Judge’s Critique:
I must start by thanking Secretary, Leila Tarabad, and her committee for inviting me to judge at their first show held in Rutland Showground. This was one of the very best venues I have been to and one of the most friendly shows too. It was a real honour to judge the Curlies there.
The atmosphere was excellent around the ring and thank you to the exhibitors for their sporting acceptance of my decisions.
Thanks also to those who entered their dogs under me it was a real privilege to go over such a quality entry. We must as breed custodians address the hind movement and tail carriage currently prevalent in the breed with many dogs moving close behind and carrying tails too high.
I was delighted to see both my Best of Breed and my Best Puppy shortlisted in their respective groups.

Minor Puppy Dog (1,0)
1st Stephens Mr J & Mrs M B, Brightmeadow Rumour Has It. This young Black dog has a lovely head with good dark eye, good neck into a well laid shoulder. Straight front legs with good bone for age. His topline was held well on the move. Moderate bend of stifle with well let down hocks. He moved with drive and will improve as he matures and tightens up.

Puppy Dog (1,0)
1st Stephens Mr J & Mrs M B, Brightmeadow Rumour Has It

Junior Dog (1,0)
1st Moore & Hayes Mr A & Miss V, Roughyeds Regal Weir A well-built Black dog with correct head and correct almond shaped eyes good construction front and rear with nice level topline. He was presented in good coat. On the move he tends to carry his tail a little high and made his handler work.

Post Grad Dog (1,1)

Limit Dog (No Entries)

Open Dog (4,0)
1st Stubbs, Miss J, Brightmeadow Take Your Time At Densdale. An upstanding dog who catches the eye. A good wedge shaped head with good dark eyes. Good length of neck into a good shoulder and return of upper arm leading to straight legs of good bone. He has ample forechest with good depth of chest. Good level topline with strong short loin. Good bend of stifle and moved with purpose, drive and a degree of elegance. Best Dog
2nd Hodson, Mrs H M, Rowancurl Gentle Gaelor another upstanding dog with very similar attributes to 1st but didn’t move just quite so well today. These two dogs could easily swap places on any given day. Reserve Best Dog

Veteran Dog (No Entries)

Special Beginners Dog (1,0)
1st Baines & Hawley-Clark Mr P & Ms R A. Karnawalowy Drink Z Basifory (Imp Pol) A 6 years old liver dog shown in good coat. The has a correct wedge shaped head with nice Almond eyes of good colour to match his liver coat. He has good length of neck into good shoulder. Good forechest with good depth and spring of rib. Level topline. Could move with a little more purpose. Best Special Beginners

Good Citizen Dog (1,1)

Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0)
1st Stephens Mr J & Mrs M B, Brightmeadow Come On Eileen. A black puppy showing good coat for age. She has a good head with lovely expression. Good neck into good shoulders. When stood has good bend of stifle and well let down hocks. Her movement is enthusiastic but shows her immaturity.

Puppy Bitch (2,0)
1st Clack, Eddery & Clack, Mrs ED, Mr E & Mr ST, Epsilon Adhara At Molokain This Liver bitch oozes quality. She has a super wedge-shaped head of feminine proportions with good coloured eye. She has a good length of neck flowing strongly into a well laid shoulder. Ample fore chest good spring of rib, short strong loin good hind quarters. Super coat. Moves with purpose and a degree of elegance. Best Puppy, Reserve Best Bitch
2nd Stephens Mr J & Mrs M B, Brightmeadow Come On Eileen

Junior Bitch (1,0)
1st Clack, Eddery & Clack, Mrs ED, Mr E & Mr ST, Epsilon Adhara At Molokain

Post Grad Bitch (1,0)
1st Chattwood & Allmark Miss C & Mr S. Tusepo Love Me Like You Do At Pendlecurl. Black bitch of good type. Good head and dark eye with nice expression. Good depth of chest and spring of rib level topline. Moved with drive. Shown in good coat.

Limit Bitch (1,0)
1st Hayes, Biglin, Walton & Chattwood, Miss V, Mrs N, Mrs L & Ms C. Gorchest’s Pendlecurl’s Rising Star At Pepperiever (Imp USA). A Lighter type of bitch but still of good quality. Another with a good feminine head and dark eye. Good neck into well laid shoulder. Good depth of chest and spring of rib. Strong through loin with good topline. Moderate turn of stifle moved with purpose and drive with elegance. Not in best coat today.

Open Bitch (3,1)
1st Stephens Mr J & Mrs M B, Sh Ch Ravenho Up Town Girl For Brightmeadow JW. A black bitch of super quality who catches the eye easily. She has a lovely head with feminine expression on a good length of neck flowing into good front construction good fore chest depth and spring of rib leading to slight tuck up. Level topline with good hind quarters giving ease of movement. In good coat Best Bitch, BOB
2nd Spraggins Mr N & Mrs SD. Tusepo Amazing Love. This Liver bitch is of good type. Nice head on a strong neck good lay of shoulder and return of upper arm. Good bone. Well sprung ribs with good depth of chest. Level topline. Good coat. Could move with a bit more enthusiasm.

Veteran Bitch (No Entries)

Special Beginners Bitch (No Entries)

Good Citizen Bitch (1,1)

Leslie Bain (Wenichones)