Veteran Dog ( 3, 2ab)

1st

. Kwenobe Balfen Chaska. At very close to 9 years old this boy took my eye

from the moment he walked into the ring. How wonderful to see an elderly

gent looking so magnificent! His owner and breeder should be extremely

proud. Not the tallest of boys, but so very well put together. Beautiful

colouring, with black overlay on red coat. Pleasing head and expression, well

set ears, and surprisingly good pigment. Good topline and lovely length of tail.

Well balanced throughout, with lowest slung hock, which he used on the move

to great advantage. Soundest of movement on not the most even of ground.

Super coat and condition, and presented and handled to perfection. Coped

with the heat remarkably well. A credit to all involved with him. Was delighted

to award him BD. He was then awarded BVIS.

1st Davenheath Feeling Lucky to Brenaljay. Only 7 months old, but very

‘together’ young male. Still very much in that ‘silly puppy’ stage and although

clearly enjoying his day out, moved steadily for one so young. Nice head and

mask with pleasing expression. Good rear angulation and length of tail. Shown

in good muscular conditon for one so young. Presented well and handled

sympathetically. He is one to watch! BPD,RBPIS

2nd Lionslord Full House. 7 months old and displaying that familiar ‘leggy’look

of his age. All the component parts are there, beautiful head and exression,

nice lay of shoulder and good rear assembly (though not quite the angulation

of 1st), just all needs to ‘fill out’. Tail just long enough. Best muscular condition

in the class and presented and handled beautifully.

3rd Jantonely Pax Twizzle. 6 months and one day old and is very much still a

‘baby’. Lovely head and full of beans, I think he enjoyed his day out! Gorgeous

coat but not quite the muscle of 1st and 2nd yet (as one would expect), and he

is narrower behind than those in front of him, and although he has a gorgeous

long tail, carrying it so high spoilt his outline on the move. Well done to this

handler who was extremely patient with him. Please persevere!

1st Engelben Fred in the Woods. 16 months old. My find of the day!! What a

super young man. Nice balance throughout. Head and expression so very

male even at this young age. Excellent length of neck. Lovely outline both on

the move and stood. Good angles front and back and uses his low slung hock

to best advantage. Lovely length of tail.Shown in pristeen condition, excellent

muscle and presented and handled superbly. Only beaten to RBD by a super

Champion. A credit to his connections.

2nd Leosrus Endless Love. 16 months old. Another quality male. Beautiful coat

and condition, again a credit to his connections. Super head, mask and eye,

and best length of neck in the class. Great angulation and certainly would not

need any more behind. Unsettled today, and not playing ball made his

movement more difficult to assess than 1st, but handled with the necessary

patience for a dog this age. A very exciting prospect once he settles.

3rd

. Simden Frostbite.16 months old. Tall male who was out of coat today,

making him look less harmonious than he is. Would like eye a little darker.

Beautiful shoulder and topline. Tail just to the hock but held correctly. Although

not flashy in any way, the most ‘workmanlike’ mover in the class. Handled

confidently and looked very settled. Lovely young man.

1st Seaxa Nelson. Striking red male in exceptional conditon. Harmonious all

through. Lovely head and mask. Beautiful front, with adequate width of chest,

and tightest of feet. Not the rear angulation of 2nd on the stand, but when

moving it is clear to see this dog has the required springs! Best muscle in the

class.He tends to stiffen when standing himself, and once he relaxes his rear

angulation will appear better. Prepared to perfection and handled

sympathetically.

2nd Jantonely Mr jack Daniels.Tall elegant boy with the butchest of heads,

although I would like his eye a shade darker. Fabulous bone throughout, and

nice feet, although they were overtrimmed today. Beautiful angles and lovely

length of tail, which he curled on the move spoiling his outline. A nice young

boy who would benefit from more time to mature.

3rd Lyonechka of the Bernese Garden to Oldholbans. Most elegant of males

with the softest of expressions, and kindest of eyes. Shown today in fine coat

and conditon and had super reach and drive in profile, although coming and

going he was somewhat ‘looser’ in movement than 1 and 2. Also a tendency

to curl his tail on the move.

1st Zuleona Super Royal of Tanyvska. Substantial male with solid bone and

masculine head, although would like more length of foreface for true balance.

Unusual colouring, although pleasing red underlay. Could use a little more

rear angulation but his super muscle conditon means he uses all he has to

good effect. Won the class on overall balance and substance.

2nd Duke of Earl. Tall red elegant male with a superb mask and eye. Topline

softer than 1 and less angulation throughout, but moved well coming and

going. Not the bone and substance of the first but more elegant ‘type’. Slightly

soft in the pasterns. Lovely tail and furnishings and presented and handled

extremely well.

3rd. see 2nd graduate

1st Sandor vom Lowengarten for Benellieson. Soft expression but eyes a little

round for my liking. Slightly soft in pasterns and topline. Lovely angulation and

covers the ground with ease, looking particularly impressive in profile. Long

tail, which although he curled, was not held over the back. Proper masculine

male. Sympathetically handled and well presented.

2nd Debbollinby Angel or Demon at Locksfield. Such a lovely outline, and

super bone on this gentleman. Head could use more stop, but the expression

is soft. Eye nicer shape than 1st. Lovely front on super feet, strong topline.

Adequate angulation but not the drive of 1. Tail just long enough. Handled

beautifully.

1st CH Oldholbans Michigan. Elegant male with balanced bone and substance

throughout. Sweetest expression when he uses his ears, dark mask and

scissor bite. Nice width of chest and front, good topline, although falls away

slightly at the croup. Good tail and lovely rear angulation on a low slung hock,

which gives this boy effortless drive. Handled the heat and the huge ring with

ease. Handled superbly and presented in great order. Was proud to award

him RBD.

2nd CH Vannroy Double Bluff at Dacfolke. Uber male boy with solid bone and

substance, shown today in excellent coat and condition. Fabulous width of

chest and good angles throughout. Held his lovely outline on the move well. A

super boy who lost out today on his slightly more open eye and lack of drive

(which I suspect was as much due to the heat as anything). Handled and

presented superbly.

3rd Wolfen Incantation by Tanyvska. Elegant male who held his own in the

class alongside two champions and was far from outclassed. Lovely outline,

though not the bone of 1 and 2, and a slight kink to the coat, which spoils his

outline, although ‘hands on’ its easy to feel how well made he is. Lovely head

and soft expression, with nice dark eye. Pleasing movement coming and

going, but lacks the rear angulation to give real drive in profile. Fabulous

muscle and handled so beautifully

1. RUS/CZ/FIN/BAL CH Amicus Optimus Valentus (ATCAS0110RUS), his type appealed to me greatly the moment I

saw him. Three and half year old most beautiful masculine male of outstanding breed type. Unobtrusively handled to

get the best out of him. Lovely strong bone. Ample body, good ribcage, well laid shoulder and good rear. Very lovely

head and kind expression. Moved very well round the ring. In excellent condition and order. Good color and mask.

CC, Best Dog and Best in Show. It was interesting to note that when I judged the Belgian Leonberger Club

Championship Show earlier this autumn, his brother, Vitalis, was my Best Dog and later Best in Show. Quite a duo of

brothers!

2. CH. Vectisleon Breaking News at Kensalroag, what a top quality young Champion! Two and half year old lovely

male presented in tip-top condition. Lovely head, kind eye. Very well put together and excels in front construction.

Quality bone. Still young, but oozes quality and will only get better with maturity. Excellent mover. Coat, color and

mask in order. Res CC and Reserve Best in Show

3. IR CH. Leokings Lionheart, three year old male, his type is also excellent, but I would prefer him with a tad more

length as I find him a little square. Shown in lovely bloom. Could miss a meal now and again. Quite a character and

gave his handler a trying time. My notes say rascal! Masculine, very pleasing head and expression. Good topline,

nice front, but would like a little more hind angulation. Moved well. Lovely color, good mask.

1st Holliday’s Lionslord Forget Me Not – Lovely young bitch, feminine head with dark mask and eye and a lovely soft

expression. Nicely constructed straight front, good bone throughout, well rounded front feet, sandy colour coat with

soft texture, moved out really well. I wish her well for a bright future. Best puppy bitch and best puppy in show.

2nd Roe’s Leosrus Only You to Parowhite – Sweet girl has a nice head with well-placed ears, nice eye and expression

good front, medium bone. Good feet, coat and colour. Moved OK – a little close on hind movement

3rd Tyrer’s Jantonely Pinot Noir – Very similar to one in build and bone, nice head and mask, nice kind eye. Good

dentition and coat. Moved OK

1st Roe’s Leosrus Only You to Parowhite – took second in last class, but deserved her first in this class. Unlucky to

meet winner of MPB

2nd Matthew’s and Peter’s Akamai Days of Fun at Rossnick

1stCole’s Simden Guardian Angel – Very feminine bitch, head of good balance, nice tight eyes, good mask, lovely

expression. Good body shape and angulation fore and aft, good topline and tailset. Nice tight feet. Coat in good

condition. Moved round the ring with ease

2nd Thomas’s Simden Lost in France – Litter sister to 1 nice head and expression. Dark mask, good earset, reach of

neck, medium bone. Little straighter in stifle than 1. Good coat – moved soundly

3rd Rose’s Leodonna Eternity Bedeburn – Nice bitch but was a little worried which showed in her movement. Good

coat and colour. Needs to settle down more

1st Lear-Schofield and Peplow’s Namupalan Princess Tiana (imp Fin) – Attractive bitch, nice head with a kind eye.

Well placed ears, good body, lay of shoulder and rear angulations. Coat of good texture and condition, well

presented. Nice and sound on the move

2nd Lear-Schofiled’s Yakira Vom Jerichowerland – Good head and dark mask. Good reach of neck and depth of chest.

Straight front and good topline. I felt that 1 and better rear angulation

3rd Springel’s Lionscourt Eternity – Not as well built as 2 but has a nice body shape. Pleasing head and expression,

dark mask. Moved well, sadly left her coat at home

1st Hurren’s Jantonely Mahira Eva avec Shaleodust – Lovely bitch with good bone and substance. Good coat, gold

colour, good dark mask and feminine head. Strong neck, well laid shoulders, level topline which she held on the

move. Moved out well. RBB, RBOB, RBIS

2nd Thomas’s Jandika Blue Lady von der Aigner-Obermuhler – Another nice bitch. Good shape, feminine head with

lovely expression. Dark mask, scissor bite, good bone, good coat and condition. Moved well. Just unlucky to meet 1

who moved better on the day

3rd Bailey’s Condalf Candy Cane – Nice compact girl. Good head – earset and tight eyes, good neck, shoulders, bone

and feet. Didn’t move as well as 2

1st Lear Schofield and Schofield’s Kwenobe Zendi Yenta at Alfross – Attractive bitch, good head with soft feminine

expression. Nice body shape, good bone and furnishings. Level topline which was held on move, good angulation

front and rear. Good coat texture, moved freely

2nd Landgrebe’s Seaxa Ice and Fire at Euphrosin – Nice compact bitch. Good body and head with dark mask and kind

eyes. Moderate bone, good coat and colour. Well presented. Moved with drive.

3rd Jephcott’s Nagybobanya H’szeretet Elsa at Vinkasse – Longer in body than 2, nice shaped head with dark mask

and good earset .Medium bone, good feet and topline. Nice coat in good condition. Moved well

1st Brailsford’s Ch Stormchaser Fallon JW – Well built bitch with feminine head. Nice eyes giving a kind expression.

Good depth of chest, good shoulders. Plenty of bone and tight feet. Strong in topline, beautifully balanced. Moved

round the ring with drive and ease. BB, BOB, BIS

2nd Baldwin’s Brynarian Mauna Loa – Nice bitch of good size, well balanced head with good length of neck, firm

topline, good bone and feet. Good Muscle tone. Movement not quite as free as 1. Nice coat well presented.

3rd Newman and Hellewell’s CH Rua Soleil Mirage across the Universe (imp Rus) - Pretty bitch with good head, eyes,

earset and dark mask. Well balanced body, good bone straight front and good hind angulation. Well let down hocks.

Good movement.