2022 Championship Show FCI Critiques

Best In Show Twilight Canine Country Club FCI Show

FCI Show Critiques

26 March 2022

Group 1 – Mrs Lynn Harrison (SA)

Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs)

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Ellagant Covert Surveillance
*Exhibit Number*	25	*Breed*	Australian Shepherd
Excellent breed type this three-year-old bitch shone upon entering the ring with good head proportions with ears well set and facing forward. Slightly longer than height, medium size. Well angulated in both forequarter and hindquarter, this exhibit had strong oval bone with a level, firm topline, lovely animation and expression. Excelled in her ground covering, effortless movement, her overall profile was a stand out.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Pukawidgee The Moon in Winter
*Exhibit Number*	65	*Breed*	Border Collie
This 1.5-year-old bitch of excellent breed type, was also very impressive upon entering the ring, showing gracefulness and perfect balance. Lovely, strong but feminine head with well placed ears which were used well. Lovely dark eye, well angulated forequarter with good prosternum. Well boned, good body length to leg ratio, well turned stifles with short thick hocks. Excellent ground covering movement, lowering head on the move and flattening out when in full stride, with minimum lift to the feet.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Landmaster Show No Mercy
*Exhibit Number*	6	*Breed*	Australian Cattle Dog
Three-year-old male, strong and compact of excellent breed type. Head strong and masculine, with well-set ears and dark eye. Well angulated forequarter and hindquarter, good depth of chest. Good top-line leading to slight slope to croup and low set on tail. Moved with purpose and I was so pleased to award third place.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Gr Ch Kalan Spirit In The Sky PT
*Exhibit Number*	15	*Breed*	Australian Kelpie
Three-and-a-half-year-old dog of excellent breed type. Very alert with good head proportions and fox-like expression, correct length of neck and ruff. Well angulated forequarter and well-muscled hindquarter, good brush to tail. Good bone, tight feet and lovely reach and drive on the move.

Group 2 – Mr Geoffrey Blyth (TAS)

Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Gameguard Innuendo
*Exhibit Number*	162	*Breed*	Bullmastiff
Three-year-old bitch, excellent breed type. Beautiful headpiece, excellent proportions, excellent front and rear. Carried herself well on the move.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Danefred Memories RMade O This (AI)
*Exhibit Number*	183	*Breed*	Great Dane
Three-year-old dog of excellent type. Excellent head planes with lovely neck into shoulders. Excellent angulation with top-line carried well on the move.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Britishextra The Irishman (AI)
*Exhibit Number*	148	*Breed*	British Bulldog
Two-year-old dog of excellent type correct headpiece, tacked on front. Good angulation and correct top-line, moved well.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Joker Lands Top Seaclet FCI (Imp JPN)
*Exhibit Number*	222	*Breed*	Schnauzer (Miniature)
Three-year-old dog of excellent type. Good square outline, correct angulation in forequarters and hindquarters. Excellent coat and moved well.

Group 3 – Debra Howell (NSW)

Terriers

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Chaduna Blu Sub Zero
*Exhibit Number*	268	*Breed*	Kerry Blue Terrier
Seven year old dog. Compact, powerful terrier. Long, lean head with punishing jaw. Tail set high. Soft and silky blue coat. Keen expression, free movement.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Brohez Satin Doll (AI)
*Exhibit Number*	312	*Breed*	Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Two year old bitch. Well balanced, muscular active and agile. Smooth short coat pronounced cheek muscles. No weakness, looked ready and agile.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch, Am Ch Rottriver's Show Me the Money (Imp USA)
*Exhibit Number*	253	*Breed*	Cairn Terrier
Four year old wheaten dog. Workmanlike, free movement. Free flowing stride.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Amstafomine Defying All Odds (AI)
*Exhibit Number*	236	*Breed*	American Staffordshire Terrier
Fourteen-month-old dog. Great strength, well put together. Muscular and agile.

Group 4 – Mr Eric Soti (SA)

Dachshunds

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Dachyclan Tyrone of Bridee
*Exhibit Number*	316	*Breed*	Dachshund (Long Haired)
Three and a half year old red male. Beautifully presented, not overly coated. Lovely forechest, strong top-line. Loved his effortless movement, nothing exaggerated. Well-balanced.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Dansn Cant Stop the Feeling
*Exhibit Number*	320	*Breed*	Dachshund Miniature (Long Haired)
Fourteen-and-a-half-month-old male. Black and Tan of good breed type with lovely length of body. Well-balanced, good top-line, good forechest and nice head.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Nicholyev Horcrux
*Exhibit Number*	327	*Breed*	Dachshund (Smooth Haired)
Sixteen-month-old Black and Tan bitch. Beautiful breed type lovely front and forechest well-balanced good length of body good top-line nice head.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Berghutte Dream Time
*Exhibit Number*	334	*Breed*	Dachshund Miniature (Smooth Haired)
Seven-month-old dog. Nice conical head. Beautiful type of good size. Good angles in front. Balanced overall. Nice length of body with good top-line. Very promising young dog.

Group 5 – Miss Julie Aspinall (VIC)

Spitz and primitive types

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Articpride Winter Snow Storm
*Exhibit Number*	403	*Breed*	Siberian Husky
Two-and-a-half-year-old dog. Excellent breed type. Demonstrating correct moderate bone. Well balanced, gait showing excellent ease and freedom.

*Group Placing*	2^nd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Yukan Be Cawt Redd Handed
*Exhibit Number*	397	*Breed*	Shiba Inu
Four-year-old male. Excellent breed type, showing correct action, quick and free. Correct proportions.

*Group Placing*	3^rd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Orionstars The Dragon Slayer
*Exhibit Number*	357	*Breed*	German Spitz (Mittel)
Six-year-old Chocolate dog. Excellent breed type, showing typical foxy expression. Correct proportions in body and head. Fluid and spring gait.

*Group Placing*	4^th	*Exhibit Name*	Gr Ch Trendam Phenominal
*Exhibit Number*	406	*Breed*	Swedish Vallhund
Six-year-old dog showing excellent breed type. Demonstrating correct proportions. Gait is sound with good reach and drive.

Group 6 – Mr Eric Soti (SA)

Scent hounds and related breeds

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Ujamaa Hot Flamingo
*Exhibit Number*	454	*Breed*	Rhodesian Ridgeback
Three-and-a-half-year-old bitch. Feminine, Good size, Good ridge. Lovely front with good balance.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Sub Ch Hounsley Hey Hey My My TD TSD SWN
*Exhibit Number*	424	*Breed*	Beagle
Three year old bitch. Lovely breed type, lovely head with good front. Nice balance with Nice lay of neck into shoulder. Good tail set, well balanced.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Gr Ch Rokeena Make My Day
*Exhibit Number*	439	*Breed*	Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
Four year old male. Good breed type with nice head and good texture to coat. Nice size with strong topline.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Paceaway Hijack
*Exhibit Number*	426	*Breed*	Dalmatian
Young eight-month-old dog. Beautiful breed type, lovely head, nicely balanced with good front. Very promising youngster.

Group 7 – Miss Linda Walsh (NSW)

Pointing Dogs

Group Placing

1^st

Exhibit Name

Ch & Am Ch Vjk-Myst Journey Downunder (Imp

USA)

Exhibit Number

465

Breed

German Shorthaired Pointer

Functional, noble dog with noble head piece and clean outline. Covered ground with harmonious reach and drive.

*Group Placing*	2^nd	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Weissenberg Flirtn With Fire AI (Imp NZ
*Exhibit Number*	501	*Breed*	Weimaraner
A very versatile bitch. Well proportioned with clean outline of body. Level top-line, while remaining with good ground covering.

*Group Placing*	3^rd	*Exhibit Name*	Gr Ch Lakewinds Trademark
*Exhibit Number*	194	*Breed*	Pointer
A graceful bitch with a series of graceful curves. Head piece moderate with slight dish-face appearance. Covered ground with tail lashing.

*Group Placing*	4th	*Exhibit Name*	Goldchief High Voltage
*Exhibit Number*	483	*Breed*	Hungarian Vizsla
A noble dog with clean, dry, lean outline with russet gold coat. Muscular but elegant with light trot.

Group 8 – Miss Linda Walsh (NSW)

Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs

*Group Placing*	1st	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Glenayden Frozen Soda
*Exhibit Number*	512	*Breed*	Cocker Spaniel
A compact, sporting, merry dog of blue roan, in top coat condition. Pleasing head piece with firm, wide body. Covered ground.

*Group Placing*	2nd	*Exhibit Name*	Sup Ch Tykerna Boiling Point (AI)
*Exhibit Number*	504	*Breed*	Clumber Spaniel
Large, long, low dog. Large head. Firm, thick body with abundant coat and level top-line. Covered ground.

*Group Placing*	3rd	*Exhibit Name*	Ch Santamaria Queen of Hearts
*Exhibit Number*	545	*Breed*	Golden Retriever
A very kind, friendly bitch with good substance, not overdone. Level top-line and level on the move, reaching out with power.