Dog Critique

Many thanks to the English Dobermann club for their invitation and their hospitality at this very enjoyable and well run Show. The weather was nice on the showground and it was a very beautiful place to judge. Thank you to the exhibitors who supported my first appointment to judge my favorite breed in England.

Written critics by Joel Vanlerberghe.

Class 1: Veteran Dog 6 entries
95 Ch Supeta's Wicked Wizard at Sonakint: Very nice dog , with a good head, but head balance could be better. Muzzle line could be more parallel to Topline. A strong body with very good front and rear angulation. Elbows could be bit closer to brisket. Sound chest and forechest. Very strong in back with a very good croup and elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

82 Supeta's Witch Doctor at Kaistart: Nice dog , with a good head but should be more masculine in proportion to the body. Muzzle line is nearly parallel to the Topline. Front and rear angulations could be better. Sound chest and forechest. Backline could be a bit stronger on the move. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

Class 2: Minor Puppy Dog 6 entries
122 Ruholfia Aragron (IKC) (IMP): Very nice dog, with a very good head and head balance. Topline could be better, which could be due to his age and may change as he matures. Very strong dog for his age. Good front and rear angulations with sound chest and forechest. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement Awarded him with pleasure Best Puppy Dog

29 Jojavik Pinball Wizard Brown and Tan: Young and nice puppy with a very good head and head balance. Colour of eyes could be darker, even for a brown collared coat. Good front and rear angulations with sound chest and forechest. Topline and croup very good. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

Class 3: Puppy Dog 5 entries
117 Cockneyoka Highlander: Very nice dog, with a very good head and head balance but the markings on the Muzzle could be more defined. Front angulations could be better but rear very good. Chest and forechest very good. Excellent topline and croup. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

131 Tuwos Judtified at Hildenburg (IKC): Nice dog with a nice head but the Muzzle could be a bit longer. Eyes are a bit deepset. Sound front angulations, but rear could be better. Chest and forechest very good. Backline could be a bit stronger on the move. Markings on legs are not clean . Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

Class 4: Junior Dog 5 entries
87 Lebakker Tymur Tarar at Heathwaen: Very nice dog, with a very good head and head balance. Sound chest and forechest. Front angulations could be better but rear is sound. Excellent Topline and Croup. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement.

117: Cockneyoka Highlander Seen in class before.

Class 5 Yearling Dog 5 entries
146 Lynfryds Scara mouche. Very beautiful and powerful dog. Very nice head with a good head balance. Eyes are a bit deepest. Sound angulations in front and in rear. Excellent Topline and Croup. Sound chest and forechest. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement It was a pleasure to judge such a beautiful dog and worthy for the Reserve Challenge Certificate

17 Newfords fane Monster.: Nice head, but should be more filled out under the eyes. Front angulations could be better, but rear sound. Sound chest and forechest. Topline could be stronger but excellent croup. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

Class 6: Novice dog 5 entries
29: Jojavik Pinball Wizard Brown and Tan: Seen in class before

139: Jayarjinx true Grit: Nice dog with a nice head, but the cheeks could be more flat. Markings could be more defined on the Muzzle. Front angulations could be better, but rear very good. Excellent chest and forechest. Topline could be stronger on the move, but excellent Croup. Elbows could be closer to brisket. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

Class 7: Undergraduate Dog 5 entries
115 Sharyste Dark Reflection at Jasprico: Very nice head with a very good head balance. Sound angulations in front and rear. Chest and forechest very good. Excellent Topline and Croup. Body could be stronger. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

87: Lebakker Tymur Tarar at Heathwaen: Seen in class before.

Class 8: Post Graduate Dog 7 entries
152 Malibray Lagavulin. Nice dog with a very good head balance. Chest and forechest very good with an excellent Topline and Croup. Front angulations could be better, but rear is sound. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

45 Amazon Armani. Nice dog with a nice head, but cheeks could be more flat. Underjaw could be more masculine. Eyes are a bit deepset. Sound chest and forechest with an excellent Topline and Croup. Front and rear angulations are sound. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

Class 9: Limit Dog 9 entries
123 Aritaur Crdinal Red at Jodaseen. Very nice dog with a nice head , but Muzzle could be a bit longer. Sound chest and forechest with excellent Topline and Croup. Very sound front and rear angulations. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

93. Malibay Finlaggan For telenndu J.W. ShCM. Very strong and nice dog. Nice head but cheeks could be more flat. Eyes are a bit deepset. Sound chest and forechest. Topline could be stronger on the move, but excellent Croup. Front and rear angulations are very sound.

Class 10: Open Dog 14 entries
98 IR CH Farentino Wot a Triller at Ruholfia Jun CH. Very beautiful and powerful dog. Very nice dog with a good head balance.. Sound chest and forechest and excellent Topline and Croup. Angulations in front and in rear are very good. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement. It was a pleasure to judge such a beautiful dog and worthy for the Challenge Certificate

39 Darkiss Maximus Decimus at Kinmonth. Nice head with a nice head balance. Dog could be more powerful. Sound chest but forechest could be better. Angulations in front and rear very good, with a nice Topline and Croup. Elastic and free balanced harmonious movement

Joel Vanlerberghe

FCI Judge - Belgium

BITCH CRITIQUE
Mrs June Higgins

Thank you to all the committee for the honour of judging. I had some wonderful bitches. Thank you to the exhibitors for my entry.

VETERAN BITCH
1ST Trystorme in Association with Ashlain JW ShCM.
Beautiful black and tan, excellent overall. Lovely outline, feminine head, good reach of neck and shoulders, deep brisket, ample bone. Moved with drive. 2nd CH Swnydwr Supatramp A I JW
Black and tan. Another lovely girl, lovely head, well filled front. Tight feet. A show girl.
MINOR PUPPY BITCH
1st Jojavik Molly Mobster
Black and tan. Super bitch. I loved her at first sight. Good overall picture of a dobermann bitch. Feminine head, good dark eye, correct ear set. Arched neck, good shoulders, strong bone, tight feet. Deep well filled front. Top line flowed in to good tail set. Strong rear with correct stifle which showed when moving. She well deserved Best Puppy in Show and reserve CC. Well done!
2nd Jojavik Wizadora
Litter sister to 1st. Very similar brown. All attributes of 1st puppy apply, it was very close choosing between them. Two to watch in the future.

PUPPY BITCH
1st Amazon Cartier
Black and tan with good outline. Compact and short backed. Lovely head, dark eye, good bone. Arched neck flowed into good top line and tail set. Moved and showed well. 2nd Tuwos Jackie 'O' at Dronski
Good overall, preferred head of first. Ample bone, tight feet, straight front, good underline. Moved well.

JUNIOR BITCH
1st Krieger's Va Va Voom
Black and tan. Good overall outline. Slightly slack underline in CC line up. Lovely head, dark oval eye, good ear set. Nice reach of neck leading into sloping topline tail set, good depth. Strong rear, well muscled. Moved well. Handled well.
2nd Remesca's Perfect Timing at Dabell's
Another lovely bitch with feminine head, strong bone, well filled front, good rear movement.

YEARLING BITCH
1st Ottia Lady Gaga
Black and tan with good outline. Feminine head with dark eye. Good topline which she kept when moving. Well angulated front and rear. 2nd Supeta's Bewitched
Another well constructed bitch. Head not as good in muzzle length as 1. Lovely filled front, tight feet, strong rear with good angulation.

NOVICE BITCH
1st Krieger's Va Va Voom
2nd Amazon Cartier

UNDERGRADUATE BITCH
1st Kodam Full Stop
Black and tan. Lovely shaped head, ample bone, lovely tan markings. Well angulated front, moved well.
2nd Cockneyoka Mauna Loa
Darker tan than 1, slightly taller, good overall picture.

POST GRADUATE BITCH
1st Chocktaws Chip to Doberway JW
Liked this black and tan straight away. Stood four square, good outline. Good head planes and ear set, dark oval eye. Tight feet, good bone. Moved well.
2nd Tronjheim Black Magic
Hard decision between 1st and 2nd. Similar shape, short coupled, same attributes as 1. May beat 1 on another day.

LIMIT BITCH
1ST Tronjheim Belladonna from Jojavik JW ShCM
Black and tan whom I loved when she entered ring. My interpretation of a dobermann bitch. Lovely shaped head, dark oval eye, reachy neck with correct shoulders, well filled front. Kept her topline on move, had good rear angulation. Tight elbows and feet. No hesitation in giving her CC and thanks to referee Mr Jimmy Richardson awarded her BOB.
2nd Vonedstram Kolina
Another lovely bitch. Similar to 1, preferred winners head. Lovely overall, sound front and rear, moved well.

OPEN BITCH
Excellent class and hard decisions.
1st CH/IR CH Towos Hrana ShCM AN CH 2010, 2011
One of a trio of lovely bitches. Excellent showgirl, black and tan bitch, good outline. Stood square, tight elbows, filled front, really tight feet. Arched neck, good topline, well muscled and hard. Used the ring when moving to full advantage. Handled well.
2nd Supeta's Feels Like Heaven at Zuffenhausen JW ShCM
Liked this bitch. Probably more compact than 1 but underline not as good. Feminine head, better planes than 1. Strong rear correct angulation. Very close decision.