Leeds (Ch - 26/07/2026)

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GERMAN SPITZ - KLEIN

Many thanks to the Officers and Committee of Leeds Ch Show for this appointment.  It was a very sunny but windy day but dry.  Thanks to my two stewards who worked extremely hard keeping everything in order on this extremely blustery day (at times).  PD (2 ) 1 Francis  & Pearce Longsdale’s Heart And Soul – 8 month old black.  Balanced in outline, lovely size.  Correct wedged shaped head with good ear set.  Just the right amount of neck, straight front, level topline.  Well bodied for age. Moved well going away but needs to settle in front. 2 Bagshaw’s Bagshire Freddy Flintstone – 6.5 month at first show and taking everything in.  Balanced in outline, pleasing head qualities good pigmentation, good ears.  Just the right amount of body weight, high tailset.  Moved well for one so young. PGD (1) 1 Bagshaw’s Shiva’s Step To Kingdom (imp Bgr) – A headstrong young black/tan male here today, nice size with balanced outline.  Pleasing head and expression, enough ribbing, correct bone and feet, high tailset.  Moved ok going away but had a hackney action in front.  Coat immaculate. LD (1) 1 Hall’s  Crystalclear Bobbee Dazzler Ikc – 2 year old sable male who was a pleasing size, make and shape.  Correct head proportions, with broad skull, well placed eyes and correct ear set.  Good pigment, correct bite.  Well off for bone and body substance, good small, tight feet.  Moved ok, coat very well presented. OD (4,1) 1  Pearce  & Francis Ch Biggi Best Beast With Longsdale (imp Lav)  - 3 year old black boy he outshone everything here today hence CC and BOB.  He is the correct size, balanced in outline.  He has a lovely head with the correct width of skull, wedge shaped, with moderate stop.  He has well set dark eyes and well set, erect ears.  He has just the right amount of neck, good front assembly with small tight feet.  He has a good topline, correct ribbing and high tailset.  He has just the right amount of angulation both front and rear.  He moved soundly both ways.  His double coat was immaculately presented. 2 Andrew’s  Ch Claran Edge Of Glory – this male was smaller than my class winner but was still balanced in outline.  He is very short and compact.  He has a masculine head, correct wedge shape, good ribbing and high tailset.  Moved ok, coat well presented. 3 Moore’s  Dream Team Stars Irresistibly Black (imp Bgr) VD (1) 1 Jackson & Minshall Ch Perrymere Just Bertie – this 9 year old cream boy was in excellent overall condition for his age. His coat was full and immaculate.  He has a lovely head with very alert expression, correct width to skull, excellent pigmentation, good eye shape and correct high set ears.  Enough body and bone with good tight feet.  He kept his topline at all times, he has a high tailset.  He moved well at one with handler, coat again is immaculate. RCC. PB (1) 1 Andrew’s Claran Enchanted – 8 month old pale gold girl who was full of confidence and was a really sound mover.  She has a feminine head of correct shape she was alert responding to her handler.  She has just the right amount of neck, well made front assembly, good ribbing, just the right amount of body, good tailset.  Coat maturing nicely.  Best Puppy. PGB (1) 1 Beck’s  Rosco’s Breeze – At nearly 2 years old this sable girl with black mask had a balanced outline.  She was feminine throughout.  She is well constructed under her immaculate coat with just the right amount of body and bone.  She moved well both ways. OB (4,2) 1 Hickson’s  Ch Claran Court Of Delights At Kichigai – This nearly 3 year old gold girl was in full coat today which was beautifully presented.  Her head is delightful with good pigment and dark expressive eyes with good ear set.  She is well boned throughout but not overdone.  She has good ribbing and held her topline at all times, her tailset is high.  She moved soundly both ways.  CC 2 Francis’  Ir Ch Longsdale No More Drama – This is a lovely black bitch of correct make and shape but unfortunately she has left her coat at home today.  She has a lovely wedge shaped head just the right amount of stop with lovely ears.  She has the good bone and substance throughout yet still feminine, good feet.  She moved soundly.  RCC.

Gillian Marley