North of England Keeshond
Club
75th Anniversary Ch Show
Judge : Mrs Kathy Stewart (Klompen)
Thank you to all the people who provided photographs
of the show.
BEST PUPPY, BITCH CC, DOG CC & BEST VETERAN
BEST OF BREED : DAY’S
CH. ALLFORUS DICE MASTER FOR SPITZCAV JW ShCM
RESERVE BEST OF BREED : CARROLL’S IR.CH. ARCTICKEES BEST KEPT
SECRET
BEST OPPOSITE SEX : SHARP BALE’S CH. LADY GODIVA’S GUILTY
PLEASURES WITH NERADMIK (IMP)
BEST VETERAN : SHARP BALE’S CH. STURTMOOR CRAZY FOR
NERADMIK (IMP)
BEST PUPPY : WATSON’S POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT COLPATRON
DOG CC : DAY’S CH. ALLFORUS
DICE MASTER FOR SPITZCAV JW ShCM
RESERVE DOG CC : CARROLL’S IR.CH. ARCTICKEES BEST KEPT SECRET
BEST PUPPY DOG : PATTISON’S EASTKEES DON’T SAY A WORD
BEST VETERAN DOG : BELL’S FFYNIANT SUGARDADDY ALLFORUS ShCM
BITCH CC : SHARP BALE’S CH. LADY GODIVA’S GUILTY PLEASURES
WITH NERADMIK (IMP)
RESERVE BITCH CC : WATSON’S POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT
COLPATRON
BEST PUPPY BITCH : WATSON’S POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT
COLPATRON
BEST VETERAN BITCH : SHARP BALE’S CH. STURTMOOR CRAZY FOR NERADMIK
(IMP)
DOGS ENTERED 143
DOGS ABSENT 38
DOGS PRESENT 105
MINOR PUPPY DOG – 1
SPONSORED BY COLIN & CHRISTINA BARTON (COLLCRIST)
1ST : MATTHEWS’ POMMARY RUFF N’ READY AT VALINDALE
PUPPY DOG - 4
SPONSORED BY PAT PARKES (VADERSON)
1ST : PATTISON’S EASTKEES DON’T SAY A WORD
2ND : HILL’S PLYMKEES COOL DUDE
3RD : BENNETT’S ZANDVOORT DREAM STONE
4TH : DAVIES’ ROSSVALE FRANKLY MY DEAR KYROSS
JUNIOR DOG – 2, 1AB
SPONSORED BY DORIS & BILL PURDON (VANWALL)
1ST : LUSH’S BUCHKEES LOVE IN THE MIST
YEARLING DOG – 3, 1AB
SPONSORED BY LINDA WELLS (BELANISIYA)
1ST : MATTHEWS’ LUDDELOS FIGARO WITH VALINDALE (IMP)
2ND : LINDSAY’S ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA
NOVICE DOG – 1
SPONSORED BY LINDA WELLS (BELANISIYA)
1ST : LINDSAY’S ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA
POST GRADUATE DOG – 9,
1AB
SPONSORED BY ANTONIA ATKINSON (WINKLESTAR)
1ST : BRUNT’S SUEACRES ICED DIAMOND OF ZANDVOORT
2ND : WELLS’ ALLFORUS HUBBA BUBBA OF BELANISIYA ShCM
3RD : RANSLEY’S WUND-RY WORKIN FOR A LIVIN AT SZARYK
4TH : BATTRAM’S EDNAARON HAWKWEED
5TH : SHEPHERD’S REESBURG RAINBOW WARRIOR
POST GRADUATE DOG
LIMIT DOG – 9, 3AB
SPONSORED BY MAUREEN ELLIOTT (FLETILLA)
1ST : CRAIG’S FLATMEER FLONKERLICHT
2ND : CUSICK’S LEAZEHOND RAFFLES DREAM
3RD : HOPKIN’S HELKEESEN REGAL SURFER AMONG SERENAUBACH
4TH : ANDERSON’S KICHIGAI LIMITED EDITION
5TH : BARTON’S ROSSVALE
SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT AT COLLCRIST
LIMIT DOG
OPEN DOG – 13, 1AB
SPONSORED BY DORIS & BILL PURDON (VANWALL)
1ST : DAY’S CH. ALLFORUS DICE MASTER FOR SPITZCAV JW ShCM
2ND : CARROLL’S IR.CH. ARCTICKEES BEST KEPT SECRET
3RD : WILKIN’S CH. POMMARY QUICK SILVER AT WHIZZKEES
4TH : MILES & CULLEN’S AM.CH. KEMONTS SKYLINE’S GAME
BOY
5TH : BENNETT & SAVAGE’S CH. THORSDALE TRADE MARK
OPEN DOG
VETERAN DOG – 4, 1AB
SPONSORED BY GORDON LISTER (GORDORNA)
1ST : BELL’S FFYNIANT SUGARDADDY ALLFORUS ShCM
2ND : LUCKHURST’S CH. GAVIMIR KESTREL
3RD : HICKSON’S CH. KICHIGAI GREAT PRETENDER JW ShCM
SPECIAL VINTAGE DOG – 7,
3AB
SPONSORED BY JOAN & DAVE BARBOUR
1ST : MATTHEWS’ VALINDALE WISKY MAK
2ND : PASSMORE’S CH AM.CH. TRUMPET’S DISCO INFERNO AT
TORRIKEES (IMP)
3RD : BELL’S FOXIFAYRE ONCE IN MY LIFE ALLFORUS
4TH : BARBOUR’S BOREASVALE BOX CLEVER WITH CILLAKEES
BREEDERS OPEN DOG – 2
SPONSORED BY KRISHNA AUSTIN & ROY JOHNSTON (CHOTAHKEES)
1ST : LUCKHURST’S GAVIMIR CHECKMATE
2ND : PATTISON’S CH. EASTKEES ONE MORE CHANCE
SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR
DOG – 4
SPONSORED BY BRAD SANTAS (CALIVALE)
1ST : MILES’ ALLFORUS FROSTING OVER LEKKERBEK JW ShCM
2ND : LINDSAY’S ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA
3RD : MATTHEWS’ CH AUST.CH. CALIVALE WHAT THE VALINDALE (IMP)
4TH : SHEPHERD’S REESBURG RAINBOW WARRIOR
GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME CLASS
DOG – 5
SPONSORED BY SHEILA MCINTOSH (SHELDERON)
1ST : LUSH’S BUCHKEES LOVE IN THE MIST
2ND : BATTRAM’S EDNAARON HAWKWEED
3RD : CRAIG’S FLATMEER FLONKERLICHT
4TH : WELLS’ ALLFORUS HUBBA BUBBA OF BELANISIYA ShCM
5TH : BARTON’S ROSSVALE SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT AT COLLCRIST
MINOR PUPPY BITCH - 2
SPONSORED BY BARBARA WAKEMAN (SHEBURN)
1ST : WATSON’S POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT COLPATRON
2ND : HOPKINS’ TORRIKEES SHAKIRA AMONG SERENAUBACH
PUPPY BITCH - 6
SPONSORED BY JOAN & DAVE BARBOUR (CILLAKEES)
1ST : WATSON’S POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT COLPATRON
2ND : PALMER’S EASTKEES FOXY LADY
3RD : AUSTIN’S CHOTAHKEEES TRULY GORGEOUS
4TH : MATTHEWS’ CHOTAHKEES TICKETY BOO AT VALINDALE
5TH : BATRAM’S LEAZEHOND STARSHINE GALAXY
JUNIOR BITCH – 5
SPONSORED BY JOAN SHAW (TINGALARY)
1ST : BATTRAM’S LEAZEHOND STARSHINE GALAXY
2ND : AUSTIN’S CHOTAHKEES ENCHANTRESS
3RD : SAUNDERS’ LIEFKEES ANGELIKA
4TH : WADMORE SMITH’S HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK
5TH : EGGLESTON’S RICARA PRECIOUS ROSE
YEARLING BITCH - 8, 3AB
SPONSORED BY DAWN GREGORY (AMIKIRS)
1ST : SAUNDERS’ LIEFKEES ANNABELL
2ND : WILLIAMS’ ALLFORUS LUCKY LADY FOR YONTAN
3RD : WADMORE SMITH’S HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK
4TH : JACKSON’S REESBURG MISTY RAINBOW
5TH : PECK’S BYQUY FIRST LADY
NOVICE BITCH – 4
SPONSORED BY ANNMAREE BAIN
1ST : WADMORE SMITH’S HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK
2ND : PALMER’S EASTKEES FOXY LADY
3RD : WHIZZKEES WHIZZKEES ONYX SAPPHIRE
4TH : WAKEMAN’S ENREVEYAR ENNEA
POST GRADUATE BITCH – 17,
3AB
SPONSORED BY ANTONIA ATKINSON (WINKLESTAR)
1ST : BARBOUR’S RUSSKOE SEREBRO POSH TOTTY AT CILLAKEES (IMP)
2ND : PATTISON’S EASTKEES WHOOP’S A DAISY
3RD : BREWER & HARRISON’S HELKEESEN SURFIN KOKOMO
4TH : PASSMORE’S TORRIKEES WITH ATTITUDE
5TH : BRUNT’S ZANDVOORT WHAT’S IN A DREAM
POST GRADUATE BITCH
LIMIT BITCH – 13, 7AB
SPONSORED BY IAN & ELAINE STUBBINGS (VANDERSEE)
1ST : BARDSLEY’S BALEISSA INDIAN SUMMER
2ND : PATTISON’S EASTKEES IDLE CHATTER
3RD : BREWER’S HELKEESEN SURFIN HONEY
4TH : DIVERS’ KICHIGAI RARE EDITION AT MURMANSK
5TH : ROSE’S NERADMIK KISSES ‘N’ GIGGLES FOR ESORKEES
LIMIT BITCH
OPEN BITCH – 13, 5AB
SPONSORED BY STEVE & SHEILA BROWN (ROSSVALE)
1ST : SHARP BALE’S CH. LADY GODIVA’S GUILTY PLEASURES
WITH NERADMIK (IMP)
2ND : CARROLL’S IR.CH STRATUS ARMARNI GRANGE
3RD : MATTHEWS’ POMMARY SOPHIES CHOICE AT VALINDALE
4TH : BELL’S ALLFORUS TUMBLING DICE JW ShCM
5TH : AUSTIN’S CH. VALINDALE DARLING GIRL FOR CHOTAHKEES JW
VETERAN BITCH – 12, 4AB
SPONSORED BY NICOLA & SPENCER BARTON-HOPE
1ST : SHARP BALE’S CH. STURTMOOR CRAZY FOR NERADMIK (IMP)
2ND : EGGLESTON’S MARTELLKEES A LOVE AFFAIR FOR RICARA
3RD : PASSMORE’S TRUMPET’S HAND OF FATE FOR TORRIKEES
(IMP)
4TH : HILL’S VALKANTIES CHLOE WITH PLYMKEES ShCM
5TH : LINDSAY’S MEZANDA TEACHER’S PET
SPECIAL VINTAGE BITCH –
4
SPONSORED BY ANJI MARFLEET (FLATMEER)
1ST : PASSMORE’S TORRIKEES MISS BEHAVIN’
2ND : BELL’S CH. ALLFORUS MAGIC ‘N’ ICE JW ShCM
3RD : BREWER’S NERADMIK RISKY RUMOUR AT HELKEESEN
4TH : SAUNDERS’ LIEFKEES ADELINA
BREEDERS OPEN BITCH – 9,
5AB
SPONSORED BY RUTH BURGESS (REESBURG)
1ST : HICKSON’S KICHIGAI SPECIAL EDITION
2ND : PATTISON’S EASTKEES SAY NO MORE
3RD : LINDSAY’S MEZANDA TEACHER’S PET
4TH : HILL’S PLYMKEES LIMITED EDITION ShCM
SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR
BITCH – 13, 5AB
SPONSORED BY DENNIS HARDING & ROSI IZZARD
1ST : BARDSLEY & RING’S BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN ShCM
2ND : JACKSON’S REESBURG MISTY RAINBOW
3RD : PALMER’S EASTKEES FOXY LADY
4TH : BATTRAM’S LEAZEHOND STARSHINE GALAXY
5TH : DAVIES’ NERADMIK BEWITCHED WITH KYROSS
GOOD CITIZEN DOG SCHEME CLASS
BITCH – 5, 1AB
SPONSORED BY ANJI MARFLEET (FLATMEER)
1ST : BARDSLEY’S BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN ShCM
2ND : SAUNDERS’ CH. LIEFKEES ALBERTINE
3RD : LUSH’S ZANDVOORT HEAVEN’S DREAM FOR EDNARRON
4TH : MARFLEET’S FLATMEER FLEURIG
DOG CC & BITCH CC challenging for BIS
DOG CC & BIS: Res DOG CC & Res BIS: BITCH CC
& BOS
BRACE - 6, 4AB
SPONSORED BY PAM LUCKHURST (GAVIMIR)
1ST : SAUNDERS
2ND : BATTRAM
KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS COMPETITION
- 5
1ST : ALLFORUS - BELL
2ND : LEIFKEES - SAUNDERS
3RD : CHOTAHKEES - AUSTIN
4TH : KICHIGAI - HICKSON
5TH : GAVIMIR - LUCKHURST
JUNIOR HANDLING
Junior Handling 6-11yrs
1st : Charlotte Craig. Charlotte has a lot of promise but needs to
brush up on the finer points. Charlotte was the only handler to execute
the triangle correctly making a good shape, moving her dog at the
correct speed and making good use of the ring. In the challenge Charlotte
kept her line straight and presented her dog well. Best Overall Junior
Handler.
2nd :Abigail Lee. Abigail made a very good effort with a very young
and raw puppy. She had immense patience and encouraged her dog all
the way round.
3rd : Rachel Scott
Junior Handling 12-16yrs
1st : Sophie Foster. Sophie had some of the basic skills and used
the ring well. She will improve with more practice.
Ann Toward (Judge)
North of England Keeshond Club
75th Anniversary Championship Show
Held at Wetherby Grange Park
On the 6th of August 2011
Judge: Mrs. Kathy Stewart
(Klompen Keeshonden, Canada)
Judge Kathy Stewart wih stewards Gordon Lister and
Irene Howe
It was my great pleasure to be invited to judge your 75th Anniversary
show and I was thrilled to have such an excellent entry. Knowing how
much hard work went into the making of the show, I congratulate the
show committee on such a well-organized and run event. The souvenirs
that were produced were superb. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2nd day of
Fun Events.
On critiquing, in general, I
have to admit that I am so envious that you have such a wonderful
tool to aid you in your breeding program. Because we all love our
dogs, we like to think that they are next to perfect. Critiques are
a reality check. They should help you to see the virtues and faults
of your dogs as others see them. Owners do not have to agree with
what is said. However, if several judges are saying the same thing,
then it is worthwhile considering what is being said. It would make
the steps to moving up the ladder, so to speak, as a breeder so much
easier and assist in finding the perfect mate for your dog. I wish
that we breeders in Canada (and the United States) were so lucky.
Here is my overall impression.
Most of my winners had well put together front and rear assemblies.
I would say that the majority of your dogs had good coat texture;
although condition, length and clear colour was lacking in some. Many
had very pretty heads. Many moved well. I found there was a large
diversity of type, which made it difficult to judge at times. It was
disappointing to see a few dogs that I believe had been scissored
to try to improve their outlines. I was hard on dogs with questionable
temperaments, poor bites, staining around their eyes and coats that
had burnt colour and/or dry texture. Unfortunately, some of my better
appearing dogs and bitches had one or more of these traits and placed
lower in their class than would otherwise have been the case. I found
a few that I would have loved to take home.
If I were to offer advice to
breeders it would be to breed for shorter loins, and more consistency
of type. I found dogs with narrow lower jaws which resulted in the
two central incisors being dropped and smaller in size. (I have found
this everywhere that I have judged.) I would also have liked to see
dogs with more depth of underjaw. Remember that we want wedge shaped
heads when looking from above, not from the side. One last thing –
it would have been nice if all of the dogs had clean teeth.
DOGS
Minor Puppy Dog (1-0)
1st Matthews’ POMMARY RUFF N’ READY AT VALINDALE –
This 7 month old puppy was showing a lot of promise. He was in excellent
condition and was well-presented. He had a lovely temperament and
showed himself off like a veteran. Head: dark expression, dark muzzle,
dark ears, dark eyes and dark pigment, good markings, required spectacles
and good depth of underjaw. Tail: high set with full curl. Legs: clean.
Good substance and bone. Feet: compact. Coat/colour: correct texture,
dark saddle, light undercoat colour, good colour definition. Moved
very well for his age.
Puppy Dog (4-0)
1st Pattison’s EASTKEES DON’T SAY A WORD - In one word
– “naughty.” This well put together, nice moving,
9 months old was making his handler work for this win. His pleasing
head included an excellent bite, dark eye, small high set ears, definite
stop and good depth of underjaw. He carried a thick coat of correct
texture; very good colour and definition; full ruff and high set tail.
He was well conditioned, groomed and handled. 2nd
Hill’s PLYMKEES COOL DUDE - This 10 month old excelled in coat
– excellent condition, hard texture and excellent colour definition.
He carried a striking silver/gray undercoat. His beautiful expression
included dark eyes and small ears. His rectangular body was finished
with a high set tail. I would have liked more bone for his size. He
was taller than the 1st place winner. 3rd
Bennett’s ZANDVOORT DREAM STONE - This 10 month old puppy excels
in movement. I loved his expression with his dark eyes, and well-placed,
small ears. I would like to have seen a better bite which may be changing
due to age, His head was framed with a full, light-coloured ruff.
He was finer boned and placed all four feet correctly at a stand.
His tail was close fitting and made one complete circle on his back.
His coat and colouring were exceptional with very good colour definition.
Junior Dog (2-1)
1st Lush’s BUCHKEES LOVE IN THE MIST - This 14 month old was
truly a nice representative of the breed. I loved the endearing way
he cocked his head to the side to look at his handler. He was a taller
boy with a pretty expression: dark, almond-shaped eyes; small ears
and well-defined spectacles. He was a bit narrow in the front and
stood east/west at times, both of which should improve with age. His
fore and hind quarters were nicely balanced. He had a level topline
which was finished off with a high-set tail. He carried an adolescent
puppy coat, with a very full ruff, which would have been more appealing
if his owner had used a tighter fitting collar had been placed under
the chin. He had excellent, clean colour with very good colour definition,
clean legs and feet, and will likely have exceptional markings when
older. He had good bone, was compact; stood and moved nicely. Overall,
he is a very promising youngster.
Yearling Dog (3-1)
1st Matthews’ LUDDELOS FIGARO WITH VALINDALE - This short-coupled
19 month old male was groomed well, and shown to advantage. His muzzle
to back skull proportions were excellent, divided by a definite stop.
He had a dark eye. His ears could have been a tad smaller and could
have been used to better advantage. He had a lovely reach of neck
on well-placed shoulders. He was balanced front to rear and moved
very well. He was well up on leg. His head was framed by a large full
ruff and his body was abundantly coated. I would have liked more coat
on his trousers and lower ruff. 2nd
Lindsay’s ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA – This compact,
sturdy, 15 month old showed very well for his handler. I would give
him a darker eye colour. His front and back assemblies were nicely
balanced. His lovely body type was comparable to the first place winner
except that he did not carry much meat on his bones. He placed all
four feet correctly when standing. I loved his tail set and nicely
marked, self-fitting coat. My suggestion would be that the owner use
a tighter fitting collar that would snug up under the chin so that
the ruff does not appear to be cut in two horizontally in the front.
I saw this in other dogs, as well.
Novice Dog (2-1)
1st Lindsay’s ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA
Post Graduate Dog (9-1) I had
several different types to choose from.
1st Brunt’s SUEACRES ICED DIAMOND OF ZANDVOORT - This 20 month
old stood out due to his gorgeous, expressive head framed by a full
light coloured ruff. He had correctly marked spectacles with line
going up towards the base of the ear; small dark, well placed ears;
very definite stop. Lovely arch of neck. Well boned legs. He had correct,
compact structure which was shown by his balanced movement. Very high
tail set lying very flat on his back. Very good, clean colour and
definition, except for line on his rear legs. Lacking pants somewhat,
likely due to age. Showing much promise of things to come. 2nd
Well’s ALLFORUS HUBBA BUBBA OF BELANISIYA ShCM – Another
youngster with a beautiful head displaying lovely proportions and
parallel planes. Overall, very dark for his age of 2 years: dark eye
colour, dark pigment, dark muzzle, dark saddle. He had high set ears
of small size and correct shape. Compact with good tail set. I felt
that he was the best mover and largest boy in this class. I would
have preferred cleaner legs. 3rd
Ransley’s WUND-RY WORKIN FOR A LIVING SZARYK -This 21 month
old was giving his handler a very difficult time due to his naughty
behavior. He was stunning with his pretty head; dark eyes, lovely
spectacles and small, well placed ears. He had excellent bone; very
good colour and definition; very clean legs and feet. I loved his
reach of neck on his well-put together shoulders. He moved beautifully
when he was behaving. He was dropping his tail.
Limit Dog (9-3) Generally needed
more soundness in this class, some dogs had watering eyes.
1st Craig’s FLATMEER FLONKERLICHT - This 6½ year old
was a nice example of the breed. He had a pleasing darker head framed
by a thick, full, light coloured ruff. Head: excellent, small, ivy-shaped
ears, set high, almond-shape eyes that had some tearing; surrounded
by well-defined spectacles. Nicely bodied, although he was crouching
in the rear on occasion. His pleasing silhouette included high-set
tail. He stood with his feet placed correctly. He was well-boned.
Coat: harsh, off-standing, full coat with very good colour and definition
including a dark saddle; sadly tips of the guard hairs that were browning
off. Groomed, showed and handled very well. Generally very nice, moving
like an old pro – but then I found out he is almost a veteran.
He reminded me of a dog in the USA that did a lot of winning in the
early 80s. 2nd Cusick’s
LEAZEHOND RAFFLES DREAM - This 5 year old had an exceptionally pretty
head with good spectacles and line going from the corner of the eye
to base of ear and lovely dark eyes of pleasing shape, but watering.
He had good bone, good silhouette and lovely tail set. He carried
a very full coat that was black with grey undercoat, not silver. I
would have liked to have him shorter-coupled and more up on pasterns.
Overall he was very nice. 3rd
Hopkins’ HELKEESEN REGAL SURFER AMONG SERENAUBACH - This 20
mos. adolescent had a masculine, yet pretty expression, high set small
ears, dark eyes and muzzle a bit light; but was slightly down faced.
He had good bone, clean legs and feet and placed all four feet squarely
at a stand. His tail was very well set. He had excellent colouring
and definition and a very silver undercoat. He was shown and moved
very well – just needs time to mature.
Open Dog (13-1-1 Exc.) Every now and again you come across a dog that
you know will go far and you would like to own. Not only did I feel
that way about the 1st place winner, but several of the dogs in this
class were worthy champions. Order on any given day could have been
changed. I wish I lived closer so that I had access to all my winners
in this class for my own breeding program.
1st Day’s CH ALLFORUS DICE
MASTER FOR SPITZCAV JW ShCM - This was my ultimate CC and Best in
Show winner – 5 yrs. old and very much enjoying himself. He
had all the attributes of a correct Keeshond. First, I noticed his
pleasing silhouette and lovely head carriage as he proudly moved around
the ring. His masculine head had parallel planes; muzzle equal length
to backskull; dark, almond-shaped eyes; good spectacles with lines
going up towards base of his high-set ears, which were a tad tall.
His head was wedge-shaped and set on a moderately long neck, on well-placed
shoulders and solid back. He had good depth and width of brisket,
pleasing topline, excellent high tail set and carriage; excellent
sound body and balanced movement. He was well-muscled, had excellent
bone and cat like feet. Final decision was due to correct, hard textured,
luxurious feeling coat and excellent colour and definition. You could
tell that he adored his handler who did an excellent job of presentation
and handling. No dog is perfect, so I would shorten his loin a tad
and give him a bit more depth of underjaw. 2nd
Carroll’s IR CH ARCTICKEES BEST KEPT SECRET – My Res CC
and Reserve BIS winner was only 2 years of age and had already mastered
the art of dog showing. He was a very different in type. His head,
while correct, was different from all the others in the show in that
it had more length of coat on the sides. His pretty expression included:
excellent head planes, a very definite stop, almond shaped, obliquely
set eyes, wide wedge, very pronounced spectacle markings, would have
preferred the spectacle line to go up towards the base of the ear,
and I would have liked more depth of underjaw. When standing his feet
were always correctly placed. He had a longer neck placed on well
laid back shoulders, a pleasing back length and very high set tail
- all of which added to his pleasing profile. He had good bone to
go with his correct height, was fully coated in silver and black and
had good colour definition. His balanced movement was very good -
coming, going and sideways. His excellent show attitude made it very
easy for his handler to show him to his best and he was beautifully
groomed. He could have used a harsher coat. 3rd
Wilkin’s CH POMMARY QUICK SILVER AT WHIZZKEES - My third place
winner was 2½ years old and holds a lot of promise for the
future. He, too, on a different day could have won the class. On this
day if he had more coat he might have placed higher. He had well-marked
spectacles, I would have preferred a darker eye. His moderately long
and arched neck was set on well-placed shoulder. He was balanced with
nice proportions, including a shorter loin. Well up on leg. His correct
tail lay very flat on his back and was carried closely at all times.
He had excellent conformation and had the best movement of the winners
in this class. He was very balanced, lovely coming and going. He will
be a dog to watch in the future.
Veteran Dog (4-1)
1st Bell’s FFYNIANT SUGARDADDY ALLFORUS ShCM - This dog was
quite a showman. I loved his young attitude/behavior (more like a
3 year old, not 8 year old.) He had a pleasing head with small, well
placed ears, well defined spectacles, and a faded muzzle which is
quite acceptable for his age. He stood with all 4 feet squarely placed
under him and was well up on leg. He had cat-like feet, a nice tail
set, was in good coat condition, and had good colour definition. He
was nicely put together and with strong pasterns while many of the
younger dogs were lacking these. 2nd
Luckhurst’s CH GAVAMIR KESTREL - I loved this 10 year old. He
had a beautiful head; lovely compact body with correct topline; was
well up on leg on strong pasterns with cat-like feet; was square appearing;
had a nice cat-like foot and a high set tail. His colour definition
was very good. However, his coat condition could have been better
and appeared to have his ruff broken off by his collar. He was placed
2nd due to lack of body coat and trousers. His body was sound as evidenced
by his correct, balanced movement. To top it all off, he showed like
a dream. 3rd Hickson’s
CH KICHIGAI GREAT PRETENDER, JW ShCM - This happy 8 year old pleased
me with his high set, well-plumed tail that wagged with excitement.
His face was washed out but was quite acceptable for his age. His
abundant coat was in excellent condition and had lovely colour and
contrast. He had a lovely long neck and longer body, not untypical
of older dogs. I would have liked it if he had a better bite and was
shorter in loin.
Special Vintage Dog (7-3) I have
to admit that I love judging veterans. You can tell that they are
so happy to be back in the ring again.
1st Matthews’ VALINDALE WISKY MAK - This 10 year old was very
steady in the ring and did all that was expected of him without showing
much excitement. He had dark eyes, a little round, surrounded by definite
spectacle lines; and lovely, well-set ears that were often pinned
back. His muzzle was faded with milk mouth – often seen in our
senior citizens. He stood very square, always with his legs and feet
correctly placed: had weaker pasterns – which I did not fault
at this age. His guard hair tips were a bit burnt in colour. He moved
beautifully, was well behaved and presented beautifully – an
older gentleman, looking his age but very deserving of 1st. 2nd
Passmore’s CH/AM CH TRUMPET’S DISCO INFERNO AT TORRIKEES
- This 12 year old had previously had a hematoma removed from his
right ear, which detracted from an otherwise lovely expression, almond
eye, little light in colour, broader muzzle, somewhat lacking in depth
of underjaw, parallel head planes, definite stop, and small, well
placed ears. His head was framed by a lovely light ruff. He was square-appearing
but standing a bit wide in the front and like the 1st place winner
had weaker pasterns. His tail was set and carried very well. His clean
legs and feet were well boned. He carried a coat that was in excellent
condition with dark saddle, well-defined colour that was the best
in this class. He was expertly shown and moved very nicely. On any
given day the order between 1st and 2nd could have been switched around.
3rd Bell’s FOXIFAYRE ONCE IN MY LIFE - This 12 year old let
us know how happy he was to be back in the ring by barking much of
the time. His eyes were stained and he was not really happy with me
examining his head. He had small, well-placed ears. His body was compact,
covered in a lovely coat with excellent colour and condition; with
dark saddle and good colour definition; nice bone; standing crouched
in the rear; clean legs and feet; and had a high set tail that was
carried well throughout.
Breeders Dog (2-0)
1st Luckhurst’s GAVIMIR CHECKMATE - This well behaved 2½
year old was very steady and well trained. His head had parallel planes,
pronounced spectacles with the line going towards the base of the
ears, moderate stop and slightly Roman nose. He had good bone, full
tail - nicely set, and good colour definition. It looked like he was
ready to change coats as his guard hair tips were turning brown. While
he could have used a shorter loin, overall he was very nice. 2nd
Pattison’s CH EASTKEES ONE MORE CHANCE - I truly loved this
well-behaved, shorter-coupled 6½ year old and could easily
have taken him home with me. He was the correct size and had the silhouette
that I like. His beautiful expression included small correctly placed
ears, almond shaped eyes, good spectacles and lovely head proportions.
He had a good depth of brisket, excellent, balanced structure and
movement, with a lovely topline and a full tail that was high set
and carried very well. He was well up on leg, with hocks well-let
down. His self-fitting coat had good definition. Unfortunately, on
this day, his coat and colour condition were not good as evidenced
by the browning tips. He would have done well with more length of
hair in the pantaloons and no staining around the eyes.
Special Not Bred By Exhibitor
Dog (4-0)
1st Miles’ ALLFORUS FROSTING OVER LEKKERBEK, JW ShCM - This
naughty 6½ year old liked to make his presence known by barking
throughout. Overall he is a very nice gentleman with correct eye shape;
dark pigment; small, pointed, well-placed ears; parallel head-to-muzzle
plains; muzzle faded with milk mouth and eye could be darker. His
nicely arched neck was a good length set on well-placed shoulders.
His front assembly was very good and he was well up on his pasterns.
He was shorter-backed than many and had a high tail set. He had good
bone. His dark saddle helped to give him very good colour definition.
At times, he crouched in the rear. He was lacking undercoat at withers.
He was the smallest of winners in this class. 2nd
Lindsay’s ENREVEYAR EXCEPTIONAL WITH MEZANDA - This 15 month
old showed a lot of promise. Head: medium dark eye colour, with well-marked
spectacles, ears set a bit wide and had lighter colour. He had a moderate
length of neck placed on correct front assembly. He was well up on
his pasterns. His fully coated tail was set high and carried flatly.
He had good bone; lovely colour and definition, with a lighter coloured
undercoat. This happy youngster was somewhat lacking pantaloons, likely
due to his age. 3rd Matthew’s
CH/AUS.CH. CALIVALE WHAT THE VALINDALE - This was a 6 year old male
with a bit of a surprise for me. He had a wedge-shaped head, muzzle
shorter than back skull, and well-defined spectacles. He was longer
in back than the previous 2 in this class. He was not using his tail
set to advantage. His tail hair was profuse. He had good bone. His
coat was long, full and a tad soft, with cream undercoat. The part
I found interesting was that the guard hairs on his saddle were agouti
tipped with a short, light colour. I only recall seeing this once
before. He moved and showed very well. Also, he was groomed and handled
very well.
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Class
Dog (5-0)
1st Lush’s BUCHKEES LOVE IN THE MIST. 2nd Battram’s EDNAARON
HAWKWEED - This 3 year old, of correct size, was a very good representative
of the breed. His pretty expression included a well-defined stop;
small, well-placed ears, parallel head planes and spectacles which
could have been better pronounced. He had very good colour and colour
definition overall. His compact body ended with a high-set tail. His
legs and feet were clean. He could easily have placed 1st. The deciding
factor was due to a darker cream colour on his head which will likely
improve with age. 3rd Craig’s
FLATMEER FLONKERLICHT
BITCHES
Minor Puppy Bitch (2-0) There
were two lovely puppy bitches in this class.
1st Watson’s POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT COLPATRON - This
lovely 7 month old was showing great showmanship for such a young
puppy. She had a very pretty expression and correct head with parallel
planes, definite stop, ears a tad large, which is not unusual for
this age. She had a moderately long and arched neck. Her body was
compact. She stood square, was well up on leg and had a very nice
tail set. Very good colour definition, cream undercoat colour, with
lovely coat texture. This very promising puppy, moved well –
coming, going and side. She became my Res CC winner. 2nd
Hopkins’ TORRIKEES SHAKIRA AMONG SERENAUBACH - This very feminine,
8 month old had a very pretty head overall, but had ears set a little
wide and some staining around eyes. Her compact body with moderately
angled front and rear, ended up with a high-set tail, carried closely.
She had a correct coat of striking colour with silver undercoat and
good markings.
Puppy Bitch (6-0)
1st Watson’s POMMARY ELITE N’ KLASSIC AT COLPATRON. 2nd
Palmer’s EASTKEES FOXY LADY - This 10 month old had a pretty
head, dark eyes, correct spectacle lines going towards base of ears,
although her ear colouring could have been darker. She had a good
length of neck on well-sloped shoulders; lovely front assembly, with
legs well-placed under her body, and had a fully coated, high set
tail. She had a light undercoat colour, and dark saddle which gave
her very good colour definition. 3rd
Austin’s CHOTAHKEES TRULY GORGEOUS
Junior Bitch (5-0)
1st Battram’s LEAZEHOND STARSHINE GALAXY – This 1 year
old was very attentive to her handler. She had a very alert expression,
with parallel planes and definite stop. Her spectacles could be better
defined. She had a good front assembly with legs placed well under
her body. Her head was framed in a light coloured ruff and she had
good colour definition. She moved and behaved well but was acting
tired (i.e., tail dropping). I would have liked to see cleaner legs
and feet. 2nd Austin’s
CHOTAHKEES ENCHANTRESS - This 11 month old did not carry quite as
much coat as the first place winner. She had a darker head with dark
eye, good spec lines and a moderate stop. She had a rectangular body
with level topline; full tail, set and carried high. Her legs and
feet could have been cleaner. Her overall colouring was dark and she
had a curl in her coat. She showed like a dream, and was handled nicely.
3rd Saunders’ LIEFKEES
ANGELIKA
Yearling Bitch (8-3)
1st Saunders’ LIEFKEES ANNABELL - I was drawn to this 15 mos.
old who reminded me of my foundation bitch. Her lovely head had parallel
planes, definite stop, lovely dark eyes and spectacles all framed
by a light coloured ruff. She was balanced front to rear, could be
a tad shorter in loin, stood with all 4 feet straight and square.
Her tail was tightly curled over the back and had a double curl as
per the description in the Illustrated Standard. She had very good
colouring and colour definition. 2nd
Williams’ ALLFORUS LUCKY LADY FOR YONTAN - This 20 month old
was a darker colour overall. She had a pleasing expression with a
darker forehead, good stop, and smaller ears. Her spectacles and mouth
pigment could be better. Her sound-moving, rectangular body was ended
with a nicely set and carried tail. I would have liked cleaner leg
colouring. 3rd Wadmore-Smith’s
HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK - This 1 year old had pretty colouring and well-defined
markings. She was a great show dog with wonderful attitude. Her owner
and she were having a wonderful time. I would have preferred a little
more length of leg.
Novice Bitch (4-0)
1st Wadmore-Smith’s HUNNIVOLES PEPSI ROCK. 2nd
Palmer’s EASKEES FOXY LADY. 3rd
Wilkin’s WHIZZKEES ONYX SAPPHIRE
Post Graduate Bitch (17-4) large
entry with many fine examples of the breed which on any other day
could easily have been changed.
1st Barbour’s RUSSKOE SEREBRO POSH TOTTY AT CILLAKEES –
This 2½ year old was overall very nice. Her pretty expression
included very dark eyes, a nice wedged shape head and muzzle, definite
stop, parallel planes and small, well-placed ears. She had a good
arch of neck placed on well-placed shoulders. She was well up on leg.
Her tail was set and carried very well. Her coat was lovely in colour,
length and condition. Her undercoat colour was light, her saddle dark
thus giving very good definition. She was well-presented but could
have used a bit of tidying up of the hair on her feet. 2nd
Pattison’s EASTKEES WHOOP’S A DAISY -This 15 month old
was lovely, but unfortunately lacking coat on this day. Other than
that she had all of the essentials needed for a correct Keeshond.
Her pleasing head included expressive eyes, good spectacles, good
stop, good depth of underjaw, and small well-placed ears. She had
a strong, level topline ending with very tightly curled tail. I would
have liked to have seen better colour definition. 3rd
Brewer’s HELKEESEN SURFIN KOKOMO - This 1½ year old showed
well for her handler. Her very expressive head included: dark eyes,
dark pigment and well set ears - a tad big. Her longer muzzle was
accentuated by a narrower wedge shaped head. She had a good length
of neck on well-placed shoulders and front assembly. Her correct tail
was set high with a full double curl. She had pleasing colour and
good colour contrast. I would have liked a shorter loin.
Limit Bitch (13-7)
1st Bardsley’s BALEISSA INDIAN SUMMER - This 3½ year
old was expertly groomed and shown. I loved how she was put together
(balanced front and rear) and she moved beautifully. Her legs were
always placed correctly under her at a stand. She had dark, almond
shaped eyes, good spectacles, and her ears were a little large. She
had a strong, short loin. Her tail was set high and carried correctly
as per your Illustrated Standard. She was wearing a shorter self-fitting
coat. 2nd Pattison’s
EASTKEES IDLE CHATTER - This 3 year old was in close contention with
the 1st place winner. She had a beautifully, expressive head –
the best in class - with correct stop, correct planes, correct muzzle
to back skull proportions, dark muzzle, dark eyes, correct spectacles,
dark pigment, and dark ears. Her head was nicely framed by a long,
full ruff. She was carrying a very full coat, with clear colour and
definition, plus clean legs and feet. Her tail was more tightly curled
and her loin was a little longer than first place bitch. She was also
taller than the 1st place winner. 3rd
Brewer’s HELKEESEN SURFIN HONEY - This 1½ year old was
very different in type from the others in this class, with a longer,
narrower, wedged head. She had very dark eyes, very dark pigment,
well placed ears and moderate stop. I would have preferred more depth
of underjaw. She had a very nice front which was well-balanced with
her rear, with very good tail - well set and carried. She was shorter
in height than previous two. She had penciling around her toes.
Open Bitch (13-5)
1st Sharp-Bale’s CH LADY GODIVA’S GUILTY PLEASURES WITH
NERADMIK This 3 year old was my ultimate Bitch CC winner and Best
of Opposite winner. She had an extremely pretty head – what
I had been looking for all along. Her lovely expression included:
small ears, good stop, parallel planes, dark pigment, dark oval-shaped
eyes, and well-defined spectacles. Her face was framed by a thick,
full ruff. She had a moderately long neck, placed on well laid back
shoulders. She had lovely front angles in balance with her rear. Her
tail was set high, carried tight over her back and had a double curl
as described by your Illustrated Standard. She was standing with parallel
legs placed well under her body. She was very fully coated, and had
excellent colour and definition. She appeared to have a lovely temperament,
behaving and showing beautifully for her handler. She did not always
stand square and I suspect appeared tall. 2nd
Carroll’s IR. CH. STRATUS ARMARNI GRANGE - This 3 year old,
feminine bitch was very sound and moved like a dream. Smaller and
more correct in size than the first place winner. She had almond-shaped
eyes surrounded by very well-defined spectacles. She had small, well-placed
ears. She had a pretty silhouette, with legs standing true, finished
by a high set tail with a complete curl. She was groomed, handled
and shown to perfection. I would have preferred a shorter loin and
parallel head planes. 3rd Matthews’
POMMARY SOPHIES CHOICE AT VALINDALE - This 2½ year old had
many characteristics that I liked. Her lovely expression included
dark eyes, dark pigment, and good size ear. The pigment on her gums
could have been darker. On this day she was carrying a shorter self-fitting
coat, with very good colour definition. She had a level topline and
appeared a little long in loin. Her tail was set high and carried
well over her back. She was shown and moved very nicely. At a stand
she placed all 4 feet correctly under her body. I placed her 3rd because
she is taller than preferred.
Veteran Bitch (12-4)
1st Sharp-Bale’s CH STURTMOOR CRAZY FOR NERADMIK - This 8 year
old was in very full coat, with exceptionally pretty colour and very
good definition. I would have loved to have had this bitch in my breeding
program. Her beautiful head and expression included: very good spectacles,
parallel head planes, definite stop, very good pigment, and small
well-placed ears; all framed by a light coloured, full ruff. Her legs
and feet were of good bone and cream in colour. She had a level topline
which ended in a very high set and flatly-carried tail. She was put
together nicely and moved very well. She had excellent attitude and
was shown to perfection. 2nd
Eggleston’s MARTELLKEES A LOVE AFFAIR FOR RICARA - This 8 year
old was in close contention for 1st. She had a lovely expression,
which included: a correct wedged head; dark, almond shaped eyes; well-defined
spectacles; dark pigment; small, well-placed ears, and very good head
planes. I loved her solid, well-balanced body with good depth to her
brisket and apparent tuck-up. Her tail was set high and carried flat
along the length of her back. Her coat was self-fitting coat but sparse.
She could have used more hair on her legs to give the appearance of
more bone. Her colour was clear and well-defined. She was square appearing,
had a lovely length of neck all of which gave her a very pleasing
silhouette. If she had been carrying more coat I might have placed
her first. 3rd Passmore’s
TRUMPET’S HAND OF FATE FOR TORRIKEES - This 7½ year old
was showing her age by the greying out of her muzzle. Her nicely wedged
head included: small, well-placed ears and well-defined spectacles.
Her eyes could have been drier. Her cream legs and feet were placed
well under her body. She had a tightly curled tail which could have
been used to better advantage. She carried a shorter coat which was
thick and plush feeling. She moved and behaved very nicely. Her presentation
and grooming was excellent.
Special Vintage Bitch - (4-0)
1st Passmore’s TORRIKEES MISS BEHAVIN’ - This 15 year
old was the oldest dog in the show. You could not tell it by her appearance
and personality. She loved being in the ring and was very eager to
get out and strut her stuff. The only thing which gave away her age
was the white on her muzzle, and guard hairs that were turning brown.
She had a very pleasing head. She had the most compact body in the
class. Her body and movement were very sound. She had a moderately
long and well set tail. Her young attitude and confident carriage
helped to give her first in this class. 2nd
Bell’s CH ALLFORUS MAGIC N ICE JW ShCM - This 10 year old was
in lovely condition and very eager to please her handler. She had
a pleasing head; long, proudly carried neck; was in a very full, well-conditioned
coat; had nice colour and definition; had good bone; was well up on
pasterns, and had a high set tail, carried well over her back at all
times. She was expertly groomed, handled and presented. I would have
liked her to be more compact appearing. 3rd Brewer’s NERADMIK
RISKY RUMOUR AT HELKEESEN -This pretty girl was just under 12 years
of age. She had such beautiful, silver and black colour. She carried
a coat that felt luxurious, was softer in texture, and overall lighter
in colour. She had a high set and well-carried tail. She stood and
moved nicely. She was shorter than the two winners of this class.
It was unfortunate that the hair around her eyes was stained.
Breeders Bitch (9-5)
1st Hickson’s KICHIGAI SPECIAL EDITION - This 21 month old was
a very pretty, little bitch with lovely eye shape and colour; had
good spectacles; definite stop; wedge-shaped head and muzzle; small,
well placed ears; all surrounded by a full, light coloured ruff. She
carried a thick coat with a light coloured undercoat and darker saddle
which gave her good colour definition. She was compact and stood with
her feet correctly placed under her body. Her tail was set and carried
high. On this day she was making her handler work for the win as she
was being a bad little girl. I would have liked a bit more length
of leg under her. 2nd Pattison’s
EASTKEES SAY NO MORE - This 2 year old excelled in breed type. Her
lovely expression included: dark, almond shaped eyes surrounded by
well-defined spectacles; and wedge shaped head with correct head planes.
Her neck was placed on nicely laid back shoulders. She had good depth
of brisket and stood square on legs of good bone. She was balanced
front to rear, as was apparent by her correct movement. Her tightly
curled tail was set and carried high. Her lighter coloured coat was
full and plush, but showing some browning on the tips. Unfortunately,
her eyes were tearing on this day. 3rd
Lindsay’s MEZANDA TEACHER’S PET - I wondered when this
bitch came in the ring if she was older, not because of the way she
presented herself, but more by her darker colouring and somewhat faded
facial markings. I was right. She is 9 years old and fit well into
this class of younger bitches. She was undeniable as she was having
a wonderful time and showing like a dream. She had clear colour, good
colour definition with clean legs and feet. Her rectangular body ended
up with a tail that was well set and carried tightly over the length
of her body. She moved soundly around the ring. I would have preferred
a more defined stop and harsher coat.
Special Not Bred by Exhibitor
Bitch (13-5)
1st Bardsley’s BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN Sh CM - I was attracted
to this 4 year old when she walked into the ring in a previous class.
She was one that I would have loved to take home. The reason that
she has not placed in her class until now is due to her coat colour.
The guard hair tips on her head and body were reddish. She had a very
pleasing head with pleasing proportions; definite stop; lovely expression;
dark, almond shaped eyes; dark pigment; small ivy-shaped ears that
were erect and well-set, all framed by a full, light-coloured ruff.
Her coat was self-fitting and very full, with very good colour definition.
Her high set tail had a correct curl as described in the Illustrated
Standard and was carried high throughout. Her silhouette was lovely.
She stood and moved correctly. She was groomed and handled professionally.
2nd Jackson’s REESBURG
MISTY RAINBOW - This 21 month old had absolutely beautiful coat colour
and definition. It is too bad that she was lacking in coat and wearing
only her underwear on this day. She had a beautiful, expressive head
with dark, almond shaped eyes and well placed ears. Her body was compact
and she was balanced front to rear. She had good tuck up. Her tail
was set and carried high. She was standing nicely at all times - possibly
in season. She was handled nicely and was showing like a dream. 3rd
Palmer’s EASTKEES FOXY LADY
Good Citizen Dog Scheme Class
Bitch (5-1)
1st Bardsley’s BALEISSA CATWALK QUEEN Sh CM. 2nd
Saunder’s CH LIEFKEES ALBERTINE -This 6½ year old had
very pretty colouring with her light silver undercoat and dark guard
hairs that made for definite, well-defined markings. Her nicely wedged
head had parallel planes, correct muzzle to backskull proportions,
defined stop, very good ear size, carriage and placement. She was
light in muzzle and had a pleasing length of neck on correctly placed
shoulders. She had good depth to her brisket and well-sprung rib cage
- which led to a level topline and high set tail. Her body was solid
and she moved well. Her clear colour included clean legs and feet.
She showed nicely. I would have liked her to be shorter coupled. 3rd
Lush’s ZANDVOORT HEAVEN’S DREAM FOR EDNAARON
Brace (6-4)
1st SAUNDERS
2nd BATTRAM
KENNEL CLUB BREEDERS COMPETITION
(5)
1st BELL
2nd SAUNDERS
3rd AUSTIN