Whilst probably the smallest numerical entry of the year, there was good competition to be had and some absolutely top quality dogs present. Thank you to all that entered, I was pleased to learn that I made up my BOB and then got to see her get a super Group 2

PD (2,1)
1st: MOGG, Mrs S & MOGG, Mr A Skidooshooz Dock Of The Bay (A.I.) CC, BPIB what a cracking lad this baby is, great size, good bone, good coat, lovely tail, well balanced, good movement especially for age, there is really nothing not to like about him. Classic head, good ear set and shape, good eye, nice happy temperament. Apparently half-brother to BOB. First time I have given a CC to a puppy but I am confident he will go on to further great results in the future (no pressure!)

YD (1)
1st: JOHN, Miss C Chardicea Devon Scrumpy, stood alone, a lock down lad I was happy to take time with, out of coat, with good guard hair length but currently no undercoat, beautiful head, good bone, nice feet, lovely eye and expression, slow maturer, he should continue on well, his confidence should continue to grow too

OD (2)
1st: BLACKBURN, Mr M & BLACKBURN, Mrs A VDH NL Ch Bel Int Ch Cristakell April Shadows JW RCC Two very matched litter brothers with much to like about both, good size, well balanced angulation, sound movers, both beautifully presented, this one ultimately won the RCC on better side gait and overall ease of movement
2nd: FORSEY, Mr E & FORSEY, Mrs T CRISTAKELL APRIL MOON OVER MUZOKU, as above, however shorter coupled which leads to a less ground covering gait, with a shorter step, prettier through head though than 1st

VD (1)
1st: BLANEY, Miss A J Viking Fenrir Kin Of Kiyara’s Wolf Pak (IMP DEU) big boy, naked for coat currently, has matured very well, correct sloping topline, snipier through head than others and hampered by the very small ring, well-handled and enjoying his life as usual

SBD/B (2,1)
1st: MURRAY, Mrs C & MURRAY, Mr G Snowmischief If I Can Dream, BSB, small cast female, has tendency to pace, but more schooling and a confidence of handling could lead her to easily break this habit, neat package, balanced outline, currently out of coat

MPB (3)
A lovely class of three cracking babies, the future is good for the breed if the puppies here today are representative. These three will constantly change places I am sure
1st: COPLEY-HOLLAND, Mrs K KATABATICS FORCE OF WON (A.I.) Slightly rangier, cracking feet, pretty through head, good size all round, sympathetically handled to get the best out of her, moved very well
2nd FORSEY, Mr E & FORSEY, Mrs T Muzoku Veil of Voodoo Cracking head piece, good bone, lots to like, not quite the freedom of movement of 1st
3rd: LOVEGROVE, Mrs N & LOWE, Mr M Snow Place like Nome from Dreamwolves pretty baby, just had tendency to crab today

PB (1)
1st: FORSEY, Mr E & FORSEY, Mrs T Muzoku Veil of Voodoo (as for 2nd in MPB) Glad she had 2 classes as this helped with her tendency to get a touch overawed by the day

JB (1)
1st: FORSEY, Mr E & FORSEY, Mrs T Muzoku You’re My Obsession. Very smart young lady, much to like, full of beans, good bone, neat feet, good neck, clean on out and back, just wish for more extension on side gait, beautiful head piece

YB (3,1)
1st: BROWN, Miss R Cupun’s Masterpiece RCC Classic head and expression, good bone, plush coat, absolutely smooth mover, sound and ground covering, good balanced proportions, croup too flat making tail just too tight for perfection. Daughter of CC winner, I feel she will follow her easily in her successes
2nd: JOHN, Miss C Chardicea Devon Mist, happy young miss, naked of coat, beautiful head and expression, well coupled, good waving plume tail, unlucky to meet 1st

PGB (1)
1st: MURRAY, Mrs C & MURRAY, Mr G Snowmischief If I Can Dream (as for SB)

OB (3)
1st: BROWN, Miss R Skidooshooz Bohemian Soul Of Cupun (ai) CC, BOB, Working Group 2 A most workmanlike female (and I mean that as a compliment), coming into full maturity now, beautifully handled, she has a solid body, great outline, great tail set and carriage, cracking front, ground covering rhythmic gait, so at one with her handler, loved her before and was happy to learn she gained her crown today
2nd: SMITH, Mrs J & SMITH, Miss J Snowshoes The White Witch Beautifully presented and well handled, a complete package I would just like a touch more of her all over, however better balanced proportions on leg to chest than 3rd

VB (1)
1st: SMITH, Mrs J & SMITH, Miss J Ch Snowshoes Aurora Borealis JW Sh.CM BVIB Smart and worthy Champion, well-handled and presented, beautiful head and ear, short coupled, would prefer more texture to coat

Sarah Robinson