AMCUK July open show 2023
Judges:
Dogs: Kirstie Forster (Megalmar), Bitches: Kelly Hughes (Siberiadrift)
BEST IN SHOW: Mrs KL JELFS CH Lapema Malizioso
RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: Mrs KE COPLEY-HOLLAND & Dr JE & Mrs RA HUG Am GCHb Adair ‘N’ Hug Rythm And Blues
BEST OPPOSITE SEX: Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST CH Kaskae Oasis
BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe Seelie Queen
RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe Shadowhunter
BEST VETERAN IN SHOW: Mrs D JARVIS & Mrs S TROISI Nordicwinds All Attitude
BEST JUNIOR IN SHOW: Miss NJ SINGH Sledog Bebop Ella
BEST DOG: Mrs KL JELFS CH Lapema Malizioso
RESERVE BEST DOG: Mrs KE COPLEY-HOLLAND & Dr JE & Mrs RA HUG Am GCHb Adair ‘N’ Hug Rythm And Blues
BEST BITCH: Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST CH Kaskae Oasis
RESERVE BEST BITCH: Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST Kaskae’s Fire Opal (ai)
Minor Puppy Dog (2 Entries) Abs 1
1st Mrs S & Mr K HOOLEY Black Stripe
Puppy Dog (2 Entries) Abs 1
1st Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe Shadowhunter
Junior Dog (4 Entries) Abs 2
1st Misses EJ DZIERGAS & KL ASHWORTH James Bond Illa Kuvianartok at Nunataq (imp POL)
2nd Miss NJ SINGH Sledog Bebop Prez
Post Graduate Dog (2 Entries) Abs 0
1st Ms L HOLT Freezefactor Savvy Affair at Breconfrost
2nd Misses K & C DRUCE Kaskae Hell Of A View (ai)
Limit Dog (6 Entries) Abs 2
1st Mr A & Mrs D LUNN Nordicwinds Jazz Singer
2nd Miss D HUGHES Casiat Giro D’Italia to Ukluk
3rd Mrs S BRANDENBERG & Miss S SMITH Chayo It’s Kurt for Taronakits JW
Res Ms L HOLT Freezefactor Savvy Affair at Breconfrost
Open Dog (6 Entries) Abs 0
1st Mrs KL JELFS CH Lapema Malizioso
2nd Mrs KE COPLEY-HOLLAND & Dr JE & Mrs RA HUG Am GCHb Adair ‘N’ Hug Rythm And Blues
3rd Mr P & Mrs M PAGE CH Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek (Imp RUS)
Res Mr R & Mrs N RABY Yuayua at Icemoon (Imp SWE)
VHC Mrs G & Miss R WOODHEAD Noraisy Take My Breath Away at Jaydonspire
Special Veteran Dog – 7-9 Years (1 Entry) Abs 0
1st Mrs A NEVINSON CH Chayo Golden Touch ShCM
Special Veteran Dog – 10 Years & Over (1 Entry) Abs 1
Minor Puppy Bitch (1 Entry) Abs 1
Puppy Bitch (2 Entries) Abs 1
1st Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe Seelie Queen
Junior Bitch (1 Entry) Abs 0
1st Miss NJ SINGH Sledog Bebop Ella
Post Graduate Bitch (5 Entries) Abs 2
1st Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST Kaskae’s Fire Opal (ai)
2nd Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe From Russia With Love JW
3rd Ms SA McIVER Snowshoes Shimmering Star
Limit Bitch (5 Entries) Abs 3
1st Miss CC JOHN Chardicea Devon Mist
2nd Mr R & Mrs N RABY Moon’s Nordicstars Burning Flame at Icemoon (Imp SWE)
Open Bitch (4 Entries) Abs 2
1st Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST CH Kaskae Oasis
2nd Mr P & Mrs M PAGE Cedarcreek Frozen In Time
Special Veteran Bitch – 7-9 Years (4 Entries) Abs 1
1st Mrs D JARVIS & Mrs S TROISI Nordicwinds All Attitude
2nd Mrs KL JELFS Lapema Tavola Ouija JW ShCM
3rd Miss CC JOHN Cristakell April Showers at Chardicea
Special Veteran Bitch 10 Year & Over (3 Entries) Abs 1
1st Misses K & C DRUCE CH Koromandel On Strange Tides (ai)
2nd Mr R & Mrs N RABY Candrakanta Moon Child at Icemoon
STAKES CLASSES
Special Open Import Dog (3 Entries) Abs 0 Judge: Kelly Hughes
1st Mr P & Mrs M PAGE CH Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek (Imp RUS)
2nd Mr R & Mrs N RABY Yuayua at Icemoon (Imp SWE)
3rd Misses EJ DZIERGAS & KL ASHWORTH James Bond Illa Kuvianartok at Nunataq (Imp POL)
Special Open Import Bitch (3 Entries) Abs 2. Judge: Kirstie Forster
1st Mr R & Mrs N RABY Moon’s Nordicstars Burning Flame at Icemoon (Imp SWE)
Special Champion Stakes Dog (4 Entries) Abs 2 Judge: Kelly Hughes
1st Mr P & Mrs M PAGE CH Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek (Imp RUS)
2nd Ms D REID CH Austmans Cowboy Casanova at Jaydonspire
Special Champion Stakes Bitch (4 Entries) Abs 3. Judge: Kirstie Forster
1st Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST CH Kaskae Oasis
Special Junior Health Stakes Dog (3 Entries) Abs 1. Judge: Kelly Hughes
1st Miss NJ SINGH Sledog Bebop Prez
2nd Mrs S & Mr K HOOLEY Black Stripe
Special Junior Health Stakes Bitch (4 Entries) Abs 4. Judge: Kirstie Forster
Special Open Health Stakes Dog (4 Entries) Abs 4. Judge: Kelly Hughes
Special Open Health Stakes Bitch (2 Entries) Abs 1. Judge: Kirstie Forster
1st Mrs S & Miss L PERFITT Samjoe From Russia With Love JW
BEST SPECIAL IMPORT: Mr P & Mrs M PAGE CH Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek (Imp RUS)
BEST SPECIAL CHAMPION STAKES: Miss L AITCHISON & Mr S HURST CH Kaskae Oasis
BEST OVERALL SPECIAL HEALTH STAKES: Miss NJ SINGH Sledog Bebop Prez
Judge's Critiques
Judge: Kirstie Forster
Firstly a very big thank you to the club for the invitation to judge at this show, the show was held in conjunction with NW&PBS show which was a great idea and we benefitted from a good quality entry of dogs to judge, the weather was unusually wet for this time of year and we sadly had to judge inside and the ring was not as big as we would have liked and was also quite narrow so it made moving the dogs challenging for both judge and exhibitors, a big thank you for all who entered and took my placing’s with good sportsmanship. It was my first experience judging with a co judge and I must say I found it very rewarding, although like myself my co judge is not a breed specialist she unlike myself is a sled-dog specialist so discussing our thoughts and findings when deciding on the top spots was a welcome learning experience so again well done to the club for offering this experience to upcoming judges.
Minor Puppy Dog (2, 1 a)
1st – Hooley’s – Black Stripe – At just 6 and a half months old this grey & white puppy is a real baby who is currently very raw but showing good promise, his head is pleasing, ears are set a tad low but this is acceptable at this tender age, his eyes are of correct almond shape and set well, his top line was straight but currently level which again during growth is something I would expect to see, he has enough bone but does stand a little ten to two at the front currently which once his ribs spring he should straighten up nicely, he does need to come up on his legs a tad, he was presented in a full puppy coat which was clean and well presented, he showed himself very well and I was impressed with how nice and balanced he was on the move for one so young.
Puppy Dog (2, 1 a)
1st Perfitt’s – Samjoe Shadowhunter – At just over 9 and a half months old this wolf grey & white puppy is presenting a good static shape, he scores well in head with a good width of skull coming, his ears are neat and set well, his eyes are medium brown in colour and are of correct shape and set well, she stands on strong straight bone and lovely feet, his depth and width of chest are at the expected level of development for his age, his top line is a tad soft currently, his tail is set on well and is well furnished, he does carry it a tad to one side when moving, he has a lovely width to his rump and has a moderately angled rear with super strong hocks, even at this tender age I think he would have benefitted from a larger ring to move in, he presented a balanced side gait but could have been a little straighter moving away but he is a baby, he was presented in excellent order throughout and handled well. Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.
Junior Dog (4, 2 a)
1st Dziergas & Ashworth’s – James Bond Illa Kuvianartok at Nunataq (Imp Pol) – This 17 and a half month old seal & white male very much looked the part in silhouette, he scored well in width of skull, his eye are medium brown in colour, his ears are looking a tad large and set a tad low but with a young dog still developing this is not a great concern, his chest is developing good width and depth, he has a strong well arched neck, his front and rear angles are matched well, his top line is currently a tad soft, he scores well for tail set and carriage and displays that lovely waving plume when on the move, he produced a nice gait on side profile and a strong rear action when going away, could be a bit tidier in front when coming, he was presented in a full clean jacket and was handled well.
2nd – Singh’s – Sledog Bebop Prez – At just over 12 months of age this seal & white male was giving a lot away on maturity but was also at the stage where he has lost his puppy coat but not yet picked his adult one up from the tailors shop so came without his clothes today, I do feel that when both these dogs are finished this one may well be the better dog, I would love to be able to have my hands on him again one day, he scores well in head, the balance of skull to muzzle ratio’s is spot on, his ears are set beautifully and are neat and of good shape, his neck is strong and flows into perfectly placed shoulders that are matched well with his return of upper arm, his chest has good width but needs to drop for depth which will happen has he matures, he scored over 1 for strength of top line which is straight but currently level which again I put down to a stage of growth, he presented a nice shape moving on side profile but a tad close on the rear moving away.
Post Graduate Dog (2, 0a)
1st – Holt’s – Freezefactor Savvy Affair at Breconfrost – At just over 2 years old this grey & white male is a super example of the breed and gives the desired impression of strength and balance on side profile, he stands on strong bone throughout and reasonable feet, I did find he could have a bit more width of chest and a tad more spring in rib and this was setting his front legs a tad ten to two when viewed from the front, he is however still maturing and has time on his side here, he scores well in head with a strong skull, ears set on well and a strong under jaw, dentition okay, his cheeks are flat and his proportion of muzzle to skull is as should be, his top line is strong and straight with the desired slope towards the tail, he moved with good reach in front and a strong rear action on side profile, a tad untidy at the front coming but again I feel when his chest and ribs mature this could change, he was in good coat which was thick and course but also a tad sticky to touch and I feel a good bath wouldn’t go a miss, he is certainly worth putting the effort in to present him to the best advantage, handled well.
2nd – Druce’s – Kaskae Hell of a View – 22 month old seal & grey male who was presented in a squeaky clean full jacket, he scores well in head with a broad skull which is complimented with a well balanced muzzle for length and has good strength of jaw and perfect dentition, his eyes are a tad lighter than ideal, his neck is strong and well arched, he needs to develop in chest for both width and depth but that is to be expected at this age, he is looking a tad long currently but when his chest drops and matures I feel he will look more balanced throughout, his top line was a tad soft, he was pleasing to watch on the moved well from all angles and coped well with the ring size.
Limit Dog (6, 2 a)
1st Lunn’s – Nordicwinds Jazz Singer – My notes start with “ Lovely male “ and he is indeed a lovely male and he topped what was a good quality class. This 2 and a half year old grey and white male although still relatively young is well matured and is a super example of the breed, he presents good strength and substance throughout, he stands on well boned limbs which are strong and straight when viewed from any angle, he scores well in head which is strong and well proportioned, his neck is strong and flows into a well placed shoulder and a firm straight top line which slopes to a well set tail, his rear angles are strong and this shows on the move with his powerful driving action, he was presented in a full dense jacket which at first glance gives the impression he is carrying a tad too much weight but hands into the coat tell a different story and he is well muscled and spot on for covering.
2nd – Hughes’s – Casiat Giro D’italia to Ukluk TAF – Another nice male, this time seal & white in colour, he is not so well off for bone and substance as 1 but he is very much in proportion, his chest is both broad and deep, he has balanced angles fore and aft and his top and underlines complement each other well, all put together producing a pleasing well balanced silhouette, his hocks are strong and he moved out well but was not quite as positive on the move as 1, another that may well have benefitted from a larger squarer ring.
3rd Brandenberg & Smith’s – Chayo It’s Kurt for Taronakit’s JW – At just a few months over 2 years old this grey & white male is maturing nicely, he is dripping in coat which at first glance can make him look a tad short on leg and also give the impression of his neck being a tad shorter than ideal but his abundance of coat was the cause of this so he is definitely one you need to get right into the coat when going over him, he has a pleasing head with an eye that is medium dark in colour, he stands on strong straight bone and is balanced in angles fore and aft, he moved with a balanced gait from all angles.
Open Dog (6, 0 a)
What an absolute pleasure it was to have this class of quality males to judge, I could not go wrong with whichever dog won this class although being so spoiled for choice I did find it very hard to make a decision to split my 1st and 2nd place dogs so it was no surprise that I found my best male and reserve best male in this class and that they then went on to take the top spots of Best in Show & Reserve Best in Show.
1st Jelf’s – CH Lapema Malizioso – This 3 and a half year old wolf grey & white male is a super example of the breed, he just oozes breed type from nose to tail, he was presented in tip top condition for both body and coat, he was firm and well muscled throughout and wore a clean dense full jacket, on the move his hocks are so strong and he produces a near perfect footfall everytime, his handler is a master of her game, I could see this dog had more petrol in the tank and another gear that he so wanted to move into but his handler read the ring and contained him in the gear that he was in that suited the ring today, I don’t think it was an easy job for her but she made it look like it was and she made sure he produced an easy balanced gait on side profile and coming and going away, we were lucky that for BIS we were able to open the ring up to make it bigger in length at least, the balance of this dog starts with his head which is broad and powerful and is matched with the correct proportions to his muzzle, he has a strong under jaw and lovely large teeth and his flews are dark in pigment which I know the standard doesn’t ask for this but it does look so nice in contrast against the coat colour, his eyes are also lovely and dark, almond in shape and set so well, his ears sit to perfection on the back of his skull, they are triangular and neat and well furred, his neck is strong and flows into a well placed shoulders, his chest is broad and deep and he stands on well boned limbs which are straight from every angle, that ever so slight slope in his pasterns comes into use on the move too, he is light and never heavy when his foot meets the ground, his back is strong and straight, he has well muscled loins, his tail is set and used well and his strong hocks are well let down and push him round the ring with a powerful rear action, it was these hocks that won him the top spot today, they were just a tad more let down than 2 and I just felt he had a touch more power on rear movement due to these hocks, it really was that hard for me to separate these two amazing males. Best Dog and Best In Show, Well done.
2nd – Copley-Holland, Hug & Hug’s – AM GCHB Adair‘N’Hug Rythm And Blues – My first experience judging a dog of this striking agouti & white colour, and boy does he wear it well, This 4 year old male is one that I’m confident will demand your attention in any company, his head is to die for, it’s just copy book and he uses everything he has to his advantage, he is so at one with his handler who again is at the top of her game and pushed hard all the way, I really did need two first places here and have every respect for these two ladies for conditioning these two dogs to perfection and handling them so precisely yet making it all look so effortless, Like 1 everything about this male is in balance and harmony, again this boys head is broad, his proportions are spot on and his jaw is strong, those ears of his sit to the back of his skull and he uses them to his advantage at all times, his neck is strong and well arched and again he uses this to show himself off so well, he has super shoulder placement, a solid and straight top line with the desired slope to the croup and his tail is set correctly and carried well on the move, whilst his chest isn’t as broad and deep as 1 and he isn’t quite as heavy in bone he is still totally in proportion so that didn’t help in deciding who to put first, he was presented in a squeaky clean course coat with ample dense undercoat, on the move he covers the ground with an effortless gait which displays super reach and drive and is straight coming and going, it was an absolute pleasure to have my hands on this super male and award him Reserve Best dog and then Reserve best in show, well done.
3rd Page’s – CH Snow Legend Believe in You Cedarcreek JW (Rus Imp)- Another exceptional male who like 1 & 2 is one from the top drawer, he stands in 3rd spot today simply because although handled very well indeed he did not seem quite as in tune with his handler as 1 & 2 were and didn’t cope with the ring as well on the move, he is certainly one I would love to watch in a more suitable ring. This almost 5 year old grey & white male is in super condition throughout, he has lovely bone, a super head, his chest is broad and deep, top line straight and strong and he has good width to the rear and is well angulated fore and aft, he moved with good reach and drive and was straight coming and going but I just felt the ring didn’t inspire him to put in as much effort on the move as 1 & 2.
Special Veteran Dog (7-9 Years) ( 1, 0 a)
1st – Nevinson’s – CH Chayo Golden Touch – If I hadn’t been spoiled enough with the quality of dogs in my open class I then have this super 8 and a half year old wolf grey & white male walk into the ring, he is in super condition and not showing his age at all, when static his silhouette gives that impression of power, he stands on super straight boned limbs and compact feet, he is balanced in head and body, his skull is broad and his ears set well, his eyes are medium brown in colour and the perfect shape and set, his neck is strong and broad, he is broad and powerful over the shoulders and his back is broad and firm, his strength and width go from nose to tail, his hocks are strong when viewed from the rear and he has correct moderate angles at the rear, he moved with a positive gait which covered the ground with ease, he was presented in a full dense jacket and handled well, he was unlucky to meet my 1st & 2nd in the open class today because I feel even at this age this dog is still the calibre to take the top spots in any company. Best Veteran dog, he sadly had to withdraw from Best Veteran in show to compete in the Veteran group in the sister show where I believe he was placed in the top 4, well done.
Kirstie Forster (Megalmar) (Judge)
STAKES CLASSES
Special Open Import Bitch (3, 2 a)
Raby’s – Moon’s – Nordicstars Burning Flame at Icemoon (Imp Swe) – At 3 and a half years old this grey & white bitch scores well for size and substance, she is wearing her summer coat currently but what is there is of good texture, her head has good proportions but I did feel her eye a tad rounder in shape than ideal, she stands on strong bone and has good angles, on the move she reaches and drives but was a tad high in front action and could be a bit cleaner at the rear.
Champion Stakes Bitch ( 4, 3 a)
1st – Aitchison & Hurst’s – CH Kaskae Oasis – 4 and a half year old seal & white bitch who I was not surprised to see is a champion, she was my co judges choice for best bitch and was unlucky to meet the super males from open when challenging for BIS & RBIS, she is a strong upstanding bitch, her head is never course, it is well proportioned and retains her feminine features, she has a pleasing silhouette both static and on the move and despite the fact she had put some work in today she still put in a super performance in this class and moved round with good reach in front and is as straight as a die going and coming.
Open Health Stakes Bitch ( 2, 1 a)
1st Perfitt’s – Samjoe From Russia with Love JW – This bitch has a nice head, her ears are set on well and her eyes are of good shape and dark in colour, her shoulders are placed well, I would like a bit more return on upper arm to give her a bit more fore-chest, she holds a good top line both static and on the move.
Kirstie Forster (Megalmar) (Judge)
Judge: Kelly Hughes
I want to thank the Alaskan Malamute Club Committee for offering me this judging appointment at 3 Counties Showground in conjunction with National Working And Pastoral Association CH Show. It was a pleasure to get my hands on some lovely dogs, after so long due to covid. Thank you to everyone that entered. My Co Judge was lovely and we had some tough decisions and worked well together.
Unfortunately the English weather was out in force today and it meant we had to judge inside. The ring was not accommodating for this powerful moving breed, being quite long but not very wide. It did cause the dogs to not be able to move as I know they can but they showed well enough under the circumstances. I would love to have the opportunity to judge this breed outside again soon.
Puppy Bitch {2/1 Absent}
1st Samjoe seelie queen : [ Mrs S & Miss L Perfitt ] BPB BPIS. 9 month grey and white bitch, sweet mischievous puppy of good size. Great bone , tight feet , in lovely thick dense coat. Head broad with triangular ears, correct almond shaped eyes set obliquely. Leading to good arch of neck into well laid shoulders, equal angles front and rear. Moved true coming and going with nice reach and drive.
Junior Bitch {1/0 Absent}
1st Sledog Bebop Ella : [Miss N J Singh] BJIS. Just turned 12 months Seal black bitch. This girl came in her bikini today and had nothing to hide. I really liked her. I hope to be able to see her in full bloom one day . Of good bone , great feet and pasterns. Lovely head with correct dark eye, almond in shape set obliquely , correct ears and bite, equal angles. Moved with ease in the ring we had.
Post Graduate Bitch {5/2 Absent}
1st Kaskae’s Fire Opal (AI) : [Miss L & Mr S Aitchison & Hurst) RBB 19 Month black and white Seal bitch, lovely outline to this bitch , Pushed hard for best bitch , very much a show girl. Pleasing head with correct eye , ears and muzzle. Leading to a strong arch of neck with a slightly slopping topline , correct croup and tail set. Fab bone. Tight feet and pasterns. This girl had a lovely waving plume that was happy and waggy all the time. Angles were equal and balanced. With a well laid shoulder. She moved well with power and covered the ground well. True on the out and back. Would love to see her in a better ring.
2nd Samjoe From Russia With Love JW : [Mrs S & Miss L Perfitt] 2 year old grey and white bitch of nice size and length made her handler work hard, lovely nature, in good dense coat. Pleasing head , correct ears and eyes. Good length of muzzle with nice pigment. Balanced front and rear, was true on the movement coming and going. Just didn’t move as well as 1 today.
3rd Snowshoes Shimmering Star [MS S McIver] 3 year old of medium height and length. Broad head with correct almond eyes. Would prefer slightly darker. Balanced angles front and rear. Another girl with a happy waving plume. Moved well. Not as muscled as 1 or 2.
Limit bitch {5/3 Absent}
1st Chardicea devon mist : [Miss C C john] 3 year old grey and white lovely bitch who didn’t quite like the noise and hall today which was a shame. Great bone, tight feet . Legs straight from the front and good tight hocks when looking from the rear. Good depth of chest , equal angles well balanced , correct bend in stifle. In good coat. Moved well once she got going with reach and drive.
2nd Moon’s Nordicstars Burning Flame at Kemoon (IMP SWE) : [Mr R & Mrs N Raby] 3 year old grey and white bitch of longer build then one. Quite deep in chest, well off for bone. This bitch had a lovely temperament with a waving plume for majority of this time. Head quite masculine but correct eye shape and set well. Moved well.
Open bitch {4/2 Absent]
1st CH Kaskae Oasis [Miss L & Mr S Aitchison] BB BOS 4 year old Seal bitch – This bitch was in full bloom and very much looked the part. Her outline was lovely. Great bone, feet and pasterns. Nice depth of chest for her age. Broad head , correct stop. Eyes were almond shaped set obliquely. Correct ears and alert at all times. Fabulous temperament, Bite was correct leading into strong arch of neck. Well laid shoulders – balanced in angles front and rear , slightly sloping topline. Tail was set correctly leading to a well furred tail carried like a fox brush. Great bone , tight feet , she moved very well in the ring we were given. Reaching and driving and in profile. I was told after judging that the RBB was her daughter. A lovely pairing, I wish the owners every success in the future with them both. She was unlucky to come up against some fabulous males today.
2nd Cedarcreek Frozen In Time. [Mr P & Mrs M Page] 8 year old bitch , very nice veteran in between coats at the moment, moved well around the ring reaching and driving. Nice balanced angles but preferred outline of 1 today.
Veteran bitch {4/1 Absent]
1st Nordicwinds all attitude [Mrs D & Mrs S Jarvis & Troisi] BVIS 9 ½ year old grey and white bitch, sweet happy bitch who was enjoying her day. Pleasing head with correct eye and ears. Stood well, coat was okay. Nearly equal in angles, pleasing bone with nice feet. She moved well for her age and I was pleased to award her BVIS. Handled well.
2nd Lapema Tavola Ouija Shcm JW [Mrs K L Jelfs] 7 ½ grey and white bitch, previously judged this girl as a junior. Lovely girl who has matured well. Pleasing head with lovely markings. Almond eyes set obliquely. True on the out and back, with balanced angles. Great bone. Just preferred movement of 1 today who was a little more settled in profile.
3rd Cristakell April Shower At Chardicea [Miss C C John] 8 year old grey and white bitch , smaller of the 3 but still well proportioned with balanced angles front and rear. Pleasing head , little long in the feet but moved well in the ring circumstances.
Special Veteran {3/1 Absent}
1st Ch Koromondel On Strange Tides (AI) [Miss K & Miss C Druce] Nearly 12 years old grey and white bitch, another lovely veteran who has aged well. Pleasing head ,tight lips with correct bite , Correct eyes, ears and muzzle of good length. Balanced angles, Moved well around the ring in nice dense coat.
2nd Candrakanta Moon Child At Icemoon [Mr R & Mrs N raby] 11 year old grey and white bitch, top size but in proportions. Nice dark eye, broad head with correct ears. Pleasing outline, correct angles front and rear. Moved well on the up and down and steady in profile.
Kelly Hughes (Siberiadrift)
STAKES CLASSES
Open import dog {3,0 Absent}
1st Ch Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek JW (RUSS IMP) [Mr P & Mrs M Page] 4 ½ Year old grey and white , stunning male and in no shock to find that he’s a champion. Gorgeous head with correct ear set medium in size , almond shaped eyes set obliquely , tapering muzzle . Correct bite , strong arch to neck leading to a straight back which was gently sloping to the hips. Broad chest , straight legs from the front with strong pasterns. Correct angles front and rear, nice bend in stifle with strong hocks. This then led to him moving true on the out and back with reach and drive from profile.
2nd Yuayua At Icemoon (SWE IMP) [Mr R & Mrs N Raby] 6 Year old grey and white , very similar to first in proportions and head. Good bone, nice chest for age showing well with a waving plume . Just preferred reach and drive of 1 today.
3rd James bond Illa Kuvianartok At Nunataq (POL IMP) [Miss E J & K L Dziergas & Ashworth] 17 month old seal, sweet boy with strong head . Correct eyes and ears, good bone and shown in good coat. Angles are equal front and rear. Tail set and carriage okay , needs to mature slightly in chest as a little loose in front when coming which I’m sure will come when he matures .
Special Champion Stakes Dog {4,2 Absent} 2 Very nice champions who both fully deserves there champion titles!
1st Ch Snow Legend Believe In You Cedarcreek JW (RUSS IMP) [Mr P & Mrs M Page][Critique above]
2nd Ch Austmans Cowboy Casanova At Jaydonspire [Ms D Reid] 6 Year old Wolf grey and white , lovely male fitting the breed standard well. Powerful strong head yet with a sweet expression, nice arch of neck with a strong topline . Well set tail carried correctly , lovely coat , well off for bone with tight feet . Correct angles front and rear , moved well on out and back and in profile . These 2 placings could of changed easily on another day.
Special Junior Health Stakes Dog {3,1 Absent}
1st Sledog Bebop Prez [Miss N J Singh] Just 1 Year old seal male , gorgeous head correct eyes, ear set and bite. Sweet expression and could tell he loved his day out today. He decided to leave his coat at home today but had nothing to hide. Nice lay of shoulder with correct upper arm , strong topline with a nice tail carriage , correct bone and tight feet. Would love to see this boy again when in full coat and matured.
2nd Black Stripe [Mrs S and Mr K Hooley 6 months old grey and white male , very much a raw baby with lots of maturing to do in body and head . Pleasing expression and temperament, ears a little low set but I’m sure will come up in age, most definitely enjoyed his day out . Moved well once settled
Special Open Health Stakes Dog {4,4 Absent}
Kelly Hughes [ Siberiadrift]