Keeshond Club Open Jan 2025

Judge: TONY PACZKOWSKI

No CCs on offer

BEST OF BREED: CH KICHIGAI’S ONLY THE LONLEY
BEST DOG: CH KICHIGAI’S ONLY THE LONLEY
RES. BEST DOG: CH DIVNYI DRUG DAR
BEST BITCH: DEVONIA BLACK PEARL
RES. BEST BITCH: GOLDGIN CHANEL
BEST PUPPY: BARGEWAY CRYSTAL CLEAR

ENTERED/PRESENT: 37/28

SPECIAL AWARDS CLASSES : JUDGE TINA JOHNSON
SPECIAL YEARLING DOG OR BITCH – 3, 1AB
1ST: MILES, DEAN & CULLEN’S CH SKYLINE’S OUTLANDER AT LEKKERBEK (IMP USA)
2ND : BRUNT’S ZANDVOORT GRACE’S SECRET
SPECIAL LIMIT DOG OR BITCH – 4, 1AB
1ST: JOHNSTON & ATKINSON’S WINKLESTAR NAMID
2ND : DOWNS’ LIEFKEES ASSISSI
3RD : MARSHALL’S DEVONIA BLACK PEARL
SPECIAL OPEN DOG OR BITCH – 5
1ST : MARSHALL’S ARABESQUE AT DEVONIA (IMP RUSS)
2nd : WHEATLEY & REDLER’S CH KEITAKEES YOU ARE MY WORLD
3rd : MILES & DEAN’S CH NERADMIK FAMILY AFFAIR WITH LEKKERBEK
4th : BRUNT’S CH DIVNYI DRUG DAR (IMP RUS)
5th : GREGORY’S CH AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS

I would like to thank the committee and exhibitors for this appointment and for the entries. I had a great turnout on the day and was fortunate to judge high-quality exhibits throughout the SAC classes. The Special Open class, in particular, showcased an excellent variety of dogs. Overall, type was strong. Ear carriage and the spectacle markings around the eyes—hallmark features of the breed—were present in most exhibits. Bite was correct and in good condition. I was especially impressed by the dogs’ structure and sturdiness.
I thoroughly enjoyed judging the Special Award class and extend my congratulations to all the exhibits and their handlers. Unfortunately, this show was marked by sadness, as we lost David Matthew and Beryl Henman—both highly respected and beloved figures in the breed—before the event. They would have been proud of the committee for organizing such a well-run show and for maintaining the breed in a strong state. Keep up the excellent work, and I hope to see you again.
Special Yearlings (3 entries) Abs: 1 1st – Miles, Dean, Cullen & Cullen’s Skyline’s Outlander at Lekkerbek (Imp USA) (No. 31) A standout junior male with a compact body, good size, and balanced proportions. His well-proportioned head featured small, correctly set triangular ears and obliquely set almond-shaped eyes. His muzzle was of good length and well-balanced with the skull, contributing to an alert and intelligent expression. Tight lips and strong jaws complemented his correct bite. His moderate neck, covered with a mane, was well set onto his shoulders. He had a short, straight back with a slight downward slope toward the hindquarters, a deep, strong chest with well-rounded ribs, and a moderate tuck-up. His legs were of good bone, cream-colored, and well-feathered. His front legs were straight, while his back legs had a slight bend at the hocks. Front feet were well-rounded and cat-like, while the back feet were slightly flatter. His high-set, grey, plumed tail curled tightly and lay flat against his body. Moved well. 2nd – Brunt’s Zandvoort Grace’s Secret (No.6) A promising 9-month-old female with good bone, though slightly long in body. She had a feminine and very pretty profile, with a wedge-shaped head, well-set triangular ears, and eyes set at an adequate width apart. Spectacle markings were well-defined, and she had a pleasing expression. Correct muzzle, black tight lips, and strong jaws. Her moderate neck led into well-laid shoulders. She had a deep chest with good ribbing, a slightly long loin, and a moderate tuck-up. Her high-set plumed tail curled closely onto her back. She moved in sync with her handler, demonstrating sound movement.
Special Limit Dog/Bitch (4 entries) Abs:1 1st – Johnston & Atkinson’s Winkelstar Namid (No. 23) A well-proportioned 17-month-old juvenile male still maturing. He had a wedge-shaped head with a defined stop, well-set ears covered in thick, velvety hair, and a good-length muzzle proportionate to his skull. Tight black lips, strong jaws, and a correct bite. His foxy head, alert expression, and dark eyes were particularly appealing. A profuse mane covered his moderate neck, which was well-set onto correctly laid shoulders. His chest was of adequate width, with good ribbing and a moderately tucked belly. His short back had a nicely sloped croup leading into well-angulated hindquarters. His compact, well-rounded feet were cream-colored and neatly groomed. His high-set tail curled tightly onto his back. I liked his overall proportion, compact body, and silhouette from head to tail. Kept up well with his handler on the move. Time is on his side. 2nd – Down’s Liefkees Assisi JW (No. 12) A 2.5-year-old masculine male with an attractive head, well-proportioned to his body. His triangular ears were set high but not too far apart. His dark brown, obliquely set eyes enhanced his expression. He had a well-shaped muzzle, developed jaws, tight black lips, and a correct bite. His strong, moderate neck was complemented by a profuse mane covering his shoulders and chest, adding to his masculine profile. He had a straight, slightly long topline, a deep, well-ribbed chest, and a moderate tuck-up. His well-boned legs were moderately angulated front and rear. His compact, round feet were cream-colored. His high-set, feathered tail curled tightly and lay flat against his back. On the move, his brisk gait was slightly close at the rear. He was more mature and masculine than the class winner, but I preferred the winner’s ears, more foxy head, and overall proportions. 3rd – Marshall’s Devonia Black Pearl (No. 25) A well-developed, feminine female approaching five years old. She had a pleasing wedge-shaped head with a well-defined stop and small pricked ears. Her eyes were well-set and expressive. Her moderate muzzle was proportionate, with a black nose, tight lips, and a good bite. Her strong neck was well-set onto her shoulders and led into a strong back. Thick hair covered her neck, shoulders, and chest. Her back was level and short-coupled. Her thick tail was slightly low-set after the croup, which sloped downward toward the hindquarters. She had well-developed ribs, a deep chest, and a moderate tuck-up. Her legs were moderately angulated, well-trimmed, and cream-colored. Her compact, cat-like feet had nicely arched toes. She was well-handled and moved smoothly.
Open Dog/Bitch – (5 Entries) Abs: 0 A class full of high-quality exhibits. 1st – Marshall’s Arabesque At Devoia (Imp RUS) (No. 24) A 6.5-year-old male of good size and proportion. He has a very attractive head with small, triangular ears that are high-set and erect. His defined stop and dark, expressive almond-shaped eyes, complemented by dark pencilling, enhance his keen expression. His dark muzzle is well-shaped and in proportion to his head, with tight black lips and a correct bite. His moderately long neck is well-shaped and covered in a profuse mane extending from under the jaw, across the fore chest, and over the shoulders. He has a compact body with a short, straight back that slopes slightly downward toward his hindquarters. His chest is deep and strong, with well-rounded barrel ribs. Underneath his coat, his tuck is moderate. His forelegs are straight and well-feathered, while his hindlegs are covered in profuse feathering down to the hocks. His compact, cat-like feet are cream-colored. His high-set tail is well-feathered and tightly curled over his back, complementing the silhouette of this masculine male. He moved with balance and soundness. 2nd – Redler’s Ch Keitakees To Love Somebody at Byque (No. 36) A 3.5-year-old proportionate female of a different style than the winner but with a beautiful profile. Her high-set, small, triangular ears and dark almond-shaped eyes, which are obliquely set, create an alert and vivid expression. Her well-defined spectacles, defined stop, and correct muzzle further enhance her foxy head and excellent expression. She has tight black lips and a good bite. Her moderately long neck is covered in a profuse mane, well-set on the shoulders, and leads into a strong back. Her deep and strong chest is barrel-rounded, with a moderate tuck. She has well-feathered legs in both the front and rear, with good angulation throughout. Her moderately long tail is set correctly, well-feathered, and tightly curled over her back. She has well-rounded, cat-like feet in a cream colour. On the move, she did not disappoint. She is of a similar type to the third-place winner, who I later learned is her sire. 3rd – Miles & Dean’s Ch Neradmik Family Affair with Lekkerbek (No.30) An almost 12-year-old masculine male of excellent proportion. I love his well-balanced head and muzzle. His ears are well-shaped and well-carried, covered in short, thick, velvety hair. He has a definite stop, and his well-defined spectacles outline his correctly set dark eyes. His near-round muzzle is of medium length and in proportion to his skull. His moderately long neck is well-set on his shoulders and leads into a nice, straight back. His chest is deep and strong, with a moderate tuck. His forelegs are straight and well-feathered, while his developed thighs are covered in profuse hair down to the hocks. I appreciate his rear angulation. His plume tail is correctly set and carried over his back. He moved well.
– Tina Johnson 05/03/2025

OPEN SHOW – TONY PACZKOWSKI
BABY PUPPY DOG – 1
1ST : BENNETT’S ZANDVOORT MR SUNSHINE
BABY PUPPY BITCH – NO ENTRIES

MINOR PUPPY DOG – 2, 1AB
1ST : MATTHEWS & LEE’S VALINDALE A TOUCH OF ROYALE
PUPPY DOG – 1
1ST : CHURCH’S VOILA MON VADIM DAMOUR FOR TYKEES (IMP FRA)
JUNIOR DOG – 2
1ST : JOHNSTON & ATKINSON’S WINKLESTAR NAMID
2ND : MILES, DEAN & CULLEN’S CH SKYLINE’S OUTLANDER AT LEKKERBEK (IMP USA)
YEARLING DOG – NO ENTRIES
NOVICE DOG – NO ENTRIES
POST GRADUATE DOG – 1AB
LIMIT DOG – 4, 2AB
1ST : DOWNS’ LIEFKEES ASSISSI
2ND : PATTISON’S QUEST’ EASTKEES DEL MONTE DRAGNONE
OPEN DOG – 5, 1AB
1ST : BRUNT’S CH DIVNYI DRUG DAR (IMP RUS)
2ND : MARSHALL’S ARABESQUE AT DEVONIA (IMP RUSS)
3RD : MATTHEWS & LEE’S CH WINKLESTAR DENEB AT VALINDALE
4TH : ROSE’S CH DIANAKEES INSPECTOR MORSE AT ESORKEES
VETERAN DOG – 4
1ST : HICKSON’S CH KICHIGAI’S ONLY THE LONLEY
2ND : MILES & DEAN’S CH NERADMIK FAMILY AFFAIR WITH LEKKERBEK
3RD : BENNETT’S BYQUY RICH GENT
4TH : CHURCH’S SHELDERON STEMMIG SAGE WITH TYKEES

MINOR PUPPY BITCH – 1
1ST : TEW’S BARGEWAY CRYSTAL CLEAR
PUPPY BITCH – NO ENTRIES
JUNIOR BITCH – 3
1ST : TEW’S BARGEWAY BREEZE ON BY
2ND : BRUNT’S ZANDVOORT MOONLIGHT
3RD : PATTISON’S EASTKEES AMBER MOON
YEARLING BITCH – NO ENTRIES
NOVICE BITCH – NO ENTRIES
POST GRADUATE BITCH – 3
1ST : BRUNT’S ZANDVOORT GRACE’S SECRET
2ND : PATTISON’S EASTKEES LILLY OF THE VALLEY
3RD : CHURCH’S TYKEES SOUL SEARCHING
LIMIT BITCH – 2, 1AB
1ST : BRUNT’S GOLDGIN CHANEL (IMP RUSS)
OPEN BITCH – 6, 2AB
1ST : MARSHALL’S DEVONIA BLACK PEARL
2ND : WHEATLEY & REDLER’S CH KEITAKEES YOU ARE MY WORLD
3RD : GREGORY’S CH AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS
4TH : MATTHEWS & LEE’S CH WINKLESTAR AURORA AT VALINDALE JW
VETERAN BITCH – 3, 1AB
1ST : GREGORY’S CH AMIKIRS BUBBLELICIOUS
2ND : MARSHALL’S TORRIKEES MADE IN HEAVEN AT DEVONIA VW

I would like to thank the Officers & Committee for the kind invitation to judge the Show and for their warm welcome and hospitality throughout the day. Many thanks also to my 2 efficient Stewards Karen & John and to the exhibitors for showing your dogs on the day.

BABY PUPPY DOG (1:0) 1st: Bennett’s ZANDVOORT MR SUNSHINE A 4 month old confident and playful puppy with everything in the right place for his age. Head of correct proportions with a dark eye and muzzle. Compact in shape carrying typical puppy coat. A promising puppy. BBPIS

MPD (2:1) 1st. Mathews, Mathews & Lee’s VALINDALE A TOUCH OF ROYALE 6 month old who is compact with good head properties , dark almond shaped eyes and well shaped ears. His body is well developed for his age. As expected, his movement was very exuberant but when he did settle he showed off his lovely shape in profile.
PD (1:0) 1st Church’s VOILA SOUL SEARCHING FOR TYKEES (Imp FRA) Compact & balanced 9 month old with attractive coat shadings. He has wedge shaped head with well shaped ears, dark eye and dark muzzle and defined stop. Straight forelegs and good width of chest and depth of brisket with a level back and high set tail. His movement is brisk and sound. Well handled and presented. Very promising puppy. RBPIS.
JD (2:0) 1st Johnstone & Atkinson’s WINKELSTAR NAMID. A Youngster with a square outline and good coat markings . He has a well proportioned wedge shaped head sporting dark ears and muzzle correct shaped eyes and spectacles. He has a neck of moderate length with a ruff developing , level back, sloping shoulders, straight forelegs and round tight feet. Preferred his size & balanced to the winner. 2nd Miles, Dean, Cullen & Cullen SKYLINE’S OUTLANDER AT LEKKERBEK (Imp USA) Compact well bodied 16 month old with a profuse coat. Wedge shape head with a dark muzzle, and definite stop. He has a good depth of brisket, well sprung ribs and well- muscled HQ’s. Moved well in profile with a short brisk action.
LD (4:2) 1st Downes LIEFKEES ASSISI JW. A balanced compact dog with defined coat markings & shadings. Good head properties with dark muzzle , dark almond shaped eyes with defined spectacles. A moderate length of neck, level back and well sloped shoulders. He is well bodied with good depth of brisket and muscular HQ’s and round feet. He has an attractive marked coat of a good texture with a large ruff. 2nd Pattison’s QUEST’ EASTKEES DEL MONTE DRAGONE (Imp ITA) 4 year old compact dog with well defined coat shadings with dense ruff. He has a wedge shaped head with ears of a good size & shape, dark eye and dark muzzle. Moderate length of neck with a level back and muscular HQ’s. Moves with a brisk action keeping his shape in profile.
OD: (5:1) 1s Brunt’s CH. DIVNYL DRUG DAR (Imp RUS) A lovely balanced compact dog with a profuse harsh coat with black guard hairs and dense ruff. Correct head proportions with a flat skull, well set ears, dark eye, defined spectacles, dark muzzle and good pigment. He has a strong neck, well sloped shoulders, level back and a high set tail which he carries well over his back. His forelegs are straight with good feathering and tight round feet. His movement is sound and brisk keeping his shape on the move. RBD & RBIS 2nd Marshall’s ARABESQUE AT DEVONIA (Imp RUS) 6 year old compact dog with a profuse cost and defined shading. Good head properties with well defined spectacles, well set ears and dark muzzle. He has a moderate length neck, level back, firm loin and muscular HQ’s which are covered in profuse coat .He moves around the ring in a clean brisk action keeping a balanced outline. Well handled. 3rd Mathews, Mathews & Lee CH. WINKLESTAR DENEB AT VALINDALE 2 year old with a balanced outline with good head proportions, dark eyes with desired spectacles and a dark muzzle. He is well bodied with good depth of brisket, spring of rib and firm loin. He has a profuse coat with a dense ruff. His movement is sound .
VD (4:0) 1st Hickson’s CH. KICHIGAI’S ONLY THE LONELY 9 year old in great condition for his age. He is compact with a square outline and good head proportions. His head has a flat skull with defined stop and correct shaped ears, dark eyes, well defined spectacles all framed with a dense ruff. Good spring of rib, strong loin, good width of chest and depth of brisket with straight forelegs, well-muscled HQ’s and round feet. He has well defined coat shading & dark guard hairs. His movement is light and brisk . BIS & BVIS. 2nd Miles & Dean’s CH. NERADMIK FAMILY AFFAIR WITH LEKKERBEK.A balanced compact 12 year old with a profuse well marked coat. A wedge shaped head with a dark muzzle and eye and desired spectacles. He has a well- conditioned body with a level back, spring of rib and firm loin. His movement was sound & brisk. 3rd Bennett’s BYQUY RICH GENT 10 year old compact and square in outline. He has a wedge shaped head with good length of muzzle, dark eye and defined spectacles. Strong neck, good depth of brisket and well sprung ribcage. He has a harsh coat with a dense ruff. Moved soundly

MPB (1:0) 1st Tew’s BARGEWAY CRYSTAL CLEAR 8 month old with a lovely outline & size with a well marked attractive coat. She has a feminine head with dark eyes and muzzle. She has moderately long neck, level back and firm loin. She is advanced in body with a good width of chest and spring of rib, well-muscled HQ’s and round tight feet. She moved around the ring with a light brisk action . Should have a bright future. Delighted to award her BPIS
JB (3:0) 1st Tew’s BARGEWAY BREEZE ON BY A balanced compact b. with good head properties with dark eyes with defined spectacles and dark ears of a correct size & shape. She has a wide chest, well ribbed level back and good tail carriage. She has straight forelegs with well-muscled HQ’s and tight round feet. Attractive coat markings & shading. 2nd Brunt’s ZANDVOORT MOONLIGHT Compact with a square outline carrying a well marked profuse coat and ruff. She has a wedge shaped head with dark eyes, good ear placement. She has a neck of a good length, level topline, depth of brisket and well sprung ribs, Very close up to the winner. 3rd Pattison’s EASTKEES AMBER MOON 13 month old with square outline and feminine head. She has a wedge shaped head with dark eye, defined spectacles & stop. Her neck is of a moderate length with level topline and firm loin. Would like just a little more width in forechest. She carries a coat of good texture with a dense ruff . Moved with a sound brisk action.
PGB (3:0) 1st Brunt’s ZANDVOORT GRACE’S SECRET Lovely compact balanced b. with a harsh coat & dense ruff. Feminine head with a dark eye and defined spectacles. Well bodied with depth of brisket and good spring of ribs, level back & firm loin & muscular HQ’s. She moved with sound brisk action. 2nd Pattison’s EASTKEES LILY OF THE VALLEY 13 month old compact & balanced with a feminine head, dark almond shaped eyes, defined spectacles & good ear set. She has a good width of chest, spring of rib and straight forelegs. Her coat is of a good texture with defined markings. Moved soundly. 3rd Church’s TYKEES SOUL SEARCHING 21 month old with a balanced outline and wedge shaped head ,dark muzzle & defined stop. She is well bodied with a depth of brisket, spring of rib & well muscle HQ’s. She moved soundly.
LB (2:1) 1st Brunt’s GOLDGIN CHANEL (Imp RUS) Compact with a square outline. She has a head of correct proportions with dark eyes and well set ears of a correct shape. She has a neck of moderate length, level topline and good tail set. She has good width of chest, spring of rib , well sloped shoulders and straight forelegs. Her coat is harsh with define colour shading. She moves with a straight brisk action, RBB
OB (6:2) 1st Marshall’s DEVONIA BLACK PEARL Almost 5 years old. She is balanced with a square outline carrying a profuse coat and dense ruff. Feminine wedge shaped head with dark eyes, defined spectacles, well set ears & dark muzzle. She is well bodied with depth of brisket, spring of rib, straight forelegs & round feet. Her topline is level with a firm loin and good tail carriage . She moves briskly keeping her lovely shape in profile. BB & BOS. 2nd Redler’s CH. KEITAKEES YOU ARE MY WORLD. 3 year old compact b. with such a feminine head. Her head is well proportioned with dark almond shaped eyes, dark ears of the desired shape, defined stop & defined spectacles give her a lovely feminine expression. She is well bodied with a moderate length of neck and good tail carriage. She carries an attractive well marked profuse coat and dense ruff. 3rd Gregory’s CH. AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS JW. A 4 year old with a square outline carrying a straight harsh coat. She has a feminine head with a dark eye & muzzle. She is well bodied with straight forelegs & round feet. Moved soundly with a brisk sharp action.
VB (3:1) 1st Gregory’s CH. AMIKIRS BUBBLELICIOUS JW Almost 12 years old with a square outline who is good condition despite her age. Feminine head with well set ears and defined spectacles. Well bodied with level back, good tail carriage, straight forelegs and round feet. Moved well with a light brisk action. 2nd Marshall’s TORRIKEES MADE IN HEAVEN AT DEVONIA JW 10 year old who is balanced in shape with a profuse coat of a good texture & defined shading. Feminine head with level back, good depth of brisket and spring of rib, Moved soundly with a brisk action.
Judge: Tony Paczkowski