THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION

Judges Critiques

Mrs Sharon PINE-HAYNES

Judging: Poodle (Miniature), Utility Group

BEST OF BREED : 2076 HOLMES-LEAK, Mrs Elizabeth JOLEENA'S IN EXCELSIS WITH NAVARRE JW
Dog CC : 2107 WHITE, Miss S Chesterhill Easy Lover
Res Dog CC : 2060 BROOK, Miss F A Sculbrook Had To Be A Miracle
Bitch CC : 2076 HOLMES-LEAK, Mrs Elizabeth JOLEENA'S IN EXCELSIS WITH NAVARRE JW
Res Bitch CC : 2094 REEVE-KETTLE, Mrs Kay KIMEDEE HOT LOVE AT VADISIMA JW
Best Puppy : 2080 LEE-MORRIS, Mr A & Mrs S Michandy It's Showtime At Pupstar
Best Veteran : 2083 LISTER, Miss Christine A Calmaric One For The Money JW

Class 571 MPD (3 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2080 LEE-MORRIS, Mr A & Mrs S Michandy It's Showtime At Pupstar,such a promising puppy with much to admire ,he is a lovely type so good to go over with everything as it should be for his age.Beautiful head ,with a good foreface,refined backskull and expressive eyes which  were dark and correct shape.He has a reachy neck ,short coupled body , developed ribcage and good topline.Correct tailset and excellent hindquarters.On the move his front needs to settle but he has style and carriage .He was beautifully presented,just needs more ring experience and has all the essentials for a very bright future.BPIB
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Class 572 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2080 LEE-MORRIS, Mr A & Mrs S Michandy It's Showtime At Pupstar
2nd: 2062 CHERRY, Mrs B SHANANDI LEONARDO,larger type than 1st and not the refinement .I found him very pleasing to go over with excellent body and ribcage,correct tailset with well muscled hindquarters.Dense, good textured coat.He moved soundly just a little erratic at times.
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Class 573 JD (4 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2107 WHITE, Miss S Chesterhill Easy Lover,what a super class of three quality males.This free moving black was oozing poodle spirit and simply couldn't be overlooked.I loved his refined head and his true poodley expression,which gave him the edge over 2nd.Impressive to look at presenting a balanced picture,on going over him i found a soundly made dog with good reach of neck ,excellent body and condition,nice front and rear angles.Good tailset and excellent coat presented to advantage.He needed a little time to get his enthusiasm under control,he is afterall a young boy and they can be a handful ,he was sound coming and going but scored in profile movement showing reach ,drive and great attitude.It was a pleasure to award him the CC which gave him his title.
2nd: 2060 BROOK, Miss F A Sculbrook Had To Be A Miracle,another quality black who should gain his title.Super to go over,he is a lovely size ,good topline and in excellent condition.Good front and well knuckled feet,he has a superb coat and was presented beautifully.His head is masculine ,with a good muzzle, preferred the eye of the winner.Absolutely sound on the move and looked a picture .Reserve CC
3rd: 2085 LUNNUN-TURNER, Mrs H Arrowflight Harvest Moon
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Class 574 PGD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2092 PRIESTLEY, Miss Natalie Jade Joleena's his excellency,black boy with a wealth of beautifully presented coat.I liked his head,which had a good foreface,lovely eye and expression.Well made throughout with reachy neck,decent shoulders and depth of ribcage.Correct tailset and good hocks.Moved soundly but could use a little more animation .
2nd: 2061 BROWN, Mrs Linda Anne UK Lowashton Ebb Tide,a blue who's colour is clearing nicely although his coat texture is a little soft .Very sound with  good hind action ,I'd prefer a better tail carriage.He could use more neck which would give a more elegant outline,nice body and ribcage.
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Class 575 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2106 WATKINS, Miss & Mrs Kat & Nicola Montana Devil Made Me Do It,this boy really impressed me and pushed hard in the challenge.I loved his balanced head,with good chin and stop,he has a real poodley expression.Pleasing to go over ,with good conformation,reachy neck ,compact well made body with excellent spring of rib,short coupled,good tailset .So very showy and elegant,he was immaculately presented .In the final decision he was just a little untidy in front movement.He would be a worthy title holder.
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Class 576 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 5
1st: 2081 LING, Mr K & Mrs A Ch Arrowflight Top Hat,a very worthy champion who is beautifully balanced ,lovely for type and size.I loved how he free stood in front and was up on his toes.Standing he was a lovely picture,showing his reach of neck ,good topline and overall shape.Lovely head, chiseled with a decent forface and almond eye,giving a super expression,all male but refined .He has a compact body,  good hind angulation but for me his trim makes him appear a little straight.Has well let down hocks and correct tailset.Free moving and elegant.
2nd: 2079 LEE-MORRIS, Mr A & Mrs S Michandy Back In Time At Pupstar,such an impressive black who is immaculately presented,his coat has correct texture and good colour .Not the front or feet of 1st.Balanced head which has a beautiful expression,long neck ,pleasing to go over ,excellent topline,correct  tailset and carriage.Very smart on the move.
3rd: 2102 WALKER, Mrs Angela Helen Raeannes Hidden Liaison
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Class 577 GCD NO ENTRIES

Class 578 VD/B (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2083 LISTER, Miss Christine A Calmaric One For The Money JW,what a difficult decision between the first two.A very feminine black girl,I loved her head,eye and pretty expression.She has a good reach of neck ,good ribcage and body,shown in superb body and condition.Correct tail carriage,good bend of stifle.Her coat is of correct texture and she has held her colour,presented to advantage.She moved soundly with elegance and carriage which gave her the edge today.
2nd: 2105 WARNES, Mrs Julie Ch Myhaven chocolate Fancy,a favourite of mine who today couldn't match the front movement of the winner.He has a gorgeous head ,which is well chiseled ,has a good forface and lovely eye shape.Is in wonderful condition ,his coat has retained an even colour.He moves out with great attitude.
3rd: 2098 TALBOT, mrs J Hosha Skyz Da Limit At Ysabelkid
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Class 579 MPB (4 Entries) Abs: 2
1st: 2101 VINCENT, Mrs S Volgarus Hello Dolly to Khyzahra,difficult decision between these two,the winner is a heavier type,has a good reach of neck,good ribcage and is shorter coupled ,she has good hind angulation and showed soundly.Correct coat texture.Would prefer better tail carriage.
2nd: 2086 MCINTYRE, Mrs Kath & SMITH, Mr Stuart Kayth's Carte Blanche,pretty cream who reminded me facially of my time many years ago when I looked after some Miradel Miniatures.She could use her neck a little more.Excellent pigmentation,super tail carriage.Well developed body,could be a little shorter in back.Moved soundly when she settled.
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Class 580 PB (3 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2104 WARNES, Mrs Julie Shanandi fancy dress,quality brown with a  bewitching head,eye and expression.Reachy neck,compact ,well made body with good spring of rib,pleasing to go over with nice topline and good for size.Her coat is an excellent colour and well presented.Moves out freely with style and carriage,still need to tighten in front .BPB
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Class 581 JB (3 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2076 HOLMES-LEAK, Mrs Elizabeth JOLEENA'S IN EXCELSIS WITH NAVARRE JW,one look at her beautiful face and i was hooked,fortunately for me the rest of her is equally captivating! She really made my day,standing she presents a balanced picture with a reachy neck leading to a well put together front ,good spring of rib ,short coupled with lovely topline and in superb body condition.Well let down hocks and excellent tail carriage.Fabulous coat texture and colour,from the ringside  I've thought her over coated but today she was more tailored and presented in tip top condition,although I'd still take a little more hair off.She has glamour and so much  quality,came alive on the move and was foot perfect,it was a pleasure to award her the CC&BOB ,delighted to see her shortlisted in the Group.
2nd: Dumont,Bitting Stella McCartney at Sirensong(imp Swe),smaller type,cream who has a good textured coat.I'd like more refinement in head ,could use her neck a little more,nice to go over and well bodied .Good hind angulation and well muscled.Still needs to mature,she moved soundly.
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Class 582 PGB (6 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2068 FARNDON, Mrs Trish Maldavale Fizztastic Von Amenria,tough decision between the first two.This ultra feminine show girl really pulled out all the stops to win the class,i loved her pretty head with poodley expression .She has a better reach of neck than at first appears.Compact shape,lovely size and well made throughout.She has much to admire and is a quality all through.Excellent coat and presentation.Showed beautifully ,moved with style and carriage.
2nd: 2095 SARSON, Mrs D & SARSON, Mr G Arrowflight High Society at Dongara,this girl is very impressive,necky  and presented to advantage , pleasing to go over but a little too much of her for me.Sound but not so settled as the winner.
3rd: 2059 BATEY, Mrs Wendy Diane Donavika Dancing Queen
Res: 2064 COLLIER, Miss Kaitlyn Michandy Love of the game JW
VHC: 2063 CLARKE, Mrs S M SUMANIA OPAL

Class 583 LB (5 Entries) Abs: 1
1st: 2094 REEVE-KETTLE, Mrs Kay KIMEDEE HOT LOVE AT VADISIMA JW,I may have fallen for the Junior winner but this equally captivating girl also knew she is special .I loved her totally feminine head and eye which gave her that unmistakable Poodle look,good reach of neck which she really used ,she is an ideal make and shape with a well rounded ribcage,super topline and correct tail.She is well angulated which enables her to move with style and purpose around the ring.Her coat is dense and of crisp texture,her owner is to be congratulated on her beautiful presentation,she really gets the best out of her free standing and moving.Her title cannot be far away,Reseve CC.
2nd: 2100 THIRLAWAY, Mrs A Donaska Pussy Galore,an eye-catching brown who has a lovely head and excellent eye for colour and shape.i liked her size and overall shape,very balanced and correct.It was pleasing to see good feet.Her coat is dense and  an even colour ,she was presented and handled  in first class order.
3rd: 2087 OSBORN, Mr Jon Eikenberry Eye Catcher
Res: 2084 LISTER, Miss Christine A Calmaric In For A Penny
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Class 584 OB (2 Entries) Abs: 2

Class 585 GCB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 2099 TATE, Mrs Leonora & TATE, Miss Lena River Starlight at Tatalena,a smaller type red who is a little narrow in front.Attractive head and dark eye giving a pretty expression,good pigmentation.She is a deep colour ,I'd like more texture to her coat but this should come with maturity.She is a nice overall shape and in super conditiin.Her young handler is to be congratulated on her handling and presentation skills really getting the best out of her dog.
2nd: 2098 TALBOT, mrs J Hosha Skyz Da Limit At Ysabelkid,black who was third in Veteran and has a very youthful outlook ,showing with great enthusiasm.She has a balanced head,for me she could use a better reach of neck and be shorter coupled.Her coat was dense but lacked texture.Shown in pleasing condition ,she has good hind angulation and a decent spring of ribcage.Was sound on the move.
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