Show Placings
Ladies Kennel Association
12th Dec 2024
Judge: Miss Sally Leslie (Risdene)
Minor Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Placing Critique
Litter brother to 1 and unsurprisingly similar remarks apply. Nice type, handles well, appealing head and expression, presented in lovely coat. Scored over 3 on length of bone but preferred feet of 3. Moved okay but with the benefit of time needs to tighten and firm up all through
Special Beginners - Dog /
Third Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Cardiff CS Open Show
26th Jan 2025
Judge: Mrs A Kenny-Marriott (Millingford)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
South Wales Kennel Association Open Show
8th Feb 2025
Judge: Mr Keith Jones (Darlaur)
Junior /
Second Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Crufts
6th Mar 2025
Judge: Mr David Hunt (Ottaswell)
It was a tremendous honour and a great privilege some 3 years ago to be asked by the Kennel Club to judge at Crufts in 2025. Having attended and enjoyed this show over many years it felt strange to be finally standing centre stage.
My grateful thanks to the exhibitors and handlers from both home and overseas for giving me a fantastic entry of 249 dogs making 279 entries. I wish to sincerely thank my 2 stewards Ken Francis and Bill Ashworth for organising the ring and me so efficiently and thus avoiding any delays between classes in what was a long and tiring day starting at 08.00. Thanks also to Joyce Martin for the excellent photographs.
I was looking for an exhibit that best fitted the standard and most importantly that they were spannable. With kennel cough widespread throughout the country I requested handlers show me the exhibits teeth to avoid possible further spread. On the day I tried to ensure that each dog was given equal time on the table and moving around the ring.
The general condition of most exhibits was fine with coats as usual at all stages and some appearing to have been stripped the day before. Movement was generally good at the rear but less so in front where several were loose and moving in various directions usually caused by poor shoulder construction. Feet were disappointing in some exhibits being spread and well down on their pasterns with thin pads. I found 2 kinked tails and in the mouths 2 undershot plus several with missing and misaligned teeth. All males were entire. Temperaments were good throughout the day.
I was pleased with my final lineups and delighted to see my Best of Breed make the shortlist and be awarded Group 4
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Placing Critique
Of good size this 9 month g&t has a pleasing head with correct bite of large teeth. A nicely shaped neck flows into a narrow body with good ribcage. He was in fit condition and with well let down hocks covered the ground well. He was shown to advantage but lacked coat on the day.
West of England Ladies Kennel Society
25th Apr 2025
Judge: Mrs J Guvercin (Glebeheath)
Puppy - Dog /
Second Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Aberystwyth Premier Open Show
5th May 2025
Judge: Mr Rob Jones (Silverluka)
Best Puppy
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
Puppy /
First Place
Name at show: Itsaso On Stranger Tides
