A very mixed entry in terms of type, shape and quality. There are a few common faults in the breed at the present time that include incorrect tail set and carriage, slack toplines and questionable mouths these should be cause for concern for breeders.

PD (11,3)
1 Lapema Angel De Cambios. One of the more mature pups in the class who has done much of his growing. Very attractive head piece and expression, strong muscular neck into well laid shoulders firm topline and powerful rear quarters. Performing well on the move.
2 Icewolf Eyes On The Prize. This real baby boy caught my eye instantly on entering the ring, he has quality in abundance, has a long way to go, however has all the key ingredients to grow and mature into a very special example, pushed class winner very hard.

JD (10)
1 Chayo Puling Power At Lireva. Has that instant look of quality combining balance and power. Very typical in head and expression. Good body and muscle condition, presented in excellent coat. Complimentary front and rear angulation. This dog comes into his own especially in profile where he out moved his class mates.
2 Blaiddeira It’s All About You At Malamaison. Impressive male, strong in head, keen eye, well set ears, of excellent height to length proportions, he ticks all the boxes on the stand, but fails to use all his attributes on the move which is a real shame, I hope this can be rectified in the future.

PGD (7,1)
1 Snowwolf Black Ice Striker At Icemoon. A very attractive masculine head and expression, good length of neck into well laid shoulders, firm topline and adequate rear angulation, found him to be of appropriate size and strength of body and bone, with efficient profile gait.
2 Ishjamani Hey Joe. A dog of great size and body, well angulated, well sprung ribs, good depth of chest with firm well muscled loin, moving with reach and drive.

LD (14,4)
1 & DCC, Hawkeye Polarni Usvit Within Dreamwolves (Imp Cze). First time I had seen this dog and instantly found him to fill my eye for breed type, quality, balance, size and substance. He like all dogs has one or two areas that could be tweaked, however has all the attributes to win anywhere in the world and is a pleasure to watch on the move. Very unlucky to come up against such an outstanding bitch in the BOB challenge.
2 Koolrunnings Rock With U (Imp Aus). Another very smart, impressive male, he has a little less length of leg to length of body, however he still has the potential to go on and win very well. He was handled and presented to full potential at all times.

OD (16,4)
1 & RCC, Tokosha Atka JW ShCM. One I have judged before and have admired from both inside and outside the ring. He is at full maturity and presented today in full blossom. He is full bodied and coated a more compact shape and unfortunately did not have the same scope in profile that I was looking for on the day.
2 Can Ch Winterchills Task Force (Imp Can). This one is very much for the future, he was the least mature in the class, and therefore did not impact on me instantly, however once I had my hands on him and watched him move he grew in appeal. Once he matures and settles he has everything to compete for top awards.

PB (17,3)
1 & PBIB, If Dreams Come True Polarni Usvit For Onivea (Imp Cze). Winner of a very strong class, she is clearly not fully schooled and was not presented to full advantage, however I am willing to forgive this in puppies, especially when their quality is so evident in abundance, I was later pleased to hear she had come from the same kennel as my dog CC winner. I do hope her owners continue to improve her showing skills as they have something very special in this young bitch.
2 Justami Meoquanee Per Lapema. Another real little stunner a little more compact in shape and fuller in substance than class winner and of differing type. She is very pleasing on the eye and I expect her to develop into another quality example and I am sure she has a very interesting career ahead of her.

JB (3)
1 Wolfraven Rumours Comet. Pleasing head type, good width through front rear and body, parallel front and rear legs, standing with balance. Presented in good coat and condition, moving well in all directions.
2 Koromandel On Strange Tides. A more refined bitch that has plenty of length about her and needs her topline to firm up. She will need time to bone and body up. Moves excellent in profile.

PGB (7,1)
1 Celtic Wolf Long Night. She presents a very smart picture on the stack, pleasing head and neck into well laid shoulders. Well ribbed back with firm topline and suitable tail carriage. Uses herself well on the move.
2 Wolfraven Rumours Nebula JW. Very attractive head piece, with pleasing width of skull with correct ear set and shape, good reach of neck, sloping topline into parallel rear quarter with pleasing tail carriage.

LB (12,4)
1 Roma Monikoonas Sunrise (Imp Ita). This one caught my eye instantly in a very strong class, she has all the attributes I am looking for, from the tip of her nose to the tip of her tail. She is almost faultless on the stand, however when it came out to presenting the major awards she lost out on her lack of enthusiasm on the move, on another day with that enthusiasm it could have been a different story!
2 Monikoona Fabulous Me. Should be very pleased rather than disappointed to be standing second in this class, She is larger all round in proportions than winner and has many qualities and is extremely well balanced and stands over herself with great balance. She is a pleasure to watch on the move.

OB (14,4)
1 CC & BOB, Ch/multi Ch Monikoona Casablanca ShCM. Have been impressed with this bitch from outside the ring before and was not disappointed when I put my hands on her. To me she is perfection and I would use her as a blue print to anyone who wishes to learn about the breed as an example of pure excellence. This becomes even more evident when she is on the move, as when presented at the correct speed she is faultless. If I had one criticism it would be the handler does try to mover a little faster than I would like. Thought she made a great account of herself in the group and thought her very hard done by!
2 & RCC, Snowolf Manhatten Marvel. Another very smart bitch, a little stronger in head, well developed forechest, excellent front angulation, a little longer cast in back but still held a good topline, with complimenting, strong powerful rear quarters, presented and handled to perfection. A real pleasure to watch on the move that gave her the edge over the limit winner for the RCC.

Anthony Rees