JUDGES CRITIQUES
"Superb b&t bitch who I have admired on many occasion & pulled out the stops to head this lovely class, stylish, pretty bitch who exudes type, correct conformation, moved with great drive & purpose, presentation to the highest order" Louise Wilding (Lochranza/Jayzander)
"Short, compact and excellent legs and feet, went really well, firm topline, good chest, excellent rear, quality head and dark eye, could settle with her tail carriage but should have a great future. In the challenge looked good but not the finish or body of the winners" Frank Kane (Hirontower)
"Very short and cockery b&t. In superb coat and condition, well developed head, good eye and lovely expression. Straight front, super legs and feet, well bodied, strong in loin and quarters, sound merry movement" Penny Lester (Quettadene)
"14 months black and tan bitch. Feminine head with soft expression. Good depth to brisket. Ribs well sprung. Well off for bone. Clean, square outline. Super presentation. Happy on the move" Bea Robertson (Kastrian)
" Another cracking cocker bitch of the type I like, balanced head but not quite the finish of 1. Lovely expression, lengthy neck, into clean well placed shoulders & good length of upper arm, good legs and feet, well ribbed body, very good hindquarters, moved soundly and was very well presented" Sharon Pinkerton (Bareve)
"Very attractive b&t, well developed all through, strong well ribbed body, good legs & quarters used very well on the move, super presentation" Joan Glennerster (Glentree)
"Beautifully marked b&t bitch, prettiest of heads, good neck & shoulders, short coupled with good angles, well boned legs and neat feet, excellent coat and condition." Kim Gain (Molkara)
"Good quality black & tan , good head, excellent legs & feet, well ribbed, in pristine condition, very good on the move with plenty of drive." Fiona Stevenson
"Quality b&t bitch, well balanced, excellent angulation, good depth to rib, moved positive with drive, well presented in excellent coat and condition" Paula Witham (Arrifana)
"Very striking b/t, compact well balanced body, good feet, moving in a confident true manner, beautifully presented'' Mrs G Dale (Aubanjon)
"Feminine, high quality, b/t bitch with gentle expression, neatly chiselled head, well proportioned body, enough bone & balanced driving movement, in fine coat & condition"
Heather Chaplin (Gingerpaws)
"Forward, full bodied b/t of 11 months, strongly made throughout and conformationally sound, excellent legs & feet, well off for bone, moderate neck, good lay of shoulder, huge ribs, well balanced rear, nicely angulated & short below the hocks, came alive on the move, so true, away & back, expertly presented and shown to advantage" Mike Wildman
"Striking b/t with rich markings, lovely head and expression, so typical of her breeding, well developed forechest, good deep ribs, well off for bone, very sound and happy on the move" Sarah Amos-Jones (Cassom)
"Eye catching balanced b/t bitch, feminine head, good front, neck and shoulders, tight feet, level topline, width over loin, short below hock, moved with drive, presentation first class"
Tina Beswisk (Cachel)
"11 months b/t bitch, beautiful feminine head, good straight front, quality bone, correct feet, shoulders, topline & tailset, good sound movement." - Jacqui Ward (Mianja)
"Very short, cobby b/t 9 month bitch, strong shoulders, & good width to forechest, plenty of bone, spring of rib, well rounded quarters, looked a picture in her well presented puppy jacket and well trimmed padded feet. Moving well, driving from behind." - Ms P Witham (Arrifana)
"A very elegant 8 month b/t bitch which dominated this class, oozed quality and style, promoting this colour well. Pleasing head with a dark and gentle eye, good reach of neck, shoulders and front. Good depth with well sprung ribs, tight and well padded feet and good bone and substance. Strong quarters, correct length of tail, strong at the root. Full of character and a joy to watch, presented in immaculate and pristine condition. One who I believe has a bright future ahead of her." - Mrs G Barber (Mayay)
"Beautiful black & tan bitch puppy, just over 6 months, overall well balanced, feminine head of good proportions, sweetest of expressions, fabulous tan markings, good reach of neck & layback of shoulder, deep chest, good legs & neat feet, ample ribs, lovely rounded quarters, good tail set, happy mover, held her topline, beautifully presented, just fell in love with her, missed out to 1 on maturity but one to watch" - Mrs C Share-Jones (Sharemead)
"This very feminine b/t girl could not be denied and won in very strong competition in a class that was a joy to judge, she is well constructed with everything fitting together nicely under her top quality puppy coat with rich tan markings, short, deep body, excellent legs and feet, well angulated quarters which she used well on the move, happy and confident for one so young, I will watch her progress with interest" - Mrs S Shinkfield (Notrella) |