City Of Birmingham Canine Association

 City of Birmingham Ch Show 5/9/26 Judge Sarah Hattrell

Keeshonds

 SBD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PREDMIESTINA, Miss Anna Mama's Plushy Devils Czar Stepu For Andemavis Masculine dog on the taller side of the standard, he has a well proportioned wedge shaped head with dark muzzle, dark almond shaped eyes with well defined spectacles. He has a moderate neck and straight front with good bone, well balanced fore and aft with tail curled over his back, well presented coat of good colour, moved okay but a little erratic at times.

VD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HICKSON, Miss Natasha L & HICKSON, Mr Colin Ch Kichigai's Only The Lonley VW ShCEx 11 yrs young and in fabulous condition, he has a handsome head with dark muzzle and clear expressive almond eyes, small fine ivy leaf ears well set, good neckline with arch blending into a good forehand, deep chest with well sprung ribs, tail curled nicely over his back, well balanced quarters making a nice overall outline, good coat and colour and expertly handled and presented, moved out with a clean and brisk action out and back and was in consideration for higher honours. Worthy champion indeed.

2nd: MARSHALL, Mrs & Mr Vikki & Sean Arabesque At Devonia (Imp Rus) ShCEx VW, 8 yr old, he is another handsome boy with lots to like, scores in head properties with good wedge and dark muzzle, dark almond eyes with well defined spectacles, enough neck with a decent front assembly, he has a deep chest with well sprung ribs, high set tail curled over his back, strong quarters with firm hocks, he is well coated and has a nice even colour, carrying a little more weight today than ideal but still moved out well and held his shape in profile.

 PD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: JOHNSTON, Mrs Shelley Jane Revlis Sapphire Star, almost a year old, alone but such a cracking puppy, so nice for size and short and compact, really nice head with dark almond eyes obliquely set, well defined spectacles, small dark fine ivy leaf shaped ears well set, lengthy neck with arch blends well into a very good forehand, good depth of chest and spring of rib, tight double curl to his tail which was nicely curled over his back, strong quarters, he has a nice coat and colour with good undercoat, he makes a lovely outline on the stack and moved out briskly and well in all directions holding his shape, delighted to award him BPIB and I am sure he has a promising future.

 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HARRIS, Mrs M & SHARP-BALE, Mrs Jean Neradmik Shooting Star – Just over a year and full of beans today, he has a lovely outline being short and compact as called for in the breed standard also so nice for size, masculine without coarseness I admired his well proportioned head with dark muzzle, he has lovely dark almond shaped obliquely set eyes, dark fine ivy leaf ears well set on his head, lengthy neck with arch blends into well sloped shoulders and straight front with good bone.Well padded round feet. He has a good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, double curl to his high set tail, strong well muscled quarters, quality coat of good colour and well presented, moved out briskly and well RDCC and I am sure will title soon, Best Junior in breed.

 GD NO ENTRIES

 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: MATTHEWS, Messrs M & D & Mrs L & LEE, Mrs T Valindale A Touch Of Royale, Alone but has lots of quality, I liked him for shape and size, he is short and compact and makes a nice outline on the stack, appealed for his wedge shaped head with definite stop and dark muzzle, dark almond obliquely set eyes and has small fine dark ivy leaf ears well set on his head. arched neck sits cleanly on a good forehand with good depth of chest and spring of rib, his tail is curled over his back and his quarters are well muscled and straight when viewed from his rear, he was nicely presented with a good coat and colour, moved out briskly and well from all directions. .I see he is sired by the DCC winner.

 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: HILL, Mr & Mrs A & S Bargeway Dark Knight At Plymkees, 17 mths old this handsome young dog stood out for his overall make and shape, he has a lovely coat and colour and was presented to perfection, he has a masculine head of correct proportions with a dark muzzle and definite stop, lovely dark almond eyes and well defined spectacles, lengthy neck with arch blends into a well made forehand with straight forelegs, good bone and round feet, he has a deep chest with well sprung ribs, excellent double curl to tail with black tip, strong well muscled quarters, he holds his shape so well in profile on the move but is rather exuberant and movement can tighten up a bit as he matures.

2nd: CHURCH, Miss T Voila Mon Vadim Damour For Tykees (Imp) Fra, Another handsome young dog maybe not quite as compact as 1 but makes a shapely outline on the stack, scored highly in head properties with a lovely expression from his dark almond obliquely set eyes, small ivy leaf ears well set and carried, lengthy neck with arch. He has a decent forehand with good bone and round feet, well sprung ribs and firm topline with tail curled over his back, he has strong well muscled quarters, well presented coat of good quality and colour, moved out briskly and well in all directions.

3rd: BENNETT, Miss Alison Zandvoort Mr Sunshine

OD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: BRUNT, Mrs G A Ch Divnyi Drug Dar (imp Rus) – The most attractive dog that I felt fitted the standard really well, he is short and compact in body and so nice for size, masculine without coarseness, I admired his head and expression with small fine dark ivy leaf ears sitting well on his head, dark almond eyes with well defined spectacles, he has a good length of neck with arch blending into a well made forehand with straight forelegs and round cat like feet, his chest is deep and ribs well sprung, topline is firm with a high set tail curled over his back with a black tip, strong hindquarters and hocks, he has a full coat of good colour with a large dense ruff, his coat is harsh and offstanding with a soft thick undercoat, well presented, he scores highly on the move with a brisk action true and straight and holds his shape in profile, pleased to award him the CC today in good company and delighted to hear that his daughters were cc/rcc.

2nd: MILES, Mrs Joan & DEAN, Miss Sarah & CULLEN, Mrs S Ch Skyline's Outlander At Lekkerbek (imp Usa) Another super boy who is well worthy of his title in my opinion, nice for size and makes a good outline of the breed on the stack, he has a quality headpiece with nice eye and expression, his ears are small ivy leaf shape and well set on his head, good neckline with arch fits nicely into a good forehand with good bone and feet, he has a good spring of rib and depth of chest, firm topline with tail curled nicely over his back, strong well muscled quarters and neat hocks, maybe not in his best coat today but has quality and was well presented, moved out briskly and well fore and aft and held his shape in profile.

3rd: JOHNSTON, Mrs Shelley Jane & ATKINSON, Mrs Antonia Winklestar Namid

GCD NO ENTRIES

 SBB NO ENTRIES

 VB (3 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: GREGORY, Ms Dawn Christina Ch Amikirs Bubblelicious Jw, 13 and a half yrs old and carrying her age so well, undoubtedly feminine with a super head shape and dark almond shaped eyes, small dark ivy leaf ears set and used well, lengthy neck with arch blending into a very good forehand, deep chest with well sprung ribs, she is firm in topline with high set tail curled nicely over her back complete with black tip, strong quarters with neat hocks, making a lovely shape on the stack, good coat texture and colour, moving out really well with a spring in her step, a most worthy champion.

2nd: SAUNDERS, Miss J Liefkees Adina, another very nice veteran who makes a lovely shape on the stack presented in fine coat and condition, she has a short compact body.A lovely wedge shaped head with dark muzzle, appealing expression and neat small ivy leaf shaped ears. Good length of neck with arch, she is well balanced fore and aft and has a good depth of chest and spring of rib, straight forelegs with good bone and round cat like feet, strong well muscled quarters with high set tail curled over her back, moved out well with a clean brisk stride and held her shape well in profile.

PB (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PATTISON, Mrs S Eastkees Lavender, really lovely puppy who presents a lovely shape on the stack, nice for size, admired her typical head and expression, dark almond eyes and small neat ears, she has a short compact body with good depth of chest and spring of rib, straight front with good forehand,, excellent double curl to her high set tail. Strong quarters and neat hocks, lovely coat and colour and in good body condition, when she got her nose off the ground she moved really well out and back and held her shape in profile, am sure she will do well as she matures.

2nd: BRUNT, Mrs G A Zandvoort Wind In Her Hair, Quality puppy with lots to like, stands well and makes a nice shape, liked her head and expression, she has a dark muzzle and dark almond eyes obliquely set, slightly larger ears well set, good length of neck blends nicely into a decent forehand, well ribbed with good depth to chest, firm in topline with high set set curled over her back, well balanced quarters with neat hocks, good coat and colour, she moved out briskly and well.

winner and very similar for make and shape, liked her short and compact body, she has a pretty head with a nice expression, neat small ivy leaf ears, arched neck sits cleanly on well sloped shoulder and straight front, deep chest with good spring of rib, firm topline with high set tail, strong well balanced quarters, beautifully presented and handled to get the best from her and she has a lovely coat and colour, moved out well but can tighten up a little.

2nd: AXFORD, Mrs Lisa & SHERWOOD, Mr Steven Watermyth Gota Lota Sass, Really nice feminine youngster slightly longer cast than 1, super head and expression and neat small well set ears, decent length of neck with arch, well made through her forehand, good depth to chest, firm topline and high set tail curled nicely over back, strong well balanced quarters.She has a lovely coat and colour well presented, scored well on the move out and back and pushed 1 all the way.

 GB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: DOWNS, Mrs Ann Torrikees Maggie May, Feminine youngster so nice for size and makes a nice outline on the stack, well proportioned head with dark muzzle, would prefer darker eyes, good length of neck, straight front with good bone and round cat like feet, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs, firm in topline with high set well curled tail over her back, well balanced quarters with neat hocks, good coat and colour, moved out briskly and freely

PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: BARDSLEY, Miss C. N. A New Dawn At S.

 LB (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: PATTISON, Mrs S Eastkees Lilly Of The Valley, Attractive nearly 3 yr old, so nice for size and short and compact in body, feminine well proportioned head with a lovely expression from her dark almond obliquely set eyes, she has small ivy leaf ears, arched neck blends into a well made forehand, deep chest with good spring of rib, firm in topline with high set tail curled over her back, strong well made quarters and neat hocks, she has a lovely coat and colour and when she got her act together she moved out really well and true out and back holding a good profile.

2nd: HENSON, Mr Mark & DEARMAN, Ms Samantha Zandvoort Eternal Flame For Pyrekees, 3 yr old and a daughter of my DCC winner I see, she has a lovely outline on the stack although slightly obscured by her huge coat, she is short and compact in body with a lovely head and expression, enough neck blending into a decent forehand with good depth of chest, firm in topline with a high set tail curled over her back, she has strong quarters and is well balanced all through, carrying a tad too much weight for me but still moved out freely and well fore and aft.

3rd: RING, Mrs Jane Neradmik Tinseltown At Baleissa

 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: BRUNT, Mrs G A Ch Zandvoort Grace's Secret, Ultra smart and caught my eye whenever I looked around, she makes a lovely shape on the stack, feminine head of good proportions with dark muzzle, dark almond shaped eyes obliquely set and showing well defined spectacles, she has small ivy leaf ears, arched neck of good length blending into a good front assembly, short and compact in body with good depth of chest and spring of rib, firm topline with high set tail curled nicely over, strong well muscled quarters with neat hocks, lovely coat and colour so well presented, came into her own on the move and didnt put a paw wrong, she moves straight and true, alert and on her toes, pleased to award her the CC & BOB just pipping her sire to the top spot.

2nd: BRUNT, Mrs G A Ch Zandvoort Moonlight, Half sister to 1 and another beauty, loved her pretty feminine head with alert expression from her dark almond shaped eyes, she has a lengthy arched neck blending into a good forehand with straight front, good depth to chest and spring of rib she is compact and short in body, firm in topline with high set tail, well balanced quarters, stands well and presents a lovely outline of the breed, she has a good coat and colour and is in fine body condition, well schooled she moved briskly and straight and holds her shape in profile.RBCC

3rd: MARSHALL, Mrs & Mr Vikki & Sean Devonia Black Pearl

GCB NO ENTRIES