LKA (Ch - 12/12/2021)

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LKA

NEC, Birmingham

Sunday 12 December 2021

It was an honour to be asked to judge German Spitz Mittels at LKA. I would like to thank the Committee, Stewards and all that entered for making it a great and memorable day. Both my Dog and Bitch CC winners I have admired since puppies and have followed their progress from the ringside over the years. It was pleasing to find that they did not disappoint me once I went over them on the table. I was very pleased with my Best of Breed and congratulate him for a faultless display in the Group Ring. He is an excellent example of this wonderful breed of ours.

I hope everybody has a safe Christmas and New Year and that you are all able to fulfill your goals and expectations in the forthcoming show season next year.

Again, I would just like to take this opportunity to remind exhibitors of both Mittels and Kleins as to the preparation of your dog’s coats for the Show Ring. Quote from the KC Breed Standard. “This is not a trimmed breed and evidence of trimming and shaping, other than tidying of feet, anal area and legs below the hocks, is unacceptable.”

GERMAN SPITZ - MITTEL JUDGE – ADRIAN CHAMBERS (MUSIQUE)

Best of Breed 6091 Ch. Izlou Shiver Me Timbers
Res Best of Breed 6102 Nosregor Lullabye
DCC 6091 Ch. Izlou Shiver Me Timbers
RDCC 6101 Ch. Longsdales Rebel Rouser at Cwrtafon JW
BCC 6102 Nosregor Lullabye
RBCC 6097 Pufstuf Kiss Da Paw
Best Puppy 6088 Claran Blue Galaxy
Best Veteran 6089 Ch. Dagsljus against All Odds at Claran (Swed Imp)

Class 1784 Minor Puppy Dog (1:0a)
1. 6106 Nosregor Hercules (Rogerson) A flashy 7 month old black and white parti, well presented in good condition, good wedged shaped head, correct bite and ear Carriage, square in profile and well off for bone, lively temperament, full of character, moved freely around the ring.

Class 1785 Puppy Dog (2:0a)
1. 6098 Dacfolke Artic Alupine at Pufnstuf (Hall) An 11 month old, grey sable, good wedge shaped head, correct bite and ear carriage, level backline and high tailset. Moved well in side profile but close and erratic at the back, he needs to tighten up on the move, hopefully will improve with maturity. BPD
2. 6103 Nosregor Phoenix (Rogerson) A 7 month old black and white parti. I note this is the brother to the MPD who had similar qualities but not the substance and only time will tell if he is to catch up with him. He has a pleasing well balanced head with correct erect ear and dentition. Good reach of neck, level backline and high tailset, very happy on the move which led to him moving quite ungainly at times around the ring.

Class 1786 Junior Dog (0:0a)

Class 1787 Post Graduate Dog (2:1a)
1. 6105 Nosregor in The Land of Myth (Rogerson) A 20 month old brown male, correct eye shape and ear set, alert expression, correct pigment for coat colour. Nice shape and well balanced outline, needs to mature in head. In good coat condition, handled and moved well just needs to tighten up in the front.

Class 1788 Limit Dog (0:0a)

Class 1789 Open Dog (5:0a)
1. 6091 Ch. Izlou Shiver Me Timbers (Barnes & King) A very stylish 2 year old black male, presented in excellent condition, a pleasing well balanced head, well placed ears and alert expression; good reach of neck, level firm topline and moved with drive and purpose. This boy has very good ring presence and was handled well, he stood out above the rest to take the top honors. DCC BOB (Shortlisted in the Utility Group)
2. 6101 Ch. Longsdale Rebel Rouser at Cwrtafon (Roberts, Pearce & Francis) A 3 year old black male of good substance, good strong head shape, alert, correct bite and ear carriage, presented in good condition and moved soundly around the ring. However, on occasion he has a tendency to stand long and unbalanced which spoils the overall picture. The handler could possibly get more out of this dog by correcting this trait. RDCC
3. 6107 Ch. Fisherbloom Black Shamen with Nosregor (Rogerson & Mullholland)
4. 6099 Jansanleis Polar Express to Pomkins (Moir)
5. 6093 Melitabe Super Trouper (Bennett)

Class 1790 Veteran Dog (1:1a)

Class 1791 Minor Puppy Bitch (3:0a)
1. 6100 Cwrtafon Peris (Innes) A very pretty outgoing 8 month old orange sable female, well presented in good condition, a pleasing well balanced head with small erect ears and correct dentition, good reach of neck and level topline. Good coat of correct texture, moved well in side profile.
2. 6096 Nosregor Cassiopeia at Shelayne (Fitton) A medium sized sable bitch, very feminine head well set dark eyes and well placed ears, in good coat, stands slightly longer in body that is ideal but moved well when settled.
3. 6108 Nosregor Vega Over Trebettyn (Williams & Rogerson)

Class 1792 Puppy Bitch (1:0a)
1. 6087 Claran Blue Aurora (Andrew) A 11 month old sable female who has a pleasing well balanced head with correct erect ear and dentition. Good reach of neck, slightly long in back and high tailset, very happy on the move which led to her moving quite ungainly at times around the ring.

Class 1793 Junior Bitch (1:0a)
1. 6088 Claran Blue Galaxy (Andrew) An 11 month old blue sable bitch presented in excellent condition. Very nice head shape super ears well set. good pigment and eye shape, good overall body balance with well set tail. Firm rear quarters, good bone. Most feminine young lady that just need to tighten a shade in front. A neat, brisk mover with a particularly good side gate. One to watch for the future. Well handled and presented. BPB & BP

Class 1794 Post Graduate Bitch (2:0a)
1. 6086 Fisherbloom Talk of The Town (Adams) A well presented, 20 month old black bitch, a correct feminine wedge shaped head, small erect ears and alert dark almond shaped eyes, clean neck well into shoulders, slightly long in profile, strait coming and going and moved well in side action.
2. 6090 Kelham One Love (Rolleston) A medium sized 21 month old black bitch, with a pleasing head and good shaped eye, well ribbed and good tailset, Moved well in side profile but close coming and going.

Class 1795 Limit Bitch (2:0a)
1. 6097 Pufnstuf Kiss Da Paw (Hall) A lively 2 year old medium size black bitch with good qualities, a pleasing head, lovely expression, correct pigment, ears set good and alert. Good length of neck leading into well set shoulders. Tailset high and well carried, Good coat of correct texture. Sound moving from all directions but slightly on the long side which probably aided her brisk, effortless gait around the ring. RBCC
2. 6092 Izlou Mustard Been Love (Barnes & King) An 18 month old medium size black bitch with good qualities, a pleasing head, lovely expression, correct pigment, ears set good and alert. Good length of neck leading into well set shoulders. Tailset high and well carried, Coat of correct texture. Moved well in side profile but close coming and going around the ring.

Class 1796 Open Bitch (3:1a)
1. 6102 Nosregor Lullabye (Rogerson) A 2 year old black bitch, that possesses some very good qualities, lovely feminine wedge shaped head and expression with small erect ears, correct pigment and dentition. Strong neck of good length but not overdone, leading into a firm level topline. Tailset high and well feathered, correct coat. A neat, brisk mover with a particularly good front and side gate. Well handled and presented. BCC RBOB
2. 6094 Clamer’s Little Banshee at Kitsune (Chapman) A lively 3 year old black bitch with good qualities, a pleasing head, lovely expression, correct pigment, ears set good and alert. Good length of neck leading into well set shoulders. Tailset high and well carried, Profuse coat of correct texture. Moved well in side profile but close coming and going.

Class 1797 Veteran Bitch (1:0a)
1. 6089 Ch. Dagsljus Against All Odds At Claran (Swed Imp) This 9 year old orange sable lady still has not lost any of her sparkle. A pleasing head, lovely expression, correct pigment, ears set good and alert. Compact body, level topline, tailset and carriage, good coat texture. Moved well, A real credit to her owners, her exuberance would put some youngsters to shame. BV
Judge - Mr Adrian Chambers (Musique)