Show Critiques
Championship Show 2024
(Deb Hoy)
Open Show 2025
(Nick Bateson)
15th February 2025
It was an honour to be asked to judge the British Rottweiler Association Open Show. The Rottweiler has been part of my life for a long time and I thank you for my lovely entry. Everybody was in high spirits, showing sporting behaviour and the committee and my stewards worked tirelessly all day. I was very happy with my winners and found temperament to be good. I felt toplines (particularly on the move) appear to be increasing weak this is a trait that’s beginning to creep in and forechest still need watching. It was a shame the weather was not on our side as I would have preferred a bigger ring to allow the exhibits to move more freely.
Minor Puppy Dog Entry 2
1st Kai Ruddy Soul At Eyredazzle. Mrs J EYRE
A substantial young male with pleasing, calm expression. Broad skull, plenty of width between the ears which are sitting high and wide, closely fitting to cheek. Good fill under dark brown, almond shaped eye. Correct stop, sufficient width between the eyes to allow for correct depth of muzzle. Correct bite, I would just prefer darker flews, upper and lower lips fitting close together showing no excess skin. He has nice masculine neck leading to clean shoulders. A little soft in topline in both stand and, on the move, but portrays strength in body. This male has good muscle development on the shoulders. I would prefer his shoulders to be more layed back, good spring of rib flowing nicely to croup. Correct sabre tail, sufficient rear angulation. He just needs to develop more strength in his front patterns and rear hocks. Best Puppy Dog.
2nd Javladare Heart Goes Boom. Miss B GAURON
I liked this young male, needs a little more practice and came up against a more developed male in 1st place. Dry head with slight wrinkle between ears which are a good size relative to the head, sitting close to the cheek. Dark almond shaped eyes. In my view he had the correct 3 to 2 head proportions. I would prefer darker flews. Compact body developing nicely in strength although a little loose in front but can forgive this considering his young age. Clean shoulders developing nicely, correct slope of croup into sabre tail. Good rear angulation and bend of stifle. Given time will develop good muscle on his frame. Correct tan markings throughout. With more practice I am sure you will have some fun with him.
Puppy dog. Entry 1
1st Cornerpix In The Ghetto. Miss S AKHTAR
Medium size male with pleasant and calm manner. Clean head, correct sized ears. Would prefer a little more fill under the eye. Correct almond shaped eye. Good length to muzzle relative to the skull, with dark flews. Nice long, broad neck but would prefer to be cleaner behind his withers. Plenty of depth to rib cage, compact body sloping off to croup with correct sabre tail. Hind quarters well muscled, would like more range to second thigh. Standing on compact feet. I think a little less handling on this male would encourage him to come out of his shell more.
Junior Dog. Entry 5
Two very nice males I found a pleasure to judge but hard to separate. They quite easily could switch positions.
1st Upend Fletcher. Mrs W Steel
Very compact male with well developed head, broad skull, moderate wrinkle between the ears. Correct ears sitting close to cheek. Dark, correct shape eye with just the right amount of fill to cheek, good length to muzzle. Dark mouth open, lower lips fitting closely with no excess on display. Well developed, powerful neck showing great strength down and around shoulders. Clean behind withers with compact body, nice spring of rib, good strong bone on forequarter and strength, stands on compact feet. Correct tail. Well muscled hind quarters but would prefer more bend of stifle. Powerful male.
2nd Hanbar Iris At Warrimead. Ms M H Ward
Another quality male showing off a lovely silhouette. Pleasing calm gaze, clean head, broad between ears with moderate wrinkle. Ears sitting close to cheek. Dark, almond shaped eye with good fill under the eye. Correct length to muzzle. Dark mouth pigmentation with no excess skin on muzzle. Slightly lighter markings than first. Strong neck, broad well developed clean shoulders, would prefer a little more angulation of upper arm. Plenty of bone and substance on this young male. Slightly longer than first, sloping off nicely at croup to correctly held sabre tail. Hindquarters well muscled with more rear angulation than first. Would prefer stronger hocks.
Yearling Dog. Entry 5
1st Jhava Black Magic Over Whisperdown. Ms G Courtney Baughan
Above average size male, compact body displays power and strength throughout, developing nicely. A broad skull, small triangular ears sitting close to cheek. Dark eye with good fill under the eye good length to the muzzle in respect to the overall head construction with no excess and dark flews. Strong, broad neck, good length. Would prefer more cleaner behind withers and also prefer more angulation to upper arm, which would give him more reach on the move. Good bone throughout in a compact body with nice flow to the croup with correct sabre tail, that occasionally showed enthusiasm on the stand showing me a willingness to work. Hind quarters, plenty of strength, good bone, strong, sturdy rear angles. Nice bend of stifle flowing to strong hocks. Happy to award him Reserve Best Male.
2nd Shantasia Dax. Mr S & Mrs M Willison
Another above average size male. Excellent type shown, very powerful, enthusiastic male ready to work. Slightly lighter tan markings throughout. Pleasing clean head of good substance. Nice width between ears which sit close to cheek with good fill under the eyes. Dark eyes portraying calm gaze. He has an excellent length of muzzle whilst remaining broad also. Dark mouth pigmentation, upper and lower lips fitting closely with dark flews, no excess skin on the throat. Long powerful neck, clean shoulders muscled with defined pronounce sternum, giving him correct reach on the move. Strong pasterns, correct compact feet. Good depth to rib, overall I would just prefer this male to have a little more weight. Very well muscled rear quarters, plenty of angulation at the rear. Unfortunately the weather was not on his side as he would have benefitted from a larger ring.
Graduate Dog. Entry 2
1st Rott Guardian Igor. Miss E Brereton
Medium size male, plenty of substance. A little apprehensive. Nice broad skull, ears held back. Good fill under the eye. A more open, dark brown eye. Broad muzzle, upper and lower lips fitting close, I would prefer darker flews. Strong broad neck flowing down to broad shoulder construction with good angulation to shoulders but would prefer more length of upper arm. Compact feet. He is broad throughout body with good length. I would prefer firmer topline especially when on the move. He slopes off at croup but again good strength of thigh and bend of stifle, though would prefer more second thigh. Overall he needs to come out of his shell. Correct mahogany tan throughout.
Limit Dog. Entry 3
1st Von Kassel Maverick Sarkay. Mr R & Mrs Trevett
I was really surprised to meet this guy. He showed a real steadiness about himself, he made it look extremely comfortable. Lovely head, clean with moderate wrinkle, absolutely nothing overdone, good 3 to 2 proportions from side view. Good length of muzzle, correct bite and the darkest of dark mouth pigmentation I have ever seen in the UK. Ears correct and sitting close to cheek. Good fill under the eyes with dark almond shaped eyes. Good length of neck, remaining broad. Clean shoulders and well angulated giving him good reach of stride. Strong pasterns, neat feet. Broad rib cage and good depth also body remains compact, slopes off nicely at croup. Strong hindquarters with good bend of stifle and strength to second thigh with strong hocks, holding his solid frame. Albeit a small ring today due to the weather, he did everything I asked of him and even after the movement still showed off the correct sabre tail, saying I can do this all day long. Fit for purpose and ready to work. Thank you for the pleasure to be able to award him Best Dog and Reserve Best In Show.
2nd Chantavorys One And Only. Miss C A Moss
Another beautiful male I have always admired but today he came up against 1st and this guy really needs a big ring to show himself off. He is a powerhouse. Slightly different head to 1st but from side view good 2 to 3 proportions. Dark, almond shape eye, dark mouth pigment with dark flews. Broad skull between ears sitting high and wide, held close to cheek, good length of neck, well muscled. I would prefer more angulation on upper arm. Stands firm on neat feet. Compact body, good spring of rib, very roomy. Firm topline but tends to loose it on the move. Shows correct sabre tail. Displays great power from rear although hocks are very close. Correct slope of croup and good bend of stifle with well developed muscle on first and second thigh. It was a pleasure to finally get my hands on this guy.
Minor Puppy Bitch. Entry 1
1st Gouldthiassi Wise One. Miss J & Mr J Bragan & Stubley
7 month old bitch, good size for this stage. Very compact form would like a little more substance and bone overall. Very feminine in appearance with good 3 to 2 proportions on the head from side profile. Correct ears,set high and wide when alert. Good bite. I would just prefer a little more fill under the eye. Dark brown eye pigment, almond shaped but slightly open. Good distance between head and shoulders. Well laid back shoulders, just prefer to be clean behind withers. Little soft in topline especially when on the move. Hind quarters can stand straight at times but very young. Strong hocks. Correct markings throughout.
Puppy Bitch. Entry 5
1st Botilerskop Be Good To Me. Mr K & Mrs G Clark
10 month old bitch displaying correct size, clean compact body. Nice pleasing head, broad but remaining feminine. Good width between the ears, slight wrinkle, ears sitting wide flowing nicely along to cheek. Correct eye shape, slightly lighter. Enough fill under eye , nice broad muzzle of good length, lips sitting nicely with no excess flews, mottled pigment. Good length to neck, broad and clean behind the withers. Correctly laid back shoulders, slightly straight upper arm. Would just prefer a little more bone on this bitch. Good spring of rib and towards the hindquarters she could be a little bit firm in topline especially on the move. Well muscled on hindquarter, correct bend of stifle to second thigh and strong hocks supporting her frame. I would just prefer slightly darker markings throughout. She moved freely and in good spirit. Happy to award her Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy In Show.
2nd Rauchigrotts Haus Finesse. Miss A & Mr D Hewitt & Francis
Overall more substantial bitch than 1 st. Very calm in appearance. Head slightly stronger. Round eyes, dark brown pigment. Good length of muzzle with lips sitting close together with no skin excess. Nice length of neck, clean over the shoulders, well laid back good angulation, slightly short in forearm, well laid back pasterns, correct feet. Good spring of rib and good depth also to ribcage. She is slightly long in line, slopes off nicely at croup, just would prefer a little more bend of stifle and strength to hindquarters. Correct tail.
Junior Bitch. Entry 7
1st Westfalen Olearia Team with Kiarataz. Miss K & Mrs V & Ms M Williams, Jones & Monk
I really enjoyed judging this class and this bitch thoroughly deserved to take this class, very calm and well schooled. She is developing very nicely, with correct bone and substance throughout, good width of skull with moderate wrinkle, remaining feminine in appearance. Dark almond shaped eye with correct fill to cheek. Ears of correct proportion to skull, sitting high and wide close to cheek. Dark almond shaped eye. Again good 3 to 2 skull and muzzle proportions from side profile. Correct bite. Broad neck and good length of neck. Well developed around the shoulders. She is coming on nicely. Good angulation, well laid back shoulders. I would prefer a little more length of forearm. Strong pasterns and tight feet. She has good depth and spring of rib, with strong level topline, held on the move. Correct sloping croup displaying sabre tail whilst on the move. Good bend of stifle and strong hindquarters. Hocks sturdy, standing four square. I will watch her progression with great interest.
2nd Chantavory Cupid. Mrs J Eyre
Another quality bitch, unfortunate to meet 1st today. Highly confident, good bone and substance throughout. I would just prefer a more broader construction to skull nonetheless she still remains feminine in appearance. Moderate wrinkle between correctly set ears sitting close to cheek. Dark almond shaped eyes. Nice length of muzzle, no excess skin to lower jaw and neck. Mottled mouth. Nice length of neck and well muscled clean shoulders, well laid back. Would prefer more angulation to upper arm. Straight front and tight feet. Good spring of rib throughout the body. Very compact in appearance with good slope to croup. Correct tail. Well muscled and angulated hindquarters with strong hocks supporting her frame. Movement full of enthusiasm.
Yearling Bitch. Entry 2
1st Jezeve Deja Vu Avec Whisperdown. Ms G Courtney Baughan
Broad in appearance but remaining feminine. Pleasing skull with moderate wrinkle between ears. Almond shaped eyes, dark brown, correct fill to cheek, from the side 3 to 2 skull proportions, muzzle broad, lips fitting close together with correct bite and dark flews.Nice length of neck remaining solid and well developed. Correct angulation to shoulders and upper arm, clean behind the withers. Good length of forearm and tight feet. Level underline and topline, well developed ribcage, slightly long the body, slope off to croup to correctly angulated rear quarters. Would prefer more strength in hock. Correct tail. Steady in movement.
2nd Jezeve Hot Tottie. Mrs L & Mrs R Watts & Gibbard
Very similar to 1st. Was tough to split. Correct broad skull with moderate wrinkle between ears. Ears set high, wide sitting close to well developed cheek bones. Correct dark brown eyes, almond shaped. Correct length to muzzle as well as broad. Good bite, lips close fitting, a little excess skin on the throat, good length to neck with muscle. Would prefer slightly cleaner behind the withers. Straight front and tight compact feet. Nice level undeline and well held topline both standing and on the move. Correct tail sloping off the croup to hindquarters. I just preferred 1st bend of stifle to 2nd strong hocks supporting her frame. Correct markings throughout.
Graduate Bitch. Entry 7
1st Chantavory Je Vous Amie. Mrs J Eyre
Right up my street, absolutely loved this bitch and was surprised by her performance. She didn’t put a foot wrong and did all I asked of her. Correct size bitch, compact form, good bone and substance throughout but importantly, remaining feminine. Correct mahogany tan markings. Exceptionally well developed skull with moderate wrinkle and ears correctly placed sitting close to cheek, well developed cheek bones not overly done. Correct stop and width between the eyes, good length of muzzle, dark mouth pigment and flews. Correct bite. Almond shaped eyes, dark pigment, completing that calm Rottweiler gaze. Nice developed neck, clean behind the withers, well laid back shoulders, good length of upper and lower arm showing off her front angulation. Tight feet. Good spring of rib, compact body firm, level topline and underlines. Sabre tail, correct sloping croup to well developed muscular hindquarters with correct bend of stifle. Well developed second thigh on strong hocks supporting her frame. I loved her ability to switch from being calm and disciplined in the stand, not overly enthusiastic on the move, holding her shape at all times. She looked totally comfortable with what asked her. I had no hesitation to award her Best Bitch and Best In Show. I am absolutely sure she will go on to achieve much in her showing career. Thank you for bringing her.
2nd Abacab’s Dreaming At Vedonis. Mr A & Mrs Z Thomas
Another compact bitch with a clean head type. Beautiful feminine bitch. Broad skull, slight wrinkle between ears. Well developed cheek bones, not overly done, good length of muzzle, lips sitting cleanly with no excess and dark flews. Slightly open dark brown eye. Good length of neck well muscled, correct front angulation, well laid back shoulders, clean behind the withers. Good bone and substance. Neat feet. Good spring of rib, compact body, level topline also held on the move, sloping off the croup to well muscled hindquarters. Nice bend of stifle and good second thigh with strong hocks. Slightly lighter in tan than 1st. Loved this girl’s attitude to showing, powerful rear movement and she certainly benefits from being free stood. For me, she is another one to look out for in the year ahead. Happy to award her Reserve Best Bitch.
Limit Bitch. Entry 5
1st Abacab’s Duchess. Mrs C A Willis Impey
Medium size bitch, very powerful, compact form. Great temperament for the Breed. Little lighter in tan than I would like but nonetheless a really clean silhouette she presents. Head broad but not over, exaggerated in expression, moderate wrinkle, ears correctly placed on skull sitting close to the cheekbones, well developed under eye. Eye colour dark, would prefer better almond shaped eye. A lovely length to muzzle and broad form which reflects throughout her head. Neatly lying lips, no excess skin with dark flews. Correct bite. She displays good upper body strength in shoulders and upper arm with good angulation presenting excellent forechest. Nice strong neck, clean behind the withers. Good width in ribcage and depth. Firm topline held on the move and stand. Slight tuck up but overall presents very compact body. Hindquarters display power when on the move, very well developed in this area. Sabre tail.
2nd Hayter Nation. Mrs D & Mr D Fussell
Now this girl was very pleasant with great temperament for the Breed and couldn’t wait to dive on me! Compact form, slightly wet head compared to 1st. Broad skull, ears set wide, one of which would fly on occasion. Correct shape eye, would prefer them to be slightly darker. Good fill to cheek bone with correct skull proportions, correct stop between eyes. Good bite with nicely fitting lips to broad muzzle. Mottled mouth pigment, dark flews. Good strength displayed to the neck and shoulders, clean behind the withers. Needs a little more angulation to upper arm. Correct pasterns and standing on compact feet. Enough width to ribcage, slightly weak in topline on the move. Hindquarters presented broad, well developed first and second thigh, strong hocks supporting her frame. Tail wagging and very happy.
Open Bitch. Entry 3
1st Nyandor Never Say Never ShCEx. Miss J H Broadbank
A quality bitch so well drilled, standing four square with a fantastic silhouette, medium size. Mahogany tan throughout. She displays great strength on both forequarters and hindquarters. Skull is well developed, broad but remains feminine. Dark eyes, ears high and wide sitting close to cheek. Correct bite. Muzzle clean, lips neat with no skin excess, dark flews. Long neck with muscle, well laid back shoulders, clean behind the withers. Good front angulation and forechest. Correct length to forearm. Neat feet. Good spring of rib displaying depth. Strong, firm topline, slight tuck up of underline. Sabre tail. Well developed hindquarters, broad muscular first and second thigh with nice bend of stifle flowing to strong hocks. Correct bone and substance throughout. Only wish she had a bigger ring in which to display her reach and drive.
2nd Rauchigrotts Haus Finesse.
Already critiqued Puppy Bitch 2nd.
Veteran Bitch. Entry 5
Just briefly, when you start in the Breed and finally judge, I never thought I would get my hands on these lovely specimens and be able to critique them. They are quality, including those unplaced in this class and all showed brilliantly. A credit to their owners and breeders, unfortunately I had to place them!
1st Stairvale Faith. Mr C N & Mrs N K Window
Smaller than average but makes up for it with her clean outline, coupled with bone and substance and attitude to match. Free stood, four square, even as a veteran oozes quality. Clean feminine head. Ears set high, flowing close to cheek, perfect 2 to 3 skull and muzzle proportions. Muzzle broad with no excess skin, lips sitting close, dark flews, correct bite and dark mouth pigment. Eyes dark, slightly open eye. Good length of neck with muscle, well laid back shoulders and clean behind withers, correct angulation of upper arm to well presented forechest. Good depth of ribcage and spring of rib, very compact body. Holds a level topline on stand and on move with level underlines. Correct tail displayed on move and occasionally in the stand. Well muscled hindquarters, good angulation and bend of stifle with strong hocks. Free stood at all times, which really benefits her. In the Challenge really pushed the younger girls as her movement looked so effortless, great front and rear stride, not overly enthusiastic. Still fit for purpose. Thank you for bringing her. Best Veteran In Show.
2nd Ch Jezeve Back to Black JW. Mrs L & Mrs R Watts & Gibbard Correct size female with feminine head, a few greys on display but still an exceptional attitude to showing, tailwagging, showing great work ability. Nice broad skull with moderate wrinkle between ears. Correct set ears sitting close to the skull. Dark, almond shape eye, good length of muzzle relative to the skull. Lips sitting close both upper and lower with no excess, dark flews. Long neck still well muscled, correct laid back shoulders and angulation to upper arm presenting good forechest. Tight compact feet. Ribcage deep and well sprung ribs, level topline and underlines. Sabre tail happily displayed especially when standing. I preferred the strength of hindquarters on 1st nonetheless this girl still displays good stride and power from her hindquarters with an easy flowing gait. Strong hocks supporting her body. Thank you for presenting her.
Judge Nick Bateson (Upmont)
Saturday 20th July 2024.
I would like to thank the committee and all of the exhibitors for giving me a super day. It is always an honor to judge a breed club show, especially as I served on the committee for many years. Thanks also to my very efficient stewards and to the team who provided lunch.
All placed exhibits had correct dentition and correct tails.
I find that the issues in the breed a few years ago of light tans and over marking have almost disappeared. Eyes were almost all dark brown but many were very round in shape which detracts from the expression. Hopefully you breeders can rectify this too. I have great hopes for the breed being in good hands.
Minor puppy dog 8. 2a
1.Monks & Jones Westfalen Olearia Team Spirit. 8 months old. Well balanced youngster on tight feet and correct tans with level topline into clean shoulders and reach of neck. Head yet to develop. Has dark eyes but a little round. Ears well set and to grow into. Moved round expertly with reach of stride. Stayed balanced on the move.
2.Steels Upend Fletcher. Another puppy of excellent type. Well balanced in body with correct angles. Feet not as tight as 1. Colour tans correct. Gorgeous attractive head with well set ears and dark rounder eyes. Moved well.
Puppy Dog 3.1a
1.Appasamys Hanbar Japp. Naughty puppy today. Handler had to work hard. Liked his typy outline with level topline. Tight feet into strong legs with correct angulation. Mahogony tans. Good reach of neck into strong head with correct ear set. Eyes a bit round but dark in colour. Loved him on the move when he settled.
2.Austens Ausrie’s Jabba the Hut. Larger pup than 1. Colour not as rich. Level topline into good reach of neck. Slight wrinkle over shoulder. Feet not as tight as 1 and turned out on stand. Moved well and well handled.
Junior Dog.2 1a
1.Goodbans Seittor Magic Spell with Keljaygo JW. Neat, compact male of good type. Correct in length of back to height with level top and underline. Colour ok. Clean head with dark eyes. Moved correctly.
Yearling Dog.
1.Egerton and Sutcliffes Bereyda The Real Defender JW 22 month substantial male. Stood on tight feet. Has level top and underlines correct angulation fore and aft. Slight wrinkle to shoulder into strong neck. Strong in head. Great on the move both coming and going.
Novice Dog
1.Mulhalls Magglynn von Odin. Fell in love with this 6 month old puppy. Very busy baby making his handler work hard. Beautiful outline. Mahogany colour in correct amount. Tight feet into strong limbs. Correct tailset on a level topline. Delicious head. Still to grow into his ears which were well set and close to his cheeks. Dark oval eyes. Dark mouth. Moved well for his age. One I shall watch as I could have him! Delighted to award him BP in Breed.
Postgraduate Dog
1.Abells Nageen Cukier. Strong, well muscled, fit dog of 2 years. Tight feet, bit straight in shoulder with level top and underlines. Clean neck and dry head with broad skull. Large ears correctly placed to cheeks. Round dark eyes. Powerful mover.
Limit Dog 5
1.Cocks Jaqary Blaze of Glory. Large, well balanced male with good bone and angulation fore and aft. Level top and underlines. Strong forechest. Tight feet. Strong male head with dark to medium eyes, Clean head with expressive wrinkle. Looked good on the move, covering the ground with reach and drive.2
2. Vonkassel Maverick Sarkay Longer in leg to 1. Medium colour to tans. Level in top and underlines on strong body held on tight feet. Slight neck wrinkle. Calm expression with dark eyes and correct ear set. Steady mover.
Open Dog 3
1.Bateson, Hoole and Clarks CH.Dortmund Dizzy Rascal. Typy medium sized male. Correct angulation front and back on tight feet to a level topline. Well developed forechest. Clean, dry head with almond shaped, dark eyes, one of the few. Dark mahogony colour with sooty markings making him look dark. Correct ear carriage held close to cheeks. Moved out with reach and drive.
2.Vansons Pasko Du Temple D’Adranos von Tiesto (imp Fra) Larger male. Balanced fore and aft, well angulated rear with slight wrinkle over shoulders. Tight feet. Large head with dark round eyes. Losing mouth pigment. Short muzzle with wrinkle on nose. Ears small and well set. Moved with power around the ring. Well handled. RCC
Champion dog 2
1.Bateson and Hoole CH. Upmont Al Capone. Type of male I love. Well balanced correct length of back with well developed forechest. Neck strong into attractive dry head with expressive wrinkle. Correct dark almond eye. Ears well fitted to skull. So impressive on the move. Could watch him all day. Well handled. Delighted to award him the CC and BOB.
2.Tuttles CH Laverko one Day More. Plainer than 1 in head. Round dark eye. Lost all mouth pigment with dark flews. Didn’t want to use his ears today. Body strong with good forechest and nicely angulated front and rear. Moved well
Veteran Dog 2. 2a
Minor puppy bitch 9 4a
1.Williams, Jones and Monk Westfalen Olearia Best Team with Kiarataz. So well balanced with a lovely clean outline. No wrinkle over shoulders into good reach of neck. Beautiful bitch head with such an attractive expression. Has a dark, oval eye. Moved with reach and drive for one so young.
2. Taylors Wren Maeva V Zopian at Minaelea (imp NDL). Another of excellent type. Good top and underlines and strong bone. Stands on tight feet. Eye dark a bit rounder than 1. Moved well, enjoying herself.
Puppy bitch 4 1a
1.Clarks Dortmund Maggie May Great outline with level top and underline. Angulation correct. Slight wrinkle over shoulder. On tight feet of correct colour markings. Expressive head with large ears held close to cheeks, the darkest eye of beautiful almond shape. Moved out so well for her age.
2.Larger bitch than 1. Feet not so tight with correct tans and markings. Lovely level top and underlines. Expressive head with larger ears to grow into. Nose bump. Move with reach and drive.
Junior bitch 10 4a
1.Lamberts Seittor Voodoo Spell. Excellent type. Level topline, clean over shoulders and correct angulation front and rear. Gorgeous head with well set ears and dark almond eyes. Moved in sync with handler maybe try a little slower?
2. McCreadies Jhava Pure Magic at Rhodilea. Another with a typy outline and clean shoulders with correct angulation and level in top and underlines. Feet could be tighter. Correct mahogany markings. Head not overdone with dark, oval eye and correct ear set. Looked great on the move coming and going.
Yearling Bitch 9. 3a
1.Lamberts Seittor Cast a Spell. Another lovely bitch from this kennel. Litter sister to Sp. Yearling. Very similar in type and good looks. Another lovely head with dark eyes. Feet a bit loose. Excellent on the move.
2. Watts and Gibbards Jezeve Hot Tottie She is clean over shoulders with good body and back length. Correct angulation. Feet that could be tighter. Lovely head with large ears, dark, oval eye and a dark mouth and flews. Very active bitch, well moved and handled.
Novice Bitch 1.
1.De Vries Abacab’s Fading Lights. Good outline showing level top and underlines on tight feet with correct tan markings. Round in eye. Handler not yet getting the best from her. Erratic on the move.
Postgraduate bitch 5. 2a
1.Cartwrights Steigen Silky Nutmeg Ganash. Clean outline with well angulated rear and shoulders into good reach of neck. Clean dry head with dark, oval eye. Large ears held close to cheeks. Held topline on the move and covered the ground well. Well handled. Pleased to award her the reserve CC.
2. Reads Ketreda’s Scarlet Witch. More bone than 1. Slightly sloping off at croup. Excellent feet and good mahogany colour. Attractive head with large ears not held so close to cheek as 1. Dark eye if a little round. Moved well.
3.Sutcliffes Bereyda Esna
Limit bitch10. 2a
1.Carmichael and Jarvies Stairvale Gisele. Beautiful clean outline on typy bitch of good size. Balanced in angulation front and rear. Correct shoulders into clean strong neck. Mahogany tans of correct amount with sooty marking to toes. Attractive bitch head showing strength and calm expression. Ears of right size held close to cheeks. Dark, oval eyes. Moved with effortless drive and reach. Delighted to award her the CC and RBOB. One I will watch!.
2. Austens Ausries Mojito JW. Similar type to 1 with clean outline and well balanced. Head clean with dark eye. Just preferred 1 on the move.
3.Baillie and Toppings Stairvale Grace von Rottsworth
Open bitch 5. 1a
1.Bateson and Hooles Upmont Gypsy Roma. Lovely type larger than most which is good to see. Strong level topline held on move. Prominent forechest with correct andulation. Clean in head of beautiful type with dark eye and well set ears. Mahogony tans. Tight feet and moved with reach and drive.
2.Jones and Monks Westfalen love by design with Olearia. Smaller type to 1. She has a lovely outline with level top and underlines. Good angulated rear with which she could drive on the move. Lighter and clearer tans. Strong reach of neck into attractive head with dark, oval eyes and calm expression.
3. Harwoods Wolfbass Mumma cita at Kimian
Veteran bitch.2.
1.Watts and Gibbards Ch.Back to Black JW. Eight and a half years and still very active. Clean outline including shoulders and neck. Stood on good feet and strong bone. Good head type with dark eyes and larger ears. Lighter in tan. Moved determinedly still.
2.Moss's Blushing Bacardi at Chantavory. Another good type of ten years old. Shorter in leg than 1. With tight feet and strong bone. Bitch head with dark eyes a little round. Small, well set ears. Moved well and was enjoying her day.
Open Show 2024
(Lorraine Carmichael)
Saturday 13th April 2024.
Firstly I’d like to thank the committee and officers for the Invite to Judge The British Rottweiler Association Open Show and all exhibitors for your entry. My Steward on the day did a fantastic job of keeping the ring moving and me on track. I had a lovely day, where I was made most welcome by the Committee, club members and exhibitors alike. It was an honour to be able to Judge such an array of dogs, all of which behaved impeccably well. The atmosphere was light, friendly and my winners and placings were received well and with good sportsmanship. Thankfully the rain stayed away allowing us to use the outside rings all be it a bit blustery at times.
Lorraine Carmichael (Lorayla)
Minor Puppy Dog
1 Ausrie's Jabba The Hut
Mr R & Mrs M Austen
8mth old Mature puppy well up to height. Head of correct proportions with moderate wrinkle when alert. Well set ear, dark eye and correct dentition. Ample reach of neck flowing to clean, well laid shoulder with nice angulation front and rear. Already showing good fore chest. Ample bone, correct slightly sloping pasterns that led to nice feet. Height to length ratios correct. Croup slightly sloping to a well set tail. Moved well when viewed from all angles. Held his top and under line when on the move.
2nd Hanbar Idris
Ms M H Ward
6mth old and very much a baby in comparison to 1. Dark eyes of correct shape. Close fitting well shaped ears of good size. Well defined stop and enough breadth of skull for his age. Ample depth and breadth of muzzle.Correct Scissor Bite with dark pigment. Lovely balanced shape on the stand with good ratios and clean outline. Good tight feet. A little loose on the move as to be expected at this age. Lovely rich markings and correct coat. A young man i’ll watch with interest as he matures.
Junior Dog Java Black Magic Over Whisperdown
Mrs G Courtney-Baughan
13mth old Medium size compact male with dark tan markings. Lovely expressive dark almond shaped eye. Small well placed ears with breadth across the skull. Correct dentition, scissor bite and good length of Muzzle. Good bone with ample leg length. Level topline which was held on the move. Ample fore chest and depth of brisket. Correct tail set. Moved with purpose as could be seen from the side with perfect foot fall. A good honest type. Pleased to award him Reserve Best Dog and RBIS.
2nd Darkarmar Tobias
Mrs W Steele & Mr G Mulhall
Larger 17mth old male . Very different in type to 1. Presented in athletic fit condition. Well off for bone and substance. Good length of Muzzle and correct head proportions. Large ear and dark eye. Correct bite and dark mouth pigment. Well muscled neck leading to a muscular well placed shoulder. Tightest of feet with well sprung toes. Good underline and length of loin. Moved with plenty of drive coming and going. Im sure these boys will change places on another day.
Yearling Dog Fantasa Juste Voiture Noire
Miss M T & Mrs J A Docherty & Miss M Dunhill-Hall
22mth Medium sized male. Masculine head, deep muzzle and scissor bite. Would like to see darker mouth pigment. Nice dark eye of correct shape. Good reach of neck set on a nicely angulated front. Good bone, slightly sloping pasterns onto good tight feet. Ample depth of chest and spring of rib. Rich clear markings and course coat. Well developed 2nd thigh. Movement good.
Graduate Dog,Jaegerot Dream Lover
Mrs W & Mr I Kichenside
3yr old Large male. Good head ratios with depth and breadth to muzzle. Correct eye shape and colour. Nicely set close fitting ears with a very slight wrinkle in-between. Correct dentition. Would prefer slightly darker mouth pigment. Strong muscular neck. 50/50 body to height ratio. Dark tan Markings and correct coat. Movement good when he settled. Broad sloping croup leading to correctly set and carried tail.
Limit Dog Jaqary Blaze of Glory
Mr L & Mrs C Cox
2yr old medium sized male. Scores well for bone, substance and self confidence. Overall a balanced picture in profile. He has a dry Broad skull with well set, neat ears. Well muscled cheeks. Almond shaped dark eyes. Correct dentition and pigment. Good depth and breadth to muzzle which I would prefer a tad longer. Strong muscular neck of good length that flows into a well angulated clean shoulder. Straight front that falls to the most wonderful feet . Good depth to his brisket and a lovely top-line. Ample length on a strong loin which leads to a nicely angulated rear. Just enough bend to the stifle. His movement was, free, sound and effortless. A dog I could watch move all day. Handled expertly. Pleased to award him Best Dog and ultimately BIS.
2nd Fantasa Just Out The Blue
Miss M T & Mrs J A Docherty & Miss M Dunhill-Hall
6yr old Medium size longer cast Male. This boy has bags of ring presence and he really enjoys his job. Dark rich tan markings on a good harsh coat. Presented in excellent condition. Well balanced head with breadth between nicely placed ears. Dark eye. Correct bite with lighter than preferred pigment. Well laid, correctly angulated shoulder. Good top-line and sloping croup. Well set tail. Would prefer a little less rear angulation. Movement was powerful with reach and drive.
Veteran Dog CH Fantasa Over Kill
Miss J Aspinall
9yr old Medium size Male. A lovely balanced boy with the most pleasing clean, dry, masculine head. The darkest of eyes. Correct head proportions and is sporting a slightly greying beard making him very much a distinguished gentleman. A higher set ear which id like a little closer fitting. He has a broad chest and is clean over the shoulder. Good bone and nice feet. Ample depth to chest that carries through to the loin. Good rear angulation and still well muscled for his years. Correctly set tail. In no way is he overdone. Movement was true and he covered the ground well.
Minor Puppy Bitch Warrimead Electra
Ms M Ward & Mr P HUll
6mth old Rangey Bitch. Feminine dry head. Darkest of eye. Well set medium size ear. Good fore chest. Clean front assembly. Nice feet. Correct body to height proportions. Nice rear angulation. Well set and carried tail. Clearly defined lighter tan markings. Movement was good.
Puppy Bitch Jeseve Hot Tottie
Mrs L Watts & Mrs R Gibbard.
9mth old Larger puppy. Clear defined tan markings and correct harsh coat. Well off for bone and substance. Clean head with excellent length of muzzle , something I think the breed is loosing sadly. Good stop, ample breadth of skull for her age and a good ear set. Nice reach of neck leading to a good front and shoulder. Correct sloping pasterns and again nice feet. A touch longer in the back than preferable. Good rear angulation that is fairly well muscled for her age. Well let down horizontal hocks. Moved freely with a lovely free flowing side gait.
BPB & BPIS (2nd)Ms G Courtney-Baughan
Jezeve Deja Vu Avec Whisperdown
9mth old Larger puppy. Litter Sister to 1 and quite similar in many ways. Good length and depth of muzzle. Lovely dark eye. Nice expression. Correct dentition and pigment. Slight wrinkle over the shoulder. Good topline and croup. Correct height to length ratio. Well set tail. Movement was good, with precise foot fall just lacking a little drive today.
Junior Bitch Upend Elsie
Mrs W Steel
13mth old Medium size bitch. Dark Mahogany markings on correct harsh coat. This bitch took me by surprise. She has the most Beautiful, feminine and expressive head. Correct balanced ratios, darkest of eyes and almond in shape. Her well set medium sized ear gives width to her skull. She has ample cheek for her age and the darkest mouth pigment. A good strong neck that is set on a nice lay of shoulder. She has medium bone on a nice straight front. Well arched toes and nice feet. Deep in chest. Her topline is good. Her underline needs to drop a little as to be expected of her age. I would prefer the croup a little shorter. On the move she was a little erratic but every now and then she settled and her movement was sound and fluid. Im sure she will have a very bright future once matured. Pushed hard for Best Bitch. Reserve Best Bitch. 2ndJezeve Love Junkie9mth old Medium Bitch. Balanced Picture in profile. Rich tan markings. Feminine clean head, correct almond shaped eye. Good scissor bite. Balanced front and rear angulation. Level topline which held well on the move. Good strong deep loin. Lovely side gate with reach and drive.
Yearling Bitch Fantasa Daddy’s Girl
Miss M T & Mrs J A Docherty & Miss M Dunhill-Hall
23mth old Medium Bitch. Good strength of head with ample muzzle length. Defined stop, Dark eyes. Medium sized close fitting ears. Well angulated shoukder. Deep brisket and well developed fore chest. Slightly sloping topline and good depth to Loin. I would prefer a little shorter in length and less rear angulation. Movement was good though a little close behind.
2nd Casey Wizaed Montenegro Rott (IMP MNE)
Miss E Brereton
20mth old Medium Bitch. Very different in type to 1. Deep short Muzzle, good dentition and dark mouth pigment. Large Ear. A well angulated shoulder and Deep brisket with roomy chest. I would prefer a little more leg length to balance the picture. Level top line and slight tuck up to loin. Movement was sound and steady. Would like to see a little more reach.
Graduate Bitch Ababa's Fading Lights
Mrs S De Vries
2yr old Smaller Bitch. Presented in good hard athletic condition with nothing hidden. A very well balanced bitch. Dark slightly rounded eye. Broad clean skull with width between a large well placed ear. Short strong muzzle and defined stop. Good topline. Lacking in underline at the moment which really shows due to her fit lean condition. She would benefit from some weight gain for the show ring. Moved with enthusiasm and plenty in the tank.
2ndJust Ask Faith O’Shea (IMP SWE)
Ms J Pinky & Mrs I & Mr G Mulhall
12mth old Medium size Bitch. Another one in good hard condition. Good head ratios. Large close fitting ear. Correct bite and dentition. Correct body proportions. Broad chest. Medium bone. Would like a little more return on the upper arm. Strong loin and well muscled rear. Good rear angulation. A little erratic on the move today.
Limit Bitch Jaqary Rhyme N Reason
Mrs J L & Mr G C Haigh
5yr old Medium size Bitch. Overall a very balanced picture. Tan well defined markings on correct double coat. Small ear set wide apart. Dark almond eyes. Lovely length to a moderately deep muzzle. Just enough definition to the stop and a slight rise over the skull. A classic headpiece that I feel on a whole we are loosing in the breed. Clean muscled neck set on a good well angulated shoulder. A deep well developed chest and brisket. Ample bone and nice tight feet. Nice topline that slopes slightly to the croup. Good tail set. Balanced rear angulation with enough bend to the stifle. Good strong hocks. Movement was straight, sound and easy. Pleased to award her Best Bitch.
2nd Nyandor Never Say Never
Miss J H Broadbank
3yr old Large Bitch. Well off for Bone. Strong Headpiece with a broad short muzzle. Dark eye and large close fitting ears. I would like a bit more length of leg to balance the picture. Rich dark tan colouring and textbook double coat. Deep chest which flows to an equally deep loin. Nicely angulated and well muscled rear. Good movement. C
Open Bitch Whisperdown All Of Me At Jezeve
Mrs S Rivett & Mrs R Gibbard
5yr old Larger Bitch. Balanced Feminine head with defined stop and good ratios. Dark eye. High set ear that could be more close fitting. Deep chest and nice front assembly. Short coupled with very deep, short loin. Balanced rear angles. Textbook foot fall on the move which was free and easy.
Veteran Bitch Bevanray Shirley at Nyandor ShCEx
Miss J H Broadbank
7yr old large substantial Bitch. Head has a moderate wrinkle. Breadth of cheek. Good stop and a large well set ear. Balanced front and rear angulation. Depth to chest with prominent pro sternum. Good strong bone. Straight limbs and strong hocks. Good strong topline. Fit as a fiddle for her age and very much enjoying her time in the ring. Moved with purpose and plenty of drive. Awarded a very worthy BVIS.
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Championship Show 2023
(Claire Cox)
I would like to thank the committee for inviting me to judge at this show, it was an appointment that I enjoyed very much. I must thank my Stewards Georgina and Terri who kept everything running smoothly and efficiently allowing me to only focus on the dogs, Thankyou so much ladies. Although the weather this year was wet, cool and rather disappointing, the same cannot be said about the quality of my entry, and I was more than pleased with my winners and my line ups. The sportsmanship and atmosphere on the day was wonderful, and it made for a super day all round! Temperaments were, without exception superb, and presentation generally was excellent too. I had very few mouth faults, and overall I feel that tails are improving as are fronts and feet.
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Minor Puppy Dog (2,0a): 1st Mullhall’s Vigo from Hause Hertog (Imp BEL) 8 months old, medium size, and the most beautiful rich tan. Very attractive broad, masculine but clean head, broad muzzle, correct dentition and excellent pigmentation. Dark brown eyes of correct shape, close fitting pendant ears which he will grow into as he matures. Medium angles fore and aft and forechest developing nicely as would be expected for his age. He has good bone and substance, strong compact feet with well arched toes and excellent width to his thigh. Movement a little erratic initially, but once settled he covered the ground well maintaining his shape, well carried tail.
2nd Allen & Steel’s Upend Edward: just under 7 months old, excellent colour, smaller than winner with bone in proportion to his size. Masculine head, correct dentition, medium pigment. Dark eye of good shape, medium correctly held ears. Very nice outline, balanced angulation, good top and underline. Moved sound and steady, well set and carried tail, a lovely happy boy who only lost out on maturity today.
Puppy Dog (4,1a): 1st Eggerton & Sutcliffe Bereyda The Real Defender: 9 month large male with excellent bone. He has a broad masculine head, dark eyes, correct mouth with dark pigment and medium size close fitting ears. Good length of neck, well muscled and clean over withers. Enough angulation front and rear, forechest developing nicely, super feet, compact with well arched toes. I would prefer him a little shorter through the loin, but he moves well and holds his shape and top line so earned his place and Best Puppy Dog.
2nd: Finch’s Panelma The Lone Ranger: Almost 12 months old, smaller and lighter boned than winner. Masculine head, correct dentition, medium pigmentation. He has dark eyes of correct shape and medium size correctly carried ears, he had beautiful expression too. Correct angles front and rear, makes a good shape when standing, moved well with correct well carried tail. He will be a late maturer, but has many excellent qualities, so I’m sure will be worth waiting for.
3rd: Sutcliffe’s Bereyda The Emperor
Junior Dog (3,0a) 1st: Cocks’ Jacary Blaze of Glory: 16 month medium size male, super colour, medium bone excellent strong compact feet. Very attractive masculine head, clean over skull, broad muzzle, neat medium size ears and dark eyes which give him a lovely expression. Correct dentition with dark pigmentation. Strong muscled neck, clean over withers, well developed forechest and excellent angulation throughout, he moved very well, one to watch in the future.
2nd: Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Juste Voiture Noire: 14 month old well grown male who presents an excellent outline. Masculine head, broad muzzle and clean, dry broad skull, dark expressive eyes and medium ears that lie close to skull. Correct dentition and mottled pigment. Strong neck, clean over withers, forechest developing nicely. Very good angulation front and rear, good width to thigh, correct tail carried well, moved well holding his shape.
3rd: Moss’ Chantavory’s One and Only
Yearling Dog (3,0a) 1st: Clark’s Dortmund Dizzy Rascal: Compact medium size boy with masculine head, broad muzzle, dark eye, medium size close fitting ears all together giving a lovely expression. Correct dentition and the darkest of pigmentation. Very dark markings. Excellent strong compact feet, good bone, balanced angles front and rear, well developed forechest. Moved very well retaining his shape and topline and carrying his tail well.
2nd: Ward & Hull’s Warrimead Floki: Medium/large size and a different type to the winner. Masculine head, dark eye, correct close fitting ears, correct dentition and good mouth pigment. Strong neck, clean through withers, well developed forechest, good angles front and rear. Feet ok. Excellent width to thigh, good tail, preferred movement of winner.
3rd: Wicker’s Bluegold Blue Flint
Novice Dog (1,0) 1st: Rivett’s Jezeve Castaway: Stood alone but gave a good account of himself, good size but at 16 months he is still maturing so looks a bit up on leg at the moment. Masculine head, clean skull broad muzzle, dark eye of good shape and neat ears carried correctly. Correct dentition and dark pigment. Good length of neck, clean over withers, straight front and good feet. Balanced angulation, moved well with good stride.
Post Graduate Dog (5,3a) 1st: Miller’s Ausries Moscow Mule: Medium size substantial male with clean dry masculine head, broad muzzle, dark eye of good shape, correct ear placement. Correct dentition and dark pigmentation. Well off for bone, straight front and strong compact feet. Good angulation front and rear, he also has lovely bend of stifle and great width of thigh. Movement sound and fluid with good reach and drive, and correct well carried tail.
2nd: Hardy’s Omnianostra Out of the Blue for Varykino: Compact male slightly different type to winner. Good male head, dark eye, close fitting ears, correct dentition, mottled pigmentation. Strong neck, well developed forechest, not as clean over withers as winner. Straight front good feet, moderate angulation, good tail. Moved soundly but couldn’t match extension of winner.
Limit Dog (3,1a) 1st: Docherty’s Fantasa Just out the Blu: Mature masculine male who presents a clean and substantial outline. Attractive head with slight wrinkle when alert (which is most of the time!) Dark expressive eye, smaller ears but used and held well. Correct dentition, mottled pigment. Strong neck, well developed forechest, markings slightly sooty on legs but doesn’t detract overall. Good top and underlines, very good tail. Good balanced angulation fore and aft, movement accurate and very sound with purpose and enthusiasm.
2nd: Moran’s Almaz Quantum Auri: Good size male, attractive head with gentle expression, dark correct shape eye, correct ears although reluctant to use them today. Correct dentition and dark pigment. Strong good length of neck, slight roll over withers, good angulation, carrying a good tail. Preferred movement of winner.
Open Dog (3,0) 1st Bateson & Hoole’s CH Upmont Al Capone: Impressive male, medium/large size, super bone and substance with excellent feet, straight front, well developed forechest and rich markings. Strong masculine head, broad muzzle, dark eye, correct ear placement, correct dentition and dark pigmentation. Strong neck, clean over withers, good top and underlines, strong rear with good width to thigh, tail carried higher on the move but not tight, moved accurately and covered the ground well.
2nd Tuttle’s Laverko One Day More: Larger male all round compared to winner, but in proportion with good bone and substance. Masculine head free from wrinkle, dark eye, medium size ears but reluctant to use them today. Correct dentition mottled pigmentation. Straight front, good feet and good depth to brisket. Good angulation front and rear, together with good width of thigh and strong hocks gave him plenty of drive on the move, good tail.
3rd Trueman, Brownridge & Cartwright’s Steigan Nevada Mit Jaegerot
Champion Dog (5,0a) 1st CH Gaston Earl Antonius (Imp SRB): Medium size boy who is all male but not overdone in any way, he was just what I was hoping to find today. Masculine head, good width to skull with very slight wrinkle, broad muzzle, dark eye, correct close fitting ears held well. Correct dentition and darkest of pigmentation. He has a strong, self assured even slightly arrogant expression that shouts male Rottweiler. Super front and compact feet with strong well arched toes. Strong neck, clean over withers and well developed forechest. Super angles front and rear, excellent bend of stifle and strong hocks, excellent movement with reach and drive holding topline and shape at all times, good tail. He’s just so well balanced. He momentarily lost concentration in the challenge with the bitch for best in show, but quickly refocused and didn’t put a foot wrong, CC and well deserved BIS.
2nd Bateson’s CH Upend Blade: Another excellent dog of super breed type, unlucky to meet winner on such good form today, that being said, he pushed hard for the top spot. Medium size powerful male with great bone and substance. Strong head without coarseness, lovely dark eye of correct shape, medium close fitting ears, correct dentition and dark pigment. Rich mahogany markings. Straight front, well developed forechest, good feet, balanced angulation front and rear, moderate bend of stifle. Tail carried up, but correct sabre shape. Well deserved RCC.
3rd James &Thompson’s CH Bamabel Ezekiel
Veteran Dog (1,0) 1st Goodban & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Just Ace it with Keljaygo: 8yr old male, Medium size with bone and substance in proportion. This boy has no exaggeration and although he stood alone, he well deserved his win. Attractive male head, clean skull of good width, his ears are fairly small but carried correctly adding more width to skull. He has dark eyes and in the breed standard it calls for a ‘calm gaze indicating good humour’ he certainly has that, he won me over totally with his cheeky attitude and I’m sure he was smiling! Correct dentition, darkest of pigmentation, my notes comment on what a beautiful mouth he has especially at over 8. Good balanced angles, straight front, compact feet and decent forechest. Thoroughly enjoying his day, he pulled out all the stops when challenging for best veteran, and won it over the bitch as she was unable to match his extension on the move. BVD and BVIS.
Minor Puppy Bitch (1,0) 1st Gibson’s Tikaram Kadi Diester: 8 month old who was attending her first Ch Show, she had so much to contend with, as the rain and the wind had set in but she did very well indeed. She was handled extremely sympathetically and although a little raw at the moment, her time will come. Pretty head, dark eyes of good shape, she has a lovely expression and although her ears look a bit on the large side at the moment, I’m sure she will grow into them. Correct dentition, medium pigmentation, good length of neck, balanced angulation, feet ok, good tail, moved steadily holding her shape.
Puppy Bitch (5,1a) 1st Monk’s Olearia Queen of Hearts: 10 month bitch who is beginning to mature nicely. Attractive feminine head without exaggeration, she has medium brown eyes and a calm steady expression. Medium size close fitting pendant ears used to advantage. Correct dentition, medium pigmentation. Nice length of neck, clean over withers, straight front, good colour and good feet. Correct angulation to front, a bit extra to the rear, she has a good top line which was held on the move and good tail carried well. She moved well and I’m sure will continue to improve with maturity. BPB & BPIS.
2nd Rowarth’s Darkarmar Winx: 9months of age and a different type to winner, but still excellent quality. Medium size compact bitch with well developed forechest. She has a super head and beautiful dark eye, small ears used to advantage, very alert expression. Correct dentition and lovely dark pigmentation. Excellent length of neck, clean over withers, super front, forechest and angles front and rear. She was so keen on the move that she was a little erratic at times and as a result she lost her shape, definitely a star of the future.
3rd Morgan’s Almaz Don’t Stop Believing
Junior Bitch (4,1a) 1st Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Daddy’s Girl: another beautiful bitch of quality, medium size, good rich colour. Feminine head with lovely dark expressive eyes, medium ears held correctly , clean broad skull, correct dentition and good pigmentation. She has good length of neck, clean over withers, straight front and compact feet. Well developed forechest and well muscled throughout given that she is only 14 months old. Correct angulation, good bend of stifle and strong hocks, moved very well covering the ground, holding her shape and carrying tail well.
2nd Allen’s Jodipas Valen Time (AI) JW: 17 month old and larger bitch than winner, nice feminine head, dark eye, ear set ok, correct dentition and dark mouth. Very nice colour, straight front, good strong compact feet, good angles throughout, top and underline good, excellent bend of stifle and width to thigh, moved well with good tail.
3rd Clark’s Botlierskop Capella
Yearling Bitch (6,0) 1st Bateson & Hoole’s Upmond Gypsy Roma: Medium/ large bitch without coarseness or exaggeration, feminine head, dark almond shape eye, medium ears held and used well, correct dentition with dark pigmentation. Straight front, good feet, nice length of neck, clean over withers. Correct angulation front and rear, good top and underlines, well carried tail, moved very well holding her shape.
2nd Ward’s Warrimead Largertha: Pretty medium size bitch who presents a very nice shape. Nice head , dark eye, medium ear, correct dentition with mottled pigment. Straight front and compact feet. Shorter coupled than 1, good reach of neck, well developed forechest. Good angulation front and rear with strong backend and well carried tail. Moved well.
3rd Plimmer’s Victorem My Funny Valentine.
Novice Bitch (5,2) 1st Watts & Gibbard’s Jezeve Pickpocket: Large size bitch, lovely feminine head with broad, clean skull, lovely dark almond shape eye and close fitting ears. She’s a good rich colour and has good shoulders, a straight front, good feet and enough forechest. She moves well carrying a good tail, would prefer more width of thigh and a bit more rear angulation to complete the picture.
2nd Sutcliffe’s Bereyda Esna: Smaller, more compact bitch with attractive feminine head, dark eyes, correct dentition and pigmentation, straight front and compact feet. Balanced angulation, good top and underlines, moved well with correct tail, sadly she lost her topline on the move.
3rd Coleman’s Jezeve Born to be Wild
Post Graduate Bitch (3,0) 1st Sutcliffe’s Bereyda Speechless: Medium size compact bitch of good breed type and substance. Broad clean skull, very pretty head with dark expressive eyes and small but well placed ears. Correct dentition and excellent pigmentation. Good length of neck, clean over withers, good forechest, straight front and good feet. Very good shoulders, deep brisket, strong topline, good angles throughout and strong rear, she moved very well with good tail.
2nd Coleman’s Jezeve Born to be Wild: Taller, more rangy bitch than winner, but has a feminine head, dark eye, medium size close fitting ears, correct dentition and good pigment. Straight front and strong compact feet. Balanced angulation but I would prefer more, she moved very soundly but without the reach and drive of the winner. Tail carried higher and tighter than 1.
3rd Craig’s Jezeve Black Dahlia
Limit Bitch (4,1) 1st Richards’ Hanbar Enigma At Ruiz: Medium size bitch of excellent breed type who has boundless energy and doesn’t make it easy for her handler! I must say I loved her attitude. Lovely feminine head of correct proportions, good width to skull complimented by medium ears when she brought them forward. Beautiful dark expressive eyes, correct dentition and dark pigmentation. Strong muscled neck flowing into clean withers, straight front, well developed forechest, compact strong feet. She has excellent balanced angulation all through, lovely bend of stifle and strong hocks, she has wonderful muscle tone and is superbly fit, no surprise really that she really came into her own on the move, I could have watched her all day, thoroughly deserved this class and couldn’t be denied the CC & BOSIS, her 3rd and crowning CC I was told, a very worthy champion
2nd Monk &Jones’ Westfalen Love by Design: Another beautiful bitch with so much to offer in quality and breed type. Very pretty feminine head and the darkest of eyes and medium close fitting ears give this girl a beautiful expression. Correct dentition and dark pigmentation. She presents a very nice outline with good length of neck, clean over withers, good forechest, straight front and good top and underlines. Very nice angulation front and rear, good width of thigh, moved very well with good tail. Unfortunate to meet winner today, but most definitely deserved Res CC.
3rd Clark’s Botlierskop Titan Theia
Open Bitch (5,0) 1st Tuttle’s Laverko Defying Gravity: Medium/large size bitch with attractive head and clean broad skull, dark almond shape eyes and medium close fitting ears which added width to head when used, correct dentition mottled pigmentation. She has plenty of angulation fore and aft, excellent forechest, straight front, good feet. She has more length of loin than ideal and has a tendency to lean forward towards handler which accentuates this, however, on the move she makes a better shape and holds her topline. Very good movement covering the ground well, Good tail.
2nd Haigh’s Jaqary Rhyme N Reason: Much smaller and more compact bitch than the winner, feminine head of correct proportions, dark eye, medium ear carried close to cheeks, correct dentition and dark mouth. Good length of neck, clean over withers, straight front and compact feet. Balanced angulation, good tail, moved well but without the fluidity of winner.
3rd Harwood’s Wolfbass Mama Cita at Kimian
Champion Bitch (2,0) 1st Jones’ CH Olearia Western Girl from Westfalen: medium size bitch with lovely outline, correct in so many departments. Beautiful feminine head with strength but not overdone in any area, really lovely calm expression. Dark brown eyes, correct ears, lovely colour, correct dentition and dark mouth. Excellent front, strong compact feet, correct length of neck, clean withers, good top and underlines. Very good strong backend with good width to thigh, moved very well with good tail. In the challenge I just preferred the shorter loin of the RCC winner, who I hear is this girl’s daughter.
2nd Rowarth & Pinky’s CH Darkarmar Selene: Another lovely bitch who pushed very hard in this class. Medium size, good bone and substance, makes a very nice compact outline. Feminine head, darkest of eyes and small ears, markings are a beautiful rich mahogany colour. Strong neck, clean over withers, straight front, feet ok. Good angulation front and rear, very well muscled, moved well retaining shape. Just preferred expression of winner.
Veteran Bitch (3,0) 1st Horton’s CH Juffther Happy Bunny JW: Small/medium size bitch who carries her 8 years very well. Very attractive feminine head, dark almond shape eye, small ears carried close to cheeks, correct dentition, still has nice clean teeth and dark mottled pigment. Excellent reach of neck, pronounced forechest, straight front and compact feet. Very good angulation and width to thigh, moved very well carrying a good tail. Pushed hard for best veteran.
2nd Moss’s Blushing Bacardy at Chantavory: 9 years old she’s a larger bitch than winner with proportionate bone and substance. Strong but feminine head, dark eye, medium ears carried well, correct dentition, just beginning to lose some pigment but teeth still clean. Strong neck, clean over withers, good straight front, feet not as tight as 1. Well developed forechest, good top and underlines, balanced angulation, strong well muscled rear. Moved very well. This girl was really enjoying her day, and even at the age of 9 was desperate to get her toy, just lovely!
Claire Cox.
Open Show 2023 (Alex Brawn)
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British Rottweiler Association Open Show 22nd April 2023
MPD (2,0)
1st Steel’s Darkarmar Tobias
Very pleasing head, developing as one should at this age with broad clean skull, close fitting ear and correct dark eye. Very smart outline, slightly arched neck over clean shoulder, compact body shape with nicely developing fore chest, correct balanced angles fore and aft with good width of thigh. Good Bone & colour, Moved out with good reach & drive holding his shape well for his age.
2nd Mclean & Lanzara’s Almaz Don’t stop believing
Clean broad skull and well developed cheeks for age, close fitting ear and correct dark almond eye, good body proportions, fore chest developing nicely, strong feet with well arched toes & good colouring. Moved true, just needs to come together a little which is expected at this age.
PD (1,0)
1st Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Juste Voiture Noire
Masculine head, broad skull and broad muzzle, well developed for age with slight wrinkle when alert, dark eye and close fitting ears. This boy has a large frame but holds himself so well for his age. Makes an eye catching outline with his clean, strong, slightly arched neck, strong body, broad deep ribs and good top and underline, balanced angles fore & aft. Well developed fore chest and good width of thigh. Handler allowed his head to drop on the move allowing harmonious powerful movement for such a youngster, holding his shape well. Pleased to award him BPD & BPIS
JD (2,0)
Cock’s Jaqary Blaze of Glory
Masculine head with broad skull and muzzle, well developed cheeks closely fitting ears and pleasing expression, well off for bone and substance for his size. He has a lovely balanced shape with excellent shoulder and rear angulation, well developed fore chest, good width of thigh and strong feet with well arched toes, although front could tighten slightly. Good colour, moved with good reach and drive.
2nd Rivett’s Jezeve Castaway
Attractive masculine head with clean broad skull, well developed cheeks, dark almond eye and pleasing expression. Clean outline & shape, Strong, well muscled and slightly arched neck, good shoulder and excellent fore chest, would prefer a little more rear angulation to balance. Lovely temperament, moved well
YD (2,1)
1st Byrne’s Maraj Moon
Lovely masculine head, clean broad skull and broad muzzle, well developed cheeks close fitting ears and dark almond eye, pleasing expression. Good Bone and substance, broad deep ribs, good shoulder and well developed fore chest. Moved well
GD (0)
LD (2,0)
1st Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Just Out The Blu
Masculine head, without being overdone, broad skull with close fitting ears, dark almond eye and a classic expression. This dog scored for me in shape and type, his clean lines and balance. There is nothing exaggerated on this dog. Clean well arched neck, into good strong straight top line which is so lacking in the breed, straight underline. Correct shoulder with good return of upper arm, well developed fore chest, and correct rear assembly to balance. He held his shape on the move covering the ground with good reach and drive. Pleased to award him BD & BIS
2nd Vanson’s Pasko Du Temple D’adranos Von Tiesto
Strong head but just on the right side of not being overdone, broad skull with close fitting ears, well developed cheeks, broad muzzle and dark eye. Well off for bone and substance, strong, muscled slightly arched neck, broad well sprung ribs, short loin and good underline. Correct shoulder with good return of upper arm, well developed fore chest and correctly angulated rear with good width of thigh to balance. I have admired this dog previously he just wasn’t quite on form and not holding his shape as well as 1st today
OD (2,1)
1st Powell’s Varenka Silver Arrow For Riversrock JW
Clean dry head of good proportions, broad skull, well developed cheek & close fitting ears. Slightly arched neck into good topline, short strong loin & correct underline, balanced angulation fore and aft. Strong straight front & short strong hocks. Good length to height ratio which when he pulls himself up makes an eye catching clean & balanced shape, which he maintains well on the move. Pleased to award him RBD & RBIS
VD (3,1)
1st Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Just For The Record
Masculine head with the dark eye & kind expression, broad skull and close fitting ears. Pleasing outline with good top and underline for age, good shoulder and well developed fore chest. Correct rear angulation with good with of thigh. Covered the ground well with reach and drive, holding his shape well. Pleased to award him BVD and BVIS
2nd Aspinall’s CH. Fantasa Over kill
This dog had the darkest almond eyes, giving a beautiful kind expression, Lovely masculine head. Clean outline, and body of good proportions in excellent condition and another with excellent top and underline. Strong feet with well arched toes, Moved out well holding his shape. Just preferred the angles on 1st
MPB (2,0)
1st Moran’s Almaz It Had To Be You Two
Nicely developing head for age, medium/dark almond eye, good cheeks with close fitting ears and pretty expression. Short back, correct angulation fore and aft, well developed fore chest. Straight front, with strong feet and well arched toes, Rich colouring. Really moved out well with good reach and drive. Pleased to award her BPB
2nd Moran’s Almaz Don’t Stop Believing
Litter sister to 1st and similar in type just not as together at this time, Head developing nicely for age, good cheeks, medium almond eye and nice expression. Short in the back, Straight front with strong feet and arched toes, excellent colouring
PB (1,0)
Trowbridge’s Fantasa Delorean
Broad skull with well developed cheek and close fitting ear, medium almond eye. Strong, slightly arched neck. Excellent shoulder, with good width and well developed fore chest. Strong straight front. Correct rear angulation with good width of thigh, Moved well with good reach and drive
JB (3,1)
1st Clark’s Botlierskop Capella
Feminine head, correct ratios, with broad skull, cheeks developing. Would prefer darker eye. This bitch really scores in shape, she has a beautiful clean and balanced outline however she is raw and needs time to body up. Lovely arched neck into strong straight topline, good underline, excellent balanced angles fore and aft. She moves with power, reach and drive holding her shape well. Pushed hard in the line up, just needs time to mature a little more
2nd Watts & Gibbard’s Jezeve Pickpocket
Lovely head, strong but feminine, broad skull, well developed cheek, dark eye, broad muzzle and close fitting ears. Well sprung ribs, Good shoulder and well developed fore chest. Would prefer a little more rear angulation to balance. Good Bone and substance.
YB (4,1)
1st Craig’s Jezeve Black Dahlia
Feminine head with broad skull, lovely dark eye, developing cheeks. Clean and balanced body, with good height to length ratio, balanced angles fore and aft, developing fore chest, broad thigh. Moved soundly holding shape on the move.
2nd Varenka Silver Spirit For Riversrock
This bitch has lots to offer, sadly she wasn’t giving it her all today. She has a beautiful well proportioned head, dark almond eye and well developed cheek, lovely, strong arched neck into excellent topline, good underline and excellent angulation fore and aft, well developed fore chest, making a beautiful outline, would just like a little more leg length to complete the picture.
3rd Coleman’s Jezeve Born To Be Wild
GB (1,0)
1st Lefebvre-King & Josalyn’s Buttonlove Santa Baby
Strong but feminine head, broad skull, well developed cheek, broad muzzle, dark almond eye, close fitting ears and beautiful expression. This bitch was carrying a little extra weight but I could not deny the quality beneath this, She is a soundly made bitch, strong neck, good top & underline, Excellent, balanced angulation fore & aft, well developed fore chest, strong feet with well arched toes, good width of thigh & short strong hocks. Lovely colour, and moved soundly with good reach & drive. Pleased to award her BB & BOS
LB (2,1)
1st Docherty & Dunhill-Hall’s Fantasa Just Wont Back Down
Feminine head with dark eye and well developed cheek, clean outline with strong arched neck, Good shoulder and well developed fore chest. Straight front & good colouring, moved with reach and drive holding her shape well
OB (2,1)
Rivett & Gibbard’s Whisperdown All Of Me At Jezeve
Feminine head of good proportions, broad skull, dark eye and pleasing expression. Feminine clean and balanced outline, arched neck, short strong topline, good front with strong feet and arched toes, correct rear angulation and in good condition, balanced and true movement, pleased to award her RBB
VB (1,0)
1st Courtney-Baughan’s Kylamie Luvsecho Of Whisperdown
Feminine head with good skull proportions & medium dark eye. Lovely colour, Good, balanced angulation fore & aft. Strong straight front with strong feet and well arched toes, good spring and depth of rib, with good top and underline for age. Pleased to award her BVB.
Judge Alix Brawn (Javladare)
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