Judges Critique – Chippenham & District Open Show 3rd April 2022

Bolognese Puppy 1st Thatcher, B T & C. Kobanyal Phelyhes Odin with Devonia (Imp Hun) NAF TAF. BP A lovely youngster, good proportions, nice overall profile- good reach of neck into well placed shoulders. Moved with style. 2nd Whateley, Mr M & Mrs D. Lyckalotte Enzo Ferrari at Arkadian Another nicely sized youngster, with again a good shape and movement, a tricky decision between 1 and 2, both placings have equally lots to like. 3rd Mcardell, Mrs H. Lycklotte Gianluca at Phendelle Junior 1st Thatcher, B T & C. Devonia’s Calabria A well-presented, pretty bitch, with a well-proportioned head and correctly textured flocked coat. Moved beautifully around the ring, maintaining a nice level topline and good tail carriage. 2nd Mcardell, Mrs H Moorhey Abrielle at Phendelle NAF TAF Pretty lady, well-made throughout, portraying a level topline when on the move. Preferred the movement of winner. Limit 1st Whateley, Mr M & Mrs D. Belstown Beloved Amee at Arkadian BOB Yet another lovely young lady, of super-size. Correct coat texture, pleasing head, and nice pigmentation. Well balanced throughout. Moved soundly. Just had the edge today. 2nd Towers, Mrs J Ocio Do Lusiadas with Enjanicka Pretty bitch, good coat texture, and well-proportioned throughout, moved well. Unlucky to meet 1 today. Open 1st Towers, Mrs J. Enjanicka Evening Emerald RBOB This lady oozes quality, the most beautiful of heads, exceptionally well balanced throughout, good width of skill, lovely action on the move and in immaculate condition. Overall, a lovely picture – pushed hard for BOB. 2nd Whateley, Mr M & Mrs D. Arkadian Marcus Maximus A lovely shape, well-made throughout, pleasing depth of chest and spring of rib, good coat texture. Moved freely.

Amber Henshaw.