South East Of England Dobermann Club

SOUTH EAST OF ENGLAND DOBERMANN CLUB

OPEN SHOW 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026

It is always an honour to be asked to judge by a breed club. Meeting such a friendly, hard-working committee made the day much more enjoyable and put me at ease on arrival, with plenty of tea and homemade cake! My two stewards were a godsend: they were very efficient and kept me in order throughout the day. My thanks also go to the exhibitors who stayed for the afternoon show; it was much appreciated, and it was an honour to judge your Dobermanns.

All exhibits were presented to me in excellent condition and had correct mouths. Most moved well, although two were lame on the day, which was most unfortunate. Some also flew around the ring, which may look flashy but is not appropriate.

BABY PUPPY DOG (2,0) 1. MORGAN SUPETAS GWYDION. Four-month-old black with a super, alert temperament. Very balanced in outline, with correct height-to-length proportions. Well-set front with good width and depth already. Excellent depth of brisket, equal to the height of the foreleg. Correct length of upper arm and shoulder. I like to see a defined wither when I run my hand along the full length of the neck and body, with only a couple of fingers between the scapulae—a sign that the elbows will be tucked in and the front reach tight and sound. Excellent quarters, with promising width to the second thigh. Strong, well-set hocks. Correct, tight, cat-like feet with short nails. Strong, short back. Well-set tail, carried well on the move. Strong, elegant, well-set neck. Gorgeous head in proportion to his body, with good length of foreface and correct head planes. Slight stop, as required, with well-set, alert ears. Clean through the head, with no excess wrinkle. Correct, dark, almond-shaped eye, well set. Excellent mouth and correct scissor bite. Moved well once settled, covering the ground efficiently while keeping his outline. Presented beautifully to the judge. A little darling, I’m sure. Very promising, Best Baby Puppy in Show. 2. PUTTNAM ROSEBEBE GOLDEN EMBER. Slightly older than 1 and another promising black. Well off for bone and substance, and a larger type than 1. Well-set front with good length of shoulder and upper arm. Strong back, with a straight topline and well-set tail. Very promising head with good length of foreface. Excellent mouth and bite. Alert, expressive eye of the correct shape and colour, and well set. Moved well. I just preferred the more balanced outline of 1.

BABY PUPPY BITCH (2,0) BEST BABY PUPPY BITCH. 1. EVERLEY MANZART LIKE I LOVE YOU. Five-and-a-half-month-old brown with lots of potential. Beautifully balanced and square in outline, as required by the standard. Elegant and feminine, yet with excellent size, substance and bone. Well-placed front with excellent length and lay of shoulder and upper arm. Strong, short, firm back with a well-set tail. Strong rear quarters with perfect angulation and good width to the first and second thighs. Strong, straight hocks. A beautiful, classic head developing in proportion to the body. Excellent, alert and showy temperament. Excellent parallel head planes, with good length of foreface. Slight stop and a clean, flat skull free from wrinkle. Excellent bite, excellent pigmentation and well filled under the eyes. Correct almond-shaped eye that is not too deeply set. Neat ears of the correct size, well set. Elegant, strong neck. Neat, well-arched feet and tidy, short nails. Correct eye shape and colour. Moved well for one so young. She just needs to grow into her body and fill out in front. A promising future, I’m sure. 2. EVANS AMAZON BLACK KAVIAR. Another promising puppy at an awkward stage of growth. Well balanced in body, with a correct square outline. Developing a beautiful head that is long and clean throughout. Excellent shoulder placement, with excellent lay and length of shoulder and upper arm. Beautifully presented, as always, by this kennel. Another I will follow with interest.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (1,0) 1. GOODALL MIANNAS MISSISSIPPI STUD. BEST DOG, RESERVE BEST IN SHOW, BEST OPPOSITE SEX, BEST DOG PUPPY AND BEST PUPPY IN SHOW. Nine-month-old black, beautifully square in profile. Well-placed shoulders with good lay and length of shoulder and upper arm, and defined withers. Excellent chest that is developing well. Excellent depth of brisket, equal in proportion to the height of the foreleg. Strong pasterns and beautiful, tight, cat-like feet with neatly trimmed nails. Strong topline and excellent tail set. Excellent rear angulation, with good width to the first and second thighs. Well-set hocks. Strong, elegant neck. Classic head with the required wedge shape when viewed from above and from the side. Excellent length of foreface and well filled under the eyes. Excellent almond-shaped eye of the correct colour, not too deeply set. Slight stop, as required, and a clean, flat skull in proportion to the foreface, with no excessive wrinkle or loose neck skin. Well-tucked-in elbows. Excellent mouth with large, well-spaced teeth. Delightful, alert temperament. Well schooled and presented in excellent condition. Moved away well. An outstanding puppy with a bright future ahead.

PUPPY DOG (1,0) 1. GOODALL MIANNAS MISSISSIPPI STUD. 

JUNIOR DOG (5,2) 1. GOODALL MIANNAS MISSISSIPPI STUD. Winner of Puppy Dog & MPD. 2. BLACK ROSEBEBE I AM HERE AT MARSHDOBES. Well-balanced brown of excellent size and substance. Strong neck. Excellent, well-developed chest with correct depth of brisket. Elbows well tucked in. Strong pasterns and correct, cat-like feet. Correct proportion of foreleg length. Good width throughout the body, with well-sprung ribs. Strong, firm topline and correct tail set. Well-balanced head with a well-proportioned skull, good length of foreface and an excellent mouth. I just preferred the rear angulation and overall balance of 1. 3. BOWDLER ROSEBEBE BEAM ME UP FOR INVERTEIGN.

YEARLING DOG (1,0) 1. BOWDLER ROSEBEBE BEAM ME UP FOR INVERTEIGN. Another well-balanced male of excellent size and substance. Well developed in chest, with good depth of brisket and good width and depth throughout the body. Strong topline. Shown well.

GRADUATE DOG (3,1) 1. GOODALL MIANNAS MISSISSIPPI STUD. Winner of Puppy Dog. 2. BOWDLER ROSEBEBE BEAM ME UP FOR INVERTEIGN. Winner of Yearling Dog.

POST GRADUATE DOG (1,0) 1. BOWDLER ROSEBEBE BEAM ME UP FOR INVERTEIGN. Winner of Yearling Dog.

LIMIT DOG (1,1) ABS.

OPEN DOG (2,0) RESERVE BEST DOG. 1. GROVES, CHRISTENSEN & LAFFORD LATEAGAIN STARSTRUCK. Strong neck and well-developed chest. Correct depth of brisket and height of foreleg. I liked this male’s head and its proportions. Clean throughout, with no excess wrinkles. Well-set ears. Good length of foreface and correct ratio to skull. Excellent mouth. Correct eye shape, expression and colour. Moved well in all directions. A really sound, good-moving male who is mature and well balanced in outline. He is all male, yet still elegant, as required by the standard. 2. WITHDRAWN. I gave the exhibitor the option to withdraw because the male was unfortunately lame in his near-side hind leg on the day.

VETERAN DOG (1,0) 1. WEDGBURY MANZART WAR EMBLEM. Seven-year-old black who carries his age well. Well balanced in body, with a well-developed chest. Correct depth of brisket and proportion of foreleg. Strong, elegant neck. Strong, firm back. Good underline and tuck-up. Correct eye shape and colour. Well-proportioned head that is clean throughout, with no excess wrinkle.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (1,0) 1. WITHDRAWN. I gave the exhibitor the option to withdraw because the puppy was unfortunately lame in her offside hind leg on the day. A promising puppy.

PUPPY BITCH (0,0)

JUNIOR BITCH (3,1) 1. SHARP & GOODALL MIANNA FULL CIRCLE WITH MARTIFERS. BEST BITCH AND BEST IN SHOW. Fifteen-month-old black combining strength and elegance. Beautifully balanced in outline. Strong, elegant neck flowing into a well-developed chest. Excellent depth of brisket and excellent lay and length of shoulder, correctly angled to the upper arm. Strong, firm topline that slopes slightly from withers to croup, with an excellent tail set. Correct, well-muscled quarters and strong hocks. Excellent underline. Well-sprung ribs giving her good width throughout the body. Beautiful, feminine head with the correct wedge shape when viewed from the side and above. Excellent head planes, with correct proportions of foreface and skull. Slight, defined stop, as required. Well-set ears. Well filled under the eyes. Clean throughout, with no excess wrinkle. Strong jaw of good depth and width. Excellent mouth with large, well-spaced teeth. Correct eye shape and colour, giving her a lovely expression. Handled well and shown in excellent condition. Moved well in profile, with excellent reach in front and drive behind. She just had a little more sparkle than the Open winner today. I was delighted that she won her first CC at Richmond the very next day. Congratulations; I will watch her career with interest. 2. PUTTNAM ROSEBEBE FUN HOUSE. Another quality bitch who is well balanced in outline. Well developed in front, with correct depth of brisket. Well-sprung ribs giving her excellent width and depth throughout. Correct topline and underline. Appealing head with good head planes and a clean skull. Well-set ears. Moved very well in profile and was handled well.

YEARLING BITCH (1,1) ABS.

GRADUATE BITCH (2,0) 1. SHARP & GOODALL MIANNA FULL CIRCLE WITH MARTIFERS. 2. CHAMBERLIN MANZART HARLIEQUINN. Three-year-old who is again well balanced in outline, with correct length-to-height proportions. Strong, elegant neck flowing smoothly into a well-developed chest. Correct depth of brisket. Well-sprung ribs giving her good width and depth throughout. Excellent underline. Strong, muscular quarters. Moves well in profile, with correct reach and drive.

POST GRADUATE BITCH (1,1) ABS.

LIMIT BITCH (2,1) 1. CALDICOTT ARITAUR CIRILLA WITH PHILMONT JW SHCEX OSW. Another quality bitch who is well balanced in outline. Strong, elegant neck flowing into a well-developed front, with correct depth of brisket and height of foreleg. Strong pasterns and correct, cat-like feet. Well-sprung ribs giving her excellent width and depth throughout. Correct topline that is strong, firm and slightly sloping, as required. Well-angulated quarters with correct width of first and second thighs. Muscular and strong. Good length and lay of shoulder, with correct length of upper arm. Well handled and moved well.

OPEN BITCH (4,2) RESERVE BEST BITCH. 1. EVANS AMAZON UNTIL I FOUND YOU. A super-quality bitch at only 14 months. Beautifully balanced in outline and elegant. Well developed in front, with correctly set shoulders. Correct length and lay of shoulder, and correct angle and length of upper arm. Correct depth of brisket, with perfect proportion to the foreleg. Strong pasterns and well-trimmed nails. Excellent underline. Strong, firm topline. Correct tail set and strong quarters, with excellent width of first and second thighs. Her head is classic, with the correct ratio of foreface to skull. Slight stop, as required, with no wrinkle. Well-set ears. Correct wedge shape when viewed from the side and above. Well-shaped, almond eye of the correct colour, not too deeply set, as required. Moved soundly in all directions at the correct speed for her. She pushed the Junior Bitch hard, and I can quite see why she is sitting on two CCs at such a young age. Stunning. I will follow her career with interest. 2. GROVES & HYETT LATEAGAIN WISH UPON A STAR JW. Another well-balanced bitch, full of quality. Strong, firm topline, slightly sloping as required. Strong, well-muscled quarters. Excellent underline. Well developed in front, with correct depth of brisket and well-sprung ribs giving her width and depth throughout the body. Another classic head of correct proportions. Excellent eye shape and colour. Moved well.

VETERAN BITCH (0,0)

JUDGE: Michael Bruggenburg-Rothschild (Merribox).