THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION
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THE LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION
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Mrs Christine CHERINGTON
Official Judges Critique
Judging: Old English Sheepdog, Pastoral Group
OLD ENGLISH SHEEPDOG Judge: Mrs Christine Cherington BEST OF BREED : 6745 MILLWARD, Mrs B & MILLWARD, Mr W Ch Beauvallon Jack Frost At Wilbamil Dog CC : 6745 MILLWARD, Mrs B & MILLWARD, Mr W Ch Beauvallon Jack Frost At Wilbamil Res Dog CC : 6756 RUTLAND, Mrs S & PORTER, Mrs Tanya Ch Mellowdee Mask Of Zorro JW Bitch CC : 6762 WILKINSON, Mrs J & WILKINSON, Mr A Ch Kalaju Klassicly Klassy JW Res Bitch CC : 6738 LITTLE, Mrs A Blairdon The Angels Share For Bobbington Best Puppy : 6732 HARDY-HODGSON, Mrs Julie Starjanda Cosmic Dream Best Veteran : 6726 FERGUSON, Mrs A Mellowdee Moriarty With Lexalby Sh.CM Sh.CEx Many thanks to all at LKA for your judging invitation, your hospitality throughout the day and your show ring organisation - I enjoyed it all. Thank you to all exhibitors for bringing your greatly loved dogs so superbly prepared, presented and handled - I appreciated every one of them. I found lots of good textured and coloured coats, good sound bodies with correct length of back and angulation, some good movement on the whole and lots of lovely temperaments. Could have done with darker eyes with more pigmentation in a few classes which spoilt one or two otherwise attractive heads. Class 2116 PD (3 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 6755 RICHARDSON, Mrs J Imp Niedersachen's Pride Over Night Sensation at Storinblu (Imp DEU) Well constructed youngster with good balanced angulation throughout, strong rear end as well as shoulders and head. Very promising coat. Moved with purpose, needs a little more time to settle into his height to get a good stride in the ring. 2nd: 6725 FAWCETT, Mrs Karen Jeanette Starjanda Mr Bright Sky Lovely shape to head and muzzle, well laid shoulders and good coupling. Strong on rear end especially hocks giving a very purposeful movement round the ring. Coat and brisket depth good for such a young dog. Class 2117 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 6731 HALLADAY, Mrs J Mopies My Boy Lollipop Stood alone but well deserved first place. Beautiful made and carried head with expression, very well angulated and laid back shoulders. Strong rear end on the move showing a good rise. In lovely coat and condition - joy to handle. Class 2118 PGD (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 6752 PRICE, Mrs A Blue Panda Lorien Swanky Yankee at Cooljays (Imp USA) Very eye-catching standing and moving - both showing character and strength. Liked his head structure a lot, rear angulation and body condition shown to advantage. Coat of good colour and correct texture. 2nd: 6734 JONES, Mrs E S Leader Dei Nobilpazzi (Imp ITA) Another beautiful head with nice stop and very masculine demeanour. Liked his topline, brisket depth and rear end rise. Surprised not to see more purpose and strength on rear movement today - perhaps lacking a little muscle or condition. Coat is very promising. 3rd: 6715 BLACKWOOD, Mrs Joan Evertonian Charlie Blue JW Class 2119 LD (5 Entries) Abs: 1 Very good class of pleasing dogs to judge. 1st: 6717 CARTWRIGHT, Mr Christopher Charles & CARTWRIGHT, Mrs Tracey Mellowdee Pumpkin Patch at Applejem Lovely dog to handle, construction correct throughout especially in stifle and depth of brisket. Well-shaped head with good eyes carried well standing and moving. Covered the ring well. 2nd: 6721 DUPLOCK, Mrs Irene Crane-Duplock & Mr G Mirene Love of My Life Very pleasing dog throughout with exceptional coat of correct colour and texture. Good mature well-muscled body with nice angulation especially strong in stifle and hocks, giving purposeful movement. 3rd: 6724 EVANS, Mrs C I & EVANS, Mr B J Starjanda Moon Walking with Bracalgem Res: 6737 LEGGETT, Ms M & LEGGETT, Mrs Val Meldale Obsidian Moon Class 2120 OD (8 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 6745 MILLWARD, Mrs B & MILLWARD, Mr W Ch Beauvallon Jack Frost At Wilbamil Well deserved DCC and BOB for this showman who hit the mark standing and moving so strongly and effortlessly round the ring, and enjoyed every moment of it. Lovely masculine square head and muzzle with good eye, well carried on nicely laid shoulders and neck. Correct length of back, powerful rear end, well muscled and boned throughout. Beautifully presented coat of good colour and break. 2nd: 6756 RUTLAND, Mrs S & PORTER, Mrs Tanya Ch Mellowdee Mask of Zorro JW Another excellent mover, also with good angulation front and rear, lovely temperament and expression. Especially liked his overall body proportions and topline, and well muscled loin. Pleased to give him RDCC. 3rd: 6735 LATTIMER, Mrs Lesley-ann Aust Ch Ottaba Right On Queme (Imp AUS) (Ai) Res: 6723 ENGELEN, Ms Inge Van Dk It Grc Int Ch Air Zeppeline Hercules Junior for Mat & Nik VHC: 6744 MILLS, Mrs G Ch Makaylen National Treasure At Mopill Class 2121 GCD (1 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 6715 BLACKWOOD, Mrs Joan Evertonian Charlie Blue JW Excellent temperament, well proportioned dog in good coat and good spirits in this class. Deserved first place. Class 2122 VD/B (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 6726 FERGUSON, Mrs A Mellowdee Moriarty With Lexalby Sh.CM Sh.CEx Eight year old dog in great condition - in body and coat. Moved very happily and truly with drive from well muscled rear. Good head carriage throughout and very pleasing topline. 2nd: 6761 WILEMAN, Mrs & Miss L R & J B R Grey Souls Black Swan To Lindisfarm (Imp SWED) A very well made bitch of similar age, with delightfully mature coat colour and texture. Especially liked brisket depth and coupling which showed to advantage on the move. Class 2123 PB (4 Entries) Abs: 1 1st: 6732 HARDY-HODGSON, Mrs Julie Starjanda Cosmic Dream Very attractive youngster with lots to admire already. Strong compact body with well laid shoulders and good bend of stifle. Strong movement showing drive and good head carriage. Excellent ring presence. Very promising coat. Well deserved BP today. 2nd: 6742 MCDERMOTT, Mrs Sylvia Urban Girl Of Reality Dream (Imp FRA) Well constructed especially in head, neck and shoulders. Already carrying a good coat which was well presented. Covered ring well on moving with promising drive once rear muscles develop. 3rd: 6720 DESKIEWICZ, Mrs Diana & DESKIEWICZ, Mr Marcin PL Starry Sky Millanion (Imp POL) Class 2124 JB (2 Entries) Abs: 0 1st: 6763 WINDSOR, Mrs Christine Sarah & WINDSOR, Mr Robert Holanja Here We Go Again Most attractive youngster with delightful expression. Moved strongly and truly with good head carriage and purpose. Nicely angulated with good bone throughout. 2nd: 6719 DEAKIN, Miss S J Darwillow Queen Of Puddings Beautiful coat for her age - in colour, break and profusion. Sound compact body with good bone. Well shaped head and neck, well laid shoulders. Just needs to tighten up on rear movement. Class 2125 PGB (7 Entries) Abs: 0 Delightful class to judge. So much quality and a shame some went home cardless. 1st: 6738 LITTLE, Mrs A Blairdon The Angels Share For Bobbington Superbly put together - very good balance of head, brisket, short coupling and rear end. Very nice indeed to handle and certainly didn’t disappoint on the move, covering the ring with ease and enjoyment. In mature good coat, nicely presented. Showed well in the challenge and deserved the RBCC. 2nd: 6733 JONES, Mr & Mrs RF & AM Quemerford Magic Wish Another great mover with lovely ring presence. Excelled in shoulder angulation and compact deep brisket. Good topline and strength of loin. Coat of good colour and texture. 3rd: 6760 WILEMAN, Mrs & Miss L R & J B R Lindisfarm Hope Redeemed Res: 6750 POOLE, Mrs E Evertonian St. Domingo Girl VHC: 6757 STOREY, Miss J Twojos Little Miss Diva Class 2126 LB (6 Entries) Abs: 2 1st: 6751 PORTER, Mrs T Mellowdee My Girl Lollipop Most attractive outline with correct short body, good rise and well laid shoulders. Moved very well, particularly strong drive from hocks. Pleasing expression and good shape to head. Good coat. 2nd: 6716 CARTWRIGHT, Mr Christopher Charles & CARTWRIGHT Mrs Tracey Molyneux Ladies Night At Applejem Moving very well with ease and purpose, showing off a superb coat and enjoying the ring. Well boned and muscled with good rise. 3rd: 6759 WHEELER, Mrs E Makaylen Sweet Vienna Res: 6741 MARRON, Mrs Rebecca Brinkley Blue Lace Class 2127 OB (10 Entries) Abs: 1 A very strong class with lots of quality to choose from. 1st: 6762 WILKINSON, Mrs J & WILKINSON, Mr A Ch Kalaju Klassicly Klassy JW Very pretty bitch shown in excellent coat and condition. Very sweet expression and temperament, good shape to head, superb shoulder and rear end angulation. Well off for bone and substance. Moved effortlessly round the ring, using well muscled thighs and hocks to drive. A real show girl to whom I was delighted toward BCC. 2nd: 6722 ENGELEN, Ms Inge Van Int Ch UK Youandi Millesime JWW’18 Lovely bitch to handle with appealing head and expression. Good strong cobby body, well boned and muscled. Good coat with correct texture. Lovely smooth movement round the ring. 3rd: 6754 RICHARDSON, Mrs J Sealords Tea For Two At Storinblu (Imp PT) Res: 6713 ADCOCK, Mrs Suzanne & ADCOCK, Mr John Niedersachsen's Pride Mary Poppins by Amblehart (Imp DEU) VHC: 6736 LEGGETT, Ms M & LEGGETT, Mrs Val Meldale Diamond Moon Class 2128 GCB (1 Entry) Abs: 0 1st: 6750 POOLE, Mrs E Evertonian St. Domingo Girl Very pretty bitch from PGB with good temperament and shown in excellent coat.