Darlington Dog Show Society Ltd

Many thanks to the committee of Darlington Dog Show Society for inviting me to judge at their show and to my two excellent stewards for keeping my ring running smoothly. Huge thanks to the exhibitors for the fabulous entry both in quantity and quality. I had some lovely dogs to go over and was delighted with my main winners.

VD. 1. 1A

MPD. 4. 1st Gilroy’s Claychalk Picasso, promising clean lined black, just as he should be for his age. Charming expression, good head and eye, well made all through. Super coat. Moved well. 2nd Harvey Major’s Linjor Mr Jammy Dodger, first time out for this well constructed yellow who was enjoying his day. Level topline, neat feet, moved well once settled. 3rd Gunn’s Tweeildon Churchill Of Weachyburn.

PD. 5, 1A. 1st Bills’s Rumhill Jagermeister, well-presented quality chocolate with a super head and kind expression. Good neck and shoulders, depth and breadth of chest and spring of rib. Excellent correct coat and otter tail, good bone and feet. Showed and moved very well. BP. 2nd Barretts Wynfaul Bolivar, black that once settled showed and moved well. Strong topline, good reach of neck. 3rd Edwards Chelmscote Daddy’s Boy.

JD. 7. Druggan’s A Sense Of Pleasure’s Hey Jude For Balladoole, top class unexaggerated yellow with everything the standard asks for, shown in excellent coat and condition. Beautiful head and expression, clean neck, well placed shoulders, good spring of rib, length of leg and strong hindquarters. Level topline standing and on the move. Correct coat and tail. Moved effortlessly. Pleased to award him the CC and BOB. 2nd Percival’s Sudeo Lucky Strike Wynfaul, a larger framed yellow with a masculine head and good pigment. Good reach of neck, strong level topline, neat feet, showed and covered the ground well. 3rd Gordon-Smith & Bibby’s Bruxinho Ginkgo Bilboa.

YD. 3, 1A. 1st Shirton’s Woolman Free And Easy, eye catching yellow, full of quality and breed type. Loved his masculine head and soft expression. Clean, well-balanced outline, good length of neck, depth of chest, bone and feet, strong quarters. Moved effortlessly round the ring. Happy to award him the RCC. 2nd Hopkinson’s Rochevale Hercules To Rocheby, black with a masculine head and gentle expression. Deep through chest and body, decent bone, strong quarters and super coat and tail. Moved out well.

ND. 5,3A. 1st Harvey Major’s Linjor Mr Jammy Dodger (2nd MP) 2nd Edward’s Chelmscote Daddy’s Boy (3rd P) Very nice black with an appealing head and expression, lovely bone and feet, super coat. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder, deep through chest and good hind angulation. Moved well when settled.

GD. 13, 3A. 1st Druggan’s Dylsonleigh Oberon Over Balladoole, another super yellow from this kennel. Well-constructed and nicely balanced. Masculine head, gentle expression, nice eye shape and colour. Strong neck, deep chest, well angulated front and rear. Ample bone and correct double coat. Moved and showed beautifully. 2nd Wright’s Myloglenn Make My Day, well balanced yellow in full coat and excellent condition. Loved his head and soft expression, nicely constructed all through, short coupled, well sprung ribs, firm topline, neat feet and correct double coat, moved ok. 3rd Gunn’s Exelby Finch Of Weachyburn.

PGD. 8, 2A. 1st Ellis’s Dolwen Jackpot, yellow of good type who presents a balanced picture. Good body proportions, lovely head with intelligent expression. Good reach of neck, correctly placed shoulders, excellent topline which he held on the move, well set tail. A bit lively on the move but went well when settled. 2nd Hopkinson’s Bellamar Mikado, sound moving black, well-developed body and quarters, good spring of ribs. Pleasing masculine head and expression, carrying just the right amount of weight. Moved freely. 3rd Young’s Potterspiney My Sovereign JW.

LD. 12, 6A. 1st McCulloch’s Frewlings Lee Westward, stylish black with clean lines and super balance. Lovely head and eye, good length of muzzle. Ample reach of neck, well laid shoulders, deep through chest, decent bone and feet. Good hard condition and in good coat, moved very well. 2nd Evans’s Dolphingham Django Unchained To Evesmore imp (ita), a close decision. Another quality black, sadly not in his best coat today. Loved his head and expression, super shape and balance. Nice reach of neck, strong level topline. Showed well and moved with drive. 3rd Williamsons Sharouns Inspector Gadget JW.

OD. 7, 3A. 1st Douglas’s Loretta Rise And Reign Over Talard, a well put together black in excellent coat and condition. Pleasing masculine head and expression, not overdone. Good legs and feet, well bodied and strong quarters, super tail. 2nd Hughes’s Cinders Salty Sea, Black with a good head, well placed shoulders and strong quarters, level topline and deep through chest. Moved well. 3rd Harvey Major’s State Park In Linjor.

VB. 4, 1A. 1st Artingstall’s Hightrevoron Forget Me Not, Sprightly 9-year-old yellow, in great coat and condition. Lovely old-fashioned type. Not exaggerated or overdone, showed and moved well. 2nd Baron’s Mariank Vanity Fair At Landebec, well-made yellow, pretty head, well bodied, nicely balanced, good tail and tail set. Moved well. 3rd Collins’s Carromer Worth A Glance At Kaspair.

MPB. 5, 1A. 1st Hopkinson’s Rocheby Good Morning, sweet headed yellow who was just right for her age, good front and quarters, neck and topline. Nice bone and neat feet, correct coat, tail straight off. Moved and showed well. 2nd Robinson’s Flyenpyg Sara Jesica Porker, black with a pretty head, clean neck and well-placed shoulders, firm topline. Moved OK. 3rd Lawrence & Scrimgeour’s Claychalk Costa Genna.

PB. 6,3A. 1st Druggan’s Balladoole Secret Taboo, a great outline and pretty feminine head on this lovely yellow. Well angulated front and rear, level topline and well-muscled quarters. A sound mover on good legs and feet. A super show girl. 2nd Percival’s Wynfaul Tango. Attractive yellow with pleasing head and balance, strong topline which she held on the move, just a little out of coat today. Moved soundly. 3rd Tweeildon Morning Sunrise.

JB. 9, 2A. 1st Powell’s Seatallan Ebony, quality black with a sweet head and expression, nicely put together all through. Good ribs, topline, tail and tailset. Carrying an excellent coat of good texture and moved well. 2nd Rolland’s Antonine Summer Solstice At Strathlana, black with a clean outline, pleasing head, nicely angled front and rear, good topline and tailset. Showed and moved well. 3rd Douglas’s Capronica Ice Baby At Talard.

YB. 6. 1st Gordon-Smith & Bibby’s Meadowline Whizz Bang At Bruxinho JW, classic black with a super outline and full of quality. Beautiful head and soft melting expression. Nicely angulated front and rear, clean neck, well ribbed, strong quarters. Presented in excellent coat and condition, moves with reach and drive. Great ring presence. Delighted to award her the RCC. 2nd Tooth’s Mattand Halloween Moon By Ludalor, yellow with a balanced outline and attractive head, clean through neck and correct shoulder good through ribs with spring and depth, well developed hindquarters. Shown in good coat and condition. Positive mover. 3rd Shirton’s Woolman Born Free.

NB. 8, 6A. 1st Lawrence’s Claychalk Costa Genna. Pleasing head and kind eye on this black, clean outline, a sweet baby who just needs a bit of time. Moved well once she settled. 2nd Rolland’s Antonine Summer Solstice At Strathlana.

GB. 17, 5A. 1st Charlton’s Foxrush Hope So JW, well-constructed yellow of good breed type, feminine head, good eye shape and colour. Strong neck, well placed shoulders, short coupled, strong hindquarters. Good bone and feet, positive and steady mover. 2nd Mc Donald’s Darmilye Dancing Queen, well-made chocolate with an appealing head and soft expression. Nicely balanced all through. Correct coat, excellent colour and texture. Moves very well. 3rd Williamson’s Sharouns Gladys Friday JW.

PGB. 10, 2A. 1st Hopkinson’s Rocheby Jasmin, smart yellow with good overall balance and shape, most feminine of heads and expression, good eye colour and shape. Good reach of neck, well laid shoulder, good spring of rib and strong quarters with good turn of stifle. Moved well. 2nd Walton’s Gallybob Whoops A Daisy, eye catching yellow with a super outline. Very pretty head and kind eye, good angulation front and rear, firm topline which she holds on the move, double coat, good bone and feet. 3rd Mitchell’s Afinmore Alamosa.

LB. 11,3A. 1st Shirton’s Woolman Carefree, good sized yellow full of quality and type. Clean neck with well laid shoulders, short coupled, correct coat and otter tail, ample bone, good length of leg and neat feet. Moved very well. 2nd Druggan’s Balladoole Black Lace, lovely type in good coat and condition. Good front assembly, strong clean neck, firm topline and well-muscled quarters. Liked her pretty head and kind, gentle expression. Moved out well. 3rd Claychalk Costa Timor.

OB. 3,1A. 1st Stafford’s Sh Ch Farnfield Partridge, classic black who oozes quality, she showed her socks off and was in super coat and condition. Beautifully balanced, clean outline, well made all through. Covers the ground effortlessly. Pleased to award her the CC. A worthy title holder. 2nd Douglas’s Talard Whirlwind, yellow with a kind feminine head, good length of neck, well bodied, firm topline, well ribbed and strong quarters. Moved well. 3rd Bishop’s The Girl Is Fun From Linjor.

Judge: Andy Metcalfe