DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging: Löwchen (Little Lion Dog), Toy Group

DARLINGTON DOG SHOW SOCIETY

LÖWCHEN (LITTLE LION DOG)

BEST OF BREED : 4288 GRAHAM, Mrs J Ch Jameneli Whirlwind
Dog CC : 4288 GRAHAM, Mrs J Ch Jameneli Whirlwind
Res Dog CC : 4307 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Hollinsclose Style
Bitch CC : 4308 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Ch Shysu Bewitched Hollinsclose (imp Aus)
Res Bitch CC : 4299 PARRINGTON, Mr & Mrs M A & P Melcia Iolanthe
Best Puppy : 4298 MORGAN-STANLEY, Mr R J Golbourne's A Diamond
Best Veteran : 4309 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Ch Am Ch Hollinsclose's The Gambler (re-imp) VW

 

Some very nice youngsters here today and temperaments were generally excellent.  The breed standard asks for small, round feet but many were rather flat with overlong nails.

Class 1550 VD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4309 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Ch Am Ch Hollinsclose's The Gambler (re-imp) VW.  A good quality dog with some breadth of skull, large clear dark eyes and good dentition.  Compact and short coupled with a nicely rounded, muscled rump. Sound and free moving.
2nd: 4314 SPROUL, Mr R G S & COBURN, Mr J Danack's Million Reasons For Khandro.  Good skull and eyes, a shade stronger in muzzle than the winner.  Decent forehand, well ribbed body.  Lovely jolly temperament and moved out well.

 

Class 1551 PD (5 Entries) Abs: 0

A lovely class of youngsters.

1st: 4300 PARRINGTON, Mr & Mrs M A & P Melcia Pandamonium. Very pleasing head and expression with good skull proportions and a decent eye.  Good forehand and his front action was particularly good.  Well bodied for age and he has a nice bottom with good hind angulation.  
2nd: 4297 MORGAN-STANLEY, Mr R J Golbourne's Just A Diamond.  Very smart and absolutely typical in all respects.  Attractive, masculine head; fairly large, dark eye.  Well bodied with good topline and well set tail.  Strong positive hind action. 
3rd: 4301 PARRINGTON, Mr & Mrs M A & P Melcia Just William

Class 1552 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4287 GRAHAM, Mrs J Jameneli Back To Black.  Mature for age and he really scored here in body and rib.  Very attractive head and eye, proudly arched neck and good forehand.  Well ribbed and short coupled.  Moved soundly both ways and his well presented coat is a lovely texture.
2nd: 4310 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Hollinsclose As It Was.  Masculine yet pretty with good breadth of skull and pleasing eyes. Well balanced and appealing for size. Moved out well.

Class 1553 PGD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4298 MORGAN-STANLEY, Mr R J Golbourne's A Diamond.  Best Puppy.  A mature, well made youngster, compactly made and very moderate in all respects.  Good forehand, strong well ribbed body and pleasing tailset. Nicely rounded bottom.  Moved well.
2nd: 4289 KIRBY, Mrs Carol Jameneli Buzz Buzzard.  Very attractive head and eye.  Good length of neck which he used to advantage.  Good ribbing just a shade longer cast than the winner.  Sound both out and back.
3rd: 4293 MCFARLANE, Miss L Sharlarna Black Jack

Class 1554 LD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4307 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Hollinsclose Style. Reserve CC.  Nicely balanced and he has good breadth of skull and pleasing eyes.  Good forehand with nicely arched neck.  Nicely sprung ribs and strong, short loin.  Well muscled rear and this was reflected in his easy, fluid action.
2nd: 4303 PATTERSON, Mrs M & PATTERSON, Mr M & MCGREGOR, Mis Jameneli Enzo Ferrari At Fruindale.  Attractive, masculine head and expression. Decent forehand, good ribbing just a shade longer cast than the winner.  Sound and typical on the move.  Good coat.
3rd: 4290 KIRBY, Mrs Carol Jameneli Wood Woodpecker


Class 1555 OD (4 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4288 GRAHAM, Mrs J Ch Jameneli Whirlwind.  CC, BOB and Toy Group 2. Masculine yet pretty with good breadth of skull, good sized eyes which give him a melting, appealing expression. Good length of neck with proud carriage.  Excellent body and rib with a strong, short loin. Moved out with some style and his silky coat is presented to good advantage.
2nd: 4296 MORGAN-STANLEY, Mr R J Golbourne Oh So Posh JW.  Good skull and eyes, pleasing forehand and he is short coupled and well ribbed. Shown in good muscle tone and his nicely angulated quarters enabled him to move out well.  
3rd: 4315 SPROUL, Mr R G S & COBURN, Mr J Lansilk's Star Lover For Khandro

Class 1556 VB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 4302 PATTERSON, Mrs M & PATTERSON, Mr M Ch Roshizzyayre Suma Solstice With Jadegem.  Shown in lovely condition and she is pretty and feminine.  Pleasing head and dark, clear eyes. Well ribbed and firm topline with well set tail.  Good hind action.  
2nd: 4283 FOSTER, Mrs M Golbourne Dreamed A Dream.  Very pleasing for balance and size.  Attractive head and expression, good length of neck and well ribbed body, her temperament is lovely.  

Class 1557 PB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4306 HARDING, Miss & Mrs K & C Kristarz Cant Be Tamed.  Lovely head of good breadth and expressive eyes. Good forehand with medium bone.  Compact and well ribbed with good tailset and carriage. She impresses on the move.
2nd: 4292 MCFARLANE, Miss L Quintrix Theme Of A Dream.  Not quite the breadth of skull of the winner but good sized, appealing eyes.  Good length of neck.  Level topline and good tailset.  
3rd: 4294 MOORE, Mrs F Leoncino Pocket Of Miracles

Class 1558 JB NO ENTRIES

Class 1559 PGB NO ENTRIES

Class 1560 LB (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 4312 SAMPSON, Ms K J Bigglesmere I'm Not In Love With Quintrix (ai).  Well balanced with good body and ribbing.  Pretty, typical head with good eyes.  Nicely angulated.  Shown in good coat which is a pleasing silky texture.

Class 1561 OB (5 Entries) Abs: 0
A good class.

1st: 4308 RICHARDSON, Mrs & Miss D A & Z A Ch Shysu Bewitched Hollinsclose (imp Aus).  CC. Well proportioned, attractive head with pleasing eyes.  Pretty and feminine.  Good head carriage and decent forehand.  Very good body and rib with a strong, short loin and nicely rounded rump. Moved out soundly and with some style. 
2nd: 4299 PARRINGTON, Mr & Mrs M A & P Melcia Iolanthe.  Reserve CC. A good quality bitch.  Broad skull, dark expressive eyes. Well laid shoulders and good body.  Well angulated hindquarters.  Sound and attractive on the move.  
3rd: 4280 TAYLOR, Mrs M L Cleeview Trust In Me

 

Judge: Tom Mather