The English Saint Bernard Club

Championship Show critique 2007

 

            Championship Show 3rd March 2007 Judge Clyde Rodgers

 

Veteran (Dog or Bitch)

  1. Deuchar-Fawcett/Swaine-Williams Ch Barandi Spymaster

From Veteran class, this dog oozes quality. Well balanced and well proportioned he excels in skull and head, short, broad muzzle, distinct stop, excellent dark eye, long thick neck, good bone, well developed body and strong, smooth effortless gait. This dog was in outstanding condition for his age and fully deserved his Reserve CC.

 

  1. Filewoods Ch Lanleadane Lord Faringdon- A well balanced solid dog, massive head, broad skull, well defined stop, excellent bone, well developed body, moved well.
  2. Lyons Ch Bernegardens Journey at Snowfordhill- Another well balanced dog with massive head, broad skull, short muzzle and a well defined stop. Excellent bone and moved well enough given his age.

 

Minor Puppy Dog

1.      Collis Wardana Just Plain Wicked- A promising young puppy, very well balanced and moved effortlessly. Head and skull developing. Excellent topline and angulation.

2.      Bell & Jefferies Neoburn Dynamic Desmond- Tall puppy with excellent bone and substance, large head and skull, longer in back and not the topline or balance of 1. A promising puppy.

3.      Lyons & Grubbs Snowfordhill Ice Hugo- Younger than 1& 2 and not quite the movement but a promising puppy with good bone and balance.

 

Puppy Dog

  1. Nagrechas Carashon Take A Chance To Chandlimore- A striking, tall and well balanced young dog who I was pleased to take through to Best Puppy In Show. I shortlisted this boy for CC. A well developed skull and muzzle for his age, a long thick neck, good topline and angulation. Outstanding movement, a really promising youngster.
  2. Muggletons Bermont Osman- A very tall young dog with a massive head and skull, good eye and a well defined stop. Very good bone and he moved well. A promising puppy.
  3. Simpsons Snowfordhill Nov Hercules- A tall young dog without the bone of 1 & 2. Good skull, well defined stop and muzzle. He move well.

 

Junior Dog

  1. McLaughlan & Fitzsimmons Lanleadane Caught Ya Looking- A well balanced young dog who moved effortlessly. Large massive head and skull, short muzzle, well defined stop, dark eye and good bone.
  2. Hollaways Eisenman Zeii Am See- An immature young dog with head still developing who moved well.
  3. Rydons Dark Emerald- A balanced young dog who was not happy at the show.

 

Yearling Dog

  1. Bannisters Banndean Zulu Dancer- A solid young dog with ample bone, large massive head which impressed. Deep stop and good eye, well angulated. Moved okay.
  2. Gibsons Poolsway Yogi Bear- Taller dog without the developed head of  1, nor as much angulation. Moved well with balance.

 

Novice Dog

  1. Plunketts Kenmillix Copper Pot- A tall youg dog with good skull, still developing, defined stop and moderate angulation.
  2. Rydons Dark Emerald- See junior dog

 

Post Graduate Dog

  1. Lanes Chandlimore The Challenger with Lanebern- Impressive young dog with large head and well developed skull, excellent stop, short deep muzzle and dark eye. Long thick neck, well angulated and moved very well. Won class in quality company.
  2. Collis Wardana Mr Ragamuffin Bear- Another impressive young dog with a large head, good skull an short deep muzzle. Very good bone, moved well, carried tail a little high.
  3. Laytons Samsoph Wings of Apollo- Another impressive young dog with a large head, good bone and body but not quite the smooth effortless gait of 1 & 2.

 

Post Graduate Smooth Dog

  1. Muggletons Bernmont Malcolm- Big solid, smooth dog with plenty of bone. Markings on head distracted from the large skull. Stop moderate, eye could be darker. Moved okay.

 

Limit Dog

  1. Poole & Nagrechas Poolsway Me and You- A stylish dog who was shortlisted for CC. Tall and well balanced with good bone, large head and skull, good eye and well defined stop. Good length to neck, good angulation. Moved well.
  2. MacDonald & Dorrills Chedham Made To Measure- A large solid well boned and balanced dog with massive head. Moved well.
  3. Lodge & Jowitts Sanflax Solid Gold- Not the size of 1 & 2 but again a large head, good eye well defined stop. Longer in back, moved well.

 

Open Dog

  1. Nagrechas Ch Chandlimore Hold Your Horses – CC & Reserve BIS. An eye-catching dog of substance, solid and balanced, he moved well. A large massive skull with short muzzle and medium sized dark eye. A broad, straight back and well rounded  ribs and a wide muscular loin.  Good tail carriage and movement you know would be capable of covering difficult terrain. He won a competitive line-up of quality dogs underpinning the strength of the breed in the UK.
  2. Collis Mister Twister- A tall very well balanced dog who excelled in movement. Dark markings did not assist with assessing head properties but has large head with short and well defined stop. Excellent body, well angulated. Considered for Reserve CC.
  3. Cowies Ch Shambrabern Keltic Storm- A large dog with impressive head and skull. Excellent bone and moved well.

 

Open Smooth Dog

  1. Muggletons Bernmont Malcolm-See post grad dog

 

Minor Puppy Bitch

  1. Cowies Shambrabern Keltic Shadow-A well balanced young puppy with large head and well defined stop. Very good bone, good angulation and moved well. Minor Puppy in Show.
  2. Searcys Neoburn Green Goddess-A tall puppy with good sized head without the bone and angulation of 1. Moved okay
  3. Lyon & Grubbs Snowfordhill Ice Rose- A lovely young puppy with very good head and bone but was not happy at her first show and did not want to move. She looked promising.

 

Puppy Bitch

  1. Lyon & Grubbs Snowfordhill Nov Koi-A tall young bitch who is still developing. Has a pleasant head and skull with lovely expression. Good eyes and a maturing body. Moved well with a flowing side gait.
  2. Collis Wardana I Know A Secret-Solid well boned young bitch with good sized head. Bite just okay. Shorter and longer than 1. Moved okay.
  3. Reids Lanleadane With Attitude At Birkenbush-A young smooth bitch with good bone and movement. Head developing, bite could be better.

 

Junior Bitch

  1. Nagrechas Carashon Mystique With Chandlimore-An eye catching, medium sized young bitch who was considered for CC. Strong well developed head for her age. Excellent bone and movement, well developed body. A little longer in back.
  2. Goochs Kyslan Wotatadoo at Broadheath-A solid, strong looking bitch with ample bone. Large head with well defined stop, could be better angulated. Moved okay.
  3. Eadys Aridien Lady of the Flame-A young bitch still maturing without the bone of 1 & 2. Good size to head, pleasant expression, good eye and good length to neck. Moved well.

 

Yearling Bitch

  1. Bannisters Banndean Shadow Dancer- A well balanced feminine bitch with pleasing head and expression. Good skull well developed stop, dark eye and good length to neck. Well balanced angulation moved well. A promising young bitch who was short listed for CC.
  2. Lazarides Alchazandis Calypso Dancer-A tall young bitch still maturing. Not the skull or muzzle of 1.

 

Novice Bitch

1.      Schofields Chabanou Snowt But Trouble- A developing young bitch with very good bone, large head, well defined stop and good eye. Could be better angulated. Moved okay.

2.      Collis Wardana Little Miss Ruffian-A well balance bitch with good bone, pleasant head but not the movement of 1.

3.      Lazarides Alchazandis Calypso Dancer-

 

Graduate Bitch

  1. Laytons Samsoph Winnie The Pooh-A  tall, balanced bitch with good bone. Pleasant head slightly longer in muzzle, well defined stop. Moved well.

 

Post Graduate Bitch

  1. Lewis Galadhrim Bees Promise- A well balanced bitch with plenty of bone. Large head with well defined stop, long strong neck, topline could be a little better. Moved well.
  2. Spendlows Barandi Honey Ryder-A well proportioned bitch with a good eye but not the head of 1. Adequate bone, moved well.
  3. Copelands Glorishears Here We Go Again-A balanced bitch with well shaped head although dark markings are distracting. Not the movement of 1 & 2.

 

Post Graduate Smooth Bitch

  1. Clarke & Stammers Abbarsian Golden Girl-A tall young bitch with large head, good bone and well developed body. Moved well. I would describe her as a more traditional English type.

 

Limit Bitch

  1. Birkenshaws Amadapark Hazel- A tall well balanced bitch with large head, short muzzle and pleasant expression. Long strong neck, ample bone and well developed body. Moved well and short listed for CC.
  2. Aitkens Eyeobe Emmas My Girl-Well proportioned bitch with good bone and well developed body. Head an older English type. Large with defined stop. Moved okay.
  3. Collis Wardana Miss Cuddles Bear-A shorter more compact bitch with an impressive head and excellent bone but topline and hindquarters not as good as 1 & 2.

 

Open Bitch

  1. Poole & Nagrechas Ch Poolsway Ive Got Spirit-CC and Best In Show-A well proportioned female of size and great substance-an outstanding representative of the breed. She impressed me the moment she entered the ring. Large, massive skull with short, broad muzzle, good stop and dark medium sized eyes. A long, thick muscular neck that flowed into angulated shoulders. These were matched by a well angulated hind quarter providing the balance we strive for. This bitch carried bone in abundance and moved effortlessly around the ring. Put down to perfection, she was a pleasure to judge.
  2. Mahers Benbarons Unique of Rathleague-Reserve CC-Second in a competitive Open class, this young bitch is only 15months old and I predict an impressive show career looming for her. She has a stunning head with a short muzzle and well defined stop. Her head will continue to develop as she matures. She carries excellent bone for one so young and a really good height to length ratio. A smooth, easy balanced gait, this bitch made a significant impression upon me.
  3. Lyon & Grubbs Snowfordhill Nov Sparkle- A well balanced bitch with pleasant head. Good skull and well defined stop, good angulation and moved well. Third behind two very good representatives of the breed.

 

Open Smooth Bitch

  1. Thomas Ch Finetime Peasblossom- A tall well balanced smooth bitch with good bone and excellent topline. Moved well with easy, flowing gait. Large head of traditional English type. Well developed body, good angulation. A very nice smooth bitch. Short listed for CC and awarded Best Smooth in Show.
  2. Gwilliams Coatham Smooth Remembrance-A tall bitch with large head and good bone was not moving out. Topline not as good as 1.
  3. Muggletons Bernmont Zoe-A strongly built, solid and well boned bitch with large head and defined stop. Did not move out and scarring on one eye.

 

 

 

 

 



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