THE WELSH KENNEL CLUB

Judges Critiques

Mr Tom MATHER

Judging: Bolognese, Toy Group

The Welsh Kennel Club 2024

Bolognese

BEST OF BREED : 86 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Michelangelo
Best Dog : 86 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Michelangelo
Res Best Dog : 88 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Mattia
Best Bitch : 92 WHATELEY, Mr Mark & WHATELEY, Mrs Diane Belstown Beloved Amee At Arkadian
Res Best Bitch : 89 TOWERS, Mrs Jane Enjanicka Evening Emerald
Best Puppy : 91 TOWERS, Mrs Jane Enjanicka Rock Diva
Best Veteran : 85 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Seraphina

 

A long day for the Bolognese exhibitors but I do thank you all for your good humour and sportsmanship.  Although not a numerically large entry I was impressed with the breed.  Temperaments were excellent and all of the exhibits were typical and well presented. I would certainly think you are deserving of CC status. 

Class 40 VD NO ENTRIES

Class 41 PD NO ENTRIES

Class 42 JD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 95 WHATELEY, Mr Mark & WHATELEY, Mrs Diane Arkadian Alfredo Ferrari.  Very pleasing for both size and balance.  Well proportioned head with good depth of pigmentation both facially and on his body.  Dark eyes and haloes, good feet with dark nails.  Well ribbed body.  Moved soundly and his coat is developing nicely.

Class 43 PGD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 88 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Mattia.  Reserve Best Dog. A pretty, yet masculine dog with large, round, well pigmented eyes.  Large black nose. God legs and feet with black nails.  Very pleasing for balance with his square outline.  Good quality coat.  Free moving and sound.

Class 44 LD (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 84 LOVELL, Miss A & THATCHER, Mrs C Devonia's Anzio.  
2nd: 93 WHATELEY, Mr Mark & WHATELEY, Mrs Diane Lyckalotte Enzo Ferrari At Arkadian. 
My sincere apologies but this page in my book got wet and my notes are indecipherable.  From memory, both dogs were absolutely typical and well pigmented and presented to advantage.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                              
Class 45 OD (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 86 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Michelangelo. BOB.  This lovely dog oozes with quality and type.  Lovely outline.  Good skull, high set ears and excellent pigmentation.  Moderate neck and decent forehand.  Sturdy, well ribbed body with slightly elevated loins.  Sound and free moving.  His nicely flocked coat is presented to perfection.

Class 46 SBD NO ENTRIES

Class 47 VB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 85 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Seraphina.  Best Veteran.  10 years old and still moving smartly and soundly.  Good skull, dark sparkling eyes and good eye rims.  Well bodied and very square in outline.  In lovely coat and condition. A credit to her owners/breeders.

Class 48 PB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 91 TOWERS, Mrs Jane Enjanicka Rock Diva.  Best Puppy.  A real prima donna but she has the sweetest temperament and walked just enough for me to assess her soundness.  Very dainty and feminine, with a pretty head and expression.  Large dark eyes.  Shapely and typical with a good coat.

Class 49 JB NO ENTRIES

Class 50 PGB (2 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 87 MULLIGAN, Mr Dennis & MULLIGAN, Mrs Carol Donocielo Maddalana.  Presents a very pleasing square outline.  Excellent coat and condition. Pretty, well pigmented, face.  Good rib and body.  Moved out well.   
2nd: 94 WHATELEY, Mr Mark & WHATELEY, Mrs Diane Lyckalotte Holly At Arkadian. Pleasing head and expression, nice straight legs and good feet.  Well ribbed but a fraction longer in loin than the winner.  Her coat is nicely flocked and she impressed on the move.

Class 51 LB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 92 WHATELEY, Mr Mark & WHATELEY, Mrs Diane Belstown Beloved Amee At Arkadian.  Best Bitch. Lovely shape and balance and her pristine coat was the icing on the cake.  Lovely dark eyes with good pigmentation.  Sturdy, well ribbed body with a slight rise over the loins.  Moved out well with some panache.

Class 52 OB (1 Entries) Abs: 0
1st: 89 TOWERS, Mrs Jane Enjanicka Evening Emerald.  Reserve Best Bitch. Good head proportions and large nose pad.  Dark, well shaped eyes.  Very typical in outline and well ribbed with good tailset and carriage.  Sound and free moving.  Good quality coat.

Class 53 SBB NO ENTRIES

Judge: Tom Mather