Richmond Dog Show Society

RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

Show Results - Pastoral Group 

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BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUEREN)

Judge: Mr Graham Hill

BEST OF BREED : 3773 LESTER, Mrs L & PREDDY, mr Isaac & MACKIE, miss Ni Ch Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back

Dog CC : 3765 CHURCH, Mr & Mrs S & L Ch Matylda's Da Vinci At Invanse (imp Esp)

Res Dog CC : 3768 DEAN, Mrs Michelle & CHURCH, Mr Shane & CHURCH, Mr Invanse The Da Vinci Code

Bitch CC : 3773 LESTER, Mrs L & PREDDY, mr Isaac & MACKIE, miss Ni Ch Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back

Res Bitch CC : 3771 FLETCHER, Ms L & FINNIGAN, Mr D & CHURCH, Mr & Mrs Invanse Rewrite The Stars**

Best Puppy : 3763 ARKLEY, Mrs M Niavana Time Lord

Class 1764 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3763 ARKLEY, Mrs M Niavana Time Lord a well-grown youngster of quality, impressing with sound bone and body development. Attractive head and expression, with pleasing dark eyes, correct eye shape and good ear carriage. True front of good parallel width, well bodied with moderately let-down hindquarters. Moved true front and rear, complementing his excellent conformation. A youngster of great promise and potential. Best Puppy in Breed.

Class 1765 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3763 ARKLEY, Mrs M Niavana Time Lord as previous comments

Class 1766 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3775 MACANDIE HALL, Mrs J Niavana Smooth Operator a breed-typical, medium-sized male with a pleasing profile. Very attractive head and alert expression; true, well-boned front and firm body with moderate rear angulation. Moved freely and positively, though I would prefer a little more front extension but was the better mover of the class.

2nd: 3779 SUTTON, Mrs Sarah Niavana Simply Red With Kyann a shapely male with a well-proportioned profile and moderate angulation front and rear, though a little more stifle angulation would be preferred. Attractive, well-proportioned head with dark eyes and alert ears giving an attentive expression. Well bodied and a free mover, though inclined to crab slightly.                                                                                                                                       3rd: 3777 O'DONNELL, Miss Ellie Fablehawk Faramir Pbeg Ex Cdex

Class 1767 LD (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 3768 DEAN, Mrs Michelle & CHURCH, Mr Shane & CHURCH, Mr Invanse The Da Vinci Code a mature, well-coated male with an attractive overall appearance. Masculine head, strong muzzle and well-shaped dark eyes giving a pleasing expression. True front, good feet and is well bodied. Moved freely, actively and purposefully, true in action. My Reserve Dog CC winner.

Class 1768 OD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3765 CHURCH, Mr & Mrs S & L Ch Matylda's Da Vinci At Invanse (imp Esp) an impressive mature male in striking coat and excellent condition, alert and full of ring presence. Well-made and balanced in profile, with a handsome breed-typical head and expression. True, well-boned front with moderate angulation throughout. Moved briskly and truly, with good width, parallel rear action. My Dog CC winner.

2nd: 3772 HODGSON, Mr K Domburg It's Leclerc a well-coated, well-boned male with a parallel front of ideal width. Attractive head and expression, set on a good length of neck, with alert, well-shaped ears. Breed typical and pleasing in proportion, with good body and ribbing. Not quite the refinement appearance of first, and movement could have been more settled and precise.

Class 1773 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3770 FANO GOVILLAR, Miss Virginia Riol Zira a pleasing quality young bitch who has an attractive overall profile. She has lovely head and expression, more mature look than second. Good length of firm body with moderate angulation front and rear. Moved freely and positively, moving particularly well once settled.

2nd: 3767 CHURCH, Mr & Mrs S &l & BEARD, Mr & Mrs G & H Invanse Hold My Halo a shapely youngster with a well-proportioned profile and moderate angulation throughout. Attractive head with dark eyes and alert ears giving an attentive expression. Needs to mature but moved freely with good front action.

Class 1774 LB (3 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3771 FLETCHER, Ms L & FINNIGAN, Mr D & CHURCH, Mr & Mrs Invanse Rewrite The Stars** an elegant, feminine, mature bitch with a breed-typical head and alert expression. Lovely balanced outline, ideal topline and pleasing furnishings. Excellent make, style and shape; moved confidently with an active, true gait which I preferred to second. My Reserve Bitch CC winner.

2nd: 3766 CHURCH, Mr & Mrs S & L Xanova Legacy At Invanse a well-proportioned bitch with moderate angulation front and rear. Attractive head, dark eyes and alert ears giving a pleasing expression. Well bodied and a free mover with good front action; needs greater confidence and steadier rear action to show to best advantage.

3rd: 3776 MANDERS, Mrs Toni & PRATTEN, Dr M K Bergeau Happy Feeling For Kyann

Class 1775 OB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 3773 LESTER, Mrs L & PREDDY, mr Isaac & MACKIE, miss Ni Ch Domburg Hawksflight Love Me Back an impressive bitch in excellent coat and condition. She has ideal body proportions. Beautiful breed-typical head, correct muzzle-to-skull ratio and high-set, alert ears. Exceptionally well-constructed throughout, with correct rib, firm loins and strong quarters. A true show girl with a keen expression; accurate in footfall from every angle. My Bitch CC winner and Best of Breed.

JUDGE: GRAHAM HILL