Oakengates & District Canine Society

Puppy (3/0) 1st Souska I Belong to You (Mr I Blackshaw & D Roberts) A very pleasing, well-balanced bitch with much to admire. Active and alert, she presented a lovely breed-typical picture. Pleasing head with the correct slight dome, good cushioning to the muzzle and a lovely expression. Well laid shoulder, good spring of rib and nicely constructed throughout. She was the most balanced in the class on the move, where she showed herself to advantage with a free, active gait. A very promising puppy whom I was pleased to award Best Puppy. 2nd Hilshki Heart Full Mischief (S A Perfitt) Larger than the winner but nevertheless of pleasing shape and overall balance. Attractive head and good construction, with a nicely laid shoulder and good front displaying the slight bow characteristic of the breed. He moved with good drive, although could have been a little more settled on the day. I would like to for him to tighten a little in front as he matures. 3rd Hilshki All about Adaline at Marlyoak NAF (Mrs KL Beasley)

Junior (3/2) 1st Clydum Magical Mayhem (Mr I Blackshaw) A very pleasing 14½-month-old black and tan bitch, active and alert with good breed type. Attractive head with a well-proportioned muzzle, correct slight dome to the skull and a lovely dark, oval eye giving a bright expression. Her ears are well positioned, although she could have made a little more use of them today. Pleasing front with the characteristic slight bow to the forelegs and a well-laid shoulder. Firm, level topline which she maintained well, presenting a strong and balanced profile on the move. Moved with a good, active and positive gait. A quality youngster with much to like.

Post Graduate (4/1) 1 Clydum Magic Maid (Mr I Blackshaw & D Roberts) A very attractive bitch with a lovely head of correct shape and proportions. Pleasing slight dome to the skull, together with a well-cushioned muzzle of good width and length. Well-set shoulders, good spring of rib and a firm, level topline which she maintained well on the move. Small, neat feet and developing furnishings completed the picture. Once settled she moved positively and presented a pleasing, balanced outline. A quality bitch with much to admire and a well-deserved class winner. 2 Oldcharm This is Real Love (Miss S Lynch) A larger exhibit than the winner, presenting a pleasing and balanced outline with a good height-to-length relationship. Stronger through the head and a little shorter in muzzle than my winner, but nevertheless possessing many correct features, including a lovely dark, oval eye and well-set ears. Good shoulder placement, attractive harefeet and pleasing furnishings. Well proportioned throughout and balanced in outline 3 Richearon Easy Does it for Hilshki (S A Perfitt)

Open (4/1) 1 Oldcharm Love Generation (Miss S Lynch) A 2½-year-old gold dog who presented a pleasing, breed-typical outline. Masculine head without coarseness, with a dark eye and a well-cushioned muzzle of good width. Good shoulder placement, which are well laid, and a well-ribbed body and pleasing harefeet. Strong and well made behind, which he used to advantage on the move, showing good rear action and drive. His tail is well set and was carried correctly over the back on the move, completing a very attractive picture. A balanced, sound dog Best of Breed. 2 Souska You Got Me (Mr I Blackshaw) Another pleasing exhibit with a good head, attractive muzzle and good width through the lower jaw. His eye was dark and expressive. Well-set ears and correct mouth and bite. Good spring of rib extending well back, with a firm, level topline which he maintained on the move. Well constructed behind and moved soundly to and from, while presenting a pleasing profile in side gait. A sound, balanced exhibit with many breed qualities who fully deserved his placing. 3 Richearon All About Audrey of Hilshki (S A Perfitt)