Leeds
Friday 28th July 2023
Judge: Mr Martyn Rees (Tyndale)
| Best Of Breed | Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx | Elkin |
| Dog CC | Ch Tollelkin Caife Americano SGWC ShCEx | Elkin |
| Reserve Dog CC | Tollelkin Dream Cove At Sheldrake JW | Nevers |
| Bitch CC | Afonbach First Sign O' Spring At Deltandamba JW | Hipkiss |
| Reserve Bitch CC | Afonbach Syrax JW | Adshead |
| Best Puppy | Canis Amicus Gilda II To Dreambig (Imp Esp) | Bule |
| Best Veteran | Sh Ch Erikachen Conaire At Tollisty JW ShCM ShCEx VW | Strevens |
| Best Special Beginner | Afonbach Balerion | Stait |
My sincerest thanks to the Secretary, Officers and Committee for their invitation to Judge this breed here today. It is always a great honour to Judge any breed where I have been invited but this breed hold a special place in my heart as they have always supported me from the very first time that I Judged them. I was delighted with my entry, especially given that it was a Friday. Thank you to my two stewards who kept things running smoothly and efficiently throughout this appointment.
As always, I must extend my deepest thanks and gratitude to all the exhibitors for affording me the honour of Judging your dogs – I really did have a wonderful day Judging and greatly appreciated the sportsmanlike atmosphere which prevailed throughout.
Puppy Dog (2 entries)
| 1st | Powley DANEHAVEN EXPLOITS A well balanced young male of just over 9 months of age. Very well presented, handled and shown. Excellent bone all through. Of good overall proportions, Good head with flat cheeks, well placed ears, dentition correct, clean and complete. Strong neck of good length into good forehand assembly. Well sprung ribs, strong loin with moderate tuck up. Well bent stifles. Tight feet with short nails. Moved soundly. |
| 2nd | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN DEEKS A very young and raw male of just over 6 months of age. Good overall balance and breed type. Good head in terms of shape and proportions. Dentition correct, clean and complete, moderate length of neck into well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Well made hindquarters, feet correct with short nails – moved soundly. He is a little ‘bum high’ due to his tender age. |
Junior Dog (5 entries)
| 1st | Burgess REDMANHEY'S COMTE DE LA FERE A dog of 14 months of age, relatively mature for his age. Presented to a very high standard and shown & handled well. Of good overall type and balance. Good head and expression with well placed ears, correct, clean and complete dentition, well made forequarters with good depth to chest and spring of rib. Moderate hindquarters with well bent stifles. Very good bone all through. Moved well. |
| 2nd | Greenwood COEDHELYG SON SHINE JW A striking male of good overall balance. At 14 months of age, he is already showing all the virtues to make him a consistently highly placed dog. Excellent head shape with slight stop, clean cheeks and well placed ears. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck leading into well placed shoulders. Chest of good depth and width. Ribs well spring leading to short loin and showing moderate tuck up. Moderate hindquarters. Moved well and soundly. |
| 3rd | Stait AFONBACH BALERION |
| Res | Powley DANEHAVEN EXPLOITS |
| VHC | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN DEEKS |
Post Graduate Dog (7 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Dorrell & Jenkins TOLLISTY MOET EN CHANDON JW I really did like this male of nearly 2 years of age and as such I seriously considered him for the Reserve Challenge Certificate. Beautifully presented and shown. An excellent example of the breed. Demonstrates absolute quality in all departments. Excellent head, both broad and rounded with slight stop and clean cheeks. Eye of correct shape and colour, dentition correct, clean and complete, Neck that is clean and of moderate length, muscular into excellent forehand angulation with elbows close to body. Chest of good depth and width, well sprung ribs, strong loin, the very best of hindquarter assemblies. Tight, neat feet with short nails Excellent bone all through, very well balanced, moved soundly and accurately. |
| 2nd | Aubury AFONBACH RED FIRE Very well balanced all through. Clean head with good breadth of skull, clean cheeks and well set ears. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck. Excellent depth of chest. Short back with level topline and well sprung ribcage. Moderate hindquarters which are well muscled. Moved well and soundly. |
| 3rd | Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM HARBOUR JW |
| Res | Stait AFONBACH BALERION |
| VHC | Fincham DANEHAVEN MACDONALDS |
Limit Dog (5 entries)
| 1st | Nevers TOLLELKIN DREAM COVE AT SHELDRAKE JW What a truly stunning male of 2½ years of age. Both very striking and beautifully presented and handled. Outstanding aptly describes this male. Of excellent overall balance. True head shape of very good proportions with good breadth of skull, moderate stop and clean cheeks. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Strong neck leading to excellent lay of shoulder and corresponding length and return of upper arm. Good depth of brisket, which of very good width with elbows close to the body. Well sprung ribcage leading to strong loin and very well muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and the best feet. Powerful, accurate and controlled when moving. This male is destined for a very successful future, that I have no doubt. My real pleasure to award him the Dog Reserve Challenge Certificate. |
| 2nd | Edwards AFONBACH THE GREAT PRINCE Slightly different in overall type than my first placed exhibit but nonetheless still of good overall type and balance. Presenting a good outline. Very good and true head with moderate stop, flat, clean cheeks and well placed ears. Eye of correct colour and shape, dentition correct, clean and complete, well laid shoulder and return of upper arm. Chest of good depth and width, ribs well sprung into strong loin. Well made moderate hindquarters. Moved very well. |
| 3rd | Strevens TOLLISTY YOU CAN'T DECLINE |
| Res | Collins & Powley DANEHAVEN KOVIK |
| VHC | Stait AFONBACH BALERION |
Open Dog (7 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Elkin CH TOLLELKIN CAIFE AMERICANO SGWC SHCEX I have Judged this male a number of times from puppyhood through to fully mature and have no hesitation in repeating segments from previous critiques that I have had the pleasure to write about him. Presented an absolute picture of perfection today for me. Balanced and free from exaggeration. Excellent head and expression with lovely eye. Ears correctly held and set. Correct, clean and complete dentition. The strongest of necks into excellent forehand assembly. Very good width and depth of brisket. Well sprung ribs with strong loin. Very good and unexaggerated hindquarters with good width of second thigh and moderately bent stifle. Quality bone all through and excellent feet with the shortest of nails. Moved accurately in all profiles and planes maintaining topline at all times. I would go as far to say that this male is an absolute ambassador for the breed. My absolute honour and pleasure to award him the Dog Challenge Certificate today and later a worthy Best Of Breed. |
| 2nd | Wardrope ALTER EGO RUSTYFOX AT RIVERMASTER (IMP CZE) Presented and shown very well. Well balanced all through and very workmanlike. Head of good length with clean cheeks and tapering muzzle. Dentition correct, clean and complete, Clean neck. Very good forehand assembly. Good width and depth of chest. Excellent ribcage and strong loin. Strongly made hindquarters with well turned stifles. Excellent bone and feet. Moved soundly and accurately. In excellent coat and overall condition. |
| 3rd | Newson TIVALAKE LET'S MISBEHAVE JW |
| Res | Barker SH CH EUSANIT SILVR DREAM MACHINE |
| VHC | Adshead AFONBACH RIVER GUARDIAN |
Veteran Dog (3 entries)
| 1st | Strevens SH CH ERIKACHEN CONAIRE AT TOLLISTY JW SHCM SHCEX VW A male of nearly 9 years of age who certainly does not look his age due to the supper fit condition that his owner has clearly kept him in together with fabulous presentation and handling.. Excellent overall breed type. The very best of heads with clean cheeks and well placed ears, dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong, clean neck leading to correct layback and corresponding return of upper arm. Brisket of excellent depth and width. Ribs well sprung. Strong loin. Well bent moderate stifles on muscular hindquarters with evident second thigh. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly at all times. My pleasure to award him Best Veteran. |
| 2nd | Davies KATMISTSKY'S SOUL DREAM RL6-EX Another mature male of just over 9 years of age, presented in lovely overall condition. Good overall balance. Very good head which is of good breadth, clean checks, tapering muzzle and well placed ears. Dentition, correct, clean and complete. Powerful neck. Correct forehand assembly. Good depth and width of brisket with well sprung ribcage and strong loin. Well muscled hindquarters. In good coat and condition. Moved soundly with a good stride. |
| 3rd | Anstead MULTI CH RIVERWATCHER ATKA |
Special Beginner Dog or Bitch (5 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Stait AFONBACH BALERION A very pleasing young male of just over 12 months of age. Up to size. Very good head head with slight stop and muzzle that is slightly tapered and well placed ears. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Strong neck. The very best of forehand assemblies. Elbows placed close to the body. Well ribbed back. Hindquarters that are moderate and muscular with strong hocks. Excellent bone and feet. Moved very well. Best Special Beginner. |
| 2nd | Brand COEDHELYG JINGLE ALL THE WAY A male of just over 18 months of age. Balanced, with good bone all through, Good head and expression. Very good eye shape and colour with ears correctly set. Dentition, correct, clean and complete. Strong neck leading to well placed shoulder. Good depth and width of brisket. Strong loin. Well made hindquarters. Feet neat with short nails. Moved soundly. |
| 3rd | Ryder ARTHUNDUR DREAM COME TRUE |
| Res | Burland EUSANIT LILY THE PINK |
Puppy Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Bule CANIS AMICUS GILDA II TO DREAMBIG (IMP ESP) A bitch of just 8 months of age. Very raw but balanced. Pleasing feminine head and expression with flat cheeks and dentition that was correct, clean and complete. Well placed shoulder and return of upper arm. Good depth and width of chest for her age. Well ribbed back into strong loin. Correct hindquarters and moderate bend of stifle. Good bone and feet. Moved extremely well and soundly. BEST PUPPY IN BREED |
| 2nd | Burchell ORYXES KISSING THE WAVES ON TIVALAKE (IMP CAN) Oryxes Kissing the Waves on Tivalake (Imp Can): Bitch of 11 months of age showing far more maturity than my first placed exhibit – she lost out today because the class winner was far more settled and accurate when moving. She is balanced all through. Good forehand construction with good layback of shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Well sprung rib leading to correct loin with moderate tuck-up. Moderate hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. |
| 3rd | Tester GINGAFING GO YOUR OWN WAY |
Junior Bitch (2 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Adshead AFONBACH SYRAX JW A bitch of literally just over 12 months of age and just entering the Junior bitch classification. Absolutely outstanding with quality all through. So very feminine, balanced and well made all through. Very good head and expression with moderate stop and lovely eye of correct shape and colour. Dentition correct, clean and complete. Neck well set on to excellent shoulder placement and return of upper arm. Well ribbed back with short loin. Well bent stifles. Good bone, neat tight feet and short nails. Completely at one with her handler, with and excellent attitude. An absolute pleasure to award this beautiful young bitch the Bitch Reserve Challenge Certificate. |
Post Graduate Bitch (8 entries, 2 absent)
| 1st | Tester GINGAFING FORGET ME NOT A bitch of 3 years of age. A very nice overall type of bitch. Very attractive and feminine correct size and proportions. Lovely head and expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Good ear placement and carriage. Brisket of good width and depth. Very good clean neck into well placed shoulders. Nicely bodied with well-made hindquarters. Good bone and neat feet. Moved well showing accurate movement both fore and aft. |
| 2nd | Elkin TOLLELKIN DREAM DANCER JW A bitch whom I liked a lot. Well balanced and very workmanlike. Clean cut head with moderate stop and gently tapering muzzle. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Well laid shoulder and corresponding return of upper arm. Well ribbed with a good loin. Strong hindquarters with well turned moderate stifles. Good bone and feet. Moved well on a good stride. My goodness me, if ever there were a bitch our of coat, it was this lady today, such a shame as her overall type is really to my liking. |
| 3rd | Powley DANEHAVEN DETOUR |
| Res | Wardrope DANEHAVEN NOUVEL |
| VHC | Warren AFONBACH DREAMFYRE AT SHORROCKS |
Limit Bitch (10 entries)
| 1st | Hipkiss AFONBACH FIRST SIGN O' SPRING AT DELTANDAMBA JW A stunning bitch of just over 2½ years of age. My eye was drawn to her the moment she stepped into my ring and did not disappoint me. Extremely well balanced all through. Presented in super condition in terms of show preparation and overall muscle tone. She presented lovely picture of complete balance when viewed in outline and profile. Excellent feminine head with moderate stop and clean cheeks. Medium size high set ears. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Strong neck into well placed shoulders and corresponding return of upper arm. Brisket of good width and depth reaching the elbows. Level topline. Good spring of rib, with strong loin and well muscled hindquarters. Tight round feet with short nails. Super quality bone all through. Moved well and accurately both fore, aft and in profile whenever and completely at one with her handler who at all times showed to her to very best advantage. A real pleasure for me to award her the Bitch Challenge Certificate today. |
| 2nd | Morse EUSANIT CELTIC SEA AT SINSIRCARIAD A workmanlike bitch of good overall balance. Feminine head of good breadth with moderate stop and clean cheeks and well placed and carried ears. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Strong neck leading to excellent layback of shoulder and corresponding length of upper arm. Chest of good depth and width with a ribcage that is well sprung. Moderate and muscled hindquarters. Excellent bone and feet. In good coat and condition. Sound movement. |
| 3rd | Sharpe ROSETTIA SHINING LIGHT RL1-EX |
| Res | Smith TIVALAKE ANYTHING GOES AT TOLLISTY JW |
| VHC | Greenwood COEDHELYG JINGLE BELL ROCK |
Open Bitch (7 entries, 1 absent)
| 1st | Westwood EUSANIT EVER FALLEN IN LOVE A super quality bitch, so very well balanced all through. A very nice overall type of bitch. Very attractive and feminine correct size and proportions. Lovely feminine head and the very best of expressions. Correct, clean and complete dentition. Good ear placement and carriage. Super muscled and clean neck into excellent forehand assembly. Nicely bodied with well-made hindquarters. Very good bone and feet. Moved well showing accurate movement both fore and aft. |
| 2nd | Nevers TIVALAKE EASY TO LOVE AT SHELDRAKE AW(B) Extremely well made and balanced bitch, so very well presented and handled. Very feminine. Presented a very good clean and typical outline. Excellent head and expression with well set ears and flat cheeks, eye of correct colour and shape, dentition correct, clean and complete. She has an excellent forehand assembly and corresponding construction. Brisket of very good width and depth, well ribbed back into strong loin. Muscular hindquarters with clear and evident second thigh and moderate bend of stifle. Tight feet with short nails. Moved extremely well. |
| 3rd | Burchell TIVALAKE TEMPTATION |
| Res | Sharpe TIVALAKE CRYSTAL BALL AT ROSETTIA JW RL2 AW(B) |
| VHC | Anstead SH CH RIVERWATCHER KODA |
Veteran Bitch (3 entries)
| 1st | Adshead SH CH DANEHAVEN VERMILION FOR AFONBACH SHCM VW A bitch of 8½ years of age. Presented in beautiful condition. demonstrating super breed type all through. Beautiful feminine head and expression. Clean neck into excellent forehand assembly. Brisket of very good width and depth. Ribs well sprung, strong loin. Muscular hindquarters with well bent stifles,. Quality bone all through with neat, tight feet with short nails. Moved accurately and soundly. |
| 2nd | Newson SH CH TIVALAKE MORE THAN WISHES I have truly never seen a bitch presented so beautifully and with so very much coat especially on her hindquarters! Exceptional! Extremely well balanced and of very good overall breed type. Typical but extremely feminine head and expression. Correct, clean and complete dentition; strong but clean neck of moderate length set well onto shoulders which were of good layback. Brisket of good width and depth with ribs well sprung. Very good hindquarter assembly with hocks well let down. Good bone all through, tight, neat feet with short nails, moved very well and soundly. |
| 3rd | Powley DANEHAVEN FENELON |