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Crufts 1997 — Judge Mrs. I. Dyke (Judge's comments/critiques, for 1st and 2nd place
only, are in italics)
"The fact that exhibitors only had 5 shows to qualify at during 1996 certainly produced a
quality entry today. I feel that size has definitely improved over the last few years, with far
less variation in height. However, hind movement could still improve, too many exhibits
crossing and plaiting behind. I also feel that breeders are losing that lovely rich red,
I
would have to describe as gold or even pale gold. Nails could also be darker. However,
overall the breed is continuing to improve & becoming far more stable in type and
soundness.
A special thank you to my two stewards, Arthur and Julie Reed, who had a very trying time
coping with the 12 exhibits which had to be transferred, but they coped coolly & calmly &
judging was not seriously delayed.”
click on pictures below to see larger version
 | one of the dog classes, either Puppy Dog, Post
Graduate Dog or Open Dog. Jaime thinks Puppy Dog, though. The one on
the right is a Mymsin dog.
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Class 1019 Special Puppy Dog
- Clew's Mymsin Umi (Ch. Kerrilands Total Majic x Mymsin Katsuko) "Just over 12
months of age, red with typical head & expression, good body with short, level back &
required spring of rib, moved very steadily on a loose lead although a little close
behind at this stage of his development"
- Hillard's Tanzu Mr Motivator (Geifang Red Dragon for Bellicose x Geifang Popcorn)
"Promising youngster, lovely head and expression & well balanced body. Just
preferred the hind action of 1."
Class 1021 Post Graduate Dog (10 competing)
- Rudling's Oakshadow Gold Chip for Gnildur (Int. Ch. Wellshim Black Jack is
Vormund x Oakshadow is the Biz for Gnilder) "At just over 2 years of age, this dog is
maturing well, lovely head & expression with full cheeks, nice deep furrow & correctly
set ears, sound body with good topline & tail, well muscled, light, smart mover with
good parallel hind action, in excellent coat and condition."
- Adey's Vormund Take That (Wellshim The Prince by Vormund x Vormund the Starlet)
"Very close up to 1, has all the same attributes but is not so positive in hind action."
- Spencer's Vormund Prince of Thieves with Peskiz (Wellshim the Prince by Vormund x
Wellshim Red Rose)
Res Clew's Mymsin Hikaru (Makoto Red Alert x Makoto Baroness at Mymsin)
VHC Coleman's Vormund Take Five (Wellshim The Prince by Vormund x Vormund the
Starlet)
Class 1022 Limit Dog (9 competing)
- Winder & Dunhill's Vormund Victor (Int. Ch. Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x
Wellshim Rising Star) "Well balanced, in excellent coat & condition with tight well
knuckled feet, good depth of chest & spring of rib, correct tailset, very sound natural
mover."
- Sillett & Fysh's Oakshadow Sock It to Em (Makoto Aka Danshaku x Wellshim Sadako
at Vormund) "Quality dog in full coat, lovely head & expression. Just preferred the
hind action of 1."
- Andrew's Vormund Double Take to Claran (Wellshim The Prince by Vormund x
Vormund the Starlet)
Res Campion's Chevawn I'm a Star at Boquhan (Makoto Tobias Chevawn x Chevawn
Nanika Tokabetsu)
VHC Brent's Linsea Wellard at Dreamcatcher (Skiandu Seiko at Linsea x Kiskas
Kiri-Te-Kanawa at Linsea)
Class 1022A Open Dog (7 competing)
- Cowland's Ch. Kerriland's Total Majic (Chevawn Certain Majic at Kerrilands x
Kerrilands Total Eclispe) "Standing this dog is perfection, in immaculate coat &
condition, beautiful head & expression with lovely full cheeks, well marked furrow &
correctly set-on small ears, well balanced body with elbows lying close & well boned
straight forearms, correct chest & spring of rib, good tailset & just the right amount
of hind angulation, is very difficult to fault. CC, but had to concede to the more
positive hind action of the bitch when it came to the challenge for BOB."
- Sillett & Fysh's Vormund I'm Mercury at Oakshadow (Int. Ch. Wellshim Black Jack is
Vormund x Wellshim Sadako at Vormund) "Another very sound dog of quality who
could not quite match the performance of 1. In excellent coat & condition & had the
better hind action of the two but was not so free & true in front, well balanced
throughout & I had no hesitation in awarding him the RCC."
- Clew's Mymsin Chikara (Mymsin Konara x Makoto Baroness at Mymsin)
Res Campion's Makoto Tobias Chevawn (Jap. Ch. Juho of Suishoen at Makoto x Makoto
Kitsuneno Jusei)
VHC Neath's Chevawn Certain Charm at Buffrey (Makoto Tobias Chevawn x Makoto
Talimara Chevawn)
Class 1023 Special Veteran Dog
- Campion's Makoto Tobias Chevawn (Jap. Ch. Juho of Suishoen at Makoto x Makoto
Kitsuneno Jusei) "True red, still in lovely coat & condition for his age whose type and
style could be used as a role model for the breed. A very energetic & sound mover."
Class 1025 Special Junior Bitch
- Cowland's Kerriland's Total Mystique (Chevawn Certain Majic at Kerrilands x
Kerrilands Total Eclispe) "Lovely young bitch, beautifully balanced & immaculately
presented, good head & expression, correct hind angulation & tailset, moved
soundly."
- Wales' Harrenvolk Kami (Ch. Kerriland's Total Majic x Harrenvolk Himeko) "Slightly
taller than 1, but well balanced throughout. Not quite as positive on the move."
- Murphy's Mufasa Red Jam Jar (Macadamia Rising Sun x Macadamis Princess)
Class 1026 Post Graduate Bitch (8 competing)
- Adey & Dunhill's Oakshadow Little Bitz of Vormund (Oakshadow Smart Cookie x
Wellshim Sadako at Vormund) "Pale red with good overall balance, typical head &
expression, good hind action but not quite as positive in front."
- Packer's Burwen Wild N Wicked (Oakshadow Smart Alec at Burwen x Makoto S'no
Surprise) "Darker in colour than 1, very sound lady of correct size and balance. In the
final analysis just preferred the tailset of 1."
- Alexander's Kerrilands Total Unknown (Chevawn Certain Majic at Kerrilands x
Kerrilands Total Surprize)
Res Bell's Kadota Secret Talk (Oakshadow Sock It to Em x Vormund Smart Talk about
Kadota)
VHC Campbell's Josey Wales the Outlaw (Makoto Aka Danshaku x Chevawn Rambling
Rose)
Class 1027 Limit Bitch (7 competing?*)
- Hardwick's Geifand Hocus Pocus at Janeryl (Azgard Shotokan at Potterspride x
Geifang the Geisha) "Not yet a glamour girl, but one of the soundest Shibas I have
judged, lovely head & expression, well balanced throughout, light and free parallel
movement. Not profusely coated at the moment but I feel has still to come into her
best. RCC."
- Winder's Sapporo Holly Hobbie by Vormund (Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x
Wellshim Poatic Dream) "Very sound mover, true both coming & going away, lovely
head & expression. Good body but felt could do with a little more length of leg to
complete the picture."
- Holmes' Suraliam Black Pearl (Geifang Yamaha x Krystal Kisses)
Res Waters' Poldark Akemi (Kerrilands Mr Solo x Leimonchek Holly Berry)
VHC Coleman's Vormund Maid Marion (Wellshim The Prince by Vormund x Vormund
Annies Song)
Class 1027A Open Bitch (7 competing)
- Dunhill's Ch. Vormund I'm Smartie (Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x Makoto Lady
Lisa at Yorlander) "What can I say about his lady that has not been said before, quick
alert mover in complete harmony with her expert handler, has that elusive star quality
that everyone would die for, very sound conformation throughout, perhaps not as fully
coated as I have seen her but even in this quality entry could not be denied the CC &
BOB. Very pleased to see her gain G3 in a very strong group."
- Cartwright's Steldawn Little Cameo of Amreco (Makoto Richji at Steldawn x madason
Momento at Upend) "Slightly larger all through than 1 but another very sound bitch
whose movement was free & true."
- Gibbs' Merryn's Causin'a Commotion (Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x Madason
Beaujolais at Merryn)
Res Campbell's Chevawn Rambling Rose (Makoto Taishi at Heranmine x Makoto Talimura
Chevawn)
VHC Campion's Chevawn Nanika Tokubetsu (Makoto Tobias Chevawn x Makoto Talimara
Chevawn)
Class 1028 Special Veteran Bitch
- Lane's Madason Marcasite of Sparskip (Tamawakamaru of Madason (Imp) x Kiskas
Cinnamon of Madason) "8 year old pale red, very sound & in good coat & condition.
Well balanced throughout, moved enthusiastically."
Best Dog CC: Cowland's Ch. Kerriland's Total Majic (Chevawn Certain Majic at
Kerrilands x Kerrilands Total Eclispe)
Reserve Best Dog CC: Sillett & Fysh's Vormund I'm Mercury at Oakshadow (Int.
Ch. Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x Wellshim Sadako at Vormund)
Best Bitch CC: Dunhill's Ch. Vormund I'm Smartie (Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x
Makoto Lady Lisa at Yorlander)
Reserve Best Bitch CC: Hardwick's Geifand Hocus Pocus at Janeryl (Azgard
Shotokan at Potterspride x Geifang the Geisha)
| BOB: Dunhill's Ch. Vormund I'm Smartie
(Wellshim Black Jack is Vormund x Makoto
Lady Lisa at Yorlander) at right: Smartie on the table
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BOS: Cowland's Ch. Kerriland's Total Majic (Chevawn Certain Majic at Kerrilands x
Kerrilands Total Eclispe)
Smartie also went Group III in the Utility Group.
the first ten who were pulled out
Report/Photos courtesy of Jaime Koh
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