Club Championship Show 17 October 2009

Mrs. L. Stevenson (Culnor) (Dogs)
Mr. J. Colgan (Aquacanis) (Bitches)

B.I.S.: Baldock Mrs C & Sheridan Mrs J, Cannon Bears Never Forget Imp

Dogs

Minor Puppy Dog, Entries: 6 (2 )
1st Burrows Mr & Mrs J & G, MAYOSS GEORGIO THE ARTIST
DoB: 21.3.09 Breeder: Owner. Wanitopa Barber Of Seville At Millthorpe - Geminorum Fiammetta At Mayoss
2nd Roberts. Mr C & Mrs T, MAYOSS BLACK DIAMOND BAY
DoB: 21.3.09 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Burrows. Wanitopa Barber Of Seville At Millthorpe - Geminorum Fiammetta At Mayoss
3rd Carr. Mr B, ALPHABEAR SUPER TROUPER AT SAUVTAGE
DoB: 20.3.09 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Hobbs. Dk Ch Cannon Bears Second To None - Ch. Sheridel Nerissa Of Alphabear
Puppy Dog, Entries: 6 (1 )
1st Woods Mr M & Mrs L, DARKPEAK MCSANTA'S TIPPLE
DoB: 12.12.08 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Farrar. Hanningfield Sequoia - Paola Vom Trieberg Of Darkpeak
2nd Vasey. Mrs & Mr, DARKPEAK SINGAPORE SLING
DoB: 12.12.08 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Farrar. Hanningfield Sequoia - Paola Vom Trieberg Of Darkpeak
3rd Dobbin Mr W & Mrs A, BROOKLYNBEAR EUPHORIA
DoB: 13.1.09 Breeder: Owner. Ir. Ch., Ch. Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear - Ir Ch., Ch. Beecreek's Brooklynbear Comedy
Veteran Dog, Entries: 7 (2 )
1st Howells. Mrs S, STELAMAH HINT OF GOLD
DoB: 23.9.02 Breeder: Mrs. S. Lloyd-Denman. Shalowseas Legal Justice - Stelamah Dream Girl
  Best Veteran in Show, Best Veteran Dog, Best Brown Dog in Show
2nd Groves. Mr & Mrs M & J, STELAMAH FIRE ONYX AT BRIDGESTONE J.W. SHCM
DoB: 3.1.02 Breeder: Mrs. S. Lloyd-Denman. Int. Ch. Watervalley Marvin Gaye Of Merrybear - Merrybear Twilight Express To Stelamah Jw Shcm
3rd Richardson. Mrs, PARADESO SPIRITO DI ITALIA
DoB: 1.7.02 Breeder: Owner. Main Tickle It Happened One Night - Shalowseas Just An Illusion At Paradeso
Junior Dog, Entries: 7 (2 )
1st Gadson. Mr A, CEWRIRDWR LLYN VYRNVY AT URSAMAJOR
DoB: 13.5.08 Breeder: Mr W & Mrs C Lloyd. Goldbears All Alone - Abbeydore Sea Fochia Hefo Cewrirdwr
2nd Walker. Mr S & Mrs C, HANNINGFIELD SELF PORTRAIT
DoB: 17.10.08 Breeder: Owner. Stelamah Just Jeremy - Hanningfield Evening Star  Best Puppy Dog
3rd Leech. Mr G & Mrs P, DIRTY DANCING DE L'ILIADE ET L'ODYSSEE (IMP FRA)
DoB: 21.5.08 Breeder: Mrs. S. Stimpson. Newf Mermaid Yentl - Bring Me Gold De L'iliade Et L'odyssee (imp Fra)
Yearling Dog, Entries: 6 (2 )
1st Milne. & Lyall Mr & Mrs A & J Mrs & Mrs D & C, SCOTIABEAR TALK OF THE TOWN AT RATHMIL JW SHCM
DoB: 18.2.08 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Lyall. Ch. & Am/Dk. Ch. Pouch Coves Onyxbay Wizard - Scotiabear Miss Marple
  Reserve Best in Show, Best Dog in Show, Best Black Dog in Show
2nd Land. & Blanken Miss M N & Mrs S E,, KYRIMARA OBERON
DoB: 10.4.08 Breeder: Ms Monique Blanken. Newf Mermaid Fellow - Kyrimara Flame Of Light
3rd Sandham. H J, SEAFAR CHIEF CRAZY HORSE OF SANDEAST
DoB: 27.10.07 Breeder: Mrs. Ratter. Lifeguard On The Rocks At Karazan Via Seafar - Seafar Rosebud River
Post Graduate Dog, Entries: 11 (0 )
1st Bown. Mr R & Mrs J, SANDBEARS MACK SUPER LINER FOR BOWNBEARS
DoB: 15.10.07 Breeder: Mrs. S. Blake. Ir. Ch., Ch. Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear - Mayoss Dream Maker Of Sandbears
2nd Burns. Mr G Mrs D, KYRIMARA ARC EN CIEL
DoB: 15.3.07 Breeder: Ms Monique Blanken. Fr Pol Ger Int Ch Ugly-bugly Des Oursons Du Vent - Kyrimara Fire Blaze
3rd Springthorpe. Mrs A P, WANITOPA BARBER OF SEVILLE AT MILLTHORPE
DoB: 25.8.07 Breeder: Mrs. J. Leicester-Hope. Willowbears Any Given Sunday - Springcreeks Her Majesty
Mid Limit Dog, Entries: 3 (1 )
1st Barnard. Mr & Mrs D.j, BLACKTIDE HARLING HERO
DoB: 11.9.07 Breeder: Mr. M. & Mrs. P. Leonard. Mayoss Booker - Hanningfield Stream Dancer At Blacktide
2nd Edwards. Mrs L C, MERRYBEAR STEVIE WONDER
DoB: 21.4.07 Breeder: Mr. Cutts, Mr. Galvin. Uragan King Of Helluland - Merrybear Mary J Blyge
Limit Dog, Entries: 7 (0 )
1st Hobbs & Raven. Miss A & Mr M, MAYOSS YOU TWO JW
DoB: 22.2.07 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Burrows. Paradeso Spirito Di Italia - Mayoss Indian Summer
2nd James Miss J, SHALOWSEAS TAKE THE STAND
DoB: 10.11.05 Breeder: Mrs. S. Morgan. Shalowseas Legal Justice - Shalowseas Double Jeopardy
3rd Burrows Mr & Mrs J & G, MAYOSS RIMINI
DoB: 29.9.06 Breeder: Owner. Shalowseas Pagliaccio - Honeybears Going For Gold At Mayoss
Open Dog, Entries: 9 (0 )
1st Blake. Mr M & Mrs S, ROSE WANTED ACADIAN FRENCH IT WILL SPEAK FOR SANDBEARS (IMP) NAF TAF
DoB: 5.11.05 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Lecomte. Riversides Staying Alive - Rose Wanted Tequila (Imp) Naf Taf
  Best Landseer in Show, Reserve Best Dog in Show, Best Landseer Dog in Show
2nd Sheridan. Mrs J & Walker. Mr S, CH HANNINGFIELD TOUCH OF MAGIC JW SHCM
DoB: 23.9.07 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs.S. Walker. Ch. & Am/Dk. Ch. Pouch Coves Onyxbay Wizard - Hanningfield Evening Star
3rd Dobbin Mr W & Mrs A, IR. CH., CH. FAIRWEATHERS KNOCKOUT WITH BROOKLYNBEAR
DoB: 5.11.05 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Salina. Darbydale Smart Alec - Fairweathers A Fine Fellow From Salina
Special Open Dog (Black), Entries: 1 (0 )
1st Ashdown. Miss S., Bedford. Mr D, & Waller,. Mrs. S., INT.CH KING OF HELLULAND THE DEEP BLUE AT CHATEAUNEWF
DoB: 21.2.05 Breeder: Mrs Krockovci. Black Pride Adonis From Skippers - King Of Helluland Milky Way
Special Open Dog (Brown), Entries: 6 (0 )
1st Howells. Mrs S, STELAMAH HINT OF GOLD
DoB: 23.9.02 Breeder: Mrs. S. Lloyd-Denman. Shalowseas Legal Justice - Stelamah Dream Girl
  Best Veteran in Show, Best Veteran Dog, Best Brown Dog in Show
2nd Howard-challis. Mr K & Mrs K, PARADESO SPIRIT IN THE SKY
DoB: 23.2.06 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Richardson. Paradeso Spirito Di Italia - Paradeso Foxy Lady
3rd Lee. Mr N & Mrs T, NAVRANGI INDIAN DREAM
DoB: 26.5.07 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Lee. Evanpark De Lorean - Evanpark Firecat At Navrangi
Special Open Dog (Landseer), Entries: 6 (0 )
1st Springthorpe. Mrs A P, DARKPEAK RAGING STORM FROM MILLTHORPE JW
DoB: 14.6.07 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Farrar. Threeponds Mountain Music At Millthorpe - Paola Vom Trieberg Of Darkpeak
2nd Leech. Mr G & Mrs P, SEAFAR COAST TO COAST
DoB: 16.5.06 Breeder: Mrs. Ratter. Lifeguard On The Rocks At Karazan Via Seafar - Seafar Rosebud River
3rd Leech. Mr G & Mrs P, DIRTY DANCING DE L'ILIADE ET L'ODYSSEE (IMP FRA)
DoB: 21.5.08 Breeder: Mrs. S. Stimpson. Newf Mermaid Yentl - Bring Me Gold De L'iliade Et L'odyssee (imp Fra)

Bitches

Minor Puppy Bitch, Entries: 7 (2 )
1st Springthorpe. Mrs A P, MAYOSS WHITER SHADE OF PALE TO MILLTHORPE
DoB: 21.3.09 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Burrows. Wanitopa Barber Of Seville At Millthorpe - Geminorum Fiammetta At Mayoss  Best Landseer Bitch in Show
2nd Lewis. Miss K, SANDBEARS RED ROSE
DoB: 14.2.09 Breeder: Mrs. S. Blake. Goldbears Beefeater - Mayoss Dream Maker Of Sandbears
3rd Pallett. Mrs S, SHEENMARIE ORPHAN ANNIE
DoB: 6.4.09 Breeder: Owner. Tylerways Murphy's Dream With Sheenmarie - Sheenmarie Going For Gold
Puppy Bitch, Entries: 12 (2 )
1st Parker. Mr H & Mrs J, EVANPARK MARILYN ROSE
DoB: 21.11.08 Breeder: Owner. Ch. Evanpark Bruce Almighty - Evanpark Paula At Latchcroft
  Best Puppy in Show, Best Puppy Bitch
2nd Dobbin Mr W & Mrs A, BROOKLYNBEAR PICASSO
DoB: 13.1.09 Breeder: Owner. Ir. Ch., Ch. Fairweathers Knockout With Brooklynbear - Ir Ch., Ch. Beecreek's Brooklynbear Comedy
3rd Morrell. Mrs C, EVANPARK LIBERTY OF THE SEAS
DoB: 24.11.08 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Parker. Ch. Evanpark Bruce Almighty - Ordiefauld Emerald With Evanpark NAF TAF
Veteran Bitch, Entries: 8 (3 )
1st Archer. Ms. S. C., SHALOWSEAS ON THE DOUBLE OF TALLISBAY
DoB: 11.11.00 Breeder: Mrs. S. Morgan. Mayoss Booker - Shalowseas Wait N See
2nd Evans Mr & Mrs J & R, ABBEYDORE SEA FIORE
DoB: 5.7.02 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Evans. Gypsysprings Francesco - Abbeydore Pride Of The Seas
3rd Richardson. Mrs, PARADESO FOXY LADY
DoB: 20.7.01 Breeder: Owner. Shalowseas Legal Justice - Paradeso Classico
Junior Bitch, Entries: 9 (3 )
1st Ford. Miss M F, OHOIS EURORA'S NORTHERN LIGHT
DoB: 30.8.08 Breeder: Mrs S Nordtveit. Schimos Oye Comeo Va - Little Bears Dī The Virgin Mary Black
2nd Townley-wells. Mr & Mrs, Townley-wells. Mr D & Townley-wells. Mrs M, SOLWAYBAY QUEEN OF CO MAYO
DoB: 7.5.08 Breeder: Mr I M Smith , Mrs Byers. Goldbears All Alone - Merrybear Dianna Ross
3rd Byers & Smith Mrs Pm & Mr I M, SOLWAYBAY SAMIRA
DoB: 7.5.08 Breeder: Mr I M Smith , Mrs Byers. Goldbears All Alone - Merrybear Dianna Ross
Yearling Bitch, Entries: 10 (3 )
1st Baldock Mrs C & Sheridan Mrs J, CANNON BEARS NEVER FORGET IMP
DoB: 7.4.08 Breeder: Mr E Paulsen. Am/Ch Fairweathers Kindred Spirit - Cannon Bears My Girl You Blush
  Best in Show, Best Black in show, Best Bitch in Show, Best Black Bitch in Show
2nd Ratter. Mrs L, SEAFAR MAMBO
DoB: 31.10.07 Breeder: Owner. Darkpeak Faery Nuff - Seafar Salsa
3rd Binks Mr Ma & Mrs Ca, MIDNIGHT LADY'S PROMISE AT NORDICANGEL (IMP HUN)
DoB: 8.2.08 Breeder: Ms. Z. Somos. Midnight Lady's Walk Like A Man To Nordicangel - Missisippi - Missouri El Midnight Lady
Post Graduate Bitch, Entries: 13 (6 )
1st Poulter. Mr R, SEAFAR SAMBA
DoB: 31.10.07 Breeder: Mrs. Ratter. Darkpeak Faery Nuff - Seafar Salsa
2nd Leicester-hope Mrs J, STORY REX EMILIA ROMAGNA IMP IT
DoB: 25.2.08 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Ballandix. Springcreeks Best Seller - Story Rex Stardus Delo Muchachos
3rd Baugh. Mr D & Mrs L J, QUIETSTORM SOLSTICE
DoB: 12.10.07 Breeder: Owner. Darkpeak Faery Nuff - Stelamah Sealed With A Kiss
Mid Limit Bitch, Entries: 7 (1 )
1st Blake. Mr M & Mrs S, CAYUGA SLAM DUNK AT SANDBEARS IMP
DoB: 1.7.07 Breeder: Mr M Massas. Pouch Coves Heads I Win Cayuga - Cayuga Its A Wild World Of Bonaventura
2nd Byers & Smith Mrs Pm & Mr I M, SANDBEARS PERFECT STRANGER AT SOLWAYBAY
DoB: 1.1.08 Breeder: Mrs. S. Blake. Goldbears All Alone - Ch. Sandbears Americano
3rd Lloyd-denman. Mrs S, STELAMAH LADY PIAGGIO
DoB: 5.8.07 Breeder: Owner. Shalowseas Pagliaccio - Stelamah Dream Girl
Limit Bitch, Entries: 14 (7 )
1st Lloyd. Mr W J & Mrs C E, CEWRIRDWR LLYN GWYNANT
DoB: 9.9.06 Breeder: Owner. Blackbears Avenues Empyre Max - Abbeydore Sea Foschia Hefo Cewrirdwr
2nd Warke. Miss S, SHALOWSEAS SHE'A A DIAMOND AT WATERBEARS
DoB: 16.6.07 Breeder: Mrs. S. Morgan. Mayoss Cadillac Fleetwood - Paradeso Copyright Shalowseas
3rd Constable. Mrs S J, HANNINGFIELD WATER WILLOW
DoB: 19.8.03 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs.S. Walker. Mayoss Booker - Mooncussers Atlantic Crossing For Hanningfield
Open Bitch, Entries: 9 (2 )
1st Blake. Mr M & Mrs S, CH. SANDBEARS AMERICANO
DoB: 17.11.05 Breeder: Owner. Int. Ch. Pouch Coves Walk Tall Cayuga - Kjalarnes Glamour Bear At Sandbears  Reserve Best Bitch in Show
2nd Dobbin Mr W & Mrs A, IR CH., CH. BEECREEK'S BROOKLYNBEAR COMEDY
DoB: 5.7.06 Breeder: Mrs G Graham. Fairweathers Headmaster - Am Ch. Beecreek's Lucky Seven
3rd Land Mr R & Mrs S E, TAWISCARA ROXANNE
DoB: 14.7.04 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Land. Int. Ch. Watervalley Marvin Gaye Of Merrybear - Merrybear Billie Holiday For Tawiscara
Special Open Bitch (Black), Entries: 8 (2 )
1st Richardson. Mrs, HANNINGFIELD BLUE MOON AT PARADESO
DoB: 9.8.05 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs.S. Walker. Paradeso Spirito Di Italia - Hanningfield First Edition
2nd Cutts & Galvin. Mr G & Mr P, BEAUTENOIR UNFORGETTABLE AT MERRYBEAR
DoB: 7.9.06 Breeder: Ms Blok. Merrybear Barry White - Beautenoir My Girl Lollipop
3rd Hill G & J, HANNINGFIELD PRINCESS LEIA
DoB: 2.5.02 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs.S. Walker. Mayoss Booker - Mooncussers Clear Sailing For Hanningfield Shcm  Best Veteran Bitch
Special Open Bitch (Brown), Entries: 3 (1 )
1st Poulter. Mr R, SEAFAR SAMBA
DoB: 31.10.07 Breeder: Mrs. Ratter. Darkpeak Faery Nuff - Seafar Salsa
  Best Brown in Show, Best Brown Bitch in Show
2nd Burridge. Dr J & Mrs K, BRIDGESTONE CALLAWAY
DoB: 5.1.08 Breeder: Mrs J & Mr M Groves. Stelamah Fire Onyx At Bridgestone J.w. Shcm - Bridgestone Belle Mar Plage
Special Open Bitch (Landseer), Entries: 5 (3 )
1st Springthorpe. Mrs A P, MAYOSS WHITER SHADE OF PALE TO MILLTHORPE
DoB: 21.3.09 Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Burrows. Wanitopa Barber Of Seville At Millthorpe - Geminorum Fiammetta At Mayoss  Best Landseer Bitch in Show
2nd Leicester-hope Mrs J, STORY REX EMILIA ROMAGNA IMP IT
DoB: 25.2.08 Breeder: Mr & Mrs Ballandix. Springcreeks Best Seller - Story Rex Stardus Delo Muchachos

MAYOSS WHITER SHADE OF PALE TO MILLTHORPE

A beautifully marked Landseer. Presented to perfection, the white glistened - such hard work. Clean expression. A sound mover.

SANDBEARS RED ROSE

Good overall type and all in proportion. Sensible bone and feet. Eye a little loose at the moment but this could tighten as she develops.

SHEENMARIE ORPHAN ANNIE

Attractive good moving baby. Correct dentition like 1. and 2.

EVANPARK MARILYN ROSE

Stood out in a big class. Perfect weight and muscle for age. Filled my eye from the start. Very flashy stood and moving. Well angulated front and back. Just the right reach of neck. An athletic youngster. Best Puppy in Show.

BROOKLYNBEAR PICASSO

Pleasing head. Good make and shape. Nice bone. Unlucky to meet 1. And should do well in the future.

EVANPARK LIBERTY OF THE SEAS

Nothing overdone here. Nice feet and a good mover.

SHALOWSEAS ON THE DOUBLE OF TALLISBAY

First in a remarkably strong class. Presented and prepared to perfection. Lovely substance and a really feminine head type. A powerful mover. All three winners showed animation.

ABBEYDORE SEA FIORE

Excellent bone and really good feet. A delight to go over. Good angles and strong topline.

PARADESO FOXY LADY

Smaller Brown. Lovely straight coat groomed out to enhance a good profile. Another bitch whose head is not overdone.

OHOIS EURORA'S NORTHERN LIGHT

Good bone supporting a feminine, attractive head. Good lay of shoulder. Shown well. Moved with drive.

SOLWAYBAY QUEEN OF CO MAYO

A very respectable overall picture. Closer behind than 1. and a slightly loose eye which could rectify itself as she develops.

SOLWAYBAY SAMIRA

Well groomed, trimmed and handled. Like all my class winners, a very acceptable headpiece.

CANNON BEARS NEVER FORGET IMP

Quite a showstopper for one so young. A bright future in prospect. Beautiful, glamorous expression. Correct stop and length of muzzle. Nicely ribbed up and correct amount of bone. Simply super balance. Turn of stifle just right. Real quality all through. Of course, presented and handled with style. Moved with drive. Bitch CC and Best in Show.

SEAFAR MAMBO

A large well-formed young lady and an excellent mover. Heavier in the head than 1. but a very respectable example.

MIDNIGHT LADY'S PROMISE AT NORDICANGEL (IMP HUN)

Smaller and with less bone than 1. and 2., also closer in front. A satisfying overall picture.

SEAFAR SAMBA

A very nice Brown. Good feet and bone. Really well prepared and presented. Very strong on the move and this made the difference between 1. and 2..

STORY REX EMILIA ROMAGNA IMP IT

Lovely Landseer. Such a scrumptious picture when stacked up. Pleasing expression. Nice reach of neck. Sound topline and tail set.

QUIETSTORM SOLSTICE

Excellent presentation once again but a little weak in topline. A very respectable exhibit.

CAYUGA SLAM DUNK AT SANDBEARS IMP

Good size, type and overall condition. Attractive feminine expression. The best mover coming and going. Nice spring of rib.

SANDBEARS PERFECT STRANGER AT SOLWAYBAY

Smaller than 1. Well shown and stronger topline than 3.

STELAMAH LADY PIAGGIO

Lovely feet here. A bit weak in back and moved a little close.

CEWRIRDWR LLYN GWYNANT

Large but feminine. Nice eye. Well muscled up. The odd splash of white does not detract when there is quality underneath.

SHALOWSEAS SHE'A A DIAMOND AT WATERBEARS

Smaller than 1.. Again a tight eye helping to create a good expression. Good feet with depth of pad.

HANNINGFIELD WATER WILLOW

Lost to 1. and 2. on eye and feet. A very presentable overall picture, nicely handled.

CH. SANDBEARS AMERICANO

Another showstopper like Yearling Bitch. Such a glamorous picture. Real quality all through. Powerful but always feminine. Heavy bone but nothing gross here. Super coat. Firm topline and correct tail set. Beautifully presented and professionally prepared. I liked the yearling slightly better on the move. Reserve Bitch CC.

IR CH., CH. BEECREEK'S BROOKLYNBEAR COMEDY

Well angulated example. Smaller than 1. and quite a feminine expression albeit ears a fraction big. Many marks of quality here. Sound mover.

TAWISCARA ROXANNE

Nice make and shape. Feet not so "newfie" as 1. and 2.. Good on the move.

HANNINGFIELD BLUE MOON AT PARADESO

A beautiful picture enhanced by excellent presentation and preparation. Good reach of neck. Moved with power and grace. Correct coat. I would prefer the eye a bit darker.

BEAUTENOIR UNFORGETTABLE AT MERRYBEAR

More tuck-up than 1. Again well turned out. Carried tail correctly when moving - something not common enough at the moment. Right muscle and bone.

HANNINGFIELD PRINCESS LEIA

Like 1. and 2. good feet - again not common enough. A little heavy in head but a very respectable example.

SEAFAR SAMBA

Already critiqued.

BRIDGESTONE CALLAWAY

Good size and substance. Straight, heavy coat. Correct weight and muscle tone. Eye a bit too light.

MAYOSS WHITER SHADE OF PALE TO MILLTHORPE

Already critiqued.

STORY REX EMILIA ROMAGNA IMP IT

Already critiqued.

Bitches:

Thank you all very much for your great invitation to judge. In many ways I consider it a greater privilege than Crufts. My thanks to Lucinda and Elaine for stewarding so as to make all go smoothly and Andrea and Gary for a first class show in a perfect venue. I thank my fellow judge, Lucy Stephenson and David Butcher for liking my Ticket winner and Best Bitch Puppy.

It is 9½ years since I judged newfies and I have not seen them in the ring since 2000. I had, of course, several preconceptions, many of which proved to be wrong, for better and for worse. I guessed, wrongly, that the bitches would be too small but very typey. Again, I guessed, wrongly, that the Landseers and Browns would no longer be able to hold their own against the Blacks. You are all aficionados of our breed and I hope that my comments will be helpful. Obviously these are only my opinions.

Much of the breed type resides in the head and eyes are crucial. Many exhibits had loose, light or round eyes. Almond shape and almond colour melts the heart. Ears were often too big and quite a few expressions were "doggy" - i.e. heavy jowls. The above faults did not apply to my principal winners. Dentition, as I expected, was very good indeed. It would have been nice to see "tombstone" incisors rather than the tiny ones which prevailed but scissor bite is scissor bite. A significant number had dirty teeth - I am told that getting bones in the UK is now a problem! Not the dog's fault of course. Beautiful clean teeth do help in the group though.

Feet need attention. Catspaws with a real depth of pad were not common. In general good bone was. Excessive toeing in (almost crossing) was common enough to be worrying so shoulder set needs to be worked on. Tails were generally excellent - well rooted and good length.

I was told that several top winning bitches were not entered because of seasons/matings, etc.. I was nevertheless happy with my final lineup.