CRUFTS. Bolognese
Not the easiest entry to judge. I was looking for a square, white d. Most had correct coats and none looked over groomed or trimmed. However, presentation left a lot to be desired in some, not just coats, but nails that needed a trim and teeth that were dirty.
Veteran D (3)
| 1st | INT CH PREDATINO BENGI OF MOORHEY (IMP HUN) (MRS S HEWITSON) |
Squarest of these. Masc head, nice width of skull. He could have better pigment. Enough neck. Well angulated front and rear. Well bodied. Moved v well.
| 2nd | STROPHAIR LUIGI (MRS B R HOPKINS) |
Slightly longer than 1. Well balanced head and pigment is ok. Moderate neck. Nice front and chest. Level topline. Moved well.
| 3rd | BLOOTOON’S CAMERONS LOON (MR G & MRS E LOVIE) | |
Minor Puppy D ne
Puppy D ne
Junior D (6)
| 1st | BELSTOWN MERLAU BLACKBIRD (MRS K HOLLIDAY) |
Very well made d, just a fraction longer than square. Well balanced head. Good pigment. Correct neck. Well made front. V good body with a level topline. Good turn of stifle and low hocks. Moved v well.
| 2nd | LAFFORD HERO (MS V & MR A DOWTY & DAVIDSON) |
He is squarer. Nice head. Not quite the shoulder of 1. Well ribbed. Topline arches a little. Moderate hind angulation.
| 3rd | DANTE BEL DIAMOND (MR P PIPTA) |
Post Grad D (5,1)
| 1st | LITTLE WHITE WONDER SOCRATE ENEA [ATC AU00949NLD] (MS V & MRS K DOWTY & BEGG) |
Fairly square d. He has a v good head with super pigment. Enough neck. V good front. Level topline. Medium rear, which he uses well. With a little more composure should do v well.
| 2nd | AEMILIA’S ROBERTO (MRS F WALKER) |
Liked his proportions, good head. Dark pigment. Could just put a bit more in.
| 3rd | BIANCOPALE SHOOTING STAR (J L & C L JOHNSON) |
Limit D (7,2)
| 1st | LAFFORD MILKY BAR KID (MRS C P LEES) |
He is a square d, moved v well. Super pigment, lovely skull, but too narrow in underjaw. Well made front and rear. Level topline. Moved so well.
| 2nd | BLOOTOON’S HOWES ACRE (MR G & MRS E LOVIE) |
He has a masc head, which is well balanced. Ok neck. Liked his front. Well bodied. Could have a better rear.
| 3rd | DONOCIELO ALESSANDRO AT STROPHAIR (MRS J D HOUGH) |
Open D (5)
This was a nice class, conditioning and presentation played a part.
| 1st | GER/INT CH HARVEY WHITE LION VOM HOF DOMINIQUE [ATC AU02527DEU] ( SCHWARZ-SCHULTZ) |
He is a fraction longer than ideal, but he has a lovely head, well balanced with good width of skull. Super eye and expression. Nice width of chest well bodied. Level topline. Ok rear. RBD
| 2nd | DONOCIELO CEASARIO (MR D A & MRS C M MULLIGAN) |
Liked him v much. he is square. Just a little long in muzzle. Super eye and pigment. Ok neck. V good front. Well bodied. Would like a little more hind angulation.
| 3rd | RADAMANTINO ORLANDO DI LAFFORD (MR C F YOUNG) |
Good Citizen Scheme D (1)
| 1st | INT/FR/IR/GIB CH BOLOGNESE STAR DONALD AT HAVANESE STARS [ATC AM01023CHE] (MS V & MME DOWTY & SEEBERGER) |
Square d in wonderful condition. He has a v well balanced head, masc.and with super pigment. Correct neck. Well made front. Level topline. Super body good rear. Could be a. Little cleaner in front action. V good in profile. BD
Veteran B (4,3)
| 1st | FIGGARONY ANDROMACHE AT BELSTOWN (MS M L THOMAS) |
Really lovely B. She is square. Well proportioned, fem head. Enough neck. Super body. Balanced in outline. Moderate rear, moved v well.
Minor Puppy B (1)
| 1st | DONOCIELO GIULIETTA (MR D A & MRS C M MULLIGAN) |
Really pretty fem pup. She has a well balanced head with good pigment. Fairly square. Well made in front. Already well bodied with good ribbing. Level topline. Ok rear. Moved v well. BP
Puppy B (2)
| 1st | AEMILIA’S BELLFLOWER (MRS F WALKER) |
Very pretty baby of 7 mths. She is square in outline. Well proportioned head. Dark pigment. Enough neck. Moderate and balanced in angulation. Moved quite well.
| 2nd | STANHOME KATHARINE HEPBURN (MRS J STANLEY) |
Slightly longer pup. V fem in head. Angulation is balanced. Coat could be better.
Junior B (5)
| 1st | PHENDELLE FLAMINGO FLING (MRS H MCARDELL) |
Sweet b, square in outline. Liked her head. Super pigment. Enough neck. She is really well made front and rear. Ribs go well back.
| 2nd | CLARCHIEN ROCK WITH YOU (MS V DOWTY) |
Another v promising b, just needs a little more confidence. Fem head, correct width of skull. Level topline. Good angulation.
| 3rd | BELSTOWN CHEEKY PUMPKIN AT MOORHEY (MRS S HEWITSON) |
Post Grad B (9,3)
| 1st | AEMILIA’S ENGLISH ROSE BEL JUN CH (MRS F WALKER) |
Square in outline. She has a nice width of skull, would like a shorter muzzle. Dark eyes. Enough neck. Good front. Well bodied. Rear is ok. Moved well.
| 2nd | RHOSYNANGEL SEREN (MR P R & MRS J P FULLER) |
She is a fraction long. Liked her head. Dark pigment. Good front. Would prefer a bit more hind angulation. V well presented.
| 3rd | LAGSPRING BABY (AS2) (MR G & MRS E LOVIE) |
Limit B (8)
| 1st | STAREXPRESS MYSTERY GIRL (MRS G FRANKLIN) |
Very nice b. Almost square in outline. She has a well balanced head. Dark pigment. Ok neck. Level topline. Good front. Could have a just a little more hind angulation. RBB
| 2nd | DONOCIELO SERAPHINA (MR D A & MRS C M MULLIGAN) |
Slightly longer sort of b. She has a fem head, well pigmented. Ok neck. Level topline. Balanced in her angulation.
| 3rd | BIANCOPALE SHINING STAR (J L & C L JOHNSON) |
Open B (4)
| 1st | KAYLO VH BALGZAND (IMP NLD) (MISS K A GOLDEN) |
Really pretty b. She is square. Has a well balanced head. Dark pigment. Correct neck. Well made front. Level in topline. Good bend of stifle and low hocks. Coat v well presented. Thought her quite lovely. BOB
| 2nd | IR CH CLYNYMONA JO I’M ALONE CW15 (MS V DOWTY) |
Square b who is v well made, could just look a little whiter. She has a well balanced head. Maybe a bit sturdy in build. Level topline. Well set tail. Moved fairly well.
| 3rd | TUMBRIL TANTRUMS AND TIARAS AT PHENDELLE (MRS H MCARDELL) |
Good Citizen Scheme B. NE
Jeff Horswell
