Bernese News 18th December 2018
And so the final Championship show of the year was held at the NEC last Saturday on a day that saw some parts of the country suffering from very severe weather conditions. Thankfully breed specialist judge Kate MacDuff wasn't hindered by the poor conditions and made the long trip south from Scotland to find her entry of 81 with 25 absentees across 16 classes which were scheduled second in the ring.
Winning his 50th CC plus Best of Breed was Carole Hartley-Mair and Gary Dybdall's well known, homebred Ch Meadowpark High Class who then went on to take Group 2 under all-rounder Ann Ingram (Tirkane).
The Reserve Dog CC was awarded to Michele Gurneys 5 year old homebred Monalou Russian Ambassador. He is sired by Multi Ch Sennenhund Rossii Senator x Monalou Mrs Beaton. Michele also bred the Bitch CC and Best Veteran winner, Monalou Artic Queen who collected her third CC at this show and is owned by Esther Ann McCormick.
Julie Baldwin's Fortonpark Lilly's Delight won the Reserve CC and she is a daughter of Ch Guiness Record From Christofland To Fortonpark (Imp Cze) x Ch Fortonpark Dutch Delight.
June Miles' took home the Best Puppy award with her young male Jaybiem Modus Operandi who is an 8 month old son of Shirdees Leathal Weapon x Save Dallas Kiss For Jaybiem. Congratulations.
And so we have another new Bernese Champion, subect to KC confirmation.
Monalou Artic Queen
Born; 2nd February 2011
Owner; Esther Ann McCormick
Breeder; Michele Gurney
Sire; Int Ch Bernerdalens Uno Amigo Bueno
Dam; Ch Monalou Little Miss Swiss.
'Mia's notable achievements include;
Reserve CC from Cathy Connelly at Working & Pastoral Breeds of Scotland 2015
Reserve CC from Chris Wilson at Midland Counties 2016
Reserve CC from Mark Wakeland at Border Union 2017
CC from Linda Stephenson at Leeds 2018
CC from Jane Keeves at Working & Pastoral Breeds of Scotland 2018
CC from Kate MacDuff at LKA 2018.
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Bernese Championship Show judges/entries for 2015 to 2018
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2015
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2016
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2017
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2018
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MANCHESTER
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90 entries, 17 abs
Steve Hall
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96 entries, 18 abs
Meg Purnell-Carpenter
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122 entries, 31 abs
Karl Jarvinen
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95 entries 28 abs
Joanne Sutton
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CRUFTS
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233 entries, 41 abs
Mandy Hearne
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246 entries, 40 abs
Jane Lamb
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242 entries, 46 abs
Helen McAulay
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223 entries, 52 abs
Angela Haden
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NORTHERN BMD CLUB
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112 entries, 28 abs
Svante Frisk
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99 entries, 17 abs
Tom Kelly
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126 entries, 27 abs
Trish Barr
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103 entries, 10 abs 1 wd
Del Richards
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WORKING & PASTORAL BDS OF WALES
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82 entries 14 abs
Jeff Luscott
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57 entries 12 abs
Britt-Marie Young
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57 entries 8 abs
Allyson King
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52 entries, 6 abs
Paul Lawless
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WELKS
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70 entries 21 abs
Lorraine Grayling
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64 entries 20 abs
Anne Wells
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88 entries 9 abs
Amanda Hearne
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94 entries, 23 abs
Janet Riseborough
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BIRMINGHAM NAT
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85 entries 24 abs
Janet Riseborough
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56 entries 16 abs
Jeff Horswell
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62 entries 11 abs
Stuart Mallard
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59 entries, 11 abs
Richard Hallam
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SKC (MAY)
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48 entries 4 abs
Robin Newhouse
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30 entries 9 abs
Dave Killilea
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46 entries 10 abs
Helen Lamb
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42 entries, 2 abs
Alan Rawson
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SOUTHERN COUNTIES
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74 entries 12 abs
Jeannette Green
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64 entries 15 abs
Julie Vaughan
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69 entries 11 abs
Jeff Horswell
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56 entries, 5 abs
Julie Baldwin
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THREE COUNTIES
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67 entries 18 abs
Andrew Brace
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64 entries 11 abs
Rodney Oldham
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68 entries 13 abs
Keith Baldwin
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53 entries, 16 abs
Frank Kane
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SOUTHERN BMD CLUB
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130 entries 15 abs
Terry Munro
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127 entries 27 abs
Jane Keeves
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100 entries 17 abs
Kevin Young
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86 entries, 22 abs
Di Atherton
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BORDER UNION
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57 entries 3 abs
Sue Pollock-Yule
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43 entries 6 abs
George Wilson
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60 entries 15 abs
Mark Wakeland
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58 entries, 7 abs
Irene McManus
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BLACKPOOL
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73 entries 18 abs
Trish Goodyear
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55 entries 11 abs
Jane Lilley
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82 entries 13 abs
Elina Harpeniemi
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52 entries, 18 abs
Britt-Marie Young
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WINDSOR
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95 entries 29 abs
Angela Haden
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68 entries 22 abs
Gill Sharman
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81 entries 19 abs
Dr Ron James
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69 entries, 22 abs
Tom Kelly
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NATIONAL WORK/PAST
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74 entries 13 abs
Tony Granger
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60 entries 15 abs
Joanne Sutton
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69 entries 14 abs
Agnes Wilson
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48 entries, 12 abs
Willy Dobbin
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LEEDS
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73 entries 11 abs
Tom Johnson
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60 entries 12 abs
Keith Creasey
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72 entries 23 abs
Gary Lewthwaite
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40 entries, 4 abs
Linda Stephenson
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BMD CLUB SCOTLAND
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144 entries ?abs
Kate MacDuff (D)
Richard Hallam (B)
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132 entries ?abs
June Miles (D)
Sue Flanagan (B)
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142 entries 23 abs
Sarah Peacocke
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129 entries, 35 abs, 1wd
Julie Wakeland (D)
Anne Gerrard (B)
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PAIGNTON
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57 entries 14 abs
Ron James
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28 entries 7 abs
Steve Green
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68 entries 18 abs
Marian Scott
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41 entries, 9 abs
JR Walsh Jnr
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BOURNEMOUTH
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58 entries 8 abs
Sandra Gatward
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41 entries 10 abs
Gaye Strassen
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43 entries 12 abs
Trish Goodyear
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58 entries, 8 abs
Lindsey Worrow
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WELSH KC
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64 entries 16 abs
Willie Dobbin
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46 entries 19 abs
Robin Searle
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49 entries 10 abs
Robin Newhouse
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48 entries, 17 abs
Steve Hall
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CITY BIRMINGHAM
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95 entries 30 abs
Trish Barr
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57 entries 23 abs
Irene McManus
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74 entries 20 abs
Ben Reynolds-Frost
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36 entries 9 abs
Tom Johnston
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RICHMOND
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90 entries 22 abs
Michael Forte
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60 entries 20 abs
Albert Wight
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61 entries 11 abs
Harry Nelson
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49 entries 15 abs
Joe Smith
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DARLINGTON
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81 entries 20 abs
Liz Cartledge
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53 entries 11 abs
Peter Jolley
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40 entries 9 abs
Barrie Croft
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34 entries 9 abs
Rodney Oldham
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BMD CLUB GB
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147 entries 30 abs
Frank Kane (D)
Linda Stephenson (B)
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153 entries 35 abs
Irene Malpass (D)
Hedd Richards (B)
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148 entries 45 abs
Carole Hartley-Mair (D)
Heather Head (B)
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147 entries 34 abs
Jackie Green (D)
John Jakobsen (B)
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BELFAST
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26 entries 5 abs
Di Atherton
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27 entries 3 abs
Liz Dunhill
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34 entries 6 abs
Peter Jolley
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31 entries, 4 abs
June Miles
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SOUTH WALES
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68 entries 23 abs
Espen Engh
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57 entries 22 abs
Sue Hewart-Chambers
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59 entries 19 abs
Margaret Wildman
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68 entries 18 abs
Lynn Barker
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MIDLAND CO
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84 entries 19 abs
Sonja Gorbould
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71 entries 18 abs
Chris Wilson
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94 entries 22 abs
Helen Davenport-Willis
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74 entries 16 abs
Lee Reynolds
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WORK/PAST SCOTLAND
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57 entries 12 abs
Cathy Connelly
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52 entries 10 abs
Steve Hall
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50 entries 7abs
Anne Wells
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46 entries 12 abs
Jane Keeves
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LKA
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65 entries 26 abs
Frank Wildman
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92 entries 11 abs
Russell Jones
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90 entries 33 abs
Jeff Luscott
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81 entries 25 abs
Kate MacDuff
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BMD CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN OPEN SHOW 1st December 2018
I would like to thank the committee of the Bernese mountain club of Great Britain for their invitation to judge the club open show. Everybody made me feel so welcome, it was an honour to judge my lovely breed, I had some lovely quality dogs.Thank you all for giving me a lovely entry.
Minor Puppy Dog (2 entries)
1st Miles' Jaybiem Modus Operandi. 7 ½ month male. As soon as he walked in the ring I fell in love with this puppy, when I went over him I was not disappointed. Strong head, kind eyes, good teeth' Level top line, nice rump, low set tail. Moved well and well presented, looking forward to seeing him grow.
2nd Round's Collansues Wildest Dream. 8 month tall male looking raw at the moment, needs to build into his frame. Needs a lot of training, rather naughty in the ring in everything he did but was a happy dog.
Puppy Dog (3)
1st Bridges' Kernow Troublue. 10 month male, another stunning puppy that walked into the ring, when I went over him I wasn’t disappointed,a handsome large male. Strong head, kind eye, good teeth. Strong chest, excellent bone, level topline, low set tail. Excellent muscle, moves so settled on the lead with drive. Happy pup, well presented, looking forward to watching him grow on. This dog could do a true day's work, pleased to award him Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show.
2nd Miles' Jaybiem Modus Operandi
3rd Hewitson's Monalou C’est La Vie.10 month nice male, smaller than 1st and 2nd winners, nice shape all round,moved OK.
Junior Dog No entries
Yearling Dog (1 entry, 1 absentee)
Novice Dog (1)
1st Deradour's Meadowpark’s All Eyes On Me. 2 year male, flashy, nice shaped head, kind eyes, good teeth. Level topline, excellent muscle, moved OK. A little out of coat, very happy lad,
Graduate Dog (2 )
1st Bridges' Kernow Troubadour JW. Wow wow wow, as soon as he walked in I couldn’t keep my eyes of him. 2 year old male, excellent size and bone. Stunning, strong head, beautiful kind eyes, perfect teeth. Good neck, level topline, low set tail, lovely rump. Moved so settled with good stride, excellent muscle, a true working dog, nothing disappointed me. Will enjoy watching him more, beautifully handled and well presented, this male could do a full days work, so happy I awarded him Best Dog and Best in Show.
2nd Deradour's Meadowpark’s All Eyes On Me
Post Graduate Dog (4, 2)
1st Miles & Ishaque's Jaybiem Stan Innovation JW. 2 ½ yr male, excellent shape all round. Strong head, kind eye, good teeth. Good neck ,level topline, lovely rump, low set tail, moved well. Well presented, another male that’s a pleasure to go over.
2nd King & Green's Joseph Vom Durrbachler Wald At Arvella JW (Imp Nld). Smaller than 1st prize winner, a longer male, nice shape all round. Kind eye, good teeth. Level topline, low set tail, moved well. Would prefer tighter feet, also for me ears are too trimmed. Well handled and well presented.
Limit Dog (3, 1)
1st Bridges' Deerpark Travelling Man V Kernow (Imp USA). 3 ½ yr male, a real nice type male to go over. Attractive head, kind eyes, good bite. Lovely neck line, level topline, nice rump, good bone,excellent muscle. Lovely angulation, had good drive, moved well. Well presented and handled.
2nd Akehurst's Jesterbrock Alpine Storm. Nearly 3 year old male, large male, much taller than winner. For me a bit to much on his waistline so on the move he rolled a lot, movement not as good as winner. Tail carried too high.
Open Dog (2, 1)
1st Rothery's Ch Glamrock Graffiti Artist ShCM. 4 year male. I've enjoyed watching this male mature, was not disappointed when I went over him. When looking at him he had a lovely outline, beautiful head, kind eye, good teeth, good set ears. Good neck, level topline, low set tail, moved OK, have seen him move better,he needs a bigger ring for his drive. Well presented, handled well, pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog.
Veteran Dog (1)
1st Round's Ch Collansues Black Magic. 7 year male, super size male to go over. Strong head, kind eyes, good teeth. Lovely neck and topline, super bone. Lovely angulation, moved well with good drive, well handled. This boy bought tears to my eyes, loved him. Best Veteran Dog. Really wished he stayed for Best Veteran in Show.
Veteran Bitch (1)
1st Rothery's Glamrock Future Legend. 10 ½ year female, looking so good for her age. Lovely kind head, kind eyes, good teeth, good set ears. Lovely neckline and level topline, nice bone, low set tail. Moved well, well handled and presented, pleased to award Best Veteran Bitch and Best Veteran in Show.
Minor Puppy Bitch (5, 1)
1st Miles' Jaybiem Alia Iacta Est. As soon as this young pup walked into the ring I fell in love with her, couldn’t keep my eyes of her. 7 ½ month female, beautiful shape all round, flashy girl. Beautiful head, kind eyes, good teeth, well set ears. Good neck, level top line, lovely bone, low set tail. Moved well, beautifully handled and well presented. Pleased to award this pup Best Puppy Bitch.
2nd Kauge's Megan Stroz Zagody. Just 6 months, darker and taller girl to the winner, lovely shaped female. Nice eyes. Nice bone, level topline, for first show she was a happy girl, nothing worried her. Moved well, just remember to loosen the lead, if too tight the eyes pop out and go red, she has lovely eyes.
3rd Hundley's Jesterbrock Apus At Calizley. Just 6 months, another nice girl, lovely shape. Kind eyes, good teeth, level topline. Moved well, would prefer her to be a little happier.
Puppy Bitch (6, 1)
1st Miles' Jaybiem Alia Iacta Est.
2nd Bridges' Kernow Rock Legacy. Another lovely dog from this kennel. 11 month female, beautiful head, strong head, kind dark eyes, good teeth. Level topline, low set tail, when going over her she likes to move but she will settle in time,happy girl. Moved well, good drive, excellent muscle ,it was hard to choose between 1st and 2nd. Well presented.
3rd Sutton & Davenport-Willis' Nelstephbern Dior Foreva. 11 month female, lovely shape all round. Kind head, kind eyes, good teeth. Good neck and level topline, nice angulation. Moved well when settled and had a looser lead, would just like her a little happier, it will come in time. A bitch to watch in the future.
Junior Bitch (1)
1st Bridges' Kernow Follow This. 14 month female, another lovely dog from this kennel. Strong head, dark eye, good bite. Strong chest, lovely bone, level topline, good angulation, low set tail. Excellent muscle, moved well, shame she left her coat at home.
Yearling Bitch (2, 2)
Novice Bitch (2)
1st Sutton & Davenport-Willis' Nelstephbern Dior Foreva.
2nd McGrory's Chippis Hug A Diamond. 4 year female, nice female, a bit longer than 1st place. Kind head, good eyes and teeth. Level topline, moved OK, just a little wide in front. Nice to see a happy dog in the ring.
Graduate Bitch (2)
1st Deradour's Fortonpark Lilly May. 3 year female, tall female. Lovely head, good shape, kind eye. Nice bone, level topline, low set tail. Excellent muscle, moved well.
2nd Baker's Hypeak’s Coast Of Jima. 4 year female, taller and longer to 1st, would have liked this bitch happier. On move a little wide, would have liked tighter feet.
Post Graduate Bitch (5)
1st King & Bramble's Shirdees Miss Congeniality JW. 2 ½ year female, a pleasure to go over as a adult, loved this girl as a pup, going over her today I was not disappointed again. Beautiful shaped bitch, kind head and eyes, good bite. Nice neckline, good front, topline good, just keep an eye when standing her that she doesn’t dip. Lovely rump, low set tail, lovely angulation, nice bone. Excellent muscle, moved well, excellent drive and flowed with ease. Well presented and handled, pleasure to award Best Bitch, Reserve Best in Show and Best Opposite Sex.
2nd Harris' Meadowpark’s Dancin’ On My Own. 2 year female, another lovely bitch to go over. Strong head, kind eyes, lovely bite. Good neck and lovely topline, good front, good bone. Lovely angulation. Lovely rump and low set tail. Good muscle, stands beautiful for her owner, moved well with good drive. Well presented and handled, was hard to choose between 1st and 2nd, might change in the future. A bitch to watch,
3rd Deradour's Fortonpark Lilly May.
Limit Bitch (1, 1)
Open Bitch (4, 2)
1st Sutton ch Bernsteph Dior Remember Me JW ShCM. 5 year female, beautiful mature female. Lovely shaped head, kind dark eyes, good bite. Good neck line, level topline, good angulation, low set set tail. Good muscle, good front and bone, moved well,had good drive. Well presented and handled. A pleasure to award Reserve Best Bitch.
2nd Miles' Jaybiem My My My JW. 2 ½ year female, tad longer to winner, beautiful shape. Strong broad head, kind eyes, good bite. Good front and bone, level topline, low set tail. Moved well and with drive. Well presented and handled, choosing between 1st & 2nd was very hard, a pleasure to go over,
Brace No entries
Judge - Nicky Cotton (Collansues)
Jude Simonds
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