PMDC of GB Championship Show 2024.
Judge Sandra Gibson FEBUS
I would like to thank the Committee, Officers and most importantly the exhibitors who gave me the opportunity to ‘judge’ their dogs. The show this year was held in conjunction with National Working Breeds…the weather was kind, the rings perfectly manicured and of super-size to move the exhibits. Thank you Patricia for your ‘stewarding’ as organised as ever. Thank you very much for my lovely gift from the Club it will take pride of place.
Since my last judging assignment I feel ‘head shape’ has improved significantly but pigment must be carefully monitored. Rear angulation has improved but ‘less than perfect’ front is starting to become the norm. I think the breed as a whole is getting smaller and again this must be seen as a negative. Movement whether good or not so good in the majority of exhibitors is laboured and lack either fitness or ‘enjoyment’ when in the ring. It was particular encouraging to see new exhibitors in the ring from here and abroad.
VETERAN (3/1)
1.WATERS Mrs Lesley. Zagal De Alba De Los Danzantes with Sketrick (Imp ESP)
What a way to start the day, this dog certainly ‘set the bar’. He certainly is a
Imposing dog of great size and oozes the Pyrenean Expression. From above the
blunt V is easily identified and on examination the skull ‘flowed’ This elegant
head is enhanced with excellent pigment throughout and to complete the picture
the lower lips are tight so the signature smile is apparent. His head is held
proudly on a strong fairly short neck. He has powerful shoulders lying close to
the body and is well muscled throughout his body. His forequarters are of the
size needed for this imposing male but not overdone. I would describe his
forelegs as straight but not ‘perfectly straight’ and for preference would like
smaller front feet. His body is of the correct dimensions which showcased a
strong muscular top line. Hindquarters of correct angulation. His coat was
profuse of the correct texture. He moves with purpose and strength around the
ring , preferring his rear to fore ‘action’ and the picture is finished seeing
his tail carried. Delighted to award him his crowning CC and Best in Show. A
excellent example of the breed.
2.HOLMES, Miss L Ch Lisjovia Estevez Jw Shcm Shcex VW .
Completely different type to 1, but not a male to ignore. Even though heavier in
type and for my preference. His construction throughout can’t be ignored. His
fore is strong and powerful and his legs are straight and parallel, preferred
the compact feet of 2 over 1. Short compact neck, well- muscled straight top
line excellent rear quarters of correct angulation. His head piece has more of a
‘obvious stop’ and deeper muzzle than one. He has a ‘lovely eye’ of correct
colour and shape and oozes a ‘kind expression’ Preferred the lip line of 1. At
one with handler but today he would of preferred a smaller ring.
JUNIOR DOG (2/1)
1. CHANG Ms E. Ooneladream Born to Run. Just over 1 year old and has
the ‘beginnings’ of a lovely example of the breed. For preference would like
more size for a male. He has a good forequarter, legs straight and parallel of
sufficient bone. Short compact neck, top line at this time not as straight as
required, rear quarters of good angulation. His head is his ‘forte’ and at this
point nothing I would change. Coat of good texture. Moved well fore and rear
covering the ground at ease. Using his tail over the back the ‘icing on the
cake’ Presented well and a new partnership learning well together in the ring
YEARLING DOG (2/1)
1. CHANG Ms E. Ooneladream Born to Run
POSTGRADUATE DOG (1)
1. MUNSON, Mrs Babs & MUNSON, Mr Richard John Travis Bear Du Pyrdanti For
Pyrbern (imp Fra). Approaching his 2nd birthday a male of excellent
size. Pleasing head in terms of overall shape enhanced with excellent pigment
throughout. Good eye shape and colour. Top lip ok, but lower lip loose which
alters the overall expression. Neck short and compact, topline straight and
sufficiently muscled. Forequarters of sufficient bone but forelegs need to be
straighter. Rear angulation moderate, from the rear somewhat cow – hocked which
effects the rear movement in terms of closeness behind and ‘drive’ His coat was
profuse of good texture.
LIMIT DOG (2/0)
1. WOOLF, Mrs Gina Sabre Golden Ticket Du Pyrdanti (Imp) FRA) A male
maturing well at 3 years old. He has a really lovely head and has everything to
equate to the ‘pyrie expression’ Forequarters of good construction, forelegs of
sufficient bone but another where legs could be more straight and parallel, good
compact feet. Topline well- muscled and straight, rear angulations moderate. On
the move rear preferred to fore as front legs crossing coming towards, on the
move a ‘little disorganised’ today. Coat of good texture.
2. CHALLINOR, Mrs Melissa & CHALLINOR, Mr Matthew Shanlimore
Marvin. A dog that very much ‘works at one’ with handler. I preferred the
overall head shape of 1. This boy has a more apparent ‘stop’ however, I must
compliment the tightest of lip line. Forequarters of good construction, legs
straighter and parallel, would prefer more strength in front pastern. Rear
angulation is a ‘little straight’. Shown in his ‘summer coat’ today.
OPEN DOG (5/2)
1. POLLARD & MAGGS MRS GILL & KATHY. Ch Gillandant Thief of Hearts at Dewyche
To be honest I perhaps haven’t appreciated the attributes of this male
until I went over him today. He has the ‘loveliest’ of heads with everything
that equates to the ‘majestic expression’ His neck is short and strong, set on
forequarters of good construction with legs that are straight and parallel and
feet that are short and compact. He has a ‘good width of chest’ Top line
straight and well-muscled and rear quarters of correct angulation. Looking at
him in profile he is very deep in rib but when you get your hands ‘on him’ its
his ‘coat’ that is giving this impression rather than construction. His coat
could be ‘less’ profuse but it is of good texture. He flowed around the ring
covering the ring well. The overall height and ‘grandeur ‘of 1. tipped the
balance today.
2. TIJTGAT, Mr Alain Maurice Julien & AKURASSAGE, Mr. Multi Ch Qamar Du
Grand Tendre . The partnership and showmanship between dog and handler
gives a wonderful ‘presence’ within the ring and demands attention. Another male
today which has the ‘correct skull shape’ and my hands flowed through a smooth
unbroken line. Excellent eye both in terms of shape and colour, good ear
placement and size. Top lip of correct fit but looser lower lip significantly
detracts from the final detail of overall expression. Short muscular neck,
forequarters of good construction. Front legs straight and parallel, the best of
feet. Excellent bone. Shorter in back than 1, which effects the rear stride.
Correct rear angulation. Better coat in type to 1, good texture. Nice to see a
pyrie use his tail in the preferred ‘wheel’ on the move.
3. BAVERSTOCK, Mr & Mrs Yvonne & Ian Kalkasi Just Because JW. A
medium sized male also shorter in back than 1. A ‘pleasant’ headpiece but from
the front a little more ‘domed’ than ‘curved’. Good ‘eye’ in terms of placement
and shape. Correctly sized ear and placement, preferred lipline of 1 and pigment
of 1 and 2. Good forequarter construction, sufficient bone throughout .
preferred feet of 1 and 2. Coat of good texture and well presented. Moved well
around the ring
PUPPY BITCH (1)
1. KENNEDY, Mrs Tracy & KENNEDY, Mrs PJ Gamuvel Patou Valkyrie At Pyrcot (Imp
LVA). In profile this youngster has all the proportions you’d be
looking for. Good height. Correct fore and rear angulations. Level topline. Bone
of good size for overall size. Her front is straight and parallel and chest of
sufficient width. Her head is ‘feminine’ and shows the ‘desired V’ from above.
For preference would prefer a ‘smaller eye’ however colour and placement is
fine. Pigment good throughout. Would prefer a ‘tighter lip’. The ‘time’ of the
day affected her movement as it lacked ‘rear drive’ Overall presented very well.
JUNIOR BITCH (3/1)
1. KENYON, Mrs Christine & WARD, MR ARTHUR Charibere Reason To Dream At Kaianna
JW.
2. BAVERSTOCK, Mrs Yvonne & BAVERSTOCK, Mr Ian Kalkasi Super Special.
These young ladies are very similar in age and it’s the ‘time’ just before they
‘plume’ Both girls narrow in head at this point. I prefer the ‘smaller eye’ and
‘oblique’ placing of 1. Straight parallel forelegs and shoulder angulation
preferred in 2. Pigment of 1 tipped the balance of placement. Neither enthused
in movement today and 1 was spying on mum and dad. Pleasant females.
YEARLING BITCH (3/1)
1. BAVERSTOCK, Mrs Yvonne & BAVERSTOCK, Mr Ian Kalkasi Super Special
2. MCBAIN Miss S. Polar Light Pride of America (IMP USA) Head shape a
little dome rather than curved and ear larger than preferred. However, her
overall expression is quite attractive. Preferred rear angulation of 1. Shown in
her bikini today so everything accentuated to be fair. Neither showed the ‘best
of movement’ today, but both ‘sound’.
GRADUATE BITCH (4/1)
1. COLES, Miss S M Gillandant Jasmine. A lovely female in profile.
Correct fore and rear angulations. Topline straight but tends to slope into
shoulder. Front legs straight and parallel for preference would like a more
compact foot. Good width of chest. Very attractive headpiece but rounder in
‘eye’. In excellent coat of correct texture. Presented and handled well.
2. BAVERSTOCK, Mrs Yvonne & BAVERSTOCK, Mr Ian Kalkasi Super Special
3. MCBAIN, Miss Suzie Miss Lisa Polar Light Pride Of America (imp USA)
POST GRADUATE BITCH (3/1)
1. COLES, Miss S M Gillandant Jasmine
2. BAVERSTOCK, Mrs Yvonne & BAVERSTOCK, Mr Ian Kalkasi Super Special
LIMIT BITCH (2/1)
1. FLOUNDERS, Mr M Kalkasi Just Imperial At Lakamoni A good sized
female. Forequarters of good construction. Forelegs straight and parallel
(actually best of day) Chest width sufficient. Topline slightly sloping. Rear
angulation moderate. Correct depth of rib. Coat at a midway stage. Expression
not as ‘soft’ due to larger eye not quite obliquely set. Deeper muzzle than
preferred. Good pigment. Preferred fore movement to rear as a little close
behind. As with a lot of exhibits today ‘reach’ not particularly demonstrated
but has wonderful tail carriage. Well presented.
OPEN BITCH (4/0)
1. POLLARD, Mrs G Ch Gillandant Simply The Best. Possibly, one of the
most interesting pyries I have ever judged. In profile everything is balanced
and nothing exaggerated. Correct fore and rear. Her head ticks all the boxes but
it is her best kept secret. Her coat was sufficient of good texture. Lovely to
watch her move away and uses tail well, which is always lovely to see. Then when
‘she moves towards you’ her expression comes to life….as she moves towards you
the elegance and beauty’ of her expression comes to life. No hesitation in
awarding her the Challenge Certificate and Best Opposite Sex.
2. THORNE, Mr & Mrs Jay. Belshanmish New Sensation at Pyrajay JW
Smaller female than 1. In profile very well balanced. A very feminine expression
but overall would benefit from a tighter lip and better pigment on lower lip.
Her ‘forte’ is her movement. At the correct speed it is faultless fore and rear
and she moves with ‘power and drive’ in all directions. On the first movement
into the ring when going a little fast she tends to over curl her tail
incorrectly. When it was her time to be examined and moved in all patterns her
tail carriage complemented her overall outline. She is taking time to mature and
her ‘time will come’ Reserve CC.
3. POLLARD, Mrs G Ch Gillandant Ophelia. I met this lovely girl
as a ‘puppy’ when I awarded her the Res CC. A very pretty female of the type you
would anticipate from this kernel. Beautifully presented in excellent coat.
Preferred the ‘eye colour’ and ‘movement of 1 & 2. None the less a well-deserved
Champion.