SOUTHERN COUNTIES - 2024

Judge  Jay Thorne

It was an honour being asked to judge at Southern Counties for my first CC appointment and I would like to thank all those involved also to those who were kind enough to enter. It was an absolute pleasure to judge our lovely breed and being outside although cold for the time of year gave each dog the opportunity to show its movement. It was especially rewarding seeing my main winners doing so well in the groups, many congratulations to you all. A special thanks to my two stewards for keeping things moving so efficiently, good stewards are critical to any show, and I always appreciate their dedication.  

Special Beginners (6/6)
1 Harris’s Febus Hardknot. 3-year-old pretty girl, a head of good proportions all round that fitted the breed standard nicely. Well-constructed with medium angulation, moves out steadily and very well presented. Would prefer a little more height if critical. Many congratulations with SB GP4
2 Challinor’s Shanlimore Marvin. A nice boy that is still developing but has it all there. Well presented with medium angulation, nice head piece and moved out well once settled.
3 Stephens Aurvandill Freya’s Thyra 
PD (2/2)
1 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen High In The Sky. A tall boy with good bone and substance, heavier head type than 2nd Still needs to fill his body but that will come with time, medium angulation front and rear, moved out well and obviously enjoying himself.  
2 Barber’s Kensesqui Kilimanjaro. Lovely seeing younger people showing and enjoying themselves. A much younger puppy than above and still very much a baby, loved his head markings, nice dark eyes and head medium angulation, moved OK when settled. Keep up the good work! 
JD (3/3)
1 Walters Nevot De Alba De Los Danzantes with Sketrick (Imp Esp). I loved this boy from the moment he entered the ring, at just a year old he has a beautiful head with everything I would want in a Pyrenean, super pigment correct eye placement and shape completed by a lovely expression. Good bone and angulation front and rear. Needs some more training to get the best out of him in the ring but moved well when settled and seriously considered for the RCC.
2 Wilcock Dream Of Valyria Daemon Of Mysticelysium At Penellcy (Imp Pol) A lovely boy who has a pleasing head with good pigment. Tall in construction but with a good amount of bone to match. Well-presented and handled,
3 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen High In The Sky 
PGD (2/2)
1 Munson’s Travis Bear Du Pyrdanti For Pyrbern (IMP FRA) Nice masculine boy of good size, good dark eyes and a lovely headpiece. Good amount of chest with a good length of leg, good top-line. Moved out well with a good amount of reach and drive.
2 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen High In The Sky 
LD (2/2)
1 Challinor’s Shanlimore Marvin as per special beginners above.
2 Woolf’s Sabre Golden Ticket Du Pyrdanti. Lovely head with dark expressive eyes. Nicely constructed male with a good amount of bone and angulation. Not moving as well today as I have previously seen. 
OD (3/3) A class of lovely dogs and all very worthy of top results.
1 Pollard & Maggs Ch Gillandant Thief Of Hearts At Dewyche - A lovely male of good size and construction. Beautiful head with good eye colour and shape, neatly set ears and a lovely expression showing the Pyrenean smile. Well-built body with good depth of chest, nice length of loin, good bone, and height. Very well presented and well handled with a good amount of reach and drive on the move. DCC & BOB
2 Kenyon & Ward’s Ch. Charibere Simply The Sequel at Kaianna. Another lovely boy that I have previously awarded top honours. Elegant with a lovely head piece, eyes and good pigmentation. Well-constructed with good bone and angulation beautifully presented and well handled. Just preferred the reach and drive of 1st RDCC
3 Baverstock’s Kalkasi Just Because JW  
VD (6/3)
1 Reilly’s Ch & Multi Ch Lisjovia Boris Bear At Darmaror JW ShCM ShCEx VW A nice seven-year-old male that I have judged several times before. Such a showman and always performs to his advantage. Nice head with a lovely expression. Well built, good depth of chest and length of loin, moves effortlessly with a good amount of reach and drive always at one with his handler. BVIB and pleased to see him shortlisted in the veteran group.
2 Flounders Ch Sketrick Papagena At Lakamoni (AI) A lovely seven year old bitch that I have placed well in the past, different in type than the above, tall elegant girl with a lovely head, well-constructed with medium angulation front and rear, unfortunately lacking a little enthusiasm on the move today.
3 Barnes Kricarno Kornish Kaous At Patablanca  
PB (2/2)
1 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen A Million Dreams A pretty feminine girl just starting to hit the teenage stage of growth. Good head with dark eyes and mischievous expression. Well-proportioned with a nice length of loin, bone and angulation. Moved to her advantage with a good amount of reach and drive. BPIB unfortunately unable to stay for the puppy group.
2 Kennedy’s Gamuvel Patou Valkyrie At Pyrcot Very close decision between these two. Another beautiful bitch with a lovely head, good amount of bone, well-constructed front and rear with a beautiful tail plumage. Moved sound and steady for her age. 
JB (4/4)
1 Kenyon & Ward’s Charibere Reason To Dream At Kaianna A pretty girl of good size, elegant head, maturing nicely, medium angulation all in proportion with nothing overdone. Beautifully presented and moved freely around the ring at one with her handler. BJIB absolutely delighted to see this girl take Junior GP1 and then RBJIS – many congratulations.
2 Baverstock’s Kalkasi Super Special Another pretty bitch of good size, just needs to mature but has it all there. Nicely constructed with a good head. Moved out well.
3 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen A Million Dreams 
PGB (6/6)
1 Baverstock’s Kalkasi Super Special
2 Cole’s Gillandant Jasmine. Lovely head and expression, excellent front assembly and medium angulation, presented well with a beautiful coat, moved out well although could benefit from a little more pace to show her reach.
3 Bamford & Church’s Pafaxen A Million Dreams 
LB (2/2)
1 Harris’s Febus Hardknot – As per SB above
2 Flounders Kalkasi Just Imperial At Lakamoni Feminine head, dark eyes and well set ears. Good amount of bone for her size. Well-presented and moved out well. Would prefer a little more height and body. 
OB (4/4)
1 Bowker and Gibson’s Ch. Febus Anapeou JW A very pretty girl with great ring presence. The head on this girl perfectly fits the standard and is competed with a cheeky expression. The body is well constructed that shows in her movement giving her a good amount of reach and drive. Beautifully presented as always and well handled. Pleased to award her BCC and pushed hard for BOB.
2 Goodwin’s Ch Lisjovia White Lady Avec Montmusique JW Another lovely girl, lovely head with well set eyes and ears, lovely expression, nicely put together with a good length of loin. Well-presented and at one with her handler moving well around the ring. No hesitation in awarding her the RBCC.
3 Baverstock’s Kalkasi The Eternal Chase JW