NINTH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

This four months W/B is a sturdy, chunky pup and looks promising. Lovely head with a fabulous dark eye and a super strong body with plenty of bone and presents a lovely balanced outline. Really moved well around the ring with good reach and strong rear movement. Best Baby Puppy in Show.

Five months old and smaller than the first pup but he has a good head shape for his age, deep chest and a super topline. A little playful on the move but showed good movement when settled.

At only 7 months this is an impressive brown pup. Strongly built, maturing nicely with a lovely masculine head and expression. Deep chest and super bone and feet. Good ribcage and lovely rear angles with a good width of thigh. Strong purposeful mover. In great coat and beautifully presented. BPIS.

Lovely head and expression and dark eye colour, well developed body, good ribcage, excellent topline, super outline and stands four square. Good reach on the move.

Attractive W/B developing well. He is a quality young male with plenty to like about him. Good head and balanced body shape. Moving well in profile with good forward reach.

Super Black with a strong head developing. Good neck and shoulders, deep chest and well off for bone and well-shaped feet. Presents a well-balanced outline with strong rear quarters rear hocks. Moved soundly with purpose.

Well developed masculine head with a good deep muzzle, a little long in body but has excellent bone and angulation. A little lazy on the move today.

W/B, excellent presentation, well bodied. Would prefer a longer neck and needs to settle on the move.

Substantial male with a very strong head, good width of skull and lovely shaped muzzle. Fabulous bone and feet strong neck and well-placed shoulders, well ribbed and a has a well-developed rear. Purposeful mover, just carrying his tail a little high today.

A big sturdy male with a fabulous typical male head. Strong neck, deep chest, excellent topline and croup, deep bodied and well-constructed rear quarters. Great bone and feet. Beautifully groomed and well presented.

Handsome head in profile of ideal size, well balanced outline and strong neck, deep chest appropriate to the width and depth of his body. Good rib and loin and strongly boned legs. Moved well with his handler, excellent tail carriage, just needs more coat to finish the picture.

Presents a good outline, level topline and in beautiful firm condition. Well-constructed and beautifully presented. Powerful mover with good reach and drive.

Well-built black male with a majestic head and expression, lovely dark eyes. Neat well-placed ears, a broad muzzle and excellent bite. Really strongly built throughout. Great spring of rib and fabulous bone and feet. Strong rear quarters and presents a beautiful outline.

Two yrs male with a classic head, good ears set and lovely expression. Level topline. Well-constructed with a good front, deep chested and excellent shoulders and has good rear assembly. Looks impressive in profile with good forward reach.

Handsome brown with a good width of skull and broad muzzle. Well developed in body with lots of substance and in firm condition, well ribbed, a little soft in topline, good bone and tight feet.

This dog has the wow factor. Beautiful balance and oozing quality. Great outline and in full coat and top condition. Great head, masculine but not overdone. Amazing depth and width of chest, excellent shoulders, strong neck, fabulous topline and croup, deep bodied and well-constructed rear quarters. Great bone and feet. Immaculate presentation, wonderful ring presence and excellent movement, he drives from the rear and has fantastic front reach. Deserved the honour of the top awards today.

Well balanced good substance, classic head with a good width of skull, well muscled and looks in fit and firm condition. Lovely body shape and well off for bone, excellent coat in good condition. Moved with a good action around the ring.

6 years old and fully mature, balanced head not overdone, strong neck, good topline and well off for bone. Good stride and moved with purpose.

Seven yrs old and presented in top condition. Loved his strong, masculine head and dark eyes giving an appealing expression. Fabulous, deep chest, excellent bone and lovely tight, well-shaped feet. Good shoulders and well ribbed, with substance and balance throughout. Strides out in style, with good reach and strong movement from the rear. Best Veteran in Show.

See critique for 1st in Post Graduate Dog.

See critique for 3rd in Post Graduate Dog.

A standout dog on the stack who shows presence and quality throughout. Handsome head in profile of ideal size and balance, beautiful outline and strong neck, good depth of chest appropriate to the width and depth of his body. Good rib and loin and strongly boned legs and super well shaped feet. Beautiful coat, excellent tail set and width of thigh. Didn't disappoint on the move, really a pleasure to see him and his handler using the ring and powering around the with strength showing off his excellent movement.

Large, impressive male, beautiful markings and excellent white coat. Very strong head with a deep muzzle, neat well set ears and lovely expression. Really strongly built throughout, great spring of rib and amazing bone and feet. Strong rear quarters and excellent turn of stifle and strong rear hocks. Best W/B in Show.

A tall upstanding male with a coat presented in sparkling white condition, good markings and in tip top condition. Strong in body, good reach of neck, excellent shoulders and topline, a little excitable on the move and carrying his tail a little high today but he drives well from the rear.

Three years old with a lovely head and soft expression, with well-shaped dark eyes. A compact dog, he has balance and presents a good outline but I would prefer a little more size for a male. Good depth of chest and well ribbed. He moved well and his flowed around the ring with enthusiasm.

Seven years old and shown in top condition. Lovely feminine head with an attractive expression, excellent bite and true balance throughout. Presents an attractive outline, in full coat, and beautifully presented. Showed her true and fluid movement as she moved with style around the ring.

She is a credit to her owner! At ten and three quarters years old she still has the most mischievous character, exhibiting her true enthusiasm for being at the show today. Classic feminine head, so typical of the breed, good eye shape, lovely muzzle with just the right amount of depth and perfect ear set. In profile she stands proud and looks strong and sound throughout. Perfect topline and construction, lovely bone and balance. She was a little too enthusiastic on the move today but certainly enjoying the last show of her career. I wish her a happy retirement.

Five months w/b puppy who shows promise with good width and substance throughout. Lovely feminine expression and kind, dark eyes. Good depth of chest and strong legs with good bone. Presents a good outline, standing four square and moved with enthusiasm.

Very impressive and pleasing chunky brown puppy in full coat and showing a lovely rich brown colour. Very attractive head and lovely eye shape with the colour matching her coat. Excellent bite, with sparkling white puppy teeth. Good reach of neck flowing into excellent shoulders, and she has width and depth to her chest. Excellent bone and gorgeous tight feet. Well angulated and presents a promising picture. One to watch for the future.

Six months black attractive puppy with appealing head and expression who is a well constructed looking just right for her age. Lovely feminine head which is developing well. She has a balanced outline with good depth of body and an excellent level topline. Sound movement both coming and going, well handled.

Seven months old and at the naughty stage! Good depth of body and adequate bone for her size, having too much fun on the move, difficult to assess her movement.

See critique for 1st in Minor Puppy Bitch.

See critique for 3rd in Minor Puppy Bitch.

Seventeen months black and she has beautiful style and balance. She has a pretty head with a soft expression, lovely dark eye colour and good dentition. Strong neck, deep chested and good width and substance throughout. Excellent tolpline and good angulation. This girl really strode out on the move with super reach and drive.

Attractive and feminine head, good depth of muzzle, good eye colour, excellent teeth and bite. I liked her overall shape and balance, lovely outline with a good reach of neck and a firm topline. Well-constructed and positive rear angulation, moved with drive.

Just twelve months, attractive shape and good body. Well ribbed and level topline. Movement was positive and sound.

See critique for 2nd in Junior Bitch.

Eighteen months with a pleasing head and good shape and eye colour. Slightly longer in body but has a good width of chest and well-placed shoulders. Steady mover.

Two years old attractive female with a lovely outline, deep body and well-constructed. Well-developed head with good eye colour. Good topline and lovely angulation front and back. Positive movement and with good stride.

Two yrs old and sill maturing and not as well developed as the first placed female. Good width of chest and pleasing front assembly. Happy temperament and moved with enthusiasm around the ring.

Five years and has good body and substance, shown in very hard condition. Attractive feminine head and good width of skull and a square muzzle. Excellent width of chest and well ribbed. Movement was positive and sound when settled.

Elegant and very feminine. This brown bitch has a beautiful, well-proportioned head, strong neck and excellent topline. Good depth of body and excellent shoulders and good spring of rib. Shown in excellent condition, in good coat. Steady and purposeful movement. Well-handled and has a good rapport with her hander as she flowed around the ring. Best Brown in Show.

At two years old this quality girl has lots to like about her. She has a well-balanced feminine head and a very nice, sweet eye. Good shoulder placement, excellent spring of rib with strong broad hindquarters and well off for bone. Moved soundly with good front and rear actions. She still has more to come as she is a slow maturing girl, and I looking forward to seeing her when she has fully matured.

Well balanced throughout. Liked her head and expression with good width to skull and deep muzzle. Nice straight front with very good bone. Good depth of chest and firm topline.

Very attractive pretty bitch. She has quality, style and has ring presence in a neat, compact package. She is not the biggest girl but has the most delightful head and expression, correct topline, well angulated shoulders with a good depth of body. Excellent bone and well-shaped feet, moved with good reaching action and has lovely rear drive as she moved with ease around the ring. Has the most perfect head carriage and she just demands attention. Presented in excellent condition, beautifully groomed and expertly handled. BCC and RBIS.

Six years old and has excellent breed type and conformation. She has a beautiful head and a very nice feminine expression. Good shoulder placement, excellent spring of rib with strong broad hindquarters and strong bone. Moved soundly with good front and rear actions.

Brown bitch who is very appealing. Feminine head and pleasing expression. I liked her overall shape and balance, lovely outline with a good reach of neck flowing into a firm topline. Good bone and tight feet, liked her rear angulation, moved with drive.

A lovely class to judge with three excellent females present. A quality bitch, beautiful balance and has the blackest of coats. Strong head and deep muzzle but retains a true female expression. Good reach of neck, with well-placed shoulders, level topline and excellent strong rear quarters. Presented in lovely condition, well-muscled and toned. She moved round the ring with style, never putting a foot wrong. BRCC.

A top quality female with a pretty head and expression, nice dark eyes, good teeth and broad, deep chest. She has an excellent topline and tail set. Nice angles front and rear, very soundly constructed and moved well. Excellent presentation.

Fully mature and in her prime. Excellent construction throughout. Feminine head and expression, good depth of muzzle. Well developed front quarters, good bone and has a lovely outline and croup. Very sound movement and handled to her best advantage.

In full coat and well presented with a well-developed head, good eye colour and neat, well placed ears. Sturdy and substantial in body, and has excellent bone and lovely shaped feet. Topline a little soft. Moved soundly and covers the ground with style.

Well built and well-constructed. Good head proportions, huge bone and in firm condition. She has a beautiful thick brown coat which was so well-groomed. A pleasure to go over but sadly did not want to move at all today.

See critique for 1st in Post Graduate Bitch.