THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mr Gary HOOKER

Judging: Great Dane, Working Group

GREAT DANE.

Thank you to the committee of LKA - a new venue and I feel a great success.

Huge thank to my stewards for looking after me so well - much appreciated.

Great Danes, as well as many other breeds are numerically low at the moment. Of course, the economic state of affairs will contribute to this - price of fuel etc, plus all the costs of a Giant breed, its not a cheap hobby!

One bit of advice I can offer to some of those who are active within the breed and show on a regular basis - watch the classes, not just your own, this is how you learn. Choose your stud dogs carefully - if the litter you get is not great, the chances of it getting any better by repeating the mating are incredibly slim.

I think I speak for those of us who have been in the breed along time 40/50 years and bred many many champions - we are always happy to give advice, to help keep the breed standard up where it needs to be. That’s how we all learnt, and have longevity in the breed as a result. 

Okay, to the job in hand. 

Did I find it hard picking my winners? No, finding my winners was easy in most classes, and I was very happy with my final line ups - the quality in bitches was so much better than the males. 

All of my top winners could win in any company - happy to see my bob being shortlisted in a strong working group and my best puppy in breed winning the special beginners working group.

Judge: Mr Gary Hooker (Garsak)

BEST OF BREED : 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice

Dog CC : 5454 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy(AI)

Res Dog CC : 5484 MCGUINNESS & NELSON, Mrs & Mrs Maria & Sarah & Dinahtron Mothers Pride

Bitch CC : 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice

Res Bitch CC : 5499 TEESE, Mrs Tina Mary & TEESE, Mr Richard Ch Nikami Leap of Faith For Teeseedane

Best Puppy : 5489 MUNRO, mrs Georgia Roucandane Stolen Kisses

Best Veteran : 5500 TEMPEST, Mrs S Ch Adoreadane Just The Ticket JW

Class 1678 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5461 PALMER, Ms Michelle Adoreadane Charlton

Promising correctly marked harlequin. Excellent white background, presents a very nice balanced picture, handled well. Will watch his progress as he matures.

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Class 1679 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5489 MUNRO, mrs Georgia Roucandane Stolen Kisses

Fawn of good size, lots to like about this boy. Fabulous head with good length, would prefer a darker eye – well angulated all through.

He moved very well once he got into his stride, so nice to see a new exhibitor doing well.

Best puppy in breed and also won best special beginners in the working group.

Keep up the good work, he has a bright future, I’m sure. 

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Class 1680 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5462 DONNELLY, Mr & Mrs James & Lynne Primus Roll The Dice

Young fawn dog that has caught my eye over the last few months, and did not disappoint when I got my hands on him - well handled as always.

Impressive outline, good flowing lines, going through that awkward junior stage on the move, but when he got his act together coved the ground very well. One for the future, also litter brother to my best of breed. Nice litter.

2nd: 5450 BARTLEY, Mrs E & BARTLEY, Mr M NIKAMI PAPA SMURF ATELIB

Nicely marked brindle, pleasing outline, very enthusiastic on the move, just needs to settle a little.

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Class 1681 PGD (5 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5448 BAILEY, Mrs T Primus Party Like Gatsby

Young fawn just coming up two years. Good type and starting to mature very nicely - pleasing head with good clean outline.

Would prefer a better croup - moved out very well, very smart dog, well handled.

2nd: 5503 WALTON, Miss Joanne Novavida Hellboy by Ravendane

Big powerful harlequin - well marked, really liked his overall outline. Head is of a good shape although I would prefer a bit more refinement. Gave his handeler a hard job, but having harlequins in the past, it’s to be expected. Sure he will make a lovely dog when he matures.

3rd: 5480 MARRIOTT, Mrs Wendy Shlarra Blast From The Past

Res: 5471 HENSHALL, Miss Paula Calchas Accord (AI)

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Class 1682 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5484 MCGUINNESS & NELSON, Mrs & Mrs Maria & Sarah & Dinahtron Mothers Pride

2 year old fawn male. Love this boys type - he flows right through, has a strong clean head with excellent length. Still lots more to come from this boy, I had heard that this boy only had one testical,

I can confirm he has two - sure he will gain his title.

2nd: 5458 CRANFIELD, Miss J Zefather's Ralph Lauren JW

Another smart fawn that I have admired from the ring side - good body shape, shown in excellent form.

Moved out steady and true, just wish there was little more of him - very nice dog.

3rd: 5472 HENSHALL, Miss Paula Calchas Bryan the Brave

Res: 5452 YOUNG, Mrs N J Lomondane dinnae bother

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Class 1683 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5454 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy(AI)

Beautifully marked brindle, shown in excellent condition. I have given this dog the reserve cc when he was just into junior and knew he was going to be something very special - he’s been at the top of his game ever since. Powerful and well-muscled all through, excellent head shape, a better croup would complete the picture. He moved out well as always, powerful and strong - I believe this was his 50th cc - huge congratulations, an amazing achievement. Handled expertly as always.

2nd: 5463 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Ch Samdice Nobody Does It Betta (AI)

Another brindle that I have admired ringside, love this dog’s outline - so clean and flows so well. Excellent head, sadly he lacked the enthusiasm of the winner, two very good examples of the breed.

3rd: 5494 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T UK Swiss Lux Ch Tamzdane Empower Mint JW

Res: 5479 MAGANARIS, Dr Emmanuel Culseandanes Nic Cage via Hebrus

VHC: 5475 JACQUES & KIRBY, Mr Michael & Philip Ch Jacqukir No Regrets JW

Class 1684 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5447 ABBOTT, Miss M Nikami Leap Of Romance

Fawn boy that always catches my eye when I see his profile - lots to like. Would prefer a darker eye, moved out well, worthy champion.

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Class 1685 VD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5500 TEMPEST, Mrs S Ch Adoreadane Just The Ticket JW

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Class 1686 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5496 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T Tamzdane Oooey Gooey Cake

Nice chunky Harley girl, well-marked, good make and shape, a little unsure on the move, but very promising - loved her. Presented superbly as always.

2nd: 5502 TEMPEST, Mrs S Adoreadane May West (A.I.

Another well marked harlequin, nice shapely outline, good length of leg and head coming on nicely - moved well for a baby.

3rd: 5491 PAGE, Ms Lisa & CONCANNON, Mrs Tess Novavida Livin the Dream

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Class 1687 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5498 STANTON, Mr Michael GOLDANiAS diva princess

Lots to like about this fawn girl - well balanced, with a good length through the head, moved well - giving her owner a bit of a hard time. Very promising.

2nd: 5495 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T Tamzdane Appley Ever After

Harlequin with excellent clean white background - nice front, needs to come up on her legs to complete the picture.

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Class 1688 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 2

1st: 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice

Wow! This young brindle really surprised me. I’ve admired her and her 2 sisters since they came out as pups - this young girl ticked all the boxes for me. Excellent colour, her head just melts me, strong but feminine - everything just flows from nose to tail, not the biggest, but so correct. She moves out sound and true, she really impressed me in the final line up - I could not resist that melting expression. She had tough job on her hands against the dog for best of breed, but on the final run around she took it up notch to clinch it.

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Class 1689 PGB (12 Entries) Abs: 4

1st: 5457 CRAIG, Mr Martin & DI PAOLANTONIO, Mrs Rosalba Culseandanes Janet Weiss

Fawn who has so much to like about, stylish outline with good reach of neck, good head planes. Would like slightly darker eye - she moved out well, just needs to drop at the rear end to complete the pic - very nice.

2nd: 5464 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Bond Girl With Samdice

Litter sister to my cc winner. Has lots of the same virtues as her sister, just not the same confidence. Well made right through, she too has what it takes to go all the way. 

3rd: 5476 JONES, Mrs C Jacqukir time for change

Res: 5487 MORGAN, Mr Neil Rimor Boadixiya

VHC: 5490 OWEN, Miss Jodie Tyak Golden Jubilee

Class 1690 LB (9 Entries) Abs: 3

1st: 5459 CRANFIELD, Miss J Zefather's Kind Of Magic JW.

Loved the make and shape of this young girl. She has everything in the right place, lovely pretty head, well angulated front and back. Moved well, she just needs to settle and gain confidence, very nice bitch.

2nd: 5507 WORSLEY, Mr Simon & WORSLEY, Mrs Victoria & WORSLE Primus Encore avec Malpa

Bitch who I have admired, standing she was my winner, shown in excellent condition, sadly on the move she was very unsettled.

3rd: 5486 MORGAN EVANS, Mr Laurence Vanmore Spill The Beans

Res: 5456 COLLETT, Mrs L M Foaldown Dark Secret

VHC: 5483 MARTIN, Mr J Keishant Athena

Class 1691 OB (6 Entries) Abs: 1

1st: 5499 TEESE, Mrs Tina Mary & TEESE, Mr Richard Ch Nikami Leap of Faith For Teeseedane

Another bitch who has always been a favourite of mine, strongly built, yet she still has that femininity required. Her head is beautiful - not moving as well as I have seen in the past, which I feel was down to her carrying far too much weight - still did enough to win the class.

2nd: 5455 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Oh Lori (AI)

Very nice example of the breed, loved her as a youngster, shown in excellent condition - again seen her move better, worthy champion.

3rd: 5453 YOUNG, Mrs N J roucandane summer breeze

Res: 5504 WALTON, Miss Joanne Riocco Pink Cadillac at Ravendane

VHC: 5482 MARTIN, Mr J Keishant Venus

Class 1692 GCB (1 Entries) Abs: 0

1st: 5473 INGRAM, Lady J Zwiebelchen in Flagranti with Dainmajik Imp Deu

Brindle - stood alone pleasing shape, just needs to get it together on the move.

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BEST OF BREED : 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice
Dog CC : 5454 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy(AI)
Res Dog CC : 5484 MCGUINNESS & NELSON, Mrs & Mrs Maria & Sarah & Dinahtron Mothers Pride
Bitch CC : 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice
Res Bitch CC : 5499 TEESE, Mrs Tina Mary & TEESE, Mr Richard Ch Nikami Leap of Faith For Teeseedane
Best Puppy : 5489 MUNRO, mrs Georgia Roucandane Stolen Kisses
Best Veteran : 5500 TEMPEST, Mrs S Ch Adoreadane Just The Ticket JW

Class 1678 MPD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5461 PALMER, Ms Michelle Adoreadane Charlton
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Class 1679 PD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5489 MUNRO, mrs Georgia Roucandane Stolen Kisses
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Class 1680 JD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5462 DONNELLY, Mr & Mrs James & Lynne Primus Roll The Dice
2nd: 5450 BARTLEY, Mrs E & BARTLEY, Mr M NIKAMI PAPA SMURF ATELIB
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Class 1681 PGD (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5448 BAILEY, Mrs T Primus Party Like Gatsby
2nd: 5503 WALTON, Miss Joanne Novavida Hellboy by Ravendane
3rd: 5480 MARRIOTT, Mrs Wendy Shlarra Blast From The Past
Res: 5471 HENSHALL, Miss Paula Calchas Accord (AI)
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Class 1682 LD (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5484 MCGUINNESS & NELSON, Mrs & Mrs Maria & Sarah & Dinahtron Mothers Pride
2nd: 5458 CRANFIELD, Miss J Zefather's Ralph Lauren JW
3rd: 5472 HENSHALL, Miss Paula Calchas Bryan the Brave
Res: 5452 YOUNG, Mrs N J Lomondane dinnae bother
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Class 1683 OD (6 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5454 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Jealous Guy(AI)
2nd: 5463 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Ch Samdice Nobody Does It Betta (ai)
3rd: 5494 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T UK Swiss Lux Ch Tamzdane Empower Mint JW
Res: 5479 MAGANARIS, Dr Emmanuel Culseandanes Nic Cage via Hebrus
VHC: 5475 JACQUES & KIRBY, Mr Michael & Philip Ch Jacqukir No Regrets JW

Class 1684 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5447 ABBOTT, Miss M Nikami Leap Of Romance
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Class 1685 VD/B (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5500 TEMPEST, Mrs S Ch Adoreadane Just The Ticket JW
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Class 1686 MPB (5 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5496 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T Tamzdane Oooey Gooey Cake
2nd: 5502 TEMPEST, Mrs S Adoreadane May West (A.I.)
3rd: 5491 PAGE, Ms Lisa & CONCANNON, Mrs Tess Novavida Livin the Dream
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Class 1687 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5498 STANTON, Mr Michael GOLDANiAS diva princess
2nd: 5495 POCOCK, Mrs L & Miss T Tamzdane Appley Ever After
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Class 1688 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 5465 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Diamonds Are Forever Samdice
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Class 1689 PGB (12 Entries) Abs: 4
1st: 5457 CRAIG, Mr Martin & DI PAOLANTONIO, Mrs Rosalba Culseandanes Janet Weiss
2nd: 5464 DYSON, Mr & Mrs & Miss J , H & C Primus Bond Girl With Samdice
3rd: 5476 JONES, Mrs C Jacqukir time for change
Res: 5487 MORGAN, Mr Neil Rimor Boadixiya
VHC: 5490 OWEN, Miss Jodie Tyak Golden Jubilee

Class 1690 LB (9 Entries) Abs: 3
1st: 5459 CRANFIELD, Miss J Zefather's Kind Of Magic JW
2nd: 5507 WORSLEY, Mr Simon & WORSLEY, Mrs Victoria & WORSLE Primus Encore avec Malpa
3rd: 5486 MORGAN EVANS, Mr Laurence Vanmore Spill The Beans
Res: 5456 COLLETT, Mrs L M Foaldown Dark Secret
VHC: 5483 MARTIN, Mr J Keishant Athena

Class 1691 OB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 5499 TEESE, Mrs Tina Mary & TEESE, Mr Richard Ch Nikami Leap of Faith For Teeseedane
2nd: 5455 CHAPPELL, Ms & Mr Lesley & Adam Ch Selmalda Oh Lori (AI)
3rd: 5453 YOUNG, Mrs N J roucandane summer breeze
Res: 5504 WALTON, Miss Joanne Riocco Pink Cadillac at Ravendane
VHC: 5482 MARTIN, Mr J Keishant Venus

Class 1692 GCB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 5473 INGRAM, Lady J Zwiebelchen in Flagranti with Dainmajik Imp Deu
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