Schipperke Club Open Show 2023

Schipperke Club Open Show 26 March 2023 – Show Report

Thank you to the Committee for a most enjoyable day judging the Club’s Breed Open Show on 26th of March 2023. I had a wonderful entry of quality dogs. The committee made me feel very welcome and the atmosphere at the show was second to none. Most of all, thank you to the owners / handlers for allowing me to go over their lovely dogs. I was very impressed with the quality and movement of all the exhibits, but particularly the veterans who were showing with panache even at 15 years of age.

Minor Puppy Dog (1 entry / 0 Absent)
1st Donaldsons’ ZORBALOO DON JULIO Alert and lively but stands beautifully for one so young, excellent front, level top line, good angulation front and rear without being exaggerated, tail set well on, tight spoon feet, well-proportioned head, darkest of eye, good ear-set, excellent coat for a puppy, exemplary movement from every direction. Later learned that this boy and the best puppy bitch are from the same litter. Definitely a pair to watch. The breeders should be proud. Best Puppy In Show

Puppy Dog (No Entries)

Junior Dog (1)
1st ZORBALOO DON JULIO – repeat MPD

Special Yearling Dog (No Entries)

Post Graduate Dog (1)
1st Donaldson’s MOZAL TOV BEST SELLER (IMP RUS) Nicely built young dog with an excellent front and rear angulation, good construction all round, looked excellent in the stand, absolutely straight from both behind and from front, beautiful head, good ear placement, lovely dark eye, abundant harsh coat, moved true once settled.

Limit Dog (3)
1st Finch’s RISTINE STARRY NIGHT AW(B) Very good head, strong muzzle of moderate length, nice eye shape, face well filled under the eyes, ears well set, excellent neck giving a lovely flowing topline from head to level back and harshly furnished tail carried in a tight curl over the back, good forequarters, straight legs, slight spring to pastern, elbows to brisket, stood a little wide at the rear today, tight feet, close coat with good culottes, well-handled both in the stand and on the move which showed off his excellent movement.

2nd Wilson’s SCHIPDALE NIGHT FALL AT LYNCATHMOR Dog of good construction, compact and well bult with good front angulation and depth of chest, dark eye in balanced head, well set ears which helped to give him an alert expression, excellent coat and culottes, nice tail and tail set. Moved well.

3rd Massey’s RISTINE MAGICAL SPICE Lovely colour with attractive shading and pleasing expression, a little unsettled at first, good head and eye shape, nice front with good breadth and depth of chest and forelegs well under, flat back might be just a smidgen long, he paid adoring attention to handler before moving at a brisk and purposeful pace.

Open Dog (5/1) An excellent class of quality dogs.
1st Cheatham’s CH SCHIPDALE A KIND OF MAGIC ¬I have previously given this boy Best Puppy in Show and a Group 1 placing so it was no surprise to see him in excellent form today. There is everything to like about this dog who fills the eye as soon as he enters the ring, balanced in build, square in silhouette, dark intelligent eyes totally focused on handler, correct head shape complimented by well-placed ears of the correct shape, face well filled under eyes, strong neck furnished with dense harsh ruff set cleanly onto muscular shoulders, excellent front angulation, straight legs with elbows tucked well under the body, well-ribbed chest, brisket in line with elbows, short strong back narrowing to rounded rump and beautifully curled tail, good tuck-up, rear legs strong and muscular, hocks well let down, spoon feet small and tight, he moved at a purposeful and assured pace expertly handled at just the right speed for this dog. Best In Show

2nd US & CAN CH MARDECK’S WHERE THE MAGIC IS AT SCHIPDALE (IMP CAN) Dr & Mrs Thorne A different type to 1st but no less fabulous for that, slightly smaller and of excellent make and shape, compact and sturdy he tended to stretch a little in the stand today which combined with an excellent forechest and ruff could make him look a fraction long at times, stylish with a beautiful head, foxy expression, dark expressive eyes alertly fixed on handler, ears used to good effect, flat back, well rounded rump, a good harsh coat and super culottes completed the look. Moved true out and back, an accomplished showman. Res Best In Show

3rd Bradford’s KOMARGO GUINESS N’ BLACK Balanced dog of correct proportions, good head with well set ears and intelligent expression in dark eyes, neck well set onto strong shoulders, good bone to tight feet, correct harsh coat, compact with nothing overdone he moved very well with purposeful stride.

4th Brooks & Davis’s DEAKIE DONNIE DINNIE

5th Rollinson & Manners’ IR CH SUMMERHAZE SHAFRAN AMONG CHADBLOWER (IMP RUS) IR JUN CH

A.O.C. Open Dog (1)
1st RISTINE MAGICAL SPICE Christine Massey – repeat LD Best AOCB Dog

Veteran Dog (Under 10 Years) (4)
1st Cheatham’s CH ARADET ACTION MAN SHCM VW “Small but perfectly formed” is the saying, and seldom more apt than in this impressive veteran in glorious condition, rich coat that glistened in the light with abundant harsh ruff, mane and cape, alert and focussed, head of excellent proportions, good ear set and shape, he stood perfectly square in the stand with excellent forequarters, level back, strong loin, muscular thighs, well-furnished tail carried in a tight curl over the back, moved with true and with purpose.

2nd Massey’s RISTINE TWEEDLEDEE Compact veteran of excellent shape, good angulation front and rear, low hocks, tight feet, dark eyes in nice head, good ear shape, strong neck to level back, took a while to settle but once he did he moved very well.

3rd Brooks’ FANDAL’S VILJAM OF RIDGEBROOK (NBT) )FIN IMP) Cobby dog of excellent construction and foxy expression, lovey head and ear set, well off for bone and in good condition, moved with a pace that was brisk and true.

4th Mance’s CH RYEMAN ROBIN

Vintage Dog (Over 10 Years) (1)
1st Philpott’s CH ARADET EXPERT TIMING VW AWS Wow! What a quality veteran, compact and balanced, correct proportions to the head and muzzle, darkest eyes well-set in wedge shaped skull, ears of good shape and correct placement allowing flat top of skull to be clearly seen, coat a deep shiny black with excellent harsh ruff and mane, good topline with strong neck flowing to flat back and lovely bushy tail carried well over the back, ribbed well back, good tuck-up, hard to believe that this boy Is just one week shy of his 12th birthday, moved briskly with all the energy of a much younger dog. Best Veteran In Show

Minor Puppy Bitch (1)
1st Forknall’s ZORBALOO HAPPY HOUR AGAIN AT AVIDORE This girl made me smile. What a bundle of fun, interested in everything, everywhere, all at once. There was nothing not to like about her. Excellent construction, well angulated front and rear without being overdone, elbows could be a little tighter to the body but that should come later – she’s only just 6 months, bright intelligent expression in dark eyes framed by well-set ears used to good effect, lovely topline with flat back to bushy tail carried well over the back, developing beautiful culottes already, tight spoon feet. Full of the excitement of Puppyhood so hardly still for a moment, but when she settled I could see that she was simply stunning in silhouette. Should have a great future Best Puppy Bitch & Res Best Puppy In Show

Puppy Bitch (2)
1st Forknall’s ZORBALOO HAPPY HOUR AGAIN AT AVIDORE Repeat MPB

2nd Rollinson’s CHADBOWER FELL FROM HEAVEN A puppy of quality that pressed 1st hard, excellent shape to skull and muzzle, nice ear-set, lovely dark eye, good neck flowing to flat back, back slightly longer than 1st, good tail set and carriage, nice coat and culottes, moved well.

Junior Bitch (No Entries)

Special Yearling Bitch (No Entries)

Post Graduate Bitch (No Entries)

Limit Bitch (No Entries)

Open Bitch (4/1)
1st Manners’ CH CHADBOWER NEVAEH LAHETTI Lovely head, well filled under dark oval eyes framed by small well placed ears, fit with good muscle tone, slim coupling and good tuck-up, level back to well-furnished tail, good bone to tight front feet, well angulated stifle, positive movement with brisk powerful stride.

2nd Donaldson’s CH ZORBALOO THE BLACK ICE Well put together 9 year old, stood four square showing lovely silhouette, excellent head and ear placement, good muscle tone, very good on the move with a brisk and purposeful action.

3rd Wilcox’s CH DENCAS COME DANCE WITH ME JW Lively young girl with feminine head and pleasing expression, nice and square in the stand, good topline, perhaps a little straight in stifle but once settled moved very well, true out and back.

A.O.C. Open Bitch (3)
1st Philpott’s CH KOMARGO GOING FOR GOLD Very attractive cream in superb condition who’s shading gave lovely definition to ruff, mane, cape and tail, her well placed ears were of a darker shade framing expressive oval eyes well-set in a skull of correct proportions, well-balanced with good reach of neck flowing to level topline with flat back and rounded rump, well-furnished tail carried in a beautiful curl over the back, excellent angulation front and rear, elbows tucked well under and hocks well let-down, brisk and purposeful on the move she looked to be an accomplished showgirl. I was delighted to give her Best Opposite Sex In Show and BAOCIS.

2nd Donaldson’s CH ZORBALLO CONCRETE BLONDE Sweet 10 year old veteran, dense cream coat with delightful shading showing off luxurious culottes and a plume of well-furnished tail carried high over flat back, good head and ear-set, wise expression in dark eyes, nice reach of neck well decorated by harsh ruff and mane, elbows level with brisket, nice tuck-up, vertical hocks, moved well out and back.

3rd Davis’s RISTINE GOLD PANDORA Lovely 8 year enjoying her day in the ring. A balanced dog of substance with nothing overdone, foxy expression, very dark eye and nose, good angulation front and rear, harsh texture to dense coat, moved well.

Veteran Bitch (Under 10 Years) (2/1)
1st Donaldson’s CH ZORBALLO CONCRETE BLONDE Repeat AOC OB

Vintage Bitch (Over 10 Years) (2)
1st Forknall’s CH AVIDORE HOT GOSSIP Superb 15 year old who was not too happy on the table but settled immediately as soon as she was placed on the floor. Dense harsh coat with abundant ruff, mane and cape, good head with just a slight frosting on the muzzle to give away her age, neat ears pricked up and alert to handler, very intelligent ‘Knowing’ look in her dark oval eyes, well ribbed, moderate angulation front and rear, you’d never believe she was a veteran on the move, brisk positive movement with an assured gait. A well deserved Best Veteran Bitch.

2nd Wearing’s ARADET XOTIC DANCER Sweet and compact 12 year old with feminine head, foxy expression, dark eyes, correct ears well-set on wedge-shaped skull, nicely arched neck set broadly onto shoulders, well ribbed with short strong back, moved well.

John Moate