1st National-Critique

CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW CRITIQUE


JUDGE:   MR BOB SILLENCE (UK)

Firstly, congratulations to the officers, committee and helpers on running such an efficient and enjoyable show and congress. Secondly, thanks on behalf of Marlene and myself for your wonderful hospitality which helped make it a truly memorable occasion.

Now to the dogs. I found the quality to be very high. Neck and shoulders overall were very good, fronts were excellent, quarters generally were well angulated and movement in the majority was sound.

Things to watch: tail-sets in some were not good and something which seems to be creeping into many countries is long couplings. Eye colour also needs careful watching.

BABY PUPPY DOG
  1. Goldenaces Alexis Zahr (S) (M Dalos)  –  Compact youngster. Excellent balance, good bone, nice neck and shoulders, moved exceptionally well for one so young.
  2. Kezziah All In Brawl (V) (D & P Tyler)  –  At the moment not quite the balance of 1. Good neck and shoulders, excellent top-line, just prefer slightly more bend of stifle.
  3. Leighvalley Barnstormer (V) (S & D Krajnc)  –  Lovely head and expression. Good neck and shoulders, well boned, nice quarters without the rear drive of the 2 above.
  4. Aurum High Intensity (V) (M & C Harding)  –  Another nicely balanced youngster, straight front, level top line, but just not the tail carriage of the three above.
MINOR PUPPY DOG
  1. Annador Just It and Abit (M & C Marmo)  –  Lovely overall balance. Excellent head neck and shoulders, straight front, good bone, excellent top line, good bend of stifle, moved with drive.
  2. Nireno Caramello Kid (N) (M & R Ramsay  –  Good sized dog, has all the essentials to go to the top. Lovely head and expression, good pigment, straight front, level topline, just preferred the rear drive of No. 1.
  3. Waikipark Vindicator (V) (W Ponton)  –  Nice head and expression, good pigment, well sprung ribs, covered the ground well.
  4. Chaleur Eternal Flame (V) (D & V Sterrett)  – Lovely overall balance, excellent pigment, good neck and shoulder, straight front, good spring of rib, stifles just need to come at the moment, but put that down to his age.
FOUR VERY NICE PUPPIES

PUPPY DOG

  1. Beaucroft the Brigadier (V) (J & B McAdam)  –  Balance head with typical expression, good shoulder angulation, front just needs to straighten. Nice top line, good bend of stifle, moved well.
  2. Goldensam Caspar Boy (V) (A S Nash)  –  Good neck and shoulder, straight front, deep rib, just preferred the front movement of No. 1.
  3. Glengunn Golden Ruler (V) (K Kilgour)  –  Nice overall shape. Good neck and shoulder, well boned, correct feet, good spring of rib, true rear movement.
  4. Sovanna Golden Zachary (S) (A & A Jenkins)  –  Pleasing head and expression, good pigment, well sprung ribs, level top line, moved well.

JUNIOR DOG

  1. Gold-storm of Warlaven (Imp NZ) (J & B McAdam)  –  Lovely head and expression, excellent neck and shoulder, straight front, slightly long caste, good bend of stifle into well let down hocks. Moved well.
  2. Leighvalley Ambrose (V) (S & D Krajnc)  –  Balanced head, good pigment, excellent neck and shoulder, straight front, prefer more level tailset. Moved well.
  3. Goldog Alpine Goodshow (N) (W Duynhoven)  – Good head, nice neck and shoulder, straight front, good spring of rib, just preferred the quarters of the 2 above.

INTERMEDIATE DOG

  1. Ch Goldog Alpine Highland (N) (L Harrowfield)  –  Most beautifully balance outline, lovely head, neck and shoulder, straight front, good bone, level topline, good depth, well sprung ribs, excellent quarters, nice let down of hock, wonderful free striding movement. Very pleased to award him Challenge Dog and Best In Show.
  2. Uneek Robinson Crusoe (N) (J & J Mackender)  –  Elegant moving dog, nice head, good pigment, lovely neck and shoulder, straight front, good feet, just prefer more level tailset, nice turn of stifle, moved well.
  3. Tahmero Pips Audacity (V) (A & P Kewish)  –  Lovely head with typical expression, good neck and shoulder, straight front, slightly long caste, moved well from muscular quarters.

AUSTRALIAN BRED DOG

  1. Ch Pointgold Unbelievable (V) (S Watkins)  –  Lovely balance, typical head and expression, good neck into nice lay of shoulder, straight front, nice tight feet, level topline, excellent rear drive from well muscled quarters.
  2. Diogenes Stacked Deck (V) (K Kilgour)  –  Nice overall shape, lovely head with melting expression, excellent neck and shoulder, good spring of rib, well let down hocks, moved well.
  3. Ch Fernfall Sun Down (V) (B Day)  –  Strong moving dog, lovely head, good neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, good quarters, in lovely coat.

OPEN DOG

  1. Bradenwood Royal Rascal (V) (R & J Gibbs)  –  Excellent balance, good substance, nice head neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, tight fee, good depth of rib, level topline, moved well. Just needs to control his tail. Reserve Challenge Dog
  2. Ch Fernfall Sun Power (V) (J Fall)  –  Nicely balanced dog in rich gold coat. Pleasing head into reachy neck and good lay of shoulder, excellent depth with well sprung ribs. Lovely quarters producing strong rear drive.
  3. Tasvane Indiana (Imp UK) (D & V Sterrett)  –  Lovely outline, super head and expression, good neck and shoulder, straight front, well boned, level top line. Moved well.
THREE VERY NICE DOGS WHO COULD EASILY CHANGE PLACES ON ANOTHER DAY

BABY PUPPY BITCH

  1. Bradenwood Hot Gossip (V) (R & J Gibbs)  –  Nice youngster, lovely head, good neck into well laid shoulders, good bone, straight front, moved really well for one so young.
  2. Goldenaces Akayshia (S) (G Higgins)  –  Rather naughty this one, but then Goldens should enjoy themselves. Nice head, excellent neck and shoulders level topline, good quarters.
  3. Ribbonwood The Diva (V) (K Kilgour)  –  Nice head, good neck and shoulder, well sprung ribs, just needs to tighten.
  4. Donsue New Lady In Town (V) (D & S Williamson)  –  Head just needs to come on, good shoulder angulation, straight front, level top line, good quarters.

MINOR PUPPY BITCH

  1. Alubyc Georgia (Q) (J & J Mackender)  –  What a cracker, caught my eye straight away (rather naughty as well). Lovely balance, cracking head and expression, excellent neck into well laid shoulders, straight front, good bone, nice feet, level topline, short coupled, moved well from excellent quarters. Has the quality to reach the top.
  2. Annador Just Remember (V) (J Fall)  –  Similar remarks apply with very little to chose between the first two. Lovely head and expression, good neck and shoulders, nice spring of rib, straight front, again moved well.
  3. Tahmero Caddys Lark (V) (I Nicholl)  –  Not quite sure of herself but has all the essentials. Lovely neck and shoulders, straight front, level top line, short coupled.
  4. Goldog Alpine Keely (N) (A Brophy)  –  Balanced head, good neck and shoulder, well sprung ribs, stifles just need to improve.

PUPPY BITCH

  1. Ramgold Ritzlyn (N) (M & R Ramsay)  –  Balanced outline, nice head and expression, good pigment, straight front, well boned, super angulations front and rear, deep well sprung ribs, cover the ground well.
  2. Fernfall Stand Byme (V) (C Gibson)  –  Good moving bitch, not quite the balance of 1, lovely head, straight front good bone, level topline.
  3. Fernfall Ongolden Pond (V) (D & K Cunningham)  –  Nice outline, just needs to improve stifles, good neck and shoulder, nice fore chest, good front movement.
  4. Beaucroft By Design (V) (J & B McAdam)  –  Similar remarks apply just prefer more bend of stifle. Straight front, well boned, tight feet, level top line.

JUNIOR BITCH

  1. Coombehill Annabelle (Q) (D & M McKittrick)  –  Beautiful outline, lovely balanced head, good pigment, straight front, well boned, good brisket, nice feet, good depth and spring of rib, short coupled, level top line, covered the ground with ease. Reserve Challenge Bitch.
  2. Ralun Chartered West (W) (C Lynch)  –  Not quite the balance of 1 but, similar remarks apply. Nice head, good pigment, straight front, well boned, good spring of rib, level top line, just needs a bit more drive from the hindquarters.
  3. Tiptree Ttycom Tchade (S) (I Nicholl)  –  Nice bitch, excellent pigment, good front, well boned, slightly long caste, excellent quarters used to advantage well let down hocks.

INTERMEDIATE BITCH

  1. Goldshyne Majestick Maid (V) (K Kilgour)  –  Beautiful balance, lovely head, good pigment, straight front, nice fore chest, tight feet, good neck and shoulder, excellent top line, lovely free striding movement, super rear angulation.
  2. Ch Buffalo Blush n Bride (N) (A & P Kewish)  –  Similar remarks apply, excellent neck and shoulder, good depth and spring of rib, nice quarters, just preferred first on movement
  3. Tasvane Elizabeth (V) (A & C Kaspura)  –  Not quite the balance of the two above, beautiful head and expression, good pigment, straight front, good bone and feet, nice turn of stifle.

AUSTRALIAN BRED BITCH

  1. Ch Tweedwater Brengwain (T) (J & B McAdam)  –  Balanced outline, pleasing head, reachy neck into well laid shoulders, straight front, good brisket, tight feet, level top line, well sprung ribs, moved with drive from well muscled quarters.
  2. Fantango Romancin T’Stone (N) (J Dulke)  –  Good neck and shoulder, straight front excellent spring of rib, level top line, good quarters, in nice hard condition, not quite the length of coat at the moment.
  3. Ch Keridee Classic Cameo (N) (D Dekker & K Stephens)  –  Nice outline, pleasing head and expression, good pigment, muscular neck into good shoulders, well sprung ribs, moved well from nice rear angulation.

OPEN BITCH

  1. Ch Ramgold Rhyme n Reason (N) (M & R Ramsay)  –  What a wonderful ambassador for the breed. Lovely outline, beautifully balanced head set on a reachy neck into excellent lay of shoulder, straight front, good brisket, well boned, good forehand, nice spring of rib, level top line, short coupled, excellent bend of stifle, good length of second thigh to well let down hocks, all this producing a lovely free flowing action. Challenge Bitch and Runner Up In Show. Such a difficult choice between best dog and best bitch.
  2. Ch Glenregal Royal Elegance (W) (L Robinson)  –  Nice overall balance pleasing head, good pigment, lovely neck and shoulders, straight front, just slightly down on her pasterns at the moment, level top line with good rear drive from excellent quarters.
  3. Ch Akaisha Grandprix Feva (S) (J & B Moore)  –  Good substance, very typical head and expression, reachy neck into excellent shoulder angulation, straight front well sprung ribs, good quarters, nice let down to hock.

R SILLENCE