Welsh Dobermann Club Open Show
5th October 2008
On the 5th October I found myself at the Welsh Dobermann Club at the invitation of the very hospitable commitee who had provided me with an excellent size ring and two very able stewards who looked after me all day, thanks again. Also thanks to the exhibitors who gave me a good entry at my first breed club show. It was nice to see more entries in the younger classes again after the advent of the tails nearly all exhibts carried their tails proud, up and over their back which is my preference as it still gives that alert, noble dobie look. All the dobermanns showed good characters and not one backed off or shyed away well done.
After breeding them, handling them and now judging them with tails I am convinced that young movement on tailed dogs is affected and it takes a bit of maturity to control that tail and therefore we must be patient with this.MPD..1ST.. JARJARJINX DIAMOND GEEZER.Stood alone in this class,maybe a bit tall for age but could thicken out, short strong back and good tailset.BPD
PD..1ST..AMIOUS RUFF DIAMOND..Big lad for age and a bit long in leg for me which cost him in later challenges, liked his head though..
JD..1ST..ZELOVIAK INVINCIBLE..Nice young boy just out of puppy, good angles front and rear, strong short back,long dry neck,and a good tailset carried nicely over his back keeping that noble dobie look, moved out well for a youngster.
2ND...ZELOVIAK INCANTATION WITH SHERREBENCA...Litter mate to 1 and has very similar attributes just preferred shorter couplings on 1..GD..1ST..ZELOVIAK INVINCIBLE.
2ND..ZELOVIAK INCANTATION WITH SHEREBENCA.
3RD..AMIOUS RUFF DIAMOND.PGD 1ST..EBRILL GIMMEABREAK .JW. .Nice allround dog, good round bone slightly over angulated on rear. Best mover in the class.
2ND.SWNYDWR SKULDUGGERY..very square in outline with strong short back and tailset however his angles were very tight which did not allow for the good lay back of shoulder I have admired this kennel for over the years..
3RD.EBRILL BROWNIE POINTS FROM MERRYDOBE .JW.LD.. 1ST.MARTIFERS THE JOKER .JW. Nicely put together dog with good angulation would like a slightly harder topline. A good steady mover.
2ND LEIBWACHE AL CAPONE..Good overall profile square strong and powerful. Short back, good strong head,I thought that he would eat up the big ring on the move but he just would not move out for his handler leaving his front reach short and his rear stilted.OD..1ST..CH JOJAVIK THE GIGOLO.JW. The type I had been looking for, correct front, ample forechest,, short back compact and strong looking. Nice short forearm with good length of upper arm giving him good front angulation and depth of brisket,lovely arch neck looks noble and proud good reachy movement as you would expect. Just stopped driving a little on rear as the day went on and cost him in the final two challenges Best Dog.
2ND.. ALMEIRA SHADRAK AT TOMAR JW.ShCM. Taller than I would prefer but this dog is well balanced with good proportions. Like 1 he has good angulation with excellent depth of brisket and good spring of rib, lovely character and plays his handler a bit but nothing is spoiled and all is there to see, good reachy movement, Res Best Dog.
3RD. CH SIBOVELDS SAURON AT ROCKSANDS.JW.Sh CM.MPB..1ST..KITADO KNIGHTSTORM..Good topline and tailset carried her tail up and tightly over moving and stood, on the move she moved out well for a youngster but her overall body shape needs time to mature.
2ND..JARJARJINX ARMED N FABULOUS..Similar attrbutes to 1 looked very imature.PB..1ST. JEAGERSON HELL N REDDY.. very mature looking puppy, not overdone in any way and presents a very clean outline, nice sculptured head, good front angulation,excellent straight front legs nice and close to her rib cage and her length of upperarm gives her a good depth of brisket,good strong back into up and over tail which was held on the move strides out well for age, bright future no doubts !
Pleased to award her best puppy in show.
.......2ND..JARJARJINX DIVINE SECRETS..a bit taller than 1 and unlucky to meet her in this class, another good tail carriage and moved ok for age.
3RD.AMIOUS DIAMONDS R FOREVER..JB..1ST...ZELOVIAK INQUISITION.. Really caught my eye super ring presence, lovely outline, clean wedge head, moved well and handled well, one for the future noticed afterwards she is litter sister to 1st and 2nd in Junior dog the breeder can be well proud of this mating.
SYB..1ST..LYNFRYDS RASBERRY BERET..Headed this quality class of young bitches,outstanding body shape near perfect front which allowed her in my opinion to show the best reach of the day, lovely rear angulation which she used to drive her around the ring with ease.BB. On the move she demanded the top award BIS.
2ND...JOJAVIK HELLUVA DANCER OF TARCHAN..Another quality bitch lovely square outline sound front and rear, good strong head and archy neck, movement ok.
3RD... LEIBWACHE SUNSET STRIPPER..GB....1ST JOJAVIK JEZEBEL..Nice strong girl a little up on size but in proportion good round bone strong head, good lengthy muzzle a bit unsettled but showed good movement when she got into her stride well handled. Close descision between 1st and 2nd.
2ND..ZELOVIAK INQUISITION...
3RD JOJAVIK SEDUCTRESS..One I must mention, quality bitch that kept catching my eye in this and previous class but handler must get some more training and allow the bitch to be more animated if she is to achieve at this level, her movement was basically none assesable and shown well overweight.PGB..1ST..MAVSON PLUM LADY. Real nice honest bitch lovely flowing neck into good hard topline angles for me were a little tight to challenge the top bitches but her movement was fluid and free.handled very well.
LB...1ST AMAZON SWEETEST FEELINGS FOR JARJARJINX.Good overhall shape and good angles,well shaped head. moved ok
2ND EBRILL DOLLY MIXTURE AT MERRY DOBE. 6yr old lady just showing her age a bit but enjoyed her day , and strode out with a good pace .OB..1ST AMAZON DEVIL WEARS PRADA..Top draw bitch, love her type, short, square, strong but still elegant and feminine, just what you would expect from this kennel and on close inspection she does not dissapoint excellent front and depth good strong movement just lost out to a bitch in top form RBIS.
2ND..JAEGERON HOT GOSSIP.. Quality bitch good strength and good bone, nice depth and strong rear, loved her head.but did not quite move out for handler, and slightly longer than 1
3RD..COLTREGAN CANDELIRA.
VETERAN D/B.. 1ST.REMENSCA BEST KEPT SECRET. 10 Yr old male, hard to split these two and a pity the dog and bitch class was together as they both represented their sexes well,hard to believe he is 10 yrs old lovely bone and super front and moved around the ring like a 3 year old he just loved it. Best Veteran.
2ND..SHERREBENCA AMERETTO JW..Top quality bitch and pushed 1 hard all the way Hardest decision I had all day did not want the class to end and had to stop myself from moving them around and around again to enjoy two lovely ambassadors of our breed in their later years. Both I think can feel agrieved they did not gain their titles.