Wellingborough & District Canine Society

My thanks to the committee for inviting me to judge at their well organised show with special thanks to my very able stewards Donald and Robin.

Dobermann

Puppy (7/2) A very promising selection of pups to choose from 1. Evans Lateagain Heart of Fire 8 month black, beautifully proportioned, solid puppy dog. Dark eyes on a smart head producing an alert expressive appearance. Confident and happy as I went over his filled front, noting his depth of body and correct topline. Great angulation and muscular rear assembly, with lovely straight legs and neat feet. Super shape when viewed from all angles, producing steady movement and shown in super condition. BP & PG3 2. Wedgburys Manzart Extra Special 10 month old black bitch having a pleasing shape in the stand and on the move. Her elegant clean head carried proudly and her neck flowing into correct shoulders. Ample forechest and depth of brisket with good proportions throughout. Lovely to go over and just pipped by 1 today. 3.Jones Vivat De Vinko Vendetta for Korifey (imp Rus)

Junior (4) 1.Westons Lateagain Let Them all Talk 14 ½ month handsome, all male black. Good head planes, flat top skull and well used ears, his sparkling dark almond eyes, commanding attention. A compact muscular body nicely developed throughout, his topline sloping gently and held well on the move. Super condition on developed second thigh, tight feet and smart driving rear movement. Lots still to come on this well made boy, but definitely enough today to go BOB. Adams & Springets Aritaur Lapis Lazuli 14 month black girl with sweet, keen expression. Pleasing in profile with correct front and sprung ribs. Nicely muscled throughout with good hindquarters enabling smart and neat driving movement. 3.Bromwichs Rafthouse Kickback

Graduate (4) 1.Westons Lateagain Let Them all Talk (see junior) 2. Bradbury & Sandersons Jodaseen Bootylicious 2 i/2 year bitch with an elegant head and interested, melting expression. Good bone on straight parallel legs and the tightest feet. Good shoulder and rear angles, with good depth of brisket. Moved out smartly on this slippery surface. 3. Pardoes Aritaur Sonnet

Open (2) 1, Robinsons Korifey Ivan another well made 2 ½ year old black dog, all male, conditioned and muscled throughout. Ears set high on his well shaped head with intelligent expression and steady temperament as he showed a lovely set of teeth. Lovely to go over and feel his strength and substance, and see him move with drive from a well exercised rear. Just pipped by the younger lad today. RBOB . 2. Mycrofts Suepetas Diamond In The Sky 18 month black bitch with a nice length of foreface, good front assembly and correct topline. Good tuck up and turn of stifle keeping her shape on the move.

Leonberger Quality over quantity in front of me today.

Junior (0)

Post Graduate (2/1) 1.Browns Davenheath Guilty Pleasure to Brenaljay Size and substance on this 20 month old boy. Kind brown eyes and back mask on correctly proportioned head with good scissor bite. Black tipped ears set high and very well used, producing a playful interested expression. A beautifully furnished reddish gold mane and coat, groomed to perfection, covering a very well conditioned body, having plenty of bone, front and depth. Good tight straight facing feet and beautifully feathered hind legs. So much to like and super steady movement. Beaten by his gorgeous sister today to RBOB

Open (3) 1.Browns Davenheath Gipsy Girl to Brenaljay What a treat to go over this golden sister to my last class winner. Brimming with confidence and shown in the best of conditions her full coat gleaming as she powered steadily around the ring, striding out and driving off her strong hind legs. Getting my hands under her ample coat revealed correct shoulder placement and filled forechest. What a girl BOB 2. Niall & Rotherys Davenheath Gladiator Another fabulous boy, litter brother to PG and 1. I called him back in to challenge for RBOB as I needed to compare the brothers. Only marginal differences between them with all of the best attributes, this boy an inch or so taller than his brother and so hard to separate. Huge credit to this litters breeders for sure. 3. Davies’ Alfross Kapuko Aelius

Bullmastiff

Junior (2) 1. Browns Zanshins Jimmy Choo. Imposing head piece on this 18 month fawn boy. Dark eye and mask with correct stop, broad muzzle and wide nostrils producing a powerful appearance. Well set and used ears going into strong muscular crested neck. Loads to like about this boys construction. I could prefer more turn of stifle but that didn’t prevent him moving out with purpose. A well deserved RBOB 2. Bratchie & Baillies The Love and Hope is Dvariskiu At Skookambull (Im LTU) Dusky red 1 year old bitch having good substance but lacking in forechest. Nice dark eye and head proportions. Pleasing in profile and moved out well.

Post Graduate (1) 1. Amors Fowlerheight Jinx The Minx Impeccably behaved 4 year old snowy muzzled brindle girl. Dark in eye with the happiest demeanour. Plenty of front with a strong well held topline. Moved around the ring with drive.

Open (2) 1. . Bratchie & Baillies Essenceera Turn The Magic On At Skookumbull JW Impressive 3 year old fawn boy, sire to Junior winner. A super dark mask, eyes and ears, on a lovely square head piece, his expression kind yet alert. Lovely broad front with good bone on legs and great breadth and depth of brisket. Really strong looking boy and lovely to go over. Not at all disappointing on the move as he powered around the ring so smoothly. Beating his handsome son to BOB and WG3 I think his movement is one of his best attributes. 2. Amors Keepersguard Ragnor’s Wrath 4 year old red boy with a dark mask and dark eyes. His front was not as filled as 1 or his chest as deep, but his angulation front and rear was good and he moved well.