Midland Counties (Ch - 24/10/2025)

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I would like to thank Midland Counties for the opportunity to judge. Special thanks to my steward who was exceptional in ensuring the effectiveness of the ring. I would like to convey my gratitude to all the owners and exhibitors for their entries and for the wonderful sportsmanship.  
Mittel 
Puppy Dog (3,3) 1. Hewett’s Spellcast Ive Got The Look. Impressive masculine brown male, presented in harsh coat. Well-proportioned head, wedge of good length using his ears with great effect that gave overall pleasing expression.  Flowing lay of shoulder and enough forechest. Well ribbed with a good tuck up. Well off for bone and standing on tight feet. Moved straight and with drive from all aspects. No doubt will go on to higher awards.  (BD & BPiB)). 2. Pollen’s Tispitza’s Midnight Ritual Another quality puppy. Slightly smaller frame than 1st. Loved his expression, correct oval eye with the darkest of pigmentation. Standing square with good angulation throughout with good ribbing. Powered around the ring holding his topline. 3. Rogerson’s Tispitza’s Damned by Rumour with Nosregor 
Junior  Dog (1,1) 1. Huntley’s Ciasman Ala Droppaa Mun Tunnelmaa (IMP Fin). Young black that is maturing and growing into himself. Typical head with good pigment. Overall assembly was good with moderate angulation throughout. Enough bone and good tight feet. Developing in muscle.  
Post Graduate Dog (2,1). 1. Taylor’s Tispitza’s Unbreakable Vow. Impressive Cream boy now fully matured in full harsh coat with a full mane. Balanced head with good wedge to the foreface. Great expression and using his ears with effect. A little longer in body but not overdone. Tail set high with ample feathering. Moved straight coming and going when he settled.    
Open Dog (2,2). 1. Taylor’s Tispitza’s Futterwacken (RBD) Appealing head and expression with the darkest of pigment. He used his ears focussing on his handler.  Standing square on the tightest of feet. Great muscle tone moving soundly with a brisk gait.   Would have liked a little more coat to complete the picture but took the class on movement.  2. Rogerson’s Cadasaro Georgie with Nosregor (IKC) Another eye-catching quality male. Alert expression, with correct dimensions, enough stop and a clear wedge to the foreface. Compact with good ribbing and not overdone angulation. Well off for bone. Moved soundly.  
Special Beginners Dog (2,2). 1. Pollen’s Tispitza’s Midnight Ritual (Repeat). 2. Huntley’s Ciasman Ala Droppaa Mun Tunnelmaa (IMP Fin) (Repeat).  
Puppy Bitch (1,1). 1. Fitton’s Shelayne’s Celebration (RBB) Eye-catching youngster. Feminine throughout with the prettiest of heads and alert expression. Solid pigment, pleasing eye shape and typical head with enough stop. A little longer set in body, with ample rear angulation. High tail set curling over the back accentuated by her colouring. Good feet and moved purposefully straight and true. (RBB) 
Open Bitch (3,3). 1. Taylor’s Tispitza’s Avada Kedavra (C).   The most appealing and feminine of heads where nothing is overdone. Good pigment, eye shape, ear set and correct ratio. Well put together with flowing shoulders. Compact in body well ribbed with moderate angulation front and rear. Good tail set to complete the picture. Standing square, on tight feet with ample bone. Well-muscled moving briskly and cleanly from all angles. No hesitation in awarding BB & BoB. My favourite of the day. 2. Fitton’s Nosregor Cassiopeia at Shelayne. Feminine throughout. Typical in head construction, oval eye shape and dark pigment, used ears to effect enhancing expression. Flowing shoulder assembly, well ribbed with  developed loin.  High set tail curling over her back. Well-conditioned coat. Moved cleanly with drive around the ring.