North Of England Pekingese Club Open Show

8^th February 2009

Thanks to everyone for a nice entry with quality dogs present making for a pleasant day. The show was well organised and I know lots of hard work had gone into it. I feel it was a privilege to be offered the opportunity to judge a club show and greatly appreciate it.

Puppy Dog (2,1)

1^st Clanese Love Child

A well grown dog puppy of good type, head OK with and expressive well set eyes, short neck, true well boned front, carried a good coat of the correct texture which was well presented, well set tail, moved well. Best Puppy Dog and Reserve Best Puppy in Show.

Junior Dog (4,2)

1^st Palacegarden Osric

A quality youngster just out of puppy, very good broad head with a wide under-jaw. Muscular neck into well laid shoulders, well boned front with tight elbows, well developed body, good hindquarters, well set tail, topped off with a good textured coat that was presented to advantage. He moved with style presenting a good outline. Pushed his kennel mate hard but had to be content with Res Best Dog today.

2^nd Cairns Cerang Leo

Another quality boy did not quite have the front of the winner, typical head and expression, short neck, good bone for size, still needs to develop in body and hindquarters, moved well, without any hesitation.

Graduate Dog (1, 1)

1^st Kybourne The Black Sphinx

This black boy stood alone but was worthy of his first placing, expressive head and eye, true front with a well developed fore chest, good bone, well set tail, not as cooperative on the move as he could have been.

Post Graduate Dog (6, 3)

A difficult class as the first was not as well off for body as the second but the second was reluctant on the move and this cost him the class.

1^st Pascan Play it Hot

A quality dog of good breed type, good eye and expression, short neck onto well laid shoulders, he could carry more body to advantage, well set tail which he carried well, in good coat. He came into his own on the move and this won him the class.

2^nd Palace Garden Fergus of Finfhorn

This boy is a size larger than the winner and again is of good type, nice head with a large eye, true front with good bone, he carried a lovely body and was presented in good coat and condition. He was a little reluctant on the move and this cost him the class.

3^rd Kybourne Eastern Mandarin

Limit Dog (2,1)

1^st Gelier Prince Charming

This dog gave a good outline on the table, large head with true expression, good eye placement, front Ok, correct bone, good topline, could carry more body to advantage, moved well.

Open Dog (6,3)

1^st Palacgarden Mccafferty

A quality dog with a lovely head well set eyes that were so dark, broad under-jaw, short neck into well laid shoulders, well developed fore chest, tight elbows. Good body properties and well muscled hindquarters. Super textured coat that was well presented. He moved with great dignity and style to win Best Dog and Best in Show . As point interest his delightful daughter was reserve Best Bitch and Best Puppy in Show so he is passing his qualities on. Well done.

2^nd Bramblefiedls Henry Higgins

A larger dog that was in tip top condition, true front with good bone, well developed body, well constructed hindquarters, maybe carrying just a little too much coat for me but it was of the correct texture and well presented. He has a nice head and expression, not quite the animation of the winner on the move.

3^rd Gelier Price Charming

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,1)

1^st Livinda Miss Malone

As she entered the ring she caught my eye for her great ring presence which is rare in one so young. Super wide head, flat between the ears, short neck , good front that is well developed for her age, good bone and feet, well sprung ribs and good body, well developed hindquarters, good tail set, true on the move, and to top this a super coat that was presented to perfection. She pushed the open winner hard for Best Bitch but had to give way to maturity but it was a close decision. Pleased to award her Best Bitch and Best Puppy in Show. I shall follow her progress with great interest, good luck for the future.

Puppy Bitch (3,0)

1^st Livinda Misty Morning

Sister to the winner of the last class and again another from the top drawer, good head and expression, short neck, quality bone and good feet, well developed body, in good coat that was again well presented, moved well presenting a good outline.

2^nd Pascan Phoxglove

Unlucky to meet the winner who is better off for body at this stage. She is a shade smaller than the winner but so well proportioned, lovely head and eye, well set ears, good neck and shoulder, true front, needs to mature in body but I’m sure this will come with age. Good coat of the correct texture. Moved well carrying herself confidently for one so young.

3^rd Adventura Shakira By Kybourne

Junior Bitch (4,0)

1^st Alambra Purple Fancy

Nice bitch with a super head, large expressive eyes, and strong neck into well laid shoulders, good front with strong legs, good outline and tail set, in lovely coat and mane that was of a good texture, well muscled hindquarters. Moved well.

2^nd Palacegarden Liberty

Another quality bitch similar to the winner, good head and expression, very good front and bone, carrying a good body with well developed hindquarters, in super coat that was well presented, not as cooperative on the move as the winner and this cost her the class.

3^rd Sushima Rock’n Roll

Graduate Bitch (4,2)

1^st Bah Bah

Black bitch who’s colour was very good, an expressive head, good eye, short neck, front OK, adequate bone for her size, good coat texture and tailset, she was very active on the move and this won her this class.

2^nd Gelier Swan Queen

This girl would not co operate on the move and it cost her the class. Expressive head with good eye placement, strong neck, well placed shoulders, good body and coat but not happy on the move.

Post Graduate Bitch (2,0)

1^st Brentoy Destiny’s Child

Nice type of bitch with a good head, true front, carried a good body although could be a tad shorter, good bone and feet, good hindquarters and tailset, in good coat that was well presented, moved well.

2^nd Bah Bah

Limit Bitch (2,2)

Open Bitch (2, 1)

1^st Alambra Divahaven Posh Madam

This 3yrs bitch stood alone but this did not detract from her many qualities. Large expressive head with well set dark eyes, strong short neck into well placed shoulders, good fore-chest, good rib and body, well muscled hindquarters which she used to advantage. Well set and carried tail. In good coat of the correct texture that was well presented. She came into her own on the move and presented a lovely picture, I was pleased to award her Best Bitch in good company and Reserve Best In Show. Well done.

Special Beginners Dog or Bitch (3,1)

1^st Gelier Prince Charming

2^nd Gelier Swan Queen

Special Open Bred by Exh Dog or Bitch (4,0)

1^st Gelier Prince Charming

2^nd Gelier Swan Queen

Special Open Not Bred By Exh Dog or Bitch ( 3,2)

1^st Alambra Purple Passion

Another nice type of bitch with a typical head, dark well placed eye giving a good expression. Well constructed front with good feet, carrying a good body, well set tail, good hindquarters. She was presented in good coat of the correct texture. A little reluctant on the move but did enough to win this class.

Special Open Black/B&T/Parti Colour Dog/ Bitch (4,2)

1^st Dratsum Midnight Belle to Binglui

This black bitch scored over the second on head properties, expressive head with well set eyes and ears, short neck, good bone for size, good rib and body, coat of good colour and texture, agile on the move which won her this class.

2^nd Kybourne The Black Sphinx .

Special Open Any Other Colour Dog/Bitch (1,0)

1^st Lorphil Mingyue Guang

This boy was not happy on the move but did sufficient. Good overall picture, nice head with a well set eye, short strong neck, carried a good body, well presented coat of the correct texture. His tail set is correct and he carried it well despite not wanting to move!

Veteran Dog or Bitch (5,3)

1^st Pascan Proof Positive

A lovely boy of 7 years who is very nice to go over. Very good head and eye, strong neck, super body properties, well constructed hindquarters and tailset, he moved well but was a little lazy with his tail, overall he presented a good picture.

2^nd Shawmar Mischief Maker of Philcourt

Another old boy enjoying his day out. Large head with bright eyes, good body and bone. Coat of good texture that was well presented, he did use his tail on the move and looked as though he enjoyed his outing.

Special Open Stakes Dog or Bitch (4,2)

1^st Gelier Prince Charming

2^nd Kybourne Majestic Mandarin

This boy lost out to the winner on the move. Balanced head and expression, strong body properties, good bone for size, presented in good coat and condition.

David Guy (Judge)