Luton Canine Association

Luton Canine Association

30th/31st December 2022

Judge : Miss L Tarabad (Khatibi)

Whippet

Puppy (8,2)

1. Morland’s Zoraden You Are My Universe. 8 month bitch with such a graceful outline. Beautiful head of good length with bright eyes, strong jaw, neat ears and alert expression. Super topline and underline, long arched neck, well constructed front with good depth of chest and spring of rib, strong loin and correctly angulated rear. Flows beautifully from head to toe with no exaggeration, in superb condition, moving as expected from her construction with a free accurate gait maintaining her elegant outline as she covers the ground with an easy typical action. I thought she was beautiful and was delighted to see her take Group 4 and Puppy Group 4 in superb company under 2 different judges. BOB, BP.

2. Webber’s Lolani Ride A Wild Trail. Another top quality puppy this one a 7month male who really complemented 1 so well with little to choose between them. Again a lovely outline with good curves, good neck and shoulders, well developed chest and ribbing for age, strong loin and good sweep of stifle. Masculine head with strong jaw, fine ears and appealing expression. Moved with a good length of stride holding his topline firm, accurate out and back, presented in lovely condition. RBOB.

3. Price’s Kierpark Moonlight Shadow Among Silkdance.

Junior (6,3)

1. Webber’s Lolani Ride A Wild Trail. (see p)

2. Hambling’s Chaseover Renaisance. Nice size 17month bitch, well muscled throughout. Good reach of neck, firm topline and well constructed rear. Correctly shaped head of good length with bright oval eyes and neat ears. Moved well in profile holding her outline well, not as true out and back as 1.

3. Higginbottom’s Dizzy Bear at Dawnsafon.

Post Grad (5,1)

1. Maxwell’s Maccus Rosa Gallica Daphne. 20month bitch, feminine but still with good bone substance for her size. Curvy and elegant with good underline, could have a little more fill in front, well constructed fore and aft with good spring of rib, strong loin and firm topline. Beautiful head and expression. Most accurate on the move in the class, true out and back, and with a lovely length of stride in profile. 

2. Vaughn-Wall's Shirotae Paws For A Song. Similar size to 1 and again could have a touch more fill in front. Elegant in outline with good curves, strong arched neck, well angulated rear and in lovely muscular condition throughout. Moved with a free, flowing gait in profile, not as accurate out and back as 1.

3. Ryan’s Sylleka Sashay Away at Riocife.

Limit (4,2)

1. Hambling’s Mossbawnhill Bit Of A Dandy with Chaseover. Very nice masculine yet elegant 3yr dog in beautiful condition. Presents a nice shape with good reach of neck, nice topline both standing and on the move, good fill in front, well sprung ribs, strong loin and well constructed rear. Head long and lean with strong jaw and neat ears. Moved freely covering the ground with ease and a good length of stride, a little close going away but good coming towards.

2. Royle & Fricke’s Chiendetom Andante. 5yr dog, longer than 1, could have more width in front, nicely angulated rear. Good length of head with correctly placed ears and bright expressive eyes. Moved freely.

Open (3,2)

1. Vaughn-Wall's Shirotae Solo Surprise. Very feminine 6yr old of nice size and shape. Appealing expression, strong jaw and nicely finished muzzle. Lovely topline and underline both standing and on the move. Strong neck, straight in front but could have a little more fill, good spring of rib, nice bone and feet, well angulated rear. Moved freely just a little close away.

Shih Tzu

Puppy (5,3)

1. Maule’s Daltricia Jack Higgins. Lovely baby with beautiful head and expression. Sturdily built with good topline, high set tail, short legs and good depth of chest. Was a little overawed at first but as he settled he started to make more of himself. Moved soundly. I really liked him, just didn’t have the attitude of his sister for bp on the day.

2. Silsbury’s J’Adoremy Miss Red’n Legal. 6month old baby with a delightful attitude. Smaller and not the substance of 1 , short legs, nicely balanced length of body, firm topline and well set tail. Sweet face with dark eyes, short muzzle and dense pigment. Moving happily.

Junior (4,2)

1. Maule’s Daltricia Jane Austin. Litter sister to ‘Jack’ and more confident at the moment. Nice size and balance to outline, with good chest and ribbing, well laid shoulders, good rear assembly and tail set and carried well. Pretty head with dark round eyes, short wide muzzle with nice finish to lips and dense pigment. Moved with a free, sound gait holding her outline firm. BP.

2. Silsbury’s J’Adoremy Mr Red’n Stare. 6month old who was so happy on the move but wasn’t so keen on standing! Lovely substance, good depth of chest and spring of rib, short legs with good bone, level topline with lovely tail set and carriage. Nice head shape with beautiful dark eyes, short muzzle, definite stop and well set ears.

Grad (4,2)

1. Moore & Casentieri’s Emerson Alpiu Slenis of Alchez (imp Ltu) JW Shcex OSW. Beautifully presented 2yr dog who presented a lovely outline in profile with good length of body, nicely arched neck, firm topline and nicely set and carried tail. Could have a little more substance. Attractive head and expression, correctly shaped with short muzzle, dark round eyes, definite stop, well finished lips and long, correctly set ears. Moved well with good reach and drive, handled well.

2. Silsbury’s J’Adoremy Secret Agent Red. The 3rd of the 6month old siblings and again a delightful temperament but giving away a lot in maturity here. Better chest and ribbing that 1 and plenty of substance, nicely balanced length of body with level topline and high set tail carried gaily. Masculine head with pleasing expression, dark eyes and short, square muzzle. Moved very well, accurate in all directions and holding his outline firm.

Open (6,3)

1. Maule’s Ch. Daltricia Jamie Lee JW. Quality 4yr dog presented in glamorous coat, presented to perfection. Nice size, sturdily built with super chest and ribbing, good bone and substance, arched neck, well laid shoulders, firm level topline, strong rear and well set and carried tail. Broad, masculine head with well spaced dark round eyes, short wide muzzle, definite stop and level lips. Moved with a typical carriage, looking particularly good in profile. BOB.

2. Moore’s Ch. Ashmakin Bodacious Smooth For Jaxtzu (IKC) JW Shcm Shcex. Another quality dog I’ve met before. Now 6yrs old and still in beautiful condition and handled to an advantage. Such a lovely expression, masculine head but still pretty with beautiful large dark eyes, short, flat muzzle with level lips and dense pigment, Soundly constructed and well balanced with tail set and carried well, just could have a little more body. Moved with a lovely flowing gait with head held proudly and outline firm. In quality coat. RBOB.

3. Yeoman’s Kezang Golden Idol.

AV Utility

Puppy (14,4) Lovely class.

1. Collier’s Michandy Love of the Game. 11month Min Poodle with a very elegant outline. Beautiful head, long with strong jaw, well chiselled foreface, well defined chin, dark eyes, low set ears and intelligent expression. Well balanced with good neck, deep chest and well sprung ribs, short back and strong rear. Moving well with plenty of drive, carrying herself proudly around the ring, Presented in super condition.

2. Webb’s Chifido The Chosen One. Gorgeous 6month Chow with the most delightful head and expression. Compact frame with good bone and substance. Strong neck, firm level back and well constructed rear. Moved with a typical gait, sound and accurate in all directions, A lovely baby.

3. Bryant’s Archness The Vivacious.

Junior (10,5)

1. Denby & Webb’s Shira Victory Zhuangzi Tao to Chifido (imp Hun). Superbly schooled and handled Shar Pei, squarley built and well balanced with strong neck, correct topline, deep chest, moderate rear angulation, presented in superb condition. Handsome head of correct proportions, dark eyes, neat ears and super expression. Sound and free on the move maintaining a lovely outline in profile.

2. Thomas’s Kelmorespitz Smokin Storm. Nice size TT with super mouth. Square in outline with good feet, well constructed rear, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Masculine head with strong muzzle, dark eyes and appealing expression. Moved freely, in lovely coat and condition.

3. Chappell & Williams’ Steyndal Star Sapphire with Waltzaway.

Graduate (8,4)

1. Hall’s Balgay Shab Tra. Tibetan Spaniel with sweet expression, handled to an advantage and presented in suepr coat and condition. Nicely constructed with good front and rear angulation, level topline, well balanced length of body and correctly set and carried tail. Nice head shape with defined stop, well cushioned muzzle and dark eyes. Moved with a lovely positive action, delightful temperament.

2. Chappell & Williams’ Nalderhill Aphrodite at Waltzaway. Dalmatian who wasn’t always standing to the best advantage but behaved enough to show off her sound construction, good neck and shoulders, deep chest, strong loin and well muscled rear. Feminine head of good length, with well balanced length of muzzle, good width between ears and bright eyes with intelligent expression. Moved freely.

3. Cole’s Pompom Blaine.

Open (6,5)

1. Chambers’ Kutani Enigma. Beautifully turned out Lhasa, standing alone but more than worthy of her 1st place. Feminine head with dark eyes, correct length of muzzle, dense pigment and good mouth. Typical outline, compact with good reach of neck, well ribbed back to strong loin, level topline with tail carried well over back. Lovely size and substance, moving with a lovely jaunty action.

Veteran (13,6) Superb class

1. Neath-Duggan & Baker’s Ch. Buffrey Hanky Panky By Dalleaf JW. This impressive Dalmatian headed a wonderful class of veterans, I wasn’t surprised to see he carries his title, he was quite obviously quality through and through and even in good company he was the clear winner. So well constructed all through with straight front, good bone, deep chest, well laid shoulders, firm topline with tail set and carried correctly, well angulated rear and well muscled throughout. Masculine head with intelligent expression, correct length of muzzle, strong jaw, clean lips, nice eyes and well set and used ears. Moved with super length of stride, free and accurate in all directions. Delighted to see him take Best Veteran overall Day 1.

2. Rice’s Ch. Souska Devotion VW. Another lovely quality veteran who hides her 9yrs well. Ultra feminine with a delightful expression, dark eyes, well cushioned muzzle and high set ears. Good angulation fore and aft with lovely chest and rib, level topline, well set and carried tail and carrying a lovely coat. Moved with purpose maintaining her outline at all times.

3. Yeomans’ Kezang Golden Idol.

Collie (Smooth)

Junior (1)

1. Wensley’s Constella Hazy Cosmic Jive JW. 16month dog with handsome head and appealing expression. Strong neck, well sprung ribs, good rear angulation, moderate bone and good coat. Moved well covering the ground with ease.

Graduate (3,1)

1. Wensley’s Constella Hazy Cosmic Jive JW. (see jun)

2. Davies & Brown’s Breckamore Blessings at Wystry. 2yr B with wedge shaped head, flat skull, strong jaw and alert expression. Nicely constructed but needs to carry more weight. Effortless on the move holding her outline firm.

Open (3,1)

1. Benton’s Oakestelle Artemis Shcex. 5yr B of lovely quality, balanced in outline with nicely arched neck, firm topline, good front and rear assembly, straight front with tight elbows, good chest and ribbing. Smooth feminine head with super expression, dark eyes, strong jaw and well set and used ears. In optimum condition and moving with a light, effortless action, accurate in all directions. BOB.

2. Benton’s Ch. Oakestelle Venus De Milo VW Shcex. 9yr B so similar to 1 in every way, and I see now it is her daughter! Again well constructed throughout with a well proportioned and well balanced outline. Well set out head with kind expression, just starting to show her age but still looking every inch the champion. Sound and effortless on the move, just not quite as accurate in front as her younger daughter. RBOB.

Samoyed

Graduate (2)

1. Young’s Cocosamel Camelia JW. 18month B in sparkling condition. Correctly shaped head with typical expression, nice eyes, ears set correctly, good mouth and pigment. Good front assembly, well sprung ribs, good depth of chest, well angulated rear, could be a touch shorter in body. Moving freely looking particularly good in profile. Handled well. RBOB.

2. Lord’s Appassionata Diamondream. 3yr B who was giving her handler a hard time and didn’t seem to have her mind on the job! Nice size with feminine head and smiling expression. Could have a better length of upperarm and consequently didn’t cover the ground as well as 1 but was sound and accurate up and back.

Open (4,2)

1. Mann’s Taronakits Its Krystal at Dixierose JW. Super quality 4yr B who was an easy BOB here. Lovely size and shape, well balanced with lovely substance, strong neck, well laid shoulders, firm topline with strong loin, correctly set and carried tail, well muscled rear with hocks well let down. Beautiful head and expression with dark eyes, well tapered muzzle with black lips, strong jaw and well set and used ears. In beautifully presented, quality coat, delightful temperament, powerful and elegant on the move and handled to an advantage. BOB.

2. Lord’s Appassionata Diamondream. (see Grad)

Boxer

Puppy (2,1)

1. Jones’s Kevanor Summer Breeze. 6month bitch with a delightful temperament but needed to settle to display her qualities. When she did concentrate she displayed lovely movement with good drive behind, reaching well in front and holding a good topline. Nicely constructed and maturing as expected for a baby with feminine head, broad muzzle with good underjaw, dark eyes and appealing expression. Wasn’t much to choose between the siblings but summertime was a little more together on the day. RBOB

Junior (1)

1. Jones’s Kevanor In The Summertime. Litter brother and built on similar lines. Strong neck into good shoulders, firm topline, nice rear assembly, chest and ribbing as expected at 6 months. Handsome head, well set out with broad muzzle, defined stop, wide open nostrils and dark expressive eyes. Moved with a powerful stride covering the ground with ease and style. BOB, BP.

Newfoundland

Puppy (1)

1. Drakeford’s Mississippi-Missouri Walking My Angel.10m D who was very impressive on the move, covering the ground with a free, typical gait. Strong neck into good shoulders, straight front, good chest and ribbing, level topline, well set and carried tail. Delightful expression, broad, masculine head with short muzzle, small dark eyes and soft mouth. BP.

Junior (1)

1. Thompson’s Saskinbearss True Blue for Safeharbour. 15mnth B, Feminine but with good bone and substance. Strong neck into decent shoulders, deep chest, well ribbed back to strong loin and good rear. Head still needs time to mature but has dark eyes, square muzzle, correctly set ears and a kind expression. In super condition, moving purposefully around the ring holding her outline firm. RBOB.

Graduate (2)

1. Thompson’s Saskinbears True Blue for Safeharbour. (see jun)

2. Drakeford’s Sasquatch Zero To Hero. 19month D, powerfully built with good bone and substance. Could have more angulation in front is well ribbed with broad level back and strong rear. Masculine head with short muzzle, small eyes set well apart and soft mouth. Move freely.

Open (1)

1. Blahuta’s Iron Man Canadian Pearl. 5yr D of good size and substance. All male with large head of good width, gentle expression, short muzzle and ears set well back. Strong neck into good shoulders, firm level topline with strong loin, good chest and ribbing, well balanced in outline with quality coat. Moved with a free, active gait, accurate in all directions. BOB and shortlisted in a quality group.

Portuguese Water Dog

The first time I’d judged this breed and I was delighted with the entry, both in quality and quantity.

Puppy (2)

1. Mardle & Barton’s Auldhelm Charmed One. 7 month baby who's size and balance I preferred here. Nicely shaped head of good proportions with round eyes, defined stop, strong jaw and delightful, happy expression. Short neck, good shoulders, body developing well for age, short loin and sound rear. Moved happily with good tail carriage and level topline. Delightful temperament. BP and Puppy Group 3 in good company.

2. Smith’s Oldeely Hope And Glory. Another 7 month old, this one a little bigger and not as accurate out and back as 1 but still had typical head and expression with correct length of muzzle, well defined stop, wide nose and dark eyes. Sound construction throughout with good shoulders, strong bone, well sprung ribs, short strong loin and well set and carried tail.

Graduate (3,1)

1. Williams, Newton & Carter’s Rarjo Calm The Storm Macduff. Beautifully presented curly bitch who was a little unsettled but her better front and accurate movement out and back gave her the edge. Lovely balance to her outline with short neck, good chest and ribbing, firm topline, straight front with good bone and strong rear. Well proportioned head with beautiful expression, defined stop, dark eyes and nicely tapered muzzle. Moved smartly, just a shame she didn’t settle enough to use her tail more as it lost her the chance at higher honours.

2. Samuelson’s Boa Felicidade Kristal Amarela Da Beleza. Wavy bitch of a similar size and shape to 1 but a touch less bone and could have more angulation in front. Strong neck with good head carriage, firm topline and well set and carried tail. Moving freely using rear well. Nice head qualities with good ears, stop and mouth.

Open (6) What a treat to judge a class full of such quality!

1. Williams & Newton’s Ch/Can Grch/Am Ch Macduff’s Critical Acclaim (imp Can). This 4yr curly boy just couldn’t be denied the win here. He immediately caught my eye standing proudly with head carried high on his short strong neck, super chest and ribbing, moderate tuck up, strong loin, lovely rear assembly with tail set and carried correctly. The most handsome head, large and well proportioned with dark round eyes placed correctly, good stop, slightly tapered muzzle to wide black nose, strong jaw and such an appealing expression. So impressive on the move, accurate in all directions, the best out and back in the class, holding his outline firm in profile and quite obviously in the peak of condition. In superb harsh, dense coat presented to perfection, handled to get the best out of him and to top it off he has the most delightful temperament. He was pushed hard by 2 but his better front action gave him the edge. BOB, and later G2 in a strong group.

2. Thompson-Morgan & Morgan’s Ch. Belleville Anjo De Noite. 11yr brown wavy bitch who really does look superb for her age and was in no way disgraced standing 2nd in this class. Well balanced in outline with short neck, firm topline, deep chest, well ribbed back to short loin and strong rear. Well proportioned head with nicely finished muzzle, strong jaw, well spaced eyes and thin, correctly set ears. Moved happily maintaining her outline with tail carried correctly, not quite as good in front as 1. In super condition, well muscled and in beautifully presented coat. RBOB and also topped the veteran group and ultimately BVIS, well done!

3. Smith’s Oakholme Imperial Wizard.

Russian Black Terrier

Junior (2)

1. Norton & Thomas’s Victoria With Luck at Carantana. 12month B of good size and substance for age with good depth of chest, decent shoulders, strong level back, soundly constructed rear, parallel with hocks well let down. Nicely proportioned head, flat skull, strong muzzle, tight lips and well placed dark eyes. Moved very well especially in profile displaying good reach and drive.

2. Rigby’s Zariza Nochi Tara’s Sarja for Omiant (imp Deu). 7month old baby who gave away a lot here in maturity both physically and mentally!! Delightful temperament, lively and alert, settling more as the class progressed to show off her sound construction with strong neck into good shoulders, lovely size and bone, just needs time to mature and fill her frame but certainly has the potential to make a very impressive adult. Beautiful head and expression with neat, high set ears, strong jaw, correct length of muzzle and dark oval eyes. Moved happily, just not as together as 1. BP.

Graduate (2)

1. Rigby’s Frieda Cierny Sen For Omiant (imp svk) JCH Swiss. 12month bitch who was very smart on the move, covering the ground with ease whilst holding her outline firm. Feminine head of good proportions, with high set ears, strong, parallel muzzle, flat skull and tight, thick lips. Squarely built with good reach of neck flowing into strong level back, good turn of stifle, parallel behind with tail set and carried well. 

2. Norton & Thomas’s Kalaslane Judge Judy at Carantana (IKC). 4yr bitch, bigger in size and a little long in body, not as firm in topline but with lovely chest and ribbing, super bone and substance and well muscled rear. Pleasing head and expression with flat skull, medium stop, strong jaw and solid muzzle. Nice temperament, moving soundly.

Open (2)

1. Rigby’s Ya Namaste Tara’s Sarja for Omiant (imp Deu) JCH Lux. Very impressive 17month dog handled and presented to perfection. Large and imposing, squarely built with super bone and substance. Super neck, shoulders and topline, strong, short loin, well angulated rear with good width behind and tail set and carried correctly. Deep, wide chest with tight elbows, well sprung ribs and moderate tuck up. Strong, masculine head with dark eyes, well rounded cheekbones, correct length of muzzle with thick, tight lips, strong jaw and dentition. Moved with purpose, accurate in all directions, reaching well in front and driving strongly behind. In superb, correctly textured coat to complete the picture. I had no hesitation in awarding him BOB and he was later shortlisted in a strong group, well done.

2. Norton & Thomas’s Aveyrew Hot Gossip at Carantana. 6yr bitch who couldn’t match the ring presence of 1 but there is plenty to like. Good for size, balance and substance, with firm topline, good chest and ribbing, moderate tuck up and strong loin. Could have better angulation behind. Nice head of good proportions, flat skull and parallel muzzle, nice eyes and high set ears. Moved freely, not as good out and back as 1.

AV Terrier

Puppy (7,2)

1. Thompson-Morgan's Belleville Playmate. 7month Norfolk dog, small with good substance, good neck and shoulders, firm topline with tail set and carried well. Broad skull with ears set well, dark eyes, defined stop and strong muzzle. Moving well, best out and back in the class.

2. Lane & Lane-Ridyard's Kulawand Wicked Waffle. Very smart JRT presented beautifully. Correctly balanced outline with level topline, correctly set and carried tail, good front and rear assembly, nice chest and ribbing with good clearance beneath. Moved well.

3. Nixon’s Tout Nouveau Tout Beau Du Clan Des Petits colonels Karmaristol (imp Fra)

Junior (7,5)

1. Kirk’s Kirstaff The First Avenger. Well handled 14month dog who was very good on the move with a free, powerful action, accurate in all directions. Nice balance to his outline with strong neck, good front assembly, level topline and parallel rear. Broad head with good stop, short muzzle with tight lips and well well placed eyes. In lovely condition.

2. Kay’s Blazingjacks Best Mate with Jackopeaks. JRT a little unsettled at first but improved as class progressed. Flat skull, nicely tapered muzzle, tight lips and dark eyes with keen expression. Good front and rear angulation, easy to span, strong loin, good topline and in good coat. Moved soundly.

Graduate (3,1)

1. Thompson-Morgan's Belleville Plum Sauce. Norfolk Dog who was lovely on the move, smart in outline, low and compact with well sprung ribs, plenty of substance, good topline and tail and in quality, hard coat. Keen expression from dark eyes, well set ears, correct length of muzzle with strong jaw and dentition. 

2. Thompson-Morgan's Belleville Secret Hopes. Half sister to 1 but did not quite have her mind on the job so wasn’t making the best of herself. Similar in make and shape, soundly constructed and happy on the move but not holding herself as well as 1 in profile. Sweet face with alert expression, nice eyes and correct length of muzzle. Not in her best jacket.

Open (7,4)

1. Lane & Sandell Bark’s Goldsand’s Kulawand Skip N Go Naked. 4yr JRT, perfectly schooled and handled. Well balanced outline with good neck, firm topline, well set and carried tail, straight front, good feet, easy to span. Well shaped head with flat skull, small dark eyes, strong muzzle of the correct length with tight lips. Free, sound mover, covering the ground easily maintaining his smart outline.

2. Kirk’s Kirstaff The First Avenger. (See Jun)

3. Thornley’s Locheil Stop Right There.

Veteran (12,5) Another super veteran class, all a credit to their owners.

1. Nash’s Ralph of House Nash Shcex VW. 7yr Norfolk not showing his age at all. Lovely keen expression, small and compact with short legs, good chest and ribbing, short level back with tail set and carried well. Broad head with good width between ears, strong, wedge-shaped muzzle, defined stop, oval eyes and strong jaw. In a quality hard jacket, well muscled and with plenty of substance. Moved with good drive, accurate out and back and holding topline firm. Best Terrier Veteran.

2. Hughlock’s Ch. Janeyjimjams Jolene at Keevasdream. 8yr SCWT. A close decision between 1 & 2, another who hides her years well still moving with a graceful, accurate gait looking lovely circling the ring in profile. Nicely set out head of good length with strong jaw, square muzzle and bright eyes. Arched neck, compact body with good topline and high set tail. In quality soft, silky coat, presented beautifully.

3. Atkin’s Gengis Khan.