THE WELSH DOBERMANN CLUB -

OPEN SHOW FRIDAY 22ND APRIL 2022

ENTRY: 54 DOGS/60 ENTRIES

Firstly, I would like to thank The Welsh Dobermann Club for inviting me to judge my first breed club show. I have been looking forward to this for many years. Unfortunately, like many others, this was delayed by the pandemic. However, I was very pleased with my entry. I must also thank my very efficient stewards: Jon Crossley, Tina Reid and June Piper, who ensured the ring ran smoothly and made me feel at ease. The Welsh Dobermann Club show is a favourite of mine due to the warm welcome and atmosphere. I would have preferred to have judged outside on the grass, however looking around at the rather cold exhibitors, we decided to go inside. A huge thank you must go to all those who entered under me and stayed, despite the miserable weather. I was pleased with the quality of my entry. Mouths were good and temperaments were brilliant across the board.

MINOR PUPPY DOG (3/0) 1 st . Henderson’s Tuwos Mr Bombastic (RAF NAF) 6 month old black and rust impressive youngster. Instantly caught my eye with his stylish clean outline. Super short and compact. Well developed head for his age, clean blunt wedge with dark eye. Parallel planes with a pleasing length of muzzle. Strong neck leading into a hard topline, which he held at all times. Front and rear angles are beautifully balanced with nothing under or overdone. This boy is balanced throughout with good bone. When moving he exhibited textbook reach and drive. Particularly liked his rotary action, which now I have seen his pedigree, I can see he has inherited from his dam who I have admired previously from the ringside. He has everything in the right place. Shown in hard condition. Looking forward to watching him grow up.

2 nd . Turner’s Rafthouse Wots Occurrin 7 month old black and rust male. Again another nice youngster. Masculine yet elegant clean head. Dark eye, with kind yet alert expression. Really thought his head was well balanced with parallel planes at this stage. Nice length of neck leading into a firm topline. Well boned. Front angles compliment the rear. At the moment he looks raw, but still a pleasing puppy. Moved out well with his handler, covering the ground easily. Would prefer a slightly shorter loin. Presented well, in hard condition

. 3 rd. Tyler’s Jojavik Bombs Away At Asteri

PUPPY DOG (2/0) 1 st . Plowman’s Supeta’s Pocketful Of Glory 12 month old black and rust male. Strong, masculine head with dark eye of correct shape and alert expression. Straight front with tight feet. Good angles front and aft. Good depth of chest. Plenty of bone and substance, well muscled and in hard condition. Super short boy. Good tail set. Really powered round the ring showing off his drive from behind. Handled well.

2 nd . Evans’ Lateagain Heart Of Fire 9 month old black and rust male. I liked the shape of this boy. He has a smart and stylish outline. Dark, almond eyes and parallel planes. Would prefer more underjaw. Very much liked his angulation front and rear. Solid topline which he held at all times. Correct tailset, tail carried well. Would like more of him. On the stack he was perfect but he did not want to play ball on the move today. I would like to see him moved when settled at a steady pace.

JUNIOR DOG (3/0) 1 st. Hutchinson & Mycroft Supeta’s Big Hunk o’Love for Debison 11 month old black and rust male. There’s no doubt when it comes to this lad. Masculine, strong and well muscled. Everything about him impressed me. Total powerhouse. Strong, well proportioned head, dark almond eye. Front and rear angles compliment each other beautifully. Decent length of neck, leading into spot on lay back of shoulder and solid topline. Superb substance throughout. Loved how square and compact he is. He covered the ground easily, moving in harmony with his handler. A clear bond between these two which is lovely to see. Cracking boy. Pleased to award him RBD.

2 nd. Bromwich’s Rafthouse Kickback 14 month old black and rust male. Pleasing blunt wedge shaped head with dark eyes. Used his ears well when alert. Well boned throughout. Would prefer a better return of upper arm and more turn of stifle. Good depth of chest. Short loin. Moved well. Tended to fidget a bit but his handler stayed calm and got the best out of him.

3 rd. Weston’s Lateagain Let Them All Talk

YEARLING DOG (2/0) 1 st . Woodhouse’s Jojavik Master Cutler 20 month old black and rust male. Upstanding dog with smart, sharp outline. Parallel planes, dark eye with keen expression. Correct wedge shape head with clean skull. To be ultra picky, I would prefer a touch more underjaw. Long clean neck leading into correct front assembly. Well laid back shoulders with good return of upper arm. Lovely tight feet. Correct depth of chest with tight elbows. Solid topline which he held at all times. Rear angles compliment the front which you can really see when he strides out. Presented in hard, muscled condition. Expertly handled.

2 nd. Robertson’s Cockneyoka Dire Straits 19 month old black and rust male. Really liked this compact male. Square in outline with good bone and substance. Correct head shape with correct eye colour and shape. Would prefer better planes. He is well put together with correct angles fore and aft. Depth of chest is there with good spring of rib. Would prefer tighter feet. Excellent topline held at all times. This boy is balanced throughout and has potential to really stride out. Unfortunately his movement threw it away today. He had a tendency to throw his elbows and was very erratic on the move. Everything is there to enable him to power round, he just needs some schooling and settling.

NOVICE DOG (3/0) 1 st. Plowman’s Supeta’s Pocketful Of Glory

2 nd. Bromwich’s Rafthouse Kickback

3 rd. Bryan’s Johmar Harlequin

GRADUATE DOG (3/2) 1 st. Merrett’s Xemuti Beamish Boy 3 year old black and rust male. Presents a smart square outline. Chiselled head with correct dark eye and shape. Would prefer a touch more underjaw. Straight front sitting on tight feet. Would prefer slightly longer and better return of upper arm. Chest well let down with tight elbows. Slightly sloping topline leading into correct tailset. Moderate angulated rear, well muscled. He had a tendency to pace, however his handler corrected quickly so show off his fluid movement. Presented and handled well.

LIMIT DOG (3/2) 1 st. Wedbury’s Manzart War Emblem 3 year old black and rust male. Compact, short and square. Strong, masculine, balanced head with dark almond eyes. Straight front with good width, although would prefer tighter feet. Clean neck of good length leading into good layback of shoulder. Would prefer slightly better return of upper arm. Good bone throughout and presented in hard condition. He has a strong, slightly sloping topline which he held when stacked and on the move. Excellent rear angles and tail set. When settled he showed off great drive from behind. He was slightly loose, however this could be down to his excitement.

OPEN DOG (8/3) 1 st . Taylor’s Ch Kreiger’s Foul Play 2 year old black and rust male. When I first saw this lad, I instantly thought WOW. It was a pleasure to put my hands on him. Masculine, elegant, stylish, well muscled and in tip top condition. Beautifully balanced head with everything I look for in a male. Particularly liked his length of muzzle and planes. Good length of neck leading into an excellent front assembly. Fabulous tight feet. Super forechest and depth of chest. Good spring of rib. To be super picky, I would prefer a slightly shorter loin. Quality substance which I find is lacking in our breed at present. Solid topline held at all times. His rear angles were spot on. He really demonstrated how well put together he is on the move. His front extension and drive from behind won him his spot today. He covered the ground effortlessly in harmony with his handler. He really is a fabulous dog and fit for purpose. Was happy to award him BD & RBIS.

2 nd . Jones & Ushakova’s Ch Korifey Vanquish 2 year old black and rust male. Another male I liked very much. He presents a balanced, square, stylish and clean outline. Cracking head with plenty to like. Dark almond eye with keen expression. Superb front assembly which complimented his rear. Lovely tight feet! Tight elbows and good forechest. Strong slightly sloping topline, held at all times. He moved true, coming and going. Expertly handled and presented in the best of condition. I would prefer slightly more of him. All over a quality dog. 3 rd . Jones, Bradley & Ingram’s Ch Jojavik Super Chief JW ShCM

MINOR PUPPY BITCH (1/1) PUPPY BITCH (6/2) 1 st . Bisland’s Krieger’s Highland Fling 9 month old brown and rust bitch. As soon as I saw her, I thought WOW! She was so together for her age. Nothing over or underdone. She has a crisp square outline. Her dark eyes compliment her rich colouring. Her head is long and of correct wedge shape. She gives off an alert expression. I particularly liked her length of muzzle and underjaw. Long strong neck, leading into excellent front assembly. Forechest just right without exaggeration. Elbows close to brisket. Rock solid topline, which she held at all times. Well angulated hindquarters. Presented in top hard condition. Plenty of substance whilst retaining elegance. On the move, she covered the ground effortlessly, foot perfect. Correct reach and drive. Overall a fabulous puppy. Pleased to award her BPB & BPIS

. 2 nd . Wedgbury’s Manzart Xtra Special 10 month old black and rust bitch. Unfortunate today to come up against first. She presents a shapely outline but is very much a baby still. Correct wedge shaped head with dark eyes. She has an alert, yet mischievous expression. Level planes and good length of muzzle. Long, clean neck leading into well placed shoulders. Good angles for and aft. Solid topline. Her chest hasn’t quite dropped fully yet but this will come with time. She was a handful for her handler today, however, she moved really well when settled with plenty of reach and drive. Really nice puppy.

3 rd . Lafford’s Lateagain Wild Heart Avec Sariandobes

JUNIOR BITCH (1/0) 1 st. Luther’s Supeta’s Echos Of Love For Langlore 13 month old brown and rust bitch. I have admired this bitch since seeing her as a puppy. I was not disappointed after getting my hands on her. She oozes quality. Lovely rich dark brown colour with correct tan markings. She has an excellent head of correct proportions. Blunt wedge in shape, clean throughout and dark almond eyes. Strong neck leading into excellent front assembly. She stands on the tightest of cat like feet. Forechest spot on. Chest well let down, elbows close. Strong topline held at all times. Angles are balanced for and aft. She is substantial yet retains elegance. She moves with purpose, displaying the correct reach and drive. True coming and going. Pushed hard in the challenge. Pleased to award her RBB.

YEARLING BITCH (2/0) 1 st. Hutchinson & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Diamonds RForever With Debison JW 18 month old black and rust bitch. Another quality bitch from this kennel. She presents a sharp, square outline. Pleasing head of correct proportions and blunt wedge. Correct almond shaped dark eyes. Neat, well placed ears. Correct front assembly, parallel front with tight feet. Correct depth of chest with strong topline. Short loin. Well angled rear with good bend of stifle. Presented in hard condition. Effortless movement, covering the ground freely.

2 nd. Merrett’s Grafmax Titania 19 month old black and rust bitch. She has a pleasing head with dark almond eye and good expression. Blunt wedge shape. Strong neck leading into well placed shoulders. Would prefer a better return of upper arm. Viewed from the front she is slightly narrow, but has straight parallel legs, standing on the tightest of cat like feet. Chest well dropped, reaching elbows. Short loin. Solid topline held at all times. Moderate rear angles. Would prefer a better tail set. On side profile, she moves well. Slightly close behind when going away. Presented in excellent condition and handled to perfection.

NOVICE BITCH (5/2) 1 st. Bisland’s Kreiger’s Highland Fling

2 nd. Wedgbury’s Manzart Xtra Special

3 rd. Hunt’s Jojavik Express Yourself At Virsco

POST GRADUATE BITCH (6/4) 1 st. Mycroft’s Supeta’s Diamond In The Sky 18 month old black and rust bitch. Litter sister to my yearling bitch winner. Another quality bitch with many of the same attributes of her sister. She is short and square, giving a crisp, feminine outline. Correct shaped head with good proportions, level planes. Dark almond eyes with alert expression. Small high set ears. Correct front assembly. Strong topline held at all times. Her rear angles are perfectly strong, which she demonstrated on the move with her rotary action. She moved freely with purpose and drive.

2 nd. Revell’s Jojavik Midnight Lullaby 21 month old black and rust bitch. Different type to first. Overall a larger bitch. Pretty feminine head with dark almond eyes. Neat well placed ears which she used well. Good length of muzzle and parallel planes. I would prefer a slightly wider head throughout. Well laid shoulders and return of upper arm. When seen from the front, she is slightly wide. Level topline, held at all times. Longer in loin. Moderate rear angles. Presented in good condition. Handled well. Moved OK.

LIMIT BITCH (4/2) 1 st. Brough’s Sharhyste Maid In The Purple For Aniiraz Two and a half year old black and rust bitch. Really stylish bitch. Correct wedge shaped head with dark almond eyes. Good length of muzzle. Strong neck leading into a firm, slightly sloping topline. Good layback of shoulder but would prefer a better return of upper arm. Straight parallel front legs, standing on cat like feet. Well let down chest with close fitting elbows. Well sprung ribs. Moderate rear angles which compliment the front. Good tail set. Presented in tip top condition, well muscled throughout. Fluid movement at all times, true coming and going. The bond between her and her handler was a pleasure to watch. Handled superbly, they moved as one

. 2 nd. Parker’s Tuwos Lyra (IKC) Two year old black and rust bitch. One I have admired ringside. She is short, square and compact. Strong, but feminine, head of correct blunt wedge shape. Loved her length/depth of muzzle and underjaw. Dark almond eyes showing alert expression. Good length of neck, leading into well placed shoulders with excellent return of upper arm. Spot on depth of chest, elbows close. Stood on tight, cat like feet. Firm topline at all times. Powerful rear. Unfortunately today she was not giving her all on the move.

OPEN BITCH 5/4) 1 st. Brannan & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Whole Lotta Rosie With Sharhyste JW 3 and a half year old brown and rust bitch. I have admired this bitch for years and was excited to get my hands on her… she did not disappoint. What an absolute cracker she is. She is short, square and substantial, yet elegant. She is the darkest of brown and in excellent condition. Her head is spectacular. Correct blunt wedge shaped head, viewed from all angles. Excellent proportions, parallel planes. Just loved her length of muzzle. She has a noble expression. Super constructed, perfect angles for and aft. Solid, slightly sloping topline, held at all times. Short loin. She is a taller bitch overall but everything is in proportion and balanced. Her movement is free and effortless. True coming and going. She blew me away on side profile with her reach and amazing drive from behind. Absolutely beautiful bitch who deserves her crown - I hope it comes soon! Pleased to award her BB & BIS.

VETERAN BITCH (3/3)

BEST DOG: Taylor’s Ch Kreiger’s Foul Play

RESERVE BEST DOG: Hutchinson & Mycroft Supeta’s Big Hunk o’Love for Debison

BEST PUPPY DOG: Henderson’s Tuwos Mr Bombastic (RAF NAF)

BEST BITCH: Brannan & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Whole Lotta Rosie With Sharhyste JW

RESERVE BEST BITCH: Luther’s Supeta’s Echos Of Love For Langlore

BEST PUPPY BITCH: Bisland’s Krieger’s Highland Fling

BEST IN SHOW: Brannan & Mycroft’s Supeta’s Whole Lotta Rosie With Sharhyste

JW RESERVE BEST IN SHOW: Taylor’s Ch Kreiger’s Foul Play

BEST PUPPY IN SHOW: Bisland’s Kreiger’s Highland Fling

Judge: Ms Tanya Stansbury (Woodbriar)