NoEKC Feb Open 2023

Judge: CLAIRE MILLS (CLANSCOTT)

No CCs on offer

BEST OF BREED: CH AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS JW
BEST DOG: CH KICHIGAI'S ONLY THE LONLEY
RES. BEST DOG: AMIKIRS LOVER BOY FOR WATCHKEES
BEST BITCH: CH AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS JW
RES. BEST BITCH: CH WINKLESTAR AURORA AT VALINDALE JW
BEST PUPPY: SOFIA LOREN DELLA GINEVRINA

ENTERED/PRESENT: 30/28

SPECIAL AWARD CLASSES
JUDGE:- BARBARA WALLIS-BAGA
SPECIAL JUNIOR DOG OR BITCH – 1
1ST : BURNETT’S TORRIKEES WE WILL ROCK YOU
SPECIAL POST GRADUATE DOG OR BITCH – 2, 1AB
1ST : GARDNER’S KEITAKEES SMALL TOWN BOY WITH MANZANAKEES
SPECIAL OPEN DOG OR BITCH – 5, 2AB
1ST : BRUNT’S DIVNYI DRUG DAR (IMP RUS)
2ND : MILES & DEAN’S CH NERADMIK KISS CHASE WITH LEKKERBEK
3RD : STUBBINGS’ VANDERSEE WEDDING BELLE
CLASS A SPECIAL JUNIOR D OR B (1) 1 Burnetts, TORRIKEES WE WILL ROCK YOU, nearly 12 month old puppy whose first impressions were of a square outline. Equal muzzle/skull ratio, although he gives the impression of having a shorter muzzle until checked. Correct scissor bite. He has almond shaped eyes and a kind expression, I thought he needed more shading around his eyes and assume this will develop with maturity. His ears appeared a little large, but this again could alter as he gains his full adult furnishings. He has a level top line, correct feet and tail set. He has a correct slightly open angle of should blade and upper arm on the forehand and movew well coming towards. Going away, he appeared slightly narrow, again this could improve with age. He moved well in profile, briskly with good scope. His topcoat is a good colour.
CLASS B SPECIAL POST GRAD D OR B (2, 1ABS) 1 Gardners, KEITAKEES SMALL TOWN BOY WITH MANZANAKEES, a smaller dog than above showing a good square outline with complimentary bone for this size and excellent feet. He has the correct equal muzzle to skull ratio and lovely almond shaped dark eyes with a good expression. I thought he could have a slightly stronger muzzle and more markings on his face. He has a good width between his forelegs and a slightly open angle of shoulder and upper arm. he moved true towards, fractionally narrow behind on the day, but parallel. Showing a brisk and adequate movement on the profile, holding a level top line. Good tail set and coat with correct markings.
CLASS C SPECIAL OPEN D OR B (5,2 ABS) 1 Brunts, DIVNYI DRUG DAR (IMP RUS), 4 year old dog who initially impressed with his outline, balance and good proportions. He has an excellent head, equal muzzle/skull proportions with a good depth of muzzle. Lovely expressive dark eyes and good markings. Excellent correctly shaped ears. He has a correct reach of neck leading into a level top line, would prefer slightly more body. Good feet, correct coat colour and texture with just the right amount, not overcoated. He has slightly more angulation at the rear than some and moved with an excellent brisk pace that would enable his to do his job of work. 2 Miles & Deans, CH NERADMIK KISS CHASE WITH LEKKERBEK, Another quality dog of 7 years and square in outline. His overall expression was excellent although his eyes appeared slightly round but this could have been because the hall was not that bright. He carries a wealth of coat which I felt obscured his markings. Under the coat he has an excellent body with good rib shape, good should but perhaps a little too much of an open angle with the upper arm. He held a level top line on the move, was excellent going away and had a correct tail set and good feet. 3 Stubbings, VANDERSEE WEDDING BELLE, a feminine girl of 11 ½ years old! She has a lovely expression with dark eyes of correct shape and good markings. Carrying herself well, holding a level top line and with correctly shaped feet.
BARBARA WALLIS BAGA (JUDGE)

OPEN SHOW
MINOR PUPPY DOG – NO ENTRIES
PUPPY DOG – NO ENTRIES
JUNIOR DOG – 2
1ST : BURNETT’S TORRIKEES WE WILL ROCK YOU
2ND : ROSE’S DIANAKEES INSPECTOR MORSE AT ESORKEES
YEARLING DOG – NO ENTRIES
POST GRADUATE DOG – 1
1ST : GARDNER’S KEITAKEES SMALL TOWN BOY WITH MANZANAKEES
LIMIT DOG – 2
1ST : BRUNT’S DIVNYI DRUG DAR (IMP RUS)
2ND : LUSH’S EDNAARON MOONLIGHT
OPEN DOG – 4, 1AB
1ST : MILES & DEAN’S CH NERADMIK KISS CHASE WITH LEKKERBEK
2ND : HARRIS’ CH KICHIGAI BOY IS BACK IN TOWN FOR WATCHKEES JW
3RD : FITCHES’ SAMOYKEES HARBOUR LIGHTS
VETERAN DOG – 2
1ST : HICKSON’S CH KICHIGAI ONLY THE LONLEY
2ND : ROSE’S CH ROSSVALE MASTER OF DESTINY FOR ESORKEES
SPECIAL VINTAGE DOG – 1
1ST : MILES, CULLEN & BROWN’S CH ROSSVALE’S LEGACY FOR LEKKERBEK
SPECIAL BREEDERS DOG – 2
1ST : BRUNT’S ZANDVOORT UP AN PURRSONAL (AI)
2ND : LUSH’S EDNAARON MOONLIGHT
SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR DOG – 3, 1AB
1ST : HARRIS’S AMIKIRS LOVER BOY FOR WATCHKEES
2ND : ROSE’S ROSSVALE ENDEAVOUR TO ESORKEES

MINOR PUPPY BITCH – 1
1ST : FITCHES’ SOFIA LOREN DELLA GINEVRINA (IMP ITA)
PUPPY BITCH – NO ENTRIES
JUNIOR BITCH – NO ENTRIES
YEARLING BITCH – NO ENTRIES
POST GRADUATE BITCH – 1
1ST : LUSH’S DIANAKEES CAROLINA MOON
LIMIT BITCH – 1
1ST : BRUNT’S ALMAZNYI ISTOCHNIK VOLOGODSKIE KRUZHEVA (IMP RUS)
OPEN BITCH – 2
1ST : LEE & MATTHEWS’ CH WINKLESTAR AURORA AT VALINDALE JW
2ND : HICKSON’S CH KICHIGAI’S UPTOWN GIRL JW
VETERAN BITCH – 3
1ST : GATE’S CH LACETROM SHUNA ShCM
2ND : FITCHES’ NL CH SAMOYKEES EXCLUSIVE MOON AI
3RD : MARFLEET’S FLATMEER FLEURTING
SPECIAL VINTAGE BITCH – 4
1ST : BRUNT’S CH VANSTRAND QUANTUM OF SOLACE
2ND : STUBBINGS’ VANDERSEE WEDDING BELLE
3RD : GATE’S LACETROM CRUIVIE ShCM VW
4TH : MARFLEET’S FLATMEER FLEURETTE
SPECIAL BREEDERS BITCH – 2
1ST : GREGORY‘S CH AMIKIRS LOVEALICIOUS JW
2ND : MARFLEET’S FLATMEER FLEUR DILLY
SPECIAL NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR BITCH – 1
1ST : LUSH’S DIANAKEES CAROLINA MOON

I was delighted to finally be able to fulfill this appointment after first being appointed to judge before lockdown!. I was thrilled with the entry and the quality of exhibits today. I thoroughly enjoyed the appointment and would like to thank the club and committee for their support and hospitality on the day, my very able stewards for keeping everything running smoothly and to the exhibitors for being so sporting and bringing your beautiful dogs.
Junior Dog (2) 1st Burnett’s Torrikees We Will Rock You – Just under 12 months and out of a larger mould. Nice shape, compact outline. Lovely head of correct wedge shape, defined stop, dark muzzle of good length and strength. Almond shaped dark eye of good size and set complete with spectacles. Dark ears, erect and of good textures. Nice reach to neck with abundant ruff. Shoulders well sloped, compact body with well sprung ribs, carried well back. Moderately angled hindquarters. Catlike feet. High set, curled tail carried well over his back. Moved steadily with brisk strides. BPD 2nd Sharon & Rose’s Dianakees Inspector Morse at Esorkees – Better size than 1, and a nice type however he unfortunately was rather erratic on the move today which didn’t show himself off to his best advantage. Nice head of good proportions, wedge shaped with good stop, strong, dark muzzle. Expressive dark almond shaped eyes. Neat ears carried high and erect. Good reach to neck, fitting into well laid shoulders. Compact body, well muscled, ribs well sprung, short loin. High set tail carried well. Coat of good colour and texture.
Post Graduate Dog (1) 1st Gardner’s Keitakees Small Town Boy with Manzanakees – 19 month old male of good size, balance and outline. Very well schooled, alert and attentive to his handler. Attractive head of good proportions, defined stop, dark muzzle. Eyes almond in shape, dark and expressive with correct spectacle lines. Neat little ears of ivy leaf shape and correct set. Sound front assembly, good depth of chest, forelegs straight and of moderate bone. Hindquarters strong and sound with moderate angulation. High set tail curled well over his back. Harsh offstanding coat presented well. Moved well albeit a little close behind.
Limit Dog (2) 1st Brunt’s Divnyi Drug Dar – 4 year old male. Compact, balanced outline. Confident carriage. Masculine head and expression, good wedge shaped head, defined stop with dark muzzle of good length. Dark almond shaped eyes complete with spectacle markings, neat ivy-leaf shaped ears set well. Good length of neck which was well arched and fitting into well laid shoulders. Lovely depth to chest, straight forelegs of moderate bone. Compact body, well muscled throughout, well sprung ribs, muscular loin. Hindquarters strong and sound with good muscletone. High set tail, well curled. Moved well with brisk clean strides. 2nd Lush’s Ednaaron Moonlight – Nice boy. Slightly longer cast than 1. Handsome head of decent proportions, dark muzzle of good length. Eyes dark and expressive, a little rounder than ideal. Ears of good shape, set and size. Enough neck, shoulders well sloped, enough depth to chest and well boned forelegs. Body well ribbed back, muscular loin. Hindquarters sound with low set parallel hocks. Harsh coat presented well. Moved OK.
Open Dog (4, 1abs) 1st Miles & Dean’s Ch Neradmik Kiss Chase with Lekkerbek – Won this class on his sound and steady movement along with his breed type. Good shape and balance, compact. Masculine head of good proportions, wedge-shaped, enough stop and good strength to dark muzzle. Lovely dark eye of almond shape, complete with dark spectacles. Neat ears of good set and shape which he used well. Good reach of neck with abundant ruff, fitting well into a sound front. Correct depth to chest, straight forelegs of good bone. Well sprung ribs carried well back, short, taut loin. Well muscled hindquarters with correct angulation, well furred trousers. Coat of good texture, harsh and well presented. High set tail, well curled over back. Moved briskly and soundly. 2nd Harris’ Ch Neradmik Boy Is Back In Town for Watchkees JW – I greatly admired this exhibit and he scored highly on size, balance and type however, he was not enoying the hall or floor today which affected his movement and overall performance which cost him his place. He has a beautiful head and expression, masculine without any trace of coarseness, darkest of eyes of correct shape and set, typical spectacle markings, dark muzzle. Ears of ivy-leaf shape, velvety textured. Nice neck into well laid shoulders, good depth of chest, straight forelegs of quality bone. Ribs well sprung, short loin. Tail high set and with good curl. Coat harsh and offstanding, fitting his frame well. 3rd Fitches’ Samoykees Harbour Lights – Good size and substance. Handsome head with of good proportions, dark muzzle with decent amount of stop. Dark eyes, slightly rounder than my ideal, good spectacle markings. Enough neck into a sound front, good depth of chest and well sprung ribs. Straight forelegs of good bone. Ever so slighly longer in loin than 1st and 2nd. Hindquarters of moderate angles. High set tail carried in a good curl over his back. Moved with brisk, sharp action.
Veteran Dog (2) 1st Hickson’s Ch Kichigai Only The Lonely – Lovely male of 7 years old and certainly not looking his age. Compact and balanced with proud carriage. Head masuline with handsome expression, well proportioned, wedge shaped with definite stop, dark muzzle, strong underjaw, scissor bite. Darkest of eyes, almond shaped of correct set, spectacle markings evident. Super reach of neck with abundant ruff of coat, good lay of shoulder, chest of good depth, straightest of forelegs with good bone. Body well muscled throughout, ribs carried well back and of good spring, short, muscular loin. Muscular hindquarters of correct angles. High set curled tail. Coat harsh and dense, fitting him nicely, not overcoated in anyway, presented in tip top condition. Carried himself proudly on the move putting on a confident performance with brisk, sound action. Delighted to award him Best Dog, Best Opposite Sex in Show and Best Veteran In Show against some stiff competition today. 2nd Sharon & Rose’s Ch Rossvale Master of Destiny for Esorkees – Nice boy of 9 years old and unlucky to meet 1 today. Lovely head of good proportions, dark muzzle, correct amount of stop. Dark, almond shaped eyes, neat ears of ivy leaf shape set correctly on skull. Good neck into a sound front assembly, compact body, nice depth to chest, well sprung ribs. Hindquarters of moderate angles, strong and sound. High set tail curled well over his back. Moved well with animation.
Special Vintage Dog (1) 1st Miles, Cullen & Brown’s Ch Rossvale’s Legacy for Lekkerbek – 10 years old and totally defying his age! What a credit to his owner. Showing himself off like a youngster today and putting on a lovely performance. Head of ideal proportions with flat skull, defined stop, dark muzzle, handsome, kind expression with dark, almond shaped eyes, velvety, dark ears of ivy-leaf shape. Reachy neck carrying his head proudly, well laid shoulders, forelegs of good bone, nice depth to chest. Body short and compact with well sprung ribs and muscular loin. Hindquarters well angulated. Well coated with good harsh coat of correct colour. Moved very well from all angles.
Special Breeders Dog (2) 1st Brunt’s Zandvoort Up an Purrsonal – 5 year old male of good size and shape. Nice head of good proportions, flat skull equal in length to his strong, dark muzzle, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Eyes dark and of almond shape set obliquely, good spectacle markings. Neat ears set high which he used well. Correct amount of neck with well fitting ruff flowing into a sound front assembly. Forelegs straight, chest of good depth. Compact body, well muscled with good spring of rib. Muscular hindquarters of moderate angles, parallel hocks. High tail set with good curl. Coat of correct colour and texture presented well. Moved typically with sharp, brisk strides. 2nd Lush’s Ednaaron Moonlight
Special Not Bred By Exhibitor Dog (3, 1abs) 1st Harris’ Amikirs Lover Boy for Watchkees – 2 year old male coming into his own. He scores highly on type, size and balance and today won the class on his tidy, sound movement. He has a lovely head of ideal proportions, wedge shaped, flat skull with definite stop, strong dark muzzle, good scissor bite. Eyes dark and of good shape and set, correct spectacle markings, ears carried erect, small and dark of good shape. Neck of good length, well crested with abundant ruff, flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Nice depth of chest, straight forelegs of good bone, tight catlike feet. Ribs well sprung and carried well back, loin short and muscular. Hindquarters correctly angled with straight, low set hocks. Tail well curled over his back. Coat harsh and of good texture and colour, presented well. Moved soundly from all angles with brisk action. Delighted to award him RBD. 2nd Sharon & Rose’s Rossvale Endeavour to Esorkees – Another nice exhibit. Good for size and shape, lovely compact, balanced outline. Attractive head of good proportions, dark muzzle equal in length to skull, dark, almond shaped eyes, neat ears set high. Nice amount of neck, well laid shoulders, good depth of chest and straight well boned forelegs. Body short and compact with good muscletone throughout, well sprung ribs. Hindquarters well angulated. Well shaded coat of good texture. High set tail with good curl. Moved OK.

Minor Puppy Bitch (1) 1st Fitches’ Sofia Loren Della Ginevrina – Delightful puppy bitch of 8 months old. So full of beans and ever so naughty, just like a Keeshond pup should be! She has a lovely feminine head of good proportions, dark muzzle of good strength, nice scissor bite. Eyes are almond and very dark with a glint of mischief. Typical spectacle markings. Pleasing for size and balance, she is compact, has a good neck into well laid shoulders, chest still to develop but well bodied for age. Well sprung ribs with short loin. Hindquarters sound with correct angulation. Good puppy coat coming in well. High set tail of good set and carriage. Moved well when settled. Delighted to award her BPIS.
Post Graduate Bitch (1) 1st Lush’s Dianakees Carolina Moon – Almost 2 years old. Compact outline, good size and shape. Head wedged shaped with defined stop, dark muzzle equal in length to skull, well pigmented nose and eye rims. Eyes of correct set, shape and size, good spectacle detail. Neat little ears set well on skull. Adequate amount of neck fitting into a sound front assembly, straight forelegs of moderate bone. Good depth of chest, ribs well sprung and carried well back, muscular loin. Hindquarters strong and sound. Profuse, harsh double coat presented well. Moved soundly with sharp, brisk strides.
Limit Bitch (1) 1st Brunt’s Almaznyi Istochnik Vologodskie Kruzheva – 5 year old bitch of good make and shape. Pleasing size and substance. Feminine head, wedge shaped with definite stop, muzzle dark and of good length and strength. Almond shaped eye, dark and giving a pleasant expresion. Small, erect, ivy-leaf shaped ears set high. Good reach of neck, well crested and fitting well into a sound front assembly. Good depth to chest, well muscled throughout, ribs well sprung and carried well back. Hindquarters well muscled with moderate angulation, hocks well let down and parallel, profuse trousers. High set tail, well curled over back. Coat of correct colour and texture presented in good, clean condition. Moved well.
Open Bitch (2) A really tough class with two beautiful bitches of varying type. 1st Lee & Matthews’ Winklestar Aurora at Valindale JW – Lovely young bitch of 2 years old. Super, feminine, fox-like head of good proportions, wedge shaped, defined stop, dark muzzle equal in length to skull, strong underjaw, correct scissor bite. Expressive, dark, almond shaped eyes set obliquely. Typical spectacle markings. Small, dark ears carried erect. Neck of good length well arched and flowing smoothly into well laid shoulders. Forelegs straight of moderate bone, ever so slightly higher on leg than 2nd. Body short and compact with good depth of chest, well sprung ribs and short, muscular loin. Hindquarters well muscled, moderate bend to stifles and hocks straight and parallel. Harsh coat of correct colour and texture fitting her frame well, good ruff and trousers. Tail of correct set, carried well curled over her back. Moved soundly with sharp clean strides. RBB & RBIS 2nd Hickson’s Ch Kichigai’s Uptown Girl – Pushed 1 really hard in this class. Scores highly on shape, size and balance. Very feminine expression, wedge-shaped head of correct proportions. Darkest of eyes, almond in shape and obliquely set, good pencilling around eyes. Ears small and neat, ivy-leaf shaped and carried erect. Good reach of neck, proudly arched, well laid shoulders and correct depth of chest. Forelegs straight and of moderate bone. Good tight feet. Compact body, well ribbed with short loin. Muscular hindquarters of good angles. Profuse coat of good colour and texture presented well. Another sound, strong mover.
Veteran Bitch (3) 1st Gate’s Ch Lacetrom Shuna – I judged this girl in her younger years and today as a veteran she still doesn’t disappoint. Compact, balanced outline, good for size and shape. Lovely head of good proportions and feminine expression. Dark muzzle. Eyes very dark, almond shaped and set obliquely. Ear set correct, ears small and erect and used well. Nice amount of neck into good shoulders, correct depth to chest. Forelegs of moderate bone. Compact body with level topline, well sprung ribs carried well back. Sound hindquarters of good muscletone. Coat of correct texture and colour. Moved cleanly and soundly. 2nd Fitches’ Nl Ch Samoykees Exclusive Moon – Another nice bitch, however not as pleasing in expression as 1. Wedge shaped head, dark muzzle, dark eyes of good shape, set and size with evident spectacles. Good neck into a sound front assembly, forelegs of moderate bone. Well bodied with good chest depth and well sprung ribs. Well muscled rear with correct angles. Well textured coat presented in good condition. Moved with brisk sharp strides. 3rd Marfleet’s Flatmeer Fleurting – Nice bitch with lovely feminine expression. Wedge shaped head, defined stop with strong, dark muzzle of good length. Dark,expressive eyes, almond shaped and of good set. Neat ears atop her head. Would like a little more neck on her. Her chest is of good depth and her forelegs are straight and of moderate bone. Well muscled throughout with good substance, well ribbed back with taut, short loin. Sound hindquarters. Moved OK.
Special Vintage Bitch (4) All bitches in this class were a credit to their owners and defied their years. 1st Brunt’s Ch Vanstrand Quantum of Solace – Lovely outline, well balanced and of good size and shape. Feminine expression, head wedge-shaped, dark muzzle. Dark eyes of good almond shape, obliquely set, typical spectacle markings. Neat ears set well. Nice reach of neck with good arch fitting well into well set shoulders, forelegs straight with moderate bone, chest depth correct. Body compact and well muscled, well sprung ribs carried well back. Hindquarters sound and parallel. Presented in good coat and condition. Moved very well. 2nd Stubbings’ Vandersee Wedding Belle – Another lovely exhibit, very feminine. Scored highly on shape and size. Head of good proportions, fox-like with correct wedge-shape, defined stop. Muzzle of good length. Eyes well placed and very dark giving a pleasing expression. Small ivy-leaf shaped ears set high which she used well. Enough neck, sound front, good depth of chest. Compact body with good speing of rib. Good hindquarters of moderate angles. Coat harsh and of good texture and colour. Another good mover. 3rd Gate’s Lacetrom Cruvie ShCM VW – 13 year old bitch and not showing her age at all. Good compact outline. Nice head of good proportions, dark muzzle equal in length to skull, sparkling dark almond shaped eyes, obliquely set giving a pleasing expression. Dark, small erect ears which she used well. Compact body with good depth of chest, well sprung ribs and well muscled throughout. Strong hindquarters of good angles. Moved OK.
Special Breeder’s Bitch (2) 1st Gregory’s Ch Amikirs Lovealicious JW – I adored this bitch. Not the flashiest, but of such good type and so well made, her movement is foot perfect and oh so sound! On first glance, she is a good size, compact and well balanced with a well presented, harsh double coat that fits her frame well. Her head is typical of the breed, a good wedge-shape, definite stop, dark muzzle of good length, strong underjaw and complete scissor bite. Eyes are dark and almond shaped, obliquely set with that glint of mischief and wickedness in them, clearly defined spectacles. Ears neat and small set atop her pretty head. A well arched, good reach of neck flows seamlessly into a sound front assembly, well laid shoulders, straight, moderately boned forelegs. Chest of good depth, compact body, well muscled throughout, ribs well sprung and carried well back, short, muscular loin. Well rounded hindquarters of moderate angulation, low set parallel hocks. Tail set high and well curled over her back. She moves so soundly from all angles, tidy coming and going and presenting a lovely outline in profile movement with typical brisk, clean sharp strides. Could not be denied BB & BIS. 2nd Marfleet’s Flatmeer Fleur Dilly – Another nice bitch of differing type who was unlucky to meet 1 in this class. Good head of nice proportions. Feminine expression. Eyes dark and of good size, shape and set. Ivy-leaf shaped ears, neat and small. Good reach to her neck which was well arched fitting into well laid shoulders. Chest good with nice depth and width, forelegs straight and of good bone. Compact body, well ribbed back, would like her ever so slightly shorter in loin. Hindquarters well muscled and of good angles, strong and sound. Correct coat of good colour and texture. High set tail with good curl. Moved soundly from all angles
Special Not Bred By Exhibitor Bitch (1) 1st Lush’s Dianakees Carolina Moon – See PGB
Judge – Claire Mills