Manchu Spring Open
judge: Rita Morgan

This was a most enjoyable day judging this show that had a good entry with a lovely atmosphere and very nice exhibits, apart from that it's a breed I like so much. BIS and BD was Barker and Naull's, Wynele Realization. Young dog gold and white from Post Graduate. The ring presence caught my eye straight away. The head was broad with very nice large dark eyes well placed. Open nostril's excellent pigment and wide jawline, mouth correct. Head carriage lovely to see with neck nicely arched. Shoulders firmly placed well constructed body level topline, tailset on high and very nice carriage to complete the picture. RBIS was Moston's, Hiona's Fly me to the Moon. This was a gold brindle, 2 years old with really nice head proportions. So typical of the breed. That lovely dark eye and temperament, excellent mouth. Sturdy body and bone covered with long dense coat. BOS was Johnson's, Paliden Make a Wish for Keytor. This was a winner of a high quality class of young bitches. Gold and white, very nice head and expression, large dark eyes. Very nice body moved very well. BPIS was Gregory's, Marpalyn Iced Ginger. Really nice head and darkest of eye with a good mouth, large wide nostrils and superb expression. Body firm, shoulders set firmly. Lovely topline. Good bone density all covered with a nicely groomed coat. Moved and showed like a veteran. MP. 1. Manning's, Kinafarer Beelzebub. Gold and white baby 8 months old. Nice head features with round dark eyes. Level topline. Good body and bone. Needing some more confidence.

 P. 1. Gregory's, Marpalyn Iced Ginger. BPIS.

 J. 1. Symond's, Symaraju Lord of the Dance. Grey brindle and white. Good head, mouth and dark eye, nostrils could be larger. Level topline, well constructed. Nice tail set. Moved and showed well. 2. Bush's, My Lucky Charm. Gold and white beautifully presented. Does not need to grow anymore. Has a nice head, lovely nostrils and mouth. Needs to settle more when showing. 3. Gwilliam's, Jardu Tung-Tung-Tzzzes for Czang.

M. 1. Bush's, My Lucky Charm. 2. Gwilliam's, Jardu Tung-Tze for Czang. Gold brindle failed in head to winner on the day., but still a young dog. Also difficult to handle on the day. N. 1. Gregory's, Marpalyn Iced Ginger. 2. Bush's, My Lucky Charm. SpBEGIN. 1. Bush's, My Lucky Charm. 2. Gwilliam's, Jardu Tung-Tze for Czang.

PG. 1. Barker and Naulls', Wynele Realization. BIS. 2. Le's, Pekoe Son of a Gun. Gold and white this young man still needs to develop more overall. L. 1. Ritchie's, Laurmerand by Design. Black and white. This was a nice dog. Lovely head, dark eyes and excellent pigment. Well made body with good bone. Nice tail carriage. Moves and showed well. 2. Maule's, Marpalyn Dutch Gold. Sh CM. Gold and white. Nice dog type as winner but preferred the head of winner. Moved and showed well. Presentation excellent. 3. Burn's, Jenkapa Some Like it Hot.

BRED BY EXHIB 1. Moston's, Hiona Fly me to the Moon. RBIS. 2. Ritchie's, Laurmerand by Design. 3. Gregory's, Marpalyn Iced Ginger.

NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR 1. Bush's, My Lucky Charm. 2. Lee's, Pekoe Son of a Gun. 3. Gwilliam's, Jardu Tung-Tung-Tzzzes for Czang.

O. 1. Anderton's, Maltese, Ch. Nurmah Diamonds Live Forever for Pekoe. Gold and white really nice type head, lovely dark eye. Excellent pigment and good mouth. Well put together, level topline. Good tailset. Moved and showed well. Have judged this dog when he was much younger. Would have liked a bit more of him. Presentation good and moved well. 2. Maule's, Ch/Ir Sh Ch. Dalticia Menelaus JW. 3. Lee's, Ch. Pekoe the Amber Nectar.

MPB. 1. Howard's, Tameron Miss Nina-Ricci. BPB. This was a lovely class of bitches. Gold and white. Very feminine and pretty, loved her character. Very nice head and dark eye. Good bone and body. Nicely coated. 2. Moston's, Butter me Up. Very similar to winner, nice baby. 3. Anderton's, Pekoe the Aye's Have It.

PB. 1. Maule's, Daltricia Strong of Perals. Gold and white. Most promising well constructed body. Nice head and eye. Good tail carriage. Groomed to perfection and projected well. 2. No Name Given. Black and white. Another nice youngster. Well presented. Just needs more confidence. 3. Lord's, Hulor Just Drives Me Mild. J. This was a well filled class of some quality bitches, the first three very close. Johnson's, Paliden Make me a Wish at Keytor. BB and BOS. 2. Chedzoy's, Daltricia Penelope at Valleycroft. 3. Symond's, Symaraju Shining Star.

MB. 1. Mark's, Tansing Tenacity. Gold and white. Nice head and eye. Lovely head carriage. Good body, level topline with good movement. 2. Gwilliam's, Sannajae Liquid Gold at Czang. Gold, nice head. Moved well. Presentation could be better. 3. Meyer's, Santosha Pandora's Box at Janjon.

NB. 1. Devine and Malone's, Mirazian Let the Dream Begin for Dangra. This was a real sweetie, everything nice. I just needed more of her. 2. Heasley and Tomblin's, Harropine String of Pearl's at Sancoo. Gold. Another that has some maturing to do. SpBEGIN. 1. Ritchie's, Wynele Mixed Blessings at Laurmerand. 2. Heasley and Tomlins', Harropine String of Pearl's at Sancoo. 3. Manning's, Kinafarer Spread Your Wings.

PGB. 1. Chedzoy's, Daltricia Penelope at Valleycroft. 2. Bell's, Harropine I'm in Heaven at Bellwaycharm. Gold and white that was a really nice bitch with lovely pigment. Just lost out on movement on the day. 3. Mark's, Tansingh Drop Dead Gorgeous. LB. 1. Hodgson's, Superlion Haute Couture. Red sable. Very nice wide head, darkest of eye, excellent mouth. Good body and tailset. 2. Burn's, Jenkapa Too Hot Too Touch. Red sable, similar but preferrred nostrils, pigment and tailset to winner.

BRED BY EXHIB. 1. Lee's, Jenade the Next Generation. Stood alone, bold very sound but up to size and not so balanced.

NOT BRED BY EXHIBITOR. 1. Chedzoy's, Daltricia Penelope at Valleycroft. 2. Bell and Turrell's, Harropine I'm in Heaven at Bellwaycharm. 3. Ritchie's, Wynele Mixed Blessings to Laurmerand. OB. 1. Lord's, Vanitonia Bundle of Laughs at Huxlor. Res BB. Grey and white. This was another quality bitch. Very sound. Nice head and expression. Great body well set shoulders. Moved soundly and presented so well. Coat of good abundance and texture. 2. Lawrence's, Huxlor Political Affair. Another very nice animal. Preferred body qualities of winner.

Rita Morgan