Herts & Essex Border Canine Society

Herts and Essex Border Counties 15th May 2022

Thank you to the society for inviting me to judge at their show, and to the exhibitors for entering and staying as the show had a huge entry overall, so it was quite a wait for their turn in the ring, I very much enjoyed my day judging your lovely dogs. All the dogs had wonderful temperaments, which was just fantastic to see them not only enjoying their time in the ring but able to show to their best.

DALMATIANS

Junior (6,4)

1st Mrs, Miss & Mr Collier Kallierbelle Ceithir – 11 month old ghost faced bitch, everything flows so well on her, feminine head with an ideal moderate stop, dark brown oval eyes with full pigment throughout giving her a bright intelligent expression. Well laid-back shoulders holding her elbows tight, showing fill in her forechest and she is well ribbed up. Maintained her topline standing and on the move, good amount of bone, strong but retaining her elegance, great width to her rear due to good turn of stifle, well developed second thigh and strong hocks. Lightly decorated spotting on a clean bright white coat, ideal body condition for her age just coming out of puppy. She moved out well demonstrating easy driving action and was accurate fore and aft. Very pleasing to watch on the go around for her overall profile, earned her Best of Breed and Best Puppy In Breed. Delighted she finished the day Reserve Best Puppy In Show.

2nd Mrs A Smith - Rapanooey Sugar Donut – Another 11 month old but this time a masculine black spotted dog, smart male and has fantastic pigment on the brightest white coat. Strong neck with a well defined wither, flowing into a well laid back shoulder, balanced angulation front and rear giving him flowing easy strides around the ring. Deep brisket showing good heart and lung room. Pushed the winner all the way, I felt today 1st had the stronger topline. His easy movement demonstrated wonderfully by moving on a loose lead at the correct pace, clinched him Reserve Best Of Breed.

Post Graduate (4,3)

1st Mrs M & Mr A Penn - Dalfellin Agape – 18 month pretty black spotted bitch, just out of junior and developing nicely. Strong muzzle but very feminine expression. Deep brown eyes, ears carried well and densely marked framing her face. Good pigmentation throughout and clean outline. Moderate length of neck and good shoulder angulation. Tightest of feet and maintaining slightly sloping pasterns. Strong topline, slight rise over her loin and round buttocks, good bend of stifle giving her width to her thigh. Stands four square, attentive at all times and moved out really positively. Clean coat, well defined spotting, evenly distributed.

2nd Mrs, Miss & Mr Collier - Kallierbelle Pink Sapphire – 3 year old black bitch, dam of the BOB, presented in great condition, well carried nicely broken ears perfectly matching her spotted face. Ideal for size, more compact than the winner. Nice width in front, showing good fill of forechest. Tight cat like feet and round bone, strong round hind quarters, maintained her topline and moved out with reach and drive, pushed the winner hard just preferred the tail carriage of 1 on the move, two nice bitches.

Open (2,1)

1st Mrs Graham - Dotlun Sorellas Phancy – 7 year old more heavily marked black spotted bitch, fantastic deep pigment throughout, heavy marked ears match her face, ears set on high and used well. Oval eyes with a feminine expression, skull flat and clean throughout, clean lips and correct bite. Good width in front showing plenty heart and lung room, she is well ribbed up and held her topline well standing and on the move. Moved well on a loose lead making the most of the space and tracking up nicely. Built on a larger frame but retains her femininity, round feet with well manicured nails.

GERMAN SPITZ (KLEIN)

Open (2,1)

1st Ms L & Miss L Barnes & Wheaton – Galvizach Mandala At Daraydala 2 year old brown and white male, alert and full of character. Clean head, small high set ears and pigment matching coat colour. Balanced angulation and square in outline, tight feet high set tail, carried over his back and he showed brisk movement when he settled, coat presented in excellent condition. BOB

GERMAN SPITZ (MITTEL)

Junior (4,3)

1st Ms L & Miss I Barnes & King - Izlou Gossip Girl Happy 6 month old cream bitch, quite taken with her expression, neat high set ears and correct dark eyes. Well-proportioned and square in outline, moderate angulation front and rear, she moves out with confidence showing that brisk stride already and accurate for her age. Level topline and high set tail, well carried, I wish her all the best for the future. BP & RBOB

2nd Mrs L M & Mr C J Saich - Lindcoly Simba – 10 month old gold sable male, broad skull and muzzle correct proportions, bite correct and dark pigment on his lips and nose. Oval shaped dark eyes, giving a bright expression. Coat good for texture, just developing for his age, tail carried over his back and moved out well just not as positive as 1.

Open (7,5)

1st Ms L & Miss I Barnes & King - CH Izlou Shiver Me Timbers – Impressive masculine black 3-year-old male, coat in full bloom harsh textured with correct feathering. Best head wedge shaped, showing his broad skull and small high set ears, tight lips and darkest pigment throughout. Square in outline, short neck into a good sloping shoulder. Well ribbed, short loin and tail high set, curled and carried over his back at all times. Strong pasterns and well let down hocks, with tight cat like feet. Moved clean both directions and showed wonderful brisk action maintaining his strong topline and well-muscled throughout. BOB and pleased to see him awarded Group 4 in a large Utility Group.

2nd Ms L & Miss I Barnes & King - Claran Copper Nebula At Izlou - 16 month junior male, densely coated, took some time to settle but handled well throughout, head well balanced and developing well, correct mouth tight lips and dark pigment. Well laid shoulders and nice turn of stifle, giving him balanced angulation. Compact body and short loin, pipped to RBOB by the Junior winner on overall outline today.

Lisa Marley (Bellili)