Moved well.ģrd Holland’s Sh Ch Calzeat Causa Commotion at Flatcharm (Imp Swe).
Excellent topline leading to well muscled hindquarters. Correct layback of shoulder although not as good in return of upper arm as the winner. Well balanced all through with good head and expression. BVDĢnd Hall’s Ch Blacktoft Stray Cat Strut at Ghilgrange. Sound and true on the move displaying good open side gait. Powerful hindquarters with well set on tail. Deep chest with long ribcage and short strong loin.
Excels in layback of shoulder and return of upper arm. He never stops smiling! Classical head shape with good fill in beneath the eyes. Upstanding male whoįor me defines the typical character of a true Flatcoat. Congratulations to the breeder who for many years now has produced some top quality Flatcoats.ġst Jones’ Braemist Ocean Kestrel JW. My co-judge Mrs Roslyn Bellamy and I agreed on all the overall winners which was the icing on the cake – indeed the Dog CC and Bitch CC winners were litter brother and sister. My final line up pleased me enormously with dogs that looked capable of fulfilling their function. The Flatcoat should not be as narrow as an Irish Setter in body but a great many were and thus there was not sufficient breadth and depth of chest when viewed from the front. This was not just in the youngsters but in fully mature dogs as well. In a great many cases my hands went straight along a body that was tubular in shape. The standard states that the fore ribs should be flat with the body well ribbed up showing a gradual spring and well arched in the centre but lighter towards the quarters. Secondly there were a lot of dogs lacking the desired spring of rib. This is a worry as this is hereditary and care needs to be taken when breeding to try not to double up on it. I don’t think I have ever encountered so many level or incorrect bites in one day. I do have some concerns that seem to be creeping in. It was a large entry and in many cases it was a very close call for the top placings. I had a wonderful day and would like to extend my gratitude to my hard working stewards – Bob Allen and Kath Trevor along with all those who brought their dogs forward for my consideration. My sincerest thanks to the Committee of NEFRA for affording me the honour of judging dogs at their Championship Show.
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