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West of England Ladies Kennel Society 2006 Critique
MPD. (4). 1. Owen and Brodie’s, Wolfscastle Finlay. Very promising 7 months old. Well grown with good bone. Balanced head, sweet expression. Nice length of neck into good topline. Sound front. Shapely hindquarters. Moved steadily and well for one so young. BP. 2. Hall’s, Canerikie Crocodile Cooler. Another promising 7 months old puppy. Not quite so forward as my winner and a little erratic o the move on the day. Masculine head with a gentle expression. Elegant neck, body developing nicely. Good sweep to hindquarters. 3. Poole’s, Canerikie Casablanca at Brockfield.
PD. (3). 1. Hall’s, Canerikie Crocodile Cooler. 2. Cumming’s, Killoeter Luss. At just 6 months he is obviously young and immature and was rather overawed by the surroundings. Good in neck and topline. Attractive head, neat front and feet. Well bent stifles. Just needs time.
JD. (5). 1. Merrick’s, Clanardwood Sovereign. Well balanced overall. Good head properties. Nice length of neck. Correct deep ribcage giving plenty of lung capacity. Neat front. Nicely constructed hindquarters. Moved out soundly. 2. Lucas and Dargonne’s, Packway Aconcagua. Another promising youngster. At just over 12 months was rather immature against my winner. Well put together, attractive head. Nicely shaped body, good ribs. Well turned hindquarters. 3. Blackford and Morrissey’s, Packway Denali at Hartvalley.
PGD. (14). 1. Helps’, Beardswood Marmion. I was very impressed with this exhibit. Nicely shaped head on good neck and shoulders. True front. Good topline. Strong hindquarters. Well balanced body. Moved out freely and well. Shows in lovely condition. 2. Peach’s, Greyflax Myth to Kilbourne. Another lovely well boned exhibit. Good overall conformation. Attractive outline. Masculine head, nice reach of neck. Good depth of ribs. Good sweep of hindquarters. Very sound on the move. 3. Day’s, Demerlay Dorian Grey at Celticmoon.
LD. (9). 1. Bunce’s, Kilbourne Haldir at Pantawick. Lovely for type and balance. Most attractive head, strong neck. Well made in body and ribs. Sound front. Good bone and rear angulation. Moved freely with plenty of drive. 2. Buckley’s, Lealla Jokol. Well shaped body. Quality head and expression. Good neck, shoulders and topline. Nice true front. Impressive outline. Moved soundly and well because of his correct hind angulation. 3. Grimshaw’s, Greyflax Lancelot to Jamalison.
OD. (6). 1. Finnett and Harrington’s, Ch. Hyndsight Wind of Change. Looked a picture when standing and did not disappoint when moving as he powered around the ring with an easy free stride. Excellent conformation. Masculine head. Good depth of brisket. Well muscled quarters. Shown in super condition. DCC. 2. Gomm’s, Ch. Terichline Xplorer. Combines substance and quality. Pleasing head, strong neck of good length. Nice ribs, deep chest. Lovely temperament. Moved out well with good drive retaining his lovely outline. 3. Peach’s, Kilbourne Nimrod.
MPB. (6). 1. Finnett and Heathcote’s, Hyndsight Taking Silk. Quality 8 months old puppy with a promising future. Lovely for type and balance. Pretty head with soft expression, neat ears. Nicely constructed in body. Moved well in her class but unfortunately started prancing in the run off for BP. 2. Mansell and Duddell’s, Canerikie Coco Colada. Another attractive 7 months old puppy. Lovely feminine head. Nice shaped body. Neat front. Well balanced and proportioned overall. Time should improve this youngster. 3. Keeling’s, Hyndsight On Appeal.
PB. (3). 1. Peach’s, Kilbourne Oh Suzzanna. Very good looking 11 months old puppy. Presented in lovely order. Pleasing head and expression. Good overall construction. Nice front, ribs and hind angulation. Lots of promise for future development. 2. Thomas and Godfrey’s, Kilbourne Dream Dancer to Kingrock. Litter sister to winner and consequently of a similar stamp. Very immature as yet but has a lot going for her. Feminine head, good length of neck, nice front. Good body proportions. Sound in structure. Moved well. 3. Phillips’, Ladygrove Spook.
JB. (7). 1. Rhodes’, Gentom Ovation. Lovely head, neat ears. Elegant neck with strength. Very shapely body, good front. Correct deep ribcage. Well turned hindquarters. Nice balanced movement. 2. Hird’s, Claonaiglen Albyn at Cloweswood. Most feminine head. Lengthy neck with good strength. Pleasing front angulation. Good bone. Nice shaped body with good ribs. Sound hindquarters with well let down hocks. Moved freely. 3. Parsons and McKinnon’s, Claonaiglen Orrin.
PGB. (14). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax a Kind of Magic JW. Appealing head and expression. Litter sister to second on Post Grad Dog and of a similar stamp. Except of course Magic is the feminine version. Good bone, lengthy neck. Very nice shoulders and outline. Deep ribcage. Nice backline. Sweeping hindquarters. Moved freely and well. 2. Helps’, Beardswood Morwenna. Very nice exhibit. Pleasing head, good length of neck. Her body was deep in brisket with ribs carried well back. Nice bone and angulation to hindquarters. Covered the ground well on the move. 3. Mansell and Duddell’s, Gentom Norma Jean of Canerikie.
LB. (13). 1. Bailey’s, Greyflax Waterloo Sunset. This exhibit really caught my eye. Delightful head and expression, nice ears. Pleasing length of neck. Good front with nice bone. Lovely outline and profile movement. Correct topline and tail set. Strong hindquarters with good bend of stifle enabling her to move with drive. CC and BOB. 2. Wragg’s, Neroche Halistra. Balanced outline. Feminine head, neat ears. Lengthy neck with strength. Pleasing front, good body lines. Nice sweep to the hindquarters. Moved soundly and well. 3. Shannon’s, Lealla Joka.

OB. (4). 1. Churchill’s, Lealla Huna. Very elegant exhibit. Appealed to me with her lovely balanced outline. Attractive feminine head. Lengthy neck with strength. Good front, body and sweeping hindquarters. Covered the ground absolutely true both ways. RCC. 2. Finnett, Heathcote and Piggott’s, Ch. Hyndsight Heaven Can Wait. Very well presented exhibit. Pleasing head, neat ears. Good length of neck. Good bone and feet. Deep capacious body. Lovely topline. Well bent stifles. Strong well muscled hindquarters. True effortless stride on the move. 3. McDonald, Martyn and Hindley’s, Rosslyn Mystique.

Marianne R Nixon
 

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