North of England Pekingese Championship Show

Saturday 5^th July 2008

I would like to thank the officers and committee for giving me the opportunity to judge my first Pekingese Championship show. It was indeed a privilege to be able to go over such a wonderful selection of 68 dogs from an entry of 90. The venue in the North East provides exhibitors and spectators with ample car parking, a large ring and first class hospitality.

The Secretary, Miss Mallows, is to be congratulated on providing all exhibitors with individual gifts on entry to the show and excellent catering. There was a friendly atmosphere all day where all class winners were applauded. My thanks must also go to my good friends, Jeff and Sheila Hindle, acting as extremely efficient stewards.

Minor Puppy dog (4, 1 absent)

1^st Cairns CERANG LEO

Smart, well-balanced r/bm dog that has the most beautiful large, lustrous, dark eyes, giving a pleasing expression. He has a broad skull, wide muzzle, long well feathered ears and large, open nostrils. Short, thick, heavily boned forelegs, tight at the elbow with well laid back shoulders allowed this pup to move well. He has a typical free, rolling gait. His top coat is coarse with a rich red colouring. This pup picked up heavy.

2^nd Bartrim TRIMBAR MIRACLE MAN

Pale fawn b/m with a large head, short neck and sturdy well-built body. However he was much lighter when picked up than first.

3^rd Kane YAKEE ALBERTO

Puppy dog (3, 0 absent)

1^st Livesey LIVANDA GIOVANNI

The first impression this youngster gives suggests that he must be assured of a very rosy future. Correct size, his body is short, distinctly heavier in front than behind and has a well-sprung ribcage with level topline. Large, dark lustrous eyes accentuate his large head and broad skull. His coat was immaculately prepared as were all from these exhibitors.

2^nd Davenport GREYPORT JEFFERSON

Another extremely attractive pup, just preferred the better shoulder placement and tighter elbows of the first. He is well coated without obscuring his shapely body, his head is large with round, dark eyes.

3^rd Lamb JULAN-YAP FAVOURITE TIPPLE

Junior dog (8, 2 absent)

A lovely class to judge with all three placed being able to change places on another day.

1^st Macdonald GUZMAC MISTER MIDNITE

Mature black dog, stylish, short-backed that made an immediate impression on entering the ring. Long, straight coat is in excellent condition. Short, thick, heavily boned forelegs with good tight elbows. His movement was a joy to watch as he responded to his owners every wish. He also picked up heavy.

2^nd Offiler & Mays STSANJA I’M TELLING YOU

An extremely glamorous boy with a lovely head, beautiful large, dark, round eyes and shapely body. His coat, of the correct texture, is in excellent condition. He, too, moved very well indeed.

3^rd Smith PALACEGARDEN BAROQUE

Graduate dog (7, 0 absent)

1^st Livesey LIVANDA SAN-ETO

10 month old b/m fawn that is so correct in all departments, darkest of nose pigment and pigmentation around his large, dark, lustrous eyes. He has a beautiful, large head, broad, flat skull with plenty of width between his ears. Well sprung ribcage, correct front, short, level back. Short Neck with well laid back shoulders. His tail is well set and carried tightly over his back. Glamorous coat in excellent condition. Best Puppy in show.

2^nd Risbey PASCAN PLAY IT HOT

A 19 mth old that could benefit from more body weight. This young dog has the loveliest head and expression. Superb, large dark eyes, blackest of nose pigment. Well-feathered ears, set correctly. Good body shape, nice neck and shoulders leading into a level top-line both standing and on the move. A lovely size for his age.

3^rd Thornley SWANKIPAUSE EDUARDO

Post Graduate dog (8, 1 absent)

1^st Pemberton & McNamara LYNBANK MR BRIGHTSIDE

A well deserved Res. CC winner, this self-masked cream dog is the ultimate in soundness. A small, well-balanced dog, thick set with a short neck and body, broad skull and large, open nostrils. He has heavily boned forelegs, tight elbows and well laid back shoulders. He is not overly coated, what he has is of the correct texture and displays a profuse mane forming a cape around his short neck. This dog’s overall shape and movement was a joy to see. He responded so well to his owner/ handler.

2^nd Smith PALACEGARDEN McCAFFERTY

My first impression was that this boy was to be my class winner, unfortunately he did not pick up as heavy as first nor did he have the winner’s overall soundness. However he is a most pleasing dog of the correct size with a good head and large, dark eyes. His coat was an attractive colour and he sired the minor puppy winner.

3^RD Bartrim SWANKIPAUSE ENRICO AT TRIMBAR

Limit dog (7, 1 absent)

Again a lovely class with a difficult decision between all three placed. I am quite sure that the winner will gain that elusive third CC in the near future.

1^st Grant SUSHIMA DRESSED IN BLACK

Such a sound, well balanced black with an attractive broad head and pleasing expression. This dog aims to please and stands on four good legs that are heavily boned at the front and lighter at the rear. His positive movement comes from a correctly constructed body. He picks up heavy.

2^nd Morley & Box JIDORAN RODRIGUEZ

A most attractive young dog who has plenty of time on his side to mature. He has a short body, level topline with moderately turned stifles. His front construction is good, allowing plenty of heart room between his deep chest. Lovely, broad head, large, dark lustrous eyes and plenty of ear feathering.

3^rd Offiler STSANJA THE MAN THAT GOT AWAY.

Open dog (5, 2 absent)

1^st Parkin & Lee CLIFFVIEW SECOND TIME ROUND

C.C. winner & B.I.S. This 3 yr old just gets better every time I see him. For me, he displays an overall totally balanced picture. His small stature, thick-set appearance and large, shallow head portray the breed standard. His long, straight coat, whilst not excessive, is in excellent condition and shows off his distinct waist and profuse mane extending beyond his shoulders. These are well laid back and fit tightly into his body. His head is lovely to look at with his dark, lustrous eyes sparkling, level lips and firm underjaw. His movement was the best on the day, displaying the typical slow, rolling gait that one could expect from a soundly constructed animal.

2^nd Morley & Box JIDORAN ANTONIO

A younger dog of almost 19 mths and of a similar type to 2^nd in the previous class. Much of my remarks would be similar. These exhibitors dogs are well schooled and immaculately presented.

3^rd Hefferman TONBUK BEANO OF MEZRAB

Minor Puppy bitch (8, 2 abs)

1^st Offiler & Mays STSANJA GIMME GIMME GIMME

This attractively marked pup is so well grown and constructed it was a pleasure to judge her. She has a lovely head, with large, dark round expressive eyes and long ear fringing. Her body is short, with ample spring of rib and the most beautifully prepared coat. Her movement was first class for such a youngster. Her handler certainly knows how to get the very best from her. Best Puppy bitch.

2^nd Johnson ALAMBRA INK-LE-NATION

Black, with a well prepared coat, loveliest of eyes and large shallow head. Correct body shape, again with a good spring of rib. Tight elbows fitting very well into short body.

3^rd Puttick PENDENRAH BEATRICE LILLIE WITH LAREDGE

Puppy bitch (3, 1 abs)

1^st Macdonald GUZMAC BLACK ROSE

This black bitch presents a very well balanced picture, she moved soundly both ways and picked up heavier than 2^nd in class. Large head with a broad skull and flat between the ears. Large, expressive eyes, level lips and short heavily boned front legs.

2^nd Smith PALACEGARDEN LIBERTY

B/m fawn with a beautiful head and expression, large, round dark eyes and in pleasing coat. Her movement mirrored her correct construction. Just preferred the texture of 1^st ‘s coat.

3^rd Allen JULAN-YAP MY WORLD

Junior Bitch (1, 0 abs)

1^st Parkin & Lee CLIFFVIEW IT MUST BE LOVE

It is always difficult when there is only one in a class, however this small red b/m bitch deserved her placing. An attractive young bitch with beautiful eyes. Strong forequarters and well sprung rib cage. Coarse coat that was very well presented.

Graduate bitch (3, 1 abs)

1^st Langelier GELIER SWAN QUEEN

Broad, shallow head with very nice, dark eyes. Pleasing type, just needs time to develop in body.

2^nd Pemberton & McNamara LYNBANK ROCK ‘N ROLL QUEEN

An attractive red b/m, shorter in back than 1^st and again has time on her side to further develop in body.

Post Graduate bitch (2, 0 abs)

1^st Marina TOYGLENN MY PARADE IS MARINBOX

Total soundness and very good breed type made this red b/m bitch so appealing to be awarded the Res. CC. She is short in back, has an excellent spring of rib, short neck and very good shoulder placement with tight elbows. Attractive head and expression.

2^nd Thornley SWANKIPAUSE TICKETY BOO

A much older bitch, slightly longer in back and not moving as well as 1^st. Heavier coated and obviously feeling the heat.

Limit bitch (10, 3 abs)

Three, beautiful bitches headed this class, all displaying excellent breed type.

1^st Johnson ALAMBRA DIVAHAVEN POSH MADAM

An elegant, unexaggerated and well balanced b/m fawn bitch whose movement was a joy to watch. On the move she holds a level topline and carries her tail so correctly. She has the loveliest of heads, large with plenty of width and large, round lustrous eyes. Short in the back and one of the best shoulder placements and tight elbows in the entry today. Her coat was immaculately prepared, is of the correct texture and does not obscure her body shape. CC winner & Res. B.I.S.

2^nd Puttick LIVANDA LADY LOLA

Dark b/m brindle seriously considered for the res. CC; she too is an attractively made bitch with pretty eyes giving a lovely expression. Short body, level topline and really good movement.

3^rd Bartrim TRIMBAR SILENT WITNESS

Open bitch (6, 4 abs)

1^st Offiler & Mays SWANKIPAUSE SPINNINAROUND AT STSANJA

Well-balanced bitch with a glorious expression. Excellent bone, picking up heavy.

She has a large, shallow head, lustrous eyes and very good construction.

2^nd Heffernan TONBUK FASHION QUEEN OF MEZRAB

This small bitch was not in the best of coats today.

Special Beginners D/B (2, 1 abs)

1^st Langelier GELIER PRINCE CHARMING

Short backed dog, unplaced in his previous class. Pleasing head and in good coat.

Special Open, bred by Exhibitor D/B (5, 1 abs)

1^st Montrose KYBOURNE MAJESTIC MANDARIN

Mature, attractive dog that moved out well. He has a broad, shallow head with a lovely expression. His coat was well prepared.

2^nd Davenport GREYPORT STAR VICTORIA

A most attractive red b/m 11 mth old pup. Such a pity that the exhibitors chose not to come back into the ring to challenge for BPIS.

3^rd Langelier GELIER PRINCE CHARMING

Special Open, not bred by Exhibitor D/B (5, 2abs)

1^st Tilsed CH. ALAMBRA PURPLE TULIP

My first impression of this absolutely beautiful bitch was that she could certainly be a strong contender for top honours. She is so full of breed type, has an immaculately presented coat that could be a lesson to all and her initial movement was slow and dignified. Her head with glorious large, round eyes is broad with large open nostrils. She won two classes but unfortunately in the challenge she just did not move as well as the younger bitches.

2^nd Heffernan TONBUK MARGRETTA

Attractive headed bitch, but her coat was not at its best today.

3^rd Carpenter STSANJA FLY WITHOUT WINGS

Special Open, Black, B/T or Particolour D/B (4, 2 abs)

1^st Jerrison HOLINCA BLACK TAN TA LIZA

Slightly taller on the leg than most today, however this black bitch had an attractive head and better nose placement than 2^nd. Her movement was okay.

2^nd Holt KYBOURNE THE BLACK SPHINX

Special Open AOC D/B (1)

1^st Heffernan TONBUK RANDOLPH OF MEZRAB

A most attractive rich coat colour, pity he didn’t enjoy showing inside the hall.

Veteran D/B

1^st Carpenter STSANJA FLY WITHOUT WINGS

8 yr old dog in very good coat, slightly longer in back, won this class on his pleasing front construction and easy movement.

2^nd Courtney GUZMAC TALK OF THE TOWN AT PHILCOURT

A dog that I have judged before, smaller in stature than 1^st but does not move as easily.

3^rd Thornley YAKEE ENCHANTED EVENING AT SWANKIPAUSE

Special Open, Edgar Lambert Memorial Stakes (4, 0 abs)

1^st Tilsed CH. ALAMBRA PURPLE TULIP

2^ND Langelier GELIER PRINCE CHARMING

3^RD Montrose KYBOURNE EASTERN MANDARIN

Lorraine Gillhespy Judge