I was pleased to see that the vast majority of exhibits had dark eyes of the correct round shape required of the standard. Most exhibits were well presented and displayed excellent temperament in the ring, however the color of some of them is bordering on too dark. Toplines generally speaking were correct although some croups tended to role over a little which results in low tail set. Some front assemblies were incorrect with lack of chest fill and short upper arms without sufficient angle of return resulting in shoulders set too far forward.

Most ridges conformed to the standard and overall the quality was very good and I am sure the top placings would be able to hold their own anywhere in the world.

Rosemary Green - Australia

Minor Puppy Dog Class (1 entry)

1st No. 21 Ilizulu Kito Star: well grown puppy, good length of muzzle with lovely dark eye and correct ear set, would prefer better return of upper arm, on the move he was a little loose in front which should improve as he matures, correct ridge.

Puppy Dog Class (3 entries)

1st No 69 Ballyriver Hamish: well grown puppy, lovely dark eye, could be cleaner under his neck, good depth of chest and length of rib, moved out well under the conditions, inclined to be loose in pastern on the move which should improve with age, correct ridge.

2nd No 21 Ilizulu Kito Star

Junior Dog Class (2 entries)

1st No. 43 Veldtkammer Tip Em Up: dark eye and correct ear set, needs more length of upper arm and more angulation front and rear, very well handled, correct ridge of excellent length.

2nd place No. 52 Nurisha Emeralds New Moon: very happy exuberant young dog with a novice handler which made it difficult to examine him or to see his true movement. Both dog and handler have potential and would benefit with more practice and training

Yearling Dog Class (1 entry)

1st No 51 - Zougani Zuri: pleasing head with correct ear set and dark eye, would prefer more angulation front and rear and more chest fill, good depth of chest, tail set a little low, correct ridge

Novice Dog Class (2 entries)

1st No 22 Zougani Zakulu: tall dog, well balanced overall with good depth of chest and length of rib, correct ridge, good low set hocks, smooth easy mover

2nd Place No 44 Jengachenga Bright Sparkle: this dog would benefit with more training, would prefer darker eye, correct ridge.

Post Graduate Dog Class (3 entries)

1st No 61 Eilack Chato: very dark red dog, pleasing head with lovely dark eye, would prefer a little more bone and substance for his age but overall he was balanced and elegant with correct body proportions, correct ridge, he covered the ground well with a smooth and easy gait

2nd place No 42 Veldttkammer Golden Balls of Callmn: another very dark red dog, also with a lovely dark eye, a little short in body resulting in this dog not having the balanced movement of the first placed dog, correct ridge

Limit Dog Class (6 entries - 1 absent)

1st No 36 Jengachenga Akili: lovely balanced dog, well handled, correct head proportions, sufficient length of neck flowing into excellent front assembly with correct angle of shoulder and upper arm, strong hindquarters, free easy movement holding topline well, correct ridge. Well handled. This dog went on to win Reserve Dog.

2nd place No 7 Jengachenga Atsama For Imanje: Another excellent male with pleasing head, would prefer a darker eye, good length of neck flowing into sufficiently angled shoulder, sufficient depth of chest and length of rib, moved well, correct ridge. Litter brother to no. 36

Open Dog Class (6 entries)

1st No 1 Ch Sonstraal Chocolate Storm: Pleasing head and expression, sufficient chest fill, well balanced front and rear angulation, strong topline and hindquarters, good feet, correct ridge. Whilst I would not want this dog any taller, he has outstanding movement which I feel is so important for the breed. He has long, flowing strides and covers the ground easily with a minimum amount of effort and without over-reaching. Well handled and presented. This dog went on to win Best Dog and Best In Show.

2nd Place No 66 Ch Rejan Chaos ShCM: Another quality male, lovely head and expression, could have more chest fill, strong hindquarters, moved true out and back with easy strides and holds his topline well,

3rd place No. 50 Ch Kiromol Its All About Me At Kikeba JW: Pleasing head and expression with lovely dark eye, good length of neck flowing into well laid shoulder, would prefer more length of upper arm however he moved out well, sufficient bone with good feet.

Veteran Dog (1 entry)

1st place No 9 Kirafiki Runako Boyani: Lovely 9 1/2 year old dog presented in excellent condition for his age, pleasing head with lovely dark eye, sufficient depth of chest and length of rib, strong hindquarters, moved well. A credit to his owner who I hope has many more years of companionship from this boy.

Puppy Bitch (4 entries - 1 abs)

1st No 48 Nurisha She's The One: well handled, very alert puppy with attractive head and expression, would like to see more chest fill at this age however she moves out well and holds her topline, excellent hindquarters. Best Puppy in Show.

2nd place No 29 Ballyriver Hot Caramel: Another very attractive youngster with lovely dark eye, correct ear set, sufficient chest and ribbing, not quite the hindquarter and turn of stifle of the first place getter.

Junior Bitch (5 entries - 1 abs)

1st place No 6 Gunthwaite One Cool Diamond: lovely feminine young bitch with very attractive head and expression, well balanced front and rear angulation, strong topline, moved well, correct ridge, well handled and presented.

2nd No 63 Makibos Kilimadscharo: very strong bitch, not as feminine as No 6, sufficient depth of chest and ribbing, good feet, correct ridge

3rd place No 62 Makibos Kilimanerika: On looking at the catalogue after the show, I found that this girl is a litter sister to No 63 and is very similar in type. Very powerful bitch, would prefer a better turn of stifle, correct ridge.

Yearling Bitch (3 entries)

1st place No 46 Kamili Busara: strongly built bitch, would prefer more feminine head, correct ear set, good depth of chest, slight dip in topline with a tendency to run downhill on the move, correct ridge

2nd Place No 33 Shingwidsi Tshelete Silk: Very different in type to No 46, feminine bitch with pretty head and expression, would prefer more chest fill, ridge slightly off-set, correct feet

Post Graduate Bitch (3 entries - 1 abs)

1st Place No19 Sonstraal The Devil's Waltz: lovely bitch combining strength and femininity, pleasing head with good proportions, beautifully balanced front and rear angulation, excellent body

proportions resulting in free flowing, smooth gait, excellent ridge.

This bitch went on to win Best Bitch and Reserve Best In Show. (pictured below)