I would like to express my gratitude to the Alaskan Malamute BEC, Sue Ellis Payne, for arranging for me to be observed at this Club Show, enabling me to be elevated to Level 3 in Alaskan Malamutes. I must also thank my Observer, Kath Howarth, for all the help and advice she gave me on my judging. I would like, also, to thank all other committee members for agreeing to this arrangement. I must not forget our Stewards, who helped everything run smoothly on the day. Lastly, none of this would have been possible without the dedication of the Show Manager, Joan Sheehan, who had previously mentored me. A final thanks to the exhibitors for bringing their dogs along and allowing me to assess them.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (1,0)
1st Brouard’s ICYCOOL XAVIER TO ORSAMALS : This 7 month-old dog was quite affectionate and had a broad head, which was proportional to his body. His large, square muzzle was in balance with the rest of his skull. His dark eyes were set obliquely and were almond-shaped. His jaws were quite powerful and his teeth were large. His neck was short and strong. His chest was quite deep. His straight back sloped gently down to his croup. His thighs were strong and his stifle was well-bent. His feet were large and compact. His movement was rhythmic and easy for one so young. He was well deserving of his placement.

PUPPY DOG (1,0)
1st Sutton’s ICEWOLF MIDSOMMER DREAM : This 11 month-old dog was powerful for his age. He had a large muzzle and flat cheeks. His almond-shaped eyes were dark in colour. His small ears had rounded tips and faced forwards. His large teeth had a scissor bite. His forelegs were well boned. Obviously, the support and shock absorption offered by his pasterns will improve with age. His back was straight and his loins were quite strong. His hindquarters were quite muscular and his rear legs were straight when viewed from the rear. His tail was plume-like in shape. His movement was somewhat easy.

JUNIOR DOG (1,0)
1st Sutton’s ICEWOLF MIDSOMMER DREAM : This dog has already been critiqued.

POST GRADUATE DOG (4,0)
1st Jelf’s CHAYO FIRE IT UP FOR LAPEMA : This 18 month-old dog had a powerful, broad head and large muzzle. His dark eyes were obliquely set. His powerful jaws had large teeth that met in a scissor bite. His forelegs were heavily boned and well-muscled. His chest was wide and deep. His back was perfectly straight. His hindquarters were clearly powerful and his legs were straight when viewed from the rear. His feet were large and compact. His tail was well furred and was shaped like a well-supported plume. He had a powerful drive when gaited, with the distance between his feet being neither too close, nor too far apart. All in all, he was a lovely specimen of the breed.
2nd Partridge-Bebb’s KASKAE SHOW ME THE MONET AVEC KEIGHANYA : This 23 month old dog had a broad head that was proportional to his body. His muzzle scarcely diminished in either width or depth. His eyes were almond-shaped. His erect ears were small, with rounded tips. His jaws were powerful. His shoulders were moderately sloping. His neck was short and strong. His front legs were straight and he was well up on his pasterns. His topline sloped gently down to his croup. His loin was well-muscled. His hocks were strong. His hindquarters generated considerable propelling power. His tail was a well-furred plume. His movement was rhythmic and tireless. He competed well for the #1 slot.
3rd Raby’s KASKAE LA VOILA AT ICEMOON : This 23 month-old dog’s head was proportional to his body. His erect ears were rounded at the tips. His eyes were obliquely set. His muzzle was typically square in outline and his cheeks were flat. His strong teeth had a scissor bite. His neck was strong and his shoulders were moderately laid back. His body was reasonably strong and powerful. His back sloped gently towards the rear. His hindquarters were strong and muscular. His hindlegs were straight and vertical when viewed from the rear. He had quite an easy gait.

LIMIT DOG (5,1)
1st Facer’s CHAYO UNLOCK THE POWER : This 2 ½ year-old dog had good bone throughout and was mature for his age. His broad head was in proportion to the rest of his frame. His small ears were erect and his dark brown eyes were set obliquely. His powerful jaws had large teeth, with an incised bite. His short neck was moderately arched and was quite strong. His shoulders were broad and moderately laid back. His chest was broad and deep. His loins were very well muscled. His hindquarters were very strong, giving him impressive propulsion at the rear. His tail was plume-like and well supported. His gait was quite rhythmic and appeared to be tireless. RESERVE BEST DOG
2nd Druce’s KASKAE HELL OF A VIEW AT DRUXIE (AI) : This 5 ½ year-old dog had a broad head, with flat cheeks and a muzzle with a correct square cross-section. His dark eyes were set obliquely. His neck was short and moderately arched. His shoulders were moderately sloping and well-muscled. His forelegs were well-boned and his pasterns were upright, though still having an element of suspension in them. His chest was deep and wide. His topline was strong and straight. His loins were reasonably well-muscled. There was plenty of power in his hindquarters. His feet were large and compact. His tail was well-furred.
3rd Burgess, Burgess and Page’s CEDARCREEK THE ONLY WAY IS UP : This 2 year-old dog was quite lively in the ring. His broad head was rounded in shape. His ears were small and well-rounded at the tips. His eyes were large and almond-shaped. His teeth were large. His short neck led on to strong shoulders that were well laid back. His forelegs were vertical and sufficiently boned, with strong muscle. His chest was broad and deep. I preferred the straightness of the backs on #1 and #2. His hindquarters were well-muscled. His ‘snow feet’ were sufficiently large and compact. His movement was quite convincing, but the movement of #1 and #2 was a little more rhythmic.

OPEN DOG (4,1)
1st Ellis-Payne’s CHAYO ONE IN A BILLION : This 2 year-old dog impressed with his overall power. His broad, masculine head was in proportion to the rest of his body. His large muzzle was both wide and deep. His teeth were large and met in an incised bite. His cheeks were flat. His neck was slightly arched and strong, leading on to well-laid shoulders that were moderately sloping. His vertical forelegs were well-boned. His chest was broad and deep. His forechest was visibly strong. His loins were well-muscled and not too short. His hindquarters did not disappoint, being exceptionally strong. His powerful legs were vertical when viewed from the rear and propelled him well on the move. He was an excellent class-winner. BEST DOG & BEST OPPOSITE SEX
2nd Tozzi’s MULTI CH THE MAGICIAN UNIROYAL (ATC AZ489231TA) : This 7 year-old dog was another powerful specimen, who had a very pleasing outline. His broad head had a strong, square muzzle and flat cheeks. His dark eyes were almond-shaped and set obliquely. His small ears were erect and were rounded at the tips. His teeth had a scissor bite. His strong, well-arched neck supported his head well. His shoulders were moderately laid back. His forechest was well developed. His chest was strong and deep and his topline remained straight on the move. His rear legs were very powerful and propelled him well on the move. He had large, compact ‘snow feet’. Although 2nd on this occasion, I felt that this, too, was a dog that was full of class. He only narrowly missed the #1 slot on this occasion. BEST VETERAN DOG & BEST VETERAN IN SHOW.
3RD Innes’ ICYCOOL HUDSON BAY (AI) : This 5 year old dog also had much to like about him. He had a typically large, rounded head, with a muzzle that was square in outline. His eyes were almond in outline and were obliquely set. His strong jaws had large teeth. His short, slightly arched neck was well set on to his muscular shoulders. His strong forelegs were well-boned. His chest was comparably broad and deep. I preferred the shorter body length of #1 & #2. His hindquarters were muscular and allowed him to move freely. His tail was reasonably well furred. His feet were large and compact, with well-arched toes.

 VETERAN (3,1)
1st Tozzi’s MULTI CH THE MAGICIAN UNIROYAL (ATC AZ489231TA) : This 7 year-old dog has already been critiqued.
2nd Woodhead’s NORAISY TAKE MY BREATH AWAY JW : This 9 year-old dog was still in good condition and performed well in the ring. His powerful, broad head was in proportion to his body. He had flat cheeks. His large, strong muzzle had a square outline and extended
forward from his globe-like head. His small ears stood erect above his head and had rounded tips. He had brown, almond-shaped eyes. His short neck was strong. His body was very robust, having a deep, wide chest. His forelegs were straight and well-boned. I would have liked to have seen more support in his pasterns. His back sloped gently towards his croup, but needed a little more strength at this stage of his life. His loins were well muscled and not too short. His powerful hindlegs drove him forward both tirelessly and rhythmically. His well-supported tail was plume-like in outline.

HUW MORRIS

BITCHES

I would like to thank the AMCUK committee for the invite to judge the bitch classes at the May open show, it was an honour to be asked to judge my beloved breed alongside my co judge Huw Morris. Many thanks to the 2 efficient stewards, Noah and Ailsa, for keeping everything running smoothly on the day. Finally, I would like to extend my thanks to the exhibitors for their entries. It was great to see such quality throughout all the classes.

MPB (3,1)
1. Innes’ Icycool’s Athena. A beautiful 8 month old bitch, shown in lovely condition. She had a pleasing head with a lovely sweet expression and dark eye. Liked her proportions. Good front on nice feet. Excellent rear angulation. Nice harsh coat. Held her topline well while on the move and had excellent reach and drive. I liked her a lot, she just lost out to the male puppy for BPIS as she slightly lost her spark in the challenge, to be expected after such a long day for a youngster. BPB & RBPIS
2. Jelfs’ Lapema Nevr Trust the Living. Another lovely youngster with a beautiful head with correct dark eye and nice well furred ears. Slightly more compact than 1 with a good front and correct depth of chest for her age. Good amount of bone. A little unsettled to start, however moved out well once she found her rhythm. Shown in good athletic condition.

PB (3,2)
1. Jelfs’ Lapema Nevr Trust the Living. Same as 2nd in MPB

JB (2,1)
1. Ellis-Payne’s Chayo Aurelia. Feminine head and expression with a lovely dark eye. She presents a good outline on the stand. Well laid shoulder and a strong front on good feet. Well off for bone. Good rear angulation. She moved out well in all directions.

LB (4,1)
1. Brown’s Rumba Vasilyev Ostrov for Cupin (IMP UKR) JW. Loved the outline and proportions of this girl. Lacking coat today, however, it was harsh in texture. She has a beautiful head with a dark oblique eye and a lovely alert expression. She is well balanced with an excellent front and well arched feet. Strong, moderately arched neck and good length of loin. Moderately bent stifle and muscled thighs. Shown in fit athletic condition. She is an efficient mover, moving with ease and purpose in all directions. A real quality bitch. BB & BIS
2. Jelfs’ Chayo High Jinks with Lapema. Another one with a lovely outline and proportions. She has a good head, with a nice eye, correct ears and a soft expression. Correct front and strong rear with well muscled thighs. Good coat. Held her topline and moved out well with reach and drive once settled.
3. Sheehan’s Powderhounds Sparks will Fly at Amaqqut (IMP USA). Lovely bitch with such a feminine head with a lovey expression. Well off for bone. Good front with a deep chest and strong loin. Well let down hocks. Shown in great condition and moved soundly.

OB (7, 1)
1. Pullin & Mountstephen’s Whitewalker Winters Gold. A beautifully balanced and feminine bitch that I kept being drawn to in a class full of real quality exhibits. On the stand, she presents an excellent natural outline. She has a lovely head and expression. Lovely arch to her neck. Well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and excellent rear angulation. In fit condition, she covers the ground effortlessly and with real purpose, which won her the class.
2. Brouard’s Jsy Ch Orsamals Cest Moi Fifi (GKC) Pdh. Feminine head and expression with a lovely eye. She has good depth of chest and a true front. Well muscled loins. Powerful rear, with moderate bend to stifle. Lovely waving plume. Another shown in fit, athletic condition. Another who moved effortlessly while holding her gently sloping topline firm at all times.
3. Copley-Holland’s Ch Katabatics Troubleshooter JW. She presents a nice outline while standing and has a beautiful broad head with a lovely dark eye. She is balanced with well laid shoulders and deep chest. Strong front on excellent feet. Good spring of rib. Well muscled and she moves with ease.

SVB 7-9 years ( 5,1)
1. Brouard’s Ch/Jsy Ch Sutarka Coco Chanel at Orsamals Pdh. This girl stood out today in a class of quality veterans. Broad head with a dark eye and a sweet expression. She was shown in great condition. She has an excellent front with a strong chest and and large compact feet. Equally as strong in the rear, with good turn of stifle and well let down hocks. She covered the ground well and her movement was purposeful, while looking effortless.
2. Brown’s Ch Skidooshooz Bohemian Soul of Cupid (AI) Different type to 1 but oozed as much quality. Well proportioned and balanced, with excellent bone and feet. Lovely arch of neck and a firm topline. Well muscled loins. Front and rear angulation are both correct and strong. Correct tail set and carriage. She is an efficient mover and works well with her handler.
3. Nevison’s Ch Chayo Causin Chaos. Another lovely bitch who has an excellent outline and presents a pleasing picture. Nice dark eye and a soft, pleasing expression. She has a correct front and a strong rear, with correct angulation. Ample bone. Another fit exhibit who was shown in excellent condition. She moved out well.

SVB 10 years + (3,2)
1. Woodhead’s Koromandel Rushin Around at Noraisy. Beautiful feminine head with lovely neat ears. Well laid back shoulder and a deep chest on good feet. Moderately arched neck. Good rear angulation, with broad thigh. Well let down hocks. At not far off 13, everything about her is still firm and strong. She glided effortlessly around the ring, while holding a firm gently sloping topline. She was a joy to go over and watch, a real credit to her owners and breeder, displaying the longevity that we should all be striving for. RBB, BVB, RBIS

Special Open Import Dog (1,0)
1. Tozzi’s Multi Ch The Magician Uniroyal. Quality male with a pleasing head and expression. He has a lovely dark eye. He presents a lovely balanced outline and has an excellent front with correct chest. Well arched neck, leading to a gently sloping topline. Strong rear to match his front. Great coat and shown in good hard condition. He moves with ease and makes it look effortless. Best Special Import

Special Open Rescue Stakes Dog (3,1)
1. Facer’s Chayo Unlock the Power. Broad head with nice oblique eye. Well balanced, with a good depth of chest. Strong in the rear with moderately bent stifle. Firm, slightly sloping topline. Good tail set and carriage. Correct, harsh coat. Moved well, with reach and drive. Best Special Rescue Stakes
2. Druce’s Kaskae Hell of a View at Druxie (AI) Correct proportions and presents a good side profile on the stand. He also has a strong head and muzzle, presenting a good overall picture. Good chest and spring of rib. Strong rear. Moved out well in all directions. Presented in top condition. Reserve Best Special Rescue Stakes.

Lesley Semple