National Working & Pastoral Breeds Society

Judge Ms T Forsey (Muzoku).

Thank you to the committee for the invitation to judge this fabulous Show Just a quick note: I do understand that some do not believe in preparing the dogs for shows by washing and brushing However, it really isn’t nice for a Judge to have to put their hands on these dogs if they are not clean and its not nice for the other dogs who follow them to have a Judge with hands that smell of urine to go over them It was not “a little accident” my hands smelled for the rest of the day despite washing my hands multiple times and using alcohol gel. I’m sure your own dogs do not feel comfortable either.

Despite this I had a good entry and there was enough quality for me to have to make some difficult decisions Some very promising youngsters coming through too so in all, a fabulous day.

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

Puppy D/B (1) 1 abs

POST GRADUATE D/B (2)

1.FORMAN’S KASTINA HEART OF LUTETIA TO SUZDANS (B)

I really liked this young female who was so well put together Feminine in outline yet retaining strength for age and size. Attractive headpiece with lovely expression. Dark eye well set ears which were used to her advantage Good strength to muzzle in proportion to skull. Moderate length of neck into well laid shoulder Excellent coat texture, bone and substance Bredth and depth of chest as it should be for age with still time to develop fully She came into her own on the move Once she found the correct gait to accommodate the floor, she showed a well balanced, powerful gait retaining strength in rear she is very true on the move in all directions. Super character and temperament. RBOB

2.AMIS & STANLEY’S DRAYALES PRESENT VERDANDI JW (D)

2 year old male of quality and type. Masculine head with excellent expression, broad skull and muzzle Muscular and well toned all through Excellent bone for size and Struggled with the floor today.

LIMIT D/B (0)

OPEN (0)

1.STEVENS’ CH WINDGUNN’S BLAZE TO ASHVENS (D)

The standout dog for me today A very balanced outline which was strong and powerful to the eye and did not disappoint under hand. Strong, masculine head with a beautiful expression His ears were well set and in balance. He could use them a little better to his advantage but that did not detract from all of his other qualities Excellent bone and substance Well sprung rib Balanced angulation muscular loin and well set tail Excellent muscle tone and conditioning with super coat texture Lovely strong hocks which were straight on the stand and on the move. Firm strong topline maintained on the move which looked both powerful and effortless coving the ground with ease. He was a joy to watch and my eye was drawn to him for balance and free movement Super temperament, calm and confident yet alert to surroundings. A well deserved BOB Thrilled to see him awarded PG3 later in the day.

2.KEARNAN’S SWNYNANT ICON JW (D)

2 year old male of good size Good head proportions but would prefer a better eye shape. Moderate bone and substance. Balanced angles. Correct coat texture Chest to elbows Would like a little more breadth to chest. Powerful on the move but not as clean as my class winner.

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (GROENENDAEL)

JUNIOR D/B (0)

POST GRADUATE (2)

1.SCOTTS DOMBURG PURE LOVE FOR ANIESH (B)

Very nice outline on this pretty youngster. Correct head planes and expression Balanced angles Moderate bone and nice feet. Dark eye Well set ears. Built well with with good depth to chest, firm topline and well set tail. A little unsure on the surface and a little unsettled however once handler made effort to engage her attention she showed excellent movement and footfall. Concentration and connection were much improved in the challenge and she was awarded BOB.

2.DAVIS’ DEBRUIX AGATHA CHRISTIE (B)

Another attractive exhibit Pretty expression Good angles moderate bone Tidy feet. Unsettled on the move and very unsure on the surface Another who needs to work on the connection with the dog in the ring.

OPEN (1)

1.SNOOK’S UGNI-BLANCDES PERLES NOIRES AT ASHJACK IMP FRA (D)

Pretty head and expression with balanced features. Very nice temperament Maturing nicely with more still to come. Medium bone Super coat Not as clean on the move as my BOB RBOB

BELGIAN SHEPHERD DOG (TERVUEREN)

JUNIOR D/B (1)

1.SUTTON’S NIAVANA SIMPLY RED WITH KYANN (D)

Pleasing on the stand with good balance and outline Attractive masculine head Dark eye, good pigment and high well set ears. He is really quite a well balanced dog and he was deserved of his BOB, however his handler could work on her ringcraft skills to bring out the best of him.

POST GRADUATE D/B (0)

OPEN (0)

BELGIAN SHEPHERD MALINOIS

JUNIOR D/B (0)

POST GRAD D/B (0)

OPEN D/B (2)

1.DAVIS’ CH FORYD EL CAPITAN (D)

A tall male showing a good outline of strength. Dark obliquely set eye. Ears a little low and not used as well as 2. Balanced angles Enough bone for size Correct feet. Was moved well and showed a clean gait in all directions

2.DAVIS’ CH FORYD ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH (D)

Another exhibit with stronger head Not quite as elegant in expression Again would prefer ears to be set higher. Good angles and moderate bone Tidy feet Covered the ground well just not quite as together as class winner.

BEAUCERON

JUNIOR (2)

1.HARRELL AND BRANCHFLOWER’S BEAUKITAS AVA’S ENDEAVOUR (B)

What a cracking little puppy she is. I loved her enthusiasm and character and she thoroughly enjoyed herself which is so important for a puppy. Lovely outline which is very well balanced. Beautiful expression with darkest of eye and well set ears . Just so pretty Correct bite and black pigment Her chest is deep and well sprung for age and her angles were well balanced front and back Excellent substance for age with beautiful feet A little unsettled to start but handler managed to settle her and she showed excellent side gait and footfall. One to watch in this breed I think BPIB and RBOB

2.GOULD’S MERDELAINES HAUT DE BARRY (D)

16 month old male of strong outline and good proportions in profile Masculine head Would like better ear carriage but he has a lovely dark eye and kind expression. Plenty of bone and substance for age with excellent texture to his Harlequin coat A little on the heavy side.

POST GRAD D/B (4) 1 abs

1.HARRELL AND BRANCHFLOWER’S BEAUKITA’S MCCRORY PARK (B)

A bitch that I have judged previously and I must say improves each time I see her Springing back into shape after a litter and putting on a super performance She has strength yet retains elegance and has a super attitude and temperament. Lovely outline in profile with bone in balance to frame. Beautiful head and expression and well set and carried ears Black pigment. Lovely feet and slight slope to pastern Well balanced all through with corret tail set She was faultless on the move today and I was pleased to award her BOB

2.DANDRIDGE’S BEAUKITA’S HYDE PARK (B)

Another pretty bitch with good balance in profile Attractive head good body proportions and excellent coat texture Good bone and feet Retainined elegance Just not as together on the move as my class winner.

3.GOULD’S MERDELAINES PANDORA (B)

OPEN (2) 1abs

1.GOULD’S U’KANADES BERGERS NOIRS DU JEDI AT MERDELAINE NAF TAF (D)

Very nice in profile this 2 year old male has a lovely head and expression with a beautiful dark eye and well set ears. Lovely outline and balanced angulation Very nice front construction. Good spring of rib and slight tuck up. Bone in balance to frame and nice feet and slight slope to pasterns I really liked him he just struggled with the floor a bit today which had an effect on his movement. He covered the ground well just a little uncoordinated at the rear.