, correctly shaped and set ears. I particularly liked her depth of rib and topline which was held on the move. Ok bone to compact feet with black nails. Considered her for RBB but just needs to tighten on her rear which I’m sure will come with age.
   
2. Crashkon Audrey Hepburn, smooth coated pristine fawn. I was really drawn to this girls ring presence and show style. She was alert at all times, made good use of her ears and overall pleasing expression due to her big eyes and dark mask. Lovely front, good bone and moved well and sound.
   
3. Impressive Lady Kurazh Elit from Katakia
   

JB (4, 1)

1. Catrelma Marlene Dietrich, brindle, had the best height/body depth ratio in the class. Longer in neck and smaller in head. Short bodied with accentuated tuck-up, possessed all the essential qualities for the breed, so couldn’t deny her the class win.
   
2. Norcairn Shear Delight, fawn, more work in head and heavier in chops then 1 but shown to her best and moved well. As to expect from this kennel another strong front that excels in bone and chest and brisket.
   
3. Cosmic Infinity of Katakia
   

PGB (4, 2)

1. Bariballe Fifis Prima with Corursus ShCM, judged this hooded fawn pied when she was 10mths old and it’s good to see how she’s grown. She’s up to size but still very feminine. Short bodied with plenty of rib giving a shapely body finished by a correctly defined topline.
   
2. Raglenary Sarsaparilla, tidy fawn who wasn’t giving her best today. A little reluctant on the move and refusing to hold her ears. Dark mask and suitable wrinkling in the skull, nice round eye of a good size, good lip placement and no excessive flews.
   

LB (4, 1)

1. Kingrock Maple Syrup with Teapaul, wow wow wow! My eye was immediately drawn to her the minute she walked in the ring. Her show style was effortless and she didn’t put a foot wrong, well done handler! Well balanced girl, beautiful feminine head with will correct level of detail, dark round eyes, well rounded cheeks, and broad muzzle, well set and sized nose finished with round tipped and correctly set ears. Correct bone for size and sex, beautiful balance of tuck up and topline which was held on the move. Moved well without effort, so I was more than pleased to award her BIS.
   
2. Hetana Zenna Belle, stocky brindle will substantial barrel of rib. Carrying alittle too much weight, but moved well. Shorted bodied, ok bone but nails a little long.
   
3. Bexbull Imperial Snowstorm at Nirojo

OB (4, 1)

1. Kingfriend Miss California, brindle bitch. Won the class due to her body shape and outlines. Significant brisket and tuck-up on a short and compact body. Good head, clear dark eye, well used ears which were of correct set and shape. Well boned, well angulated rear and strong pasterns meant she moved well. Was considered for RBB but lost out on strength of topline.
   
2. Sake De Elka Gyvybes Zyme at Kuredeux (Imp) JW ShCM, brindle with a good head, large ears and a good jaw. Moved well with moderate topline and slightly longer cast in body then 1.
   
3. 3. Siboveld’s Santanna
   

VB (1,0)

1. Abbeymill Javu Day at Nirojo, 8.5yr old brindle. What a sweet doll! In lovely condition, carry no extra weight, good quality coat and super short nails. Well domed forehead, well filled cheeks and correct round eye with little muzzle frosting. Moved well and owners should be extremely pleased with her.
   

Sp OB Pied (4,1)

1. Skybull Marie Antoninette Xentique, beautiful coated brindle pied, well developed and covered body finished by a tail longer than most. She also excelled in a jaw better than most. Moved with energy and ease.
   
2. Chinaskys Star Supreme, brindle pied baby of just 8 month old. Good size for age with rounded rib. Nice outline with mirrored tuck-up and topline. Pleasing expression and favourable markings and pigment. Sound movement but just needs to tighten at rear which will come with age.
   
3. Bexbull Imperial Snowstorm at Nirojo
   

Sp OB Fawn (1,1)
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Sp OB Brindle (2,1)

1. Xentique Burlesque, stood alone but ended up being awarded RBB. She clinched this award by maintaining her correct topline whilst on the move. Her matching tuck up gives an excellent profile and outline. Nice size and shaped skull with correct ears, and domed forehead. Appealing and alert expression supported by lovely dark eyes and a strong jaw. RBB.

Judge Sara Lamont

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge, the near 800 mile journey was worth it. From an entry of 38 and just 4 absent I was really pleased with the consistency I was able to demonstrate in my dog and bitch line ups. I must admit I was ‘brutal’ when it come anything impacting on health and dogs with poorly constructed eyes were heavily penalised. The only thing I found consistent across most classes was the lack width, fit and turn of underjaw, that said overall I was extremely happy with my principle winners.

Minor Puppy Dog (0,0abs)

Puppy Dog (2,0abs) Two big boys in this class and I wouldn’t want them to grow much more.

1. Britishluxe the Houdini, large white boy. Powerful straight, square front on good, tight feet. Ok topline, held on the move finished by the correct length and set of tail. Well-proportioned head for size, ears alittle flighty but expected for age and pigment still needed to complete eye rims. But was a sound and honest dog moving his width which won him BPD.
2. Gailbulls it’s Geordie at Takamyne, R/W heavier in headpiece to 1 but well-made and strong with clear dark eyes. Well boned straight front, well sprung rib and correct arch to topline finished by a tail of good length but was a handful for this handler and would benefit from more schooling.

Junior Dog (1,0abs)

1. Homestay Lord Montegu, 18mths R/W. Good build and bone, alittle heavy in head for me but okay fit of eyes and nose roll not impeding on nose and his breathing was fine. Broad flat skull but ears need to settle to form the correct rose. Ok ribs and topline but alittle long over loin. He was alittle down on front pastern and his nails could have been shorter to help improve this.

Novice Dog (2,0abs)

1. Taybull Pyjamarama, rich red close knitted coated, compact and tidy dog, with dark well pigmented mask. Good body shape carrying no excess weight. Correct brick shaped skull with clear, dark eyes and good nostrils. Sufficient strength of front, moved soundly. His unexaggerated qualities won him RBD.
2. Canakey’s Crimson King, Br/W upstanding lean male. Good length of skull with big nose and correct set rose ears but eyes needed to be tighter and more fill under the eye. Good length of neck and sufficient bone, but overall lacked balance due to body length/width/height ratio.

Post Graduate Dog (4, 0abs)

1. The Earl of Pendlebrier, Powerful quality R/W 3yr old boy who was well put together. Won the class on strength of head with no coarseness, broad flat skull with dark clear eyes. Well boned to neat tidy well-trimmed paws. Ok topline if alittle long over the loin, lost out on the challenge as he was particularly lazy on the move as lacked the correct rear hock angulation.
2. Homestay Lord Montagu - see JD.
3. Cholto Alejandro

Limit Dog (3,1abs)

1. Bulldovie Prince Athol, substantial 2yr old f/w. Biggest head of the day with correct small rose ears, substantial width of a well cushioned foreface underpinned by a true wide jaw, solid nose roll but not impeding on the nose. Straight, well boned front with correct pear but slightly long over loin and some more weight may have balanced him better. Another that lost out on the challenge due to strength of rear quarters.
2. Merrettbull Dreamcatcher, 4yr old white male with a quality unexaggerated head. Broad flat skull, good width of foreface with a super jaw of width and turn. Big nose and good nostrils but missing complete eye pigment which altered his expression. Would have liked a straighter front and tighter paws. He seemed alittle out of condition but moved ok.

Open Dog (7,2abs)

1. Caramsmel’s Johnson, I judge this 3yr old boy 2 years ago and I have to say not much has changed! He’s such a clean cut boy with an exceptional outline. Good head with correct small well set rose ears, dark clear eyes correctly placed with big nose and good nostrils. Good width of foreface that was well cushioned. Shortest bodied male today, without any stuffiness and good rib. Good length of neck leading to a good topline. Well boned front to super tight paws with short nails. Moved well, if lacking some enthusiasm, just missing a tad of masculinity to clinch RBIS but well deserved BOS & BD.
2. Jacobella Rappscalin appealing unassuming 3yr old R/W male. Correct brick skull with dark clear correctly set eyes. Well-padded foreface and true jaw underneath. Strong straight bone to good feet but more depth of brisket would finish the picture. Good topline leading to correctly set tail of good length and well let down rear hocks. Moved sound but preferred front movement of 1.
3. Merrettbull Dreamcatcher

Minor Puppy Bitch (2,0abs) Two baby girls at the opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to maturity and build. I judged this class as a minor puppy class.

1. Golbourne’s Drama Queen - ‘Giggles’ and that she was! A lively R/W female, finely made girl with the bare essentials. Plainer in skull then 2 but of good size with clear eyes with ears that still need to settle. Good body shape but would look more balanced with slightly more weight. Correct topline and good tail due to correct set and length. She truly excelled on the move she motored round the ring no problems. She was lively and seemed to be having tonnes of fun which is good to see in a Minor Puppy class.
2. Britisher Gold Dust Bokabull, well-built red pied. Strong head, which for me was a little heavy for her age and lost her femininity. Well bone front with good ribs and short body. Ok tail and moved ok with well-muscled thighs. Lacked overall condition for me on the day.

Puppy Bitch (7, 1abs)

1. Britishluxe Excuse My Rude, agile built 9mth white girl. Another girl that won on movement and femininity. She was balanced not too heavy for her age but well-built with a good body shape, good length of neck leading to the correct topline finished by a good tail set and length. Again plainer in head with clear, well-fitting eyes, her ears need to settle but I couldn’t deny her honesty. Tacked on shoulders, good chest and depth of brisket for age, sufficient bone to compact feet. I felt she displayed the most balance which meant she beat her brother for BPIS.
2. Wotabull This is Wendy’s Dot, R/W bitch, good head with length, well filled cheeks and strong wide, true jaw. Clear dark eyes and correct rose ears. Ok bone and well filled chest however as with the rest of the dogs in the class carrying alittle too much weight and needing to tone up alittle. Good topline leading to a good tail. Moved well but 1 had better front movement on the return. 3rd Gailbull’s Cleos the Jazz Singer

Junior Bitch (7,0abs) This was a strong but enjoyable class to judge.

1. Jackarhys Enchanted at Jacobella, a beautiful standard size and weight R/W girl. Super coat condition, good head with good width and length of skull resulting in the correct brick shape. Well rounded cheeks, dark clear eye correctly set and a well cushioned wide foreface. Sufficient neck to correctly tacked on shoulders, straight foreams of good bone to super tight paws with short nails. She had the best side profile of the day with the correct fall behind the withers and the rise over the croup finished by a low set tail of good length which was free from the body. This profile was never lost on the move. Good rear angulation and low hocks whilst moving away and walking her width on the return. I had great pleasure in awarding her BIS.
2. Gailbulls Little Miss Minx at Takamyne, F/Br. Quality head piece with broad flat skull, good ear set, lovely dark clear eye, good nose set and width of foreface. Good bone to tight paws, moved well but front assembly still alittle loose and would benefit from more rib/fill behind the shoulders.
3. Ricatori Dare to Dream at Carasmel

Novice Bitch (3,0abs) I found this a though class to judge and I’m sure these could change placed if competition against each other in the future.

1. Taybull Siren, this girl won on her overall balance of size and shape. Correct brick skull with width throughout. Straight front of sufficient bone. Big barrel ribs and correct topline finished with a good tail. Was sound on the move if lacking some inspiration!
2. Canakey Theoris Cleopatra of Ruadonis, won this placing on build of head and layback. Broad flat skull, well set clear eyes with correct furrow. Big nose and good nostrils with ok jaw. Front slightly lacking in strength of bone and overall height.
3. Neptunebull Uptown Girl at Bulldovie

Post Graduate Bitch (4,0abs)

1. Carasmel Gods Favourite, 4yr old dark R/W close knitted coated standard sized bitch. Good body shape with the correct pear and tuck up. Tacked on shoulders and straight forearms. Feet could have been tighter and nails shorter but moved well and soundly. Typical head with flat skull and solid nose roll not impeding on the nose. Good reach of neck to a good topline but could have been finished by a better tail.
2. Homestay Madam Kaya Catlina, substantial br/w honest girl of substance. Skull of good length with correct rose ears, dark eye set a little high. Enough neck leading to a suitable topline and finished by a suitable tail of set and length. Ok bone, paws could have been tighter but moved well.
3. Mccorama Born this Way

Limit Bitch (2,0abs)

1. Izzy Heirs Apparent, unexaggerated 6yr R/W of classic brick shaped skull and plainer head work. High set small rose ears, broad flat skull, correctly set dark eyes, big nose and nostrils set correctly and width of foreface to finish. Sufficient front of enough bone and good width of chest. Moved well considering her age.
   
2. Merrettbull Living Dream, slightly rounder head piece on this 4yr old white girl and eyes lacking pigmentation but she had the best width, fit and turn of jaw of the day. Nice overall shape and size but requiring more rib to give a completely balanced picture. Ok bone throughout, moved okay but nails a tad long.

Open Bitch (2,0abs)

1. Carasmel Henryetta at Sandars, daughter to 1st PGB and carrying many of the same traits. Standard size female of correct body length and shape providing a lovely balance which is demonstrated on the move. Slightly masculine in headpiece which meant she lost out to BB but she’s still a girl to be admired and I was happy to award her RBB and RBIS due to her strength of jaw, clear dark well-fitting eyes and good width of foreface. Good length of neck a big barrel of ribs, tidy tuck-up and correct rise over the croup. She had enough bone throughout finished by well let down rear angulation and seamless movement.
2. Merrettbull Living Dream - See 2nd Limit.

​Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)

Bulldog

Junior (6,2)

1. Shiloh Disco Dancer Kismond, BP, Br/W 6mth old baby girl. Well built, quality female of correct size for age. Very well proportioned and balanced with good head size for maturity and sex, flat skull and neat ears. Clear, well-fitting dark eye and well pigmented muzzle. Lovely coat in colour and condition, well boned throughout with correct straight bone and square forequarters. Correct topline finished with a straight, well set tail. Though she moved soundly, she was giving a lot way in maturity on her movement (as to be expected) but I couldn’t deny her other attributes so awarded her BP.
   
2. Newrock Night Watchman at Albertwood, a very appealing 10mth white male. Lovely size for age with plenty of shape throughout. He certainly gives the impression of power without being overdone. Good skull and layback with suitable ears. Strong well boned front, good rib with accentuating topline and underline finished with a low set, straight tail. Moved well and sound. There wasn’t much between these two winners and I expect both will do well in the future, but at this moment in time 1 st had a few ‘finer’ finishing’s which I preferred.
   
3. Arumus Fashion Icon at Quilatera
   
4. Linmist By My Side
   

Post Graduate (5,3)

1. Jackarhys Queen of Hearts at Albertwood, F/W 14mth female though at this time lacking in strength in head and front she had the most outstanding body and movement which I couldn’t fail to acknowledge. Plainer in skull with clear, dark eyes and ok jaw. Sufficient bone but good rib, tuck up and well coupled. Correct topline finished with a low set tail. Moved extremely well, covering the ground well with ease.
   
2. Kismond Honolulu Sunset JW, there is no doubt this girl excels in strength and balance of her head and front. Small, compact R/W girl with strong, straight bone and tacked on shoulders. Classic skull with a feminine expression and dark eye. Good nose size, set and placement with a solid nose rope that does not impede. Good rib but now at 18mths of age I felt she needed to lose some weight and tone up to firm up the body and improve her movement.
   

Open (5,0)

1. Basshunter General Maximus JW, BOB & G2, correctly sized br/w male. Masculine, strong head due to wellpadded foreface, true jaw, well filled cheeks and good eye set. Big nose and nostrils with solid nose rope. Good bone, strong neck and well-rounded ribs. Short back with correct topline. Moved well holding his topline and width on the return. Happy to award him BOB and glad to hear he went G2.
   
2. De Ca’n Benet Starmenta Linmist JW ShCM (Imp Esp), RBOB, R/W feminine bitch I have judged before and much still applies. A truly standard girl with exceptional clean profile due to zero excessive skin or wrinkling. Lovely length of neck that you don’t often see which flows naturally into her topline, finished by a low set tail. She moved well and soundly and pleased to award her RBOB.
   
3. Davembull Next Symphony at Albertwood
   
4. Arumus Fashion Icon at Quilatera
   
5. Flash Zach Kismond ShCM
   

French Bulldog

Junior (3,0)

1. Frabull’s Maggie Thatcher, BOB & G3, F bitch with quality head properties. Good ear set and shape, flat skull between the ears. Dark round eye, sufficient wrinkling and well filled cheeks. Suitable bone, good length of neck and nice big rib. Short back with correct topline. Sturdy rear with good angulation and sound movement. I couldn’t deny her BOB and pleased to hear she went G3 in a strong group.
   
2. Clisson Maurice Noir for Renger, RBOB, an appealing 13mth Br male. Correct size, good body shape and correct shoulders. I would have liked a tad more depth of brisket to complete his tuckup. Good head size, correctly set ears and dark eye. It was his width and strength of jaw that won him RBOB.
   
3. Rozledogue Top Notch, BP, well-marked br male. Good expression head due to dark eye and use of ears. Good length of neck, would have preferred a shorter back, but moved ok.
   

Post Graduate (1,0)

1. Rocky Survivor, alittle unruly for his handler! 2yr Dark Fawn male with a dark mask showing some frosting. Hansom head, well filled cheeks and correctly domed skull which was flat between the ears and dark eye. Ears set okay but a little short. Ok bone, but would have benefited from some additional weight to balance him out more. His movement was hard to access due to his pulling, but seemed sound.
   

Open (2,0)

1. Barilballe Fifis Prima with Corursus, Clear coated double hooded F pied. Female of good type and stamp, one I have judged before and seems to have developed well. I particularly liked her body shape & topline, sufficient bone with expressive feminine head. Moved well and soundly.
   
2. Geor/Azer/G Bul/Costa Rica/CY Ch Senorito de la Virreyna with Huggerbulls, well-marked Br male with good head size and correct dark eye. Deep chest but lacked tuck-up and balancing topline making him appear ‘blocky’. Sound movement but tightness of front stilted his movement.
   

Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)

Dalmatians

Junior (2,0abs)

1. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Pinot Grigio, RBOB, L/W, D, 16mths old. Well balanced skull with correct eye rim pigmentation and eye colour, broad skull with good stop. Good overall proportions for size, with well-muscled rear quarters. Moved well whilst maintaining his topline.
   
2. Neath-Duggan’s Buffrey Hey Diddle Diddle, BP & Puppy Group 3, only her 2nd show B/W, 6mth, B. Finer and more feminine then the class winner and rightly so. Giving a lot of way due to maturity, but moved well on her toes and with power. Good quality coat, marked well. Straight front with good overall body proportions.
   

Postgraduate (2,0abs)

1. Kembrey’s Dalmark the Pinot Grigio , as Junior class.
   
2. Rose & Cattermole’s Cader Idris Celt at Kalvadene, 2yr , B/W, D. Good strength of head and well sized skull. Strong bone but lacking a little condition and preferred the movement of 1st.
   

Open (2,0abs)

1. Wright’s Millbelle Lithium JW, BOB, larger 20mth old , evenly marked B/W, D. Broad skull, well balanced with clearly defined stop. Good clear eye and correct square jaw. Straight, strong, well boned front, well-proportioned body with a deep chest and level topline. Well-muscled and angulated rear quarters allowing him to move with drive.
   
2. Rose & Cattermole’s Cader Idris Celt at Kalvadene
   

French Bulldogs

I felt the selection of dogs entered today were of a very good and pleasing standard. All moved soundly with good clear eyes and no breathing issues, at times there was very little to choose between some dogs.

Junior (3,0abs)

1. Eskrett’s Risethor Sweeney Todd, BOB & Group 2, Br, 20mth, D. Strong head and good length of neck. Short body with correct roach. Strong forequarters with correct straight bone. Well sized nose and good round clear eye. Pleasing ear set and shape supporting the correct typical breed expression. Moved well on his toes and to his width on the return. Pleased to hear he went G2.
   
2. Brooks & Cairns’s Marilballe Fifis Prima with Corursus, RBOB, BP & Puppy Group 4, F/Pied, 10mths B still giving alittle away in maturity, especially body. Beautifully expressive head that was well made and proportioned. Dark eyes, good sized nose. Large ears alittle low at the moment but head yet to finish. Sufficient bone and rise of topline, moved soundly.
   
3. Seffer’s Eastonite Run Lola Run at Catrelma
   

Postgraduate (3,0abs)

1. Eskrett’s Risethor Sweeney Todd, as Junior class.
   
2. Conley’s Iceglint I’ Dior at Bullwrinkle, 18mth, Br, B. Plainer in head then winner but good eye, nose and ear set. Sufficient bone, strong rear and moved well. Short backed and stocky, but lacking a little definition of body and topline.
   
3. Seffer’s Eastonite Girl on Fire at Catrelma
   

Open (2,1abs)

1. Brooks & Cairn’s Kidwelly Eight at Corurus ShCM, substantial well marked, double hooded Br Pied. Strong head with grand forehead. Flat skull between the ears and well-rounded cheeks. Ok bone and pleasing topline. Moved okay, but lacking some ‘interest’ in the day.
   

Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)

Dalmatians

Junior (3,1abs)

1. Thorne’s Castletop Penderyn, B/W 9mth old B. Beautifully balanced, good movement, Good clear spotting on coat and suitability broken over the ears. Straight front, Good eye pigment. BP
   
2. Lucas’s Dalmark the Can Can Girl of Packway, B, L/W, correct eye and pigment. Slightly longer in the loin but well knitted body. Preferred front movement of 1.
   

Post Graduate (3, 0)

1. Blissett’s Shydally’s King Arthur of Kystuno, B/W 2.5 year old D, won this class on strength and balance of skull and pushed hard for BOB. Good eye and pigment, coat in good condition and suitability marked, moved with purpose, RBOB.
   
2. Bowers & Knight’s Tyrodal One Step Ahead, L/W, B, 21mths old. Heavier in markings but well defined and brilliant in colour. Feminine head, firm body but lacking alittle depth of brisket, correct tail and set, moved with confidence and power.
   
3. Carrick’s Selbygay Toinette
   

Open (3,1abs)

1. Thorne’s Cibrith Cosmos at Castltop, L/W B, Won the class on body outline due to well-developed chest, spring rib and depth of brisket, level topline with strength over loin. Good sized skull with correct tight eye which was well pigmented, level bite of jaw. Head held well on strong neck especially on the move, BOB.
   
2. ates & Bonner’s Aritas Arrival at Caprilli ShCM, B/W B in good condition, coat of good markings. Shorter on leg and neck then my winner, but sufficient head and sound in movement.
   

French Bulldog

Junior (2,2abs)

Post Graduate (5, 3abs)

1. Morgan & Ling’s Norcairn Dark n Debonair at Tytorro, Compact and stocky Brindle D with short back. Beautiful strong, well balanced head with an appealing expression, the best of jaws, good fit of eye and set of ears. Covered the ground well. RBOB & BP
   
2. Castles Garni Boquet Girl with Sarabellew, Red Fawn B with dark mask. Correct size skull with appealing expression and suitable wrinkling, ear set could be a little higher and I preferred the movement of 1st.
   

Open (3, 1abs)

1. Swateridge’s Skybull Marie Antoinette Xentique, Clear brindle pied B, excelled in showmanship especially on the move. Well-built due to strength of chest, spring of rib and depth of brisket. Suitable bone to tight paws. Broad skull, tight dark eye and good ear carriage, BOB.
   
2. Morgan & Ling’s Chalfs Miss Kiki at Tytorro, Ticked Pied B with dominate hood. Sufficient head size, good flat skull between ears and correct ear size and setting. Well filled cheeks and fit of eye. Suitable body length and well-muscled quarters, moved well.
   

Miniature Schnauzer

Junior (8, 1abs) I felt this was an extremely strong class in numbers and quality, and I’m sure some of the dogs will change places in the future

1. Caffel & Kavanagh’s Mantricks Olympic Star, Square, well proportioned, compact P&S B, correct harsh coat of good trim. Correct sloping topline which was maintained on the move. Suitable head size with neat ears, dark eye and a correct level bite. I was happy to award her RBOB & BP.
   
2. Morris’ Holmsley Diamond Jubliee, P&S B, slightly heavier then 1st but suitably correct topline and tail of good set. Well-developed front, appealing expression due to dark eyes and correct bite of jaw. Moved with ease.
   
3. Myers & Hale’s Ersmy Swings the Mood
   

Post Graduate (3, 0abs)

1. Hale’s Ersmy Paws for Thought, Well groomed P&S, tidy B of good overall size and shape. Correct quality coat which was well groomed. Strong neck leading to correct topline which was maintained on the move and won her this class. Correctly narrowing skull with dark eyes and correct bite and lips providing a keen expression.
   
2. Dowsett’s Kopykats Hot Lips, P&S B. I really liked this girl! Harsh coat slightly longer than most. Well grown in size but still in proportion, good tail set and length. Well balanced skull with correct ear set and shape with nice dark eye of good size.
   
3. Cullen’s Kedsan Fix Me a Drink
   

Open (5, 2abs)

1. Rocksville Undercover ShCM JW, D of suitable size for sex. Won the class on strength of head and jaw. Well groomed P&S in good coat with tidy outline. Straight front, strong neck with good length and size of skull. Clear dark eye, set well and expressive. Balanced and sound movement pleased to award him BOB & Utility Group 4.
   
2. Palmer’s Jenkins’ Wundai Three Times a Lady, P&S sharp, neat B. Correct sloping topline maintained on the move. Good width of skull and suitable eye, sufficient width and bite of jaw.
   
3. Hards’ Brumist Dancin the Nite Away
   

Akita
I stood in as a replacement judge for Akitas and Canaan Dogs. I have to say I enjoyed my first time judging both these breeds. All winners received my awards in good sportsmanship.

Junior (5, 1abs)

1. Browns & Nicholls’ Darquenvy Ring Master, 9mth old f/w with black overlay, well-proportioned large male. Strong front, heavy bone on strong pasterns to super tight cat feet with short nails. Massive skull, tight eye of good size and correct bite of jaw. Thick strong neck well bodied with good depth to brisket. Good coat & rear angulation. Good tail. BP
   
2. Bennett’s Rokushii’s My Name is Tulula by Seijitsu, B, Br/W only just 6mths. Smaller in stature to winner but well balanced with strong front, well boned straight legs to compact tight paws. Appealing expression due to dark eye, thick ears which were correctly set. Good level topline and tailset, moved with strength and purpose.
   
3. Nichollas’ Shyllar Darquenvy Seize the Spirit, D
   

Post Graduate (3, 0abs)

1. Allen’s Shykiss Halo, I really liked this f/w with black overlay bitch. Such a beautiful balance of femininity and strength. Strong front well boned to strong pasterns and tight cat shaped paws. Beautiful length of neck to a wells sized skull with clear dark well fitting eye. Correct level topline held well on the move, correct full tail and good rear angulation moving well, RBOB.
   
2. Nicholls’ Shyllar Raise Your Stakes, Strong male in good coat and condition, strong boned and moved well.
   
3. Hughes’ Kabu Iron Hyde
   

Open (2,1abs)

1. Nicholls’ Kabu’s Shine Thur Shyllar, D, F/w with a black overlay, stood alone but worthy of class win and BOB. Well sized male in good coat, correct level topline, sound movement striding out well. Good strong straight bone well filled chest and depth of brisket, tight dark eye and thick ears. Strong neck and good tail and set, BOB.
   

Canaan Dog

Special Yearling (2,1abs)

1. Hasting’s Nizzana Yoomee Lorianna, 8mth old appealing sand coated B. Good dark eye, level bite of jaw and suitable bone, correct topline and tail. Showing typical breed characteristics but made it slightly difficult for me to judge. Only lost out on BOB due to fluency of movement, RBOB & BP.
   

​Open (2, 1abs)

1. Kaye & Byrne’s Nizzana Ganymede, spotted B, good level topline maintained on the move, expressive correct dark almond eye. Could have used ears and tail more, but seemed extremely comfortable in the ring and moved well, BOB. Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)

Bulldogs

Thank you to my attentive ring stewards Terry O'Donovan and his wife. Also to the show committee who seemed extremely proud of the entry which resulted in a ‘group picture’ of the Puppy class as evidence! The show had a lovely atmosphere created by committee and exhibitors. The hall was ‘alittle hot’ but all dogs coped well, maybe less so the handlers!

Puppy (10,1abs)

1. Arumus Cutting Edge (BOB, BP & Utility Puppy Group 2), Lovely standard size R/W 11 mth old male. Strong and sturdy dog that exudes power. Well boned front, strong pasterns on tight compact feet. Shapely body with a lovely clean outline on profile. Correct topline to well set ‘pump’ tail. Sour expression with dark clear eyes, head wrinkle alittle heavier then I would have liked, but did not impede on nose or eyes. The best mover of the day, sound and skimming the floor.
   
2. Rosie Tee Kerkade, Just 6mths old super feminine R/W bitch. Broad flat skull, with dark round expressive eyes. Beautiful depth of body that was short coupled and well built. Good topline to a well set and suitable tail. Sound movement.
   
3. Hillbull Heeza Snowman Neibull
   

Junior (4,1abs)

1. Neibull Egyptian Boy (RBOB) this 15mth F/W male excelled in head qualities. Brick skull with great width of foreface that was well cushioned and under pinned by a true jaw of good width and upsweep. Short bodied, good topline and rear angulation, sufficient bone and moved well.
   
2. Dewisant Little Miss Muffin, 17mth close knit coated R/W bitch. Lovely clean lines, classic skull, good nose with correct layback. Correctly tacked on shoulders on a short body with well barrelled rib
   
3. Saintgeorges Prim 'n' Proper at Arumus
   

Post Graduate (4,1abs)

1. The Miz at Baalzebul, R/W pied very clean and tidy nearly 2 yr old male. In good condition and presented very well. Moved well and to this width on the return. Well worked head with good nose and correct dark clear eye resulting in a good expression. Good reach of neck on a short body with OK topline and suitable tail.
   
2. Cathjabull Viking Spirit, 19mth strong R/W male. Heavier in all aspects to the winner. Body in hard condition with correctly tacked on shoulders, shapely topline finished by a suitable tail. Strong neck with a good size and width to skull, I would have liked a higher ear set.
   
3. Pretty Young Thing
   

Open (4, 1abs)

1. Bradiebe Redmond at Neibull, substantial R/W 3 year old that was very light on his feet and moved extremely well, with a strong rear end. Broad flat skull with thin ears and good dark eyes. Good width of foreface and a true jaw. Welldeveloped chest, strong bone to tight feet. Correct topline and suitable tail.
   
2. Cathjabull Cooperville, over 3 yrs old upstanding clean cut F/W male. Classic skull with dark eye, good reach of neck leading to suitable topline. Sufficient bone on strong pasterns, moved well. 3. Tino Park Picture Perfect
   

Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal) 

Firstly I must congratulate the officers and committee of the club for hosting such a great show, with a super atmosphere and outstanding hospitality! Thank you to my ring stewards and finally to the exhibitors that accepted all my placing’s with good sportsmanship. I had an entry of 102 from 97 dogs of which 51 dogs were present on the day. Overall I found the movement to be of a very high standard with no lame dogs nor any showing respiratory distress. Noses’ could still be improved, many were tight or pinched. I was most surprised at the lack of width and straightness of jaws, something I feel is fundamental in obtaining the ‘sour’ expression our breed is meant to have. That said I was very pleased with the quality of the breed represented today.

MPD (9,4abs)

1. Britishrose He Who Dares, BPD, White 7mth old. Correct square front framed by well boned legs leading to super tight paws, moving his width on the return. Broad flat skull with good clear eye, good size nose with open nostrils. Solid nose rope but not impeding on nose or layback. For his age showing the correct maturity and has the required framework for him to grow well. Good topline and rear angulation, moved well with the correct roll. Was very little in it for the BPIS challenge.
2. Shadow in my Coat, R/W who was finer in head then my winner. Well wrinkled with good pigment. Sufficient straight bone. I particularly liked his body shape and depth due to well barrelled ribs and drop of brisket. Short bodied with ok topline. Sound movement.
3. Andlare Thunder and Lighting

PD (3,1abs)

1. Melafella the Gentleman, 11mth Dark R/W. Strong front with compact paws and super short nails. Finely wrinkled with well set eyes and neat rose ears. Nice body shape with good topline. Moved well.
2. Milasha Boris at Erimusbulls, R/W pied. Classic broad flat skull with good eye and cushion of muzzle. Sufficient bone on a cobby body. Good topline, moved ok.

JD (6,2abs)

1. Carasmel’s Johnson, 16mth R/W who is a typical example of this kennels stamp. Such clean lines with no coarseness of coat making a very tidy dog in appearance. This dog excelled in movement which was unrestricted and sound with good rear angulation. Short bodied, good topline and set of tail. Pushed his kennel mate hard in the line-up but preferred a straighter forearm.
2. Asharlo Could it be Magic, R/W heavier in wrinkle and ear then my winner but still lots to like about him. Lovely body shape and length resulting in a good topline. Moved well and to this width on the return due to this super straight bone.
3. Jacabella Rapscallion

GD (6,4abs)

1. Carasmel’s Hamilton at Soultime, brother to JD and of the same stamp with many of the same qualities. Good head with correct set and shape of eyes and ears and a true jaw. Short and shapely body. Could do with some more weight to balance him but moved well.
2. Rospaw Soldier Boy, R/W heavier then my winner. Stocky but shapely body of good size. Correct brick shaped skull with good width throughout but sluggish on the move.

PGD (6, 4abs)

1. Broxup Cattle Drover at Shiloh, Br/W with good head properties. I particularly liked this width and fit of jaw. Good size nose with open nostrils. Strong front that was well boned. Longer cast but moved ok.
2. Fusion Forever at Tinkabull, smaller standard sized R/W. Slightly heavy in head and wrinkle and I would have preferred a tighter eye. Broad flat skull with neat rose ears. Sufficient bone to okay feet.

LD (7, 5abs)

1. Gailbulls Ringo He’s a Star, 5yr old and son of Veteran winner. Large Br who was well filled for his age but still carrying the correct pear shape. Won the class on quality of head. Classic and well propertied with no coarseness. Dark eyes, big nose with good nostrils and no heavy wrinkle, well rounded cheeks with good cushion of muzzle and width of foreface throughout. Good bone on still tight paws, moved well.
2. Rhydycroeau Stargazer, 19mth R/W male who excels on size profile. A lovely outline with a well-developed short body with good tail set and length. Sufficient boned front. I would have preferred more muzzle pigment and width throughout his foreface.

OD (7, 3abs)

1. Carasmel’s Solo, BD, RBIS & BOS same stamp as JD & GD. This 3 yr old R/W could show himself! He started moving before his handler had suggested it! Another smart and tidy dog from this kennel. Well up to size, but shapely. Good head and jaw with correct tight round eyes and rose ears. Strong front that’s well boned on strong pasterns and compact feet. Well-deserved win.
2. Dempsey Billy the Kidd, RBD, a little coarse for me, but still a very honest R/W dog. Strong head with broken wrinkle, well defined skull that was broad and flat. Good ear and eye set. I particularly liked this padding of foreface giving him width throughout with good width of jaw. Strong front of good bone, sufficient neck leading in to a good sturdy body.
3. Jaqles Raffa for Shipshape

VD/B (4,2abs)

1. Gailbulls Borders Rose, BVIS, upstanding 8 yrs old and a real credit to her owner. Br/W bitch even at her age still carry so many virtues that are sought for today. Shapely with good head. Good eyes with good nose with open nostrils. Sufficient bone providing a pleasing front. She moved well.
2. Tandstun Isabella of Tyneamite, 7yr old R/W bitch. Different type to my winner much smaller in stature but moved well with let-down hocks. Strong front well filled body and ok topline. Seemed to be enjoying her day!

MPB (15, 4abs) Biggest class of the day.

1. Tailor Maid of Tailored, BPB & BPIS. Beautiful well pigmented 7mth old R/W bitch. Very feminine features. Well-developed chest, strong bone to neat feet with short nails. Correct rose ears and dark eye, wouldn’t want her any heavier in wrinkle, hopefully maturity will aid this. Lovely body shape with correct arch of neck and a strong backend, good tail set and ok tail. Moved sound and to her width on the return. Well-deserved win.
2. Eviennes Lake of Rhydycroesau, R/W smaller and more compact then my winner. Sufficient bone to her front. Cobby body and a well-proportioned head with good ear set. Well filled cheeks and good nose and nostrils, would have liked more pigment to complete and add depth to her muzzle.
3. Neptunebull Olympic Dream

PB (7, 4abs)

1. Shiloh Blossom Dearie, large 19mth R/W, Slightly out of coat and lacking toning in her body. Strong well boned straight front, walking her width on the return. Good width of skull supported by her good width of jaw with good clear dark eye.
2. Myeisha Three Times a Lady, compact R/W bitch. Feminine girl with classic skull. Well set dark eyes and neat rose ears. Handler needs more experience to get the best of her.
3. Shipshape Majorie

JB (9, 3abs) This was such a strong class which meant good dogs went further down the line then I would have liked! My first two placings excelled in femininity and were awarded as such.

1. De Ca’n Benet Starmenta Linmist, BB & BIS. 16 mth old R/W a truly standard girl that had the best side profile of the day. Her natural curves means she has the correct depth of chest and brisket so that her underline and tuck up equally reflect her topline, finished with a near perfect tail. Finer head qualities helped her maintain her femininity and also won her BIS. Flat skull, neat rose ears and correctly set dark eyes. She’s a compact bitch, but not stuffy with a lovely reach of neck. Moving soundly and to her width, with the correct required short stepped stride. Happy to award her BIS.
2. Mystyle Eclipse Asharlo, some similar qualities to 1. Slightly heavier in head but still maintaining feminine qualities. Good skull, well rounded cheeks and width of foreface that is well pigmented. Another that walked with width well and soundly.
3. Bullpei Emerlda Dooley

GB (8, 5abs)

1. Newrock Guilty Pleasure at Davasil, 2yr old Pale Fawn Pied. Classic bitch in size, body shape and skull. Broad flat skull, dark round eye and good nose size. Moved okay and again another bitch that excelled in profile and natural curves. She pushed hard for top honours but required a better tail to go further.
2. Ricatori Missy Mayhem Baby by Mollrue, R/W that excels in head qualities on a well-made neck. Sufficient bone but more weight would help balance her out. Okay tail set and moved ok.
3. Melafella Red Perry at Rospaw

PGB (8,4abs)

1. Andlare’s Late Fall, 3yr old smart R/W. Lot to like about her as not overly done and finely wrinkled, good nose and nostrils with a true jaw. Well-developed chest and well tacked on shoulders and good straight bone, good barrel of rib and ok top line and tail.
2. Rospaw Heaven Sent, 2yr old R/W bitch. Stout bitch with strong well boned front and compact paws. Short body and good topline. Tail set alittle high and moved ok.
3. Princess Star Light

LB (6, 3abs)

1. Myboz Pretty Special Bokabull, RBB a very pretty red bodied and white headed bitch. Classic flat skull with round dark appealing eyes, good nose and nostrils, good width of foreface and matching under jaw. At 6.5yrs old she had a super body shape and moved enthusiasm. Won the class on her quality of layback, but needed a better tail to go all the way.
2. Onthebul Enchanted Pearl, Dark R/W bitch of full pigmentation. Lots to like and was a very close call with 1st place. Heavier in wrinkle then my winner but didn’t impede on the nose. Strong front with well-developed chest, good bone to tight feet. Shapely body and correct topline finished with a good tail and set. Moved well.
3. Sealaville She’s Tizzy with Joethebull

OB (3, 2abs)

1. Maxibulz Willow the Wisp, 21 mth large Br/W who had the best fit and width of jaw of the day. Upstanding and tidy girl with good head, clear eye, big nose. Good bone to ok feet. Longer cast but sufficient topline finished with a good tail. Moved ok.
   

Judge Sara Lamont

French Bulldogs
Thank you to my attentive stewards Sandra and Rachel, also to the club for the invitation to judge and last but by no means least the exhibitors. All dogs shown were in good clean condition, personalities typical of the breed and no unsound movement.

Puppy (5,0bs)

1. Saka De Elka Gyvybes Zyme Kuredeux (BOB & BP), 11mth standard sized, compact brindle bitch. Soft expression due to super dark round eyes, well rounded cheeks and correctly domed forehead. Head fixed with well set and shaped ears on a good length of neck. Sufficient straight bone to compact feet, walking her width and excelling in movement. Owner waited for the group judging, where she was shortlisted in the final stages.
   
2. Doreen's Sweet Shop (RBOB), 8mth clear double hooded pied bitch. A lovely balanced baby with correct topline, straight front to very compact paws with super short nails. Very pretty head which was fine in detail emphasising her femininity, missed out on the class win as I would have preferred a darker eye. Moved well.
   
3. Kalggi's Constantine de Caversmill
   

Junior (4,1abs)

1. Saka De Elka Gyvybes Zyme Kuredeux (BOB & BP), see puppy winner.
   
2. Jalatemme's Quizz Me Quentin, Strong headed 14mth old fawn dog. Grand head that’s well made with good fit and turn of jaw, soft expression due to acceptable amount of wrinkle and dark eye. Moved soundly, but would have liked a more substantial body to give him a fully balanced appearance.
   
3. Lulu Star
   

Post Grad (4,4abs)

Open (2,0abs)

1. Kidwelly Eight, clear double hooded male pied that I’ve judged before. Standard sized, balanced male that excels in movement. Enough work in skull with correct dome of forehead. Good ears and correct carriage. Strong neck leading to a compact, but not stuffy, body. Today he just lacked the required alert personality and was alittle out of condition which cost him any higher awards. 2. Eastonite Boy Louis, another strong square headed fawn male. Well boned compact body with good tuck up. Strong bone to compact feet. Would benefit from some additional weight to help balance him more. Moved ok.

​Judge Sara Lamont (LaRoyal)